WhatsApp May Soon Offer a Community feature thats similar to Discord groups and channels

Whatsapp has been making headlines lately for the wide range of features it's adding to the platform. Well, the list doesn’t end here - according to Wabetainfo, one of the most reliable sources for news and updates about the global messaging platform, Whatsapp is working on a communities feature that may be quite similar to Discord groups.

Whatsapp’s new community feature

Back in October, XDA Developers went through Whatsapp’s APK and revealed that the platform is working on a ‘Communities’ feature that will be similar to Discord. Now, Wabetainfo is backing up the claim. This feature will reportedly run along with the Groups feature. In other words, Whatsapp will be retaining the Groups feature.

The Communities feature will allow community admins to absorb multiple Whatsapp groups to create a larger community of like-minded people. Discord works in a fairly similar way. Admins can invite new people by sharing Community Invite Links. The feature is also rumoured to be end-to-end encrypted to ensure privacy for users.

While the look and feel of the feature have not been revealed, it is fair to assume that it will carry its own design markers to help people differentiate a community from a group. 

Other new Whatsapp Features to note

Recently, Whatsapp announced that it will be modifying its delete feature. Currently, the Delete for Everyone feature has a time limit of one hour - once that time is exceeded, you cannot delete a message you’ve sent. However, the app is now working on an upgrade that increases the time limit. 

Whatsapp is also working on a range of other features such as changing group icons, altering the privacy settings, allowing Whatsapp for Business users to upload their statuses as their profile picture, and more. The app has also added new cashback features to Whatsapp Pay to increase user adoption.

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Netflix may have to introduce games on iOS via the Apple App store

Earlier this month, Netflix began rolling out games for Android users. However, the same has not been made available on iOS devices so far. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman pointed out that Apple’s own policies may prevent Netflix from offering the same game via its own app. 

Why will Netflix have to offer games via the App Store?

Apple’s policies prevent any third-party apps from functioning as a hub for games or even as a mini app store. Cloud gaming services such as Google Stadia, Nvidia GeForce Now, and Microsoft’s xCloud have raised this as an issue in the past as users have to launch their platforms through the App Store’s web browser, as opposed to directly opening the platform itself.

In order to offer its own games, Netflix will have to offer games through the Apple App Store. In other words, Apple users won't be able to play Netflix games through the Netflix app itself, the way Android users can.

Who can play games on Netflix now?

At the moment, Android users of the app can access the games and play them at their leisure. Netflix has currently offered five games including Stranger Things: 1984, Stranger Things 3: The Game, Shooting Hoop, Card Blast, and Teeter Up, and plans to expand its repository as the year progresses. The company has also confirmed that some of these games require an active internet connection, while others can be played offline. 

It’s important to note that while every profile on the app will be able to see a separate tab where games can be browsed and downloaded, the same does not hold true for the kids’ profile. It will be interesting to see how these games are received by the audience, and what Netflix will offer next.

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Exclusive First Look at Samsung Galaxy A53 5G in leaked renders

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is expected to launch next year but today we are bringing you an exclusive look at the phone. In partnership with popular tipster OnLeaks, Digit is now able to give you the full 360 degrees 5K renders of the upcoming Galaxy A53.

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Here comes your very first look at the #Samsung #GalaxyA53! (360° video + stunning 5K renders + dimensions) On behalf of @digitindia -> https://t.co/pSt7eyDjsK pic.twitter.com/06bhosIjGs

— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) November 8, 2021 Samsung Galaxy A53 key details render leaked

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As you can see, the Samsung Galaxy A53 has an almost identical look to the Galaxy A52 but the back panel is flat and does not curve around the edges. The edges are not completely flat and have a curved design.

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The camera bump has been refined from the A52 and now looks like an extension of the back panel. The area around the camera module has smooth curves that give it a seamless look and feel. 

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The renders also confirm the presence of a quad camera array on the back and a punch-hole notch cutout on the front for the selfie camera. The Galaxy A53 also gets rid of the 3.5mm audio jack so you will now have to make do with the Type-C connector or wireless earbuds.

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The Galaxy A53 measures 8.14 mm in thickness and 9.73mm including the rear camera bump, making it slightly thinner than the Galaxy A52.

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As per some earlier rumours, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is expected to have a 64MP primary camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate display as on the A52.

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Furthermore, we may only see Samsung launch the 5G version of the Galaxy A53 which would mean that the company is going to discontinue the 4G variant. We’ll know more as we near the launch of the Galaxy A53.

 

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Poco M4 Pro 5G launching tomorrow: Everything you need to know

The Poco M4 Pro 5G is all set to launch on November 9 globally and is the successor to the Poco M3 Pro which launched earlier this year. The Poco M4 Pro 5G has leaked previously and is expected to be based on the Redmi Note 11 5G that was recently launched in China.

The Poco M4 Pro has been previously leaked in a report accompanied by renders. The phone is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chip and has a 90Hz refresh rate display. As per the leaked renders, the phone has an extended camera island with the company’s branding. Here’s everything you can expect from tomorrow’s Poco M4 Pro launch globally.

Poco M4 Pro 5G expected specifications

According to the leaks, the Poco M4 Pro features a 6.6-inch display that offers Full HD+ resolution and up to a 90Hz refresh rate. It also has a punch-hole notch cutout in the top centre.

The M4 Pro is expected to be powered by the Dimensity 810 chip which is paired with 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It runs on MIUI 12.5, which is based on Android 11.

The leak also indicates that the phone has a 50MP primary camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera, which is similar to the camera setup of the Note 11. For selfies, the Redmi Note 11 has a 16MP camera upfront.

The Poco M4 Pro is said to be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. These specs line up with those of the Redmi Note 11 5G so it’s likely that the phone will have some minor modifications and will largely be based on the Note 11.

Poco M4 Pro 5G launch event details: How to watch the launch live?

Poco will be live streaming the launch of the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the event will begin from 5PM IST on November 9. We have embedded the live stream link below for your convenience.

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Moto E30 launched with 65-inch display, 5000mAh battery and more: All you need to know

Motorola has launched yet another budget segment device in the form of the Moto E30. The device appears to be influenced by the Moto E40 that was launched earlier by the company.  As for the Moto E30, the phone comes with a big battery, a large display, and powerful cameras. The smartphone also comes with Google’s Android Go platform and is available for purchase in parts of Europe, including the UK. 

The phone has been set at a price of 99.99 pounds (approx Rs 10,000) for the sole 2GB RAM and 32GB storage variant. The variant has been made available in Mineral Grey and Digital Blue colours. For now, there is no word on the India availability of the device, with the device currently only retailing in the UK and a few other European markets.

Also read: APPLE IPHONE 13 REVIEW: A REFINED UPGRADE

As for its specifications, the Moto E30 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ Max Vision IPS display. This panel offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the Moto E40 comes packing a Unisoc T700 chipset paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB that can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card slot. 

Other than this, the phone runs on Android Go. The Go edition on the Moto E30 is based on Android 11. For cameras, the Moto E30 offers triple-rear cameras housed inside a rectangular module. These cameras include a 48-megapixel primary sensor along with a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel lens for shooting macros. At the front, we get an 8-megapixel camera. This is housed inside a centrally aligned punch-hole cutout. The Moto E30 also supports dual-SIM cards and there’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. 

Keeping the lights on the Moto E30 is a 5,000mAh battery pack with support for charging at 10W via a USB-C port. Additionally, the phone also gets an IP52 rating for dust and water resistance. For connectivity, it gets 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v5, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 

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Nokia T20 Android Tablet Offers 2K Screen, 8200mAh Battery and 3-Year Security Update For Rs 15,499

Nokia’s latest affordable Android tablet is now available in India, and offers a number of notable features at its relatively afforadable price tag. The Nokia T20 Android tablet has a starting price of Rs 15,499 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage variant. Nokia’s budget Android tablet launches in India a month after its global launch. 

Nokia T20 Specs, Price And Launch Details In India

Nokia T20 tablet is available in two specifications - 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, and 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage option. Both these variants come with a Wi-Fi or a Wi-Fi + 4G SIM connectivity option with the latter being costing more. the top-of-the-line WiFi + 4G Nokia T20 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage costs Rs 18,499. The tablet also comes with expandable storage upto 512GB via an SD card slot.

In terms of features, the Nokia T20 comes with a 10.36-inch TFT LCD 2K display with 1200 X 2000 pixel resolution and 224ppi pixel density. The tablet comes with a Unisoc T610 SoC with a 1.8GHz clock speed. This is an Octa-Core chipset based on the 12nm manufacturing process.  

The Nokia T20 tablet packs a massive 8200mAh lithium-ion battery. As per official claims, it delivers a day’s worth of battery life. Furthermore, the Nokia T20 comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. 

The tablet also supports 4G/LTE connectivity (optional), a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth v5.0 and WiFi. Lastly, Nokia will give 3 years of security updates and 2 years of OS upgrades for the T20 tablet. The Nokia T20 is available for purchase on Nokia’s official website and Flipkart. 

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OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man edition to launch in India soon

OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man edition could soon launch in India as the company has started teasing it on its social media handles. The OnePlus Nord 2 was officially launched in India on July 22 with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chip and an upgraded camera array. It seems like OnePlus is now looking to refresh the Nord 2 with the upcoming Pac-Man edition, which is rumoured to have slightly different specs. Here’s everything we know about the OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man edition.

Something you definitely won't  at is coming soon... pic.twitter.com/X0bcyIxEgY

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) November 4, 2021

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— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) November 5, 2021 OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man edition officially teased

OnePlus has taken to its social media handles, teasing its fans about the Nord 2 Pac-Man edition. While it remains unclear, this special edition phone could have a design inspired by the iconic maze game.

The good folks over at XDA developers discovered a Pac-Man themed lock screen in the latest OxygenOS release for the Nord 2 along with a new Pac-Man inspired fingerprint animation.

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— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) October 12, 2021

Moreover, popular tipster Max Jambor also teased that OnePlus will soon announce the Pac-Man edition of the Nord 2. Additionally, Paras Guglani of PassionateGeekz posted on Twitter that this special Pac-Man edition Nord 2 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chip instead of the Dimensity 1200 it debuted with.

The rest of the specifications and features are expected to remain the same with a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5. The camera array is headlined by a 50MP camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP monochrome sensor. The Nord 2 has a battery capacity of 4,500mAh and supports 65W fast charging out-of-the-box.

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