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Telegram launches a new end-to-end encrypted video call feature

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Telegram has been keeping themselves really busy as they have been adding new features to give a tough competition to their rival WhatsApp. As per the recent update from the company, they have rolled out a new feature that allows the user to have encrypted end-to-end video calls. The feature is currently rolled out in alpha mode on both the Android and iOS platforms. The encrypted video calling feature will make sure that the user’s data is completely protected.

There has been a lot of activity on the internet lately where the user’s data has been easily hacked by anonymous hackers. To avoid this Telegram has made sure to add the best of security architecture to the video call feature so that even the latest threat can be handled easily. Also, since the feature is currently in the Alpha stage, the company ensures that they will continuously be improving the encryption standards to make sure that the last version is much more secure than the current one.

The video call can be started from the contact profile page directly and will also provide the option to switch the video on and off during the call. It would also allow the user to scroll through chats and multitask while maintaining eye contact. To initialize the encryption, and confirm the connection, the user has to compare four emojis shown on the screen for both the user and chat partner. If it matches the call will be completely secured.

Telegram said that face to face communication has been on a boom ever since the pandemic and now is the requirement to add a lot of security to such communication methods, as it is at high risk of attacks. They also claimed that the company has been working on many new features that will be released later this year.

Google might not release Pixel 5, but the XL variant

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Google Pixel 5 is one of the most awaited phones from Google this year and even before its release, there is a lot of speculation about its hardware and launch. Earlier, it was rumored that the company will be launching the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A (5G) version. The latest rumor or news that has come up is that we might not see a Pixel 5 from Google. It is said that Google will most probably launch an XL version of Pixel directly.

It might also be a possibility that Google would only focus on the bigger version of the phone this time and also equip it with better hardware and chipset. Earlier it was rumored that the company will be using a Snapdragon 765G, but the changes in the size might make Google use bigger and powerful hardware. The phone is expected to launch later this year and will have all the basic features that a premium phone has like, 8GB RAM, OLED panel display, high refresh rate, a more secure and faster fingerprint reader.

It is also expected that the price of the current generations of Pixel is going to be way less than the price of the previous generation Pixels. Google has recently launched the Pixel 4a (4G variant) and has received a lot of praise from the consumers about its specs and performance. Soon after the 4a was launched, the company made the announcement for Pixel 5 and now the XL version. It is hoped that this version comes with the latest hardware and a lower price.

New performance method can increase performance by 20%, says Intel

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Intel has been really busy in developing new features to increase the performance of its chips and they have recently announced a new production method that could increase and improve the chip performance by almost 20%. It has been considered as the largest intra-node performance leap in its history. As per the team, they have found a new component that can be used to improve capacitors and better ways of manufacturing transistors.

They have used Moore’s Law, which suggests the pattern through which one can predict the growth and changes in the chipset that the industry can observe in the next ten years. The company has not been able to give anything specific yet this year due to the pandemic and a lot of other issues in the global market. However, they are already working on the new 7mm nanometer hip process which has been delayed for a year now. As per the company, they will be trying to bridge the gap in their production by outsourcing a part of it until they gain back to the normal production speed.

However, it would require Intel to stabilize the process sooner as the delay will start making the other technology look older. Intel has also been working dedicatedly on the Tiger Lake line for laptops, which is a 10-nanometer fabrication system. Apart from that, the company has been looking forward to exploring new technology while they cover the delay in its production and research.

New Controller image leak confirmes Xbox Series S console

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It seems that more and more Xbox leaks are coming to our ways and there is no stopping to that. It was already known that along with the Xbox series X next-generation console, Microsoft is also going to launch an affordable and lower-priced Xbox Series S console as well. However, there are no details on the type of configuration the second console will come with, therefore it is difficult to compare both of them.

In the recent series of leaks, the new Xbox new series controller seems to be on sale a bit too early, which also mentions about the second console the controller is compatible with a new console series S. The information was confirmed by The Verge, which shows a video and images of a white controller in a package. It has been mentioned on the package that the controller is compatible with Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S consoles, PC, and iOS and Android for xCloud streaming. The major difference that is expected between both the consoles would be the resolutions that it will be running the games on.

Series S will run the games on a much lower resolution as compared to Xbox Series X. The controller images that have been leaked are also said to be compatible with the previous generation of Xbox consoles like Xbox One, One S, and One X. The company has not provided any details regarding the second console and it seems that it will be launched alongside the X series in November this year.

Incognito mode improved in the latest version of Google Chrome

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Chrome 86 would be the new version of Google Chrome internet browser which will bring in a lot of new features to the platform. The new update is now available for the user to download and it has great features that can be useful for people who like to browse in incognito mode. Earlier, the user had to launch the Chrome browser and then along with an incognito mode from there manually. Apart from that, the user could also use the Keyboard shortcut like Ctrl + Shift + N to open it.

However, with the new version, the user will be able to open the incognito window directly, without visiting the normal internet browsing window. The feature will create a new shortcut for Google Chrome incognito window, which can be kept along with the Chrome shortcut on the desktop. The icon or shortcut can be placed anywhere apart from Desktop as well. But even in the Chrome 86 vision, you will have to enable an optional flag by following the steps mentioned below.

  • Launch Chrome and visit chrome://flags
  • Search for ‘Enable Incognito Desktop Shortcut’
  • Select ‘Enabled’ from the drop-down menu
  • Restart Chrome by clicking the ‘Relaunch’ button

Once you are in the incognito window, click on the incognito button on the right side of the address bar and select Create shortcut. Once done a new shortcut will be visible on the desktop. The Chrome 86 version is now available to download for any users and will provide you with a lot of other features as well

iTunes Store facing a new error on Apple devices

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Apple iOS users have recently started receiving a new error message on their iTunes Store. The error has been experienced by a number of users having an iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad’s. As per the user’s review, the error pops out as soon as the iTunes Store app is lanched on the device, or after a newly installed app on the device is opened. The error message keeps popping up several times on the screen and the message that comes on the display is “The iTunes Store is unable to process purchases at this time. Please try again later“.

The issue is occurring with multiple third-party apps that is being installed using the iTunes Store. The issue has been reported by multiple customers but still has not been confirmed by Apple. Therefore, there are currently no fixes for the issue and the users will have to wait for it until the issue is acknowledged by the company and an update is given. However, until then the customer will face issues in the Apple devices whenever they purchase an application fro the iTunes Store, as they will not be able to operate it.

The new app will automatically keep crashing every time the users tries to open it. Usually, these kinds of issues are quickly acknowledged by Apple and are resolved in the least possible time. Therefore, we can expect Apple to make a comment on this issue and confirm any kind of resolution for ut and when it will be done.

A bug on Instagram used to retain Photos, Private Messages even after being deleted from the account

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It seems like problem for Facebook-owned Instagram is not looking to slow down. A few days back, the company has been filed with a lawsuit that claims that Instagram is saving and using biometric and facial recognition data without the user’s permission. If they lose the lawsuit, they will have to pay around $500 billion. Now another information has been discovered about a bug that Instagram resolved earlier this year but did not let any user know about it.

As per the information, the bug made the Instagram app save all the phots and direct messages on its server, even after deletion. The bug was found by a security researcher and was paid $6,000 as bug bounty. The bug was reported on Instagram last year and the patch to resolve the issue was released earlier this year. Although it is not uncommon for many industries to keep the recently deleted data so that the users can restore them, Instagram was found to keep the data of the users which was deleted more than a year back.

As per the official information from Instagram, they only keep data up to 90 days from the date of deletion after which it is completely removed. The company confirmed that there was no instance of abuse and the issue has completely been resolved. However, it does bring a question into the minds of users, as to how secure their data is, and do they actually know what is happening with their data at the given point of time. Instagram has faced many issues in the past related to data leakage and it seems that the company still needs to work a lot in this area.

Google Chrome is testing domain-only URL’s to avoid spam and phishing

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Google Chrome has been one of the best internet browsers from the last couple of years and Google has been trying to add more secure and unique features into it. There has been a lot of discussion about the short URLs being used to help distinguish between the spam website. Google has always been in support of this and is something Apple has been using in their browsers. Google is currently working on showing domain names in the address bar of the browser instead of the whole link.

The feature will be released a test feature in Chrome 86 and once the features show some positive results in being effective to fight the spam website, it will be launched as a stable update to Google Chrome. As per Google, shortening the URL will protect users from scams and phishing attacks that use a misleading URL. It is often found that hackers use similar domain names to the most popular website and users click on the link by mistake, taking it for the original website. For example, spam domain names could be Faceboook.com or Twittter.com.

This looks very much like the original URL but is different. As per Google, using a shorter URL makes it easier for the user to recognize the spam and fake website domain name. Chrome 86 with this feature will be available to both, who are enrolled for the experiment and ever for those who are not. They can download it from the developer’s website. It is expected that a stable version of the new browser will release by October.

Apple will launch a new digital service bundle in October to boost its digital services

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Apple has been working on bundled services for a long time now, where the user can pay a monthly fee and get all the popular streaming services at a lower price. Its not just the digital streaming service, but many other services as well that Apple is trying to bring for its customers. The bundle is currently called “Apple One” and is all due to launch in the month of October along with the launch of the iPhone 12. The bundle has been specifically created by Apple to increase the user base for its subscription services and increase its share in recurring revenue.

As per the details that have been leaked the package will be divided into multiple tiers where the basic package comes with Apple Music and TV+, while it adds two more services and Apple Arcade gaming in the higher tier. The higher package will also add iCloud storage and a lot more premium features. These are not the final packages and will change once it is launched in the Apple virtual event.

However, the users can expect the price for a subscription to below as the company is trying to bring multiple services in one package with the aim to keep the cost lower than what is being offered in the market. It is also expected that Amazon Prime services will also be included in the same as the company has integrated the Prime services from Amazon by offering a lower fee.

It is also known that the company is preparing a new virtual fitness class program fro the users which could be accessible through any Apple device. It will be supported by companies like Nike and many others. The bundle will also bring in the family sharing function where the entire bundles could be viewed and shared among the family members.

Google upgrading the search engine to provide better search results for live TV and shows

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With an increasing number of streaming platforms and websites, it is not easy for an internet user to search for their favorite TV show or watch live sports. If you search online, it will come up with thousands of search results, out of which most are spam. Google seems to understand this problem for users and might have come up with an interesting new feature. Google is upgrading the Google search platform so that the users and visitors can easily find live sports, movies, and shows.

Using this feature will be very easy for anyone as they simply have to search “where to watch the (game name) match” and Google will list down a list of TV channels that are currently hosting the live-action. If you use the feature right now, Google will only bring information, live scorecards, and schedule on the search page. Now there will also be a “Live On” button in the search that will provide the users with the option to select from various channels. Currently, the new update will only work for selective sports like Basketball and Baseball.

However, the company confirmed that once this feature has been launched and optimized as per users’ requirements, they will be launching the same feature for other popular sports as well. Google is also planning to add digital streaming of highlights of sports matches on its platform. Google has been working on the same category for a long time now and has also released a new feature last year which was the new recommendation tool.

Google has also been added a lot of content and lives feeds from cable and broadcast providers to provide live viewing functionality. Similarly, after the update, when the user searches for things like “best shows to watch“, Google will list down a lot of streaming and live TV options

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