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Apple now allowing Fornite users to login with Apple ID.

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The feud between Apple and Fortnite seems to take a new turn and it might be for good. As recently confirmed by Epic Games, Fortnite now has Apple’s “Sign-in with Apple” option again. Apple had removed the option completely after they removed Fortnite from the App Store due to the in-app payment system and violation of the App Store rules. It also stated that the app will not be available on Fortnite and the users already having the app, will not be able to login to the game using the Apple ID. 

However, after the option to Sign in using the Apple Id was available again, Epic Games confirmed that it has now got an indefinite extension. The official statement from Epic Games was “Apple will no longer allow users to sign into Fortnite using “Sign In with Apple” as soon as September 11, 2020. If you used “Sign In with Apple”, please make sure your email and password are up to date”. Although the option is now available, the company has urged its users to be prepared for the removal of the option at any time. 

Apple has already mentioned that it has never denied the users on Fortnite to login using the Apple Id. However, the claim from Fortnite shows a very different side and a version for the same. Although it seems to be a positive thing for Fortnite users, it might not be a permanent solution. We will have to wait until both the companies reach a lawful decision on how to use the app on the App Store.

There is a lot to expect from Apple’s event on September 15.

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Apple recently made a tweet in which they announced an event on September 15 and tagline it as “Time Flies”. It was expected that the tagline was meant for the launch of the all-new Apple Watch Series 6 along with an all-new smartphone which would be much more affordable. There were rumors that it could also be an event to release the all-new iPhone models with a few being released in this event and others at an event in October. However, this would possibly be not the case as iPhone 12 and other variants are confirmed to launch in October.  

Although the event will be pre-recorded by Apple, it can be watched live on the day through Apple’s website, the official YouTube channel, and through the Apple TV app. The event will begin at 10 a.m PT and a lot of new announcements are expected from Apple, such as the new Apple Watch, new iPad, AirTags, Macbooks, and much more. Apple watch is almost confirmed to be launched in this event, but it can certainly be the perfect stage for the new iPad. The design and feature leaks for the new iPad were already out a month back and have been completed in development. 

Therefore, the chances are very high that it will be launched in this event. Although, the interesting and unexpected device would be the cheaper version of the Apple watch, which is said to be a better and revamped version of the Apple Watch 3. Along with that, we can also expect a lot of new announcements from the company regarding iOS 14 and various other services they are planning to provide with Apple TV. 

Motorola launches new budget-friendly smartphone Moto E7 Plus

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Motorola has just announced a new smartphone under their popular E series, which is the Moto E7 Plus. E7 Plus will be an offering from Motorola under its budget segment category and has been launched initially in Brazil, with a global market launch later. The phone has been announced on the official website of Motorola Brazil, but the company has not yet quoted any price on it yet. The specification of this phone includes a 6.5-inch HD+ screen with a smaller notch on the top. 

The front also includes the necessary sensors and a selfie shooter of 8MP. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 460 which will be paired with a 4GB RAM and 64 GB of memory storage. The phone will be running Android 10 out of the box, and no information is available on its update for Android 11. The phone will definitely have the customized UI from Motorola over Android 10 and will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery. However, it does not get the fast charging feature and will charge at only 10W. 

The rear is packed with a dual-camera where the primary sensor is the 48MP shooter with a 2MP shooter for portrait shots. It will also be paired with a LED flash. Apart from that, it will support all the basic connectivity and other features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G VoLTE, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro USB port. Based on the configuration, it will easily be able to handle day to day tasks with the new Snapdragon processor and will have an interface similar to Google phones.

Facebook adds the “Campus” feature, to create dedicated communities for students.

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Facebook started taking shape in college when Mark Zuckerberg focused his thought on creating this wonderful platform. It seems that the company is now focusing more and more resources and efforts on its roots. Facebook has recently launched Facebook Campus, which is a service specifically designed for college students. The Campus features can be thought of like a social circle of Mini-Facebook inside Facebook, where the students in the college will be able to connect with each other over a shared interest and make it easier for people to communicate within the college community. 

The Campus feature is initially available for 30 Colleges and Universities in the US and a dedicated section inside Facebook. Now since it is a completely different platform inside Facebook, students will be able to create a profile using their college email and graduation year, which will help them to connect with their college community and share resources, chat and connect. The best thing about it will be that you will not be able to view any content outside of the campus or your college.

It will have a campus-only news feed and campus directory. Students can create a real-time chat room for their specific clubs within the campus. If we look back, it is the same concept that Mark Zuckerberg started working on when he was in college and further expanded it into Facebook. The feature seems to be great for college students where they can get access to all the information and important announcements of universities. 

Zoom adds two-factor authentication to its platform

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The popular video calling platform Zoom has just released an update that would enable Zoom users to use two-factor authentication. The new feature from oom will ask the users to provide two or more pieces of evidence or credentials to provide them access to the account. The two-factor authentication would allow users to use different authentication methods like Password, PIN, fingerprint, voice recognition, and even smart cards if they use any. The Zoom platform has been much in the news ever since the pandemic, where the requirement of video calling apps increased multiple times in volume. 

The company has ever since been in profit and popular for educational and professional video calls. There have been a lot of allegations at the same time where it was said that the company is using the data of the users and sending it to China and also there were indications that the data of the user on the app is not safe. Ever since the allegation has started, Zoom has been adding a lot of security features to the platform to assure the customers that using Zoom is completely safe and their data is protected. 

The new features add an extra layer of security, which is used by some of the most popular platforms used today. The new features allow users to confirm the ownership using an OTP, which is sent by the Zoom servers. These new features are sure to protect Zoom users from identity theft and security breaches, especially when the last few months data from many reputed companies have been compromised.

OnePlus new smart “Wotch” will have a circular design.

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A few days back it was reported that OnePlus is currently in the development of a smartwatch which will be their first product offering in the segment. Apart from premium smartphones, the company is now looking to diversify into mid-range and low range smartphones, along with different other devices such as wearables and audio devices. Now as per the new details from Max J teases, the design of the new OnePlus watch would be circular in shape. Although most of the Android-powered smartwatches are round in shape, the one in rectangle shape gives more area of contact to the customer. 

Therefore, using the circular design may seem to be a surprise for OnePlus. After Oppo launches it’s square or rectangle design watch, it was expected that OnePlus is going to take the same approach as the companies are associated with. However, using a different design seems to be a step by OnePlus to keep the presence of the brand unique. Now there is no official confirmation or news about the watch or has the development of the watch is completed. 

However, it is a possibility that the new OnePlus smartwatch can launch either with the launch of OnePlus 8T or the OnePlus 9. However, until the official news or announcement comes in, we can expect more reveals and leaks about the watch to come in the future. Meanwhile, the company is also working on a new smartphone, codenamed “Clover”, which will be its new budget smartphone at around $200.

Realme C17 shows up on Geekbench ratings.

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Realme’s new phone Realme C17 has now appeared on GeekBench, revealing a lot of information about the phone. The Realme C series has already made a mark in the budget category lineup and has been available as C11, C12, and C15 smartphones. Now it seems that Realme is all set to add a new offering to its C series of smartphones. The device with model number RMX2101 appeared in the Geekbench listing from Realme, which revealed the processor like Snapdragon 460, which is one of the best entry-level processors for a smartphone. 

Other good things about the phone are that it had 6GB of RAM, which is the maximum RAM seen on a C series phone yet. Now the phone did score a respectable 253 on the benchmark on Single core and 1248 on the multi-core test. The same model number has already had certifications from Indonesia’s Sertifikasi and TKDN as well as Thailand’s NBTC. Now if we look at the previous C series phones, the battery capacity has been the main USO for them, with all models having a 5,000 mAh battery. 

It can be expected that even this phone can have a large battery life, especially when other smartphone companies have been trying to add bigger batteries to the phone. The phone is expected to leak in a month or two, however, one can expect more leaks until that happens. The revealed information does show that an addition of 6GB RAM has been done to make the phone more efficient and performance packed than before.

Huawei announces a lot of different products like MateBook X, MateBook 14, FreeBuds Pro, Watch GT 2 Pro, and more.

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Chinese tech giant Huawei has recently announced a lot of new devices which include the all-new MateBook X, MateBook 14, FreeBuds Pro, Watch GT 2 Pro, and much more. The company has been on a streak of announcing a lot of new products for the last few months and the new products lineup shows that there will not be stopping to that for now. The product lineup has many different types of devices. out of which, the company has launched Huawei MateBook X, MateBook 14, which are two new lightweight notebooks. 

These notebooks will bring a 3K infinite FullView and finger gesture screenshots. These will also have 10th Generation Intel Core processor or AMD Ryzen 4000 H Series processor, depending on the variant. The company has also launched two audio products called the FreeBuds Pro, FreeLace Pro, which is wireless earphones with improved Active Noise Cancellation over the previous version.  They aim to deliver the best noise-free performance to the user, with a noise cancellation rating of 40dB. 

The company also unveiled the new Watch GT 2 Pro, which is the latest offering in the category of smartwatches and band. The wearable is made to give the user a battery life of almost two weeks, which can go to 10 days with heavy usage. It has over 100 workout modes and pro-grade fitness data tracking features. The watch Fit is the first sports watch from the company and comes with a 1.64 inch AMOLED HD display. 

With so many product launches and announcements in the last few weeks, it seems that the company is all set to launch a variety of products and make users feel that even without the android, their devices can offer a lot more.

Apple creates a Covid-19 face mask for its employees.

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Apple is known to do things differently and in a much bigger and better way. It is why they have specifically designed unique and special facemasks for their Apple employees. Apple has designed a new facemask and is beginning to distribute to corporate and retail employees to limit the spread of COVID-19. The mask would be the first created in-house by the Cupertino, California-technology giant for its staff. It has also created a clear mask that is specifically for medical workers and the healthcare sector. 

The facemask has been made by the same team that works on iPads and iPhones and has three-layer filtering for incoming and outgoing particles. The best part about the facemask is that it can be used up to five times. The look of the mask is very unique and large. It has a large covering from top to bottom and even covers the entire nose and chin of the person. The mask has adjustable strings that can be easily fitted around a person’s ear and are very comfortable to use as well. 

Apple will start sending the new mask to its employee within the next two weeks, making sure that every person working in their office uses it. The company is also exploring the option of a unique transparent mask. Apple also tested these masks in its stores, as it was made to use by the employees. The company is already looking for a better option of cloth for the mask that could filter minute particles and bacteria, blocking the passage of air.

Huawei will lose LG and Samsung as display supplies due to tightened US trade restrictions.

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It seems that Huawei is not yet far from troubles. After the end of the agreement with Google, the company has been announcing a lot of new products on the shelves, to give users a better device with strong hardware. However, it seems that the company is going to face a lot of problems while developing its new series of smartphones. The display supply for the company will shrink in addition to being cut off from TSMC’s chip foundries. 

As per the details from Reuters, Samsung and LG were providing displays to Huawei and both the companies have now decided not to do so anymore. The decision has been taken after the tightened trade restriction from the US. The chips that Huawei used to drive the displays are reportedly affected by the US sanctions. The company has diversified and will source all Huawei Mate 40 displays from BOE, but it can be a problem for other smartphone models that use the display from BOE, Samsung, and LG. 

Huawei is looking to ramp up the production of displays now through BOE and COST and Visionox are also working on on-cell OLED displays. Although the company will not see a huge impact on the production line due to LG, they might see a major bump due to Samsung, as they have been a major supplier of the display to Huawei. The company is currently trying to look for new display companies and asking to increase the production from the existing ones.

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