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Face recognition systems reportedly active at Chaayos without the option to opt-out

According to a report by Medianama, a popular tea outlet in India Chaayos is gathering users face data without giving customers the option to opt-out of it. The popular chain is doing this as an alternative to OTP. In the UI of the display where one has to register, there is no option to opt-out of facial recognition. There is only a “start” option. There are a lot of questions that are left unanswered. For example how long is the data stored? Where is it stored? How long is it stored for? What other uses can Chhayos use the facial data for? Medianama points out that “In case the police approaches a Chaayos outlet to investigate a case, will the company share this facial data with them?” There is also no assurance on the safety of this data being collected.  Nikhil Pahwa, founder and editor of MediaNama said, “I was buying tea and didn’t even notice what was on the screen, and suddenly, the screen showed me. Remember, all this is happening without facial recognition norms, or a pr...
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Flipkart Big Shopping Days, Mi Note 10 India Launch Teaser, WhatsApp Updates, and More Tech News This Week

Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale, Mi Note 10 India launch teaser, and WhatsApp for iPhone update were some of the big tech news stories this week. The possible India launch date for Vivo V17 and Honor View 30 launch also made the news. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/33Dadr4
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Redmi 8 Goes on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Mi.com: Check Price, Offers, Specifications

Redmi 8 price is set at Rs. 7,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option, while its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 8,999. However, for the first five million units, Xiaomi is offering only the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model that is available with an introductory price of Rs. 7,999. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2P1kjwp
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Realme 5s Will Next Go on Sale in India via Flipkart Tomorrow: Price, Offers, Specifications

Realme 5s second sale in India will be conducted tomorrow via Flipkart starting at 12pm (noon). Realme 5s is priced at Rs. 9,999 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model will set buyers back by Rs. 10,999. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Dt1cGu
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Realme X2 Pro ColorOS 7 Beta Recruitment Kicks Off in India, First Look of New Experience Released

Realme X2 Pro ColorOS 7 update based on Android 10 will get a stable rollout in March next year. Meanwhile, Realme has started taking applications for its beta testing programme. The application window is live for Realme X2 Pro users in India until December 3. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2OS30hm
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Vivo hosting event for V-series launch on December 9, could be the Vivo V17

Vivo is hosting an event on December 9 for a new smartphone launch. The company has sent out invites for the same and it’s largely expected to be the Vivo V17. The smartphone was launched in Russia earlier this week and rocks a dewdrop notch and a diamond-shaped camera module. The same smartphone was also launched in the Philippines as the Vivo S1 Pro. The smartphone rocks the Snapdragon 665 along and a 48MP rear camera and a 32MP selfie camera on the front. There’s also a 4,500mAh battery to boot. In contrast, the Vivo V17 Pro, launched earlier this year rocks dual selfie cameras in a pop-up module along with a 48MP quad-camera setup at the back. The invite that Vivo sent out confirms it is a V-series smartphone launching on December 9. That gives more fuel to the rumour that it’s the Vivo V17. Interestingly, the invite shows a hole-punch camera in the graphic. A recent report also tipped Vivo is planning to launch the Vivo V17 with a hole-punch display in India. The report also cla...
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Twitter is testing Reddit-esq nesting conversations

Looks like Twitter will be taking a leaf out of Reddit and is testing ‘nested’ replies. The feature was spotted by app researcher, Jane Manchun Wong. The new feature aims to make it easier to follow conversations. It was noted that the feature was first seen on Twitter’s beta testing app, Twttr and should roll out to the general public sometime in 2020. A Twitter spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that the new feature is a part of the company’s broader plans to bring feature from Twttr to the Twitter app. However, the spokesperson also noted that not all features discovered by Wong would be a part of the launch of the global version of the app. Just the “best parts”.   Twitter continues working on Conversation Tree now with the ability to focus a specific tweet, even from a permalink pic.twitter.com/CVadSqbFDP — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) November 26, 2019   In related news, it was recently reported that Twitter planned to remove accounts that haven’t signed in for ...
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Apple could bundle AirPods with 2020 iPhones: Report

The Apple AirPods are one of the best-selling Truly Wireless Earphones in the market today. Now, according to a new report by DigiTimes, Apple is planning to bundle AirPods with the upcoming iPhone 2020 models. The report also mentions Samsung and Xiaomi are also planning on doing the same. The reports cites industry sources behind the scoop, and considering the patchy reputation of the publication in predicting developments, it’s better to take this report with a pinch of salt given the high asking price of AirPods. Apple sells the AirPods for more than Rs 10,00 and it’s difficult to imagine the company simply ditching a major source of revenue and bundling the product with the iPhones of the future. But then again, Apple introduced the AirPods Pro a few weeks back which has been selling out everywhere and Apple has already decided to increase production. If the AirPods Pro becomes Apple’s premium play, the AirPods can indeed come bundled with the 2020 iPhones. You can surely expec...
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LG UX 90 showcased, coming to LG G8X ThinQ in the future

LG’s new UI is out and the company has made some serious new changes to how LG smartphones will look from the inside. Called LG UX 9.0, the new interface improves upon the aesthetics of UX 8.0, and introduces new features to make usability of a LG smartphone much better. LG phones were long overdue of an UI overhaul considering its phones received a lot of flak over its choice of UI aesthetics. That’s soon to change and by the looks of it, LG has taken big inspiration from Samsung’s OneUI. The company released an YouTube video showcasing the changes and in the video description, it says the UI will first come to the LG G8X ThinQ at some point in time. LG UX 9.0 incorporates bubbles everywhere with rounded corners. There’s more space between elements while the fonts are much bolder. The bottom of the screen will house a lot of actionable items, which should be easily reachable by the thumb. The new UI also brings a dark mode which can be scheduled and a new tablet UI for better multi...
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Samsung trademarks Bright Night sensor, may feature in Galaxy S11 smartphone: Report

Information about Samsung’s next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S11 continues to leak in bits and pieces. This time around, Dutch publication LetsGoDigital claim to have gotten their hands on a trademark filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The filing describes a new camera sensor that is dubbed “Bright Night”. As per the filing, the sensor will be used in smartphones and tablets. Details about Bright Night are not yet known, and it is speculated that it might be a new sensor dedicated for low-light photography.   Samsung has also filed a patent for a feature called ‘Space Zoom’. Once again, details about the feature are not yet known, except for the fact that it will offer lossless zoom. It is possible that the feature is aims at helping with Astrophotography, a much touted feature in the Pixel 4. The upcoming samsung phone is tipped to feature a quad-rear camera setup with support for 5x optical zoom. It is also tipped to feature a 2nd Gen 1...
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Vivo Z1 Pro, Vivo Z1x, Vivo S1, More to Get Discounts During Flipkart Big Shopping Days, Vivo Carnival Sales

Vivo has announced a slew of offers and discounts on its phones during Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale. The company is also hosting a Vivo Carnival on Amazon from December 3 to December 5 offering deals and discounts on phones there as well. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2P1NDD2
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Asus ROG Phone is getting the Android 9 Pie update

Asus’ first ROG Phone is finally being updated to Android 9 Pie. The phone is being updated to version v16.0410.1910.91 and besides Android 9 Pie, it also brings a bunch of other features and changes. According to the post on the company’s official forum, the update is being sent out in batches, so it should roll out to all users over the course of a few days Here is the complete changelog as posted on the forum. Upgraded system to Android P Removed Page Marker, ZeniMoji, Report Location in Safeguard, weather animation setting, AI Charging Removed the Yandex cloud operation of File Manager application Upgraded Game Center to Armoury Crate with whole new design Added “Adaptive brightness”, “Adaptive Battery”, “New notifications”, “Status bar icon manager”, “Screen recorder”, and “Local backup” in Settings Upgraded Game Genie panel with new design and features Added Android P “Swipe up on Home button” gesture Support 24-hour forecast in Weather application Revamped Mobile Manager, Cont...
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Realme 5s Review

The Realme 5s is a refreshed Realme 5 with a new paint job and a higher resolution primary camera. Is this enough to keep Realme competitive against phones such as the Redmi Note 8? Read our review to find out. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2q2VPL0
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Researchers develop solid-state battery that doesnt catch fire when heated

In the last few years, the only notable update to battery technology in smartphones has been the boosting of charging speed. After the Samsung Galaxy Note7 fiasco, one would think that we’d have seen newer battery technologies start trickling into the market, but that has not yet been the case. Hopefully, this may change very soon thanks to a research team at Australia’s Deakin University, who’ve managed to use common industrial polymers to create a solid-state battery with double the density. If that wasn’t enough to get you excited, what’s more, is that the researchers have concluded that the battery of their design won’t explode or catch fire if overheated. Batteries in general, if you think about it, are just miniature explosives waiting to go off with one wrong move. Lithium, as an element, in its pure form is so volatile that it catches fire even when it comes in contact with air. Thankfully, manufacturers use a less reactive version of lithium, usually Lithium Cobalt Oxide. How...
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Reliance JioFiber introduces Rs 351 and Rs 199 broadband plans: Everything you need to know

JioFiber broadband customers now have two new plans to choose from. Both the plans are prepaid and offer the same benefits that other JioFiber customers get including unlimited voice calls and complimentary TV video calling. The plans are priced at Rs 351 and Rs 199 respectively. Starting with the Rs 351 plan, it brings with it a data cap of 50GB data per month. The speed is limited to 10Mbps. After the applicable taxes, customers will pay Rs 414.18 for the Rs 351 plan. The Rs 199 plan, on the other hand, has a validity of seven days and offers unlimited data at 100Mbps.  Both plans are available for "customers possessing a compatible Customer Premise Equipment". The Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) is available in two variants. The price of the two is Rs. 3,500 and Rs. 1,500. Remember that the Rs 3,500 and Rs 1,500 are refundable deposits. With the addition of the Rs 351 plan, Reliance Jio has reduced the minimum monthly expenditure required to avail the features of JioFibe...
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Samsung to start manufacturing 14nm CPUs for Intel: Report

Samsung could soon be manufacturing PC CPUs for Intel. According to a report by SamMobile, Samsung may have acquired the contract to build 14nm Rocket Lake CPUs for Intel, after it was reported that the negotiation were in its final stages. Intel has been looking for contractors to keep up with a surge in PC demand. Intel has been facing a shortage in 14nm CPU supply since the second half of 2019, so much so, that the company’s Executive Vice President Michelle Johnson had to publicly apologise for the shortage in a letter last week stating that growth in the PC market has outpaced Intel’s efforts to manufacture CPUs. The reason for the supply crunch is primarily because of the company’s efforts to set up new assembly lines and upgrading existing ones for 10nm production. It will also take a few years for Intel to complete the upgrade. In the meantime, the US-based company has been looking for contractors so ensure a smooth supply of 14nm CPUs. Samsung was perhaps the only one t...
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Tesla Cybertruck could be added to Dubai Polices fleet of supercars

Everybody knows that the Dubai police force has some of the coolest, most expensive luxury and high-performance cars in its fleet. It’s why it comes as no surprise to us that it could get the recently unveiled Tesla Cybertruck when it goes on sale in late 2021. Dubai Police, which recently added a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S to its fleet, hinted that they might acquire a Tesla Cybertruck on their official Twitter account by posting an image of it with the force’s green-white livery. The Tesla Cybertruck is set to go on sale in late 2021 but Dubai Police’s tweet reads simply, “#CyberTruck Dubai Police - 2020” with a Photoshopped image of Tesla’s new all-electric pickup truck. The truck in the image sports the force’s official green-white livery. Apart from that one indicative tweet, Dubai Police have not sent out any official confirmation on the early acquisition of the Cybertruck from Tesla. For this reason, we feel the force could well have cashed in on the trend last week by posting that e...
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You can now talk to your Android TV in Hindi

You can now talk to your Android TV in Hindi and Vietnamese. The update comes only to TVs running on Android TV and not TVs from third parties that support the Google Assistant. So if you have an LG TV running on WebOS with support for the Google Assistant or a Samsung TV running on Tizen with support for the Assistant, then you will not be able to talk to the assistant in Hindi on those TVs. Google’s support page reads, “On Android TVs, the Google Assistant is available in English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, and Vietnamese. More languages are coming soon. On TVs that don't run the Android TV operating system, available languages vary. On LG TVs, the Google Assistant is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish. On all other TVs, the Google Assistant is only available in English.” If you don't have access to Hindi on your Android TV, then worry not as the...
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Realme X2 Pro goes on Open Sale today: Price, specs and everything you need to know

The Realme X2 Pro was recently launched in China last month and has made its way to Indian shores last week. The phone could be seen as Realme’s first real premium flagship device. As Black Friday sales begin to kick off, you can grab the Realme X2 Pro on an Open Sale for 24 hours, starting today. The device will be made available on Realme.com as well as offline stores and on Flipkart as well. The The 8GB RAM and 128GB variant costs Rs 29,999 while the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant costs Rs 33,999. The Realme X2 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 855+ SoC and has a 90Hz Fluid display. The phone has a quad rear camera setup with a 64 MP sensor and is backed by a 4000 mAh battery. The device also comes with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Fluid display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution as well as a 90Hz refresh rate and a 135Hz touch sampling rate. The phone is available in White and Blue colour options with a gradient finish on top. It comes with an accelerometer, ambient light, gy...
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Realme X2 Pro ColorOS 7 Beta Recruitment Kicks Off in India, First Look of New Experience Released

Realme X2 Pro ColorOS 7 update based on Android 10 will get a stable rollout in March next year. Meanwhile, Realme has started taking applications for its beta testing programme. The application window is live for Realme X2 Pro users in India until December 3. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2OS30hm
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Realme 5s to go on sale for the first time today at 12PM: Price, specifications, offers and everything else you need to know

If you are looking to pick up the Redmi 5s then you should get your trigger finger ready. The smartphone will go on sale for the first time today on the company’s website and Flipkart. Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, the Realme 5s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM. It comes in two storage variants - 64GB and 128GB. On the front, the smartphone has a 6.5-inch display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 1600 x 720p resolution.  For the optics, the device has a quad rear camera setup. It sports a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture with 6p lens. It is accompanied by an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP portrait lens and a 2MP dedicated macro lens. A 5000mAh battery powers the entire package. The smartphone can be charged using a micro-USB charging cable. The 4GB + 64GB variant of the Realme 5s is priced at Rs 9,999, while its 4GB + 128GB is priced at Rs 10,999. It is available in Crystal Red, Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple colour variants...
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Xiaomi Black Friday Sale brings discounts on Mi A3, Poco F1, Redmi K20 Pro, Mi Band 3, and more

Black Friday is a big sale in the west but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen over here. The smartphone maker Xiaomi has announced its Black Friday Sale in India, which means one can expect some notable offers and discounts on ṭhe company’s products. The sale commences on Friday, November 29, and will go on till December 2. While the Mi A3 will be discounted for the first time during the sale, the Redmi Note 7 Pro will also be up for sale at a lowered price, along with Poco F1, Redmi K20 Pro and many other handsets. Alongside smartphones, the company is also offering discounts on its accessories and ecosystem products such as the Mi Band 3, Mi LED Smart Bulb, Mi Bluetooth Speaker 2 and more.  Xiaomi Black Friday Sale offers on smartphones Starting with the Mi A3, its 4/64GB and 6/64GB model will receive a Rs 500 discount and will be available for Rs 12,499 and Rs 15,499 respectively. The 6GB + 128GB version of the Redmi K20 Pro will be available for Rs 25,999 after a discount of Rs...
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Realme 5s to Go on Sale for First Time in India Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Offers, Specifications

Realme 5s sale will be conducted today via Flipkart and Realme.com starting at 12pm (noon). Realme 5s is priced at Rs. 9,999 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model will set buyers back by Rs. 10,999. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Dt1cGu
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OneUI 20 beta rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S9 and Note 9 devices

The Galaxy S10 and the Note 10 series were the first to get a taste of Samsung’s upcoming UI based on Android 10. Called OneUI 2.0, the beta versions of the OS have been pushed to users on the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 phones who signed up for it. Now, people using the Galaxy S9 and the Note 9 can also get on the new UI. It’s still in beta, however, so only upgrade if you are okay with a few bugs here and there. OneUI 2.0 takes right after the refresh interface that Samsung introduced with the Galaxy S10. The primary improvements include a cleaner interface, minimised pop-ups, new layout, enhanced dark mode, Focus mode and more. To join the beta program, you have to download the Samsung Members app from the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. You will see the notification of “OneUI Beta Program Registration” where you can sign up. Provide your credentials and once signed up, you can head to Settings and then to Software Update to check if you received the beta update. Once that’s in, select...
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Tata Sky Broadband takes on Airtel Xstream, offers data rollover option starting at Rs 650 per month: All you need to know

Airtel recently rebranded its home broadband service to Airtel Xstream and announced that it will no longer offer data rollover facility on any of its plans. The move would’ve irked many of the company’s consumers but it tried to make things easier by offering unlimited high speed data on all of its plans for an additional Rs 299. Now, the telco is facing competition from one of the top DTH providers in India, Tata Sky. The DTH provider also offers home broadband services and it is offering data rollover facility on its Fixed GB Plans. These plans start at Rs 650 per month, excluding taxes, and offer up to 100Mbps speeds. Tata Sky Broadband plans price and features Tata Sky’s home broadband plans are priced starting at Rs 650 per month. This plan offers up to 60GB data per month with speeds of up to 25Mbps and data rollover option. Furthermore, the Rs 750, Rs 800 and Rs 900 plans by the telco credits 150GB, 400GB and 250GB data per month respectively. However, one gets speeds of up to...
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Motorola One Hyper with a 32MP pop-up selfie camera to launch on December 3

Motorola has teased a smartphone launch event for December 3 in Brazil. The teaser image shows a smartphone with a pop-up camera. There is only one smartphone from Motorola rumoured to house a pop-up selfie camera - the Moto One Hyper. Earlier reports of the smartphone hint at a 6.39-inch IPS LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution. Under the hood, the device is speculated to have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Chipset. The selfie camera, which will be housed in a pop-up mechanism, similar to what we’ve seen on The OnePlus 7 Pro, will house a 32MP selfie camera. The rear of the device is expected to have a 64MP camera accompanied by an 8MP depth sensor. It could also sport 128GB built-in storage. The only piece of information missing is the pricing and colour options. There is also no information on whether the device will make its way to India. Speaking of Motorola, the company showcased its foldable phone called the Razr, and just like the timeless slim smartphone, the new Razr is full of...
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BSNL returns with Rs 1,999 prepaid plan, offers 250 minutes, 3GB data daily for 365 days

A few days ago, we reported that BSNL had reintroduced the Rs 1,098 prepaid mobile plan in many Indian states with unlimited data and calling minutes. Now we learn from a recently published TelecomTalk report that the well-established state-run telecom operator is bringing back yet another one of its popular prepaid plans. Called the Rs 1,999 prepaid plan, it comes with a validity of 365 days. During this period, the subscriber will enjoy 250 minutes of calling time and 3GB of data daily. It’s worth noting that the 250 minutes of daily calling minutes on the Rs 1,999 prepaid plan is valid even on calls made to Mumbai and New Delhi numbers, making the plan an even more attractive option for loyal BSNL prepaid patrons. When the Rs 1,999 prepaid plan is active, the user will get to use 3GB of data every day at full speed. However, if they exhaust the data cap within a day’s time, their internet speed will be reduced to 80kbps until the cap is reset again at midnight. In addition, subscr...
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Vivo U20 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE, 5000mAh battery to go on sale today: Price, specs and everything you need to know

The Vivo U20 is going on sale in India today at 12 noon on Amazon.in and the Vivo India e-store. The smartphone will be available in two variants - 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 64GB priced at Rs 10,990 and Rs 11,990, respectively. The smartphone also brings with it a bunch of offers. Customers can get Rs 1000 off on prepaid orders on 28th November only. They can also avail no-cost EMI up to six months. Customers can also get Jio Benefits worth Rs 6,000.  Coming to the specifications of the Vivo U20, the smartphone features a 6.53 full-HD+ FullView display with a waterdrop notch. It has a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio and the display has a claimed brightness of 480nits. Under the hood, the Vivo U20 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset. It comes in two variants - 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 64GB. A 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support powers the entire package.  Coming to the optics, the Vivo U20 has a triple rear camera setup. It has a 16MP primary camera with an f/...
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Samsung may drop Qualcomms Ultrasonic Fingerprint technology

The next generation of Samsung smartphones may not feature Qualcomm’s Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensors. According to a report by the Korea Times, the move may be in response to growing security concerns regarding the sensors and the publication quotes an analyst who suggests that the South Korean manufacturer may abandon the tech for its future devices.   “Samsung Electronics applied the ultrasonic fingerprint scanners to its new smartphones despite lingering security concerns," a source told the publication, “The latest security issue involving the new technology could cause other smartphone manufacturers to hesitate to adopt it.” The optical fingerprint sensor used by phones like the OnePlus 7 creates a 2D map of the fingerprint, which is then used to authenticate the user. Qualcomm’s Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor creates a 3D map to authenticate the user.  This report comes just a few weeks after it was reported that certain banks were blacklisting Samsung Galaxy S10 ...
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Twitter plans on shutting down accounts that have been inactive for 6 months

Lurkers and stalkers beware as Twitter is planning on removing accounts that haven’t signed in for six months or more. So, if you have not been using the social media application, you’ll relinquish the right to your username to someone else. Don’t be surprised to see someone else with your username posting on Twitter. From what we know, the plan will start taking effect on December 11 but a Twitter spokesperson has said that the closing of these accounts will take place over a period of months. Don’t expect to have thousands of new usernames available on December 12. Just know that you don’t have to post to retain your account, just make sure you log in, once in a while.  Twitter is taking this step in an effort to clean up the social media platform. They want to present more accurate, credible information that is rather reliable. This essentially means that it’ll be easier for users to find exactly the accounts they’re looking for. It also makes it much harder for porn accounts a...
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Tesla Cybertruck pre-orders cross 2,50,000 within a week after unveiling

The Cybertruck is arguably Tesla’s maddest EV yet, in terms of how it looks and what it can do. Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Cybertruck at an event in Los Angeles, California late last week with a great deal of enthusiasm. And while some of that enthusiasm may have been blunted by the Tesla Armor Glass mishap, the Cybertruck has managed to get away with some impressive initial sales numbers. According to a recent tweet by Musk, the Cybertruck has received over 2,50,000 pre-orders online. Since its global unveiling on November 22, the Tesla Cybertruck has been available for pre-order in selected regions across the globe, including Canada, Australia, France, Hong Kong, the UK, and the US. In its home country of the US, the Cybertruck can be bought in three different variants starting at $39,900 (Rs 28.61 lakh approx). Interested customers will have to put down a fully refundable sum of $100 (Rs 7,130 approx) to place their order. Deliveries of the Tesla Cybertruck will start in ...
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Honor V30 and V30 Pro 5G smartphones launched with 40MP triple rear camera

Honor has officially launched the Honor V30 and V30 Pro at an event in Beijing, China. Both the smartphone will be available for pre-order in China on December 5 and there is no information on when the devices will be available internationally. Both the V30 and V30 Pro boast of 5G connectivity and are the first Honor 5G phones to be launched. Both smartphones come with five cameras - 2 on the front and 3 on the back and are powered by the Kirin 990 chipset under the hood.  The Honor V30 and V30 Pro sport a 6.57-inch LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution. The fingerprint sensor on the smartphones is on the side, much like the Samsung Galaxy S10e.  When it comes to optics, both smartphones have three cameras at the back. The cameras are housed in a slight bump. Both the V30 and V30 Pro house a 40MP Sony IMX600 sensor with Dual OIS and laser AF as the main sensor. However, it must be noted that the V30 Pro has a faster f/1.6 lens when compared to the f/1.8 lens on the V30. Next...
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With ColorOS 7, Oppo Hopes Localised Features Will Give It a Leg-Up Over Xiaomi’s MIUI

ColorOS 7 competes with Xiaomi's MIUI with a list of localised features for India, including DocVault and Riding Mode. However, it does have some reminiscent of MIUI with a three-finger screenshot gesture and a system-wide Dark Mode. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2OMuqp0
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Motorola Razr 2 could feature external sensors and more as Motorola receives a patent for new device

 Motorola have had quite a year in 2019. The introduction of the new Moto Razr has generated a ton of hype and anticipation. And, even though the phone is yet to go on sale, people have been clamoring for the new foldable phone. The Moto Razr is as much a nostalgic device as it is a technological upgrade. From the design and look of the phone, you can clearly see that the Razr was meant to invoke those feelings in people who owned or dreamt of owning a Razr phone. Now, the sad part of this whole discussion is that the phone does cost quite a bit. But, even as Motorola gears up for the release of the Razr, it looks like the company has already filed and even received a patent that shows off a new Razr-like phone with a few differences.  The new patent describes four touch sensors on either side of the phone. Two of these sensors are located above the hinge and the other two are located under it. It could be that these sensors will be used as virtual buttons for the phone when ...
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Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer spin-off could come with micro-transactions: Rumor

One of the games that has drummed up a world of hype and interest is Cyberpunk 2077. Developed by CD Project Red, Cyberpunk 2077 is essentially the brainchild of one, Mike Pondsmith, the creator of the original pen and paper role-playing game. The game is touted to be one of the most immersive and expansive worlds out there and we honestly can’t wait to see exactly what the developers of The Witcher series have in store for us.  But, and this is a big but, there have been rumblings of the company shoving microtransactions into the multiplayer feature of the game. This is exactly the kind of shady practice you’d associate with companies like EA and Activision but for CD Project Red, a company that was one of the more gamer friendly companies out there, to do this? This essentially sends a very clear message to gamers that their love and adoration doesn’t matter and what it eventually comes down to is cash.  In an earnings presentation that took place recently, a spokesperson ...
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Malicious SDK may have stolen personal data of Facebook, Twitter users

It seems like there has been yet another data leak. Both Facebook and Twitter have announced that the personal data of multiple users, who use their social media accounts to log into certain apps that were downloaded from the Google Play Store.  In its official statement, Twitter noted that the vulnerability was not is Twitter’s software, but rather a lack of isolation between SDKs within an application. The micro-blogging site claims that the SDK maintained by oneAudience could be embedded within a mobile application, and could exploit a vulnerability in the mobile ecosystem. This could include access to personal information such as email, username, and last Tweet. Twitter also notes that while it could not find any evidence that the SDK was used to take over an account, it is possible to do so. However, it did find evidence that it was used to access personal data of some Twitter users on Android, but notes that there is no evidence that the iOS version of the SDK targeted peopl...
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5G deployment could be pushed back by five years due to exorbitant pricing, quantum spectrum issue: Director-general of COAI

Without a doubt, the telecom industry is going through a tough time right now. Almost all telecom operators are reporting losses and trying to make changes to get back on track. However, it seems like surmounting losses and a ‘Quantum’ issue will affect 5G deployment in the country. The director-general of Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), Rajan S Mathews, told ET that exorbitant base prices and unavailability of spectrum and newer bands’ could push out 5G deployment by about five years, from the operator perspective. “We will push out 5G for at least five years. That’s the operator perspective,” Mathews said.  Comments from COAI director-general comes soon after the Swedish network component manufacturer Ericsson reported that 5G subscriptions could be pushed in the country. The company states that 5G deployment could happen in the country by 2022, instead of the previously estimated timeline of 2020. Mathews adds, “Pricing originally started off as a problem for th...
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WhatsApp for iOS brings call waiting, redesigned Chats screen, extended Braille typing support

Every now and then, WhatsApp releases a major update for its popular messaging app of the same name with some significant visual changes to the app. In the most recent instance of such an update for iOS, the app comes with support for call waiting, a refreshed Chats screen, and the ability to send messages directly from the Braille keyboard when the device is set to VoiceOver mode. WhatsApp recently received a feature that allows the user to control privacy settings for group chats. This lets them set who can add them to new group chats without an invitation. The aforementioned enhancements can be found in the latest version of WhatsApp for iOS, i.e., version 2.19.120. You can update to the latest version of WhatsApp manually on your iOS device by visiting the App Store. In the store, search for WhatsApp and hit the update button; it’ll show up if the app hasn’t already been updated automatically. Launch WhatsApp after the update process is complete and you should see the refreshed Ch...
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Google explains why some games arent running in 4K on Stadia

Google’s cloud gaming service Stadia promised users a 4K resolution with 60fps support on all games at launch, provided consumers had access to a TV that could support the same. They also said that if, for some reason, developers wanted to lock the FPS at 30, the service would provide a 4K 30fps experience. However, recently it has been revealed that Destiny 2 runs at 1080p on the service and is upscaled to 4K. Red Dead Redemption 2, on the other hand, renders in 2K (1440p) and upscales to 4K. Upscaling a 2K resolution to 4K isn't new as the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X have been doing this for a lot of games.  Google has released a statement on the subject saying, “Stadia streams at 4K and 60 FPS - and that includes all aspects of our graphics pipeline from game to screen: GPU, encoder and Chromecast Ultra all outputting at 4k to 4k TVs, with the appropriate internet connection. Developers making Stadia games work hard to deliver the best streaming experience for every game. Like you s...
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Realme X2 Pro Review

The Realme X2 Pro punches above its weight in terms of features and performance, while still maintaining an aggressive price. Should you buy it over the Redmi K20 Pro or OnePlus 7T? We have the answer in our full review. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/37DjpPc
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Redmi Note 8 to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Check Price, Offers, Specifications

Redmi Note 8 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, going up to Rs. 12,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant. The Redmi Note 8 Pro was launched in India alongside the Redmi Note 8 Pro last month. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2DflcvQ
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Samsung Galaxy A51 May Pack a 5-Megapixel Macro Camera; Galaxy A81 Said to Be in the Works With S Pen Support

Samsung Galaxy A51 is rumoured to come with a 5-megapixel macro lens camera. Separately, a Samsung phone is said to be in development with model number SM-AN815F that could be associated with the Galaxy A81. The smartphone is likely to have S Pen support -- just like the Galaxy Note series. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2KMrSpo
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