Realme 5s to go on sale on December 2 via Flipkart, Realmecom: Price, Specifications and everything else you need to know

The Realme 5s will go on its next sale on December 2. The device will be available via Flipkart and Realme.com. The sale will start at 12PM IST. Those interested can register on the e-commerce websites by filling in details like the address and payment details. 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.  

Coming to the offers, on Flipkart, users can avail various bank offers including a 10-percent cashback for using an HDFC Bank debit card, a 5-percent cashback on Axis Bank credit card, and a 5-percent additional discount with Axis Bank Buzz credit card. Customers can also get an equivalent discount on EMI purchase made with an SBI credit card.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 9 start receiving December security update

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 9 devices have started receiving the December 2019 security patch. The update brings with it the security patch only and no new functionality. The update for the Galaxy Note 10 is version N97*FXXS1ASKB and is available in 25 European markets only. There is no information on when the update for the Note 10 will come to India. The Note 9 is getting the update in Germany only as of now with the update number N960FXXS4CSK. There is no information on when the update will come to India. Those using a Note 10 or a Note 9 can go into the settings app on the smartphone and selecting Software update. If the update is available, users can download and install it.

In other Samsung news, the company has filed a trademark for a new sensor called ‘Bright Night’. The filing suggests that it will be used in smartphones and tablets. Speculations suggest that the sensor will be used for low light photography. Leaks and rumours are abuzz about the features coming to the Samsung Galaxy S11 family of devices and one can expect the new sensor to make its debut on the new devices.

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 aimed 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 108MP sensor. To recall, Samsung unveiled the 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor in August this year. The sensor was developed in partnership with Xiaomi and is used in the Mi Note 10 smartphone.

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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 privacy law in India.” 

In a series of tweets, Nikhil Pahwa says, “Issues: 1. No terms & conditions displayed.  2. Consent isn't real when there's no opt out option.  3. We don't know if Chaayos will sell this data/gives itself the right to.  4. We don't know what kind of other data this facial info is being linked to. We don't know what kind of info this data will be compared with from other external databases.  5. Biometric info is a permanent username+password. Should not be used. 6. This is sensitive personal info.+”

Chaayos terms and conditions page says the following which is quite alarming. It reads, “Unless a law prohibits us from excluding or limiting our liability, we are not liable for any loss you incur in connection with Login service, or your instructions, or any unauthorised transactions through or in connection with the Chaayos Face Login service. You agree to undertake any direct or indirect claims, legal procedures, legal liabilities, loses, damages arising from our actions in accordance with your orders or notices and all expenses (including all legal costs) which are of reasonable amount whatsoever and howsoever caused that may arise to be reasonably incurred by us in providing Chaayos Face Login service to you. And you promise to indemnify us, upon our request, for the losses and expenses that we have suffered”. You can read the complete terms and conditions here.

According to the source, Chai Point has had a similar system in place since 2018. The function of the system is the same, to remove the need for OTP.

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GOG Black Friday Sale 2019: Top Deals on Recent Games, Classics, and More

GOG is ringing in the Black Friday 2019 sale season with hefty discounts on some recent games as well as a few classics.

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Black Friday 2019: Apple Devices, Gaming Products Hit Among Shoppers in the US

Black Friday shopping frenzy caught up with people across the globe after Thanksgiving Day and deal shopping was so intense that Costco's website and app in the US went down.

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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 claimed Vivo will ditch the waterdrop notch for a more premium look.

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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 six months or more. The plan is scheduled to start from December 11, but a spokesperson said that closing said accounts may take months. The move is aimed at cleaning up the platform and present more accurate, credible information that is reliable. Twitter has also said that it will find a way to memorialise accounts of people who have died but didn’t really say anything beyond that. So hopefully, we will not lose accounts of some of our loved ones who passed away a few years ago. 

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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 expect the price of iPhones to shoot up even more, if that’s the case. Apple also might look to modernise the iPhone packaging. So far, Apple has been bundling Lightning EarPods with every new iPhone and bundling AirPods could be a way to catch up with changing times.

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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 multitasking.

By the looks of it, LG seems to have borrowed some aesthetics from iOS and some from Samsung’s OneUI. But then again, everything these days seems to be a copy of the other. What’s more important is that the UI should make using LG phones better. It looks more modern, for one.

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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 108MP sensor. To recall, Samsung unveiled the 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor in August this year. The sensor was developed in partnership with Xiaomi and is used in the Mi Note 10 smartphone. 

The Samsung Galaxy S11 is tipped to be available in three screen sizes, with five variants overall. Notable tipter, Evan Blass tweeted that the upcoming Samsung Flagship will be available in 6.2, 6.4 and 6.7 inches. He also notes that 6.2-inch and 6.4-inch variants will be available in LTE and 5G variants, while the 6.7-inch variant will only be available in 5G. He further adds that all of the device will feature a curved design. The new phone is tipped to be unveiled sometime in mid-to-late February, which is around the time of the Mobile World Congress.

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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, Contacts, File Manager, Calculator, Clock, Gallery, and Weather applications Redesigned volume control panel

Those using the ROG Phone can manually check for the update by going to Settings -> System. Or, those with the know how can attempt to manually update their phone by going here. 

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Airtel users can now use VoWiFi calling when signal strength drops

Airtel has been working hard on improving its network and it was reflected in the October 2019 Mobile Network experience report. The telco managed to win the best video and download speed experience award and now, it is finally enabling VoWiFi service for its consumers. First reported by ET Telecom, Digit also received the confirmation from an Airtel spokesperson that the service is being rolled out for consumers. While most of us are familiar with Voice over LTE or VoLTE, VoWiFi is a rather fresh term that signifies Voice over WiFi. As the acronym suggests, the option enables placing and receiving calls over a WiFi network. 

If you are on Airtel and are using a smartphone that supports WiFi calling, enabling the option is quite easy. The option should be available in your phone’s connectivity menu in Settings. On the Samsung Galaxy S10, the option is nested under the Connections tab with the label Wi-Fi Calling. Just toggle the option to on and your calls should automatically be placed via WiFi when your network strength is insufficient. The key advantage of the option is that one need not download any external app to make WiFi calls. Currently, apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and others enable voice calls using the internet, but this option is slightly more convenient. 

The option can be expected to help Airtel users connect calls when they are in an area with poor network connectivity but are still connected to a WiFi. However, Airtel is not the only one working on the feature. We previously reported that Jio is testing VoWiFi calling and is expected to soon deploy the technology widely. The option to place VoWiFi calls on the Jio network is currenly showing up on some devices. 

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Our weekly Binge Guide featuring Red Sparrow, The Irishman and more films to keep you glued to your seat

One more week and we're almost down for the count down! We’re sprinting towards the end of the year and what better time to kick back and check out some of the best films and shows on our list? You know you won’t be disappointed by these choices, right? Check them out. 

Netflix:

Dark

One of the best shows on Netflix, Dark is a twisted ale of time travel and dark secrets. You should all definitely be checking out this hidden gem on Netflix. Just remember that you’ll have to do a lot of reading as the show is in German with English subtitles. 

The Irishman

Martin Scorsese is a filmmaker’s filmmaker and whatever said and done, his films will stand the test of time. The Irishman is his latest work of art that tells the story of an Irishman who gets involved with the mob. It has a 3-and-a-half-hour runtime so make sure you’re stocked up for this film. 

Happy Death Day

Written by comic book scribe Scott Lobdell, Happy Death Day is the best Groundhog Day reboot we’ve gotten. The film tells the story of a girl who keeps restarting the day after she’s murdered. Obviously she has to find out who is killing her over and over again. 

Hotstar:

Incredibles 2

The first Incredibles was a fun, family film that told the story of a family of superheroes who have been outlawed but are called back into action when a supervillain threatens the city they live in and the second film is no different. If you like Jack-jack, you’ll love the second installment of the Incredibles. 

Red Sparrow

Jennifer Lawrence stars in this action/thriller about the Russian spy system back in the day. It’s a tough and harrowing look at the things people have to do in order to become a successful spy. It’s a gritty and tight film that is very different from the usual Hollywood trope. 

Deadpool 2

What can we say about Deadpool 2 that hasn’t been said by other reviewers? The film is insane and has got some of the best superhero jokes and jabs. Also, Deadpool gets ripped in half by a mystery character. Like, what could be better than that? 

Prime Video

The Report

FBI agent Daniel Jones performs an exhaustive investigation into the CIA's use of torture on suspected terrorists. In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the CIA adopted new interrogation techniques. It’s a heavy film, no doubt, but Adam Driver is a standout here. 

Beautiful Boy

A heartbreaking film about the horrors and turmoil of drug addiction. The film stars Steve Carell as a father who is at the end of the line dealing with his son who is addicted to meth. It’s a sad and beautiful film at the same time. 

The Town

Ben Affleck showed us all that he’s an excellent director with this film. The Town deals with the fallout and breakup of a crew of bank robbers who have to hit one more score to set them up for life. Full of action and a great story, The Town is a perfect weekend film. 

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GOG Black Friday Sale 2019: Top Deals on Recent Games, Classics, and More

GOG is ringing in the Black Friday 2019 sale season with hefty discounts on some recent games as well as a few classics.

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Now that Apple lead designer Jony Ive has left the company, what will its future products look like

It looks like it’s the end of an important era over at Apple as renowned designer Jony Ive has been removed from the Apple Leadership page. This could mean that Ive has left the San Cupertino giant. Ive was crucial in the design of the Apple products since he joined the company in 1992 and started leading the design team from 1996 onward. 

Most industry insiders knew that Jony was going to leave Apple ‘later this year’ as per a June press release. It has been suspected that Ive was not involved in the design of Apple products for a long time as he was distracted by the construction of Apple’s futuristic headquarters. Not all is gloom and doom though as Apple will still retain the services of LoveFrom, Jony’s design firm that he started with his collaborator Marc Newson. It will be interesting to see what Apple and LoveFrom can come up with. 

Apple CEO Tim Cook, said that, “Apple will continue to benefit from Jony’s talents by working directly with him on exclusive projects, and through the ongoing work of the brilliant and passionate design team he has built.” COO Jeff Williams will be taking over the software and hardware design teams going forward. 

 

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Black Friday 2019: Apple Devices, Gaming Products Hit Among Shoppers in the US

Black Friday shopping frenzy caught up with people across the globe after Thanksgiving Day and deal shopping was so intense that Costco's website and app in the US went down.

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Samsung, Realme, Vivo, and Nokia smartphones discounted as part of Anniversary or Black Friday Sales

Black Friday is a shopping spree event in the west but smartphone companies are not shying away from banking on it in India. Many smartphone companies have announced Black Friday Deals on their devices in India and the list includes Xiaomi, Vivo, Realme, among others. We are covering all the best deals and discounts being offered by these companies and in case you are wondering where Xiaomi is, we have covered all the deals from the company in a separate article, which you can go through here. Coming to the offers we are covering in this article, it consists mostly of smartphones, which range across various price segments. Apart from price cuts, there are additional discounts that we have mentioned along with the device’s offer description. 

Samsung Anniversary Sale best offers 

Samsung is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Galaxy lineup of devices. The company has announced a slew of offers for the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S10 lineup. One can avail benefits of up to Rs 21,000 by purchasing the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+, and benefits of up to Rs 29,000 on the Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e smartphones. Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ buyers who pay via an HDFC debit or credit card will be eligible for a cashback of Rs 6,000. In addition, Samsung is bundling the new Galaxy Watch Active for Rs 4,990, within the offer period. 

The same Galaxy Watch Active bundle is also available for consumers who buy the Galaxy S10 series of devices. They will also get a cashback of Rs 6,000 if they use an HDFC debit or credit card. These offers are available from November 28 till December 31, 2019 via the Samsung e-store, Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm, Tata CliQ and select retail outlets across the country. Head over to the link here to avail the offers. 

Realme Black Friday Sale best deals

Realme has announced a Black Friday sale on Flipkart, which goes live today. While the Realme 5S is not discounted, it will available during a flash sale today. Discounted handsets include the Realme X, which will be available starting at Rs 14,999, which includes a prepaid offer. There’s also up to Rs 3,000 off on the Realme 5 Pro and it is now priced starting at Rs 11,999 after a Rs 1,000 prepaid offer. A discount of up to Rs 2,000 on the Realme C2 will also be available so that it’s listed price comes down to Rs 5,999. 

Realme 5, Realme 3 Pro and Realme XT will also be available for purchase with some notable discounts. The Realm 5 is receiving up to Rs 2,000 off and will be available from Rs 8,999, while the Realme XT is getting a discount of Rs 1,000 to be listed starting at Rs 15,999. The Realme 3 Pro has up to Rs 6,000 discount and starts from Rs 9,999. Realme 3 and Realme 3i are also receiving discounts of up to Rs 4,000 and Rs 2,000 respectively. The handsets are now priced starting at Rs Rs 7,999 and Rs 6,999 respectively. 

Do note that Realme has marked these discounts as ‘up to’ the specified value. It is highly probable that the max discount benefits can only be availed by clubbing various offers together like exchange deal and card offers. Head over to the link here to avail the offers. 

Nokia Annual ‘Salebration’ best deals

It’s been three years since Nokia started shipping phones running on Android, RIP Windows Phone OS, and the manufacturer is celebrating it with a ‘‘Salebration’.  While there aren’t any discounts on Nokia handsets, one can get a gift card worth up to Rs 5,000 on select Nokia smartphones by using the code GIFTCARD during checkout. Do note that the offer is valid till December 1 or till stocks last.

The gift card value differs for different handsets as with the 4GB and 6GB RAM options of the Nokia 7.2, one will get a gift card worth Rs 5,000. The same value gift card is available with the Nokia 6.1 Plus, and the Nokia 5.2 Plus. With the Nokia 6.2, one can get a gift card worth Rs 4,000. However, with Nokia 8.1, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 3.2, and Nokia 2.2, the gift card value is Rs 2,000. There’s also no-cost EMI and telco offer on some phones. Head over to the link here to avail the offers. 

Vivo Anniversary Sale best offers 

Vivo is also celebrating its fifth anniversary in India, which means more offers for consumers. While the company is not discounting its phones, there are multiple offers. A 10 percent cashback is applicable for HDFC bank credit and debit card EMI users. Only on the Vivo V17 Pro, there’s up to 10 percent discount with ICICI CC/DC EMI. Additionally, there’s an additional Rs 1,000 on exchange or upgrade to any Vivo handset. Buyers will also be eligible for Bluetooth headphones worth Rs 2,999 when they go for an exchange or upgrade. Head over to the link here to avail the offers. 

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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. However, the liquid electrolyte that serves as the medium for electron-flow, is the most prone to catching fire. The liquid electrolyte has been a part of the battery structure since the very beginning and not much has changed with regards to it.

There has been a lot of research into solid-state electrolytes in the last few years. A solid-state electrolyte would allow for a much higher density of charge, effectively increasing the capacity of the battery, without increasing its overall size. Second, batteries with solid state electrolytes have been shown to have a much-reduced self-discharge rate, meaning they retain their charge longer when not in use. However, their biggest advantage is in the form of safety, as the solid-state electrolyte does not catch fire when heated.

The research paper published by the researchers outlines how their solid-state electrolyte is not only safer, but would also work with a lithium anode, the only thing that’s causing the energy-density bottleneck. The team has already tested out the new material in button cells and will be moving onto pouch-type batteries found in smartphones. If that goes well, the team says they will be reaching out to investors in order to manufacture bigger batteries that could be used in electric vehicles and even airplanes. The fact that the team has used existing polymers to create the electrolyte means there is no special manufacturing process, meaning it should be relatively easy to make the electrolyte available commercially.

The implications for solid-state electrolytes in batteries would be huge. For starters, it would be safe again to put batteries into check-in luggage, atleast theoretically. Electric vehicles would become safer, besides also offering longer range on a single charge. However, while the electrolyte itself isn’t a fire risk, we still don’t know how the battery would react in the event of physical damage or worse, a puncture. Regardless, this is a very exciting development, one that we hope makes its way into commercial devices soon.

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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 JioFiber. 

If you are wondering whether to go for a JioFiber connection or an Airtel Xstream fiber connection, then know that we have compared the Airtel Xstream Fiber Rs 999 plan with the JioFiber Rs 849 plan. You can check out our comparison here. 

If you are fortunate to have multiple broadband service providers in your area and are confused as to which one to choose, then you can check out the Ookla Report which talks about different broadband service provider speeds here.

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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 to take up the challenge. Since there aren’t many foundries in the world capable of CPU manufacturing, and TSMC was already making chips for AMD, Samsung may have been the default option for Intel to outsource its production. Samsung is also big enough to meet Intel’s demand.

Samsung is the world’s largest maker of semiconductors by revenue. The most important contributor has been memory chips, which contributes 40 percent of the global DRAM market and one-third of the NAND market. But the memory chip market also has a tendency to be quite volatile and with China also speeding up its readiness to manufacture memory chips on its own, Samsung has been looking to divest its interest more towards non-memory chips. That’s where Intel fits in, essentially making the deal a win-win for both parties.

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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 eye-grabbing image.

The Dubai police force deploys several high-performance cars in tourist areas in part for promotional purposes. If the Dubai police force does indeed incorporate the new Tesla Cybertruck—whenever that is—the EV will join the fleet of supercars that includes models like the Aston Martin One-77, Nissan GT-R, Pagani Huayra, Ferrari LaFerrari, Rolls-Royce Wraith, and BMW i8. According to a recent press release sent out by the Dubai police force, the most recent car to join its fleet was the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S. Powered by a V8 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol motor, the GT 63 S can do 0-100 in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 315 kilometres per hour.

Currently available for pre-order, the Tesla Cybertruck is an electric pickup truck with up to three motors on board. The top-of-the-line tri-motor all-wheel-drive variant costs $69,900 (Rs 50.17 lakh approx). It has a driving range of over 800 kilometres and can do 0-100 kilometres per hour in under 2.9 seconds. According to Tesla, the Cybertruck can supply power to power tools without needing a portable generator. It also packs an air compressor for pneumatic tools. Optional cabin features include bulletproofed doors and windows along with complete cabin pressurisation for amphibious use.

 

شرطة دبي - 2020 - Dubai Police #CyberTruck pic.twitter.com/V9rMPLgjS4

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) November 26, 2019

 

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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 manufacturer of the TV may be pushing out the update in phases. 

The Google Assistant on Smart TVs has evolved considerably since its inception. If you have smart home appliances that work with the Google Assistant, then you can control them from the comfort of the TV. A TV like the Sony A9G (read our review here) can be switched on and off from standby mode by simply using your voice, giving you a more hands-free experience with the TV. A TV like the LG C9 (read our review here) that runs on WebOS supports both the Google Assistant and Alexa along with compatible IoT devices. 

When going to purchase a smart TV, you should know that not all TVs running on Android are running on the Android TV platform. Most budget TVs run on AOSP (Android Open Source Platform). AOSP essentially gives users a mobile Android experience including apps and streaming services and most of the time is a cumbersome experience. Companies like Panasonic, Philips and more have TVs running on their own OS.

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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, gyroscope, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. The phone has dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio technology support. It runs on Android 9.0 upgradeable to Android 10.0. The phone has the company’s proprietary ColorOS 6.1.

The Realme X2 Pro comes with a quad rear camera setup: a 64 MP Samsung GW1 primary sensor with a six-piece, f/1.8 lens. The camera includes a 13 MP secondary sensor with an f/2.5 telephoto lens, an 8 MP tertiary sensor with a 115-degree ultra-wide-angle lens and an f/2.2 aperture, and a 2 MP depth sensor. It has a 16 MP Sony IMX471 front camera sensor with an f/2.0 lens. The camera supports dual-LED flash, HDR, and panorama shots.

 

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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.  

As far as offers are concerned, buyers who purchase the device from the company’s website can avail no-cost EMIs along with benefits from Reliance Jio up to Rs. 7,000. On Flipkart, users can avail various bank offers including a 10-percent cashback for using an HDFC Bank debit card, a 5-percent cashback on Axis Bank credit card, and a 5-percent additional discount with Axis Bank Buzz credit card. Customers can also get an equivalent discount on EMI purchase made with an SBI credit card.

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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 2,000, while its 8GB + 256GB version will be priced at Rs 28,999. In addition, there’s a Rs 2,000 Bumped Up exchange offer on the K20 Pro. The Redmi K20 will also be discounted by Rs 2,000 so that its 6GB/64GB variant is available for Rs 19,999, while its 6GB/128GB version would cost Rs 22,999 after a Rs 1,000 discount. 

In the mid-range handset segment, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is getting some notable discount. The 4/64GB , 6/64GB and 6/128GB version of the handset will be discounted by Rs 2,000, Rs 3,000 and Rs 4,000 and will be available for Rs 11,999, Rs 11,999  and Rs 12,999 respectively. Redmi Y3’s 3GB RAM variant is being discounted by Rs 1,000 and will be available for Rs 7,999, while its 4GB RAM version costs Rs 9,999 after a Rs 2,000 discount. The Redmi 7, Redmi 7A and the Redmi Go will also be available at a discounted price, as shown in the image below. 

Xiaomi Black Friday accessories and ecosystem sale 

Xiaomi will also slash the prices off from some of its accessories like the Mi Band 3, which will be available for Rs 1,599 and the Mi Smart LED Bulb, which will cost Rs 999. The Mi Pocket Speaker 2 will be discounted by Rs 500 and will be available for Rs 999, while the Mi Air Purifier 2, Mi Car Charger and Mi Router 3C will be available on lowered prices during a flash sale. Xiaomi will be hosting flash sales during the Black Friday Deals at 10 PM, 4 PM and 6 PM. Additionally, there’s a 10 percent additional instant discount on all HDFC debit and credit cards on Mi.com, Flipkart and Amazon.

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Realme X50, Realme X50 Youth Edition alleged specs have been leaked

5G is the latest buzzword in the world of smartphones and the new network could bring about a large change in the way we consume data. Most smartphone manufacturers are jumping on the 5G bandwagon in preparation for the launch of the network. One of the few companies that will be releasing their 5G smartphone is Realme. The Realme X50 will be the first 5G smartphone in the company’s portfolio. From what we know, the 5G smartphone will debut in a few weeks time. 

In fact, there have been a couple of leaks that have popped up online. A leaked spec sheet for the Realme X50 has hit the internet along with the specs of another phone. Dubbed the Realme X50 Youth Edition, the phone looks to be an inferior version of the Realme X50. The specifications for both phones have been leaked on a Realme fan page, so you should be wary when looking at them.  According to the post, the Realme X50 will come with a 90Hz, 6.44-inch AMOLED display and will be powered by the yet-to-be announced Snapdragon 735 SoC. It could also come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone could also come with a quad rear camera setup, which includes a 60-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX686 sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle shooter, and two 2-megapixel shooters (one for macro and one for portraits). The Realme X50 comes with a dual selfie camera setup on the front as well, including a 32-megapixel main shooter and an 8-megapixel wide-angle shooter.

As of right now, these phones will only be launching in China, as of now, but as far as Realme’s track record goes, these phones should make their way to India as well. 

 

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Redmi Note 8 Pro Electric Blue colour variant goes on sale tomorrow at 12PM: Price, specs and more

Redmi has announced a new Electric Blue colour variant of its Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone, which will go on sale from November 29. The new model sports a bright blue colour gradient on the back, which is protected Gorilla Glass 5. Except for the new paint job, the internal hardware of the device remains the same. The handset will go up for sale at 12 PM on November 29 via Mi.com, and Amazon. It is priced starting at Rs 14,999 and goes up against the Realme XT, Realme 5 Pro, Motorola One Vision and other devices in the same price range. 

Redmi Note 8 Pro specifications and features

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is a mid-range handset that runs on the octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T SoC. Xiaomi made an interesting choice this time around when it went with a MediaTek chipset instead of Qualcomm. You can read our full review of the phone here to find out how it performs. The device sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display with a 1080 x 2340p HDR display and 19.5:9 display aspect ratio. It sports up to 8GB RAM and runs on Android 10 with MIUI 10 on top. Backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

#RedmiNote8Pro, the #64MPQuadCamBeast gets a new striking Electric Blue colour variant. Hit  if you  it! First sale tomorrow at 12 noon on https://t.co/cwYEXdVQIo and @amazonIN. #BlackFridaySale pic.twitter.com/LJnMVQsMZ2

— Redmi India for #MiFans (@RedmiIndia) November 28, 2019

In terms of optics, the Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a quad rear-camera setup that features a 64MP main sensor. The main sensor is assisted by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, there’s a 20MP camera with an f/2.0 lens. 

Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India, availability

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is priced starting at Rs 14,999 for the 6GB/64GB model and costs Rs15,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant. There’s also the 8GB + 128GB model of the phone that is priced at Rs 17,999. The device will be up for sale on November 29 at 12 PM via Amazon.com and Mi.com. There will also be some offers to entice buyers. 

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The Indian government has finally admitted that Chandrayaan-2 has crash landed on the moon

The Chandrayaan-2 moon lander was India’s second attempt at sending a lunar craft to the moon. The mission was touted as to be a major step in India’s space faring goals. But, just a few days ago, the Indian government finally admitted that the lander crashed just 500 meters from its intended target. On September 6, ISRO lost contact with Chadrayaan-2 and it has now been revealed that the lander crashed because of a problem with its braking rockets. 

In a statement to the Lok Sabha, the minister of state for the Department of Space has finally admitted that the Vikram lander has ‘hard landed’ on the surface of the moon. He said, “The first phase of descent was performed nominally from an altitude of 30 km to 7.4 km above the moon surface. During the second phase of descent, the reduction in velocity was more than the designed value. Due to this deviation, the initial conditions at the start of the fine braking phase were beyond the designed parameters. As a result, Vikram hard landed within 500 m of the designated landing site”

After losing contact with the lander on September 6, ISRO had said that the lander had been located but communication was not possible. It has taken sometime for the government to admit that the lander had failed was because they were trying to figure out what exactly happened up there. Its not easy to determine what happened to the lander as it was in outer space and diagnosing the issue must have been incredibly difficult. 

Even though Chandrayaan-2 was ultimately unsuccessful in its endeavor, it needs to be said that the task of space travel is not an easy one and that even this failure will give ISRO the necessary data to make sure that it never happens again. 

 

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Xiaomi launches Mi TV 4X 2020 55-inch TV priced at Rs 34,999

Xiaomi has announced the Mi TV 4X 2020 edition. The TV will be available starting December 2 on Mi.com, Amazon and Mi Home. The 55-inch TV is priced at Rs 34,999. The TV has a 4K 10-bit panel with support for HDR 10. The TV also brings with it Xiaomi’s in-house image processing algorithm, Vivid Picture Engine. For audio, the TV has 20W of sound output with support for Dolby Audio and DTS-HD. 

The Mi TV 4X (55) 2020 Edition runs on Android TV 9 along with PatchWall 2.0 UI. Xiaomi’s press release reads, “PatchWall 2.0 brings an extensive library of 4K content with native support for Netflix, Prime Video and Hotstar alongside 16 leading content partners and 7 live news channels across 7 languages. Mi TV 4X (55) 2020 Edition comes with Google’s latest Android TV 9.0 bringing Google Assistant, YouTube, Chromecast, Google Play Store and Data Saver built-in”.

Coming to the connectivity options, the TV has 3 HDMI ports, one of which supports ARC. The TV also has 2 USB ports, an AV port, ethernet port headphones out, support for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi and a LAN port. It supports video codecs including H.265, H.264, H.263, VP8/VP9/VC1 and MPEG1/2/4. The TV is powered by the Amlogic Cortex A53 quad-core, Mali-450 MP3, 2GB DDR and 8GB eMMC storage. 

The remote control has the same design what we have seen in past Mi TVs. We have the power button below which rests the Google Assistant button, the directional buttons with the select button in the centre. Below that, we have the back, PatchWall and Android TV button. At the bottom is the volume rocker above which rests the dedicated Prime Videos and Netflix Button. 

The Mi TV 4X is available in 55, 65, 50 and 43-inch screen sizes.

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Samsung to be sole supplier for 2020 Apple iPhone OLED display

Ever since Apple started using OLED panels on their iPhones, the models have consistently been winning accolades as some of the best smartphone displays in the market. Currently, Apple sources their OLED panels from Samsung, LG and BOE, in-line with the company’s goals of never relying on a sole supplier. This, it seems, is about to change as Samsung is rumoured to be the sole supplier of OLED panels for the 2020 iPhones. The report comes via ETNews that Samsung will be the sole supplier for the OLED as Apple switches to the Y-OCTA OLED panel for their next series of iPhones. Currently, Samsung is the only company capable of mass-producing the Y-OCTA OLED panel.

The fundamental difference between the current OLED panels Apple uses and the new Y-OCTA OLED is the way the touch-sensitive layer is handled. In the current panel, the touch sensor panel is one of the eight layers that comprise an OLED panel assembly. Y-OCTA instead moves the TSP into the main OLED substrate, allowing for some notable advantages. Moving from an on-cell touch-sensitive layer to on that is in-cell, makes the panel thinner, although the number of layers remains the same. Secondly, by moving the touch-sensitive bits below the polarizer film, it improves overall visibility and touch response as well.

While Apple may be switching to the new Y-OCTA OLED panel for their 2020 iPhones, Samsung has been using the pane on their flagship Note series since the Galaxy Note7. So we don’t expect Apple using the Y-OCTA OLED panel for next year’s iPhones to bring something dramatically different with respect to display features or performance.

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Amazons Alexa can now express more emotions

Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant will now be able to offer an even more natural voice experience. In a post on its blog, Amazon noted that developers will now be able to set Alexa to respond with either a happy, excited, disappointed or empathetic tone. As such, developers can now make Alexa respond in a manner that is more natural and contextual. 

Amazon’s Catherine Gao writes in the post, “you can have Alexa respond in a happy/excited tone when a customer answers a trivia question correctly or wins a game. Similarly, you can have Alexa respond in a disappointed/empathetic tone when a customer asks for the sports score and their favorite team has lost. Early customer feedback indicates that overall satisfaction with the voice experience increased by 30% when Alexa responded with emotions.”

The new speaking styles make use of Neural Text-to-Speech (NTTS) technology. The company notes that the developers can enable two different speaking styles in the US, namely news and music. In Australia, developers will be able to enable an Australia-specific news speaking style. Amazon has also given examples of how the new voices would work.

Amazon seems to be on a spree when it comes to launching new Alexa-powered devices. The company recently unveiled the Echo Flex, which is designed to be mounted on a wall. The device is currently available for pre-order for Rs 2,999 and deliveries are scheduled to begin from December 10 onwards. The Echo Flex features a 0.6-inch speaker, but features a 3.5mm audio jack that gives users the option to plug in a more powerful speaker. There is also a single USB Type-A port at the bottom that can be used to charge your phone.

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Asus Zenfone 5Z now receiving Android 10 update in India: Heres how to download

Asus is finally rolling out the Android 10 update for its last year flagship smartphone, the Asus Zenfone 5Z. Launched in July last year, the device ran on ZenUI 5.0 that was based on Android 8 Oreo and earlier this year, it was updated to Android 9 Pie. Announcement of the new update rollout was made via Twitter and as expected, the new patch brings quintessential Android 10 features like system-wide dark mode, gesture-based navigation, upgraded privacy and security options, smart app support for messages and more. The new update has a firmware number 100.04.44.98 and is being rolled out in phases. 

Even though a notification should automatically pop-up for the update on all eligible Asus Zenfone 5Z units, one can head over to their handset’s settings to manually check for the update. As mentioned above, the update is being pushed out in a phased manner, which means it could take some time for it to be available on your phone. There’s also an option to manually download the update and flash it and you can follow the official instructions here. Do note that flashing a ROM on your phone can lead to it getting bricked and rendered unusable. We suggest you don’t go with ahead with the option of flashing your device in case you haven’t done it before.

The Zenfone 5Z’s new FOTA update brings you the latest Android 10 to enhance your flagship experience and offers a ton of new improvements. Download it now! pic.twitter.com/GUQTOZovey

— ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) November 27, 2019

Alongside upgradation to Android 10, release notes for the update include support for Google Play system update. Several options from File Manager like Kids Mode, Easy Mode, weather animation setting, Page Marker, ZeniMoji, Selfie Master, Beauty Live, AI charging, WebStorage, Go2Pay, Report Location in Safeguard, and Yandex cloud option have been removed. 4. Twin app support for games like Arena of Valor, PUBG, Vainglory, and Injustice 2 is also no more. Additionally, the company notes that one needs to take a backup of their internal data before updating as it will erase all data from the device’s internal storage.

Additionally, some APN settings are upgraded, themes and Mobile Manager options are moved to Advanced Settings. Do note that some 3rd party apps aren’t compatible with Android 10 and they might not work properly. 

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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 the Download and Install option to get on the OneUI 2.0.

The update size of the Galaxy Note 9 is around 1.93GB while the S9 will receive a 1.81GB update file. Both of them include the November 2019 security patch. The rollout plans for the stable update have not been announced yet by Samsung, but if the beta rollout goes well enough, Samsung will be pushing out the stable update in the next few weeks.

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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 50, 25 and 100Mbps respectively. Then, there are two more plans that cost Rs 950 and Rs 1,000 per month and offer 500GB of data with speeds of up to 50 and 100Mbps respectively. 

These plans can also be subscribed for three, six and 12 months, and users will get additional benefits when they go for longer subscriptions. For example, when one subscribes to any of the above plans for at least 3 months, they will not be charged for the installation and the router. When going for a six and 12 months subscription, users will be eligible to avail 10 percent and 15 percent discount respectively. Do note that we checked the benefits of these plans for Navi Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru and there could be some differences for other regions. You can check the details of these plans in your region here. 

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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 nostalgia. It brings back the classic flip design that made the original Razr so popular. Not to mention that Shahrukh Khan used the original Moto Razr in the remake of Don, making the smartphone all the more desirable. The 2019 foldable Moto Razr has a price tag of $1500 in the US which translates to roughly Rs 1.10 lakhs.

Coming to the specs of the new foldable Razr, the smartphone has a 6.3-inches foldable display with a resolution of 2142 x 876 pixels. The display is P-OLED with a 21:9 aspect ratio. When folded the smartphone has a 2.7-inch display with a 600x800 pixel resolution. Under the hood, it has the Snapdragon 710 SoC coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB built-in storage. A 2510mAh battery with 15W TurboPower fast-charging support powers the entire package.

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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, subscribers of the Rs 1,999 prepaid plan get access to BSNL’s library of PRBT (personalised ring-back tone) with unlimited track changes. They also enjoy a free one-year subscription to SonyLIV’s range of video-on-demand entertainment channels. TelecomTalk points out in its report that there are other recently introduced BSNL prepaid plans as well. For example, users in Chennai can subscribe to the Rs 97 prepaid plan, which offers 250 minutes of calling time and 2GB of data daily for 18 days.

Another TelecomTalk report from earlier in the year says that BSNL recently installed 54,000 towers between 2018 and 2019 to improve its 4G network coverage, “which is more than what BSNL had deployed in the past three years combined”. BSNL’s recently introduced Rs 1,098 prepaid plan comes with unlimited calling and data for 84 days. It also offers 100 free SMS messages per day. You can read more about that plan here.

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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/1.78 aperture + an 8MP wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture and finally a 2MP macro sensor. The rear camera has features like EIS and Super Night mode. For your selfie needs, the smartphone has a 16MP selfie shooter. 

We have spent some time with the smartphone and in our first impressions, we noted that the Vivo U20 is well placed to compete with the Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 5s, at least on paper. It seems to be “plugging in the gaps” between the Note 8 and the Realme 5s. The U20 brings with it a gaming SoC, fast charging, large battery, Full HD display, and more. You can read our detailed first impressions here.

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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 and Galaxy Note 10 phones from either downloading their official apps, or using biometric authentication. Back in April this year, a video surfaced that showed the Galaxy S10 being fooled by a 3D printed fingerprint pattern. To create the 3D map, the user claimed to have taken a photograph of his fingerprint from a wine glass with a smartphone, and then used  software to calculate the depth information. The data was then used to 3D print the fingerprint pattern on a transparent strip.

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Timeline for Oppo Reno, Reno 10X Zoom, F11, F11 Pro, FInd X, Oppo F7, K3 and more phones receiving Oppo ColorOS 7 revealed

Oppo has announced the latest version of its custom Android-based operating system ColorOS 7 in India. The upgraded OS is touted to come with new localised features like DocVault, a new redesigned visual approach, dark mode and a slew of new options. In addition, the company has revealed the timeline of when the update will hit its smartphones. The list includes smartphones from the company’s portfolio like the Oppo Reno, Reno 10X Zoom, F11, F11 Pro, FInd X, and Oppo F7. In addition, over 20 phones will receive the update and it includes the Reno, Find, F, K, and A series of handsets. 

New features 

The first notable option in the new ColorOS update is a new DocVault option that is a Digi locker service. The DocVault, and other features, were localised by Oppo’s R&D center in India, which is based in Hyderabad. The company says it has also simplified the user interface in the new ColorOS 7 and added full icon customization, along with dark mode. There’s also a weather-adaptive alarm that autonomously adjusts sounds to weather and upgraded haptic design, and new animations. Oppo also teamed up with the audio design company Epic Sound to upgrade the overall sound system.

As per Oppo, ColorOS features options like Cache Preload, oMem, and oSense, which aim at a faster experience. Cache preload is said to help boot apps faster while oMem apparently learns users' habits to shift and allocate system resources accordingly. The overall RAM usage is said to be boosted by 40 percent with while the system response is claimed to increase by 30 percent. Coming to oSense, it is a scheduling mechanism that is said to deliver a better gaming experience by bumping up the touch response and the frame rate. 

Phones confirmed to receive the update

As mentioned above, Oppo has confirmed the timeline of when some of its phones will receive the new ColorOS update. The Oppo Reno and Reno 10X Zoom will be updated with the new ColorOS on November 26, 2019. Next month, Oppo Reno2, Oppo F11, Oppo F11 Pro, and Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition will be updated. In Q1, 2020. Oppo FindX, Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition and Find X SuperVOOC Edition will receive the update, along with the Oppo Reno2F, Reno2Z, R17, R17 Pro, RX17Pro, Reno2 Z and Oppo A9. Oppo F7, F7 128G, F9, F9 Pro, R15, R15 Pro, A5 2020, A9 2020 and Oppo K3 will be updated with ColorOS 7 In Q2, 2020.

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Infinix Band 5 will be launching in India on December 3

The wearables market has slowly matured into one that bears taking seriously. With that said, the number of brands that have thrown their hats into the wearables ring are numerous but there are a few names that stick out of the crowd. Xiaomi, Apple, Samsung and FitBit have all released wearables in the past and have captured a significant portion of the market. Another name that is moving up in the world of wearables is Infinix. 

The company has just launched the Infinix band 5 in India and it is poised to go up against the Xiaomi Mi Band 3i. Priced at Rs 1,799, the Infinix Band 5 comes with an IPS display as well as a range of sensors including a 27x7 heart rate sensor. The Infinix Band 5 will also go on sale on Flipkart from December 3 onward. The fitness tracker will be available in Black, Blue and Red colour profiles. 

The Infinix Band 5 is equipped with a 0.96-inch IPS display and claims to have a battery life of 5-7 days. We will have to put the tracker through its paces to test out that particular claim so watch pout for the full review of the Infinix Band 5. It also comes with one more feature that is ideal for lazy folks. The Infinix Band 5 will come with a sedentary reminder that will alert you when you have not moved from a particular spot for a long duration. Basically, the tracker will tell you that it’s time to get on your feet and exercise. 

The Infinix Band 5 will hit Indian shores on December 3 and will be available on Flipkart. 

 

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Samsung has filed a patent for a clamshell foldable tablet

After the release of the Samsung Galaxy Fold earlier this year, Samsung have been looking at how they can implement foldable screens into its other products. Just recently, Samsung had patent listing from the European Union Intellectual Property Office that reveals that the Korean tech giant is looking at releasing a Tablet that comes with a flexible screen. Unlike the Galaxy Fold, this device could feature a clamshell design as opposed to a horizontal fold. 

First reported by LetsGoDigital, the Galaxy foldable Tab will be slightly larger than the Galaxy Fold. It’s not surprising that Samsung have decided to move forward with foldable devices since this seems to be the coming trend. Both Huawei and Motorola have already thrown their hats into the foldable phone market. Surprisingly, the Samsung folding tab resembles a Motorola Razr more than the Samsung Fold. A deeper look at the patent shows a full body screen on the front. This could mean that Samsung could be implementing an in-display camera on the display itself. 

It looks like Samsung are going full steam ahead with this concept and why not? A smaller tablet could only mean good things. You’ll save space and add another layer of portability to the device. A tablet that fits in your pocket? Samsung seems to think so. As of now, the device is still just an idea. All we can confirm is that the Korean tech giant has filed for a patent for this particular foldable device in the European Union Intellectual Property Office and the World Intellectual Office database.

 

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Apple plans on shipping the Made in India iPhone XR to international markets

While Apple has been manufacturing smartphones in India for a couple of years now, the latest development has been the manufacturing of the iPhone XR in India as well. When the “Made in India” iPhone XR began selling in stores, the phone also saw a price drop to accompany it. The newest update in the production cycle is that the Made in India iPhone XR will now be shipped to countries outside of India as well.

The news comes from India’s I.T. Minister, Pandit Ravi Prasad. He also said that Salcomp, a major supplier of chargers to Apple for the iPhone, will be reviving the now-defunct Nokia manufacturing facility. Closed more than 10 years ago, the Nokia plant used to at one point be the biggest manufacturing facility of its kind in India. Salcomp will be taking over the facility and beginning production of charges and other equipment. “The big SEZ of Nokia which was closed for 10 years will get into life again. As many as 10,000 people will get jobs directly and 50,000 jobs will be generated indirectly,” Prasad said.

The current Indian Government had instituted a Phased Manufacturing Programme, a 5-year plan to significantly boost the manufacturing of smartphones and their associated sub-components in India. Right now, most smartphone companies that boast of “made in India” smartphones, are only assembling them here. The companies usually import most of the parts from China, assembling the devices here in their factories. This is one of the key reasons why device prices wont see a significant drop, since here is still a tax being levied on the import of these components. Additionally, given the rough trade relations between American and China, India stands to notably benefit as American corporations try and avoid the taxation they would be hit with for continued manufacturing in China.

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WhatsApp reportedly testing Snapchat like self-destructing messages, Facebook app spotted running dark mode

It seems like Facebook is readying some new features for its Android app, and the popular online messaging platform WhatsApp. As per a new WABetainfo report, WhatsApp developers are now testing self-deleting messages on the platform that was previously called Disappearing Messages. Now renamed simply to Delete Messages, we have already seen a similar feature on Snapchat and Telegram. In a separate report, some on Twitter posted screenshots of the Facebook app with a dark theme. It seems like the social media platform is finally testing dark mode for the Facebook app. However, the test might be happening with a limited batch of users. 

The Delete Messages option is apparently available in Contact Info or Group Settings and can only be enabled by group admins. However, updating to the latest WhatsApp beta version doesn’t enable the option, since it is said to be currently under development. The feature is said to enable users to select how long their sent message will be available before being deleted. Currently, the time periods for the delayed deletion of messages include one hour, one day, one week, one month, and one year. Since the feature is still in testing, it could be changed. 

Coming to the dark mode sighting on the Facebook app, Jane Manchun Wong, ṭhe well-known reverse engineer, first spotted the option. Initially reported back in August this year, the dark mode option was said to be in an early stage of development and only certain areas of the app were painted black. The new screenshots posted by some Twitter users suggest that the dark mode development has progressed quite a bit. It remains to be known when the option will be rolled out for standard users. 

facebook tengah test dark mode ke tu? pic.twitter.com/VsLhjarGB0

— Lock (@locknain) November 17, 2019

Speaking of dark mode, WhatsApp is also testing the dark scheme on its app. The option is available for beta users right now and is expected to soon roll out for all users. 

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Samsung Galaxy S11+ leaked renders surface, revealing five cameras at the back, Infinity-O display and more

The Samsung Galaxy S11+ is real. As always, Samsung will be launching a plus variant of the S11 flagship next year along with the Galaxy S11 and the S11e, and renders for the larger flagship have just surfaced online. The renders reveal the S11+ will move to the Infinity-O display of the Note10+ and sport the rectangular camera module leaked in previous renders of the Galaxy S11 series. Only, the S11+ will likely come with five cameras at the back.

The renders, courtesy OnLeaks and CashKaro, reveal a metal build measuring 166.9x76x8.8mm. If this is indeed true, the S11+ will be larger and thicker than the S10+. The camera bump at the back brings the thickness to 10.2mm. The rectangular module houses five sensors along with laser autofocus and a flash. Two of the sensors are smaller than the other three.

On the front, the S11+ will stick to the curved display. Previous leaks suggests the display will be as large as 6.9-inches while the panel itself will be Samsung’s own Dynamic AMOLED display. It’s rumoured Samsung will infuse 120Hz refresh rate in the display and an in-display fingerprint sensor like last time.

Aside from that, Samsung is also rumoured to introduce 108MP cameras to the lineup. Another sensor will likely allow the phone to zoom to 5x optical. As for video, the S11+ can reportedly shoot 8K videos.

The renders also reveal the Galaxy S11+ will have a single punch-hole camera instead of the dual-camera stack in the S10+. At the bottom, there is a USB-C port and the speaker grill. The primary microphone is also visible and we’re guessing there will be another one on top.

The Galaxy S11+ was also recently spotted on Geekbench running on the Samsung Exynos 9830 SoC along with 12GB RAM.

Samsung will likely launch the Galaxy S11 series in three different sizes and five different variants since the regular S11 is also likely to get a 5G variant. The phones are also supposed to get 25W fast charging while the S11+ will likely get 45W fast charging like the Galaxy Note 10+.

The phones will reportedly launch in the third week of February. Last year, Samsung announced the S10 and the Galaxy Fold at an Unpacked event in San Francisco. It’s likely to be the same, next year as well.

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Vodafone-Idea and Airtel might face more difficulties as committee for telecom relief package reportedly disbanded

Considering the current state of the telecom industry, saying that the top telecom operators Vodafone-Idea and Airtel are in a pickle wouldn’t be incorrect. The two operators need to pay over Rs 89,000 crore in combined AGR (Adjusted Gross Revenue) dues to the government and it seems like the scenario is going to get even more difficult. ET apparently had a conversation with a “a top government official” who says that the (CoS) Committee of Secretaries that was formed to help the telcos with some relief measures is now disbanded. If the report can be believed, it means even tougher times could be in store for the telcos. 

The government official also reveals that the telcos have received a two-year moratorium for spectrum payment dues, along with a relief of Rs 42,000 crores. However, the report mentions that the telco should not expect anything more than this. It is unclear if a new committee will be formed to help the telcos with their struggling dues and provide relief for the still remaining Rs 1.47 lakh crore adjusted gross revenues but the official said this won’t be happening since it is an “SC-defined matter.” This report comes after the government decided not to reduce the 8 percent AGR telcos need to pay license fees. Telecom carriers have less than three months to clear their dues. 

The mounting due for telecom operators due to AGR is apparently making things too difficult in times of cutthroat competition. One of the leading telcos has also expressed concerns over continuing its operations in the country if some relief is not provided.  Rajan Mathews, director-general of Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) reportedly says, “We trust this does not mean the government has ceased to look at the long-term relief and sustainability of the industry. We hope these issues will continue to be looked at and decided upon by DoT through existing channels of decision making. 

There's also a report stating 5G deployment in India might be pushed by five years. You can read the full report here. 

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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 and more to hijack your accounts for spam. If you missed out on your username of choice, back in the day, there is a chance that you may be able to grab the coveted username of your choice. 

This could pose a problem for a few people, though. For users who’ve not been able to access their accounts because of medical reasons and such, there is no real plan as of yet, but we can be sure that Twitter has something up its sleeve. Twitter has also said that it will find a way to memorialise accounts of people who have died but didn’t really say anything beyond that. 

 

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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 late 2021.

According to Musk’s tweets, pre-orders for the Tesla Cybertruck crossed 1,46,000 just a couple of days after its unveiling, with 42 per cent of the customers going for the dual-motor variant, 41 per cent choosing the tri-motor variant, and 17 per cent picking the single-motor variant. Musk later said in his tweet that that number was achieved with zero advertising and absolutely no paid endorsements. By Monday, pre-orders for the electric pickup truck crossed 1,87,000. And as of two hours ago, the Cybertruck has over 2,50,000 pre-orders.

According to Tesla, the top-end variant of the Cybertruck with triple motors can tow up to 6 tonnes of weight. The company recently demonstrated the EV’s maximum torque in a Twitter video in which the Cybertruck is seen pulling a high-revving Ford F-150 uphill. The triple-motor variant comes with a total range of 800 kilometres and can do 0-100 kilometres per hour in under 2.9 seconds. Tesla is selling all three variants with an optional self-driving package for $7000 (Rs 5 lakh approx). You can read more about the Tesla Cybertruck’s unveiling here.

Cybertruck pulls F-150 uphill pic.twitter.com/OfaqUkrDI3

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 24, 2019

 

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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 up is an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, f/2.4 aperture and OIS. This module is identical between the two smartphones. Last but not least, is the ultrawide camera. The Honor V30 has a 12MP f/2.2 sensor whereas the V30 has an 8MP f/2.4 sensor. 

At the front, both the smartphones have a dual-camera setup. It is a punch hole camera design and because there are two sensors, it has an oval shape. The smartphones house a 32MP main selfie cam that boasts of Super Night Mode accompanied by an 8MP ultra wide-angle camera that has a 105-degree FoV.

Under the hood, both the smartphones have the Kirin 990 SoC, but there is a slight difference between the two. The Honor V30 sports the basic 7nm Kirin 990. This chipset is accompanied by the Balong 5000 modem. The V30 Pro, on the other hand, sports the 7nm+ Kirin 990 with an integrated modem. Both the devices support 5G and are the first smartphones from the house of Honor to do so. The devices will run on Android 10 out of the box with Honor’s Magic UI 3.0.1 overlaying it. The devices also have GPU Turbo and Kirin Gaming+ 2.0 to enhance the users gaming experience. 

Both V30 and V30 Pro will support 40W Honor SuperCharge. In addition, the V30 Pro also supports 27W Super Wireless Charge. When it comes to battery capacity, the Honor V30 has a 4,200mAh battery and the V30 Pro has 4,100mAh.

Coming to the pricing and availability, the Honor V30 will be priced at CNY 3,299 (Rs 33,500 approx. directly converted) for the 6/128 GB variant and the 8/128 GB variant is priced at CNY 3,699 (Rs 37,700 approx. directly converted).

The 8/128 GB variant of the Honor V30 Pro is priced at CNY 3,899 (Rs 40,000 approx. directly converted) whereas the 8/256GB variant is priced at CNY 4,199 (Rs 43,000 approx. directly converted).

As for availability, there is no word on when the devices will hit the international market. But they will go on pre-order in China starting December 5 with a flash sale taking place seven days later. The smartphones will be available in Orange, Pearl White, Blue and Black colour options.  

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