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Google Finally reveals Pixel 4a

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As promised by Google they have finally revealed the Google Pixel 4a on Monday, which is supposed to be their new affordable Pixel smartphone. The Pixel 4a has been launched at a starting price of $349 with a single variant of 6GB + 128GB in the US. The Phone is said to launch in India in the month of October where the price will also be revealed. The Pixel 4a is a direct successor to the Pixel 3a which was one of the most popular Pixel phones. 

The smartphone comes with a 5.8 inch OLED display and has a premium black finish. This is the only color available for Pixel 4a and the beautiful matte finish protects the phone from any kind of fingerprints. The entire phone is colored in black and the only highlighted point in the phone is the Power button in mint color. As per Google, the phone is now available for pre-order in the US through Google Store and Google Fi. The phone will be available to purchase through Google Store, BestBuy.com, Amazon, and other platforms in the US. 

As per the camera module that is said to be the best feature of Pixel phones, the phone still has the single-camera setup which has Sony’s 12MP IMX363 sensor. It might look a bit outdated compared to phones which have a quad-camera setup in the same range. However, it’s not the hardware that makes the camera perfect in Pixel 4a, it’s the software. The pictures taken through this phone can bring quad-camera setups to shame with its excellent software image processing, something Google has always highlighted. 

The camera has HDR support with dual exposure, Topshot, Portrait mode, night shots, and astrophotography capabilities, which is the best any camera has to date. The camera also provides video stabilization with optical image stabilization. The front camera is 8MP and the phone has a Snapdragon 730G chipset. The smartphone also comes with a 3140mAh battery and 18W fast charging support out of the box.

Chinese apps ban continues in India as they block Baidu and Weibo from the App Store and Play Store

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Chinese apps are facing a lot of heat from countries globally, where many of them have been blocking or banning apps due to security issues. India has decided to block both Baidu and Weibo, which are one of the most popular and biggest apps from China. This step from India comes after they have already banned multiple apps originating from the country. These apps have been sending the user data back to China, which is a major security concern.

Both the apps that have been a premium offering from China and have millions of users worldwide have been asked to be taken off from the Google Play Store and the App Store in India. Also, the same has been informed to the ISP’s to block these platforms. The government has many more apps originally from China and has been under the radar ever since the ban on Chinese apps started. As per their official statement, these apps are engaging in activities that threaten the sovereignty and integrity of India.

Some of the most popular apps like PUBG were also under the scanner a few days back, due to which the game developers modified the privacy policy for Indian users. A similar action was also taken by the US government, where they decided to remove selected Chinese apps from online stores. Baidu and Weibo had a lot of resources invested in the Indian market, and the ban on such apps is very likely to bring a big impact on Chinese companies. The Indian government is also looking out for the clone, or similar Chinese apps banned previously. Many such apps have been banned a few days back as well.

Two new features spotted in the Radxa Rock Pi 4C

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The new Radxa Rock Pi 4C is one of the best offerings from Radxa, which is known for creating single-board chipsets, especially for Android tablets. The new Radxa Rock Pi 4C was created for ultra-cheap ultra-compact systems, and the company has now started its sales. The product is based on the Rockchip RK3399 SoC, originally meant for Android tables where the affordable tables could provide a decent set of features and a good performance.

The chipset also made to entry-level power devices in many different categories like PCs, home theater, etc. Using the same features, the Radxa Rock Pi 4C has 2 Arm Cortex-A72 cores, clocked at 1.8GHz and four Arm Cortex-A53, which consumes less power at 1.4GHz. The SoC also comes with an Arm Mali T864 GPU. The configuration does provide a good mix of power-packed performance for entry-level devices and also saves on energy at the same time.

The two new features spotted in the new SoC were DisplayPort and support for NVMe storage, which was not available in their predecessor. The Soc also comes with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM onboard integrated, 128 GB eMMC with expandable memory support until 2TB. It also has common features like Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi5, USB 3.0 ports, mini Display Port 1.2, 3.5 mm jack, and a USC C connector for charging and data transfer. The SoC has been created to compatible with multiple products and designs, and it measures only 85x54mm. The chipset can be used for Android TV, devices, or Linux devices as well.

iPhone 12 lineup to be released in two stages

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It was earlier estimated that the release of the iPhone 12 might be delayed till November this year due to the supply chain issue where Apple cannot get the component supply on time due to pandemic. Another news that has come into the picture now is that the tech giant will roll out the devices in two different stages due to the supply delay and problem. The information was provided by Digitimes which claims that Apple will launch its two 6.1 inch iPhones, and during the second stage, it will roll out 6.7 inches and 5.4 inch iPhones.

Although, there is still no confirmed information as to which iPhone variants would be released, it seems that the first stage would release iPhone 12 and pro models, while the second stage will release the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 lite version. The production of the iPhone 12 will see a delay of about four weeks, after which it will peak back to what is expected.

Apple seems to face a lot of issues recently due to the delay in getting the components. Many new things are expected for Apple, and even companies Mediatek is waiting for Apple to release its devices so that the sales for its new 5G chipset start.

Apple’s major event for the unfolding of these devices was expected in September and later expected to be delayed until November. The sources claim that the event could be held in October, which seems to be good news for Apple customers and fanboys.

Twitter to soon come up with the “Undo Send” feature and a paid subscription

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With so many social media platforms adding a pack of features recently, even Twitter is all geared up to enhance its users’ experience. The microblogging site is all ready to add a set of new features and the rumored paid subscription services which have been codenamed “Gryphon“. The new paid subscription will allow users many different options to use and increase their privileges.

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The paid subscription for a Twitter account is said to provide longer tweet capabilities, which is currently restricted to just a few words. Also, premium users will use high-quality videos and other types of content for posting on twitter. Apart from these, other features have also been rumored that will be added to the platform. The feature is the “Undo Send” option, which will feature like an edit button for the existing tweet. The details about the paid subscription were hinted last month, which can be reused by other platforms.

As per TechCrunch’s details, the paid account will provide users with custom badges, auto-response, social listening analytics, surveys, and a lot of other and new features. The details mentioned that the “Undo Send” option would provide the user with a 30-second window to recall or withdraw a tweet. Not only this, but the users will also be able to use different features like fonts, colors, links, hashtags, icons, mentions, and backgrounds. Another feature of the paid subscription will allow the user to post five times longer videos with a very high resolution.

Also, users can set up a list of auto-responses for other users. Twitter also mentioned that they are currently working on multiple products that could generate revenue for the website. However, the company also stated that they are not expecting any revenue to be generated in the year 2020 and are only working on different platforms for the same.

Xiaomi’s new TWS Noise cancellation earphones spotted

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Xiaomi has never been out of the news as they keep launching new devices at affordable prices to keep the market on its toes. Now the company is rumored to launch new earphones with Active Noise cancellation. It is rumored to be called the Mi Active Noise Cancellation Wireless earphones. The reports provided by GizmoChina says that it will be a pair of TWS. The good news for Xiaomi fans is that they will not have to wait for a long period to see the launch of these earphones.

It seems that the company is going to launch them as soon as possible as the product is already ready to ship. The earphones are set to join the existing lineup of Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, which is also expected to be launched soon. The earphones will be equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 support as expected and will also support AAC and SBC audio codecs.

The earphones will also be IPX4 certified for durability. Although the company has not provided any kind of official date for the launch, it is expected to launch alongside Mi 10 Pro, which is the next premium flagship phone from Xiaomi.

The earphones are expected to launch at a very affordable price and will take Apple earpods heads on. The product is made out of the same superior quality material as before and provides a great listening experience due to noise cancellation. It is expected that the product will also come as both standalone and as a combo Xiaomi smartphone. 

Samsung has sent invites for its Unpacked event

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When OnePlus provided an AR event launch for OnePlus Nord, there was a lot of hype as it is the first AR launch event and left a mark in the market. The idea was very well taken at this time when physical events are prohibited globally. Companies have been using technology to create some of the best online events for their product launches. Following the same trend, Samsung will be doing a virtual launch of their multiple devices.

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The event will take place on Wednesday, August 5, ET/7 PM. The event will be streamed live from South Korea, and can the company has sent out the invite to press for this unpacking event. The invite provided to the press and other social media personalities hint about the products that will be launched in the event. Some of the known devices will be the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Note 2, Galaxy Z flip, Watch 3, and a new generation of tablets.

The company has confirmed that it will be launching a total of 5 devices in this event. The unpacked event image is a copper-colored liquid drop splash, which makes us think that the devices would also be getting this color. The promo video shows the liquid dripping from the tip of the S-Pen. The event is also expected to show the major improvements the company has made on the S-Pen. It is expected that it will bring out many new features that will be exclusive to the Note series.

PUBG is the highest-grossing game during Pandemic

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There is no doubt that PUBG is a gaming revolution for all mobile gamers and is one of the most popular games in recent years. These games have provided a great and engaging experience from mobile gameplay, something that not many people knew about. The game has millions of players globally, and the game is free to play for everyone. However, the game also provides the players with many customization features, which comes as in-app purchases.

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These features are what generate a good amount of revenue for the developers. The game was already popular, but a big increase in users and game time engagement was noticed during the pandemic, making PUBG top the revenue chart during that period. The period was great for PUBG and for the entire mobile gaming industry, which saw a huge rise in the number of players and the engagement time. As per the latest reports, PUBG remains to be the top-grossing game in the entire world. The spending on in-app purchases in PUBG has risen to almost $7.5 million, Quarter over Quarter.

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The game is ranked tenth in Google Play Store and placed second on the App Store. Also, there does not seem to be a decline in the popularity of the game, and it seems that Tencent will continue to have increased revenue in the future. The game has also overthrown one of its most popular competitors, Fortnite, by a large number. The pandemic situation and home lockdown might not have been the best for business globally, but it has been a boon for the entire gaming industry.

Google coming up with “Trust Tokens” to replace the third party cookies

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Third-party cookies are something Google was already planning to phase out a few years back and we’re looking for a better and secure alternative. In the last few years, platforms such has Privacy Sandbox, are believed to be the drivers of a healthy, ad-supported web that would render third-party cookies obsolete. Although third-party cookies are still far away from phasing out, Google has provided the users with some suggestable alternatives that can be used in the future. They call it the Trust Tokens.

Third-party cookies are basically created on the user’s device, not by the website that has been visited by the user but by the third party such as advertisements. Although it is just used to make the engagement of the user with advertisements better and provide them relevant ads as per their choice or previous interactions, it also poses a security and privacy issue for the users, which has recently been highlighted by US lawmakers for many tech giants.

Unlike cookies, trust token will authenticate the users without knowing their identity, which is a good way of identifying and differentiating a user from a bot and not track every individual. These tokens are very secure and do not allow to track a user, which reduces or prevents the conditions where a user’s privacy suffers. Google is also offering an explainer document for trust token if someone wants to learn about it in detail. It is also made available for testing to developers through API. Google has also hinted at integrating the feature with Chrome if the testing goes well.

Playstation 4 accessories to work on Playstation 5

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With the Digital launch of Playstation 5 gaming console, there was a lot of doubt in the mind of people who already own a Playstation 4. Whether the backward compatibility is fluid and whether the same accessories that have been purchased for PS4 can be used on PS5 etc. Recently, Sony has answered some of the most common and frequent questions about the upcoming PS5 and its controller support.

The users who already have a lot of PS4 certified accessories like racing wheels, arcade sticks, etc will work in the same way with PS5 as well. Therefore, you do not need to buy a whole new set of accessories with PS5. This would also include the PS Move Controllers and VR Aim controllers that were used for the PS VR games.

You can also use the PS4 controllers on PS5, however, it will only work on the games that have been created for PS4. The company also stated that if the user has Platinum or Gold wireless headsets, it will be compatible with the new PS5.

Also, any third party headset that connects to the Playstation through USB or an audio jack will also be compatible with PS5. However, there is a catch to it. Sony did mention that only those third party accessories will be compatible with the new PS5 which has been licensed by Sony. If not, the users will not be able to use them. It would bring a lot of disappointment for many users as they used such accessories due to their low cost.

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