Springworks launches WhatsApp tool that allows instant identity verification

A Bengaluru-based HRTech startup named Springworks has launched a WhatsApp-based tool - SpringVerify - that allows users to quickly and seamlessly verify someone’s identity in a couple of minutes. While corporations have been running Employee Background Checks forever, this is the first time that employers, whether in a business or household setting, will have access to a tool of this kind, right within WhatsApp. Users will be able to verify who they are dealing with. It is one of the earliest adoptions of WhatsApp to be used for Identity Verification and Crime Monitoring across the globe.

 

We just launched a #WhatsApp tool that tells you whether a govt ID furnished by a person is a valid ID or fake. It's as simple as taking a pic of the ID + sending a message on WhatsApp. Takes 2 mins. flat! Try it out: https://t.co/emhVwrwJ2h ++also runs a court record check.

— Abhash Kumar (@AabhashK) February 27, 2020

 

If you need to verify someone’s identity on WhatsApp, all you need to do is just give a missed call at 080-47193400 to get started. You can also start a WhatsApp chat to verify identity through this link. The tool integrates with the WhatsApp API. It lets users share a picture of one of the Pan Card/Driving License/Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card right inside WhatsApp to know who they are dealing with. SpringVerify then verifies whether the furnished ID card is present in the government records. Moreover, the user can also share a picture or selfie of the ID holder and the tool will match that with the picture on the ID. It has multiple use cases, for example, a seller can use it for identifying the OLX buyer and vice versa.

The tool is free to use for the first 1,000 users. However, a check will typically cost Rs 49. SpringVerify on WhatsApp also has another unique capability to find whether the ID holder has a Court Record. It is able to match this with digitized court records only from courts of law across India. 

“Going forward we’ll also be launching a service that will do ‘Continuous Crime Monitoring’ and notify the user if a Court Record match is found for the ID being verified, as soon as it happens”, said Anoop Suresh, VP-Business and Ops at Springworks. “We have translated all our learning and product capabilities from having run employee background checks for 150+ enterprises and high-growth organisations over the last year into this tool and made it simpler for everyday use”, said Kartik about the origins of the WhatsApp tool.

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Apple may announce an iPad keyboard with a trackpad later this year

Apple is tipped to release a new iPad accessory this year. According to a new report, an iPad keyboard with a built-in trackpad could be incoming. It is rumored to be released alongside the next version of iPad Pro later this year. The leak comes after Apple was reported to bring an updated Smart Keyboard with a scissor-switch design. It could be similar to the design we have on the 16-inch MacBook Pro. 

The latest development comes from The Information. It claims that Apple could be readying a new iPad keyboard with a built-in trackpad. Apple markets the iPad as an alternative to Windows laptops. Hence, by adding a trackpad to the keyboard, the company would be able to make the iPad Pro a better substitute for laptops. The report says the new iPad Pro Smart Keyboard will be "made of materials similar" to the current Smart Keyboard options. Further, Foxconn is claimed to be one of the "main manufacturers" of the new Smart Keyboard. 

The exact launch date of the new accessory is still unknown.  However, the report goes on to say that it will be launched sometime “later this year”, possible alongside the iPad Pro. The tablet is said to come with a triple rear camera setup, which is similar to the one seen on the iPhone 11 Pro models. The company is also rumored to have plans to integrate a 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor on the new iPad Pro model. It may enable new augmented reality (AR) and camera experiences.

With the built-in trackpad in the Smart Keyboard, Apple would give a tough fight to Microsoft's Surface and Samsung's Galaxy tablets. 

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Top flagship smartphones to buy

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Key Highlights:

6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display is the best on a smartphone Apple A13 Bionic SoC is the fastest processor on a smartphone Triple 12MP camera setup at the back takes good photos consistently

Bottomline: The iPhone 11 Pro Max is right now one of the best smartphones you can buy. It’s expensive, but for the money, you get the best display, the best cameras and the fastest processor on a smartphone. The latest iPhone is perfect for creative professionals, vloggers and people who stay connected all the time on the go. The new iPhone also lasts much longer and can even top up using a fast charger that comes bundled in the box.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

Key Highlights:

6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display is HDR10+ certified and has one of the highest pixel counts Quad camera setup that includes wide, ultrawide and telephoto lenses and a ToF 3D camera Large 4300mAh battery with 45W fast charging support

Bottomline: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is perfect for big-screen users who can’t compromise on performance or cameras. The built-in S-Pen should appeal to doodlers, artists and entrepreneurs while the large battery ensures the phone stays on till the time you get back home and plug it in. The Galaxy Note 10+ is one of the best Android flagships you can buy.

Huawei P30 Pro

Key Highlights:

Exclusive 40MP triple camera setup that includes a periscope telephoto lens capable of delivering 50X digital zoom Bright 6.47-inch curved OLED display comes with HDR10 certification Large 4200mAh battery with support for 40W fast charging and reverse wireless charging

Bottomline: The Huawei P30 Pro is one of the best camera flagship you can buy today. The triple camera setup has been developed in collaboration with Leica and rocks a custom 40MP primary camera, a 20MP ultra wide camera and an 8MP periscope telephoto lens capable of offering 50X digital zoom. It’s also pretty good for content consumption with the large OLED display that has HDR10 support. But more than that, it’s the 4200mAh battery that makes this a reliable flagship to use as a daily driver.

OnePlus 7T Pro

Key Highlights:

90Hz Fluid AMOLED curved display with HDR10+ certification offers excellent visuals Snapdragon 855+ along with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage ensures flagship performance 4085mAh battery with 30W Warp Charge 30T support ensures long battery life

Bottomline: The OnePlus 7T Pro is a wholesome flagship that ticks all the right boxes. The 90Hz refresh rate display is hard to ignore while the hardware under the hood ensures you can run anything on the phone without a hitch, be it a high-end game or a 4K video. There are three cameras on the back including a 48MP wide angle camera, another 8MP telephoto lens and a 16MP ultra-wide lens, which offers a wide range of choice when you shoot.

Samsung Galaxy S10+

Key Highlights:

Premium design with a curved AMOLED display and dual punch-hole cameras Triple rear cameras offer a wide range of choice while shooting Large 4100mAh battery with 15W fast charging support

Bottomline: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ offers reliable, consistent camera performance and also doubles as a good smartphone for content consumption. The triple rear cameras are tuned to produce sharp, detailed photos while the curved 2K AMOLED display with HDR10+ certification lets you watch movies at the highest resolution on a phone. The 4100mAh battery also ensures a day-long battery life even under heavy usage.

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Top mid-range smartphones to buy

Xiaomi Redmi K20

Key Highlights:

Pop-up 20MP selfie camera that lights up as it rises Bezel-less 6.39-inch AMOLED display with HDR certification 48MP triple rear camera including an ultrawide lens and a telephoto lens

Bottomline: The Xiaomi Redmi K20 treads the line between a premium flagship and a mid-range smartphone. The phone has a striking gradient colour finish and sports an edge-to-edge bezel-less display thanks to a pop-up camera. Inside, the Snapdragon 730 chip with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage handles everything you throw at it with ease while the 48MP triple rear camera will keep you busy shooting photos.

Realme XT

Key Highlights:

First smartphone in India to offer the 64MP camera in a quad camera setup Bright Super AMOLED display offers crisp visuals 4000mAh battery with 20W VOOC charge support

Bottomline: The Realme XT is perfect for camera enthusiasts. With a wide variety of shooting modes thanks to a quad camera setup, which includes India’s first 64MP camera along with an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s a bright AMOLED display that’s perfect for gaming and watching movies. The Snapdragon 712 SoC also ensures you don’t miss a point while gaming and the 8GB RAM + 128 GB variant is perfect for multitasking. If you need more convincing, the 4000mAh battery lasts well over a day and tops up in around an hour thanks to a 20W fast charger.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Key Highlights:

Versatile 64MP quad camera setup that also includes an ultrawide lens and a macro camera Good gaming performance thanks to the MediaTek Helio G90T SoC and up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage Amazon Alexa built-in, which can be integrated with the in-built IR blaster to control home appliances with your voice

Bottomline: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is an all-rounder of sorts, offering something cutting-edge for everyone. Like taking photos? The 64MP quad camera stack will keep you busy shooting in multiple modes. Addicted to gaming? The MediaTek Helio G90T is primed for gaming and there’s liquid cooling inside ensuring sustained high performance. There’s also a large 4500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support to sweeten the deal.

Samsung Galaxy M31

Key Highlights:

Two day battery life thanks to a 6,000mAh battery 64MP quad camera setup tuned with AI algorithms to give you sharp photos 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display is great for watching movies

Bottomline: The Samsung Galaxy M31 is perfect for long binges on Amazon Prime Video thanks to a 6,000mAh battery that will keep the phone running for days. There’s also a 64MP quad rear camera to keep you busy while the Exynos processor along with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage ensure you have plenty of resources for your apps and games.

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Microsoft, Epic, Unity Will Also Skip GDC 2020 Due to Coronavirus Threat. MS, Unity Will Hold Online Events

Three more companies have joined the ever growing list of attendees to cancel their presence at GDC 2020. This time, Microsoft, Epic, and Unity have announced that they will withdraw from the event due to coronavirus risks.

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Vivo APEX 2020 concept phone teased ahead todays launch

Vivo will unveil the APEX 2020 concept phone today. Ahead of the launch, the company has rolled out several teasers hinting at key features. The teaser video shows that the phone will sport 120 degrees curved edges. Another teaser reveals that it will feature a gimbal camera. The concept phone is confirmed to have 60W fast charging support as well.  The phone will be announced at an event starting at 1:30 PM today. 

As for the teaser on Weibo, it showcases Vivo APEX 2020’s curved edges. The phone also has slightly tapered corners for better protection. It is already confirmed to come with edges that curve at an angle of 120 degrees. Another poster teaser says the concept phone will have support for 60W ultra-fast flash charging technology. Moreover, the phone will sport a stable micro gimbal main camera at the back with a micro-PTZ lens to reduce the shake in videos. The primary camera will be of 48MP. Further, it will have a periscope telephoto lens that will offer 5x to 7.5X zoom.

The Vivo APEX 2020 will feature a 6.45-inch screen. For reference, Vivo 2019 was powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, coupled with 12GB RAM. The 12GB RAM model was Vivo’s first 5G device. The phone featured a 6.39-inch AMOLED display which doubles up as the speaker via a piezoelectric transducer to emit sound. It also had Full-Display Fingerprint Scanning, which essentially means that a user can touch anywhere on the screen to unlock it via the in-display fingerprint scanner. 

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Nubia Red Magic 5G live image appears online

Nubia will be launching the Nubia Red Magic 5G soon. The phone has appeared online. The images and specifications have also surfaced in the past. Now, Game Bench has shared a live shot of the Red Magic 5G phone today to reveal its design. Nubia has already confirmed that the Red Magic 5G will come equipped with a 144Hz refresh rate OLED screen. Moreover, the company’s president Ni Fei already confirmed up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB storage for the phone. 

From the image, we can see there is a vertical camera strip that houses three cameras followed by the “REDMAGIC” logo that appears to light up in different colours. The top and bottom edges are not clearly visible. However, the edge consists of a shoulder button, an air vent, and a pogo connector. Moreover, previous image has revealed that it will sport an air vent, a volume rocker and a power key on its red-coloured spine.

Earlier, the device bearing model number NX659J has been spotted on TENAA.  It comes in a dual-coloured frame with the left side sporting a blue coat of paint while the right-hand-side will tout a red finish. The rear panel is seen sporting a metal casing with visible grilles for the heat dissipation on the top and bottom. 

According to the TENAA listing, the Nubia Red Magic 5G will sport a 6.65-inch display and a 4400mAh battery. The device will have an "air-cooled fast charging solution" to prevent the phone from overheating while charging and maintain the battery's longevity.

On the optics front, the Nubia Red Magic 5G s expected to come equipped with the 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor. It is tipped to support 55W fast charging technology as well.

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