Every year on April 1, almost all the tech companies play April Fool's prank. But again this year it appears that Google has dropped the plan of playing April Fool's day prank. This is the second time that the company has taken this decision as last year also Google cancelled April Fool's prank due to the outbreak of COVID-19. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31CCBes via app promotion

Facebook-owned Instagram introduced its TikTok rival feature Reels last year. Now the photo-sharing app has launched another TikTok inspired feature called Remix for Reels. The new feature works like TikTok Duet and it enables users to remix a Reel by pairing their video with other users. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ubKIut via app promotion

Oppo has announced that it will launch Oppo F19 phone on April 6. In a post on microblogging site Twitter, the company wrote that the handset will be unveiled via an event at 12 pm. It also said that the device will come with the company’s own 33 watt Flash Charge. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39tISNx via app promotion

President Joe Biden singled out Amazon.com Inc for not paying federal taxes during his address in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as he spoke about raising the burden of taxes on multinational companies and hiking the corporate tax rate. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3dqvj2G via app promotion

Microsoft's head-mounted HoloLens displays let people see virtual imagery superimposed over the physical world in front of them - anything from holograms in virtual game worlds to repair instructions floating over a broken gadget. Users can control what they see using hand gestures or voice commands. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Po4ggw via app promotion

The U.S. trade watchdog cleared South Korean battery company SK Innovation Co Ltd of violating rival LG Energy Solution's patents in a preliminary ruling, sending SK shares surging 15%. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ftOYkT via app promotion

Micron said the overall DRAM chip market is in "severe shortage" and will tighten through the year. Micron itself is still working through a production disruption caused by an earthquake and power outage at one of its DRAM plants in Taiwan in December. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3sKhkvg via app promotion

TSMC said it plans to invest $100 billion over the next three to increase capacity at its chipmaking plants, days after Intel Corp announced a $20 billion plan to expand its advanced chip manufacturing capacity. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ftP3Fd via app promotion

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the series’ top-end smartphone which comes with a starting price of Rs 18,999. It is backed by a 5020mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The handset runs on MIUI 12.5-based on Android 11 out of the box. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3upt3zR via app promotion

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A hacker--who goes by the name “ninja_storm”-- had put up 8.2TB data of MobiKwik users for sale at a price of 1.5 Bitcoin which translates to around Rs 65 lakh on March 27, 2021. But now he claims to have deleted all data from his end for free. Here's the chain of events of “largest KYC data breach”. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39wxdxv via app promotion

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Travellers with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac can access local airport health requirements — such as health test or screening, quarantine guidelines and others from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3cD2jFG via app promotion

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Shares in the company, offering IT services to industries including telecommunications and aerospace, with clients ranging from the German drugmaker Bayer, Daimler's Mercedes-Benz to the Swedish army, tumbled almost 30% during the first two months of the global coronavirus outbreak last year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2QZGFDv via app promotion

By Lalit K Jha Washington, Mar 31 () The US has received enough electronic applications during the initial registration period to reach the 2022 fiscal year cap for the H-1B foreign workers visa, the most sought-after work visa among Indian professionals. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3m5oIyw via app promotion

Vivo has expanded its Y-series of smartphones in China. The company has launched Vivo Y30G budget smartphone in the region. The smartphone comes with a notched display and sports a dual rear camera setup. It is powered by an octa-core processor and packs 8GB of RAM. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3u8OrZY via app promotion

Hitachi Ltd said on Wednesday it will buy U.S. software company GlobalLogic Inc for $9.6 billion, as the Japanese industrial conglomerate aims to expand from electronics hardware to digital services. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3rCxsh0 via app promotion

Xiaomi's existing lineup of Mi Notebook laptops is quite popular. The company offers a wide range of laptops in China and they have just added two new ultra-premium machines to the lineup - The Mi Laptop Pro 14 and the Mi Laptop Pro 15. The newly launched Mi Laptop Pro 14 and the Mi Laptop Pro 15 are high-end laptops with premium features and top-notch specifications. The laptops' chassis is made out of 600 series aviation-grade aluminium alloy and the unibody design makes them identical to Apple's MacBook Pro laptop. Mi Laptop Pro 14 The Mi Laptop Pro 14 sports a 14-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels. It supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and it has an aspect ratio of 16:10. Xiaomi also claims that this display is highly colour accurate with ΔE≈1.5 colour accuracy. The display also comes with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification. The laptop is powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core processor coupled with 16GB RAM. You get to choose between either the...

Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in India. The phone comes to the country after the launch of the 4G variant of the phone in India earlier last year. Samsung's latest smartphone comes with an interesting spec sheet and a premium design that includes a punch-hole display, triple cameras arranged at the back.  There are also other interesting elements about the Samsung device, including the presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor, and the presence of a Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. As opposed to the 4G variant of the device, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G also gets a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC that helps it work on 5G basebands. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Price Galaxy S20 FE 5G has been launched in India at a "special introductory" price of Rs 47,999 -- including an Rs 8,000 cashback. Without the offer, the phone will be available for purchase at a price of Rs 55,999.  The phone will be available for purchase starting March 31 on Samsung.com, Am...

In one of the most puzzling moves ever, YouTube is experimenting with disabling the dislike button on the platform. Apart from being the worst idea ever, YouTube has stated that this move is supposed to discourage ‘dislike mobs’ from downvoting videos. It’s the most asinine reason given, but hey, it’s their won platform right? YouTube has stated that the dislike button could be disabled for the public but the channel owner will still be able to view the dislikes on their own YouTube Studio page. So, if this is about curbing bullying, allowing the user to still see the dislikes is rather hypocritical.   In response to creator feedback around well-being and targeted dislike campaigns, we're testing a few new designs that don't show the public dislike count. If you're part of this small experiment, you might spot one of these designs in the coming weeks (example below!). pic.twitter.com/aemrIcnrbx — YouTube (@YouTube) March 30, 2021 Various publications have praised the move...

South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung has launched the 5G variant of the Galaxy S20 FE in India. The same device was launched in the US in October 2020. The 4G variant of the same device has been available in India since the same time at Rs 49,999. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fsXNvf via app promotion

Vivo has added a new device to its Y30 series of phones. The latest device on the list is called the Vivo Y30G which has been launched with a waterdrop notch and dual rear cameras. The new Vivo device brings with it a lot to like, including a 13-megapixel primary camera sensor, 128GB of onboard storage, and Android 11. Additionally, the phone also features support for 18W Dual Engine fast charging technology.  Looking at the features and its spec sheet, the Vivo Y30G appears to have been launched as an upgrade to the Vivo Y30 that was launched in May last year. For now, the phone has only been launched in China, with the company announcing the Vivo Y30G at a price of CNY 1,499 (approx Rs 16,600) for its single 8GB+128GB storage variant. The Vivo phone is available in Aqua Blue, Dawn White, and Obsidian Black colours and is currently limited to China. Vivo Y30G: Specifications The Vivo Y30G features an interesting spec sheet. The phone comes with a 6.51-inch HD+ (720x1,600 pi...

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, a lot of events in 2020 had to obviously be cancelled or had to be moved online. From E3, Comic-Con to even the various DC showcases, the internet was where it was at for almost all of 2020. Well, it looks like that trend is carrying on as Apple’s WWDC 2021 has been announced as an online-only event. Just like last year, this conference will be moved to an online-only event. Apple WWDC is set to start on June 7 and ending on June 11.  Apple moves its WWDC 2021 to an online-only event Various reports have stated that we could be seeing new versions of iOS, iPsdOS, macOS, tvOS and WatchOS. Apple typically revealed a ton of new software updates during this time, so we should be expecting something substantial to be revealed. In a statement to the press,  Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations and Enterprise and Education Marketing said, “We are working to make WWDC 21 our biggest and best yet, and are excit...

Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will enable users to change colors in the app. As reported by WaBetaInfo- a site that keeps track of upcoming WhatsApp updates, the feature is still under development. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fpLJep via app promotion

Four Republican U.S. lawmakers requested that Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google turn over any studies they have done on how their services affect children's mental health. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3whdPP8 via app promotion

The Justice Department has been pushing Google to produce documents on a long list of topics related to its lawsuit, which accuses the company of breaking antitrust law in its search and search advertising businesses. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31yok2b via app promotion

An uncrewed SpaceX Starship prototype rocket failed to land safely on Tuesday after a test launch from Boca Chica, Texas, and engineers were investigating, SpaceX said. "We do appear to have lost all the data from the vehicle," SpaceX engineer John Insprucker said in a webcast video of the rocket's flight test. "We're going to have to find out from the team what happened." from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3u3s6N6 via app promotion

The FCC last year adopted rules requiring U.S. telecom carriers to remove and replace equipment produced by Huawei or ZTE if purchased using an $8.3 billion government fund, but carriers could still purchase equipment from the Chinese companies with private funds. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ddSQDO via app promotion

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The Cognizant Returnship Programme, an India-first initiative, is a way to get diverse talent in the door, irrespective of when their last professional role was, according to the company. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3dmFCER via app promotion

Redmi Note 10 Pro handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G octa-core chipset. It comes with a starting price of Rs 15,999 for the base model. It packs 6GB RAM with 64GB storage capacity. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3rCiqHZ via app promotion

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YouTube has said that it is experimenting with a new feature that will stop showing ‘Dislikes’ on videos and the same will only appear inside YouTube Studio. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39sNuUl via app promotion

Internet search giant Google has announced a new app — called Stack — that aims to help people to organise their documents. This service has been developed by Google's in-house incubator, Area 120. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3u7Xryj via app promotion

Google's Maps app will start directing drivers along routes estimated to generate the lowest carbon emissions based on traffic, slopes and other factors, the company announced. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3czDLgL via app promotion

Call of Duty: Mobile has crossed the one million subscriber mark. To celebrate the occasion, Activision has announced that it will be giving away the BY15 - Sight Unseen shotgun for free. However, unlike most other giveaways, the skin will not be sent directly to players. Instead, players will have to redeem it in order to get it. How to redeem the BY15 - Sight Unseen weapon skin in Call of Duty: Mobile The first thing players will have to do is copy their in-game UID code. This can be found on your profile page, under the second tab. The code is quite long and thankfully, there is a handy little ‘copy’ button right next to it. Now, head over to https://ift.tt/3m9y3Ep and put in your UID in the respective field. In the ‘Redeem Code’ field, put in the following code: BKHDZBZ7U5. In the verification code field, put in the right code in order to prove that you aren’t a bot. Now click the submit button. Once that is done, there will be a pop up wherein you will be able to confirm your ...

Payments apps have become extremely popular in India with millions of daily active users logging in to send and receive money online. It goes without saying that the users will have to tread cautiously while using these apps, but the service providers should also be vigilant when it comes to security. The latest news coming out of Twitter suggests that MobiKwik has been hit with a security breach, exposing millions of user's data. According to the popular security researcher who goes by the name of Elliot Alderson on Twitter, the data breach has leaked sensitive information which is a part of their KYC details. We are looking at details like Aadhar card, phone number, address, and other personal information. Probably the largest KYC data leak in history. Congrats Mobikwik... pic.twitter.com/qQFgIKloA8 — Elliot Alderson (@fs0c131y) March 29, 2021 The data leak is said to have exposed the data of nearly 3.5 million users. We are looking at around 8.2TB worth of data which is said ...

Poco has officially launched the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC totting, Poco X3 Pro in India. The device is the successor of the Poco X3 Pro that was launched last year in the country.  The Poco X3 Pro is aimed at gaming enthusiasts and users seeking high levels of performance from their phones without breaking the bank. As such, the device houses a big display that also supports a 120Hz fast refresh rate. There's also other hardware on the device that's primed for handling high-performance tasks.  Poco X3 Pro: Price The Poco X3 Pro has been launched in India in two variants, with the entry one bringing with itself 6GB RAM and 128GB storage at a price of RS 18,999. The higher-end 8GB+128GB variant has been launched in 20,999. The X3 Pro will be available via Flipkart from April 6. The company will be making the device available in three new colours.  Poco X3 Pro: Specifications Talking about the specifications of the phone, the Poco X3 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch Full HD...

After weeks of waiting, Xiaomi officially launched a host of products at its mega launch event yesterday. The global event saw the company unveil the much-awaited, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11i alongside the Mi Smart Band 6 fitness band, Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro, an 80W wireless charging pad and a new gaming router.  These products will now form the core of the company's premium range across price and product segments. While we have already covered the new smartphones and the new Mi Smart Band in separate stories, we'll take a look at what the other three products bring with themselves in this one.  Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro The latest smart home device from the company is called the Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro. A rebrand of the MIJIA Projector 2 Pro that was launched in China last year, this new device also comes with Google Assistant built-in and runs on Android TV. The device comes with support for FHD resolution (1920x1080) pixels and also a screen size adjus...

If you search for terms like “Suez Canal” or “Ever Given” on Google, you will be able to see an animation of ship emojis sailing by underneath the Google Search bar. The animation appears to be live only on desktop as of now as mobile or web versions of Google are not displaying it yet. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39IJ1x5 via app promotion

Microsoft-owned video calling platform Skype has added support to call up to 100 users at a time. The company will allow users without an account to invite up to 99 people to a call with one link. Also, the platforms will allow users to run these calls for up to 24 hours. Skype users will be able to see up to 99 other users in the new Large Grid view that shows up to 49 people on-screen simultaneously. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Pi2IVk via app promotion

OnePlus 8 users, time to update your smartphones. OnePlus has rolled out the OxygenOS 11 update to the OnePlus 8 (review), OnePlus 8 Pro (review) and the OnePlus 8T (review). The update brings with it a slew of fixes and some optimizations. Those that have one of the OnePlus 8 devices can check for the update in the settings menu of their smartphone.  The OnePlus 8T gets OxygenOS 11.0.8.12. The update is available now in India with the EU and NA region to follow soon. In India, the update is version 11.0.8.12.KB05DA while in the EU is is 11.0.8.12.KB05BA and in NA it is 11.0.8.11.KB05AA​.  The changelog of the fixes and optimizations coming to the OnePlus 8T is as follows.  System Optimized the position of the EMERGENCY icon in the lock screen Improved the navigation gestures sensitivity during charging Fixed the failure issue after changing the customized font Fixed the issue that the Splash Screen Information Service may stop working Fixed the small probability...

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Redmi Note 10 comes with an affordable price tag of Rs 15,999 for the base variant of 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Another model that packs 8GB RAM can be purchased at Rs 16,999. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PaI49L via app promotion

Redmi gaming phone may be powered by Mediatek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset built on 6nm architecture. It is also rumoured that the phone could house a 5,000mAh battery. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39sUErB via app promotion

The Mi Smart Band 6 is the successor to the Mi Smart Band 5, which was launched in India in September 2020 at Rs 2,499. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39tJO4y via app promotion

The cables will be the first to directly connect North America to some of the main parts of Indonesia, and will increase connectivity for the central and eastern provinces of the world's fourth most populous country. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3sARGsJ via app promotion

The Federal Trade Commission said it would not ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review its appeals court loss against Qualcomm Inc , which the agency had accused of breaking antitrust law in selling chips for smartphones. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3cxEoaB via app promotion

Poco X3 Pro is set to launch in India today. The launch event will start at 12 pm. The event will be telecasted live on the company’s social media platforms including YouTube. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3sBmgT4 via app promotion

The House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said on Monday it is investigating a SpaceX commercial space launch that regulators determined violated U.S. safety requirements and its test license. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3m3f2EQ via app promotion

He also said it was not plausible that Nokia's statements would have misled reasonable investors, given the company's "numerous and continuous disclosures regarding the Alcatel integration and 5G progress." from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3dhnr3A via app promotion

The company told Reuters it had launched the pilot program with payment and crypto platform Crypto.com and plans to offer the option to more partners later this year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3rv6gQZ via app promotion

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At today’s event, Xiaomi has unveiled four new smartphones in the Mi 11 series. To recall, the Mi 11 was launched in the company's home country China in December 2020 and globally last month. Now, the company has introduced new handsets in the Mi 11 series. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3u3VBhT via app promotion

Xiaomi launches Mi Smart Band 6, Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro and wireless charging pad. At today’s event, Xiaomi has unveiled a new fitness tracker — called Mi Smart Band 6 — a new smart projector — called Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro and a wireless charging pad at its global event. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3uamYqR via app promotion

Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11i globally alongside the Mi Smart Band 6 fitness band and a Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro. Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 back in December 2020 as the first phone with Snapdragon 888 under the hood. Since then there have been several rumours about the addition of more phones in the Mi 11 series. Xiaomi also plans to bring its Mi 11 lineup to India soon as revealed previously. The Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi’s top-of-the-line smartphone with flagship features while the Mi 11i slightly tones it down. The Mi 11 Lite has 4G and 5G variants and is one of the sleekest and lightweight phones available today. Here’s a brief look at the pricing and specifications of the Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i and Mi 11 Lite. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra price and specifications The Mi 11 Ultra has a ceramic build with triple cameras on the back alongside a mini rear display. It is being offered in Ceramic White and Black colours, measuring 8.38 millimetres in thickness ...

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Band 6. While the design is the same as the Mi Band 5, it comes with a slightly bigger display and a few new features. It has a slightly larger 1.56-inch AMOLED display and comes with more than 60 display faces.  The band can auto-detect six fitness activities. It also has 30 exercise modes. Users can also monitor their SpO2 levels and heart rate using the band. The Mi Band 6 track users sleep with REM and track the users’ sleep breathing quality. Let’s take a look at the specifications and features of the Mi band 6 in detail.   Xiaomi Mi Band 6 specifications and features Like we said above, the Mi Band 6 looks like the Mi Band 5 (review) but comes with a slightly bigger display. Xiaomi says the display is 50% larger on the Mi Band 6 when compared to its predecessor. The Mi Band 6 has a 1.56-inch AMOLED display with a 152 x 486 pixel resolution giving it a pixel density of 326 PPI. The display has a claimed maximum brightness of 450 nits. It ...

If you have been waiting for OnePlus Nord SE after all those reports of it launching early this year, then here's some 'disappointing news'. Recent reports claim that OnePlus has permanently shelved OnePlus Nord SE. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39oWcTk via app promotion

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While Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A7 (review) in 2020, there were rumours and rumblings of a cheaper Lite version of the Galaxy Tab A7 out there. Well, the cat is out of the bag as images of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite have finally hit the internet. The images have been leaked by Evan Blass on Voice and show off a tablet with a single camera. Even the folks over at the Verge seem to think that it looks a bit like a budget device. Another leak has already stated that Samsung could be launching two new tablets, namely the Z7 Lite and the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite.  Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite images leak  The Samsung Galaxy A7 Lite is rumoured to be powered by a MediaTek Helio P22T processor. It will also come with 3GB of RAM and a 5,100mAh battery. The tablet could also come with an 8.7-inch display while the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite could come in a little larger with a 12.4-inch display. A leak on WalkingCat also states that the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite will also come in various colours l...

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 2 Pursuit event has gone live that will let players command the Special Ops character to fight against Cordis Die. The Season 2 of COD Mobile is titled Day of Reckoning and the new Pursuit challenge offers new rewards including weapon blueprints. Recently, Call of Duty: Mobile received a new weapon and the revamped Shipment map. In the new Pursuit event, players have to train a soldier and will receive exciting rewards as they complete the levels in the challenge. Each player will be able to command a Warrior class Special Ops soldier that can be sent out on missions to acquire new rewards such as the Epic Type 25- Sanguine weapon blueprint. COD Mobile players can earn XP by playing multiplayer and battle royale matches and spend it to strengthen the soldier. This also increases the chances of receiving better items in the draw. The developers have given an overview of how players can make the most of the new Pursuit event and have a shot at winning it. ...

Visa Inc has said it will allow the use of the cryptocurrency USD Coin to settle transactions on its payment network, the latest sign of growing acceptance of digital currencies by the mainstream financial industry. Visa has launched the pilot program with payment and crypto platform Crypto.com and plans to offer the option to more partners later this year, it said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39pmpBh via app promotion

Venezuela's government on Sunday accused Facebook Inc of "digital totalitarianism" after it froze President Nicolas Maduro's page for 30 days for violating its policies against spreading misinformation about COVID-19. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fo0ezq via app promotion

Facebook has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's page for violating policies against spreading misinformation about Covid-19 by promoting a remedy he claims, without evidence, can cure the disease, a company spokesman said on Saturday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3wgZ4vJ via app promotion

The trade union Verdi has called for workers at six Amazon sites in Germany to go on strike from Sunday evening for four days in the latest attempt to try to force the US e-commerce group to recognise collective bargaining agreements. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31uHDJD via app promotion

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Stickers have become the most common way to wish and greet someone during a festive season. Holi is here and you must have started looking for Holi Stickers to send. Now, if you have recently moved to Signal from WhatsApp, fret not, Signal also has the support for Stickers. Wondering how to download Holi Stickers for Signal, and WhatsApp, follow our step-by-step guide: from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39qmwwF via app promotion

To mark the festival of Holi — which is being celebrated today — Apple took to Instagram to showcase the camera capabilities of the iPhone 12 series. A series of eight images that feature close-up shots of people were posted on Apple’s Instagram account. Apple reportedly commissioned photographer Dhruvin S to click the images. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39n4awC via app promotion

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The update is reported to be in response to the discovery of a flaw that would allow hackers to insert malicious code onto affected devices, granting them access to users' private data, details like name, email address, and more. Apple says that it is aware that the vulnerability may have been exploited in the wild. A security support document says that the update fixes flaw that was "actively exploited". from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ctJqVC via app promotion

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg refused to own up any responsibility for the January 6 attack on the US Capitol as he put the blame on former US President Donald Trump for his "words" and the people involved in the assault for "their actions". from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3w7yh4H via app promotion

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The melding of consumer technology and medical science is something that a lot of companies are looking into. As we move further into the future, we’re seeing the combination of fitness trackers and smartwatches acting almost like our personal physicians. In a recent peer-reviewed research study, scientists at Stanford University have been able to measure one’s ‘frailty in terms of heart disease using an Apple Watch 3 (review). Now, what is frailty? Frailty is essentially a system where a six-minute walking test is a general standard used to evaluate the functional mobility and exercise capacity of a patient. The study saw that the result of the test was equal to an in-clinic doctor’s visit.  Apple Watch 3 used in a cardiovascular study by Stanford  The data and information were collected using an Apple Watch 3 along with a proprietary app called VascTrac. The six-minute walk test comes included with WatchOS 7 so it should be rather easy to access. What this means is tha...

Weebs rejoice! It looks like Netflix really wants a piece of the anime pie. The streaming giant has already curated a large number of anime shows and movies but is looking at expanding that roster with even more content. While we already have stalwarts like Castlevania (review), Neon Genesis Evangelion and Ghost in the Shell SAC, along with more mainstream shows like My Hero Academia and Attack on Titan, the company is taking a hands-on approach in acquiring more content. A new report on Bloomberg states that Netflix will release 40 new anime titles this year.  A report on Variety also states that Netflix is adapting Record of Ragnarok, the massively successful manga series in Japan. So, it’s clear that Netflix is not only targeting a western audience but actively seeking out a more balanced range of users. The announcements were made at the Tokyo Anime Expo 2021 in Japan. Talk about walking straight into the mouth of the beast! We also reported that Netflix was actively working w...

Information circulating the internet suggests that a Motorola smartphone codenamed “Denver” will launch powered by the Snapdragon 480 SoC and will also come with a stylus. There is no information on what the smartphones name will be at launch, only the codename Denver is known.  Motorola Denver speculated specifications As mentioned above, it looks like the Motorola Denver could sport the Snapdragon 480 SoC and will come with 4GB RAM. It will be available in two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. The smartphone will be 5G enabled and come with a stylus. The smartphone is also expected to feature the endangered headphones jack.  Coming to the optics, the Motorola Denver is expected to house a quad-camera setup at the back comprising of a 48MP primary camera with a Samsung S5KGM1ST sensor, an 8MP ultrawide camera, 5MP macro camera and a 2MP depth camera. The smartphone is also said to have a 16MP camera in the front for selfies. There is no information about the battery capacit...

Apple has pushed out a critical update for the iPhone and iPad in the form of iOS 14.4.2 and iPadOS 14.4.2 that patches a vulnerability that is being currently, actively exploited. While the update is considered a minor update, the vulnerability it patches is apparently a major one, given that Apple’s pushed out this update less than three weeks after having pushed out iOS 14.4.1. Apple’s release notes say that this update should be installed by all users with eligible devices. According to the document, the vulnerability allows for “Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross-site scripting. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.” The update patches the vulnerability on devices ranging from the iPhone 6s all the way to the latest iPhone 12 series. Interestingly, Apple has also released iOS 12.5.2 and iPadOS 12.5.2 for devices that are not compatible with iOS 14. This includes iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Ai...

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The successor to the Xiaomi Mi Band 5, the Mi Band 6 is launching on March 29. Xiaomi’s official Twitter handle reads, “Are you ready for the brand new #MiSmartBand6? It’s time to start making your new exercise plans! Don't miss the Xiaomi 2021 New Product Launch at 19:30 (GMT+8) on March 29. Stay #OneStepAhead and discover all during the #XiaomiMegaLaunch.”   Are you ready for the brand new #MiSmartBand6? It’s time to start making your new exercise plans! Don't miss the Xiaomi 2021 New Product Launch at 19:30 (GMT+8) on March 29. Stay #OneStepAhead and discover all during the #XiaomiMegaLaunch pic.twitter.com/xB7mceUT3a — Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) March 26, 2021   There is not much known about the features and specifications of the smart band but a video clip posted by Xiaomi’s product marketing head on Twitter reveals some of the watch faces and colours the device will be available in.    1,2,3,4,5, ... #MiSmartBand6 is coming! #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/81bDnGxHza — Ab...

Amazon has updated the remote control that comes with the Fire TV Stick. The new remote control now comes with dedicated hotkeys for streaming services and a slight redesign. The new Fire TV remote control has dedicated hotkeys for Netflix, Prime Video, Amazon Music and a dedicated button to bring up your app's library. It also has a button to bring up live TV.  Since the OTT hotkeys are at the bottom of the new Fire TV Stick remote control, the mute button has moved to the left of the volume rocker. The rest of the buttons like playback controls, navigation and power remain the same. While the voice button to bring up Alexa is in the same place, it is now blue with the Alexa logo.  The new Fire TV Stick remote control is compatible with the Fire TV Stick (2nd and 3rd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick Lite (review). So, it looks like the original 1st gen Fire TV Stick is the only one not compatible with the remote control. As of writing this story, only the third-gen...

There are times when we want to send a specific message at a specific time. Telegram offers a functionality which allows users to schedule a message which can be sent at a specific time. So, if you also want to schedule a message on Telegram the follow the below mentioned steps: from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3rrQfez via app promotion

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A report by Counterpoint Research reveals the top 5 smartphone brands in the online shopping space. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39nK1pZ via app promotion

The microfluidic chip developed by researchers from Rice University in the US measures the concentration of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) protein, a biomarker for Covid-19, in blood serum from a standard finger prick. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3suCfSQ via app promotion

South Korea's LG Corp shareholders on Friday approved the company's plan to spin off five affiliates, which LG said would allow it to focus on existing core businesses such as electronics, chemicals and telecommunications services. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PcQwoL via app promotion

A US court ordered a British man to pay more than $571 million for operating a fraudulent bitcoin trading scheme from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31lDiZo via app promotion

Chinese Internet giant Tencent has reported a 28 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue for 2020, raking in around 482 billion yuan (about $73.9 billion). from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3rrZtHX via app promotion

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Amazon.in has announced ‘Electronics Days’ bringing offers and deals on consumer electronics from popular brands. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3lXtNZZ via app promotion

H&M disappeared from the internet in China as the government raised pressure on shoe and clothing brands and announced sanctions Friday against British officials in a spiraling fight over complaints of abuses in the Xinjiang region. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ddTpxp via app promotion

Amazon first struck out Wednesday with tweets by Dave Clark who criticized Sanders for pushing for a $15 minimum wage and supporting Amazon workers in Alabama who are considering unionizing. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31lDR5v via app promotion

Online lending startup Social Finance Inc (SoFi) will allow retail investors to buy into initial public offerings (IPOs) of companies, an investment opportunity traditionally reserved for large Wall Street investors. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3dfe0Sf via app promotion

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Friday said she was maintaining the threat of US tariffs on goods from Austria, Britain, India, Italy, Spain and Turkey in retaliation for their digital services taxes. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fi5sfQ via app promotion

With this patent, Huawei can increase the charging distance, which is especially suitable for personal wear devices such as smart bracelets and watches. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31qmgZW via app promotion

With health becoming a foremost concern, Indians adopted a new willingness to try new things online with "online doctor consultations" searches growing at 300 per cent growth in the last one year led by Manipur, Bihar and Karnataka, said the Google's annual "Year in Search" report for the past year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3lTqx1E via app promotion

To bring parity in UPI digital payments and ending the monthly race to the top spot, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued guidelines capping the market share of UPI transactions to 30 per cent. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PcHxUr via app promotion

The South Korean tech giant said its 512-gigabyte (GB) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) module is the industry's first DDR5 product to use a High-K Metal Gate (HKMG) solution that reduces power leakage. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3u3MYUJ via app promotion

Led by Flipkart again, Indias online smartphone market reached its highest-ever share at 45 per cent in 2020, registering a growth of seven per cent (on-year) in a pandemic-hit year, according to a new report. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31nmroT via app promotion

Apart from deleting the tweet, the board also ordered Musk to share a legal notice to employees about the ruling and clearly mention their rights to "form, join, or assist a union”. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NYolcH via app promotion

Apple said that a bug in Webkit may have allowed malicious websites to perform cross-site scripting arbitrarily. The iPhone maker is aware of a report which says that the bug was being exploited in the wild. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39g1HDW via app promotion

Fake Apple accessories are common practice in the market. Most of them look so authentic that it is almost impossible to decide where it is original or counterfeit. Well, Apple has made identifying them simpler, at least for MagSafe charger. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3tXdpuZ via app promotion

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Posted on Twitter by Microsoft India account, the short ad doesn’t really name Apple or MacBook. However, it compares Surface with another laptop called ‘BackBook’. Not too funny but a clear hint that Microsoft is talking about Apple MacBook. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2O3lm2I via app promotion

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Hardening its stance on the issue, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) warned that defaulting entities should comply with the stipulated requirements by March 31, 2021 "to avoid any disruption in the communication with customers" from April 1, 2021. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3w1LJan via app promotion

Asus AiO V241EA is priced at Rs 61,990, while the Asus AiO V222 comes with a price tag of Rs 25,990. Both the devices will be available via Asus exclusive stores, and other offline stores across the country. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3sBZcmU via app promotion

FAU-G game was first released on January 26 this year. It has been developed by Indian publisher nCore Games. The game was only available for Android phone users till now. But it can now be downloaded on Apple devices running iOS. This includes both iPhones and iPads. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3soIEPf via app promotion

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! is now available to download and play for free worldwide on iOS and Android mobile devices. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39jv6gF via app promotion

Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro have officially launched in China as the latest gaming smartphones on the block. The Xiaomi-backed gaming smartphone lineup follows the Black Shark 3 series and is all set to take on the likes of the Asus ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5 Pro that launched in India earlier this month. That said, there’s currently no word whether Black Shark 4 will launch anytime soon in India. Black Shark 4 series is set to launch globally in April. Black Shark 4 Pro specifications  The Black Shark 4 Pro features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution Super AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout in the centre. The display supports a 144Hz refresh rate, offering up to 1300 nits brightness and is certified for HDR10+ playback. It also has two physical shoulder triggers that pop-up whenever a game is opened. The phone measures 9.9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 220 grams.  The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor with Adren...

The company has confirmed that it will launch the Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Lite smartphones globally next week. Now ahead of the official launch the specifications of the Mi 11 Lite has surfaced online. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3rxnv4t via app promotion

It appears that Samsung is all set to expand its Galaxy F series smartphones. Samsung is expected to soon launch the Galaxy F02s smartphone in the country. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Pwn39e via app promotion

Even though Google has shut down Stadia first-party studios, it looks like the game streaming platform is still alive and kicking. In fact, in a report on 9to5Google, a new Stadia update looks to include touchscreen controls, the ability to take notes and an Android-TV app. As far as we know, users can play games on Stadia using the proprietary controller, third-party controllers as well as a mouse and keyboard. This new update seems to add the ability to use touch screen controls on games when played on devices such as a phone or tablet.  Google Stadia could come with touchscreen controls soon There don’t seem to be too many new games with touchscreen controls so we’ll have to see how Google manages to integrate it all. Also, as of now, the feature only seems to be present for the Android version of the platform. Stadia could also come with support for the Android TV app. The update includes a reference to installing Stadia on Android TV. The report also states that you will be a...

Motorola has launched two new phones, the Moto G100 and the Moto G50. Both these phones are midrange phones, which for now have been launched in the European markets. Both the phones bring fast 90Hz refresh rate displays, support for 5G connectivity, and big 5,000mAh batteries. Of the two Motorola phones, the G100 is the more premium device,  as it comes with a Snapdragon 870 5G processor, 8GB of RAM, and dual cameras at the front. The feature set also reflects in its price, with the phone being sold at Euro 499.99. On the other hand, the G50 is a more affordable device at Euro 229.99 and comes with slightly downgraded specs including a 6.5-inch screen. Moto G100: Specifications The Moto G100 comes with a 6.7-inch display with support for full-HD+ resolution. The display also supports a 90Hz refresh rate and comes with HDR10 support. It houses two cameras at the front, inside a dual punch-hole. This set-up includes a 16-megapixel main wide and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camer...

Offline retail chain Vijay Sales has started its Special Apple Days sale today, on March 26. It is a six day sale that will go on till March 31. Interested buyers will find these deals on all their 107 retail outlets as well as their official website. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39jDE70 via app promotion

Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G has gone official as the most powerful processor in the 7-series chipsets. The Snapdragon 780G follows the Snapdragon 765G which powered upper mid-range smartphones in 2020 like the much popular OnePlus Nord, Vivo V20 Pro and more. This chipset also brings in some flagship features from the Snapdragon 888 and has triple ISP, 6th generation AI Engine and WiFi 6 support. “Since introducing the Snapdragon 7-series three years ago, more than 350 devices have launched based on 7-series mobile platforms. Today, we are continuing this momentum by introducing the Snapdragon 780G 5G Mobile Platform. Snapdragon 780G was designed to bring in-demand, premium experiences to more users around the world,” said Kedar Kondap, VP, product management at Qualcomm Technologies. Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G features The Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G processor is built on a 5nm process same as the flagship Snapdragon 888 chip. The new chipset has Kryo 670 CPU that is touted to deliver 40% ...

The iPhone finds itself at the heart of another social media gaffe, yet again. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/39d0q0o via app promotion

Samsung is all set to launch a 5G variant of the Fan Edition of Galaxy S20. The company has confirmed that it will launch the 5G variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE in India next week. The company has already launched the smartphone in the European market. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3sqN6gn via app promotion

According to a report by CTV, a woman named Angie Carriere has managed to retrieve her iPhone 11 Pro a month after it was dropped in icy lake water. Having survived 30 days in icy water can be termed as a rare case as Apple on its part makes no such claims. As per the company, the iPhone 11 Pro offers an IP68 rating, which means that it is claimed to survive a maximum depth of 4 meters of water for up to 30 minutes. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3skP2ai via app promotion

As per a tweet by tipster Alessandro Paluzzi, Snapchat is working on a feature that will allow people to share other users’ snaps if they are mentioned to remix and share. Using this, users will be able to not only create snaps where they can sing with another person, but also for comedic dialogues or duet with themselves as well. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3lUd0XK via app promotion