iOS14 may bring new wallpaper settings and widgets to the iPhone

Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference, WWDC, is still a comfortable two months away, but we’re already getting early leaks of iOS 14. It is interesting to see the potential features Apple may be working on to bring to their next version of the mobile operating system. An early leak of iOS 14 code reveals that Apple may bring some interesting customization options to iPhone users with the next version of iOS.

Twitter user DongleBookPro has shared screenshots from iOS14’s wallpaper settings page. The screenshots show the better organization of the images based on their nature, such as flowers, Earth and Moon etc instead of all the images just being grouped as one. The screenshot also shows a setting called “Home Screen Appearance,” which is just like the one on the Apple Watch. Through this feature, users will be able to define a single dynamic wallpaper for the lock screen and when they unlock the phone, a version of it will appear on the home screen.  The screenshots show a solid gradient, a blurry version and a dark variant of the dynamic wallpaper. This will allow the transition from the lock screen to the home screen to be more fluid and natural.

Other leaks hint at the presence of widgets on the home screen, just like the one on iPadOS. However, unlike the widget of iPadOS which are fixed, the ones coming in iOS 14 will be movable. 9to5Mac notes that all of this is revealed through an early code leak of iOS 14, and features may be delayed or dropped entirely from the final version of mobile OS.

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Zoom improves security by implementing passwords for meetings

The Coronavirus has put much of the world under lockdown, but that hasn’t stopped the employed strata of society from conducting their duties. This allowed Zoom to gain mass popularity extremely quick, also exposing the privacy nightmare the app was. As the company moves towards damage control, one of the measures announced has been to implement the use of passwords for future Zoom calls.

Starting April 5, Zoom has implemented the password-system for calls made on its platform. This was done to prevent people from “video-bombing” Zoom calls, where an unwanted individual would enter the call and start playing loud music or put up obscene pictures etc. Zoom is preventing this by requiring users to enter a password to enter calls via Meeting ID. Additionally, Zoom will also make virtual waiting room on by default allowing the host to manually approve attendees.

Zoom communicated a number of changes to its users via email. The email reads “For meetings scheduled moving forward, the meeting password can be found in the invitation. For instant meetings, the password will be displayed in the Zoom client. The password can also be found in the meeting join URL.”

Zoom has been at the very centre of privacy-related concerns, with the number of lapses numbering into far too many. From vulnerabilities that allowed hackers to hijack webcams to leaking user email IDs. There were also recent reports of a large number of recordings of video conferences being available online. This falls in line with earlier reports that Zoom calls are not end-to-end encrypted. The domino that started this entire privacy nightmare was the initial report of Zoom sharing data with Facebook. Who would have thought that sharing data with Facebook would be the least of users’ concerns? Recently, Zoom CEO Eric S Yuan did mention that the company would halt development on new features, in light of fixing the current privacy concerns with the app. This is a good first step.

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Telegram reinforces its messaging app with new verification tools to help curb misinformation around Coronavirus

Popular message broadcasting service Telegram has added a bunch of new tools and features in an attempt to curb the spread of misinformation around the Coronavirus. With more health ministries and media publications using Telegram to connect with people to broadcast the latest news, announcements and tips, the company believes that these new features will help users separate trustworthy sources from those peddling fake news.

The Indian government, amongst many others, is a part of a growing list of countries offering a Telegram channel with live news updates and other relevant information around the Coronavirus outbreak. The government also has a WhatsApp bot for information around the virus that was announced just weeks back and a Coronavirus Tracker called Aarogya Setu.

Telegram Verification Process

Telegram has kicked-off its verification process that will help users make out reliable news sources for real-time information on the Coronavirus outbreak. To this effect, the company has prepped a verification bot (@VerifyBot) that will award you a verification badge for a particular channel or group. 

Interestingly, if you already have a verified account on any of the social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, the bot will automatically award the badge to your channel.

“Information is the most powerful weapon in the fight for global health – at least until we get a vaccine. To do our part, we've been sending notifications to all users in countries that have official channels with updates about the virus, offering them to join,” the company said in a blogpost.

Coronavirus Info channel

To help it’s users stay up to date with the latest information on the fight against the Coronavirus, the company has an official Coronavirus Info channel on Telegram with a list of Health Ministry channels of various countries.

Coronavirus Stickers

Telegram has also added a bunch of new Coronavirus stickers to its app to “raise awareness” and “maintain digital hygiene”. From fashionably designed masks to COVID-19 virus cells, there are a lot of new stickers for users to apply on any pictures using the app’s photo editor, if you're into such things.

 

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PUBG Mobile 7 Days of StayHome challenge and more: Everything you need to know

PUBG Mobile has introduced a bunch of new events and contests. This includes the ‘7 Days of 'StayHome’ Challenge in India, in-game events and special discounts for the community. The events should start soon and players should keep an eye out on the official social media accounts to know more. 

7 Days of StayHome

The ‘7 Days of StayHome’ challenge will be held on the game’s Indian social media platforms and it will cover a number of in-game activities including topical quizzes, trivia challenges, art-based contest and in-game battles. These activities will give participants a chance to win UC, rare outfits, classic coupons, Bonus Challenge coupons and more. This challenge will also include a community match where participants get a chance to fight it out for 17000UC.

2GetherWePlay prizes

PUBG Mobile is also giving its community to win rewards as part of its second-anniversary celebrations. Players are invited to compete in classic mode daily missions to acquire controllers, which in turn can be redeemed for in-game prizes. On top of this, once redeemed, players will have the possibility to receive rewards such as RP S12 Mission Card, Snowboard Set, Supply Crate Coupon and more.

Discounts on UC 

Till April 12, players will get additional UC from Lucky Crates for the purchase of any amount of UC. This means that anyone who purchases any amount of UC will get one Lucky Crate that contains guaranteed 10UC extra. Further, those who purchase at least 60UC will get two Lucky Crates containing guaranteed 60UC extra and up to 150UC extra. 

Discounts on in-game outfits 

The game will also offer discounts on outfits from April 10, to April 19. The first purchase will have a 30% discount, while the 2nd purchase gets 50% off. The third purchase will have a 70% discount.

PUBG Mobile is also hosting another community event called '2Gether We Look Back'. You can learn more about that here. 

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Google rolls out fix for Android TV bug that caused casting notifications on phones: Report

Google has started rolling out a fix for a bug on Android TV that caused a casting notification to appear on their phones when no such command had been given. According to a report by Android Police, a casting notification appears on devices on the same network as the Android TV. As per the report, apps affected by this bug include YouTube, YouTube TV, Kodi, Netflix, Tidal, Disney+ and Plex. Affected devices also include the Nvidia Shield TV and the Xiaomi MiBox. 

The issue doesn’t seem to be as widespread, it is certainly enough to cause a bit of an issue when someone sees it. According to the report, a fix is already on the way and should be available to all users shortly.

Manufacturers like Sony and Xiaomi use Android TV in their lineup of smart TVs and even some new entrants to the market like OnePlus, Motorola and Nokia offer Android on their new TVs. Even Realme is expected to climb aboard the bandwagon and launch its own TV. A listing company’s upcoming TV recently popped on up the Bureau of Indian Standards’ website under the name ‘Realme TV 43’. Judging by the name, it’s safe to assume that the TV will have a 43-inch panel. It will most likely come with Android TV, but we’ll have to wait for an official confirmation to know for sure.

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OnePlus 8 Pro Indian variant with 12GB RAM visits Geekbench ahead of the official launch

OnePlus 8 Pro has been spotted on the benchmarking website Geekbench ahead of its official launch on April 14 alongside OnePlus 8 and a rumoured ‘Lite’ version. The device in question is listed as OnePlus IN2025 and it seems like it has been tested more than 15 times on Geekbench since March 29.

The listing reveals that this India specific SKU has 12GB RAM and runs on Android 10 out-of-the-box. The highest score awarded by Geekbench 5 in single-core tests is 907 while the multi-core score reached 3398 points in one of the test runs. Now, these are better scores than the Galaxy S20 family and indicate that the upcoming OnePlus phones are going to be as powerful as they are known for. 

OnePlus 8 series is one of the most anticipated phones this year but due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the various parts of the world, the launch wasn’t announced until much recently. Several key aspects of the upcoming OnePlus phones have been leaked and speculated and here’s everything we know about the upcoming phones.

OnePlus 8 Pro rumoured specifications

OnePlus 8 Pro is expected to feature a 6.7-inch QHD+ (3120 x 1440 pixels) resolution screen with a 120hz refresh rate. The display could have a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera giving it a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, topped with Gorilla Glass 6 for added protection.

As a precursor to the launch, DisplayMate has revealed that the OnePlus 8 series has earned an A+ rating with a “colour accuracy that is visually indistinguishable from perfect!” And while those are pretty tall claims, OnePlus has a reputation for packing its phones with premium screens and seems all set for this year as well. According to company CEO Pete Lau, the OnePlus 8 Pro has smashed through 13 existing DisplayMate records. 

The phone is slated to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU. This is paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.0 storage. It is expected to feature a quad-camera setup consisting of a primary 48MP sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 5MP depth sensor for portraits. As for the front-facing camera, it’s expected to be a 16MP sensor housed within the notch cutout.

OnePlus 8 Pro is also fitted with a custom MEMC (Motion Estimation/Motion Compensation) chip that’s often found in televisions. This allows the phone to automatically convert low frame rate elements to high frame rates without any significant drop in frames. This feature is supported by apps like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, among others out-of-the-box. The benefit of a hardware-based conversion is that it doesn’t taxes-out the whole system and works in the background offering smooth playback.

The phone is expected to have a 4,510mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging and wireless charging. This will be the first phone from OnePlus to come with wireless charging support as the company has previously shied from using the wireless charging technology citing its infancy.

 

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E3 2021 to Kick Off June 15 Next Year: Report

E3 2021 dates have been reportedly announced by Entertainment Software Association. It will be held June 15 to June 17.

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