PUBG: 11-Year-Old Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Ban on Game

An eleven-year-old boy moved the Bombay High Court Thursday seeking a ban on popular mobile game 'PUBG'.

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OnePlus 6, 6T users are reporting audio issues in third-party apps

Key Highlights: Third-party apps like Snapchat, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp are delivering distorted, low-quality audio on the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. The issue is reported by a handful of OnePlus 5 and 5T users. The problem is likely because the affected third-party apps are using the microphone on top of the phone, which is used for noise cancelling. More issues are cropping up for OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T users. After reports of users getting their phones bricked after installing the latest open beta update on their devices, users are now reporting audio issues on their phones. People are apparently experiencing distorted and low-quality audio while using certain third-party apps. The issues are not just restricted to the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T. OnePlus 5 users have also been complaining about the same since last year, ever since the OnePlus 6 came to market in June. Users have taken to Reddit and OnePlus forums to complain about the issue. Third-party apps like Snapchat, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp are delivering low-quality audio during audio and video calls. However, the problem is not with all third-party apps. For instance, audio on Instagram works fine. One user claimed on Reddit that apps affected by the bug use the microphone on the top, which is used for noise cancelling, instead of the one on the bottom which is the one used usually while calling. If that is the case, OnePlus might be able to patch it in a future update. Having said that, the issue has been present in the OnePlus 5T for over a year now, and the company hasn’t taken any steps to get it corrected. The company recently stopped the rollout of the latest open beta for the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T. The latest open beta version reportedly started to brick the devices, according to users. OnePlus also halted the update to OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T. Related Reads: Latest OxygenOS Open Beta for OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T halted due to devices getting bricked OnePlus 6T users facing battery drain issue

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Google Chromes new feature will warn users when they click on lookalike links

Google is apparently testing a feature that will alert users every time they enter an incorrect URL, but more importantly, click on a lookalike URL. Phishing is a huge problem on the world wide web, and this is a clever way to help users from getting scammed. The feature was apparently found in the newest Google Canary 70, the test version of Google Chrome. Canary or nightly builds of Chrome are where Google tests out upcoming features and one of them includes the ability to flag URLs. In order to activate the feature, all you have to do is paste the following code in the address bar “chrome://flags/#enable-lookalike-url-navigation-suggestions” followed by selecting “enable” from the corresponding drop-down menu. Once enabled, the feature will throw up alerts every time you enter a misspelt URL. More importantly, if you accidentally end up clicking on a lookalike link whose sole purpose may be to install malicious code on your machine. The feature will be available on Chrome for Windows, MacOS and Linux, but is not available on Chrome for Android or iOS, which is surprising as the need for a feature like this is just as important (if not more) on mobile. Of course, safety begins first with the user, so never ever click on links that you don’t recognise, especially from sources you do not know.

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Nokia 81 now comes with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage: Price, launch offers and all you need to know

Highlights: Nokia 8.1 will now be available in 6GB RAM, 128GB storage variant. The new model is up for pre-orders and will go on sale from February 6. In December last year, HMD Global launched its Nokia 8.1 smartphone with an HDR 10-supporting PureView display, a dual rear camera setup and more. The smartphone was launched in a 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant that's priced at Rs 26,999. Now, the company has quietly announced a new 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant of the Nokia 8.1 in India. The new variant of the handset with more memory and storage is up for pre-orders priced at Rs 26,999 and will be available via the Nokia Online Store and Amazon.in from February 6.  The company has also listed some pre-order offers on the 6GB version of the Nokia 6. Airtel prepaid customers will get to avail 1TB of 4G data on eligible plans starting at Rs 199 and the telcos’ postpaid customers will get an additional 120GB of data, along with three months of free Netflix subscription and one year of Amazon free Prime subscription when they recharge with plans starting at Rs 499.  Nokia 8.1 Specifications Like most Nokia smartphones, the Nokia 8.1 is also said to be constructed out of a single block of Series 6000 aluminium with dual-tone diamond cut edges. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC and now comes in two variants, one with 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB of internal storage and another with 6GB RAM with 128GB of onboard storage. The handset is backed by a 3,500mAh battery and Nokia claims that the phone can last for two days on a single full charge. The phone also supports 18W quick charging.  In terms of display, the Nokia 8.1 sports a 6.18-inch full-HD+ display with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio. It comes with HDR 10 support and has a resolution of 1080x2244 pixels. The phone gets a fingerprint sensor on the back as well. The handset is an Android One device that runs on stock Android 9 Pie.  In terms of optics, the Nokia 8.1 sports Zeiss optics and comes with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) support. The phone sports a 12MP primary camera with 1.4-micron pixels, 1/2.55-inch sensor and is paired with a 13MP secondary depth-sensing camera. The phone’s primary camera supports Dual PDAF and can capture 4K videos at 30 frames per second. On the front, the Nokia 8.1 comes with a 20MP sensor, which is said to be optimised for capturing enhanced images in low-light.  Related Reads: Nokia 8.1 first-impressions 

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Xiaomi Note 7 launching on February 12 in India: Report

Highlights: Redmi Note 7 is reportedly launching on February 12 The Redmi Note 7 has already been launched in China Both Xiaomi and Redmi have been teasing the Note 7 phone with a 48MP camera setup on their Indian social media accounts. Last week, the teasers promised market disruption, though the exact launch date of the phones was not known. Citing industry sources, 91mobiles has now claimed that it has procured a launch event invite which allegedly says that Redmi will launch the Note 7 in India on February 12. Comments on the teaser tweeted by Xiaomi and Redmi suggested that the Redmi Note 7 could launch in India on February 14. This was because Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro in India on the same date last year. The Redmi Note 7 starts at 999 Yuan in China (approx. Rs 10,000) for the 3GB+32GB variant. The 4GB+64GB variant is priced 1199 Yuan (approx Rs 12,500) and the 6GB+64GB variant retails for 1399 Yuan, which is approximately Rs 14,500. Redmi Note 7 specifications: The Redmi Note 7 sports a waterdrop notch on top of a 6.3-inch LCD panel offering a resolution 2340x1080 pixels. The phone has a 2.5D curved glass chassis and has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. In China, the phone is offered in 3GB, 4GB or 6GB RAM variants, while the storage variants are 32GB or 64GB. There is a 4,000mAh battery inside, which is same as the one in the phone’s predecessor. The rear camera unit is aligned vertically in the top corner with a single LED flash unit below the camera. This is the first Redmi phone with a 48MP sensor combined with a 5MP secondary sensor for portrait shots. Redmi claims the 48MP sensor helps take better shots in low-light as well as poster-like HD photos. On the front is a 13MP camera featuring AI algorithms for face beautification and portrait mode. The smartphone will run MIUI 10 out of the box. Related Report: Xiaomi CEO confirms Redmi will be a separate brand

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Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ press renders leak in full

We are just a few days away from the launch of Samsung’s flagship devices for 2019, the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+. Therefore, leaks of the two phones are in full swing and with just a few days left for the final reveal, it turns out, alleged press renders of the device have leaked, revealing the design in full. The design reveals that Samsung has managed to really narrow down the top and bottom chins by moving the front facing camera into the display. Additionally, it appears that the company is getting rid of its Iris scanner technology so as to reduce the clutter on top. In its place, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ will utilise an in-display fingerprint sensor. This is further corroborated by the fact that there is no fingerprint scanner on the back, as shown by the press renders. Looking at the back, we also see a triple camera setup on the back. Interestingly, the renders show three colours for each variant; a black and two new finishes of green and the already seen Polaris Blue. The other interesting revelation from the press renders is the corners of the devices, which appear to have a sharper edge in comparison to the S9 and S9+. Samsung Galaxy S10+ in Polaris Blue Samsung Galaxy S10 in Green The Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ will sport Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 855 in some markets and the company’s own Exynos 9820 processor in other markets. Rumours suggest that there may be a variant of the S10+ which will sport a whopping 1TB of storage. This is substantiated somewhat by the fact that Samsung just announced the production of its 1TB UFS 3.0 storage chip. Samsung is expected to announce the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy S10+ on the 20th of February, just ahead of Mobile World Congress 2019. We know that the S10 has already entered mass production. The 5G variant of the phone is expected to go into production a little later. The company is expected to showcase both the 5G variant of the S10 series and the foldable smartphone during its Unpacked event.

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MSI launches G-series gaming laptops with GeForce RTX, P-series laptops for creators

Highlights: MSI has launched its updated G-series and P-series of laptops in India The G-series laptos get NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics The P-series laptops stand for 'Prestige' The new models are currently available in India   MSI has launched new gaming laptops in India under its G-series line-up. It has also unveiled new laptops under its P-series for creators. The new models are currently available on Flipkart and at MSI exclusive stores in major cities across India like New Delhi,  Bengaluru, Pune, and Kolkata. The price of the new G-series gaming laptops starts at Rs 79,990 and goes all the way up to Rs 3,99,990 while the price of the P-series laptops starts at Rs 77,990. According to a recent report by Gadgets 360, the new laptops launched under the G-series include the GT75 Titan, GS65 Stealth Thin, GE75 Raider, and GL73. The GT, GS, GE, and GL models in MSI’s new line-up will come with NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics. New models under the Taiwanese company’s P-series, where P stands for Prestige, include the P65 Creator, PS42, and PS63. MSI had officially announced these models at this year’s CES in Las Vegas. The highest variant of the MSI GT75 Titan comes with an 8th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU, up to 32GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of PCIe SSD storage. The display has a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. Rendering graphics on it is an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU with 8GB of GDDR6 vRAM. Its price is a staggering Rs 3,99,990. The highest variant of the MSI GE75 Raider, on the other hand, comes with an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of SSD-based storage. Its price starts at Rs 1,94,990. The highest variant of the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin, costing Rs 2,09,990, gets an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2070 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. The GL73 comes with a similar configuration but gets an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage for Rs 1,58,990. Under the company’s new P-series laptops, the P65 Creator is the most sophisticated. It comes with an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU, up to 32GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD-based storage for Rs 1,59,990. The PS63 and PS42 come with a 15.6-inch and 14-inch display respectively. The highest variant in both models comes with an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q (or GeForce MX250) GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. The PS63 starts at Rs 99,990 while the PS42 starts at Rs 77,990. Related Read: Asus F570 Review

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