UK PM Rishi Sunak wears made-in-India boAt headphones at G20 visit, sparks warm reactions online

Amidst all the intense geo-political buzz of world leaders gathered in New Delhi for the G20 Summit, hosted under the Indian presidency, a nonchalant picture of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak grabbed headlines for an altogether different -- albeit amazing -- reason.

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In the picture, as you can see above, UK PM Rishi Sunak is seen interacting with school kids at the British Council in New Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. What's particularly interesting about this picture is how Sunak is seen wearing a boAt headphones, a fact highlighted by Aman Gupta, CEO and co-founder of boAt, a made-in-India headphones, wearable and lifestyle products brand.

Gupta shared Sunak's picture with the boAt headphones on his personal Instagram handle, captioned "Bharat mein aapka boAt boAt Swaagat." Gupta was resharing Sunak's Instagram photos from his pit-stop at the British Council during his weekend visit to the Indian capital for the G20 Summit.

The post sparked viral reactions on social media, with several Instagram users noting the "punny" message by Gupta, reacting in kind. "boAt hard," said one user, "Aapki boAt me dum hai" said another; "Bharat mein boAt chal raha hain," commented a user, while another said, "Waah..kya boAt h!" Several people also remarked on the marketing acument of Gupta.

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Established in 2015, boAt has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the audio and wearable devices segment in India. A proud Make in India brand, in a series of tweets boat's Aman Gupta celebrated a milestone in January 2023 -- when boAt became the first Indian brand to manufacture over 1 crore wearable products in India within a year. This picture of Rishi Sunak wearing boAt headphones is another example of boAt's acumen and ambition to stay on top of the game.

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Google Pixel 8 series will go on pre-order on October 5: Launch date confirmed

A few days ago, Google announced the date of its upcoming event, Made by Google. The Made by Google event is scheduled for October 4 in New York. The Made by Google events usually unpack the Pixel smartphone and watch series. The legacy will be continued this month as well. Google has confirmed the Pixel 8 series on October 4 at Made by Google. However, ahead of the launch, Google India has also released the date of pre-orders and availability in India as well. The Pixel 8 series will include two smartphones; the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. 

Google India announced that the Pixel 8 series will sell on Flipkart exclusively. Apart from that, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro can be pre-ordered from October 5 on Flipkart. 

Speaking of the details, the company has not revealed anything yet. However, a few days ago, Google ‘accidentally’ revealed the Pixel 8 Pro on its online store. This gave us a sneak peek into the design. We couldn’t spot much difference in the design except for one thing, the camera module. Just like last year, Google Pixel 8 Pro could feature a horizontal metal strip that will house the camera module. Now instead of two different rings, there might be only one camera module along with a flashlight and one more unknown sensor. 

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You know what they say, great things come in eights ♾ ️ Get ready to meet the Google #Pixel8 and #Pixel8Pro . Pre-orders start 5th October exclusively on @Flipkart pic.twitter.com/ZFkBlrUmy6

— Google India (@GoogleIndia) September 7, 2023

The specifications of the Google Pixel 8 Pro have also leaked. The rumoured specifications say that it could feature a  a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display with a support of up to 120Hz refresh rate. It will most likely be powered by the Google Tensor G3 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Google might also announce the Android 14 OS with the Pixel 8 series. A 4950mAh battery could power this smartphone with the support of 27-watt fast charging. 

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At the camera front, the Pixel 8 Pro is rumoured to feature a 50-megapixel OIS primary camera, a 64-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor. On the front, it might feature an 11-megapixel sensor. 

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Why Vivo T2 Pro 5G competes with iQOO Z7 Pro 5G market: Processor and more revealed

Vivo launched the T2 series in April this year, which included the Vivo T2 5G and T2x 5G. Now the brand seems to be working on the T2 Pro 5G. A new leak suggests the processor of the upcoming T2 Pro 5G and also tells the Antutu Benchmark score. The smartphone is also said to be more powerful and pricy than its predecessor. 

According to a new report by 91mobiles in collaboration with Yogesh Brar, the Vivo T2 Pro 5G could roll out with a Mediatek Dimensity 7200 processor. The processor could be paired with 8GB RAM. Vivo might launch the T2 Pro 5G in two storage variants that are 128GB and 256GB. 

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As for the pricing, it is expected to launch around the same price category as iQOO Z7 Pro 5G. iQOO claimed Z7 Pro 5G is the highest performing smartphone in the segment with over 728000 points in an Antutu benchmark test. It also featured the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 SoC. We could expect the Vivo T2 Pro 5G around the price range of ₹23,999. The Vivo T2 Pro 5G is also tipped to go on sale on Flipkart exclusively.

Apart from this, the reports didn’t mention any other details. We can expect the teasing of T2 Pro 5G soon. As for the specifications, there are no words on it except the processor. But it is said to launch with better configurations than its predecessor. Let’s have a look at Vivo T2’s specifications. 

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The Vivo T2 5g features a 6.38-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and it runs on Funtouch OS skin based on Android 13. It is powered by the Snapdragon 695 processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone has a dual camera setup on the back carrying a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS support and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It features a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The Vivo T2 is packed with a 4500mAh battery with 44-watt fast charging support. 

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Google Drives new feature lets you lock files easily: Heres how

Google has announced a new feature for its file storage and synchronisation service Google Drive. The new feature makes it easier for users to lock files in Google Drive.

“We’re adding the option to lock Drive files by right-clicking the file, selecting ‘File information’, and clicking ‘Lock’,” the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates  blogpost.

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According to Google, locking a file makes sure that reviewers can’t change a file. When the feature is enabled, edits, comments and suggestions can't be added to locked documents. 

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Moreover, the new update simplifies and streamlines the process of restricting files in Google Drive, which was previously only available through the Google Drive API or file approvals.

In our opinion, the option to easily lock files in Google Drive will help prevent accidental edits, ensuring the authenticity of files. 

How to lock a file in Google Drive:

In order to lock a Drive file, you must have edit-access to the Drive file. If you have that follow the below steps: 

Step 1: Hover over a file in Drive, then right-click into the context menu. Step 2: Then select the File information option. Step 3: After that, choose Lock and confirm that you actually want to lock the document by selecting Lock. 

It’s important to note that this new option to lock files in Google Drive is currently being rolled out to all Google Workspace customers. So if you don't get this feature, you have to wait a little more.

Last month, Google added drag & drop to Google Drive multi-instance support on large-screen Android devices, enabling users to quickly share files and folders between two different accounts. Also, in order to make it easier to manage shared drive files and eliminate the manual effort of removing items in the trash folder, the tech giant added the ability to empty the entire trash folder of a shared drive.

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iPhone 15 Pro to launch with 128GB storage Check new rumours ahead of launch

Another rumour about the iPhone 15 has emerged on the internet, suggesting that it will include a 128GB variant for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, similar to the iPhone 14 Pro models. It seems that Apple will maintain this storage configuration for the upcoming release. Previously, there were rumours of a price hike for all four iPhone 15 models, but according to this new report, there's a twist. What's even more intriguing is that despite launching with 128GB storage, the iPhone 15 Pro might not see a price increase.

9to5Mac reported on a research note from a TrendForce analyst, indicating that the iPhone 15 Pro may indeed come with 128GB of storage. However, this contradicts previous reports of a price hike. According to this new report, the iPhone 15 Pro will be priced at $999, the same as the iPhone 14 Pro. On the other hand, the high-end model, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, featuring 128GB storage, may see a $100 price increase compared to last year, potentially launching at $1199.

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Earlier, there was a report suggesting that the iPhone 15 Pro might debut with 2TB of storage. However, TrendForce contradicts this rumor as well. According to a research note from TrendForce, the iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to offer up to 1TB of storage, just like last year.

Additionally, there are hints of a potential RAM upgrade for the iPhone 15 Pro. While the iPhone 14 Pro featured 6GB of RAM last year, the tech giant could be introducing the iPhone 15 Pro with 8GB of RAM.

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The price hike speculation arose on the internet based on the alleged inclusion of a titanium frame and periscope lens in iPhone 15 Pro models. Both of these components are relatively expensive, so if Apple indeed incorporates the Titanium frame and Periscope lens in the iPhone 15 Pro, a price hike is a possibility

Source 1: 9to5Mac

Source 2: TrendForce

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Threads keyword search feature now rolling out in India: Heres how to use it

Instagram head Adam Mosseri today announced that Threads has started rolling out its keyword search feature in India, along with other countries. This feature will be available on both mobile and the web version. For those who are unaware, the keyword search feature allows users to search for posts on Threads. 

Mosseri said that the company is rolling out the feature in English and Spanish, in countries where most people post in those languages such as Argentina, India, Mexico, and the US. “Try it out and let me know what you think!” he posted on his Instagram Broadcast Channel.

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The company had started testing this keyword search feature last week, and was rolling it out only in Australia and New Zealand.

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How to use Threads' keyword search feature?

To try out this new feature, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Open the Threads app.

Step 2: Tap on the search button which is present at the bottom.

Step 3: Now, type the particular word or sentence that you want to search for, in the search field provided on the top. 

Step 4: Once done, tap the search option, and then you will see all posts containing the searched text.

Since Threads was launched on July 5, the keyword search was among the most requested features by the users. Despite its user drop, the company has been continuously introducing new features in order to gain back users. Last month, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the feature to directly share a Threads post to Instagram DMs and the ability to add custom alt-text for photo/video. He also introduced a new mention button to easily mention someone's account.

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Google makes fun of iPhone 15s rumoured design

Apple’s event Wonderlust is just around the corner and everyone is watching closely, even Apple’s biggest competitors. There’s a long history of Apple’s competitors roasting it and the latest to join the line is Google. In its latest Pixel ad, Google has taken a swipe at the rumoured iPhone design.

As Apple could possibly announce the iPhone 15 series on September 12, 2023. With that spirit in mind, Google, one of Apple’s competitors, has mocked the plans that Apple has with this series.

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So, the biggest and the most hoped for rumour this year with the Apple iPhone 15 series is that Apple is finally saying goodbye to the legacy lightning port and swapping it for the universal USB Type-C port. Well this was long overdue too.  And that’s what Google pulled Apple’s leg for.

Google launched its #BestPhonesForever campaign. With that, it launched a new Pixel Ad called Spa Day. The ad features both the iPhone and Pixel chilling at a spa. Their cameras are also covered with cucumbers. And the two phones are talking. iPhone laments how its launch events used to be huge but now have been taken over by Pixel as it offers new features like "unblurring old photos, answering unknown calls with AI, and live translating messages". 

But then the iPhone mentions how it has some nice things to offer too, like the USB C port. But turns out the Pixel already knew about it.

The ad has already gained 33M views on YouTube and users are loving this creative ad where the two phones have been depicted as best friends.

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Apple has yet not confirmed if it will announce the iPhone 15 series during its Wonderlust event on September 12. We are now just counting days to know what Apple has to really offer.

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