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Google Pixel 6 series to launch on October 28

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The next in the line from Google in the market of smartphones is the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, details for which have already been leaked online for a while now. Now, as per the latest leak, the company is going to launch the new range of Pixel devices on October 28 along with the announcement of the Android 12 operating system. There has been no official announcement from Google yet, but as per the tipster, the launch is almost confirmed on the date. The phone would be the first to run on Google’s custom-made Tensor chipset. 

The phone was earlier rumored to launch on September 13, however, the date has now been delayed by more than a month. The phone will be launched on October 28, but the pre-order for it will start from October 19 onwards. The new Tensor chipset has been specifically designed by Google for Pixel devices and they claim that it is the most powerful chipset with powerful AI and Machine Learning models. It would help the users get an entirely new experience with the camera, speech, and other features of Pixel 6. 

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Both the smartphones come with a 6.4-inch and 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rates. While the Pixel 6 comes with a dual-camera setup, the Pixel 6 Pro will come with a triple camera setup. As per reports, Google might be using the 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor for the camera units in their smartphone. We expect more details to come out about the smartphone in the future before the launch. 

Krafton has banned more than 190,000 account on BGMI due to hacking

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Alex Infant
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Battleground Mobile India or BGMI has seen a massive response from users in India ever since its launch and after its release on iOS, the game has added millions of users on each platform. However, with the increasing number of players, there were a lot of issues in the gameplay due to hackers and people who were using cheating apps. BGMI was ready to deal with such things right from the start and as per the latest reports that the company has provided 195,423 accounts that have already been banned from the platform between August 20-26. 

The company is trying its best to remove any kind of issues and hacking in the game at the earliest. The users who are playing the game will also get a notification in the messages, letting them know how serious Krafton is about removing hackers from the game and what kind of actions they will be taking in the future as well. The company confirmed that it has received a lot of complaints regarding hackers during the gameplay, which demotivates fair gameplay and also damages the image of the game. 

However, Krafton has assured the users that such bans on hacker accounts will continue and action will be taken when a report of hacking has been confirmed. They will continue to sustain a pleasant gaming experience for all the users across India on all platforms. With so many accounts being banned, it does seem like Krafton is seriously handling the issue with the utmost strictness.

Xiaomi 11T Pro to launch on September 15, with more render images leaked online

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Sriram
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Xiaomi is going to hold a global online event on September 15 where they are going to launch a bunch of products, out of which we will also have a look at a smartphone in the Mi 11T series. The T series in the Xiaomi flagship has been more affordable but still providing a power-packed premium performance to the users. The phone that is expected to be launched would be the Mi 11T Pro, for which the images rendered have also leaked online. The renders suggest that the phone will be covered with glass on both the front and rear and will have a brushed metal finish as well.

The image also shows that the phone will house a triple camera unit on the back, along with the LED flash and a laser focus module. The primary camera sensor is going to be 108M, which can also be confirmed in the images. The images also confirm that the phone will not have an in-display fingerprint and will continue using the side-mounted fingerprint sensor in the power button. One big improvement over the Mi 10T would be the addition of an OLED screen instead of an LCD.

The display will also have a 120Hz refresh rate and a centered punch-hole camera in the front. The phone will be running on Snapdragon 888 chipset and will have a 5,000 mAh battery with 120W fast charging. The details and design of the phone are already out and we have a fair idea of what to expect from Xiaomi. However, we expect Xiaomi to surprise us with more details in the launch event.

Apple Watch 7 production can get delayed due to design and component issue

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Shanmugam
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A lot of new leaks have already started appearing for the Apple Watch 7 which shows a flatter design and a few minor design changes. It was expected that the new Apple Watch 7 could come anytime this year. However, it seems like that is certainly going to be delayed due to its new design elements, which has been reported by Nikkei. Apple recently started a small-scale production for the new smartphone, but the production unit faced a lot of difficulties in reaching satisfactory performance. 

The issue is said to be because of the new design of the Apple watch. Apple is now trying to discuss the same with the designers and suppliers before starting the mass production. However, it might take some time before the issue is completely resolved and that would lead to a delay in the launch of the new Apple Watch. The watch was earlier reported to launch alongside the new iPhone 13 lineup, but the new issues might affect the production and sales of the watch as well. 

Therefore, we expect Apple to have a separate virtual event for the same where they will be launching the new generation Apple Watch. Apple is already facing a lot of tough competition in the smartwatch category due to the increased number of competitors, especially from China. Such issues are further going to affect the market share of Apple in the segment. For now, Apple has not confirmed anything about the launch or other details of the new Apple watch, but we do expect some new leaks regarding the same in the future.

The satellite connectivity feature on the iPhone might be limited to emergency situations only

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Sajin Vargheese
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Recently news was leaked that the new iPhone 13 might add a new feature this year where the phone could also make satellite calls, something that would be a unique offering in the smartphone segment. The details for the same were provided by analyst Ming Kuo Chi. However, soon after a new report came in claiming that the satellite network feature might be very limited in use. Initially, it was expected that the feature would allow the users to make calls, send messages and use the internet in areas where cellular connectivity is not available. 

However, as per the new reports, the service will not be available all the time and will only be an emergency service. As per the latest reports, in case the user is not getting any cellular connectivity, they will be able to use the satellite to send an emergency message to anyone. This could be a life-saving feature for many people in emergency situations. It has also been said that this feature might not make it to iPhone 13 and might be released next year. 

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The messaging service via satellite will be added to the iMessage app on the iPhone and will be used to report emergencies in any case. The feature is said to be not coming on iPhone till next year so we can expect that any additions to iPhone 13 before were scrapped even if planned. However, we can still expect Apple to surprise us with something new in the Apple launch event.

Telegram reaches 1 billion downloads with India as its biggest market

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Ramana Rishi
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When it comes to online messaging apps, WhatsApp is among the most popular. However, one of the most popular rivals for WhatsApp has been the Telegram app, which is no less in either design or functionality. Telegram has recently become one of the latest apps to cross the one billion download mark, showing the growth in the popularity of the messaging app. The biggest boost that the app received in the number of downloads was earlier this year when users started leaving WhatsApp after their privacy policy changes. 

The app has been in the market since 2013 and competes with some of the major messaging apps in the market right now. The app not only provides messaging, but also video chats, and updates experience on voice chat as well. Telegram has been popular worldwide, but the recent data of downloads shows that Indian has been one of the biggest markets and has 22% of the overall lifetime installs of the app. Apart from India, Russia and Indonesia have been next in the number of Telegram App installs. 

By focusing more on the privacy factor, Telegram has been able to attract more and more users to its platform and became the seventh most downloaded app globally in 2020. Telegram has also been great when it comes to adding functionality to its platform and sometimes much better and faster than the rival WhatsApp. Telegram has also introduced new features like Clubhouse, Twitter spaces, and more which has made the app a lot more worthwhile than any other app in its segment.

Realme increases the price of smartphones up to Rs 1,500

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Alex Infant
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Realme is one of the most popular smartphone brands in the world which has always focused on providing the best of hardware specifications at the lowest possible cost to the consumer. However, as per the recent news, the company will be increasing the price of their smartphone by up to Rs 1,500 in India. The company has started by increasing the prices of five smartphones for now, but it will affect other smartphones in the future as well. All Realme smartphones from budget to mid-range have been made expensive by Rs 1,500. 

The five smartphones for which the price has been increased are Realme C11 2021, Realme C25s, Realme C21, Realme 8, and Realme 8. Apart from these smartphones, the company will also be increasing the price for all their 5G smartphones on offer in the market. The major reason for the rise in the price of the smartphone is said to be because of component shortage and it is not just Realme, but other smartphone companies are also facing the same issue. 

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Due to the lack of components, the price of existing components has risen and it has led to an increase in the overall price of Realme smartphones. The price will be increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 for every smartphone. The price can further increase if the shortage of the components is not dealt with quickly. If this case remains the same for a long time, then the effect will also be visible on smartphones from other brands in the Indian market as well.

Instagram makes it a mandate to enter birth date in the app

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Sriram
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When you create an Instagram account, you just have to add your basic details, from which not all are a mandate. However, now Instagram will ask you to enter your birth date and unless you add it, you will keep getting notifications for the same. It might sound odd at first but there is a specific reason for it. Instagram was found to be creating another version of their popular platform for all kids under the age of 13. So this might help them to understand the number of users who are under this age limit and the type of content they browse on Instagram. 

Many law firms have already mentioned that such social media platforms have been unable to protect children so Instagram has confirmed that keeping the data about the age of users will help them to provide the right experience on Instagram based on their age. They have already announced in the past that they would default users under 16 to a private account when they join the platform. As per Instagram, when the user opens their app, they will get a popup notification about entering their age. 

if they neglect to do so, they will keep receiving multiple notifications for the same and at one time, they will not be able to use the app without entering their birth date. Users who have already entered their birth date in the profile will not be bothered by the notification. Also, Instagram is working on a new mechanism that could detect users entering false birth dates. Recently, Tinder also added a mechanism where the users will have to enter a valid government id for birth date verification for creating an account or operating an existing one.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G listed on Amazon India website, launch on Saturday

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The teaser for Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G was released last week in India, where the company confirmed that the launch of the smartphone will soon hit the market. Now, Samsung has confirmed that the phone will be officially launched this Saturday on Amazon India at 12 PM. The phone can be directly added to the card and purchased through payment, within having to wait for a flash sale. The phone has already been listed on the Amazon India website and the variant that has been listed is the 6GB version. 

The cost of the 6GB version has been kept at Rs 38,999, while the 8GB version has been priced at Rs 35,999. It might not be the correct price for the smartphone and it will be better if the users wait for the phone to officially launch on Saturday in India. The phone comes with a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED screen and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will be running on the Android 11 operating system and will come with Snapdragon 778G chipset for added 5G functionality. 

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The rear gets a quad-camera setup, where the primary sensor is 64MP, along with a 12MP ultra-wide lens and two 5MP sensors for macro and depth. It will be powered using a 4,500 mAh battery and will support 25W fast charging as well. For now, it will be made available in three colors, which are Black, White, and Violet. Both the variants will come with 128GB onboard memory and an additional microSD card slot.

New Jio phone pre-bookings to open from next week

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Sajin Vargheese
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The launch of the new Jio phone is just around the corner and it could be launched as early as September 10. It would be the first complete touchscreen smartphone from the company and would be priced at the lowest possible price from them. The pre-orders for the smartphone are expected to open up this week, for which the deliveries will start after the launch. The smartphone was already expected to launch on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and would come with a customized version of Google’s Android operating system. 

The operating system would have all the necessary Android apps but customized to the smartphone. The phone will be running on a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 chipset, which will be powered using a 2,500 mAh battery. It might look like the battery is not enough, but the processor used is not power-hungry and the optimized OS will make sure that the battery lasts the entire day. The phone will also come with a 5.5-inch screen and most probably a dual-camera setup with a 13MP primary sensor. 

In the front, it will have a 2MP selfie camera. The price of the smartphone could be as low as Rs 5,000 but it is still not confirmed. Many other smartphone companies are also offering similar configurations within the Rs 6,000 mark, making the Jio phone the most affordable among them. More confirmed information about the same will be available on launch and we expect that Jio would bundle a lot of other things with the smartphone deal as well.

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