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The technical issue on Microsoft Team that happened on Wednesday, has been resolved

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Microsoft Teams is one of the widely used and popular video conferencing tools that is used by both business and educational institutions. The tool faced a technical glitch on Wednesday, where it delayed message delivery on its widely used Teams workplace messaging app. The issue was immediately acknowledged by Microsoft and was confirmed to be a networking issue which led to the problem. 

As per the official statement from Microsoft Team, “We’re monitoring the service to ensure full restoration and will take any necessary action if impact persists“”. The company confirmed that there were almost more than 800 such reported incidents where the users submitted the forms for errors on this platform. The actual number of users that were affected by the issue could have been larger. For now, the issue seems to be resolved and Microsoft is keeping an eye on the tools for any kind of issue that still persists. 

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However, if you were also facing the same issue with Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, you will not face any such issues now. Microsoft has been working continuously on making Teams one of the best tools when it comes to video conferencing and has added a lot of features to the same since the pandemic. The Microsoft Teams developers have also confirmed that the company is currently working on many new features and tools which will later be integrated into the Team platform. Increased number of users, enhanced admin right to the person to initiate the call, and a lot more. 

New Samsung One UI 3.1 update brings new features to older smartphones

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After the launch of the Samsung S21 series, we noticed a lot of new features that were exclusive to the phone. However, the company has now released the new One UI 3.1 update which is going to bring some of these features to the older smartphones from Samsung as well. The latest version of custom skin from Samsung has not only been made available for the S21 series, but also for Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7 Plus, and Galaxy S20 FE. 

The new update will bring the new features to older smartphones which are Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A90, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A70, and Galaxy A50. The company claims that One UI 3.1 will bring a lot of changes to the camera on all smartphones. Like the Single Take feature which captures more frames in a second and the slow-motion clips which are also available now. 

Object eraser feature will also be available now with the update on older phones which helps in removing unwanted objects in the image. Another update to the camera feature will be the touch autofocus and auto exposure controller and other camera-centric improvements. The new UI will also add the Eye Comfort Shield feature which is an improvement on the Blue light filter feature. To get the update, simply go to the Settings on your phone and select About Device and Software update to install it.

Google’s Nearby Share now allows sharing apps to an Android smartphone

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Ramana Rishi
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If you want to share an app on a smartphone that is running the Android operating system, then there are a lot of ways to do so. However, Google has now added a new feature to Nearby Share through which apps sharing between the smartphones will become a lot easier. Nearby Share is an in-built feature of the Android operating system which allows the users to share files between devices without using any third party or a specific app. 

Although it is still new and was announced in August last year, the feature was meant to compete with the iOS feature AirDrop that is used on the iPhone. Nearby Share comes with similar functionality and is available for Android devices running version 6.0 or later. The feature can be used to share images, links, and files with nearby Android devices, and with the new addition, even apps could be shared easily now. 

When you go to Google Play Store app>>My Apps, you will notice a new tab called “Share“, which is located next to the Library and is already available to use. From there, the user will be able to select the option of sending or receiving the apps. The feature would only work when you activate the location services and will provide you with a list of installed apps in case you want to send the app to a different Android smartphone. Once selected, the nearby devices will be searched, and once selected, the app will automatically transfer to the nearby device.

Twitter adds a new experimental voice note feature for Indian users

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Twitter has added a lot of features since the pandemic to enhance the experience of the users. Now, the micro-blogging site is all set to roll out a new feature in the Indian market only which will be experimental for now. The new feature would allow the users to send voice messages in direct messages to a user. The new feature will be rolled out to the Indian audience in phases, alongside two other countries Brazil, Japan. Although the feature is still experimental, it has received a lot of positive reviews and is still getting better day by day. 

As per the official statement of Manish Maheshwari, Managing Director of Twitter India, “India is a priority market for Twitter and that is why we’re constantly testing new features and learning from people’s experience on the service here. We’re excited to bring the voice messages in DMs experiment to the country and give people a new way to express themselves and help them connect through the nuances, emotion, and empathy built by hearing someone’s voice.” The voice message has been capped to a max of 140 seconds and can help people to chat with each other quickly. As per the company, there are a lot of things that cannot be explained in text and the new voice message feature will help to convey that. 

As per Alex Ackerman-Greenberg, Product Manager for direct messages at Twitter, “We are dedicated to giving people more options to express themselves in conversations on Twitter — both publicly and privately. We hope letting people record and send voice messages as DMs will enhance their conversational experience by adding convenience and expression.” Users can simply tap the new voice recording icon in direct messages on Android. On iOS, the users can hold down the voice recording icon and swiping up to send immediately after you’re done talking.

Microsoft launches unified app for iPad

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Microsoft has today announced the arrival of an all-in-one Office app for iPad which would allow the users to use multiple Microsoft tools on the iOS device. The new Microsoft unified Office app provides the users with access to a suite of all productivity software on Apple’s tablet. The app was previously available for both iOS and Android. However, with the growing popularity, the company is planning to expand the service even further. With the new app, it brings Microsoft’s most popular apps (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) together into a single application.

It would also create features to create PDFs, sign documents, and more. As per what Microsoft defined this feature is, “simple, integrated experience that puts the tools you need for working on a mobile device at the forefront of the experience. We started by combining the existing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint mobile apps into a single app,” Microsoft said when it launched the unified Office on iPhone. “Doing so brings all of your Office documents together in one place, reduces the need to switch between multiple apps, and significantly reduces the amount of space on your phone compared to multiple installed apps.””

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With Apple iPad becoming more of an alternative for computer systems and laptops, it might be seen as the right decision from Microsoft. With time, we might see some more improved and new features in the unified app, which would help the users to access all the tools from the account. However, for that, you need a Microsoft 365 subscription at $6.99 or $9.99/ per month for individuals or families.

Nokia 5.4, 3.4, and Power Earbuds Lite goes on sale in the Indian market

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Sajin Vargheese
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The Nokia 5.4 has been finally launched in the Indian market and it has gone on sale through e-commerce giant Flipkart today. The phone has been launched alongside another budget offering Nokia 3.4 which comes with a quad-camera setup, powerful performance in the budget, and many different colors. However, the start of the show at the launch was Nokia 5.4 which comes at a price of Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB + 64GB storage variant, while the 6GB + 64GB storage model is priced at Rs. 15,499. The company is currently offering two color options on the phone which are Dusk and Polar Night. 

The phone runs on Android 11 out of the box and has a 6.39-inch HD+ (720×1,560 pixels) display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC and will be paired along with 6GB of RAM. The phone also has a quad-camera setup on the rear where the primary sensor is 48MP. It also includes 5-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. In the front, the phone has a 16MP selfie camera. The phone comes with 64GB internal storage and can be expanded using a microSD slow. 

It comes with connectivity options like 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also packs a 4,000 mAh battery along with 10W fast charging support. Nokia has also launched the Power Earbuds Lite, which has 6mm graphene audio drivers and has an IPX7-certified water-resistant build. It can give up to five hours of continuous playback and has a 6,00 mAh battery in the case which can give a total of 30 hours of usage. 

Microsoft launches new headphones focused on gamers

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Sajin Vargheese
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Microsoft had a great start for the year 2021 with the Xbox series X gaming console and now the company is focusing on the accessories that can be used with them. The company has recently announced a new pair of headphones that are specifically targeted at the gaming community. The wireless headset for Xbox comes a decade after something similar was announced for Xbox 360 in 2011. The new wireless gaming headphones come in a black leather finish on the earcups and also have an adjustable headband. The headphones also come with a green highlight that is exactly what we can find on the Surface headphones. 

The headphones also come with an adjustable microphone with an auto-mute function that is activated when you stop talking. It also has a dedicated mute button and a LED notification light that can let you know when the microphone is active. As per the company, “it has dual beamforming microphone elements that focus on speech audio vs surround sound“. Microsoft claims that the headphones can provide up to 15 hours of battery capacity in a single charge, but they have not confirmed the specs on battery capacity. They also claim that charging the headphones for 30-minutes will give 4 hours of working time. 

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The headphones can be charged via USB-C cable and the full charge time for the device is three hours. It also comes with features like equalizer settings, bass boost, auto mute, microphone LED brightness, and more with the Xbox Accessories app. The headphones are said to be compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One series, and Windows 10 devices (via Bluetooth 4.2/Xbox wireless adapter or compatible USB-C cable). The headphones will be available for sale at a price of $99 on March 16 worldwide.

Apple releases a new update to fix Watch Series 5, SE battery issue

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Ramana Rishi
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Apple watch series have faced some issues with the update in the past and something similar also happened a few months back with the new update for Apple Watch SE and Series 5, where the users reported battery drainage. The problem was very specific to the Battery Saving power reserve mode in both models. At the early stage, Apple provided free repairs to the owners but now the company has rolled out yet another update for Series 5 and Watch SE which fixes the issue automatically.

The new update is watchOS 7.3.1 and the update log states that “watchOS 7.3.1 addresses an issue that prevented some Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE devices from charging after entering Power Reserve“”. In case you have the same device and were facing an exactly similar issue then you simply have to open the Watch app and go to the General options. Once there, select the Software Update option and download the new update. Once the update is installed, the issue will automatically be resolved.

However, make sure that while updating the watch, the battery percentage is more than 50% or the watch should be kept on charging. To check if the issue is there in your device, place it on the charger and wait for at least half an hour. If the device fails to begin charging, it means that the device is affected. Although the company has already discontinued the Apple Watch Series 5, they will continue to support and provide updates for the same

New iPhone 13 to come with an always-on display

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It has only been a few months since iPhone 12 has been launched and is still very new to the market. However, the details of the new iPhone 13 are already coming out and from what we have heard till now, the new iPhone will carry forward the design of the iPhone 12 but with some additional features. The new details that have been reported state that iPhone 13 might come with a new screen that has an always-on display. The details were shared by leakster Max Weinbach which states that the phone will continue to offer the same finish as the iPhone 12. 

However, the screen in use will be changed to a 120Hz LTPO display, which was earlier expected to be a feature set to release for iPhone 12. The always-on feature on the display will be similar to what one can see in the Apple Watch 5 and 6 series. The feature would offer very minimal customizations with the clock and battery status remaining visible at all times. Also, a small part of the screen will light up for notifications. As per the leakster, “Always-On Display will have minimal customizability. The current design basically looks like a toned-down lock screen. Clock and battery charge are always visible. 

Notifications seem to be displayed using a bar and icons. Upon receiving, the notification will pop up normally except that the screen will not entirely light up. Instead, it will display it just like you’re used to right now, except dimmed down and only temporarily.” It is also expected that the phone would have a smaller notch, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a new night mode feature for the camera that would be similar to the Astrophotography mode in Pixel devices. The new iPhone is also expected to use a vapor cooling chamber system to offer better cooling on the inside.

Motorola unveils Motorola G30 and G10 in European markets

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Motorola has recently unveiled yet another smartphone in the market called the G30. The new smartphone is focused on two primary features, better battery life, and great camera performance. Along with the G30, the company has also unveiled the new Motorola G10 which will also focus on the same features. The G30 comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCDs with 720 x 1,600 px resolution. The screen will come with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 13MP front selfie camera in the notch. The phone also features a quad camera setup on the rear which has a 64MP primary sensor and a new Night Vision mode for better images in the dark. 

The camera setup also comes with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera (118º), a 2MP macro cam, and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 662 which is a common chipset that is being used in most of the newly launched budget smartphones. The chipset has eight Kryo 260 CPU cores (four based on A73, four on A53), plus an Adreno 610 GPU. The phone will be launched with 4/6GB RAM, along with 128GB of storage. It will be launched in single and dual sim variants along with microSD slots. The phone is a 4G-enabled phone along with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, a variety of satellite positioning systems, USB-C (wired for 2.0 speeds) and a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an FM radio receiver as well. The battery capacity is 5,000 mAH and is backed up with 20W fast charging. 

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The Moto G10 will have a similar feature structure but the refresh rate of the phone is clocked at 60Hz and has 10W fast charging technology. The phone will use the Snapdragon 460 and will come in a 4GB/64GB configuration. The camera will have quad sensors with a 48MP main sensor. Moto G10 will retail for €150, while the G30 will be €180, and both will be available by the end of this month.

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