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Facebook on creating a new smartwatch

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When it comes to smart devices and especially companies that have been making smartphones, almost every company has created its own smartphone to provide seamless connectivity to users across devices. It seems that now a non-smartphone-based company is entering into the smartwatch arena. Facebook Inc has been reportedly building a new kind of smartwatch for the users which will let them send messages and also offer health and fitness features. The company is planning to launch the smartwatch device next year in the market and would compete directly with the Apple Watch. 

The smartwatch is expected to come with a cellular connectivity option through which the watch can be used to send messages on Facebook and do other activities without the use of a smartphone. Using the watch, users will also be able to connect to health and fitness companies, such as Peloton Interactive, etc. Facebook is currently neither denying nor accepting the rumors about the smartwatch but it seems that the reports about it are genuine and we can soon see some more details about the smartwatch that they have been trying to develop. 

A request was made by Reuters to comment on these rumors, but Facebook has not responded to any of them yet. We do hope that we get to see some renders and more leak details about the watch in the future. The watch made by Facebook is expected to have some really unique features related to a Facebook platform that will not be available elsewhere.

Chrome to add a new feature to tabs to help manage them better

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Sajin Vargheese
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One of the major issues that people face while using a web browser is managing multiple tabs that are open simultaneously. Google Chrome is reportedly trying to create a new feature that will make handling dozens of tabs together much easier for the users. Chromium developers are allegedly experimenting with different widths of tabs when the tab scrolling feature is turned on. The major changes for this feature will be brought in to Chrome 88, where the users will be able to enable the tab scrolling feature via a flag. 

The feature will make sure that the tab does not look squished while multiple tabs are open at a single time. While Firefox and Safari already have a similar feature, Google Chrome is finally joining the list. Apart from this feature, Google Chrome has been working on multiple other features as well at the same time. It is testing different widths in Chrome Canary 90. With tab scrolling enabled, there are options to shrink tabs to pinned tab width, medium width, large width, or no shrinking at all. 

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Having different options will help to identify multiple tabs easily. It is not yet clear how the feature will finally come out when it will be released but it will certainly make using the tabs a lot more easier. The feature is currently in the testing phase and there is no news as to when the feature will be developed and offered to the users. It might be a couple of more months before the feature is rolled out.

Apple could be launching Airtags in the month of March this year.

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Ramana Rishi
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Apple can soon be releasing their new product in the month of March which is the Apple AirTags. As per the details leaked by Jon Prosser, Apple is all set to release the AirTags in March and it is almost confirmed as of now. The Apple AirTags details were first leaked in the month of August last year when they filed a patent for the technology that they have been using to create it. The device will be a tracking device and will allow the users to pair it with a smartphone or tablet. Apple had placed an emphasis on the functionality of the multi-interface transponder (MIT) device in the patent. 

In terms of hardware, it is expected to have a simple processor, light and motion sensors, radio stack, and power core. It can also be attached to the wallet, keys, and other kinds of ids. The device can be used to track devices and even people. One can use it to track down important belongings or even smartphones when paired with an iPad or iPhone. The device will communicate with other devices nearby and enable, “intelligently boosting beacon transmission depending on determined location and proximity to nearby devices.” 

Something very similar was also in the news by Samsung last month which has been named as SmartTag and SmartTag+. It would be a Bluetooth-LE tracker that can be used to find the lost objects. The price of the device by Samsung is expected to be $29, but there is no confirmation on the expected price from Apple for AirTags.

Realme to launch gaming accessories along with Narzo 30

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Alex Infant
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After making a market for itself in the smartphone market, Relame is all ready to expand in the accessory market. One of the popular smartphone series from Realme has been Narzo, which provides decent mid-range performance at a great value. The next device which will launch in the Narzo series is the Narzo 30 and this time, the company will be launching new gaming accessories with the phone as well. Recent leaks show a new Narzo themed gaming mouse and mouse pad with the Narzo branding on it.

Apart from that, another device was also seen which could be an air controller of some sorts. With these kinds of products, Realme is launching and expanding its domain to new product categories. All that is available now as the information about the new products is the image and it can be expected that the company is planning to bring out many more gaming products in the same category. The mouse in the leaked image is very similar to Logitech’s G502 Hero in terms of design, and the air controller looks very similar to Oculus Quest 2 controller due to the distinct trigger on the back.

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The company has not yet confirmed the launch date of the Narzo 30 series yet, however, the same date will also be used to launch these gaming products. The Realme Narzo 30 series will be running on Android 11 out of the box and could come with some of the exclusive accessories as a combo purchase offer.

The One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy S20 FE has been pulled out due to reported bugs

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Shanmugam
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Samsung recently pushed the One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy S20 FE which was launched last year. However, only a few hours after the update was released the smartphone owners are unable to find it. The update does not seem to be available anymore for the Galaxy S20 FE. A similar issue happened last month with the Galaxy S10 One UI 3.0 update, where the update was pulled out hours after it was announced. 

Samsung has not released any kind of official statement on the same but it is expected that the update had various kinds of performance issues after it was installed. Some of the most common issues that were observed from the users around Europe were unreliable SMS notification, slow down, and battery drainage. It also seems that the update that was made available was currently only limited to European countries and the issue also seems to be reported from the same area as well. 

It seems that Samsung will soon address the issue and will make another update go live for all the eligible devices. It is not only Samsung, but similar issues have been observed with smartphones from Mi, Apple, and more where the updates did bring in a lot of new bugs on the smartphone due to which the update had to be pulled back. We can hope that Samsung will soon resolve the issue users have been facing in the update soon and that we will be able to see another update in a couple of days.

Apple to provide free battery replacement for Macbooks

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Sriram
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In a recent bug that was detected in the Apple Macbook Pro, the users were unable to charge their batteries above 1%. Apple already acknowledged the issue, and now they are offering a free battery replacement for such devices. For getting the free battery replacement one simply has to go to an Apple Store or Apple-authorized service provider. The most common models that were affected by this issue were Macbook Pro 2016 and 2017 models, both with two and four Thunderbolt 3 ports. 

To make sure that you are facing the same issue and will be eligible for the free battery replacement, check if you are getting a Service Recommended status shown on the battery health. To check simply go to Apple menu > System Preferences, click Battery, click on Battery in the sidebar, and select battery health. In the older Macbook Pro, you simply need to hold the option button and click on the battery icon on the top right. 

The issue came after an update to macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 or the latest supplemental update of macOS Catalina 10.15.7. If you are seeing the same status for your battery on the Macbook Pro, then you can get your battery replaced without any kind of cost. However, in any other case with the battery, Apple will not be providing any kind of free services. Before you go for the free battery change, make sure to backup all your data on the laptop, just in case, to make sure that you have a protected backup

Instagram to stop recommending videos on Reels that have TikTok watermark

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Shanmugam
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After the ban of TikTok in the Indian app market last year, Instagram has been providing users with a similar platform called Instagram Reels. Reels allowed the users on Instagram to post small videos similar to that of TikTok. As the platform on Instagram continues to grow, however, they are now going to make a new update to Reels. Till now, global users on Instagram used TikTok to record the videos and then upload them to both the TikTok and Instagram Reels platforms. However, it seems that Instagram does not want that as it shows Reels as a secondary platform to TikTok. 

As per the latest report, Instagram is making changes to its algorithm where if the user uploads any video on Reels with a TikTok watermark, it will not be recommended in Reels to the other users. Instagram will not be banning the video or removing it in any way, but they will no longer be promoting it on their platform. As per the official statement from an Instagram spokesperson, “We’re building on what we’ve learned from Explore to recommend fun and entertaining videos in places like the Reels tab and personalize the experience. 

We are getting better at using ranking signals that help us predict whether people will find a reel entertaining and whether we should recommend it.” The change might turn out disappointing for customers but it was necessary for Instagram as it made TikTok more popular on their platform. Unless the TikTok videos do not have a watermark, Instagram will continue promoting it on their platform as well.

High quality renders of Moto E7 Power leaked

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Sajin Vargheese
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Motorola has been using the Power series of smartphones to offer customers something that is light on budget and could provide them with a lot of juice to perform throughout the day. Last week, renders were leaked for the upcoming Motorola Moto E7 Power, which also had a live image and provided physical design details as to what the phone would look like. Now, new press renders of the smartphone have been leaked which are of high quality and provide more details on the smartphone. 

The renders show two different colors of the smartphone which are Digital Blue and Oxy Red. Since the phone will be a budget offering for the consumers, it will be powered by MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, which is a great budget processor providing better battery life. The phone is also rumored to have two variants which will have 2GB and 3GB RAM along with 32GB and 64GB memory respectively. In terms of camera, the phone will have a 13MP wide camera lens and a 2MP macro lens on the rear, and a 5MP selfie camera sensor on the front. 

The design details also show that the phone will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a dedicated Google Assistant key. The phone will be equipped with a 5,000 mAH battery, but there is no confirmation yet on the addition of fast charging support. Now the phone looks really similar to the recent leaks of the Lenovo K13 model. However, there can be the addition of features in the smartphone by Motorola

Micromax could soon be launching a new 5G enabled smartphone in the Indian market

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Ramana Rishi
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With the re-entry of Micromax in the smartphone market in India, there were huge expectations from the brands as to when they will be offering value for money smartphones in the market with 5G technology. Now, the Micromax Co-Founder Rahul Sharma has revealed some interesting details in the recent video session with users. As per him, the first 5G smartphone by Micromax will hit the Indian markets “very soon“. Apart from that, he also hinted at the launch of Micromax’s true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. 

After the company made a comeback last year with Micromax In Note 1 and Micromax In 1b models, they have been working on offering customers the latest in tech in the smartphone market. In the same attempt, they will soon be providing the Android 11 update to the In Note 1 users as well. Micromax has been currently working on improving the user experience on their smartphone and trying to upgrade the tech in the smartphones as well. 

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The Co-Founder Rahul Sharma, in an 11-minute video session, explained that the R&D center in Bangalore had been continually working on creating a 5G enabled phone. There is currently no confirmation on the time of launch for the smartphone but it is expected that the new 5G enabled smartphone will have 6GB of RAM, a high display refresh rate, and liquid cooling. Apart from that, the company has also confirmed that the same R&D center is also working on building some exclusive accessories for Micromax smartphones and the first in the line seems to be the TWS.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Redmi K40 spotted on BIS certification

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Alex Infant
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Two smartphones that are highly anticipated in the Indian market which is the Mi 11 Pro and Redmi K 40. There have already been a lot of leaks and reports even before the launch or official announcement, but now it seems that the smartphones are very near to an Indian launch. Both the smartphones have reportedly been seen on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Apart from these two, Xiamoi might also launch Mi 11 Ultra in the Indian market in the month of April or May. The Mi 11 Pro was spotted with the model number  M2012K1G and Redmi K40 was spotted with model number M2012K11AI. 

It was expected that the certification would provide some details to the specs of these phones, but that did not happen. However, rumors are already out about the specification of both phones. The Mi 11 Pro is expected to run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset which has also been used in the Mi 11. The phone will also be the first from the company to have an in-display camera sensor along with a 6.81-inch OLED curved edge OLED screen with a QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate support. 

The phone will also come with features like 120x zoom and a 5,000 dual-cell battery which is expected to give more juice than a normal 5,000 mAh battery. The Redmi K40 is rumored to come with a  6.67-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED FHD+, a 4,400 mAh battery, and the support for 33W fast charging. There is no confirmation on the chipset used, but rumors suggest that it will use a Snapdragon 7 series chipset. Both the smartphones will come with the Android 11 operating system out of the box.

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