HP Omen X 2S Gaming Laptop With Dual-Screen Design Debuts

HP Omen X 2S price starts at $2,100 (roughly Rs. 1,48,000), and the laptop will go on sale from June.

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WhatsApp fixes voice calling feature loophole that allowed attackers to inject spyware on phones

WhatsApp has fixed a vulnerability in the app’s calling feature that allowed cybercriminals to inject spyware on people phones, a media report has said. The spyware, called Pegasus, was developed by Israeli company NSO Group that licenses its products to governments to fight terrorism and crime. According to The Financial Times, which first reported the development, the spyware could be installed on iPhones as well as on Android devices; all an attacker has to do is make a WhatsApp call to the target.

The company says that it fixed the vulnerability on Sunday and issued a patch for customers on Monday. “This attack has all the hallmarks of a private company known to work with governments to deliver spyware that reportedly takes over the functions of mobile phone operating systems. We have briefed a number of human rights organisations to share the information we can, and to work with them to notify civil society,” the company said without naming NSO Group.

WhatsApp, an instant messaging app used by 1.5 billion people worldwide, disclosed the issue to the US Department of Justice last week, Financial Times cited a person familiar with the matter, as saying. Meanwhile, NSO said that it had carefully “vetted customers and investigated any abuse.” The company also says that it is investigating the issue. “Under no circumstances would NSO be involved in the operating or identifying of targets of its technology, which is solely operated by intelligence and law enforcement agencies. NSO would not, or could not, use its technology in its own right to target any person or organisation,” NSO was quoted as saying.

Pegasus is NSO’s flagship programme that can turn on a phone’s microphone and camera, and collect location data. The company has Middle Eastern and Western intelligence agencies as its customers. It is suspected that the attack was launched by a Middle Eastern country to allegedly suppress the criticism of its human rights practices. The report said that in the past, human rights campaigners in the Middle East have received text messages over WhatsApp that contained links that would download Pegasus to their phones.

As late as on May 12, there was an attempt to compromise the phone of a UK-based human rights lawyer who helped a Saudi dissident in Canada, and sue NSO in Israel. John Scott-Railton, a senior researcher at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab, said the attack had failed. “We had a strong suspicion that the person’s phone was being targeted, so we observed the suspected attack, and confirmed that it did not result in infection,” added Scott-Railton.

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Canon EOS 200D II DSLR with APS-C CMOS sensor launched in India starting at Rs 52,995

Canon has added a new product to its EOS DSLR range with the new EOS 200D II. The new camera is the successor to the EOS 200D and is also claimed to be the company’s most compact and lightweight camera in its DSLR segment. It is powered by the Canon’s DIGIC 8 imaging processor and sports an APS-C size (equivalent) imaging sensor that has approx 24.1 MP resolution and is equipped with a 3-inch Vari-angle LCD screen that supports touch input. The EOS 200D II will go on sale in India this week priced at Rs 52,995 with the EF-S18-55 IS STM Kit and at Rs 65,995 for the EF-S18-55 IS STM + EF-S55-250 IS STM double zoom kit.

“With the increasing interest in photography, consumers are now looking for products that are not only feature rich, but also convenient to use and carry. Keeping abreast with their evolving requirements, we are delighted to launch Canon EOS 200D II DSLR, which aims to facilitate a convenient, hassle-free and an enjoyable experience to photography enthusiasts,” saysEddie Udagawa, Vice President at Consumer Imaging and Information Centre, Canon India. “Powered by 24.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and the latest DIGIC 8 image processor, the camera will enable users create vibrant and sharp images with every click. On top of an intuitive interface, EOS 200D II is loaded with features that will enhance portrait shots and seamless connectivity for users to share their snapshots instantly.”

The new Canon camera will also come equipped with Creative Assist and smooth skin features, which are said to be a first for an EOS DSLR. The EOS 200D II has the ISO range between 100 and 25600, which is also expandable to 51200. It weighs 449g and as per Canon, the continuous shooting speed for viewfinder shooting is maximum approx 5 shots/sec and Live View shooting is max  approx 5.0 shots/sec (One-Shot) or 3.5 shots/sec (Servo AF). it also comes equipped with the Dual pixel CMOS Auto Focus system and features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. One can equip it with SD, SDHC, SDXC or a UHS-1 card. 

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This interactive map tracks 5G rollouts in cities across the world

5G or the Fifth Generation network technology is finally becoming mainstream this year. Not only have multiple smartphone makers like Samsung, Huawei, LG, Xiaomi, Oppo and others launched 5G-ready smartphones, infrastructure for the technology has already been put in place and we are witnessing both limited and commercial rollouts of the high-speed, low-latency network across the world. While 5G is still a while away from commercial rollout in India (expected by 2020-21), the network is already being implemented in the US, Europe, Australia and other more developed parts of the world.

To keep track of 5G’s rollout across the globe, Speedtest-maker Ookla has rolled out a global 5G Map which tracks network deployment and operator status for 5G anywhere and everywhere. The interactive 5G map created by Ookla is updated weekly to add newer locations where 5G networks are being deployed. Individual pins on the map indicate countries where 5G has been rolled out and one can zoom into the interactive map to further see which cities have 5G penetration and to what extent. The map also displays information on operators who have rolled out 5G and the status of rollout is divided into two parts: limited and commercial. Ookla explains that “Limited availability is when a 5G network is present but devices are limited to select users, usually in a testing environment, and Commercial availability refers to a 5G network where any consumer can purchase a device for use on this network.”

Ookla says that the 5G Map currently features identified deployments based on corporate press releases and other publicly available communications. Ookla’s own data will eventually be used once consumers start performing 5G speed tests on their devices using Ookla’s Speedtest tool. So far, Ookla has identified 303 5G deployments around the world, provided by 20 operators in 294 cities.

5G operators and city-wise rollout

As per Ookla’s data, Swiss operators Swisscom and Sunrise lead in 5G deployments by making the network accessible in a combined total of 225 cities, each with commercial availability. 21 cities in the United States have 5G availability as of now. Two of these rollouts are being launched by AT&T with limited availability. Verizon launched their 5G network with commercial availability in two Midwest cities: Chicago and Minneapolis. 16 cities in South Korea have limited 5G availability and 2 have commercial availability. In South Korea, 5G availability is being served by SK Telecom, LG Uplus and KT Telecom.

In Australia, Telstra and Optus provide limited availability 5G networks in 12 cities. The Ookla 5G Map also tracks 5G rollouts in a number of European countries (Estonia, Finland, Spain and Italy) as well as in Qatar, South Africa and United Arab Emirates.

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Twitter says a bug accidentally shared location data of some iOS users

Twitter has disclosed that it recently discovered a bug, which was collecting and sharing location data for some iOS users. The data was apparently being shared with one of Twitter’s “trusted partners” in certain situations. As per the company’s blog post, there was a flaw in the precise location feature. If one used more than one Twitter account on Twitter for iOS and turned on the precise location option for one account, the platform would collect precise location data for any other account that was used on the same device, even if the user didn’t opt into the feature. Twitter says the problem is fixed and those users whose data was shared are being notified as well. 

The problem was not only that the feature was inadvertently collecting location data, but it was also sending it to an unnamed Twitter partner. Twitter says that the data was shared during an advertising process known as real-time bidding. However, the micro-blogging platform claims no precise location data of any of its users was shared since it uses measures to “fuzz” the shared data so that only a ZIP code or city level(5 km squared) can be known. “This location data could not be used to determine an address or to map your precise movements. The partner did not receive data such as your Twitter handle or other unique account IDs that could have compromised your identity on Twitter,” states Twitter’s blog post. 

The location data of iOS users shared with Twitter’s partner was said to be retained for a short time and deleted “as part of their normal process”. While Twitter says everything is fine and dandy, there’s no info on how long the bug was sending location data and how many users were affected. Additionally, the name of its ‘trusted’ partner that was receiving this data was not revealed. TechCrunch says Twitter has denied sharing this information and said it won’t be disclosed. 

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Vivo V15 Pro with 8GB RAM, V15 Aqua Blue colour launched in India

Expanding its smartphone portfolio in India, Vivo has launched two new variants of its V15 Series in India. The Vivo V15 Pro will now be available in an 8GB RAM variant, and the non-pro model can now be purchased in an Aqua Blue colour. Apart from the additional 2GB RAM, the Pro has the same internals. The Vivo V15 has Aqua Blue as the new third colour option to the previously launched Frozen Black and Glamour Red colours.

The company is offering same discounts on both the phones. Customer can get extra Rs 2000 if they exchange an old device. No Cost EMI is available on credit cards of selected banks and Bajaj Finserv. Jio users who purchase the phone can get benefits of up to Rs 10,000. This include Rs 6000 cashback which will be credited in the form of 40 vouchers of Rs 150 each. The remaining benefits will be delivered in the form of “Partner Coupons”.

Vivo V15 Pro specifications:

The Vivo V15 Pro features a 6.32-inch display with a 19.5:9 display aspect ratio. The proximity and ambient light sensors are hidden behind the display and the phone is touted to feature a 91.64 screen to body ratio. The Vivo V15 Pro comes equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor and the company claims that the sensor can unlock the device in 0.37 seconds. Under the hood, the phone has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 platform. It was initially launched in only 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage version.

In the camera department, the phone comes equipped with a triple camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP super wide-angle camera, and a 5MP sensor that enables bokeh shots. On the front is a 32MP camera which is housed in the pop-up module. The phone is backed by a 3700mAh battery and supports ‘dual-engine’ fast charging. There is also a dual turbo mode for gaming, which is said to reduce apps’ boot time by 20 percent. The Vivo V15 Pro 6GB RAM and 128GB storage version is priced at Rs 28,990, and the latest 8GB RAM and 128GB variant can be purchased for Rs 29,990 in Topaz Blue and Ruby Red colours.

Vivo V15 Specifications:

The Vivo V15 sports a 6.53-inch FHD+ FullView display with a 90.95 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it has a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC with 6GB of RAM. The device offers 64GB of inbuilt storage and packs a 4,000mAh battery with the company’s Dual-Engine fast charging system. It also comes with Funtouch OS 9, which is based on Android 9.0 Pie. When it comes to camera, the Vivo V15 is equipped with a triple camera setup with a 12MP Dual Pixel Sensor, combined with an 8MP Super Wide Angle Camera and a 5MP Depth Camera. The 8MP Super Wide Angle Camera offers a 120-degree field of view. Just like the Pro variant, the standard variant also has a 32MP pop-up front-facing camera. The Vivo V15 can be purchased for Rs 21,990.

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Paytm Mall iPhone sale: Cashback on iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 8 and more

While Amazon and Flipkart are well known online e-retailers, Paytm is not far behind with Paytm Mall. The retailer keeps hosting sales from time to time and has now announced an iPhone Sale where it is offering numerous iPhone models at a considerably lowered price. Paytm is known for its cashback schemes and as one would expect, the company is offering heavy cashback on some of the iPhones that are up for sale. While many iPhones and their models/variants are available for purchase, we have picked five top offers that include the iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 8, iPhone X and the iPhone 7.

iPhone XS (Buy it here)

The 64GB model of the iPhone XS can be purchased for Rs 99,980 via Paytm Mall. To be honest, this is slightly higher than what Apple sells it for. However, one can avail an additional 7 percent cashback of up to Rs 10,000 by applying the coupon code SAVE7. The iPhone XS features a 5.8-inch OLED display and is powered by the A12 Bionic. It is equipped with a dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras on the back and the notch sports a 7MP photos.

iPhone XR (Buy it here)

The iPhone XR is Apple’s take at a more affordable device. Its 64GB model is currently priced at Rs 59,875 on the Paytm Mall but one can avail a 7 percent cashback of up to Rs 10,000 by applying the same coupon code, SAVE7. The iPhone XR features a 6.1-inch LCD IPS display and runs on A12 Bionic. It gets a single 12MP rear camera and sports a 7MP sensor on the front. 

iPhone X (Buy it here)

Last year’s Apple flagship, the iPhone X is up for sale priced at Rs 94,319 on Paytm Mall. Do note that it is the 256GB storage variant that is available with a 5 percent cashback of up to Rs 15,000. The iPhone XR was the first Apple device to sport a notched 5.8-inch Super Retina HD display. The handset is equipped with dual 12MP wide angle and telephoto cameras and features a 7MP TrueDepth camera on the front. Powered by the now dated A11 Bionic chip, the handset still makes for a good daily driver with all flagship features. 

iPhone 8 (Buy it here)

The 64GB model of the iPhone 8 is priced at Rs 58,480 and is available with a cashback. The 5 percent cashback is applicable on the device, which can be redeemed via the code BUY5. Alternatively, one can get Rs 4,000 electricity bill vouchers (four vouchers, each worth Rs 1000) with the code BIJLIBILL4000. The iPhone 8 features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and runs on the A11 Bionic. It sports a single 12MP rear camera and gets a 7MP sensor on the front. 

iPhone 7 (Buy it here)

Those who want to get into the iOS ecosystem can go for the 32GB version of the iPhone 7. It is up for sale at Rs 39,848 and the SAVE7 coupon code to get seven percent cashback of up to Rs 10,000 is also valid. The smartphone runs on Apple’s A10 Fusion chip and sports a 4.7-inch Retina HD display. It’s equipped with a 12MP sensor on the back and a 7MP sensor on the front. 

These were our top five iPhone picks from the ongoing Paytm Mall iPhone sale. However, there are many other memory and storage variants of the iPhones up for grabs, which you can check out here. 

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