Disney+ users report hacked accounts which were later sold on the Dark Web

Well, it looks like Disney+ is facing a few issues right off the bat. The streaming service was launched about a week ago in the US, Canada and the Netherlands and has hit a few snags along the way. Since the service has gone live, it has been reported by the BBC and other major networks that hackers and attackers have stolen thousands of customer’s accounts and info and even put up the information on sale on the Dark Web. 

This has caused a lot of panic among customers of the service and people were left in the dark regarding any solution to the issue. People were stuck on the phone and on chat lines for hours with no real support from Disney’s side. For their part, Disney have stated that their systems have not been compromised in any way. A spokesperson for the company said, “Disney takes the privacy and security of our users' data very seriously and there is no indication of a security breach on Disney+”. This essentially means that their information was stolen by other nefarious means. 

To be fair, on the day of the service’s release, users had many technical problems and went on to social media to voice their valid concerns. There were reports of users being locked out of their accounts and have not even heard back from Disney as yet. Talk about a bad launch, Disney+ seems to be having a hard time. 

 

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Facebooks latest bid to entice users is Whale, a meme-creation app

Facebook might hold the title of the biggest online social media platform with over 2.45 billion monthly active users. However, apps like TikTok and Snapchat are competing notably and vying to attract more users to their platform with every passing day. However, it seems like Facebook has realised that it needs another way to keep youngsters engaged to its offerings and in a bid to do the same, it has quietly launched a new meme-creation app called Whale. The app is currently available only for iOS users in Canada and one gets a number of tools within it to create and edit memes. 

The app was developed by New Product Experimentation (NPE), which is a new division inside Facebook that focuses on releasing experimental apps. As per a statement provided by a Facebook spokesperson to The Informant, apps created by NPE can be shut down anytime and are meant to help the company find new features and services thaṭ people like. As per the app’s description on the Apple App Store, it is completely free to use with no hidden subscription charges. Additionally, it enables users to either use their own images or choose from the apps’ library of stock images. One can also use emojis, filters and effects to create memes.

Facebook’s new experiment comes at a time when users are flocking to other popular apps like TikTok. The popular Chinese social media video app recently made headlines for crossing the 1.5 billion downloads on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Additionally, the apps’ parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly working on a standalone music streaming app. As per a recent report, this app could be launched by next month in India and a couple of other markets. Finally, TikTok has also commenced testing new ways to enable users to sell stuff on the platform by enabling them to inserṭ links in their posts and bio. You can read more about this here. 

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Redmi K30 may pack a 60MP camera, 120Hz refresh rate display and more

Redmi K20 was a popular device from Redmi. Not too long after the launch, the company may be planning to launch its successor, Redmi K30. The long-rumoured device launch was reported to be delayed to January, but the Xiaomi CEO confirmed that the Redmi K30 5G model will be launched this December. Now, more information about the handset has surfaced online. 

XDA-Developers has spotted a Xiaomi device codenamed “Phoenix,” which is said to be the Redmi K30. The Redmi K30 could come with a 120Hz refresh rate display. A method called  “isSuppotHighFrameRate” was spotted by the website. The high refresh rate setting was forced to show up and it is defined to only switch between 60Hz and 120Hz. The feature is said to debut with the Xiaomi “Phoenix.”

Redmi K30 is rumoured to sport a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. According to the report, a new method called “isBroadSideFingerprint” has been added in the recent versions of MIUI 11. A graphic titled “core_scan_gesture_broadside” was spotted, which shows a generic smartphone with dual hole-punch front cameras and a right-side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Moreover, the Redmi K30 is also said to be the first device to sport Sony’s upcoming IMX686 image sensor that is supposed to be a 60MP image sensor. Redmi K30 has been confirmed by the company to launch in December. According to Chinese media, Jun confirmed that the launch timeline of the Redmi K30 5G model at the Xiaomi Developers Conference. 

There is also a possibility that Redmi K30 5G variant will launch next month, but it might be made available to purchase in 2020. The smartphone will be a successor of the Redmi K20 and we expect a Redmi K30 Pro to be in the pipeline as well.

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Google Play Protect is blocking Xiaomis Quick Apps update

Xiaomi’s Quick Apps is one of the apps that come pre-installed on Redmi and Xiaomi phones, which is filled with advertisements. The app is now been reportedly flagged by Google Play Protect. Google has blocked an app update of Quick Apps. The flag shows that Quick Apps could potentially collect data and use it to track you. It is said that the data is being misused to deliver targeted or relevant ads to users. 

The latest development comes from Xiaomi users on Twitter who have reported the blocking of Quick Apps update by Google Play Protect. Google Play Protect not only scans all the apps that are installed via the Play Store, but also the ones that are side-loaded or downloaded via a third-party store. It shows the warning, “This app can collect data that could be used to track you” when a user tries to update the Quick Apps. Xiaomi does not allow users to uninstall certain apps and Quick Apps is one of such applications. 

Quick Apps update is likely to have violated some safety precaution that Play Protect requires. However, it is worth noting that it is unclear why Google Play Protect is blocking the said update. For reference, Quick Apps is reported to ask for more than 55 system-level permissions. This includes recording audio and video and even calls, capturing information like the users' SIM numbers, IMEI and IMSI numbers, and even can install apps on your phone without permission.

On the matter, Xiaomi has said that it is aware of the app update being blocked by Google Play Protect. Furthermore, Xiaomi says it is in touch with Google regarding this and it is likely happening due to a revision in Google Play Protect's algorithm. The company has also said that the system app is safe.

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Realme X2 Pro, X2 Pro Master Edition, and Realme 5s smartphones launched in India: Price, specs and all you need to know

Realme has launched its latest flagship handset, the Realme X2 Pro, in India, along with a more-affordable mid-range smartphone, the Realme 5s. The Realme X2 Pro is already on sale in China and hence we knew almost everything about it. It comes equipped with flagship-level hardware like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC and offers up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage space. On the other hand, the Realme 5s is a mid-range handset that is powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC, similar to the Realme 5, and comes equipped with a 48MP quad-camera setup, similar to the Realme 5 Pro. here’s everything you need to know about the two phones. 

Realme X2 Pro specifications and features

Smartphone manufacturers can sometimes change the specifications of their offerings while bringing them to India. However, this is not the case with the Realme X2 Pro as it comes with the same 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display that sports a 90Hz refresh rate and also supports HDR10+. As mentioned above, it runs on the Snapdragon 855+ SoC and will be available in 8GB and 12GB RAM variants, which are paired with 128GB and 256GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. The device’s frame is built out of double-layered aluminium alloy frame and both, its rear and front, are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. 

Coming to the optics, the Realme X2 Pro is equipped with a quad-camera setup on the back. It sports a 64MP main sensor that has an f/1.8 aperture. There’s also a 13MP telephoto camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is a 16MP  Sony IMX471 sensor that is paired with f/2.0 aperture lens. The handset comes equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor and gets a 4000mAh battery that supports 50W SuperVOOC flash charging. The company claims that the device’s battery can be fully charged in less than 35 mins. There are also dual speakers on the handset, and it supports Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio support. 

Realme has also announced a Realme X2 Pro Master Edition, which will be available in Concrete and Red Brick colour variants. The 12GB + 256GB version of the handset will be available in the Master Edition series. The smartphone maker has also collaborated with DJI and as a result, the camera on the Realme X2 Pro can be controlled directly via Osmo Mobile 3’s buttons. 

Realme 5s specs and features

Ṭhe Realme 5s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC and it is equipped with a 6.5-inch display that sports a 60Hz refresh rate and 1600 x 720p resolution. It comes in 4GB variant and with options to select from 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. 

In the camera department, the Realme 5s comes equipped with a quad rear camera setup. It sports a 48MP main sensor that has an f/1.8 aperture lens with 6p lens and is supplemented by an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP portrait lens and a 2MP dedicated macro lens. The handset is backed by a 5000mAh battery but sports a micro-USB charging port. 

Realme X2 Pro price, launch offers

Coming to the Realme X2 Pro pricing, its 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 29,999. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage version of the phone costs Rs 33,999. The handset will be available in Neptune Blue and Lunar White colour models. 

Coming to the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition, the handset comes in only one variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It will be available for Rs 34,999. 

Realme 5s price, launch offers

The 4GB + 64GB variant of the Realme 5s is priced at Rs 9,999, while its 4+ 128GB variant costs Rs 10,999. It will go on sale from November 29 at 12 PM via Flipkart, Realme.com and offline stores. It will be available in Crystal Red, Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple colour variants. 

For launch offers, Realme is offering a no-cost EMI on the phone for up to six months. Additionally, Jio users can avail benefits worth Rs 7,000 with the handset. 

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Nails the Jedi Feel, Fails the Narrative and More

After two mediocre and forgettable entries, EA produces a Star Wars game in Jedi: Fallen Order that has a lot going for it — single-player campaign, a Jedi protagonist, and an underdog story — but it’s unable to craft an intriguing narrative and a living, breathing galaxy far, far away.

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Realme 5 Pro update brings Nightscape Mode to front camera, November security patch and more

Realme 5 Pro is receiving a new software update in India. It brings Nightscape support for the front camera, optimisations for the phone's gaming performance and camera output, and the November security patch. The software update is now available to download via the stable OTA channel for Realme 5 Pro users in India. It carries the build number RMX1971EX_11_A.13. It is 2.81GB in size. The OTA update is based on Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.0 skin on top. 

As for the changelog, the RMX1971EX_11_A.13 update for Realme 5 Pro adds support for Nightscape for the front camera to enable users to capture brighter selfies in low-light scenarios. For reference, Nightscape is Realme’s dedicated camera mode in the phone’s default camera APK. The changelog also mentions noise optimisation for the camera in dark environments and resolution of a reddish tinge issue in the images. It also optimises the overall camera clarity. 

The update for Realme 5 Pro also brings improvements in gaming performance. The changelog mentions that a frame drop issue in the Arena of Valor game has been solved. It has also improved power consumption for partial video scenes. Other fixed issues include network connectivity problem in partial areas. The update also addresses the information error prompt issue that appeared in the notch region.

Aside from the improvements and optimisations, the new update also brings the November security patch to the smartphone. Realme 5 Pro users can check for the latest update by going to the Software Update section of the Settings app. Users can also manually download the update file from Realme’s official update support page by clicking here.

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