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Microsoft Windows 10 UI update will have rounded corners as per leaked images.

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Microsoft has been working on the new UI structure for windows operating system for a long time now and there have been many leaks and rumors about the new look. However, a recently leaked image of what can be the new operating system from Windows, shows that the company will be designing a more rounded look for windows than sharp edges. Microsoft has been bringing more Windows 10 development teams under Panos Panay, the head of the successful Surface lineup. 

As per experts the new design and UI changes in Windows OS could bring in a lot of good changes in the way people work on it. What we already know is that Microsoft is looking forward to redesigning the iconic Start menu and redesign the entire look with rounded corners. Microsoft has already been pushing out updates for Windows 10 Photos app, Windows Calendar, Windows Maps, Movies & TV, Sticky Notes, and even Calculator, all of which came out with rounded corners in the new UI update. 

The change isn’t going to be major but these subtle changes can easily be noticed by a Windows user. Microsoft already promised on giving rounded corners for default control styles in XAML apps last year and the same will be common now across all the apps that are built in the Windows 10 operating system. The company has already been working on WinUI, which will provide a major change in the interface for desktop and surface devices from the company. 

The new UI and rounded corner design are still under the testing phase and will take some time for Microsoft to totally implement it.

LG announces a new Air purifier face mask with dual fans

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In the world of a pandemic where social distancing and face mask is a must, LG has understood the need of the consumers and has announced a new type of facemask. Named as the PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier face mask, it is one of a kind and the first mask in the category to also act as an air purifier. Ever since the pandemic, there has been a huge shortage of face masks in the entire globe. To address the issue, the company has introduced these air purifier masks that can be reused again and again. 

The mask has a dual fan and a respiratory sensor. The air purifier will purify the incoming air, while the respiratory sensor will control the airflow. The air mask from LG will be showcased at the IFA 2020 in September and is expected to be on sale in the last quarter of the year. There has been no revelation on the pricing of the mask yet, as it would be revealed at the time of launch. As per the details given by the company themselves, the face mask will have two H13 HEPA filters to purify the air. 

Also, the dual fans that have been integrated into the mask will have three levels of speed, which the sensor will automatically adjust to reduce resistance while exhaling. The sensor will also detect the cycle and volume of the wearer’s breath, and adjust the available fans. The mask will have a case that comes in bundled when purchased. The case will be used to recharge the mask and can also be linked with the mobile notification system for filter change reminder. The ear straps for the mask will also be replaceable and recyclable. 

The case mask will also be great for people who feel suffocated or have difficulty breathing while using the mask, as the fans will maintain sufficient airflow and will exhale all the CO2 outside the mask.

Realme to launch their Realme 7 series of smartphones in an event on September 1.

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Realme is finally holding an event on September 1 where they will be unveiling their next generation of Realme 7 series smartphone. The expected models that will be released will be the Realme 7 and 7 Pro.  The launch event will be streaming at 12:30 PM IST (7 AM UTC) and will be streamed on the company’s official YouTube channel as well as on Facebook and Twitter accounts. The new Realme 7 series would be launched with the caption “Capture Sharper, Charge Faster“, which refers to the 64 MP camera they have used in both the variants and the quick charge technology which will support 65W quick charge for the Pro model and 30W for the base model. 

The specs of the smartphone have not been entirely revealed but it is confirmed that the smartphone will have a punch-hole display and in-display fingerprint sensor. The company has also been accepting orders for the Realme 7 on their website and is expected to reveal a few more details on the website or through other sources, to build up the excitement for the smartphone before the launch. Apart from the handset, there is no other information about any secondary product that they will be launching alongside their smartphones. 

However, it is expected that a few products could be launched, something Realme has already been working on for a long time. With less than a week left for the launch event, Realme fans are already geared up for the offering from the company.

Asus launches Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro with the triple flip camera setup

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The much awaited Asus 7 and 7 pro has been officially launched by Asus with a lot of different and unique features. The next generation device from Asus is still carrying the flip camera technology, with a triple camera setup this time. The device has been officially launched for Europe and will be available in the market from September 1, 2020. However, the company has made no official announcement about its global availability. But if the trend is to be followed, the phone will be launched in other parts of the world within the next month or two. 

The company has launched two variants of the phone called the Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro. Both the mobile phones come with a 6.67 inch screen which is a notchless screen capable of 90Hz refresh rate and is a complete OLED panel. Both the smartphone will have the latest Snapdragon 865 chipset, which will provide exceptional performance and gaming capabilities. However, the difference can be noticed in both the models as the process is clocked at 2.4GHz vs. 3.1GHz in both 7 and 7Pro models of Asus Zenfone. Zenfone 7 will come in a 6 and 8 GB RAM variant and a storage of 128 GB, while the 7 Pro model will come in only 8GB variant and a 256GB storage capacity. 

Both the device will get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 5,000 mAh battery along with the capability to expand the storage up to 2TB. The major feature of the phone is the all new triple flip camera setup which will have the 64-megapixel main sensor, 12-megapixel ultrawide, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The same camera can be flipped and used as a selfie camera as well. The cost of the phone will be $750 for the Zenfone 7 model and $955 for the 7Pro model.

Elon Musk to webcast a working brain-computer Chip for Human-AI symbiosis on Friday

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Elon Musk has a habit of creating and working on new technology that seems only possible in movies and animation and one such technology that he is currently working on is a working brain computer chip for Human-AI symbiosis. The technology will soon be demonstrated this week during a live presentation from his mysterious Neuralink startup. The company Neuralink was founded in 2016 by the billionaire to integrate human brain and AI technology to accomplish unimaginative tasks. 

The company only had one event till now where it showed a sewing machine-like device, which is capable of stitching threads into a person’s head. As per the billionaire, the integration and implant of chips in the human brain will be similar to what a Lasik laser eye surgery is, and will be performed by a robot for accuracy and precision. The working brain chip will be unveiled on a live webcast at 3PM(PT) on Friday. Elon Musk also said that the surgery will also get easier, similar to Lasik laser surgery in the coming years. He also mentioned that the live webcast will show neurons firing in real time. 

The technology has already been tested on animals and the results have proven to be very optimistic. After the webcast the company will also open itself for human trials. As per the billionaire, technology could help us to heal various brain related issues and other mental issues. It would also allow the humans to hear beyond normal frequencies and amplitudes.

Apple might discontinue iPhone XR after the launch of the iPhone 12

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Apple has been prepping up for the launch of the new iPhone 12 this year, which is suspected to happen in October 2020. However, the next set of news was something no one was expecting to hear from Apple. Apple is planning to discontinue the iPhone XR smartphone in September, however, no official announcement for the same has been made yet. The discontinuation might happen as soon as the new iPhone 12 model hits the Apple stores. The decision might have been taken due to the outdated hardware and less demand for the phone. 

The iPhone XR model was debuted in the year 2018 and since then has been known fro providing a good value for its cost. The device shared a lot of goof features with the like of iPhone XS. But in terms of sales, the phone did not put a good number when compared to the iPhone XS. Also, after the company released iPhone 11, the sales of this handset seem to be decreasing further, as people are ready to buy the new iPhone model instead of this. The new iPhone models have a better camera, newer chipset, and a lot of new features to support, such as better battery life. Due to this issue, the sales have been constantly decreasing for the XR model. 

Therefore, if you see it from Apple’s perspective there is no need to continue with this model any longer as it is also affecting the sale numbers for the newer models. Apple will soon be giving an official confirmation for the discontinuation of the iPhone XR model, until then we can only wait for their announcement.

The new DJI mobile Gimbal OM4 is here.

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When it comes to drone and gimbal manufacturing, DJI has been the pioneer in this category. It has offered some of the best drone technology and gimbal technology, both commercially and for a special projects. DJI Gimbal for Mobiles has been one of the most popular ones in their category and now the company has launched a new version called the DJI Gimbal OM4 or the Osmo Mobile 4. The new version of gimbal has many improvements over the last version called the Osmo mobile 3. When we talk about the design, the company has taken the same folding design from the last generation, which makes it easy to keep it when not in use. 

They have also retained the assortment of buttons from the last generation, including the joystick. The new features on the OM4 includes a new quick snap magnetic clamp system that allows you to get your setup up quickly. The new version provides two types of attachment solutions for the users, which is the adhesive option that’s sort like a fancy Popsocket with a built-in magnet, or a more traditional spring-based clamp. it allows the gimbal to handle any kind of smartphones, even the heavier and bigger ones. However, you will still face issues if you try using a smartphone like Fold 2. 

It still carries all the previous gestures and feature with the addition of three new camera features, and DynamicZoom mode, which allows to recreate the dolly zoom shot. The auto tracking feature of the gimbal has also been improved and the device can provide a battery life of 15 hours on a single charge. The large battery of the Gimbal can also be used to charge your phone, in case it runs out of power. Currently the company is holding a special deal under which the user can buy the gimbal at $150 along with the magnetic ring hold and magnetic ring clamp, mini tripod, wrist strap, and carrying case.

Apple to open its online store in India next month

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Apple has been planning a lot of large scale developments for Apple India. The same could be seen as Apple has already started its production of Apple devices in India with the iPhone SE. Now, new details have emerged from Apple, hinting that the company could soon be launching a dedicated online store for India as it is one of the fastest-growing smartphone markets in the world. Ever since the Indian government has provided some relaxation to the foreign direct retail investments, Apple has been very interested in new business opportunities that lie in India. 

The online store could possibly be launched by the next month, which is targeted to be open around the festive season of Dussehra and Diwali, as the purchase and spending ratio of people during that time is at its peak. The plan of starting the online store was due last year for Apple, but the plans were interrupted by the pandemic. The iPhone market in India has been extremely profitable for Apple as the number of iPhone users has been increasing steadily. The company is also planning to open a second physical store in Banglore, and an outlet in Mumbai. 

Apart from these plans, Apple has been looking to influence the 1.3 billion population of India and encouraging them to buy Apple products. The timing of opening the online store might be a perfect opportunity for Apple to capture a large market share of smartphones in India and increase its direct sales to the customers.

Gionee launches M30 smartphone with massive 10,000mAh battery

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Gionee has been off the market for quite some time now and was not launching any new smartphone in the market. But the smartphone manufacturer has made a good comeback in the market with a new smartphone called the Gionee M30. With the new smartphones ranging with a 4,000 mAh battery on average, it was almost impossible to get a full day battery with it, that too with heavy gaming and a lot of screen time. However, with Gionee M30, you will never have to worry about the battery again, as the smartphone will have a whopping 10,000 mAh battery, which could last you for days. 

The phone was already suspected to be launched in this month after it was seen on the TENAA certification agency with the battery specs. The phone will not only have a monstrous battery but will also come with a 25W fast charging feature. Since the phone has such a big battery, the increase in weight was expected. The phone will weigh around 305 gms, which is 110-120 more than the average weight of a smartphone. However, this is one compromise people looking for big battery phones will make. The other specs of this phone include a 6 inch LCD display with HD+ resolution. 

The low resolution on the phone will increase battery life even further. The phone is launched with only a single variant that has MediaTek Helio P60 Octa-core plus 8GB of RAM and 128GB of Expandable storage. The phone will also have a 16 MP rear camera with 8 MP front camera for selfies. The phone will also come with USB-C support for charging and a 3.5mm jack. If you are looking for a phone with massive battery life, then this is the phone to go for.

New Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+ is available for pre-order in India, starting at Rs 55,999

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Samsung has been busy this month in making a lot of official releases in its mobile device category. The company has now unveiled two new tablets at the Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this month which was named the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. Both the tablets had high-end features and were made to compete with the likes of Apple tablets. Both the tablets came with 120Hz displays and were the most powerful tablets from Samsung yet. Samsung has now officially announced that the tablets will not be available in India for sale, starting at Rs 55,999. 

The tablets will also be getting their own dedicated S-Pens which has been a signature part of the note series. The S-Pen has been added to the tablet to directly compete with Apple iPad Pro. The Galaxy tab S7 is priced starting at Rs 55,999 for the Wi-Fi variant with 128GB of storage, and at Rs 63,999 for the LTE variant. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ is priced at Rs 79,999 for the LTE variant with 128GB of storage. The users can also purchase the keyboard cover for tablets something very similar to what is found with Apple iPad Pro and will cost them around Rs 15,999 and Rs 17,999. 

The Galaxy S7 tab Wifi models will be sold through Reliance Retail and Samsung Shop. and all the other models through Samsung Shop, Amazon, Flipkart, and select retail outlets. If you want to buy this tablet right now, you can pre-order it today and receive a good discount on the keyboard. The users can also avail cashback using HDFC credit card for payments. These tablets will be using all new 120Hz HDR10+ panels and both of them will be powered by the Snapdragon 865+ processors. The tablets will also have an 8,000mAh battery on the Tab S7+ and a massive 10,090mAh on the bigger version. 

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