India’s Mobile Data Plans Are the Cheapest! A report reveals that India comes 5th in terms of the lowest mobile data prices with the cost of $0.17 (~ Rs 14). The fourth place has been taken by Fiji with a $0.15 data cost (~ Rs 12), San Marino in the third spot with a $0.14 cost (~ Rs 11.17), and Italy in the second position with a $0.12 data cost (~ Rs 9....
iOS 15.2.1 Released The new iOS 15.2.1 update fixes the issue that didn’t load photos sent using an iCloud link in Messages. It also fixes a CarPlay bug, wherein the third-party CarPlay apps didn’t respond to the user input. The new iOS update, as suggested by a security document, also provides a fix for a HomeKit issue, which could have caused a denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. This would have caused the iPhone to crash or freeze....
iOS 16 Compatible Device List Leaked A report by French publication iPhoneSoft reveals that this year, Apple will exclude a few devices from the list of iOS 16 supported devices. These devices will be ones that are powered by the A9/ A9x chipset. The list is likely to include the iPhone 6s, the iPhone 6s Plus, the first-gen iPhone SE, the iPad 5, iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2, and the first-gen 12....
The DPC is reportedly conducting two separate inquires over the situation. As reported by The Telegraph, the first investigation will focus on Instagram’s account settings, while the other is dedicated to the availability of contact details on business accounts. “The DPC has been actively monitoring complaints received from individuals in this area and has identified potential concerns in relation to the processing of children’s personal data on Instagram which require further examination,” Graham Doyle, a deputy commissioner with DPC told The Telegraph....
Jio Rs 2,999 Prepaid Plan Benefits and Validity The Rs 2,999 Jio prepaid recharge plan offers 2.5GB of data a day, totaling up to 912.5GB of internet data for 365 days. The plan also includes unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS a day. Apart from this, users will also secure access to various Jio apps such as JioCinema, JioTV, JioSecurity, and JioCloud. The new plan can now be opted for via Jio’s website and even the MyJio app....
Check Out This Internet Explorer Gravestone That Went Viral! Jung Ki-young is a Korea-based software engineer who had a love-hate relationship with the browser. So, following the recent death of Internet Explorer, Ki-young spent a month, designing a classy gravestone for the browser. After designing the stone with the original “e” logo and the phrase: “He was a good tool to download other browsers”, the engineer spent 430,000 won (~Rs 25,950) to build it....
The gameplay trailer you see attached below sets the stage for the story of the game. It narrates the origins of Night City, the last hope for a civilization that’s been ravaged by an economic crisis and nuclear conflict. It is now overcrowded due to the steady stream of survivors and has become a battleground for control over Night City. The trailer not only narrates the story of Night City but also takes us on a ride through it....
In an official tweet shared by Lava Mobiles, the company revealed the 7th January launch date for its next smartphone in India. The caption reads – “The day when Smartphone industry will never be the same again” and also carries the hashtag – #AbDuniyaDekhegi (now the world will take note). — Lava Mobiles (@LavaMobile) December 28, 2020 The short video teaser attached above only reveals the launch date. The details of the upcoming smartphone are scarce at the moment....
Mi Mix 4 Poster Leak The poster shows off the device’s ceramic body and the bezel-less display. For selfies, the handset is expected to feature an under-display camera. The rear camera module can also be seen in the poster, which you can check out below: Based on previous leaks, the Mi Mix 4 will feature a Snapdragon 888 5G chipset. You could expect up to 12GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage....
Microsoft Patches Windows Bug That Keeps Files After Reset Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 11 build 22000.556 for all users. So, if you are running the Windows 11 version 21H2, you will get a new cumulative update in the form of KB5011493 that will take your Windows 11 build number to 22000.556. For those who don’t know, The bug, which was discovered only last month, keeps certain OneDrive files that were previously synced or downloaded locally on a PC or a laptop even after a full reset of the system....
Windows 11 Version 22H2 Update Released Microsoft, via an official blog, announced the rollout of the Windows 11 version 22H2 update. The company confirmed that the update is rolling out to Windows Insiders Business program participants and to any Windows Insider in the Release Preview channel via the “seeker” experience in Windows Update. This means that if you are a Windows Insider in the Release Preview Channel with compatible hardware, you have to check for the update in the Windows Update Settings to get it....
With support for cloud gaming on consoles, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to discover over 100 high-quality games in the Xbox Game Pass library and play them right away. They won’t need to wait for games to install on their consoles or hog their precious memory. Moreover, for online multiplayer games like Sea of Thieves, players will be able to instantly join in on the fun as soon as they get an invite from their friends....
New Motorola Flagships Coming Up Motorola, via a recent Weibo post, has revealed that it will launch the Moto Razr 2022 and even the Moto X30 Pro flagship phones in China on August 2 at 7:30 pm local time (5 pm IST). The official teaser gives a look at both phones’ rear camera setups. While the Moto X30 Pro is seen with massive camera housings (not much is confirmed about the design yet!...
The Motorola AmphisoundX 200W soundbar follows a premium design with a glass touch panel. The company has equipped the 72W soundbar with six 2.75-inch front-firing drivers and a built-in digital signal processor and amplifier. There are two 24W satellite speakers with 3-inch drivers in the setup. The 80W subwoofer features an 8-inch bass driver, which should enhance your experience. In terms of connectivity, the Motorola AmphisoundX 200W soundbar offers HDMI ARC and optical cable options apart from Bluetooth 5....
The digital streaming giant, following the 200 million paid subscribers achievement, had confirmed to roll out the shuffle button, which it has been testing since last year, for all users. Today, Netflix announced the global rollout of the shuffle button, which is dubbed as the “Play Something” button, for its TV app. Netflix’s “Play Something” Button The “Play Something” button, as the name suggests, will play something from Netflix’s library based on users’ watch history....
iPhone SE 3 Last-Minute Leaks For this last-minute leak, Kuo has joined Twitter and the first post is all about the iPhone SE 3. While initially the account was not taken as authentic, it was later confirmed to be one. It is revealed that the iPhone SE 3 (not the iPhone SE+5G) will have a form factor similar to the iPhone SE 2. Hence, expect thick bezels, a single rear camera, and oh, the Touch ID....
Samsung’s Next Event Announced Samsung will host the Unpacked event online at 9 am ET (6:30 pm IST). The event will be live-streamed via Samsung’s YouTube channel and you can catch live details on Samsung Newsroom global. To recall, the same invite was leaked by Evan Blass, which was eventually taken down. The invite gives a sneak peek at Samsung’s next Galaxy Foldable, which is presumably the Galaxy Z Flip 4 with the clamshell design....
Niantic Announces Campfire Social AR App In a recent official blog post, Niantic announced Campfire and described it as “a real-world social network which starts with a map and adds people, events, communities, and messaging.” Although the company did not go into much detail, we expect Campfire to be an interactive, social place for Pokemon Go players to meet up with each other, share new map locations, and even organize real-world events, much like the Pokemon Go Fest event that was held online last year....
Tesla Manufacturing Plant in Karnataka…What? Well, over the weekend, the Internet was flooded with reports of Tesla’s plan to set up an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the state of Karnataka. Yeah, the Karnataka government released a budget highlights document on Sunday. It carried a statement from Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, which said that the American company “will be opening an electric car manufacturing unit” in the state. This was puzzling for many as neither the official budget announcement included any mentions of Tesla nor did the company announce anything of this sort....
Nokia T20 Android Tablet Launched in India Price and Availability HMD Global launched the Nokia T20 Tablet in the global market last month, and it comes to India at a lower price than its global prices. So, coming to the price of the base variant which is the Wi-Fi-only model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, it comes for Rs 15,499. There is also a 4GB + 64GB variant of the Wi-Fi-only model, and it is priced at Rs 16,499....
