Xiaomi Black Shark 2 will come with Liquid Cool 3.0 technology, company confirms

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Black Shark 2 smartphone in the next couple of months. Ahead of the official unveiling, Xiaomi has confirmed one of the features that we will be seeing on the smartphone. In the first promo image, Black Shark has confirmed that the new smartphone will come with Liquid Cool 3.0 technology.

The new cooling technology is expected to keep the thermal levels down, especially when playing graphics intense games. Sadly, further details about the tech aren’t available at the moment. The upcoming smartphone was recently spotted in a benchmark listing which revealed Snapdragon 855 octa-core SoC and 8GB of RAM. The device logged a model number SKW-A0, and likely come with 27W fast-charging support, just like the Mi 9.

Watch: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro First Look

Rumors have also pointed out that unlike the predecessor, the new smartphone will come with a big, bezel-less display. There is also a possibility where the smartphone may come with 12GB of RAM. Moving on, the smartphone is expected to run Android 9 Pie OS out-the-box.

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Being a gaming smartphone, Game Turbo mode to improve gaming experience, in the form of network, CPU and GPU boost is expected. There is no word on the exact launch date or pricing, but considering that the company has officially started teasing the smartphone, the launch could be just around the corner. The company has already revealed that it will soon be entering the Indian smartphone market. It remains to be seen if it will launch the Black Shark first, or directly launch the Black Shark 2.

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Samsung Health App Integrates Calm's Meditation, Relaxation Programs to Reduce Stress

The Samsung Health app now has a Mindfulness section wherein you can start meditation and relaxation programs powered by Calm.

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Windows Lite is real; likely to be aimed at Chromebook-like laptops, dual-screen devices

New information spotted online has confirmed previous reports about the existence of Windows Lite. According to reports, the presence of a Lite version for Windows has been confirmed along with why Microsoft is making such a move. Diving into the details, the company is making this version to target Chromebook-like devices along with upcoming dual-screen devices. The report revealed that such devices may launch in the market later this year. Though that depends on how ready the PC and chip makers are.

Talking about the “Windows Lite” version. essentially it is “a more stripped-down version of Windows” that has been prioritized for devices with two screens. This is in line with the new hardware lineup that Intel has been trying to create with other OEMs as noted in a report by The Verge. According to the report, it is likely that future devices may look like the much-rumored Courier along with dual screen laptops or even any with a foldable display as we saw in a number of devices at Mobile World Congress 2019.

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Even though the devices are not ready, it looks like the company wants to be ready for the future of computing devices. As part of building Windows Lite, the company is also working on Composable Shell or C-Shell along with Windows Core OS, a more modular version of the current Windows Shell. The modular version is currently powering Windows on new devices including HoloLens 2, and the upcoming Surface Hub 2X.

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According to the report, the interface of the Windows Lite will be somewhat similar to what we see on the full version of Windows. Though, it will also look similar to the interface on the Surface Hub shell along with the functionality from the Windows Phone Continuum UI. Though it is possible that the interface may undergo significant changes before the final version.

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OnePlus ‘March Madness’ campaign to offer additional Rs 2,000 off on exchange, giveaways and more

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has announced a new promotional campaign called “March Madness” which kicks off today, and will continue for a month. Under this promotional campaign, smartphone buyers can avail additional Rs 2,000 off when they exchange their old smartphone for a new OnePlus 6T.

The offer will be valid for purchases made on Amazon India, OnePlus.in and the company’s exclusive stores, Croma and Reliance Digital outlets. There will also be exclusive offers such as no-cost-EMI on using credit and debit cards from select banks, and special giveaways in the form of bundled accessories. However, OnePlus did not further clarify anything about these accessories.

Watch: OnePlus 6T – Warp Charge vs Dash Charge Compared

OnePlus 6T is the company’s 2018 flagship smartphone featuring an in-display fingerprint scanner, and face unlock tech. The smartphone flaunts a 6.41-inch AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. It is powered by a Snapdragon 845 octa-core SoC, up to 10GB RAM, 256GB storage, and Warp Charge 30 that can charge half the battery in about 20 minutes.

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Meanwhile, OnePlus has emerged as the best-selling premium smartphone brand in 2018, as per Counterpoint. Maintaining number one position in the premium smartphone market for third quarter, the brand has captured a market share of 36 percent, the report stated. Now, the company is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 7 smartphone, and leaks suggest that it will come with a pop-up selfie snapper, and triple rear camera setup. The company is also working on a 5G smartphone, and the prototype of the same was also showcased at MWC 2019 in Barcelona.

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'Paytm First' Subscription Launched to Counter Amazon Prime and Flipkart Plus, Priced at Rs. 750 a Year

Paytm First offers subscriptions to services such as Zomato Gold, Gaana, Sony Liv, ViU Premium, and Eros Now at an annual charge of Rs. 750.

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Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 launched in India, priced at Rs 9,999: Specifications, features

Though Panasonic hasn’t been very active in the smartphone space, it hasn’t completely given up either. After launching the Eluga Ray 600 back in October last year, the company has today launched a new device, dubbed Eluga Ray 800. The smartphone is priced at Rs 9,999, and it is being made available across multiple e-commerce sites and offline retail channels.

Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 features, specifications

The current trend in the space is to launch devices with tall bezel-less displays. Yet Panasonic has launched a device with a design that feels quite dated. The Eluga Ray 800 features a metallic body with a more traditional 16:9 aspect ratio.

As far as specifications and features are concerned, the Eluga Ray 800 sports a 5.5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood is an unspecified octa-core chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. There is 64GB internal storage on offer, which can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

Even in the photography department, the Eluga Ray 800 feels a tad dated when compared to its rivals. At the back is a 13-megapixel autofocus primary sensor, while at the front there is an 8-megapixel selfie snapper accompanied by a LED flash.

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Making sure everything ticks is a decent 4,000mAh battery, and for security, there’s a fingerprint sensor on the front. Connectivity options include dual-SIM card slots, 4G VoLTE support, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth- BT4.2, and OTG support. If you thought the design was old, the Eluga Ray 800 runs an outdated Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. Also built-in is Panasonic’s trademark AI assistant called Arbo Hub – the ‘Go-to’ app for all the user needs.

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On paper, Panasonic seems like a generation late in introducing the Eluga Ray 800. Despite the relatively low price tag, the smartphone feels outdated and grossly inadequate when you consider the other devices that are on offer. At this price point, the benchmarks are being set by the likes of Realme 3 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 that are way ahead in every possible sense.

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Amazon Fab Phones Fest: Get discounts of up to Rs 16,901 on smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi, Apple and Honor

The three-day sale on Amazon, called Fab Phone Fest, offers up to 40% discount on mobiles and accessories. Here is a look at some of the handsets that are selling on discount right now

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Vivo V15 Pro set to go on sale on March 6: Price and specifications

Last month, Vivo launched its Vivo V15 Pro in India on February 20 with a price label of Rs 28,990. The company says that the Vivo V15 Pro has managed to clock more than 1 lakh pre-orders till March 5, 2019. Now, the smartphone is all set to go on sale for the first time on March 6 across offline and online channels starting midnight onwards.

Customers considering to buy this handset can get up to 12 months no-cost EMI option including Bajaj Finance, five percent of cashback with HDFC (Debit/Credit Card EMI transactions and Credit cards regular transactions) and loyalty benefit of Rs 1,000 over above exchange value and more. It comes in Topaz Blue and Ruby Red color option. Furthermore, the device offers the world’s first 32-megapixel pop-up selfie camera and the first one to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset in India.

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The Vivo V15 Pro (review) is equipped with a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED Ultra FullView panel along with 19:9 aspect ratio and 91.64 percent of screen-to-body-ratio. The handset runs on the company’s Funtouch OS 9 version based on Android 9 Pie operating system. The Snapdragon 675 AIE chipset is backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Chinese company gives an option to expand storage by up to 256GB using a microSD card.

Watch: Vivo V15 Pro First Look

Speaking of the camera department, the Vivo V15 Pro comes with triple rear cameras, comprising of a 12-megapixel (48 million quad-pixel sensor) camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel AI super wide-angle sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For shooting selfies, Vivo has fused a 32-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. It is kept alive by a 3,700mAh battery with support for Dual Engine charging. The company has claimed that its fast charger can top up the Vivo V15 Pro smartphone up to 24 percent in just 15 minutes.

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Reliance Jio offering double data and Rs 2,400 instant cashback on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 series

Xiaomi recently launched its budget Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphones in India with aggressive price tags. The Redmi Note 7 comes with a starting price of Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage option. There is also a 4GB/64GB variant, which retails at Rs 11,999. The latest Redmi smartphone will be available in three color variants, including Onyx Black, Ruby Red, and Sapphire Blue.

Its bigger sibling Redmi Note 7 Pro’s price has been set at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the 6GB/128GB configuration. Furthermore, Reliance Jio has partnered with Xiaomi and is offering customers double data and instant cashback offer on purchase of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 series. The device will go on sale on March 6, 2019, at 12 PM via Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores.

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Those interested in buying the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro, Reliance Jio is offering them double data on Rs 398 recharge, which gives customers 4GB of daily data for 70 days. Additionally, buyers can get a total of 1120GB double data for 280 days (four recharges of Rs 398) for Rs 1,592. One can also get cashback vouchers worth Rs 2,400 in the MyJio app with Rs 299 Jio recharge. Airtel, on the other side, is also offering double data on Rs 249 recharge, which comes with only 28 days validity. Furthermore, Airtel’s 4GB daily data recharge price for 280 days comes at a cost of Rs 2,490, which seems to be too high when compared to the offer by Reliance Jio compared to Jio.

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As for the specifications, the Redmi Note 7 offers a 6.3-inch full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core SoC and two cameras at the back. The rear camera setup includes a 12-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. The Redmi Note 7 Pro, on the other hand, is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC. It bears a 6.3-inch FHD+ display, and a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a massive 48-megapixel Sony lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.

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Honor Tab 5 with 8-inch display, Kirin 710 SoC, GPU Turbo 2.0 launched: Price, features

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has launched a new tablet in China called Honor Tab 5. It is a generic tablet that comes with a basic design, which includes thick bezels on the and bottom, and a plain design at the back. Offered in two memory and storage configurations, users will get an option to choose between Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + LTE models. Here’s all you need to know about the Honor Tab 5.

Honor Tab 5 price and availability

The Honor Tab 5 base model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage (Wi-Fi only) is priced at RMB 1,099 (approximately Rs 11,600), whereas the 4GB RAM with 64GB model is priced at RMB 1,299 (approximately Rs 13,700), GizmoChina reports.

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The Wi-Fi + LTE variant, on the other hand, is priced at RMB 1,399 (roughly Rs 14,750) for the base model, whereas the top mode with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage will set you back by RMB 1,499 (roughly Rs 15,800). It will go on sale in China starting March 12, and there is no word on when it will be launched in other markets.

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Honor Tab 5 specifications and features

The Tab 5 flaunts an 8-inch display that runs at a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels. Under the hood is a HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC fabricated on TSMC’s 12nm process, and it features four Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.2GHz, and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. The chipset also comes with ARM Mali G51 MP4 GPU. Honor has also added GPU Turbo 2.0 to boost the graphics performance on the tablet.

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The Honor Tab 5 comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera, and an 8-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling. To keep things ticking is a big 5,100mAh battery that should ideally offer a good enough battery life for your surfing, binging and gaming needs. And to offer a rich multimedia experience, the tablet is equipped with dual stereo speakers. There is however no word in the operating system that the Honor Tab 5 runs on.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 tops AnTuTu’s list of best performance smartphones in February 2019

AnTuTu has released its list of top 10 smartphones with best performance for the month of February. The top three positions are respectively held by Xiaomi Mi 9, Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, and the Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming phone. The top 10 best performance phones list contains those devices that were benchmarked between February 1 and February 28.

The recently launched Xiaomi Mi 9 is the new entrant that has directly gained the numero uno position in the list. The Snapdragon 855 powered Mi 9 has recorded an average benchmarking score of 371,849. The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT that is also powered by the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform is listed on the second position with an average benchmarking score of 353,469.

The gaming-focused Nubia Red Magic Mars smartphone fueled by Snapdragon 845 is in the third position with a score of 320,763. The next four places on the list are occupied by Huawei’s Kirin 980 chipset driven smartphones. The Mate 20 holds the fourth position with a score of 306,984, followed by the Honor V20  with a score of 306,726. The Mate 20 X is place in the sixth position with 304,325 score. The Honor Magic 2 is on the seventh spot with 301,442 score.

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The gaming-focused Asus ROG Phone, Xiaomi’s Black Shark Helo gaming smartphone and Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition, all powered by Snapdragon 845 mobile platform, have occupied the last three places on AnTuTu’s top 10 list of best performance smartphones for February 2019. These devices have scored 297,953, 297,473 and 296,953 respectively.

The Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e smartphones were announced in February. However, they are not mentioned in the list because they haven’t released in the Chinese market yet. The Galaxy S10 series are expected to release in China on March 8. Hence, there is a possibility that the next month’s best performance smartphones list by AnTuTu could be led by the Snapdragon 855 powered Galaxy S10 phones.

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Google’s team exposes ‘high severity’ flaw in macOS kernel; Apple accepts the flaw

Google’s Project Zero team has exposed a “high severity” flaw in macOS’ kernel. The team of Google usually reveals the bugs and security flaws within systems of Google, as well as for some other big companies. Last year, the team had revealed vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Windows 10 S and Microsoft Edge browser.

Google detailed about the flaw in Apple’s macOS kernel on its Chromium bug tracker (via Neowin) last week noting that it was first disclosed to Apple back in November 2018. The company has a policy of reporting the bug privately to the manufacturers, and later the bug gets disclosed publicly after 90 days.

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It is noted that a security researcher from Google’s Project Zero discovered a bug in macOS’ kernel, XNU. The bug states if a modification is made to a user-owned mounted filesystem image, the virtual management system isn’t notified of those changes. Which means that an attacker can potentially take malicious actions without the mounted filesystem knowing about it.

“XNU has various interfaces that permit creating copy-on-write copies of data between processes, including out-of-line message descriptors in mach messages. It is important that the copied memory is protected against later modifications by the source process; otherwise, the source process might be able to exploit double-reads in the destination process.

This copy-on-write behavior works not only with anonymous memory, but also with file mappings. This means that, after the destination process has started reading from the transferred memory area, memory pressure can cause the pages holding the transferred memory to be evicted from the page cache. Later, when the evicted pages are needed again, they can be reloaded from the backing filesystem,” noted Google on Chromium bug tracker.

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Meanwhile, Apple has also acknowledged the issue reported by Google’s Project Zero team. The company has started working on a fix and intends to patch the issue in a future macOS release, although there is no timeline available on that just yet.

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Realme 3 vs Asus Zenfone Max M2 vs Nokia 5.1 Plus: Price in India, specifications and features compared

After all the leaks and rumors, the Realme 3 is finally official and it is yet another budget smartphone from the company. We’ve already compared the Realme 3 with some of its competitors which include the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and the Samsung Galaxy M20. Today, we are pitting the Realme smartphone with a few more competitors which includes the likes of Nokia 5.1 Plus and the Asus Zenfone Max M2.

Price in India and availability

The Realme 3 will go on sale starting March 12 via Flipkart and Realme online store. The company will be offering two variants – 3GB RAM with 32GB storage priced at Rs 8,999, and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage priced at Rs 10,999. The Nokia 5.1 Plus is priced at Rs 9,999 for the 32GB model, and Rs 14,350 for the 64GB model. The Zenfone Max M2, on the other hand, is priced at Rs 8,499 for the 32GB model, and Rs 10,499 for the 64GB model. Both the Nokia and Asus devices can also be bought from Flipkart.

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Specifications

The Realme 3 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core SoC. It comes with a 6.3-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop style notch, and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The Zenfone Max M2 comes with 6.26-inch HD+ display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 octa-core SoC, whereas the Nokia 5.1 Plus comes with a slightly smaller 5.8-inch HD+ panel, and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. All three smartphones come with 3GB / 4GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB onboard storage, and a microSD card slot for further expansion is also present.

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Cameras

In the photography department, all three smartphones come with a dual camera setup at the back. The Realme 3 comes with a 13-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and there is a 13-megapixel selfie snapper on the front. The Asus smartphone also comes with a similar rear camera setup, just that on the front, it houses an 8-megapixel selfie snapper. The Nokia 5.1 Plus, on the other hand, comes with an 8-megapixel selfie snapper, and a dual camera setup at the back comprising of a 13-megapixel primary snapper and a 5-megapixel secondary depth sensor.

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Battery, OS and connectivity

To keep things ticking, the Realme 3 is armed with a 4,230mAh battery, whereas the Asus Zenfone Max M2 comes with a slightly smaller 4,000mAh battery. The Nokia 5.1 Plus comes with the smallest battery among the three, having a capacity of 3,060mAh. None of the smartphones come with fast charging support, but they come bundled with standard 10W charger.

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Connectivity options on the smartphones include dual SIM card slots, Bluetooth, 4G LTE with VoLTE, Wi-Fi and GPS. The Nokia 5.1 Plus also comes with a USB Type-C port, whereas the remaining two smartphones come with microUSB port. Lastly, talking about OS, both the Nokia and Realme smartphone runs Android Pie OS, whereas the Asus smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS with near stock UI. The company has promised Android Pie update, which will be rolled out later this year.

Comparison table

Features	Realme 3	Asus Zenfone Max M2	Nokia 5.1 Plus
Display	6.3-inch HD+	6.26-inch HD+	5.8-inch HD+
Processor	MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 octa-core	MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core
RAM	3GB/4GB	3GB/4GB	3GB/4GB
Storage	32GB/64GB (expandable)	32GB / 64GB (expandable)	32GB/64GB (expandable)
Rear Camera	13-megapixel + 2-megapixel	13-megapixel+2-megapixel	13-megapixel + 5-megapixel
Front Camera	13-megapixel	8-megapixel	8-megapixel
Battery	4,230mAh	4,000mAh	3,060mAh
Connectivity	4G LTE, Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	4G LTE, Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	4G LTE, Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
OS	Android Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo (upgradable)	Android Pie
Price	Rs 8,990 (3GB/32GB) Rs 10,990 (4GB/64GB)	Rs 8,499 (3GB/32GB) Rs 10,490 (4GB/64GB)	Rs 9,999 (3GB/32GB) Rs 14,350 (4GB/64GB)

 

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Amazon Gives AI to Harvard-Affiliated Hospital in Tech's Latest Health Push

Alexa won't be replacing doctors anytime soon, but Amazon says artificial intelligence can help hospitals become more efficient.

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Lava Z40 Android Go smartphone launched in India for Rs 3,499

Lava Z40 has been launched in India. It is an Android Go smartphone, which ships with Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box. The handset comes with a pocket-friendly price of Rs 3,499 and is available in two color variants, including black and gold. The Lava Z40 is powered by a small 2,250mAh battery, which is said to offer around one and a half days battery life.

The latest Lava smartphone comes in an unnamed 1.4GHz quad-core SoC, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of inbuilt storage option. The company is also giving an option to expand the internal storage by up to 64GB using a microSD card. It features a 4.0-inch display along with Corning Gorilla Glass for protection. Additionally, the Lava Z40 offers dual 4G VoLte SIM slots.

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In terms of the camera department, the newly launched handset packs a single 2-megapixel rear camera, which is assisted by an LED flash. There is also the same 2-megapixel camera sensor on the front with a flash for shooting selfies. The company says that the handset also gives an option to search in 10 different Indian languages, which also includes Hindi.

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Commenting on the launch, Jasneet Singh, Product Head of Lava International said, “Inspired by the huge success of LAVA A44, we are launching the LAVA Z40, targeting first-time smartphone users and their needs. There is a huge demand for entry-level smartphones with strong battery backup and good sound quality & the Lava Z40 is exactly that. With this launch, we intend to reach out to users who want to upgrade from feature phones to their first smartphone to become a part of India’s fastpaced digital journey, without burning a hole in their pocket.”

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World Wide Web Consortium approves WebAuthn as the internet moves towards a password-free future

A new report has revealed a significant development for the technology world. As part of the report, the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) has just approved the WebAuthn API, a new standard for authentication that is likely to gradually replace passwords to be the only means of authentication across multiple websites and services. As noted by the report, this new API is already supported by major web browsers including Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. Now that W3C has approved the API as an official web standard, it is likely that more websites will start adapting WebAuthn for authentication.

According to a report by The Verge, any website that supports the API can use WebAuthn to communicate with any specified security device to allow users to log into any given service. The type of security device has not been specified and it can range from a normal FIDO security key to a sophisticated biometric device such as a fingerprint scanner. These methods will help users by providing them with an additional layer of verification to log in to the service or website of their choice.

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If an increasing number of users start using this API then this authentication process is still “more secure” than most of the passwords that a majority of internet users use to protect their services. Another benefit of this authentication method is that users will no longer need to keep on remembering long complicated strings of passwords which could mean that passwords may gradually be on their way out.

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A number of websites are already supporting this new API including Dropbox and Microsoft with more to soon join the wagon. According to the official announcement, Jeff Jaffe, the CEO for W3C issued a statement adding, “Now is the time for web services and businesses to adopt WebAuthn to move beyond vulnerable passwords and help web users improve the security of their online experiences.”

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Amazon’s FAB Phone Fest: Offers on OnePlus 6T, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Realme U1 and more

Amazon is hosting the ‘FAB Phone Fest’ wherein it offers deals on smartphones. During the sale, HDFC Bank Credit or Debit card holders get a fringe benefit of five percent discount on EMI transactions. For you, it’s still good news for a lot of top-rated smartphones are selling at an attractive discount. From budget to premium smartphones, the phone makers have hyped the AI features a lot. So now is an excellent chance to buy a smartphone with some of the best implementations of AI in photography. Without further ado, check out today’s smartphone deals from Amazon India‘s stable.

OnePlus 6T (128GB+6GB RAM)

Deal Price: Depends on Exchange Value
MRP: Rs 37,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRM51

OnePlus is offering Rs 2,000 extra on the exchange value of your existing phone. You can buy the OnePlus 6T with several benefits if plan to open a Kotak 811 bank account. For starters, you get Accidental and Liquid Damage Protection insurance worth Rs 2,000 for free. Also, you get Rs 2,000 off on EMI transaction using Kotak Bank cards. So the final value of OnePlus 6T will appear after you choose any of the available options.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro (32GB+3GB RAM)

Deal Price: Rs 8,999
MRP: Rs 10,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRM52

The affordable Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is meant for folks seeking modern features like Full HD display with a notch, dual camera, and a reliable battery. The Redmi 6 Pro offers all of that along with fantastic cameras. The modest 5-megapixel front camera utilizes the AI-features like AI Portrait Mode and AI Beautify 4.0 to capture selfies that require no or minimal edits. You can buy Redmi 6 Pro from Amazon for Rs 8,999.

Honor 8C (32GB+4GB RAM)

Deal Price: Rs 9,999
MRP: Rs 12,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRM53

Honor 8C’s new discounted price pushes it into the highly competitive budget segment. The phone packs a 4,000mAh battery to let you drive the phone for nearly two days. The dual lens AI cameras will make you taste the AI photography along with soft-light front flash. You can use face unlock the phone in low-light conditions too. The fabulous display with a notch features an eye care mode is a delight to use. Passing on Honor 8C at Rs 9,999 is difficult. If you buy it on EMI using HDFC Bank Credit or Debit card, you can get a five percent discount.

Realme U1 (32GB+3GB RAM)

Deal Price: Rs 9,999
MRP: Rs 12,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRM54

Realme U1 boasts a 25-megapixel selfie camera consisting of a Sony image sensor and powered with AI features. At the rear is a typical dual-camera setup that is backed by several functions baked in the camera app. The phone’s 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a waterdrop notch gives a nearly bezel-less feel. Battery life should be a manageable affair with the AI Power Master to manage power for the 3,500mAh battery. Realme U1 is selling for Rs 9,999 after a flat Rs 1,000 discount on credit or debit cards from all major banks.

Oppo R17 (128GB+8GB RAM)

Deal Price: Rs 28,990
MRP: Rs 34,990
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRM55

Oppo R17 made its debut with a hidden fingerprint unlock sensor in the gorgeous 6.4-inch display made using Corning Gorilla Glass 6 technology. Of course, there is a waterdrop notch. Its gradient color effect design at the back redefines its premium outlook. The usual she-bang of dual rear camera setup and 25-megapixel selfie camera with AI features is present. However, it’s the VOOC Flash charge feature that makes R17 compete with OnePlus phones. Amazon’s Appario Retail seller is offering an extra Rs 5,000 off on exchange offer which can bring down the listing price of Rs 28,990.

Huawei P20 Pro (128GB+6GB RAM)

Deal Price: Rs 49,999
MRP: Rs 64,999
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Huawei’s P20 Pro is a perfect companion for the shutterbugs, amateur and even professional photographers. The 24-megapixel selfie camera delivers stunning photos with the 3D Portrait lighting feature. At the rear rests a trio of 40-megapixel+20-megapixel+8-megapixel cameras co-engineered with Leica to produce stunning images. This EISA Award-winning phone packs a Kirin 970 AI chipset that ensures top-tier performance and even supports AI-centric functions for the cameras. Huawei P20 Pro is the perfect phone to click DSLR-like photos and is up for grabs at Rs 49,999 from Amazon.

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Honor teases new Tab 5 variant with an 8-inch screen; tipping launch is imminent

A few months ago, Honor took the wraps off its mid-range tablet, dubbed Honor MediaPad T5, in the Chinese market. The device can also be referred to as Honor Tab 5. Notably, the same tablet is reportedly sold with Huawei branding in the international markets and in China with honor brand. The company launched the tablet in October 2018 with a 10.1-inch screen.

Now, a new teaser (spotted by Gizmochina) has surfaced online, suggesting that it could soon launch a new variant of the Honor tab 5 sporting a smaller 8-inch panel. Apart from offering the smaller 8-inch screen, there is a possibility that the company might offer similar type of specifications that we have witnessed on the standard model. To recall, the 10-inch model is based on Huawei’s in-house Kirin 659 chipset under the hood.

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The device comes with 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant and 4GB/64GB configuration. With this device, users also get Huawei’s GPU Turbo technology for better gaming performance. The 10-inch tablet offers 16:10 aspect ratio and packs an all-metal CNC body. The panel operates at 19200 x 1200 pixels resolution. The device also bears dual stereo speakers with Huawei Histen 5.0 sound technology with Harman Kardon professional tuning.

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As for the biometric sensors, there is a fingerprint sensor as well as Face Unlock. The company has also reportedly equipped an eye comfort mode with blue light filter and children’s corner. The Honor MediaPad T5 comes in Glacier Blue and Grey color options in China. The device retails at RMB 1,399 (approximately Rs 14,154) for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant, RMB 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,278) for the 4GB/64GB configuration. There is also a 4GB/64GB LTE model, priced at RMB 1,799 (approximately Rs 18,401).

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Huawei slider smartphone with dual front cameras reportedly in the works

After years of working on regular rectangular smartphones, an increasing number of smartphone makers are now experimenting with the designs of their devices. Most of these experiments are aimed at eliminating the display notch style that has been adapted over the last two years. In the quest to do away with this design trend, device makers invented a number of different ways including manual or motorized slider design, dual display smartphones or punch hole cameras. As part of the effort, it looks like Chinese electronics giant and smartphone maker Huawei may be working on a new smartphone with a slider design.

This comes right after a report by LetsGoDigital uncovered a patent application of a smartphone design with the slider. According to the patent, the device will come with a dual front camera setup hidden inside the slider. This is a departure from the punch hole camera design that the company was pushing for in its devices. According to GizmoChina, the fact that the company is going for slider design smartphones is not surprising as its sub-brand Honor has already launched a device with a similar form factor.

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According to the report, the patent for the design was posted online as part of the Global Design Database of the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) by Huawei showcasing a slider along with two cameras on the front. This frees the front of the device to have an all screen display without the need for any compromises including the punch hole display to accommodate the front camera sensor.

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The design also states that the dual camera setup on the front will come with a dedicated LED flash unit in the middle, which matches the camera set up on the back. The report also noted that there will be no fingerprint scanner on the back of the device which likely means that either it is under the screen or it is part of the power button.

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Paytm introduces ‘Paytm First’ premium subscription-based program like Amazon Prime

Paytm on Tuesday announced its first ever premium subscription-based rewards and loyalty program ‘Paytm First’ for consumers in India. The Amazon Prime-like service will be offering exclusive benefits over and above the regular Paytm cashback offers. One97 Communications, which owns the brand Paytm, is aiming to sell over 3 million subscriptions within the first year of ‘Paytm First’ launch.

The Paytm First has been priced at Rs 750 with an inaugural cashback worth Rs 100 for a very limited time. Paytm notes that consumers subscribing to Paytm First will enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits from leading partnered brands. These include Zomato Gold membership, annual Gaana membership, annual Sony LIV subscription, ViU premium, Eros Now annual membership, Uber (benefits up to Rs 6,000), Uber Eats (benefits up to Rs 2,400) and many more partner offers worth more than Rs 12,000.

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“We are very excited to launch our exclusive loyalty program “Paytm First” with sought after rewards and benefits spanning across video and music streaming, food and travel, shopping and lifestyle. We are happy to have partnered with leading players from their respective verticals during the initial launch phase itself and we will continue to expand the Paytm First programme with more benefits and value to our customers,” said Deepak Abbot, Senior Vice President, Paytm.

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Additionally, Paytm First subscribers will also get over Rs 1,500 cashback including Rs 100 cashback on movie ticket bookings each month. There would also be exclusive offers for shopping on Paytm Mall with unlimited free and priority shipping. These subscribers will also get access to priority (no waiting) 24×7 customer care as well.

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India’s online gaming industry eyes Rs 11,900 crore revenue by FY 2023

Mumbai, Mar 4 (PTI) The rapid growth in digital infrastructure has led to an exponential growth of online gaming in the country, with the revenue is expected to touch Rs 11,900 crore by FY23, according to a report.

The online gaming industry that was pegged at Rs 2,000 crore in FY14 grew 2x to reach Rs 4,400 crore in FY18. The revenue expected to clip at 22 percent CAGR from FY18-FY23 to touch Rs 11,900 crore, a KPMG report said.

The report observed that the number of gamers and game developing companies has surged to 250 million in 2018 from 20 million and 25 million, respectively in 2010.

Mobile phones account for the majority of revenues in the country it noted as its share was 85 percent in FY17.

Increasing smartphone affordability and penetration, expanding internet user base, declining data prices were attributed as the growth drivers for mobile gaming.

Puzzle, action and adventure are the top gaming genres in the country, it said.

Fantasy sports is also witnessing increasing traction in the country due to growth of digital infrastructure and the emergence of new sports leagues, it noted.

The number of fantasy sports operators in the country has seen a 7x growth to touch 70 in 2018 from 10 in 2016. The sports fantasy users, however, has seen a 25x growth to reach over 50 million in February 2019 from 2 million in June 2016.

Among 336 consumers who were surveyed, 74 percent of users play fantasy sports 1-3 times a week, with the majority playing once a week.

“Around 20 percent of the respondents reported playing more than five times a week which indicates the growing traction of the genre in the country,” it said.

The report noted that majority of users from top 7-8 cities of the country were found to be playing less frequently than some of the smaller cities in the country. Nearly 85 percent of the respondents from the major cities play fantasy sports 1-3 times a week as compared to nearly 70 percent of respondents from smaller cities who play more than four times a week on such platforms.

Around 71 percent of the respondents played fantasy cricket followed by 54 percent played football, while the non-cricket sports leagues in the country are also witnessing increasing traction, it said.

“Online gaming in India is seeing increased traction due to the growth of digital infrastructure, with fantasy sports emerging as an important segment in this space.

With the number of fantasy sports operators growing rapidly and the number of users on fantasy sports platforms expected to cross 100 million by 2020, this segment has the potential to spawn a whole ecosystem around it, and could help deepen user engagement with their favourite sports,” KPMG partner and head – Media and Entertainment Girish Menon said.

This is published unedited from the PTI feed.

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Meizu Note 9 price leaks online ahead of launch

A new report has emerged online with the pricing of the upcoming smartphone from Chinese smartphone maker Meizu. The leak comes just days before the company is planning to launch Note 9 in the market. According to the report, the company will launch two variants of the device with the first one sporting 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and the second one with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

The base model with 4GB RAM is likely to be priced at RMB 1,699, which amounts to about Rs 18,000. The second variant with 6GB RAM is likely to be priced at RMB 1,899 which amounts to about Rs 20,000. According to PlayfulDroid, the pricing for both the variants were spotted in a photo of a retail outlet somewhere in China. The report noted that it is unclear if the pricing shown in the image is the real deal so it is better to take the information with a pinch of salt.

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As previously reported, the device is likely to come with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display along with a waterdrop notch on the front and FHD+ resolution. In terms of internals, Meizu seems to have added a Snapdragon 675 processor to power the device. According to the report, the device will come with a dual camera setup on the back with a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor along with a 5-megapixel depth sensor.

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The report also added that the front of the device will come with a 20-megapixel camera for selfies. Meizu Note 9 will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery out of the box while running Android 9 Pie-based Flyme OS out of the box. The report also added that Meizu may launch a separate version of the device called Meizu Note 9 Lite with Snapdragon 660 SoC.

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BJP official site down after alleged hacking

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BJP official site down after alleged hacking

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Firefox Maker Fears DarkMatter 'Misuse' of Browser for Hacking

Mozilla is considering whether to block cybersecurity firm DarkMatter from serving as one of its Internet security gatekeepers after a report linked the UAE-based firm to a cyber-espionage programme.

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Won’t offer higher margins to offline retailers at the cost of customers: Realme

Smartphone maker Realme Monday said it would not offer higher margins, which affect prices for end-customers, to brick-and-mortar retailers, even if the decision may result in slower offline sales for the brand. The company, which spun off as an independent entity from Chinese smartphone major OPPO, said it continues to scout for offline retail partners that are “customer-centric”.

“We look for partners who are more user-centric. We cannot offer higher margins at the cost of users. It’s a brand ethos, we can’t offer a product on differential margins and that is why we are selecting partners who think like us. Because of this, our offline expansion may be slow, but it will be gradual and strong,” Realme India Chief Executive Officer Madhav Sheth told PTI.

He added that in less than a year of operations, the company already has a presence in more than 35 cities at over 3,000 retail outlets. Realme also sells its devices online through Flipkart, Amazon, as well as its own website. Reports had suggested that offline retailers, including large chains like Reliance Retail, are refusing to sell Realme smartphones on account of low margins offered by the handset maker.

Sheth said the company is not rushing to shore up sales through offline channel, which accounts for about 20 per cent of the sales. “LFRs (large format retail stores) contribute to about 10 per cent in the country’s sales and if we go with them, we will definitely see a 10 per cent increase. But we cannot compromise on the cost for a user by giving them (offline retailers) margins at the cost of the customer,” Sheth said. He added that the company offers the same margins to offline retailers as it does to online.

Realme, which has sold over 5 million units in India so far, on Monday launched its latest offering – Realme 3 for Rs 8,999 onwards. The device features 6.2-inch display, MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, 13MP+2MP dual rear and 13MP front camera, and 4,230 mAh battery. It also includes a rider mode, which when enabled switches off notifications and allows calls only from selected contacts. The company will unveil a Realme 3 ‘Pro’ version next month.

According to IDC, Realme broke into the top 5 smartphone companies tally in the December 2018 quarter, securing the fourth spot with 7.5 per cent share. Xiaomi led the market with 28.9 per cent share, followed by Samsung (18.7 per cent) and Vivo (9.7 per cent) in the said quarter that saw a total shipment of 36.3 million units.

This is published unedited from the PTI feed.

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Fortnite Season 8 Week 2 challenges have been leaked

Fortnite recently embarked upon its Season 8 last week, and though it has not been confirmed, we seem to have come across some leaks about the challenges that will be coming in week 2 of the new season. The theme by Epic Games this time around is pirates, and in accordance a new weapon called the pirate cannon has been introduced by Epic Games.

The Fortnite Battle Pass description says, “The more you play, the more rewards you unlock. Level up faster by completing Weekly Challenges to unlock additional rewards like Outfits, Wraps, Emotes, Pets and more exclusive cosmetics.”

Fortnite’s Season 8 week 2 challenges have been discovered by the FortniteLeaks team who have posted the same. If there are no big surprises in the challenges that they can be expected in the upcoming week, these are the challenges we can expect to see this time around.

– Deal damage to falling supply drops
– Deal damage to opponents with a Pirate Cannon
– Eliminations in Salty Springs or Haunted Hills
– Search a chest in different named locations in a single match (exact locations unconfirmed)
– Gain health from Apples and Med Kits
– Land at: The Block, Dusty Divot, Polar Peak, Snobby Shores, Paradise Palms
– Visit the furthest North, South, East, and West points of the island

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Most of these challenges are pretty self explanatory, except one of the challenges which has not been been given a location with a name yet. One of the most challenging ones to do might be the one to deal damage to enemies using the Pirate Cannon. We will just have to wait and see how things turn up.

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Vodafone announces Rs 396 prepaid mobile recharge plan: Everything you need to know

Vodafone has again revised one of its prepaid mobile recharge plans in order to match the demand of customers and give tough competition to its telecom rivals, including Airtel and Reliance Jio. Vodafone has revised its Rs 399 prepaid plan, under which, the telecom operator has reduced the data benefit and extended the validity. Separately, Vodafone has also announced a new Rs 396 prepaid plan, which is said to be identical to the previous Rs 399 plan.

The new plan offers Vodafone subscribers unlimited calls without any FUP limit, 1.4GB of regular data and 100 SMS each day, TelecomTalk.Info reports. This newly announced plan comes with a validity period of 69 days. In addition, customers will also get free access to the Vodafone Play application, which reportedly offers over 5,000 movies and 300+ Live TV channels.

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Furthermore, the new Vodafone plan is available only to a few users in select circles, including Delhi and Mumbai, as per the cited source. Those interested in buying this plan can check the mentioned prepaid plan’s availability on their mobile number via the telecom company’s website or Vodafone mobile app. Besides, Airtel also offers its subscribers Rs 399 plan. With this plan, the telecom operator offers 1 GB of daily data, unlimited national calling and 100 national SMS per day. It is valid for 84 days only.

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If you want more daily data, then you can purchase Rs 448 plan, which offers 1.5GB daily data per day with the same Rs 399 prepaid recharge plan for 82 days. Reliance Jio, on the other hand, also has a Rs 398 plan, which gives 2 GB of daily 4G data, unlimited calling and 100 SMS per day for 70 days. There is also Rs 349 plan for Jio subscribers, which comes with 1.5 GB 4G data daily along with identical additional benefits.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 to be available in flash sale today at 12pm on Amazon India's website

Samsung M20, which offers a 6.3-inch Full HD+ Infinity-V display and 1.8GHz octa-core Exynos 7904 processor, comes in two storage variants 3GB + 32GB storage and 4GB + 64GB.

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Honor Magic 2 3D to launch on March 7; will be more expensive than existing model

Honor teased the launch of its Magic 2 smartphone with 3D scanning solution on Weibo last week. Now, the company has revealed that the updated smartphone will be launched on March 7. The confirmation came via the company CEO, who posted the official launch date on the Chinese social media platform. The announcement regarding the launch of a new Honor Magic 2 3D was made during a presentation of a book on the accomplishments of Huawei’s e-brand since it debuted in the market.

George Zhao, CEO of Honor, has posted a number of photos from the book launch event, along with a slide that confirms the name Honor Magic 2 3D for the company’s next smartphone. The smartphone is expected to feature the same slider mechanism seen on the original model but this time will also feature a 3D facial recognition system. Apart from 3D scanning, the smartphone is also said to come with new graphene cooling system to ensure the Kirin 980 SoC performs at its highest efficiency for a longer period of time.

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Honor Magic 2 has not been launched outside Huawei’s home country of China. Prices for the smartphone currently starts at RMB 3,799 (around Rs 40,100), while the top-end model is priced at RMB 4,799 (around Rs 50,700) depending on RAM and storage options. According to GSMArena, the leaks arising from China suggest the 3D version of Honor Magic 2 will push the price higher by up to RMB 5,799 (around Rs 61,250).

Honor Magic 2 specifications, features

To recall, the Honor Magic 2 was launched in November last year and it comes with a slider mechanism that allows for an all-screen experience. It sports a 6.39-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by Huawei’s flagship Kirin 980 SoC.

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It comes in three storage variants: 6GB RAM model with 128GB storage and an 8GB RAM variant with 128GB or 256GB storage. There is a triple rear camera setup with 16-megapixel main shooter paired with 16-megapixel secondary camera and a 24-megapixel monochrome sensor. Behind the slider, there is a triple camera setup as well with 16-megapixel main camera and dual 2-megapixel camera with f/2.4 aperture acting as depth sensors. It supports facial recognition and has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is backed by a 3,500mAh battery and comes in gradient black, gradient red and gradient blue colors.

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HTC in talks with Micromax, Lava and Karbonn for brand licensing in India: Report

Taiwanese smartphone company HTC is reportedly seeking a brand licensing deal to make a comeback in India. According to ET, three senior industry executives have suggested that HTC is in talks with Micromax, Lava and Karbonn to return to the Indian market.

HTC is looking to license its brand out to smartphone makers in India, and in turn wants to earn royalty in return. The smartphone company is said to be in advance stages of discussions with Lava and Karbonn, who will team up to bid for the HTC brand license, one of the executive was quoted as saying. “Since HTC used to operate in the Rs 10,000-plus segment, the brand will help the Indian smartphone makers re-enter this price segment, which is now the fastest-growing with intense competition among Xiaomi, Samsung, Oppo and Vivo,” one of the executives told ET.

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While Lava, Karbonn or even Micromax didn’t officially said anything on the report, one HTC spokesperson confirmed that company is looking at strategic options for India market. “We will have more to announce at a later date,” the spokesperson told ET.

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Last year, HTC dismissed speculations of its exit from the mobile market. It instead told everyone that it would continue to strengthen product portfolio by launching new smartphones in 2019. At present, HTC has almost zero market share in India. Once a dominant force in the world’s smartphone market, HTC has been confined to the sidelines for quite some time now. Even though the Taiwanese company continues to maintain some presence in the mobile space, its smartphones no longer command the attention that they once used to.

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Most Indian users unaware how to report abuse: Twitter

Not many Twitter users in India are aware of how to report abuse or harassment they face on the open communication platform, opting for the wrong way of posting an abusive photo or tweet and then requesting us to take action, says Colin Crowell, Global Vice President of Public Policy of Twitter. There have been several incidents in the recent past where Twitter users in India, including journalists, posted abusive posts on their accounts, asking Twitter to take immediate action.

“One of the things we note in India is under-reporting of such issues. Users might take a screenshot of abuse or harassment they have been subjected to on Twitter, and say see, here is what has occurred to me. But they do not report that to us,” Crowell told IANS. “Our team can only take action if the issue is reported to us. Twitter serves over 500 million tweets a day and we do not read all of those. So reporting abuse to us is incredibly important,” Crowell added.

Users can report abusive behavior directly from a Tweet, profile or Direct Message. Multiple Tweets can be included in the same report to help Twitter gain better context while investigating the issues to get those resolved faster. “We have given additional tools to users to help them navigate through the service and keep themselves secure.

“There are additional ways to navigate to see tools and settings around notifications before you can mute a keyword or a conversation. You can report fake accounts or impersonation to us,” Crowell informed. Not many of these tools are known to Twitter users in India. “We would love to continue to educate them,” he added. On a question whether the 2016 US Presidential election has taught Twitter how to deal better with political interference on its platform, Crowell said the experience made them aware of the tactics nation-states may be used to manipulate the platform for the upcoming India elections.

“We learned a lot as an industry and received a thorough perspective on what happened during the 2016 US elections when it comes to foreign interference. “We have incorporated those insights during Mexico, Brazil and US mid-term elections. The same insights we will apply for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls in India,” the Twitter executive said.

Millions of new voters will exercise their franchise for the first time so “we are trying to convey relevant voting information to them,” noted Crowell who appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology on February 25 to help address issues such as political bias and manipulation on its platform.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 AMOLED screen is the best yet: DisplayMate

It’s pretty well known that Samsung supplies its AMOLED display panels to some of the biggest players in the smartphone industry. The South Korean giant is known for its outstanding quality in making these OLED screens and the company’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S10 has the best one, as per a report by well-known display testing organization DisplayMate.

The Galaxy S10 has received the highest ever A+ rating from the organization making it the highest rated display on the market right now. The new rating means that the new Galaxy S10 carries on the legacy of its predecessors, which also received heavy praise for their great quality. As per Dr Raymond M. Soneira, a tester at DisplayMate, not only does the Galaxy S10 have the highest color accuracy, but it also has the highest brightness levels of any phone. The brightness goes up to 1,215 nits which is 17 percent brighter than the Galaxy S9 series.

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Showering praises on the color accuracy of the Galaxy S10, Soneira said Samsung’s OLED was “the most color accurate display we have ever measured”. The new flagship also improves on several aspects from last year’s model including viewing angles, blue light spectrum and display power efficiency, concludes the report. The DisplayMate test also showed the Galaxy S10 panel to have the largest native color gamut and the lowest screen reflectance all of which add to the excellence of the AMOLED panel’s quality.

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Both the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ have similar displays with differences mostly coming in size. The Galaxy S10 has a 1440p resolution panel measuring 6.1-inches while the Galaxy S10+ has a 6.4-inch screen with a bigger punch-hole than the Galaxy S10 as it has dual cameras. Samsung also announced at the launch event that the Galaxy S10 display is support for HDR10+ compliant meaning it will be an ideal device for 4K HDR content from the likes of Netflix’s HDR10 shows and movies.

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Facebook security feature revealed users’ phone number to others

Facebook is facing backlash over its secure login process two-factor authentication (2FA) where it asked users to add phone numbers, which can be searched by advertisers. The security feature — meant solely to authenticate your identity on the social media platform – may have left your phone number open for others to see, even to advertisers to bombard you with their ads, USA Today reported on Monday.

The debate was initiated by Jeremy Burge, who runs the website Emojipedia, saying numbers added to use two-factor authentication were now searchable. “Facebook 2FA numbers are also shared with Instagram which prompts you ‘is this your phone number?’ once you add to FB. WhatsApp also shares phone numbers with Facebook. Facebook shares phone numbers with advertisers,” said Burge in a series of tweets.

“For years Facebook claimed… adding a phone number for 2FA was only for security. Now it can be searched and there’s no way to disable that,” Burge added. Last September, Gizmodo reported that Facebook also uses security information to target adverts. In a statement to the Guardian, Facebook said it has been receiving questions about two-factor authentication and phone number settings on Facebook.

“Two-factor authentication is an important security feature, and last year we added the option to set it up for your account without registering a phone number. Separately, the ‘Who can look me up?’ settings are not new and are not specific to two-factor authentication, the statement read.

“In April 2018, we removed the ability to enter another person’s phone number or email address into the Facebook search bar to help find someone’s profile.” The 2FA security practice also drew criticism from Facebook’s former chief information security officer Alex Stamos. Facebook “can’t credibly require 2FA for high-risk accounts without segmenting that from search and ads”, Stamos tweeted.

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Lego reveals its own foldable product to take on the Samsung Galaxy Fold

Lego Group, the Danish company that is responsible for world popular Lego toys just posted a surprise teaser on its official Twitter handle. As part of the teaser, the company went about trolling the Samsung Galaxy Fold, the recently revealed foldable smartphone from the South Korea electronics and smartphone giant Samsung. The teaser tweet came with a caption revealing some important points about the upcoming competing product from the toy maker. According to the caption, the device comes with “a stunning 5-inch cover display” while completing the trolling by revealing that it isn’t a rival foldable smartphone.

Instead, the company put all this effort to advertise its new “11-inch pop-up storybook” that is about 5-inch in size in the folded state. The second line of the caption pushes the trolling attempt further by stating that the device is aimed for “creative play that never runs out of battery” comparing the storybook with a smartphone.

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Taking into account the parameters of unfolded state and the battery life, the Lego Fold manages to beat the Samsung Galaxy Fold easily with the Lego Fold transforming from 5-inch to 11-inch storybook along with as previously mentioned, a battery “that never runs out”. It is refreshing to see a toy maker regain the higher ground in the world where smartphones and tablets are rapidly replacing toys as the primary source of entertainment for kids.

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A report by The Verge goes on to compare both the products in other aspects including the build quality, operating system, and the pricing. As noted in the report, the Samsung Galaxy Fold manages to win in the build section along with Android 9 Pie actually being a more capable platform than what we know as the Lego platform. Talking about the pricing, the Lego Fold at its $69.99 price tag wins hands down against the Galaxy Fold with a price tag of about $2,000.

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