Sony to buy 'Halo' videogame creator Bungie in $3.6 billion deal - Economic Times

Sony Interactive Entertainment will acquire "Halo" and "Destiny" videogame creator Bungie Inc in a deal valued at $3.6 billion, making it the latest in a wave of consolidation sweeping the gaming sector.

Early in January, Microsoft Corp offered nearly $70 billion to buy "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard , while "Grand Theft Auto" maker Take-Two bid $11 billion for "Farmville" maker Zynga.

Bellevue, Washington-based Bungie, which worked on the "Halo" videogame series when owned by Microsoft, separated from the software giant to go private in 2007. It has worked on a number of titles including "Marathon" and "Myth" and will be joining Sony's PlayStation lineup, the company said in a blog.

The acquisition will allow the PlayStation console maker to reach more players with new games in a competitive space where it is toe-to-toe with Microsoft's Xbox consoles.

"This is an important step in our strategy to expand the reach of PlayStation to a much wider audience," said Jim Ryan, who heads Sony Corp's unit which is responsible for the PlayStation brand.

The video game space is consolidating rapidly to tap a surge in demand created by the pandemic, with new deals blurring the lines between PC and mobile gaming companies as these firms hunt for new revenue streams.

The sector is racing to a new record of $150 billion in deals, financing and IPOs this year, according to investment banking firm Drake Star Partners.

Sony Interactive Entertainment acquired six gaming companies in 2021, including "God of War" maker Valkyrie Entertainment.

Bungie will be an independent unit of Sony Interactive Entertainment and run by its board chaired by CEO Pete Parsons and team.

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Sony PlayStation State of Play announced, Gran Turismo 7 gameplay to be revealed - BGR India

Sony has announced that it will be hosting its PlayStation State of Play event later this week. The event will be streamed live for everyone to watch and will majorly focus on the upcoming Gran Turismo 7. At the event, the company will showcase around half an hour of gameplay footage of Gran Turismo 7. Polyphony Digital’s upcoming racing simulator Gran Turismo 7 is slated to release in March as a PlayStation exclusive. It is going to be the eighth title in the popular Gran Turismo franchise. Also Read - Next 3 Call of Duty games likely to launch on PS, irrespective of Microsoft's Activision acquisition

The company announced its upcoming PlayStation State of Play event via a blog post. The company has revealed that the event will host an online-only audience and will stream on February 3 at 3:30 AM IST. The event will be live streamed on the company’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. Also Read - Microsoft to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation even after Activision acquisition

Gran Turismo 7 takes center stage in an all-new State of Play, arriving Wednesday at 2pm Pacific: https://t.co/Yo0Iq8udFH pic.twitter.com/F3ASOpmpeQ Also Read - Sony speaks up for the first time after Microsoft-Activision deal

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) January 31, 2022

The company has revealed that the event will feature 30 minutes of Gran Turismo 7 gameplay footage on the PlayStation 5 along with a showcase of the modes and features. Apart from this, we can also expect to see gameplay footage from a number of other upcoming PlayStation games.

The event usually is a 20-minute affair, however, this time along with a 30-minute special screening, we can expect it to stretch a little longer.

Gran Turismo 7 is scheduled to release on March 4, which will bring along a long-awaited European campaign mode, paying tribute to the roots of the 17th-century term “Gran Turismo.” The game will mark the comeback of the Trial Mountain and High-Speed Ring tracks. Apart from this, the game is also expected to expand its car designing tool, car photography tool, car tuning, as well as car collection. We can also expect a special collaboration with Sony in terms of a special edition PS5 or a special edition PS5 controller launch.

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Garena Free Fire redeem codes for January 31, 2022: Free rewards awaiting, claim now - HT Tech

Garena Free Fire redeem codes for January 31, 2022: Get free rewards today by visiting Garena Free Fire redemption website.

Garena Free Fire redeem codes for January 31, 2022: Free rewards are awaiting! Yes, Garena Free Fire players can get in-game items like characters, weapons, skins, among others for free now. Players can simply visit the Garena free Fire redemption website at https://ift.tt/HT6Or3yD2 to claim the rewards using the daily redeem codes released by the game. In order to receive the rewards and redeem the codes players may have to bind your account to Facebook or VK. Notably, the codes need to be redeemed as soon as possible as they come with an expiry date.

Also, these Garena Free Fire in-game items can be collected by paying real money. But in order to make it accessible to more players, the game releases daily codes, organizes events and even provides offers. The redeemed rewards and gifts can be checked by the players in the vault tab of the game lobby while gold and diamonds are transferred to the account wallet.

Taking to its official Twitter account, Free Fire India has informed that the faded wheel event is live and players can win the exclusive Brisk Gallop animation and other rewards from the same. The event expires on February 4. "Survivors! Have you collected the latest addition to the faded wheel? If not, head over there immediately and spin to win the exclusive Brisk Gallop animation & other rewards! Event expires on 4 February," it tweeted.

Garena Free Fire Redeem codes for January 31, 2022:

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With watchOS 8.4, Apple fixes smartwatch charging bug - Times of India

Jan 30, 2022, 04:32PM ISTSource: ANI

Tech giant Apple has released watchOS 8.4 which comes with security updates and a fix for the bug that prevented some series models from charging. According to GSM Arena, the update is available for Watch Series 3 and later models. Users can download it through the Apple Watch app on the iPhone by navigating to the General > Software Update menu. However, it's important to note that the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 per cent battery to install the update, and it should be placed on a charger while also being within the connected iPhone's range.

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Garena Free Fire redeem codes for 30 Jan: List of keys, how to claim rewards - Mint

Battle royale game Garena Free Fire, which became much popular after the Indian govt banned PUBG Mobile, releases a daily set of redeem codes that can be used on the company’s official website to get special skins for their weapons, as well as characters and other collectables.

The same for 30 January has been released. 

In order to use the redeem codes, the user will have to make sure of a few things. This includes linking their Free Fire account to a social media account. The redeem codes come with an expiration time. It will be ideal to redeem the codes as early as possible.

Here’s the list of codes for today:

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How to claim rewards via Garena Free Fire redeem codes

1. Link your Garena Free Fire account to your Facebook, Twitter, Google, Apple, Huawei or VK account. The redeem codes cannot be used while playing in guest mode.

2. Visit the official Garena Free Fire website to redeem the code. Log in using the social media account linked to your game.

3. Copy the redeem code and paste it in the designated box. Click on confirm to complete the process.

4. The confirmation will be sent to your in-game mail. Be patient if the rewards do not appear right away as some items may take up to 24 hours to reflect.

In addition to this, the game has also informed that the Kungfu Tigers top-up is live and players can top-up diamonds to get exclusive merch for free. 

“Survivors, the Kungfu Tigers Top-Up is here! Speaker with three sound waves Top up 100, 300 and 500 diamonds to get exclusive merch absolutely free! Wrapped present. Get the item before the top-up event ends on 2 February 2022 (sic)," said Free Fire India in a tweet. 

Garena Free Fire in-game items can also be collected by paying real money. But in order to make the game more accessible, it released daily codes, organises events and provides offers.

 

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Micromax In Note 2 Goes on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price, Specifications - Gadgets 360

Micromax In Note 2 was launched in India earlier this week and it is now going on sale in the country for the first time today. It features a quad rear camera setup and sports a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a hole-punch design, Corning Gorilla Glass protection, and 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it packs a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC, which is paired with 4GB of RAM and has 64GB of onboard storage. Micromax In Note 2 runs Android 11 out-of-the-box.

Micromax In Note 2 price in India, sale offers

The newly launched Micromax In Note 2 will go on sale in India today for the first time today at 12pm IST. Micromax In Note 2 is priced at Rs. 13,490 for the sole 4GB + 64GB storage variant. Micromax is offering the smartphone in Black and Brown (Oak) colour options. It is available to purchase via the company's official website as well as Flipkart.

As an introductory offer, Micromax In Note 2 is being offered at a discounted price of Rs. 12,490 for a limited period. Alongside, Flipkart is offering customers 10 percent off on Citibank cards as well as a 5 percent cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit cards.

Micromax In Note 2 specifications, features

The dual-SIM (Nano) Micromax In Note 2 runs Android 11. It sports a 6.43-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 550 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Under the hood, it features a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC with 4GB of RAM. The 64GB of onboard storage can be expanded via microSD card (up to 256GB).

For optics, Micromax In Note 2 features a quad rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. It also has a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. At the front, it has a 16-megapixel selfie sensor. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Micromax In Note 2 packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. The battery is touted to get 50 percent charged in 25 minutes when using a compatible charger. It measures 159.9x74.3x8.34mm and weighs 205 grams.

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Flipkart Electronics Sale: Get iPhone 12 Mini for as low as Rs 25,149, here`s how - Zee News

New Delhi: The Electronics Offer, Flipkart's most recent sale, is now live on the e-commerce website. The Flipkart Electronics Sale includes a slew of deals and offers on smartphones such as Apple's iPhone, Motorola's Moto G51 5G, Realme GT Neo 2, and many others. The discount, which began on January 27, will continue until January 31. While there are a bevy of devices available at great prices during the sale, the bargain on the iPhone 12 Mini has everyone's attention.

During the Flipkart sale, the iPhone 12 Mini is priced at Rs 41,999 for the 64GB storage model. When compared to the smartphone's Rs 59,900 retail price, this is a much lower pricing. Above that, consumers can get a Rs 1,000 discount if they use a Citi Bank credit or debit card to buy the iPhone 12 Mini, bringing the price down to Rs 40,999. Above this, there is an exchange offer of up to Rs 15,850 on the iPhone 12 Mini, bringing the smartphone's price down to Rs 25,149, which almost sounds too good to be true. As a result, we attempted to purchase an iPhone 12 Mini to see how true this is.

So we attempted to trade in a 2019 OnePlus 7 Pro 8GB RAM model for an iPhone 12 Mini. The OnePlus 7 Pro costs Rs 14,900 on Flipkart, which brings the price of the iPhone 12 Mini down to Rs 27,099 - a Rs 32,801 savings off the smartphone's sticker price of Rs 59,900! We didn't have a Citi bank credit card, so we couldn't obtain the Rs 1,000 extra discount, but we were still able to get our hands on an iPhone Mini for Rs 27,099, which is ridiculously low when compared to the smartphone's quoted price of Rs 41,999.

The 128GB model of the iPhone 12 Mini can be obtained for Rs 40,099 by swapping an 8GB RAM variant of the 2019 OnePlus 7 Pro for the 128GB variant of the iPhone 12 Mini. This bargain will be available until January 31, so those interested in purchasing a new iPhone should take advantage of it before it expires.

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After Instagram, Apple iPad app next? Here is what WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart said - HT Tech

Like Instagram for the iPad, a version of WhatsApp for Apple iPad has long eluded users despite being a heavily requested feature.

Whatsapp's chief has recently revealed that they are in favour of releasing an iPad app. "People have wanted an iPad app for a long time," Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp at its parent company Meta, told The Verge during an interview this week. "We'd love to do it," Cathcart added. Like Instagram for the iPad, a version of WhatsApp for Apple's tablet has long eluded users despite being a heavily requested feature.

While Cathcart wouldn't go so far as to commit to the release of an iPad version, his comments suggest it's possible that one will be built in the near future, especially now that WhatsApp has built the underlying technology needed for such a client to work.

"We did a lot of work on the technology for supporting multiple devices," Cathcart said, referencing the rollout of opt-in, multi-device support for WhatsApp last year.

"Our web and our desktop apps now have that. If I have multi-device on, I can turn my phone off or lose my network connection and still get messages on my desktop. That would be really important for a tablet app, to be able to use the app even if your phone isn't on. So the underlying technology is there," he shared.

Because of the way WhatsApp encrypts messages, it historically hasn't been able to sync chats across devices over the internet like most other messaging apps work. So if WhatsApp on your phone didn't have access to the internet, the desktop client didn't work.

The beta version of multi-device support lets you sync your WhatsApp account on up to four devices at a time, a process that involves mapping device identifiers to an account key on WhatsApp's servers in a way that's still encrypted.

Now that such syncing technology exists, there's a good chance that WhatsApp for iPad is finally on the horizon. 

Facebook Messenger groups now have end-to-end encryption for calls, chats

(ANI): Facebook Messenger has added a string of new features recently. The features that users have received include end-to-end encryption, screenshot detection, message reactions, typing indicators, among several others.

Messenger added end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) chatting in 2016 when it was still called Facebook Messenger, and Meta was still Facebook.

Now many things have changed, but the optional feature is fully rolled out to everyone, with toggles to encrypt text messages as well as group chats and calls, reported The Verge.

Meta has discussed switching to E2EE as a default, but that may not happen until next year at the earliest, as some regulators claim this would harm public safety.

There are two ways Messenger users can opt in to the secure chats, either via vanish mode, by swiping up on an existing chat to enter one where messages automatically disappear when the window is closed or the original version that was introduced in 2016 as Secret Conversations. You can turn that on by toggling the lock icon when you start a new chat.

In addition to a full rollout of the feature, Messenger has some new features to enable as well. Now, in end-to-end encrypted chats, you can use GIFs, stickers, reactions, and long-press to reply or forward messages.

The encrypted chats also now support verified badges so that people can identify authentic accounts. You can also save media exchanged in the chats, and there's a Snapchat-style screenshot notification that will be rolling out over the next few weeks.

The screenshot detection feature and the message reactions feature is something WhatsApp users have been waiting to get for a long time. However, now that Facebook has made the features available to Messenger, they may soon be unveiled on WhatsApp as well.

All the new features will be rolled out to Messenger in the coming weeks.

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iPhone price drop on Flipkart: Check offers on iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11 - HT Tech

Flipkart has announced big iPhone 13, iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 price drop. Check details here.

Waiting for huge Apple iPhone price drop announcements? Well, here is a big one! As iPhones are a bit expensive, people tend to wait for the price drops to get it at a decent price. But what if we tell you that this is the right time to gift yourself an iPhone? Yes, Flipkart is offering discounts, exchange offer and even bank offers on various models of iPhones. You can avail iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series and even iPhone 11 series with price cuts. Sounds great right! To make your work easier, we have detailed all the offers available on the iPhones here.

iPhone 13 price drop: The 128GB variant of iPhone 13 is available at a discount of 6 percent and is priced at Rs. 74,900 on Flipkart. The selling price of the phone is Rs. 79,990. But wait, this is not all! If you have an old smartphone then you can exchange it to get a further discount for iPhone 13. Yes, the ecommerce website is offering an exchange offer under which you can get up to Rs. 18,850 off. The only thing you need to do is to enter the pincode of your area and check if the exchange is available at your place or not.

Coming to the bank offers, you can get 10 percent off on Citi Credit/Debit cards, up to Rs. 1000 on orders of Rs. 5000 and above. While Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users can get 5 percent unlimited cashback. The other variants, that is 256GB and 512GB are also available at a discount of 5 percent and 4 percent respectively along with bank and exchange offer.

iPhone 13 Pro price drop: The 128GB variant is priced at Rs. 1,19,900 on Flipkart. You can get up to Rs. 18,850 off on the phone with exchange. Additionally you can also avail 10 percent off on Citi Credit/Debit cards, up to Rs. 1000 on orders of Rs. 5000 and above. While Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users can get 5 percent unlimited cashback. The other variants, that is 256GB and 512GB are also available with bank and exchange offer.

iPhone 13 Pro Max price drop: The biggest iPhone 13 series handset, 128GB variant, is priced at Rs. 1,29,900 on Flipkart. You can get up to Rs. 18,850 off on the phone with exchange. Additionally you can also avail 10 percent off on Citi Credit/Debit cards, up to Rs. 1000 on orders of Rs. 5000 and above. While Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users can get 5 percent unlimited cashback. The other variants, that is 256GB, 512GB and 1TB are also available with bank and exchange offer.

iPhone 13 Mini price drop: An the smallest variant in the iPhone 13 eries, 128GB variant, is available at a discounted rate of Rs. 66,900 on Flipkart. You can get up to Rs. 18,850 off on the phone with exchange. Additionally you can also avail 10 percent off on Citi Credit/Debit cards, up to Rs. 1000 on orders of Rs. 5000 and above. While Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users can get 5 percent unlimited cashback. The other variants, that is 256GB and 512GB are also available with bank and exchange offer.

iPhone 12 price drop: The 64GB variant of the phone is available at a discount of 19 percent for Rs. 52,999 on Flipkart. You can get up to Rs. 15,850 off on the phone with exchange. Additionally you can also avail 10 percent off on Citi Credit/Debit cards, up to Rs. 1000 on orders of Rs. 5000 and above. While Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users can get 5 percent unlimited cashback. The other variant, that is 128GB is also available with bank and exchange offer.

iPhone 12 Pro price drop: The 128GB variant of the phone is available at a discounted rate of Rs. 1,04,900 on Flipkart. You can get up to Rs. 15,850 off on the phone with exchange. Additionally you can also avail 10 percent off on Citi Credit/Debit cards, up to Rs. 1000 on orders of Rs. 5000 and above. While Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users can get 5 percent unlimited cashback. The other variants, that is 256GB and 512GB are also available with bank and exchange offer.

iPhone 12 Pro Max price drop: The 128GB variant of the phone is available at Rs. 1,19,900 on Flipkart. You can get up to Rs. 15,850 off on the phone with exchange. Additionally you can also avail 10 percent off on Citi Credit/Debit cards, up to Rs. 1000 on orders of Rs. 5000 and above. While Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users can get 5 percent unlimited cashback. The other variants, that is 256GB and 512GB are also available with bank and exchange offer.

iPhone 12 Mini price drop: The 64GB variant of the phone is available at a discount of 29 percent at Rs. 41,999 on Flipkart. You can get up to Rs. 15,850 off on the phone with exchange. Additionally you can also avail 10 percent off on Citi Credit/Debit cards, up to Rs. 1000 on orders of Rs. 5000 and above. While Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users can get 5 percent unlimited cashback. The other variants, that is 128GB and 256GB are also available with bank and exchange offer.

iPhone 11 price drop: The 64GB variant of the phone is currently sold out. You are advised to keep checking Flipkart to track its availability.

iPhone 11 Pro price drop: The 512GB variant of the phone is available at a price of Rs. 1,40,300. You can get up to Rs. 15,850 off on the phone with exchange. Additionally you can also avail 10 percent off on Citi Credit/Debit cards, up to Rs. 1000 on orders of Rs. 5000 and above. While Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users can get 5 percent unlimited cashback.

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How to translate Telegram messages in your language - HT Tech

Earlier this month, Telegram ‘translate’ feature was added and it allows users to read any message on the platform. Know here how to translate Telegram messages.

Earlier in January, the messaging app Telegram rolled out a new update that added an in-app translation feature to the platform. After the update, users will be able to read any message in either groups or chat in their preferred language. This Telegram feature is available for both Android and iOS. Telegram translate feature was aimed to increase the usability and accessibility of the app for users. Telegram’s platform is already feature heavy and has options not available on its rival WhatsApp. Some of the features of Telegram missing in WhatsApp include restricting message forwarding in groups, sending large files up to 2GB and anonymous posting. Now, another addition to the list will be message translation. If you want to know how to translate any message on Telegram, then read on.

The new update of Telegram, which was the 12th update since its official release, was rolled out on January 2, 2022. Apart from in-app translation, it also added other features. Now, a user can double tap a message to send a quick reaction. On iOS, users can long press the message to get quick reactions. In settings, users can also change their default reaction to a particular emoji. Apart from this, Telegram also added a new feature that enables users to hide a part or an entire message as spoilers. This will make the message or the part of it hidden. Users, when ready for the spoiler, can tap on it to see the message.

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Vivo Y75 vs OnePlus Nord CE vs Samsung Galaxy M32: Here’s how specs of these mid-range 5G smartphones compare - Gadgets Now

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1. Vivo Y75 vs OnePlus Nord CE vs Samsung Galaxy M32: Here’s how specs of these mid-range 5G smartphones compare  Gadgets Now
2. Vivo Y75 with Dimensity 700, 50MP camera, 5,000mAh battery launched in India: price, specifications  91mobiles
3. vivo Y75 5G announced with more RAM and better selfie camera - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com
4. Vivo Y75 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC launched in India  BGR India
5. Vivo Y75 5G with Dimensity 700 SoC and 5,000mAh battery launched in India  gizmochina
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Galaxy S22 Ultra could face up to 3 months delay in deliveries - gizmochina

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1. Galaxy S22 Ultra could face up to 3 months delay in deliveries  gizmochina
2. Samsung Galaxy S22 series mega-leak: quality images, specs, prices - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com
3. Reserve your Galaxy S22 from Samsung to get a $50 discount and more!  SamMobile
4. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, S22+, S22 may be priced the same as the Galaxy S21 series  Notebookcheck.net
5. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event 2022 Set for February 9, Samsung Galaxy S22 Lineup Expected  Gadgets 360
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Xiaomi unveils Redmi Note 11 series, prices start at Rs 25k; check specs & other details - CNBCTV18

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has unveiled its Redmi Note 11 series. The company has announced the Redmi Note 11S India launch for February 9. The starting price for the smartphone will be Rs 25,000.This series features four new smartphones -- Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G in the upgraded version, and Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 in the budget category.The smartphones come with features like AMOLED display, fast charging, 120Hz refresh rate, and 108 megapixel main camera.Specs of Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Note 11 ProThe Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G comes with a 6.7 inch display, a punch hole design and 120Hz refresh rate. It is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The handset features a 695 chipset. It comes with 8GB RAM. Its internal storage can be expanded to 1TB.Another variant, the Redmi Note 11 Pro, comes with MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. Both these handsets have a battery of 5,000mAh with 67W fast charging support. The smartphone series will come with MIUI 13 out of the box.The Redmi Note 11 features 5,000mAh battery, 33W charger, 50MP quad camera lens, and 3.5mm audio jack too. It also has a 90Hz punch hole display to get along with the Snapdragon 680 chipset. The handset comes with 1TB of expandable storage.Similarly, the other variant, the Redmi Note 11S, comes with the same sized battery of 5000mAh, 90Hz AMOLED display and 108MP quad camera setup. It carries the MediaTek Helio G96 processor.PricingThe Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G comes at a price of $329 (almost  Rs 24,636) for the 6GB and 64GB model.The other two models come at a price of $349 (almost Rs 26,134) and $379 (almost Rs 28,380).The Redmi Note 11 Pro comes with a price tag of $299 (almost Rs 22,389) for the 6GB variant. The other two models are priced at $329 (almost Rs 24,636), and $349 (almost Rs 26,134).

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Sony HT-5400 soundbar with virtual surround sound launched for $300 - gizmochina

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1. Sony HT-5400 soundbar with virtual surround sound launched for $300  gizmochina
2. Sony HT-S400 Soundbar With 330W Output, Dolby Digital Audio Launched  Gadgets 360
3. Sony's HT-S400 budget soundbar and sub packs power and virtual surround sound  What Hi-Fi?
4. HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar | Sony  Sony
5. Sony’s new $300 soundbar connects wirelessly to Bravia TVs  Digital Trends
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Motorola 'Frontier 22' smartphone specifications leaked, possibly first 200MP camera phone - Asianet Newsable

New Delhi, First Published Jan 26, 2022, 4:59 PM IST

Motorola is rumoured to be developing a new flagship smartphone codenamed 'Frontier 22'. The phone is yet to be officially confirmed by the Lenovo-owned company, but some renders and specifications have surfaced online. The rumoured Motorola phone has a hole-punch display and a triple rear camera unit, according to leaked renders. The Motorola Frontier 22 is expected to be released in July 2022. The device will reportedly have a 144Hz refresh rate display and a fingerprint scanner for authentication.

It is also anticipated the headset will be configured with the 4,500 mAh battery with 125W wired charging and 50W wireless charging support. 

WinFuture.de, a German publication, has revealed the renders and specifications of the reported Motorola smartphone. The Motorola Frontier 22 expected a dual SIM (Nano) smartphone to run on Android 12 out of the box following the leaked details. It is said to have a 6.67-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz and a DCI-P3 colour gamut. The display could also support HDR10.

The forthcoming Motorola handset is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon SM8475 processor. As per the reports, the chipset could be a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 "Plus" SoC. The device will be equipped with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone could come in three RAM and storage configurations of 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage.

Also Read: Moto G5G launched in India with Rs 20,999 tag. Specifications here

In terms of optics, the Motorola Frontier 22 is expected to have a triple rear camera unit with a 200-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor, and a 12-megapixel telephoto shooter. Motorola's upcoming smartphone is said to have a 60-megapixel camera for selfies.

Reportedly, the handset's connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, a USB Type-C port, NFC, GPS, and Bluetooth v5.2. It is expected to have stereo speakers as well as three microphone arrays.

The Motorola Frontier 22 is expected to include a fingerprint sensor. Motorola's latest handset could consist of a 4,500mAh battery with 125W wired charging and 50W wireless charging support.

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Valve’s Steam Deck will start shipping to buyers in February - XDA Developers

Valve made plenty of people excited when it announced the Steam Deck last year, a Nintendo Switch-like handheld console with the hardware and software of a PC. Following a few delays, Valve revealed on Wednesday that it will start shipping the Steam Deck starting next month

A new post on the Steam page for the Steam Deck reads, “the day is almost here! On February 25th, we will be sending out the first batch of order emails to reservation holders. Customers will have 3 days (72 hours) from receipt of their order email to make their purchase, before their reservation is released to the next person in the queue. The first units will be on their way to customers starting the 28th, and we plan to release new order email batches on a weekly cadence.”

Valve has been accepting reservations for the Steam Deck since July of last year, which required a $5 deposit through the Steam Store. People with reservations will start receiving invitations to complete their purchase shortly after 10 AM Pacific Time on February 25, and the invitations will be sent in the same order the reservations will made — for example, if you were one of the first to place a deposit after the announcement, you’ll probably get an email before the end of February.

The company also said in its announcement that Steam Deck buyers won’t be able to change their reservation to a different hardware configuration. If you had second thoughts about buying the cheapest model, and you want to change your order, you’ll have to move to the back of the line.

Valve has been hard at work on the Steam Deck’s software, which is based on Linux and can play select Windows-only games through the Proton compatibility layer. There are also plenty of Linux-native games available on Steam, most of which should be playable on the Steam Deck.

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Valve's Steam Deck Portable PC Gaming Console Launches on February 25 - Anime News Network

Valve announced on Wednesday that its Steam Deck portable PC gaming console will launch on February 25. Reservation holders will get order emails first in the order reservations were made.

The Steam Deck was originally scheduled to launch this December, but it was delayed due to global supply chain issues and material shortages. Components were not reaching the company's manufacturing facilities in time.

The console will have three versions, and they include a 64GB model with a carrying case that will retail for US$399; a 256GB version with faster storage, a carrying case, and an exclusive Steam Community profile bundle that will retail for US$529; and a 512 GB model with the fastest storage of the three versions, anti-glare etched glass, and an exclusive carrying case.

Steam Deck allows players to access their Steam library.

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Redmi Note 11, Note 11S, Note 11 Pro 4G and 5G launched globally: Prices, specs and all you need to know - India Today

Redmi Note 11 series is now live for Xiaomi's global markets with the company's recent launch event. After its home country, China, the launch brings the Redmi Note 11, Note 11S, Note 11 Pro 4G and 5G to other regions of the world. All of them come with a flat frame design, 5,000mAh batteries, mid-range processors and AMOLED displays.

The hierarchy is the same as before, with the Redmi Note 11 being the most pocket-friendly model of the four, starting at $179 or about Rs 13,400. The phone comes with a 50-megapixel quad-camera setup at the back and a 13-megapixel selfie shooter at the front neatly placed in a punch-hole cutout. There is a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor powering all of this.

Redmi Note 11 and Note 11S

The pricing for the phone goes as follows - the $179 price tag is for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. There is a 4GB + 128GB option up for sale for $199 or about Rs 14,900. The top variant retails for $229, or roughly Rs 17,200.

Next in line is the Redmi Note 11S, a device that is also coming to India on February 9. It keeps the same look and feel as the Note 11, with the same display. The chipset is replaced to MediaTek Helio G96 and the primary camera carries a larger, 108-megapixel primary lens. There is also a 16-megapixel selfie camera on this one.

Since it is coming to India, the pricing of the Redmi Note 11S is of interest to many. It starts selling for $249 or about Rs 18,700 for the 6GB RAM, 64GB storage option. There is a 128GB storage variant that costs $279, roughly about Rs 20,900. The top option with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage will go for $299, about Rs 22,400.

The Redmi Note 11 and 11S will go on sale on January 28th and 29th and both will have early bird price discounts taking $20 off each model.

Redmi Note 11 Pro models

Coming to the two Redmi Note 11 Pro phones - the 4G and the 5G variants, the two phones are nearly identical. The only two difference lies in the choice of chipsets they come with (which enable 5G or 4G respectively) and the absent macro lens from the 5G model. Other than this, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Note 11 Pro 4G feature the same 120Hz, 6.67-inch AMOLED display, 5,000mAh battery, and 16-megapixel selfie camera.

As for the difference, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, while the 4G model carries a MediaTek Helio G96 processor. Both the devices run MIUI 13 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G starts at $299, roughly about Rs 22,400 for the base option with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. $329 or about Rs 24,700 will fetch you the 128GB storage option, while $349 or around Rs 26,300 will upgrade this to an 8GB RAM model with 128GB storage. Prices for the same memory models of the 5G version are - $329 (about Rs 24,700), $349 (roughly Rs 26,300) and $379 (around Rs 28,400) respectively.

As 91Mobiles notes, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and 5G models will be on sale on February 16 to 17 with early bird offers on AliExpress.

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Micromax IN Note 2 vs Realme 9i: Specs, features, and India price compared - India Today

Micromax IN Note 2 has been launched in India as the successor to the affordable Micromax IN Note 1. The smartphone features a distinct camera module similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S21. It also has a glass panel on the rear. The smartphone sports a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display as far as the hardware is concerned. The MediaTek Helio G95 chipset powers it. The phone has a 48-megapixel quad rear camera setup and a 16-megapixel shooter for selfies. It gets a 5000mAh battery with 30W fast charging.

Micromax IN Note 2 is priced at Rs 13,999 for the sole 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model. At this price, Realme 9i is its closest competitor. The phone has a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset. The Realme 9i gets 50-megapixel triple rear cameras and a 5000mAh battery.

So let’s compare Micromax IN Note 2 and Realme 9i to find out which is a better device on paper.

Micromax IN Note 2 vs Realme 9i: Specs and features

Dimensions and weight: The Micromax IN Note 2 measures 159.9x74.3x8.34mm and weighs 205 grams. On the other hand, Realme 9i measures 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm and weighs 190 grams.

Display: The Micromax IN Note 2 has a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED, whereas Realme 9i has a 6.62-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Processor: The Micromax IN Note 2 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. It is an octa-core chipset clocked at 2.05GHz and coupled with Arm Mali-G76 MC4 GPU. On the contrary, Realme 9i is equipped with a Snapdragon 680 chipset. This is an octa-core chipset clocked at 2.4 GHz and coupled with Adreno 610 GPU.

RAM: The IN Note 2 is offered in a sole 4GB RAM model. While Realme 9i is offered in 4GB and 6GB RAM models.

Storage: The Micromax IN Note 2 has 64GB of storage, but the Realme 9i gets another 128GB of storage model.

Rear camera: The Micromax IN Note 2 has a quad rear camera setup, including a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the flip side, Realme 9i has triple rear cameras consisting of a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel portrait lens and a 2-megapixel macro sensor.

Front camera: Both these devices offer a 16-megapixel camera for selfies.

Battery: The Micromax IN Note 2 is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 30W charging support, whereas Realme 9i gets a 5000mAh battery with 33W charging support.

Software: The two devices run Android 11 with their proprietary skin on top.

Connectivity and security: Both these devices get almost similar connectivity options like 4G LTE, Bluetooth, GPS, USB-Type C and a 3.5mm audio jack. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for authentication on two.

Micromax IN Note 2 vs Realme 9i: India price

The base variants of Micromax IN Note 2 and Realme 9i come with 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage are priced at Rs 13,999. The Realme 9i has another 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model, which comes in at Rs 15,999.

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Micromax IN Note 2 announced: Helio G95 SoC, 48MP camera, and AMOLED screen - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

Micromax made a comeback to the Indian smartphone market in November 2020 with the IN Note 1, and today the company followed up with its successor, dubbed IN Note 2.

The Micromax IN Note 2 is built around a 6.43" FullHD+ AMOLED screen that's protected by an unknown version of Gorilla Glass and has a peak brightness of 550 nits. The display also has a punch hole in the center for the 16MP selfie camera.

The IN Note 2's rear panel has a "Dazzling Glass Finish" and sports a camera island that reminds us of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. It houses a 48MP primary camera, joined by 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth units.

Under the hood, we get a Helio G95 SoC paired with 4GB RAM. The smartphone has 64GB of storage onboard, and it comes with a dedicated microSD card slot allowing storage expansion.

On the software front, we have stock Android 11, but the company hasn't mentioned anything about future version updates on its official website.

The rest of the Micromax IN Note 2's highlights include liquid cooling, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C port, side-mounted fingerprint reader, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 30W charging, advertised to go from flat to 50% in 25 minutes. The smartphone also supports reverse wired charging.

Micromax IN Note 2

The Micromax IN Note 2 is offered in Black and Brown colors and will go on sale in India through Flipkart and Micromaxinfo.com starting January 30. It's priced at INR13,490 ($180/€160) but will be available at an introductory price of INR12,490 ($165/€150) for a limited time.

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Philips 2022 Audio Range With TWS Earphones, Sports Headphones, and Party Speakers Launched in India - Gadgets 360

Philips 2022 audio range, which includes TAT2206 and TAT2236 truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones, TAA4216 sports headphones, and TAX5206 and TAX3206 party speakers, have been launched in India. While the TWS earphones come with long battery life and fast charging technology, the sports headphones offer durability and feature IP55 water and dust resistance rating. The Philips party speakers have Bluetooth connectivity. While one of them features a trolley design, the other one comes with a carry handle for easy portability.

TAT2206 and TAT2236 TWS earphones, TAA4216 sports headphones, and TAX5206 and TAX3206 party speakers price, availability

The Philips TAT2206 and TAT2236 TWS earphones are priced at Rs. 6,999. They will be available at special sale price of Rs. 3,499 and 3,399, respectively.

The Philips TAA4216 Sports Headphones price has been set at Rs. 8,999 and they will be available at a special sale price of Rs. 4,699.

The TAX5206 and TAX3206 Party speakers are priced at Rs. 21,990 and 15,990, respectively. As per the company, the Philips TAX5206 party speakers will be available at a special sale price of Rs. 17,990, and Philips TAX3206 party speakers at 11,690.

All these products will be available in the next few weeks across leading online and offline retail stores, the company said in a press release. Furthermore, these special prices will be valid till January 31.

Philips TAT2206 and TAT2236 TWS earphones features

Philips TAT2206BK and Philips TAT2236BK TWS earphones are quite similar to each other with a few differences. The first difference between these devices is that the Philips TAT2206BK earphones come with 6mm dynamic drivers and the Philips TAT2236BK are equipped with 12mm dynamic drivers. The former come with silicone ear tips while the latter does not have extra cushioning of ear tips. They both have a ‘hockey stick' design, and feature Mono Mode which allows users to use one earbud for calling.

Philips TAT2206BK and Philips TAT2236BK TWS earphones are equipped with Bluetooth v5.0 for connectivity, and can be controlled by smart assistants. They are claimed to offer a total of up to 18 hours of playtime (6 hours earbuds and 12 hours charging case). Both the offerings are claimed to offer an hour of runtime with 15 minutes of charging via a USB Type-C port. The feature IPX4 water resistance.

Philips TAA4216BK wireless sports headphones specifications

Philips TAA4216 sports headphones are said to offer up to 35 hours of playtime
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The Philips TAA4216BK wireless sports headphones are equipped with 40mm dynamic drivers for a punchy bass and clear sound. They come with a built-in microphone for calling. There is a multi-function button, and a 3.5mm audio port for wired use the battery of the headphones is depleted. The headphones feature folding design, and are claimed to be fitted with soft, breathable ear-cup cushion sleeves. As per the company, these ear cups are filled with cooling gel, and can be removed for washing.

The Philips TAA4216BK sports headphones are claimed to offer up to 35 hours of playtime on a single charge. A 15-minute charge via a USB Type-C cable is claimed to offer up to 2 hours of runtime. The headphones use Bluetooth v.50 for connectivity, and feature IP55 rating for dust and water resistance.

Philips TAX5206 and TAX3206 party speakers specifications

Philips TAX5206 and Philips TAX3206 use Bluetooth v5.0 for connectivity
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Philips TAX5206 party speaker is claimed to deliver a maximum output power of 160W through two 8-inch woofers and an equal number of 2.5-inch tweeters. They come with karaoke support and various features like echo control, vocal fader, voice changer, among others. You also get a guitar output, and a port to connect it to an amplifier for multi-speaker setup.

The Philips TAX5206 party speaker uses Bluetooth v5.0 for connectivity, and weighs 10.52kg. Other features include an LED display screen, speaker light effect, strobe lights and trolley design for portability.

Meanwhile, Philips TAX3206 party speaker is claimed to deliver a total output of 80W through an 8-inch woofer and two 2-inch tweeters. It weighs 6.95kg, and has a built-in carry handle for portability. The rest of the features are the same as the Philips TAX5206 party speaker. Both the speakers are claimed to deliver up to 14 hours of playback on a single charge.

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OPPO Reno7 for India is actually Reno7 SE from China: Retailer - gizmochina

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1. OPPO Reno7 for India is actually Reno7 SE from China: Retailer  gizmochina
2. Oppo Reno 7 5G Price in India Tipped Via Retailer Listing Ahead of February 4 Launch  Gadgets 360
3. Oppo Reno7 in India Could Actually be a Rebranded Version of Oppo Reno7 SE  TelecomTalk
4. The OPPO Reno7 series is coming to India in February 2022  Notebookcheck.net
5. Oppo Reno 7 Series to Feature Shooting Star Design, Sport Company’s Thinnest Bezels Among Reno Phones  Gadgets 360
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iPhone SE 2020 gets a massive price cut on Flipkart: Check whether you should buy it or not in 2022 - Zee News

New Delhi: Even after the Flipkart Big Saving Days deal ended on January 22, Apple's 'cheap' iPhone SE (2020) is still available with a discount. Currently, the 64GB variant costs Rs 29,999 (MRP Rs 39,900), while the 128GB model costs Rs 34,999. (MRP Rs 44,900). Apple also offers a 256GB storage option, which is no longer available on its Indian website. Flipkart is selling it for Rs 44,999 (MRP Rs 54,900). Customers can, as usual, reduce the discounted price by taking advantage of an exchange offer of up to Rs 15,850. Customers should be aware, however, that exchange offers may not always operate as advertised on e-commerce sites, and you may receive very little or no value for your old smartphone.

According to Flipkart, my four-year-old iPhone 7, which is still in good working order, is worth Rs 8,000 in exchange. That means, excluding bank discounts, the base model may be purchased for as little as 21,999. The iPhone SE (2020) has a 4.7-inch Retina display with HD resolution, 12MP primary camera, 7MP selfie camera, water and dust resistance, wireless charging capability, and a fingerprint scanner on paper. Most importantly, it is equipped with the same chipset as the iPhone 11 series. 

The iPhone SE 2020 came with iOS 13 out of the box when it was released. It can currently run the iPhone 15's newest version, which offers a slew of privacy features and widgets. When it comes to software updates, Apple is extremely dependable, with iPhones receiving updates every 4-6 years on average. That means the iPhone SE 2020 will have access to the most up-to-date iOS features until at least 2024. Newer upgrades, on the other hand, have a tendency to impair battery life, which is a regular issue with Apple iPhones.

Simply said, if you're fine with owning a small 4.7-inch screen phone for the next two to four years with a likely battery drainage issue, the iPhone SE 2020 could be your best friend. The phone, however, will miss some of the most recent (read: basic) technology found on newer iPhones and more cheap Android phones. Users should also be aware that the new iPhone SE 2022 is expected to be released in the first half of this year.

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WhatsApp chat transfers from Android to iPhone coming soon - BGR

WhatsApp chat transfer is one of many annoying things you have to worry about when upgrading your smartphone. It’s not a real issue if you’re staying on the same operating system. You should have no problem backing up all of your data when upgrading from one iPhone to another. The same goes for Android. But if you routinely jump from Android to iPhone and vice versa, then things start to get more complicated. There are apps that move most of your data from Android to iPhone or the other way around. But WhatsApp chat transfers don’t work that way. Thankfully, WhatsApp has started addressing the matter. After recently adding support for iPhone to Android chat transfers, the company might soon let users move all of their conversations from Android to iPhone as well.

WhatsApp launched chat transfers from iPhone to Android last year. The feature was only available on Galaxy phones initially. Then Google’s Pixel handsets got support for WhatsApp chat transfers from iPhone.

Facebook supporting iPhone-to-Android upgrades seemed logical considering Facebook’s adversarial stance towards Apple. We had no idea at the time when support from Android to iPhone chat transfer would arrive. But it may arrive sooner than expected.

WABetaInfo posted information about new WhatsApp functionality inside Android last week. According to the site, WhatsApp is testing a new version of the app that lets users transfer chats from Android to iPhone. It’s unclear when the feature will roll out to all Android devices. It’s not even out for WhatsApp beta at this time.

How to transfer WhatsApp app chats from iPhone to Android

However, the WhatsApp blog obtained images that explain how the functionality might work. To transfer your chat history from Android to iPhone, you’ll have to give the phones permission to import chats.

Furthermore, the screens above say that WhatsApp will inform users to keep their phones unlocked and the app in the foreground as the data transfer is underway.

It’s unclear whether Android users will have to use Apple’s Move to iOS in combination with the WhatsApp chat transfer tool. The WABetaInfo blog says that Move to iOS might be required.

Move to iOS is unable to transfer WhatsApp history, as it is now. But it’s an app that will let you move plenty of personal data from Android to iPhone.

Not being able to transfer WhatsApp chat histories from one phone to the other with ease is a security feature. It ensures that other people won’t move your WhatsApp account to a different phone. In connection with end-to-end encryption, this helps safeguard your data.

Moreover, WhatsApp’s encryption might stand in the way of transferring chats with ease from Android to iPhone and vice-versa. That’s why you should consider only using the tools available from WhatsApp to move chat histories.

While you wait for WhatsApp to turn on the new functionality, you can check out how the iPhone-to-Android transfer feature works at this link.

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WhatsApp desktop app to get two-step verification option soon - Deccan Herald

After getting panned by the customers, media, and government agencies around the world, WhatsApp stalled the revised user privacy policy that mandated users to accept sharing personal and financial details exchanged with them and a business owner on its platform in 2021. Since then, it has worked on assuring users that the personal details exchanged between two private individuals are fully end-to-end encrypted, not even WhatsApp nor any government agencies can track it.

Now, in the latest instance, WhatsApp is testing two-step verification for its desktop app that offers extra security for messenger users, reported community forum WABetaInfo, citing the latest beta app.

Currently, this is available only on iOS and Android mobile apps. As you can see in the beta app’s screenshot, the company has introduced a new option in Settings that allows users to enable two-factor authentication.

WhatsApp Beta screen-shot. Credit: WABetaInfo

This way, users get an additional layer of security. It will particularly come in handy when the user falls victim to a SIM swap scam and compromises the phone mobile number. They can request for reset link and change the PIN/passcode on the web version, thereby blocking WhatsApp account on the lost phone.

In a related development, WhatsApp is also testing chat history transfer from Android to iPhone. Last year, with the launch of Android 12, it had partnered with Google to allow users to transfer chat history from iPhone to Android.

Now, it is preparing to bring the same but in reverse order to help customers to move the WhatsApp data on their old Android phone to their new iPhone.

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Google Pixel 6a launch: Specs, features, launch details, expected India price, and everything we know so far - India Today

After the launch of Google’s most premium Pixel 6 series, the focus has now shifted to the company’s affordable offering, Pixel 6a. The device was appearing in the news every now and then, but a launch timeline was not known until now. A fresh leak now suggests that Pixel 6a could launch in the month of May. This is quite early considering the previous launch timelines of Pixel 4a and the Pixel 5a 5G. That said, it is worth noting that the first Pixel 3a was launched in May itself.

The upcoming Google Pixel 6a is tipped to ship with the Tensor chipset featured on the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro. However, the camera setup may be similar to the Pixel 5a 5G with dual 12-megapixel cameras. Google is likely to carry the design of the Pixel 6 series on the Pixel 6a as well. With all those rumoured changes, it will be interesting to see if Google keeps the price in check.

While that was a brief introduction of the rumoured Pixel 6a, we have more details to share with you, so let’s get started.

Pixel 6a: Specs and features

--The Pixel 6a is expected to take over the Pixel 5a 5G in the coming months. Tipseter Max Jambor believes that the phone will be launched in the month of May. The two previous Pixel mid-rangers have seen a delayed launch due to the pandemic. Max thinks it is bound to change in 2022 with the early arrival of the Pixel 6a.

--The complete design of the Pixel 6a was revealed in a previous leak. The phone looks exactly the same as the Pixel 6. It has a thick visor shaped camera module with dual cameras and an LED flash. The rear panel seems to have a dual-tone finish with a glass back. There’s no fingerprint scanner for authentication on the rear, so it’s possible that the device may feature an in-display one instead.

Pixel 6a render

--At the front, there's a flat display with a centred punch-hole camera for selfies. The volume rocker and the power button are placed to the right. On the left, there's a SIM card slot. While at the bottom, Pixel 6a has a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille and a microphone. Sadly, the 3.5mm audio jack is missing, which has been part of all the midrange Pixels.

--According to the leak, Pixel 6a measures 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7 mm. This form factor is smaller than what we get on the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 5a 5G. So we are likely to see a 6.2-inch OLED panel with a 90Hz/120Hz high refresh rate. Rumours suggest that Google Pixel 6a will be powered by the company’s custom GS-101 Tensor chipset that powers the Google Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro.

--The Google Pixel 6a could be offered in two configurations - one with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and another with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

--Google has been using the same cameras on the Pixel phones for years, but that changed with the Pixel 6 series. While it would have been nice to see upgraded cameras on the Google Pixel 6a, leaks suggest that it will carry the same camera system as the Pixel 5a 5G. So the Pixel 6a may sport a 12.2-megapixel primary camera and a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens. At the front, there may be an 8-megapixel camera for selfies.

--There’s no news about the battery and charging on this device. The current-gen Pixel 5a 5G has a 4680mAh battery, so that Google may stick to the same.

Google Pixel 6a launch

Tipster Max Jambor in a tweet said that Google Pixel 6a would launch in May. If you remember, the Google Pixel 5a was launched in August 2021, while the Pixel 4a was introduced in October 20220. Both these devices saw delayed launches due to the pandemic. However, the first midrange Pixel i.e Pixel 3a launched in the month May. So Jambor believes that the Google Pixel 6a will launch in May 2022 at Google I/O.

Rumours do hint towards Pixel 6a’s arrival in India but nothing can be ascertained at the moment. It’s worth noting that Google launched Pixel 5a only in the US and Japan. To add to that, the Pixel 6 series wasn’t in the country. So it can't be said if Google plans to bring the smartphone to the country.

Google Pixel 6a India price (expected)

It's too early to talk about the pricing of the Pixel 6a. We know that Pixel 5a 5G launched at the same price as the Pixel 4a 5G at $450 (Rs 33,000). But on the upcoming Pixel 6a Google is likely to make big changes. Thus we may see a price bump on the Pixel 6a. For reference, the Pixel 6 starts at $599 (roughly Rs 44,600), so we guess that the price of Pixel 6a will remain under $500 (roughly Rs 37,200).

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