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Apple is planning to manufacture 2.5 million Macbooks next year with its own CPUs.

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After the launch of the new iPhone 12 series, it seems like Apple is all set to work on their new Macbook lineup, for which the company has started making preparations. The company has already announced that they will be moving from Intel chipset to their own manufactured chipsets which will be used in the future Macbook laptops. In the same attempt, the company is now planning to manufacture around 2.5 million Macbook laptops which will be powered by their own CPU by February 2021. 

As per the details, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will manufacture the chipsets for Apple which will be using the 5nm architecture which was recently introduced by Apple. It could be a possibility that the new Macbook lineup includes the new A14 chips from the iPhone 12 series. However, they will be optimized accordingly for the new Macbook lineup. As per the reports, “Apple is asking suppliers to produce 2.5 million MacBook laptops powered by its in-house designed CPU by early 2021 as the California technology giant looks to rapidly cut its reliance on Intel chips“. 

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Apple is also scheduled to launch an online event that is expected to be their last for this year and could possibly launch their new line of Macbooks with Apple’s Silicon CPUs. The new CPUs will be a part of the 13-inch lineup of Macbook Air and Macbook Pro. It is expected that the new CPU from Apple would provide a much better experience and integration of software and hardware to bring new features.

Images leaked for OnePlus watch limited edition Cyberpunk 2077 straps.

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Alex Infant
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OnePlus recently announced the pre-booking of their special edition OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 edition, which received a huge response from OnePlus fans looking to buy the smartphone. Now, recent leaks have provided images of what looks like CyberPunk 2077 limited edition wrist straps, hinting that the OnePlus watch could soon be launched. Although as per the previous update the launch of the OnePlus watch was delayed indefinitely. 

The Tipster Digital Chat Station shared an image showing off straps of what he claims to be the OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Edition on Weibo. The straps come with a different and unique design with Cuts that have OnePlus and Cyberpunk embossed on them. As per the images, the strap comes in matte black color. OnePlus has been teasing a lot of details about their watch, which also included the design of the watch that was earlier rejected by the company. Ever since then, the company has been quiet about the launch and development of the watch. 

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A few weeks back the details came through which suggested that the company will delay the launch of the watch due to software and design issues. However, the emergence of these images does suggest that the company will be launching the watch this year as they already have prepared limited edition accessories for the watch. Also, apart from the limited edition of the watch, we will also see a vanilla edition of the OnePlus watch. It seems like OnePlus might have worked out all the flaws that existed in the design of the watch.

Almost 70% of internet users in Assam have reported cyber attacks.

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Sriram
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When it comes to using the internet, cyberattacks on the user’s details happen regularly, especially the last few years have seen a substantial increase in cyberattacks. A recent study by the Assam Police in Indian has found out that most of the internet users in the state have suffered from a Cyberattack and hacking attempt. Also, it was found out that people in Assam have a high level of awareness when it comes to cybercrime. More than 62% of the internet users have reported a cybercrime and 585 out of them have informed the dedicated cyber crime police stations for the same. 

When it came to the reasons as to why the cybercrimes as happening and what is the major reason behind it, It was found that 58% of the users were having a habit of saving their credentials on the system and were not aware that not saving the details and enabling the two-step verification process can prevent cybercrimes. Also, many users did acknowledge the fact that they clicked on a random popup window that appears on the internet, after which the issue came into existence. Most of the users were using public WiFi which was not password protected. 

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Some of the most common details that were attacked in the cyber crimes include the details from Facebook, WhatsApp, and emails. Many users also faced cyber-attacks through spam messages and messages on the social networking website. It definitely shows how normal internet users are the new ground for cyber attacks due to which the internet companies are requesting users to take preventive measures to ensure the security of their data.

HP announces a New Era of Virtual Reality for Developers and Enterprises

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HP has been working on the VR technology for a while now and has recently unveiled the HP Omnicept Solution, which brings the world’s most intelligent VR headset and a developer-focused SDK into a single platform, equipping VR software developers with an ecosystem to create new hyper-personalized, engaging, and adaptive VR experiences for enterprises. The new  HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition VR headset is one of the most powerful VR headsets by HP till now and it enables real-time human insight for improving training and education outcomes. 

As per HP, the new VR technology has been created for people to interact with technology and the world around them to stay connected. Also, it helps to visualize and provide a unique experience of things around them. HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition and the Omnicept SDK are designed to curate more human and personal experiences with technology. The new VR headset and the technology have been created to increase and accelerate the use of VR to its full potential. 

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The new headset will open up new possibilities with VR development and impact enterprise training, education, research and development, and wellbeing. The headset not only brings a new kind of experience but also focuses on privacy. It has been built with a highly secure pipeline for end-user privacy and the firmware safeguards the data without storing any data on the headset. HP claims that the personalized training experience through this VR headset will not only increase the retention rate by also improving learning.

Google’s “Device Lock Controller” app lets the creditors lock your financed phone in case payments are missed.

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Sajin Vargheese
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There are two ways of purchasing the phone, either get it on a complete down payment or simply get it on credit through EMI’s from a finance creditor like a bank. Earlier this year, Google published a “Device Lock Controller” app on the Google Play Store which allowed the credit providers to stop the functionality of the phones that were financed and the payments were missed. The app was initially launched in the US market where it was a mandate for carriers or first-party stores that were offering finances on the purchase. 

The provider can download the creditor’s app and “Disable debugging and user management features” that presumably could be used to circumvent these measures. The app does not restrict users from dialing emergency calls or receiving incoming calls. Meanwhile, the user can access the full Settings app at any time, as well as back up and restore your data. It is still not clear as to whether the app will be pre-installed or will be installed at the time of purchase when the users decide to buy it on credit. 

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The apps do not have a lot of downloads for now, but it would seem to become a mandate for such financed phones in the future. Also, the apps were introduced in June this year with the last update for the app made available in October. The Phone when locked will allow the users to backup and restore data and user settings as well. However, to unlock other features once again, they will have to clear the missed payments.

Motorola announces Moto G9 Power with a 6,000 mAh battery.

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Ramana Rishi
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Among the other smartphones that Motorola has announced, they have also launched the all-new Moto G9 Power which is expected to be the last handset in the G9 family of smartphones. The smartphone was launched in Europe and the main feature for the same is the large 6,000 mAh battery which is expected to give the phone almost two days of battery life in balanced use. The phone is not only equipped with a powerful and large battery but also with the Qualcomm 662 SoC chipset which will be paired with 4GB RAM + 128GB configuration and is also going to be the only variant for this model. 

The phone was launched in two colors of Electric Violet and Metallic Sage. It will be initially launched in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East countries and later to other parts of the world. The phone is launched at a price tag of EUR 199 and will be running on Android 10 out of the box. The phone has a 6.8-inch HD+ (720×1,640 pixels) IPS display and a triple camera setup on the rear, which includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor (f/1.79 aperture), a 2-megapixel macro sensor (f/2.4), and an additional 2-megapixel depth sensor(f/2.4). 

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The phone also has a 16MP sensor on the front for selfies and video calling. Other features of the phone include Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth v5, NFC, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, and 4G LTE. The phone is focused on users who are looking for a great balanced performance from the phone with more battery life.

Some features in Google Photos might become paid and only exclusive to Google One users.

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Alex Infant
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When it comes to the Photos app on the Android and iOS devices, Google Photos has been one of the most popular ones in its category. It is a handy app that stores all your photos and arranges them in certain categories, which makes it easier for the user to browse them. Till now, the app and its features have been completely free, but now it seems that the users will have to shell out some money for extra features in the app. As per a report from XDA-developers, some of the existing as well as new features in Google Photos can become paid and only available to Google One users. 

During the teardown of the new Google Photos app, XDA-developers found that the app has Google One Paywall which may be introduced in some of the editing features. The Color Pop feature could be one of them which would require you to pay. A report with screenshots also stated that users trying to use Color Pop were sent push notification by Google for Google One subscription. It might be possible that the future update from Google would bring in new editing features for the Google Photos app, which would only be reserved for Google one subscribers. 

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Currently, features like Color Pop are available to all users and anyone can use it for free. However, as a part of the ongoing rollout, the Color Pop feature will become paid for some photos and free for others, depending on the depth information of the photos. It is not yet clear when the feature and changes will be rolled out globally.

Apple facing a severe shortage in the supply of Power chips for the iPhone 12 series.

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Sriram
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Apple has received a tremendous response for the iPhone 12 series in terms of pre-orders, which was already expected by Apple due to which they increased their iPhone 12 production by 2 million units earlier. However, it seems like the increasing demand has led to a shortage of vital chips that manage the power consumption in the iPhone 12 series. It might lead the company to be unable to meet the demand for the iPhone 12 in the market during the holiday season. 

Despite the shortage, suppliers are likely to prioritize Cupertino, California-based Apple, and its power-hungry iPhone 12 over other customers lining up for scarce parts. The increasing demand for silicon and supply issues due to Covid-19 have been the main cause of shortage in the supply. As per the details, the 5G smartphones require 30% to 40% more chip content versus 4G, and the industry is still recovering from the pandemic and lockdown, due to which the supply is unable to meet the demand. 

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Apple currently has multiple power-management chip suppliers, and due to this, an issue in one of those chip suppliers could affect the company. The company has also not been able to meet the demand of Chinese consumers and has recorded the worst quarterly revenue performance there since 2014. Since the Chinese market has companies like Huawei and Xiaomi, which are the major competitors, it seems like Apple will be losing a big slice of the market share to these companies in this case. Currently, the company is trying to cope up with all the demands until late November.

LG announces three new smartphones in the Indian market LG W11, W31, and W31+ for the low to mid-range segments.

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Shanmugam
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After the announcement of the LG T wing phone, the company has now announced a new series of smartphones in the Indian market, which are the LG W11, W31, and W31+ smartphones. When it comes to the smartphone unit of LG, they have not been performing as per the expectation in the last few years. However, with the launch of new and different handsets in the market, the company seems to be making good growth in Q3 of 2020. The company has already revamped its series of smartphones and are launching better devices in the mid-range category. 

The three new smartphones that have been announced by them will be the new offering in the low and mid-range phone segments. The W11 smartphone will be powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset which has been clocked at 2.0GHz and will be paired with 3GB RAM and 32 GB memory. The phone will also have a 6.52-inch HD+ FullVision display with a waterdrop notch comprising an 8MP front-facing shooter. The rear will include a dual-camera setup with a 13MP primary sensor. The phone will also have a 4,000mAh battery and a dedicated Google Assistant button. 

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The LG W31 and W31+  will also be running on P22 processors and will be paired with a 4GB/64GB configuration. The W31+ variants will keep the same amount of RAM with 128GB of storage option. The battery capacity remains the same at 4,000 mAh and all three will be running on Android 10. The rear will have a triple camera setup with the addition of a 5MP wide-angle lens. The W11 model is priced at Rs 9,490, while the LG W31 and W31+ are priced at Rs 10,990 and Rs 11,990.

Apple and Sony are looking to acquire podcasting company Wondery

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Sajin Vargheese
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One of the most popular services for users nowadays is podcasts and streaming services which have attracted a lot of users over the years. When it comes to companies like Apple and Sony, they have been particularly interested in acquiring podcast companies. Recently, Apple Inc. and Sony Music Entertainment have been holding talks about acquiring Wondery, one of the most popular podcasting services. 

As per the details Wondery is seeking to get 300 to 400 million dollars from the deal and the negotiations for the same are ongoing. Apple and Sony are two of the four companies that have been discussing acquiring Wondery. In recent years, Spotify Technology SA has been one of the most aggressive buyers of such a podcasting platform, however, this time Spotify is not going to bid on this deal. Although there is no guarantee on whether the deal for Wondery will be completed or not. Also, the price tag of $400 million is not something every company will be willing to pay, since the podcast industry is still rising and not at its full peak of success. 

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Although, Wondery has many podcast projects that will soon be turned into a television series, and it could really increase the value of the company. It is already developing more than a dozen TV shows based on its podcasts, including a program for Apple about the rise and fall of WeWork. Apple has already acquired a lot of smaller podcast companies in the last couple of years and acquiring Wondery would be a significant investment for them in the podcast industry.

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