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Nokia to launch Nokia G10 in coming months, specs leaked

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HMD Global is planning to launch yet another smartphone in the market under the brand name of Nokia, which will be the Nokia G10. The phone is going to be the first smartphone under the G series for Nokia. Although there is no confirmation as to when the smartphone will be launched in the market, the hardware specs of the phone have already leaked. The phone is expected to have a 6.4-inch display, with no information on the resolution and refresh rate details. 

The phone is also expected to feature an octa-core processor, and it is expected to be a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The phone will also have a quad-camera setup on the rear which will include the primary sensor of 48MP with no details on the other three-sensor, which will most probably be the depth, wide-angle and macro sensor. Another report from NokiaMob has also revealed that the phone has already been listed on Nokia’s Russian website and it shows the phone to come with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. 

The color listed for the phone on the website is mentioned as blue. Apart from that, no other detail has yet been confirmed by the company and neither has been the time of launch. Nokia is majorly working on the low-end and mid-range smartphone segment and trying to provide the customers with as many options as possible. We can expect Nokia to come up with more smartphones in the coming months and one expectedly in the mid-range premium segment.

WhatsApp to stop supporting iPhones with iOS 9

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WhatsApp has recently released a beta version of the app that is going to drop any kind of support for the apps that are running on iPhones with iOS 9. WABetaInfo confirmed that WhatsApp Messenger beta 2.21.50 has dropped the support for iOS 9. It means that WhatsApp will now only be running on iOS devices that have iOS 10 or above. Therefore, all the iPhone 4 and 4S users will no longer be able to use their WhatsApp app on the phone. 

The information has not yet been confirmed by the company itself, and the same has also not been updated on the FAQ page. As per WBeta, the information will soon be updated on the website. Apart from that, WhatsApp is also working on a new user interface for Archived Chat cells which will appear only if a user has any chats in their archive section. If the user has a chat archive, then the option will be printed on the top of the app and available to the user. 

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If a user has any new message from their archived chat, they will see the counter in the cell, just as they see when the user is mentioned in the group. Both these changes will be implemented at the same time and will soon be updated by WhatsApp with details as well. Apart from that, the company is already working on many new features and also providing an updated privacy policy for its users around the world.

Garmin launches Garmin Lily Women Smartwatch for Women with pregnancy tracking features and more

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When it comes to a smartwatch, they are basically meant to be your personal fitness tracker and also assist in your daily lives by replicating some of the tasks that are done on your smartphone. Garmin has been one smart wearables company that has been known for its features and quality and now the company has launched another unique device that has been specially designed for women. Garmin has introduced the new Garmin Lily smartwatch in India on the occasion of Women’s Day. 

The watch is said to be designed by a woman and has a 14mm slender strap for a smaller wrist. The smartwatch is meant for women and has women-centric features like pregnancy tracking, menstrual cycle tracking, and offers workout modes like pilates. It also comes with a safety feature called LiveTrack which allows friends and family to track the user’s activity in real-time. The watch will come in two options which are the classic and sports variant. While the classic version comes with an Italian leather band and stainless steel bezel, the sports version comes with a silicone band and aluminum bezel. 

The classic model has been priced at Rs 25,990 and the sports model at Rs 20,990. The smartwatch will be made available to purchase through Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Cliq, Myntra, and Paytm. The color options available for the classic version are CreamGold/ Black, DarkBronze/ Paloma, and LightGold/ White and for the sports version, the color options are CreamGold/ White, RoseGold/ LightSand, and MidnightOrchid/ Deep Orchid. The watch has a 1-inch TFT LCD round screen with a resolution of 240×201 pixels and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. 

The battery for the smartwatch can last up to 5 days and also comes with features like heart rate monitoring, resting heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen saturation monitoring, stress tracking, sleep tracking, and women’s health tracking like pregnancy and menstrual health tracking. Workout modes include strength, cardio, elliptical training, stair-stepping, yoga, pilates breath work, biking, running, and treadmill. The smartwatch is dust and water-resistant and the case has been made with fiber-reinforced polymer material for durability.

OnePlus 9 to officially launch on March 23

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OnePlus has finally confirmed that they will be launching the all-new OnePlus 9 on March 23. The phone will be launched in India and several other markets on the same day. The features a lot of new features including the long-term partnership with legendary camera manufacturer Hasselblad, which will be visible on the camera unit of the phone. A lot of leaks, renders, and images have already been leaked in the past for the smartphone and everyone has a fair bit of idea as to what the phone will be like. 

As per the official statement of Pete Lau, Founder and CEO of OnePlus “OnePlus has always prioritized a premium user experience over everything else. Beginning in 2021, we are making a concerted effort to significantly improve the smartphone camera experience for our users, with the expertise of a truly legendary partner in Hasselblad. With OnePlus’ top-of-the-line hardware and computational photography and Hasselblad’s rich aesthetic knowledge in traditional photography, I am confident that the OnePlus 9 Series will be a major leap forward in our ability to deliver a premium, flagship camera.” 

The company has been focusing a lot on the camera unit this time and has confirmed that they are in a three-year partnership with Hasselblad to create a new generation of camera sensors for OnePlus. They will be investing more than $150 million in the next three years to develop mobile imaging capabilities. OnePlus has also announced a new color solution with the company, which is called the Natural Color Calibration with Hasselblad. The feature will look to bring natural-looking colors to photos.

Realme 8 Pro listed on FCC, revealing specs and other details

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While Realme is currently working on the Realme 8 series of smartphones, the alleged Realme 8 Pro smartphone with model number RMX3081 was spotted on various certification websites that also includes TKDN, EEC, and BIS India. Now the phone has finally been spotted on the FCC or Federal Communications Commission certification where it did reveal a few details about its specs. The certification on FCC revealed that the phone will have a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh and it will be supported with a 65W fast charger. 

While Realme 7 Pro also came with the 65W charging support, the same feature will also be present in the Realme 8 series. The certification also lists that it will be running on Android Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. The smartphone measures 162×74.9×6.85mm but there are no details on the overall weight of the phone. Also, Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth teased Realme 8 Pro and is its retail box on Twitter. The leaked details of the phone in the past mentions that the phone will be powered using MediaTek Helio G95 SoC clocked at 2.3Ghz.

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  and will have the 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 primary camera sensor on the rear with a quad-camera setup. It will have the fingerprint scanner placed on the right side of the phone in the power button and alongside the volume rockers. Apart from that, the company has not yet confirmed the date for the launch of the device, but it is expected to be soon.

Fastrack launches three new devices and also jumps into the audio segment

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It has been quite some time since Fastrack launched its own range of fitness devices. Now the company has kicked off 2021 with the launch of three new product offerings under the Fastrack Reflex portfolio. The three devices are Fastrack Reflex 3.0, the Fastrack Reflex 2C Pay, and the Fastrack Reflex Tunes, which also brings the company into the market segment of hearables. The Fastrack Reflex 3.0, priced at ₹2,495, is a dual-tone band and comes with 10 sports modes and 20 different watch faces. 

The watch faces can be interchanged with the strap options available with the device. The full-touch color display comes with music and camera control and 10 days of battery life. The device is water-resistant and comes with a heart rate monitor along with a host of other features like a phone finder, sleep tracker, idle alert, vibration alarm, and more. The second product announced by the company that is soon going to be launched in the future is Fastrack Reflex 2C Pay powered by YONO SBI. It will be a contactless payment solution with the fitness band and will assist users in making contactless payments and also help them with their fitness regime. 

The features include a sleep and activity tracker, phone finder, Music Control, a seven-day power reserve, and more. Finally, the Fastrack Reflex Tunes will be the first device by Fastrack to enter the audio segment. Fastrack Reflex Tunes offers a range of products from over the head, behind the neck, and truly wireless solutions. It will be compatible with both Android and iOS and comes with Bluetooth v5.0, with a playtime of up to 26 hours. It will be priced in the stores at ₹1,795.

Vivo to soon launch X60 series of smartphone and Vivo Vision+ initiative

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Everyone has been expecting Vivo to finally open up about the launch of the X60 series in India, but the company has not yet made any official statement about the same. However, it now seems like the phone can really be coming to India very soon. The Vivo X60 series of devices has received India’s BIS certification, which shows that the company is ready to launch the smartphones as soon as possible. Also, today Vivo India Director of Brand Strategy Nipun Marya has confirmed its arrival in India. 

The details were given in a virtual press briefing where he mentioned that the series will launch in India this month and the company will also bring the Vivo Vision+ initiative to India. They have not revealed any details about the phone or the type of variants they will bring to the Indian market for now. Also, the Vivo Vision+ initiative which started in September 2020, was meant to promote the culture of mobile photography. 

Vivo will gather photography enthusiasts via Vision+ Mobile Photography Academy, conduct photography awards. The company will also be bringing the RGBW camera sensor into mass production in the second half of 2021, which is used to provide more pixel area. The Vivo V60 series on the other hand can possibly come in three different variants which will be the Vivo X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+. If there is any change to the hardware configuration for the Indian version, it will only be known after the launch.

Samsung announces a new durable phone called Galaxy XCover 5

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Apart from bringing out feature-rich smartphones, it seems like Samsung has been investing a lot of time in creating features for the smartphone that makes it durable. The company has recently launched the new Galaxy XCover 5, which is a durable yet stylish-looking smartphone with some unique features. Samsung confirmed that it will be available in Asia, Europe, and Latin America, with availability expanding to other regions at a later date. The device is expected to launch in the market in late March.

The main focus of the phone has to be durability as it is meant to be shock resistant, dust resistant, and water-resistant. The phone is IP68-rated and is claimed to be able to be submerged in over a meter of water for longer than 30 minutes. It also comes with the glove touch feature which will increase the touch sensitivity and allow users to operate the phone using a glove. The phone will also be equipped using the security platform Samsung Knox that enables end-to-end protection “from the chip all the way up to the apps.”

The phone comes with a 5.3-inch HD+ TFT display and has been powered using the Exynos850 processor. It also has 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage and has both single and dual sim variants. The phone will be running on Android 11 out of the box and will have a 3,000 mAh battery with 15W fast charging. Although the battery might seem less, that might be due to the compact form factor and smaller screen size.

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 10 series with 108MP primary camera sensor

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Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi Note 10 series in the Indian and global market. One of the first variants in the series is the Redmi Note 10. The phone has been launched in three different color variants, which are green, white, and black. For now, the company has launched this smartphone in three variants of 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB. Both the variants have been priced at Rs 11,999 and Rs 13,999 respectively. The phone comes powered with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 processor and 6.43-inch Full HD AMOLED display and 60Hz refresh rate. 

The phone also has a 48MP primary sensor on the rear with a quad-camera setup. The phone will have a 5,000 mAh battery and will support 33W fast charging as well. Xiaomi has confirmed that the phone will be running MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out of the box. Another variant of the phone, which is the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max comes in colors like  Vintage Bronze, Glacial Blue, and Dark Night. It is available in configurations of 6GB and 8GB RAM with 64GB and 128GB of storage options. 

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The three variants have been priced at Rs 18,999, Rs 19,999, and RS 21,999. The phone is the only one in the series that comes with a 108MP primary camera sensor on the rear is the quad-camera setup and a 5,020 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The phone gets a 6.67-inch Full HD AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 1200 nits. The phone has been powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 732G processor and weighs only 192 grams.

Google to shorten the life cycle of Chrome browser with more frequent updates

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One of the major advantages of using Chrome as the browser is its constant update related to security and features, and it seems that Google Chrome will continue in the same way in the future as well. After Google announced details about Chrome 94 which is all set to release in the third quarter of this year, they also confirmed that the life cycle of the Chrome browser will be shortened from 6 weeks to 4 weeks. Apart from the shortened life cycle, Google will also launch a life cycle for enterprises and Chromium embedded versions, due to the added new Extended Stable option, with milestone updates every 8 weeks.

Before these changes were made, the life cycle for a Chrome browser usually extended to 6 weeks. However, since the company has been very aggressive on testing and has been trying to publish the updates for the latest security threats very often, they have decreased the life cycles of releasing the updates. For users who use Chrome on embedded devices, it may take longer to plan browser updates. It has also been confirmed that the Chrome extended stable version will get a two-week security update to fix the major issues but will not contain any new features.

Apart from decreasing the browser life cycle, Google also plans to release stable version options of different lengths for Chrome OS. The news definitely shows how aggressively Google is working towards creating a secure web browsing experience for the users and will continue to do so in the future.

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