Android 10 is coming to Oppo Reno, limited users to receive trail version

If you’ve been using an Oppo Reno smartphone for the past few weeks then you’ll be glad to know that Oppo is offering users a trail version of Android 10-based ColorOS on the smartphone. The first to receive the update will be the Oppo Reno with the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom and the Reno 2 following close behind. The trail will only be available for users from India, Malaysia and Thailand. The update will be limited to about a thousand people and you’ll be able to apply for the service starting on October 25.

To break it down even further, ColorOS is essentially Android 10 but with features that are specially customized for Oppo users. The update will add new features such as visual interaction, gesture navigation and improved privacy settings as well. The new OS will also feature a brand-new Dark Mode. The feature will come with automatic brightness control system, enabling Dark Mode to adapt to bright outdoor glare, low light and more, providing effective operation regardless of place or time. 

The update also comes with new full-screen gestures for better navigation. It will give users easier and more convenient full-screen gesturing, making the best of smartphone border design. You will be able to swipe from the left-hand side of the screen to go back to the previous page. A quick swipe up from the bottom of the phone screen will take you back to the home screen. To view all open apps, users can swipe up from the bottom of the screen then pause about a third the way up the screen. 

Another addition to the trail update is the Android 10 Digital Wellbeing feature. This will allow users to precisely monitor their smartphone usage and stay on top of how frequently each app is used. They can see how they spend each day and set daily limits for each app using site timers, and when the timer runs out, the app or site will be paused for the rest of the day. The Wind Down feature also reminds users to switch off at night with by setting a bedtime schedule. 

And last but not least, privacy controls on this new update have been overhauled to give users a better browsing and more secure experience. For instance, when an app wants to access your location, you can enable it to access this all the time, when the app is open, or completely block access. If an app has access to location data all the time, then Android will remind users with a one-time notification. These access controls, which can be easily changed within settings, also save much-needed battery power.

In case you want to try out these features, you can head over to Settings> Software Updates> Settings Icon in the upper right corner and then click on Trail Version. There are just a few thousand public trail upgrades that will be available so if you really want to download the update, then you’ll have to get it first on October 25. 

 

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What Googles quantum supremacy claim means for you

Google announced yesterday that it had made something of a breakthrough in the field of quantum computing by achieving a much-coveted state of computing called ‘quantum supremacy’. IBM, which is also an active participant in the race to make powerful quantum computing systems, refuted Google’s claim in a blog post earlier today. With giants such as Google and IBM warring to achieve meta-supercomputer performance, let’s try and understand what quantum computing is, and what Google’s latest claim means for us all.

What is quantum computing?

Quantum computing is a type of computing that works on the principles of quantum theory, which talks about the nature and behaviour of energy and matter on an atomic and subatomic level. This type of computing is by no means new. Scientists have been trying to build quantum computers since the early 1980s. Because it involves atoms in different states, quantum computing is not the same as classical computing, what we find in our PCs, smartphones, tablets, etc.

Classical computing involves carrying out logical operations using just two states: 0 and 1—or—on and off (aka binary number). The basic unit of classical computing is bit, and it can be represented either as 0 or 1 at any given time. With quantum computing though, the basic unit is qubit (quantum bit). Instead of using just two states, it uses four. That means a qubit can be 0 and 1 at the same time. An increase in qubits can increase the computational power of the system that uses it exponentially.

If you’re still not getting the picture, imagine the whistle your PE teacher used to use in school. If blowing the whistle is 1, and not blowing it is 0 in classical computing, then the entire whistle becomes a flute in quantum computing. Instead of the single air hole at the top of a whistle, you end up with numerous finger holes, each of which can be covered or opened individually at the same time to create a tune. And more such flutes playing together means higher computational power.

Google’s quantum supremacy claim

Publishing a paper in the scientific journal Nature, Google announced yesterday that its new 54-qubit quantum processor called Sycamore had succeeded in completing Google’s target computation in 200 seconds. The maker of the popular Pixel smartphones went on to say that the same target computation would take “the world’s fastest supercomputer 10,000 years to produce a similar output.” Just so we’re clear, the fastest supercomputer as of today is Summit (OLCF-4), which is developed by IBM.

In its recently published paper, Google claimed that this specific experiment allowed its Sycamore quantum processor to achieve quantum supremacy, a term proposed by American theoretical physicist John Preskill of Caltech back in 2012 to refer to the point at which quantum computers can do things that classical computers can’t. “This moment represents a distinct milestone in our effort to harness the principles of quantum mechanics to solve computational problems,” wrote Google CEO Sundar Pichai in his blog post.

IBM’s response

IBM responded to this claim earlier this morning in a blog post, saying that Google had not used the right parameters on its classical computing simulation to arrive at that pessimistic figure of 10,000 years. “We argue that an ideal simulation of the same task can be performed on a classical system in 2.5 days and with far greater fidelity. This is in fact a conservative, worst-case estimate, and we expect that with additional refinements the classical cost of the simulation can be further reduced,” wrote Edwin Pednault, John Gunnels, and Jay Gambetta from IBM Research.

Citing Preskill from a recent article in Quanta Magazine to explain how the term quantum supremacy is overhyped in reporting, the three IBMers wrote, “A headline that includes some variation of “Quantum Supremacy Achieved” is almost irresistible to print, but it will inevitably mislead the general public. First because, as we argue above, by its strictest definition the goal has not been met. But more fundamentally, because quantum computers will never reign “supreme” over classical computers, but will rather work in concert with them, since each have their unique strengths.”

What this means for you

During the closed-door media presentation that we at Digit.in were invited to earlier this morning, Google explained that its new Sycamore processor could find a variety of valuable applications in the near future, including the design of new materials. According to Google, its high computational power could help speed up the design of more eco-friendly plastics for water bottles, lightweight batteries for electric cars, and catalysts that can produce agricultural fertiliser more efficiently, including Haber’s process for the industrial production of ammonia.

While it’s hard to buy Google’s claim of having achieved quantum supremacy through its recent experiment at face value, especially after reading IBM’s thought-provoking rebuttal, it’s easy to see that Google has invested an immense amount of effort and money in making quantum computing work towards solving large problems. Though you obviously won’t see Google plonking a Sycamore quantum processor in its next Pixel device, you can expect to see the Californian giant taking on bigger experiments with its 54-qubit chip.

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PUBG Mobile finally gets Payload Mode Adds a bunch of new weapons and a helicopter

It looks like PUBG Mobile is here to stay. Even though Call of Duty: Mobile has taken the world by storm, it just goes to show the staying power of PUBG: Mobile as the premier mobile shooter. With regular updates that really extend the life of the game, PUBG Mobile has captured the attention of gamers in India for a while now. There were rumors floating around that PUBG Mobile was getting a new update called Payload Mode which was supposed to allow players to indulge in air-to-air battles. Essentially, this update offers a bunch of updates such as helicopters and even rocket launchers to help you take to the skies and fight your battles from high up. Remember that opponents on ground level can still shoot you down with powerful enough weaponry. 

The update last week was supposed to come with Payload Mode but the feature is finally here. You can try out the mode under the Arcade tab. Just a brief roundup of what Payload mode is all about. SO, you’ll be dropped off at Erangel but you’ll have access to better loot such as grenade launchers, special guns and rocket launchers to help you combat the might of helicopters. You will also be able to use helicopters as in-game weapons with the right strategy. 

Another cool update included in Payload mode are the Super Weapon Boxes. These boxes function exactly as they’re advertised. Basically, these Boxes will be marked on the map with special beacons and will contain some of the best and rarest weapons in the game. You will also be able to revive your teammates once they’ve been eliminated. When a player is eliminated, he or she will leave behind a tag of sorts, this tag needs to be collected within 120 seconds and brought to the nearest communications tower. This will essentially respawn your teammate straight back into the match. This adds another layer of strategy to the popular mobile game. 

If you want to access this mode, you’ll need to head to the Arcade tab to access the mode. You may need to download a few additional files if you haven’t installed the 0.15.0 update. 

 

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Government planning to revive BSNL and MTNL with a Rs 15,000 crore merger: Report

BSNL and MTNL have been struggling to generate revenue for more than a decade now and it worsened with the entry of Jio. Hence, the government is planning to revive the state-run telcos. According to a report from IANS, the revival plan will cost approximately Rs 74,000 crore of which Rs 22,000 would be used for acquiring 4G spectrum and for the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS). The Union Cabinet has approved the 4G spectrum allocation to merge BSNL and MTNL while allowing them to raise sovereign bonds of Rs. 15,000 crores for their revival. 

As of now, MTNL operates in Mumbai and Delhi, whereas BSNL operates in rest of India.  The estimated loss for BSNL in 2019 is Rs 14,000 crores. While MTNL is listed, it has its net worth already eroded. The current employee count of BSNL is around 1,63,500, whereas MTNL has around 20,000 employees. The PSU’s merger has been a point of discussion for over 10 years now, but it couldn’t be taken up due to HR and listing issues.

After the cabinet briefing, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “BSNL & MTNL will raise a sovereign bond of Rs. 15,000 crores for their revival and assets of both the PSUs worth Rs. 38,000 crores will be monetised. The cabinet also approved an attractive VRS package for the employees which has been slightly tweaked from the original Gujarat model. Government will provide 4G spectrum on an administrative allocation basis. The cabinet has also given in-principle nod to the merger of BSNL and MTNL and till modalities are in place, MTNL will be a subsidiary of BSNL."

The revival plan will help BSNL to compete with private telecom companies in a better way. The telcos will receive the revival package in another month or so.

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