WhatsApp finally introduces disappearing messages: Heres how to use it

WhatsApp has officially introduced disappearing messages to the popular instant messenger owned by Facebook. With the new feature, users will be able to enable disappearing messages for chats that will erase all messages sent henceforth after seven days. This new feature was teased previously in a beta update but the company has now released it globally.

“Our goal is make conversations on WhatsApp feel as close to in-person as possible, which means they shouldn't have to stick around forever. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the option to use disappearing messages on WhatsApp,” the company said in a blog post.

Today, we’re excited to introduce the option to use disappearing messages on WhatsApp. When turned on, new messages sent to a chat will disappear after 7 days, helping the conversation feel lighter and more like a face to face conversation: https://t.co/WS857ctDLo pic.twitter.com/nGMyZPQMtz

— Alexandru Voica

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Price, Release Date, Gameplay, Review, PC System Requirements, and More

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is out next week as the 12th major instalment in Ubisoft’s most popular action RPG franchise. Valhalla lets you take control of Eivor, a fierce Viking raider who must lead his people in a violent war against the Anglo-Saxon empire. From its price in India to release date, here’s everything you need to know about Assassin’s Creed Valha...

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Reliance Jio announces three new annual plans for JioPhone users starting at Rs 1001

Reliance Jio has announced three new annual plans for JioPhone users in India. The new tariff plans under Jio’s all-in-one annual plan are applicable for JioPhone users. Reliance has updated the JioPhone annual tariff plans on its website, as reported by Gadgets360. The three new tariff plans are priced at Rs 1001, Rs 1301 and Rs 1501 and comes with an annual validity. 

As per the report, the new annual tariff plans have been introduced for JioPhone users and offers benefits ranging from 49GB data to 504GB internet data. Until now, Jio offered monthly recharge plans for JioPhone users priced between Rs 75 and Rs 155. With the addition of three new plans, JioPhone users can now subscribe to annual plans without having to recharge their JioPhones every month.

JioPhone all-in-one annual plan details

Reliance Jio has introduced three new plans for JioPhone users starting at Rs 1001 that offers 150MB internet data per day for 336 days along with 12,000 minutes worth of Jio to non-Jio voice calls and 100 SMS per day. In total, users will receive 49GB worth of data with this plan spread across the year from the date of recharge.

The second annual plan is priced at Rs 1,301 that offers 500MB data per day for 336 days. Rest of the benefits are the same as with the other annual tariff plans including 12,000 minutes FUP on Jio to non-Jio calls, 100 SMS per day and complimentary access to Jio apps.

The third annual plan for JioPhone users costs Rs 1,501 and offers 504GB internet data spread across 336 days with a FUP of 1.5GB per day. JioPhone users will get additional benefits including 100 SMS per day, 12,000 minutes worth of calls and subscription to Jio’s suite of complementary apps.

The monthly JioPhone recharge plans start from Rs 75 and offer 3GB data followed by Rs 125 tariff plan that offers 14GB data, Rs 155 plan offering 28GB data and Rs 185 plan that offers 56GB data. These four plans have a validity of 28 days only unlike the newly introduced plans with annual validity.

 

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Amazon Diwali Sale: Todays best deals on laptops, smartphones, wearables and earphones

The Amazon Festival sale is not over yet. With Diwali right around the corner, the e-commerce platform is hosting a few more deals. Yes, they may not be as lucrative as before, but for some, the prices are still the lowest we have seen. If you are planning to upgrade your laptop, smartphones or buy a new pair of headphones during Diwali, we got you covered —  Samsung Galaxy Watch (CLICK HERE TO BUY) List Price: Rs 27,490   Deal Price: Rs 17,990   The Samsung Galaxy Watch combines both smartwatch and fitness capabilities to offer a wholesome wearable experience. It runs on Samsung's Tizen platform with support for all the major apps, and you can even insert an e-SIM for 4G connectivity. Sony WF-1000XM3 TWS (CLICK HERE TO BUY) List Price: Rs 19,498   Deal Price: Rs 14,990   The Sony WF-1000XM3 is one of the best TWS earphones you can buy today. And it's also available at its lowest ever price on Amazon for a limited period during the sale. The earphones offer active noise cancellation, wear detection, touch controls and voice assistant capabilities apart from producing one of the best sound signatures in the truly wireless category. OnePlus 7T (CLICK HERE TO BUY) List Price: Rs 37,999   Deal Price: Rs 32,999    The OnePlus 7T is one of the smoothest smartphones to use, and even after a year of release, the smartphone is still going strong in the market. That's primarily because of how well-tuned the smartphone really is, and it's ergonomic shape and size.   SBI Cards get Rs 5000 off instantly.  Mi Notebook 14 Intel Core i5 (CLICK HERE TO BUY) List Price: Rs 43,999   Deal Price: Rs 41,999   The Mi Notebook 14 is powered by the 10th-Gen Intel Core i5 CPU and sports a 256GB SSD and 8GB RAM with Intel onboard graphics.

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 with 10th gen Core i3 processor launched in India: Price, specifications & availability

The Xiaomi Mi NoteBook 14 e-learning Edition has officially launched in India as the most affordable laptop offered by the company. The 10th generation Intel Core i3 processor is at the helm of affairs powering the sleek and lightweight laptop. The Mi NoteBook 14 e-learning Edition follows the Mi NoteBook 14 (Core i5 variant) and the Mi NoteBook 14 Horizon Edition that debuted in June, earlier this year. 

The new Mi NoteBook 14 e-learning Edition is powered by the Intel Core i3 processor and is paired with an SSD storage. It also has an in-built webcam unlike the existing laptops in the Mi NoteBook range that are bundled with an HD webcam. Let’s take a brief look at the pricing, specifications and availability of the Mi NoteBook 14 e-learning Edition in India.

Xiaomi Mi NoteBook 14 e-learning Edition price and availability

The Mi NoteBook 14 e-learning Edition is priced at Rs 34,999 and is offered in a single model with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage. The laptop is available to purchase from Amazon India and Mi India store online. 

As a part of the launch offers, HDFC Bank credit and debit cardholders are eligible for a 10% instant discount along with No Cost EMI offers for up to 9 months.

Xiaomi Mi NoteBook 14 e-learning Edition specifications

The Mi NoteBook 14 e-learning Edition features a 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution anti-glare display with narrow bezels on three sides and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The display offers a 178-degree wide-viewing angle and has an in-built HD webcam on top.

The laptop has an all-metal construction that measures 17.9 millimetres at its thickest point and weighs 1.5 kilograms.

The new Mi NoteBook 14 is powered by the 10th generation Intel Core i3-10110U processor with Intel UHD Graphics 620 and is paired with 8GB DDR4 RAM running at 2666MHz speeds and 256GB SSD storage that offers 600MB/s speeds. It runs on Microsoft Windows 10 Home out-of-the-box with two preloaded software, Mi Blaze Unlock and Mi Smart Share. With the Blaze Unlock, users can unlock the laptop with their Mi Band and the Smart Share feature helps users transfer data between the laptop and their smartphones easily.

Xiaomi claims that the new Mi NoteBook 14 has a wider area for air circulation with a large fan that quietly works to keep the laptop running at cool temperatures. Moreover, the laptop comes equipped with a 46Wh battery that Xiaomi claims can offer upto 10 hours worth of battery life on a single charge. Additionally, Xiaomi provides a 65W power adapter with the laptop that it claims can charge it from 0-50% in 35 minutes tops.

The Mi NoteBook 14 e-learning Edition is equipped with stereo speakers and comes pre-loaded with DTS Audio processing software that lets users tune the audio playback according to individual preferences. 

The laptop is fitted with a keyboard that offers 1.3 mm key travel with scissor switches and a dust protection layer. The I/O ports include two USB 3.1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and a 3.5mm audio jack that doubles up as a microphone-in port.

 

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Nintendo Switch Rides Pandemic Boost to Hike Sales Forecast to 2.4 Crore Units

Nintendo on Thursday hiked the sales forecast for its hit games console Switch to 2.4 crore devices in the year ending March 2021 from 1.9 crore previously, as the COVID-19 pandemic boosts consumer spending on home gaming.

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Sony launches A8H OLED TV in India priced at Rs 2,79,990

Sony’s 2020 OLED TV, the A8H is finally available in India. As of now, only the 65-inch variant is available and is priced at Rs 2,79,990. The OLED TV is a departure from the 2019 A9G OLED TV when it comes to the design. While the A9G (review) had a single tabletop stand which held the TV in the centre, the A8H has two separate feet and the TV can be mounted in two different positions. The feet can be kept so that the TV sits flush with the tabletop or it can be mounted slightly higher, giving users some space to keep a set-top-box or a soundbar.   

Sony A8H features and specifications

Like most of Sony’s flagships, the A8H runs on the Android TV platform. The UI has changed slightly in 2020, adding some elements to help make navigating the settings easier. With Android TV, users also get access to the Google Play Store and all popular streaming services built-in. You also get access to the Google Assistant. The OLED TV supports 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. 

Under the hood, the Sony A8H is powered by the company's X1 Ultimate chipset, the same one we saw on the 8K Z8H (review). The TV also boasts of Pixel Contrast Booster which helps achieve “deep shadow and bright highlights.” The TV also boasts of Sony’s 4K X-Reality Pro for content upscaling. It also brings with it Sony’s Triluminos Display. The TV also boasts of ambient optimization to change the brightness based on the lighting in the room. 

Moving over to Sound, once again we have Sony’s Acoustic Surface Audio where the entire screen vibrates to project sound. The TV has 30W of sound output. 

The TV supports dual-band Wi-Fi along with Ethernet connectivity. It supports Chromecast as well as Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit. For connectivity, it has 4 HDMI ports and 3 USB ports. It also has Composite video input. It has 16GB built-in storage. 

The TV does not support HDMI 2.1, but it does support eARC. However, if you are looking for an HDMI 2.1 enabled TV you can check out the Sony X90H (review). LG has also launched its 2020 portfolio of OLED and NanoCell TV in India and you can learn more about them here.  

Sony A8H Price and Availability

As mentioned above, the 65-inch Sony A8H will sell for Rs 2,79,990 starting November 5. 

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