Google Photos now lets you set a dynamic wallpaper from Memories, heres how to use it

The new update from Google Photos is a boon for people who are bored of their wallpapers. The new feature lets users set a dynamic wallpaper from their own catalogue of photos.

Google Photos version 5.22 and above has the feature included, building on the Instagram story like memories field, the main catch being Google defines what counts as a memory. You can learn more about how it works on Google’s blog post.

How to use Google Photos Memories as a dynamic wallpaper To enable this feature, you have to first update the Google Photos app to version 5.22.  Then just like setting a live wallpaper on your Android phone, press and hold the home screen until the wallpaper menu pops up.  In the live wallpaper option, you will be able to see the ‘Memories’ tab there.  This feature will cycle your memories as the background of your phone.

There is an option to ‘Open Photos’ on the preview page, but you won’t be able to customize the selection. It would just open the Google Photos app. 

This change comes after Google announced that it will eliminate free photo storage from 1 June 2021 and will add users' photos to the free 15GB cloud storage on offer. If you want to use more storage, you will have to pay for it.

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Warner Bros to Release Entire 2021 Slate on HBO Max and Theatres

Warner Bros. Pictures has announced that they will be releasing all the movies that were scheduled to come out in 2021, on the US-based streaming service - HBO Max; the exact same dates as it debuts in theatres. And yes, this includes Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune”, Lana Wachowski’s “The Matrix 4” and James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad”, amongst multiple other titles. The films will be available to stream on HBO Max for a one-month period (31 days), before they leave the platform and continue to thrive theatrically and via home video (DVD and Blu-ray).

I got you something nice this year: The biggest movie premieres In theaters and on HBO Max the exact same day Beginning December 25 with #WonderWoman1984#HBOMax #WBPictures https://t.co/BZgFFRrrg2 pic.twitter.com/J2KBdWd9Tf

— HBO Max (@hbomax) December 3, 2020

The news comes from an unprecedented, business model announcement made by the studio, earlier today, in response to movie theatres showing no signs of opening up any time soon, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A statement by Ann Sarnoff (CEO, WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group) reads, “We’re living in unprecedented times which call for creative solutions, including this new initiative for Warner Bros. Pictures Group. No one wants films back on the big screen more than we do. We know new content is the lifeblood of theatrical exhibition, but we have to balance this with the reality that most theatres in the U.S. will likely operate at reduced capacity throughout 2021.” With this new, one-year experimentative plan, the company hopes to support its partners in exhibition with a steady lineup of world-class films, while also keeping interest of avid moviegoers, who might not have access to movie theatres nearby or aren’t quite ready to go back yet, for health and safety reasons.

Warner Bros. Pictures will be releasing a total of 17 films, simultaneously on HBO Max and movie theatres, starting with Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman 1984” on Christmas Day. Although, certain reports do suggest that the sequel might premiere in theatres, 9 days before it hits the streaming service. Not to mention, we also have Zack Snyder’s Justice League releasing in a matter of months, on the streaming platform. Although there are no official details on all the release dates, what we do have, is a complete list of films to look forward to in 2021. The release slate currently includes:

MOVIE RELEASE DATE (2021) The Little Things TBA Judas and the Black Messiah TBA Tom & Jerry 5 March Godzilla vs. Kong 21 May Mortal Kombat 15 January Those Who Wish Me Dead TBA The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It 4 June In The Heights 18 June Space Jam: A New Legacy TBA The Suicide Squad 6 August Reminiscence TBA Malignant TBA Dune 1 October The Many Saints of Newark TBA King Richard TBA Cry Macho TBA The Matrix 4 22 December

In a further statement, Jason Kilar (CEO, Warner Media), stated: “After considering all available options and the projected state of moviegoing throughout 2021, we came to the conclusion that this was the best way for Warner Media’s motion picture business to navigate the next 12 months.” Which does make a lot of sense considering WB products are extremely valuable, and deserves being experienced and appreciated by the masses. It further reads, “We believe this approach serves our fans, support exhibitors and filmmakers, and enhances the HBO Max experience, creating value for all.” Warner Bros. taking this route probably has to do with the results Christopher Nolan’s TENET (theatrical release) generated, in terms of revenue. Although the turnout wasn’t disastrously bad, it was significantly less than what was speculated. Especially for something coming out of Nolan's repertoire.

As great as all of this sounds, there is definitely a catch. The catch being that HBO Max is a US-only streaming service. Meaning, Indian and other international audiences would have to resort to watching these amazing films in theatres only. Or might have to wait until it releases on VOD. US audiences, on the other hand, will get to experience it all for a mere $15 per month price tag. Either way, this does not look good for services like Disney+, since their model requires you to pay a sum of $30 upfront, for each new movie (example: Mulan). As a consumer, you would go for the option that provides more value at a cheaper price point. And it seems like Warner Bros will be experimenting with that for a year. As for whether this business model works out in favour of the company, only time will tell.

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Redmi 9 Power rumoured to launch on December 15 in India

Xiaomi might launch a new Redmi 9 Power smartphone in India on December 15. The rumoured smartphone from the company is speculated to be a rebadged version of Redmi Note 9 4G that recently made its entry into the Chinese market.

Tipster Mukul Sharma, popularly known as Stufflistings on Twitter recently revealed that Xiaomi might launch the Redmi Note 9 4G in India. Today, he tweeted that the launch might take place on December 15th, where the company might also launch its first QLED Mi TV model in the country. The Redmi 9 Power was spotted on Google Play Console with model number M2010J19SI and codename 'lime', and it is rumoured to launch in two variants with 4GB of RAM as standard.

The company has not shared any official information about the launch, but if the rumour turns out to be true, it will be the seventh phone in the Redmi 9 series as the company already sells the Redmi 9A, Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi 9 Prime in India.

Redmi 9 Power specifications (expected)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has a new design with the word ‘Redmi’ printed on the back panel. It features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout for the selfie camera. The screen is protected with Gorilla Glass 3. 

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. This is paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage options to choose from. Like the other two phones, the Redmi Note 9 4G also offers storage expansion via microSD card.

It has a triple camera setup on the back with a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the waterdrop notch.

The Note 9 4G has stereo speakers along with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. It is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. As it comes with a slightly larger battery, it seems more likely to have 'Power' in the name as it boasts of the largest battery on any Redmi 9 device.

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Micromax In 1B to go on sale from December 10 in India: Pricing and specifications

Micromax In 1B is confirmed to officially go on sale from December 10 in India. The In 1B was previously scheduled to go on sale on November 26 but due to some logistics issue, the sale did not go as planned. The Micromax In 1B was launched alongside the In Note 1 in November and marked the company’s re-entry into the Indian smartphone market. 

Ho jao ready to go #INForIndia! IN 1b is coming to you on 10th Dec on https://t.co/I1pS4u1xaV & https://t.co/udXRDYsYnL. Get the IN 1b 2GB + 32GB for just INR6999, and 4GB + 64GB for just INR7999. Know more about the phone here: https://ift.tt/3lEQznx #MicromaxIsBack pic.twitter.com/LFHlZYgG2r

— IN by Micromax #INNote1 (@Micromax__India) December 3, 2020

The In 1B is an entry-level smartphone that is powered by a MediaTek processor, has multiple cameras on the back and a high-capacity battery. The base variant of the phone was recently revealed to run on Android 10 (Go Edition) as it has 2GB of RAM at its disposal. 

Micromax also hosted a talk on YouTube where co-founder Rahul Sharma answered queries from users across different social media channels. The company has revealed that the next Micromax phone could feature a high refresh-rate display, liquid cooling technology with 6GB of RAM, as many users demanded. Let’s take a look at the pricing, availability and specifications of the Micromax In 1B.

Micromax In 1B pricing and availability

The Micromax In 1B is priced starting at Rs 6,999 for the base variant with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage and Rs 7,999 for the variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. 

The phone is set to go on sale on Flipkart and Micromax India website starting December 10. Micromax has also revealed that the phone will go on sale in the offline market in the coming weeks.

Micromax In 1B specifications

Micromax In 1B features a 6.52-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout on the front. The In 1B measures 8.9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 188 grams.

The In 1B is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 processor with an octa-core CPU and is paired with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage options to choose from. The phone supports storage expansion by using microSD cards of up to 128GB. The base variant of the phone runs on Android 10 (Go Edition) while the 4GB variant runs the full-fledged Android 10 out-of-the-box.

The Micromax In 1B has a dual-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 13MP camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

There is a fingerprint reader on the back and the phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery.

 

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Infinix Zero 8i with 90Hz refresh rate launched in India: Price, specifications and availability

Infinix Zero 8i has officially launched in India as an affordable mid-range smartphone and is a toned-down version of the Zero 8. At its price, the Zero 8i goes up against the likes of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 7, to name a few. The Infinix Zero 8i features a high refresh rate display, dual selfie cameras, quad cameras on the rear and supports fast-charging battery. 

Presenting the most awaited and precious #InfinixZero8i with whopping 8+128 GB storage. At ₹14,999, Sale starts on 9th Dec on Flipkart! Check out on Flipkart :https://t.co/5hqE4yDvvy#NewLaunch#Smartphone#ZeroSeHero#InfinixIndia pic.twitter.com/lYOkraTptg

— InfinixIndia (@InfinixIndia) December 3, 2020 Infinix Zero 8i pricing and availability

Infinix offers the Zero 8i at Rs 14,999 for the sole option with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone is being offered in two colours, Silver Diamond and Black Diamond to choose from. The Zero 8i will be available to purchase from Flipkart starting December 9. Do note, however, that the price of Rs 14,999 is an introductory price which means that the company could increase the price of the phone after some time.

Infinix Zero 8i specifications

The Infinix Zero 8i has a plastic built that measures 9.1 millimetres and weighs 210 grams. The 8i features a 6.85-inch Full HD+ (2460 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that supports 90Hz refresh rate and has dual punch-hole cutouts for two selfie cameras.

The 8i is powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T processor with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G76 GPU. It runs on Android 10-based XOS 7 UI. This is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage with a dedicated microSD card slot to expand the storage further.

Infinix Zero 8i has four cameras on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view, a 2MP depth sensor and an AI camera. The rear cameras can record in 4K at 30FPS and is supported by quad-LED flash and EIS. There are two selfie cameras up front, a primary 16MP camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 105-degree field-of-view. 

The Zero 8i has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Taiwanese man forced to sell his PS5 after wife discovers it is not an air purifier

Getting your hands on the latest consoles is a bit of a task these days, especially in India where the PS5 doesn’t even have a launch date yet. But the console has officially been launched worldwide and a user called Jin Wu in Taiwan picked it up for a sweet discount. Reportedly, the first buyer had picked up the PlayStation 5 and essentially fooled his wife into thinking it was an air purifier. The PS5’s design is quite unconventional and looks quite similar to a few ‘fancy’ air purifiers in the market, given the size of the product as well as the colour. Jin Wu, the buyer decided to speak to the seller on the phone and was surprised when hearing a female voice on the other line and found the console to be cheaper than other listings online.

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He then wrote on his Facebook post “When the seller arrived, it turned out to be a middle-aged man. You could tell that he definitely played video games, just with a single look.” Wu then asked the seller about the console and the conversation went as follows:

Wu: "Where did you buy this console?” Seller:” Pchome (an online retailer in Taiwan).” Wu: “Oh, you're really quick at reserving the console,” Wu: “Did you manage to reserve two consoles? If not, why are you selling this?" Seller: "It's my wife who wants to sell it..."

The post goes on to say, “I went silent after seeing the look in his eyes. I could feel his pain. Seems like women can still tell the difference between a PS5 console and an air purifier.". Well, it seems like Jin Wu got a fairly nice deal at a time when it is extremely hard to find a PlayStation 5 console all around the world. Lucky man. 

For all you gamers out there who feel his pain, here is a tongue in cheek PS advertisement which plays on similar themes. 

PS: Watch it with English subtitles on. 

 

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Xiaomi teases launch of new product before 2020 ends, could be the Mi TV 5 QLED TV range

Xiaomi has teased the launch of its next product in India before the year ends. The company has announced that it will be unveiling a new product that is a “perfect amalgamation of design and premium technology.” This was followed by a hashtag saying “QuantumLeapsAhead” which could be a hint to Xiaomi’s range of Quantum LED televisions. The company had announced its QLED range back in November 2019 with the Mi TV 5 Pro which is the successor to the Mi TV 4 Pro which was one of the thinnest Android TVs available at the time.

It's the dawn of something new. If you know, let us know.#QuantumLeapsAhead pic.twitter.com/vFEUXqIjuZ

— Mi India #Mi10TSeries5G (@XiaomiIndia) December 3, 2020

According to posts shared across Xiaomi’s social media handles, the company is gearing to launch a new product with Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain saying “it’s the dawn of something new.” The social media posts are also accompanied by the hashtag “QuantumLeapsAhead” which could be a hint at Quantum Dot LED televisions. 

The company has expanded its television portfolio over the years and its catalogue currently consists of TVs sized from 32-inch to 65-inches starting from as low as Rs 13,999. That said, the company is yet to introduce a true successor to the Mi TV 4 Pro and the Mi TV 5 Pro could likely be on cards to take its place. Xiaomi has not revealed an exact launch date for its upcoming product, however, we expect to know more details in the coming week as the launch is set to happen before 2020 ends.

Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro features

The Mi TV 5 Pro measures just 5.9 millimetres in thickness and the bezels surrounding the display are 47.1 per cent narrower, measuring 1.8 millimetres. The TV has an aluminium built that does not make use of any screws to achieve the slim form factor. 

The TVs in the MI TV 5 Pro range comes equipped with Quantum Dot QLED display panel, which supports HDR10+, MEMC motion compensation, 8K decoding, and support 108 per cent NTSC colour gamut. The TVs come in three screen sizes to choose from-- 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch. 

The Mi TV 5 Pro range is powered by a 12nm Amlogic T972 chipset with support for 8K video recording and is claimed to be 63 percent higher than the previous-generation CPU. This is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage with the television running on the company’s PatchWall UI. 

More details about Xiaomi’s mysterious product launch is expected to surface in the coming weeks, and we will keep an eye out for when it happens.

 

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