Unlike the existing mobile plan that only offers up to 480p streaming, the new Rs. 299 Netflix plan will unlock Full HD (1080p) streaming for Rs. 100 (~$1.50) extra per month. What’s more, it will also be accessible on computers, while the mobile-only 480p plan is only available on smartphones and tablets. New Netflix Plan for India A Netflix India spokesperson has officially confirmed that the company is piloting the so-called Mobile+ plan, but said that its long-term availability will depend on the response it gets from users....

Reconnections take place when two BLE devices move out of range temporarily before moving back into connection range. While Bluetooth devices typically re-authenticate the cryptographic keys before reconnecting in such scenarios, the researchers found that it might bypass a mandatory recheck in some scenarios, resulting in the critical vulnerability. Apparently, re-authentication of cryptographic keys is optional under the BLE standard, leaving the door open for possible hackers and malicious actors....

Pokemon Go developer Niantic made the announcement via an official blog post. It is the first dedicated in-game event for the Indian market rather than being a global event like the Pokemon Go online fest last year. Moreover, reports suggest that Niantic is hiring employees in the country to expand its reach in the country. Pokemon Go Holi Event in India: Festival of Colors Timed Research Turning our attention to the upcoming event, it will allow Pokemon Go players from India to complete various in-game tasks to earn exclusive rewards, Pokemons, and other in-game items....

NoiseFit Core Smartwatch Launched in India Starting with the display, the NoiseFit Core boasts a 1.28-inch TFT 2.5D curved display with a 240 x 240 resolution. Moreover, the device is pretty lightweight, thanks to its zinc-alloy chassis. The smartwatch connects with smartphones via Bluetooth 5.0 technology and works with the dedicated NoiseFit Apex app. There are 13 sports modes that are designed to deliver accurate measurements during your exercise sessions. Furthermore, the NoiseFit Core can continuously monitor your heart rate, thanks to its 24×7 heart monitoring feature....

Nokia XR20 Launched in India Starting with the design, the Nokia XR20 looks like any other smartphone in the market. However, the device can withstand up to a 55-degree Celcius temperature and up to -20-degree Celcius. Furthermore, the device is built to survive drops from up to 1.8m and can remain underwater for up to one hour without getting internal damages. It carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance....

Ahead of the launch of the Nothing ear (1) on July 27, founder and CEO Carl Pei revealed some juicy details in an interview with Techcrunch. At one point during the conversation, Pei told the publication that the Nothing ear (1) “is going to have leading features like noise cancellation and great build quality”, which confirms that the earbuds will feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Furthermore, the CEO also revealed the exact price of the device as he talked about Nothing’s plans to focus on online sales....

OnePlus 10R/ Ace Real Images Revealed in Live Stream According to a recent report on MyDrivers, OnePlus seems to have shown off the OnePlus 10R in a live stream event. The said live stream highlights both white and black color variants of the device. Check out the hands-on images of the 10R below: As revealed in previous leaks, the OnePlus Ace/ 10R won’t come with the iconic alert slider. Hence, you’re left with software-based controls for changing the device’s sound profile....

OnePlus 10T 5G Is Coming Next Month! OnePlus has announced that it will conduct an in-person event in New York to launch the OnePlus 10T 5G at 7:30 pm IST. This will be the first physical event since 2019 when the OnePlus 7T was launched. The event will also be live-streamed via OnePlus’ YouTube channel. The OnePlus 10T, with the tagline “Evolve Beyond Speed,” aims to provide both speed and other technological upgrades to users....

OnePlus 8T Specifications New Design Though OnePlus had already shown off the front and back panel of the OnePlus 8T in the days leading up to the launch, let’s briefly talk about the changes in contrast to its predecessor. There are two obvious design updates here. One, the OnePlus 8T features a flat display as opposed to the curved design of its predecessor, and second, you now see a massive rectangular camera module placed closer to the left edge instead of the center on the rear....

The Chinese giant announced the Android 11-based OxygenOS update rollout for its mid-range OnePlus Nord via its official forums. With this update, Nord users will be able to enjoy a plethora of cool new features. It includes new UI and dark mode changes, always-on display, Zen Mode 2.0, Voice Memo, and more. Now, the rollout will follow the company’s feedback-based system. It means that, initially, only a small percentage of Nord users will receive the stable update....

The report further claims that the device will ship with quad-cameras at the back, headed by a 48MP primary sensor. The setup also apparently includes a 16MP wide-angle module, a 5MP macro shooter and 2MP portrait camera. The other confirmed specs include the Snapdragon 865+ chipset alongside 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The device is also said to ship with Oxygen OS 11 based on Android 11. There’s no more info on the OnePlus 8T at this time, including the rest of the tech specs, pricing or a possible launch date....

Two New Oppo Foldable Phones in the Works According to a recent report by China’s IT Home, citing reputable leaker Digital Chat Station, Oppo is developing a couple of new foldable smartphones that will most likely compete with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Z Flip 4 models. The report suggests that one of the devices will be similar to the Oppo Find N and will sport a horizontal folding hinge design along with a cover display on top....

Yeah, in an official tweet, the Chinese giant announced that it will talk about the new features of ColorOS 11 at a virtual global launch event next week. “During the event, ColorOS will showcase its full reveal of features that complement the stock Android experience and release an updated public beta version and rollout plan for OPPO users,” says the company in an official press release. — ColorOS (@colorosglobal) September 9, 2020 Now, if you remember, the current-gen software skin for Oppo phones is ColorOS 7....

Poco F3 GT India Launch Date The company recently shared a tweet from its Poco India Twitter handle, confirming the launch date. You can check out the tweet attached right below. The company will launch the Poco F3 GT on July 23 at 12 noon IST. Poco will hold a virtual event that will be live-streamed on its social channels and YouTube. 1 Week to go. #SwitchItUp pic.twitter.com/1MWCMcqF6p — POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) July 16, 2021 The Poco F3 GT will be exclusive to Flipkart in India....

Key Features In this section, we will discuss the key features of Qoob Stories, so you get an idea of what this app offers. I am using my Mac for the screenshots included in the stories. But since there is feature parity between its Mac, Windows, and Linux apps, whatever you read here will be applicable for all the platforms. Okay, with that said, let’s get to our features: 1. Browse Instagram Feed without Ads on Desktop One of my favorite features of Qoob Stories, which is not even its USP, is the ability to browse my feed without seeing any ads on my Mac....

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Announced The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which succeeds last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, has a Kryo CPU with the prime core clocked at up to 3.2GHz, 4 performance cores clocked up to 2.8GHz, and 3 efficiency cores at up to 2.0GHz. This is the biggest upgrade for the Snapdragon chipset this year, as the 8 Gen 2 has moved from a 1+3+4 CPU architecture to a 1+4+3 CPU architecture, which is more like 1+(2+2)+3 architecture....

Google Pixel Watch Real-World Images Surface According to the report, an anonymous restaurant employee discovered, what looks like, an engineering/ testing unit of the Pixel Watch, which is rumored to launch at the Google I/O 2022 event, scheduled for 11th May. The employee took some images of the device and sent them to the publication, showcasing the smartwatch in all its glory. In fact, the real-life images match the images of the Pixel Watch that were leaked late last year....

Before going to the price and availability of the Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i, let’s take a quick look at their key specs and features. Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i Launched in India Realme 8i: Key Specs and Features Starting with the Realme 8i, the device boasts a 6.6-inch Full HD+ IPS display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Realme says that it is the first device in its price range to feature a 120Hz display....

Realme 9i Launching Soon It has been revealed that the Realme 9i will launch in Vietnam first, followed by a launch in other markets, including India. However, there’s no word on when it will happen. The company has started sharing teasers for the device on its official Facebook account. Courtesy of tipster Abhishek Yadav, an official-looking render for the Realme 9i has also showed up online, which hints at the phone’s design and more details, besides revealing the launch date....

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter just a few minutes ago to reveal that Realme will hold the ‘Leap to Next Gen’ AIoT launch event on 7th October in India. He does not explicitly talk about any of the upcoming products. But, Flipkart and Realme’s official website have confirmed two of the devices. The image below also includes quite a few hints, so let’s dig in. On 7th October we will take a step further to make your lives cooler and #LeapToNextGen....