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WhatsApp Tips: How to backup, restore chats to Google Drive

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WhatsApp is unarguably one of the most convenient instant messaging apps in the world. People across time zones and age groups use the platform to share special moments with their family and friends in the form of messages, images, videos, and statuses. But sometimes while switching to a new smartphone or formatting your phone, it so happens those moments stand a chance of getting lost. Good news is that there’s no need to worry about losing chats as you can backup and restore them to a new device just as easily as you have those conversations.

The Facebook-owned messaging app allows users to easily backup all your chats to Google Drive. You will need a Google account activated as well as Google Play services installed on your smartphone in order to use Google Drive backup. Here’s a quick guide on how to backup WhatsApp chats and restore them.

How to back up chats to Google Drive

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Android smartphone and go to the ‘Settings’ section

Step 2: Now click on Chats > Chat backup > Backup to Google Drive

Step 3: Pick up a backup frequency other than Never

Step 4: Once you choose a backup frequency, select the Google account you would want to back up your chat history to. If you don’t have a Google account connected, you can tap on Add account when prompted and enter your login credentials

Step 5: Now, under ‘Backup Over’ option, you can pick if you want backup to take place only when you are connected to Wi-Fi or not

Step 6: Lastly hit the ‘Backup Chats’ options to save all your chats to Google Drive

How to restore chat history

In order to restore the chats, users need to use the same smartphone number and Google account used to create the backup. Here’s how to do:

Step 1: Re-install WhatsApp on your Android smartphone, so that you can restore chats through Google Drive

Step 2: Open the app and verify your number

Step 3: After the completion of restoration process, tap Next. Then, your chats will be displayed once initialization is complete

Note: In case you are unaware, as per WhatsApp, your mobile phone only stores up to the last seven days worth of local back up files. So, backing up files in Google Drive would be a better option.

Also Read: WhatsApp testing a feature to let you report specific messages

WhatsApp testing a feature to let you report specific messages

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Facebook-owned instant messaging app is testing a new feature to allow users to report a single message instead of full chat on the platform. At present, WhatsApp only allows users to report individuals and businesses on the basis of complete chats. The new feature is being tested with beta testers on Android and iOS devices. This comes as an attempt to curb spam and abusive messages on the instant messaging app – something that has posed a big problem for the platform.

In a post, the feature was discovered by WhatsApp beta tracker WABetaInfo in WhatsApp for iOS beta versions 2.21.190.12 and 2.21.190.11. It is said that user reports will allow the app to forward only the reported messages to WhatsApp and notify the sender about it. The report suggests that this reporting process will be different from the current one, where the recent five messages are forwarded to WhatsApp when a user reports a business on the basis of entire chat.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp’s beta version users can see a new “Report” option when they press and hold a particular message. WABetaInfo has also detected the individual message reporting feature on recent WhatsApp for Android beta releases.

On Android, the feature was found in WhatsApp beta version 2.21.20.1 for many beta testers. Users will be able to report a single message by long pressing on the message and clicking on the three-dot menu in the upper right corner of the screen, and then selecting “Report”.

It is unknown as to when this feature will be rolled out to the general public. As per the WABetaInfo report, the feature is “rolling out” for both Android and iPhone users. The report shows that WhatsApp is currently rolling out the feature, but if it is not visible to the users, they have to wait for the next update.

Tech NewsWrap: Microsoft announces new Surface Duo 2… and more

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Microsoft announces new Surface Duo 2

Microsoft has announced the second version of its Surface Duo 2 smartphone with Snapdragon 888 and triple camera. It’s a dual screen folding device that runs Google’s Android operating system. In addition, the new folding device comes in either a white (Glacier) or black (Obsidian) exterior and has 8GB of RAM, a range of 128GB to 512GB of storage. The new Surface Duo 2 Surface Duo 2 starts at $1499.99 and is available for pre-order in select markets.

HP 11-inch Tablet PC with a flippable camera launched

HP 11-inch Tablet PC tablet launched on September 21. It comes with a detachable keyboard that can be mounted to the screen in both landscape and portrait orientation with the help of magnetic clips on two sides of the display. The HP 11-inch Tablet PC comes with a 11.00-inch touchscreen display and a resolution of 2,160×1,440 pixels. It is powered by a quad-core Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor and has 8GB of RAM. The price for the laptop has not been announced.

Redmi smart TVs launched in India

Redmi India unveiled the latest addition to their TV portfolio with the launch of Redmi Smart TV Series in 32-inch and 43-inch. Packing a set of segment-first features that define next-generation televisions, the latest addition to the portfolio sets a new benchmark for the TV industry. With a vivid picture quality, exceptional color contrast, and superior audio experience, along with smart connectivity features, the new Smart TVs have been designed to offer all-round smart entertainment.

Realme GT Neo2 with Snapdragon 870 launched

Realme GT Neo2 is now official. The company has expanded its smartphone lineup with the launch of Realme GT Neo phone in China. It is a successor to the Realme GT Neo that features a full HD+ display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. The device comes with an 8 layer cooling system and claims to offer 20% better heat dissipation as compared to its predecessor. Realme GT Neo2 comes with a starting price tag of 2499 yuan (Rs 28,540). The smartphone is already up for pre-order in China and will go on sale from September 27.

Facebook launches new Portal video-calling devices

Expanding its portfolio of video-calling devices, Facebook has launched two Portal video-calling devices, Portal Go and Portal+, along with a new service that will allow business to deploy fleets of the devices to their employees. The Portal devices have been launched in 10-inch and 14-inch display sizes. On an interesting note, Facebook has launched its video calling devices days ahead of Amazon’s hardware event which is scheduled to take place on September 28.

Aisle launches ‘Neetho’, a dating app for Telugu Singles

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Aisle, India’s second most downloaded dating app, has launched its vernacular dating app ‘Neetho’, for Telugu singles residing in and out of India. Neetho which means ‘With You’ in Telugu, will offer personalised dating experience for Telugu singles.

Telugu pop culture and films have always encouraged love marriages and finding life partners independently but the singles of the region did not have a platform to explore their options. This gap that existed led to the launch of ‘Neetho’.

Neetho does not have any geographical limitations and connects Telugus from all parts of the world. All features on ‘Neetho’ are tailored to the likes of Telugu singles including fun icebreakers which have Telugu pop culture references. On Neetho, users can also send audio Invites in addition to the text Invites to express their interest in other members.

The launch of Neetho is in line with Aisle’s vision of building customised regional dating and creating a native dating experience. Aisle’s portfolio of apps currently include high intent dating app Aisle and vernacular apps ‘Arike’, ‘Anbe’ and ‘Neetho’. Over the last two years, Aisle’s revenue has grown by 70%, while the revenue from newly launched vernacular apps is growing 30% month on month. With the launch of these apps, Aisle has taken the first steps towards building a vernacular dating landscape by offering users a customised app suited to a region’s culture and habit. The company aims to launch one more vernacular app besides the three existing ones, by the end of 2021.

Able Joseph, Founder and CEO, Aisle said, “Arike & Anbe, the dating apps we launched for Malayalis and Tamilians respectively, exceeded our growth expectations. We are now certain about the need for region specific dating apps. With the launch of Neetho, we have taken the first step in customising the dating experience for Telugu singles who are looking for long-term relationships. As a market leader in high-intent dating, we want to continue to create new experiences that help users meet someone special.”

Aisle has been expanding its portfolio from region-to-region, in order to tap the segments where the proposition to build a high intent dating app exists. Recently, the company announced that it has crossed a 6.5 million user base on its portfolio of apps. During the pandemic, Aisle introduced an interact before matching feature called ‘Rooms’ and priority-based matchmaking feature ‘Concierge’. Early this year, Aisle closed its pre-Series A funding round, led by Anas Rahman, Founder & MD of Hurun India, and Vinod Jose, Founder of Konglo Ventures and other angel/existing investors.

Redmi India unveils Redmi Smart TV Series

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Redmi India, a sub-brand of Xiaomi India, today unveiled the latest addition to their TV portfolio with the launch of Redmi Smart TV Series in 32-inch (80 cm) and 43-inch (180 cm). Packing a set of segment-first features that define next-generation televisions, the latest addition to the portfolio sets a new benchmark for the TV industry. With a vivid picture quality, exceptional color contrast, and superior audio experience, along with smart connectivity features, the new Smart TVs have been designed to offer all-round smart entertainment.

Built on the latest Android TV 11, Redmi’s new Smart TV Series is the ideal entertainment companion for every home. The new line-up supports HD-Ready Display on the 32-inch variant and Full HD Display on the 43-inch variant. At the heart of the new Redmi TV Series is the ‘Vivid Picture Engine’ technology that ensures stunning visuals and true-to-life colors. Powered by impressive 20W speakers, Dolby Audio support, and segment-first DTS Virtual X Audio, Redmi Smart TV Series delivers crystal clear sound quality. The device also sports Xiaomi’s latest PatchWall 4 with IMDb integration which transforms content viewing in ways that everyone in the family will love.

Eshwar Nilakantan, Category Lead – TVs, Xiaomi India mentioned, “The TV category is definitely one of the most important within Redmi’s product portfolio, and we continue to challenge ourselves to deliver best specs with the highest quality at honest pricing. In less than six months after the launch of our first TV offering, the Redmi TV X Series received immense love from our fans and was one of the highest-rated TVs on Amazon.in with a rating of 4.3/5. Since then, we have rapidly become one of the most popular smart TV brands in the country.”

“In line with the company’s vision of bringing innovation to all, we are excited to bring our new addition of Redmi Smart TVs that will continue to deliver the very best viewing experience. The new Smart TV line-up builds on the emerging content consumption trends, offering consumers a deep integration of hardware and software for an uninterrupted viewing experience. We are confident that the new line of Redmi Smart TVs will set new benchmarks in its segment and help drive the next wave of Smart TV adoption in India,” he added.

Immersive Viewing Experience

Bundled with ergonomic design and ensuring incredible clarity and sharpness at all times, Redmi Smart TV boasts an FHD display (1920 x 1080) on 43-inch variant and HD ready display on 32-inch variant (1366 x 768) with 178° viewing angle. Providing ample range in color reproduction and an uncompromised visual experience, both the Smart TVs can reproduce up to 16 million colors. To ensure stunning visuals and true-to-life colors, Redmi Smart TV Series features in-house image-processing algorithm, Vivid Picture Engine. This technology is tuned to perfection over the years to provide an accurate screen calibration, deeper contrasts, and pinpoint precision in color reproduction, with an aim to offer unmatched viewing and best picture performance in its class.

Being the first in its segment, the Redmi Smart TV series offers customizable picture controls and allows users to adjust the granular settings and enjoy endless entertainment at their own convenience.

Mesmerising acoustic experience with Dolby Audio

With a fulfilling and rich sound output, Redmi Smart TV Series features the best-in-class 20W speaker setup. The television is designed to ensure highly efficient sound reproduction with Dolby Audio, supporting Dolby 5.1 surround sound. It also sports Dolby Atmos via ARC Port that delivers theater-like impressive sound, thereby enhancing the overall experience. Offering a plethora of options for seamless aural immersion, the Redmi Smart TV series supports DTS: Virtual X and DTS-HD for a seamless audio experience.

A perfect amalgamation of hardware and software

Featuring the first in its segment, the new Redmi Smart TV Series runs on the latest Android 11 TV platform along with an interactive Patchwall 4 connecting users to their favorite content with the highest quality. Users will have access to over 5,000 apps and games from Google Play along with a built-in Chromecast. Patchwall interface brings the best of entertainment features together, along with an IMDb Integration. With just one click from the movie or show page on PatchWall, users can access information from the IMDb database, including episode listings, images, detailed descriptions, year of release, genre, and more, across 30 content partners.

Designed specifically for Indian consumers, Patchwall 4.0 supports 15+ different languages and brings easy access to Live TV, along with 75+ free live channels that can be directly accessed from Patchwall. It also brings new design changes to the UI along with performance improvements making the UI lighter, faster, and more optimized for scrolling and content discovery. With the Mi Home app, now accessible directly via User Centre, users can access and control their smart connected devices straight from the TVs.

Redmi Smart TV Series also packs a google assistant voice search button and with nifty features like Quick mute and Quick Wake on the remote. With the QuickMute, users can mute the TV by simply double-tapping the volume down key and wake the TV from sleep mode within 5 seconds using the QuickWake feature.

Offering premium performance and all-round smart experience, Redmi Smart TV Series features a powerful 64-bit quad-core processor that comes paired with the quad-core A35 CPU and Mali G31 GPU. Enabling jitter-free and seamless content consumption and smoother day-to-day operations, the TV lineup comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM.

Connectivity at all times

Redmi Smart TV Series is one of the first in its segment to offer Dual-Band Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz/5GHz on HD/ FHD displays, MIMO technology to bump the speed, and uses the latest Auto Low Latency Mode, which means smoother streaming and gaming. Both the televisions will be able to cast locally saved applications using Miracast based on customers’ requirements.

With BT 5.0, it brings improved connectivity and a longer range for the connected Bluetooth devices with four times the range and eight times faster data transfer compared to its predecessor BT 4.2. In addition, the TV sports two USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet port, an AV port, and a 3.5 mm jack for uncompromised connectivity and a holistic experience.

Environment-Friendly Packaging

In order to reduce the environmental footprint, Redmi has introduced repurposable packaging for their TVs. The users can assemble their boxes for various other uses, such as storage units, small tables or cat houses. The details of the design will be available on mi.com.

Price and availability

Redmi Smart TVs will be available at a starting price of INR 15,999 for 32-inch and INR 25,999 for 43-inch variants, respectively, across Mi.com, Mi Home, Mi Studio, Amazon.in and across all offline retail partners.

Users will have the opportunity to purchase both variants of Redmi TVs at an introductory price during a limited sale on the first day of Diwali with Mi across all our channels and on the Amazon Great Indian Festival. Stay tuned to know about the first sale date & special festive offer price.

Amazon survey reveals mid-range smartphones emerge as customer favourites this festive season

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Amazon.in today revealed the findings of its ‘Great Indian Mobile Survey’. With thousands of respondents from tier 1, tier 2 & 3 cities and towns, the survey provides insights on customer preferences for smartphones this festive season.

As per the findings of the Great Indian Mobile survey, 37% of respondents are looking to buy a mid-range smartphone between INR 15,000 – INR 25,000 making it the most desired price point for the festive season. Samsung, Xiaomi and OnePlus emerged as the most preferred smartphone brands, with over 24% of respondents looking to buy Samsung mobile phones followed by Xiaomi and OnePlus. Redmi Note 10 Series, OnePlus Nord Series (Nord 2, Nord CE), OnePlus 9 Series and Samsung M21 and other Galaxy M series phones topped the popularity chart among the respondents.

With regards to product attributes, performance, camera, battery capacity, display quality (in this order) are the top features determining purchase decisions. It’s interesting to note that when it comes to display, people find display type (LCD, AMOLED) and display resolution (HD+, FHD+, QHD+) to be more important attributes than display refresh rates.

The survey also reveals interesting insights on respondents’ preferences for a 5G phone. More than 54% of respondents are looking for a 5G compatible phone. The demand for bigger battery phones is also strong with over 46% respondents preferring phones with 5000mAh – 6000mAh battery.

During the festive season, 96% of respondents prefer AMOLED display for a richer viewing experience. More than 66% of respondents prefer FHD+ resolution display. Over 61% of respondents prefer a smartphone with 120Hz display refresh rate.

“With the festive season just around the corner, the Great Indian Mobile Survey helps us understand customer’s preferences and also allow us to know what smartphone shoppers are looking for during the season. The findings revealed interesting insights from thousands of customers across various demographics of the country. We use this insights and continue to work with our sellers and brand partners to bring the best-in-class smartphones and accessories across price points for customers,” said Nishant Sardana, Director – Mobile Phones & Televisions, Amazon India.

With the impact of Covid-19 on disposable incomes, customers prefer no-cost EMI and other affordable finance options which allow them to buy their desired phone without worrying about high interest rate or paying upfront. More than 31% of respondents are looking forward to buying phones on instant bank discount, this festive season followed by additional exchange bonus offers. Others finance offers like No Cost EMI, Advantage Just for Prime are also considered by customers. Over 21% of respondents are looking for lucrative exchange offers and 20% are looking to avail No Cost EMI.

The Great Indian Mobile Survey was taken by close 10,000+ customers on the mobile category page on Amazon.in in September, 2021.

Yaantra expands pan-India portfolio with new refurbished categories and repair services

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Yaantra today announced its pan-India portfolio expansion with 4 new refurbished categories and repair services. Apart from smartphones, the company has expanded its affordable and on-demand repairs services for all branded laptop, tablet, TV, and smart wearable.

Yaantra has also added ‘as-good-as-new,’ refurbished and pre-owned laptops to its portfolio. The company will offer upto 6 months ‘Yaantra Assured’ warranty on all repair services offered on smartphones, laptops, TVs and smart wearables. Currently, on-demand repair services for TVs are available in Delhi/NCR and Hyderabad and the services will soon be available in other cities. With the expansion in new categories, Yaantra aims to further bridge the gaps in the after sales services and become one-stop-shop for consumers.

Jayant Jha, Co-founder & CEO, Yaantra said, “The dependency on technology and devices has grown manifolds since last year. At Yaantra, our aim is to offer quick, convenient, trustworthy, and affordable on-demand doorstep repair service and make technology accessible to every stratum of society. With the addition of 4 new categories in services, our primary focus for the next 12-18 months will be to add these categories into our other service offerings such as enabling consumers to sell and upgrade to refurbished products. With the combination of industry-best technicians, state-of-the-art facility, centralized service centers, pan-India retail network, we are building a platform for consumers, enabling them to manage their digital devices through our various service offerings such as getting convenient and affordable repair service, sell used devices and buy refurbished devices.”

Yaantra aims to bring digital revolution in India by making technology and branded devices more accessible and affordable for the masses. It offers the reselling, repair, and purchase of quality devices with absolute standardization of doorstep services. Delivering on ‘as good as new’ operating philosophy, Yaantra gives the power of a trusted choice, complete peace of mind with no compromise on quality for their customers. The company runs all its devices through rigorous 36-point quality checks to ensure quality standards. Yaantra has also introduced a series of payment options for common man to make buying and selling easier and seamless.

India qualifiers for ‘World Esports League 2021’ to kick-start on September 29

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The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) is all set to roll out the India qualifiers for the World Esports League (WSL) 2021 from September 29 to 30.

The World Esports League is hosted by Technoblood Inc. and organised by the WSL Organising Committee in partnership with the International Esports Federation (IESF). Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the India Qualifiers will be held virtually with top athletes from across the country competing and showcasing their skills and strategies. Popular fighting game TEKKEN7 and multiplayer online battle arena and third-person hero shooter video game Brawl Stars (3V3) will be part of the event.

Fighting game Tekken7 will be played in double elimination format whereas athletes can compete in Brawl Stars in Single elimination format.

“A tight-knit fight gaming community in India has extreme potential, one that we keep witnessing in many esports tournaments in the country. Tekken7 has a legacy of being the best fighting games and we are confident that esports athletes coming over from across the country will be putting up a spectacle of their own. Brawl Stars is a very popular game among the children between 16-21 years of age and we will witness some budding superstars coming out as national champions and bringing the laurels for our country at the Global Finals. This is a very interesting time for esports in India and we are already looking forward to our national qualifiers for WSL ’21,” said Prabhat Kumar, Director of Esports Federation of India.

The winners of the India qualifiers will be selected to represent the country at the Global Finals of WSL 2021 which are scheduled to take place in Korea from December 16 to 19. The air travel expenses and accommodation of the athletes traveling to Korea will be covered.

In order to take part in the prestigious event, country’s Esports athletes and enthusiasts can register themselves on  till September 26, 2021.

ESFI continues its partnership with Artsmith-Concepts & Visions as the country’s one of the top Esports and sports-specialised PR firms will extend its support as the communication partner. The qualifiers will be streamed live on ESFI’s official channels on YouTube and Twitch as well as on their Facebook page.

OPPO is set to launch all new F19s sleekest phone with 5000 mAh battery

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OPPO is all set to launch the new OPPO F19s in India this festive season. The smartphone packs OPPO’s proprietary 33W flash-charging technology that promises a higher level of safety with its night-charging protection and temperature control. The upcoming F19s is an addition to current F-series line-up that includes the F19, F19 Pro, and F19 Pro+ 5G.

Besides being the sleekest phone with 5000 mAh battery, the smartphone—with its 33W VOOC Flash Charge technology also promises 13% faster charging when compared to any other technology available in the market. The OPPO F19s can be fully charged in 72 minutes, and you can even expect over 5 hours 45 minutes of calling or around 2 hours of YouTube with just a 5-minute recharge.

In keeping with the festive theme, this new Special Edition OPPO F19s boasts a new AG design that looks plush. Its smooth fingerprint-resistant surfaces provide best in-hand feel with its ergonomic design that is sleek and light-weight. Pricing and other details of the OPPO F19s will be revealed on September 27, 2021.

Semiconductor market to grow by 17.3% in 2021 and reach potential overcapacity by 2023: IDC

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The semiconductor market is expected to grow by 17.3% in 2021 in comparison to 10.8% in 2020. According to IDC, the industry will see normalization and balance by the middle of 2022, with a potential for overcapacity in 2023 as larger scale capacity expansions begin to come online towards the end of 2022.

Growth is driven by mobile phones, notebooks, servers, automotive, smart home, gaming, wearables, and Wi-Fi access points, with increased memory pricing. IC shortages are also expected to continue easing through 4Q21 as capacity additions accelerate.

“The semiconductor content story is intact and not only does it benefit the semiconductor companies, but the unit volume growth in many of the markets that they serve will also continue to drive very good growth for the semiconductor market,” said Mario Morales, Group Vice President, Enabling Technologies and Semiconductors at IDC.

Semiconductor-Market-Overview-2021-IDC

Despite the current COVID-19 wave, consumption remains healthy. IDC reports that dedicated foundries have been allocated for the rest of the year, with capacity utilization at nearly 100%. Front-end capacity remains tight but fabless suppliers are getting the production they need from their foundry partner. Front-end manufacturing is starting to meet demand in 3Q, however, larger issues and shortages will remain in back-end manufacturing and materials.

According to IDC, 5G semiconductor revenues will increase by 128%, with total mobile phone semiconductors expected to grow by 28.5%. Game consoles, smart home, and wearables will grow +34%, 20%, 21% respectively. Automotive semiconductor revenues will also increase by 22.8% as shortages are mitigated by year end. Notebook semiconductor revenues will grow by 11.8%, while X86 Server semi revenues will increase by 24.6%.

Semiconductor wafer prices increased in 1H21 and IDC expects increases to continue for the rest of 2021 due to material costs and opportunity cost in mature process technologies.

Overall, IDC predicts the semiconductor market to reach $600 billion by 2025 – representing a CAGR of 5.3% through the forecast period. This is higher than the typical 3-4% mature growth seen historically.

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