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Tech News Wrap: Zoom fixes security glitch…and more

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Zoom fixes security glitch
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Zoom fixes security glitch

There are many online applications that we have become well accustomed to, or rather, totally dependent upon and the list is too long to give out. However, there’s a good reason for that as they’ve considerably reduced manual labor.

Zoom fixes security glitch

Now we can conduct live video presentations through online applications like Zoom where you can live chat with many people simultaneously that makes it easy to exchange information regarding relevant topics.

These days almost every virtual chat or video conference is conducted on Zoom whether it is MNC seminars, tuitions, coaching classes, and many more, which has increased manifolds ever since the pandemic.

Security Issue

However, like all electronic devices, Zoom too is not immune to technical glitches or online malpractices from unscrupulous elements, which was seen when a massive security flaw was discovered.

This glitch would make online data and other sensitive information vulnerable to hackers and allow them to gain deeper access into a Mac system and that too no ordinary one but one whose roots ran very deep into the system.

The security issue was so serious that hackers would not only gain deep insight into the system but take control of it as well, which was sensed back to the auto updater software of Zoom and due to having root level access to the system, this glitch came out in the open.

The company has now sorted out the issue and in the process has discovered another bug in the system following which it too was patched up thereby leaving no room for any other issue.

Also Read Here: Zoom will soon stop working on these laptops, know why

Pixel Users get updates on Android 12 instead of Android 13

Pixel smartphones have achieved tremendous acclaim from tech experts and users alive as they see it as a new change to the monotonous smartphones of the bygone era with its updated features and applications.

Google Pixel 6 pro

Google has now started updating supported pixels to Android 13 smartphones but users are experiencing issues in the matter. Many of them have complained that instead of Android 13, they’re getting Android 12 updates, which is a major glitch as they are not aware of new updates of Android 13.

The update is not small but one that involves a hefty 2GB download and a fairly recent one from July 2022 when a security patch was done and a serious GPS issue too was sorted out.

Although some users are getting Android 13 updates, they’re not the ones that a user can expect with many Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners from western countries raising this issue and asking for a solution.

Another surprising thing is that this issue doesn’t occur on a frequent basis but rather on irregular intervals, which every Pixel user must know about as they too might be having the problem without being aware of it.

Google is looking into the matter and has advised a solution to users where they have to opt into a beta channel that will download a stable Android 13 release, then opt out and if they’re still getting Android 12 updates instead of 13, it is best to pause the update and wait for a few days before Google sorts out the problem.

Vivo V25 Pro launched on August 17

Vivo is one of the biggest tech giants in the world with India being one of its biggest markets with maximum number of Vivo users and with its new model, Vivo V25 Pro, all set for launch on August 17, 2022, it will be another feather in the company’s cap being the flagship model in the series.

Vivo 25 pro

Vivo V25 is the latest in the smartphone series that the company is coming out with where you can get numerous devices like Vivo V25e base version, V25 standard, and V25 Pro at the top of the line.

It is these three devices that are set for launch on August 17 that will obviously vary in terms of price and features that everyone can watch via live stream sitting in the comfortable atmosphere of their homes.

Vivo has set 12PM as the time of official launch of Vivo V25 series that everyone can watch live from the company’s official YouTube channel that will be an excellent occasion to watch all the scuttle bug unfolding in front of your eyes.

Although specific features and specifications have not been revealed by Vivo, it is speculated that the company will reveal them on the day of the launch, which will be an exciting venture for Vivo users.

Also Read Here: Vivo V25 Pro India launch date leaks

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for August 17

Garena Free Fire Max is arguably as well as inarguably the best action adventure battle royale venture to have come out in the past decade with many gaming aficionados taking to it like fish to water and being a multiplayer game, can be played with friends on a frequent basis.

free fire

As the game completes 5 years, the company has announced a huge tournament to celebrate the occasion that will be hosted on August 26, 2022. As mentioned above, it is a multiplayer battle royale venture where players can collect a huge array of rewards.

They range from weapons, precious stones, pets, and many others, but every valuable thing has a price tag attached to it and are therefore not something that all players can afford, which is why the game offers redeem codes as the solution to the issue.

Players can obtain the aforementioned rewards with the help of these redeem codes along with the regular costumes required for the different levels without paying for, which is a big reason why the game is so popular.

The list of codes for August 17, 2022, are as follows:

MHM5D8ZQZP22

FFPL72XC2SWE

Z2FB-HASU-3VXS

4UBY-XPTW-ERES

FXDS-TSWY-QTJ9

BKSK-ECCM-JZEB

L8LN-F5WK-2YPN

TPNA-MS84-ZE8E

26JT-3G6R-QVAV

A46N-U6UF-Q2JP

6LU6-9JJZ-J7S8

FAG4-LHKD-92GZ

RHUV-SWWV-N9G4

FBJ9-MTXB-9XAP

5R8S-AGS5-MCK5

2K5A-WHD3-FKWB

XKVJ-M65A-NPUQ

AMCT-7DU2-K2U2

LQ6Q-2A95-G29F

HDQK-XDFJ-7D4H

QA97-CXS2-J0F0

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NLCB-6S92-K2DE

Announcement of GTA 6 is likely to happen this year; here is all you need to know

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GTA 6

The last major title of the Grand Theft Auto game came out more than eight years ago, and GTA 6 hasn’t even been officially announced yet. However, it doesn’t prevent us or any other GTA leaker from speculating on potential release dates. At the moment, we don’t have any official release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, nor even have confirmation about the title.  But based on several patterns and leaks, we can assure you that GTA VI will be released soon.

Since Rockstar, the company that develops and distributes GTA hasn’t released a mainline game with subtitles in a while, so it’s probably safe to say that they are planning for GTA 6.

The question of “Where is GTA 6?” has been replaced with “When is GTA 6?” as the developer has repeatedly stated that the game is in active development. Now the question arises how we came to the conclusion of when this much anticipated game will be released. So here are some methods through which we made a guess:

Also Read: Rockstar Might Reveal Its Game This Year on Records

Grand Theft Auto VI has been a topic of discussion in Rockstar Games‘ comment sections for a very long time, but at the beginning of 2022, the company decided to break its silence and make the announcement that it will be made. What difference would it have made if the developer had continued on without acknowledging it for another year or two? The announcement makes no difference to the situation of the studio but only modifies the questions that were being posed.  Additionally, Rockstar recently disclosed that it is essentially limiting support for Red Dead Online due to the upcoming Grand Theft Auto. If you are unable to demonstrate something right away, these words will appear to be a poor choice.

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Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has also avoided inquiries about the upcoming Grand Theft Auto for many years. During its most recent earnings call in August, the company mentioned the ambitious nature of Rockstar’s upcoming game and acknowledged that GTA 6 is in development. It would make sense to release a trailer or make some other significant announcement soon if you want to keep investors on the hook. In addition, Rockstar will commemorate two extremely significant anniversaries in October. October 21 marks the 25th anniversary of the Grand Theft Auto series, and October 29 marks the 20th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Of course, Vice City is where GTA 6 is said to take place. Rockstar might start hinting at a reveal on October 21 before releasing the game’s first trailer on October 29.

Take-Two Interactive’s Q2 earnings call will probably take place in November because that is when the company typically hosts this event. Showcasing the updated Grand Theft Auto before providing financial information about the company would be a smart move. Additionally, in October of 2011 and 2016 Rockstar revealed both Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. respectively. To announce the reveal, which happened a few days later, both games received brief teasers. Even the GTA trilogy for 2021 was revealed in October!

Also Read: Microsoft May Have Revealed the Release Date of GTA 6

GTA 6

You may have noticed that Rockstar Games always releases all of its big games in the Fall. GTA 4, which was made available in April 2008, is the sole exception. Apart from that, they released four titles in the last two weeks of October and three in November. In light of this, we anticipate seeing GTA 6 released in the final months of the following years.

Another reason why we suspect that GTA 6 will be released soon is because the leaker of Tez2 has revealed that the new version will have new cities and scenarios to play. He has been accurate about the information in the past. He also said that the players can also access these island modes linked by bridges. He further said that the players can access each scenario by completing certain missions. Some of these will be included in expansion packs that are made available after the game’s initial release. Additionally, there are fresh tasks to finish that will open up new game elements.

The most trustworthy source for the release date of GTA VI at the moment is Chris Klippel, a well-known GTA leaker. Klippel asserted in March that GTA 6 wouldn’t be available until the latter half of 2024. Later, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier backed this up in a different Twitter conversation and predicted a release date of late 2024 or early 2025.

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If we want to go a step further, it wouldn’t be shocking if Rockstar confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI will release in winter 2023 in order to build up some anticipation, but then decided to push it back to 2024 because they typically end up delaying most of their games. Additionally, it has been reported that some developers do not anticipate the game’s release until 2024.

Whatever the case may be, it’s difficult to imagine Rockstar doing nothing further with the information after almost a full year of acknowledging the existence of the game. If the intention of saying it’s in development was to try and make fans more patient, a longer period of silence will probably only make things worse. Given that, it appears more likely than ever that Grand Theft Auto VI‘s reveal is just around the corner.

Every GTA game has been released on a Tuesday ever since GTA Vice City. There’s no justification for breaking the trend with GTA 6 as well. Additionally, the game is reportedly based on GTA Vice City, as stated in our comprehensive GTA 6 guide. Therefore, it would be best to schedule the release of GTA 6 for October 29, 2024, if Rockstar Games really wants to honour how the franchise’s first game helped shape later instalments. This date will be on a Tuesday, and it will also mark the 22nd anniversary of GTA Vice City. Furthermore, it still falls within the expected release window suggested by all the significant GTA game leaks.

Taking into account all the leaks and previous release dates, we anticipate the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in October or November of 2024. Please keep in mind that we are only guessing the date at this point and that there hasn’t been any official announcement.

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In-depth analysis of the Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 (2021)

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Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3

Are you planning to buy an entry-level laptop with no compromise on features and usability? If yes, then you can plan to buy a modern-day Chromebook that provides you with good performance for basic work and great battery life. Additionally, these Chromebooks are perfect for light workloads, kids, the elderly, or even as a casual backup laptop.

You can plan to buy a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook. With a 14-inch FHD screen and a respectable Intel Celeron N4020 processor, this laptop could handle your browsing tasks and your endless Netflix or YouTube sessions with ease. Given the high praise the Lenovo Ideapad series has received over the years and the impressive appearance of this laptop, let’s examine whether or not it lives up to the hype.

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Here is an in-depth analysis of the Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 to help you determine if you should buy

  • CPU: 2.1GHz 4 Core AMD Ryzen 5-3500U Processor | 3.7GHz Max speed
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
  • RAM: 2666MHz 8GB Single Channel DDR4 | Upgradable to 12GB
  • Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Display: 15.6-inch FHD display | IPS & Anti-glare Panel | 248 nits
  • Battery: 45Wh 3 Cell Li-ion battery | Lasted for 6 hours and 41 minutes on YouTube watching.
  • Weight: 3.53 lbs (1.6kg)
  • Laptop dimensions: 32.7 x 24.1 x 2 cms
  • Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 and 2×2 802.11ac/a/g/b/n Wi-Fi
  • Camera: 0.3M
  • Audio: 2 x 1.5W speakers, Dolby Audio

Let me give you an insight into the quality and display of the laptop:

Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 (2021)

  1. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 laptop has a plastic body. The display lid’s logo is neatly positioned at the bottom right of the lid rather than in the middle. The fact that all edges and corners are rounded indicates fairly high quality. The build is similar to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (Intel version).
  2. Given the name’s implied meaning, it is clear that Lenovo has made an effort to include a design that is both modern and slim. The laptop is successful in doing that for the most part. The Ideapad Slim 3 is characterised by design decisions that emphasise the fact that you’re purchasing a laptop for work/casual use. Although it performs reasonably well in games (more on that later), there are no game aspects present.
  3. The laptop’s A-panel (lid) has dull grey colour with a brushed metal appearance (you can’t feel the texture, though).
  4. The interior of the laptop can be seen when it is opened up, and it more or less has a Lenovo-like design. The matte colour of the U-shaped keyboard caps makes them look nice enough, but the trackpad appears to be a little smaller than the rest of the device.  It’s neat that the Lenovo logo is located exactly where it is on the outside and inside. There are two outlet vents and a good connection between the bottom of the hinge and the laptop.
  5. The laptop has a 160-degree display. Though you can’t open the laptop with one hand without tipping it over, it also has an indentation.
  6. Bezels are almost 7.5mm thick and surround the 14-inch 1080 60Hz refresh-rate IPS non-touch display. The IPS panel gives it good viewing angles. In comparison to the VivoBook M513 (VA panel), Lenovo IdeaPad S145, and Dell 14 3493 (WVA panel), it has a better one. The IPS display also has a screen contrast ratio of 811:1 which is below average.
  7. Sadly, the Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 fails to check this essential box. The laptop has a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display with a 60Hz refresh rate, just to list some numbers. Although devices like the Asus Vivobook OLED have much better displays in the same price range, you regrettably get a TN panel for this price. Additionally, it has a peak brightness of only 250 nits, which is quite low.
  8. The Ideapad Slim 3’s TN panel unquestionably has unbearably poor viewing angles.  The entire experience of using this laptop can be ruined by even a 5-degree tilt of the screen.
  9. For the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i laptop, the NTSC is 33%, AdobeRGB is 36%, and SRGB is 56%. Results for the screen’s colour gamut fall far short of what is necessary for professional photo and video editing. However, the display is adequate for office-level work, programming, bloggers, and other content creators.

Also Read: Lenovo launches New Range of K14 Business Laptops

Weight and dimension

This laptop has the following measurements: a width of 32.7 cm (12.87 inches), a depth of 24.1 cm (9.5 inches), and a height of 2 cm (0.8 inches). This laptop only weighs 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs), and when the charging accessories are added, the total weight is 1.85 kg (4.07 lbs). Compared to other laptops priced under Rs. 50,000, this one is heavier.

Performance of Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3

Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 (2021)

Radeon Graphics and an AMD Ryzen 5500U processor are both included in the Ideapad Slim 3. Additionally, you have a combination of 4+4GB DDR4 RAM running at 3200MHz. But keep in mind that one module is soldered, so there are fewer points for upgradeability in this case. The laptop’s display of the total RAM, which should be at least close to 7 GB, only shows 5.8 GB, which is a flaw (more on this below). You receive a 512 GB PCIe 3.0 SSD for storage. Given that the laptop does have a respectable collection of hardware parts, such as a Radeon chip, it may be possible for it to perform some light gaming.

The Ryzen 5500U inside the Ideapad Slim 3 held its own ground. The machine could easily handle multiple tasks using the browser and other apps. It had a lot of room to run because the overall utilisation was only about 15-20%.

Also Read: Lenovo unveils IdeaPad 5i Chromebook and ThinkBook 16p

The Ideapad Slim 3 comes with a decent amount of software already pre-installed. For starters, you get the McAfee LiveSafe security suite for a malware-free experience. However, this antivirus also has the annoying behaviour of continuously sending pop-up windows even though the laptop is in use. Additionally, you receive Lenovo’s own Vantage software, which serves as a central hub for managing your Lenovo device. There was no need to search online for the most recent drivers because Vantage has a built-in system updater.

The main features of the laptop can be concluded as follows:

  • Look at the IdeaPad 3’s 39.62 cm (15.6) size.
  • Cutting-edge 10th Gen Intel Core processors and discrete graphics options fuel speedy performance, easy multitasking, and a great entertainment experience
  • Thoughtful design details like the physical webcam security shutter complete the picture.
  • With thoughtful features like break reminder, distance reminder, and posture reminder, Lenovo Aware hosts an ecosystem of well-being features that are created to help you stay healthy.

With the attractive features, the Ideapad Slim 3 is an affordable offering from Lenovo. It is one of the best laptops for under Rs 50,000.

Also Read: List of best Budget laptops for college students and freshers

Dell Technologies launches its thinnest and lightest laptop

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Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies has launched the new XPS 13 in India where its makers are hopeful that it will meet the evolving needs of the modern tech world. This new model, XPS 13, is Dell’s thinnest and lightest 13-inch XPS laptop that is equipped with the latest 12th Gen Intel EVO processors to help users get things done on the go.

It is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel EVO processors and is 0.55 inch thin (13.99mm) and weighs only 2.59lbs (1.17kg), which makes it Dell’s thinnest and lightest 13-inch XPS laptop.

Also, the XPS 13 is built with premium materials and features a 4-sided InfinityEdge display for an immersive experience, which is has to be felt to be believed and only those that have experienced it can vouch for it.

Also Read: Dell’s XPS 13 Plus arrives in India

With a 4-sided InfinityEdge display and improved sound, the device stays true to the XPS aesthetic and offers an immersive entertainment experience whether streaming music, video-chatting with friends, or watching the latest blockbuster.

To add on, you also get an improved battery life and a more comfortable typing experience make the new model the perfect companion for multitasking, which seems like child’s play once you get the hang of it.

XPS 13 will ship in all-new packaging made from 100% recycled or renewable content, which is said to begin very soon and given that it is packaged in recycled content, it can be used for other purposes as well.

Commenting on the launch, Raj Kumar Rishi, MD and General Manager, Consumer & Small Business, Dell Technologies India, said, “At Dell Technologies, our mission is to provide consumers with PCs that are an extension of their personalities and help them get things done seamlessly. This approach is exemplified by our new XPS 13. Not only is it the thinnest and lightest XPS 13 in the portfolio, but it’s also a device packed with exactly the features needed by today’s on-the-go users in a miniaturised yet effective manner.”

Engineering Marvel of Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies

 The new XPS 13 is an engineering marvel that is designed to simplify the user experience so that technology almost blends into the background and the device functions as an extension of the user.

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It totally delivers on its mission of providing users with premium features in smaller and thinner form factors, Dell Technologies has indeed “miniaturized” the motherboard to be 1.8x smaller than the one found in the previous XPS 13 (2021).

Being the smallest motherboard ever created, it fits well for a Dell PC, with the result of this advanced engineering being that that the XPS 13 9315 is Dell’s thinnest (0.55”/13.99mm) and lightest (2.59lbs/1.17kg) 13-inch XPS laptop, with renowned features like better sound, excellent performance and long-lasting appeal.

Display & Design 

The XPS 13 has a 4-sided InfinityEdge display with an FHD+ screen that promises high brightness, improved clarity, precise detail, and vivid colour to bring content to life. Eyesafe technology has cleverly managed light energy at the source that has helped in reducing harmful blue light without compromising the visual experience.

To add on, users can now watch their favourite movies on the move thanks to larger speakers that enable louder sound, deeper bass, and a better overall audio experience, which is the main demand of all youngsters that watch movies.

The XPS 13 uses premium materials aside from providing simplicity in terms of processes and finishes and it is done by removing redundant steps and reducing finishes as well as materials.

The laptop is entirely made from CNC machined aluminium and glass for beauty and durability and its sky-coloured tinted metal, inspired by nature, reflects a mindful, minimalist approach.

Dell Technologies

High Sustenance

In order to go with Dell’s long-standing commitment to reducing its environmental impact, the XPS 13 chassis is made of low carbon aluminium and produced using hydro-powered renewable energy sources, which results in a 70% reduction in carbon emissions when compared to aluminium chassis made in traditional coal-powered facilities.

Pricing and Availability

Model Configuration Price (in Rupee)
XPS 13 (9315) 12th Generation Intel® EVO™ i5 1230U (12MB Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 cores) | 8GB | 256 SSD 99990
XPS 13 (9315) 12th Generation Intel® EVO™ i5 1230U (12MB Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 cores) | 16GB | 512 SSD 119990
XPS 13 (9315) 12th Generation Intel® EVO ™i7 1250U (12MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 10 cores)  | 16GB | 512 SSD 129990

 

OnePlus 10T 5G Review: Changes Specified

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OnePlus 10T 5G Review

With so many powerful brand of smartphones out in the market, it becomes difficult to choose any one of the lot as they’re all unique in their own way. Some people prefer a certain brand over others and yet some first try out a few smartphones and pick their brand of choice.

OnePlus smartphones too have rode high on popularity as its devices are quite popular amongst one and all while for some people it is a personality brand rather than just another brand that manufactures smartphones and other devices.

While not spoken in the same vein as Apple or Samsung, OnePlus has its own cult following that has helped it carve out a distinct niche for itself especially with Android aficionados and power users for which credit goes to its slick software.

The company also boasts of a ‘never settle’ motto that helped it should into the tech stratosphere where increase in demand meant increase in supply, which in turn led to increase in prices but the brand stood ground and different enough to keep its fans hooked.

Times have changed now as OnePlus is totally preoccupied with its sister company Oppo that has led to their efforts be merged and the brands are nearly indistinguishable from one another.

OnePlus 10T 5G has been viewed as an intriguing device as ‘T’ is used to denote mid-year refreshes but there was no OnePlus 10 to look into but this model is relatively newer than OnePlus 10 Pro with quite a few modern features that is being launched as an heir apparent to its previous model.

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Brief Up

The starting price of OnePlus 10T 5G is Rs.49,999 for the base variant with a storage capacity of 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration but if you want more of that you can get an option with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration for Rs.54,999 and going further, you have 16GB RAM and 256GB storage at Rs.55,999.

Users are always excited to know more and more about any device that they intend to purchase which is why they are on a constant lookout for online reviews that will help them in this regard.

The million dollar question is this- Is OnePlus 10T 5G worth your money? Or is it like any other random smartphone with the usual features? Does it live up to the expectations of its users?

Although the usual OnePlus handsets come in a tall box, this design is quite standard and contains a strong and protective case, few stickers, a Red Cable club membership card, a letter from OnePlus, a large 160W charger, and finally, a red USB Typc-C cable.

It is almost identical to OnePlus 10 Pro 5G if you look at the camera arrangement with the only difference being the rear panel of this model, which bulges a little while 10 Pro 5G has a separate band.

Another noticeable feature of this model is that the rear panel is quite reflective with the volume buttons on the left, power button on the right but there isn’t an alert slider but you can find small speaker and mic holes at the top while there are the dual-SIM tray, primary speaker, and the USB Type-C port at the bottom.

OnePlus 10T 5G Review

The rear is made of glass but you don’t get the premium and regal feel upon holding it, which might be due to its heavy and bulky frame, which is 8.75mm thick and 203.5g. There are two colour options for this phone- Moonstone black and glossy Jade Green, which is this particular model.

10T 5G variants always support 150W charging while OnePlus has a list of measures for safety as there are many users that are concerned about it but as of now, you can brick to charge other devices as it is compatible with USB-PD up to 45W.

Once you begin the setup process, you will find privacy and personalization options but you have to first choose a system font then setup security and then practice navigation gestures.

There are apps like OnePlus Community, Netflix, and a game manager that are preloaded while the unit has OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12 but if you dig further into the settings you will find a some options for personalization.

OnePlus is quite confident that users can do without certain features, even at the available price, an official IP rating, wireless charging, eSIM support, and the Hasselblad camera branding.

The company still holds 10 Pro 5G as its flagship option for users that want the best camera features while 10T 5G is just what the doctor’s ordered for gaming aficionados and those that are looking for fast charging.

Features & Specifications of OnePlus 10T 5G

The features include a top-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC that contains an elaborate cooling system along with 16GB of LPSSR5 RAM, which is quite astonishing and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

OnePlus has claimed that users can find 30 apps running in the background, which allows users to pick up where they left off. Then there is the 6.7 inch AMOLED panel that comes with a full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a fingerprint sensor which is integrated.

The chin is thin while there are slim borders all around and the device itself is made of Gorilla Glass 5 that supports HDR 10+ with batter power 4899mAh, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, GPS and NFC.

The rear camera has a 50megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor with optical stabilization that has an f/1.8 aperture along with an 8 megapixel ultra-wide camera and 2 megapixel macro camera while the front one has a 16 megapixel resolution.

Although these specifications are nothing much to write home about, the company guarantees rick detail even during low light all thanks to 10 bit colour capture support and processed algorithms that have considerably improved while video recording is up to 4K 60fps.

The most recently launched smartphone by the company is nearly indistinguishable from the Realme GT Neo 3 and does not fit the OnePlus mould by any stretch but there are many questions exploding with the launch of OnePlus 10T 5G on the same trajectory.

This will be interesting to look into on whether this device will be received in the same manner as its predecessors or will not go down well due to some issues as mentioned above.

Also Read: OnePlus 10 Pro Gets Android 13-Based OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 1 Update: The new upgrade you should know about!

Xiaomi India announced the launch of Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Pro 32 in India

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Xiaomi Smart TV 5A

Xiaomi India is arguably as well as inarguably the No.1 Smart TV brand today in India where it receives cut throat competition from its rivals that hope to shake it from the top and occupy the coveted position.

It announced the launch of Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Pro 32 in India, which is touted to be an enhanced version of the recently launched Xiaomi Smart TV 5A and the new Smart TV brings together the technological prowess of Dolby Audio, DTS: X, Vivid Picture Engine for so that viewers enliven the best entertainment experience they can get.

It sports an elegant and premium bezel-less design with a balanced, premium aesthetic, Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Pro 32 that elevates the home décor while the TV set itself delivers High Definition-Ready (HD-Reay) display, which is powered by Vivid Picture Engine technology for an immersive and extremely lifelike viewing experience.

Also Read: 5 Things We Want to See from Xiaomi in 2023

Among relevant features you get a 24W speakers, Dolby Audio™ and DTS: X technology where viewers can get to be in the centre of all action with at-home surround sound that rings pleasantly in the ears.

It is also powered by class-leading Quad Core Cortex A55 processor and integrates 50 percent more RAM for a better performance than its counterpart. With superlative elegance and technology features, Xiaomi Smart TV 5A 32 Pro is what can be called the perfect blend of state-of-the-art aesthetics, innovation and perfection.

Speaking on the launch, Sudeep Sahu, Senior Product Manager, Xiaomi India said, “The Xiaomi Smart TV 5A received a great response earlier this year. To further enhance the complete entertainment experience for our consumers, we are proud to introduce Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Pro 32 in India. The television takes the consumer experience to the next level, with its amazing colours, smoother performance and crisper audio. With this addition to the 5A series, we hope to build to the momentum of providing consumers with amazing products with honest prices and innovative technology.

This Smart TV is considered perfect to pro and rightfully so as it offers best-in class entertainment experience with industry leading technologies along with phenomenal features that we are going to look into.

Before we get into the features, let’s look at the starting price of Xiaomi Smart TV so it can be purchased at Rs.16,999 on Mi.com, Mi Homes, Amazon, Flipkart and a few other retail stores.

Also Read: These Xiaomi Smartphone Models Now Support Reliance Jio 5G

Premium Metal Bezel-less Design

Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Pro 32 comes with a premium metallic casing and bezel-less display that ensures the ability to seamlessly integrate with, and elevate, any space while providing an immersive viewing experience.

Xiaomi Smart TV 5A

Display for Visual delight

The design is perfection to boot while the Smart TV itself features HD-ready display, which offers the perfect balance of contrast and brightness so that authentic colour reproduction and brilliant clarity is what viewers can get.

Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Pro 32 offers Xiaomi’s proprietary Vivid Picture Engine that is set to  tune colour, contrast and depth to precision with every visual so as to make it a cynosure of all eyes.

Crisper Audio for Pro-Entertainment Experience

The TV also guarantees premium audio technology to this segment as it contains the best-in-segment surround sound experience with 24W sound which is powered by Dolby Audio. To add on, you also get DTS: X and DTS Virtual: X for a powerful surround sound for the complete entertainment experience that is enhanced when it engulfs the whole room that gives a reverberating feeling.

Smooth Pro Performance of Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Pro 32

Going a few notches higher, the TV set is based on Quad Core Cortex A55 processor when compared to its predecessor and features Quad Core Cortex A35 and you can also avail features like an expanded RAM of 1.5 GB along with 8 GB of storage.

Smarter than the Smartest

It focuses on offering solutions that are more immersive, collaborative, and interactive than ever but the important thing is that the TV also features the latest version of Patchwall, which offers deep integration with 30+ international and Indian content partners aside from making smart recommendations and content from 15+ languages

Xiaomi Remote

Xiaomi Smart TV 5A

Smart TVs also come with sleek, minimalistic remote that ensures ease of usage across a wide range of functions and control with Quick Mute, Quick Wake and Quick Settings buttons

Specifications of Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Pro 32

Design + Display Resolution HD Ready
Design  Premium Metal Bezel-less Design
Picture engine  Vivid Picture Engine
Audio Power 24W
Dolby Audio Yes
DTS : X Yes
DTS Virtual : X Yes
Software OS PatchWall + Android TV 11
Performance CPU Quad Core Cortex A55
RAM + Storage 1.5GB + 8GB

 

Brief on Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). It is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core.

Its main vision is to “Make friends with users and be the coolest company in the users’ hearts,” and continuously pursues innovations, high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices with consistency so that the whole world can get a better life through innovative technology.

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iPhone, iPad Users to get Advertisements

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iPhone, iPad Users

Apple is arguably as well as inarguably the number one tech giant on the planet, which is why it has a lot of expectations riding up its sleeve and has to time and again live up to the expectations of its users.

It is safe to say that Apple is where it is because it churns out some of the best devices that anyone can cherish for a long time. Apple smartphones are the first preference for any youngsters that aspires to own an expensive model.

There is news circulating in this regard about iPhone and iPad users getting advertisements because Apple has made up its mind to expand its revenue business on advertisements by serving them on as many apps as possible, which include Podcasts, Maps, and Books apps.

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Brief Up

iPhone users may get advertisements in many of Apple’s native apps while there is confirmed news that searched based recommendations displayed in an iPhone model has been tried and tested for Maps app.

As of now, iPhone users can get ads on News, Stocks, and App stores along with TV+ platforms for Friday Night Baseball, which is part of a deal it has struck with Major League Baseball.

iPhone, iPad Users

There are ways on how these placements work that have been explained by Mark Gurman who works at Bloomberg where he has claimed that a Japanese restaurant could pay some dough to rank at the top of local listings if a user searched for ‘sushi’.

In the same manner, if a publisher wanted to see their work get published, they too can pay for the advertisement so that their content could appear at the top of the list when viewers searched for topics concerning ‘Books’ while subscription for podcasts could be tied to ads.

If you were to go on App store, Stocks and News apps for iPhones, iPad, and Mac, you will find quite a few advertisements when you go to the search tab in the Suggested panel. Now, Apple is all set to expand its ads to the Today tab and third party app download pages.

There is always a fear of data getting hacked or misused which is why Apple has the App Tracking Transparency framework whose role is to not only protect but also enhance user privacy by greatly limiting third party applications to collect data and it is up to the user whether he wants others to see it or not.

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Why did “Batgirl” got unexpectedly banned by the studios ! Here’s everything you should know about !

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Batgirl starring Lesile Grace

Batgirl starring Lesile Grace release has been banned by the studios. The movie which was all set to be released on HBO has been scrapped by Warner Bro’s.

The announcement was reportedly made in order to redirect the studio’s focus on blockbuster films rather than streaming releases. It’s uncertain whether Warner Bros. will ever premiere the movie.

According to Entertainment’s Adam B Vary and Brent Lang, the decision to abandon Batgirl entirely would allow the studio to “take a tax write-down,” citing sources who stated it was “considered internally as the most financially prudent method to recuperate the costs (at least, on an accountant’s ledger).”

Several shows, including Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, The Last OG, and Chad, have been cancelled since the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and a planned DC Comics film based on The Wonder Twins has also been cancelled.

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According to studio insiders, the decision to abandon “Batgirl” was driven not by the film’s quality or the filmmakers’ commitment, but by the studio’s goal to have a blockbuster slate of DC films. “Batgirl” was funded for home viewing on HBO Max rather than a huge global theatrical release.

The studio has also scrapped “Scoob!: Holiday Haunt,” a sequel to the 2020 movie “Scoob!” In a promo video done for HBO Max in December 2021, imagery for the animation “Scooby-Doo” series was revealed. According to sources, Warner Bros. spent $40 million on the production.

The project’s initial $75 million production budget, which ended principal photography earlier this year and was in post-production, ballooned to $90 million due to COVID-related delays and regulations.

The decision is nevertheless surprising, since studios generally never shelve movies altogether, preferring to see at least some return on their investment.

It comes at a time when warner bro’s is still discussing what to do with “The Flash,” a DC adaptation created – and funded – specifically for a 2023 theatrical release. The project has been severely hampered by Ezra Miller’s repeated accusations of abuse and misconduct.

Batgirl starring Lesile Grace

And it’s not like “Batgirl” was a smaller movie. J.K. Simmons plays Barbara’s father, Commissioner Jim Gordon, alongside Grace, while Michael Keaton reprises his role as Batman (as he did in “The Flash“).

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Firefly is played by Brendan Fraser, and Grace told Variety in April that she had preliminary discussions with El Arbi and Fallah about what a sequel “might be.”

The film has “wild stunts and crazy drops,” according to Grace. “She’s a biker chick, so expect her to perform a lot of badassery… There were many long days, but it was well worth it.”

Joss Whedon was slated to film, write, and produce Batgirl when it was first announced in March 2017. One year later, though, the Avengers director stepped down, stating that he “truly didn’t have a story” for the script.

“The story kind of crumbled in my hands,” said the Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator in April 2018. I just hadn’t mastered those parts that, after a long time, felt like I wasn’t going to. I told people I didn’t have an idea, which wasn’t quite accurate. I had a concept, but it didn’t fit in the available space. It was rather heartbreaking.

However, DC did not reject the project and hired Christina Hodson to replace Whedon as screenwriter. The British native is well-versed in comic book mythology, having penned the 2020 film Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), starring Margot Robbie. Hodson is also working on The Flash, which will be released in November 2022.

In the long history of DC Comics, a number of women have been called “Batgirl,” but the new film will center on Barbara Gordon, who is regarded as the most iconic version of the character. Barbara Gordon is the daughter of James Gordon, the police commissioner who appears in numerous Batman comics and films.

Batgirl, like Batman, possesses supernatural abilities, but she is a proficient martial artist who is proficient with high-tech weapons. In many editions of the character, she is also a skilled hacker.

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Despite being a fan favorite, Batgirl has only appeared in two live-action Batman films. In the 1997 film Batman & Robin, Alicia Silverstone donned the cape as Barbara Wilson. She was revealed as the niece of Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne’s butler.

Hannah Gunn made a guest appearance as Commissioner Gordon’s unnamed daughter in the 2008 movie The Dark Knight, but she wasn’t alluded to as Batgirl – the credits simply mentioned “Gordon’s daughter.”

It was announced in July 2021, Grace Leslie would be starring in Batgirl.  The project will be the singer’s second film appearance, following her debut in the 2021 film adaptation of In the Heights.

“I can’t actually tell much about what she’ll achieve, but Batgirl becomes her own hero,” the New Yorker told Elle in October 2021. “[Her origin tale] is extremely dark, like many other superhero origin stories, but I like that she becomes Batgirl because she wants to make a difference in the world.”

Airtel plans to roll out 5G services this month. Here is all you need to know

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Airtel plans to roll out 5G services

The telecom company, Bharti Airtel, will launch 5G services this month. The service will be implemented gradually and will be available in all towns and rural areas by March 2024,  announced the managing director and CEO, Gopal Vittal, on Tuesday.

Vittal said, “We intend to launch 5G starting August and extend to a Pan India roll out very soon. By March 2024 we believe we will be able to cover every town and key rural areas as well with 5G.”

Bharti Airtel purchased 19,867.8 MHz frequencies in the recently completed spectrum auction by securing a pan-India footprint of the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands and making selective purchases of radiowaves in the low and mid-band spectrum for a total of Rs 43,040 crore.

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Airtel will be providing this service in collaboration with Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung. It will be able to roll out 5G services with ultra-high speeds, low latency, and large data handling capabilities due to the company’s choice of multiple partners. This will result in an improved user experience and allow the company to pursue new, creative use cases with enterprise and industry customers.

Airtel plans to roll out 5G services

Airtel will rely on the “state-of-the-art” O-RAN based Radio and NSA/SA Core technologies from Tata Group for its made-in-India 5G network.

While the telco hasn’t revealed the exact details yet, CTO Randeep Sekhon has hinted that the 5G tariffs will be on par with 4G plans. Randeep said, “If you see globally, there’s not a major difference between 5G and 4G tariffs. We expect 5G plans in India to be similar to 4G tariffs.”

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Airtel 5G SIMs are not currently present in the market and won’t be until the nationwide launch of the service. However, it appears that high-speed internet will be available without a 5G SIM. In the nations where 5G has already been announced, 4G LTE SIMs can also use the services. This will continue to be the case until standalone 5G is achieved, which won’t be anytime soon. However, in order to use 5G, you must have a compatible device and an active 5G plan.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has notified that 5G services will initially be offered in 13 cities, including Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, and Gandhi Nagar. Airtel, along with Jio and Vi, has already set up 5G trial sites in these cities.

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Google Solution for Pixel Smartphones, Fingerprint Scanner fixed

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Google Pixel Smartphones

Google always comes out with ingenious ways to tackle problems with the help of a relevant solution for all its devices be it smartphone, tablet, earphones, and many others with the latest one being for pixel smartphones.

The tech giant has many aces up its sleeve as it rolled out Android 13 for these smartphones on August 15, 2022 and went further with the announcement that this new OS version will be available on Nokia, Samsung, Xiaomi, and other smartphones as well in the latter half of 2022.

Users that are well versed in many languages (multilingual) will now be able to assign specific languages to individual apps along with an updated media player that frequently changes its appearance based on music or podcast that users can alter at will.

This new version will allow Android users to mirror a messaging app from their device to the Chromebook. The smartphones that are getting updated are Google Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5a 5G, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 5, along with a few others.

New Updates

There are several bug fixes that come with the Android 13 update for Pixel smartphones that can be used for fixing app issues, which are Google Audio, Google Assistant, and some more but one significant fix is Biometrics.

There are issues that concern updates on a regular basis when the apps crash during fingerprint unlock that Google can fix easily with the help of this update. It is due to this error that users were unable to use fingerprint scanner whenever the notification shade was down but now things have been sorted out.

Google Pixel Smartphones

This wasn’t the only problem at hand as even the Face unlock wouldn’t work but now, again, due to this update there will be no further hindrances of any kind as now you can get improved performance, reliability and stability of the fingerprint scanner.

These aren’t the only problems that the Android 13 update has sorted out as it has also enabled NFC payments in secondary and miscellaneous profiles with a strong Bluetooth connectivity and camera features.

The touchscreen palm detection and response too has seen significant improvement with the OIS update while the user interface is done through gesture navigation support with the help of third party launchers.

Third party apps can be customized by users so that they match with the colour theme of the wallpaper and they can choose any image or video of their choice that they want their apps to access.

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The apps no longer have the liberty to send notifications to the user as they will now have to seek their permission for doing so. Moving on, we also have the HDR video support for third party camera apps through which copy-paste content can be done easily from phone to table and vice versa.

For tablet computers, users can get an updated taskbar that eases out multitasking activities so that they can be completed on time and users can now login using their palm and a stylus pen.

Price

Google Pixel Smartphones

The official website of Google Play Services has announced that Android 13 roll out for Google Pixel 6 will cost Rs.44,150 while Pixel 6a and Pixel 6 Pro contain a bootloader update that increments the anti-roll back version.

Once this update is complete, users can no longer roll back to Android 12 as the process to work on Android 13 is over. Google has also announced that smartphones from other brandswill also be allotted this new update like Vivo, Samsung, Asus, HMD, Motorola, iQOO, Oppo, OnePlus, Sharp, Sony, Realme, Xiaomi, Tecno, along with many others.

Android 13 update is going to bring many changes that will allow Android users to manage things out easily regarding any of the aforementioned issues.

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