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Micromax to launch their new smartphone range on November 3.

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Ever since Micromax has made the announcement that they will be re-entering the smartphone market again and will be launching a new handset in the Indian market before Diwali. Now, as per the new details, the company will be unveiling the new smartphone on November 3, 12 PM IST. The company has shared a new small video that has been tagged with the ‘Cheeni Kum‘ motto, which states the “In” series of smartphones with some additional masala in life. The upcoming phones have been tagged with the line “‘Aao Karein Cheeni Kum’ (Come let’s reduce sugar).” 

The company will be doing a virtual event on the phone and will be giving all the details of the phone. As per the CEO of Micromax, the new series of smartphones will range from Rs 7,000-Rs 25,000, which means that we can certainly see some premium flagship smartphones from the company, which is a niche they did not explore before. There are expected to be two phones in the series which will be powered by MediaTek Helio G35 and MediaTek Helio G85 processors. 

The phone model with the G35 chipset will have a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 3GB/32GB configuration. Also, it will have a huge battery capacity of 5,000mAh. It is not clear if it will have fast charging or not, but it will certainly have a dual rear camera. The one phone with a G85 chipset will have a triple camera setup and a much more powerful performance. The details do show that Micromax is all ready to take on other smartphone manufacturers.

Google Doc crosses 1 Billion downloads on Google Play Store.

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Sajin Vargheese
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Google web applications have been one of the most popular platforms for people to work on their professional and personal projects. Among those, Google Docs and Sheets has been one of the more popular and also one of the most used in the market. As per the latest details, Google Docs has now completed more than 1 Billion downloads on the Play Store, showing how popular and useful the app has been for the users. We all know that Google is one of the biggest search engines in the world and the company wants to provide Google users multiple services and apps, which can be accessed under a single Google account. 

Also, professionals who use the Google platform have a large requirement for multiple tools, making Google Docs as one of the most used platforms and services by Google. Since the service is completely free to use and all the documents are saved on the cloud storage, it makes it much easier for people to access the docs from almost anywhere and any device. Due to this, the app has become more useful on Android phones to access the docs and create new ones. 

Google Docs took almost six years to make the download reach 1 Billion and that too when it is not a mandatory app with the Android OS. It is also suspected that the huge rise in the number of downloads is due to the fact that more and more people are working from home in the pandemic. An increase in the new platform of Google Workspace has also been one of the reasons for the increasing popularity. No matter what the reason is, the platform has become more and more useful for people working on online tools.

The new Kirin 9000 chipset from Huawei, ranks number one on benchmarks.

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Ramana Rishi
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Huawei is known for smartphones with some of the best hardware configuration available in the world. Now it’s official as well as Huawei Mate 40’s HiSilicon Kirin 9000 chipset has ranked at the first position in the benchmarks. The phone was launched on 23 October and it did not take any time for people to check the phone for its benchmarks. The phone is the latest flagship from the company and is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 chip. 

Huawei launched and announced these chipsets earlier this week which were built on 5nm architecture from TMSC and have a large boost in both performance and energy efficiency. The company has also confirmed that the CPU has also been improved in the chipset, but no official figures have been released up till now. The HiSilicon Kirin 9000 is in the 1st position with a total of 216.6 points, beating both the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chip and even the Qualcomm 865+ SoC. The new Kirin 9000 is an 8 core CPU with 24 core Mali G78 GPU with it. 

Along with that, it also has 2 Big and 1 Tiny core NPU. As per the company, it is currently the most powerful chipset in the market right now and has 30% more transistors than the new Apple A14 bionic chipset., making it 10% faster than the Qualcomm 865+, beating them by a margin of 240%. It will be interesting to see if the new Snapdragon 875, which is due to launch at the end of the year, can gain a higher position than Kirin 9000 in terms of performance.

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro has the exact same hardware, except the LiDAR sensor.

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Alex Infant
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iPhone 12 teardown videos have become really popular all over the internet as it provides deep insight into the hardware and internal design of the smartphone. Although the video was only about iPhone 12 among the series, another video has been released online that provides a deep teardown about the iPhone 12 Pro model. The teardown video was shared by a Chinese tech channel which provided a teardown comparison between the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models and showed the kind of similarities both the phone has. 

It seems that the design of both variants is almost similar to each other. The teardown video shows both the models having a similar L-shaped design for the logic board, with the only difference between the two being the LiDAR connector, which is not available on the iPhone 12 model. However, what was more surprising in the video was the same kind of battery capacity that lies in both the variants. The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models have the same 2,815 mAh battery capacity. 

It was expected that one of the variants could have had a different battery capacity, especially the Pro model. However, since the outer design of the body is the same, the battery capacity remains unchanged. So, in the comparison video, it could easily be seen that both the models have exactly the same body and hardware except the LiDAR sensor. It also brings a curious fact out that, is it possible to swap the parts between iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro.

Apple to use Qualcomm modems in future devices.

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Shanmugam
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A recent teardown video of iPhone 12 that has been surfing over the internet for a couple of days, showed that Apple is using Qualcomm Snapdragon modem for better 5G connectivity and band. Earlier this year, Apple made an announcement about the agreement with Qualcomm, which put an end to the long-standing legal battle between the two. It might be the reason why the company is now using Qualcomm devices. Now the future roadmap for Apple does seem to make it clear that they will be using Qualcomm modems in their smartphones and smart devices. 

The iPhone 12 series was the first device to do so, using the X55 modems from Qualcomm. Apple is reportedly also using the X60 modem for their devices in the time period of 1st June 2021 and 31st May 2022, details available in the Apple-Qualcomm settlement filing. Similarly, Apple will also be using the X70 modem range from 1st June 2022 and 31st May 2024. It does seem to clear a block between how both the companies were doing business and it seems that both the companies are going to benefit a lot from the deals. 

The X60 modems are based on the new 5nm architecture and will provide an exceptional performance boost to the Apple devices when it comes to network connectivity, especially for the 5G enabled devices. Smartphones that feature the X60 will also be able to aggregate data from both mmWave and sub 6GHz at the same time to achieve high speeds with lower latency.

Apple discontinues the Apple TV Remote app on the App Store

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Sajin Vargheese
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Earlier, Apple provided the Apple streaming device users with the Apple TV Remote app on the App Store, which was used to control all the features of its streaming devices right from the smartphone. However, with the new range of devices, the company is already offering a smart remote integration with updated iOS devices, due to which the company has decided to remove the app.

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Since Apple has integrated the Apple TV Remote functionality into Control Center on iOS starting from iOS 12 onwards, it will be much easier for users to control the devices using their smartphone and iPads directly, without the need for an app. The only condition is that you need to be on the latest OS as per the company. It’s not just the removal of the app, it might also be possible that the company has discontinued the application altogether. 

The users who already have the app on the smartphone will no longer get any kind of updates from Apple. Also, the app did not make any more sense as Apple devices with iOS 12 can already control the devices without the app. If you are on the latest version of iOS, Apple TV Remote will be automatically integrated into Control Center to use with your Apple TV or Apple TV 4K. On the older version of the iOS, which is up to iOS 12, one has to integrate remote will have to be added to the Control Center manually. If you have the app, then you can continue to use it for your devices.

New Redmi Note phone spotted on 3C database in China.

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Ramana Rishi
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It seems that Xiaomi is all set to launch the new Redmi Note series in a couple of weeks as the details are already coming up for these phones. A few hours ago, two new Redmi Note phones with model number M2007J22C and M2007J17C were spotted in the 3C database of China. The M2007J17C is expected to be the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite with 108 primary camera sensor, while M2007J22C comes with a global variant, coded as M2007J22G, which has received the approval from European Economic Commission authority. 

The leaks for the phone were available in September, which shows a lot about the design of the phone. The design shows that the phone has an upper-left corner positioned punch-hole. The phone is said to be equipped with a 2.4GHz octa-core processor and 8 GB of RAM. It is expected that these handsets will be using the new Dimensity 800U chipsets from Mediatek, offering 5G band support to the smartphones. The smartphones were also found to be running on Android 10, with MIUI 12. 

More design leaks show that the phone has a round-shaped camera module and will have a 48MP triple camera setup on the rear. Now, the 3C listing does confirm that the phone is going to be a 5G supportive phone and will also support 22.5W fast charging. It has also got an MIIT certification in China and will soon be certified by TENAA. Redmi will soon launch the Redmi K30S on November 1 and soon after that, we can see the announcement of the new Redmi Note series.

Truecaller adds three new features to its app.

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Alex Infant
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Truecaller has been one of the most popular caller identification apps globally and still continues to remain the same due to its largest database of ids and great performance as an app. The Swedish company has now introduced a new feature to its platform, which could prove to be as useful and efficient for the user. The new feature is called “Call Reason“, which allows users to set a reason for their call, and enable the receiver to check whether the incoming call is personal, business, or urgent. The new feature is also expected to increase the pickup rate to identify the new numbers when calling. 

Apart from this feature, two additional features have also been added to the app “Schedule SMS” and “SMS translate” As per the official statement from Rishit Jhunjhunwala, the Chief Product Officer at Truecaller, “We are thrilled at the launch of Call reason, Schedule SMS and SMS translate. We have been working towards building an innovative communication suite for the users and these three new features are the next big step in line with this mission“. 

The “Schedule SMS” feature will provide the users with an option to schedule a reminder for events, meetings, etc. The SMS translate feature will allow users to instantly translate the content of their messages directly in Truecaller. The “Call reason” feature will be rolled out for the Android users on Wednesday, which the iOS users will have to wait until early next year. All three features seem to enhance the quality of experience the users have with Truecaller and will surely be a great addition to it.

Reliance Jio launches a new web browser.

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Sriram
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Reliance Jio has been really busy creating new apps and devices for Indian consumers. In the same trend, the company has now officially launched its own new web browser. The new web browser JioPages, which uses the Chromium Blink engine, is a secure and efficient web browser that can enhance the browsing experience. As per Jio, the browser has been “conceptualized and designed entirely in India.” Since the browser has been designed for Indian consumers, it brings along the support for eight different Indian languages on board. 

Also, the browser can provide localized news content and curation along with a smart download manager, incognito browsing, encrypted connections, and a lot more new features. The browser is already available on Google Play Store for Android users to download and try. However, it does seem that the browser is currently not available for iOS users and can be expected in the near future. The regional languages that JioPages support are Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Gujarati, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali. 

The language can be selected under preferences in browser settings. Apart from that, the users will also like the features of PIN-locked Incognito Mode and a built-in Adblock Plus, which would be new for Indian users. Since Jio is based on the platform of Chromium Blink engine, it will provide good web page rendering, faster page loads, efficient media streaming, Emoji domain support, and encrypted connection. The browser feed can also be customized as per the user’s preference and can also be used to only display whitelisted websites.

New leaks provide details about OnePlus N10 and N100.

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Shanmugam
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A couple of months back after the OnePlus Nord was launched in the market, the details of two new handsets started arriving in the market, which was supposed to be the new budget level phones from OnePlus. Names as N10 and N100, one of these smartphones were said to be the most affordable handset by OnePlus, priced at just $200. Now, as per the new details and leaks, both the N10 and N100 are soon going to launch in the smartphone market, with their designs leaked online. Details were provided in two separate posts by tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer. 

It gives a lot of important information about the new smartphones, including their specs, As per the leaks, the N10 5G model from OnePlus will have a 6.49-inch FHD display, which will support a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G SoC and is backed up with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Currently, we only have details about one variant, but there can be a 256GB variant as well. The phone also has a 4,300mAh battery and will support the “Warp Charge” for fast charging. 

Now, it seems like the phone will be using the same 64MP setup on this phone as on the OnePlus Nord. The OnePlus N100 will be the most affordable phone from the company, which will provide a 6.52-inch screen with HD+ display and powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. It will be available in a variant of 4GB/64GB and will have a triple camera setup with13MP with a 2MP Macro and 2MP Bokeh lens. The phone will also support dual-sim slots and will have a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh.

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