Instagram and Facebook Music for Stories is now available in India

Facebook has finally rolled out Instagram Music for the Stories feature in India. The feature was made available for certain countries in June 2018. Music for Stories lets users tag song lyrics to their photo or video stories. However, Instagram hasn’t made any official announcement about the feature. It is available in the latest update (v110.0.0.16.119) of Instagram.

The new feature can be spotted under the stickers section on the app. It has three different sections: Popular, Moods and Genres. As the name suggests, the Popular section features super-hit songs from artists in and outside of India. 

Coming to Moods, the section consists of eight different moods, namely, Fun, Upbeat, Dreamy, Romantic, Bold, Mellow, Inspirational and Suspenseful. On the other hand, the Genres section gives a list of the different musical genres like pop, hip hop, rock, and more. 

Once users select the song of their choice, they are given an option to resize the lyrics and change the font. Users can also add music on Facebook stories. 

Apart from India, Facebook has also made the Music feature available across Latin America earlier this month in September. 

Moreover, Facebook is rumoured to follow Instagram’s footsteps, and begin hiding public-facing like counts. It was spotted by reverse engineering master Jane Manchun Wong. She found the code inside the Android app of Facebook that hides the amount of likes on a post from everyone but the one who made that post.

Currently, the above-mentioned feature is an unreleased feature, which is in the early stages of development. The company has not announced which countries will be chosen for the test. Moreover, it has not confirmed the feature roll-out date. Therefore, Facebook could pull it back if it hurts usage or ad revenue significantly. 

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019 to start from September 29: Offers, price cuts and more

The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019 will start from September 29. However, as always, Prime members will have access to the sale from 12 PM September 28. The sale will end at midnight, October 4. Moreover, it coincides with  Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale, which was announced last week. 

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019 will include discounts and offers on a large selection of smartphones, TVs, consumer electronics, and other products. The company promises to bring the lowest prices for products in the sale.

The teaser page of Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019 promises the 'lowest prices of the year' on select mobile phones. It will include offers like no-cost EMI options and exchange offers on mobile phones. Moreover, Amazon is saying that it will offer 'rock-bottom' prices on the best-selling electronics products during the sale. 

As for the new products, the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019 will see launches from several top brands like Samsung, OnePlus, AmazonBasics, Fossil, and others. Moreover, OnePlus TV may also be made available in the sale. “15 new smartphones and accessories” will launch under Amazon Specials launches. 

The Amazon teaser page suggests that headphones and fitness trackers will be made available for Rs 349 and Rs 799 onwards respectively. 

As for TVs and appliances, they will be selling for up to 75 percent discount. There will also be no cost EMI options starting Rs 833 per month. Moreover, Amazon Echo devices will get up to 45 percent off on MRP. The Fire TV Stick will get a discount of Rs 1,200, whereas the new Kindle will be sold for flat 1,750 off.

Amazon claims that Echo Dot will be sold for the lowest prices of the year, with a free smart bulb. 

On the other hand, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days 2019 sale will also run from September 29 to October 4.

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Mi Band 4, Mi TV 65-Inch, Mi Water Purifier launched in India: Price, features and more

Xiaomi has launched multiple products at its ‘Smarter Living 2020' event in India today. The company has launched Mi Band 4, a 65-Inch Mi TV, and a Mi Smart Water Purifier. The teasers already confirmed that Xiaomi will be integrating the Netflix app in its latest Mi TV. Here are the features, price and availability of the products announced at the event.

Mi Band 4

Xiaomi has introduced the Mi Band 4 in India. The band features a 0.95-inch colour AMOLED touchscreen display with 120x240 pixel resolution. The company claims that it will offer 20 days of battery life on a single charge. The Mi Band 4 packs a six-axis accelerometer that helps it monitor physical activities like cycling, exercising, walking, and running. The band is 5ATM rated for swimmers. It supports various swimming strokes including breaststroke, backstroke freestyle, butterfly, and mixed-style. It has Bluetooth 5.0.

The Mi Band 4 is priced at Rs 2,299 in India. The first sale will be held on September 19 through Amazon.in, Mi.com and Mi Home stores.

Mi TV 4X series

Xiaomi has launched a new series of TV called the Mi TV 4X series. It consists of a 40-inch, 43-inch, a 50-inch and a 65-inch TV. The new Mi TVs feature a 4K HDR10 enabled LED panel. They have support for Dolby Audio + DTS + HD. The Mi TV 4X has Data Saver feature that can allow the consumers to stream “up to 3 times more” and view the data usage by every app with inbuilt data counter. The TVs feature 20W speakers. They are powered by quad-core cortex A-55 processor. The new Mi TV series comes with Bluetooth 5.0.

The TVs cost Rs 17,999 for the 40-inch model, Rs 24,999 for the 43-inch model, Rs 29,999 for the 50-inch variant and Rs 54,999 for the 65-inch model.

Mi Smart Water Purifier (RO + UV)

The new Mi Smart Water Purifier from Xiaomi features DIY filter replacement allowing consumers to change the filters in under 30 seconds. The water purifier can be connected with the Mi Home app to view the level of water, and the life of each filter in real-time. Xiaomi claims that the in-tank UV light kills bacteria and viruses with up to 99.99 percent efficiency. It has a penta purification process, and a 7-liter water tank.

The Mi Smart Water Purifier is priced at Rs 11,999. It will go on sale on September 29 at 12 pm through Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Flipkart.

Xiaomi has also announced the Mi Motion Activated Night Light 2. It lights up on motion detection, works in low to dark ambient light, and has strong magnetic mount with 360-degree rotation. It will go on sale on September 18  through Mi.com at a special price of Rs 500.

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Apple Arcade Available Early for Some iOS 13, iOS 13.1 Beta Testers Ahead of September 19 Launch

Apple Arcade is rolling out to users running beta versions iOS 13 and iOS 13.1 ahead of its official launch that is set for September 19.

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Vivo NEX 3 series launched with 64MP camera, 44W ultra-fast charging, and more

Vivo launched the Vivo NEX 3 series on September 16 at a launch event in Shanghai, China. The series consists of both 4G and 5G variants of the Vivo NEX 3, The 5G variant is named Vivo NEX 3 5G. The smartphone can use two Wi-Fi signal networks at the same time to greatly boost the network speed, thanks to the dual WLAN Acceleration technology. The key features of Vivo NEX 3 series include waterfall display, 64MP camera, and 44W ultra-fast charging technology. 

The Vivo Nex 3 series features a custom-made 6.89-inch full-HD+ (1080x2256 pixels) AMOLED Waterfall screen with curved edges on both sides close to 90 degrees. Vivo claims that the phones have a 99.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. Both the smartphones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, paired with Adreno 640 GPU. They come with 8GB/12GB RAM and up to 512GB internal storage options.

On the optics front, the Vivo NEX 3 and Vivo NEX 3 5G sport a triple rear camera setup: a 64MP  Samsung GW1 sensor with f/1.7 aperture + a 13MP ultra-wide angle 120-degree sensor + a 13MP telephoto sensor with 2X optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. On the front lies a 16MP selfie shooter with  f/2.0 aperture in a pop-up mechanism.

The two smartphones pack a 4500mAh battery, which supports 44W ultra-fast charging technology. Connectivity options on the Vivo NEX 3 and NEX 3 5G include 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v5, NFC, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS + GLONASS, and more. Both the phones have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Vivo NEX 3 is priced at CNY 4,998 (approx. Rs 50,600) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB model. The Vivo NEX 3 5G 8GB RAM + 256GB variant costs CNY 5,698 (approx. 57,700), while the 12GB RAM + 256GB model is priced at CNY 6,198 (approx. Rs 62,700).  The phones will be made available in Black and White colour options. They will go on sale in China on September 21. The phones will be launched in Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, and other markets in the coming months.

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Google announces October 15 event, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixelbook 2 and more expected

Google has sent out media invites for a hardware event, to be held on October 15 in the New York City. The tech giant is expected to announce the Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixelbook 2 and Google Home speakers. The invite says, “Come see a few new things Made by Google,” which doesn’t give away much. To recall, last year, Google announced the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel Slate, new Chromecast, Nest Hub and more. 

The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are one of the most leaked devices of the year. The Google Pixel 4 is tipped to feature a 5.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display, whereas the Pixel 4 XL is said to sport a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ OLED display.  Both smartphones may come with 90Hz displays, which Google is reportedly planning to call “Smooth Display". The smartphones are expected to be powered by the  Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, paired with 6GB RAM. They can come with 64GB and 128GB internal storage models. 

On the optics front, Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are rumoured to sport a dual rear camera setup: a 12MP shooter with phase-detect auto-focus + a 16MP telephoto lens. It is also said that Google may be developing a DSLR-like attachment for the Pixel that may become an available accessory. Further, the Pixel 4 lineup could have some very impressive astrophotography capabilities. The phones are speculated to come with improved algorithms for Night Sight, Motion mode, new camera UI, and more.

Moreover, the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have been teased by Google to come with a Soli Radar chip, which is said to help users skip songs, snooze alarms, and silence phone calls, just by waving their hand(s).

Previously leaked images have revealed front camera and the earpiece on the top, thick bezel on the forehead, and narrow side bezels and a thin chin.

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OnePlus 7T, OnePlus TV to launch in India on September 26

OnePlus has announced that it is planning to launch the OnePlus 7T in India on September 26. According to the official press release, OnePlus will be hosting a launch event at 7 PM on September 26 in New Delhi. The launch event will be live-streamed on OnePlus.com and on the OnePlus Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube accounts. OnePlus is expected to announce two devices at the event, namely, OnePlus 7T and the OnePlus TV. On the other hand, the OnePlus 7T series launch event will take place at the Magazine London Theater in London on October 10 at 16:00 BST.

The OnePlus 7T is expected to feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ (2400x1080 pixels resolution) Fluid AMOLED display, whereas the OnePlus 7T Pro is tipped to feature a 6.65-inch QHD+ (3100x1440 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display. OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 7T will have 90Hz refresh rate. Moreover, they are said to be powered by the  Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, paired with Adreno 640 GPU. 

Both the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro are rumoured to come with  8GB RAM. While both smartphones are rumoured to have a 256GB storage variant, OnePlus 7T may also have a 128GB storage model. The two smartphones are likely to have an in-display fingerprint reader. OnePlus 7 is speculated to pack a 3800mAh battery, while the OnePlus 7T Pro may pack a 4085mAh battery. Both the smartphones are tipped to have support for Warp Charge 30T.

In the optics department, both the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro are said to sport a triple rear camera setup, including a 48MP primary camera with f/1.6 aperture, EIS ad OIS. The OnePlus 7T is tipped to feature a 12MP telephoto secondary camera with f/2.2 aperture and 2x zoom + a 16MP ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture and 120° FOV). On the other hand, the OnePlus 7T Pro is reported to have an 8MP secondary telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and 3x zoom + a 16MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture and 120° FOV.

Previously, both OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro were speculated to launch on October 10, but the company has now confirmed that the OnePlus 7T will launch on September 26. On the other hand, another OnePlus 7T smartphone (expected to be 7T Pro) will launch on October 10.

OnePlus is highly likely to launch the OnePlus TV alongside the OnePlus 7T series on September 26. OnePlus TV is all set to go on sale in the Amazon Great Indian Festival. The TV will sport a Kevlar finish on the back. The company has confirmed that OnePlus TV will have a  55-inch  variant with QLED panel with a 4K resolution and support for Dolby Vision. 

OnePlus TV is speculated to be offered in 43-inches, 65-inches, and 75-inches as well. It will also come with an 8-speaker 50W sound system that includes support for Dolby Atmos. OnePlus TV is also expected to feature Bluetooth 5. Image of a TV remote was also shared by OnePlus CEO, where the remote seems to be fairly slim. It has five distinct buttons on the top. The remote is likely to pair with the OnePlus TV via Bluetooth.

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