Minecraft With Nvidia RTX for Windows 10 Beta Is Live: Here’s How to Download

Minecraft with RTX on Windows 10 beta is now live that brings ray-traced rendering, physically-based materials and Nvidia’s DLSS 2.0 resolution scaling tech to the game.

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Vodafone Idea discontinues Double Data Offer in 8 circles

If you are a Vodafone Idea user then there is some bad news for you. Vodafone Idea has discontinued its double data offer in eight circles. The eight circles include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra & Goa, the North East, Punjab, and UP West circles. This means that of the 22 circles, the double data plan will be available only in 14 circles. The double data plans gave users an attractive offer. The Rs 249, Rs 399 and Rs 599 plans gave users 3 GB data per day and a validity of 28 days, 56 days and 84 days, respectively. You can read more about the plans here. 

Now the people in the 8 circles where the double data offer is not available will have to resort to plans like the Rs 699 plan that gives users 2GB daily data and a validity of 84 days. There is also the Rs 558 plan which gives users 3GB data daily and a validity of 56 days. This makes it expensive for people living in the eight circles to avail more data at a lower price on a daily basis. 

With the lockdown in India extended till May 3, people are consuming more content. In such cases, the data cap of 1GB or 1.5GB may not be enough and people may be looking for more data to keep themselves entertained. To ensure there is no strain on networks, OTT platforms like Netflix and Prime Videos are reducing their bit rate to ensure there is no load on the network. Even YouTube has dropped its resolution to 480p on mobile devices to help ease network congestion. 

In other Vodafone Idea news, you can recharge your number via an ATM if you can't find a shop near your house to do the same during the lockdown. You can also recharge your Vodafone Idea number via SMS. You can learn the step by step process on how to do that here.

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LG G7 ThinQ receives Wi-Fi Calling update: Report

It looks like LG G7 ThinQ owners in India will finally be able to enjoy Wi-Fi Calling from their devices. According to a report by Gadgets360, the new feature is part of the V20n-MAR-10-2020 update that also includes the March security patch. The report also notes that the update is about 670.05MB in size and is being sent out via OTA. So all users should receive it soon. They can also manually check for the update by heading over to Settings -> System -> Update Center.

It should be noted that that only Airtel and Jio offers Wi-Fi Calling functionality in India. Both telecom operators launched the new services a few months back. Wi-Fi Calling aims to improve indoor calling by using an already existing Wi-Fi connection to make the call. Traditionally, mobile phones connect to cell phone towers which are placed outdoors. However, physical obstructions like walls make it hard for the signals to pass through. 

Coming back to the LG G7 ThinQ, the smartphone packs a 6.1-inch QHD+ display with a 1440 x 3120p resolution. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC with 4GB RAM. At the back of the phone is a single 16MP camera, while at the front is an 8MP unit. The phone also packs a 3000mh battery, with support for 18W fast charging. 

LG is also working on a new phone called 'Velvet'. The company said that it will be the first device to implement the company’s new brand strategy for smartphones. The company noted that it is moving away from alphanumeric designations, and will now use expressive names. As per the company, this will “help the consumer capture the essence of the device best suited for his or her personality and ever-changing trends. The name “Velvet” is intended to evoke images of lustrous smoothness and premium softness, two key characteristics of the new phone.” You can learn more about the LG Velvet here.

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OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro get OxygenOS 1054 update

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro will arrive in customers' hands internationally soon and when they do, the first thing the customer will need to do is perform a software update. Usually, the update pops up as a prompt in the notifications, but if it doesn’t, then all you need to do is go to the settings and manually check for the update. The new update for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro is the OxygenOS version 10.5.4. The update does add a bunch of features, but since it is coming right around the time consumers are getting the phone in their hands, it is more like bringing the device up to speed with what the makers want it to feel like in customers' hands. In addition to improving system stability, the update also improves back gesture experience. An interesting update is the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z can now be integrated with Dolby Atmos for better sound quality. The update also adds the double-tap feature to wake up the lock screen in ambient display mode or off-screen condition. The update also adds Live Caption, which will detect speech in media and automatically generate captions based on that.

For the camera, the update optimizes the camera’s shooting experience and improved stability. It also optimizes the animation effect and improved interaction experience. It also adds video filter features as well. 

Here is a look at everything the OxygenOS version 10.5.4 brings to the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro.

System

Improved system stability

Improved icon display in the status bar

Improved back gesture experience

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z can now be integrated with Dolby Atmos for better sound quality

Added double-tap feature to wake up lock screen in ambient display mode or off-screen condition

Added OnePlus Tips & Support section in Settings. Check out all the new features and answers to common issues here

Added Live Caption, this will detect speech in media and automatically generate captions [To enable: Settings-System-Accessibility-Live Caption]

Update Android Security Patch to 2020.03

Updated GMS package to 2020.02

Camera

Optimized the camera’s shooting experience and improved stability

Optimized the animation effect and improved interaction experience

An added video filter feature

Fingerprint Unlock

Optimized the fingerprint unlock experience when unlocking the device

Phone updates

Added contact notes info for incoming calls

Network updates

Optimized network data transmission performance and stability

Voice Assistant updates

Now you can wake up voice assistant of your choice just by long-pressing the power button [To enable: Settings-Buttons & gestures-Press and hold the power button-Choose the app you want to activate]

Both the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are entering flagship territory with their new prices. You can check out the detailed specifications and prices of the smartphones here. However, Apple stole OnePlus’ thunder by announcing the iPhone SE 2020 a day after the OnePlus 8 was announced. The iPhone SE comes at a competitive price and you can check out our comparison of the iPhone SE 2020 and the OnePlus 8 here. 

Source: 9to5google.com

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Indian government urges people not to use Zoom, wants startups to develop own video calling app

The Indian government has issued an advisory saying that the Zoom video conferencing service isn’t a “safe platform” to use and has asked its employees and various departments not to use it for carrying out any official work. This notice comes as Zoom is gaining wide-spread popularity in the backdrop of the Coronavirus crisis. However, as more and more people signed-up on the website, it also put a spotlight on the lack of solid security measures which led to a blanket ban by many companies and governments around the world.

In the 16-odd-page advisory (pdf) issued by the Cyber Coordination Centre (CyCord) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, the cybersecurity agency lists down ways to prevent unauthorized access from Zoom and curb any chances of a DOS attack as well. To this effect, the advisory asks users to follow the guidelines and tweak some settings in case they want to use the Zoom video conferencing app for their private purpose.

MHA issues advisory, says Zoom not secure video conferencing platform for private individuals. Mentions guidelines for those who still want to use it. pic.twitter.com/b900JOw1Si

— Prasar Bharati News Services (@PBNS_India) April 16, 2020

Zoom initially gained popularity when several schools, colleges and corporates started using the service and clocked 200 million daily average users by March 2020. But the video conferencing app was subject to scrutiny and a lawsuit as it was found that it wasn’t as secure as it advertised. This later impacted the company's share price and while the app has been trending in India for quite some time now, this latest advisory by the government could hamper its further growth.

Some of the other security measures suggested by the government in its advisory include setting a new login for every meeting, use of waiting room for streamlined access, screen sharing by the host, restrict re-joining, file transfer options, remove recording and more. These guidelines may be followed in case a user wants to use Zoom, but it is recommended to use alternative video-conferencing apps such as Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype and more.

The Indian government has also put an interesting spin on the issue by hosting a new program for the development of a home-made video conferencing service under its Digital India program. Hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under its Startup Hub initiative, the “Innovation Challenge for Development of Video Conferencing Solution” has been announced for startups to build a video conferencing solution for the Indian government that will be deployed for a period of 4 years.

The Ministry has laid out a set of pointers for startups to follow and the challenge is scheduled to be held in three stages-- Ideation, Prototype and Solution Building. The top-10 teams to qualify the first stage are eligible for a 5 lakh INR grant for building the prototype of the video calling service.

The final winner is set to get a prize amount of 1 Crore INR from the government for the creation and deployment of the service for the first year and subsequently 10 lakh INR per year till the government aims to use the service.

The government has asked people from academics and industry to come together to participate in this initiative and the due date for registration is April 30.

 

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Realme Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A launching in India on April 21: How to watch the event, specifications and everything you need to know

Realme has announced that they will launch the Narzo series on April 21 via a live stream. The series will include two handsets, namely, the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A. Realme is reportedly pushing the Narzo series at the youth, as inferred from the flashy promotional materials that place a lot of emphasis on “Gen Z”. Detailed specifications of the duo remain unknown. 

A mail sent by Realme reads, “On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, realme will bring alive a new series – ‘Narzo’ - especially designed and customized for Gen Z, who are looking for the best gaming performance with strong identifiers and uniqueness. realme Narzo indicates an elite gamer, a conqueror and a unique character that everyone can become. With much pleasure, we cordially invite you to witness the launch of realme Narzo 10 & realme Narzo 10A. The pre-recorded launch video will be streamed online on April 21, 2020. As a responsible organization, we had taken all the health and safety measures while recording the video in our very own office earlier”.

You will be able to watch the pre-recorded launch video of the Realme Narzo 10 and Realme Narzo 10A smartphones that will be streamed online at 12:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, below  

Some of the specifications of the smartphone have been confirmed. The Narzo 10 is said to come with a 48MP quad-camera setup at the back. The cameras are placed vertically. The Narzo 10A will have a triple camera setup at the back and will pack a 5000mAh battery. The smartphones are also said to support fast charging and come with a 6.5-inch display. The rest of the specifications of the devices are unknown but since they are targeting gamers in their promotional material, it will compete with devices like the Poco X2 and the Redmi Note 8 Pro, to name a few. 

In other smartphone news, if you are looking at the Realme X50 Pro as your next smartphone, we say hold your horses and check out our comparison between the OnePlus 8, Realme X50 Pro and the IQOO 3 here. You can also check out our comparison between the Apple iPhone SE 2020 and the OnePlus 8 and the Realme x50 Pro here.

Realme was originally set to launch the Narzo family of devices on March 26, 2020. But due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the launch of the smartphone was postponed. 

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Tencet Takes Arena of Valor Into New Arenas in Latest Overseas Foray

Tencent Holdings will launch its 'Arena of Valor' mobile game in Russia and the Middle East on Thursday, capitalising on a global spike in online gaming as coronavirus lockdowns keep billions of people stuck at home.

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