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Intel launched their Iris Xe MAX discrete graphics chip for thin and light notebooks and they already have a few SKUs on the market with Acer (uses Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core processors along with Intel Xe Iris MAX Graphics) and more partners are expected to launch their Intel Iris Xe MAX powered notebooks in the weeks to come. Unveiled at the Intel Architecture Day 2020, the Xe-LP microarchitecture was designed for low-power applications with focus on media decode, casual gaming and accelerating AI features in compatible applications. Intel’s Iris MAX Xe will compete with the likes of NVIDIA’s MX-class Discrete GPUs (ex. MX350) and AMD’s RX Vega 8 Integrated GPUs. Key features of the Intel Iris Xe MAX discrete graphics chip include PCIe Gen 4.0 support and Intel Deep Link. The latter allows dynamic power sharing between the Intel CPU and Intel GPU, and can leverage the media encoders in both silicon to work in tandem to accelerate certain workloads. “We set out to redefine the r...

iPhone 12 reparability test by iFixit reveals that the camera module on the latest Apple offering is not swappable. If the iPhone 12 camera module is transferred to another iPhone 12, it becomes entirely unusable. iFixit says that Apple may be looking to come down hard on third-party repairs with this iPhone 12 camera issue. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TFaN4Z

Custom backgrounds on Zoom is how most people working from home is going places in 2020, and the feature is finally coming to Google Meet. Desktop users on Windows, Mac and Chrome OS can apply a custom background to their video feed on Google Meet. There’s no need for an additional extension or software to apply the feature. It’s now built-in to the desktop version of Google Meet. You can choose from a library of images or use your own. There’s photos of landscapes, office spaces to get over your FOMO. The feature will only be available to desktop users, for now. Google said mobile support is coming soon. Google also said it would take around seven days for most users to start seeing the feature on their Google Meet desktop app. The feature is rolling out on a staged manner. Custom backgrounds is a widely used feature on Zoom, and was bound to make its way to other video conferencing apps. It’s also available on Microsoft Teams. Confused about how to use Google Meet? Check out our ...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leaks have been abundant, and the latest round comprise details on possible production commencement and an updated render that shows rear camera tweaks to the most premium model in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series. Samsung is expected to introduce the next generation S series flagship sometime in January next year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35QXowd

Qualcomm has confirmed it will hosting the annual Snapdragon Summit from December 1, but this time in a virtual avatar due to the COVID-19 pandemic where the company is highly anticipated to launch the successor to the Snapdragon 865, likely called the Snapdragon 875.  And before its official launch, we may already have an idea of how powerful the next-gen flagship really is. The AnTuTu score of the Snapdragon 875 has leaked out online, showing a 25% jump in performance, than the previous generation. According to the leak, the Snapdragon 875 (codenamed Lahaina) has scored a whopping 847868, which is claimed to be around 25% more than the AnTuTu score of the Snapdragon 865+. However, the leak comes from an unverified Twitter leakster, and we suggest taking this information with a pinch of salt. While it’s not clear yet how small or densely packed, the scores indicate the Snapdragon 875 would mark a big leap in raw performance. Both Apple and Huawei embraced 5nm architecture in th...

Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will require up to 250GB of storage space at launch on PC. This is for the gamers who will be running the game in 4K with ray-tracing enabled. For the standard non ray-tracing, the game will require 175GB for the offline story mode and 50GB only for the multiplayer mode. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will feature 4K visuals, uncapped frame rates, Ray Tracing Shadows, NVIDIA DLSS, and Reflex Technology. It is possible that Black Ops Cold War could be a lot closer to its PC size on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, as the consoles will be able to harness the power of new ray-tracing enabled GPUs with resolution up to 4k. Sony has said PlayStation 5 will offer players more flexibility on how they manage their storage on the console, enabling users able to configure installations and choose to install just a game’s multiplayer or delete the single-player campaign once completed. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be re...

If you are a OnePlus 7T or 7T Pro user and like testing out new features on your smartphone, then there is good news for you. The Oxygen OS Open Beta 9 is now live for OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro users. So, what’s new in this Beta? It brings with it improved system stability and fixed general issues, updated Android Security Patch to 2020.10. The update also fixes the flashback issue when switched to the front camera in particular cases.  On its official blog, OnePlus says, “Please keep in mind that this is beta software. These builds are sometimes not as stable as our official OTAs generally are. By installing this update, you accept the potential risks. For those who were on previous versions for OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro, we appreciate your active feedback and for reaching out to us. With your help, we have been able to better optimize and improve several key areas. Thank you for your patience and as always, we look forward to getting your continued feedback via the Commu...

The iPhones are quite expensive in India and if something goes wrong with the device outside of the warranty, one usually resorted to getting their devices fixed by third-party repair shops. It looks like this may be difficult for iPhone 12 users. iFixit has discovered that replacing the camera module of the iPhone 12 causes some issues. It's not just a simple error screen that one gets. However, it looks like the same problem does not affect the iPhone 12 Pro.  As reported by GSMarena, “iFixit explains that Apple has changed its training manuals. Starting with the iPhone 12 series, changing the display and camera requires the use of the System Configuration tool, which will connect to Apple’s servers before reprogramming the new component to work properly.”  During the era of the iPhone 5s, one could only fix the fingerprint sensor on the iPhone via an authorised Apple repair. This made sense as the fingerprint sensor is vital for security. You can check out the iPhone 12 c...

Vivo V20 SE could launch on November 2 in India, according to the latest report. The V20 SE has been teased online alongside the V20 Pro and the phones are slated to launch in India soon. The Vivo V20 was announced in India on October 13 after which the company started teasing the V20 SE and V20 Pro. Both the phones have already made their global debut in September. According to a report by 91Mobiles that cites “industry sources”, the Vivo V20 SE could launch on November 2 in India and is already up for pre-booking in the offline market. Earlier this week, the price of the V20 SE was leaked through retail listings on Reliance Digital and Croma. While Vivo has not revealed the exact launch date yet, the company website has gone live with a dedicated page for the launch of the V20 SE that teases some of its features. Moreover, Nipun Marya, Director, Brand Strategy at Vivo has also teased the launch of the phone soon. Adding one more feather to our innovation cap. #ComingSoon #vivoV...

Sony and OmniVision have been granted US licences to resume shipping some image sensors to China's Huawei, Nikkei Asia reported on Thursday, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oCS8VI

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (not the official name) has popped up in the news once again and this time, a report claims that the phone will come with an S Pen. As per the report, Samsung filed a patent for the same back in April and it was just recently published. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31YaTcp

Apple will be closing 17 of its 20 stores in France as a fresh COVID-19 lockdown comes into effect starting October 30. Its 'Express' format stores will remain open. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mHGN57

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 special edition is confirmed to launch on November 2 in China. OnePlus has been teasing this special edition of its latest flagship smartphone from quite some time now and earlier today revealed the official launch date of the phone. OnePlus has collaborated with CD Projekt Red for the Cyberpunk 2077 that has been now delayed by 21 days and will now release on December 10. According to a post shared by OnePlus on Weibo, the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 special edition is expected to feature a redesigned camera module along with red accents along the frame. The camera module seems to have increased in size and has “2077” imprinted on it. The phone could also have a revamped back panel to match with the game’s theme but apart from we don’t expect any major hardware changes.  As of now, the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 special edition is set to make its debut in China on November 2 at 2 PM, but there’s no word of the phone making it to other regions anytime soon...

Vivo seems to have a new smartphone in the pipeline for the Chinese market. Carrying model number V2031EA, a Vivo phone has been spotted on Chinese regulatory body TENAA’s website with almost all key specifications including cameras, design, RAM and storage options, and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31ZhVOi

Samsung W21 5G foldable phone is reportedly launching in China on November 4. The smartphone is identical to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 launched in China earlier. The only notable difference is that W21 5G is tied with China Telecom carrier for 5G connectivity. Samsung W21 5G was also spotted on TENAA recently, offering a glimpse into its possible key specifications. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37UVtJG

Asus has started rolling out a new firmware update for ROG Phone 3, which fixes the issue of bypass charging on some devices and brings system improvements along with the September 2020 Android Security Patch. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oE1Ln2

Since its launch back on April 2, Aarogya Setu, India’s contact tracing app for COVID-19 has been marred in controversy over its data collecting methods. There have been several concerns raised in the past over the kind of access the government has over citizen’s data collected by the app. As India’s Data Protection Bill is still being analysed by a government committee, there’s no law to safeguard that data. However, shortly after launching the Aarogya Setu app for Android and iOS smartphones, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) issued the Aarogya Setu Data Access and Knowledge Sharing Protocol 2020 on May 11. These are essentially set of rules and security measures that the app must follow to safeguard user’s data from potential misuse. RTI responses reveal government’s lacklustre approach to Aarogya Setu data Now, as per an exclusive report by Saurav Das, an independent journalist and activist, the Indian government has failed to deploy the said security...

If you thought “techtober” was over, then we say think again. The madness for the world of tech may be slowing down, but it is just getting started for the world of gaming. Microsoft is launching the Xbox Series S/X globally on November 10, including India, and you can learn about the India price and availability here. Sony is launching the PS5 in the US on November 12 and globally on the 19th but there is no information on an India launch. You can check out the India price of the PS5 here.  In addition to the launch of the consoles, there are also the games that will release. November is filled with games launching on all the consoles, be it the current-gen or the next-gen. While Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed, there are still a lot of games worth considering. Some games are also offering a free upgrade to their next-gen version. Here is a look at 10 games we think you deserve to spend your hard-earned money on.   Dirt 5 Release Date: 6 November 2020 ...

Flipkart Big Diwali sale 2020 and Amazon Great Indian Festival 2020 sales are currently underway. We've selected the best mobile phone offers that you can grab today. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oG9OzW

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are now on sale in India. Both new iPhone models are amongst the iPhone 12 series that Apple unveiled earlier this month. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro debuted in initial markets including the US, UK, Australia, Canada, China, and Japan last week. Apple at that time started taking pre-orders for both models in the Indian market. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2JlzYYv

Redmi K40 has been reportedly spotted on a certification website with model number M2011K2C. While the listing does not reveal any key specifications, the Redmi K40 series is expected to be powered by Qualcomm processors with the vanilla model being powered by a Snapdragon 7 series SoC and the Pro variant coming with the new Snapdragon 8 series SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37SzUtt

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition was teased during the launch event of OnePlus 8T. The phone’s design is expected to have yellow and black accents, although the full design is not revealed. The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is now confirmed to launch on November 2. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TzB9FB

Apple has set a new quarterly record in India for its September quarter, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook announced during an earnings call on Thursday. The 59-year-old executive did not reveal any exact revenues for the Indian market, though he considered the launch of Apple’s online store in the country as a part of the latest success. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TDWAoM

Samsung beat Huawei to top the list of global smartphone vendors in the third quarter of 2020, according to research reports from IDC, Counterpoint, and Canalys. Xiaomi surpassed Apple for the first time to enter the top three, and Realme at number seven, its highest-ever spot, registered a strong quarter-on-quarter growth of over 100 percent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2HKu3eE

Verizon sub-brand Yahoo has launched its first smartphone with Yahoo Mobile service that offers unlimited talktime, text and 4G LTE data for $40 (roughly Rs. 2,900). The smartphone is ZTE Blade A3Y, and is priced at $50 (roughly Rs. 3,700). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kJtb8F

The late launch of new 5G phones caused Apple’s customers to put off buying new devices, leading the company on Thursday to report the steepest quarterly drop in iPhone sales in two years. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31Y2FRw

Indian users will have to bid a tearful farewell to PUBG Mobile from October 30 onwards. In a post on its official Indian Facebook account, it was announced that Tencent Games will terminate all services and access for users in India to PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite. On top of this, the rights to publish the game in India will be returned to “the owner of the PUBG intellectual property,” namely, PUBG Corp.  The post also emphasizes that protecting user data has always been a “top priority” for the game. It also notes that the developers always complied with applicable data protection laws and regulations in India. It further noted that all users’ gameplay information was processed transparently and the same was disclosed in its privacy policy. It ends the post by saying that it deeply regrets the outcome, but thanks the love and support it got for the game in India.  The point about returning the rights to publish PUBG Mobile in India to PUBG Corp is in line with an...

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are going on sale in India starting today, with the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max going on sale later in November. The smartphones announced earlier in October, can be purchased from the online Apple Store, and from authorised retailers across the country. Interestingly, the new iPhones are yet to be made available on both Flipkart and Amazon. iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro price in India The pricing, like always, is a little higher in India as compared to the prices in other regions. But launch offers on the new smartphones does help sweeten the deal. The iPhone 12 with 64GB storage is priced at Rs 79,900 while the 128GB variant costs Rs 84,900. Similarly, the 256GB iPhone 12 costs Rs 94,900. As for the iPhone 12 Pro, the smartphone now starts with 128GB base storage, and is priced at Rs 1,19,900 while the 256GB variant is priced at Rs 1,29,900 and the 512GB variant will retail at Rs 1,49,900. The iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will go on sale...

If you were moaning about having to shell out Rs 799 for a premium Netflix plan, there could be some bad news on the horizon for all you pocket pinchers. Netflix is now raising the prices of both the standard and premium plans in the US and since Netflix doesn’t really follow differential pricing for other markets, we’re assuming that prices in India could rise as well. Remember, this is all speculation at this point as Netflix has not made an official announcement regarding raising prices in other markets.  The Netflix Standard plan has been raised from $13 a month to $14 a month. The Premium plan is going from $16 a month up to $18 a month. The Basic plan stays the same at $9 a month. In India, the Standard plan costs Rs 649 a month while the Premium plan costs Rs 799 a month. With this increase in the US pricing of these plans, the assumption is that we could see a Rs 100 rise in the both Standard and Premium plans, which would put them at about Rs 749 for the standard plan and...

LG K92 5G is priced in the US at $359 and will be available for AT&T carriers on November 6. The phone has a quad rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel main sensor. The LG K92 5G packs a 4,000mAh battery and is MIL-STD-810G compliant for durability as well. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ebaNmK

Poco may launch its next smartphone in the first half of December, a tipster claims. The Xiaomi sub-brand is expected to launch a mid-range smartphone globally in December, however, details about its India launch are unclear. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TCK6hu

The teams, format and schedule for Garena’s Free Fire Continental Series have been announced and Indian will be represented by three teams in the Asia series of the tournament. The other two series will be held in the Americas and EMEA. India will be represented by Total Gaming Esports, who won the Free Fire Indian Championship 2020 that was held a few months back. They will be joined by Team CRX Elite and XTZ Esports (previously known as Stalwart Esports) who placed second and third in that competition. Participating countries and prizes The Asia series will include India, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Americas series will include Brazil and the rest of Latin America. The EMEA series will feature Europe, Russia, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)   Each of the three series will have prize money of $300,000 for a total of $900,000 in total.  Schedule and seeding Each of the series will be held simultaneously and will co...

We’re less than a month away from the release of the PS5 and the Xbox Series X/S and as we’ve said a million times before, the hype is literally unreal. It's the same in India as well. Fans of both consoles have been waiting for them to drop. Microsoft essentially dropped the mic and have confirmed that both the Xbox Series X and the Series S will launch on November 10 in India, keeping in line with the global release date. PlayStation, on the other hand, have been playing coy with the Indian release date of the PS5. Sure, Sony had a few issues to iron out with the whole trademark controversy and according to a report on Detectivegaming.com, seem to have solved that problem for now, but we still haven’t got a confirmation of when it’ll be hitting Indian shores as yet! Sony did update the Indian PS5 webpage with the November 19th launch date but have now taken down it down with just a plain PlayStation 5 logo replacing the launch date. As you can see from the screenshot above, Son...

The game developer behind the famous Candy Crush Saga, King (owned by Activision), has announced Crash Bandicoot: On The Run!, a mobile runner game featuring the lovable Crash Bandicoot. The game is expected to arrive on March 25, 2021, according to its App Store listing. The game is supposed to have more than 100 hours of gameplay across 12 lands at launch, featuring battles against 50 bosses pulled from Crash Bandicoot's history. The bosses included are Neo Cortex, Nina, and Fake Crash among many more. From the trailer, it looks like a lane based endless runner game similar to Subway Surfers with some Crash storyline features such as spinning through obstacles, bouncing around everywhere and more. The game will have crafting and base-building elements, so you can work towards goals outside the levels. Asynchronous multiplayer will let you run alongside recordings of your friends and give you an opportunity to show off your very own customized Bandicoot hero. You can pre-...

With Diwali just around the corner, e-commerce websites are giving daily discounts on smartphones and other accessories. Now, with premium and high-end smartphones usually remaining quite expensive throughout the year, it is during the festive season that the price comes down, and quite naturally, now is the best time to buy a high-end flagship. Amazon's Great India Festival is presently hosting the Happiness Upgrade Sale and these are the best high-end and premium smartphones on discount — iPhone 11 (64GB) Selling Price: Rs 64,990   Deal Price: Rs 49,999 Click here to buy The iPhone 11 is available at one of its lowest ever prices, making it a great entry into the Apple iOS ecosystem. Xiaomi Mi 10  Selling Price: Rs 49,999   Deal Price: Rs 41,999   Click here to buy   With a 108MP camera and a curved AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate, the Mi 10 is a formidable flagship for taking photos and watching content. OnePlus 7T Selling Price: Rs 37,999   Deal Price: ...

Vivo V20 is now available in Moonlight Sonata colour at retails stores, vivo India e-store and Flipkart starting today. The phone features a triple rear camera setup, and a 44-megapixel front camera. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jERSla

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition smartphone has been teased once again, this time by OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau on Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo. The limited edition phone was first teased a couple weeks ago and at the time, the company shared that pre-orders will start from November 4. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34D2CfT

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale has entered a new phase to take on Flipkart's Big Diwali sale this week. We've handpicked the best deals and offers you can grab today. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3owDG1z

Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition has launched in India as a special edition of the phone that was announced back in August alongside the Realme C12. The only difference between the Realme C15 regular variant and the Qualcomm Edition is that the latter is powered by the Snapdragon 460 processor instead of the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. Apart from this key difference, the C15 Qualcomm Edition is the same as the regular model featuring an HD+ display, quad cameras on the back and a high-capacity battery to boot. Let’s take a brief look at the pricing, specifications and availability of the Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition. Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition price and availability The Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition is priced starting at Rs 9,999 for the base variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage and Rs 10,999 for the 4GB+64GB model. As a part of its ongoing sale though, the C15 Qualcomm Edition will retail at a discounted price of Rs 9,499 and Rs 10,499 respectively.  Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition spec...

The Indian smartphone market is on a path to recovery amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as it has registered the highest shipments in Q3 2020. This is as per the latest report from Counterpoint which suggests that the Coronavirus induced slump in the smartphone market of India is now fast on its way to recovering to pre-COVID levels and then some.  The research and analysis company has found out through its Market Monitor service that the Indian smartphone market saw as many as 53 million smartphone shipments in the third quarter with a 9% year-on-year (YoY) growth. Counterpoint’s report is in line with the Canalys report released last week that revealed that smartphone shipments in India hit 50 million units in Q3 2020 registering an 8% YoY growth.  “Due to the pandemic, Indian consumers have ended up saving on leisure activities. These savings are now being funnelled into smartphone purchases. Additionally, smartphones have become an integral part of consumers’ lifestyle in thi...

Xiaomi stirred up the budget smart TV market with the launch of the Mi TV. One of the unique offerings of the Mi TV was the PatchWall UI which brings with it a simple and easy to use UI. Xiaomi’s MI TVs also offer users a stock Android TV experience for those that desire it, but the unique offering is the PatchWall UI which Xiaomi updates with new features on a regular basis. The company has announced a new update to PatchWall 3.0 for all Mi Smart TVs in India.  The PatchWall interface brings together more than 23+ content partners, both Indian and global, with content available in 16+ languages. The new PatchWall update brings 3 new features including an immersive carousel, User Centre and Live TV.  Commenting on the new features, Eshwar Nilakantan, Category head for TV at Mi India, mentioned, “Mi TVs are growing in popularity and preference across all geographies in India and continue to be the best-selling smart TVs in the market. Over the last 2 years, we have worke...

Amazon's Great Indian Festival is still ongoing and in the current "Happiness Upgrade Sale", there are good deals on popular budget smartphones and accessories like smart speakers and powerbanks. We have compiled a list of all budget smartphones that we have tested to be great for their price, which are currently on deep discounts on Amazon. Check them out below—   Echo Dot (4th Gen) Selling Price: Rs 4,499   Deal Price: Rs 3249   The new 4th Echo Dot is now available at its lowest ever price of Rs 3,249. There are a bunch of bundled offers on discount that includes the Amazon FireTV Stick or a smart bulb.   Click here to buy   Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual Selling Price: Rs 7,499   Deal Price: Rs 6,999   The Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual is a good smartphone to start your journey with Android. With dual cameras, support for dual 4G SIMs and a HD display makes it a compelling choice in the entry-level segment.   Click here to buy   Oppo A52 Selling Price: Rs 1...

43-inches is the right size if you are looking for a TV for a small living room or even a small bedroom or have limited space at home. 43-inch TVs bring with them a compact form factor. Some of these TVs offer a Full HD resolution while some give you a 4K HDR experience. All the TVs on the list today are smart TVs and bring with them support for popular streaming apps. They also bring with them enough connectivity options to ensure you can connect your set-top-box, gaming console and more.  Onida 43-inch Fire TV Edition Full HD TV This Onida TV comes with a Fire TV stick built-in. This means that the UI of the TV is the same as a Fire TV stick. It also comes with an Alexa enabled remote control letting you control the TV using your voice. You can also control your Alexa enabled smart appliances from the comfort of this TV. The TV brings with it access to all popular streaming services. It has 16W of sound output. The TV has 3 HDMI ports and 1 USB port for your connectivity needs. ...

iPhone 12 production has been ramped by as much as 20 lakh units, according to a report. Apple is said to have boosted the production of its new iPhone model thanks to its strong sales in the initial set of markets that include the US, UK, Canada, and China, among others. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35YMODN

Apple has a billion active iPhone users globally, according to Above Avalon, a crowd-funded platform that has been tracking and analysing Apple. The Cupertino giant reached the milestone last month and it took the company 13 years to reach this point, since the launch of the first iPhone back in 2007. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2HKmaWJ

Samsung Galaxy A02s carrying a model number SM-A025G has surfaced on Geekbench. The listing of the rumoured smartphone shows that it has 3GB of RAM, as well as it has scored 756 points in single-core test and 3,934 in multi-core test. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34AqEIq

iPhone 12 Pro has been put to a durability test by YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. The test includes multiple rounds to ascertain the resistance of the latest iPhone from scratches, flames, and bends. However, the prime focus has been given to the Ceramic Shield glass that Apple introduced to the iPhone 12 series to provide better durability. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oAVzMD

Apple unveiled the iPad Pro to the world in 2018, but the real story at the event was the fact that Apple invited Microsoft to the event to demo just how well the iPad Pro could run MS Office. Since then, Apple has been working on changing the iPad from a “content consumption” centric device to one that’s geared towards learning, content creation and productivity. We see this with the newest iPad Air that's been launched with support for the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard compatibility. Apple's iPadOS 14 only takes that much further. Today, Microsoft has taken a big step ahead in that goal, by updating the Office suite for iPad to offer some much requested features. One of the major new features added to MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is trackpad support. The new Magic Keyboard from Apple features a decently sized trackpad, which can now be used to select text in doc files, select a number of cells in Excel and move objects around in PowerPoint. For anyone wondering, the track...

OnePlus Nord has got OxygenOS 10.5.9 update in India and Global variants. The OTA update brings the October security patch, new Game Space features, optimisations and general bug fixes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kDQAIt

A US appeals court on Wednesday declined to reconsider an August decision that dismissed the US Federal Trade Commission's antitrust case against Qualcomm, handing a victory to the chip maker. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2J9ve84

Samsung said on Thursday that it expects its fourth-quarter profit to fall due to weak server chip demand and rising smartphone competition, after posting its best quarterly operating profit in two years in the third quarter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34AqIb6

Indian smartphone market records highest ever single quarter shipments in Q3 2020, as per the latest research by Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service, with Samsung regaining the top spot. The research agency notes that the pent up demand of smartphones due to the lockdown and preference of online markets over physical stores is responsible for over 53 million units... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oBa4jn

Oppo K7x, a new smartphone in the K series, is set to launch for November 4, the Chinese company on Thursday revealed through a teaser posted on Weibo. The official teaser image also highlights that the new Oppo phone will come with 5G support. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3myvo7y

Flipkart Big Diwali sale 2020 is now live for Plus members. We've handpicked the best deals on mobile phones, laptops, headphones, and other electronics that are available today. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34EQY4e

Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition has been launched in India and it comes with the same specifications as the MediaTek variant, except of course, the processor. While the Realme C15 that launched in India alongside the Relame C12 was powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, this new Qualcomm variant is powered by the Snapdragon 460 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34APb03

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale offers have been teased by the e-commerce platform ahead of the sale starting October 29. The sale will last till November 4 and brings a host of discounts and offers on smartphones from Poco, Motorola, Realme, and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2JfRywX

OnePlus Nord is receiving OxygenOS 10.5.9 update in India that brings the October security patch with it along with some new features. OnePlus has announced that the new update is being rolled out to Indian and Global users of the OnePlus Nord while users in Europe will get it in the coming weeks.  According to a post on the OnePlus Forums, the OxygenOS 10.5.9 update is being pushed out in batches with more users receiving it in the next few days. The changelog reveals that the new update brings the October Android security patch along with changes to the Game Space app.  The new update adds a gaming tools box for Fnatic mode and allows users to choose the notification style when gaming. A quick reply feature has also been added for WhatsApp and INS that can be accessed by swiping down from either the left or right corners when the gaming mode is engaged. Additionally, the update adds the mis-touch prevention feature to the Game Space app. OxygenOS 10.5.9 also improves Nord...

Micromax In-series smartphone design has been teased on social media just ahead of its official launch. The latest teaser shows that the new Micromax phones will come with a gradient finish. It comes following the teaser confirming the presence of MediaTek Helio G35 and Helio G85 SoCs on the upcoming models. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2HGRqWR

The Central Information Commission (CIC) issued a show-cause notice to concerned Chief Public Information Officers (CPIOs), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National Informatics Centre (NIC) on Tuesday. The notice sent is for "prima facie obstruction of information and providing an evasive reply" on an RTI application related to Aarogya Setu App. The action has been taken in response to a complaint filed by activist Saurav Das against NIC. CIC has asked why a penalty under Section 20 of RTI Act should not be imposed? It has also demanded an explanation from NIC on how there's no information about the creation of Arogya Setu app even when the official website states that the platform is designed, developed and hosted by it.  A report from LiveLaw.in, a legal case watcher, reports "the Commission directs the CPIO, NIC to explain this matter in writing as to how the website https://ift.tt/31MDNfK was created with the domain name gov.in, ...

Micromax In-series design has been teased ahead of its launch on November 3 in India. The company has started releasing teasers for the upcoming phone(s) across its social media platforms and has hinted that it could use either the MediaTek Helio G35 or the Helio G85. Moreover, the company has officially announced that it is collaborating with MediaTek confirming that its phones in the In-series will be powered by the Helio G-series processors. The latest teaser video posted on social media handles of Micromax gives us a glimpse at the rear panel of the phone. It looks like the first phone under the In-series could have a reflective gradient design on the back with tapered edges. India’s style makes heads turn. We’ve designed our new smartphones to do just that. #INMobiles unveiling on 3rd Nov, 12 noon. Are you #INForIndia? #MicromaxIsBack pic.twitter.com/LkMt3FGzjF — Micromax India (@Micromax__India) October 28, 2020 Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma has confirmed that the company h...

Pixel 5 users have been experiencing issues when placing their phones on the Pixel Stand, as per the Pixel support page and Reddit posts. The issue is that when the Pixel 5 is placed on the Pixel Stand for charging, the screen wakes up with full brightness at some point in the night, even when ‘screen off when dark’ feature is enabled. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TwblKl

It looks like Free Fire is really getting into the Halloween spirit. Garena has announced that it will celebrate Halloween all through the week. This includes new events, weapon skins and more. Here a look at everything that Free Fire players can expect this week. Pumpkin Exchange  This event allows players to earn Pumpkin Tokens by finishing matches and killing enemies. These tokens can then be exchanged for Halloween-themed prizes like the Pumpkin Grenade. Players can also complete missions to earn more tokens and earn everything.  Evo UMP After introducing an evolution gun called the Blue Flame Draco AK last week, Garena will be giving away a free evolution gun this time around. Called the Evolution UMP, the weapons can be quite easily obtained. All players need to do is complete the cumulative log-ins to get the weapon. Players will then have to play as much as possible with the weapon in order to evolve the weapon to its maximum potential.  Cube Fragment...

Capcom has revealed that ray tracing support, one of the biggest new features in Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, will not be available on Xbox Series S.   An update on ray tracing for #DevilMayCry 5 Special Edition on Xbox Series X|S. pic.twitter.com/OCRcGRw5bl — Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition (@DevilMayCry) October 27, 2020   We’ve known since the Xbox Series S was announced that it is a less powerful system than the Xbox Series X, but it was meant to be more of a 1440p resolution device rather than 4k, with all the bells and whistles of Ray Tracing. Capcom didn’t explain why ray tracing will be missing on the Series S, electing to simply announce the news on Twitter. It’s worth keeping in mind, however, that ray tracing will arrive on the Xbox Series X in a future update, unlike PS5 where it will be available at launch. The news isn’t particularly surprising. As much as Microsoft likes to imagine the difference in power will only be used to drop resolution on Series ...

TCL 10 5G UW on Verizon network is priced at $399 (roughly Rs. 29,400) and is said to be the most affordable 5G smartphone on the US telecom giant network that provides fast Internet speeds. The smartphone sports a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Ttabzi

The iPhone 12 series has reversive wireless charging capabilities, indicates Apple’s FCC filings for its 2020 series of phones. The feature was first rumoured to be coming with the iPhone 11 last year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kBXrCv

Vivo V20 SE price has leaked online courtesy of retail listings ahead of its launch alongside the Vivo V20 Pro in India. The Vivo V20 SE and V20 Pro have been teased to launch in India soon, according to Vivo India CEO. The V20 was launched on October 13 in India while the V20 Pro made its global debut back in September.  According to the listings on Reliance Digital and Croma, the V20 SE is priced at Rs 20,990 for the sole 8GB+128GB option. The listings for the V20 SE on both the retail stores reveal the specifications of the phone and confirm that it will be offered in Gravity Black colour. This is in line with our previous reports that pegged the price of V20 SE to be around Rs 20,000-mark. As the V20 currently retails for Rs 24,990, the V20 Pro is expected to be priced close to the Rs 30,000-mark as it is powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor. That said, there’s no official word on the exact launch date of the V20 SE and V20 Pro in India yet. Let’s take a brief look at t...