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  • Asus Zenfone Live L2 Budget Smartphone Launched

    Asus Zenfone Live L2 Budget Smartphone Launched

    Asus has added a new smartphone to its widely popular Zenfone lineup. Dubbed the Zenfone Live L2, it is an entry level device and the successor to the company’s Zenfone Live L1 which was launched last year. The new handset features a modern design with humble specifications. It was quietly listed on the company’s website without any formal announcement earlier today.

    Zenfone Live L2

    The Asus Zenfone Live L2 measures 147.26 x 71.77 x 8.15mm and weighs 140g. It features a polycarbonate body with a glossy back panel. The smartphone has a 5.5-inch display with an HD resolution and a screen-to-body ratio of 82.3 percent. The aspect ratio of the device is 18:9 while the maximum brightness stands at 400 nits. As the handset is a budget device, it lacks a physical fingerprint sensor and instead relies on the company’s face unlock technology to unlock the smartphone.

    Under the hood, the Zenfone Live L2 is offered in two separate processors depending upon the region it is bought in. The choice of SoCs is limited to the Snapdragon 425 or a Snapdragon 430. While the former is comprised of a Quad-core CPU and the Adreno 308 GPU; the latter has an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 505 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 13 MP sensor. For selfies, there is an f/2.4 aperture equipped 5 MP front-facing camera. In terms of memory and storage, the Zenfone Live L2 is available in the following variants.

    • 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM
    • 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM

    Also read: Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Smartphone To Launch In China On 28th Of April

    The Zenfone Live L2 is powered by a 3000 mAh battery which can be replenished using the bottom mounted micro USB port. The smartphone runs on the ZenUI 5 on top of Android 8 Oreo. It will be available in two colour variants, namely Rocket Red and Cosmic Blue. Unfortunately, while the company has listed the handset on its official website, it has not revealed any information regarding the pricing and availability of the smartphone.

  • Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Smartphone To Launch In China On 28th Of April

    Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Smartphone To Launch In China On 28th Of April

    Nubia, a subsidiary of telecommunications giant ZTE is expected to launch its next gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 3 for a while now. The handset is reported to pack top tier specifications with some industry-first technologies. In a post by a senior executive at the company, it has been revealed the device will launch in China on the 28th of April.

    Nubia Red Magic 3
    Nubia Red Magic Mars

    The upcoming Nubia Red Magic 3 smartphone will be the company’s flagship offering. It is expected to feature a similar design to its predecessor, the Red Magic Mars. Leaks specifications of the device suggest a 6.4-inch display with a high refresh rate. The company suggests the handset will have the highest refresh rate ever seen on a smartphone. As the highest recorded number for a device is 120Hz as seen on the Razer Phone/ Razer Phone 2, the Red Magic 3 may also sport a similar refresh rate display. Unfortunately, the high refresh rate insinuates the handset will utilise an LCD display, as the current OLED display technology is limited to a refresh rate of 90 Hz, as seen in the Asus ROG Phone. For biometrics and security, the smartphone may have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

    Nubia has confirmed the Red Magic 3 will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset consists of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU for graphics. To make sure the smartphone remains cool while playing games, the device will be equipped with air and liquid cooling technology, the likes of which the company claims have never been seen before. In terms of optics, the handset is expected to feature a dual rear camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment. For memory and storage, the Red Magic 3 will feature up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

    In regards to the battery capacity, Nubia has also hinted the Red Magic 3 will have a 5000 mAh cell, which will be the largest ever on a gaming smartphone. Along with the massive battery capacity, the smartphone will also support 30W fast charging. To appeal to gamers, the device will also have a 4D vibration motor, which is expected to provide haptic feedback while playing games.

    Pricing & Availability

    Also read: Facebook Admits To Have “Unintentionally Uploaded” 1.5 Million Email Addresses Without Consent

    The Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone will be unveiled at an event in Beijing, China on the 28th of April as mentioned above. It was also announced earlier that the smartphone, along with the Nubia Alpha smartwatch and Nubia Pods wireless earphones will launch in India in the month of May. Pricing of the Nubia Red Magic is expected to be around Rs. 40,000 in India.

  • Microsoft Launches Surface Hub 2S With 50 Inch Display

    Microsoft Launches Surface Hub 2S With 50 Inch Display

    Microsoft is mostly known for its software products which mainly include Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office suite. However, in the last few years, it has launched a variety of innovative hardware products under the Surface lineup which includes laptops, tablets, headphones, AIO (All In One) computers. One distinctive product from the lineup was the Surface Hub which is a collaborative computing device for modern offices. In simple words, it is a large screen device running Windows OS which intends to improve productivity in a workspace. In an event held on the 17th of April, Microsoft launched its successor which carries the Surface Hub 2s moniker. The newly launched device is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, both in terms of design and specifications.

    Microsoft Surface Hub 2s Design And Features

    In terms of design, the Microsoft Surface Hub 2s is reminiscent of a large screen TV mounted on a steel tubing frame with castor wheels. It measures 1097 x 741 x 76 mm and tips the scale at 28 kg. The device features a 50 inch 4K IPS LCD display that has a 3:2 aspect ratio and an anti-glare coating. In contrast, the original Surface Hub had a 55-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The newly launched device is kitted with an 8th Generation Intel Core i5 Quad Core processor. In terms of memory and storage, it has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of SSD.

    The Microsoft Surface Hub 2s ships with the Surface Hub 2 Pen which can be used as a stylus to write on the display and control several functions of the device. It also has a detachable Hub 2 camera which apparently can be used for video conferencing in a workspace. Input-Output ports on the device include USB A port, Mini Display Out, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI Out and 4 x USB C ports. In terms of connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1 and maracas display technology.

    Also Read: Facebook Admits To Have “Unintentionally Uploaded” 1.5 Million Email Addresses Without Consent

    The Microsoft Surface Hub 2s smart whiteboard is priced at US $ 8,999 (Rs 6,26,000) and it will start shipping in the month of June this year. 

  • Facebook Admits To Have “Unintentionally Uploaded” 1.5 Million Email Addresses Without Consent

    Facebook Admits To Have “Unintentionally Uploaded” 1.5 Million Email Addresses Without Consent

    The world’s largest social media network, Facebook has been involved in a multitude of controversies over the past couple of years, and a majority of those were directly associated with security. Previously, Facebook claimed to have “accidentally” exposed millions of user passwords in plaintext to employees, which raised questions yet again regarding the privacy protocols of the company. As per fresh reports, Facebook claims to have “unintentionally uploaded” 1.5 million email addresses of new users.

    As per sources, Facebook is taking necessary steps to fix this breach. A security researcher noticed that the social media platform was requesting email passwords from new users in order to verify their identities. If the user filled the password field with the intended details, Facebook automatically started importing the contact list associated with the respective email ID, that too without asking for permission to do so.

    When this issue was brought to light, Facebook spokesperson came forward with a statement regarding the breach, which stated that a total of 1.5 million contacts were collected by the company. All these addresses were fed into the company’s database, where they were used to develop a web of connections allowing friend recommendations. However, Facebook refused to make a statement regarding the fact that the addresses were being used for advertisement based marketing or not.

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A60 With Punch Hole Display Launched In China

    Additionally, Facebook is planning to notify the affected users regarding the uninformed data misuse by the company. Furthermore, the spokesperson also said that the American Social media organization is planning to delete all the collected email addresses off the databases. In the light of a variety of security breaches, Whatsapp co-founder previously urged students to stop using Facebook. With the number of improprieties building up over time, the company is facing grave times in the future, especially since a lot of users are being made aware of the same. 

  • Lenovo Z6 Pro Specifications, Design Leaked Before Official Launch

    Lenovo Z6 Pro Specifications, Design Leaked Before Official Launch

    Lenovo is expected to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Z6 Pro on the 23rd of April. It will be a successor to the Z5 Pro GT launched late last year. The company has been releasing hints on social media website Weibo about the key details of the device. However, fresh leaks through a Chinese e-commerce website has revealed its specifications and design.

    Lenovo Z6 Pro

    The Lenovo Z6 Pro will feature a glass design on the front and back which will be reinforced by a metal chassis. It will have a 6.39 inch AMOLED display which will be surrounded by minimal bezels on all sides. The leak claims the smartphone will make use of a waterdrop notch to increase the screen real estate. In terms of biometrics and security, the device will have the sixth generation of an optical fingerprint scanner inside the display and will also support face unlock technology.

    Under the hood, the Lenovo Z6 Pro will be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, leaked images of the smartphone reveal it will have a quad camera setup. While the main sensor will be an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor, details about the other three sensors are unknown at the moment. It is speculated the company will use pixel binning technology, which combines details from multiple pixels into one to capture 100 MP images. For memory and storage, the Lenovo Z6 Pro will be available in the following variants.

    • 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM
    • 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
    • 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
    • 12GB RAM and 512GB ROM

    The Lenovo Z6 Pro will be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. The smartphone is also reported to have a variant supporting 5G connectivity. Furthermore, the company will make use of a PC-grade liquid cooling system in the device.

    Pricing & Availability

    Also read: Samsung Korea May Be Responsible For ASML Software Theft

    The Lenovo Z6 Pro will make its debut at an event in Beijing, China on the 23rd of April. Unfortunately, the company has not shared any information regarding the pricing of the smartphone. However, early estimates suggest it could be priced under the Rs. 50,000 mark in India.

  • Some Early Galaxy Fold Units Already Breaking For Reviewers

    Some Early Galaxy Fold Units Already Breaking For Reviewers

    Samsung released the ambitious Galaxy Fold at its Unpacked event in San Fransisco on February 20. It is the first foldable smartphone from the company and offers an innovative design. While the company announced the handset will be available for customers starting April 26, early review units were provided to a few journalists in the US. Fresh reports have surfaced that a few of the review units have already started breaking for some reviewers.

    The Issue

    The first reports of the Samsung Galaxy Fold breaking for some reviewers started arriving on Wednesday. A noted journalist from media house Bloomberg tweeted a photo of his smartphone with the inside display not functioning completely. After that, many more reviewers stepped forward and reported they were facing a similar issue wherein the display on the inside stopped functioning. At the time, it was unclear if it was a hardware issue or physical damage was inflicted on the handset. A few people even reported facing issues of dents or physical damage to the screen just by opening and closing the folding mechanism.

    The Cause

    While it didn’t apply for everyone, the major cause for the display malfunction was later reported to be the removal of the outer screen protector that was applied to the inside display. Samsung mentioned in the instructions the protective film shouldn’t be removed under any circumstances as it may lead to the smartphone malfunctioning. However, some cases wherein the layer have not been removed the device still faced issues in the inside display. This was later attributed to malfunctioning of the hinge that facilitated the folding mechanism.

    Samsung’s Statement

    Also read: Samsung Galaxy A60 With Punch Hole Display Launched In China

    Samsung, the company behind the Galaxy Fold, later released a statement addressing the problem and tried to suppress the panic. It read that the company will thoroughly inspect the malfunctioning units in person in a hope to determine the cause of the matter. The statement also advised not removing the additional protective layer or add any adhesives to the main display as it may cause damage to the smartphone. Samsung has claimed it will issue this information clearly to the customers of the Galaxy Fold so that no more confusion is caused. Because of this issue, the company was expected to push back the release date of the smartphone. However, the company has clarified it will be moving forward with the launch on the aforementioned date.

  • Honor 20i

    Honor 20i

    The Honor 20i was launched on April 17, 2019. It is the base variant in the Honor 20 lineup, and sports a 6.21 inch display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution. The smartphone runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710 12nm chipset, which comprises of an octa-core CPU and the Mali G-51 MP4 GPU. The device is available in four variants: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and a 6GB+256GB model. In terms of optics, it has rear triple camera setup (24MP+8MP+2MP) and a 32MP front camera. Furthermore, the device packs a 3,400 mAh battery and runs on Android 9.0 based EMUI out of the box. It is available in three colour options, Gradient Blue, Gradient Red, and Magic Night Black.

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  • Samsung Galaxy A60

    Samsung Galaxy A60

    Samsung Galaxy A60 is the latest smartphone in the company’s ever-expanding Galaxy A lineup of devices. The handset features an Infinity O display which is unique to see in the price range. The thin bezels around the display provide the device with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 91.8 percent. Also present on the device are triple rear cameras.

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  • Samsung Galaxy A60 With Punch Hole Display Launched In China

    Samsung Galaxy A60 With Punch Hole Display Launched In China

    Korean smartphone giant, Samsung is adding new devices to the Galaxy A lineup like an uncontrollable flood. The company without any prior indication has launched the Galaxy A60 smartphone in China. The key highlighting feature of the newly launched handset is a punch hole display that houses the selfie camera. As the name suggests, the Galaxy A60 is placed between the Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy A70. 

    Samsung Galaxy A60 Looks And Features

    The Samsung Galaxy A60 has an attractive design with front glass and rear plastic construction. On the front of the smartphone sits a 6.3 inch LCD display which is surrounded by minimal bezels on all sides. The thin bezels provide the device with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 91.8 percent. As previously mentioned, it has a punch hole in the display which houses a 32 MP selfie camera. 

    The rear of the Samsung Galaxy A60 has a 3D glasstic design which is staple to Galaxy A lineup. The rear panel of the smartphone houses the Samsung branding, fingerprint scanner and triple camera setup. The rear camera setup consists of a 32 MP primary sensor, 8 MP ultra wide sensor, TOF (Time Of Flight) Sensor and a LED flash. It runs on the Samsung OneUI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.

    Under the hood, the Galaxy A60 features the Snapdragon 675 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU. The handset is powered by a 3500 mAh battery which supports 25w fast charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4g VoLTE, USB Type-C and NFC. 

    Samsung Galaxy A60 Price, Colours & Storage Variants

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A70 With A Massive Display Launched In India

    The Samsung Galaxy A60 is available in three colour options which include Pink, Indigo and Sky Blue. The smartphone is available in the following storage variants:

    • 6 GB + 64 GB 
    • 6 GB + 128 GB

    The price of the top end variant is CNY 1,999 (Rs 20,700) while the price for the base variant is currently unavailable. 

  • Samsung Korea May Be Responsible For ASML Software Theft

    Samsung Korea May Be Responsible For ASML Software Theft

    As per latest news, Chinese software organisations were accused of stealing software from ASML, which is one of the world’s biggest manufacturer of computing chips. The Chinese government was also accused of state espionage, although the CEO of ASML, Peter Wennink denied such claims. In an interview aired on Dutch Television on April 16 2019, Peter Wennink revealed that the Chinese government is not the one to be blamed in this scenario, instead, ASML’s biggest Korean customer is responsible for this data theft. 

    Details Of The Data Theft

    There is no doubt that ASML’s “biggest Korean customer” is Samsung. Even though the CEO did not want to call out Samsung by name, he claimed that he discovered the aforementioned information after hiring an external agency to investigate the case of espionage. Upon drawing further conclusions, it was found out that the case is directly related to ordinary business espionage, not state espionage. Ex-Chinese employees have illegally forged the company’s software to develop their own company in order to compete with ASML itself.

    The forgery motives weren’t just limited to compete with ASML, rather the minds behind this theft are planning to manufacture cheap knock-offs to Samsung smartphones. Further reports state that the involved spies are of Chinese origin, but currently hold American nationality. The new company developed by the accused employees is called “Xtal”, and it is also set up in the United States. 

    Samsung’s Relationship With Xtal And ASML 

    Also Read: Microsoft Announces The All Digital Xbox One S

    The software was initially required to set up machines that could manufacture chips in optimum amounts as per production requirement. In the year 2016, Samsung claimed a 30% share in the aforementioned organization, Xtal,  and consequently, ASML lost a valuable customer for that particular software in the form of Samsung. As of now, Samsung is ASML’s major client, but this may change in the light of any future revelations.   

  • AMD Announces The Ryzen R1000 Embedded Processor

    AMD Announces The Ryzen R1000 Embedded Processor

    AMD has expanded its lineup of embedded processors with the launch of the Ryzen R1000. It is the newest chipset by the company after the Ryzen V1000 embedded processor which was launched a while ago. The latest generation of the SoC offers dual-core, quad-threaded performance, as well as the ability to run in a fanless setup. It features low power solutions for 4K displays and offers leading-edge security features.

    AMD Ryzen R1000

    The latest AMD R1000 embedded processor features the Ball Grid Array (BGA) packaging. This provides more interconnected pins that can be put into a dual in line or flat package. The BGA mounted SoC suggests it won’t be able to install in a conventional desktop PC’s motherboard. Ryzen R1000 features Zen+ CPU cores which are paired with the company’s Vega 3 graphics engine. Notably, the upcoming gaming console, Atari VCS has been announced to be one of the first devices to feature the Ryzen R1000 processor. 

    Atari VCS Gaming Console

    The new Ryzen R1000 embedded chipset is based on the 14nm fabrication process and features dual cores. While it is slightly less powerful than their predecessors, the new processors are capable of outputting 4K video to three displays simultaneously. The processor operates at a power input of 15W TDP (Thermal Design Power), but users will be able to tune it anywhere between 12W to 25W. If kept on lowest settings, the chipset doesn’t require much cooling, so a fan is not required. Having a fanless design is essential for a thin and lightweight product, which will be the characteristics of the products Ryzen R1000 is developed for.

    Availability

    Also read: Samsung Galaxy A70 With A Massive Display Launched In India

    The new Ryzen R1000 embedded processor will be available starting Q2 to various OEMs worldwide. Interestingly, the SoC is already supported by numerous companies. Furthermore, the Atari VCS is a highly awaited gaming console and as mentioned above, will feature the processor.

  • Samsung Galaxy A70 With A Massive Display Launched In India

    Samsung Galaxy A70 With A Massive Display Launched In India

    Samsung is on a roll, with the Korean company expanding its Galaxy A lineup. The company unveiled the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in February. Amidst positive reviews, Samsung’s new devices were looking to create a dent in the entry-to-mid level smartphone segment. The company has now expanded its lineup by launching the Galaxy A70 in India. The device features a slew of innovative features and a modern design.

    Galaxy A70

    The Samsung Galaxy A70 is the elder sibling to the Galaxy A50. It features a similar design to the latter with a ‘3D Glasstic’ gradient at the back. The front of the handset is dominated by a massive 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. The device has ultra-narrow bezels all around the display and an Infinity-U style notch on the top. For biometrics and security, the smartphone features an in-display fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock technology.

    The Samsung Galaxy A70 runs on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which is also featured on the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU for graphics. For optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 32MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture; combined with an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. For selfies, it has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP camera which is housed in the Infinity-U notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the device will be available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

    The Galaxy A70 is powered by a large 4500 mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for memory expansion up to 512GB. The smartphone runs on Samsung’s OneUI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. It is offered in three colours, namely Black, Blue and White.

    Pricing & Availability

    Also read: Microsoft Announces The All Digital Xbox One S

    The Galaxy A70 has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 28,990. The smartphone will be available for pre-bookings between April 20 and April 30. It will be sold via major offline stores and online via Flipkart, Samsung’s online store. Initial buyers will also get an option to buy the Samsung U Flex wireless earphones at a discounted price of Rs 999 down from Rs. 3,799.

  • Honor 20i Launched With 32MP Front Camera And Triple Rear Cameras

    Honor 20i Launched With 32MP Front Camera And Triple Rear Cameras

    The Chinese technology company, Honor launched the Honor 10 in the year 2018, which included premium specifications at a budget aggressive price. The company has now launched the first device in the upcoming Honor 20 lineup, which is the Honor 20i. The newly launched device is the base variant in the Honor 20 series, which will be comparatively affordable than its alleged elder siblings, the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro. The latter smartphones will be unveiled on the 21st of May in London. 


    The Honor 20i features a 6.21 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The screen has a pixel density of 415 ppi. The device has a U-shaped notch up top, which houses a 32MP (f/2.0) camera for selfies. A narrow chin is clearly visible in the front panel of the smartphone. Moreover, the Honor 20i sports a triple rear camera module, which consists of a 24MP (f/1.8) primary camera, a second 8MP ultra-wide camera sensor and a third 2MP depth sensor. 

    Under the hood, the smartphone packs a Kirin 710 Octa-core chipset, which is developed by Huawei Technologies. It is fabricated using a 12nm process, and comprises of four cores operating at 2.2 GHz and the rest of the cores clocking at 1.7 GHz. In addition, the Honor 20i will is available in four variants: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and a 6GB+256GB variant. Expansion up to 512GB is supported via the hybrid microSD card slot.

    Also Read: Google And Apple Take Down TikTok From Their Respective Application Stores

    Additional features include Bluetooth v4.2, dual-band Wi-Fi Support and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone packs a 3,400 mAh battery, which can be charged via the micro USB port. It runs on the Android 9.0 Pie, with Huawei’s custom EMUI on top. The smartphone weighs in at 164 grams and has a thickness of 7.95mm. Moreover, it is available in three colour options, Gradient Blue, Gradient Red, and Magic Night Black.

    The prices of the different variants are mentioned below:

    • 6GB+64GB: CNY 1599 (~INR 16,600)
    • 4GB+128GB: CNY 1599 (~INR 16,600)
    • 6GB+128GB: CNY 1899 (~INR 19,700)
    • 6GB+256GB: CNY 2199 (~INR 22,800)

     

  • Microsoft Announces The All Digital Xbox One S

    Microsoft Announces The All Digital Xbox One S

    Microsoft in a blog post has announced the newest member of the Xbox lineup of gaming console. Dubbed the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, it is the long rumoured diskless variant of the regular Xbox One S. With no disk drive in the console, users would only be able to obtain the game licenses digitally. Because of the removed component, the company has been able to reduce the price of the gaming console by a considerable margin.

    Xbox One S All Digital

    The new Xbox One S All-Digital Edition as mentioned above will be the regular Xbox One S not featuring a disk drive. This insinuates all the basic specifications of the regular version will remain intact. So, one could expect the regular’s 4K streaming, Spatial Audio and HDR Support on board. With the All-Digital version, Microsoft is bundling three games, namely Minecraft, Forza Horizon 3 and Sea of Thieves with the console. An additional 1TB Hard Drive is available on the Xbox One S.

    To facilitate the purchase of digital gaming titles on the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, Microsoft is also promoting its Xbox Game Pass. It is a subscription service by the company which lets users play over a hundred gaming titles. A disadvantage of an all-digital version of the gaming console has over its regular variant is the missing Blueray support because of the lack of a physical disk drive.

    Pricing & Availability

    Also read: Google And Apple Take Down TikTok From Their Respective Application Stores

    Microsoft has launched the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition in the US for the price of US$ 249 (Rs. 17,300) and it is available to pre-order starting today. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t announced when the gaming console will make its way to the Indian market, however, it is unlikely to launch in India. The reason for that is cited for the abundance of the stocks of regular variant of the Xbox One S. Additionally, all digital game titles are still not as popular as physical ones in the country.

  • Google And Apple Take Down TikTok From Their Respective Application Stores

    Google And Apple Take Down TikTok From Their Respective Application Stores

    On April 16 2019, the Indian government asked American Multinational technology giants Apple and Google to take down the popular application TikTok from the respective application stores. This action took place soon after the Supreme court refused to issue a stay order regarding the ban of the viral app. As per reports, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok had previously filed an appeal which alleged that such a ban will lead to a huge setback to the company in the future run. As per latest reports, the application has been banned from both Apple and Google’s application stores. 

    About TikTok

    TikTok is an insanely viral media sharing application, which is a rebranded version of the application that was earlier referred to as ‘Musical.ly’. The app allows users to share self-created short videos with a background track of their choice. Millions of audio tracks are present in TikTok’s library. Furthermore, a multitude of filters and effects are available in the application, which can be used to enhance the video quality. The app is completely free to use and was gaining a lot of popularity among the younger audience. 

    The aforementioned application was accused of providing unregulated videos to its users, which contained instances of vulgar content. Reports stated that the Madurai bench of the aforementioned High Court had previously passed an order which directed the government to remove the application and any similar instances from the app stores. In the appeal filed by ByteDance, it claims to have taken down 6 million lewd and non-compliant videos from the application’s video library. Moreover, ByteDance also stated that the company trusts the Supreme Court to take the right decision. 

    Conclusions

    Also Read: Apple, Qualcomm Drop All Lawsuits, Sign A Six-Year License Agreement

    The Madras HC also appointed a senior advocate as an independent counsel in the case. The Senior Advocate will examine the implications of the application regarding any policy-violating content in the application. In the next hearing (which will be held on April 24), TikTok’s viability as a media sharing application will be brought to light. Even though there is a chance that the application may not ever make its way back to the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, TikTok Owners are quite positive regarding the results of the hearing in the light of the appointment of the new independent counsel. 

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