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Google Pixel Fold Speculated to Launch in 2023; Details Inside

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Google Pixel Foldable
Google Pixel Foldable

Highlights

  • Rumoured Theory
  • Pixel Foldable Phone
  • Features

Are you fond of foldable gadgets? What are your thoughts on the Google Pixel 7 series? What are your expectations about the upcoming foldable smartphones? Find out.

In Brief

Google has an interesting line of devices ready for release in the coming few months and has already had a great year in 2022 where most of them have been well received. It is truly a huge responsibility for a tech giant like Google to constantly create new benchmarks in the tech field.

Google Pixel 7 series of smartphones have been received positive reviews for users and tech experts alike ever since they were launched in the first week of October 2022 along with the first ever Google Pixel Watch.

Google Pixel Foldable

Now, tech lovers have something else to be excited about as the Pixel foldable smartphones are going to be launched in the global market in early 2023, which will definitely go well with youngsters as they’re extremely fond of such devices.

The delay in the launch of the handset has become a matter of frustration for many users as they were hoping to catch a glimpse of the device at the launch event called ‘Made in Google’ although the device has been delayed by a year due to unforeseen circumstances.

Pixel foldable handset is reported to arrive by Q1 2023, which was clarified by reliable inside sources within the company, who claimed that panel shipments for the foldable smartphones by January 2023 have started to arrive.

There were strong rumours floating that Google was working on two new foldable handsets that were in prototype phase and very soon, there was a foldable smartphone that was codenamed ‘Felix’ that was spotted online, thereby increasing the speculations that the device will be launched very soon.

Expected Features of Google Pixel Foldable

Although there is little about the foldable smartphone that can be said with certainty, its features have been revealed by the tipsters who have claimed that the handset might feature a 7.57 inch inner display while the outer folded display might be 5.78 inch and also come with an ultra-thin glass cover.

It may also have a triple rear shooter with an IMX787 primary sensor, an S5K3J1 telephoto shooter and an IMX386 ultra-wide secondary camera while the foldable smartphone’s outer display with have an S5K3J1 telephoto selfie shooter as well.

Again, while not specified, the names of the foldable smartphones are said to be Pixel Notepad and Pixel Fold, which has to be confirmed by official sources, including its manufacturing details, which might be done by Foxconn China.

Also Read: How Foldable Smartphones Are Opening Up A New World Of Mobile Productivity?

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2022 Live Continues; Plus Members Benefit

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Flipkart Diwali Sale
Flipkart Diwali Sale

Highlights

  • Flipkart Big Diwali sale brings discounts on electronics
  • The sale is now live for all customers
  • Flipkart recently conducted a Big Dussehra sale

How do you want to celebrate Diwali this year? What do you want as a present? Are you looking forward to the Big Diwali sale to get the mobile handset of your choice?

In Brief

Flipkart and Amazon want to give their gadget savvy customers a big reason to celebrate this festive season that has a number of festivals lined up in two months, which is why they came out with the Big Billion Days Sale and Great Indian Festival, respectively, where users have loved all the exciting discount offers.

It is due to these sale offers that many consumers are able to buy all the excellent devices and gadgets that they otherwise could not due to it falling out of their budget limits, which is why e-commerce platforms utilize such opportunities to provide their loyal customers a treat so that the festive season is one they’ll remember for a long time.

Flipkart seems to be keeping the momentum going as its new Big Diwali Sale 2022 has gone live for all users on the company’s official website where they can avail discount offers on various electronic gadgets and make this Diwali a truly memorable one due to the offers in general.

The Diwali sale offer will be open until October 16, 2022, which will be a 5 day sale offer that all consumers can avail from midnight while Kotak and State Bank of India (SBI) credit card holders can get additional discounts while other shoppers are lucky enough to get exchange offers, and no-cost EMI options, along with Paytm-based ones.

Flipkart diwali sale

Best Mobile Offers during Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2022

Let’s look at some important smartphone deals and offers that customers can avail during the big Diwali sale because Flipkart wants to make sure that their offers are such that customers’ can’t refuse.

  • Google Pixel 6a– The MRP of this smartphone is Rs.43,999 but Kotak and SBI card holders can get a Rs.1,250 discount while no-cost EMI options start at Rs.5,700 and lastly, the bundled exchange offer is for Rs.16,900. As part of the sale, Pixel 6a is now available for Rs.34,199.
  • Vivo T1 44W– This model comes with an MRP of Rs.14,499, where Kotak and SBI card holders can get a Rs.1,000 discount, no-cost EMI options begin at Rs.2,417 per month, while the exchange offer is listed up to Rs.13,600, following which you can get it for Rs.13,499. It comes with a 6.44 inch touchscreen display and powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor
  • Nothing Phone 1– The MRP of this model is Rs.33,999 while Kotak/SBI card holders get a Rs.1,500 instant discount where interested users can swap it for an old handset and get a Rs.16,900 discount offer upon purchase. So now it can be purchased for Rs.29,999.
  • Samsung Galaxy F13– Its MRP is Rs.11,999 where Kotak/SBI card holders can get a Rs.1,250 additional discount along with an extra discount of Rs.9,450 for interested buyers who want to exchange their old handsets. So now it can be purchased for Rs.9,999.

Also Read: Best Smartphones Under Rs. 60,000 You Can Purchase In India During The Festive Season; Check Out The List Here

Amazon Great Indian Festival; Best Camera Sale Offers

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Canon
Canon

Highlights

  • Amazon has also listed bank offers in addition to these deals
  • Cameras from brands like Canon, Nikon are available on sale
  • The Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 is available on Amazon at Rs.8,499

In Brief

The festive season has arrived and brought along with it many interesting offers when it comes to electronic devices and gadgets, which is something that gadget lovers always look forward to whenever a big festival is just around the corner.

Flipkart and Amazon have rolled out two big sale offers for tech aficionados where they can purchase their favourite devices with big price cuts be it smartphones, laptops, tablets, cameras, smartwatches, among others.

The former’s Big Billion Days Sale and the latter’s Great Indian Festival has proven to be a massive success has many people have showered praises on the excellent discount offers due to which they are now able to purchase gadgets that they otherwise couldn’t due to budget constraints.

Amazon Great Indian Festival has become highly successful as many devices have sold like hotcakes that has upped Amazon’s fortunes by several notches compared to what it had last year during festive season.

Amazon Great Indian Festival

The festival that began on September 23, 2022 has come up with a new sale offer called ‘Extra Happiness Days’, which is a must see for people that constantly purchase from the e-commerce website, especially those with AXIS Bank, ICICI Bank, and Citi Bank cards, for whom the instant discount offer is up to 10%.

Today we are going to discuss about the best camera sale offers that Amazon’s festival has to offer, which includes models from different brands like Panasonic, Nikon, Fujifilm, Canon, etc. but it needs to be availed quickly as its validity is only till the end of the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale.

Best Camera Offers

  • Nikon D7500 20.9MP DSLR Camera– It has an MRP of Rs.94,995 while its features include an Expeed 5 image processor, which can make 4k recording video a lot easier along with Nikon’s SnapBridge connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and 3.2 inch touchscreen display. Thanks to the festive season offer, it can be purchased for Rs.69,990.
  • Canon EOS 200D II DSLR Camera– While the MRP is Rs.62,999, it can be purchased for Rs.55,990 at the Great Indian Festival while its features include a 3 inch TFT display, with a touchscreen and LCD display although you can only get a strong Wi-Fi connection along with a self-timer, image formats, and eight image processors
  • Fujifilm Instax Mini 40– The MRP for this camera is Rs.9,499 but as part of the Extra Happiness Day sale, consumers can get a 11% discount offer for the device following which it can be purchased for Rs.8,499 and runs on AA-size alkaline batteries while the developed images roll out from the top. The shutter speed and flash output too can be optimized while the ‘selfie mode’ is something that selfie lovers would become addicted to
  • Panasonic LUMIX G7 16.0MP DSLR Camera– The MRP price is Rs.54,990 but following the Amazon sale offer gives you a 25% discount following which it can be purchased for Rs.40,990. Its features include a 3 inch TFT LCD display, it supports AA-size alkaline battery and its battery life is for around 360 images while the device comes with connectivity support for Wi-Fi, USB, and HDMI

Also Read: Amazon Great Indian Festival Upgrade; Best Audio Gadgets

Tech News Wrap: Apple Watch Identifies Pregnancy…and more

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apple watch

Apple Watch Identifies Pregnancy

When it comes to electronic devices and gadgets, they all have their own significance in our lives and play a vital role in our day to day matters be it professional or personal. There is a new device being launched in the market every other day from numerous topnotch brands.

Apple has been doing great in the past few months with 2022 arguably being one of the company’s most successful years it has released innumerable devices, most of which have been extremely well received.

Apple Watch is the latest addition to the list that has its own unique features due to which it pops up in the news at regular intervals. The latest one being when a 34-year-old woman posted online that the watch was able to detect her pregnancy, even before she was aware of it.

A woman has posted online that the new Apple Watch was able to detect pregnancy even before she had done any clinical tests. Apparently, the watch showed her heartrate at 72 while she claimed that her resting heartrate was 57, and remained constant for more than 15 days, which led her to believe she had Covid-19, only to find that her results were negative.

Apple Watch

Once she had a pregnancy test, she found that the results were positive, which led her to realize that the Apple Watch had detected that she was expecting even before she realized it.

This is truly a unique feature for an electronic gadget that can even detect that a woman is pregnant in just the first week even before the woman herself realized it, which will only increase the popularity of Apple Watch.

Also Read: Apple Watch- Questions, Questions

Microsoft Surface Event Scheduled for October 12, 2022

Microsoft has decided to have a huge Surface event that will start around late October 2022 where many dignitaries of the tech industry will grace the occasion with their presence, which has excited many consumers who’re all hoping that it will be bigger and better than similar events held in the past.

There have been rumours circulating that Microsoft will soon announced many surface devices scheduled for the event, which is all set to be livestreamed on October 12, 2022, on Microsoft’s event website and official YouTube channel and will begin at 7:30pm IST.

The company has refused to divulge any information on the event and only claimed that everyone will ‘talk about devices’, which include the brand new Microsoft Surface series of laptops.

People are most excited about Surface Pro 9, which is expected to go on sale following the conclusion of the event and there are strong speculations that the 2-in-1 model will come in two versions- Intel configuration and Microsoft Arm chip.

Microsoft Surface

Also expected is the Microsoft Surface Go with massive upgrades that will be far more advanced than its predecessors, which includes the tablet acting like a 2-in-1 laptop with a clip-on keyboard.

There were some complaints regarding the design of the previous model, which is why Microsoft might update it to cater to the public’s sentiments as the Pro’s design has remained the same for many years.

WhatsApp Allows Beta Testers for Adding New Users

WhatsApp is arguable the most popular messaging app we have today although the likes of Signal and Telegram are providing significant competition to the decade old platform owned by Meta.

It is to Meta’s credit that WhatsApp has able to sustain itself for more than a decade in such a field where competition and backbiting abound. One big reason for WhatsApp’s continuous popularity are the introduction of new features so as to cater to the tastes of the public.

WhatsApp

It is impossible to discern what the public wants and when they might have a change of heart, which is why tech giants have to think far ahead of their time so as to capture the pulse of their audience, which has become more and more fickle since the past years.

The newest addition in the list of WhatsApp features is one where you can add up 1,024 users to the group, which is currently only allowed to beta testers and, as of now, the testing phase is on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS device but confined to beta testers.

If the recent reports are to be believed, users wanting to check if this feature is available in their WhatsApp account need to add on new participants and create another group to an existing one.

Also Read: WhatsApp Finds a Solution for Internet Shutdown in Iran; Nationwide Protests Galore

Garena Free Fire Max Codes for October 11

There are innumerable mobile games that have become hugely popular over the past years but the one genre that most youngsters are partial to is the action adventure one where there is violence, blood, gore, graphics, and many other things galore.

However, it isn’t necessary that all action adventures should go for these things because when young kids start seeing such graphic stuff, they will become influenced and start emulating such actions in real life.

Garena Free Fire Max is a battle royale action adventure game involving multiplayers that has taken over the imagination of the millennial generation like no other, which is astonishing since it is the spiritual sequel of an equally successful action venture, Garena Free Fire Max.

Garena Free Fire Max

It is an interesting balance of style and substance without overdoing either, which is something that most games lack these days but Garena Free Fire Max has become a torchbearer of sorts in the action adventure genre that has become an inspiration for other games.

A big reason for its success is the redeem codes due to which players are able to sail through the most difficult levels and win interesting rewards in return like costumes, diamonds, rubies, pets, weapons, gloo barriers, along with other souvenirs.

The redeem codes are available on the Rewards Redemption Site through which players can unlock other characters and are available for 24 hours following which the site refreshes to make way for new codes.

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for October 11, 2022, are as follows:

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Top camera-centric mobiles under 50,000

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 Top camera-centric mobiles under 50,000

If you are looking for a top-tier smartphone that can take care of all your camera related needs and give you that perfect instagramable snap, then you have come to the right place.

A good quality camera phone has to have 3 major things going for it, first it’s the clarity of the picture, secondly the storage and third the battery life. INR 50,000 is a decent budget for good quality camera-centric smartphones. If your budget is around INR 50,000 or less and you need a phone that can deliver on your expectations perfectly then here is a list of top camera centric mobile phones under 50,000.

Here are our recommendations for top camera-centric phones under 50,000

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G           

INR 29,999/-

Top camera-centric mobiles

When it comes to delivering high-end performance at a reasonable price, Samsung is surely at the top of the list. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G comes with a screen size of 6.7 inches that has a Super AMOLED Plus Display along with a screen resolution of 1080 X 2400 pixels and comes with a 5000 mAh battery.

The reason to purchase this phone is that it consists of a single back camera with a 108 + 12 + 5 + 5 MP Primary sensor and 32 MP front camera dedicated for taking clear selfies. Further, it has a storage capacity of 128 GB (internal) with up to 8 GB RAM.

Xiaomi Mi 10

INR 49,999/-

Xiaomi Mi 10

One brand to impact the market significantly in recent years is Xiaomi. Their recently launched phone Mi 10 comes with a screen size of 6.67 inches AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 X 2340 pixels. The storage of this phone is 128 GB internal and the RAM is 8 GB.

The reason to purchase this phone is that it consists of a single camera setup that has 108 + 13 + 2 + 2 MP primary sensor along with a 20 MP front-facing selfie shooter camera. It comes with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and provides a seamless experience to the user.

Also Read: Best Smartphones Under Rs. 60,000 You Can Purchase In India During The Festive Season; Check Out The List Here

One Plus 8T

INR 39,999/-

Top camera-centric mobiles

One Plus is a brand that has captured the fascination of those consumers who are looking for a premium smartphone at a reasonable price. The One Plus 8T comes with a screen size of 6.55 inches offering a resolution of 1080 X 2400 pixels with Fluid AMOLED display. This phone is backed by a 4500 mAh battery.

The reason to purchase this phone is that it comes with a comprehensive camera setup having a 48 + 16 + 5 + 2 MP primary sensor along with a front facing 16 MP selfie shooter camera. This  phone is also powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and has an internal storage of 128 GB with 8 GB RAM.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

INR 24,999/-

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

If you are looking for a good 5G phone that is also light on the wallet, then this phone is made for you. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is a smartphone that comes with a screen size of 6.5 inches which has a Super AMOLED display and a screen resolution of 1080 X 2400 pixels.

The reason to purchase this phone is that it functions using the Samsung Exynos 1280 processor and has a battery of 5000 mAh. The camera setup consists of 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 MP primary sensor and 32 MP selfie shooter front-facing camera. This phone therefore provides a powerful front camera at a cheaper price compared to many of its contemporaries. The phone is loaded with a 6 GB RAM and has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB.

Apple iPhone 11

INR 49,000/-

Top camera-centric mobiles

For those of you who are dedicated iOS users and want a premier quality phone from Apple then you are in luck as finally the Apple iPhone 11 is being priced below INR 50,000 and in certain stores the prices have now gone below 40,000 rupees. However, this price is for the base 64 GB variant but nevertheless it is an iPhone. The brand name alone speaks for the product quality.

The reason to purchase this phone is that it comes with a screen size of 6.1 inches with a Liquid Retina HD display and has a screen resolution of 1792 X 828 pixels. It comes with its own A13 Bionic chip and is powered by iOS 13 which can be upgraded upto iOS 16. The camera quality is what makes the iPhone very desirable. It comes with a 12MP ultra-wide rear camera and a separate 12 MP front camera. One can practically shoot movies and documentaries on this phone and that too in 4K. It is backed by a 3110 mAh battery and has an internal storage of 64 GB with 4 GB of RAM.

Also Read: From Realme 9 5G Speed Edition To OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite; Best Smartphones Under Rs 20,000

Diwali Bonanza; OPPOverse Offers

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Diwali Bonanza
Oppoverse

In Brief

Diwali is one of the most popular festivals not just in India but the whole world, which is being celebrated since time immemorial but is most exciting about it is the age-old tradition of showering loved ones with gifts and bringing a smile on their face.

It isn’t easy to come up with the “right and suitable” gift that reflects the unbreakable bond with your near and dear ones but also does excellent in terms of utility and given the ocean of tech, to purchase an adequate tech gift for your loved one is extremely hard but, luckily, OPPO will ease things up a bit.

Given below is a compilation of some of the best OPPO IoT Products to make this a memorable Diwali that sparkles bright for your family and friends. These are all products from OPPOverse that are readily available with excellent discounts offers on e-commerce portals like Flipkart, Amazon, and mainline channels.

OPPO is also having special offers for its loyal community members, such as ‘Double Points’ and ‘Super OPPO Day’. As part of the Super OPPO Day, customers that buy the Pad Air across all channels can take part in a lucky draw where the winner gets a Rs.10 lakh grand prize in cash, which‘ll be followed by some other attractive prizes of the draw.

Diwali Bonanza

OPPO Pad Air

In this day and age where work-from-home has become a common thing, tablet computers have become more relevant than ever.

So if you plan on gifting one to your family member or a friend, then OPPO’s first tablet, OPPO Pad Air, is an excellent option to begin with.

It is capable of handling advanced tasks such as hi-res video streaming and 3D mobile games whilst saving battery power at the same time.

It includes features such as the power-efficient ‘6nm’ octa-core Snapdragon 680 processor-coupled with AI System Booster 2.1–for smooth multitasking without lag.

  • Those with ICICI and Axis Bank cards can avail 10% cashback on purchases of over Rs.5000 on OPPO products from Flipkart.
  • The purchase of OPPO product from Amazon will get a 10% cashback on transactions made through SBI bank cards.
  • OPPO’s has a unique ‘Pay Nothing Offer’ through which customers can get an OPPO product on zero down payment schemes available through leading financiers.

(The Aforementioned festive offer holds true for all the devices mentioned below)

OPPO Enco X2

  • If your friend or relative is a music aficionado, then you must consider the OPPO Enco X2 earbuds on Diwali. The Enco X2 is the flagship TWS earbuds with industry-leading ANC and a segment-first Dolby Atmos Binaural Recording.
  • It also comes with the next-generation Super Dynamic Balance Enhanced Engine (SuperDBEE) acoustic system co-developed with Nordic audio giant Dynaudio allowing users to enjoy their favourite music on the go.
  • The Enco X2 isolates and ‘removes’ unwanted sounds and preserves the original audio signal owing to the 45dB depth and 4000Hz width ANC.

OPPO Enco Buds2

  • This one is a pocket-friendly earbud and is the best choice in the price range for people that like to groove during the festive season.
  • It is the best in class wireless stereo earbuds that easily adopts a 10mm large driver that moves more air into your ears to give a good bass performance.
  • Users can avail these earbuds that supports seven hours of listening on full charge along with a fast charge of just 10 minutes through which users can enjoy an hour long music.
  • The Earbuds also come with low-latency Bluetooth® 5.2 Transmission with an AI deep noise cancellation that simulates binaural hearing making it the perfect fit for clear calls.

OPPO Enco Air2

  • To avail topnotch audio quality with panache, this one is a true wireless earbud creation is a good option to try out in the festive season.
  • It comes with a 13.4mm dynamic driver where users can avail the option to choose from 2 different stereo sound effects combined with user-focused details.
  • The earbuds have a 24-hour long-lasting battery life, double-tap camera control, and a creative translucent case lid design making them unique in their price segment.

OPPO Watch Free

  • To get an OPPO Watch Free for your fitness savvy friend or sibling is the ultimate Diwali gift they can hope to have as it is stylish, contemporary, and with a design that is lightweight.
  • Consumers can avail an all-scenario sleep monitoring feature that will allow them to have a good night’s sleep like never before. Also, they can avail 100 sports modes and professional health monitoring, which will make it an ideal smartwatch for youngsters.
  • Finally, it comes with a built-in professional running courses through which you can achieve fitness and fat-burning goals more efficiently. Coming to long battery life, it is for 14 days with a single full charge, while just 5 minutes of charging will get you a full day of use.

Also Read: OPPO launches OPPO Enco Buds2 in India

HMD Global-Shikhar Dhawan Foundation Promote E-Learning; Details Inside

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Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan

In Brief

HMD Global has forged a partnership with the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation for the distribution of smart devices to under-privileged students in the Delhi-NCR region where they have pledged to promote/support e-learning in India for the children by providing them the much needed affordability and accessibility to such portals.

Device distribution started out in its first phase drive on September 19, 2022 that was organized at NeeV, which is a learning Centre, Village Nangli Umarpur, Golf Course Extension, Gurugram.

It was attended by dignitaries like Shikhar Dhawan, Cricketer and Founder of Shikhar Dhawan Foundation) and Sanmeet Singh Kochhar (Vice President of India and Mena, HMD Global) where both organizations had a joint relationship.

This is a huge CSR initiative that is a part of collective endeavor of both organizations to promote e-learning for such unlucky students in the country as they’re unable to afford such devices and facilities due to budget constraints.

HMD Global & Shikhar Dhawan Foundation have resorted to work together in such a huge endeavor as they want to bridge the demand & supply gap in the near future so as to promote e-learning throughout India.

The Shikhar Dhawan Foundation has come a fixed vision to sow the seeds of joy and prosperity throughout the world with this collaborative effort being a good start to serve the under-privileged community.

The smart devices were handed over jointly by Mr. Shikhar Dhawan and Mr. Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, which included smartphones, laptops, tablets, among others as these gadgets have become crucial and inseparable part of students’ academics.

Shikhar Dhawan

Conclusion

There are many students from under-privileged backgrounds that have limited to no access to electronic devices and gadgets as they can’t afford it due to their poverty, which is why both the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation and HMD Global have come together to take this initiative forward.

Speaking for the cause, Shikhar Dhawan says, “Without access to proper smartphone mobiles devices & internet, school going under privileged students are the ones who are suffering the most. With this problem in mind, our team has been working towards the same to address the issue & I congratulate my team for taking this initiative up which is very close to my heart.”

At the occasion, Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President-India & MENA, HMD Global said, “This initiative is in tune to HMD Global’s commitment to ensuring everyone has access to affordable and long-lasting technology. We are delighted to be partnering with Shikhar Dhawan foundation, who share our values and ideals of creating deep and sustainable impact in people’s lives. We feel blessed to be able to support the journey of these bright young minds by equipping them with the right tools to further their education. As a part of HMD Global’s ongoing campaign, Smarter Banega India, we intend to empower people with the right technology. We will continue to undertake such social initiatives that align with the HMD Global vision and values”.

Amitesh Shah, Group CEO of DA-ONE (an initiative of Shikhar Dhawan) said, “Access to technology is crucial to lifelong learning independent of geographies. With this initiative, we plan to empower students to bring forth phenomenal contributions to the community. Our partnership for this drive will help us reach out to the underprivileged school children and hand them over the power to change the future with the resource bank in their hands.

Dr. Kanika Dewan, Director of Impact and Strategy at the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, said, “We are very happy to partner for this drive to provide better accessibility of e-learning in India. Technology has been phenomenal in furthering the reach and quality of education. And yet, basic smart devices are still a luxury for a large part of the country. By equipping these young promising minds with the right technology, we are making a major investment for the future. We will continue to work towards ensuring that every student has access to quality education. “

Also Read: “Listen to your consumer, they know it better” says Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President- India & MENA, HMD Global

Google Probed by CCI; Tech Giant Allegedly Violates Revenue Sharing Terms

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Google

Highlights

  • The case will be clubbed with two other ongoing matters against Google
  • CCI said the allegations are same as that of the previous matter
  • The complaint has been filed against Alphabet, Google, Google India

What are your thoughts about Google? What is your view on the ongoing Google-CCI issue? Is Google really guilty? Find out.

In Brief

Google is currently in troubled waters as it has come under the radar of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) as the committee members have accused the tech giant of unfair revenue sharing terms with respect to news content.

There are a few other ongoing matters with similar allegations that the renowned search engine is facing and CCI has decided to club them all together and address them one by one as Google India also prepares its own defence.

CCI

This time, the complaint has been filed by the News Broadcasters & Digital Association around January 2022, which prompted CCI to immediately take action against Google by ordering a probe whilst the Indian Newspaper Society came up with a similar complaint and filed it against the search engine due to which both had to be clubbed together.

To make matters worse, Director General (DG), which is the regulator’s probe arm is going to submit a consolidated report regarding the investigation procedure, which doesn’t bode well for Google.

It was through Google Search that the tech giant provided news content to its users along with Google News, which is an aggregator vertical, but the complaint filed is that users can search for news directly or through News tab or receive news through Search Engine Research Page (SERP)s results.

The complaint filed by News Broadcasters and Digital Association is that they’re the ones forced to provide Google with all the news content so that their weblinks can be prioritized in Google’s SERP due to which Google, it alleges, freeloads on the members’ content without giving them adequate compensation.

Others mentioned in the complaint are Alphabet, Google India, Google Ireland, and Google Asia Pacific, as they all have been accused of not compensating in an adequate manner through their revenue distribution.

Conclusion

The CCI is going ahead with the case in a steady manner so that all the parties are provided an equal chance to put forth their opinions and accordingly accuse/defend one another without violating decorum. But it still remains to be seen where this case will head in the coming days.

Google

Also Read: ADIF seeks interim relief from CCI against Google’s controversial policy

Facebook Issues Warning to 1 Million Users; User Data in Jeopardy

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Facebook
Facebook

Highlights

  • Google has removed all of these apps from the Play Store
  • Not all 1 million people necessarily had their passwords compromised
  • Meta would be sharing tips with victims to prevent this from recurring

What do you think about Facebook? How careful are you when it comes to your online data? Do you fear that your personal details might be jeopardized? Read on.

In Brief

Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms with billions of users worldwide, a number which continues to grow with each passing day. The Meta-owned platform has become a massive hub for meeting and making new friends aside from learning new things regarding its features.

When it comes to tech giants, Apple, Samsung, Google, and Sony are considered the top guns in the business and when you talk about social media platforms, it is Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, that are the ‘big three’ that were launched within a few months of one another, and were pioneers of the social media revolution in the mid-2000s.

To create a new social media account, you need to first create an id, password, and fill in all the necessary details about yourself like name, date of birth, contact details, etc. to name a few and only then will you be able to login.

However, no matter how tight the security is regarding these social media platforms, there are many unscrupulous elements out there that find some way to breach through their security mechanism and hack into the account of unsuspecting victims.

It seems that the same has happened here as there are reports that Meta is going to notify around 1 million Facebook users that they’re account details and other credentials have been compromised due to security lapses in software stores from Alphabet and Apple.

Meta has revealed that it has identified more than 400 malicious Android and iOS apps in 2022, operated by cybercriminals, that have set innocent internet users and social median handles as their target so that they can steal their login information and use it for their nefarious activities.

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The company has leapt into action by informing Google and Apple about the serious issue and facilitated to remove these nefarious apps immediately before they capture Facebook data of the users.

These cybercriminals come up with clever ways to pass off these apps as mobile games, photo editors, health trackers, fitness applications, among others in order to lure unsuspecting or gullible victims into their trap.

45 of the 400 apps have come from Apple’s app store that have been immediately removed by the company while Google too removed the malicious apps that were downloaded from its Play Store.

Once the user downloads any of the devious apps, the scam process would start unfolding by informing them that the app requires Facebook login so as to work beyond basic functionality, which requires the user to give his username and password, thereby tricking him into revealing it.

When the user uploads an edited photo, for example, to their Facebook account, he/she inadvertently ends up compromising his account by giving the app access to his/her profile.

Conclusion

All Meta platforms have been put on high alert as the company does not want to compromise any of them as they all have millions of users who have also shared their credentials to create accounts and this problem will be sorted out soon.

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Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC; New Design Added

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Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC
Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC

Highlights

  • Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 may have 1x Prime, 3x Gold, 4x Silver cores
  • We can expect a small performance bump, improved efficiency
  • Snapdragon Summit will see the arrival of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC

What do you expect from the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 chipset? What are the specifications that you’re expecting from it? Find out.

In Brief

Whenever any device from a reputed brand comes out with a new feature, it prompts a slew of discussions and speculations among gadget experts and tech savvy individuals as to what it will be about.

Many of them add their own ideas as to what all we can expect from the feature and whether it will really go with the device in question. While people often discuss about the new features of a smartphone, the features of a chipset are not discussed as much with the same enthusiasm as the features of other devices.

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC is going to be the second generation in the Snapdragon 7 series chipset, which is tipped to offer the same set of peak frequencies as the Snapdragon Gen 1 SoC chipset, which can be called its illustrious predecessor.

Ahead of its launch, the specifications of Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 have been leaked online as there are many rumours floating around that Qualcomm is reportedly working on SM7475, which is speculated to be the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC.

As of now, there have been only a handful of phones that have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip used in it, which is nothing compared to the popularity of the earlier 700 series chipsets that preceded it.

The CPU will come with a new Tri-Cluster design that’ll have 1x Prime, 3x Gold, and 4x Silver Cores while its core set of frequencies has been revealed by inside sources. According to a reliable source, the prime core will run at around 2.4GHz while the gold core too will run around the same frequency and the silver core will run at around 1.8GHz.

While there are strong speculations that SM7475 is going to be a Gen 2 chipset, the details regarding the actual hardware still remain a mystery but if the speculations going about it are true, then it will use the new core designs.

Conclusion

If there are new cores, it will prove to be a huge improvement in terms of efficiency despite performance taking a small setback because the A715 is 5% faster than A710 while its efficiency is 20%.

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The Snapdragon Summit, 2022, will take place in November of that year where Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is also going to be introduced to the general public while the 7 series chip will be introduced at a new venue.

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