Realme recently started teasing the launch of its first smartphone with an under-display camera. Meanwhile, the design and the specs of the company’s first-ever foldable smartphone leaked in the form of patent images. The device, which will be reportedly called the Realme GT 2 Fold, will feature an inward-folding hinge and other advanced features. So, let’s take a look at the details. Realme GT 2 Fold: Design and Specs (Leaked) Starting with the design, the Realme GT 2 Fold will feature a design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone....

As spotted by the folks over at 9to5Google in an APK insight, Google is working on a feature called ‘Heads Up’ (not to be confused with heads-up notifications) for Digital Wellbeing. Code evidence proving the existence of the feature was present in the latest Digital Wellbeing beta version 1.0.342229637. According to the report, Heads Up will remind you to stop using your phone when you’re walking. “Get reminders to stop using your phone while you’re walking....

DigiYatra Service Is Here! DigiYatra will dismiss the need for a physical boarding pass and will help you easily pass the entry and pre-security check at the airport. The service will help in hassle-free entry into airports without getting in long queues and is touted to come with enhanced security. “#DigiYatra पूरी तरह से आधार के साथ लिंक्ड है। इसलिए अगर कोई व्यक्ति जिसके विरुद्ध कोई कार्यवाही चल रही है, तो इसकी जानकारी तुरंत हो जाएगी। यात्री सुरक्षा की दिशा में भी ये एक अहम कदम है।” – श्री @JM_Scindia pic....

As spotted by XDA Developers, Discord is testing screen sharing on Discord beta 48.2 or higher on Android. However, the rollout seems to be limited as it wasn’t available when I checked on my phone with Discord beta 48.3. Once available, you will see a new screen share icon in Discord’s voice calling UI. When you press the icon, a pop-up that reads “Mobile Screen Share is here! Watch videos, stream gameplay, or browse other apps together by sharing your screen with your friends” appears....

iPhones with USB Type-C Coming Soon? A recent report by Reuters reveals that the EU lawmakers and the EU countries will be holding a meeting on June 7, which will most likely conclude the proposal of adopting USB Type-C for devices. This is expected to be in favor of USB Type-C. If made official, smartphones, headphones, and even tablets will have to start featuring a USB Type-C port for charging. The report reads, “The trilogue next Tuesday will be the second and likely the final one between EU countries and EU lawmakers on the topic, an indication of a strong push to get a deal done, the people said....

According to Facebook, the new version of Rights Manager would use “image matching technology to help creators and publishers protect and manage their image content at scale”. To access Rights Manager, page admins can submit an application to the company for content they’ve created and want to protect. “Rights Manager will find matching content on Facebook and Instagram. Settings can be adjusted to match things like ownership that should apply worldwide or only in certain locations”, the company said in an official blog post....

The Appscale Academy program will include a total of 100 startups from India and help them build high-quality apps for the global market. The course will cover topics such as app quality, going global, growth, app design, Google Play Policy, and best practices for Data Safety. Eligible startups from India can start applying via Google’s official event page for the program. Some eligibility criteria include: Could be a Gaming or Non-Gaming app....

The folks at XDA conducted an APK teardown (version 2.20.441.06.40), revealing a number of strings that talk about this upcoming feature. The code suggests that you will soon have a ‘download and decrypt’ button to view encrypted files stored in the Google Drive Android app. The description of the feature is straightforward and reads — “You’ll be able to open encrypted files soon.” It is currently unclear whether Google Drive will only let users open uploaded any encrypted file....

New Android Features Introduced The Reading mode is a new accessibility feature, which can help improve the reading experience, especially for those who are blind or have poor vision. Once downloaded via the Play Store, it will become a part of the Settings. The Reading mode will help you read content without any distractions like ads on a website and change the contrast, font type, and font size. There’s also the text-to-speech feature with playback speed control....

Increase Font Size in Google Messages To get started, all you have to do is pinch out while you are on the conversations page. Similarly, you can pinch in to reduce the font size if needed. Check out the feature in action below: Oddly enough, this doesn’t affect the home screen of the Messages app. If you would like to adjust the font size of the home screen, you will have to rely on your phone’s settings....

This is merely a new color variant, in the same vein as the Purple-ish Pixel 3a which launched last year. The device still features a polycarbonate build and a matte finish, along with the ‘orange’ accented power button on the right. The black square camera cutout also offers a nice contrast to the design. Also, as I’ve mentioned above, the Barely Blue color variant will be a limited run. The company says that it will available ‘exclusively on Google Store while supplies last....

According to a recent report by Kotaku, the news of Google shutting down the Stadia division was as much of a surprise to the development team as it was for the public. Phil Harrison, the General Manager of the Stadia division and VP at Google, told the team that they are making “great progress” on 27th January, in an email obtained by the publication. “[Stadia Games and Entertainment] has made great progress building a diverse and talented team and establishing a strong lineup of Stadia exclusive games,” wrote Harrison in the email....

The lawsuit, filed by three US state attorney generals and led by Attorney General Karl A. Racine of the District of Columbia, highlights that Google makes its users believe that they are in full control of their data tracking activities. However, it has been found that Google users actually cannot stop the company from collecting and storing their location data and even profit from it. The lawsuit also mentions that Google uses the personal data of its customers and users, including their location data, for targeted ads....

Top Google Searches in 2022 in India In terms of trending Google searches, the Indian Premier League (IPL) took the lead, followed by CoWIN, FIFA World Cup, Asian Cup, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, e-SHRAM Card, Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Games, and Indian Super League. Overall, we saw people’s interest in sports. This year saw people looking for sources of entertainment more than COVID-related stuff. The ‘Near Me’ queries were topped by (from top to bottom) COVID vaccines, swimming pools, water parks, movies, takeout restaurants, malls, metro stations, RT-PCR, Polio drops, and rental houses....

iPhone 13 Box Without Plastic Wrap Replacing the plastic wrap is a tear-off plastic strip glued to the box. The new plastic strip serves two benefits. It helps the box stay intact, which eliminates the risk of box contents getting out during transit. It is also beneficial to know if someone has previously unboxed the iPhone before it reaches your hand. Hence, if you are planning to get a brand-new iPhone 13, be on the lookout for the new paper strip....

Make FaceTime Audio Calls on Apple Watch (2021) Apple Watch comes with a built-in mic and speaker that enable the smartwatch to deliver a calling experience like none other. The smartwatch also supports both cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity. Thanks to its neat integration with iOS devices, you can easily transfer your FaceTime call from Apple Watch to your iPhone. That’s yet another plus from a flexibility point of view. With that said, let’s dive in and see how it works:...

The PM of India made his recent remarks about cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, during a virtual event at the Sydney Dialogue. Modi said that all the democratic nations should come up with their own technical and governance standards and norms, recognizing their democratic values. As per the Indian leader, these standards and norms should recognize national rights and promote trade and investment at the same time. “It should also recognize national rights and, at the same time, promote trade, investment, and the larger public good....

Instagram Feature to Notify About Outages Once available, Instagram will show outage alerts in your Activity Feed (notification area). The feature is primarily meant to make users aware of major outages or issues. “We won’t send a notification every single time there is an outage, but when we see that people are confused and looking for answers, we’ll determine if something like this could help make things clearer,” says Instagram in an official blog post....

Intel Unison Introduced With Intel Unison, you can make calls and also receive them on your PC. You can send and receive texts, receive notifications, and even reply to some of them and transfer files between your PC and phone. These are the four key features of the Intel Unison app. The difference between Intel’s solution and say, Microsoft’s Phone Link or Dell’s Screenovate is that Unison will also work with iPhones....

Jabra Evolve 2 Buds: Specs and Features The Jabra Evolve 2 Buds come with adjustable Active Noise Cancellation based on usage. You can use the MyFit feature in the Sound+ app for optimal ANC performance. There’s support for the Jabra MultiSensor Voice to block as much noise as possible for a clear calling experience. The feature uses four microphones, bone conduction sensors, and advanced algorithms for this. The earbuds come in a portable and compact charging case and are touted to be Jabra’s smallest TWS....