Man United Sues Management Simulation Game Over Use of Name

Manchester United is suing the makers of the “Football Manager” video game series for allegedly infringing its trademark by using the club’s name.

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How to Play PUBG on PC: A Guide to Play With or Without Emulator

PUBG is a battle royale game for PC and consoles while PUBG Mobile is the mobile version of the game for Android and iOS. However, if you wish to experience the game on a larger display, follow this guide as we tell you how to play PUBG on PC.

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Apple caught in Siri recordings controversy again after whistleblower writes scathing letter to authorities

A former Apple contractor who blew the whistle on the Cupertino-based tech company listening to user’s Siri recordings went public to protest the lack of action taken against Apple. In a letter sent to all European data protection agencies, Thomas le Bonniec, the whistleblower said “It is worrying that Apple (and undoubtedly not just Apple) keeps ignoring and violating fundamental rights and continues their massive collection of data,” according to report by The Guardian.

The whistleblower who worked as a contractor for Apple used to transcribe Siri user recordings in English and French until he quit in 2019 due to ethical concerns about his work.

Following the allegations, Apple promised to bring about big changes to its data collection policy. The iPhone maker promised it will no longer collect Siri recordings by default, and users will be able to opt-in to share recordings with Apple. Apple further said only Apple employees will be privy to these audio samples and the company will not outsource transcription of the recordings to third-party contractors.

“We realise we have not been fully living up to our high ideals,” Apple had said in a statement at the time. Eventually, the company rolled out software updates to make the collection of Siri user requests an opt-in feature and to even delete the recordings Apple has stored.

However, Le Bonniec maintained Apple never really faced legal consequences for the time it was collecting user data without their explicit consent, in violation of European data protection laws.

Ireland Data Protection Commissioner takes notice

In a reaction to the letter sent by Le Bonniec, Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has been in contact with Apple, according to a report by Reuters.

“The DPC engaged with Apple on this issue when it first arose last summer and Apple has since made some changes,” Graham Doyle, Deputy Commissioner at the Irish DPC, said in an emailed statement to Reuters.

However, the commissioner also followed up with Apple after the letter was received and said responses are awaited. The report claims the European Data Protection Board is working on chalking up guidelines for voice assistant technologies.

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Realme Buds Air Neo TWS earbuds pricing leaked ahead of launch on May 25

Realme is set to launch its first smartwatch in India on May 25 alongside the Realme TV and a new Realme Buds Air Neo truly wireless earbuds. While the company itself has been teasing its fans about the wireless earphones on its website, the pricing of the Buds Air Neo has been leaked and it could be priced at Rs 2,999 at launch.

According to a report by MySmartPrice, the Realme Buds Air Neo TWS earphones will be priced at Rs 2,999 and will go on sale on Realme India store, Flipkart and offline stores as well. Going by the promo and the leaked pricing, the Buds Air Neo is expected to be a toned-down version of the Realme Buds Air that was announced back in December 2019. 

CEO Madhav Sheth has previously teased the launch of Buds Air Neo TWS earphones on Twitter, confirming that it will be available in three colours-- green, red and white.

Realme Buds Air Neo TWS earbuds features

Realme has been dropping teasers about the Buds Air Neo, building up the hype to the official launch on May 25. Going by the listing on Realme India website, the Buds Air Neo is equipped with 13mm bass boost drivers. These pair of earbuds are capable of providing up to 17 hours worth of playback with the charging case and can last for around 3 hours on a single charge. 

The Buds Air Neo true wireless earphones come with dual-channel transmission over Bluetooth 5.0 and a low latency mode that ensures 50% lower wait time. The Buds Air Neo also supports touch controls that allow the user to control music playback, receive calls, give voice commands to virtual assistant and more. 

Realme Buds Air Neo also offers instant connectivity if you’re using a Realme phone to pair the earbuds.

The latest leak indicates that the Buds Air Neo will go on sale at Rs 2,999 which makes it affordable than the original Buds Air. We’ll know more about the new pair of Realme TWS earbuds, including the availability as we near the launch.

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Vodafone Idea Rs 98 add-on prepaid recharge offers users 12GB data in select circles

If you are looking to add more data to your prepaid plan, then there is good news for you. Vodafone Idea has revised the amount of data they are giving with its Rs 98 add-on prepaid recharge. Earlier, the Rs 98 add-on would give users 6GB of data with a validity of 28 days. Now the plan gives users 12 GB of data for the same validity. As spotted by OnlyTech, “upgraded data offerings were only in select circles namely Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Delhi, Mumbai, and UP East”. We, however, recommend you check the availability in your circle before jumping on the data recharge. There is no daily data cap and users have 28 days to use the 12GB of data that is a part of the plan. 

Other data plans that are a part of the Vodafone add-ons are the Rs 16 plan which gives users 1GB of data and a validity of 24 hours and also the Rs 48 plan which gives users 3GB of data and a validity of 28 days. It looks like there is room for some more plans between Rs 48 and Rs 98, once the Rs 98 plan giving 12GB data becomes available in more circles. You can check out Vodafone's add-on plans here. You can also check out the recently updated Vodafone Rs 29 plan here. 

In other Vodafone news, Vodafone Idea has started an initiative to facilitate contactless recharging at retail outlets. This initiative should allow the customer as well as the retailer to maintain social distancing norms. The company says that it will be made possible through the Vodafone Idea Smart Connect retailer app which allows retailers to recharge without the need for them to hand over their phone to the customer. Instead, the customer or retailer can speak out the 10-digit mobile number and the Google Voice-enabled feature should be able to capture the command.  You can read more about it here. For those that are looking for higher data consumption on their devices can check out the double data plans available on Vodafone Staring at Rs 299 here. 

If broadband is what you are looking for then you can check unlimited data broadband plans here. 

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Amazfit Bip S with 40-day battery life, built-in GPS launching in India on June 3

Huami has announced that it will be launching the Amazfit Bip S wearable in India on June 3. The device was showcased at CES 2020 and is an improved version of the Amazfit Bip that is already available in India. 

The Amazfit Bip S features a transflective 1.28-inch colour display and a water resistance of 5 ATM. It is also tipped to offer a battery life of 40 days, which is not only impressive but also on par with the standard Bip as well as Bip Lite wearables. Other features include Bluetooth music control as well as a built-in GPS and GLONASS.

The Bip S also integrates PAI, which is an indicator of personal activity. PAI trackers users’ activity and converts that into a score. This system aims to make it easier for users to understand their health. The wearable features 10 sports modes that can track activities like such as treadmill, outdoor running, indoor cycling and more.

Besides the Bip S, Amazfit also unveiled a rugged wearable called the T-Rex at CES 2020. This device is touted as being one of the most affordable military-certified outdoor wearables in the market. The device sports a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with always-on functionality. It is also touted to offer a battery life of 20 days. The T-Rex is capable of tracking 14 sports modes that include various fitness activities, outdoor skiing, mountain coming and more. Amazfit hasn’t yet confirmed if it plans to release this device in India.

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Google will add sleep tracking and night notes to Digital Wellbeing app with the option to opt out

Google made a big push for digital well-being with the launch of Android 9 Pie, and over the years the usage tracking feature is now available across all smartphones regardless of the segment and price range and the UI they are running on with new abilities like Focus Mode. With Android 11 coming up, Google is set to revamp Digital Well-being with more features, specifically for tracking your sleep habits.

A teardown of the beta version of the Digital Wellbeing app by XDA-Developers has revealed major new features, the most notable of which is the ability to track sleep habits. The feature will rely on the built-in Google Clock app and the phone’s motion sensors to determine how well you are sleeping. Furthermore, the app tracks the apps you use frequently in bed.

Speaking of tracking, Google will also give you the option to opt-out of daily usage tracking which tracks the number of times you unlock the phone, the number of notifications you receive and the apps you use.

An interesting new addition is a feature called Night Notes. It’s unclear as to what its goal is, but going by the name, it could be a way to jot down a thought you may get in the middle of the night. This feature is linked to another app, according to XDA-Developers, which has not been released by Google yet.

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