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Windows users face blue screen crash and performance issues after installing August Windows 10 Cumulative Update

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Yet another Windows 10 update is causing a lot of errors and issues for the users where they are facing performance issues with the operating system. The issue is occurring due to this month’s patch cumulative update. The update is causing a lot of performance issues for users as well as Blue screen crash errors. The Windows update KB4566782 was released on August 11, which was reported earlier due to the installation issue, where the users were unable to download and install it using the Windows update. However, in some cases, users were able to install it manually. 

Now multiple users are reporting issues where the installed update has produced serious lags in the performance of the system and is also causing the system to crash suddenly. Performance issues faced by the users are system slowdown, increased boot time, lower fps counts in games, external hard drives not working, and slow File Explorer. Also, many users have been facing an issue where the screen immediately freezes and then responds after a couple of seconds. The screen will freeze when you try to run any kind of application or open a folder. 

There is currently no solution for this from Microsoft, but a safeguard to this problem until it is resolved is that one should remove the update from the settings and pause the automatic updates till the time the issue has been resolved. It will make sure that the buggy update is not installed on the operating system and you can use it normally until a working patch arrives from Microsoft.

The world’s fastest internet speed recorded at 178 terabits/sec.

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The requirement of higher internet speeds have been increasing day by day as the size of workable files, graphic and media are also increasing. In the same effort, a team of researchers from University College London (UCL), led by Dr. Lidia Galdino, have together broken the world record for the fastest internet speed with two other companies. The data transmission speeds reached up to 178 terabits per second which are around 178 million megabits in a second. 

According to the university, the maximum speed can download the entire library of Netflix in approximately one second. As per the team, the speed attained is almost double the capacity of any system that is currently being used in the world. The transmission was done through different colors of light or wavelengths, providing a wider scope than optical fiber. The bandwidth that the researchers used was 16.8THz, which is much more than 9THz which is used more commonly. A lot of advanced hardware and software is used for the same including amplifier technologies to boost the signal over a wider bandwidth. 

The team used Geometric Shaping (GS) constellations which used different combinations of light brightness with signal patterns to find the best possible combination for data transfer. The team also emphasized on the fact that this setup could also be run using the current hardware and infrastructure. The only thing that would be required is the upgrade to the amplifiers located on the optical fiber routes at intervals of 40-100 km.

WhatsApp to bring new features in the update, like ringtones for group calls and more.

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WhatsApp has been rolling out new features for its app too frequently, giving new experiences to the end-user. Now the company has rolled out a new feature where you will be able to assign a ringtone for group calls, including new stickers and animations as well. The new update will also bring in a lot of UI improvements for calls. The information was leaked by WABetainfo, which usually tracks all the  WhatsApp features which are currently in the Beta stage.  

As per the details, the messaging app has just submitted a new update through the Google Play beta program with version code 2.20.198.11. This update will bring out a lot of new features to the app, including the ringtones for group calls. The update will also bring in a lot of new and different stickers and animations that can be used while in a chat with someone or in groups. The animations also bring in a major improvement where the animation will play in a loop for at least 8 times and will have lesser loop times as well. 

The update will also bring in new updates and UI improvements for voice calls where all buttons to manage the call have been shifted to the bottom of the screen. Apart from these updates, we can see a lot of UI improvements in the calling screen as well where the developers have been trying to clear the calling screen from any kind of buttons. Also, the chat screen will now have a dedicated camera button to share selfie-and images quickly. There are a lot more features that the company is currently working on and will be added to the app in future updates.

PUBG Mobile 1.0 launches on September 8.

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PUBG has been a kind of phenomenon ever since it was launched and the game has millions of active users worldwide. Ever since its launch, the games have been keen on adding new maps, weapons, security updates, and bug fixes to make the game experience better. Now the company will be launching the all-new version of PUBG Mobile 1.0 on September 8, which will be bringing major performance boost and performance lag fixes. The major update is also said to bring a lot of changes to the visuals and graphics of the game, making it even more engaging and able to run on low-end devices. 

The update 1.0 will bring improvements to character models, particles, smoke, air blasts, muzzle flashes, and the addition of scope interaction. The background will also see a major change as the environment such as vegetation, water, etc will be revamped to look even more real. The new update will also bring a 30% increase in frame rate and a 76% decrease in lag, which will depend on the type of hardware the phone has. Also, the game could be run on a higher fps rate which could be 90fps. 

Apart from these, there will be a lot of minor changes to the games as well, details regarding which will be released later. The game already has more than 600 million players on its platform and the kind of improvements it promises in the future will only lead to an increasing community for the game. The updates will be launched on September 8, 2020, but can be available to different parts of the world in phases.

One Plus to launch a new affordable phone under Nord series

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OnePlus has been focusing a lot of resources on the mid and budget market segment for smartphones and OnePlus Nord was their first step for entering the mid-range phone segment. However, as per the latest news and leaks, OnePlus might be working on a new smartphone that will be totally focused on the budget category segment. The new phone will also be a part of the OnePlus Nord series and will house the Snapdragon 460 chipset which is mostly used in the budget category smartphones. 

It means that it is going to be the cheapest smartphone from OnePlus to be launched till date. The information was leaked on Twitter from “the_tech_guy” where a series of codes can be seen giving all the details about the processor and chipset.

The code has mentioned Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 855, Snapdragon 765, and Snapdragon 460 Soc as well. Since the company already has made a smartphone on all chipsets, the only one remaining is the 460 Soc. In another unverified leak, it was also claimed that the OnePlus might be launching a new smartphone with either Snapdragon 662 or 665 and will be priced at $240. 

A similar phone was also noticed on Geekbench which was codenamed “Clover”. The phone was running on Snapdragon 660 with 4GB of RAM and Android 10. Although OnePlus has made no official announcements about the same, we can surely expect the company to launch a new smartphone in the month of September, which will be targeted towards the budget or mid-range segment. 

New Malware threat detected in Google Drive

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The year has been really bad for the digital security sector as a number of hacking attempts to major platforms were discovered one after the other. Hacking of social media accounts to the leak of user data for millions of users, this year has seen it all. Now it seems that even the Google ecosystem is not untouched by the same. If you are working and relying totally on the Google ecosystem, then this might not be good news for you.

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The last few months have been a boom for Google services as people have been using the online tools to work from home and share their work experience. Google even decided to provide Google Meet for free during the pandemic, which was a paid service in GSuite. With the increase in the number of users and active engagement for Google services, it came as a perfect opportunity for hackers to steal the data and create havoc among all. Security researchers have found that a bug in Google Drive can be used to swap out the legitimate files with malicious ones.

The bug is majorly a threat for people who are currently working from home in the time of the pandemic. The bug was discovered by A. Nikoci, who claims that the bug is caused by Google Drive’s failure to check different versions of files stored on the cloud. It allows the hackers to swap normal files in favor of malicious ones and it cannot be detected as Google drive will read it as an updated version. Google drive also does not detect whether the file replaced is the same type or not, making it easier for hackers to replace any type of file.

The issue has been notified to Google, but as of now, the bug remains unresolved. Until then the users need to be aware of any unexpected changes to their Google drive. Do not run or open a file from the Drive if you do not recognize it.

The new Poco X3 model spotted online on FCC

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Poco has been one of the most popular smartphone brands in the world for bringing high-quality specs at an affordable price point. While everyone is waiting for the next Poco smartphone, FCC testing has spotted a new Poco phone which can be a possible successor to the popular Poco X2. The reported Poco X3 models were found to be having a 64-megapixel camera module at the rear and fast charging setup. The phone is believed to be having a 33W fast charging capability with a massive 5,160 mAh battery. 

The back also has the vertical Poco branding and the circular camera module has a “64MP AI super camera” written on it. It is expected that the new generation of Poco X series will not have any major hardware improvements over the Poco X2, but will carry forward the same Sony IMX686 sensor for the camera. The major upgrade will be noticed in the battery, where the 4,500 mAh battery in the Poco X2 model will be upgraded to 5,160 mAh in the new Poco X3. However, the major let down was that the phone still does not support 5G, which is expected from all the upcoming phones. 

Apart from these details, the phone is also expected to have a 120Hz OLED display, which can be considered as a good improvement over the LCD panel used in Poco X2. The phone will run on the Snapdragon 765 and will come with 6GB or 8GB RAM configuration. Currently, there is no official word on the phone from the company and it is expected to release later this year.

iPhone SE production starts in India

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A few months back Apple confirmed that they will start the production of their Apple devices in India. Finally, the company has started the production of the iPhone SE model in India. However, as per the leaked details, the production might have started from June itself. But it has been confirmed that the production has only started in the month of August. The iPhone SE was launched in the month of March earlier this year and since then has been available in the Indian market at a price tag of Rs 38, 900. 

However, a few days back the price of the handset was discounted on an online e-commerce store Flipkart to Rs 35,999. Now since the local production of the iPhone SE model has started in India, it is expected that the price of the smartphone will decrease even further. The smartphones that have been made right now, will be available in the Indian stores in a couple of months. The company is also looking forward to producing iPhone 12 in the market after it has been launched. 

Producing multiple iPhones and Apple devices will save the company 20% import duty that they have to pay over their phones, leading to an increase in price. Since the company will be assembling the phone in India from now on, they will be saving on a lot of costs, leading to much cheaper devices in the Indian market. The company is also looking at the prospects of manufacturing other Apple devices in India for the future.

The new Nokia 5.3 launched in India

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Nokia has finally launched the much-awaited Nokia 5.3 and will take on the likes of Realme 6, Redmi Note 9, and Samsung Galaxy M11. The phone has been launched under Rs 15,000, which makes it a great offering in the mid-range smartphone market. The phone debuted in the month of March this year and will finally go on sale for India. The Nokia 5.3 has been built with a glass back and a matte finish, which also houses the circular quad camera setup. The front screen has a water drop notch and is a 6.5-inch HD+ display. 

The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset and Adreno 610 GPU, with the variants having up to 6GB of RAM. The phone runs on Android 10, with a possible upgrade to Android 11 once it is launched. When it comes to price, the base model with 4GB+64GB specs will be priced at Rs 13,999, and the second variant with 6GB+64GB will be priced at Rs 15,999. The phone also comes with a large 4,000mAh battery, which can provide a full battery day once charged. The handset comes in three unique color variants, called the Cyan, Sand, and Charcoal. 

The phone goes on sale from September 1, and the pre-orders start from August 25. Nokia has also joined hands with Jio, providing the existing Jio Customers with cashback and vouchers on purchasing the handset. However, the phone is not offering any 5G band connectivity but is still a good deal for customers who are looking for a balanced phone that can provide both performance and battery life at the same time.

iPhone 12 is going to be cheaper than what we think

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With the delay in the launch of the iPhone 12 due to pandemic, the company is expected to unveil the phone in the second week of October. However, with the current market scenario and problem in the availability of parts and components, we might see a cheaper iPhone 12 than what was expected. As per Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company is looking to use less complex and cheaper components for the iPhone 12 series which will remarkably reduce the cost of the phone. 

The overall cost of the phone was very high due to the integration of 5G hardware. Due to this Apple is putting “higher bargaining pressure” on suppliers for cheaper parts. As per the company, the most expensive part of the iPhone, where the cost-cutting could be done is the battery board. Therefore, the new battery board is expected to be 40-50% cheaper when compared to the one used in the iPhone 11. The cost-cutting was necessary because of sub-6GHz 5G technology, which increased manufacturing cost by almost $80. Another expensive cost to iPhone 12 is the millimeter wave chips, adding another $135 to the manufacturing cost. 

As per the details, Apple will be using soft board design to reduce the cost of the component which will allow us to compensate for the cost. In a similar move, the company might also redesign the battery PCB for AirPods, which will make the product even cheaper than last generation. The changes will be visible in the battery PCB with a system-in-package design, further reducing its cost.

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