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MediaTek launches Dimensity 810 and Dimensity 920 chipset, with Realme to be the first to use them

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Mediatek released their new mid-range 5G processor yesterday, which was Dimensity 810 and Dimensity 920. Now Realme is going to launch a smartphone in the market which is going to be the first to have Dimensity 810 chipset. The announcement was made immediately after Mediatek by Realme CEO Madhav Sheth, that they will soon be launching a new smartphone in the market with the new chipset. It is speculated that the chipset could be launched in the form of Realme 8s which was highly awaited by the Realme fans. 

A few weeks before, Realme confirmed that they will be launching the Realm 8i and 8s smartphones in the Indian market very soon. Now with the launch of new Dimensity processors, it seems that they will be used in the new smartphones. A recent leak of Realme 8s has also given a lot of information about the design and specs of the smartphone which confirms that it will have a 6.5-inch screen with FHD+ resolution and will have a 90Hz refresh rate. 

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The phone will have 8/6 GB of RAM and will have onboard memory of up to 256GB. The phone will also get a 16MP selfie camera and a triple camera setup on the rear with a 64MP primary camera sensor. The battery will be 5,000 mAH and will be supported with 33W fast charging. The phone was earlier found on certification sites with model number RMX3151. It is expected now that the phone will be announced by the end of this month.

iOS 15 brings a lot of improvements and addition to Spotlight search

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Alex Infant
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Apple will soon be launching iOS 15 for iPhones and it brings in a lot of changes, especially when it comes to design and the functionality of Spotlight. Although it is still under testing for bugs and other optimization, many of the features that we can expect are already known. One of the major differences that the users will be able to notice after upgrading to iOS 15 is the search optimization in Spotlight. Spotlight could now be accessed even from the locked screen, with just a swipe down. 

It makes it easier for the users as they do not have to unlock the phone just to search for something on Spotlight. The results shown on Spotlight search are now going to be much richer and will have more information. Instead of just text, it will now also add images and data. For example, if a user is searching for a movie, it will not only list the details for the same but will also list the actors, trailers, seasons, links to the TV app, and a lot more. 

The new search method will also allow the users to have a web image search. When you search for a term, the Spotlight will highlight a range of images, which when clicked on will give more details about the image as well. Also while searching for an app, you can simply install it from the SPotlight screen, without having to close the search window. Spotlight search has also integrated the Maps functionality to provide you the suggestion of a location-based the search

A new tweaked version of Galaxy A12 launched in India

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Sriram
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy A12 smartphone in the Indian market, extending its offerings in the A series of lineups. The phone was initially launched in February this year, but this time, the company has launched a tweaked version of the same. This time, the smartphone comes with an Exynos 850 processor instead of a Mediatek chipset, which also gives a slight boost in the performance of the smartphone. The phone seems almost similar to the smartphone Galaxy A12 Nacho, which was launched in the Russian market earlier this week. 

The phone comes with a 6.5-inch display which is an HD+ Infinity V PLS TFT display with a waterdrop notch. The phone is powered by Exynos 850 SoC instead of Mediatek P35 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM/128GB of onboard memory. The phone will also support expandable memory of up to 1TB and will have a 4G connectivity option along with a USB-C type charging port. The phone has been priced in India at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB/64GBvariant and Rs 16,499 for the 6GB/128GB variant. 

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The phone will be available in colors like Black, Blue, and White. The customers can purchase the phone through the official Samsung website in India. The phone will come with a quad-camera setup with a 48MP primary camera sensor and an 8MP front camera. It will also be powered using a 5,000 mAh battery which will support 15W fast charging. The phone is also confirmed to run on Android 11 out of the box. 

Xiaomi launches Mi Mix 4 in the Chinese market

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Xiaomi has finally launched the Mi Mix 4 smartphones in the Chinese market and it brings in power-packed hardware and software features as well. The smartphone is the latest flagship from the company which runs on the powerful Snapdragon 888+ SoC. The phone has been paired with 12GB of RAM and will offer up to 512GB of onboard storage at the same time. The phone has been designed in a different way than before and now comes with an under-display camera and a ceramic finish on the rear.

The phone supports a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen which also comes with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display will also be protected by the latest Gorilla Glass Victus. In terms of the camera, it comes with a triple camera setup on the rear which is a 108MP primary sensor along with an 8MP periscope lens and 13MP ultra-wide lens. The phone is capable of shooting 8K videos at 24fps. The phone will be powered with a 4,500 mAh battery and 120W of fast charging.

The phone has been launched at a price of CNY 4,999. The most attractive part of the phone is the rear ceramic finish which comes with White, Grey, and Black. The phone comes with a base variant of 8GB RAM and 128GB memory goes up to 12GB RAM and 512GB memory, which is priced at CNY 6,299. There is no information as to when the phone will make a global launch, however, it is expected that it will take a couple of months before it happens.

Samsung announces Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

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Sajin Vargheese
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Smartwatches and the wearable industry have been at the boom for the last few years. Every smartphone industry has jumped into the market segment to gain a share and most of them have been successful in the same. When it comes to smartwatches and wearables, Samsung has been one of the best companies and also the one to offer some of the finest wearable devices. The company has now officially unveiled Galaxy Watch 4 and the Watch 4 Classic, along with their new generation of foldable devices. Both the smartwatch run on the latest version of Wear OS, which has been created by both Google and Samsung as a new kind of efficient operating system for wearables.

Both the smartwatch has been powered using the 5nm Exynos W920 Dual Core chipset. The Galaxy Watch 4 comes with a rotating bezel and an aluminum case in two sizes of 40 and 44mm. Both the variants have been equipped with a Super AMOLED display and have a protective layer of corning gorilla glass. The 40mm version gets a 247mAh battery and the 44mm version gets a 361mAh battery. They have been equipped with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of memory with 5ATM and IP68 ratings. The smartwatch will come with wired and wireless charging support.

The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic comes in a bigger size of 42 and 46mm and has been made with a stainless steel case. They also come with a Super AMOLED screen and wireless charging support. The unique feature is the BioActive sensor which supports three main functions, which are Optical Heart Rate, Electrical Heart, and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. Through this, it can calculate body composition, metabolic rate, skeleton muscle, water and fat percentage in the body, and more.

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It can also calculate the BMI(Body Mass Index) in a matter of seconds. It performs all the other functions and can connect to a TV screen to display the data. Both versions of the smartwatch will be available for pre-order through select retailers and markets from August 27. The price for the 40mm version and 44mm version of the Galaxy Watch 4 is $249.99 and $299.99. The price for Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 42mm and 46mm is $349.99 and $399.99 for the LTE version.

Honor announces X20 G smartphone in the Chinese market

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Ramana Rishi
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Honor has recently introduced a new series of smartphones in the market, which is the Magic3 series. Among the list of smartphones was the Honor X20 G. One of the most highlighted features of the smartphone is the use of Dimensity 900 SoC and the support for virtual RAM expansion, which is one of the latest features that smartphone companies are trying to adopt. The phone will be running on the Android 11 operating system and will also have the Magic UI skin version 4.2 running over it. The phone will come with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard memory in different variants. 

The phone comes with a 6.67-inch Full HD LCD display which also supports a refresh rate of 120Hz. The phone comes with a triple camera setup on the rear with a circular camera module. The module comes with a 64MP primary camera sensor and a 16MP selfie camera sensor in the front. The camera supports the least features like the EIS, double camera side recording, where the users can record with back and front camera at the same time. 

The phone comes with a battery of 4,300 mAh and gets the support of 66W fast charging. Other features include a 3.5mm jack, USB-C type connector, side-mounted fingerprint reader, and 5G connectivity support. The price of the smartphone starts from CNY1,899 to CNY 2,499. When it will be available in the global market is still something the company has not confirmed till now. The phone has been launched only in the Chinese market for now.

Google Phone app call recording feature now available on Pixel device, but not in all countries

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Alex Infant
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A while back Google announced the Call recording feature on the Google Phone app on the Android operating system. Although the feature had a very slow rollout globally due to certain recording restrictions in some parts of the globe, it is now coming to Pixel devices. The feature was recently discovered in the Pixel 4a device in India where the users were able to see the recording option at the calling panel while making the call. The option will be available as soon as the call is picked up. 

It can also be activated from the Google Phone app>>Settings>>Call Recording, if it is automatically not activated. Although not all users will get the new option on the Pixel device based on the region. Where some regions do not allow the users to use the call recording feature, Pixel devices in that region will not be able to use this feature. The feature that is currently available on Pixel devices in India, was not found to be available on Pixel devices in the UK and France. If the Pixel device does get the new call recording option, then the users will be able to manually set the deletion time of such call recording. 

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Also, the settings can be changed to manual deletion, where the call recording will stay in the memory till the time the user does not remove it themselves. You can open the Google Phone app and start using this feature. Some users might get a message that the feature is illegal in your country or region while activating the feature. 

New images of the Realme GT Master Edition prototype emerges online with MagDart charging technology

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Sriram
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After the release of MagSafe by Apple in 2020 with the iPhone 12, it was clear that the same technology would be used in other smartphones as well. One of the first to adopt it and transform it into a smartphone is Realme. They are currently working on Realme GT Master Edition which comes with MagDart technology that works exactly as in the iPhone 12. It can magnetically charge smartphones and now there are leaked images of MagDart available online to prove that. 

Prototype images of the smartphone have been shared online by tipster OnLeaks which not only shows the smartphone but the MagDard charging mechanism as well. Realme will not be limiting the feature to just one smartphone, but will also extend it to other smartphones in the future. However, this is just the prototype as the real Realme GT Master Edition which will be released in India soon does not come with MagDart charging feature. The MagDart comes with 15W wireless charging support which Realme would definitely want to increase in the future. 

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The MagDart has a circular magnetic coil that will attach to the back of the smartphone to help with wireless charging. Although it is a concept, the company has not confirmed if they will be launching a version of this smartphone with MagDart or will it be in the future with a completely new handset in the market. For now, Realme is providing up to 65W wired charging capabilities and we soon expect them to develop wireless charging to those standards.

New Font style “Chirp” on Twitter causing headaches to users

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Sriram
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Twitter has recently been making a lot of minor improvements to their platform which makes the experience of the user better. Recently they added a new font style to Twitter, known as Chirp. This was introduced to the platform to bring a change in the appearance of the platform for the users. Although it was meant to bring a change in the look and many users did appreciate it, there were a lot of complaints related to it as well. 

The most common issue that the users were complaining about is the headache caused due to looking at this font. The new font Chirp comes with high contrast colors, which might be one of the reasons why users were experiencing headaches. As per the official statement from Twitter, they have tested the font and they do realize that people are taking time to get used to it. However, most of the users have given a very positive response to the change of fonts. They will further be working on the new fonts and will make them better for users. 

They have also mentioned a lot of details about the new font style on Twitter explaining the need for it and how the new font will be more focused and unique. Although many users think that changing the font should have been an option for the users instead of just applying them to the platform. The same high contrast definition has also been added to the buttons visible on Twitter and received almost the same feedback from the users.

Zoom adds a new Focus Mode to increase the attentiveness of participants

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Shanmugam
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One of the major problems that many online teachers and students have faced in a video conference is that they are unable to focus in the same way as in a face-to-face class. Zoom has understood this and has finally introduced a new kind of feature called Focus Mode to their platform. The new model is made especially to help the students in being attentive in the class and not get distracted easily. 

The feature allows the teacher to hide videos and screens shared by other students so that the students are unable to see what others are doing. Also, the new Focus Mode allows the host to select which participant should be visible in the meeting or not. Apart from this, the teacher can also deactivate the Focus mode in between the calls so that the students can discuss a certain topic with each other. Not only online learning, but the feature can also be used in the corporate environment, where the host can control the visibility of participants in the call. 

No matter who uses it, the feature is made in such a way that it increases the attentiveness of the participant. One has to update Zoom to version 5.7.3 on Windows or Mac after which they will be able to use the new feature. The feature is currently only available on the desktop application of Zoom and not on the mobile platform. However, we can soon expect the same on the mobile version in the coming months.

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