WhatsApp will drop support for devices running Android 237 or iOS 7 from February 1, 2020

As the year draws to a close, WhatsApp has released a list of phones on which the popular messaging app will stop working. WhatsApp updated its FAQ section stating a few Android and iOS devices will not be able to run the app from February 1, 2020.

The FAQ section states smartphones running on Android 2.3.7 and iOS devices running on iOS 7 will not support WhatsApp from next year. WhatsApp said these devices “can no longer create new accounts, nor re-verify existing accounts after February 1, 2020.”

In addition, WhatsApp is also withdrawing official support from all Windows phones from December 31, 2019, the same time Microsoft also stops supporting devices running on Windows 10 Mobile. The app reportedly has already vanished from the Microsoft Store since July 1, 2019.

If you are using a phone that won’t be supported by WhatsApp, don’t fret. You can still save your chats and information by December 31, 2019. Tap on the chat you wish to export and hit ‘Export Chat’. You will have the option to download chat history with or without media.

To be fair, the decision to stop WhatsApp support will not affect a vast majority of users. The versions of Android and iOS which are dropped from support are quite old. Android 2.3.7 or Android Gingerbread now powers only 0.3% of all Android devices, according to the distribution dashboard on the Android Developers website, while less than 7 percent of all iOS users are on iOS 7.

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Oppo Reno3 5G, Reno3 Pro 5G launch date confirmed, Reno3 Pro specs leaked on TENAA

Oppo has officially confirmed that it will expand its Reno lineup before the end of 2019. The company has stated that the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro smartphones will be introduced at an event in China on December 26. The Reno3 lineup is expected to have three models, namely, Reno3, Reno3 5G and Reno3 Pro 5G. The vanilla Reno3 was spotted on TENAA last week. Now, alleged Reno3 Pro 5G has received certification by the Chinese authority TENAA.

Oppo took to Weibo to reveal the launch date of the Reno3 series. A recent teaser also revealed quad rear cameras, metal frame and glass back with a gradient finish in the Oppo Reno3 lineup. Moreover, it seems like the company is doing away with the shark-fin pop-up module in favour of a punch-hole display. Reno3 Pro has been revealed to sport a punch-hole screen on the left side, while the Reno3 features a water-drop notch screen with a slightly bigger bottom bezel.

On the other hand, Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G has been spotted on TENAA. The device has two models PCRM00 and PCRT00, but both share the same specs. The Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G is said to feature a 6.5-inch  AMOLED display that has a punch-hole in the top-left corner and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It is likely to be powered by an octa-core processor, which is believed to be the Snapdragon 765G chipset. It may have 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device is said to run Android 10 out of the box. 

On the optics front, Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G will have a quad rear camera setup that may house 48MP primary, 13MP telephoto (5x optical), 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP depth sensor units. On the front, it may have a 32MP selfie shooter. It is tipped to pack a 4025mAh battery.

Earlier, Oppo Reno3 was also spotted on TENAA. Moreover, according to the leaked pricing, Oppo Reno3 is rumoured to be priced at CNY 3,299 (approx Rs 33,400) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB model. In contrast, the 8GB RAM + 256GB model could cost CNY 3,599 (approx Rs 36,400).

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Twitch Signs DrLupo, LIRIK, TimTheTatman to Exclusive Contracts

Twitch is now fully engaged in the bidding wars for celebrity gamers, with three popular names pledging to stay on the platform that made them famous.

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AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition Brings Integer Scaling, New In-Game UI, AMD Link Remote App

AMD's Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition refresh has a completely overhauled UI and new tools for gamers and streamers, including beginner users

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Realme X2 will officially be called the Realme XT 730G Booster sales announced

Realme teased the launch of the Realme XT 730G at the launch event of the Realme XT. The smartphone manufacturer started teasing the launch of a Snapdragon 730G phone recently. Now, the company has released a teaser for the Realme X2. Hence, it is believed that the Realme 730G will officially be called Realme X2. The company has also revealed the details of the Realme X2 Booster sale. It will offer priority purchase access to those who make an advanced payment and also offers Rs 500 discount on the price of the phone.

The latest development comes from a tweet by the Realme Twitter handle. The teaser shows the phone itself, revealing key highlights of the hardware. Realme X2 is said to feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that may come with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixel. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset. The smartphone may come in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants with up to 128GB of internal storage.

On the optics front, Realme X2 will sport a quad rear camera setup: a 64MP  camera with 1/1.72″ Samsung GW1 sensor and an f/1.8 aperture + an 8MP ultra wide angle lens with an f/2.5 aperture + a 2MP depth sensor + a 2MP macro sensor. It could have a 32MP selfie shooter.

Realme X2 will pack a 4000mAh battery. It will have support for 30W VOOC fast charging. The smartphone will also come equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Realme has also announced details of the Realme X2 Booster Sale, which is essentially a pre-order deal. The purchasers who pay an advance deposit of Rs. 1,000 will get an assurance that they will be among the first to buy the Realme X2 when it goes on sale. The phone is all set to launch on December 17.

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Vivo U20 with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage variant launched at Rs 17,990 as an offline only device

Vivo recently launched its new mid-range Vivo U20 smartphone in India that comes equipped with a Snapdragon 675 chipset. The device goes up against devices like the Realme 5 Pro, Redmi Note 8 and others that are available in the same price range. The handset was originally announced in two memory and storage versions, one with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage and another one with 6GB RAM and 64GB of storage. Now, the company has announced a new 8GB RAM version of the phone, which comes with 128GB of internal storage. Do note that this new, higher memory and storage variant is available only offline. 

Vivo U20 specifications

The Vivo U20 comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset and features a 6.53 full-HD+ display with a waterdrop notch display design. As mentioned above, it will now be available in three variants, one with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 64GB internal memory and now 8GB RAM + 128GB of storage. The device is claimed to have a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio with a peak display brightness of 480nits. It is backed by a 5000mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charging.

In terms of optics, the Vivo U20 features a triple rear camera setup. There’s a 16MP primary camera sensor with an f/1.78 aperture, which is accompanied by an 8MP wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front is a 16MP selfie shooter. In our first impressions, we noted that the Vivo U20 is well placed to compete with the Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 5s, at least on paper. You can read our detailed first impressions here.

Vivo U20 8GB RAM version price and offers

The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the Vivo U20 is priced at Rs 17,990 and it is now available via the company’s offline channels. Offers for the new variant include a 5 percent cashback on HDFC Bank credit card regular transactions and credit/debit card EMI & HDFC CD loans till December 31. There’s also 5 percent cashback with ICICI and Axis bank credit card and debit card EMI transactions till December 31. Additionally, Jio users can avail benefits of up to Rs 6,000 with the device. 

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Airtel introduces VoWi-Fi services called Airtel Wi-Fi Calling

Airtel is pre-emptively gearing up for the upcoming battle between the three telecom giants in India by releasing its version of VoWi-fi (Voice-over Wi-fi) called Airtel Wi-Fi Calling. As of writing this article, the service is only available in the Delhi NCR region but Airtel has said that the service will be gradually rolled out to cities like Chennai, Begaluru and Hyderabad soon. Other telcos like BSNL have also gotten wind of the feature and have been testing it out in a number of places. Airtel has also released the list of smartphones that will be compatible with the new service. Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi and OnePlus are among the phones that will receive the feature. 

From what we know of the service, the quality of calls should be clearer than the standard calling options. Users will not need an app or log in separately to use the service. Here is a step by step procedure to enable the option on your device. 

Head on over to your SIM settings and enable the VoLTE option Also enable the Wi-fi calling feature Restart device.

It’s that easy. Just remember that unless you live in the Delhi NCR region, you will not be able to use the service. 

Here are the different phones that support the feature. Check the list to see if your device is compatible. 

Apple:

iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone SE iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone X iPhone Xs iPhone Xs Max iPhone XR iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro.

OnePlus:

OnePlus 7 OnePlus 7 Pro OnePlus 7T OnePlus 7T Pro

Xiaomi:

Xiaomi’s Poco F1 Redmi K20  Redmi K20 Pro

Samsung:

Samsung’s Galaxy J6 Galaxy On6 Galaxy M30s  Galaxy A10s

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