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OnePlus 9 specs now spotted on GeekBench

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OnePlus 9 leaks have been very frequent from the last few weeks, revealing a lot of details about the smartphone even before its release. Now the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro models have been spotted on GeekBench, confirming a lot of new details about the smartphone and confirming details that have already been leaked. The leaked specification on GeekBench provides all the details regarding the chipset and RAM powering the device. 

Both the smartphones are tipped to launch in the month of March next year and will be using a different design for the body. As per the specs on GeekBench, both the smartphones will be using Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 chipset with a configuration of 8GB RAM. Both the smartphones will be running the Android 11 operating system out of the box and will be equipped with fast charging at 65W. It is also expected that the company will upgrade the screen as well and will have a 144Hz refresh rate. 

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The CAD renders of the phones also confirm a corner punch-hole display and a triple camera system in a rectangular module at the back. The design of the phone is looking very similar to that of a Samsung phone however, we can expect changes to the design when compared to the CAD renders. One of the most anticipated changes to the smartphone can be the camera sensor, which has not been the best part for OnePlus till now. It is expected that the company might get a 108MP sensor on the rear camera unit as a major upgrade.

Apple might release their foldable smartphone in 2022.

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When it comes to foldable smartphones, it is still in a very early stage and companies like Samsung, Huawei, and LG have already gained an advantage over it. However, one question that was in everyone’s mind was whether Apple was also going to release the same kind of device. As per the latest details Apple is already working on a foldable smartphone and it is expected that the company would release it in the year 2022. 

The news was provided by Economic Daily News which confirmed that Apple has sent several prototypes to its manufacturing supplier Foxconn for testing. Also, details reveal that the company is aiming to make the device capable of withstanding at least 100,000 folds and is also deciding on whether they will be using an OLED or micro-OLED display for the device. The expected date of the release for the device is September 2022, the month in which Apple normally released their new iPhone. 

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It is not clear whether the phone will be a different model from the iPhone 14 or the same one. Foldable phones have just arrived a couple of years back and there are still a lot of flaws that need to be corrected as they are just in their second generation of evolution. Apple is known to refine their devices and make them as perfect as possible, which might be a reason they are taking so long to bring out a foldable device. There are currently no details about the prototype they have been working on but we can sure expect to see a great foldable device from the company. 

Samsung’s new all-in-one monitor can be used on PC, like smart TV and a lot more

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Sajin Vargheese
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When it comes to displaying monitors, you must have seen that there are multiple types of display setup as per the requirements. There is a different display panel when it comes to setting up a PC and a different display panel for a normal TV. However, Samsung has released a new type of display monitor that can be used as a PC monitor, smart TV, and a lot more. The all-in-one monitor from Samsung uses the Tozen 3.5 operating system which is found in smart TVs. 

The operating system allows you to stream any content in HDR 10 from multiple video streaming services and also provides the option to add more from the embedded app store. Another smart feature of the display would be the ability to run Microsoft Office 365 applications via a virtual machine without requiring a PC connection. One can simply link a keyboard and mouse using Bluetooth 4.2 and connect a display wirelessly using Samsung’s DeX utility. This would allow the users to have PC-like features and also use their smartphone directly on the TV. 

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The M5 version of the monitor comes with Full HD support and is available in the size of 27 and 32 inches. The cost for both is $230 and $280. For now, the monitors are only available in the US, Canada, and China, but can see a global launch in the coming months. The company will also be launching a 32-inch model with 4K support in December at $400. The TV has a built-in 5W speaker and voice control as well. It has USB-C support for high-speed data transfer and three USB 2.0 and two HDMI 2.0 ports. 

Zoom is checking popular social media platforms for signs of Impending Zoom-Bomb Attacks

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Zoom is one of the most preferred video calling platforms in the world and after the pandemic, the requirement and demand for its services have skyrocketed. However, since the popularity of Zoom has risen, so have the security measures on the platform. Zoom has been trying to develop new ways to secure the platform and users’ details on it. In the same attempt, the company has been now scanning social media posts that contain Zoom meeting links, which are used by bad users to infiltrate and hijack the video session. 

The new security measure will allow the participants in the Zoom call to be notified about their meetings in danger of being Zoom-bombed by spam users. The company began testing and implementing the feature this fall. As per the official statement from Zoom, “When the tool detects a meeting that looks to be at high risk of being disrupted, it automatically alerts the account owner by email and provides advice on what to do.“” The technique will scan the video meeting ID’s against any Zoom meeting information that has been posted on any social media website that can be accessed by all. 

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As per what they said, “If a given meeting is posted about many times or with certain known disruptor hashtags, we may flag it to you as being at high risk of being disrupted.” Zoom has also suggested that the public meetings should be converted to webinars, giving control on who is the participant and who is authorized to chat or use audio and video. If any such issue is detected by the tool, the meeting will be suspended and all video, audio, in-meeting chat, screen sharing, and recording will stop during that time, also the breakout room will end. The company has not explained all the features as if now but is expected to provide more details on the same in the future.

Samsung might be working on a new phone with a stretchable and rollable screen.

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Samsung has been known to provide some excellent phones with new hardware specs and design and this time the company has rolled out a teaser that shows a rollable screen smartphone. Although foldable screens and smartphones are still on their way to become perfect and roll out in huge numbers, that will not stop Samsung from creating new designs and smartphones. Samsung’s vice-chairman Lee Jae-Yong was spotted with a mystery phone that led to a lot of speculations about a phone with a rollable display, during his visit to the company’s research and development center in Seoul, South Korea. 

Samsung has always been the one to break the monotony of smartphone design and provide something that is very different in looks and experience for the users. The handset that has been speculated about, has a big screen and front and also a stretchable one. Samsung has also filed a patent for the same and is expected to create a phone using the same technology which could make a 6-inch phone into an 8-inch phone when required. The phone will also be using a flexible plastic panel for the same and something Samsung has expertise on. 

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However, it has not yet been confirmed by the tech giant. It’s not just Samsung, but even LG is working on a smartphone with a stretchable display with TCL not too far behind. It would be interesting to see how these companies place these phones with foldable or dual-screen phones in the market. However, it will definitely come with a very high price tag.

Xiaomi to launch the new Redmi Note 9 variants on November 24 in the Chinese market.

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The new series of the Redmi Note 9 series has been in the news for a while now and as per the latest news, the company will be unveiling the new 5G compatible series on November 24. The phone would be launched in the Chinese market initially, after which the company will be making the announcement about launching the smartphones in the global market. As per the details from Gizmochina. The company will be making the official announcement about the launch tomorrow with most probably them launching on Tuesday, November 24. 

The device is also expected to launch in the Indian market after a couple of months. There will basically be two different variants of the Redmi Note 9 series and it is expected that both of them will be compatible with the 5G band. The Redmi Note 9 5G is expected to be powered by the Density 800U SoC, which is provided by Mediatek for 5G phones and will come in 4/6/8GB RAm variants and 64/128/256GB storage configuration. The phone will also have a 6.53-inch screen and a 5,000mAh battery to power. 

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The phone will also have a 48MP camera setup on the rear and a 13MP snapper in the front. When it comes to the second variant Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC and will have similar variants. The phone will also have a 108MP sensor on the rear and a 16MP shooter on the front.

Xiaomi Mi 11 will come with a major display upgrade

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Sajin Vargheese
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Xiaomi is currently working on its new flagship device, the Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro. The phone is expected to break all the performance records provided by previous Xiaomi smartphones and will be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875, which is all due to launch in the month of December. Although Xiaomi has not revealed any details about the Mi 11 smartphone or what kind of new features will it come with, there have been a few leaks that give details about the improvement. 

As per the details by DigitalChatStation, a leaker on Weibo, it seems that Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will feature a QHD+ resolution panel at up to 120Hz refresh rate. Although this feature is not new in the market and has already been adopted by brands like Oppo and OnePlus in their smartphones, it will be a good upgrade from the 90Hz refresh rate in the Mi 10 Pro. This will not be the only upgrade to the display, but the phone will also have certain display features like MEMC, SDR-to-HDR mapping, and AI upscaling. 

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The company has used MEMC features in their latest smartphones like the Mi 10T Pro and Ultra, but SDR-to-HDR-up mapping or AI upscaling will be used for the first time in the Mi 11 Pro. It will definitely improve the screen quality and the display for Xiaomi smartphones and will provide a much more immersive experience while watching any kind of video on content. The phone is expected to launch in the year 2021 after the announcement of Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 in December this year.

Gmail now gives an option to users for disabling e-mail analysis and collection of personal data

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Ramana Rishi
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Google has multiple online services that are used by billions of people worldwide. In an effort to make its services better and take feedback on the app responsiveness, Google often collects data about the apps and users, which would help them to resolve issues and add more features to the platform. One of such services to do that is Gmail, which has millions of users. However, the recent antitrust issues and data privacy issues on multiple social media and online platforms have made the consumer more aware of their personal data being shared with such companies. 

Due to this, users will now have the option in Gmail, Google Chat, and Meet to turn off the collection of personal data with just one button. The feature was added to the latest versions of the platform and it will make Google ask for permission to personalize or offer to disable it altogether. By personalization, Google means that it will be analyzing emails and will automatically be categorizing them. It will also add and enhance features like smart typing, quick replies, shopping cards, reservations, and calendar events. 

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The same data is also used by Google to place relevant ads on the platform as per the user’s choice. However, if the users select to disable the feature of data collection, the services on platforms like Gmail will work in a limited manner. The feature has been specially added for people who simply like to use the basic functionality of the platform, without any enhanced feature and data sharing.

Nokia 2.4 will finally be launched in India on November 26.

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There had been past rumors related to the India launch of the Nokia 2.4, but it was delayed by Nokia due to some reasons. However, it seems like the Nokia 2.4 will be finally launched on November 26 by HMD Global. The company has teased the launch of the new budget smartphone through its social media channels. The phone will earlier be launched in Europe in the month of September alongside the Nokia 3.4. 

The new Nokia 2.4 will bring in a lot of features under the budget category and will seem to capture the segment with the offering. The phone comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display, which has a resolution of 720×1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 processor which is commonly used in the budget category smartphones. The phone will also be coupled with 3GB of RAM for balanced multitasking performance. On the rear, the phone gets a dual-camera setup, with a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.2 lens and a 2-megapixel secondary, depth sensor. 

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For the front, the company has added a 5MP camera sensor with a waterdrop notch. The phone does provide the users with 64GB of storage onboard and can also be expanded using the microSD card. The phone will be powered using a 4,500 mAh battery which will provide a longer battery life. The longer battery life will also be supported by the low power consumption of the Medal P22 processor. The phone does support a 4G band and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Apple is planning a new launch event by Christmas.

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A few days back Apple hosted an online event tagged as their last event for the year. However, it does not seem that way now and Apple might be surprising their fans with yet another product launch by Christmas. A popular tipster on Twitter claims that Apple might be launching a few more products before the year-end. This year has witnessed a lot of events by Apple where they have disclosed and launched all their new range of products for the consumers.

As per the tipster account “L0vetodream” on Twitter the company is planning for a Winter surprise where you might have a look at the Audio range that the company has been working on for a long time. There is no confirmation and details about the event they are planning currently, but the most popular product to still come out of their sleeves is the over the ear headphones they have been working on. The two products that are rumoured to be launched this year is the Apple Air Tags and Air Studios.

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The Air tags as products have had multiple leaks this year and developers have also been able to peak into the new hardware changes for the same. Similarly, Airpods Studio was expected to launch by the company in their previous launch event however, it did not happen. Now there were reports that both the products were scheduled to launch early next year, but it seems that Apple might be shifting the launch earlier to the end of this year with the product availability by the next year.

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