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Chrome 69 forcibly logs in users when signing into a Google service but it doesn’t turn on Chrome Sync

With the Chrome 69 release, when you log into your Google account, or any Google service, you will also be automatically logged into Chrome whether you want to or not. There is a visual indicator letting the user know he is logged into Google. However, Matthew Green, a cryptography professor at Johns Hopkins University, feels that it might be a big deal as it associates browsing with a Google account. Continue reading “Chrome 69 forcibly logs in users when signing into a Google service but it doesn’t turn on Chrome Sync”

Motorola One Power Android One phone with 6.2-inch 19:9 Full HD+ display, dual rear cameras, 5000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 15999

Motorola has launched One Power Android One smartphones in India as it had promised. It was introduced at the IFA a 6.2-inch 19:9 aspect ratio Full HD+ display with a notch and 81% screen-to-body ratio, has dual rear cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with a Motorola logo. It runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) and the company has promised Android 9.0 (Pie) update as well as Android Q update for the phone, as well as security updates for three years from the initial global launch date. It also has support for Widevine Level 1 DRM so that you can stream Netflix and Amazon Video in HD resolution. Continue reading “Motorola One Power Android One phone with 6.2-inch 19:9 Full HD+ display, dual rear cameras, 5000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 15999”

Google Play and Android Security Reward program surpass US$3 million in payouts

Google today announced that its ‘Android Security Reward’ program in its third year has received over 470 qualifying vulnerability reports from researchers and the average pay per researcher jumped by 23%. The company also mentioned that the ‘Android Security Reward’ program has rewarded researchers with over $3M. Continue reading “Google Play and Android Security Reward program surpass US$3 million in payouts”

Apple iPhone XS and XS Max to get support for depth control while taking an image

Apple with the iPhone XS and XS Max introduced the ability to control or adjust the depth of field of an image after it has been shot. However, a new report suggests that Apple is also planning on letting users adjust the depth while taking the picture. The feature is currently available in iOS 12.1 beta 1, meaning that Apple is using its iOS software to implement the feature. Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS and XS Max to get support for depth control while taking an image”

Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro with four rear cameras, 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 660 surfaces

Samsung Galaxy A (2019)

It is known that Samsung is holding an event on October 11th where the company is expected to launch a new Galaxy smartphone with four rear cameras. The new Galaxy smartphones will be in the company’s A-series which might include the Galaxy A9 (Star / Pro). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro with four rear cameras, 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 660 surfaces”

Huawei Y9 2019 with 6.5-inch FHD+ display, 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras gets certified

A week after the Huawei ARS-AL00 / ARS-TL00, Huawei JKM-AL00 has been certified by TENAA, which is said to be released as Y9 (2019). This reveals a similar design and specifications as the Honor 8X that was introduced earlier this month. This reveals a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with narrow bezels and 91% screen-to-body ratio, 20-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, AI scene recognition, 2-megapixel secondary camera to capture depth information in portrait shots and 16-megapixel front camera.

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Vivo V9 Pro with 6.3-inch FHD+ 19:9 FullView display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM launching in India on September 26 exclusively on Amazon

Vivo launched the V9 smartphone in India back in March. Now the company has announced that it will launch the V9 Pro smartphone in India on September 26th. It was introduced as V9 6GB back in June in Indonesia. It has the same 6.3-inch FHD+ 19:9 2.5D curved glass display with a notch, 90% screen-to-body ratio and 1.75mm slim bezels and runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4.0 as the V9, but this is powered by Snapdragon 660 AIE with 6GB of RAM. Continue reading “Vivo V9 Pro with 6.3-inch FHD+ 19:9 FullView display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM launching in India on September 26 exclusively on Amazon”

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) with 6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display, 6GB RAM, triple rear cameras announced [Update: India launch on Sep 25]

Update: Samsung has announced that the smartphone will launch in India on September 25th, exclusively on Flipkart.

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Samsung Galaxy J4+ and Galaxy J6+ with 6-inch Infinity display launched in India for Rs. 10990 and Rs. 15990

Samsung has launched the Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+smartphones with Infinity displays after they were announced a few days back. Both the smartphones have 6-inch HD+ Infinity displays, Quad-Core SoC, which could be Snapdragon 425 as rumored earlier, but the company says that the SoC differs depending on the region. These run Android 8.1 (Oreo) and pack a 3300mAh battery. The J6+ will feature a fingerprint sensor on the right frame as well as dual rear cameras, which the J4+ lacks.

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Realme 2 Pro with Dewdrop Full Screen display, Snapdragon 660, up to 8GB RAM launching on September 27 exclusively on Flipkart

OPPO’s Realme brand already teased the Realme 2 Pro smartphone in a video recently and also said that the phone will launch on September 27th exclusively on Flipkart. The company has also confirmed some of the specifications including Snapdragon 660 SoC, up to 8GB of RAM and dual rear cameras with AI features, on its social channels. The phone will feature a Dewdrop Full Screen display with minimal bezels.

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‘The Walking Dead’ game developer Telltale Games hit with 90% layoffs as part of ‘majority studio closure’

Telltale The Walking Dead

Telltale Games who are the mind behind highly successful narratively-driven ‘The Walking Dead’ game today has announced a nearly 90% layoffs with estimated 250 employees let go of their duties. The remaining 25 employees will finish the Netflix “Minecraft: Story Mode” interactive series. The company is calling this a majority studio closure. Continue reading “‘The Walking Dead’ game developer Telltale Games hit with 90% layoffs as part of ‘majority studio closure’”

Google Pixel Stand wireless charging accessory for Pixel 3 surfaces

Given the number of leaks, rumors, and reports in the past few weeks, we already know pretty everything that is there to know about the upcoming Pixel series flagships. It is also rumored that Google might be launching an accessory called ‘Pixel Stand‘ which is a charging accessory for Pixel 3. Continue reading “Google Pixel Stand wireless charging accessory for Pixel 3 surfaces”

Google introduces new 6DoF Daydream controller; experiments with new see-through mode for Daydream

6DoF Daydream controller

Google has announced a new set of experimental features for developers to use on the Lenovo Mirage Solo. It said that it is adding APIs to support positional controller tracking with six degrees of freedom or 6DoF to the Mirage Solo. The new see-through mode gives you the ability to see what’s right in front of you in the physical world while you’re wearing your VR headset. Continue reading “Google introduces new 6DoF Daydream controller; experiments with new see-through mode for Daydream”

UTRAQ VTS India’s own GPS module that will run on NaVIC signals launched

UTRAQ VTS

Ramakrishna Electro Component Pvt Ltd Group (REC) has launched the VTS (Vehicle Tracking System), under UTRAQ brand. This is one of a kind module that is capable of running on Indian Satellite. The UTRAQ is aimed at replacing the currently in use GPS application that is working on US satellites. Continue reading “UTRAQ VTS India’s own GPS module that will run on NaVIC signals launched”

Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max teardown reveals Intel Gigabit LTE modem, notched battery for XS, Apple power management IC for XS Max

Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max smartphones went on sale few hours back in over several countries and territories globally. As usual, folks at iFixit have already managed to grab both the iPhones from Australia and have given at a teardown treatment as usual. TechInsights have also got hold of the phone. Teardown reveals new notched battery for the first time in an iPhone, Apple-designed power management IC for the iPhone XS Max. Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max teardown reveals Intel Gigabit LTE modem, notched battery for XS, Apple power management IC for XS Max”