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iPhone 12 Magsafe feature could be the future of iPhone accessories.

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Shanmugam
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With the launch of the iPhone 12 series, a lot of new features were also added to the smartphone. One of such new features was the addition of MagSafe to the iPhone. It would not only provide a new way of charging the phone wirelessly, but also the addition of many new accessories. This means a lot to the iPhone users as the MagSafe feature would allow the iPhone users to change the look of their iPhone easily using the new MagSafe compatible cases and other accessories. 

For example, when we talk about the new cases that will work with the MagSafe technology, you can immediately see that it will be much easier to swap cases. Not only that, with the magnets in action, it will hold to the iPhone in a much stronger way and provide a better fitting. Another important part of the MagSafe feature is that you will not have to remove the case while charging it wirelessly, Since the case is also MagSafe compatible, you can directly change your phone wirelessly using the case. 

There are other accessories as well such as the credit card wallet and lens mount which would make it much easier to use those attachments with the power of magnets. The MagSafe feature has opened up a lot of possibilities for iPhone and it will remove any kind of accessories that were clamping to your phone earlier. It will not only provide a much better customization option with easy pop-out and in but will also provide a new platform for upcoming accessories.

Google Play Store sees more than 28 billion app downloads in Q3.

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With the increase in smartphone usage and new features being embedded into the hardware, the usability of smartphones has increased by folds. Due to this, app developers are coming up with new ideas in the form of apps that have really attracted a lot of users in downloading them and using them. Most of these apps are productive tools that have made the day to day work of many users easier and faster. Due to the same reason, the number of app downloads has also increased by a large number. 

Google Play Store reached a total of 28.3 billion downloads for the Q3 period, which is a 31% increase when compared to last year. The number also gives the platform advantage over the Apple App store, where Google Play Store leads the app rave by 3:1. The App Store managed to count a total of 8.2 billion downloads this Q3. One of the most popular categories for Play Store app download has been Games and Education apps, which were also used most by the users during the pandemic. 

Apart from that, other popular apps include business and tools for professionals. It is not confusing to see why there was such a big rise in the total number of app downloads for the Google Play Store. Since people were at home and were working from there, they downloaded many productive apps, and non-professionals were focused more on games and other lifestyle and entertainment apps. The trend is expected to go further up in the next quarter.

Canon announces EOS M50 Mark II with the live youtube streaming feature.

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Sajin Vargheese
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Vlogging cameras are in high demand right by the users. The main reason behind it is platforms like Youtube which allows the users to vlog an event and upload it on Youtube for others to watch. Due to the same, users are now looking for vlogging cameras that could provide them the best of video quality. Canon has recently launched EOS M50 Mark II, which comes with Youtube live streaming support for Youtube content creators. Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a mirrorless camera that has been designed specifically for users who like to vlog and live stream.

It comes with Eye Detection Auto Focus (AF), servo AF, and movie servo AF for different shooting modes. It also has a shooting speed of 7.4fps with servo AF and features a high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF). the camera has a large LCD display that provides all the necessary information required while vlogging. The camera has been marked at Rs 58,995 and will be available for sale in December. 

The camera features DIGIC 8 image processor and 24.1-megapixel resolution which provides support for multiple features such as Face + Tracking, Zone AF, 1-point AF, Spot AF, Eye Detection AF, touch and drag AF, and has an ISO range of 100 to 25,600. The LCD screen on the camera comes with a Tap AF feature, where you can focus on a person or object by simply tapping on it. The new and improved algorithms also improved the contrast AF algorithm that enhances AF stability during 4K movies. 

Microsoft patch more than 87 vulnerabilities for Windows 10.

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A new vulnerability was found in Windows 10, called the “Ping of Death“, which was fixed by the company using a Windows 10 patch. The details were provided by Security blog DarkReadings, which confirms that Microsoft patched 87 vulnerabilities, including 21 remote code execution flaws. The numbers revealed are really big when it comes to vulnerabilities in the Windows OS. As per the details, none of these vulnerabilities were exposed apart from 6 which were already known to everyone. 

The most critical remote code execution flaw was CVE-2020-16898, which created a vulnerability in Windows TCP/IP settings and improperly handled ICMPv6 Router Advertisement packets. Another major bug was a denial of service flaw (CVE-2020-16899)  in the Windows TCP/IP stack, which would lead an attacker to stop the system from responding. Both of these issues were not found to be exploited before Microsoft could fix them. However, exploitation of these vulnerabilities would have provided the hackers access to the system and further damage as well. 

The good news here was that all the issues were found by the internal team of Microsoft, due to which these were immediately resolved with the patch before it came out in the public or could be used by the wrong people. The 87 vulnerabilities were found in Windows, Office and Office Services and Web Apps, Visual Studio, Azure Functions, .NET Framework, Microsoft Dynamics, Open Source Software, Exchange Server, and the Windows Codecs Library. However, once you have updated your Windows 10, these will no longer be an issue.

DJI launches Ronin S 2 and Ronin SC 2 gimbal with advanced features.

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Ramana Rishi
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Gimbals have been a part of videography for a long time and their usage is very critical in getting stabilized videos and photos. Among the market of gimbal manufacturers, one name has always been considered as the best and that name is DJI. DJI has now announced two new gimbals for cameras, called the Ronin S 2 and Ronin SC 2. Both of them are three-axis gimbals and bring serious improvement over the last generation. 

With both of these gimbals, you can expect to have stronger motors, compatibility to heavier payloads, and much lighter in weight. The company has also stated that the new gimbal will also come with many different software changes as well, which would make using it much easier. The RS 2 is made out of carbon fiber and supports a dynamic payload of 10lbs. The gimbals also come with a 1.4-inch touchscreen display and can be used to see and change the settings on the gimbal. It can also be used to track and see the live recording of the camera to know what the camera has actually been recording.

DJI has also introduced the new Titan Stabilization Algorithm, which would optimize the shooting style and cut down on the manual user input. The second software enhancement that has been added is the SuperSmooth technology for smoothing out the movements when shooting with a tighter lens. There are a lot of other tweaks that make the usage a lot easier and they are now also compatible with Arca Swiss & Manfrotto plates.

Big discounts on iPhone 11 by Amazon.

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Ramana Rishi
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Apple iPhone 12 was one of the most expected launches of the year and the company launched four different variants of the iPhone, with the iPhone mini being the most affordable at Rs 69,999. Even though it might not be as affordable on everyone’s pocket, there might be a reason for you now to buy an Apple device. A day after the iPhone 12 was launched, Amazon has announced one of the biggest discounts that one can get on the iPhone 11 in the Great Indian Festival sale. 

The company has announced that the iPhone 11 64GB will be available to customers at a price of Rs 47,999 and with additional benefits to users who will be using HDFC debit/credit cardholders for payment. With all the discount included, the phone will be available at Rs 45,999, which is one of the best deals until now on the device. You can further lower the price if you want to exchange your old device and get the new iPhone 11. The sale for Indian customers who want to buy the device at the lowest price yet will start on October 16. 

While announcing the iPhone 12 series, Apple has also reduced the price of iPhone 11, iPhone XR, and also iPhone SE 2020 edition. Also, we do expect Flipkart to reveal a competitive price for the iPhone 11 series to provide the users with much more discount. If you are looking to buy an iPhone and are not willing to spend a huge amount on the new iPhone 12, then getting an iPhone 11 with such huge discounts would be the right choice.

OnePlus smartphones will not have the Facebook app as bloatware in the future.

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Alex Infant
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When OnePlus officially launched its OnePlus 8 and Nord series earlier this year, they had a Facebook bloatware app pre-installed on the devices. However, it seems that OnePlus has stopped doing it now with OnePlus 8T. Earlier, the OnePlus users were happy about the addition of the Facebook app on the device as the app was properly integrated with the UI for additional functionality. However, now the app will not be a part of the device and the users will have to install it from the Play Store. 

The change was not taken positively by the users and they are really disappointed about the revelation. OnePlus has confirmed that in order to improve the user experience and keep the phone lighter, they have decided that they will be reducing the amount of pre-installed apps on their phones. It is why they have decided to remove Facebook from the list of the pre-installed app in the OnePlus 8T and all the other future phones from the company. As per them, the background services that the apps were using, led to a decrease in the performance of the phone, which impacted the user experience as well. 

Future phones from the company will only include pre-loaded apps like Google, OnePlus apps, and Netflix. As per the company, the decision has also been taken after the feedback that has been received from the users. The change will only be applicable to the OnePlus 8T and all the future phones. However, the users of OnePlus smartphones that have been launched previously are still stuck with the bloatware.

Xiaomi launches Mi 10T & Mi 10T Pro in Indian Market.

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Alex Infant
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Xiaomi has launched the new Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro smartphones in the Indian market today. Both these smartphones are the next generation premium flagships from the company. Both the smartphones were unveiled globally in September and had great specs and performance. When it comes to the Mi 10T, the phones have a 6.67-inch full HD+ display, with a refresh rate of 144Hz. The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Soc and will be paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, to give it a much faster performance. The phone will also support UFS 3.1 storage, which will be 128GB in the device. 

The phone comes with triple camera setup and houses a 64 MP primary sensor on the back, along with a 13-megapixel secondary sensor that has an ultra-wide-angle lens on top and a 5 MP macro sensor. You also get a 20MP front selfie camera in the front. The phone has a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. The phone will be 5G compatible and will be one of the best performing phones in its category.

On the other hand, the Mi 10T Pro has a 6.67-inch screen with a Full HD+ display and 144Hz refresh rate. Powered by the same Snapdragon 965 Soc, the phone comes with 8GB of RAM and a 128/256GB storage option. The rear camera sensor on the back is the 108MP with optical image stabilization, along with a 13-megapixel secondary sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel sensor with a macro lens. The front gets the same 20MP camera and a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

Google adds new updates and features to Pixel Stand.

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Google will be adding some new and exciting Android 11 like features for the Pixel Stand app, that will make handling the home connected device much easier with your Pixel smartphone. The company has rolled out the update which adds more home control features to Pixel 3, Pixel 4, and Pixel 5 smartphones. With the new update, you will also be able to control things like thermostats and lights. One of the most noticeable changes that you will see in the app is the Android 11 style power menu. 

It is not only managed and designed beautiful, but also gives options for shortcuts to home automation features. With the new update, when your wireless charging-supported Pixel device is on the stand, all you have to do is tap on the display and you’ll see quick controls for your smart home devices. Once the update is downloaded and installed, simply go to the “Connected devices” option and select your Pixel Stand, where you will see the home controls. That page will allow you to have control over things like lights, fans, thermostats, etc. 

Also, you will not have to take your phone off the Pixel stand to control a connected device or feature of your phone, unlike previously. The update will work on the given Pixel devices, however, the phone should have been updated to Android 11 first. The new update does not add any part of the new Nest devices, but it can be a possibility that we will see an update for the same in the future.

Oppo to launch new smart TVs in the market.

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Shanmugam
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The smart TV market is one of the most popular ones after smartphones. It is the reason why many smartphone and tech companies have now started launching their own brand of smart TVs. In the same trend, yet another brand is jumping into this pool. This time, it’s Oppo, which is more popular in bringing a wide variety of smartphones in the market with impressive selfie cameras. The company has already announced that they will be launching their first TV in a digital event on October 19. 

The event will take place in Shanghai, China and the company has also launched a teaser for the same. The teaser does not give a lot of information about the product or details about the launch. However, with the leaked 3C certifications, of two different TV models, coded as A65UB00 and A55UB00, we do have the confirmation that the TV will be coming in 65-inch panel and 55-inch panel. 

There are also reports that the TV will come with a selfie camera and we can also expect the brand to unveil a 4K QLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a MEMC chip. Also, the smart TV will be supported by almost all the popular streaming services available globally. There are currently no details as to if the TV launch will be done on a global scale or only the Chinese market. But it is expected that they will initially be launched in China and later to the global market. The price point for these TVs will also be a deciding factor.

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