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Nokia 5.3 Price, Key Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

March 09, 2020

Of the three mentioned, Nokia 8.3 has been the most mysterious device, while today a real-life image of Nokia 5 .3 was posted on the web. The report also states that Nokia 5.3 will be the TA-1234 we heard of in November and support dual SIM.

New Google Pixel 4a images confirm this welcome change

March 09, 2020

Visit BGR's homepage for more stories . However, Google recently canceled the event due to the coronavirus outbreak, but it is highly possible that it might make announcements online. Rumor has it that hole punch will house an 8-megapixel selfie shooter, while the similarly modern square-shaped camera setup at the back seems to comprise a single imaging sensor (most likely, with a 12MP count), as well as an LED flash displayed diagonally from the main snapper.

IPad Pro 2020 launch now looks imminent

March 09, 2020

Apple has not refreshed the iMac Pro since it was originally released in December 2017, so it is well overdue for an update. MacRumors says that Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that all of these products are in the works, with the new iMac Pro set to arrive in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Microsoft demonstrated the simplified interface to Windows 10

March 09, 2020

Microsoft simply can not seem to get rid of the bugs that are plaguing their Windows 10 operating system. We're looking into reports of the update process hanging for extended periods of time when attempting to install a new build. If you continue seeing issues with your microphone, please file a problem report in Feedback Hub with "recreate my problem" logs . It is possible to uninstall this update and go back to the previous version of Windows 10.

Canada's top 3 cellphone providers told to slash bills by 25%

March 09, 2020

For years, Canadian cellphone plan prices have been among the highest in the world. A price comparison study done a year ago showed that Canadians have been paying more for their cell phones than consumers in other G7 countries and Australia.

Cheaper Apple AirPods Pro variant could hit the market soon

March 08, 2020

Now, a new report by Apple Insider that cites the industry sources of DigiTimes who are located within chip and component suppliers, have revealed that Apple's alleged AirPods Lite are now closer to heading to production. Another major upgrade that the AirPods Pro have over the standard AirPods is water-resistance. DigiTimes has a blended reputation with regards to Apple's rumors, so we propose thinking about this data while considering other factors and formally wait for Apple to ...

Google Pixel phones gets new features in software update

March 08, 2020

The Pixel 4a may be the only way these markets can take advantage of the new features. Last year, the Pixel 3a was unveiled at the Google I/O in May and was met with a lot of excitement. Users in Australia and the United Kingdom will also be able to use the app , though it's still now limited to the Pixel 4 . "Your front-facing digicam can now create pictures with depth, which improves Portrait Blur and colour pop, and allows you to create 3D photographs for Fb", Church wrote.

Nintendo PlayStation sells at auction for $300000

March 08, 2020

It's one of the only living relics from a tumultuous development period that had talks between Nintendo and Sony fall apart, only for Sony to repurpose the developed technology into the Sony PlayStation. So what's the background here? As we've mentioned in our previous article , the prototype was auctioned at The Heritage Auction based in Dallas Texas.

Microsoft Announces New Game Pass Titles for Console and PC

March 08, 2020

Next week, the much-anticipated Ori and the Will of the Wisps and the puzzle game Pikuniku will join Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC on March 11 and 12, respectively. For PC players, you'll find that you too will be receiving Ori and the Will of the Wisps , Pikuniku , Train Sim World 2020 and State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition .

Ghost of Tsushima Gets June Release Date

March 08, 2020

Ghost of Tsushima has been without a set release date for some time and fans have been worrying whether it might make the jump to PS5 in the future. With so few allies remaining, to what lengths will Sakai go to to defend his goal? "He's trained Jin since childhood in the traditional ways of the samurai, and grows increasingly concerned by the tactics Jin starts to adopt as he abandons his teachings and becomes The Ghost".

Meghan Markle Says 10-Month-Old Archie Is "Into Everything"

March 08, 2020

Since flying to England this week - reportedly without baby Archie - Markle and Harry have kept a tight schedule. The duo were all smiles as they braved rainy weather to his the Endeavour Fund Awards ceremony for wounded service personnel on Thursday night and Harry kept a tight hold on his love while they were at it.

Frictional Games announces Amnesia: Rebirth, so prepare to be scared

March 08, 2020

Touring Tasi's trip and gathering the fragments of a shattered past will be the only chance to survive the ruthless horror that threatens to devour you. It's been even longer since the last Amnesia game, A Machine for Pigs , so to see Frictional chasing a new narrative with the Amnesia franchise is a delight.

New Doom Eternal soundtrack trailer shows off heavy metal choir

March 08, 2020

Are you excited for Doom Eternal? It launches on March 20 so the wait won't be too long. Bethesda explains more: "Legendary composer Mick Gordon returns to the DOOM franchise to deliver an all-new pulse-pounding soundtrack for DOOM Eternal , and this time, he's brought some friends".

AMD to Help Upcoming US Supercomputer Achieve Not One, But Two Exaflops

March 08, 2020

Zen 3 will be a completely new architecture, delivering improvements in virtually all areas of the CPU. The RDNA2 RDNA3 to the Navi 3-series continues AMD's announced but is not in a Node, such as about 5 nm. (AMD) including the features, functionality, availability, timing, deployment and expectations of an EPYC ™ CPU and Radeon™ Instinct GPU powered exascale class supercomputer with open source AMD ROCm heterogeneous computing software, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions ...

Jon Jones says eventually working with WWE is 'inevitable'

March 08, 2020

Reyes started strongly, taking the fight to Jones , before the long-time 205 pound champion rallied in the latter stages of the bout. For the 14th time in his career, Jones successfully defended his light heavyweight title despite the MMA world being up in arms over the dubious scoring that led to the shock verdict - the overwhelming consensus being that Reyes owned the first half of the fight.

Kelly pleads not guilty; feds say new charges planned Associated Press 6

March 08, 2020

Kelly pleaded not guilty to revised sexual abuse charges during a Chicago court appearance Thursday in which federal prosecutors said they seized more than 100 electronic devices from the singer. Kelly's NY lawyers refute STD-related charges as the rapper pleads not guilty in Chicago. He has participated in hearings in his NY case by video. Kelly, who has adamantly denied any wrongdoing on all fronts, faces multiple counts of state and federal sexual misconduct charges in Illinois, ...

Sonos Ends 'Recycling' Program That Disable Devices

March 08, 2020

The speaker company caused controversy in late 2019 when it introduced recycle mode . However, Sonos ultimately chose to abandon the Recycle Mode condition, saying "we also respect the customer's right to decide for themselves when a product has reached the end of its useful life".

Much-awaited Dark Mode on WhatsApp launched in India

March 07, 2020

A dark background is easy on the eyes and the battery. The Dark Theme is already discussed. However, we all hope that the web dark version will be available very soon so all users worldwide can enjoy the new feature. After that, open your app to where you can see the contacts and all the conversations. In that case, users do not have to worry about having their phone light shine all around the room.

New Motorola Moto G8 smartphone gets official

March 07, 2020

The Moto G8 has a triple rear camera and has been launched with a laser autofocus module. The Moto G8 comes in Blue and White colours. Motorola says in an official blog post that the Moto G8 will soon be available in more markets across Asia, Australia, Europe, and Latin America.

Social media restrictions lifted in occupied Kashmir

March 07, 2020

Moreover, the J&K administration has also restored internet access through broadband as well. For a fixed line Internet connectivity, the order states that access shall be made available with Mac binding, a pre-existing condition. The service providers had said that the process of installing firewalls is underway. The easing of restrictions came after the Supreme Court on January 10 asked for a review of "all orders suspending Internet services forthwith".

TCL Rollable Smartphone Brings In Flexible Concept

March 07, 2020

However, it can unfurl a rollable AMOLED screen that will slip out and produce a 7.8-inch mini-tablet. Since you have one part of the screen that folds into the device and the second part that wraps around it you can use it in a variety of modes as a regular phone, a two- or three-screen tablet, and even a laptop.

First Nokia 5G Phone to Launch on March 19

March 07, 2020

And while fans will have to wait for the film to hit theatres, Nokia will unveil its new range of smartphones on March 19 in London . Meanwhile, HMD Global is expected to launch a series of the smartphone on March 19, 2020. No Time To Die will be released on 12 November 2020 in the United Kingdom and 25 November in other territories. This collaboration allows HMD Global to reiterate its status as a universal provider of Android smartphones.

Oppo Find X2, Find X2 Pro launched with Snapdragon 865

March 07, 2020

The Oppo Watch features an AMOLED display and supports the proprietary Watch VOOC Flash Charge fast charging technology. The highlight here is the 3D curved display and that sets it apart from the nearly bezel-less Apple Watch. The setup is comprised of a 48MP Sony IMX689 sensor with OIS, a 48MP Ultra-wide angle Sony IMX586 sensor. The Oppo Watch runs a custom version of Oppo's ColorOS skin that is created for smartwatches, and it is based on Wear OS .

SXSW Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns

March 07, 2020

SXSW event organizers say they're exploring options to reschedule and are working to provide a virtual SXSW experience for 2020 participants. The coronavirus has led to the deaths of 14 people in the USA and infected more than 100,000 people since late January.

Mobile Says Security Incident Might Have Exposed Customers' Data

March 06, 2020

Some are being told that T-Mobile is providing credit monitoring service in restitution for the breach. T-Mobile is now sending out SMS notifications to all impacted users, though customers who had just their account data and those who had their financial data exposed are receiving different notifications.

Serious Intel CPU security flaw affects millions and can't be fixed

March 06, 2020

In a nutshell, the vulnerability is in the Intel Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME), which is "responsible for initial authentication of Intel-based systems by loading and verifying all other firmware for modern platforms". I'll let the security researchers' quote regarding that eventuality speak for itself: "When this happens, utter chaos will reign". However, it is impossible to fully fix this vulnerability.

6 products Apple could launch in the first half of 2020

March 06, 2020

Kuo also didn't fully describe Apple's incoming headphones , other than calling them "high-end" and saying they'll feature Bluetooth. The device is expected to launch by the end of March, with pricing predicted to start at around $399 in the United States.

Luton homes evacuated as suspicious device found in vehicle

March 06, 2020

Homes and businesses were evacuated and roads closed in the Bury Park area after the device was found and people were advised to avoid the area. British police arrested two men Friday on suspicion of offenses relating to explosives after a "suspicious device" was found in a vehicle north of London.

Motorola Edge+ renders leak showing waterfall display, triple rear cameras

March 06, 2020

Motorola Edge + is back in the news and this time for its alleged renders that have popped up online, thanks to a tipster. Onleaks has a fantastic track record when it comes to leaking specs for upcoming phones, and it has often partnered with sites like Pricebaba to create renders on the devices it's leaked.

Oppo Watch is devilishly similar to the Apple Watch

March 06, 2020

The Apple Watch 5 is a high quality smartwatch, but it's a quality you really have to fork out the cash for. Unsurprisingly, the Oppo Watch's specs aren't that far from those of the latest Apple Watch, either. The 46mm variant comes with a 5ATM water resistance rating, while the 41mm variant is rated 3ATM. Oppo Watch will initially be available in China, at the price of 1,499 yuan ($216) for the smaller version, and 1,999 yuan ($289) for the bigger one.

You Can Now Install Android on an iPhone Because Why Not

March 06, 2020

These devices come in lots of shapes and sizes, and fortunately for many of us, different price ranges as well. Certainly, with all the measures Apple takes, it's comparatively hard for an iOS user to jailbreak their device. After downloading, launch the app and give it all the required permissions. Extrapolating from the data, Which? believes that nearly one million Android phones are inherently vulnerable.

Facebook has a new AI-powered tool to take down fake accounts

March 06, 2020

Deep Entity Classification ( DEC ) is an artificial intelligence-powered tool that is being used by the company at present. Last April, ahead of the general elections, Facebook announced that it had removed 687 spam Facebook Pages and accounts connected to individuals associated with the Congress Party's IT cell.

Run Android on an iPhone With 'Project Sandcastle' Jailbreaking Tool

March 06, 2020

The Cupertino based giant secures every minute details on its iPhones as well, be it the iOS software, lightning port or processors. Beyond these peculiarities, iOS has certain restrictions that make it more closed than Android . Unfortunately, installing Android on your iPhone 7 series will result in certain major features to not work correctly. If you are on a version before Android 7.0 Nougat, try to update your system.

Tesco Mobile Has Launched 5G, With Prices From £15 a Month

March 06, 2020

At launch it's available in Belfast, Birmingham, Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, Derby, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Lisburn, Liverpool, London, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Sheffield, Slough and Stoke-on-Trent.

Tennessee confirms its first coronavirus case

March 06, 2020

The patient in question has been back in Tennessee for four to five days. "We've been anticipating identification of COVID-19 cases in Tennessee". He did not experience symptoms during his travels, and the news release did not say how he is believed to have contracted the virus.

Apple Now Allows Apps to Send Push Notifications With Ads

March 06, 2020

Apple today updated its App Store review guidelines , which exists to let developers know about what they can and can't do with the apps they put on the App Store. 9to5Mac says that Apple set a deadline for when Register with Apple must be applied: April 30th. The apps also need to offer a method to opt out of the advertising within the app, so you shouldn't be bothered by this new capability.

Producers postpone release of 007 film No Time to Die

March 06, 2020

MGM and EON have pushed back the North America release of " No Time to Die " to November 25 due to the ongoing global coronavirus outbreak , as first reported by The Hollywood Reporter . The film had originally been scheduled for release in the United Kingdom and global markets on April 2 and in the US on April 10. Prior to moving the release, Bond bosses had already taken heed of the coronavirus spread in Asia, cancelling the Beijing premiere and a promotional tour.

Xiaomi launches first Black Shark smartphones with 5G

March 06, 2020

The Black Shark 3 comes in two RAM configurations, 8GB and 12GB, the first LPDDR4x being dual channel and the second dual channel LPDDR5. As for the availability , the Black Shark 3 will be available starting March 3, while the Pro variant will go on sale on March 10.

BTS Release "Black Swan" Music Video, Surprising Their Fans

March 05, 2020

In a surprise move by BTS , the official MV for the pre-release single of Map of the Soul: 7 , Black Swan was released and it's sure to leave you in a state of entrancement. In particular, BTS is the globally-renowned K-pop boy band that has the most songs, such as "Fake Love", "Idol", "Mic Drop", "DNA", "Make It Right" and "Waste It On Me", enter the Hot 100 chart.

Google Photos app no longer has the Hamburger menu

March 05, 2020

The Play Store does carry a number of official applications on news and insights on the virus and how to protect oneself from it, and the removal of all the apps will risk the authentic apps and information available on the Play Store. More features are expected to be added over the next couple of weeks and we hope you enjoy all our efforts put into the app. As per the report , tapping on the search option will first see a few suggestions the are segregated in terms of people and pets, ...

Twitter preps disappearing tweets, starts testing in Brazil

March 05, 2020

Fleets will not appear on the timeline or Twitter feed, they can be viewed by tapping on the avatar of a user. "Every day, people come to Twitter to see what's happening". "From the test, we'll learn how adding a new mode of conversation changes the way you interact and if it allows you to share what you're thinking more comfortably", Aladham wrote .

Realme 6 & 6 Pro: 90Hz display, 64MP cam and 30W Flash charge

March 05, 2020

The Realme Band has been launched alongside the LinkSmart app which will allow it to display texts from Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and SMS. The Realme Band features 9 different activity modes too, namely cricket, yoga, walking, hiking, climbing, cycling, spinning and fitness. It also offers inactivity and water reminders, and notifications from your smartphone.

Honeywell Promises World’s Best Quantum Computer by Mid

March 05, 2020

Using a metric from IBM known as the quantum volume-a measure of qubit count, qubit connectedness, and longevity-it's easy to see how the machine stacks up. He further said that "Materials companies will explore new molecular structures". 'Transportation companies will optimize logistics. Financial institutions will need faster and more precise software applications.

Samsung boosts focus on cameras, design

March 05, 2020

There is very limited information on the update beyond those two important enhancements, but firmware version N975FXXU2BTB5, N975FOXM2BTB3, and N975FXXU2BTB3 are now working out for the Samsung Galaxy Note series in Germany. The S20 series, with its pricing, seems to aim at only serving the crème de la crème . "The new Samsung Galaxy S20 Series raises the bar of next generation smartphone devices, giving consumers, a new and exciting ways to experience the world around them".

Half-Life: Alyx Dev Teases the Possibility of Future Half-Life Games

March 05, 2020

The game includes work from developers that have been with Valve since the release of Half-Life 2 and even the original Half-Life over 20 years ago. Last but not least, Valve sees Half-Life : Alyx as a return to the Half-Life franchise. Set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2, the new game sees protagonist Alyx Vance and her father Eli secretly mount a resistance to the occupation of Earth by a mysterious alien race known as The Combine.

Nokia schedules London launch, jumping on the James Bond bandwagon

March 05, 2020

Now, HMD Global's VP Juho Sarvikas has tweeted a video teaser via his official Twitter account which confirms an event which will take place on the 19th of March in London. Rumors suggest the mid-range 5G smartphone will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset and a 32MP pop-up selfie camera. To recap, the Nokia C1 bestows a 5.45-inch FWVGA display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9.

GM's new electric auto battery tops Tesla's

March 05, 2020

GM Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra and President Mark Reuss have ramped up electric vehicle development over the past three years, focusing on a proprietary battery, a low-priced flexible vehicle design and a blueprint for high-volume production, mainly in China.

After Bezos Phone Hack, UN Points Finger at Saudis, Calls for Probe

March 05, 2020

They said a forensic analysis concluded his phone was probably hacked by a malicious video file sent from a WhatsApp account belonging to the crown prince in May 2018. "If this story is true, then it deserves a full investigation by all bodies providing such services to assure that their systems have not been used in this abuse", the company said.

India restores social media access in Kashmir for 2 weeks

March 05, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government withdrew the special rights of Jammu and Kashmir - then India's only Muslim majority state - and split it into two federally administered territories last August, arguing the move was necessary to spur development.

Apple to pay up to $500 million for slowing down old iPhones

March 05, 2020

If approved, the final bill would be between $310 million and $ 500 million . However, Apple denied any wrongdoing and said it was simply settling to avoid further burdens and costs associated with litigations. Back in 2017, Apple was hit with a class-action lawsuit claiming that updates to iOS had throttled iPhones and negatively impacted performance.

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