Instagrams Quiet Mode might actually let you sleep at night

Instagram is introducing Quiet Mode, a feature that allows users to temporarily silence push notifications and sends automatic replies to messages received during this time. Teen users will be prompted to turn on Quiet Mode when they spend a certain amount of time on the app during the late night hours, though the specific time frame and duration have not been specified. 

How will Instagram’s Quiet mode work? 

Instagram will also display the status on the user's profile indicating that Quiet Mode is active, and provide a summary of missed notifications upon return to the app. Users can also schedule specific times for the feature to automatically turn on. 

This feature is being added as Instagram faces criticism for its effects on the mental health of teens, particularly teenage girls. This move is part of the company's ongoing efforts to improve the safety of its younger users, which includes tightening default content settings for teens and restricting how advertisers can target them.

What is Instagram’s “not interested button” feature? 

Instagram is also expanding on its "not interested button" feature, which allows users to flag certain types of content they do not want to see. Users will now be able to hide more than one piece of content on the Explore page, which the platform will aim to avoid showing in Reels and search. 

Additionally, users can now add a list of words, hashtags, or emojis to avoid in recommended content captions, similar to the way they can hide DMs with unwanted words.

Instagram is taking inspiration from TikTok with its increased focus on Reels and recommended content, however, it is ahead of TikTok in some safety aspects such as the Quiet Mode feature and setting time limits on the app. TikTok is testing a prompt that allows users to set up sleep reminders and mute notifications during sleep, which may be a feature Instagram will introduce in the future.

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Moto G53 5G and Moto G73 5G: Colour options and storage specs leaked

Motorola is expected to hit the global market with its two new mid-range phones in the G series. This includes the Indian market. The phones which Motorola will launch are the Moto G53 5G and Moto G73 5G. Recently, a few renders were posted on the internet which revealed some specifications of these phones. Now, a new report has unveiled the colour options and storage variants of both the Moto G53 and Moto G73. The report says that the Moto G53 5G will roll out globally with different specifications than it did in China.

According to a report, Motorola G53 5G is expected to roll out with only one storage variant which is 4GB RAM 128GB storage and it might launch in three colour options –  Arctic Silver, Inc Blue, and Pale Pink colours. 

Similarly, the Moto G73 5G could launch in three colour options which are Lucent White, Meteorite Gray, and Midnight Blue colours. The base variant of Moto G73 5G might be backed with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Recently, more specifications were leaked on the internet of the Moto G53 and Moto G73, let’s have a look at them as well. 

The Moto G53 is expected to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate support. It might be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ SoC and it is likely to run on Android 13. It could sport a dual camera setup holding a 50-megapixel camera. It is likely to sport an 8-megapixel selfie camera. It could pack a 5000mAh battery with 10-watt of wired charging.

On the Moto G73, the phone is believed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 930 SoC and it is also likely to run on Android 13. It could feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and pack the same 5000mAh with 30-watt of fast charging support. It is also expected to have a dual camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera. It could sport a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

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Oppo launches the A78 5G with a surprising lucky draw twist

Oppo has rolled out its first phone of the year, the Oppo A78 5G with a very new and different offer. Oppo tweeted that on buying the Oppo A78 5G from 18th January to 20th January, users can avail of the lucky draw to get the chance to win another Oppo A78 5G or IoTs like the Oppo Enco Buds2, the Oppo M32 or points up to 1000 in MyOppo app. The lucky draw is called the 1st Raffle Sale. Here’s how you can avail of this:

First, you need to be a new user of Oppo A78 5G. That means you need to buy an Oppo A78 5G between 18th January to 20th January. Sign up in the pre-installed My Oppo app in your new Oppo A78 5G. Enter the 1st raffle page through the My Oppo home page banner. After that, if you are lucky the winner of Oppo A78 5G then you need to fill in the information in time and you’ll get the device at your door in a few days.  If you win the IoTs then you are gonna have to get the reward code from the app and show it on the Oppo store to claim the reward. Points will be directly credited to the user's My Oppo account after the win. Oppo A78 5G: Specifications

Oppo A78 5G is the first phone launched by Oppo this year. It features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate support. The display is protected by Panda glass. 

The Oppo A78 5G is powered by the Mediatek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm) chipset paired with 8GB RAM and it runs on Android 12 OS.

The Oppo A78 5G has a dual camera setup carrying a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it has an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.

It packs a 5000mAh battery and supports up to 33 watts of fast charging. Oppo claimed that it can be charged up to 100% in 67 minutes.

Oppo A78 5G: Price and availability 

Oppo A78 5G is available on Amazon and Oppo’s official website at the price of ₹18,999. On Amazon, there is also an SBI card offer which gives you a discount of ₹1,300. 

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Returnal PC Release Date Set for February 15, System Requirements Revealed

Returnal is coming to PC on February 15. PlayStation has revealed the full system requirements for the same, alongside new features coming to the PC port. The new version boasts support for Nvidia’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR upscaling techniques, unlocked framerates, ray-traced reflections, customisable keyboard and mouse controls, and more. The once PS5-exclusive also o...

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NetEase Declines Activision Blizzard’s Offer to Extend Partnership for Publishing in China

Chinese games publisher NetEase confirmed that it rejected a proposal from Activision Blizzard, which sought to extend their long-term partnership for six months. NetEase claims the proposal was “commercially illogical,” and accused the US firm of “seeking a divorce but still remaining attached,” in a rare public display of acrimony between the two gaming gian...

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iOS 163 features to expect as the Release Candidate is here

Apple released the iOS 16.3 RC for developers to test out, just a week after the second Beta was released. If you’re a registered developer, all you need to do is download the iOS 16.3 and iPad 16.3 profiles straight from the Apple Developer centre. After you install the same, you’ll be able to use the OS and test it out. 

iOS 16.3 brings support for security keys

One of the biggest changes to note is that iOS 16.3 brings support for physical Security Keys that you can use in order to enhance the security of Apple IDs. You can link any FIDO Certified physical security key for authentication when you are accessing an Apple ID or even logging into a new device. 

This will help replace the digital verification codes that an Apple device receives when you’re using an Apple ID. According to the tech giant, this also brings you better protection against unauthorised account access as well as phishing. You need to use two physical security keys if you’re planning to use this feature as one of the keys needs to function as a backup in case you lose the first one. If you lose both keys, you won’t be able to access your Apple ID and even Apple won’t be able to help you. 

Apple iOS 16.3 new features

Apple has released a list of new features that accompany iOS 16.3. The following is the official list:

- New Unity wallpaper honours Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month

- Security Keys for Apple ID allow users to strengthen the security of their account by requiring a physical security key as part of the two-factor authentication sign-in process on new devices

- Support for HomePod (2nd generation)

- Emergency SOS calls now require holding the side button with the up or down volume button and then releasing it in order to prevent inadvertent emergency calls

- Fixes an issue in Freeform where some drawing strokes created with Apple Pencil or your finger may not appear on shared boards

- Addresses an issue where the wallpaper may appear black on the Lock Screen

- Fixes an issue where horizontal lines may temporarily appear while waking up iPhone 14 Pro Max

- Fixes an issue where the Home Lock Screen widget does not accurately display the Home app status

- Addresses an issue where Siri may not respond properly to music requests

- Resolves issues where Siri requests in CarPlay may not be understood correctly

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Infinity Ward has revealed new details about Call of Duty: Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 Season 2

The launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 2 and Warzone 2 has been delayed, however, as compensation, Infinity Ward has revealed some of the details of the game. The games were believed to launch in early February, based on a counter revealed by the brand. However, now, they will be launched on February 15. 

“Our studio teams have been making several changes based on what we have heard from our player community,” said a post on the Call of Duty Twitter account.

New details about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 2

“Season 2 includes all new content, with the return of Resurgence and a brand new small map for Warzone 2.0. Ranked play is also back and coming to Modern Warfare 2, along with new multiplayer maps, new modes, weapons and much more,” said Infinity Ward.

The game developer also elaborated that “We look forward to sharing more details on the updates coming to Season 02 in a deep-dive studio blog next week. This includes exciting changes to Warzone 2.0 including the gulag, looting and loadouts.” 

It is believed that Warfare 2 Season 2 will have a multiplayer map Castle. This map was originally a part of Call of Duty World at War and had also been remastered for 2021s Call of Duty Vanguard.

Will Ronin return?

The game is also believed to bring back the operator Ronin. Ronin was originally a part of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in 2020.

The ranked play version of the game will have visible skill ratings, ranked skill divisions, competitive modes, a top 250 leaderboard, and even rewards for players. 

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