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Windows 11 requirements cannot be bypassed for installation on older chipsets

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Sajin Vargheese
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Ever since the reveal of Windows 11 by Microsoft, everyone has been trying to get their hands on the latest Windows operating system to understand how it works and how it looks. Since the new operating system comes with an entirely new theme, design changes, and other optimizations, the hardware requirement for the operating system has also changed. When the details of the operating system were revealed, the minimum requirement to run the operating system was listed as the latest chip in the market, which made the older chipset obsolete in terms of running Windows 11. 

Due to this, many users had doubts on whether they can install the operating system on their existing system, for which Microsoft has published a new video, letting them know whether the operating system can be installed bypassing some restrictions. Since Windows 11 uses the Intel 8th generation processors or AMD Xen 2 and newer chipset, the company believes that the new chipset is capable of handling and processing the security and reliability of Windows 11. 

Therefore, before one can install Windows 11, they will have to download a Windows update which will check if the system has the minimum requirements. If not, it will display an error message and an inability to install Windows. Since Windows 11 had a major focus on security, Microsoft does not want to compromise on the same wants to ensure the quality. So the question arises if the restrictions on installing can be bypassed. For now, there is no such way and one can only install the operating system if their system is eligible.

Mi Mix 4 comes with MIUI 12.5 instead of MIUI 13

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Ramana Rishi
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Mi Mix 4 is the next smartphone from Xiaomi that will be launched in the month of August this year. However, as expected earlier that the device will be running on MIUI 13, it has been discovered that the device will be running on MIUI 12.5. The details were revealed by the company’s PR executive, Wang Hua. The Mi Mix 4 will come with a lot of expectations from the user as Xiaomi has already made it clear that the phone will have a lot of new design and feature elements that will give it an edge over other smartphones in the market. One of the features that the phone will have is an edge-to-edge display which will not have a camera notch and will have the slimmest bezels on any Xiaomi phone. 

The display will also be curved from the edges and will be the first from the company to have an in-display camera. The phone will house a 6.67-inch OLED screen which will have a Full HD+ display and an integrated fingerprint sensor as well. The phone also comes with a triple camera setup on the back which would include a primary 50MP sensor, including a 48MP ultra-wide and 48MP telephoto lens sensor. So the camera unit seems to be an amazing one if the company releases it with the same specifications. 

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The front camera will be a 32 MP, under-display camera. It is almost confirmed that the phone will come with Snapdragon 888 chipset and will support both wired and wireless charging. While the wired charging is expected to provide 120W, wireless charging is expected to provide upto 80W of fast charging support with a 5,000 mAh battery. The smartphone is expected to launch at a price of Rs 60,000 and more in the Indian market.

Apple adds new payment methods like RuPay, UPI, and net banking for Indian users

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Alex Infant
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Apple has only been accepting credit and debit cards as a form of payment on the App Store. Due to this, the App Store users had a very limited amount of payment options. However, in a recent update, Apple’s App Store has now added more payment methods for the Indian users which include RuPay, UPI, and net banking. The same payment methods have now also been added to iTunes for making a digital purchase. Apple has also set up a dedicated page for the users which would further provide them with more details on how the new payment method works and the users can avail themselves easily. 

To do so, the company has requested users to update the Apple device to the latest software version which would also include the new changes. To add the payment method, simply update your device and then go to Setting>>Payment and Shipping>>Select to add a new payment method. Once added, all the new and existing payment methods will be linked to your Apple id, through which you can use it on any Apple device. 

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It had been a long time since Apple had not added any new payment method to its platform since its arrival in India. Also, since UPI and other payment methods have been adopted by almost every e-commerce identity in India, it was a must choice for Apple to do so. The percentage of users using UPI and net banking for payment have also increased substantially for the last couple of years. 

ZTE Axon 30 5G to soon launch in the global market

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Sriram
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This week ZTE launched their smartphone in the Chinese market with the name Axon 30. The phone is popular due to its great design and the beautiful display that it incorporates. The phone was launched exclusively in China but there was no confirmation if the phone will be available to the global audience. However, as per the new details that have leaked online, the phone could be launched globally in the month of September. The ZTE AXON 30 is a 5G smartphone that comes with a 6.92-inch AMOLED screen which has a Full HD+ resolution and comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. 

The most unique feature of the smartphone is the display which has intelligent display optimization and intelligent pixel enhancement and an independent screen display chipset. Using three unique processing techniques and seven layers of material, the screen is one of the best in the market, due to which the smartphone is highly anticipated in the global market. The phone runs on a Snapdragon 870 SoC which has been upgraded from the SD 765G in the previous generation. 

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The phone also comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of memory onboard. On the rear, it comes with a quad-camera setup which has a primary sensor of 64MP and a 16 MP selfie camera on the front. It runs on a 4,200 mAh battery and 55W fast charging support. The phone will also have a high thermal gel and VC liquid cooling plate for reducing heat while high performance. The phone starts at $799 in China and would soon be launched in the global market.

Samsung request users to migrate data from the Samsung cloud

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Shanmugam
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Samsung Cloud was one of the best ways for Samsung users to store the data from their device to the cloud, allowing them more space on the device. However, Samsung later announced that they will limit the Samsung Cloud service to backup things like contact, calendars, and notes. Due to this, the company gave users a deadline of March 1 to move their data on a different cloud storage system. The deadline was further increased and the time has almost come for the same. 

The phase termination process has been divided into two parts depending on the geographical location. While phase one covers the USA, UK, Australia, and parts of Europe, phase two has other countries. While the deadline ended in June, the company will not be making the shift. Samsung has also suggested people use the One Drive migration tool to move the files automatically to other cloud storage platforms. Phase one will also notify the users to activate the migration to OneDrive. 

Using the migration tool will increase the free storage of the OneDrive account from 5GB to 20GB. The expanded storage comes with a validity of one year after which it will be expired and one will have to pay the amount to use it. The countries in phase one will have time till September 30 after which Samsung will focus on users from other countries. The process is done through the migration tool, which will make sure that the data integrity remains intact and the users are able to access it easily.

Apple device users have been asked to immediately update their device by CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)

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Sajin Vargheese
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CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has recently issued a warning to all the Apple device owners in India to update their device to the latest version of iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1. The warning has been issued specifically to iPhone and iPad users. The CERT team has been able to detect a vulnerability that can provide the hackers with complete control of the device with kernel privileges and the update is the only way to fix their devices and protect them from such attacks.

The issue has been found to affect the iPhone 6s and all later handsets. The same issue will also affect all the iPad models and it was also found in devices with macOS Big Sur which has been resolved in its version number macOS Big Sur 11.5.1. It is a memory corruption vulnerability that only affects Apple devices and allows the hackers to gain remote access to the device. Since the issue has already been reported globally by many users, everyone has been asked to update their device immediately to the new version.

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To update the device, one can simply go to Settings>>General>>Software Update. If you own an Apple device, especially a mobile or iPad, then it is recommended that you must look for the latest update and download it. CERT will also update more about the status of the vulnerability in the future, but it seems like the update is good enough to resolve the issue for now. Mac users can update the device by going into System preferences from the Apple menu, under Software update.

Apple going after tipsters in China who have stolen iPhone prototype

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Ramana Rishi
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Whenever there is a new Apple device that is supposed to launch in the future, we get a lot of leaks and details of the product online. One of the common scenarios happens with the iPhone range, leaks and images for which are always available before the launch. Although these are not provided by Apple in any way, Apple has never focused on such news before the launch. However, the company does realize that the products made in China are subject to leaks before the official announcement, and it has also happened on several occasions.  

Most of these rumors and images came through the microblogging website Weibo in China. This time, Apple seems to be upset about the same and is keen on finding the source of the leaks. The company has recently sent a cease and desist letter to a Chinese citizen who has posted details about stolen iPhone prototypes. This is one of the ways through which Apple will be going after the resellers who acquire stolen Apple hardware from factories in China. These are further sold to hackers and other people who try to find out the flaws of the device and exploit it. 

The letter sent from Apple states that the person should immediately stop providing all the details about the device online and let Apple know about the people who have similar stolen components. It seems that Apple has been strictly trying this time to remove all the content related to their device online, especially the iPhone which is one of their most popular devices.

Huawei launches Watch GT 2 Pro ECG and Band 6 Pro in China

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Alex Infant
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Huawei might not have Android support, but they are still making devices that have powerful hardware and provide great performance. The company has now revealed the Watch GT 2 Pro ECG and Band 6 Pro in the Chinese market. The Watch GT 2 Pro ECG is an upgrade to Watch GT Pro and has an additional feature of electrocardiogram readings. It is one of the features that companies have been trying to add to their smartwatch for a long time as it increases the functionality of a true health companion in the form of a smartwatch. 

Also, the Huamei Band 6 Pro comes with features like a full-screen display along with body temperature measurement. The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro ECG has been launched in the Chinese market at a price tag of CNY 3,088 and the Band 6 Pro has been launched with a price of CNY 499. The Watch GT 2 Pro ECG is one of the first from Huamei to get a Class II medical device registration certificate. With a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen, it provides a bright display and runs on the Kylin A1 processor. 

It can run up to 12 days on a single charge and depend on the usage pattern. The Huamei Band 6 Pro comes with a 1.47-inch AMOLED screen and has a reinforced polymer fiber watch case and a silicone strap. It has both Wifi and Bluetooth features with 14 days of battery life on a single charge. It also has features like body temperature tracking, heart health management, sleep tracking, menstrual tracking, and SpO2 monitoring. There are no details about the global launch of the device but it can be expected in the next couple of months.

Google to ban certain dating apps and make changes in Google Play policies

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Sriram
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You might have gone through many dating apps that are available on the Google Play store for download and installation, but you might not see many from today. Google has recently announced that it will be removing and banning many “Sugar Dating” apps on the Play Store due to a revision in its policies. As per them, the changes and ban will take place from September 1 onwards. The changes in the policies were all related to the restrictions on sexual content that many of such apps were displaying to the user. 

Google will now be reviewing all these apps once again to make sure that none of these apps are showing such content. It will not only help the company to apply strict compliance policies but also will also make sure that only allowed content is displayed on the app. All the changes in the policy have been shared by the company through the support page on Google Play Console. It shows a complete list of changes the policies will have and ban on apps that deal with “compensated sexual relationships“. 

Apart from these changes, the company will also be making changes to its Family policy requirements, where it will be checking apps that are specifically designed to target children on the platform. Also, a developer account that has not remained active for more than a year will also be disabled and removed. Google has made changes in almost all of their policies apart from these as well which will be applied in stages in September

Xiaomi launches new Mi HyperSonic Power Bank

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Alex Infant
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Xiaomi has not only been working on new features for the smartphone, but they have also been working a lot on the battery and charging technology for many of their products. One of such amazing products has been the power banks from Xiaomi that has been able to provide users with more power and better fast charging slots for the devices. It has been one of the most popular power banks in its category.

Xiaomi has been updating its power banks after a regular period of time, adding more slots and functionality to it. Now the company has introduced yet another product in this segment, which is their Mi HyperSonic Power Bank. The 20,000 mAh power bank not only provides a good battery backup but also up to three ports for allowing users to charge multiple devices at once. The Powerbank also offers 45W fast charging for laptops and a 50W fast charging feature for smartphones.

It comes with three ports which are a USB Type C port and two conventional USB A ports. The power bank takes around three hours and fifty minutes to charge completely and uses Li-poly batteries for fast and safe charging of devices. It also comes with over surge chip protection with six layers, which will provide features like a short circuit, temperature protection, voltage protection, over current protection, over-discharge protection, and much more. Double-tapping the power button will also give you low power charging mode which can be used for smaller devices. The power bank has been priced at Rs 3,499.

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