Death toll from Indonesian quake, tsunmai rises to 832: agency

The death toll from an earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi rose to 832 on Sunday, the national disaster mitigation agency sa

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Coal India’s supply to power sector rises 12% to 197 MT in April-August

The supply of coal by State-owned CIL to the power sector in the first five months of the ongoing fiscal increased by 12.1% to 196.9 million tonnes (

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Narendra Modi condoles loss of lives in Indonesia tsunami

The national disaster agency there put the official death toll so far at 420, all of them in the tsunami-struck city of Palu, but warned the toll was likely to rise.

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Royal Bengal Tigers spotted in three new locations in Odisha: Minister

The Odisha Government has said that Royal Bengal Tigers (RBTs) have been spotted in three new locations in the State. Forest and Environment minister

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Policeman killed in militant attack in Shopian

A policeman was killed in a militant attack on a police station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday, police said.“Terrorists in Distric

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Trump says he and Kim Jong Un ‘in love’

On Monday at the United Nations General Assembly Trump lauded the North Korean strongman -- who is accused by the UN and others of widespread human rights abuses -- as “terrific”, one year after Mr. Trump eviscerated Mr. Kim from the same platform.

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FBI contact second accuser of court nominee Kavanaugh

On Saturday, NBC News reported that the White House had constrained the FBI investigation by limiting its parameters. Mr. Trump denied that story, tweeting that “Actually, I want them to interview whoever they deem appropriate, at their discretion.”

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Trump calls Saudi’s King to discuss oil supplies

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York last week, Mr. Trump said OPEC members were “as usual ripping off the rest of the world.”

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‘Small Foot’ review: Big step for entertainment

Just as we have sat around campfires (real and digital) listening to tales of the yeti, imagine if cute little yetis were sitting around a campfire ge

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Eight persons, including two children, die in car accident near Tiruchi

Eight persons, including a 11-year old boy and a 12-year old girl, died on the spot after the car in which they were travelling rammed into a stationa

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Qureshi’s remarks on Peshawar school attack dishonour memory of children killed: India

Eenam Gambhir asked if Pakistan can deny the fact that it is the “host and patron” of 132 of the UN-designated terrorists and 22 terrorist entities listed under the UN Security Council Sanctions regimes.

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Typhoon bears down on Japan, areas hit by previous storm

Trami is expected to hit Tokyo late Sunday, and slam northern Japan on Monday.

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Tiruverumbur station to be free from encroachments

The narrow path hinders two-way movement of four-wheelers along the stretch

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Goondas Act for ‘Bullet’ Nagarajan

The police have detained Nagarajan alias ‘Bullet’ Nagarajan, 58, son of Subramania Pillai of Melmangalam here under Goondas Act.According to a press r

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Flood warning as Sothuparai dam level crosses 121 feet

Dam level nearing maximum level

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‘Give gunfire victims jobs as per qualification’

The CPI(M) on Friday slammed the State government for not providing jobs as per educational qualifications of victims and family members of those kill

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Four months after the deadlyattack, people still live in fear

Many have moved out, fearing attack by accused once they come out of jail

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Childline’s awareness boards installed in old bus stand

Collector Sandeep Nanduri on Saturday opened an awareness board with information on Childline’s 1098 helpline at the old bus stand.He also distributed

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1,741 tanks in Tirunelveli dry despite excess rainfall

With no action taken to desilt supply channels of the Tamirabharani or repair shutters, rainwater flowed wastefully into the sea

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With leveler at Chelsea, Sturridge shows worth to Liverpool

While Liverpool’s 100 percent start in the league is over, Sturridge ensured his side, like Chelsea and champion Manchester City, does at least remain unbeaten after seven games.

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Bailampur villagers receive compensation cheques

So far, a total of ₹5.92 crore handed over to 41 house-owners

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‘Address sewage to check urban flooding’

Engineering experts at GHMC’s brainstorming session call for exhaustive sewage treatment facilities

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Breach in irrigation canal: water enters farmlands, houses in Nambiyur

Revenue officials visit affected areas; people advised to stay away from Kunderipallam River

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Event held to mark second anniversary of surgical strike

To mark the second anniversary of the surgical strike by the Indian Army “Parakram Parv” on September 29 and 30, 2016, an event showcasing the gallant

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IPS officers from northern States visit city

As many as 19 IPS officers from six northern States visited the city on Saturday for a study-cum-cultural tour as part of the induction training cours

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Japan election weighs controversy of U.S. bases on Okinawa

“I can clearly state we no longer want in Okinawa the U.S. bases that destroy our peace and destroy our nature,” Mr. Tamaki (58), said during his campaign.

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Elon Musk to resign as Tesla chairman, pay $20 million in SEC settlement

Musk will remain as CEO, but is required to step down as chairman of Tesla within 45 days. He is not permitted to be re-elected to the post for three years.

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Kochi Corporation goes for scientific capping of waste

Civic body to approach govt for funding of waste management initiative

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CM seeks a part of CIAL dividend for flood relief

CIAL employees contribute ₹2.9 crore to CMDRF

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Demand for data scientists may surge in India: expert

Over 1,500 NIT-C graduands receive degrees at convocation

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Indonesia earthquake, tsunami: Toll rises to 420 in Palu, over 500 feared severely injured; military called in for rescue ops

The death toll from a powerful earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has reached 420.

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Nigeria ruling party nominates Buhari for re-election in 2019

ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's ruling party has nominated President Muhammadu Buhari as its candidate to stand for re-election in February 2019, a spokesman for Buhari said on Saturday. Buhari had run unopposed on Friday in a nationwide primary for nomination as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress. The main opposition People's Democratic Party has not yet selected a candidate to oppose him.

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Canada postpones U.N. address to focus on NAFTA

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland postponed her country's 2018 address to the United Nations General Assembly so she could focus on ongoing trade talks with the United States, the government said on Saturday. For the past month, Canada has been locked in tense discussions with the United States to reach common ground on revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) after Mexico and Washington said they had reached a deal on Aug. 27

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U.S. pulls diplomats from Iraqi city, citing threats from Iran

By Phil Stewart and Lesley Wroughton WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States announced on Friday it will effectively close its consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra and relocate diplomatic personnel assigned there following increasing threats from Iran and Iran-backed militia, including rocket fire.

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North Korea says 'no way' will disarm unilaterally without trust

By David Brunnstrom and Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - North Korea's foreign minister told the United Nations on Saturday continued sanctions were deepening its mistrust in the United States and there was no way the country would give up its nuclear weapons unilaterally under such circumstances. Ri Yong Ho told the world body's annual General Assembly that North Korea had taken "significant goodwill measures" in the past year, such as stopping nuclear and missiles tests, dismantling the nuclear test site, and pledging not to proliferate nuclear weapons and nuclear technology

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Indicted California Republican blasts House rival's family history

By Jennifer McEntee SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Reuters) - When a Democrat with Palestinian-Mexican ancestry who had never before run for office was picked to challenge a Republican incumbent in a staunchly conservative southern California congressional district, few gave him much of a chance.

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Factbox: Earthquakes and tsunamis in Indonesia

By Fransiska Nangoy and Agustinus Da Costa JAKARTA (Reuters) - At least 384 people have been killed by a powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian city of Palu on Friday, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise. With communications knocked out, relief officials have not been able to get any information from Donggala regency, an area north of Palu that is closer to the epicentre of the 7.5 magnitude quake. In Palu, more than 16,000 people were evacuated after the disaster struck

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Kosovo president visits disputed area after similar visit by Serbian leader

PRISTINA (Reuters) - Kosovo's president made a rare visit on Saturday to a disputed, mainly ethnic Serb area in the north of the country, angering Belgrade just three weeks after Serbia's president infuriated Pristina by visiting the same area. "Let's work together for a new Kosovo...Kosovo is one, unique, independent and a sovereign country," President Hashim Thaci told Kosovo media at Lake Gazivode, an artificial lake in a mainly ethnic Serb area. Serbia's President Alexander Vucic had visited the lake on Sept

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Cologne on lockdown as Erdogan wraps up ill-tempered visit to Germany

By David Sahl and Petra Wischgoll COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wrapped up an ill-tempered visit to Germany on Saturday with a visit to Cologne, where a security lockdown kept supporters and protesters away from a ceremony to open the country's largest mosque. Police snipers were stationed on rooftops and the area was cordoned off after the city authorities cancelled plans for up to 25,000 people to be allowed to gather outside the mosque, built by an Islamic religious organisation that has close ties to the Turkish state. Germany had invited Erdogan for the three-day state visit in an attempt to mend ties hit by a crackdown on his opponents following a failed coup in 2016, hoping to secure the release of several of its citizens who remain in detention

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Police clash with Catalan separatists ahead of independence vote anniversary

Barcelona (Reuters) - Six people were arrested in Barcelona on Saturday after pro-independence protesters clashed with riot police, and as thousands joined rival demonstrations to mark the first anniversary of Catalonia's polarising vote on secession. A group of masked pro-separatists held back by riot police pelted them with eggs and hurled powder paint, creating dark clouds of dust in streets that would usually be thronged with tourists.

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At U.S. Marine base, families plead for housing help after Florence

By Andrea Januta CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Reuters) - Two weeks after Hurricane Florence deluged the U.S. East Coast's largest Marine Corps base with raging waters and dangerous winds, some military families say they are still residing in unlivable conditions and awaiting help from the base's private housing manager

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Typhoon Trami batters Okinawa: Nine injured, over 600 people shifted to shelters; storm progresses towards Japan mainland

A powerful typhoon pummelled Japan's southern island of Okinawa Saturday, injuring at least nine.

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Maldives election commission declares Ibrahim Mohamed Solih winner; police and military to uphold result

The Election Commission of Maldives on Saturday officially declared Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih winner of the country's national election

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Shah Mehmood Qureshi says 'domestic political and electoral compulsions' behind India's reluctance to talk to Pakistan

Shah Mehmood Qureshi has alleged that India's "domestic political and electoral compulsions" were behind New Delhi's reluctance to talk to the new government in Islamabad.

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Earthquake, tsunami hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island: Toll rises to 384 in Palu; UN says ready to provide required support

Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said 384 people have died in the hard-hit city of Palu alone.

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Brett Kavanaugh appointment row: Donald Trump yields to Democrats' demand, orders FBI probe; agency to submit report in a week

Agreeing to the demands by Democrats, US President Donald Trump has ordered a limited FBI investigation into the allegations of sexual assault against his embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, throwing his Senate confirmation in doubt.

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Earthquake, tsunami hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island killing 48 in Palu; city airport closed after damage to runway

Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is regularly hit by earthquakes.

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Amal Clooney says Aung San Suu Kyi 'holds key' to freeing imprisoned Reuters reporters and reuniting them with their families

Amal Clooney held de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi to her stated priority of releasing prisoners of conscience and of having spoken of the need for a free press if the country is to transition to a full democracy.

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OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta 4 with power optimisations, bug fixes and more rolling out now

OnePlus has been relentless with software updates for the OnePlus 6, a phone that launched in June. The flagship smartphone was the first outside of Google’s own devices to receive the Android 9 update and the company is continuing to enhance the user experience through the beta program. In that regards, OnePlus has rolled out OxygenOS Beta 4 for OnePlus 6 users and the new update brings a number of improvements and as usual bug fixes. You can see the detailed changelog below OxygenOS Open Beta 4 Detailed Change Log System Fixed touch latency issue Optimized standby power consumption Communication Optimized UI for speed dial and calling interface Fixed issue of accidentally answering the second call while using answer calls by gesture Community 2.2.0 Community notices added as feature New feed for following community members Stickied comments displayed on the app Added more options to share threads General user interface tweaks and bug fixes Of the above changes, the most notable is perhaps the fix for the touch latency issue that had been cropping up for some users. While a fix for the issue has been pushed out, it remains to be seen whether it will work consistently across all devices. Optimised standby power consumption should also result in better battery life of the phone in general, which is great given that OnePlus is known for impressive battery life, besides its speed. OnePlus had released the 3rd Beta for OxygenOS a little over 10 days ago. The OnePlus 6 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor mated with 6/8GB of RAM, depending on the variant you buy. The phones come in 64GB,128GB and even 256GB of storage. The display is an Optic AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution. The dual camera setup on the back sports a 16-megapixel primary sensor with a f/1.7 aperture and a secondary 20-megapixel sensor with a f/1.7 aperture as well. On the front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie camera. All of this is backed by a 3300mAh battery.

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iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max reportedly hit by charging problems

Apple recently launched the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max at an Gather Around event in the US. The phones went on sale last week and users have already started to report some issues with the premium smartphone’s charging. According to a report, several users are facing problems when they charge their iPhones with wired chargers. They say that when they plug-in their iPhones to charge with the charger, the handsets didn’t charge until they had to manually wake the screen up. Some users said they had to flip the cable before it started to charge the smartphone. According to Gizmochina, the users have created a thread on the Apple Community website which lists the problems. Famous YouTube personality Lewis Hilsenteger of the Unbox Therapy has also confirmed the issue. He asked for eight iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max smartphones and he claims that of the eight, seven units suffered from the issue. He claims that “one iPhone XS Max didn’t even wake up even after pushing the power button while another didn’t charge at all even after waking up the phone.” As per a fix, users are needed to turn on the “USB Accessories” feature under “Face ID and Passcode” settings. However, the fix reportedly is working for everyone. The report says that some users even took their phones for a replacement but the replacement units are also plagued with the same problem. Meanwhile, Apple hasn’t issued an official statement until now. The problem is apparently software-related and an update is likely to fix the issue.

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Google could pay Apple 9 billion to be default search engine on iPhones

Google will reportedly pay Apple an amount of $9 billion (approx Rs 65,000 crores) to remain the default search engine for iPhone's Safari browser this year. According to Goldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall, the amount could go up to $12 billion (about Rs. 87,000 crores) in 2019. The also claims that Apple is one of the biggest sources of traffic for Google on Search. “We believe this revenue is charged ratably based on the number of searches that users on Apple's platform originate from Siri or within the Safari browser,” Business Insider quoted Hall as saying in an investor note. According to the report, in 2013 and 2014 the sum was $1 billion (Approx Rs. 7,250 crores), and in 2017 the figure was reportedly $3 billion (about Rs 21,750 crores). Apple is said to use Google as the default search engine in Safari on iPhones and iPads that run on iOS. Apart from this, the Cupertino-based giant also uses Bing in several other places such as searching the web via Siri. Apple recently announced the financial results for its fiscal 2018 third quarter and said it posted a quarterly revenue of $53.3 billion which is an increase of 17 percent from the quarter a year-ago. Apple said that the international sales accounted for 60 percent of the revenue. “We’re thrilled to report Apple’s best June quarter ever, and our fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth. Our Q3 results were driven by continued strong sales of iPhone, Services and Wearables, and we are very excited about the products and services in our pipeline,” Apple’s CEO Tim Cook said at that time.. “Our strong business performance drove revenue growth in each of our geographic segments, net income of $11.5 billion, and operating cash flow of $14.5 billion. We returned almost $25 billion to investors through our capital return program during the quarter, including $20 billion in share repurchases,” Apple CFO Luca Maestri added. The Apple Services arm grew 31 percent from a year ago, contributing $9.6 billion in revenue (from the $7.3 billion reported for the period in 2017). The June 2018 quarter is the 13th consecutive quarter to register a double-digit revenue, Apple noted.

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Nokia 71 Plus TENAA listing confirms rear dual-camera

Last week, an image made rounds on the internet claiming to show the back panel of the Nokia 7.1 Plus smartphone. The image is claimed to have leaked from the factory and showed a dual-camera setup. Now the phone has been spotted on TENAA essenstially confirming the back panel design with two cameras and a fingerprint scanner. The listing also shed light on the specifications of the smartphone. The dual rear camera setup allegedly consists of a 12MP sensor coupled with a 13MP lens. The front shooter consists of a 20MP unit. According to the specs sheet, the Nokia 7.1 Plus comes with a 6.1-inch panel featuring 1080 x 2246 pixel resolution. There is an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.2 GHz, which could be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. The SoC is paired with two sets of RAM and storage, the 4GB/64GB or 6GB/128GB. The phone is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. Source Last week, the back panel that leaked showed Android One marked implying that the smartphone may come under Google’s Android One Program. But the photo in the TENAA listing does not show the Android One marking. Previously, a front panel leak claimed to be of the Nokia 7.1 Plus did not show a “notched” display and it is not clear from the TENAA listing that the smartphone will sport a notch or not. The user who leaked these photos claimed that the Nokia 7.1 Plus will have thin side bezels, the top bezel is expected to house a camera, proximity sensors and the earpiece and there will be a thick chin. The device is said to support 18W fast charging. There is also a speculation that the device will launch with the alleged Nokia 9, which has been reported to sport a penta-camera setup on the back. HMD Global may launch the smartphone is expected to launch on October 4.  

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OnePlus The Lab initiative gives 10 users a chance to get the OnePlus 6T before anyone else

OnePlus has announced a new edition of its ‘The Lab’ initiative that gives select users the chance the get their hands on the OnePlus 6T ahead of its initial availability. The company will choose 10 people who will become among the first to use its upcoming flagship smartphone. These fans will then be invited to these share experience with the user in the form of an ‘in-depth review’.  Those interested can click here and fill out the necessary details. The application process will be open till 9PM HKT (6:30PM IST) on October 8. Those who are selected are expected to share a detailed unboxing impressions as well as an in-depth review with the OnePlus community. OnePlus is expected to unveil the OnePlus 6T in a couple of months. The phone is expected to features a ‘waterdrop’ notch on a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC. The phone will most likely be available in multiple variants.  In the camera department, while reports suggest that the phone might feature a triple camera setup, it is quite likely that it will ‘only’ offer a dual-rear camera setup. The company has already announced that it will be ditching the 3.5mm audio jack in the OnePlus 6T. For more information on what to expect from the smartphone, click here.

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Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite tablet launched with Harman Kardon tuned quad-speaker setup

Huawei has quietly launched a new tablet called the Mediapad M5 Lite. The new tablet features an aluminium unibody build and sports a quad-speaker setup. The tablet sports a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It also sports a display aspect ratio of 16:10. Powering the device is a mid-range Kirin 659 SoC. The Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite is available in two variants. One with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage and the other with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The tablet packs a 7500mAh battery and Huawei notes that it supports the company’s M-Pen lite stylus. However, the availability of the stylus with the tablet will vary depending on the region. The MediaPad M5 Lite runs on EMUI 8.0, which is based on Android Oreo v8.0. The most notable feature of the new tablet is the quad-speaker setup. The company notes that the speakers have been tuned by Harman Kardon and feature Huawei’s Histen 5.0 sound system. The device is available in Champagne Gold and Space Grey colour variants. However, it is not yet known if or when the company will launch the device in India.

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Apple successfully appeals University of Wisconsin patent lawsuit

Apple has managed to persuade a federal appeals court to reverse a decision made last year regarding a patent infringement lawsuit filed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. According to a report by Reuters, the US Federal Circuit Court of Appeals said that Apple “deserved judgement as a matter of law, because jurors could not have found infringement based on evidence introduced in the liability of a 2015 trial.  To recall, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) had sued Apple in 2014, claiming that the iPhone 5s, 6 and 6 Plus smartphones infringed a 1998 patent that described a means to improve performance by predicting the instructions given by users. The prediction cuit was reportedly used in the Apple A7, A8 and A8X chips found in the phones.  In October 2015, WARF won the patent lawsuit as the jury declared that Apple owed $234 million in damage. However, US District Judge, William Conley added $272 million to the initial amount as additional damaged plus interest. He said that WARF is owed a$506 million because Apple continued to infringe the patent till it expired in December 2016. Of course, this isn’t the only legal battle that the Cupertino based company is wrangling at the moment. Chipset maker, Qualcomm has sued Apple, claiming that the iPhone-maker was stealing “vast swathes” of confidential information related to chips and trading secrets with Intel to improve the performance of its rival’s chips.

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Google rolls out Wear OS update with more proactive help from Assistant

Earlier this year in July, Google announced a Wear OS update with a new design for appointments, a faster Google Pay, and some bug fixes. Now Google is rolling out Wear OS version 2.1 to all compatible smartwatches. The new update comes with a long list of improvements, including a new streamlined interface that lets you into the smartwatch’s most important screens with a single swipe. For example, swiping left from the home screen shows you Google Fit, which now sports an overhauled screen that shows ‘Move Minutes’ and ‘Heart Points’ statistics. Swiping right brings up Google Assistant, which too has been tweaked to be more “proactive”. It now provides the user with useful and timely information like traffic updates and potential flight delays. Swiping up, on the other hand, reveals all unseen notifications. Swiping down gives the user access to useful shortcuts to features like Google Pay and ‘Find my phone’. Google Assistant also suggests the users to try out features they may not have in the past. A ‘smart suggestions’ feature also helps the user find a restaurant close to their hotel or check the weather when they reach a new destination. These updated features are expected to boost usability in Wear OS-based smartwatches by quite a bit. Back in March, Google decided to rename Android Wear to Wear OS. Revealing a new logo for it, the company commented, “We’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible with wearables and there’s even more exciting work ahead. As our technology and partnerships have evolved, so have our users.” Since then, Google has been increasingly steadfast in pushing the new smartwatch operating system. According to Google’s blog post on the matter, it will roll out the new update for Wear OS over the next month. The update is expected to be delivered automatically to eligible smartwatches. Though not as extensive as Apple’s approach to the smartwatch, we believe Google has injected Wear OS-running smartwatches with a new lease of life.

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Its official: researchers name Vorombe titan the worlds largest bird

What’s common among ostriches, rheas, emus, and kiwis (not New Zealanders obviously)? They’re all elephant birds that are members of the extinct family of birds called Aepyornithidae. They had two genera previously recognised by scientists Aepyornis and Mullerornis, explains Sci-News. Believed to have roamed the island of Madagascar until their extinction around the thirteenth to seventeenth centuries, the first of its species, Aepyornis maximus, had often been considered to be the world’s largest bird. Back in 1894, British scientist CW Andrews described an even larger species, Aepyornis titan. It has often been dismissed as an unusually large Aepyornis maximus specimen. A new study led by James Hansford reveals Aepyornis titan was after all a distinct species. Aepyornis titan is now named Vorombe titan. According to Sci-News, the species had a body mass of 800 kilogrammes and grew up to a height of 10 feet (3 metres). Its name means ‘big bird’ in Malagasy and Greek. “Elephant birds were the biggest of Madagascar’s megafauna and arguably one of the most important in the islands evolutionary history — even more so than lemurs,” Hansford commented. “This is because large-bodied animals have an enormous impact on the wider ecosystem they live in via controlling vegetation through eating plants, spreading biomass and dispersing seeds through defecation.” In the new study, Hansford analysed hundreds of bones of elephant birds from museums around the world to find the world’s largest bird along with his colleague, Professor Samuel Turvey. In the process they revealed that their taxonomy is actually spread across three genera and at least four different species, thereby bringing about the first taxonomic reassessment of the family in over eighty years.  “Without an accurate understanding of past species diversity, we can’t properly understand evolution or ecology in unique island systems such as Madagascar or reconstruct exactly what’s been lost since human arrival on these islands,” commented Professor Turvey. He emphasised the importance of knowing the history of biodiversity loss to determine how to go about conserving today’s threatened species. The study has been published in the Royal Society Open Science journal. Inline image courtesy: Jaime Chirinos Cover image courtesy: Heidi Ma

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50 million Facebook accounts hacked, heres how you can tell if youre affected

A Facebook hack has resulted in the data of 50 million accounts exposed. Facebook’s Vice President of Product Management, in a detailed blog post, said that the social network discovered a vulnerability in its system that allowed hackers to “take over people’s accounts.” Facebook claims to have patched the vulnerability and additionally, users affected by the hack have been forced to sign in to their accounts once again. If you have been logged out of your account tonight, chances are your account may have been hacked. Facebook will also show a notification on top of the news feeds of users that have been affected. In the blog post, Rosen detailed that the hackes exploited a “technical vulnerability” in the “View As” feature, a privacy tool that allows users to see how their own profiles look to someone else. Rosen wrote, “It’s clear that attackers exploited a vulnerability in Facebook’s code that impacted “View As.” This allowed them to steal Facebook access tokens which they could then use to take over people’s accounts.” The vulnerability was the result of three specific bugs and was introduced in July 2017, according to Rosen who addressed reporters at a press call. “It’s important to say — the attackers could use the account as if they were the account holder.” The View As privacy tool, if accessed by a third person, will expose all your information including your phone number, email address and other intimate details. Users who used the feature since the vulnerability was introduced have been logged out as well. Facebook claimed 40 million more accounts have been signed out, as a result. Facebook said it’s unknown who is behind the attack or when it originated from.  It also doesn’t know whether the data stolen has been used for any illicit purposes. The company is still in the beginning stages of the investigation. However, it claimed that initial investigation has indicated the hackers have not been able to post to accounts, change information or access private messages. Although Zuckerberg said the hackers “did try to query our APIs — Name, gender, hometown, etc. We do not yet know if any private information was accessed this way.” Facebook said it is working with the FBI to get to the bottom of the attack. The social network has over two billion active users and the breach has affected roughly 2.5 percent of the users. “This is a really serious security issue, and we’re taking it very seriously,” Zuckerberg said in a post on Facebook. “We have a major security effor at the company that hardens all our surfaces and investigates issues like this. I’m glad we found this and we were able to fix the vulnerability and secure the accounts. It definitely is an issue that this happened in the first place. This underscores the attacks that our platform and community face.” The attack comes at a time when Facebook has been criticized over how it handles user’s data. On Thursday, Gizmodo reported how the company has been using phone numbers that users gave as two-factor authentication, to target users for advertisements. Furthermore, Facebook data was found to be harvested by Cambridge Analytica and other third parties to target ads. Also, back in August, Facebook’s Chief Security Officer Alex Stamos resigned from the company. We expect more details to surface about who is behind the hack and whether the stolen data has been used for anything sinister. In case you were logged out and forced to log in again, you might be among those who are affected. I know I was.

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Facebook is testing refreshed Messenger design with some users

At its F8 developer conference in May, Facebook promised of bringing new changes to its Messenger app to make it cleaner and faster. Now, it seems that the company is testing the new changes as some users have reported of seeing the new features without updating their app. As per Android Police, the Messenger app has received a new revamped design for some users and as mentioned above, they didn’t update their app, which means that it's a server-side update. The new design is said to completely change the look of the app as the bottom bar only features three tabs.  The camera and new chat button can be seen on the upper right corner, while the less urgent options like games, businesses and more have been moved to the explorer tab. The customizable chat colours still remain but the chat screen has been revamped with a cleaner interface with fewer elements and clutter. Facebook will also roll out a dark mode for the Messenger app with the new interface but there are no screenshots of the app yet. It should be noted that the new changes are being rolled out from Facebook’s server side, one will not be able to enable them even if they are signed up as its beta tester.  Alongside the new interface, Facebook, at the F8 2018 event, announced that the Messenger app will also come with integrated language translation feature, starting with English to Spanish text conversion support. Some AR based camera effects will also be enabled on the app, which are aimed mainly at businesses. The company says, "the following brands will be launching AR effects for their Messenger experiences: ASUS, Kia, Nike, and Sephora. ASUS will be bringing the “unboxing experience” to life with the ability to get a deeper look at phone features and functionalities." You can read more about it here. 

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iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max sale starts in India today, Paytm Mall offering Rs 7,000 discount

Recently, the Apple has launched three new smartphones iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. These new devices finally have gone on sale in India today at 6:30 PM. The Apple enthusiast in India can purchase these devices both online and offline, while Paytm Mall has announced an interesting offer under which buyer will get Rs 7,000 discount. There is also an EMI and free delivery option available for buyers.  The launch of new iPhone means a price cut on older models in the country. Along with iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, Paytm Mall is also offering up to Rs 12,000 cashback on iPhone X. The 64GB variant of iPhone X is available for Rs 92,690 along with Rs 12,000 cashback on Paytm Mall. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max 64GB variant is priced at Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,09,900 respectively, while their 256GB variant is available for Rs 1,14,900 and Rs 1,24,900 respectively.   iPhone XS specifications  The Apple iPhone XS features a 5.80-inch display with a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a Hexa-core Apple A12 bionic processor. The device packs a 3GB RAM and 64GB internal memory. It has a dual 12MP rear camera and a 7MP sensor on the front.  iPhone XS Max Specifications  The iPhone XS Max has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1242 x 2688 pixels. The Phone is powered by a Hexa-core Apple A12 Bionic processor, which is paired with a 3GB RAM and 64GB internal memory. The smartphone comes with a dual 12MP + 12MP rear camera and a 7MP unit on the front.

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Nokia 7 plus Android 9 Pie update rolling out today

HMD Global has announced that its has started to roll the Android 9 Pie OS update on the Nokia 7 plus (Review) and owners of the smartphones will start receiving Android 9 Pie on their Nokia 7 plus from September 28 but the Digital Wellbeing features will be available to users from this autumn. As part of the Android One programme, the Nokia 7 plus will introduce App Actions - a feature unique to Android One devices and Google Pixel smartphones running on Android 9 Pie. App Actions constantly learns from a users daily usage and assists them with everyday tasks. The Digital Wellbeing features encourage users to take breaks from screen time. New functionalities include - highlighting device time on the Dashboard, the ability to set time limits for app usage and Wind Down Mode which fades the phone to grayscale and activates Do Not Disturb at a predetermined time. “We constantly strive to deliver on our promise of offering pure, secure, up-to-date Android on Nokia smartphones. Today, we are extremely delighted to start the roll out of Android 9 Pie on Nokia 7 plus –  making us among the first to offer the latest innovations from Google, including Android One exclusive features such as App Notifications, to the value flagship tier,” Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global, said in a statement. The Nokia 7 plus sports a 6-inch FHD+ display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC with 4GB RAM. It is the first smartphone by the company to offer an 18:9 display aspect ratio. At the back of the phone is a dual-rear camera setup with 12MP wide-angle and 13MP telephoto lens with Zeiss optics. At the front is a 16MP camera, also with Zeiss lens. The device offers a 3800mAh battery.

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Oppo Find X with 10 GB RAM spotted on TENAA, reportedly scores 271,362 in Antutu benchmarks

Oppo showed some innovation with its Find X smartphone that sported a futuristic look, thanks to the motorised camera setup. Although the device uses moving parts, which are bound to fail past a certain usage limit, the company seems to be working on its successor that comes with a similar design and notably, 10GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. A recent TENAA listing reveals the device in a new grey colour and suggests that it could come equipped with the same motorised camera setup and a near bezel-less display. However, it remains to be seen whether the upcoming phone is just a new memory variant or a new Find series device.  In a separate report, the Antutu benchmark of the new variant has also leaked online. As per the image, the new 10GB RAM model of the phone manages to score 2, which is not as high as one would expect. The 8GB RAM variant of the OnePlus 6 managed to score 244,517 in our Antutu benchmark test and it should be noted that simply increasing the RAM in a phone does not necessarily mean that it will be faster. However, the unit on which the benchmark was run is said to be a production model and as such, one can expect a slight increase in these scores when the final retail handset is rolled out.  The OPPO Find X originally comes with 8GB of RAM with 256GB of inbuilt storage. The Find X comes with a 19.5:9 6.4-inch HD+ OLED panel with a 93.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC with an Adreno 630 GPU. It features an unconventional camera setup, which rests inside a separate motorised unit that pops up every time the camera app is launched or a face unlock must be done. On the rear, it sports a 16MP primary sensor and a 20MP secondary sensor. On the front is a 25MP sensor.  The OPPO Find X packs a 3,730mAh unit with support for VOOC fast charging and the company claims that it can charge from 0 to 100 percent in just 35 minutes. The Find X runs on ColorOS 5.1, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo, with a fair amount of pre-installed bloatware. You can read our first impressions of the device here. 

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro leak reveals voice unlock feature

Several leaks and reports have been linking the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone with a lot on new innovation. Recently, a report talked about a new square camera array that the smartphone is expected to come with. Now, Israeli technology news platform Girafa has claimed that the smartphone, which is scheduled to launch on October 16 in London along with the Huawei Mate 20, will feature Bone Voice ID, a technology that will let owners unlock their handsets with a voice command. Girafa also says that the tech is so powerful that it can recognise “the magic words” in crowded areas as well. It has been heavily reported that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro will offer an in-display fingerprint sensor and Face ID. The platform says that Huawei’s technology will sport an advanced 3D face recognition system and will unlock the phone in half a second. The platform further claims that the smartphone will come with a battery capacity of 4,200mAh and with that, the company reportedly plans to introduce SuperCharge 2.0 that can charge 70 percent battery in 30 minutes. When it comes to the camera, the platform says that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro will have a triple rear camera setup like they incorporated in the Huawei P20 Pro, but this time, they will replace the Telephoto lens with an Ultra Wide Angle one. There is also a claim of Cinema Scene with advanced AI capabilities in the video shooting mode. Other claims include the IP67 water and dust resistant rating, stereo speakers on the front, Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9.0 and a new Nano SD card. What you’ll not find here is the 3.5 mm headphone jack. Previous reports have said that the Mate 20 Pro may feature a massive 6.9-inch AMOLED display and will be powered by company’s latest Kirin 980 processor and will come loaded with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered features. Huawei may also launch a 15W wireless and 40W wired charger at the event.

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Taiwanese white hat hacker promises to delete Mark Zuckerbergs Facebook page, will stream it live

A Taiwanese white hat hacker is claiming to delete Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook page and stream the whole thing through a Facebook Live session. In a Facebook post, the hacker, named Chang Chi-yuan said he will be deleting the account of Facebook’s founder himself and scheduled a live stream for Sunday 3:30 PM IST. The hacker’s Facebook Page, which is in Taiwanese has 26,000 followers. The page, and Chang himself, is listed as a “special contributor” to Line Corp’s bug bounty hall of fame for 2016. Chang was reportedly sued by a local bus operator in Taiwan for hacking into their system and buying a ticket for a single Taiwanese dollar. The hacker is also known for writing articles on earning money by hacking. Facebook too has a bug bounty programme where it rewards and recognises individuals who successfully point out and fixes bugs on the platform. If Chang is successful, it won’t be the first time Zuckerberg’s account has been hacked. The Facebook co-founder’s page was hacked back in 2011 when a hacker posted a status update asking the founder to allow users to invest in the social media platform and convert it into a “social business”. Facebook has been mired in controversies with recent revelations about allowing third parties like Cambridge Analytica to leverage data people shared on Facebook to influence national elections across the world, which led to the #DeleteFacebook campaign encouraging users to delete their Facebook accounts. Recently, Instagram and WhatsApp co-founders, both of which Facebook acquired have quit the company over allegations of diluting the privacy measures of the apps to sell more ads.  Provided Facebook allows it, the live stream will begin at 6PM local time on Sunday. In India, you can tune in at 3:30PM and watch the white hat hacker attempt to take control of Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook account and delete it.

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Acer unveils self-driving concept car in Taiwan

Acer unveiled a self-driving concept car at the Taiwan Automotive Technology Innovation Summit 2018 today. According to a press release sent out by the Taiwanese electronics company, it worked in collaboration with Yulon Group, one of the country’s top automakers and its subsidiaries HAITEC and Luxgen. The former is an automotive electronics provider, and the latter, a car brand. Integrating Acer’s autonomous driving system with the Luxgen S3 electric vehicle platform, the two companies demonstrated their Level 4-ready self-driving concept car, reads the press release. By doing so, the companies showcased their shared vision of AI and autonomous driving technology. “Both the automotive and ICT industries are going through a paradigm shift; automation, connectivity, electrification, and ‘servicification’ are key trends of future development,” commented Edward Lin, Associate Vice President of Value Lab at Acer, Inc. ““In the realm of smart transportation, Acer already has a foothold in electronic ticketing, smart parking, connected car, and traffic prediction, and we’re excited to work with Yulon Group to venture into self-driving cars,” he added. The Level 4-ready self-driving concept car is based on the Luxgen S3 electric vehicle platform. It embodies Acer’s autonomous driving system, which encompasses sensing, decision-making, and control. Acer’s system leverages AI and sensor fusion algorithms with data from real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning, Lidars, MMW radars, inertial measurement unit (IMU), and ultrasonic sensors. According to the press release, it also uses deep learning technology  to perform object recognition. It then implements dynamic vehicle control to enable autonomous driving. “Autonomous driving is the future trend of the automotive industry, manufacturers around the world are stepping up from level 2 autonomous driving to Level 3 and 4,” commented Jung-Kuei Chen, Vice President of the Product Engineering Group II at HAITEC. “With Acer, we’ve jointly unveiled Taiwan’s first self-driving concept car with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), IoV (Internet of Vehicles) and autonomous driving technology. Integrating Acer’s expertise in AI and the cloud with HAITEC’s self-developed open vehicle platform, we’ve achieved so much through our cross-industry collaboration,” Chen added. According to Acer’s press release, the company’s self-driving system makes dynamic vehicle control decisions through AI models based on key data, including image recognition, 3D Lidar  obstacle detection, high-precision maps, and real-time positioning. With all of this, the system can steer, brake, cruise, manoeuvre, and park. It also includes a cloud management system for car sharing services so a control centre can send vehicles when users make transportation requests on their mobile device. The system can manage scheduling, monitoring, notifying, and reporting. It also allows safety monitoring and human override. Lin believes Acer, with its strength across software, hardware, and services, is in a great position to leverage its AI technology and fulfill its vision of offering Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS).

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro with 626-inch full-HD+ notched display, quad-camera setup launched in Thailand

Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone in Thailand. The new phone is quite similar to its predecessor in terms of design but following the trend, it gets a notch on its display. Additionally, it features a 19:9 display aspect ratio and comes with dual front-facing sensors with AI-enabled features and Beauty Mode. The main camera sensors also get an overhaul and the display size is slightly bigger this time. The company announced the device via its forum and Facebook page but it is not listed on its Thailand website yet.  Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Specifications The Redmi Note 6 Pro is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor as its predecessor, the Redmi Note 5 Pro (review). It does feature a slightly larger 6.26-inch full-HD+ IPS LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Xiaomi says that it sports 86 percent screen-to-body ratio, and its screen is protected by a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass with 500 nits of brightness. The phone comes with 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB of internal storage, however, there could be more memory and storage variants that might be revealed once the device is listed on the company’s website.  In terms of optics, the Redmi Note 6 Pro comes equipped with dual 12 + 5 MP sensors. The 12 MP sensor features a f/1.9 aperture with 1.4um pixels and dual auto-focus support. The second one is a 5MP depth sensor. On the front, it sports a 20MP main sensor that supports 4-in-1 pixel binning and a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera is placed inside the notch, along with the proximity/ambient light sensor, speaker and the notification light. The whole package is powered by a 4000mAh battery, which is claimed to last up to 2 days on a single full charge. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Price  The smartphone is priced at THB 7,000 (Rs 15,713) and comes in Black, Blue and Rose Gold colour models. It is expected to be priced the same when it launches in India but there is no word yet on when it will be announced. In Thailand, Xiaomi is also offering the option of selecting from a free Mi Selfie Stick or Mi Wi-Fi Repeater with the device.

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Moto X4 3GB32GB variant is reportedly available for Rs 13,999

Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom is making news again - this time for selling the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant of the Moto X4 for a price of Rs 13,999. The retailer posted a photo and the price drop information about the handste on Twitter. The smartphone is listed for Rs 15,999 on Flipkart and Amazon is selling the phone for Rs 13,621, which is approximately less than what Mahesh Telecom is selling the smartphone for, but the retailer's tweet confirms the price drop. Lenovo-owned Motorola launched the Moto X4 smartphone in November last year at a starting price of Rs 20,999 for 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage was priced at Rs 22,999. The smartphone sports a 5.2-inch Full HD display whihc is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 630 SoC and is equipped with a 3000mAh battery with Moto’s TurboPower fast charging system. At the back, the smartphone features a dual-camera setup consisting of a 12MP and 8MP sensor. The 12MP unit has a Dual Autofocus Pixel Sensor and a f/2.0 aperture and the 8MP unit features an ultra-wide angle lens with a 120-degree field of view. On the front is a 16MP shooter with a f/2.0 aperture lens. The Moto X4 was launched preloaded with Android Nougat, and in December, the company started to roll out the Android Oreo update the device. #MotoX4 [3GB/32GB] Now available for Rs.13999/- only pic.twitter.com/sEcJ8mOUK2 — Mahesh Telecom (@MAHESHTELECOM) 27 September 2018 The Moto X4 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and the company claims that the phone can connect with up to four speakers at a time. Moto also says that the phone is smart enough to recognise speaker distance and balance latency, regardless of the speaker’s brand. It can also switch to stereo mode if needed. The international variant of the phone comes preloaded with Amazon’s Alexa but the AI-based assistant is not present on the Indian variant.

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Best Bluetooth speaker deals under Rs 1,000 on Amazon

A wireless speaker is an ideal device to boost the sound of your smartphone without spending thousands of bucks. They are portable and handy, at the same time eliminate the hassle of a wired speaker. We have handpicked some of the best Bluetooth speakers that are up for sale on Amazon with a hefty price cut. So, let’s get started.  iBall Musi Cube BT20 Portable Bluetooth Speaker  Price: Rs 1,119 Deal price: Rs 699 The iBall Musi Cube BT20 Portable Bluetooth Speaker features a built-in mic, which allows you to answer calls with the phone connected to it. Besides regular Bluetooth streaming, users can also route audio via a flash drive, an AUX cable, and a microSD card. According to the company, the speaker can provide up to four hours of music playback in a full charge. Click here to buy.  Juarez Super Bass Mini Portable Speaker Price: Rs 2,490 Deal price: Rs Rs 699 The Juarez Super Bass Mini Portable Speaker is Bluetooth 4.2 enabled and it comes equipped with an AUX port and a microSD card slot. It sports a built-in mic, which makes it easy to answer calls when your phone is connected. It is said to deliver up to eight hours of music playback in a single full charge. Click here to buy.  Zebronics ZEB-NOBLE Portable Speaker   Price: Rs 777 Deal price: Rs  470 The Zebronics ZEB-NOBLE Portable Speaker is equipped with a built-in FM, microSD card slot and an AUX port. It comes equipped with a microphone and onboard controls that lets you manage the audio volume and skip between audio tracks. Click here to buy. PTron Mini Portable Wireless Speaker  Price: Rs 1,500 Deal price: Rs 699 The PTron Portable Wireless Speaker is Bluetooth 4.2 enabled and has an AUX port for streaming music via a 3.5mm audio cable. As per the company, the speaker has a battery life of up to eight hours. Click here to buy.  Portronics Cubix Bluetooth Speaker  Price: Rs 1,599 Deal price: Rs 729  Portronics claims that the Cubix Bluetooth Speaker works in a Bluetooth range of 10m. The speaker comes with a built-in AUX cable, which is definitely a welcomed addition. According to the company, it has a battery life of up to four hours. Click here to buy.

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Microsoft to end support for Skype 7 on November 1

Microsoft has announced that it will end the support for Skype 7 (Skype classic) on November 1 and reiterated that the users should soon upgrade to the newer Skype 8. Microsoft claims that updating from version 7 to version 8 will allow it to unify the experience of using Skype across all desktop and mobile platforms. It says that all version 8 applications are optimised to work in conjunction with company’s modern, mobile-friendly cloud services architecture, with which its engineering teams can deliver features and quality improvements to customers quickly. “We’re continuing to work on your most requested features. As we continue to focus on and improve Skype version 8, support for Skype versions 7, and below will end on November 1, 2018 on desktop devices and November 15, 2018 on mobile and tablet devices. Although you may be able to use older versions for a little while, we encourage you to update today to avoid any interruption,” the company states in a blog post. Skype 8 promises features like free HD video and screensharing calls with up to 24 participants, @mentions (messages directed specifically to a participant in a chat), a dedicated chat media gallery, and improved file sharing (with support now for files up to 300MB). It also brings in a new reactions feature that enables sending emoticons during video calls. The announcement comes on the heels of its recently launched call recording feature, along with another one that enables users to search within a conversation. Users will soon be able to add phone numbers to existing contacts, have more control over the availability status, among other changes. Last month, Microsoft rolled out the end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations to all Skype users on iOS, Android, Linux, Mac and Windows Desktop with an aim to keep important conversations hidden in both the chat list and notifications.

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Fortnite Battle Royale Season 6 update brings map changes, Shadow Stones, pets and more

After a lengthy wait, the Season 6 update for Fortnite Battle Royale is finally here. As expected, the update brings with it a slew of gameplay changes like new outfits, pets, along with changes to the map and more.  One of the most notable changes to the map is the new floating island that is now located above the Loot Lake. According to the video shared by Epic Games, the island is created by ‘Kevin the Cube’, the large purple cube that landed on the map a few weeks back. The cube slowly made its way to Loot Lake, where it melted and turned the lake purple and bouncy. The update also brings with it a new consumable called Shadow Stones. The stones grant players with temporary powers like invisibility and the ability to phase through walls.  The update also brings Battle Pass for Season 6 and the developer notes that it offers over 100 rewards and is available for 950 VBucks, which is the in-game currency. With the pass, players can level up and earn up to 100 rewards worth over 25,000 VBucks. In addition to this, levelling up the Battle Pass also lets players unlock three new pets, namely Bonse, Scales and Camo. These pets are passive and will not affect the gameplay itself, but will react to different situations. Further, the pass also enables players to access Weekly Challenges for levelling up and earning rewards faster. It also brings two new exclusive outfits, namely Calamity and DJ Yonder.  While most of the updates for Fortnite Battle Royale seem to be working without a hitch, however, there was one that went through unintentionally. First noticed by Twitter users @Agony, it seems like the new ‘Calamity’ skin showcases exaggerated breast physics when performing the ‘jubilation’ emote. Kotaku notes that this animation can be seen only for that particular emote and that Epic Games is already working on a fix. “This is unintended, embarrassing, and it was careless for us to let this ship,” a spokesperson from Epic Games told the publication. “We are working now to fix this as soon as possible.” The Season 6 update comes just a few days after Sony finally relented on its stance against cross-platform play. The company now allows Fortnite players on the PS4 to play with/against Xbox One and Nintendo Switch games. While support is only in open beta right now, it does point towards more games offering cross-platform play.  The most important thing in the Season 6 update pic.twitter.com/FrnzFsF1Fl — FaZe Agony (@Agony) September 27, 2018

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LG V40 ThinQ revealed with five cameras, 64-inch display in new official video ahead of launch

A week ahead of the official launch LG has teased the LG V40 ThinQ in a 30-second video. The video has been posted by the company on its official media channels like YouTube and Facebook, and it shows off the upcoming smartphone's design, five cameras, along with its colours. LG claims that this is the first time ever that the company has revealed its product's design before the official launch. The LG V40 ThinQ will be unveiled on October 3 in New York and on October 4 in Seoul, South Korea. In the video, LG emphasises on the “clean smartphone design,” saying that the texture of the handset is soft and the smartphone has a silky feel which is said to be achieved by sandblasting the reinforced glass on the back. The smartphone will be available in Platinum Gray, Carmine Red and Moroccan Blue colours. The width of the handset is said to be the same as the LG V30, but the bezels are reportedly slimmer and the screen size is increased to 6.4-inches. When it comes to the camera, the V40 ThinQ will feature two 3mm-sized illumination sensor and laser sensor besides the front and rear camera. In a previous video, LG had teased a horizontally-aligned three rear cameras: One with a wide-angle lens, another with zoom capabilities (telephoto lens) and a third one dedicated to capturing portrait images. Recently,  the frequent tipster Evan Blass posted an image of the device on Twitter claiming that it's the LG V40 ThinQ. The image also showed three cameras on the back panel and two on the front. An LG phone with model number LM-V405UA was recently spotted on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website in the US. It has been reported that the model number belongs to the LG V40 ThinQ. There is a fingerprint sensor on the back and it is speculated that the device could also come with the Face Unlock feature. When it comes to the hardware, the phone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor and come equipped with a 6.4-inch OLED or pOLED panel with QHD+ resolution.

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Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max to go on sale today: Price, offers, specs and all you need to know

The new Apple iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max are going up for sale today, except the least expensive iPhone Xr that will be made available in India next month. The new iPhones run on an upgraded processor, feature a more refined screen and come with new camera-centric features. The iPhone XS features a 5.8-inch display, which is smaller in comparison with the 6.5-inch screen on the iPhone XS Max. The two phones go up against other flagship smartphones like the current Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and will also take on the upcoming XS, Huawei Mate 20 and if one goes lower in the price range, the upcoming OnePlus 6T.  iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Specs and Features The iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max are powered by Apple’s latest A12 Bionic SoC that comes with a new Neural Engine. The Neural Engine is said to be capable of performing 5 trillion operations per second, which is considerably higher than Apple’s previous SoC, the A11 Bionic that could perform 600 billion operations in the same time frame. The A12 Bionic processor is based on the 7nm manufacturing process with 6.9 billion transistors, a six-core CPU and a four-core GPU. The new SoC is said to perform 15 percent faster and consume 40 percent lesser power than its predecessor. Out of the six cores, two are high-performance cores, while four are efficiency cores, which are claimed to consume 50 percent lesser power. As compared to the previous chip which has a 2-core engine, the neural engine on the A12 Bionic has an 8-core design that helps the apps to launch 30 percent faster. The iPhone XS comes equipped with a 5.8-inch OLED Super Retina True Tone display with a notch, while the XS Max sports the same display panel, but in a larger screen size of 6.5-inches. This year’s iPhones also come equipped with a surgical steel chassis and a glass back. Both the phones are rated IP68 water and dust resistant, which means they can be submerged in 2-meter deep fresh water for up to 30 minutes. The iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max come with Dolby Vision and HDR Support and feature Gigabit-class LTE for faster download speeds and Dual SIM-Dual Standby (DSDS) support as it comes with a nano-SIM and a digital eSIM support.  Coming to the optics, both the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max feature a dual 12MP f/1.8 wide angle + 12MP f/2.4 telephoto lens configuration on the rear. Apple claims that coupled with the new A12 Bionic SoC, the phones can rapidly capture four frames with zero shutter lag and with also capture long exposure shots for detailed shadows. On the front, the two phones carry forward the iPhone X’s 7MP True Depth camera system. The camera is said to unlock faster than its predecessor and take better Bokeh photos from the front camera.  iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Price and Availability The iPhone XS comes in three storage models of 64GB, 256GB and 512GB and is priced at Rs 99,900, Rs 1,14,900 and Rs 1,34,900 respectively. The larger iPhone XS Max starts at Rs 1,09,900 for the 64GB version and costs Rs 1,24,900 and Rs 1,44,900 for the 512GB model respectively. The two phones will be available for purchase from Flipkart, Airtel Online Store, Reliance Jio, Paytm Mall, Croma and via the company’s offline retailers starting 6 PM today.  iPhone XS and XS Max Launch Offers  Flipkart has taken the iPhone XS and the XS Max off from pre-orders and is offering a 10 percent instant discount on MasterCard for ‘First Online Payment’ but will come up to Rs 100 per transaction. Those purchasing the phones on EMI transactions with HDFC bank credit cards or using Axis Bank Buzz credit card will get to avail 5 percent off. Flipkart is also offering a ‘Purchase Buyback Guarantee’ for Rs 199 on the two phones and says that one can get up to Rs 49,500 Buyback value. One can also opt for a no-cost EMI option that starts at Rs 18,317 per month for the iPhone XS Max and at Rs 16,650 for the iPhone XS.  On Airtel Online Store, the phones are still up for pre-orders and it’s offering 5 percent cashback on Axis Bank or Citibank credit cards, but only by opting for either 12 or 24 months of EMI. They can also avail 5X reward points on all non-EMI transactions. As an exclusive offer, one can also pick up the phone on the day of launch from a nearby Airtel Store on September 28 between 6 PM to 10 PM and the next day between 10 AM to 8 PM. There is also a standard delivery option for those who can wait. Jio is not running any offers on the iPhone XS and the XS Max, while Paytm Mall is currently allowing pre-booking of the devices with an exchange bonus of Rs 7,000 and those who have already pre-booked the device will get their unit deliverd in 4 hours. The fast delivery option is being implemented in Delhi, Chandigarh, Noida, Gurgaon, Gaziabad, Ahdmedabad, Hyderabad, and Lucknow

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Google Pixel 3 XL new hands-on video suggests improved haptic feedback

Another day, another Google Pixel 3 XL leak. This time a new hands-on video has been posted again by a Russian reviewer named Rozetked. In the video, the reviewer can be seen comparing the Pixel 2 XL with the Pixel 3 XL and he claims that the haptic feedback on the Google Pixel 3 XL has been improved and is better than its predecessor. He says that the feedback is “a new awesome vibration system,” which is smooth and is akin to that on Apple devices (Taptic Engine) and he adds that the haptic feedback “may be better” on the Pixel 3 XL. Apart from talking about the haptic feedback, the reviewer also speaks about the upcoming device's glass back, notch, camera bulge, wireless charging, a single rear camera and a possible Google Pixel Ultra. Just like most of the reports, Rozetked says the smartphone looks “good” with an all-glass back and wireless charging but tears apart the notched display. Just like in the previous leaks, there is only one camera on the back but one can also notice a bulge that makes the smartphone a little wobbly on a table when compared with the Pixel 2 XL side-by-side. There is also a mention of Pixel Ultra which is reportedly a completely bezel-less smartphone without a notch and could be priced near $1000 in the US. The design, specifications and features of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have leaked already. Google Pixel 3 XL has previously been spotted in an unboxing video on YouTube and a series of leaks showed the presumed camera samples of the smartphone. The design of the Pixel 3 has also leaked and a set of images have shown the smartphone having a Pixel 2 XL-like design. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have also reportedly passed through NCC certification and will launch on October 9 in New York. The handsets are expected to launch running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The Google Pixel 3 XL might sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a notch, which will incorporate a dual-camera setup and proximity sensors. The phone is said to come with 4GB RAM, a 3,430mAh battery, and it will most likely run on Android 9 Pie OS. As spotted in leaks, there is a single camera on the back. The Pixel 3, on the other hand, might feature a smaller 5.4-inch AMOLED display. The Pixel 3 is also speculated to feature a dual front camera setup.

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