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Bing has now been rebranded to Microsoft Bing.

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When it comes to search engines, there is no doubt that Google ranks on the top, and then comes the number of other popular search engines. One of the most popular search engines apart from Google has been Bing. Now Bing has been an underrated player when it comes to search engines and now Microsoft has implemented a change that might help Bing expand its reach. The search engine before was simply called Bing. Now Microsoft has rebranded the search engine and now it will be called Microsoft Bing: The search engine that gives back. 

They have also launched a new feature called “Give With Bing.” Whenever you search for something on Bing, you can use the same platform to make a charity as well. It seems that rebranding to Microsoft Bing would make people realize that it is a Microsoft product, which will increase the trust and confidence of the search engine for users. The changes to Microsoft Bing was done without any notification and information from the company. 

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As per the official statement from Jorbi Ribas, the CVP of Microsoft Bing, “Starting today, you will see a shift in product to Microsoft Bing, which reflects the continued integration of our search experiences across the Microsoft family.“The statement does reveal that a lot of new changes will be seen in Bing. Now with the additional Microsoft branding to Bing, we might see an increase in the use of Microsoft Bing and an expanded market in the search engines.

Amazfit adds a teaser page to Amazon India, for the all-new Amazfit Bip U smartwatch.

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Sajin Vargheese
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Amazfit is all geared up and has been releasing new devices in recent times. One of the most successful and affordable smartwatches from the company was the Amazfit Bip and now the company is all ready to launch its newer version. The company has recently teased the all-new Amazfit Bip U, which not only provides a lot of features and design improvements but is also much stronger in terms of specs. Amazfit Bip U will be the new affordable smartwatch and the teaser page for the same has been launched on the Amazon India page. 

The page lists all the details with the picture of the products which shows that it will be coming in a lot of new colors. The watch looks very strong competitors in the market of affordable smartwatches and comes with a 1.42-inch display, with a TFT screen. The overall design of the smartwatch has been refined and it looks much smoother and better. The company has also included 50 new watch faces. The watch now also has SpO2 tracking, stress monitoring, and breathing training, and your vitals are tracked with the Amazfit BioTracker 2 module. 

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It will give you a total of 60 workout options to track with GPS for accurate tracking. The watch is also water-resistant up to 50m and can be used for swims as well. When it comes to the batter, the company claims that you can easily get a 9 days battery. Since the watch is currently only available in India, it might take time for it to launch globally as well.

Samsung removes Galaxy Note 8 from the monthly security update list.

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Ramana Rishi
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Samsung has finally removed the Samsung Galaxy Note8 from its list of devices that received monthly security updates. Samsung has been launching a lot of new devices in recent times and also issues a lot of security updates for each device. Since all the phones work on the Android operating system, Samsung is able to provide three years of an update as promised by Google. But now Samsung has made a few changes to the pattern, which includes adding some new devices to the list while removing the older one. 

As an example, The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan edition was offered to the customers as a liter version of the Samsung Galaxy S20. After it became popular among the consumers, Samsung added the device to the list of receiving monthly security updates. Similarly, Galaxy Tab Active3 has also joined the list of getting monthly security updates. Due to this, many of the older devices from Samsung has been removed from the list of devices that received monthly updates. The first one to get removed was Galaxy Note 8, which will no longer receive the monthly updates, but it will still receive quarterly updates from Samsung. 

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However, there is also a device that has been completely retired from the Samsung product lineup, which is the Galaxy J7 Prime. The phone has been completely removed from the list and will not receive any kind of updates or alterations from the company. The phone was released at the same time when the original Google Pixel was launched. So the phone had a really long run before. 

Sony launches Playstation 5 compatible, 8K, 85-inch TV at a price tag of Rs 14 lakhs in India.

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Shanmugam
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Sony is soon going to launch the all-new Playstation 5 for its fans in the coming days. The company is also ready to launch a whole new set of accessories that will be compatible with the PS5. The company has recently launched a new 85-inch 8K LED Android TV in India for Rs 14 lakhs. It is by far the most expensive TV that the company has launched in the market. As per Sony, the TV is specifically designed for PS5 and will provide an amazing experience when used together. Before this, the company also launched a PS5 ready 4K smart Android TV in August and now it has brought the new 8K flagship. 

The TV is Sony Z8H and is the first 8K TV in India in an 85-inch size by the company. There is currently no information on when the TV will be available for the global market, but it is expected that the coming months will see that as well. The TV comes with native 8K resolution (7680 x 4320 pixels), a 120Hz refresh rate, and support for HDR 10 and Dolby Vision. It is powered by the Sony X1 Ultimate processor and is claimed to be twice as fast as the predecessor. 

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The TV also has in-built storage of 16GB and has Bravia Game Mode to provide optimized PS5 gaming performance. It also comes with Sony’s Acoustic Multi-Audio speaker system that comes with two mid-range drivers, two subwoofers and two tweeters, and support for Dolby Atmos. Running on Android 9, it has 4x HDMI ports and 3x USB ports and supports both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

Instagram adds a new anti-bullying feature to its platform.

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Sajin Vargheese
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Instagram has recently introduced a new feature on the National Bullying Prevention Month. The new anti-bullying feature would help you to hide potentially offensive comments and expand nudge warnings. Instagram explained about the new feature and mentioned that the feature automatically hides comments similar to others that have been reported by the user. One can also see the comments by tapping on “View Hidden comments” Instagram has made sure that people who try to bully the Instagram users with comments on physical appearance, sexual preference, and other details, can simply be removed from the platform. 

The new feature will make sure that the Instagram machine learning algorithm is automatically able to detect any such abusive comments, based on the past reported comments and automatically remove it in real-time. This is also a useful feature when people, even after repeated warning, attempt to post similar comments that might hurt someone else’s sentiments. Another feature that Instagram has added to its platform is the “Stories Map” which is actually a private map that only you will be able to see and it has a private map and calendar of stories people shared in the last three years. 

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It would allow the users to look back and enjoy all their favorite moments, and even download or share them. In the future, Instagram users will also see changes in the tabs for Reels, shopping, and some really big improvements to messaging. The company is already focused on building new features which will make Instagram a better place to share your memories.

Google has revamped the Gmail logo.

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Sajin Vargheese
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Gmail has been trying to revamp its logos and images in the last few months to bring a new kind of feel and vibe for Google products. In the same series of events, the company has changed the logo of Gmail to something new and colorful. The red line envelope sign of Gmail was one of the most iconic ever. However, the new logo is more colorful and matches the Google colors on the logo. The new logo is just an M, specifying Gmail. Google has been trying to rebrand the entire workspace. 

It is also a way to rebrand GSuite to Google Workspace. Google has specifically confirmed that Google service users will see similar changes in services like Drive, calender, Meet, Docs, Sheet, and Slide. After the update, all these services will have a new look to work with, which will be much easier to navigate and use. The rainbow color-coding on all the logos of their services is being done to match the brand identity of Google. However, not many people appreciate that as it looked more to be a generic logo. 

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With the new Logo for Gmail, one can easily figure out that it is a product of Google, emphasizing on their brand identity. Also, the logo designers at Google tried to remove them and the envelope design, but the changes got a lot of negative reviews. So they finally decided that the M and rainbow colors will stay intact. A similar strategy can be expected with other Google Products.

Apple starts sending invites for the October 13 event, which could see a possible launch of iPhone 12.

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Ramana Rishi
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Apple has finally started sending invites for their “special Apple event” that is to be held on October 13 and which can likely be the launch event of the iPhone 12 series as well. The invites that have been sent do not include hints as to what can be expected. The Apple event invite is simply an Apple logo with a series of circles and a quote “High Speed“. The quote would definitely be for the new 5G addition to the iPhone series, as the new iPhone is expected to have high-speed 5G connectivity. 

The event is all set to take place on October 13, 10 AM PDT. Apple has been very secretive this time and has not shared any details on the product lineup that will be revealed in this year’s Apple event. Except for the new iPhone 12 series all the other product launches have not been revealed. With the new iPhone 12 series, we can expect to see the all-new variants of the iPhone 12. 

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As per the details that have been leaked previously, the four variants that will be launched this year will be the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and iPhone 12 Mini. Many details about the phone’s design and features have already been leaked where it is expected that the new iPhone will be more expensive than in previous years and will not include a charger for iPhones. Apart from all the leaks, people are now expecting to reveal the all-new iPhone series in its full glory.

Xiaomi launches Poco C3 in India at a starting price of Rs 7,499.

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Alex Infant
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Poco has finally launched its all-new handset Poco C3, which is one of the best budget smartphones with a triple camera and MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. The phone was launched in India through a virtual event on October 6. The phone is said to be the Redmi 9C that has been spin-off and launched under a different brand name. The phone has some remarkable specs and comes with a starting price tag of Rs 7,499 for the 3GB/32GB variant and Rs 8,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant. 

It is being called as an introductory offer where the phone is being launched at a lesser price. The phone will come in  Arctic Blue, Lime Green, Matte Black color options. The phone will be available on Flipkart on October 16. The phone is becoming popular for providing a triple rear camera at this budget and also provides gaming performance. The phone runs on MIUI 12 and is based on Android 10. It has a 6.53-inch HD+ LCD display and a water drop notch IN the front. Paired with the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, the phone provides amazing camera performance at this price range. 

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The camera setup has a 13-megapixel main snapper with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 lens. Memory can be expanded up to 512GB through a memory card and has all the connectivity options like 3.5mm audio jack, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Micro USB port for charging. The phone is also backed up with a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W fast charging support.

Google Nest Audio now available in 21 countries, including the US, Canada, and India for $99.

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Sriram
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Google has been trying to expand its market for Nest devices for a long time, and in the same effort, the company has now expanded the Nest Audio availability to the US, Canada, and India. Nest Audio would be the successor to the existing Google Home smart speaker and will cost only $99 from Google Store. The device will be made available in 21 countries on October 5. The New Nest Audio was launched a few days back and was really appreciated for the low cost and the color options available in it. 

The device comes with a single tone design and it makes the device looks very sleek. The device can be placed either vertically or horizontally, and it has been designed to draw as little attention as possible, due to its subtle design. The Nest Audio has a better and larger driver than the Google Home smart speaker and it can pick up even whispered voice tones near to it. The speaker is much more stronger in the bass, almost by 50% and more louder as well. It is powered by a 19mm tweeter and 75mm mid-woofer. 

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The new speaker also comes with Google’s Ambient EQ that adapts the sound based on how loud the background noise is at your house. The five colors in which the device will be available in 21 countries are Sage, Sand, Sky, Chalk, Charcoal. Alongside this, the company has also launched other products like Chromecast with Google TV and popular smartphones Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. 

Apple removes third-party products from its stores, hinting at a new audio product launch in the event.

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Sajin Vargheese
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It was known for a long time that Apple has been working on multiple new products that are still under development from the company and they can soon see the launch lights in the coming days. Recently, it was noticed that Apple has stopped selling headphones and wireless speakers for rival companies like Sonos Inc., Bose Corp., and Logitech International SA. It clearly states that Apple is all prepared to sell its own product instead of these.

Apple has been selling the hardware from other companies for a long time as it has one of the best e-commerce platforms in the world. However, Apple made a decision to stop selling these hardware devices, due to which the products disappeared from the website at the end of last month. It’s not just the online portal, but the company has stopped selling the products even in their physical Apple stores. The move clearly indicates that Apple is now ready to launch its audio devices to the world, which one can expect to see in the event of the iPhone 12 launch that is due on October 13.

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It is expected that the company will be launching a new over-the-ear headphone and a smaller version of the HomePad Smart Speaker in the same event. It is not the first time this has happened. Apple stopped selling Fitbit in their stores before the launch of the Apple Watch. Currently, the only headphones one can buy from Apple directly are the AirPods and AirPods Pro, and products from its Beats subsidiary.

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