Everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite

Recently, an alleged Geekbench listing of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite was spotted on the benchmarking platform. The listing reveals some key details about the tablet that is supposedly a toned-down variant of the premium Galaxy Tab S7. 

According to the listing, first spotted by MySmartPrice, the tablet will run Android 11 and will be powered by an octa-core chipset along with 4GB RAM. However, the listing does not come as a surprise as the tablet has been mentioned in other reports as well. One of such reports claimed that Samsung has been working on a mid-range tablet that will come in Wi-Fi, LTE and 5G variants.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite leaked specifications

Thanks to previous reports combined with the recent Geekbench listing reveal, we now have a clear picture of what the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite might offer.

The alleged Geekbench listing of model number SM-T736B corroborates with the previous report, which claimed that the 5G model of the tablet will have the same model number. It also revealed that other models are said to be named SM-T730 (Wi-Fi) and SM-T735 (LTE). 

The Geekbench listing reveals that the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite 5G has scored 650 points in single and 1694 points in multi-core tests, respectively. As already mentioned, the listing also reveals that the Galaxy Tab 7 Lite will have 4GB of RAM and will run Android 11. 

Other known specifications as per multiple reports include an Adreno 619 GPU and the CPU has a max clock speed of 2.21GHz, which drops a hint at Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset as it also falls in the mid-range category. 

There are some speculations making rounds that the tab might be named Tab S8e instead of S7 Lite 5G. Also, it is reported that Samsung may also launch a bigger variant of the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite as a Plus variant. The larger variant, however, is said to have the same hardware as the alleged Galaxy Tab S7 Lite, but a bigger display. For those unaware, Samsung launched the Plus variant of its flagship Tab S7 tablet as well. The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite is speculated to come out sometime in June this year.

Samsung currently has a dominant position in the Android tablet market, and especially premium tablets. In the past, we've seen multiple tablet options across segments from Samsung, which makes the existence of the S7 Lite even more likely.

 

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Redmi Note 10 series teased again, retail packaging revealed by company

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi Note 10 series on March 4. The series is likely to feature three new phones, the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max. Ahead of the launch, the phone maker has teased the series, with the company's India CEO Manu Kumar Jain taking to Twitter to show off the Redmi Note 10's box. 

The teaser image reveals key specifications and features of the upcoming budget smartphone, with the box showing the Redmi Note 10 in orange gradient colour. The teaser also reveals other details about the devices, with the box confirming the top-end Note 10 will get a 108-megapixel lens. In another teaser, Jain has also confirmed that the Redmi Note 10 will support 120Hz display.

 

#RedmiNote10 series promises to offer an experience like none other. Count on it to be #10on10! Bigger, better, brighter, smoother #120Hz display & #Redmi's first #108MP flagship camera. Know no bounds with the greatest #RedmiNote ever! Launching 4.3.21! I #Redmi pic.twitter.com/9AKFvgUFk3

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) February 28, 2021

 

Apart from this, Xiaomi has officially announced that the Redmi Note 10 series will be powered by Qualcomm's premium mid-range Snapdragon processors. While the company is yet to reveal the exact details about the processors powering the Redmi Note 10 series, it is expected that the Snapdragon 732G chip could make an appearance on one of the phones in the lineup. Reports suggest the standard Redmi Note 10 could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 processor which was launched back in December 2020. 

Previous leaks have indicated that the Redmi Note 10 will arrive in three colours: White, Green and Grey and in two configurations of 4GB/6GB RAM and 6GB storage. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 10 Pro is expected to be offered with 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage options to choose from. The third phone on the list, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, is expected to be offered in black, bronze and blue colours with 6GB/8GB RAM and upto 128GB storage options.

As mentioned above, one of the phones in the Redmi Note 10 series will be the 108MP camera in the line-up. This will be part of a quad-camera set-up. However, we don't have any detail about the other lenses on the set-up. According to previous reports, the Redmi Note 10 Pro could have a 64MP camera lens based set-up.

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Facebook introduces new music app inspired by TikTok called BARS

In a bid to capture the TikTok market, Facebook has introduced an app called BARS. Developed by the company’s NPE team, the app will function much like TikTok. It will give users the ability to record music with almost studio-like quality. Users will also have access to drum beats and loops that they can spit rhymes over. If it wasn't clear already, Facebook is looking at targeting the younger  demographic that listens to rap music. Even the term ‘bars’ refers to the lyrical content in a rap song. If anything, considering the popularity of hip-hop in India, we could see the app taking off. 

Facebook introduces BARS, a TikTok-like app

The app also comes with an auto-suggest feature that will help rappers come up with better rhymes. It truly is the commodification of music, but what can you do? This was bound to happen at some point. The app will also come with auto-tune and other post-processing effects to really sell the ‘studio-like’ audio quality claim. Even as recently as June 2020, Facebook launched an app called Collab as a beta test on iOS. The app allowed different users to collaborate with each other on their music. It looks like Facebook is really going all in on the music aspect of these apps. How it actually turns out, only time will tell. 

It is understandable that Facebook would work on apps like BARS and Collab, given that most people have been working remotely for the past year. The pandemic has completely changed modern society and Facebook is looking at capitalizing on that. BARS is up on the Apple App store as closed beta. Only members of the team have uploaded videos to the app but anyone who wants to learn more about the app can download the app and sign up to have their name reserved for when it does fully launch. 

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Realme GT gets listed on Geekbench, retail box image also leaked

Realme GT is all set to go official on March 4 in China, and ahead of its launch, the phone has been listed on the benchmarking website Geekbench. The listing reveals some key details about the device, including its key specifications. The Geekbench listing shows the phone could come with model number RMX2202 and reveals other details about the device. 

According to the listing, the phone could come with a powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. The device scored 1138 and 3572 points in the single-core and multi-core tests on Geekbench. Interestingly, an image of the retail box of the smartphone has also been shared by former OPPO VP Brian Shen. 

As for the device itself, the handset had previously appeared at AnTuTu. This listing also revealed that the device is going to be a flagship phone and will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. Apart from this, the device is tipped to come with a massive 5000mAh battery with support for 125W fast-charging. It is also expected to have a 6.8-inch 160Hz OLED display, and speculations suggest we could also see a version with a 120Hz display. 

Other speculated specifications of the device include an in-display fingerprint sensor, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 overlaying it. Apart from this, the phone could also get a quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary camera. The smartphone is expected to have a punch-hole camera in the top left of the display. There is no information on the price of the smartphone or for the matter its India launch date. However, if previous Realme releases are anything to go by, we can expect it to launch in India soon after its international debut on March 4.

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Vivo S9 teased ahead of March 3 launch, colour variants and 44MP rear camera confirmed

It is no secret that the Vivo S9 is scheduled to launch on March 3. And ahead of its launch, the company has teased the device revealing the rear panel design of the Vivo S9 arriving on March 3. A quick look at the teaser reveals that the smartphone is similar in design to the Vivo S7 5G and sports a triple camera setup. The company has also confirmed that the phone will bring with itself a 44-megapixel selfie shooter.

Interestingly, the teaser also reveals details about another device, the Vivo S9e. The poster confirms that the company will launch the Vivo S9e with a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The teaser, however, does not confirm the launch date of the phone but since it has been teased alongside the S9, it is quite possible that it may be launched alongside the debut with the vanilla S9 on March 3.

Apart from this, the teaser also reveals other details about the Vivo S9, including the fact that it will be available in two colors. However, we've also seen the Vivo S9 being listed on the company's official China website before which confirmed that there will also be a third white-colored variant as well.

It is interesting to note that Vivo hasn't revealed the front design of both phones, or for the matter other specs of the device. All this still remains under wraps. However, reports have suggested that the Vivo S9 will come with a wide-notch. It could be a similar display to the one seen on its predecessor Vivo S7 5G. The Vivo S9e is expected to get a slightly different display with reports suggesting a waterdrop notch screen for the device. However, the displays on both phones are expected to feature FHD+ AMOLED panels with 90Hz refresh rate support.

Other than this, the Vivo S9 5G is expected to house a Dimensity 1100 chipset under the hood. This could be paired with up to 12 GB of RAM, and a 4,000mAh battery. In comparison, the Vivo S9e may feature a Dimensity 820 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and a 4,100mAh battery. For battery, both will support 33W fast charging. 

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IT Rules 2021 and the need to regulate social media platforms: What it means for you

The Indian government has released the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 with an aim to regular social media platforms, digital media and OTT platforms. When the new rules come into effect, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and more will have to ensure better checks and balances when it comes to user-generated content shared on their platforms. Similarly, the new rules also entail a three-tier content classification model for regulating OTT platforms like Netflix and Hotstar and you can read more about that separately here.

Essentially with the new IT Rules 2021, the Government of India is trying to regulate the digital media sphere and with it the content that is shared online. The new IT Rules are formed under the IT Act, 2000 and supersede the previous IT Rules 2011. The Ministry of Electronics and IT in its press release said that the “new Rules empower ordinary users of social media, embodying a mechanism for redressal and timely resolution of their grievance.”

Until now, digital media and OTT platforms have largely remained away from the ambit of any regulations courtesy of Section 79 of the IT Act which allows a safe harbour. However, in the past couple of years, the Indian government has been trying to put a leash on Big Tech companies as they look for larger accountability from them in the eye of challenges like fake news, misuse, violence spread of defamatory content and disruption of public order among others. The new rules are applicable to OTT platforms, digital media and social media at large and will be enforced by the Ministry of Electronics and IT and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Establishing grievance redressal system

Under the new IT Rules 2021, social media platforms have been asked to follow due diligence, the lack of which will mean that “safe harbour” provisions won’t apply to them. Furthermore, the government directs these companies to set up a grievance redressal mechanism for users to send in their complaints. “Intermediaries shall appoint a Grievance Officer to deal with such complaints and share the name and contact details of such officer. Grievance Officer shall acknowledge the complaint within twenty-four hours and resolve it within fifteen days from its receipt,” as per the new rules.

Though social media platforms have empowered users, yet they need accountability against its misuse and abuse. These Rules substantially empower the users to seek redressal for their grievances. Take a look to know more. #ResponsibleFreedom #OTTGuidelines pic.twitter.com/o5Z2brfnA8

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) February 25, 2021

The IT Rules 2021 also classify two kinds of social media platforms. There’s social media intermediaries and significant social media intermediaries, the latter being platforms with a large user base. The government also revealed that over 53 crore Indians use WhatsApp followed by over 44.8 Crore YouTube users, 41 Crore Facebook users, 21 Crore Instagram users and 1.75 Crore Twitter users. These could potentially be the kind of significant social media intermediaries that the government categorizes in the new rules. 

Under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, what are the additional due diligence that needs to be followed by a significant Social Media Intermediary? Have a look! #ResponsibleFreedom #OTTGuidelines pic.twitter.com/VQwQCpoSKA

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) February 25, 2021

The significant social media intermediaries will be obliged to follow some additional measures that include appointing a Chief Compliance Offer, Nodal Contact Person and a Resident Grievance Officer in India. Apart from this, these platforms should also have a physical contact address in India which should be notified on the website and apps. 

Identifying the source of information

A big red flag in the IT Rules 2021 is the Traceability aspect detailed by the government. In it, the government has asked social media platforms to enable “identification of the first originator of the information” which essentially means the source of the information/content. This will be applicable in the event of “prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution or punishment of an offence related to sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign states, or public order or of incitement to an offence relating to the above or in relation with rape, sexually explicit material or child sexual abuse material punishable with imprisonment for a term of not less than five years.”

However, take the example of an end-to-end encrypted app like WhatsApp or Signal which does not keep a track of messages sent or received by its users. What happens to such apps in case the government wants to know the source of a particular message? There is no clear answer to this yet. However, instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram have banked on their end-to-end-encryption features to offer privacy to their users time and again. When the new rules come into effect, it remains to be seen what measures do the social media giants take to safeguard the privacy of their users.

Amidst the concerns around lack of transparency, accountability & rights of users related to digital media, the IT Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code Rules 2021 have been announced. Take a look to know some of the key details. #ResponsibleFreedom #OTTGuidelines pic.twitter.com/KKIIDMcEn3

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) February 25, 2021

The IT Rules 2021 also lay down the measures to remove content that is deemed “unlawful” by the government. The new rules state that social media companies are prohibited from hosting or publishing any unlawful information obtained “in relation to the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, public order, friendly relations with foreign countries etc.” after receiving a court order or government notification. Furthermore, the new rules ask social media platforms to inform users before removing or disabling access to the information posted by them. “Users must be provided an adequate and reasonable opportunity to dispute the action taken by the intermediary,” the rules state.

The IT Rules 2021 have been published in The Gazette of India which means that it is currently under effect except for some rules for significant social media intermediaries which will come in effect after three months. We have explained the new IT Rules for OTT platforms separately that you can read here.

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PlayStation Users to Get Free Games Until June as Part of 'Play at Home', PS Plus March Games Announced

Sony has brought back its ‘Play At Home’ initiative for a second year, where it gives away free games to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 gamers – regardless of them having an active PlayStation Plus subscription or not. Check out all the details here.

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