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Vivo V25 Pro With Colour Changing Back Panel Launched In India: Check Details.

Vivo is renowned for its smartphone designs and developing software and has rolled out its new mid-range smartphones, Vivo V25 and V25 Pro, in India. The price of the Vivo V25 is yet to be revealed. However, the cost of the Vivo V25 starts at 35,999 INR for the base version. The smartphones will be available for ordering from August 25 at Vivo India e-stores, Flipkart and throughout all partner retail showrooms. The main attraction of this smartphone is the colour-changing back panel. It is launched in the Sailing Blue colour option, which can change to a dark-navy shade when exposed to sunlight or UV light. There is a black colour option available too but it does not contain the colour-changing feature. It is designed for users searching for an excellent all-around smartphone and is mainly focused on people who enjoy taking a lot of pictures. This new model is exceptionally stunning to look at, highly eye-catching and built too well.

Vivo V25 Pro: Specifications And Features

The brand-new Vivo V25 Pro is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor which also supports a 5G network and is the same as the OnePlus Nord 2T. The Vivo smartphone runs on Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12. It was launched yesterday on 17 August 2022, Wednesday. As mentioned above the key highlight of this Vivo V25 Pro smartphone is its colour-changing Fluorite AG Glass design. This feature generally makes the smartphone’s rear panel change its colour under exposure to UV light or sunlight. Even so, it is not the first Vivo phone with this technology, Vivo launched a V23 series previously this year which also has the same feature.

The smartphone comes with a 3D curved AMOLED 6.56-inch FHD+ display having a refresh of 120 Hz and also contains a touch sampling rate of 300 Hz. The display is further available with HDR 10+ certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification and Netflix HDR Certification. The Vivo V25 Pro features a sleek body design providing a comfortable in-hand grip with curved glass available at both front and rear panels.

Vivo smartphones are renowned for their high-quality camera technology and the new V25 Pro phone is not so different. It comes with a triple camera system containing a 64 Mega Pixel Primary camera with optical image stabilisation, an 8 Mega Pixel wide-angle and a 2 MP macro sensor. The selfie camera comprises a 32 MP front camera which according to the firm has about 25 per cent increased pixel size in comparison with earlier Vivo smartphones. Apart from the range of common features like Night Portrait and Bokeh night video, the Vivo V25 Pro camera smartphone system also comes along with a new vlog mode feature that enables the users to create videos using video templates available in the app.

The Vivo V25 Pro is available with a 4830 mAh battery comprising a 66W flash charge and a smart charging engine technology which provides the user with a high-end experience. You can create as many videos as you want and take advantage of its advanced camera system without worrying about battery drain.

Pricing

The smartphone is available in two storage options one is 128 GB and the other is 256 GB. The price of its 128 GB model is 35,999 INR which is its basic version. The cost of its 256 GB variant is Rs 39,999.

For the record, the V25 Pro is rolled out at a lower price in comparison with the Vivo V23 Pro and taking it into account, it is offering great features and specifications.

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Android 13: When You Upgrade Your Phone Try These Features.

Google has launched the first Android 13 eventually with a collection of brand-new features comprising of a redesigned Material You together with automatic color schemes in accordance with wallpaper, end-to-end encryption for your group conservations, a kill switch that inhibits any third-party apps from using a mic, and camera and an inclusive clipboard feature between various devices.

“Android 13 comes with new capabilities for your phone and tablet, like extending app color theming to even more apps, language settings that can be set on an app level, improved privacy controls…” stated Sameer Samat, Vice President of Product Management, Google Play and Android.
Source: tech.hindustantimes.com

How to install Android 13 on your device

On any compatible Google Pixel handset, you can install the android 13 updates by using the following steps:

Step 1: Start the “settings” application on your Google Pixel Smartphone.

Step 2: Select the “system” and click on “System Update”.

Step 3: Check for any updates and then tap on the “Download” and “install” buttons in the bottom right corner. The Android 13 system will initiate the download and it may take up to twenty to thirty minutes for the installation to be completed on your device.

Step 4: Once the installation is complete, your phone will reboot automatically and voila! You are ready to use the new and exciting features of Android 13.

Advanced Features Of Android 13

Take a quick look at some of the android 13 features that you may or may not have missed.

Themed App Icons

Android 13 gives users complete control of how the operating system looks. In this update, Google supports themed app icons meaning they will change their colour in accordance with the wallpaper tint and the overall preferred themes.

Support for Bluetooth Low Energy Audio

This feature allows the user to listen to high-precision audio without consuming the battery of the device and they can stream to several devices without any loss in audio quality.

Different languages for different apps

With this feature, users can set a language for every app without modifying the system language. They can also switch between supported languages from the “App language” panel in settings only for the apps that support multiple languages.

Notification permission

In previous android versions, users had to disable the notifications from an individual app manually. But the Android 13 rolled out notification runtime permission in which apps will have to ask users to allow the display of notifications.

Quickly add custom tiles

If there is an app on your device that uses a custom tile, Android 13 allows the users to add the tile to the quick setting panel without having to exit the app.

Optimised for large displays

In the android 12L version, google enhanced how Android looked on large screens. Android 13 builds on the earlier iteration and introduces an enhanced taskbar same as the dock found on Mac devices which enables the users to switch between several apps.

The reason behind the draining of device battery in notifications

Android 13 lets the user know if an individual app is draining the battery in the background. It will display a silent notification which will allow the user to kill the app causing battery drainage.

Some other Features

It also introduces features like enhanced clipboard privacy which allows the users to edit the content, a new permission called NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES which allows the operating system to scan for nearby devices without the need to enable the location. It features a quick setting tile that can be used to scan QR codes independent of the application you’re using.

For the time being, Android 13 is only available for:

Google Pixel models – Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4A, Pixel 5, Pixel 5A, Pixel 6, Pixel 6A, and Pixel 6 Pro. Handsets from other companies: Samsung Galaxy, HMD (Nokia smartphones), Asus, Motorola, Oppo, IQOO, OnePlus, Realme, Tecno, Vivo, Sharp, Sony, Xiaomi, and others will also get the Android 13 update soon.

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Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, Leica-Branded Cameras Launched: Check Details.

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Xiaomi has introduced its brand-new smartphone, the MIX Fold 2 in China today. The new Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 has some major design changes and it gets updated with immense and par excellence specifications or features. Xiaomi introduced its MIX fold 2 in China just a day after Samsung introduced its Galaxy Z Fold 4 on a global scale. The MIX Fold 2 has a larger display as compared to Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G. It is also thinner than Samsung’s brand-new foldable smartphone.
Xiaomi has also introduced its premium foldable smartphone having Leica-adapted cameras on the backside. Here is a detailed description of its pricing and specifications.

Specifications And Features

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is generated with or powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Generation 1 SoC, together with 12 GB of RAM. It supports an E5 AMOLED outer display of 6.56-inch sustaining a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Other innovative features are its 21:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Protection, and Dolby Vision. The handset also possesses specialties like an 8.02-inch LTPO 2.0 inner display having a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 2K + meaning 2160 x 1914 pixels resolution. Xiaomi built its Mix Fold 2 smartphone’s inner display in such a manner that it would deliver a high brightness of 1300 nits.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 runs on Android 12 and supported MIUI fold 13. It has 5G network support and comes with dual-SIM (nano) handset. The new foldable smartphone’s outer display is designed to provide 1,000 nits of maximum brightness when put in high-brightness mode.

The handset features an 8.02-inches of LTPO 2.0 folding display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and DCI-P3 colour gamut.

As mentioned above, the new Xiaomi foldable smartphone is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Generation 1 SoC, together with 12 GB LPDDR5 ram which is the high-end SoC for smartphones introduced last year in 2020. It offers modest speed improvements and notable power savings which is better than its previous version where heating and power usage were the main issues. This version would surely provide a great user experience by offering a 10% higher CPU performance and improved power efficiency.

The smartphone has three UFS 3.1 storage options. Optically, the Xiaomi smartphone features a Leica- branded triple rear camera setup with a 50 MP Sony IMX766 primary lens which sustains optical image stabilisation and an f/1.8 aperture lens. It also contains an 8MP telephoto lens with f/2.6 aperture and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera setup specification supports a 20MP selfie camera and a rarity in this smartphone is its rear camera which is placed horizontally.

Pricing And Availability

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 costs up to 8,999 Chinese Yuan renminbi which is about 1,06,200 INR for the 12 GB + 256 GB base storage version. The mid-tier version with a 12 GB + 512 GB storage option is priced at 9,999 CNY which is about 1,41,600 INR. Currently, the brand-new Xiaomi foldable smartphone is available through Xiaomi’s online stores where you can pre-order in China. There are two colours available for the Mix fold 2 smartphone, one is Moon Shadow Black and the other is Star Gold.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 utilizes Xiaomi’s self-developed Micro Waterdrop Hinge. For the connectivity support, it possesses Bluetooth v5.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and a USB port of Type-C. It comes with a 4500mAh battery having 67W charging support. It has 161.6 mm length, 73.9 mm width (folded), 11.2 mm depth (folded), 144.7 mm width (unfolded) and 5.4 mm depth (unfolded) and weighs about 262 grams.

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WhatsApp: Mark Zuckerberg Reveals New Privacy Features.

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The most well-known instant messaging application worldwide, WhatsApp, acquired by Meta, has declared a new set of privacy features that would add a layer of security to visibility and chats. As a user, you can now exit groups quietly, select who can or cannot see that you are online, and will possess the power to block the other people from taking screenshots of messages with view-once settings.

“New privacy features coming to WhatsApp: exit group chats without notifying everyone, control who can see when you’re online, and prevent screenshots on view once messages. We’ll keep building new ways to protect your messages and keep them as private and secure as face-to-face conversations,” Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer and founder of Meta, said in a statement.

The online status and group exit updates will be led to implementing for all users, including on Android phones and the Apple iPhone, later this month. However, the View Once screenshot block feature would take a little longer. “This feature is being tested and will be rolled out to users soon,” Meta confirmed.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com

The New WhatsApp Features: Status, Visibility, And A Quiet Exit

The first update among the three that certainly stands out is the feature to keep your online status hidden from your contacts and only show who you want to show. It is the successive development of its previous feature, which came out in December last year. It enabled WhatsApp users to keep their online status hidden from strangers. If you don’t want your WhatsApp contacts to know your online availability when you’re busy, are engaged in another conversation, or just simply don’t want to reply. This feature comes with a toggle option you can turn this feature off or on according to your needs.

Until now, when you leave a WhatsApp group every member of the group would be notified that you exited from the group making it a fairly public activity. This could become the cause of some major inconveniences as people may bombard you with questions about why you left the group. WhatsApp solves this problem by bringing in its new feature that will only allow the group admins to get notified when you leave a group. Users can quietly exit the group without the other members knowing.

Whatsapp introduced the view-once feature last year in August that was exceptional in the sense it enabled the users to share a media or message which can be deleted after the recipient has seen it and no trace of the message would be left. But there was one flaw or loophole that the user could take a screenshot of that view-once message before it disappeared.

The second of the three introduced features will correct or dismiss this flaw or loophole. It would block the ability to take screenshots on any smartphone, while the view message is still showing on the screen.

According to WhatsApp in another update, it will enable the user to delete the message even after two days

“At WhatsApp, we’re focused on building product features that empower people to have more control and privacy over their messages. Over the years, we’ve added interlocking layers of protection to help keep their conversations secure, and the new features is one way we continue to deliver on our commitment to keep messages private,” Head of Product at WhatsApp, Ami Vora, stated.
Source: www.thehindu.com

WhatsApp isn’t Slowing Down On Updates

The launching time of these features varies according to Meta. But they have assured us that the features will be rolled out soon.

The features will be launched this month beginning in the UK.

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Gigabyte Aorus, Aero Laptops For Gamers And Creators Launched: Check Details.

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Gigabyte brand which is best known for its PC machinery has launched four new laptop models about Aorus series for gamers and the Aero series for creators in India. The brand-new Gigabyte Aorous 15 and Aorus 5 are designed for gamers who require top-end innovative features or specifications and performance in portable packages, whereas the Gigabyte Aero 16 and Aero 5 are designed to meet the needs of interactive content creators, with AMOLED displays, and glassy and shining design. There are several versions of every model. Even though the target audiences are different, all the models especially feature the 12th generation Intel core CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000-series GPUs. The Aero 5, Aorus 15, Aero 16 and Aorus 5 laptops are listed especially on Amazon India, and most versions are already available to order.

Gigabyte Aorus 15, Aorus 5: Specifications and Price

Two versions of the Aorus 15 gaming laptop, the Aorus 15 XE4 and Aorus 15 XE5 are enlisted on Amazon India, with a starting price of Rs. 2,09,890 and Rs. 2,12,890 respectively. The main difference between them in Gigabyte’s specifications sheets is the use of DDR4 and DDR5 RAM, as their names specify. Both highlight the intel i7-12700H CPU, a 99WH battery, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU, 16 GB RAM, and a 1 TB PCle 4.0 SSD.

They also have 15.6-inch 2560x 1440 165 Hz LCDs. Storage and RAM are both upgradeable and connectivity options and comprise Wifi- 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, thunderbolt 4, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps). It also includes per-key RGB keyboard backlighting, stereo speakers, and an HD webcam. Both Aorus 15 versions weigh 2.4 kg and contain a 240 W power adapter.

The Aorus 5 KE4 is available at the price of 1,40,890 whereas the Aorus 5 SE4 is priced at Rs. 1,67,890 during its launch. The prior accompanied by a GeForce RTX 3060 GPU whereas the previous one has a GeForce RTX 3070. Both the versions have the identical core i7-12700H CPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 15.6-inch 1920×1080 240 Hz Liquid Crystal Display (CPU) panel. They also comprise a Thunderbolt 4 port, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, Wi-fi 6E, dual speakers, Bluetooth 5.2, and a three-zone RGB keyboard. These gaming laptops weigh about 2.3 kilograms.

Gigabyte Aero 16, Aero 5: Specifications and Price

There is top-end Aero 16 is available for the creators in three versions, Aero 16 XE5, Aero 16 YE5, and Aero 16 KE5. The above versions are not yet available in India and are not up to order on Amazon. Based on the version you select, there is a Core i7-12700H or Core i9-12900HK available together with an Nvidia GeForce 3060, 30370 Ti, or a 3080 Ti GPU. It also offers up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB PCle 4.0 SSD. All three versions are traded with a 16-inch 16:10 3840×2400-pixel AMOLED display that assists Display HDR 500 and 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage.

The Gigabyte Aero 5 XE4 and Aero 5 KE4 laptops cost Rs. 2,11,890 and Rs. 1,69,890 respectively. It offers a Core i7-1200H CPU with either a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or 3060, respectively. Both versions come along with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB PCle 4.0 SSD and a factory-regulated 4K AMOLED display plus Wi-fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, HD webcam, stereo speakers, and a white backlit keyboard. It could also generate affiliate hyperlinks robotically. The innovative features of the Gigabyte Aorus gaming laptops will bring a revolutionary change.

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Reliance set to launch JioMarket, Govt looks to table new data bill soon.

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The Government is looking to table a brand-new bill in the upcoming parliament winter session or practically in the approaching budget session confirmed by senior government officials, after retreating from the former version of the bill on data protection. However, policy experts reprimanded the unending delays in passing a much-needed data law. Reliance Industries has initiated direct-to-consumer brands and onboarding independent sellers for its distinct marketplace platform. It would be known as JioMarket.

This letter includes:

Reliance Jio initiates roping in sellers for business in the marketplace.
Cloudtail opposes the validity of CCI raids.
IT firms are FY23 fresher hiring estimates.

Govt Looks To Table New Data Bill Soon

The timeframe for public discussions on the new data bill could be declared by the end of August. The ministry of electronics and IT is at an advanced stage with the draft of the comprehensive framework stated by a senior officer.

The government is considering three aspects that will establish the new legislation – the national data governance framework, the new bill on data protection, and the new IT Act.

The previous version of the bill was withdrawn due to its outdated ways. That’s why officials are looking to conclude the new data bill.

One of the officials stated that since one of the three aspects, the framework for national data governance, which accords with supervising data that is non-personal- is nearly ready, with the public discussions completed on its draft, the other aspects are currently, left to be concluded.

The other government officials said the future budget session could be a more “ realistic target” considering the data bill will need extensive industry discussion and meticulous drafting.

Privacy and policy specialists who had labeled the previous bill as debatable have stated the new bill should be flexible with the judgement of puttaswamy, which made privacy an elemental right while engraving drafting.

“It has been close to 10 years since the AP Shah committee report on privacy, five years since the Puttaswamy judgement, and four years since the Srikrishna committee report (on privacy legislation),” said Apar Gupta, executive director at Internet Freedom Foundation.

“They all signal urgency for a data protection law and surveillance reforms. Each day lost causes more injury and harm… It’s not about getting a perfect law, but any law at this point.”
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Reliance Set To Launch JioMarket

Reliance Industries has initiated direct-to-consumer brands and onboarding independent sellers for its distinct marketplace platform. It would be known as JioMarket.

It is decided to uncover Jiomarket in the upcoming weeks so that it can initiate operating it during the launching and a presence of about 30,000 pin codes, said one of the sources.

The corporation has disclosed messages with merchants it is searching to onboard, which ET has rechecked.

“With this, Reliance is aiming to disrupt the ecommerce marketplace ecosystem in the same way that Jio disrupted telecom or JioMart disrupted egrocery,” it said in the communication, asking vendors to fill a form to submit details for onboarding.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Amidst the others, it has also sought information on the prime-selling Amazon (SKUs) stokes keeping units from the traders who want to enter the marketplace.

The egrocery platform, JioMart is largely operated by Reliance Retail as a trader. It will operate as it is continuously.

Amazon Alumni Lead Effort

The prior Amazon executive Sandeep Varaganti is leading this marketplace business. He was chief of Prione Business Service provider in the past – the erstwhile joint venture between NR Narayana Murthy’s Catamaran Venture and Amazon. Prione was the parent company of Cloudtail which was one of the biggest sellers on Amazon, India Once.

Another former Amazon executive, Samir Ratanajnkar, is also involved in creating JioMarket.

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