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Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard Returns; New Features Added

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Brief Summary

Microsoft is one of the biggest tech giants we have today and there is a reason why it has achieved an enviable stature that is near impossible to match, without even considering the cut throat competition it has received from its fellow tech rivals.

Therefore, the tech giant has a lot of expectations to look up to in the eyes of the public, which is so fickle natured that it can change their preference at the drop of a hat.

Luckily, Microsoft has the knack of gauging what the public wants and delivers accordingly, which is why it has managed to sustain itself at the top spot for many decades and counting.

Microsoft had announced its decision of discontinuing the iOS version of the SwiftKey Keyboard in back in September 2022 as it had decided to focus more on the Android version of it and soon, it was removed from the Apple app store once the formalities of termination were done.

It appears that the tech giant has had a change of heart as it has decided to reverse its decision and bring back the SwiftKey Keyboard for iOS devices, which was confirmed by Caitlin Roulston, an employee of the company, who claimed that SwiftKey iOS had been relisted on the Apple App Store based on customer feedback.

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Vishnu Nath, Microsoft Vice President, has teasingly hinted that the SwiftKey iOS will be updated with brand new features, in an apparent bid to gain the favour of its users that were disgruntled when the keyboard was delisted from the app store last month.

Also Read: Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Go in India

Conclusion

The sudden decision of Microsoft relisting SwiftKey Keyboard for iOS devices has astonished many users and it is unclear as to what the tech giant has in store, which many are speculating to be an improvement in the overall typing experience on Apple devices.

It is due to the lack of third-party apps available for Apple OS, while it is an undeniable fact accepted by many users and tech experts that SwiftKey is the best keyboard by far for both Android and iOS devices.

Also Read: Windows 11 Slows Down Games, Asserts Microsoft; Details Inside

India to Now Use USB Type-C Port; Details Inside

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USB-C INTERFACE

Brief Summary

Smartphones have become an indelible part of our lives in more ways than one because they have moved on from being a mere mode of convenience for making/receiving calls to one where you can also text messages, make video calls, watch movies, songs, and play games.

It is the owners’ responsibility to take good care of his/her smartphone and it doesn’t just involve keeping it in good shape for as long as possible but to charge it from time to time.

Technology continues to evolve from time to time but one thing that doesn’t get discussed about much is the USB Type-C Port, which has become a standard cable used in all smartphones of the day.

The entire world is switching full time to Type-C port, which will be difficult for even Apple to ignore it because the company is used to having things its way and put forth its own rules that it expects for everyone to follow.

Type-c port

India requires all smartphones, notebooks, and tablets to come with USB Type-C ports because the central government has had discussions with numerous Indian regulators and private firms, while the European Union (EU) too has approved the bill for unifying USB Type-C interface.

While Apple had been content with lightning port for its iPhone 14 and upcoming models, this bill will force the tech giant to adopt the USB Type-C port standard on its iPhones and AirPods by 2024 end.

Once the EU Bill is drafted, all upcoming Apple products has to adhere to its terms and conditions by switching over to Type-C standard, although iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max will continue with wired transmission speed  for the time being.

Apple iPads uses the USB-Type C port with a speed limitation that it has to manage. If things work out well, then it won’t be long before India switches completely to USB-C interface.

Also Read: iPhone to Come with USB-Type C Port; Lightning Port to Continue

A quick guide to WhatsApp Web!

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WhatsApp has to be one of the most significant applications in recent times. It goes without saying that WhatsApp single-handedly killed SMS and other forms of message sharing services. When it comes to downloads, its competitors do not even come close, as WhatsApp has surpassed 500 crores of downloads, whereas Signal is still at 10 crores and Telegram is at 100 crores. Whatsapp was founded by Brian Acton and Jan Koum, both of whom used to work for Yahoo. In August 2009, WhatsApp started to gain some traction,And in 2014, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., Mark Zuckerberg, announced their acquisition of Whatsapp for US $19 billion, which is their highest acquisition till now.

Time after time, WhatsApp has also come under the scrutiny of many users and country leaders. For instance, the app is banned in nine countries and is constantly accused of poor security measures. In India, users tend to send misinformation through WhatsApp. The messaging giant then imposed a limit on forwarding messages, which helped them curb the misinformation that was doing the rounds when COVID-19 was at its peak.

Since its inception, WhatsApp has also introduced great services that are different from just messaging, such as voice calls, video calls, voice messages, and even WhatsApp Pay, through which users can make transactions. Another great service that WhatsApp offers is WhatsApp web. The desktop app allows users to access WhatsApp from their laptops or personal computers. Except for calling and making payments, users can do practically everything on their mobile device.

Read More: How To Create In Chat Polls On WhatsApp

In order to use WhatsApp web you’ll require these things

WhatsApp Web

  1. An iPhone or an Android phone with a functional rear camera.
  2. A PC or laptop with any current web browser, such as Google Chrome.
  3. A working internet connection on your PC and phone.
  4. The most recent WhatsApp version

We assume that you already have the things that we have mentioned above, so let’s move ahead and start WhatsApp Web. 

If you would like to use WhatsApp Web on your laptop or personal computer, follow these simple steps that are listed below:

  1. Start your preferred web browser on your computer and go to www.web.whatsapp.com.
  2. You’ll have to scan the QR code which is displayed on the screen. Open WhatsApp on your Android phone, hit the vertical three-dot icon, and then choose WhatsApp Web. Similar to this, open WhatsApp on your iPhone, tap Settings, then tap WhatsApp Web.
  3. Next, use your computer’s scanner to read the QR code on the screen. That’s it; your PC will now be running WhatsApp Web. By opening their chat threads, you can immediately begin a conversation with your contacts. Additionally, by clicking the new chat button, you can also start a new chat.
  4. Keep in mind that your phone, on which your WhatsApp account is active, must be turned on and connected to the internet in order for WhatsApp Web to function.

Read More: Whatsapp New Feature To Mute Groups

Another thing to keep in mind is that WhatsApp Web will not function if your phone is turned off. WhatsApp Web requires your phone to be connected to a stable internet connection. Once you’ve connected with WhatsApp Web, it will save your details and will not log you out unless you log out of the web version from your phone. One more great thing about WhatsApp Web is that you don’t need your phone to be close to your computer. Once you login to WhatsApp Web, your phone can be miles away from you, but you’ll be able to chat with your contacts.

Elon Musk Puts Twitter Blue Launch on Indefinite Hold; Details Inside

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Highlights

  • The relaunch of the Twitter Blue service has been put on hold once again.
  • The Twitter Blue relaunch date was November 29th.
  • The Twitter Blue subscription price in India will be Rs.719.

In Brief

Things have changed drastically for Twitter as a social media company ever since Elon Musk took over it for a whopping $44 billion and became its official CEO on October 28, 2022.

Musk was embroiled in a courtroom battle with Twitter since the past year after offering to purchase the platform for the aforementioned price and later backing out of the deal abruptly, which left Twitter shareholders with no choice but to take the legal route.

Also Read: Elon Musk Confirms No Free Lunches on Twitter; Move to Save $13 Million

Now, with Musk finally having taken over Twitter, he has laid off thousands of employees at a global level, including 90% of them from India alone, and no less than CEO Parag Agarwal.

On the other hand, he has also issued a whip to his employees via email to bring in a hardcore work culture of 40 hours a week with high intensity or risk losing their jobs, which was met with further protests.

This led to many employees resigning their jobs in protest, which didn’t seem to matter much to the Tesla CEO as he later announced that anyone who wanted a verification tick on the platform had to pay $7.99 for getting the Twitter Blue Subscription in numerous countries like US, Canada, and Australia, while Indian users needed to pay Rs.719 ($8.91 approx).

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Although Musk had announced the relaunch of Twitter Blue Subscription on November 29, it appears that he has halted the relaunch once again as he wants to make sure that there will be no room for impersonation.

Earlier the Twitter blue tick was handed out manually but will now be marked of Twitter Blue as that is the premium subscription model that Musk wants. It was available some weeks back but the billionaire CEO had it removed when it became replete with multiple fake ‘verified’ accounts.

Also Read: Twitter Blue Tick Now Comes with a Price; Details Inside

Conclusion

Any user who wants a verification needed to go for Twitter Services to get the verified checkmark, which was how celebrities, official firms, and public figures, used to get an official verification, but now with the relaunch being put on hold, one can only wait for Musk’s further plan of action on the matter.

Also Read: New Twitter Users Will Have To Wait For 90 Days Before Subscribing And Getting The Blue Tick

Jabra Evolve2 TWS Ear Buds Launched in India; Details Inside

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Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Highlights

  • Jabra today launched the Evolve2 Buds TWS earbuds in India.
  • The Jabra Evolve2 Buds TWS cost Rs.39,122 in India.
  • The Jabra Evolve2 Buds TWS will go on sale starting November end.

In Brief

It is difficult to find time for yourself in this busy professional life where you have nothing to think about except work, work, and more work. It is necessary to have a few hours of leisure so that your brain is relieved of all the pressure put on it.

Music is the ultimate remedy to keep your mind calm and relaxed, which is why even health experts advise you to listen to music every once in a while to relieve your mind of stress, which is the root cause of mental health issues, which soon affects your physical well-being as well.

It is easy to listen to music while working nowadays due to earbuds and airpods from reputed brands, which is why audio gadgets are becoming just as popular as smartphones, laptops, and tablets.

Jabra is one of the biggest brands that specializes in audio equipment and manufacturing that has a long history nearly four decades in business, while its popularity among users is quite intact.

It has launched the Jabra Evolve2 Buds truly wireless (TWS) earbuds in India, which will now join the list of other Evolve series devices of the Danish brand that have become a must for working professionals.

Jabra evolve2

Some of the company’s previous devices include Evolve2 85 over-the-ear wireless headphones, Evolve2 75 wireless headphones, Evolve2 65 wireless headphones, etc. to name a few, and the list continues to grow even after so many years.

Also Read: Jabra launches Evolve2 75 headset to re-energise hybrid working

Price, Features & Specifications of Jabra Evolve2

Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with the Jabra Multi Sensor Voice Technology that combines four microphones, advanced algorithms, and bone conduction sensors, so that the unnecessary sound around you is completely blocked out and conversations become clearer and crisper.

The buds are available at the starting price of Rs.39,122 in India and will soon be available all over the country at all Jabra resellers and other retail stores by the end of November 2022.

It comes with an adjustable Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology that blocks out external sounds and distractions are reduced considerably so that the voice can be heard loud and clear.

The earbuds also support Bluetooth 5.2 with an operating range of up to 20 m and being wireless, they can be connected to two devices simultaneously, while it can be paired with up to eight different Bluetooth devices.

When it comes to connectivity, users can avail USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter where they can auto pause music, auto power off/on, and manage all the functions very easily.

Then comes the battery capacity where Jabra Evolve2 TWS Ear Buds are available with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that charges your battery completely full within 120 minutes, but just five minutes of recharge can give you an hour of run time, along with 292 days of standby time.

33 hours is the total battery life you will get, which includes the earbuds and charging case, with the ANC mode on, along with 10 hours of music time when ANC mode is off via earbuds and another 8 hours with earbuds when the ANC mode is on.

Also Read: Jabra Evolve2 75 Review: Best for business and work from home

Meta Upgrades Privacy Updates for Teens; Facebook and Instagram

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Highlights

  • Meta hopes to increase privacy measures on Facebook and Instagram
  • This decision is being taken keeping teenagers in mind and will be for their safety
  • Due to the ever increasing issues concerning user privacy, Meta has taken these measures to prevent any mishap from taking place

In Brief

When it comes to social media platforms, it all began in the mid-2000s with the launch of Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, which slowly captured the imagination of millions of people all over the world but now, in 2022, have become a think of the past.

This hasn’t diminished their popularity in any manner even though there are countless other platforms that have come up since then that are vying for public attention.

When it comes to teenagers, they have don’t have anything to do with the likes of Twitter because they’re more preoccupied with Facebook and Instagram without a care of thought for anything else.

It is the responsibility of any big tech organization to make sure that its platforms are safe for people of all age groups, especially small children and teenagers as they are the most susceptible to fraud or, especially on Instagram and Facebook that are littered with fake accounts.

There have been many complaints from teenagers regarding cyber bullying and online harassment from unscrupulous elements and none more so than the two aforementioned platforms.

This is why Meta has resorted to take drastic measures to counter any such attempts from cyber criminals that are constantly looking for a way to entrap youngsters and earn some quick bucks by hacking their account.

The company is going to roll out new privacy updates for teenagers on Facebook and Instagram so any individual that who has signed up on Facebook under age 16, or under age 18 in some countries, will be automatically placed in more private settings.

Meta has clarified on the issue on its official blogspot and all other social media platforms so that the message reaches to all sundry and everyone is alerted to the news, especially its target audience.

Meta Upgrades Privacy Updates for Teens

Fake accounts constantly DM (direct message) on the pretext of a new scheme or offer to earn money that many teenagers fall prey to, which is why Meta is testing certain methods so that teenagers are warned and prevented from messaging back to suspicious accounts they’re not connected to.

With this new method, no platform will display them in the ‘People You May Know’ recommendations, which was incidentally a way to connect with friends or make potential new ones.

In addition, Meta is also creating a number of tools for teenagers so that the company is immediately notified if they’re feeling any discomfort while using any applications, whilst developing some more tools to prevent self-generate photographs of intimacy from spreading online.

Also Read: Facebook Parent Metas Oversight Board Can Now Apply Warning Screens to Moderate Content

Conclusion

Meta is working with National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for creating a global platform for teens who live in constant fear of their intimate pictures they’ve created being shared without their consent on public platforms, which also includes creating educational materials for the kids to reduce any shame and stigma they have.

Also Read: As Metaverse Plummets, WhatsApp and Messenger Looked Up to for Sale Growth

Infinix promises Shudh 5G experience with the new HOT 20 smartphones!

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The Infinix Hot 20 5G series has been hyped by Infinix for the past few days, and it will soon be available in India. The brand has officially confirmed that the Infinix Hot 20 5G series will debut on December 1 this year in the Indian market. The first 5G device in the Hot line from Infinix will be the Hot 20 5G. Infinix is also expected to launch the Infinix Hot 20 Play alongside the Hot 20 5G in the country. 

The launch date for the Infinix Hot 20 5G series was announced on Infinix’s social media. The company has also declared that Flipkart will be the only retailer in the nation where the next Hot 20 5G series smartphones will be offered. For those who are unaware, Flipkart is the only retailer that sells Infinix smartphones in India, and the next device won’t be an exception.

The Infinix Hot 20 5G debuted internationally in October and is currently offered in a few markets. The company’s first Hot series device to support 5G is the Hot 20 5G. According to Infinix, the Hot 20 5G will support 12 5G bands making it one of the most affordable 5G-capable smartphones in India.

Let’s look at the specifications of Infinix Hot 20 5G

Infinix Hot 20 5G series

The Hot 20 5G features a 6.6-inch diagonal, 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD display panel with Full HD+ quality and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It boasts a 1900:1 contrast ratio and includes a waterdrop notch to accommodate the selfie camera.

The Hot 20 5G’s internal hardware includes an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 810 CPU. An integrated Mali G57 GPU, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of onboard storage are all included with the Dimensity 810. The smartphone includes a microSD card slot and is 3 GB virtual RAM compatible. It has XOS 10.6, which is based on Android 12, pre-installed.

A 5000mAh battery and 18 W (7.5 V/2.4 A) quick charging capability are included with the Hot 20 5G. A 50MP Samsung JN1 sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor are used in the smartphone’s dual-rear camera arrangement. Camera capabilities such as Super Night Mode, Portrait Mode, and Eye Tracking Mode are supported. It has an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

Three colour options are available for the Infinix Hot 20 5G: Space Blue, Blaster Green, and Racing Black. Its dimensions are 166.25 x 76.45 x 8.93 mm, and its weight is 204 g. It provides a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security that is built into the power button. The 4GB + 128GB option of the smartphone costs €179, or roughly Rs 14,000, thus it might cost that much in India.

Another phone that is making waves in the smartphone market is the Hot 20 Play, which is expected to be released a week after the HOT 20 5G. The specifications of the phone are already displayed on Infinix’s official website. The HOT 20 Play is speculated to be priced around Rs. 11,000 for the Indian markets and will be available at Flipkart. 

The LCD on the Infinix Hot 20 Play has a height of 6.82 inches. Additionally, a punch-hole, 720 x 1640 pixels of resolution, an 82.94% screen-to-body ratio, and a 263 ppi pixel density support the bezel-less front screen. On the back of the Infinix Hot 20 Play, the company Infinix sports a 13-megapixel wide-angle main lens. This single-camera configuration has various features, including Touch to Focus, Face Detection, Exposure Compensation, and ISO Control. On the front, users may also access an 8MP camera.

The LPDDR4X type of 4 GB of RAM is offered by the Infinix Hot 20 Play. A MediaTek Helio G37 CPU and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU for graphics and games are also included. The smartphone also has an Octa-core CPU put within it to boost performance. The Infinix Hot 20 Play’s Li-Polymer cell is supported by an 18-watt charging system. The 6000 mAh battery is also non-removable.

The Infinix Hot 20 Play has 64 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded by up to 256 GB via an SD card. Numerous features exist in terms of connectivity, including A-GPS, 4G VolTE, 5G network, mobile hotspot, and Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n.

With the new Hot smartphone series, the brand promises a Shudh 5G experience, and with such impressive specs, the HOT phones can genuinely compete with their modern counterparts.

iQOO 11 5G Launches on December 2; Details Inside

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iQOO 11 5G

Highlights

  • iQOO 11 5G will soon be launched in the market
  • The ‘king of gaming phones’, as it is touted, has been expectations riding upon it
  • Its specifications will help users in deciding whether they should go for it or not.

In Brief

The year 2022 is slowly coming to a close and this has been one of the best for electronic devices and gadgets as many tech giants have come out with some of their best models this year, along with a slew of them lined up for the remainder of 2022 and early 2023.

While Apple launched its new iPhone 14 series and Apple Watch in September, Google came out with its Pixel 7 series the following month, and Vivo too released its new smartphone model in the X90 series quite recently.

iQOO is one of the sub-brands of Vivo that was launched in January 2019 and has rolled out good devices since then, with the latest one being iQOO 11 5G that is scheduled to launch on December 2, 2022.

This is touted to be the flagship model in the iQOO 11 Series, while the company has claimed that it will be the ‘king of gaming smartphones’, which is too strong a statement for any person or company to make and surely there is something about it that the makers are confident about.

iQOO 11 5G

iQOO is all set to make its brand debut in Malaysia, which is being dubbed as ‘iQOO 11 5G Experience Day’ where the brand new model will be revealed in all its glory, while the event itself is a four hour spectacle that will be attended by numerous dignitaries.

Features & Specifications of iQOO 11 5G

iQOO 11 5G will come with a 6.78 inch Samsung E6 AMOLED display screen with Quad HD+ resolution, along with a 144Hz refresh rate, while the battery capacity will be 5,000mAh units that will also come with a 120W fast charging support.

Coming to camera, it is speculated to have the new Vivo V2 ISP, although the company has refused to divulge anything regarding the spec sheets of the device, while its media invite calls it the ‘king of gaming smartphones’.

The company has confirmed that the handset will have a powerful hardware but will not be in the category of Black Shark series or ROG phone, but will resemble a normal premium smartphone model with upgraded hardware.

Also Read: iQOO 11 Pro Key Specifications Tipped, Said to Get Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 200W Charging

Conclusion

People are eagerly waiting for December 2 to arrive when iQOO 11 5G will finally be displayed to the public and they will see for themselves whether the handset is all that it is made out to be by its makers.

Also Read: iQoo 11, iQoo 11 Pro Battery, Fast Charging Details Tipped Again: Report

Elon Musk Issuing Employment Layoffs; Details Inside

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Elon Musk

Highlights

  • Twitter has been gutted and many countries almost all of Twitter workforce has been wiped off.
  • Elon Musk Sacked 50 per cent of Twitter workforce in the first week of November.
  • Layoffs didn’t end after that as Musk later fired even the ones who criticized him.

Brief Summary

Elon Musk is the richest man in the world at the moment and when he announces to buy one of the biggest social media platforms in the world, Twitter, then it will surely become the talk of the town.

It was in late 2021 when the Tesla CEO had expressed his desire to purchase Twitter for a whopping $44 billion, only to back out after the deal had been fixed, leaving Twitter owners with no choice but to take the legal route and settle things in court.

Now that Musk has purchased Twitter and become its CEO, it seems that things are changing drastically with the organization with the richest man in the world in charge of it.

For one, the new Twitter CEO is not taking anything lightly and is extremely particular about work culture, which is why he has constantly complained about its employees as he is finding the work culture there highly dissatisfying.

Musk has complained about Twitter hiring way too many employees than it can handle due to which the company’s expenses have skyrocketed, which is why on November 1, 2022, Musk had fired nearly half of the company’s employees, and that too just 4 days after acquiring the organization on October 28.

Also Read: Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Lawsuit for Mass Layoffs: Here’s All You Need to Know About WARN Act

It seems that it is the same in many other countries as Musk seems to find the platform gutted, which is why he is terminating almost the entire Twitter workforce everywhere, including India, where almost 90% of Twitter’s 200+ employees have been laid off.

Elon Musk

Twitter CEO Parag Agarwal, along with its policy chief Vijaya Gadde, and Twitter CFO Ned Segal were shown the door within days of Musk acquiring Twitter, where he apparently also fired the entire board of directors in order to become the sole director of the organization.

Following the termination of nearly 3,700 employees in the first week of November 2022, Musk immediately issued an ultimatum via email to all the remaining ones where, apart from informing them of the layoffs, asked them to pull up their socks and start working for 40 hours a week to remain employed.

It is clear that the layoffs have been done at a global scale due to which many of them started protesting on social media, where the news spread like wildfire, resulting in people cursing and abusing Musk for taking such a decision.

However, Musk stood firm on his ground citing that the termination was necessary as the company needed to cut down their costs and improve financial condition as revenues from ad business had plummeted drastically.

As if this wasn’t enough, Musk has also fired those who have voiced their opposing opinions to the layoffs as a Twitter engineer was fired some days back for fact checking claims about the app running slowly, including 20 others who let Musk know about their thoughts on the matter on internal platforms like Slack.

Also Read: Elon Musk Confirms No Free Lunches on Twitter; Move to Save $13 Million

Conclusion

Many software engineers and contract workers within the organization have resigned in protest, following Musk’s call for a hardcore culture where he asked the employees’ opinion on whether it was a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on working for 40 hours a week.

Also Read: Elon Musk Hints at Twitter Working on Direct Message Issue

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