WhatsApp for iOS could soon bring a dedicated video camera mode

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a dedicated video option within its new camera mode. As per WABetaInfo, a preview version of WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.1.0.75 has this feature. And although it’s currently not even in beta, not before long it should be available to them as well as regular WhatsApp users. So, let’s check out the feature at work in some newly out screenshots.

WhatsApp camera mode

WABetaInfo calls this feature — Camera Mode and it includes a photo-taking option and a dedicated video recording option also. 

Here is a WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.1.0.75 screenshot showing what the feature looks like:

So earlier, you had to press and hold the shutter button to record a video on WhatsApp. However, now you can do that by swiping to the dedicated video mode. It should make recording a video quicker and easier.

We will know it better when we get access to the feature. We will keep you posted.

As for Android users, the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.24.21 update also reportedly has this feature. 

Another WhatsApp feature under development is Chat Transfer, which lets you move your chat history to an Android phone without using Google Drive. 

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Amazon Prime Lite is reportedly being tested in India at 999year

A new Amazon Prime subscription tier is currently under test in India. The report first came from a website named OnlyTech and was later corroborated by Gadgets360. Aptly named Amazon Prime Lite, the new Prime plan could come at ₹999 membership price and offer a trimmed-down list of benefits. Here’s what that could include:

Amazon Prime Lite vs Amazon Prime: What’s different?

First of all, Amazon Prime Lite could cost ₹999 a year which was the earlier annual subscription price of the regular Amazon Prime membership. The latter is now costlier at ₹1499 and perhaps the ₹999/year Prime Lite plan could be to attract those users who are hesitant to pay up.

The ₹999 Amazon plan could offer an ad-supported SD Prime Video experience. As for other missing features, Amazon Prime Lite doesn’t bundle Prime Music subscription, Prime Gaming, free eBooks, and no-cost EMI option while shopping on the Amazon India website.

So, while you are getting a cheaper plan, you are losing out on some important features too. If you don’t care about those, the rest of the offering is said to be the same as the regular Prime subscription.

Amazon Prime Lite availability

Amazon Prime Lite is reportedly under test in certain parts of the country. Once the beta testing is done, it should be rolled out to mainstream users. Let’s see if the new ₹999 Amazon Prime Lite offering finds substantial user interest.

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Indian banks will use face recognition and iris scans soon

meant to reduce tax evasion as well as fraud. While the government sources declined to reveal any names, they did say that a few well-known public and private banks are already using this technology to enhance customer security. This verification step is not mandatory. It is meant to be used in situations where the bank may not have other identification cards such as the PAN card. 

Concerns over user privacy

Of course, with any technology that relies on human data to function, there are a few concerns over customer privacy already. "This raises substantial privacy concerns especially when India lacks a dedicated law on privacy, cybersecurity and facial recognition," said Pavan Duggal, an advocate and cyber law expert.

Who has to go through these security measures? 

Individuals who make withdrawals and deposits exceeding Rs. 2 million in a financial year and have only shared their Aadhar cards with the bank will be required to go through the security procedures at the request of the bank. 

A Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) spokesperson elaborated that this will only happen with the customer’s consent. He also said, “UIDAI regularly advises all authentication and verification entities to use face or iris authentications to cater to residents whose fingerprint authentication fails.”

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Lenovo Tab P11 5G launched in India

The Lenovo Tab P11 5G has been launched in India, making it the first premium 5G tablet from this brand that can support sub-6GHz 5G networks. The high-end offering comes with a host of handy features as discussed below. 

Lenovo Tab P11 specifications

The Lenovo Tab P11 comes with an 11-inch  IPS fingerprint-resistant display with a 2K resolution and 400 nits of peak brightness. The product also supports Dolby Vision. It runs on a Snapdragon 750G with an Adreno 619 GPU. It also offers up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. Users can expand the storage capacity to 1TB by using a microSD card if required. 

The Lenovo Tab P11 5G comes with an 8MP selfie camera and a 13MP primary sensor. It has a built-in dual-array microphone setup along with four JBL speakers and Dolby Atmos sound. The Lenovo Tab P11 5G has a 7,700mAh battery. The brand claims that it can offer up to 12 hours of video streaming support. It also claims that the device can be fully charged in just 3 hours.

The Lenovo Tab P11 also has an IP52 rating which means it is resistant to water and dust. It supports Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, along with sub-6GHz 5G networks. It measures 258.4x7.9x163mm and weighs 520g. 

Lenovo Tab P11 price in India

The Lenovo Tab P11 price in India is ₹29,999 for the 128GB storage variant and ₹34,999 for the 256GB storage variant. 

 

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Noise ColorFit Pro 4 GPS launching on 14 January at midnight

Noise’s latest offering, the Noise ColorFit Pro 4 GPS, will be launching at midnight, today and is an affordable smartwatch designed to meet the needs of fitness enthusiasts. The smartwatch is equipped with GPS functionality that lets you know about the distance you’ve covered so that you can track your progress on a daily basis. This new smartwatch comes in five different colour options, including Charcoal Black, Deep Wine, Mint Green, Silver Grey, Sunset Orange, Teal Blue, Rose Pink, and Midnight Blue.

Noise ColorFit Pro 4 GPS specifications

The Noise ColorFit Pro 4 GPS comes with a large 1.85-inch TFT display that offers 600 nits of brightness so that you can view the data when you’re outside in the sun. The smartphone is also equipped with the TruSync™ powered BT Calling Tru (which uses Bluetooth v5.3) to ensure you can listen to music when running or attend calls easily while working out. 

The brand claims that the battery lasts up to seven days on a single charge. It can track your heart rate, SpO2 levels, sleep quality, activity levels and even breathing patterns. It has over 100 sports modes and even tracks one’s menstrual cycle. 

You can also access your call logs through the smartwatch and store up to 10 contacts on the device itself. 

Noise ColorFit Pro 4 GPS price in India

The Noise ColorFit Pro 4 GPS price in India is set at ₹2,999 and the smartphone will launch tonight at 12 AM. 

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Tariff Hikes: How important are they getting for Telecom companies

Now that we are in 2023, 5G is the most highlighted thing in the telecom industry. However, with the influx of 5G services, there is also fear in the market around the hike in prepaid tariffs. According to a report, all three major service providers - Jio, Airtel, and Vi (Vodafone Idea) are set to hike the tariffs on their prepaid plans. 

In a report from Telecom Talk, telecom leader Reliance Jio hasn't seen a significant rise in its quarterly profits. The report shows that for Q1 FY23, Jio's net profit was ₹4,530 crore, and in the following quarter (Q2 FY23), the telco reported a net profit of ₹4,729 crore. In Q1, Jio's average revenue per user stood at ₹175.7 crore in Q1 and it rose to ₹177.2 crores in the next quarter.

On the other hand, Airtel had a little higher ARPU in Q2 than Jio, reporting a ₹190 ARPU in Q2. Airtel reported a net profit of ₹2,145 crore in the quarter. Even an ARPU of ₹200 won’t be enough to return the investment. Airtel had started testing entry-level tariff correction in Haryana and Odisha and ICICI securities were okay with this.

Industry experts have suggested that the solution to increasing the net profit and ARPU could be a hike of prepaid tariff plans. That is the only option they have for now. So we might see the tariff hike very soon. It's been more than a year since the telcos hiked the prices of tariffs. 

Both telecoms, Airtel and Jio are spending a vast amount of money on implementing 5G services in India but they are not seeing profits from the current situation. So in order to make money and provide the return service to the investors they need to hike the tariff plans. 

Talking about VI, it also said to raise the tariffs but instead, they reduced the postpaid and prepaid plans. No doubt VI offers the cheapest plans but it is way behind in the game than Airtel and Jio. VI’s network is not responding decently as well.

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Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, Life is Strange Lead PlayStation Plus Extra, Deluxe Games for January 2023

Sony has revealed the list of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe catalogue in January. Key highlights include Devil May Cry 5, Life is Strange, Life is Strange: Before the Store, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Back 4 Blood. The games will be available on PS Plus’s higher-tier plans, starting January 17.

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