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PlayStation Plus members get Free PS Store Credits

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If you are a PlayStation Plus member, then Sony does have some really good news for you. Sony is sending out free PlayStation credit to its PlayStation Plus members. However, they have not disclosed what basis or how they are selecting the users for the same. It has been noticed that Plus members around the globe are getting random free credit for the PlayStation Store, which they can redeem to buy any game or other services.

As per many users, you will be getting £10 of PS Store credit, in the USA, you’ll get $10 and in Continental Europe, users will be eligible for €10, and so on. If you are the lucky one, you will be sent a notification on your PlayStation 4 after adding your PS Store Wallet. 

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You can also check for such notification on the Notification section in the PS4 dashboard. It is rumored that the company is providing the credits for people to buy games and services during the Summer sale, where the users can buy their favorite games at never before price.

Not many users have received the credit, but it is being paid to Plus members at random, and many users are still receiving it as we speak. If you have still not received it, it would be better to wait for a few more hours as the credit is being rolled out globally for PS Plus members, and there is no clarification on the same by Sony. Therefore, one must keep a check on the notification panel for updates.

New Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite colors and battery specs revealed

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Before the annual Samsung event in August, much new information is coming about Samsung devices, specifically from the Galaxy S20 series. As per the latest leak, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan edition or Galaxy S20 Lite has been spotted in two different colors and battery specs. The rumors suggest that the company is working on a lite version of the Samsung Galaxy S20, which is very similar to what they did with the Galaxy S10 device. It is expected that these two colors, which are light Pink and Blue (there are no official color names announced yet), will be available in Europe after the launch. 

Another information leaked by Galaxyclub.nl is that the model number of this phone is EB-BG781ABY, and the battery capacity of this particular device will be around 4,370mAh. The battery capacity is similar to what is expected on the Samsung Galaxy S20+ device. So it can be the case where the users could see a battery capacity of 4,500mAh in the S20 Lite version, as it was also present in the S10 Lite version, which was released in January this year.

The rumors also suggest that the phone will specifically be launched in the European market initially, and there is no information about its global availability. The expected specs of the phone do include a 120Mhz screen refresh rate along with IP68 certification for the build. 

The phone may also come with Snapdragon 865 SoC and have 6GB of RAM. The phone pricing can be expected a bit higher than the S10 Lite version, which can be anywhere between $100-$150. Everyone has been expecting Samsung to unveil some information or the device it is going to take place on August 5. They have also announced a “Life Unstoppable” event on September 2, which can be a launching ground for Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite.

Cyber Outage reported for Garmin, a suspected ransomware attack

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Garmin is one of the most reputed and popular US-based wearables and navigation device makers, with more than millions of users with their devices. Recently the company has suffered a major outage across its range of services and call centers. The services that were affected due to the outage were Garmin Connect, flyGarmin, and Garmin Pilot apps.

It is rumored that these attacks could be Ransomware, however, no such information has been confirmed by either the company or any other associated source. The company made an official tweet. They mentioned, “We are currently experiencing an outage that affects Garmin Connect, and as a result, the Garmin Connect website and mobile app are down at this time.”

In the second tweet, they mentioned, “This outage also affects our call centers, and we are currently unable to receive any calls, emails, or online chats. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible and apologize for this inconvenience.” The problem persists, and the company website and other services are still down for anyone to access. If it is confirmed as a Ransomware, then there is a huge risk that the users’ data can be leaked.

Also, such attacks have increased over the years, and more than 50% of organizations worldwide have had such digital attacks. Such attacks put the customer’s data at risk and stop companies from taking any action that can resolve the issue. Currently, Garmin is trying to seek out the issue, and they would not want their users to panic from the news of Ransomware. 

Live Streams on Facebook Messenger rooms with 50 users at once

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Facebook has made a lot of different announcements about the update and news features for Facebook and Messenger. Just a few days back, Messenger got the new Screen Sharing update for Video calls and gave details about the cosmetic changes the Messenger app will go through. As per the new announcement from Facebook, it brings the Live streaming feature to Messenger rooms, and up to 50 people can watch it at once. It is a great way of integrating Facebook Live and Messenger rooms.

Whether you’re hosting a book club with friends, interviewing a panel of experts, teaching a fitness class, or broadcasting with your friends for fun, going live from a room lets you interact with audiences of any size.

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With such a feature, the user Facebook Messenger for personal and professional will increase. The Messenger app has received a lot of new features over the last couple of months, due to which the usage of Messenger has increased many folds. With this feature added to the Messenger, it can now act as a type of virtual avenue required in this pandemic.

As per the company, Facebook Live broadcast has increased by double over the last month. It became necessary and essential to integrate this feature with the Messenger app. With over 50 people coming for the Live broadcast at once, the feature will be great for business people to connect with their customers and people to connect with their friends and family. 

During the broadcast, the room creator will have full control over things like who can view it, adding or removing participants, locking or unlocking the room and broadcast to page, profile, or group. The feature has started rolling out and will be available to all the users soon. Currently, the feature will be added to the web version of Messenger and Facebook. Later it will be added to the desktop and mobile version as well.

Whatsapp brings the new “Linked Device” feature

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With so many new updates coming for smartphones and popular social media platforms, Whatsapp would certainly not like to be left behind. As per the latest reports from moneycontrol, the company has been working on a new feature called “Linked devices“, which will be made available to all the users globally. The new feature is said to allow a Whatsapp user to use the application on four devices simultaneously, with the same account.

It is a feature that the company has been working on for a long time. Once this feature is available as an update, it can be activated through the three dots visible on the top right of the Whatsapp screen. 

Once activated, the user can log in to Whatsapp with the same account on four devices. The data and chats between them will be under continuous sync, and it will allow the users to continue the chat using any different device. The chat visible on one device will also be available on the other three devices.

The feature is currently in its Beta stage and is being tested for any remaining bugs. The feature is expected to be rolled out very soon to all the global users. Another update on Whatsapp will also allow the users to search for files from different categories of data like photos, videos, GiFs, links, and documents, etc. 

However, there is no official information on when this feature will be rolled out on the application as it is still under development. Once developed, it will go under many testing phases before being rolled out. These are not the only features that you will see on this app. Along with Facebook resources, the company is trying to develop many new features revealed in the future. The linked device feature is something users were looking forward to and will be made available to every user soon.

The German ID card will soon be replaced by Samsung Phones

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Samsung has always been eager to bring out new features on its phone, and as a result, they are now planning to replace the German ID card with their phone. The concept is not new, as it was in discussion for a long period on a global scale. Since almost everyone has a smartphone now, one does carry a digital copy of the ID cards on their phone. However, replacing the physical ID card with an original digital version on the phone will be a new concept.

Samsung has announced that Germany’s National electronic ID will be available on its phones later this year. It has happened due to an exclusive partnership with the German Federal Office for Information Security, Bundesdruckerei (bdr), and Deutsche Telekom Security. 

With this feature implemented in Germany, citizens would not have to carry their physical ID card any longer. They can carry all their original ID cards on their smartphone. They have developed a hardware-based security architecture, which would allow the citizens to do so. All the organizations involved in it have developed a holistic security architecture around the hardware.

The German users of  Samsung Galaxy S20, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will add their national ID through a dedicated app, distributed by bdr (Bundesdruckerei), and can be used to open a bank account or use specific eGovernment services. The most common concern for the citizens would be the security of their personal information. 

Samsung has already mentioned that its Galaxy S20 family of phones will have embedded Secure Element (eSE). It stores all the sensitive data on a separate processor inside the phone with proper isolation and protection against hardware attacks and attempts to copy information stored. Samsung claims that it will set the base for adding more documents on the phone, such as driver’s license, insurance cards, keys, etc. 

Microsoft Xbox Series X coming in November

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Soon after the digital release of Playstation 5, consumers were expecting Microsoft to reveal information about the launch of Microsoft’s new gaming console. In its Xbox Game Showcase, Microsoft has seemingly confirmed that the gaming console will have a November launch. The answer came in response to the question by Bloomberg’s Dina Bass in an investor call yesterday.

As per the CFO of Microsoft, Amy Hood, the console was on track to be released in November. It doesn’t seem to be a surprise for Xbox users as the previous version of the gaming consoles was also released around the same time. However, the company is still sticking to its tagline of “Holiday 2020”, when it comes to releasing the new gaming console. Currently, Xbox Games Showcase is an ongoing event from Microsoft. 

The upcoming games and game developers’ studio will provide a lot of details about the ongoing projects, games, and Xbox exclusive. The company did mention that they will not be giving any information about the console in this event as it is completely dedicated to upcoming next-generation console games.

Satya Nadella has also confirmed that “Xbox Series X will launch this fall with the largest launch lineup for any console ever.“” It is expected that after the launch of the new gaming console in November, it will be available for pre-order, and the customer will get it by December. However, many other details will be revealed in the coming days through the Xbox Games Showcase, and the users are very excited about all the new gaming titles that will be launched.

Asus ROG Phone 3 finally launched

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Asus ROG phones have been one of the most popular gaming phones from the moment it was released. The Phone has been specifically designed to meet mobile gamers’ requirements, where performance while gaming and the graphics are the major requirements. Yesterday, Asus announced a new smartphone in the ROG phone series, called the Asus ROG Phone 3.

The smartphone has been beautifully designed with aggressive looks and has an overclocked Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC chipset. The overclocked chipset provides one of the best gaming performances in its class. The Phone also comes with OZO Audio sound recording technology for an enhanced experience. 

The technology is still to be seen in any other smartphone, and ROG 3 would be the first one to have it. Nokia confirmed the details for the same. The tech has been customized by Nokia and Asus to work not only for recording sound in the video but also for voice memos and messages. The development of this technology will open a lot of new opportunities for Nokia as well. The ROG 3 phone comes with a 6.59 inch AMOLED screen, which will have a high refresh rate of 144Hz. It will not only provide a stunning display but a much better and smoother screen experience. The Phone will also come with a large 6000 mAh battery, which is the most important gaming phone requirement. 

The Phone also comes with a quad-camera setup on the back and has a 12GB RAM configuration and 512GB of storage. The Phone has an exceptional built quality and specs that could take down any premium flagship till date. The device has been launched with a price tag of 1000 Euros. The Phone seems to be perfectly fitting the premium device category and is one of the best choices for users looking for a performance-oriented device.

MediaTek announces a new 5G chipset, Dimensity 720

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Consumers were expecting Mediatek to make a major announcement in the last few weeks. The company has finally announced its new 5G enabled chipset, called the Dimensity 720. The chipset is efficient and has also been priced much more affordable than the chipsets in its category. The chipset has been built on a 7nm manufacturing process and has an octa-core CPU that consists of 2x Cortex-A76 cores and 6x Cortex-A55 cores coupled with a Mali-G57 MC3 GPU.

The chipset can be paired with LPDDR4 RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The chip is specifically designed for mid-range smartphones and is one of the first from the company in this series. The chipset will be aimed to provide much smoother performance with better battery life. 

The chipset has not been made for high performance or gaming but has been created for a more balanced usage. The user will be able to get adequate performance for day to day tasks, with better battery life. The 5G capabilities of the chip support the sub-6GHz standard. Since 5G will be consuming a lot more battery and resources, the company will be using its 5G UltraSave technology.

It will lead to efficient use of both battery and the resources. Other features that this chipset will support is 90Hz, HDR10+ display support, Bluetooth 5.1, advanced APU for machine learning, 64MP cameras or 20MP+16MP dual camеra configurations and  4K recording is also possible. The chipset will arrive in the market in the next few months and be priced much lower than the Dimensity 800 series.

Facebook gets FaceID lock on iPhone for hiding chats

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Facebook Messenger has been receiving many updates recently to increase the privacy and security of the application. Facebook has recently added a new set of privacy tools on the Apple iPad and iPhone. These new privacy features add the Face ID and fingerprint lock option to unlock the application. The update will soon be rolling out on all the Apple devices globally. The feature will give more security and privacy to all the chat content on the Messenger app.

Facebook has also confirmed that a similar feature is in development for Android smartphones and will be launched very soon. It is not the only development Facebook has been working on. The company also stated that they are trying to create a new interface for Facebook Messenger to get Instagram like controls for inbox and Messenger calls. 

The feature is still in development and testing and will be rolled out very soon. The App lock feature on the iPhone from Facebook will use the privacy setting from the Apple device, which will be fingerprint authentication and Face ID, which can be used to unlock the Messenger app. Facebook assures its users that any data regarding their fingerprint and Face ID will never be transmitted to their servers.

The App lock and privacy section will help the user customize the experience and choose the setting that suits them the best. Apart from the App Lock, the company is also working on new messaging and calling features on the application where the user will be allowed to pick users who can call them or message them. 

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