Apple TV app and Apple TV+ now available on 2019 LG TVs in India

If you own a 2019 LG OLED or a NanoCell TV (series SM9X and SM8X), then there is good news for you. LG has announced that in addition to supporting AirPlay 2, the TVs will now support the Apple TV app natively. So if you want to enjoy Apple TV+ shows on the LG TV, till now you would have to AirPlay them from your phone. But now, you can watch them comfortably from the native app available on the TV. India is one of the 80 countries where app support for the TVs have been rolled out. LG’s press statement reads, “LG TV customers can now enjoy Apple TV in addition to AirPlay 2 and HomeKit on all of LG’s 2019 OLED TVs, NanoCell TVs (series SM9X and SM8X) and later this month, the Apple TV app will roll out on select UHD TVs (series UM7X and UM6X). The Apple TV app and Apple TV+ will be available on 2020 TVs at launch and on LG’s 2018 TVs later this year via an over-the-air firmware upgrade.”

So, if you have a 2018 LG TV, then you may have to wait for a little longer to get access to the Apple TV app. If you are planning on getting a 2020 LG TV, then know that the app will be natively supported on the TV.

“LG continues to offer the best home entertainment experience through technological innovations that support the delivery of high-quality viewing and user convenience,” said Park Hyoung-sei, president of the LG Home Entertainment Company. “By bringing the Apple TV app and Apple TV+ to even more TV models, we are once again demonstrating our determination to meet consumers’ needs and add value to our products.”

We downloaded the Apple TV app on our LG B9 OLED TV. The app showed up as an “Update” in the app store and was a mere 53.80MB in size. Fire up the app and you are greeted by the Apple TV logo and a UI that is very familiar to Apple TV users. If you have purchased movies from the Apple TV store, they are ready for consumption. The app also has Apple’s Apple TV+ portfolio of shows to be consumed. Content which is available in Dolby Vision has the Dolby Vision tag. However, the Dolby Atmos tag is missing from the display of the content. For example, we fired up Aquaman on the Apple TV app and it showed us the Dolby Vision tag but the Dolby Atmos tag was missing. Seeing the description of the movie on our iPhone, we saw that it has the Dolby Atmos tag as well. This is a little strange as one of the highlights of the LG OLED TVs is the support for Dolby Atmos.

If you don’t own an LG TV then know that the Apple TV app is available as a native app on a number of Samsung TVs. From Samsung’s flagship QLED TV to 4K UHD TVs launched in 2019 and even their 2018 TVs, the app is available natively. If you have a Fire TV stick, then know that you can get the Apple TV app on that as well. However, know that the Fire TV stick only supports the Apple TV app and does not support AirPlay.

Sony, on the other hand, has no TVs that support the Apple TV app. However, they have a small catalogue of TVs that support AirPlay 2. You can take a look at the complete list of supported devices here.

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Nvidia GeForce Now Game Streaming Service Opened to All for Membership

Nvidia on Tuesday opened up for membership its cloud-based game streaming service GeForce Now, taking on Google's Stadia in a market that is primed for high growth over the next few years.

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Coronavirus: Millions in China Banish Blues With Online Games, Video Apps

Online games and short video apps have been among the few beneficiaries of China's virus outbreak, raking in millions of views and downloads as people stuck in self-quarantine at home seek entertainment and ways to beguile their time

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Paytm is forcing users to uninstall TeamViewer, AnyDesk apps to prevent fraud

Paytm is asking users to uninstall apps like TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Recently, it was reported that fraudsters were able to con a Paytm customer based in Mumbai about Rs 1,72,000 by simply asking them to update their KYC details. The fraudster threatened the victim to block his Paytm account if he didn’t update his KYC details. 

When the victim tried to upload his KYC details, he was asked to download the TeamViewer app and send one rupee to any Paytm user. Now, courtesy of TeamViewer, the fraudsters were able to access the victim’s Paytm login details. He used the details to transact Rs 1,72,000 from the victim’s bank account. However, the fraudsters were later nabbed. 

In the midst of fraud and spams, Paytm is now taking matters in its own hands and blocking its customers from using the service as long as they have TeamViewer installed on their phones. As a result of the recent fraud, Paytm’s developers have blacklisted multiple TeamViewer apps.

Paytm is now suggesting users uninstall the TeamViewer app before using their services. TeamViewer is also separately in touch with the digital wallet over its concerns. The company says their apps are secure thanks to end-to-end encryption, suggesting that they shouldn’t be the subject of contention here. 

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MediaTek launches gaming-focused Helio G80 chipset with enhanced HyperEngine Technology

MediaTek launched the Helio G90 flagship gaming chipset last year. Recently, the company expanded the range with the launch of Helio G70. Now, MediaTek has taken the middle ground and launched the Helio G80 chipset. The new offering leverages the in-house HyperEngine technology to offer a better gaming output and connectivity experience. MediaTek is yet to reveal details about any upcoming phone(s) powered by the Helio G80 SoC.

The MediaTek G80 chipset features a cluster of two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2GHz. The other six Cortex-A55 cores are clocked at 1.8GHz. It supports up to 8GB RAM operating at a frequency of 1800MHz, and eMMC5.1 storage standard. It is a 4G-only chipset that comes with the Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU for graphics. The HyperEngine Game Technology enables the Helio G80 to deliver smoother gaming performance with better resource management with regards to power and thermals.

The Helio G80 comes equipped with the in-house CorePilot, NeuroPilot, Pump Express, Tiny Sensor Hub, and Integrated VoW (voice on wakeup) technologies. As for the hardware part, the MediaTek Helio G80 supports up to dual 16MP sensors or a single 48MP sensor. The features include electronic image stabilisation (EIS), Rolling Shutter Compensation (RSC), and AI-assisted face unlock. Coming to the connectivity, it supports Bluetooth 5.0, Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, and 4G LTE.

The MediaTek G80 is based on the 12nm manufacturing process. The company says it will make its way to the Indian market with the launch of smartphones later this month.

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TCL to stop manufacturing BlackBerry smartphones from August 31, 2020

Blackberry smartphones will soon end their manufacturing run. TCL Communication, manufacturers of Blackberry devices, has announced that it would be parting ways with Blackberry later this year. However, existing Blackberry smartphone users will continue to receive after-sales services until 2022. 

Back in 2016, Blackberry signed a deal with TCL to manufacture and sell BlackBerry smartphones. The BlackBerry Motion, BlackBerry KEYone, and BlackBerry KEY2 were being designed, manufactured, and sold by TCL Communication in major markets. However, BlackBerry took to Twitter to announce the latest development. The statement included -

“The support of BlackBerry Limited was an essential element to bringing devices like BlackBerry KEYone, Motion, KEY2, and KEY2 LE to life and we're proud to have partnered with them these past few years on those projects. We do regret to share however that as of August 31, 2020, TCL Communication will no longer be selling BlackBerry-branded mobile devices.”

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— BlackBerry Mobile (@BBMobile) February 3, 2020

TCL Communications said in a statement that it was “blessed enough” to work on BlackBerry smartphones. “The future is bright for both TCL Communication and BlackBerry Limited, and we hope you'll continue to provide support both as we move ahead on our respective paths,” the statement added. The company will continue to provide support for the existing portfolio of mobile devices including customer service and warranty service until August 31, 2022.

In 2017, BlackBerry announced it would no longer make smartphones. BlackBerry handed all the hardware and sales details to its licensees to work as a software company. Hence, we are unlikely to see a BlackBerry smartphone now. It is likely the end of the company in the smartphone segment.

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How to use Google Search and recharge your prepaid mobile connection

Google has announced a new feature to facilitate easier prepaid mobile recharge via Google Search. The company now enables users to recharge their SIM connections directly from Google Search. One can simply search for ‘recharge’ or ‘SIM recharge’ in the Google app and they will be shown a mini window where they can enter their phone number and find recharge plans for their prepaid SIM connection. The feature will also enable users to compare different recharge options, which should help users find a prepaid plan as per their requirements. One can also pay for the recharge plan directly via the new feature. 

How to recharge your SIM via Google Search

We tried out the feature and as you can see from the screenshot embedded below, the option is a part of the Google Search feed when one searches for prepaid plans. Your primary SIM number is already entered in the mobile number field, along with the operator name and the circle. There’s a browse plans option, tapping on which will open up a new webpage where one can browse through all the available plans. Tapping on any recharge option will take users to the payment page where options like Google Pay, Paytm, FreeCharge and Mobikwik are listed. Tapping on any options here will open the respective app. 

Google notes that the feature is available for users who have signed into their Android devices. The option will show prepaid plans from Airtel, Vodafone-Idea, Jio and BSNL for all circles across India. The new feature started off as the “Mobile Recharge Early Adopters Program.” As per Google, “To be eligible for Mobile Recharge, you must be a service provider or a mobile recharge plans aggregator in India that providers offers on mobile phone plans.” As mentioned earlier, this option is available only for recharging prepaid mobile options. 

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