Webcam for OnePlus smart TVs rumoured to launch in India in May

Information circulating the internet suggests that OnePlus could launch a plug and play webcam for the OnePlus TV soon. The upcoming webcam is expected to be bundled with future OnePlus TVs. Speaking of backwards compatibility, the upcoming camera is expected to work with the 55-inch OnePlus U1 (review), 43-inch OnePlus Y1 and the OnePlus QLED TVs. It will not work with the OnePlus Y1 32-inch TV. There is no reason or explanation available as to why the webcam will not be compatible with the 32-inch TV.

OnePlus TV webcam speculated features

The OnePlus plug and play webcam for the smart TVs is expected to have a built-in mic. It is also expected to have a USB-C port. It will also feature a shutter to cover the lens when not in use. The webcam for the OnePlus TVs is expected to launch sometime in May. It isn't clear if there will be any other accessories or announcement of new TVs from the company by then. 

Recently, TCL launched the P725 TV that comes with a webcam in the box. Users can hook up the camera to the TV and make video calls using Google Duo with up to 32 people. The camera comes with a shutter that can hide the camera lens when it is not in use - a handy feature for those with privacy concerns. Users can also unplug the camera if they want. The TCL P725 is the first TV in India to run on Android 11 and you can check out all the specifications and features of the P725 here. 

TCL’s upcoming TVs, which will launch in India in May - the TCL C725 and C825 will also come with a webcam in the box. You can learn more about the TCL TVs here. 

Back in 2019, we saw the Honor Vision TV with a webcam integrated into the TV. You can catch all the details of the Honor Vision here. 

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tvOS 145 beta code hints at a new Apple TV model with support for 120Hz

9to5Mac has found reference to 120Hz support in the tvOS 14.5 beta code hinting that a new Apple TV with support for faster refresh rate could be in the works. A new Apple TV device has been rumoured for some time now. The 4K Apple TV launched back in 2017 and while it is still a great device for those looking to stream in 4K and HDR, Apple is long overdue to upgrade the Apple TV. 

According to the source, “Multiple references to “120Hz” and “supports120Hz” have been added to tvOS’ PineBoard in the latest beta release. For those unfamiliar with the matter, PineBoard is the internal name of the system that controls the Apple TV interface, similar to the SpringBoard on iPhone and iPad. These references strongly suggest that Apple is at least internally testing a 120Hz mode for Apple TV”.

The currently available Apple TV 4K has an HDMI 2.0 port which means it is limited to 4K at 60Hz. To run 4K at 120Hz the device needs to have an HDMI 2.1 port along with an HDMI 2.1 cable. The TV also needs to support HDMI 2.1 like the LG GX we reviewed some time ago. 

How can 120Hz benefit the Apple TV?

Well for starters, one can expect to see a very smooth UI, thanks to the faster refresh rate, if applicable to the UI. Another avenue where the device can benefit is gaming. Considering the power of Apple’s inhouse chipset powering the iPhone, iPad and even the new M1 chip powering the Mac, it’s easy to think that some of Apple’s games could run at a smooth 120FPS on the new Apple TV if the hardware were to support it. 

Apple recently added a bunch of games to its subscription platform, Apple Arcade and gaming on the big screen using an Apple TV could add another level of competition to the recently launched next-gen consoles - the PS5 (review) and the Xbox Series X (review). 

Apple's annual developer conference, WWDC, kicks off in June. You can learn more about WWDC 2021 here.  

This isnt the first time we have heard rumours of a new Apple TV. Rumours of a refreshed Apple TV date back to 2019.

 

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Flipkart launches Nokia Bluetooth Headset T2000, True Wireless Earphone ANC T3110: Price and features

Flipkart has announced the launch of the Nokia Bluetooth Headset and True Wireless Earphones. The neckband-style headset has been priced at Rs 1,999 while the wireless earphones have been priced by the company at Rs 3,999. The devices have been announced to be available exclusively via Flipkart from April 9, 2021.

According to the company, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset T2000 and the True Wireless Earphone ANC T3110 have been launched as options for "urban college-goers and millennial professionals seeking premium products with sleek and cutting-edge designs." As for specifications, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset T2000 is powered by the Qualcomm QCC3034 Bluetooth Audio SoC with support for technologies such as Qualcomm cVc Echo Cancellation and Noise Suppression technology that claims to minimise background noise. There's also support for Qualcomm aptX HD Audio technology, which is designed to deliver 24-bit HD Bluetooth audio. Further, the neckband offers rapid charging that is claimed to provide 9 hours of playback with a mere 10 mins charge. The T2000 also brings support for what the company calls the "hop mode" that enables the headset to switch between two devices using a double-tap. 

Flipkart launches Nokia Bluetooth Headset T2000

As for the Nokia True Wireless Earphone ANC T3110, it comes with active noise cancellation and also a waterproofing rating of IPX7. The device also comes with Bluetooth 5.1 technology for improved sound quality. The company promises a connectivity range of up to 10M with the device. For battery, it is claimed to offer 5.5 hours + 22 Hours of playback with (ANC OFF). With ANC ON, this number drops down to 4.5 hours for a single charge and an extended 18 hours' worth of charge through the case. 

Speaking about the launch, Chanakya Gupta, Vice President, Private Brands, Flipkart, said, “As a homegrown marketplace, we are nuanced with customer aspirations and cater to their varied needs with relevant products. We are delighted to introduce two new offerings by Nokia in the space of audio devices, as the category sees high demand and growth. It will further enable us to cater to the professional, personal, and entertainment needs of consumers. These brand new audio devices will ensure seamless access to high-quality audio expectations."

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LG says it will continue to provide software updates to some of its phones even after shutting down the business

It's been quite a low-spirited day as LG announced the troubling news of shutting down its smartphone business. It essentially means we won't see any new LG phones in the future. The company wasn't flourishing with its phones, but they've given us really good phones over the years. For instance, here's a list of some of the most iconic LG phones we've seen over the years.

While the company won't be making any new phones in the future, it hasn't entirely ditched its existing devices. The company has confirmed that it will continue providing software updates to its phones and that these updates will vary by region.

According to LG, the Android 11 update is currently in progress for select models. In fact, the company says some phones will also be upgraded to Android 12, however, the OS update plans will depend on Google's distribution schedule, product performance, and more. Additionally, LG also plans to continue providing security updates to its phones but it can change that policy at any time in the future, depending on the circumstances.

So from what it looks like, LG wants to keep supporting its existing devices but the plans seem to be uncertain at this point. If you are one of those who bought any of the newer LG phones, then you may or may not receive the Android 12 update. We won't be surprised to see other updates getting delayed too.

Also, just to be clear, LG doesn't have a good track record for providing timely software updates, to begin with, so you can expect the update schedules to become more uncertain going forward.

As we mentioned earlier, LG did make some really good phones and it's sad to see them calling it quits. That being said, the software update situation has always been a matter of concern for LG and we don't see it getting better anytime soon. We're glad that LG hasn't officially given up on existing devices though. At least, not yet. 

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Samsung Galaxy F12, Galaxy F02s launched in India: Price, specifications and features

Samsung has launched two new phones in India. Called the Galaxy F12 and the Galaxy F02s, the two phones represent Samsung's latest bet for the budget segment of the market. The phones offer waterdrop notch displays and big camera modules at the back. 

Apart from this, there are few other things to like about the phones, including the presence of a 90Hz refresh rate display on the Galaxy F12. Here's everything you need to know about the two smartphones. 

Samsung Galaxy F12, Galaxy F02s: Price in India

Of the two phones, the Galaxy F02s is the more affordable choice as it starts retail in India at Rs 8,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant and goes up to Rs 9,999 for the 4GB RAM+64GB storage one. Both the variants have been made available in Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, and Diamond White colour options. As for the Galaxy F12, the device starts at Rs 10,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration. There's also a higher-end model, which comes with 4GB RAM+128GB storage and is priced at Rs 11,999. The Galaxy F12 is available in Celestial Black, Sea Green, and Sky Blue colours.

Samsung Galaxy F12: Specifications 

The Galaxy F12 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1,600 pixels) Infinity-V Display at the top.  The display has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and can refresh at up to 90Hz. Underneath the hood we have an octa-core Exynos 850 SoC paired with 4GB RAM. This has been tasked to run a copy of Android 11-based One UI 3.1 Core. 

For cameras, there is the quad lens set-up at the back, with a 48-megapixel Samsung GM2 primary sensor. There's also a 5-megapixel secondary ultra-wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The phone also flaunts a 2-megapixel macro shooter with an f/2.4 aperture and another 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 lens. For selfies, there's an 8-megapixel lens. Apart from this, the Samsung Galaxy F12 packs a 6,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. 

Samsung Galaxy F02s: Specifications

The Galaxy F02s also features a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1,600 pixels) HD+ Infinity-V Display. However, there's no support for fast refresh rate. For the core hardware, the Samsung Galaxy F02s gets an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC paired with up to 4GB of RAM. 

The phone also comes flaunts a triple rear camera with a 13-megapixel primary sensor, 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor with a macro lens. The Samsung Galaxy F02s also gets a 5-megapixel selfie camera sensor. Samsung has provided a 5,000mAh battery on the Galaxy F02s that supports 15W fast charging through the bundled charger.

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Over 500 million Facebook users data has been leaked online, report says

Facebook has a poor track record when it comes to online privacy and securing users' data. The company somehow finds itself in the online privacy debacle which is also why it's not the go-to social media platform for a lot of people. Now, Facebook is once again in the news as a user found personal data of over 500 million Facebook users in a hacking forum.

According to Insider, the user data found on the forum matched known Facebook user's records. It seems to include phone numbers, birth dates, biographical details, and more. The source claims that the data includes personal information of over 533 million Facebook users from 106 countries, including over 32 million records on users in the US, 11 million on users in the UK, and 6 million on users in India.

All 533,000,000 Facebook records were just leaked for free. This means that if you have a Facebook account, it is extremely likely the phone number used for the account was leaked. I have yet to see Facebook acknowledging this absolute negligence of your data. https://t.co/ysGCPZm5U3 pic.twitter.com/nM0Fu4GDY8

— Alon Gal (Under the Breach) (@UnderTheBreach) April 3, 2021

Insider says it also verified records by testing email addresses from the data set in Facebook's password reset feature that partially revealed the users' phone numbers.

Facebook responded back to Insider with respect to this issue and said the data was scrapped due to a vulnerability that the company patched in 2019. Even though the data is a couple of years old now, it may still provide sensitive information about the users to someone who's got their hands on it.

Alon Gal, CTO of cybercrime intelligence firm Hudson Rock, first discovered the entire trough of leaked data online. "A database of that size containing the private information such as phone numbers of a lot of Facebook's users would certainly lead to bad actors taking advantage of the data to perform social engineering attacks [or] hacking attempts," he said.

Gal first discovered the leak in January when some user advertised an automated bot that could provide phone numbers of millions of Facebook users in a hacking forum. It was confirmed by multiple sources that the data set was legitimate. Now, the entire data set has been posted online for free, making it widely available.

This isn't the first time for Facebook and looking at how things are going, it doesn't look like it'll be the last one. We hope Facebook manages to get a hold of their platform and keep these security breaches at bay tp keep their users and their data safe. In the meantime, if you are worried about your data, then here's a quick guide to help you delete your Facebook account.

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Tata Sky Binge+, Tata Sky HD and Tata Sky+ HD Set-top-box available at a discount for a limited time: Report

Tata Sky is offering a discount on its set-top-boxes. The only one that isn't available at a discount is the Tata Sky SD set-top-box. All the other set-top-boxes from the service provider are available at a discount. There is no clear information as to how long the discount offer will last. The information about the discount comes from TelecomTalk. 

Tata Sky Binge+ Set-top-box

The Tata Sky Binge+ set-top-box is priced at Rs 2,499. Users can get it for Rs 2,299 giving users a discount of Rs 200. Users can avail of the discount using the code – ‘TSKY200’. The Tata Sky Binge+ set-top-box aims to offer users the best of traditional satellite cable TV and OTT services to cater to the cord-cutting generation.  Users can watch their Tata Sky subscription channels on the device. 

Since it runs on the Android TV UI, users get access to the Google Play Store along with popular streaming services. The device also comes with a Google Assistant-enabled remote control to help with voice searches. It also supports 4K and HDR, so if you have a 4K TV, you can exploit the features on this set-top-box. If you are confused about whether to get the Binge+ set-top-box, you can check out our review here. 

Tata Sky+ HD Set-top-box

The Tata Sky+ HD set-top-box which would cost you Rs 4,999 is available at a discount of Rs 400. This means you can get it for Rs 4,599. Users will need to use the code ‘TSKY400’ to avail of the discount.

The Tata Sky+ HD set-top-box gives users the ability to record live TV. Users can record up to 625 hours of content on the box and consume it when they like. They can also control the playback of the content from the Tata Sky remote control. The set-top-box can record up to 3 shows simultaneously. 

Tata Sky HD Set-top-box

The Tata Sky HD set-top-box is quite traditional in its functionality. It doesn’t come with recording capabilities not does it have a smart TV UI. It is a good old-fashioned set-top-box. The box usually retails for Rs 1,499 is available at a discount price of Rs 1,249. Users can avail of the Rs 150 discount by using the code TSKY150.

 

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