U.S. judge waves through D.C. case against Facebook

A U.S. judge on Friday denied Facebook Inc.'s request to dismiss a lawsuit by the Washington, D.C. attorney general over the social media giant's improper sharing of 87 million users' data with British political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica.

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RRB Paramedical 2019 CBT Exam Date: Check Latest Update Here

Railway Recruitment Board will soon announce the exam dates for RRB Paramedical Exam. The exam dates are released online at the official websites of the RRB over login

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U.S. Justice Department prepares Google antitrust probe: sources

The U.S. Justice Department is preparing an investigation of Alphabet Inc's Google to determine whether the tech giant broke antitrust law in operating its sprawling online businesses, two sources familiar with the matter said.

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Huawei is too close to Chinese government: U.S. defence chief

Acting U.S. Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Saturday that technology firm Huawei was too close to the Chinese government, adding that Washington was concerned about cyber attacks and the theft of intellectual property.

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SSC GD Constable Result 2019 to Be Release on June 21 @ ssc.nic.in, Check Latest Update

Staff Selection Commission will declare the GD Constable exam result on 21 June 2019. Candidates can check their result on the official website SSC- ssc.nic.in.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi Note 5 Pro both get stable Android 9 Pie updates

Back in March, Xiaomi started sending out beta builds of the Android 9 Pie update for both the Redmi 6 Pro and the Redmi Note 5 Pro to interested testers in India. And now it looks like all the bugs have been ironed out, because the stable update is rolling out for both devices. It's arriving over-the-air in India, as MIUI 10.3.2.0.PDMMIXM for the Redmi 6 Pro, weighing in at 1.6GB. This release includes the May 2019 security patch level. You also get face unlock support for App lock, the ability to stay on the lock screen after using face unlock, and to restrict the opening of the...

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Huawei Nova 5i AnTuTu Benchmark Reveals Key Specifications, Expected to Launch Soon

A new Huawei device has been spotted on AnTuTu benchmark. The device comes bearing the model number GLK-LX3. According to AnTuTu and various reports online, this new device is the upcoming Huawei Nova 5i.

According to the hardware information collected by AnTuTu benchmark, the alleged Nova 5i features Kirin 710 SoC, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, Android 9 Pie operating system, and a display with 2310 x 1080 pixels resolution. The device scored 1,31,715 points in the AnTuTu benchmark reconfirming that the device indeed has the Kirin 710 SoC. Unfortunately, that’s all the information there is as for now.

Recently, the alleged Nova 5i visited GeekBench and scored 1538 points in single-core CPU performance, and 5388 points in multi-core CPU performance. The score is similar to that of the Kirin 710. This further confirms that the Nova 5i will have a Kirin 710 SoC. The alleged upcoming Nova 5i has also visited FCC and TCC confirming that it will have a 3900mAh battery, 10W charging, and 4GB RAM + 128GB configuration on offer.

Huawei Nova 5i Expected Launch Date and Specifications

The Huawei Nova 5i is expected to launch alongside the Huawei Nova 5 in June this year.

The smartphone will most probably feature an IPS LCD with a screen size of 6-inches and above. The display will most likely have a U-shaped notch or a punch-hole for the front-facing camera. While the 4GB + 64GB configuration is already confirmed through AnTuTu benchmark, the Nova 5i could come in 4GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration as NCC certification suggests. The battery capacity is still unknown. However, in my opinion, the battery capacity could be around 4000mAh.

The smartphone could have a triple-camera setup at the rear, where, the first camera sensor could have a conventional FoV, the second camera sensor could be an ultra-wide unit, and the third camera sensor could be a telephoto unit. Considering that the Kirin 710 supports 4K video recording, the Nova 5i’s camera should feature 4K video recording. As for the front-facing camera, it could be the same 16MP unit found on most other low-end and mid-range Huawei smartphones.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T Could be the Rebranded Redmi K20; Leaked Specifications, Real-life Image Suggest

Xiaomi launched the Redmi K20 in China a few days back. And since then we’ve been hearing that, in markets outside China, the Redmi K20 will launch as Mi 9T or Poco F2 depending upon the region. Well, today there has been a new development to that rumor. A user has shared retail box and live hands-on images of a K20-lookalike smartphone claiming that it is the Mi 9T.

As you can see in the image showing the retail box of the Mi 9T, the smartphone has an elevating front-facing camera. Whereas, in the hands-on image of the device, you can see that the display has a peel-off leaflet, advertising that the smartphone features a triple-camera setup including a 48MP camera sensor, a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, a 4000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset.

All the specifications that these leaked images reveal for the alleged Mi 9T match with that of the Redmi K20, confirming that the Mi 9T will indeed be the rebranded Redmi K20.

What About the Redmi K20 Pro Then?

You might be thinking if the Redmi K20 launches as Mi 9T or Poco F2, then what about the Redmi K20 Pro? What will it be named in markets outside China? Well, there is no official report yet, but the word on the street is that the K20 Pro will launch as the Mi 9T Pro or the Poco F2 Pro depending upon the region. Yes, I know, there is a lot of confusion with these names and model number. It would have been better if Xiaomi launched the device with a single name around the globe. However, Xiaomi is naming its devices strategically. For example, if the Poco series is popular in India, Xiaomi will launch devices under the Poco sub-brand. Same goes with the Redmi.

The Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 Pro are expected to launch in markets outside China in the coming weeks. The India launch of the K20 and the K20 Pro could happen sometime around July. The K20 is expected to launch in India with a starting price of around INR 16,999, whereas, the K20 Pro is likely to come with a starting price tag of INR 21,999.

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U.S. Justice Department prepares antitrust investigation of Google: sources

The U.S. Justice Department is preparing an investigation of Alphabet Inc's Google to determine whether the tech giant broke antitrust law in how it operates its sprawling online businesses, two sources familiar with the matter said.

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WBPSC Judicial Services Final Exam Admit Card 2019 Released @ pscwbapplication.in, Download Here

West Bengal Public Service Commission has released the WBPSC Judicial Services Final Exam Admit on its official website. Candidates who have to appear in the exam can download @ pscwbapplication.in.

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Teaching jobs June 2019: 2000+ Vacancies in Army Public School, Navodaya Vidyalaya, KVS and Others

Teaching jobs have always been the favourite jobs among govt job aspirants. The Government Educational Institutions like Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS), Army Public School and others release notifications from time to time for the posts like PGT, TGT, PRT, PET, Music Teacher etc.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 could launch in India next week

Samsung made the Galaxy A70 official in March and the Galaxy A80 in April, but while the former has already gone on sale in some markets, including India, the A80 with the unique rotating pop-up camera is still nowhere to be found in stores. That may change very soon. The Korean company is apparently going to hold some exclusive preview events of the Galaxy A80 for interested customers in India next week. Samsung fans in Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad will be able to see and experience it on Saturday, June 8, while people in Bangalore and Kolkata will have the same opportunity on Sunday,...

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Samsung Galaxy M40 full specs leak reveals smaller battery than previously rumored

Samsung is launching the Galaxy M40 in India on June 11. To build up the hype it's already released some teasers, and an official has even outed some information about the handset. Thus, we found out it would be priced around INR 20,000 ($287 or €257 according to the current exchange rates), that its main rear camera would be a 32 MP snapper, and on the front the selfie shooter would have 16 MP resolution. Today more specs of the highest-end Samsung M-series smartphone have been leaked, and despite what past rumors claimed, it looks like it's not getting a 5,000 battery (like the M30),...

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U.S. Justice Department prepares anti-trust investigation of Google - WSJ

The U.S. Justice Department is preparing an anti-trust investigation of Alphabet Inc's Google, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources.

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Sony infographic brags about its mobile innovations, records and world firsts

Sony's smartphone business is anything but a beacon of hope and huge sales and profitability. Still, the company is in it for the long haul and doesn't plan on exiting this market, even if it is retreating from certain areas. While its sales numbers might not be great, Sony wants to remain relevant, and its latest effort to do that is an infographic. This was shared today on the official blog of its mobile arm, and it's all about the various innovations, records, and world firsts that can be attributed to its past in the mobile business. From the first 4K display in a smartphone (the...

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HMD Global Schedules an Event in Italy on June 6, Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 5.2 Expected to Launch

HMD Global recently sent out the press release for an event in India, wherein the company invited the media for a launch event slated for June 6, 2019. Reports hint that the company is launching the Nokia 9 Pureview and Nokia 1 Plus in India. Not just India though, HMD Global is also holding an event in Milan, Italy on the same day. The media invite for that event does not reveal much but reports suggest that the company could launch the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 5.2 at the event.

HMD Global Holding an Event in Italy on June 6

The event in Italy could be the launch stage for the Nokia 6.2 and the Nokia 5.2, both the phones have also been featured on rumor mills. One of the rumors also hinted that HMD Global could soon make them official. Nokia recently launched the Nokia X71 smartphone in China. It would be interesting to see how Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 5.2 turn out. Their predecessors, Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 5.1 had an unbeaten run in the markets like India.

One of the recent rumors around Nokia 6.2 suggests that it is the rebranded Nokia X71. This comes from the genuine case makers of Nokia phones. Concerning Nokia 5.2, there are not many reports. It is expected to be a watered-down version of the Nokia 6.2 though.

Nokia 6.2 aka Nokia X71 Specifications and Features

If the rumors are to be believed and Nokia 6.2 is a rebranded version of the Nokia X71, then here are the specs. The phone has a 6.39-inch full-HD+ display with 19.3:9 aspect ratio. It has a hole-punch design with the selfie camera neatly tucked in the top left corner of the screen enabling full-screen real estate. A Snapdragon 660 SoC powers the phone with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that can be further expanded up to 256GB via microSD card.

For optics, the phone has a 48MP+5MP+8MP triple camera setup, wherein the second and third sensors are the depth of field and ultra wide-angle sensors. On the front, the phone has a 16MP selfie camera. A 3,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging backs the smartphone with connectivity features such as dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Bluetooth 5, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

In India, the company will be launching the Penta-lens Nokia 9 Pureview smartphone alongside the Nokia 1 Plus on June 6, 2019. The Nokia 9 Pureview is a flagship with five camera sensors on the rear while the Nokia 1 Plus is a budget phone. Concerning pricing, the Nokia 9 Pureview could be launched under 45K price bracket in India while the Nokia 1 Plus could fall under 5K pricing segment.

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NEET 2019: EWS quota to be applicable from 2019-20 admissions, Apply till May 31

NTA has re-opened the NEET 2019 application window for candidates under EWS quota to change their category. Read here the details of application process.

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SSC SI Result 2019: Check SI, CAPF and CISF Marks @ssc.nic.in, Direct Link Here

The Commission had conducted the Paper-1 of SI in Delhi Police, CAPFS and ASI in CISF Exam 2018 as the Computer Based Examination in multiple shifts held during 12 March 2019 to 16 March 2019 wherein a total of 2,32,514 candidates appeared.

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Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital PGIMER Recruitment 2019 for 93 Junior Resident Posts

Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi, PGIMER invited applications for the post of Junior Resident

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SAIL Delhi Recruitment 2019, Apply Online 60 Management Trainee Posts @sailcareers.com

SAIL Recruitment 2019 for 60 Management Trainee Posts

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Erode District Court Recruitment 2019: 136 Vacancies for Office Assistant, Computer Operator & Other

Erode District Court Recruitment 2019: 136 Vacancies for Office Assistant, Computer Operator & Other Posts

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GNDU Recruitment 2019: Online Applications invited for Assistant Professor Posts

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar is hiring candidates for Assistant Professor Posts. Candidates with requisite qualification can apply to the posts through online mode. 

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Microsoft Xbox Game Pass comes to PC: All you need to know

One of the best things to happen to the Xbox two years ago was a little service called Xbox Game Pass. It gives gamers access to more than a hundred games for a monthly fee. The service includes all Xbox first party games at launch. Game Pass is now making its debut to the PC. Rather than being called the PC Game Pass, Microsoft is still calling the service Xbox Game Pass, which leads many to think that their service from the console could be carried forward to the PC. Whether this is the case or not isn't clear as the release doesn't detail a price for the service nor a launch date. It also doesn't highlight whether the PC version of the Xbox Game Pass will be bundled with Game Pass Unlimited. For those unaware, Game Pass Unlimited gives users Xbox Live Gold subscription and Xbox Game Pass subscription in one roof. More information about the new service will come at E3 2019.

Coming back to Xbox Game Pass for the PC, the service will give players unlimited access to a curated library of more than 100 PC games on Windows 10. The list of developers that will support the service includes Bethesda, Deep Silver, Devolver Digital, Paradox Interactive, SEGA, and more. Microsoft has said that titles from newly acquired studios like Obsidian and inXile will also be available to Game Pass subscribers on the PC and the consoles. Microsoft says, “We’re working with over 75 developers and publishers to bring PC content to the service and we’ll ensure the library remains curated and full of great PC titles across a variety of genres, with new games added every month.”

Xbox Game Pass for PC members will also receive the benefits enjoyed by console players. Gamers will get discounts in the Microsoft Store on Windows of up to 20% on games currently in the library and up to 10% off related game DLC and add-ons. Microsoft has also said that they are bringing cross-platform play and cross-network play across Windows 10 PCs and console. Microsoft says, “Building communities across all of those players, regardless of the store or platform they’ve chosen (console or PC), is also vitally important because it helps bring players together, allows games to find their largest audience and allows gaming to deliver its true potential of uniting people around the power of play.”

Microsoft has also said that their first party games will be available in multiple stores, including the Microsoft Store on Windows. The company has said that Halo: The Master Chief Collection will come to PC later this year, launching on Steam in addition to the Microsoft Store on Windows. “We will continue to add to the more than 20 Xbox Game Studios titles on Steam, starting with Gears 5 and all Age of Empires I, II & III: Definitive Editions. We know millions of PC gamers trust Steam as a great source to buy PC games and we’ve heard the feedback that PC gamers would like choice. We also know that there are other stores on PC, and we are working to enable more choice in which store you can find our Xbox Game Studios titles in the future.”

You can read the announcement in details on the Xbox News website here. 

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Moto Z4 goes official with Snapdragon 675, 48MP camera, Moto Mod support and more

After an ‘accidental’ listing on Amazon and being leaked in its entirety, the Motorola Moto Z4 smartphone is finally official. Moto Z4 is the smartphone manufacturer’s latest mid-range handset, which runs on the Snapdragon 675 platform. As is the tradition with company’s Z-series of phones, the Moto Z4 also comes with Moto Mod support and ships with a moto 360 camera mod in-the-box. While the specifications of the device clearly show that it is a mid-range handset, its pricing suggests otherwise. The Moto Z4 has a price tag of $499.99 MSRP (Rs 34,893 approx), which is in the same price range as the OnePlus 7, and it will be available via Verizon for a cheaper price. 

Moto Z4 specifications

The Moto Z4 features an updated design as compared to its predecessors. The overall display bezels are thinner and there’s a waterdrop notch on the top that houses the front camera. The smartphone comes equipped with a 6.39-inch Full HD OLED display with a 2340x1080p resolution with a 19:9 aspect ratio. As mentioned earlier, it is powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC, which is coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone also supports memory expansion of up to 512GB via a microSD card.  It runs on stock Android 9 Pie and is backed by a 3600mAh battery that is touted to deliver up to two days of battery backup. 

In terms of optics, the Moto Z4 is equipped with a single 48MP sensor on the rear, which is capable of delivering 12MP output using Quad Pixel technology. The sensor has 1.6um pixel size and is paired with f/1.7 aperture lens with OIS, PDAF, and Laser Autofocus support. The phone’s camera features different modes such as Cinemagraph, Portrait / AI Portrait Lighting, Night Vision, Spot Color, AR stickers, Panorama, Live Filter, and Google Lens. On the front is a 25 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens. The Moto Z4 features a headphone jack as well, is compatible with all moto mods and gets an in-display fingerprint sensor. 

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Redmi Note 7 Pro goes on sale today at 12 PM via Flipkart, Micom and Mi Home Stores: All you need to know

Redmi recently launched its Redmi Note 7S smartphone in India, which is now available via an open sale. However, the Redmi Note 7 Pro with 48MP camera goes up for sale today at 12 PM. The mid-range smartphone by the company is powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC and comes equipped with a dual camera setup. Highlights of the smartphone include a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, which is claimed to capture good images even in low light conditions. Since the device is not yet available in open sale, one is advised to keep their trigger finger ready for buying it. 

Redmi Note 7 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 7 Pro features a dual rear camera setup, which, as mentioned earlier, includes a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens. There’s also a 5MP secondary depth sensor. On the front, it gets a 13MP shooter. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset and comes with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 9 Pie out of the box with MIUI 10 layered on top. The Redmi Note 7 Pro comes equipped with a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display that offers a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels and has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. 

Redmi Note 7 Pro price and sale offers

The 4GB RAM + 64GB model of the Redmi Note 7 Pro is priced at Rs 13,999, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB version costs Rs 16,999. It will be available in Nebula Red, Neptune Blue, and Space Black colour models. The smartphone goes on sale today at 12 PM via a Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home Stores. 

For launch offers, Reliance Jio users can avail a double data offer when they recharge with Rs 198 and above. Xiaomi is also offering up to 1,120GB data along with unlimited calling for Airtel subscribers.

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Redmi Note 7S to go on open sale tonight via Flipkart, Micom: Specs, price and all you need to know

Recently, Redmi launched the Redmi Note 7S (First Impressions) smartphone at a starting price of Rs 10,990 in India. All the variants of the phone will go on open sale at midnight (May 31) through Flipkart and Mi.com. The Redmi Note 7S was previously made available through Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home, Mi Store app earlier this month. The handset comes in Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue and Ruby Red colour options. The 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant is priced at Rs 10,990, and the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version costs Rs 12,999.

Redmi Note 7S Specifications:

The Redmi Note 7S sports a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. The display is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and offers a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the phone has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 mobile platform and it is offered in two storage and RAM variants. The phone draws power from a 4,000mAh battery which supports Quick Charge 4. There’s a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and users can also use Face Unlock feature to unlock it.

The imaging responsibilities are on the dual camera setup on the back. The camera module has a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor with PDAF, EIS and AI Portrait Mode support. The 48MP main camera features a half inch sensor and a lens with f/1.8 aperture. The phone also features a Night Mode option. On the front is a 13MP sensor that supports AI Portrait mode.

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PUBG Mobile ESL tournament offers total prize pool of EUR 120,000, trip to Milan: How to participate, rules, and all you need to know

There seems to be no dearth of PUBG Mobile tournaments. While the PUBG Mobile Club Open is already going on, players now have another chance to try and win some hefty rewards. The Vodafone 5G ESL Mobile Open has been announced and is open to teams from Europe, India and Egypt. In fact, India gets its own completely separate region for qualifier. The tournament is offering players a trip to Milan and a total prize pool of EUR 120,000. Those interested can register here.

Indian players have been grouped into Region B and qualifiers for the same will kick off from June 1. The qualifiers will consist of 80 players, making for a total of 20 teams with four players each. The qualifiers have been divided into three cups, with one team winning each of the cups. Cup 1 kicks off from June 1, Cup 2 starts from July 6, and the final Cup will start from August 3. The games in the qualifiers will support cross play, so participants can play on any device together. However, the finals will be played on 5G-ready Android phones that will be provided by the organisers. Those interested can sign up here.

As far as rules go, all players need to be above 16 years of age. However, the rules note that if a player is below the age of majority in their country, but above 16, they will need a legal guardian to consent to their attendance in the final. 

The Grand Finals will be held on September 29, between 10 teams. The winning team will win EUR 40,000 (approx Rs 31,13,000), while those who will come second and third will win EUR 20,000, EUR 11,000. In fact, the tournament will award prizes all the way till tenth place. 

Besides PUBG Mobile, the tournament will also play host to Asphalt 9: Legends. Players can participate in online qualifiers that will be held from June 10 to September 1. Qualifiers will be held separately for Android and iOS players and you can check out when each of the qualifiers will be held by clicking here. The grand final will be held on September 28, with 16 players participating. The total prize pool for Asphalt 9: Legends is EUR 45,000, with the winner getting EUR 14,000. Like PUBG Mobile, Even those who come 16th will be eligible for a prize.

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Google restricts marijuana facilitating apps on Play Store

Google has updated its content policy for the Play Store and it has now restricted the functioning of all apps that sell or facilitate the sale of marijuana, regardless of legality. According to the new guidelines, "allowing users to order marijuana through an in-app shopping cart feature, assisting users in arranging delivery or pick up of marijuana, and facilitating the sale of products containing THC" are no more allowed on the platform.

Google has apparently pointed out two popular apps, Weedmaps and Eaze, and restricted their functioning. “These apps simply need to move the shopping cart flow outside of the app itself to be compliant with this new policy. We've been in contact with many of the developers and are working with them to answer any technical questions and help them implement the changes without customer disruption,” Android Police quoted Google as saying.

The move is linked to the company’s efforts towards making the Google Play Store safer for children. Google says that it has taken inputs from users and developers and is evolving its Google Play policies to provide additional protections for children and families. “These policy changes build on our existing efforts to ensure that apps for children have appropriate content, show suitable ads, and handle personally identifiable information correctly; they also reduce the chance that apps not intended for children could unintentionally attract them,” Kanika Sachdeva, Product Manager, Google Play, wrote in a blog post.

As part of the new policy, all developers are now required to complete the new target audience and content section of the Google Play Console. For most developers, the target audience does not include children, but if kids are part of an app’s target audience, Google will ask the developers some follow-up questions.

Meanwhile, Eaze has issued a statement claiming that it connects adults only to licensed, regulated cannabis retailers. “In California, and many other markets across the nation, lawmakers have established clear cannabis laws and regulations. Google’s decision is a disappointing development that only helps the illegal market thrive, but we are confident that Google, Apple, and Facebook will eventually do the right thing and allow legal cannabis companies to do business on their platforms. We regret any inconvenience this may cause for customers and patients,” The Verge quoted a company spokesperson as saying.

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Samsung Galaxy A10e with Exynos 7885 chipset visits Geekbench

Samsung has refreshed its smartphone strategy to gain the lost market share. Under the new scheme of things, the company is populating every segment with various smartphones. One such phone is the Galaxy A10e that has now appeared on Geekbench. The phone with model number SM-A102U is seen sporting an Exynos 7884 mobile processor, along with 2GB of RAM. The phone is seen running Android 9 Pie. The phone scores 1,163 points in the Single-Core test and 3,581 points in the Multi-Core test on Geekbench.

Interestingly, the Galaxy A10e scores similar points as the Galaxy A10. The Galaxy A10 has the same Exynos 7884 chipset, which is coupled with up to 3GB RAM. In the case of Galaxy S10 Series, we have seen that Samsung has kept the key hardware in Galaxy S10e same as its larger variants. The main difference is in the display size and the number of cameras. The company is likely to repeat this trend with the Galaxy A10e.

The Samsung Galaxy A10e has already been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), Wi-Fi Alliance and was also spotted at the FCC website hinting at an imminent launch. The FCC website showed that the phone will have a battery with model number EB-BA202ABU. Reportedly, this battery pack has a 3000mAh capacity - down from 3,400mAh battery of the Galaxy A10.

The Galaxy A10 has already been launched in India. As mentioned, the entry-level smartphone is powered by the Exynos 7884 chipset, which is coupled with up to 3GB RAM. It features a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V display. In the camera department, the phone comes equipped with a single 13MP rear sensor with a lens having a f/1.9 aperture. On the front the phone has a 5MP selfie shooter.

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Sony Xperia F could be a foldable phone with Samsungs flexible OLED display, 5G connectivity

Sony has ceased its smartphone operations in India, and most other regions, to focus on releasing phones in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Europe. The smartphone maker was rumoured to be dropping its Xperia lineup and shift to a new series. However, a new report out of China suggests that the company might be working on a foldable phone called the Xperia F, which could be launched next year. This phone is said to adopt Samsung’s flexible OLED display technology with a 21:9 aspect ratio, which the company’s current flagship Xperia 1 smartphone features. Additionally, the handset is said to support 5G connectivity and the company is expected to announce the Xperia 2 smartphone next year. 

While there are no specifics about the Xperia F, the report hints at the growing popularity of foldable phones. Samsung and Huawei have already unveiled their respective foldable phones and while things aren’t looking too good for Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, we are yet to come across any initial impressions of the Huawei Mate X. Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is facing harsh criticism as the handset it had sent to reviewers in the US were recalled as their inner display malfunctioned. The company later issued a statement confirming the development, saying that it planned to “announce the release date in the coming weeks.”

Coming back to Sony, the company’s mobile division is being scaled back to reduce losses and drive profits up in the long term. As for the existing Sony smartphone users, the company said that it ceased sales in India in FY18, but will continue to provide customer support operations including after sales support and software updates for existing customers in the country. The company also said that it will be “monitoring the market situation and business feasibility in India”. So, there’s a possibility that the company could resume its operations in India if it finds it viable to do so.

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Moto Z4 with Snapdragon 675, 4GB RAM appears on Geekbench

The Moto Z4 has been leaked in the past and now the phone has been spotted on the Geekbench website. It scores 2346 points in Single Core and 6248 points in Multi Core benchmarking tests. The phone is seen featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 mobile platform along with 4GB of RAM. The hardware is in line with previous reports, which also claimed that the phone will ship with 6GB RAM. As per the new listing, the Moto Z4 would run on Android 9 Pie.

The development comes a day after media reports said that the phone, which is yet to be announced officially, was sold to a person via Amazon. The customer who bought the phone even posted a hands-on video after he received the device. The Amazon listing not only confirmed the 6.4-inch display, but also gave information about the type of the panel used. It said that the phone features an OLED FullVision display with a 2,340 x 1080 pixel resolution.

The Moto Z4 is likely to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. In terms of camera, the phone is speculated to sport a single 48MP sensor on the back. On the front is a 25MP sensor housed within a waterdrop notch. The phone is said to pack a 3600mAh battery with 15W TurboCharge support.

Earlier this month, a few images of the Moto Z4 were leaked showing a protruding camera module with a single lens and Motorola’s signature bat-wing logo. On the right edge, the phone is seen sporting a volume rocker and a power button. At the bottom, there is a USB-C port, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a microphone. On the top edge, the Z4 has the secondary mic and a SIM card slot along with a speaker.

The images also showed pogo pins on the back, and reportedly, the smartphone will also support the 5G Moto Mod. In phone’s first impression video (mentioned above), the handset is said to have a problem with the fit of the Moto mod. It doesn’t really sit flush with the phone leaving a slight gap between the panel and the mod.

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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphone 700 with eight mics, active noise cancellation announced

Bose has announced its new flagship Noise Cancelling Headphone 700 that succeeds the much lauded QC35 IIs. The new headphone is touted to deliver even better sound quality with the company’s proprietary active equalization, which is said to refrain from boosting lows, mids and highs as this can contribute to listening fatigue over time. The device should also be able to pick up conversations easily with the help of four microphones, two of which are said to isolate a user’s speech while the other two work on detecting and reducing ambient noise. In addition to the new NC Headphone 700, Bose has also laid out its roadmap that consists of the Bose Earbuds 500 which launches later this year, and the Noise Cancelling Earbuds 700 which will be revealed next year. 

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphone 700 is priced at $399 (Rs 27,824 approx) and will go on sale from May 30 in the US. The company has not announced the pricing of the Bose Earbuds 500 and the Noise Cancelling Earbuds 700. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphone 700 comes with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa integration, and features support for Siri as well. A software update is also available for the device that enables wake word access to invoke Alexa so that one can use voice command to call up the digital assistant. 

The headphone is said to improve on noise cancellation with better circuitry and a new digital signal processing system, which is said to remove the familiar hissing noise when ANC is on. The device will also offer 11 different intensity levels of noise cancellation to choose from. There’s also a ‘full-transparency experience’ that will be available under Conversation Mode and is touted to let ambient sounds pass-through the device’s earcups completely. 

The new Bose flagship headphone features a new design that somewhat resembles the Sony WH-1000XM3. It uses stainless-steel in its construction and is said to feature fewer “visible screws, seams, and joints than the industry standard.” Bose has finally added touch based controls this time that will enable users to play/pause music, control volume, skip tracks and more. There are three physical buttons as well, one for powering the device on and off, another to call up a set digital assistant and one for accessing noise cancellation levels. Bose claims that the headphones will deliver 20 hours of battery life.

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