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iPhone 12 Camera Module Can’t Be Replaced by Third-Party Technicians: Report

iPhone 12 reparability test by iFixit reveals that the camera module on the latest Apple offering is not swappable. If the iPhone 12 camera module is transferred to another iPhone 12, it becomes entirely unusable. iFixit says that Apple may be looking to come down hard on third-party repairs with this iPhone 12 camera issue. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TIoaBv

Atmanirbhar Apps Launched by Mitron to Promote Indian Apps

Mitron, the homegrown short-form video sharing app, has launched Atmanirbhar Apps on Google Play as a platform to discover apps made In India for varied services and needs. Atmanirbhar Apps looks to take forward Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, providing a quick portal for indigenous apps to users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mDFlAv

Google Meet Rolling Out Custom Background Feature for Desktop Users: How to Use

Google Meet has started rolling out a new feature that allows desktop users to change their backgrounds during a video call. The platform has introduced a set of default images that video callers can use to change the background. It includes office spaces, landscapes, and abstract backdrops. Google also offer the option to upload your own image as a background. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jHTIlC

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Render Show Penta Rear Camera Setup, Production Tipped to Have Begun

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leaks have been abundant, and the latest round comprise details on possible production commencement and an updated render that shows rear camera tweaks to the most premium model in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series. Samsung is expected to introduce the next generation S series flagship sometime in January next year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oFZRlP

AirPods Pro Earbuds With Sound Issues to Be Replaced by Apple for Free

AirPods Pro earbuds will be replaced by Apple for free following sound issues. The tech giant has confirmed that a small percentage of AirPods Pro units may be faulty and could be experiencing audio problems. Apple has introduced a specific service programme for these affected users, wherein it will offer free replacement of the earbuds or fix it, whichever is applica... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2HTZYcQ

Russian Hackers Said to Have Targeted California, Indiana Democratic Parties

The group of Russian hackers accused of meddling in the 2016 US presidential election earlier this year targeted the email accounts of Democratic state parties in California and Indiana, and influential think tanks in Washington and New York, according to people with knowledge of the matter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oLsYUK

Disney+ Hotstar November 2020: Laxmii, IPL Final, Lego Star Wars, and More

Laxmmi Bomb / Laxmii, The Mandalorian season 2, IPL 2020 final, Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse, Marvel’s 616, Inside Pixar, Grey’s Anatomy season 17, His Dark Materials season 2, A Teacher, Big Sky, Industry HBO — the biggest movies, TV series, and sporting events on Disney+ Hotstar in November 2020. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jKWp5G

Disney+ Hotstar November 2020: Laxmii, IPL Final, Lego Star Wars, and More

Laxmmi Bomb / Laxmii, The Mandalorian season 2, IPL 2020 final, Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse, Marvel’s 616, Inside Pixar, Grey’s Anatomy season 17, His Dark Materials season 2, A Teacher, Big Sky, Industry HBO — the biggest movies, TV series, and sporting events on Disney+ Hotstar in November 2020. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mEuNky

Windows 10 ‘Sun Valley’ UI Overhaul in the Works, Release Scheduled for 2021: Report

Microsoft is looking to bring a complete UI overhaul with a Windows 10 update in 2021. This significant design upgrade will see changes in surface-level elements like Start Menu, Action Center, and File Explorer. These elements will be transformed to feature better animation, modern designs, and even have new features as well. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34BazSM

PlayStation Plus Collection Details Announced: All You Need to Know

PlayStation Plus Collection details have been announced by Sony just ahead of the launch of PlayStation 5. The service will offer PS5 owners access to a curated library of iconic PlayStation 4 titles. The new service will be added as a benefit to existing PlayStation Plus members at no extra membership fee. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34BC5iN

PlayStation Plus Free Games Announced for November, Includes Bugsnax as PS5 Exclusive

PlayStation 5 (PS5) launch is just around the corner and Sony’s list of free PlayStation Plus games for the month of November has a surprise addition for PS5 users. The list includes Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition, and Bugsnax as a PS5 exclusive. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31Vgm3U

Steam Halloween Sale Underway, Discounts on Control, Doom Eternal, Death Stranding, and More

Steam Halloween Sale is currently underway and brings attractive discounts on several games. The sale started on October 29 and will run through November 2 with discounts on not only horror titles but also a variety of other genres. Control, Devil May Cry 5, Doom Eternal, Dead Island, Resident Evil 2, and Outlast are some of the games that get price cuts for the Hallo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kFCQ08

Apple Sets a Quarterly Record in India, Working ‘Really Hard’ to Solve Supply Constraints: CEO Tim Cook

Apple has set a new quarterly record in India for its September quarter, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook announced during an earnings call on Thursday. The 59-year-old executive did not reveal any exact revenues for the Indian market, though he considered the launch of Apple’s online store in the country as a part of the latest success. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3e8JIk5

Samsung Regains Top Spot in Q3 Global Smartphone Shipments, Huawei Drops to Second and Xiaomi is Third: Analyst Reports

Samsung beat Huawei to top the list of global smartphone vendors in the third quarter of 2020, according to research reports from IDC, Counterpoint, and Canalys. Xiaomi surpassed Apple for the first time to enter the top three, and Realme at number seven, its highest-ever spot, registered a strong quarter-on-quarter growth of over 100 percent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35K1EO8

Earth-Sized Free Floating Rogue Planet Discovered in Milky Way

University of Warsaw researchers have announced that they have detected a terrestrial-mass rogue planet. They used a technique called microlensing which allows them to find planets that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to. They call this event ‘the most extreme short-timescale microlens discovered to date.’ from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kG85YZ

Steam Halloween Sale Underway, Discounts on Control, Doom Eternal, Death Stranding, and More

Steam Halloween Sale is currently underway and brings attractive discounts on several games. The sale started on October 29 and will run through November 2 with discounts on not only horror titles but also a variety of other genres. Control, Devil May Cry 5, Doom Eternal, Dead Island, Resident Evil 2, and Outlast are some of the games that get price cuts for the Hallo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3e6ZR9M

iPhone 12 Pro Durability Test Video Suggests Ceramic Shield Gets Scratches Just Like Any Regular Glass

iPhone 12 Pro has been put to a durability test by YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. The test includes multiple rounds to ascertain the resistance of the latest iPhone from scratches, flames, and bends. However, the prime focus has been given to the Ceramic Shield glass that Apple introduced to the iPhone 12 series to provide better durability. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2HN7MNw

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, 6800, 6800 XT Price and Release Date Announced

AMD has unveiled three new graphics cards under the Radeon RX 6000 series: AMD Radeon RX 6800, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, and its new flagship AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT. The first two — RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT — will be available November 18 at $579 and $649 respectively, with the RX 6900 XT following December 8 for $999. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3e7fNbX

Apple’s Clips App Gets a Big Update, Includes Support for Vertical Videos, Refreshed Interface

Apple Clips is rolling out a new update that will bring support for vertical videos, easier sharing to social media platforms, and a refreshed interface, among other things. By supporting multiple aspect ratios, it will be easier to make videos for stories on Instagram, Snapchat, and other social platforms. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kz6tjw

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, 6800, 6800 XT Price and Release Date Announced

AMD has unveiled three new graphics cards under the Radeon RX 6000 series: AMD Radeon RX 6800, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, and its new flagship AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT. The first two — RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT — will be available November 18 at $579 and $649 respectively, with the RX 6900 XT following December 8 for $999. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31OjD4Q

PlayStation Plus Collection Details Announced: All You Need to Know

PlayStation Plus Collection details have been announced by Sony just ahead of the launch of PlayStation 5. The service will offer PS5 owners access to a curated library of iconic PlayStation 4 titles. The new service will be added as a benefit to existing PlayStation Plus members at no extra membership fee. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34CdudI

Counterpoint: Samsung Takes Lead in Indian Smartphone Market Amid 9 Percent YoY Growth in Q3 2020

Indian smartphone market records highest ever single quarter shipments in Q3 2020, as per the latest research by Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service, with Samsung regaining the top spot. The research agency notes that the pent up demand of smartphones due to the lockdown and preference of online markets over physical stores is responsible for over 53 million units... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31RRnhM

PlayStation Plus Collection Details Announced: All You Need to Know

PlayStation Plus Collection details have been announced by Sony just ahead of the launch of PlayStation 5. The service will offer PS5 owners access to a curated library of iconic PlayStation 4 titles. The new service will be added as a benefit to existing PlayStation Plus members at no extra membership fee. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34BC5iN

PlayStation Plus Free Games Announced for November, Includes Bugsnax as PS5 Exclusive

PlayStation 5 (PS5) launch is just around the corner and Sony’s list of free PlayStation Plus games for the month of November has a surprise addition for PS5 users. The list includes Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition, and Bugsnax as a PS5 exclusive. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mA8HzA

PlayStation Plus Free Games Announced for November, Includes Bugsnax as PS5 Exclusive

PlayStation 5 (PS5) launch is just around the corner and Sony’s list of free PlayStation Plus games for the month of November has a surprise addition for PS5 users. The list includes Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition, and Bugsnax as a PS5 exclusive. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31Vgm3U

Andhra CM Wants to Block EA.com and 131 More Sites in AP to Combat 'Online Gambling'

Online gaming websites could be banned by the government next, including EA.com, MiniClip, and Zapak. Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked Union Minister RS Prasad to ban 132 websites owing to the dangers posed by online gambling. However, in the letter sent by the CM to the IT minister, which Gadgets 360 has accessed, there are several sites that have no... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mxb2vn

YouTube Music Adds New Library Sorting Options, Changes Flagship Playlist Name to ‘My Supermix’

YouTube Music is adding new ways to sort the music library for desktop. Users can now sort their library through three ways – recently added, A to Z, or Z to A. YouTube has also renamed its flagship playlist “Your Mix,” which features personalised music, to “My Supermix.” from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35Bbr9c

YouTube Music Adds New Library Sorting Options, Changes Flagship Playlist Name to ‘My Supermix’

YouTube Music is adding new ways to sort the music library for desktop. Users can now sort their library through three ways – recently added, A to Z, or Z to A. YouTube has also renamed its flagship playlist “Your Mix,” which features personalised music, to “My Supermix.” from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37P5vMG

iPhone 12 Series’ MagSafe Fast Charging Seems Limited to Apple’s Adapter; Reverse Wireless Charging Suggested

Apple’s MagSafe Charger for the iPhone 12 series seems to restrict 15W fast charging specifically to the company’s 20W USB-C adapter. This means that you aren’t likely to get the same fast charging experience when using a third-party adapter or even a heavier capacity MacBook adapter. Separately, a filing with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has b... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TsMWFy

Cyperpunk 2077 Delayed to December 10 to Allow Optimisations for Nine Platforms Across PC, Consoles

Cyperpunk 2077 has been delayed once again, this time by 21 days with the new release date being December 10. This time, the developers have cited optimising the game for nine platforms as the reason behind the delay. The CD Projekt Red team took to Twitter to share the news, apologising to the fans that have been eagerly waiting for the game. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kBCkA3

OnePlus Watch Launch Postponed Indefinitely, Tipster Claims

OnePlus’ first wearable was expected to be announced sometime this month but now a noted tipster says that the OnePlus Watch launch is delayed with no new date known for now. The reason for this postponement is not clear but complications with the production or software development are speculated to be the cause. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37NU9Iw

TikTok Partners With Shopify to Move Into E-Commerce Space

TikTok, still under US government scrutiny for its Chinese ownership, is moving closer to becoming a marketplace for buying stuff. Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify said Tuesday it's made a deal with TikTok enabling merchants to create “shoppable” video ads that drive customers to online stores. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35Eoeb4

iPhone 12 Edges Can Cause Injuries, Some Users Claim on Social Media

A report seems to suggest that the sharp edges of the phone could be too sharp for the hands. Pictures supposedly shared by some early users in China show cuts and pressure marks on fingers blamed on the iPhone 12, which was made available in the US, China and some other countries less than a week ago. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2HwkOiC

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Drop Test Videos Highlight Ceramic Shield Protection but Back Panel Still Crack-Prone

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro drop test videos are out and show the robustness of the Ceramic Shield front panel. Apple itself claims that the proprietary glass construction offers a fourfold increase in drop resistance. This has also been noticed in the drop tests of both iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Separately, insurance company Allstate has claimed that the iPhone 12... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TsmtrB

Zoom Now Rolling Out End-to-End Encryption, Except on iOS; Android Users Also Get YouTube Live Streaming Support

End-to-end encryption is available on Zoom desktop client version 5.4.0 for Mac and PC, the Zoom Android app, and Zoom Rooms. The Zoom iOS app is still pending Apple App Store approval. When this feature is enabled, the meeting is secured and not even Zoom servers are able to access the encryption keys used to secure the meeting. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37IPAiM

Google Pay for iOS Pulled From Apple's App Store in India to Fix an Issue

Google Pay for India (aka Tez) app for iOS is not available for download through Apple App Store for some time. The app is missing from the App Store and users are instead provided with few of its competitors including PhonePe and Paytm when particularly searching for Google Pay from India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ktmAiw

Redmi K30S Extreme Commemorative Edition to Launch on October 27, General Manager Lu Weibing Confirms

Redmi K30S Extreme Commemorative Edition is all set to launch in China tomorrow, October 27. The launch event will begin at 2pm local time (11:30am IST). Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing shared a teaser poster that shows a small portion of the Redmi K30S Extreme Commemorative Edition back panel, along with its triple rear cameras. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kvV1Fs

India Ranks Behind Pakistan, Nepal in Global Mobile Data Speeds in September: Ookla

India has been ranked 131st on Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index for mobile internet and placed 70th on the index for fixed broadband speeds for the month of September. In the mobile internet speed department, the country has slipped two positions when compared to last month, with an average download speed of 12.07Mbps. On the fixed broadband speed front, India gained ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37EmC3C

Samsung, Stanford Collaborate to Develop 10,000ppi OLED Display, Could Result in VR Headset Advancements

Samsung and Stanford University collaborated to make an OLED display with resolutions of up to 10,000 pixels per inch (PPI). This could lead to advancement in virtual and augmented reality technologies as high pixel density results in more realistic images, according to the research. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37Uif4L

Samsung, Stanford Collaborate to Develop 10,000ppi OLED Display, Could Result in VR Headset Advancements

Samsung and Stanford University collaborated to make an OLED display with resolutions of up to 10,000 pixels per inch (PPI). This could lead to advancement in virtual and augmented reality technologies as high pixel density results in more realistic images, according to the research. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37IxQ71

Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Wraps Production

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has finished filming. Over the weekend, star Simu Liu and director Destin Daniel Cretton revealed on their respective social media accounts that production has wrapped on the first Marvel Cinematic Universe chapter with an Asian origin superhero in the lead. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34tKtkr

Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Wraps Production

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has finished filming. Over the weekend, star Simu Liu and director Destin Daniel Cretton revealed on their respective social media accounts that production has wrapped on the first Marvel Cinematic Universe chapter with an Asian origin superhero in the lead. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31GH5Rz

Google Removes Three Popular Apps for Children Over Privacy Violations

Google has removed three children’s apps from the Play Store after International Digital Accountability Council (IDAC) pointed out data collection violations. The three apps that were axed are – Princess Salon, Number Coloring, and Cats & Cosplay. Together, these apps saw more than 20 million downloads. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2G4RTBu

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee Dies at 78

Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee, who transformed the South Korean firm into a global tech titan, died at the age of 78 on Sunday, the company said. Under Lee's leadership, Samsung rose to become the world's largest producer of smartphones and memory chips, and the firm's overall turnover today is equivalent to a fifth of South Korea's GDP. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Hw8WN1

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee Dies at 78

Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee, who transformed the South Korean firm into a global tech titan, died at the age of 78 on Sunday, the company said. Under Lee's leadership, Samsung rose to become the world's largest producer of smartphones and memory chips, and the firm's overall turnover today is equivalent to a fifth of South Korea's GDP. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31DcbJC

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Colour Options Tipped, Phones Said to Be Produced in Brazil, Indonesia, Korea, Vietnam

Samsung Galaxy S21 (not the official name) colours have been allegedly leaked, along with its production countries. The information was shared by a display industry analyst on Twitter, who also states that there will be a Galaxy S21, a Galaxy S21+, and a Galaxy S21 Ultra. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35wRjoC

Fortnite Fortnitemares 2020 Event Lets Players Rejoin Match as a Ghost After Dying

Fortnite is currently running its Halloween theme called ‘Fortnitemares 2020: Midas’ Revenge’ and it will last till November 3. While this update brings several aesthetic changes to the game like Halloween decorations, flying brooms, and more, there is a major gameplay change as well. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35vq51z

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro iFixit Teardown Reveals Battery, RAM Details, Same Repairability Score as iPhone 11

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have made their way to iFixit where they were put through the teardown process. Both phones have the same design and build which makes the teardown process the same. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have got a reparability score of 6 out of 10 with 10 being the easiest. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3juJ69s

OnePlus 7 Series, OnePlus 7T Receiving Second Update in October With September's Security Patch

OnePlus 7 series and OnePlus 7T are getting another update that majorly fixes some bugs and keeps the same September security patch. The OnePlus 7 series includes the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro while the OnePlus 7T series includes, you guessed it, the OnePlus 7T and the OnePlus 7T Pro. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mi4wbB

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Starts October 29, Brings Discounts on Smartphones, TVs, and More

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale is starting from October 29 and will last till November 4. The ecommerce platform recently ended its Big Billion Days sale that lasted from October 17 to October 21. And, the Flipkart Dussehra Specials sale is currently underway, will October 28. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oo8Lo4

Sony PlayStation 5 Will Come With Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, and More at Launch

Sony PlayStation 5 will come with support for popular streaming apps at launch, the company has announced through a blog post. These streaming apps include Apple TV, Netflix, Disney+, and more. The PlayStation 5 will not just be a gaming console, but an entertainment hub as well. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dOD1nb

Vivo Y30, Y3s Launched as Rebranded Versions of Earlier Models: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y30 and Vivo Y3s has been launched in China. Going by the specifications listed on the company’s Chinese website, both the phones appear to be rebranded versions of previously released models. While Vivo Y30 seems to be a rebranded version of Vivo Y20, Vivo Y3s appears to be a rebranded version of Vivo Y17. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37A4CqT

Jio Phone Users Get JioCricket App to Receive Latest Cricket Match Updates

Jio Phone users have received a dedicated cricket app called JioCricket. The new app provides access to live scores, match updates, and cricket news and videos under one roof. The JioCricket app on the Jio Phone also comes in multiple Indian languages and is designed to provide users with the ability to see the upcoming fixtures in cricket matches. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dX9wQ3

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Up for Pre-Orders in India: Offers, Price

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are now available for pre-orders in India. The pre-orders are live through the Apple India online store as well as across the company’s offline and online retail partners in the country. Aside from the pre-orders in India, Apple has started selling the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro in the initial markets that include the US, UK, Australia, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35nBD7f

Xiaomi Leads Smartphones Sales in India, Apple Hits Double Digit Growth in Strong Q3 Recovery: Report

Xiaomi has retained the top spot in the Indian smartphone market, according to a report by market researchers Canalys. Samsung also showed strong gains, which was likely helped by a strong roster of budget-premium handsets. In its report, the analysts said that the Indian smartphone market seems to be on its way to a swift recovery. Production disruptions and import d... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31AO1j8

Huawei FreeBuds Studio With Active Noise Cancellation and Up to 24 Hours Battery Launched

Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and an omnidirectional 8-microphone system have been launched. The over-ear wireless headphones have up to 24 hours of battery life, a 40mm dynamic driver, and are offered in black and gold colour variants. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35p6nVo

Tesla’s 'Full Self-Driving' Software Doesn’t Make Cars Drive Themselves, Disclaimer Says

Earlier this week, Tesla sent out its “full self-driving” software to a small group of owners who will test it on public roads. But buried on its website is a disclaimer that the $8,000 (roughly Rs. 5.9 lakhs) system doesn't make the vehicles autonomous and drivers still have to supervise it. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2IX7nsi

LG Wing India Launch Set for October 28: Expected Price, Specifications

LG Wing, one of the most uniquely designed smartphones of 2020, is set to launch in India on October 28, the South Korean company revealed through a media invite. The new smartphone is the first under the company’s Explorer Project that aims to bring new usability concepts to the market. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dPULhM

Apple Lobbies for Lower Taxes to Boost US Chip Production

Apple has been lobbying the US government on tax breaks to support domestic chip production, suggesting the iPhone maker is keen to move more of its supply chain to the US. Apple has also started using Qualcomm again for iPhone modems, and the San Diego, California-based chipmaker builds some products domestically via production partner Global Foundries. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31vGlym

Acer Halo Smart Speaker, Laptops, Chromebox AIOs, Predator and Nitro Gaming Monitors Launched: Price, Specifications

Acer has launched a bunch of new products including a smart speaker, laptops, AIOs, and monitors. The smart speaker is called the Acer Halo and the new laptop models include Acer Swift 3x, Porsche Design Acer Book RS, Acer Chromebook Spin 513, Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 513, Acer Chromebox CXI4, and Acer Chromebox Enterprise CXI4. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kkCBrd

Acer Halo Smart Speaker, Laptops, Chromebox AIOs, Predator and Nitro Gaming Monitors Launched: Price, Specifications

Acer has launched a bunch of new products including a smart speaker, laptops, AIOs, and monitors. The smart speaker is called the Acer Halo and the new laptop models include Acer Swift 3x, Porsche Design Acer Book RS, Acer Chromebook Spin 513, Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 513, Acer Chromebox CXI4, and Acer Chromebox Enterprise CXI4. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TfB21B

Google Pay Not Working on Some Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Handsets: Report

Google Pay is reportedly not working on some Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra handsets. Several users took to online forums to report the issue in the past few months. While it isn’t clear why Google’s payment app is failing on some Galaxy Note 20 Ultra phones, the problem doesn’t appear to be a universal one. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3maGT4J

Google Workspace is Introducing Add-ons for Google Docs, Sheets, Slides

Google Workplace add-ons will be rolling out for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. These add-ons will let users make use of third-party applications within Google Workspace itself, without having to switch from one app to another. Add-ons are customised applications that integrate with Google Workspace productivity apps. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dQPC9w

Redmi K30S May Have Been Teased by the Company, Tipped to Be Cheaper Than Redmi K30 Ultra

Redmi K30S seems to have been teased by the Xiaomi sub-brand through a post on Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo. While the post itself does not reveal the name of the phone, or anything for that matter, a known tipster shared on Twitter that the Redmi K30S will be cheaper than the Redmi K30 Ultra and will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2HnalWv

Huawei Mate 40 Pro Price, Specifications Briefly Surface on Amazon; Release Apparently Set for November 9

Huawei Mate 40 Pro briefly surfaced on Amazon with price and release date just hours ahead of its official debut. The new revelation comes from the Amazon Germany site. Apart from revealing its pricing and availability details, the listing, which has now been pulled, provided some specifications of the new Huawei phone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3m9qHAF

Google Drive Access, Permissions Can Now Be Granted Directly via Gmail Dynamic Emails

Google is making it possible to manage access requests to Drive files directly on the email. You can review the request, choose the access level, and grant access from that email itself, through dynamic emails. The feature has begun rolling out and will work for Gmail users on Android, iOS, and the web. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2FQwKuG

Pokemon Go AR Mapping Tasks Feature Requires Players to Scan PokeStops, Nearby Areas for Rewards

Pokemon Go has got a new AR Mapping tasks feature that will show up on some PokeStops. This will allow players to physically explore the area around a PokeStop to complete a task. The development was shared on the official website and Twitter, along with a YouTube video explaining how the feature works. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jjL4cJ

Facebook Moderators Pressured to Return to Hyderabad Office Despite COVID-19 Concerns: Report

Facebook moderators were reportedly pressured by their employer Genpact to return to office despite safety concerns over the ongoing coronavirus-induced pandemic. Genpact, a third-party contracting firm that handles Facebook’s moderation operations, has reportedly been asking its employees to return to offices in Hyderabad since as early as July. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3m8d70q

Twitter Starts Limiting Retweets for US Elections, But Also Explains How You Can Still Retweet

Twitter has temporarily changed retweet behaviour for global users, first prompting them to use ‘quote tweet’ instead of retweet. This is one of the many short-term changes Twitter has introduced ahead of the US election. It says users can still retweet by not adding anything in the quote tweet compose prompt. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jhFZBJ

Asus ZenFone 7, ZenFone 7 Pro Receiving Crucial Updates to Retain Camera Functionality

Asus ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro have started receiving updates, some of which sound crucial. It includes hotfix for camera license expiration at the end of October 2020. Asus will be pushing out the update according to serial numbers, so it may take a few days for your device to get the update. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mbvy4B

iOS 14.1, iPadOS 14.1 Released With 10-Bit HDR Video Playback, Edit Support for Earlier Models

Apple has released iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 as the latest improvement-focussed updates for compatible iPhone and iPad models. The new updates come less than a month after the company rolled out iOS 14.0.1 and iPadOS 14.0.1 as the early bug fix releases post the debut of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37ufTZU

Chrome Allows Google, YouTube to Store User Data Even If You Want to Delete it, Claims Developer

Google continues to track you even if you explicitly instruct it not to, an independent software engineer and developer has claimed. Even if Chrome has been instructed in settings to delete all cookies and site data upon closing the browser, it allegedly wipes clean everything but the site data from Google’s own websites. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Tb3stK

Mi Watch Color Sports Edition With 117 Sports Modes, 5ATM Water Resistance, Built-in GPS Launched

Mi Watch Color Sports Edition has been launched in China as the latest entrant in Xiaomi’s Mi Watch Color series. It has a round dial and comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display. There are two buttons on the right side, a lightweight body, and comes in multiple colour options. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dO7RMD

Google Pixel 5 Units Have Gap Between Display and Frame, Some Early Users Complain

Google Pixel 5 buyers have reported a small gap between its display and frame. The issue seems to have affected Pixel 5 users in multiple markets. The latest Google phone debuted earlier this month and went on sale in countries including Australia, Canada, and the US just last week. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dJiv7p

Microsoft Teams to Get AI-Based Noise Suppression Feature in November

Microsoft Teams will soon be getting an AI-based noise suppression feature, which will automatically remove unwelcome background noise during meetings. There will be a new ‘high’ setting users can opt for, which will suppress more background noise. It will be rolling out in November. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ofULwH

Microsoft Teams to Get AI-Based Noise Suppression Feature in November

Microsoft Teams will soon be getting an AI-based noise suppression feature, which will automatically remove unwelcome background noise during meetings. There will be a new ‘high’ setting users can opt for, which will suppress more background noise. It will be rolling out in November. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35j7nKu

Oppo Smart TV S1 With Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate Launched, Oppo Smart TV R1 in 55, 65-Inch Sizes Debuts as Well

Oppo Smart TV S1 and Smart TV R1 have been unveiled as Oppo’s first smart TV models. While the Oppo Smart TV S1 is designed as a premium model with features including up to 120Hz display and floating design, the Oppo Smart TV R1 comes as a new option for the regular smart TV consumers and offers 55- as well as 65-inch screen sizes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31pba7V

Vi (Vodafone Idea) Weekend Data Rollover Offer Lets You Carry Forward Unused Data to the Weekend

Vi (Vodafone Idea) has introduced a weekend data rollover system for its prepaid customers which allows them to carry forward their daily unused data to the weekend. Till now, whatever data is unused on a daily basis is wasted, but with the new weekend rollover scheme, customers will be able to make use of all or a larger chunk of data that their plan includes, on the... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35bl3aD

Sony PlayStation 5 vs Microsoft Xbox Series Consoles All Versions: Price in India Compared

PlayStation 5 India pricing was recently revealed, but the company did not share information on availability. On the other hand, Xbox Series X and Series S pricing was revealed early in September. The two consoles by Sony and Microsoft come with the same pricing for the top-end models. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3m4xbB3

Sony PlayStation 5 vs Microsoft Xbox Series Consoles All Versions: Price in India Compared

PlayStation 5 India pricing was recently revealed, but the company did not share information on availability. On the other hand, Xbox Series X and Series S pricing was revealed early in September. The two consoles by Sony and Microsoft come with the same pricing for the top-end models. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35dS8T8

Google Assistant Driving Mode for Maps Spotted on Android Devices

Google Assistant driving mode on Maps seems to have started rolling out to Android devices, as per a report. It is unclear if the Google Assistant driving mode is being tested or will be rolling out for all devices soon. The feature was first unveiled by Google at its I/O developers conference last year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2T8YSfz

Samsung Regains Top Spot in Global Smartphone Market in August, Huawei Falls to 16 Percent: Counterpoint

Huawei has reportedly slipped into second position in August with 16 percent market share, a significant decline from April when it enjoyed a market share of 21 percent. Xiaomi is seeing a steady increase and it has 11 percent of the global smartphone market share as of August 2020. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kaAvKp

Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Ultra Renders Allegedly Leaked; Show Off Design, Camera Setup

Samsung Galaxy S21 (not the official name) series has been in the news for some time now and it looks like renders of the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S21 Ultra have been leaked. While Samsung has not confirmed the names for its upcoming flagship line-up, it is believed that there will be a vanilla Galaxy S21, a ‘Plus’ model, and an ‘Ultra’ model. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jamafD

Alibaba Acquires Majority Stake in Chinese Supermarket Chain Sun Art

The Alibaba Group said it will invest $3.6 billion to boost its stake in hypermarket operator Sun Art Retail Group, gaining further ground in China's retail market. Alibaba, which already owned 21 percent of Sun Art through a unit, will raise its stake to around 72 percent through the acquisition of a similar stake in A-RT Retail Holdings, who owns 51 percent of Sun A... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34aIPnD

iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Battery Capacities Surface; iPhone 12 Pro Could Be Made in India, Brazil, China

iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 battery capacities have reportedly been revealed through certifications shared by Brazilian telecom regulator Anatel. The documents sourced from Anatel also indicate that the iPhone 12 Pro will be produced at Foxconn’s facilities in Brazil and India – besides China. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3j8w01A

OnePlus 8T Teardown Video Shows How Two Batteries Are Put Together as a Single Unit

OnePlus 8T teardown video has been released by YouTuber Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything that gives us a detailed look at its dual-battery configuration. The teardown follows a durability test under which the latest OnePlus phone went through rigorous scratch and bend tests. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2T0RId0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Personal Website Data Allegedly Leaked on the Dark Web: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal website data has allegedly been leaked on the dark Web. The leaked data is said to include a “substantial amount” of personally identifiable information of lakhs of people. This includes name, email addresses, and mobile numbers, according to a report. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3j4n4Kn

Redmi K30S Specifications, Design Tipped by TENAA List; May Be a Rebranded Mi 10T Variant

A new Redmi smartphone with a model number M2007J3SC has surfaced on China’s TENAA that is believed to be the Redmi K30S. The online listing suggests that the Redmi K30S could just be a rebadged version of the Mi 10T that Xiaomi unveiled in Europe in late last month and launched in India just earlier this week. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3nZTuK2

Facebook Proceeding of Delhi Assembly Committee Without Jurisdiction: Centre to Supreme Court

The Centre told the Supreme Court that proceedings of the Delhi Assembly's Peace and Harmony committee, that has summoned Facebook India VP and MD Ajit Mohan to appear as a witness in connection with the north-east Delhi riots, is “without jurisdiction” as the issue pertained to law and order. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2T04oRC

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Plea for Regulations to Ensure Data Collected on UPI Platforms Not Exploited

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition filed by Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam who has sought a direction to the RBI to frame necessary regulations to ensure that data collected on UPI platforms is not “exploited” or used in any manner other than for processing payments. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3lVulOL

Infinix Note 8, Note 8i With Quad Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio G80 SoC Launched: Specifications

Infinix Note 8 and Note 8i smartphones have been launched by the Shenzhen-based company at a virtual event. Both models come with quad rear cameras and are powered by MediaTek Helio G80 SoC. The Infinix Note 8 and Note 8i also feature a hole-punch display, with the Note 8 featuring dual selfie cameras. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3lRloFX

Micromax Co-Founder Vikas Jain’s Play Launches Affordable Neckband, TWS Earbuds in India

Micromax co-founder Vikas Jain’s consumer tech brand Play on Friday launched the PlayGo N82 and PlayGo T20. While the PlayGo N82 are active noise cancelling (ANC) wireless neckband-style earbuds, the PlayGo T20 are in-ear truly wireless (TWS) earbuds with environmental noise reduction (ENR). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3lMhcHq

Sony PlayStation 5's Revamped UI Shown Off With Control Center, Cards, and Other Improvements

Sony has showcased the PlayStation 5 UI through a video on its official YouTube channel. It is quite different from the PlayStation UI on the previous consoles and the video shows off the ‘Control Center’ that can be accessed at any time by pressing the PS button on the controller, as well as other areas like the home screen and the new Cards feature. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2SWMT4r

Sony PlayStation 5's Revamped UI Shown Off With Control Center, Cards, and Other Improvements

Sony has showcased the PlayStation 5 UI through a video on its official YouTube channel. It is quite different from the PlayStation UI on the previous consoles and the video shows off the ‘Control Center’ that can be accessed at any time by pressing the PS button on the controller, as well as other areas like the home screen and the new Cards feature. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37ezb5o

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Now on Sale in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE sale in India: The Samsung phone was launched in the country last week as a watered-down version of the Galaxy S20 flagship. It features triple rear cameras on a rectangular module and comes with a hole-punch display that both make it look similar to the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/355dHoS

Apple TV App Coming to Android TV, Select Sony TVs to Get It First

Apple TV app, limited to Apple devices and select non-Apple streaming devices and televisions, is now coming to Android TV models, starting with TVs from Sony. The Sony X900H series in the US will be the first to receive the Apple TV app on Android TV through a software update, followed by select 2020, 2019, and 2018 models from the Japanese TV maker. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dELSI9

Apple TV App Coming to Android TV, Select Sony TVs to Get It First

Apple TV app, limited to Apple devices and select non-Apple streaming devices and televisions, is now coming to Android TV models, starting with TVs from Sony. The Sony X900H series in the US will be the first to receive the Apple TV app on Android TV through a software update, followed by select 2020, 2019, and 2018 models from the Japanese TV maker. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3lFG4Rk

OnePlus Smartwatch Teased to Launch in India

OnePlus has indicated the arrival of a new smartwatch. The OnePlus India Twitter account has released the first teaser for the smartwatch hinting that the launch may be soon. OnePlus smartwatch has been spotted on several certification sites in the past, including BIS. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3duLsnC

iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max India Pre-Order Details Revealed

iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max pre-order details in India have been revealed just a day after their official launch. While the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro will go on pre-orders from October 23, the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max pre-orders will begin starting November 6. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34UlPZk

Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price

Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T smartphones are launching in India today. The launch event will begin at 12pm (noon). Xiaomi will be livestreaming the event via its social channels. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro phones were unveiled globally in September and are both powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3j6q4pW

Oppo Watch RX League of Legends Limited Edition Smartwatch Teased by Company, Comes With a Round Dial

Oppo Watch RX League of Legends Limited Edition smartwatch has been teased by the company on Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo. The smartwatch comes with a round dial and a blue strap that says ‘Yasuo’ – one of the legends in one of the most popular games in the world, League of Legends. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3nNYjWC

Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime With Free 3-Month Amazon Prime Membership Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime has been launched in India as a “special edition smartphone jointly developed with Amazon.in for consumers this festive season.” It comes with some Amazon ecosystem apps pre-installed, as well as a complimentary three-month Prime membership. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3nOtjpl