Realme is preparing to launch its first device to be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, this has been revealed by TENAA listing. According to the latest update, the upcoming Realme device will come up with a centrally-aligned single punch-hole cut-out for the selfie camera.
Further, the Realme GT2 Master Explorer Edition will have a metal frame while power and volume button will be on the right and left side of the device, respectively.
Similar to recently launched OnePlus Ace (OnePlus 10R), the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition will have a triple rear camera setup at the back.
Realme GT Master Explorer Edition specifications
Going by the TENAA listing, the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition will have a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz 10-bit AMOLED panel. The device will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which will be paired with 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB internal storage. The device will boot Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 out of the box.
Talking about the camera, the triple rear camera setup of Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition will have a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2MP tertiary camera. There will be a 16MP selfie snapper at the front.
Measuring 161.3×74.3×8.2(mm), the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition will weigh 199 grams. Lastly, the device will have a 2,440mAh dual-cell battery, which is said to have support for a whopping 150W fast charging over a USB Type-C charging port.
Realme product expansion
Realme has been aggressively expanding its product portfolio in India and global market including its home market China. The smartphone maker just has added another stunning smartphone to its V-series portfolio by launching the Realme V20 5G. The China-exclusive lineup under V-series has never made its way outside of Realme’s home market. The smartphone from this V-series is very stylish and offers amazing specs that are worth boasting about.
Realme Narzo series
In India, Realme expanded its popular and budget-friendly Narzo 50 series by adding two latest devices to its bouquet. The Company added Realme Narzo 50 5G and its higher version of the Realme Narzo Pro 50 5G among its product list.
Featuring amazing features, durability and good battery life, the Realme Narzo Pro 50 5G went on the first sale on June 10, 2022. It comes in two RAM and storage configurations. The 6GB RAM comes with 128GB storage onboard and the 8GB RAM variant comes with 128GB storage.
Realme GT Neo 3T
To serve consumers in global market, Realme launched its much anticipated Realme GT Neo 3T globally. Featuring Snapdragon 870 SoC and Adreno 650 GPU, the newly launched smartphone sports a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone was launched at the event held for the GT Neo 3 series.
Realme flagship store
In addition to product expansion, Realme is also expanding its physical presence by launching offline stores. Realme has recently inaugurated its flagship stores in Hungary and Ahmedabad, first in Europe and India, respectively.
Samsung has unveiled its 43-inch Crystal 4K Neo TV with smart features in the Indian market. The TV features a good 43-inches UHD display paired with the Crystal technology for better and clear picture quality. Furthermore, it comes with support for HDR10+ display, One Billion True Colors, and the Crystal 4K processor. It also comes with a bezel-less design and shifts its colours as per the scene shifting. You can easily connect it to any of your voice assistants as it comes with built-in support for Google Assistant, Alexa, and Bixby.
4K Neo TV comes with the Universal Guide which helps users find their favourite movies and TV shows from among a list of curated content from India’s popular streaming apps. It also sports a PC moded that allows the user to transform the TV into a personal computer which enables users to create documents or work from the cloud. It also has some additional features like screen mirroring without an internet connection, Auto Game Mode and Motion Xcelerator features allow faster frame transition and low latency for the ultimate gaming experience.
Mojang Studio’s Minecraft Legends is coming in 2023
Mojang Studio announced a new Minecraft game at the 2022 Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase earlier this week. The latest version is coming in co-creation with Microsoft. The event witnessed both the companies joining their hands for the new Minecraft game and sharing the teaser of the upcoming co-created game. Also, it will be developed in partnership with Blackbird Interactive and will be launched sometime in 2023.
The company has also revealed that its upcoming Minecraft Legends will be a game accessible to all users. Thus the game will be launched on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox, Windows PCs, Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation and Steam at the time of launch next year. As far as the gameplay is concerned, Microsoft and Mojang Studios said that Minecraft Legends takes players to the Minecraft universe as they lead their allies in heroic battles to defend the Overworld. Players are going to discover the unknown land filled with lush biomes and rich resources. This land will be on the brink of a piglin invasion, which will threaten to corrupt the Overworld. “It´s up to the player to make unexpected friends, form valuable alliances and lead the way into strategic battles against the fierce invaders from the Nether,” said the company in a blog post.
Microsoft Teams introduces new AI features to improve call quality
Microsoft has announced a long list of specs for Teams. It has now new and improved audio and video quality on its platform. With the new update, Microsoft has introduced AI to make meetings and calls feel more natural. It now has an Echo cancellation feature, a “de-reverberation,” background noise suppression, and real-time optimization for content sharing. It is also coming with improved back-and-forth communication, where two speakers can speak at the same time without any echoing and disturbance during the call.
Nicole Herskowitz, Vice President, of Microsoft Teams, highlights the new feature and says, “Disruptive echo effects, poor room acoustics, and choppy videos are some common issues that hinder the effectiveness of online calls and meetings. Through AI and machine learning… we’ve identified and are now delivering innovative enhancements in Microsoft Teams that improve such audio and video challenges.” The new features aim at increasing the room acoustics to match the audio quality with the video quality.
Microsoft is killing its Internet Explorer
It’s now time to bid farewell to Microsoft’s long-partnered Internet Explorer. Microsoft has announced the shutdown of its legacy web browser after nearly 27 years of service. Internet Explorer was first launched back in 1995 as an add-on package for Windows 95. Then its subsequent versions were made available as free downloads and then as a part of the on-device package. In 2016, Microsoft announced that it was discontinuing the development of Internet Explorer, shifting its focus on a new browser called Edge. Additionally, Microsoft announced the end of support for Internet Explorer for its office apps like Microsoft Teams in 2020 and for Microsoft 365 in 2021.
“…we are announcing that the future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge. Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, but it is also able to address a key concern: compatibility for older, legacy websites and applications,” the company had said at the time. Now, with a minor update to Internet Explorer 11, the desktop app will stop working for certain versions of Windows 10. Some of them include version 20H2 and later and Windows 10 IoT version 20H2 and later. However, Internet Explorer 11 desktop app on Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Extended Security Updates, Windows Server SAC (all versions), Windows 10 IoT Long-Term Servicing Channel (all versions), Windows Server LTSC (all versions) and Windows 10 client LTSC (all versions) will remain unaffected by this change.
Nowadays, social media is part of our lives, it has become a source of news and entertainment as well. There are several social media platforms and apps through which we can connect with each other with all various features and niches. Some social networking apps which allow users for an online meet-up are listed below.
Ohi
The instant social networking app was founded by Rupal Sharma and Adeeti Singh in 2021. It allows users to make connections with people from different professions, cultures, and geographies sitting in the same café. Just go to Café, take out phone—“TAP” on app & keep your phone aside, enjoy your food
Now when you are at your home in your comfort zone you get access to Café chatroom—see all people who were there in the café that time with you tapped. Also, Users can invite friends from any city / Country to café chatrooms. People invited will have nominated tag on their profile with link of invitee profile.
You can then send waves & start chatting with people you bumped into today in the café. O’hi is counted as the most powerful and real instant social network which allows individuals to interact in the same place. The socializing network became popular after launching a beta version in India’s biggest cities, including Jaipur, Pune, Delhi & Goa. The brand is also making it convenient for tourists to interact with locals or fellow tourists in a random city. O’Hi gives you the experience to increase the social circle which is beyond family and your workplace with an experience of getting to see the person live in front of you.
Meetup
This platform enables users to meet new people, learn new things, find support, get out of their comfort zones, and pursue their passions together. The social media platform is for organizing gatherings, and events for people and groups or communities of similar interests, and professions. The events organized by the meetup are in-person and virtual as well. The online platform was founded by Scott Heiferman and four other co-founders on 12 June 2002. The common locations for Meetup groups include cafes, parks, and sometimes even people’s homes. The best thing for meetup users is that they can sign up for an account and get started without any charge.
Tumblr
Tumblr is an American website for microblogging and networking which was founded by David Karp in 2007. The company has its headquarters in New York. The social media tool allows users to publish tumblelog or short blog posts. Tumblr enables users to heavily customize their own pages. This is the exception to the rule, as nearly all other social networks have standardized profile pages with limited design and flexibility. Users can follow other users’ blogs. Bloggers can also make their blogs private on the website.
MySpace
This social networking platform is the first social network to reach a global audience and had a significant influence on technology, pop culture, and music. Myspace was launched on August 01,2003 by Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe.Its headquarters is in the United States. The platform is the venue for aspiring brands and musicians. On Myspace users can create profiles, including photographs, blogs, music, or movie preferences. Other features of the site include chat rooms, forums, classified ads, newsgroups, and a venue for sharing videos or music.
Domestic consumer electronics brand Elista today announced the debut of its ultra-premium Smart LED TVs in India. Powered by webOS TV, these televisions feature a bezel-less design and offer an immersive viewing experience. Elista is recognized for providing cutting-edge technology at an affordable price point to its consumers, and these Smart LED TVs are a true embodiment of that.
Specs and features
Available in three screen sizes – 43-inch (109 cm), 50-inch (124 cm), and 55-inch (140 cm), the Elista Smart LED TVs feature ThinQ AI which engages with consumers in a two-way conversation and makes it easy for the user to use the Smart TV through his mobile. With this technology, users can easily access the built-in Alexa and manage the device with voice commands. They can also browse their favourite OTT apps with voice commands, the company said in a statement.
The Elista Smart LED TVs powered by webOS TV come bundled with an intuitive, easy-to-use Magic remote with a dedicated hotkey for Netflix and Prime Video, allowing users to get to their favourite shows and apps faster. These TVs are packed in 400nits of peak brightness, 4K Quantum Lucent, and 1.07 billion colours. Users can enjoy truly blur-free visuals through Low-Frame rate content and MEMC @60Hz. This, coupled with future-ready technology, ALLM (Automatic Low Latency Mode), gives less than 5 ms input lag for an outstanding action-packed viewing experience, it said.
Pawan Kumar, CEO, Elista, said, “The Smart TV industry in India has been evolving at a fast pace. Consumers today are looking for a better experience, better technology and a seamless experience within their budget. Our success stems from focusing on delivering the best-performing products to consumers and offering them premium products that are within their reach. We are one of the fastest-growing companies in the smart TV category, and with the launch of our Elista Smart LED TVs, powered by webOS TV, we plan to take our success in this category a notch higher. We are hopeful that through our Smart LED TVs we will reach consumers willing to upgrade to an unparalleled viewing experience at a budget-friendly cost.”
Backed by Dolby audio, these three models enhance the music listening experience and feature high-fidelity surround sound. From a connectivity standpoint, Elista Smart LED TVs come with Dual-band Wi-Fi to support seamless streaming.
Prices and availability
All the three models are priced attractively at Rs 48,990 for 43-inch (109 cm) and Rs 59,990 for 50-inch (124 cm), and the 55-inch (140 cm) model will retail for Rs 70,990. The Elista Smart LED TVs are available at all leading consumer electronics shops and online platforms.
Elista’s portfolio consists of LED TVs, IT accessories, mobile accessories and speakers, to name a few. The company’s initiatives are motivated by the dual objectives of ‘being vocal for local’ and ‘creating employment possibilities in India.
Consumer electronics brand Samsung launched its 43-inch Crystal 4K Neo TV. The just-launched TV is powered by Crystal Technology. The all-new Crystal 4K Neo TV will be available on Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop, Amazon & Flipkart at Rs35,990.
Powered by Crystal Technology and engineered to elevate the content viewing experience in 4K resolution for new-age consumers, Samsung Crystal 4K Neo TV comes with a brilliant blend of the mesmerizing display, captivating sound features and bouquet of smart features.
Designed to deliver vivid, life-like colours and theatrical sound experience, the television offers Dolby Digital Plus and Adaptive Sound Technology.
Best-in-segment features such as One Billion True Colors for natural representation of every color, HDR10+ for crisp visual details even in dark scenes and Bezel-Less Design are offered in the TV for an immersive viewing experience.
For work-fun balance, the TV is equipped with some smart additions such as In-built Voice Assistance, Universal Guide, PC Mode, and Samsung TV Plus etc. For the ultimate gaming experience and faster frame transition and low latency, the Samsung Crystal 4K Neo TV has Auto Game Mode and Motion Xcelerator features.
Price and Availability
To be available in a 43-inch screen variant, the Samsung Crystal 4K Neo TV will be available for Rs 35,990 on Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop, Amazon, and Flipkart. Complimentary one-year membership for Amazon Prime and one-year membership for Disney Hotstar will be offered by Amazon and Flipkart, respectively on purchase of the TV from their respective e-commerce platform.
A 12-month no-cost EMI from leading banks such as SBI and HDFC Bank can be availed while purchasing the TV.
Sandeep Singh Arora, Senior Director, Online Business, Consumer Electronics, Samsung India said that the Crystal 4K Neo TV is a perfect amalgamation of cutting-edge technology and chic design that offers vibrant colours with great depth and deeper contrasts for an immersive content viewing experience. Available at an attractive price point and bundled with exciting financing options, we are positive that the Crystal 4K Neo TV will enable consumers to upgrade to superior in-home entertainment.
The best laptops not only help you stay productive the whole day, capable of tackling your day-to-day work but also your best comfy partners on a weekend. These are actually comfortable to use the whole day without making your eyes ache and leaving them all red. Furthermore, these are more power-efficient and ensure that you won’t run out of juice unexpectedly.
Today laptops are not just something that only professionals could use. With the world shifting more towards the Digital age as Covid kicked in, it has become a necessity for students, young professionals, and entrepreneurs. With these, you get the options to continue to work on your professional skills as well as keep in touch with your side activities like studying, gaming, and researching. So if you too are planning to gift yourself or your loved ones this little pack of opportunities, then here is the list of upcoming laptops set to launch in the Indian market this month.
Best upcoming laptop launches in 2022
The list includes options from various price segments and you can pick whatever suits the best to you. Give a read to their specifications and thank us later!
Lenovo Slim 3
Infinix InBook X1 Slim
HP 14s-dr2514TUHP
Asus X415JA-BV301W
Lenovo Slim 3
Lenovo is already winning hearts with its notebook computers. The audience has appreciated the design and showered their affection for every variant of it. Now, the brand is all set to launch its upcoming Lenovo Slim 3. The upcoming laptop is expected to launch with a price tag of Rs. 52,990. These notebook computers from Lenovo, not only are more portable but way more flexible than the traditional ones. The device, with Windows 11 OS, with a battery life of up to 7.5 hours and a hard drive capacity of 512GB, makes the perfect system for the user.
Infinix InBook X1 Slim
Infinix INBook X1 Slim is an upcoming laptop and is the slimmest & lightest in the segment and has a powerful built-in Intel Core processor. It has an aluminium alloy metal body and will come with a 65 W type C charger. Also, the device provides a battery life of 50Wh. The weight of the laptop is 1.24 kg with 14.8 mm thickness. It will be available in four colours – green, blue, red and grey.
HP 14s-dr2514TUHP
Laptop with an expected price of Rs. 45,900 is available in natural silver and has an Intel Integrated UHD graphics processor. Moreover, the screen size of the laptop is 14 inches (35.56 cm) and the screen resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels. The interesting part about this device is its fast charging. The laptop has an adapter of 65 W and provides a battery life of 12 hrs. It’s best for workaholics, as it would help them to increase their pace of work.
Asus X415JA-BV301W
ASUS brand which now comes under firms which launch laptops has become famous among gaming laptops and is preferred by gamers. The expected price of the device is Rs 33,990. The device has a display of 14 inches and a screen resolution of 1366 x 768. The device runs Windows 11 and can entice users with its unique feature, a fingerprint scanner.
Digital addressing platform Pataa Navigations has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) for enabling access to Indian Space Research Organisation’s Geospatial Services and APIs for the development of the addressing system in the country.
The MoU was inked in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration of IN-SPACe headquarters in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. “When the strength of government institutions and the passion of India’s private sector will meet, not even the sky will be the limit,” the PM said on the occasion.
This is a historical moment for the country as it is a massive step towards Atma Nirbhar Bharat, the dream of PM Modi and every Indian, more so, as both IN-SPACe and Pataa are indigenous brands.
With the coming together of both these brands, India can look forward to a better addressing system, the lack of which costs the country a whopping loss of 75,000 crores annually.
The Department of Space (DoS) has been monumental in the use of geospatial technologies in the country through its activities in aerial and satellite data acquisition, data supply, mapping, applications and nationwide operational projects like Bhuvan, VEDAS, MOSDAC etc.
The DoS has also played a major role in the setting up of a large number of state level remote sensing application centres and their data repositories, with spatial analytics portals that helps respective state governments in addressing specific issues at state level.
Pataa has developed an app for enabling users to create unique customized short codes for their long and complex addresses with added features like voice directions, precise geotagged location, route suggestions, landmark selection, photos and more.
Pataa will head in bringing an addressing revolution in India by enabling people to have satellite image based digital addresses. The collaboration would be for the services of ISRO portals, namely Bhuvan, VEDAS, MOSDAC through this MoU.
Both parties are interested in evolving indigenous addressing solutions by exchanging combination of the satellite imagery/maps and address system through ISRO portals. This alliance will be beneficial for geo boundary which in turn will benefit rural India by making loan, seed, tech facilities etc. available to the rural population. Apart from that last mile reach for ecommerce, loan facilities, quick reach of ambulance will be availed by all.
Rajat Jain, co-founder, Pataa, said, “This is an exciting opportunity. We are looking forward to working with the highly-proficient scientists of India to bring an address revolution.”
India-based mobile accessories and electronics brand VingaJoy, has launched a pocket-friendly wireless karaoke mic. Named VingaJoy KR – 2001 Rockstar wireless karaoke mic comes with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 version and works within 10 metres of range.
Priced at Rs1699, the KR – 2001 Rockstar wireless karaoke mic also features a TF card slot to play MP3 music files or plug-in any device via Aux.
For continuous power backup to enjoy extended playback and music streaming, the wireless karaoke mic features a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery of 1200 mAH.
The portable, light weight and easy to carry wireless karaoke mic is equipped with the Bluetooth and a 3.5mm audio jack, to allow users to wirelessly connect the unit with smartphones. It can record songs into your phone and share them with your friends.
Its wider compatibility and supports of devices such as PCs, laptops, smartphones, and tablets make it a unique.
The dynamic disco lights containing four colour modes make this wireless karaoke mic really rocking when it comes to organizing house parties. A perfect companion for Karaoke nights makes it another reason to hold in house parties, calling friends and giving voice to your Favourite Music.
According to Lalit Arora, Co-Founder, VingaJoy, the Karaoke feature not only enhances the party ambiance but also singing as it makes people happy while reducing their level of stress. Be it travel, office or house party, the speaker is engineered impeccably to give the finest possible user experience.
The launch of KR – 2001 Karaoke Mic is aimed to fuel the aspirations of consumers to live life uninterrupted enjoying every moment. Our aim is to provide luxury in sound that makes your life deeply satisfying.
VingaJoy KR – 2001 Rockstar wireless Karaoke Mic can be purchased at your nearest retail stores.
With smartphones becoming our go-to device for almost every activity, chances of falling prey to a cyberattack cannot be ruled out. Although it’s not your only threat point in today’s digital world as we are also surrounded by / or dependent on a number of other smart devices, the issue of cyber threat / attack has taken a monstrous shape and that calls for an immediate attention to be on our guard. Kunal Bajaj, Chief Business Officer, eSec Forte Technologies, in a conversation with Ramesh Kumar Raja, speaks more about this issue the world is facing today and the services it provides with the integration of new technologies. Excerpts:
Data security is said to be as essential as national security in today’s smart world. How do you look at its current situation in India, especially when mobile phones are there in every hand?
Data security has gained prominence in the backdrop of widening internet connectivity and affordable mobile handset devices. India, with its 1.3 billion population, is at the cusp of the digital revolution, which along with huge opportunities also comes with its own share of challenges.
The most crucial issue among these challenges is related to data security. Specifically in India, the issue is contentious as we lack solid and robust cybersecurity law, although some progress has been made recently on this front. Experts suggest that it’s absolutely essential for all the stakeholders to work together to build an ecosystem that will help curb the menace of a data breach, infringement of privacy, and leakage of sensitive information.
It is heartening to witness that the government has started working on the sensitive issue with serious intent and the proposed Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill 2021 can be considered a step in the right direction.
There is a global hullabaloo on Pegasus. How do you look at its implications in India? What needs to be done to avoid such incidents?
Incidents of privacy breach and recording of sensitive information using the Pegasus software is just the tip of the iceberg. In actual sense, these events point toward a larger issue that both industry and regulators need to address at a very grassroot level.
In India too, there are allegations and counter-allegations by the political leaders of their phone tapping using the same Pegasus software, although nothing concrete has come to the fore – at least for now. However, if we consider the brighter side of these infamous incidents then we can utilise this as an opportunity to strengthen our cybersecurity laws and come up with a system to provide superior protection to the users’ privacy.
In order to avoid the recurrence of such incidents, it is absolutely essential to have comprehensive data protection and privacy preservation laws in place. As mentioned above, the industry and the regulators have already been working on building a superior system of tracking the leaked information. Further, by providing legal teeth to the framework the crimes in the space of cybersecurity can be reduced considerably. In addition to the legal recourse, spreading awareness about data security and its existing provisions can also prove helpful in reducing the instances of data breaches among the masses.
“There are allegations and counter-allegations by the political leaders of their phone tapping using the same Pegasus software, although nothing concrete has come to the fore – at least for now. However, if we consider the brighter side of these infamous incidents then we can utilise this as an opportunity to strengthen our cybersecurity laws and come up with a system to provide superior protection to the users’ privacy”
eSec Forte has created a niche for itself in providing cybersecurity solutions across sectors. Which is the fastest and strongest growing platform for you in today’s time, especially when mobile devices have almost dwarfed PCs, and iOS and Android have made their significant places?
The tremendous appeal and the growth in the mobile handset category have proved to be a game-changer for the digital revolution. eSec Forte offers a number of services under different platforms such as Managed Security Services, Transformation Services, Compliance Management Services, and Security Assessment Services among others.
All these platforms are very well received by clients cutting across industries and specifically, in the area of compliance management and security assessment, the organisation is witnessing tremendous growth and unprecedented response. The trend is aligned with the changing needs of the consumers where the use of mobile phones is becoming increasingly prominent, even dwarfing the desktops, laptops, tablets, etc.
How has been the response to the services that you provide?
Our services are very well-received by the clients cutting across segments and this has become specifically true in case of the data managed security services and transformation services. Even the compliance management system is increasingly finding approval among the clients in the wake of changing circumstances.
Rapid adoption of Cloud and IoT technologies are resulting in growing complexities pertaining to data security, network infrastructure, and security regulation & compliance, thereby boosting demand for cybersecurity solutions and services across the country. What’s your take on this especially when threat points have increased?
Looking at the multifaceted issues related to cybersecurity, we have adopted a holistic and all-encompassing safety approach to our solutions. eSec Forte has been involved in building one-stop solutions for companies related to their all internet safety and security needs. All our solutions related to Security Services, Transformation Services, Compliance Management Services, and Security Assessment Services are comprehensively built keeping in mind the broader safety challenges associated with the sector. The distinguishing characteristic of our services is the inbuilt safety mechanism that ensures that all concerns related to data management and privacy are addressed comprehensively.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are said to be the new disruptors in the tech world. Are you adopting these technologies?
Absolutely, yes! In fact, we have already started integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into our products and services. Both of these new-age innovations are very conducive to planning, implementation, diagnosing, and controlling various aspects of cybersecurity solutions and we have received absolutely phenomenal results from this integration. In the coming times, we are further going to step up the level of integration and make AI and ML an integral part of our solutions.
What are the areas of growth for eSec Forte in the country?
While there are many avenues for growth, we are specifically focusing on compliance and security assessment services. Both of these segments are witnessing unprecedented growth and with enhanced digitalization in place, the challenges related to compliance management and security assessment are bound to increase. Keeping in mind this future scenario, we have intensified our efforts and put more investment to come up with advanced solutions on both these fronts.
Other players such as Quick Heal, McAfee, Norton, etc. too have aggressive plans for India. What will be your strategy to be a leader in the market?
In a country like India, competitive intensity is always going to be on the higher side. This is the fact and we fully acknowledge and recognise this reality. In order to be a number one player in our segment, we have specifically started focusing on providing holistic solutions for all customer needs relating to cybersecurity and internet safety management.
Our constellation of products and services is unique and comes with a number of distinguishing parameters that are superior to rival offerings. Further, we exercise the highest level of customer-centricity and our responsive customer care cell ensures that all queries of our clients are addressed quickly without any delay.
Can you please tell us about the security trends that will dominate the market in 2022?
As mentioned above, the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning will become one of the dominant trends this year. In addition, threats related to Cloud Security and mobile devices will dominate the scenario of cybersecurity solutions. Further, the industry will continue to witness a surge in investment to provide solutions against data breaches, manual intervention errors, and targeted ransomware among others.
“The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning will become one of the dominant trends this year. In addition, threats related to Cloud Security and mobile devices will dominate the scenario of cybersecurity solutions. Further, the industry will continue to witness a surge in investment to provide solutions against data breaches, manual intervention errors, and targeted ransomware among others”
What are the challenges that eSec Forte foresees?
There are many challenges that both our organisation and industry at large have to contend with in the coming times. One of the biggest challenges is to keep up pace with the constantly changing business environment and come up with innovative solutions aligned with the needs of clients and the industry. The threats related to privacy and data security are also on the rise which mandates the upgradation of the current solutions available commercially in the market. This, in turn, will require more investment in future products which is again a challenge from both financial and technical perspectives. In addition, there are challenges related to the overall security management and changing nature of the regulatory framework that eSec Forte is preparing to handle in the future.
After the successful group extension, exporting backup, and redesigning the interactive location feature, WhatsApp is coming up with a new feature. WhatsApp is set to roll out a new API feature to let the users know about all their missed calls. The new feature was first spotted by WABetaInfo in a post that says, “WhatsApp is now rolling out a new feature that helps users understand why they missed calls: the support to detect when the do not disturb mode is enabled on WhatsApp beta for iOS.”
Reportedly, the feature will be first made available to the WhatsApp Business account and iOS users. If the testing goes well, then the instant messaging app might bring this feature to all the other users. Here’s what we know about it!
WhatsApp will soon give details of your missed calls
iPhone, when put on DND silences all the incoming calls and does not even give miss call alerts to users. They can only see the notifications when the DND is removed or they can manually check for any missed call. However, with this new feature, WhatsApp will let you know with a tag if your call was silenced by the DND.
WABetaInfo says, “When you receive a WhatsApp call and your notifications are turned off because they do not disturb mode is enabled, there will be a new label available right within the call history: it will indicate that you missed the call since it has been silenced by the do not disturb mode.”
As you can see in the above screenshot, in the call history, you would be able to see a new tag on the missed calls when your device was on Do Not Disturb mode.
Previously, WhatsApp allowed Business users to rename their linked devices. Notably, the missed call feature will only work when the Business account user has activated the do not disturb feature.
WhatsApp API missed calls: Availability
Reportedly, the current API update is only rolling out iOS 15 in the test flight. So those who are currently running or have updated their devices with the new iOS 15 update will see a new label under the missed calls section- “Silenced by Do Not Disturb.” There’s no information available on whether the platform is planning to extend the feature to Android and Desktops.
WABetaInfo also reported that “WhatsApp has rolled out a new Do to Not Disturb API for Missed calls. It is currently running in the Beta version of iOS. With this API, WhatsApp will detect if your Do Not Disturb mode is turned on or off.” It also added that “This information is not shared with WhatsApp or who is calling you. It will only be available in the local database of the app. In addition, since this is an iOS 15 API, your WhatsApp should be on at least iOS 15.”
Also, one important thing to note about this upcoming functionality is that the API is only supported for iOS 15. This is currently in the lead for iPhones. Additionally, iOS 16 is coming very soon, so we don’t know about its future. However, indeed we can say that every iPhone 6s and later will be able to access it.
Notably, the caller won’t be able to see detail, it is only confined to the receiver’s history. Also, if you still cannot see the feature, you can check the version of your current iOS version. And then update to the latest one.
