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Realme GT 5G

Realme GT 5G Launched Globally and Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum

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On Tuesday, the Realme GT 5G was officially unveiled at a virtual conference around the world. The new Realme phone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 8GB or 12GB RAM, and a 120Hz AMOLED display. The Realme GT has up to 256GB of internal storage and features such as Dolby Atmos audio, a 64-megapixel primary camera, and a vapor cooling system made of stainless steel.

Along with the Realme GT 5G, the Chinese company unveiled the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum cleaner as its new Internet of Things (IoT) product, which will compete with the iRobot Roomba 971 and Xiaomi’s Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P. Realme also revealed the global prices for the Realme Watch 2 Pro and Realme Watch 2. Furthermore, the company teased its first tablet and laptop, dubbed the Realme Pad and Realme Book, respectively.

Realme GT 5G

The Realme GT 5G is priced at EUR 449 (approximately Rs. 39,900) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The phone also comes with a 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option for EUR 599. (Rs. 53,200). The Realme GT 5G will first be available in Poland, Russia, Spain, and Thailand, before expanding to other markets. It will be available in three colors: Dashing Blue, Dashing Silver, and Racing Yellow (vegan leather).

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As an introductory offer, the Realme GT 5G will be available for as little as EUR 369 (Rs. 32,800) for the 8GB + 128GB variant between June 21–25. Customers in Europe and other regions will be able to purchase the 12GB + 256GB variant for EUR 499 (Rs. 44,300) during the Amazon Prime Day sale on June 21–22. The Realme GT 5G will not be available in India until further notice.

The Realme GT 5G was released in China for CNY 2,799 (approximately Rs. 32,100) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. It was also available in a 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant for CNY 3,299 (Rs. 37,800).

Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum

The Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum is priced at EUR 299. (roughly Rs. 26,600). It will be available for pre-order on AliExpress and Realme.com beginning June 16. Realme also announced the global pricing of the Realme Watch 2 Pro and Realme Watch 2 in addition to the Robot Vacuum.

The Realme Watch 2 Pro will cost EUR 74.99 (approximately Rs. 6,700) and EUR 54.99, respectively (Rs. 4,900). Both smartwatches will be available on Amazon and Realme.com beginning tomorrow. The Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum, as well as the Realme Watch 2 Pro and Realme Watch 2, have yet to make their India debut.

Specifications for the Realme GT 5G

The dual-SIM (Nano) Realme GT 5G runs Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 and has a 6.43-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, a touch sampling rate of 360Hz, and a screen-to-body ratio of 91.7 percent. The octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC is under the hood, along with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. A 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor with a wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter are housed in the smartphone’s triple rear camera setup. The Realme GT has a 16-megapixel selfie camera sensor with an f/2.5 lens on the front for selfies and video chats.

The Realme GT 5G supports UFS 3.1 storage up to 256GB. 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are among the connectivity options. There is a fingerprint sensor built into the display. The phone has a 4,500mAh battery with 65W SuperDart charging support. According to the manufacturer, the proprietary charging technology can charge the built-in battery from zero to 100 percent in 35 minutes. Furthermore, the Realme GT 5G is 8.4mm thick and weighs 186 grams.

Specifications for the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum

Using a LiDAR-based navigation system, the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum is intended to provide a 2-in-1 vacuum and mopping solution. According to the company, the new offering provides a precise cleaning experience to households. The robot vacuum cleaner stands 10 centimeters tall and has a tempered Gorilla Glass top cover. It also has 38 sensors, including a time-of-flight (ToF) wall sensor, a water tank detection sensor, a cliff sensor, and an infrared recharge sensor.

Realme claims that the preloaded LiDAR system on the TechLife Robot Vacuum is up to 12% more accurate than competitors’ systems. It is also said to be 98 percent accurate in mapping. The Realme device, like the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P and other similar vacuum cleaners, works with the Realme Link app, which allows users to create custom partitions, set cleaning modes, and schedule cleaning — all from their phones. You can also ask Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for help.

The suction power of the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum is 3,000 Pascals. It also has a 5,200mAh battery that is said to provide three times the cleaning power in a 100-square-meter room. Furthermore, the vacuum cleaner has a low noise level of 55 decibels.

Beats Studio Buds

Beats Studio Buds launched with Active Noise Cancellation.

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Beats Studio Buds, the latest true wireless earphone from Apple-owned audio brand Beats, has been released after much speculation and rumors. Pre-orders for the new TWS earphones have already begun in the United States and Canada. Beats Studio Buds are priced at $ 149.99 and come in three colors: white, red, and black. When compared to the brand’s first truly wireless earphones, the Powerbeats Pro TWS earphones, the Beats Studio Buds use a more traditional TWS design. They don’t have ear hooks or stems, so they’re light and comfortable.

Premium Sound Quality

Beats was created to deliver music exactly as the artist intended. Beats Studio Buds are designed to deliver powerful, balanced sound in a small package, thanks to a completely customized acoustic platform. A proprietary dual-element diaphragm driver is housed in a two-chamber housing, producing clear sound with excellent stereo separation. After that, an advanced digital processor optimizes audio performance for loudness and clarity while also ensuring clean noise cancellation. The result is immersive audio that transports the emotion of the music from the studio to your ears, keeping you going all day.

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Control Modes in Beats Studio Bud

You have complete control over your sound with two distinct listening modes in Beats Studio Buds. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) continuously blocks unwanted outside noise with a finely tuned filter that adapts to your surroundings. Switch to Transparency mode at the touch of a button when you need to hear what’s going on around you. The external-facing microphones blend in the sounds of your surroundings with your music to create a more natural, “open” listening experience.

Battery Life

The earbuds have an 8-hour listening time and a pocket-sized charging case that provides two additional charges. That means the Beats Studio Buds have a combined playback time of up to 24 hours. With ANC or Transparency mode enabled, you can get up to 5 hours of listening time, or 15 when combined with the case. If you need a boost, a 5-minute Fast Fuel charge provides up to 1 hour of playback when the battery is low.

Compatibility: With Apple as well as Android

Beats Studio Buds have one-touch pairing for Apple and Android devices and connect quickly via Bluetooth. The Beats app for Android includes features such as built-in controls, device status (such as battery levels), and firmware updates. Those features are built into iOS without the need for an app on Apple devices, and you can also activate Siri hands-free by saying “Hey Siri.” Furthermore, the USB-C charge connector provides a unified charging solution for both Apple and Android platforms.

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Long Range of Connectivity

Beats Studio Buds have a longer wireless range and fewer dropouts thanks to Class 1 Bluetooth technology. For high-quality call performance and enhanced voice clarity, dual-beam-forming microphones target your voice while filtering out wind and external noise. On-ear controls let you manage calls and listen to music. You can also configure the “Press and Hold” function to work with either ANC or your voice assistant.

Perfect Fit

Beats Studio Buds are sweat and water-resistant, making them suitable for non-water sports and exercise. Beats Studio Buds were tested in a controlled laboratory environment and received an IPX4 rating under IEC standard 60529. Sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions, and resistance may diminish with normal wear.

Other Important Features and Precautions

Charge wet Beats Studio Buds at your own risk. Customizing the press and hold feature requires an iPhone running iOS 14.6 or later, or an Android device running the most recent version of the Beats app. iOS 14.6 or later is required for one-touch pairing. Fast Pair necessitates the use of a location. To use all features, you must have an Android 6.0 or newer device with Google Play Service enabled and a Google Account. Siri may not be available in all languages or regions, and features may vary by region. Access to the internet is required. There may be cellular data charges.

The Studio Buds are the first Beats product to support FindMy in iOS and Find My Device in Android. As a result, the lost earbuds can be found by using their last known location (when paired via Bluetooth) or by playing a sound when they are nearby.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

OnePlus Nord CE 5G launched – List of specifications and features.

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On 10th June 2021, OnePlus launched the new model in the Nord series, OnePlus Nord CE 5G. The company made the announcement through an online live stream and revealed the new features of this latest smartphone. The new OnePlus Nord smartphone varies from the original Nord model that was released last year on a few grounds. Both the outlook and the internal system have been significantly modified to make it look both sleek and for better performance. The slim appearance of the new Nord CE 5G makes it the slimmest OnePlus model after the OnePlus 6T which was released almost three years ago. This new OnePlus Nord model comes in three different colors and each one has options for a matte and glossy back finish.

Specifications of OnePlus Nord CE 5G

The new OnePlus Nord CE 5G is powered by Android 11 and OxygenOS 11 with dual-sim (Nano). OnePlus has chosen the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC for running the system of the new model and it also comes with Adreno 619 GPU and RAM of 6GB. The display of Nord CE 5G features a 6.43-inch full HD AMOLED display. The aspect ratio of the display is 20:9 with a refresh rate of 90Hz.

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The OnePlus Nord CE 5G will be offering internal storage of 256GB with connectivity options including 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS/ NaVIC, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack (Gadgets 360). The different types of sensors in the mobile include an ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope, and accelerometer. Apart from these features, it has an in-display fingerprint sensor, speakers with noise cancellation support, 4500 mAh battery life. The battery has been improved as compared to the last Nord model by OnePlus.

Price and Availability

In India, the price of the new OnePlus Nord CE 5G starts from Rs. 22,999. This price is for the variant of 6GB+128GB. The price of the model for 8GB+128GB variants starts from Rs. 24, 999. One of the models of the new Nord CE 5G starts from Rs. 27,999 and is a showstopper with a 12GB+256GB storage variant. The three different colors available for all these models are Blue Void (matte), Charcoal Ink (Glossy), and Silver Ray. OnePlus Nord CE 5G will be made available from 16th June and you can also preorder from today itself. They will be available in the online stores of OnePlus and Amazon. 

Camera System of Nord CE 5G

OnePlus has always been one of the top choices of users when it comes to camera quality. Be it for photography, video calling, or taking selfies, the photographs produced by a OnePlus are highly distinguishable. The new OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with a triple rear camera system. The camera setup consists of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with a lens of aperture f/1.79. The primary sensor has electronic image stabilization (EIS) which helps greatly while shooting videos with users being in motion. The secondary camera has a sensor of 8 megapixels with an ultra-wide lens of f/2.25 and the third one is a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 lens.

OnePlus can easily substitute heavy gear for a photographer especially while hiking or traveling in busy areas. The images and the videos are of very high quality and quench the need for a good camera. With the pandemic shifting of our work culture to a remote version, users can easily attend video calls with the front camera of Nord CE 5G which features a 16 megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor that also has EIS.

Seems like the rear camera system of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is the center of attraction as it has multi autofocus options (PDAF+CAF). The shooting options available in the phone for the rear camera are Nightscape, Ultrashort HDR, Panorama, Pro Mode, Portrait, and Smart Scene Recognition. Videos can be recorded in 4K resolution with 30fps. Time-lapse can also be made while doing videography.

Adobe

Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign are updated for Apple’s M1 Processor

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Adobe has updated Lightroom, Illustrator, and InDesign so that it can run seamlessly on Apple’s M1 processor and utilize its true power. Be it working professionals or an early content creator, one can now use the Adobe Creative Cloud apps on the Apple M1 SoC with increased efficiency and productivity. Adobe claims that these apps have undergone third-party benchmark testing and now they will run 80 percent faster in Mac computers (M1 processor) as compared to Intel-based Apple laptops. All three apps of the Creative Cloud have received major updates and Adobe Lightroom has also been updated for other platforms as well. So, let’s look at the new features and what privilege the M1 users will get.

Updates for Adobe Lightroom

The new updates and the details for these Creative Cloud apps were shared in the Adobe blog on Monday. Both Adobe Lightroom and Lightroom Classic can utilize fully the power of Apple’s M1 SoC thus elevating user experience and getting work done smoothly. Pfeiffer Report conducted a benchmarking test according to which the app’s speed has doubled in the M1 processor as compared to Intel processor for Mac computers. The Super Resolution feature is working thrice the speed and back editing photos has become four times faster in this new Apple M1 processor. The other apps are also running way faster as compared to Intel-powered processors.

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Lightroom now has a new feature called premium presets which are curated by professional photographers. The Lightroom presets are always in high demand especially for content creators as they want to make it look more “aesthetic” on social media. The new presets are divided into seven categories, namely, Portrait-Deep Skin, Portrait-Medium Skin, Portrait-Light Skin, Cinematic, Futuristic, Vintage, and Travel. The number of presets will keep increasing as the app will get updated. This new preset feature is not only for M1 users but also Windows, iOS, Android, and the Web. By bringing this new feature Adobe is making the photographer community as many people struggle with post-processing skills like color grading.

Lightroom has also launched a collaboration tool with the help of which users can allow other users to edit albums. In order to do so, one user has to send an invite so that other users can edit them in the shared album. Super-resolution is another great feature of Lightroom as it uses Artificial Intelligence to increase the resolution of an image. Apart from these, Lightroom has also added a feature of Tethered Live View for certain Nikon cameras.

Updates for Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

With so many designers using Illustrator and InDesign for professional purposes, Adobe’s main goal was to optimize the performance and speed for these two apps. Users of M1 Mac have been using the Creative Cloud apps on their computers for a while, but with this new update, Adobe Illustrator speed has been increased by 65 percent in terms of performance. InDesign users will experience a 59 percent improvement in the overall performance of the app.

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InDesign is mostly used to design layouts of print publications, magazines, eBooks, etc. Now, the users will experience lightning-fast speed when it comes to opening a file and working on it. According to Adobe, InDesign will open a graphics-heavy file with 185 times faster speed than it used to be and scrolling performance for text-heavy documents has been increased by 78 percent. With such increased speed, one can complete tasks much before the deadline and take up new work without thinking about efficiency.

With the launch of the adaptive version of Adobe Illustrator for the M1 processor, it will take less time to load files going through the workflow in a much easier way. For Illustrator, the scroll performance while working with complex vectors has been made 390 times faster, and opening a complex file with 31 artboards has been made 119 percent faster. Adobe has mentioned in the blog that the new releases will be available to everyone across the globe very soon. The professionals and new creators will experience better workflow, especially in this remote working system while keeping themselves more engaged.  

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office Gets Patched for 4 Vulnerabilities That Could Impact User Security: Check Point Research

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Microsoft Corporation is a Redmond, Washington-based multinational technology company. It creates, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computers, as well as related services. The Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers are among its most well-known software products. The Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers are its flagship hardware products. Microsoft was ranked No. 21 in the 2020 Fortune 500 list of the largest corporations in the United States based on total revenue.

Microsoft Office, also known as simply Office, is a collection of client software, server software, and services created by Microsoft. Bill Gates first announced it on August 1, 1988, at COMDEX in Las Vegas. The first version of Office was a marketing term for an office suite (a bundled set of productivity applications), and it included Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Office applications have grown significantly closer over time, with shared features such as a common spell checker, OLE data integration, and the Visual Basic for Applications scripting language.

The Vulnerabilities Found

Microsoft has fixed up to four vulnerabilities in its Office suite, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Office Web, according to Check Point Research on Tuesday. These flaws could allow an attacker to infect users via malicious Office documents. The security flaws were discovered by the cybersecurity firm in February using an automated software approach known as “fuzzing,” and they were reported to Microsoft. While three of the vulnerabilities were patched earlier this month, the organization was able to patch the final one earlier on Tuesday. It is advised that users upgrade the Microsoft Office suite on their desktops and laptops.

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Check Point Research revealed there were flaws with the MSGraph portion, encompassing Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, which is part of Microsoft Office products. The code that the researchers investigated and discovered to be vulnerable existed from at least the Office 2003 release in August 2003.

“To our knowledge, this component has not received too much attention from the security community until now, making it a fertile ground for bugs,” Check Point Research mentioned in a blog post.

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The researchers used the “fuzzing” method to use automated software to exploit the vulnerability. Using the method, the majority of Microsoft Office products were found to be vulnerable to malicious code attacks. This can be sent to the user by means of an Excel spreadsheet or a .xls-format specially crafted Word document in a.docx format, Outlook E-mail.

“We learned that the vulnerabilities are due to parsing mistakes made in legacy code,” Check Point Software’s Head of Cyber Research, Yaniv Balmas, said in a prepared statement. One of the primary learnings from our research is that legacy code continues to be a weak link in the security chain, especially in complex software like Microsoft Office.”

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The researchers pointed out that there could be multiple attack vectors, with the most basic being when a victim downloads a malicious.xls file. Check Point Research stated that the four vulnerabilities were disclosed to Microsoft on February 28. Three of these, CVE-2021-31174, CVE-2021-31178, and CVE-2021-31179, were patched by the software giant on May 11, while the fourth, CVE-2021-31939, was fixed on Tuesday.

Check Point Research researchers believe that, while Microsoft has fixed the four vulnerabilities, there may be others that affect users. It is therefore advised to install the most recent Microsoft Office suite. Users of Windows 10 can install the update by going to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update.

Apple

WWDC 2021 – The Highlights from Apple’s BIg Keynote Presentation.

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Apple hosts a Worldwide Developer Conference every year, where it presents new software products and updates to its existing products. Like every year, the company organized its annual Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday, but this time ‘digitally’, where it boasted new versions as well as features added to its products, like for iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch. The event was typically based on the new updated Apple OS for its different devices. Apple launched the iOS 15 during its virtual conference, which was the biggest highlight of the event.

New Apple iOS 15

Apple announced the latest iOS version, i.e., iOS 15, at the WWDC 2021 event on Monday. The company has made some improvements to the OS and has also introduced new features for it. The new iOS 15 comes with an improved FaceTime app, as it includes features like Spatial Audio and portrait mode. Now the users can have multiple people on FaceTime through a grid view, and they can also schedule FaceTime calls with their friends by sending links for FaceTime to them.

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Apple has also added a new feature named SharePlay, which will allow the users to share their screens as well as listen to music or watch movies together while FaceTiming. Apart from that, Apple has finally launched FaceTime for Android and Windows Users as well. But still, the users do not get a dedicated app for that and need to use a browser to use Facetime on their Android or Windows device.

Apple has also made some updates to the design of its iMessage app. Now the images received on iMessage will be displayed as a gallery through the newly launched feature “Shared with You”. The links and the other content received through iMessage will also go in a separate library under Shared with You for better access. The feature is built to work with Photos, Safari, Apple Music, and the Apple TV app.

The company has also revamped the notifications for the iOS 15, as now the notifications will display on basis of the user’s status, like whether the user is working, driving, or sleeping, through the Focus feature. Also, the notification panel on the lock screen has been redesigned to make it look neater. The images and icons of the apps on the notifications have also been enlarged for the users to see who has sent the messages on which of the apps. The notifications are also displayed in the order of the users’ priority.

Apart from that, the company has also worked on improving the camera (focus on the text in photographs), the maps (the software will make use of 3D data), as well as the memojis used in messages (can be customized in terms of facial features).

 Apple iPadOS 15

For the iPadOS 15 also, Apple has brought some new updates, including the App Library feature that the company had introduced last year. The App Library feature automatically organizes apps on the screen, whereas, now the users can also use widgets to arrange the apps as per their requirements. Apple also introduced the split-screen feature for the iPad to let the users use two apps at a time. The company has also made new changes to the Notes as well as the Translation app.

watchOS 8

Apple introduced the latest OS for the Apple watch, the watchOS 8. The new OS comes with a feature to let the users write messages through their finger. It also include a newly launched breathe tracking app named Mindfulness, which let the users track their respiratory rate during sleep. The company has added new workouts to the Workout app, including martial arts and palates.

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macOS Monterey

After iOS, iPadOS and watchOS 8, Apple also launched a new version of macOS, named MacOS Monterey. The new macOS includes support for the same mouse and keyboard for a Mac or an iPad through the new Universal Control feature. The AirPlay feature announced by the company allows all the iOS devices’ screen to mirror the Mac screen. The company has also made some changes to the Apple browser Safari and has updated the bookmark feature of the same. The redesign of Safari has also brought the new tab grouping feature to it. Apple has also introduced new shortcuts to the Mac interface via the new macOS.

Other Announcements

Other than announcing the all-new Apple OS, Apple has updated the Apple HomePod Mini as the users can now use these as stereo speakers for the Apple TV. The company has also brought new privacy features to its devices, including the tracker-blockers for the Mail app on Apple. This feature is built to hide the location and the IP address of the user. Also, the users will find a new App Tracker Report section in their settings to track the usage of the user information by the apps on the phone in a period of the past seven days. During the WWDC also announced iCloud+, a service that includes features like Private Relay, to provide online privacy to its users.