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You might not see a successor for Xbox Series X and Playstation 5.

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Sajin Vargheese
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When it comes to gaming consoles, Xbox and Playstation are the leaders and also one of the most popular choices among gamers. Ever since the gaming consoles have hit the market, there has always been a trend to offer variants of the console like the Xbox One S after Xbox One or the Playstation Slim after Playstation. The companies have always provided a superior variant of their base variant consoles after a few months. 

However, this time it will not be the same and experts do think that this time we will not see a new successor for both the consoles for a long time. The reason behind this is the powerful hardware that both the consoles have. Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X are powerful enough to last for next-generation gaming for the next 6-7 years due to which there would be no need for the companies to add new hardware specs on the existing variant and provide users with a new one. 

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As per experts, any variant they provide will hardly be an upgrade over the original one due to which the possibility of a successor model does not seem viable. Also, price is another major factor behind the same. Since the new consoles are already expensive, it would not allow better competition and sales for both the companies. Also, since cloud gaming is slowly and steadily catching up to console gaming, the companies might want to explore more on that front rather than simply creating a new console.

iPhone 12 mini users are facing issues with screen unlock and screen sensitivity.

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Sajin Vargheese
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iPhone 12 Mini is one of the most affordable iPhones in the series and due to this, the variant has become one of the most purchased handsets after its release. However, the iPhone 12 mini users are now facing an issue in the smartphone where they are unable to unlock the phone when they swipe up from the bottom of the screen. The issue seems to be common among iPhone 12 mini users across the world. The recurrent display issue was first reported by users on MacRumors and Reddit initially.

Later the issue was also reported on the official Apple forum where it was reported that there is a touch sensitivity issue on the lock screen, where the screen was not registering any touch input. The customers have also reported that they were unable to press the torch or camera button located at the bottom corner of the screen. Some customers have also reported that the issue seems to get resolved after it is plugged in for charging with the wall charger or touching the frame without the case.

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As per the issue reported by one of the iPhone mini users, “My phone screen stops registering touch input randomly only when inside of a case and also with a screen protector on. With just the case on, the screen is fine, and with just the screen protector on the screen works fine. It’s only when they’re combined that my screen goes all janky.” Currently, Apple has not confirmed anything about the issues and it is not confirmed whether the issue is with the hardware or the software. However, it is expected that Apple will soon be providing a fix for the same.

Zoom is lifting its forty-minute deadline on video calls for ThanksGiving day.

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Ramana Rishi
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When it comes to video calls, it has been one of the most popular and most used internet services this year due to the pandemic and continues to change the way people used to work. Initially, video calling services were totally free but in the future, all the companies providing such services have decided to provide the same services on the basis of paid subscriptions. Now the problem arises as free users have been provided with limited calling time in one call and for the unlimited calls feature they would have to pay a certain amount. 

However, Zoom, one of the most popular video calling platforms has announced that it will lift their standard forty minute limit on the free video calls this ThanksGiving day to make it easier for families to connect with their loved one virtually. The removal of the forty-minute deadline will be effective from midnight on ThanksGiving day to 6 am ET on November 27. The announcement for the same was made by the company on Twitter and it will be applicable for global users. The deadline of forty minutes has been a major restriction, forcing the users to restart the call after the time ended. 

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The company has reached more than 300 million users and is also working more on improving its security on the platform. This move will surely influence other companies as well to offer free unlimited calling time to the users for a limited time. No matter what, the initiative by Zoom is definitely going to leave a very positive effect on the company’s image.

New OnePlus 9 renders show some new features and hints towards three variants.

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Alex Infant
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There have already been a lot of leaks and details that have been revealed about the new OnePlus 9 and now renders of the upcoming smartphone have come online. As per 91mobiles, the smartphone renders hints at a triple camera setup on the rear and a selfie camera on the front with a punch-hole design. More details on the triple camera setup on the rear reveal that the alignment of the cameras will be vertical along with a rectangular camera frame, which will house all three camera sensors. 

Last week, tipster name TechDroider also confirmed that the phone will be launched in two different variants which will be the vanilla model and the pro model. However, as per the new details, we might be looking forward to a third variant in the series which can be the OnePlus 9T or Ultra model, If this turns true, OnePlus, used to launch the third variant after some time of the initial launch of the vanilla model. However, there seems to be a change in the launch strategy from the smartphone giant. 

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The renders further provide details like a flat display on the phone with a white color finish. The screen is expected to be a 6.55-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate for the pro model and the vanilla model will have the same screen size with full-HD+ Fluid AMOLED at 90Hz refresh rate. Also, there will be a change in the camera sensor for the Pro model. Now, these details do confirm that OnePlus is changing the strategy that they have been using for a long time, and this time, they will be bringing more variants with a big difference in features among them.

Nokia launches two KaiOS enabled Nokia 6300 and Nokia 8000, with 4G support.

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Sriram
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When it comes to Nokia, they have been most popular around the world for their feature phones, which are sturdy, strong, and easy to use. When it comes to affordable and cheaper phones, Nokia feature phones definitely stand out and are preferred over all the other brands. Nokia has been using KaiOS for a long time now and has over 700 apps for Nokia phones running on that OS. Now, Nokia has launched two new handsets in the market, called the Nokia 6300 and Nokia 8000.

Both the phones are based on the traditional candy bar design and have been priced at just €49. The phone is not only basic in design but provides almost all kinds of modern features. The new phones deliver a 4G connection with hotspot capabilities. Also, it supports apps like Google Assistant, Google Maps, YouTube, WhatsApp, and Facebook. At €49, Nokia 6300 4G is a simple and affordable phone with a plastic frame and small display with a D-pad. Both the phones have a T-9 keypad at the bottom as well.

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When it comes to Nokia 8000 4G, the phone is a lot flashier and premium looking. It comes in colors like Onyx, Opal, Citrine, and Topaz and has a 2.8-inch display and a 3D-curved keypad. The phones have been priced at €79 and both the devices are now available in Europe. Both the phones are soon expected to be launched in other markets as well and will definitely provide a great choice for candy bar style phone lovers.

Apple could launch a new iPad 6 Mini early next year.

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Shanmugam
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Although Apple is done with the last lineup of devices this year, it is expected that the company is working on a new iPad that can be soon released in the market. As per the details, the new model that will be launched is the iPad Mini 6 which would have a very strong resemblance to iPad Air 4. Also, new details have emerged online regarding the model that gives specific details about it. The details were given by  0-0-0, a tipster on Twitter who shared the specifications of iPad Mini 6. As per the details, the new iPad 6 Mini will come with a new type of boxy design which will be similar to the iPhone 12 and iPad Air design. 

As per the leaked specification, the device would have an 8.5-inch Liquid Retina Display that will be powered using the A14 Bionic chipset, which also powers the new range of iPhones and iPads. It will also be powered with 4GB of RAM and a USB C slot for charging. The iPad 6 Mini would also include the popular Apple Pencil 2 and will feature the same camera setup as iPad Air 4. 

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There are currently no details about the launch date of the device, but it is expected that it will be announced somewhere in Q1, 2021. Also, the news is coming up that Apple could come up with a foldable device very soon, that could cost somewhere around $1500 and will be using an 8GB/256GB configuration. Meanwhile, we can expect a lot more leaks about the device before the release.

Google Play Store contributes as the largest Distributor of Malware apps.

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Sajin Vargheese
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When it comes to malware, smartphone apps are one of the most affected and especially the one on Android. Due to this Google Play Store has been regularly auditing and checking the application on its platform and removing the ones with any kind of vulnerability and malware. These audits and checks have increased much more this year and still continues, showing that there has been an increase in the malware infestation of apps. However, to prevent it, Google always suggests users download and install apps from Play Store and not any random website. 

But it seems that apps on the PlayStore were majorly responsible for malware-infected apps. Research from NortonLifeLock and IMDEA software institute in Madrid found that Google Play Store is the biggest distributor of malware on Android smartphones. As per the research, the Google Play store accounts for 67.2 percent of malicious app installs on Android phones. The research team took details of over 12 million apps in the last four months to come to this conclusion. Also, various third-party app stores contribute to 10.4 percent of malicious app installs. 

The last few months have not only seen an increase in the number of malicious apps but also an increase in new types of malicious apps. Due to this, Google has now been super active in finding such applications on their domain and removing it from the platform. Also, Google has identified many apps in this area that were included on Google Play Store as they were clean and an update to the app is what added the malicious component to it.

Samsung looking at the launch of two new entry-level smartphones Galaxy A02 and Galaxy M02.

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Ramana Rishi
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Samsung has been focusing a lot on the premium segment phones which are equipped with unique and new technological features. But it does not mean that they have forgotten the budget for medium-range users. In fact, the last couple of years have seen the launch of many and some of the best low-to-mid-range smartphones from Samsung. It was earlier reported that Samsung is currently working on two new entry-level smartphones named the Galaxy A02 (SM-A025F) and Galaxy M02 (SM-M025F). 

These smartphones have already been certified by the Bluetooth SIG authority last month and now the A02 model has appeared on GeekBench and BIS. Both the A02 and M02 have received approval from the WiFi Alliance and offer almost similar kinds of specs to the user with a few modifications. Both the smartphones are expected to be launched very soon and are confirmed to work on Android 10 out of the box. It has been confirmed in the GeekBench rating that both the smartphones will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset and will be equipped with a 5.71-inch display at HD+ resolution. 

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Both the smartphones will come in 2GB/3GB RAM variants and will likely come with 32GB memory and a MicroSD card slot for expansion. Both the smartphones will also have the same camera setup and will offer a dual camera on the rear with a 13MP camera sensor, along with an 8MP selfie camera The handsets will be powered by 3,500 mAh battery capacity and will soon be launched in the market.

Facebook brings new Vanish Mode to Messenger.

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Alex Infant
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A few days back, Facebook-owned WhatsApp added a new feature to their platform called “Disappearing messages” where the messages disappear once the receiver has read it in their chat and closed the window. Similar to that feature, now Facebook messenger also has a new feature called “Vanish Mode“. As per the statement from Facebook, “The feature is best suited for memes, GIFs, stickers, or reactions that are cool when you send them, but you may not want them to stick in your chat history.” 

To use the feature, the user will have to swipe up on the phone in the existing chat window, which will take them to vanish mode. Also, if the user swipes up again, the regular chat window will return and the messages will not disappear. Initially, the new feature will be launched in the US market along with a few other countries, and later the feature will be launched in all the other EU countries as well. The same feature has already been implemented on Instagram and WhatsApp in the name of disappearing messages and the same will soon be present on Facebook Messenger very soon. 

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However, in order to send the vanishing feature in messenger, both the sender and receiver need to have this feature activated. The feature will not work in cases where either one of the parties has not activated the feature. Also, if the person takes the screenshot of the messages, the same is informed to the sender as well.

PUBG Mobile might have to wait longer to enter the Indian market unless the government gives a nod.

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PUBG mobile has really set up an expectation of its fans in Indian by hinting at a relaunch in the Indian app market a few days back. Due to the ban on Chinese apps in the Indian app market, PUBG was removed from the Play Store app and banned from operating in India, since it was published by a Chinese company Tencent. However, since then PUBG has closed all the operations with Tencent in India and now will be relaunching a new PUBG game themselves with new features and settings. 

However, the comeback of the game might not be as easy as it thinks. The earlier reason for the ban of the app was stated as engagement in activities that are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity, defense, and security of the country. Now as per the official statement of the government, “Unless they (PUBG Corporation) address the concerns, it will be difficult to grant any relaxation [to PUBG Mobile].“” Unless the government analyzes the new game and the policies it follows for the Indian users and the data they provide, the game will not be permitted to relaunch in the Indian market. 

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Regular audits will be conducted to make sure that the user information is not used for any activity which harms national security. Krafton Inc, of which PUBG is a subsidiary, is looking forward to investing around $100 million in India. PUBG Corporation will also set up an India base where it would employ over 100 people to enhance communications and services.

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