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The WhatsApp privacy policy update has left many users with a feeling of distrust with many users planning to jump ship to viable alternatives such as Telegram and Signal. According to a survey conducted across eight cities of India and published by CyberMedia Research (CMR), over 79% of WhatsApp users are considering to drop the instant messaging service and switch to alternatives. While WhatsApp has time and again reiterated that it does not keep a track of users chats or calls, the company has done little to inspire faith in its users. Save for an India-wide newspaper campaign and using its Status update, WhatsApp has tried to curb the criticism by outlining its security features. Here are some of the security features on WhatsApp that you should definitely use to safeguard your privacy. WhatsApp End-to-End encryption WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption by default and each chat is labelled as “end-to-end encrypted”. What this means is that all messages, calls and status updates t

Attempts to adapt “The Sandman”, based on Neil Gaiman’s groundbreaking graphic novel series, has been an ongoing charade for decades now. After having cycled through numerous studios and horrendous scripts within that timespan, Netflix finally swooped in and fixated on a 10-episode format to depict the dark fantasy tale. With production well underway on season one, we have now gotten our first look at the primary cast members.   There. A whole set of tweets written just before bed and set to go out when I'm fast asleep. I'm vaguely worried that I've mistimed them, but too late now. Here are the first seven members of the #Sandman cast to be announced officially. Seven down, hundreds to go. pic.twitter.com/DksGLyMkBf — Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) January 28, 2021   As evident from the tweet above, the lineup features an ensemble cast with a few familiar names thrown in there. Tom Sturridge is all set to play the tall and lanky, pale-faced protagonist - Dream (aka Morpheus

It has been barely a week since the launch of FAUG and the popularity of the gaming is taking a nosedive. As of writing, the game has a rating of 3.5 stars on the Google Play Store, with 4,68,278 reviews. This drop is quite evident when one takes into consideration that the game had a rating of 3.9 within a day of launch. How FAUG competitors fare This low-rating hits even harder when one takes into account competing games like Garena Free Fire and Call of Duty: Mobile. Both these games have ratings of 4.3 and 4.5 stars, respectively. It should also be noted that both these games have a much higher number of reviews as they have been available for years. What users say about FAUG The poor rating of FAUG boils down to the fact that the hype surrounding the game was almost palpable before launch. But the final product was not up to the level players expected. One Google user, Neelabh Chatterjee, gave the game a rating of 2 stars and commented, “Expectations and the reality are differe

Poco is all set to launch the Poco M3 in India on February 2. Ahead of the launch, Poco has confirmed that the smartphone will launch in one RAM variant only - 6GB RAM. The Poco M3 launched internationally with 4GB RAM and two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. While the storage variants for India isn't known, we can speculate there will be options available.  Poco M3 Specifications The Poco M3 has a plastic build and launched internationally in three colours - Cool Blue, Poco Yellow and Power Black.  It has a textured back panel which the company claims are fingerprint-resistant. The phone is 9.6 millimetres at the thickest point and weighs 198 grams.  The Poco M3 sports a 6.53-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It sports a waterdrop notch with a selfie camera. The display has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor. Poco has confirmed, that the smartphon

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Ultra concept renders suggest that the phone could have a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra-like quad rear camera setup, thin bezel display, and S Pen support. The rumoured smartphone may be launched in June 2021. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rad8DH

Motorola Moto G Pro is receiving the Android 11 update in the UK. The update for the phone was listed on Motorola’s update portal and confirmed by a moderator on the company’s community page. Along with Android 11 features, the phone will also receive the January 2021 Android security patch. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tfPqI8

Samsung Galaxy A72 is likely the successor of the Samsung Galaxy A71 which had a slightly smaller 4,500mAh battery but a similar 25W fast charging charger. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is reportedly listed on the Anatel Brazilian site to pack a 5,000mAh battery. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3teu0Ll

Xiaomi has filed a legal complaint against the US Department of Defence and the Treasury Department. The Chinese smartphone maker says that US’s decision to include the company as a "communist Chinese military company" was "factually incorrect" from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36tHglG

When the Justice League film first came out, fans were surprised that the tone of the film did not match the tone set by Zack Snyder for the DCEU. The film was essentially retooled by Joss Whedon and was a bit of a mess. Since then, fans have demanded that Warner Bros. release the Zack Snyder cut of the film. In a stunning move, Warner Bros. decided to release the Snyder cut of Justice League to HBO Max. And, according to the director himself, we’ve now got a concrete release date. Reborn #SnyderCut Streaming 3.18.21 #UsUnited pic.twitter.com/q5pVjCwYur — Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) January 29, 2021 The Snyder cut of Justice League will hit the streaming service on March 18. The sad thing is that HBO Max is still not available in India, so fans may have to wait for a bit before the film hits Indian shores. There has been no international release date announced yet. Nor has there been any news on which streaming platform it will finally end up on in India. Director Zack Snyder did state

For gamers in the mid-2000s, G4 was the place to be for gaming news and reviews. The channel was one of the first to be solely focused on video games and really put gaming out into the mainstream. With shows like Attack of the Show! And X-Play, the channel quickly garnered a ton of viewers. But, bad management and line-up changes saw ratings dip until G4 was replaced by something else. In fact, the show ICONS even had a segment on the rise and subsequent fall of the channel. But, according to a report on the Verge, it seems that the channel might be planning a comeback soon.  G4 will broadcast shows and new content on YouTube and Twitch The company announced that it was launching a new series called B4G4 on January 29. The show will air on YouTube and Twitch.  B4G4 is essentially a lead-up to the full launch of the gaming network in summer. The show will feature game reviews, news, skits, original content and much more. And, if you happen to be a fan, you will be able to discuss the s

Ever fall asleep while watching a Netflix show? Well, the streaming giant is here to make things a little easier. Netflix has just launched a test on Android devices that will allow users to set a ‘sleep timer’. With four different timer settings, the feature is limited to a few global users right now. You can select between 15 minute, 30 minute and 45-minute timers. You can also set the timer to whenever an episode or film ends.   Netflix Sleep Timer allows users to select 3 timeframes This means that you can actually follow a show and not be left wondering where it left off. As of now, Netflix has said that it will look at expanding the feature to the desktop and other devices. These include TVs as well. Depending on how well users adopt this feature, we could be seeing it on Indian shores soon enough. If you’re one of the lucky few who do have the feature enabled on their Android devices. Here’s how you can use it.  Play any show or film on Netflix You will notice a ‘timer’ icon i

Garena Free Fire’s newest pet, Beaston, is now available to players in India. To recall, the pet was visible to all players in the pet selection screen, but was not available for purchase. Now though, the new pet is finally available in India. Beaston is available for 699 Diamonds, which is the same as all the other pets in the game except for Mechanical Pup and Kitty. Beaston was unveiled earlier this month and resembles a cybernetic baboon. However, the moments seem more akin to a gorilla. Skills and actions As with many other pets, Beaston comes with a special skill that he grants to the player. Beaston’s skill is called ‘Helping Hand’. This increases the throwing distance of Grenades, Gloo Walls, Flashbangs, and Smoke Grenades. The percentage increase that players can expect will change depending on the level that Beaston is at. Beaston also has three available actions that can be performed. These are triggers automatically, or activated via the command wheel. This includes ‘Ce

If you’re bored of the same old default MIUI 12 look, try these hacks. They not only look good, but are functional too. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pDCWYG

MIUI 12 comes with a ton of new features, but it also comes pre-loaded with bloat. Here’s how you can get a deep cleanse. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YBlQOV

In the past, there have been various instances where security researchers revealed that a “string of texts” received over SMS could crash your phone or worse, send it into a boot-loop. These kinds of exploits have been reported at least once every year for both iOS and Android smartphones but turns out, iOS 14 has a way to thwarting these kinds of exploits for good, thanks to a system called BlastDoor. Discovered by a Google Project Zero researched named Samuel Groß, BlastDoor works by parsing all the data contained in an iMessage in a secure sandbox, isolated from the rest of the operating system. By doing so, the contents of the iMessage, if nefarious, won’t have an impact on the OS. All apps installed on an iOS device exist in their own sandboxes, which governed by very tight policies. The BlastDoor sandbox for iMessage has been designed to thwart most exploits which either use brute force or exploit the shared cache on iOS.  Groß says he found the existence of BlastDoor when inves

iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 12S Pro concept renders have surfaced online to suggest the design of Apple’s next-generation iPhone models. iPhone SE 3, aka iPhone SE (2021), appears to have a list of changes over the iPhone SE (2020). iPhone 12S Pro, on the other hand, is believed to have many similarities with iPhone 12 Pro. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3j2ySyy

Realme X7 5G price in India has been leaked online ahead of the February 4 launch. The new Realme phone will come alongside Realme X7 Pro 5G. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3osWugZ

Xiaomi filed a complaint in a Washington district court against the US defence and treasury departments, seeking to remove the Chinese smartphone maker from an official list of companies with ties to China's military. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MEuqK4

Bharti Airtel continues to get more new subscribers over market leader Reliance Jio for the fourth consecutive month in November 2020. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released a report on Thursday, revealing that the telco has added 4.37 million new users, while other telcos including Vodafone Idea (Vi), BSNL, and MTNL - saw a decline in the number of new subscribers. As per TRAI's data, Bharti Airtel's subscriber base rose to 334.65 million after adding 4.37 million new users in November, while Reliance Jio stood at 408.29 million users after adding 1.93 million new users in the same month. Reliance Jio, despite holding the largest share of users, ranks third in the number of active users. Out of Jio's 408.29 million subscribers, the active user base stood at 79.55%, while Airtel and Vi's active users were at 89.01% and 96.63%, respectively. A decline in subscribers for other telcos While the market leaders recorded a rise in the number of subscribers, Vi

Realme X7 is slated to launch on February 4 in India alongside the Realme X7 Pro. Ahead of its launch, a new leak has revealed the pricing of the Realme X7, and it could start at Rs 19,999 for the base variant with 6GB RAM. Realme has been teasing the launch of the X7 series from quite some time now and the phones are scheduled to debut with MediaTek Dimensity processors. According to a tweet by tipster Debayan Roy, the Realme X7 could be priced starting at Rs 19,999 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Similarly, the 8GB+128GB variant of the Realme X7 is expected to be priced at Rs 21,999. Moreover, the tweet also reveals the retail box packaging of the Realme X7 series. Realme is hosting the launch of the X7 and X7 Pro starting from 12:30 PM on February 4 in India. The product pages of Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro have also gone live on the official Realme website teasing the key features of the upcoming phones. Interestingly, the key features of the Realme X7 are a

Honor, which was the former subsidiary of the Huawei conglomerate, is now all set to enter the market with its foldable device lineup called “Magic”. All the folding devices from this brand will be released under the “Magic” series. A tipster on Weibo shared a post earlier this week stating that Honor is planning on launching a new foldable smartphone. The device is part of the Magic lineup. The phone is tipped to be a premium grade flagship foldable phone. The previous CEO of Honor, Zhao Ming, had delivered news about the company launching a flagship series like Huawei Mate and Huawei P series under the Honor brand. Honor could launch foldable phone under the Magic series Honor had always been a budget device manufacturer since its inception. And now, after the change in ownership of the company, they are all set to release a premium flagship smartphone lineup for the first time. Huawei has already released a foldable phone in the market called the Huawei Mate X. Given the recent ac

Xiaomi Mi 11 is confirmed to launch on February 8, courtesy of a media invite sent to TechRadar by Xiaomi. The Mi 11 was launched as the first phone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor in December 2020. Now, the phone is heading for a global unveil and will soon launch in India as well. According to a report by TechRadar, the media invitation they have received confirms the global launch of Mi 11 on February 8. The launch event is scheduled to begin at 1 PM CET (5:30 PM IST) and will likely be live-streamed across different social media channels. The company had been teasing the launch of the Mi 11 from quite some time now. Earlier today, Xiaomi also revealed that the MIUI 12.5 will launch on February 8. Xiaomi is also rumoured to launch the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Lite but neither of the phones has officially been announced yet. We will update this post as we receive more details on the global launch of the Mi 11. Xiaomi Mi 11 specifications The Xiaomi Mi 11 features a 6.

After Xiaomi officially announced the Mi Air Charge technology earlier today, Motorola also showcased its prototype for remote wireless charging called Motorola One Hyper. However, Motorola’s system is different from that of Xiaomi, in that, the phones and the wireless charging dock should not have any kind of interference in between. A video demonstrating the charging technology was posted on Weibo by Chen Jin, General Manager at Lenovo China. In the video, it can be seen that the charging system can charge smartphones at upto one meter but there is a safeguard built on for when a person gets in between the charging unit and the phones. The charging process immediately stops after a person puts their hand in front of the dock. Moreover, Jin called Motorola’s air to air charging system better than the current Qi wireless charging system as multiple smartphones can be charged simultaneously. Jin also asked users on Weibo whether the company should add this charging technology in the

Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 3.2, and Nokia 3.1 are all getting the January 2021 Android security patch, according to reports. The update is rolling out for the Nokia 6.1 Plus in India and is said to be rolling out globally for the other three phones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36mhobp

Xiaomi Mi 11 global launch is set for February 8, as per launch event invites sent out by Xiaomi. Alongside the Mi 11, Xiaomi is likely to launch the Mi 11 Pro at the event. MIUI 12.5 is also coming globally on February 8. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2KXujZE

India may soon see a Redmi Note 10 launch as the phone recently passed through BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification. A Xiaomi phone with model number M2101K7AI was spotted on the BIS listing and is believed to be the Redmi Note 10. A phone with a similar model number M2101K7AG recently appeared on the US FCC listing. The BIS listing was spotted by 91Mobiles and hints that the phone is expected to arrive in Indian markets by February, while the company has not shared any details about the phone or any release date for that matter. The FCC listing revealed key specifications of the phone and revealed that the phone will come with dual-band Wi-Fi. As per the previous reports, the phone is expected to come with a Snapdragon 732G SoC, with a 6.53-inch 120Hz Display and 64MP quad-rear camera setup. It will also be powered by a 5,050mAh battery and will come in 4GB+64GB and 6GB+64GB RAM and storage variants. Redmi Note 10 could launch in February The Redmi Note 10 Pro had also

Apple has come to the top spot in terms of global smartphone shipments in Q4 2020. Research firm Counterpoint has released its Q4 2020 report, which suggests that the Covid-19 impact quieted in the last quarter and phone makers witnessed stable quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth in shipment numbers. According to Counterpoint , total smartphone shipment in the last quarter crossed 395 million, and Apple managed to ship 81.9 million units, grabbing 21% of the market share and seeing a QoQ growth of 96%. Apple's speedy growth is credited to the iPhone 12 -series's popularity and the demand for iPhone 11.  The Cupertino-based tech giant is followed by Samsung, which shipped 62.5 million smartphones, holding 16% of the global market share. Samsung saw a 22% QoQ decline. Samsung's demand is said to take a hit due to competition from Chinese brands in the budget and mid-range and Apple in the premium segment.  The research firm reports that the global smartphone market declined

Call of Duty: Mobile’s Season 1 update dropped just a few days ago. As with all other updates there are a host of new features, weapons and events that will roll out over time. Blitz Mode is one of the modes added to Battle Royale in Season 1. As the name would suggest, this is a faster version of the traditional Battle Royale mode on the game. Here’s everything you need to know about Blitz Mode. Same Call of Duty: Mobile Map, But Smaller Unlike Alcatraz, the map used in Call of Duty: Mobile’s Blitz mode will be the same Isolated map that is used in the standard version of the game. However, the play area will be much smaller, and its location will be randomised for each game. Not only that, but the circle will shrink at a faster rate than normal. This will lead to faster matches. Fewer Players Besides small maps, the total number of players has been reduced to 40. This makes sense, considering the much smaller map. The usual count of 100 players would just make the game way too hect

It looks like true wireless charging technology is here, as Xiaomi has just revealed the next step of wireless charging technology. As touted by the company, the Mi Air Charge Technology is a 5W charging system. It also wirelessly charges devices over-the-air. Yes, you read that right! Normal inductive wireless charging has around there for quite some time now. Basically, Qi Wireless charging requires wireless charging pads on both the source and receiving device to power up. There have been a lot of enhancements in this segment. These include taking wireless charging from a mere 5W to 80W/120W. But, these upgrades were substantial rather than revolutionary. This new technology looks to be rather revolutionary as it does not require devices to be in close proximity. Xiaomi announces over-the-air charging technology The new technology is capable of delivering wireless power to devices over a distance of a couple of meters from the “self-developed isolated charging pile”. This charging

Vivo S7t has been reportedly spotted in a Google Play Console listing, according to a tipster on Twitter. The phone may be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC and have 8GB of RAM. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2L32Wxw

The budget-friendly Realme C12 is listed on Flipkart with a Rs. 500 discount and is priced at Rs. 8,499 for the base 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model. The Mi 10T is priced starting at Rs. 32,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model, instead of its original price of Rs. 35,999. This means a price cut of up to Rs. 3,000 has been introduced during the Flipkart sale. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3iXKvqo

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will launch MIUI 12.5 globally on February 8. The MIUI 12.5 is based on Android 11 and debuted alongside the Mi 11 back in December 2020. In all likelihood, the Mi 11 global debut may also happen on the same day, though the company is yet to confirm that.  Xiaomi posted a picture revealing the launch date of the MIUI 12.5 on Facebook, but the said post was taken down shortly afterwards. The poster just reveals the launch date of February 8, asking users to stream the event on Facebook. The company has already teased the launch of the Mi 11 series globally but is yet to reveal the exact launch date. Since the MIUI 12.5 debuted alongside the Mi 11, we can expect the global launch to follow that tradition.  Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 launch on Feb 8 The MIUI 12.5 launched in China has new features and improved privacy and security measures. These include features like haptics system, animations, Super wallpapers and the MIUI+ which integrated Android and Windows for

Motorola One Macro is receiving the stable Android 10 update in India at a time when phones by other companies are receiving Android 11. The update reportedly comes with build number QMD30.47-19 and carries the December 2020 Android security patch. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3iXBLR6

Samsung Galaxy S21 series and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are on sale in India now. Samsung Galaxy S21 price in India starts at Rs. 69,999, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ starts at a price of Rs. 81,999, whereas the top-end Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra starts at Rs. 1,05,999. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3psTi6k

MIUI 12 features a lot of improvements, but some important features are hidden. Here’s a guide to 10 such features. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ck7NFA

Redmi Note 10 has allegedly received Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification. The smartphone is expected to launch in India in February, along with Redmi Note 10 Pro. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39sLsEf

Xiaomi on Friday announced Mi Air Charge as its proprietary wireless charging technology that can charge smartphones and other devices without any cables or wireless charging stands. The technology is, however, currently at a demonstration stage and is not coming to commercial devices immediately. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3iX1M2V

Apple held the top spot in the global smartphone market in Q4 2020, according to Counterpoint. Apple shipped 81.9 million smartphones, grabbing 21 percent of the market share and seeing a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth of 96 percent. Samsung came in second with 62.5 million units shipped in Q4, gaining 16 percent market share. It saw a QoQ decline of 22 percent due t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cl3jP7

Samsung Galaxy A72 5G and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G have leaked in official-looking renders online. Popular tipster Evan Blass has offered a glimpse into the design of the two handsets and the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is seen to have a quad camera setup at the back. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MbTA2Q

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update, as per a report. It carries the firmware version N770FXXU7DUA8. The over-the-air (OTA) update brings with it One UI 3.0 and Android 11 features, along with the January 2021 Android security patch. It is currently rolling out to devices in France, stated the report. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3t6BHmR

MIUI 12.5 global launch is set for February 8, Xiaomi has announced on the social media. Xiaomi is expected to announce the global launch of the Mi 11 flagship alongside releasing MIUI 12.5 for its worldwide users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ou03U6

Samsung Galaxy M21 has started receiving the One UI 3.0 update in India, according to a report. The over-the-air (OTA) update is based on Android 11. It contains the January 2021 Android security patch, along with One UI 3.0 and Android 11 features. The update for the Galaxy M21 reportedly carries the firmware version M215FXXU2BUAC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39qwONJ

Realme could be working on a new phone as one of its handsets with model number RMX3121 has been listed on TENAA. This unnamed model is rumoured to be called Realme V13, as per MyFixGuide who first spotted it as well. The Realme handset’s images on TENAA tip a triple rear camera setup placed inside a square-shaped module on the top left corner. At the front, the Rea... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3iVpxsr

Airtel has just announced that it has successfully demonstrated its Airtel 5G networks in Hyderabad. Airtel is taking on Jio in terms of operational success in 5G networks. Jio had earlier announced its launch of 5G services in 2021. Airtel states that it has successfully orchestrated operations of Airtel 5G and 4G networks concurrently. This is broadcast over a liberalized spectrum in the 1800 MHz band through the Non-Standalone network technology. The company says that their 5G network is capable of delivering up to 10x speeds. Compared to existing technologies, it allows users to download a movie in a couple of seconds on a 5G phone. Airtel has started testing its own Airtel 5G networks in Hyderabad Currently, Airtel is using Ericsson 4G (DSS) as its equipment partner to deliver its 4G and 5G networks. Existing technology-neutral spectrums in mid-bands (1800/2100/2300 MHz) and sub-GHz bands (800/900 MHz) help in this regard. The technology allows Airtel to operate the 4G and 5G ne

Qualcomm lost its fight against a data demand from EU antitrust regulators after Europe's top court reaffirmed the regulators' right to see it, in a case that has already landed the company a fine of EUR 242 million (roughly Rs. 2,140 crores). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MBd54H

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is one of the most awaited smartphones this year and a new leak has revealed its design and cameras. The Mi 11 was launched as the first phone powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor back in December 2020 but the Mi 11 Pro was a no-show. There are also rumours about a purported Mi 11 Lite that could make its debut in Thailand, followed by India soon.  As per a post that was shared on Weibo, the Mi 11 Pro is shown in four colours with a large camera module on the back. Interestingly, the picture indicates that the Mi 11 Pro is slated to have a periscope lens in addition to three other cameras. Meanwhile, the text on the camera module hints at 120x digital zoom. Mi 11 Pro could launch in February Previous reports suggest that the Mi 11 Pro could also offer 10x optical zoom while the display is expected to be the same as the Mi 11. Additionally, there are speculations that Xiaomi could be planning to bring 80W wireless charging support to the Mi 11 Pro. The company

OnePlus has been releasing frequent upgrades to their new devices such as the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. But, when it comes to older flagships, the company seems to be dawdling. The OnePlus 7 and 7T just received beta builds for OxygenOS 11. And, the roadmap for the stable build seems a month off. Nonetheless, the company has found a new way to give the users a taste of the new upcoming update. They have released the OxygenOS 11 launcher available to the phones running Android 10 based OxygenOS devices. First spotted by Android Police, this new launcher update will give the older OnePlus device the look and feel of the new OxygenOS 11. OxygenOS 11 beta build now rolling out for OnePlus 7 and 7T The update will not feature all the bells and whistles of Android 11. Only the layout and launcher UI upgrades of the look and feel of the new generational update to come. The new launcher could see welcome improvements, but the reviews on the Google Play Store show a story otherwise as it is receiv

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T have started receiving OxygenOS 10.3.8 OTA update. The development was shared on the official forum and the update brings a couple of improvements for the phones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MxYkzA

Canalys says that Chinese vendors like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo saw little impact due to the Indo-China political headwind and they collectively contributed to about 77 percent of total shipments in 2020, against 72 percent in 2019. While Xiaomi sits in the lead position, its year-over-year shipments reportedly saw an annual decline of five percent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3adpX9h

Samsung Galaxy F41 devices in India are reportedly receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. Samsung is rolling out the over-the-air (OTA) update that brings with it One UI 3.0 and Android 11 features, as well as the January 2021 Android security patch, as per a report. The update carries firmware version F415FXXU1BUAC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3opVjPo

Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A have started receiving MIUI 12 update in India, Xiaomi has confirmed. The new update comes weeks after both phones received the latest MIUI update in some international markets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Muh8zS

Mi 11 Pro has been tipped once again to come with 120x zoom support. This is the third time this zoom feature has been associated with the phone. The Mi 11 Pro is expected to launch in February this year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2M3jkPa

WhatsApp for web and desktop is giving users the option of an added security layer. Users will have the option of biometric authentication when logging into the desktop app or web app for WhatsApp. For the iPhone, it will be TouchID or Face ID. However, the user will have to be on iOS 14 or higher to implement the biometric authentication. For Android users, any device with biometric authentication can have it enabled.  For those with privacy concerns should know that WhatsApp is not getting access to your fingerprint or Face ID data. According to The Verge, "As with any other use of biometric security on modern smartphones, the new system does not mean that WhatsApp is accessing or collecting your facial scans or fingerprints". WhatsApp adding another security layer It is a good thing to enable biometric authentication when logging into the desktop app for WhatsApp. For starters, it adds a layer of security. Additionally, it prevents someone who has taken your phone to log

The PS5 is launching in India on February 2, 2021, and gamers have one more reason to be excited about Sony's next-gen console. If you are PlayStation Plus subscriber, then you know that the service offers two PS4 games and one PS5 game as a part of the subscription. For February 2021, the free games include Destruction AllStars, Control: Ultimate Edition and Concrete Genie. This has to be one of the better line-up of games as a part of PlayStation's subscription service.  Destruction AllStars Destruction AllStars was set to be a PS5 (review) launch game, but it was delayed to February 2021. Destruction AllStars is a vehicular combat game much like a destruction derby. Players having the option of a host of drivers and cars to choose from. The game will offer four different modes, each testing your thriving and parkour skills. You will not only drive vehicles in the game but can also run around the arena (which is an integral part of some modes). You can check out the video a

Netflix has been killing it in the anime game lately. They've curated a ton of cool shows and movies on the platform. From the demonic insanity of Devilman: Crybaby to the action-packed Castlevania (review). Netflix has now curated one of the best anime libraries online. You can now add one more to the list in the newly announced Tomb Raider anime. For fans of the live-action reboot of the franchise, you will be a little disappointed. The story will not follow the events of the film. The Tomb Raider anime's story will instead follow the lore set in the last three games. New Netflix Tomb Raider Anime in the works In a tweet on Wednesday, Netflix announced the new Tomb Raider anime. The platform stated, "The most iconic heroine in video games is jumping to animation! Tomb Raider is a new anime series from @Legendary following Lara Croft after the events of the video-game reboot trilogy." The showrunner for the Tomb Raider anime will be Tasha Huo. She is also heading de

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro are rumoured to launch in India sometime in February. While Xiaomi is yet to reveal its plan for the successor to the Redmi Note 9 series, the latest leak reveals the Redmi Note 10 series variants. Earlier leaks have tipped some key features of the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series as well. According to a report by MySmartPrice that cites popular tipster Ishan Agarwal, the Redmi Note 10 Pro could be offered in three RAM and storage variants while the Note 10 will have two variants for users to choose from. The Redmi Note 10 Pro is tipped to launch in three colourways: Blue, Grey and Bronze and three storage variants: 6GB RAM+64GB storage, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB. The Redmi Note 10 could be offered in White, Green and Grey colours with the base variant has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and another model with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage. Exclusive: I already told you that #RedmiNote10 Series might launch in February in India Expect these variants: Redm

Apple doubled its business in India in the quarter that ended December 26, CEO Tim Cook revealed during an earnings call on Wednesday. Cook highlighted scope for further growth in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3onrgrn

In DxOMark’s camera review, the iPhone 12 mini scores are identical to what the iPhone 12 scored earlier. It scores 132 points in the photo category, 41 points in zoom, and 112 points in the video category. As mentioned, it is said to offer accurate target exposure for both photo and video, though the dynamic range is somewhat limited. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oqSX2o

Realme X7 5G and Realme X7 Pro 5G specifications have been revealed by the company ahead of its launch in India on February 4. Realme X7 5G will have the MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC under the hood and a triple rear camera setup. The phone’s specifications suggest that it could be a rebranded Realme V15. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3iU9vyM

Apple cornered nearly a quarter of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, making it the world's biggest seller, while shipments for Huawei plunged as US sanctions against it took effect. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pDvgWp

Samsung Electronics reported fourth-quarter net profits up by more than a quarter year-on-year Thursday, with coronavirus-driven working from home boosting demand for devices powered by its chips. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3iSPN6B

Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro are tipped to launch sometime this month. Ahead of this rumoured launch, the phones’ RAM and storage options have leaked online. The vanilla Redmi Note 10 is expected to come in two configurations – 4GB+ 64GB storage variant and 6GB + 64GB storage model. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MAMnti

Samsung Galaxy M02 India launch date is set for February 2, Amazon has revealed through its website. The Samsung phone is also teased to come with a price tag of under Rs. 7,000. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36eHmgT

Apple reported holiday quarter sales and profits that beat Wall Street expectations, as new 5G iPhone models helped push handset revenue to a new record and sparked a 57 percent rise in China sales. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oyiszf

Samsung Galaxy A72 has purportedly appeared on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website with 25W fast charging support. The Samsung Galaxy F62 and Galaxy M62 have also reportedly been listed on the Bluetooth SIG certification site with model numbers SM-E625F_DS and SM-M625F_DS, respectively. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YkFT48

Redmi Note 10 has been spotted on the US Federal Communications Certification (FCC) site. The smartphone appeared on the listing with model number M2101K7AG, showing that it may run on Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 custom skin and have dual-band Wi-Fi and 4G LTE support. It is expected to be launched next month. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qXeAJC

Counterpoint’s latest report highlights a healthy shipment number for smartphones even as the world economy reeled in the pandemic-hit 2020. Xiaomi is at the top with 26 percent market share in 2020, followed by 21 percent market share grabbed by Samsung. Vivo grabbed 16 percent of the Indian smartphone market share, taking the third position. Counterpoint says that... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36h4Kuh

A new leak suggests that an iPhone in Apple’s SE portfolio is in the works. The phone is being dubbed as the iPhone SE Plus and could be the successor to the iPhone SE (2020) (review) that was introduced last year in April. A tipster on Twitter by the name @apple_lab has revealed details about the rumored iPhone SE Plus. The tweet even shows a rendered image of the phone. In the rendered image we can see that the phone does not come with a home button at the bottom, which is a welcoming change from the iPhone SE that was released in 2020 that has a physical button and a large chin and forehead bezels.   iPhone SE Plus - Display: 6.1" (IPS) - Chip: Apple A14 (A13) Bionic - Camera: Main: 12Mp (iSight), Sefie 7Mp (FaceTime HD) - Features: 6 Portrait Light effect / OIS / Smart HDR 3 / IP67 / Color (Black / Red / White?) - Security: TouchID in Home Button - Price: ≈499$ / ≈589€ pic.twitter.com/wQkz19QYoL — Apple Lab (@aaple_lab) January 19, 2021   According to the tweet, the phone

Apple is ramping up the production of its iPhone models in India as it plans to reduce dependency on China, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Apart from iPhone, the Cupertino giant is said to expand iPad production in Vietnam. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3iQ5FXv

A real-life image allegedly of the upcoming OnePlus 9 has leaked online giving us a look at the design of the phone along with other key details. OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are rumoured to launch sometime by mid-March and there are speculations that they could be joined by the OnePlus 9 Lite. The new leak was reported by ITHome with a live image of the OnePlus 9 showing off the phone from the back and the front. The image also reveals some key details about the phone from the Settings menu. From the images, we can see that the OnePlus 9 is shown to be clad in a glossy silver finish with a large camera module in the top-left corner. The image seems to have been posted by TechDroider in a video on YouTube. As per the leaked image, the OnePlus 9 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone is equipped with a 48MP primary camera, 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera and an 8MP camera as well. This particular bit is where the information deviates

Poco M3 was launched globally in November last year. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC and features a triple camera setup on the back. Poco M3 packs a large 6,000mAh battery on board. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ppu8oS

In India, 75 percent of the population interact with the Internet using their native language, and sometimes as it happens the users are unable to find their desired location on Maps in their native. Google Maps is introducing automatic transliteration which will help users in delivering a more intuitive language experience and will enable search queries in their own languages and find information. The main issue faced was that the names of most Indian places of interest in Google Maps are not generally available in native Indian scripts. These names are in English and combined with acronyms based on the Latin script, as well as Indian language words and names. To address such a system Transliteration is required that maps characters from one script to another while accounting for the phonetic properties of the words as well.  Cibu Johny, Software Engineer, Google Maps explained how the feature works. He says, “Common English words are frequently used in names of places in India, eve

Motorola Edge S has officially launched as the first smartphone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. The Edge S has launched in China and is currently on sale while there is no official word on the global launch of the Edge S yet. That said, we expect the company to announce global availability in the coming weeks since Motorola may be looking to get a head start with the first Snapdragon 870-powered phone. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor was announced earlier this month as a slightly upgraded version of the Snapdragon 865+. The Edge S has a Full HD+ display, six cameras (four rear and two up front) and supports fast-charging out-of-the-box. Here’s everything you need to know about the Motorola Edge S. Motorola Edge S price and specifications Motorola Edge S features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2520 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with 90Hz refresh rate. The LCD screen is certified for HDR10 playback and has two punch-hole cutouts for the dual front-facing camera

OnePlus 9 specifications and design have purportedly been leaked through a live image surfaced online. The OnePlus phone appears in a Silver colour option and is suggested to have a laser autofocus on the back. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YgtNsH

Samsung Galaxy A02 has been silently launched in Thailand. The smartphone has a 6.5-inch Infinity-V (720 x 1,600 pixels) display. It is powered by a MediaTek MT6739W quad-core SoC and packs a 5,000mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy A02 is offered in Black and Blue colour variants. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sYHD1d

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8+ are reportedly receiving the latest security patch. The update is rolling out for users in Latin America who are using the Exynos-SoC models. The update should broaden its reach in the future. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39loRZU

Samsung has resumed the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S10, as per a report. Samsung had abruptly paused the rollout of the update last week, allegedly because it was causing some heating issues, but it is said to have resumed it now. It carries the firmware version G975FXXU9EUA4. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pnwyoc

Realme X7 series is now confirmed to launch on February 4 in India, as previously expected. Realme has been teasing the launch of the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro from quite some time now with CEO Madhav Sheth himself teasing the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity powered phones back in November 2020. The Realme X7 series was previously set to mark the debut of Dimensity processors in India, however, the Oppo Reno 5 Pro launched earlier this month with the Dimensity 1000+ and took the jump on Realme. Nevertheless, the company has now officially revealed the launch date of the X7 series in India. As per the invites posted across its social media handles, Realme is hosting the launch of the X7 and X7 Pro starting from 12:30 PM on February 4 in India. We #DareToLeap by introducing #TechTrendsetter technologies for the youth and this is yet another step towards it. Get ready to #XperienceTheFuture with #realmeX7 & #realmeX7Pro. Launching at 12:30 PM, 4th Feb. Know more: https://t.co/awt3jieV