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New OnePlus Watch in works to take on Apple Watch 6

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Apple has been working on the new Apple Watch 6 for a long time and finally, it will be launched in the coming months. However, that does leave Android users asking for more and OnePlus might be listening to them. It is rumored that OnePlus is currently working on a new Smartwatch design which could be a premium offering for Android smartwatch users. The watch is said to be taking on Apple’s new Watch 6 and the new watch from OnePlus will be named OnePlus Watch. 

However, when enquired about the same from OnePlus, there was a lot more to our surprise. It seems that OnePlus is working on a new Smartwatch, earbuds, and TVs for the Asian market. The rumors for the OnePlus watch have been there since the Apple Watch 5 came into the market. Recently, Oppo has revealed their new Android smartwatch which is very similar looking to Apple’s watch and has a great hardware configuration. 

People were expecting OnePlus to offer something similar, but OnePlus has always been stressing on the fact that although they are connected through common threads, the thinking for each brand is unique and they will be offering something different in terms of a product. Although there is no official confirmation from the company as to when it will be released or announced. However, we can expect OnePlus to announce their new smartwatch near the launch of Apple Series 6 watch to give it a tough competition. 

The company is currently also working on their new budget category offering, which is codenamed “Clover” and is expected to cost somewhere $200 or less.

New Microsoft Edge features to give Google Chrome users a good alternative.

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Microsoft recently made an announcement a few weeks back that they will stop the support for Internet Explorer from next year, to make sure that people are transitioning onto Microsoft Edge. It will not only help the users to move on to the new browsing platform but also help Microsoft to improve the browsing experience and make the integrated services much better. Now Microsoft is adding a set of new features to the Microsoft Edge which is also going to give Chrome a run for its money. Microsoft Edge 85 packs some brilliant and new-age features for browsing, that could tempt some of the Chrome users as well. 

Ever since its launch, Microsoft Edge has been gaining popularity among the users and is on the number two position in terms of desktop browsing. There are many users on Google Chrome that are looking for an alternative to avoid using multiple Google services which are now a part of the Chrome browsing experience. Microsoft Edge is concentrating on those customers to provide a good alternative and has been adding a lot of new features over the past month. The new features bring in a lot of improvement especially for people who are working from home in the time pandemic. 

It would also help the people in the education sector and those who are managing school online. It would allow the users to collect, share, and organize the content you find across the web. Also, a feature called “Collections send to OneNote” allows the users to send Edge collections to One Note as well as Word and Excel. New features also allow the user to synchronize browser favorites and settings between Active Directory profiles. The company has also launched a family safety app to make sure that the kids can browse safety through Edge. 

It also blocks private browsing for children to help avoid access to mature content. The browser team has added PDF reader functionality built-in which makes it easier for students and employees to share content. Currently, the team is working on adding a whole lot of new feature sets to the browser which is going to make it a much better alternative to not only Chrome but any other browser in the market.

TicWatch 3 Pro coming with Snapdragon Wear 4100, and Google Wear OS.

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A new smartwatch is on its way with the Google Wear OS integrated with Snapdragon Wear 4100. The TicWatch 3 Pro is one of the most expected launches of this year when it comes to a Google Wear OS-powered device. The watch is expected to launch this fall and could be offered to UK users first. Mobvoi, the company that is offering TicWatch 3 is expected to be one of the more superior offerings in the Android watch category till now and will come with a refined design and is considered to be one of the slimmest watches in the market. 

The leaked specs of the watch show the measurement of the watch as 45.1 x 45.1 x 12.6mm. The expected price of the watch £399.99 as found on Amazon’s listing, however, it is not the confirmed price yet and the launch price could be a way lower than this. Qualcomm Wear 4100 from Snapdragon is the latest in the offering and is said to be a huge leap in chipsets for wearable devices when it comes to features and efficiency. Due to this, the expected price of the watch is a little higher than expected. 

The phone is expected to be launched in a few weeks however, no announcement date has still been announced by the company. Amazon in the meanwhile has been changing the details in the listing, even while the news is being written, where they changed the expected price from £299.99 to £399.99.

Major changes to Windows 10 OS, delayed to next year.

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This was very much expected from Microsoft where they would be bringing a lot of new and major changes to the Windows 10 experience. It has now been confirmed that the Windows release 21H1 in the first half of 2021 will bring a major upgrade to the existing operating system from Windows. The modular OS Windows 10X, which has been in development for a long time, was originally set to release this year with a Windows 10 21H1 update to launch in Spring 2021. 

But since the Windows 10X has been delayed till Q2 next year, Microsoft will be delaying the 21H1 update as well. There is also a possibility that the delay in the update will remove the 21H1 update and realize it as a yearly update for the users. The Windows 10X was to bring modular OS designed for single-screen products and the 21H1 update was meant for a traditional desktop OS. Although it is expected that 21H1 will come as a yearly update now, the company has been very quiet about the changes which they have been adding to it. 

It is expected that there will be a lot of visual changes to the OS, such as the rounded corners which were leaked a few days back and a different kind of color theme. Apart from these, the company has been very quiet about the development and the users will have to wait until the Q2 next year, or leaks before that to know more about these features.

Facebook to link the account with news subscription services.

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Facebook News is a news service from Facebook which brings you global news on your smartphone. The company has now decided to launch the Facebook News services in the UK, Germany, France, India, and Brazil within the next six months to a year. The service will users different kinds of new publishing services and will pay them to post the news directly to the Facebook news platform, as soon as they happen. Now, this is subscription-based services and people will have to spend a certain amount each month for the same. 

In an attempt to simplify it even further, the company is testing a new feature that will link your Facebook account with news subscription and you will be able to use the services with hitting the paywall or required to log in again. It will help to create a better experience for paying subscribers to the social networking platform. As per the test results of this feature in the beta stage, Facebook confirmed that the rate of following a publisher went from 34 to 97 percent. 

The feature is already being checked and tested by many different publishers like Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Athletic, and the Winnipeg Free Press in the US. The news tab was launched in the US, in June with a dedicated local news section, including breaking news and alerts. Facebook has also confirmed that it has helped in bringing more traffic to the news articles than before and it will also give users the advance of getting to read exclusive news content.

New Nokia 3.4 to launch in IFA 2020

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The IFA event is eyed upon by a lot of people as it could bring the launch of many different and highly anticipated devices. One such device is expected from Nokia as well. HMD Global aka Nokia will be participating in the event and it is confirmed that it will be unveiling two budget and mid-range smartphones. All these smartphones have already been leaked online with a lot of details. One of the budget category phones that the company will launch is the Nokia 3.4 which was codenamed “Doctor Strange” by the company. Another budget phone that was codenamed “Wolverine” is the Nokia 2.4. 

When it comes to the Nokia 3.4 model. it seems to have a different setup for hardware keys, which might indicate that the phone will have a dedicated Google Assistant button, which Nokia has been trying to add to many of their phones. The leaked specs for the phone shows that it will have a triple camera setup at the rear in a rounded array setup, and an 8 MP front selfie camera. The phone will have a 6.5-inch screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio and an HD+ display. It will also have a 4,000 mAh battery and a 10W charger with a 3.5 mm jack. 

It seems that Nokia has been trying to mix all the necessary features into one of its best budget phone offerings yet. If priced right, the phone could turn out to be one of the popular in the segment. The phone is also expected to come with a Snapdragon Soc, which can be either 460, which is expected to be in the New OnePlus budget phone as well, which is code-named Clover, or the 662 chipsets, which will be paired with 3GB of RAM. The expected date of launch for the phone can be September 3.

Western Digital to step into Cloud storage with Hard drive rental subscription service

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Western Digital is known globally for being one of the best brands when it comes to digital hard drives for computers. The company has been one of the best and has excelled in providing a storage solution to its users. However, it seems that the company is coming up with a new kind of service, that might not be preferred by everyone. The new service is the “Monthly Subscription Program” and is an exclusive scheme by WD. As per the details mentioned on the website, “For a low monthly price, you can keep your files and data stored on a drive of your choice, and upgrade your storage whenever you want“. 

Now there are three different types of subscriptions you can select from. It is a 1TB Sandisk ibi Smart Photo Manager, and 4TB and 8TB My Cloud Home personal cloud storage devices, for a monthly fee of $5.99, $9.99, and $17.99 respectively. Apart from this, there are three different storage solutions that you can opt from, that is basically external storage, outright for $99.99, $179.99, or $279.99 respectively. Now the thing that users need to know is that the cloud management system is free when you purchase the personal cloud storage solutions. 

Also, you will have to use the devices for almost 18 months to use their value of services. It seems that the company is trying to set up themselves in the category of cloud management after having success with hardware storage. The subscription services do not seem that enticing but with some improvement, the company can really mark their step in the world of cloud storage.

iPad 2020 design schematics leaked, hinting towards a more iPad Pro like design

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Apple has already been working on the new design for their devices and it seems that the design schematics for the iPad 2020 has already been leaked. The new design schematic of the iPad 2020 shows a lot of improvement over the previous generation, both in hardware and design. Also, the new iPad might look a lot similar to the iPad Pro. It might also take some inspiration in terms of features like the Magic Keyboard support, just like iPad Pro. But this is just the scratch of what Apple will be doing with their new iPad. 

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As per the details, the new eighth-generation iPad will be much slimmer than its predecessor and will have thinner bezels as well. The iPad will have no Touch ID sensors but will have the new Face ID sensor. The new iPad will also be integrated with dual speakers and a USB C connector, which could indicate the addition of fast charging technology and inductive charging. The new iPad design schematics also show a single camera on the back as in previous versions. The great news for iPad users and fans is that the new iPad model could be launched in the month of September.  

The overall design change and support for the magic keyboard show a major design overhaul from the last generation. It is suspected that this version of the iPad may be launched with the new Apple Watch 6 and the 8.5 inch iPad mini 2020. However, we will have to wait for the official announcement for the same.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 to be launched on September 1

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Ever since the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, people had been waiting for a launch date. Samsung has now confirmed that the launch for Galaxy Z Fold 2 will take place on September 1, in the Galaxy Unpacked event. A lot of information about the hardware of the phone is already announced, so people are confused as to what all information will be discussed regarding the device. Samsung will uncover a lot of new and unique features that the company has introduced with the new device. 

The event will discuss all those features in-depth with the audience and how it will create a unique experience for them. The unpacked event will start at 10:00 am (ET) / 7.30 pm IST, where the company will discuss one by one about the new hardware and how it will support the new features in the smartphone. The live stream event will be broadcasted on Samsung’s global website. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a 6.2 inch Super AMOLED screen on the outside cover screen with a 60Hz refresh rate and 2260 x 816 pixels resolution. 

The screen also has a tiny punch hole camera on the outside with 10 MP resolution. The inner screen when unfolded gives a 7.6 inch Dynamic AMOLED Ultra-Thin Glass foldable screen with a 2,208 x 1,768 resolution. The screen also has a refresh rate of 120Hz and another 10MP camera. Both the inner and outer screen would support HDR10+. The smartphone has a powerful Snapdragon 865+ chipset and is powered with 12GB RAM and 256 GB storage. 

The phone also has a triple camera setup with the support of Android 10 on the phone. The phone will supposedly be priced somewhere around £1,799 in the UK. 

New Apple Airpods Pro Lite to have “in-air gestures”.

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A lot of information has been leaked about the new Airpods pro, which Apple is already working on. The same could be launched or unveiled at the Apple event, which is due to happen in October for the launch of the all-new iPhone 12. Recently, Apple has been awarded a new patent, which could turn out to be the new feature in the upcoming or future models of Airpods pro. The new patent brings in a feature where the true wireless earbuds could be controlled using “in-air gestures“. 

The patent that has been given to Apple was detected by Patently Apple, and it describes how the in-air gestures could work with the already provided touch controls. Although the patent does not provide any technical information about the feature or any kind of gestures that could start or stop a specific function, it could easily guess that moving the hand over the earphone in a certain way would help the user to control features like Play, Pause, Skip, Next, etc. The feature uses capacitive sensors to detect the proximity of the user to the AirPods. 

The following explanation was given in the patent for the feature, “a capacitive sensor may be incorporated into an enclosure of the wearable audio device and used to detect a capacitance between an electrode of the sensor and the user“.

“As the user moves toward (and optionally presses on) the enclosure, the capacitance changes. This change (or absolute value of the capacitance) may be used to determine the position of a user’s finger relative to the enclosure.“

There is no information on when the feature will be added to the AirPods pro, but definitely be a lot helpful for the users when touching or voice controls are not a possibility. Another version of the Airpods pro model called the Airpods pro lite might also see the addition of this feature. 

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