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ToTok app accused of spying, now back on Google Play Store

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ToTok is once again available on the Google Play Store, after being removed earlier on the count of being used for government spying. However, it is yet to make its comeback on Apple's App Store.

ToTak is a popular smartphone app developed by a UAE based company. It was launched back in 2019 and offered users free calling and messaging services in countries like the United Arab Emirates where internet calling services like Skype, WhatsApp and more are blocked.

Both Google and Apple removed the app from their respective app stores after The New York Times had reported that ToTak allowed the UAE government to track conversations, movements and other details of the people who use the app. To which the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority responded by saying that "the country's laws prohibit any kind of data breach and unlawful interception."

Even though the app is once again been made available in the Google Play Store, Google has listed a number of 'updates' to the app, which include requesting access to permissions and data and a newly designed dialogue to ask authorisation of accessing and syncing your contact list.

Also Read: Camscanner comes back to Google Play Store with a set of new features

In a statement to AFP, Apple said that "ToTok was removed from its App Store pending a review", whereas, Google responded by saying, the app was taken down "for a policy issue."

Patrick Wardle, the security researcher that assisted The New York Times in this report stated, "ToTok was a part of a mass surveillance operation, which provided in-depth insight in a large percentage of the country's population."

Also Read: How to fix download pending error on Google Play Store

ToTok tricked its users into handing over the location and private data access to the app, helping them provide data maps of every user to the government according to Wardle. He said that the app was bolstered by fake reviews, which help it grow in popularity.

Honor 9X launching in india on January 14, to be available via Flipkart

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Honor 9X to compete against the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme 5 Pro.

After a long break, Honor is gearing up to launch yet another mid-range smartphone in India. The Honor 9X is set to arrive in India on January 14 and it will be made available via the e-commerce giant Flipkart. While the phone is already available in certain regions, the company has rolled out "Save the Date" for the upcoming Honor 9X India launch event.

Honor 9X is already available in the United Kingdom priced at EUR 249.99, which roughly converts to around Rs. 20,000. However, the company will get a little more aggressive on the pricing when launching the phone in India. Since the phone will compete against the likes of the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Realme 5 Pro, the Honor 9X is expected to be priced somewhere around Rs. 15,000. In India, the handset will go on sale via Flipkart.

Honor 9X Specifications

Honor 9X sports a 6.59-inch bezel-less IPS LCD display with fullHD+ resolution. The smartphone is powered by the company's in-house Kirin 710F processor. The device packs in up to 6GB of RAM paired with 128GB of onboard storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card. The Honor 9X EMUI 9.1 based on Google's Android 9 Pie operating system. Under the hood, it carries a 4,000mAh battery.

Also Read: Honor 8X First Impressions: Most underrated Budget smartphone right now?

On the optics front, the Honor 9X comes equipped with a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel Super-Wide angle lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Upfront, there is a 32-megapixel pop-up selfie shooter.

OnePlus Concept One to feature invisible cameras, electrochromic glass: Here's what it means

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OnePlus Concept One to use McLaren's technology to hide the cameras.

OnePlus is gearing up to showcase its first-ever concept smartphone at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 this month. The smartphone, dubbed OnePlus Concept One, is said to come with one such feature that will make it stand out. OnePlus has recently tweeted about the upcoming smartphone suggesting that it will come with a "groundbreaking “invisible camera” and color-shifting glass technology."

Since the launch of the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has been closely working with the British motoring giant. The two recently collaborated for the launch of the OnePlus 7T McLaren Edition. Now, for the upcoming OnePlus Concept One, OnePlus is said to borrow a feature that is seen on the McLaren 720S.

According to a report by the Wired, OnePlus Concept One will feature a special strip of glass on top of the camera sensors at the back. This strip, made from electrochromic glass technology, will the cameras lenses beneath it.

Also Read: A brief history of the rise of OnePlus: From OnePlus One to OnePlus 7T Pro

The technology is used in the McLaren 720S for its sunroof. Now, on the OnePlus Concept One, it will be used in such a manner that the smartphone will not show the camera lenses on the back until the camera app is triggered on the phone.

While this feature will be limited to the concept design for now, if things go well, it can soon come to the company's upcoming premium flagship smartphone - the OnePlus 8 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite with Snapdragon 855 launching soon in India, to be available via Flipkart

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is listed on Flipkart.

Last night, Samsung finally took the wraps off the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. While the Galaxy S20 is just around the corner, the Galaxy S10 Lite brings the flagship Samsung experience at an affordable price point for now. The key features of the Galaxy S10 Lite include the Super AMOLED display, triple-camera setup and more. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming smartphone.

The e-commerce website, Flipkart, has already listed the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite on a dedicated page. This suggests that the smartphone will be available via Flipkart once it is launched in India.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Specifications

In terms of the specifications, the Galaxy S10 Lite features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with fullHD+ resolution. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. The dual-SIM handset packs in either 6GB or 8GB of RAM paired with 128GB of onboard storage. It runs on Google's Android 10 operating system with Samsung's OneUI 2 layered on top. All of this is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for fast charging.

In the camera department, the Galaxy S10 Lite sports a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor coupled with a 5-megapixel macro and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. For selfies, there is a 32-megapixel camera located in the punch-hole on the front.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M31 powered by Exynos 9611 processor spotted on Geekbench

Unlike the other Galaxy S10 models, the Galaxy S10 Lite ditches the 3.5mm headphone jack. Also, to bring the price down, the company has swapped the glass back for a plastic back design. However, the plastic used on the S10 Lite is of very high quality.

How to link PAN card to Aadhaar card: Deadline extended to March 31

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Once the deadline to link PAN and Aadhaar is over, all unlinked PAN cards will be treated as inoperative.

The deadline to link your Aadhaar card to your PAN card has once again been extended by the income tax department. The new deadline is March 31, 2020.

The reason as to why you need to link your Aadhaar card to your PAN card is that back in 2018 according to a Supreme Court verdict, the validity of Aadhaar is mandatory not only for filing of income tax returns (ITR) but also for Permanent Account Number (PAN) card.

Once the deadline to link PAN and Aadhaar is over, all unlinked PAN cards will be treated as inoperative, which means that any citizen with an inoperative PAN card will not be able to file income tax returns (ITR).

The income tax department has made two methods available for citizens to link their PAN and Aadhaar: Via the Income Tax e-filing website and by sending an SMS. We detail both the ways in detail below:

How to link PAN with Aadhaar via Income Tax website

  • Open the Income Tax e-filing website.
  • Click on the Link Aadhaar button located in the quick links section of the website.
  • Provide your PAN card number, Aadhaar card number and name according to the Aadhaar card on the page.
  • Select the option of birth month only mentioned, if your Aadhaar card only mentions your birth month and not the full date of birth.
  • check the box asking for your permission to get your Aadhaar details.
  • After this, you will be required to fill in a Captcha code, which can be avoided by requesting for an OTP instead.
  • Now click the 'Link Aadhaar' button, which will start the linking process.

How to link PAN with Aadhaar via SMS

To link your PAN card to your Aadhaar card via SMS, you can send an SMS stating: UIDPAN<12-digit Aadhaar><10-digit PAN> to 567678 or to 56161.

Lenovo gearing up to launch new gaming phone under its Legion brand

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The new Weibo account has its name written in Chinese, which according to Google Translate, translates to Saver Gaming Phone.

Lenovo might be looking to launch a gaming smartphone under its Legion sub-brand soon. The company has set up a new Weibo account for gaming phones under its Legion sub-brand. The approach seems quite similar to Asus with its Republic of Gamers (ROG) sub-brand.

The new Weibo account has its name written in Chinese, which according to Google Translate, translates to Saver Gaming Phone. The account is verified and owned by Lenovo Mobile Communications Technology (Beijing) Co Ltd.

Not much is known about the upcoming smartphone as of now. However, we expect the company to reveal major developments and news about the device via this new Weibo account. As of now, the company has shared random posts about mobile games on the handle.

To recall, Lenovo earlier this year confirmed that it is working on a phone which will be made available in early 2020.

Also Read: Lenovo Yoga 730 Review: Ultra Portable combined with Zippy Performance

According to reports, the device will either be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. It will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device is also expected to feature a full HD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of at least 90Hz. However, we cannot confirm any of the reported specifications until the company confirms them.

The gaming smartphone industry is still quite small with only select manufacturers having their smartphones in this industry. The upcoming Legion smartphone will go up against devices from Asus, Black Shark, Razer and Nubia.

Oppo Reno 3, Reno 3 Pro with 5G support launched: Price, specifications and availability

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Reno 3 is the first smartphone to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L 5G processor.

Oppo has launched its Reno 3 lineup of smartphones consisting of the Oppo Reno 3 and the Oppo Reno 3 Pro in China. Both the devices support dual-mode 5G and come with a quad-camera setup on the back. These are the first smartphone's of the Reno lineup to not sport any sort of a motorised pop-up selfie camera module. The company has also launched its Enco Free true wireless earbuds alongside the devices.

Reno 3 is the first smartphone to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L 5G processor. Whereas, the Reno 3 Pro sticks to Qualcomm processors with the Snapdragon 765G processor.

Oppo Reno 3 is priced at Yuan 3,399 (approximately Rs. 34,000) for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant and Yuan 3,699 (approximately Rs. 36,999) for the higher 12GB RAM/128GB storage variant. The device will go on sale starting December 31. It will be made available in Misty White, Moon Night Black, Sunrise Impression and Blue Starry Night colour options.

Oppo Reno 3 Pro is priced at Yuan 3,999 (approximately Rs 40,000) for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant and Yuan 4,499 (approximately Rs 45,000) for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant. The 8GB RAM variant will be made available alongside the Reno 3, whereas, the higher 12GB RAM variant will be made available starting December 10. The device is being made available in Misty White, Moon Night Black, Sunrise Impression and Blue Starry Night colour options.

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The Pantone Edition of the Reno 3 Pro, which will come with a Classic Blue shade will be made available starting January 10.

The company has also launched a Pantone Edition of the Reno 3 Pro, which will come with a Classic Blue shade, priced at Yuan 4,199 (approximately Rs 42,000), which will be made available starting January 10.

The Enco Free true wireless earbuds are priced at approximately Rs 7,000 and will be made available starting January 31 in Black, Pink and White colour options.

The company has not revealed when it will be launching any of these products in the global markets, including India. So we will have to wait a bit more to get the information.

Oppo Reno 3: Specifications

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It sports a quad camera setup on the back consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor.

Reno 3 sports a 6.4-inch waterdrop notch-style display which comes with a TUV Rheinland certification. It is powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 1000L 5G processor built on the 7nm manufacturing process.

The device will come with up to 12GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage. It will run Google's Android 10 operating system with the company's own ColorOS 7 skin on top. All of this will be backed by a 4,025mAh battery with support for the company's own VOOC 4.0 fast charging technology.

It sports a quad camera setup on the back consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor paired with an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor, 13-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. On the front, it features a 32-megapixel sensor for taking selfies.

Oppo Reno 3 Pro: Specifications

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The device runs Google's Android 10 operating system with the company's own ColorOS 7 skin on top.

Oppo Reno 3 Pro 6.5-inch full HD+ curved AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

The device runs Google's Android 10 operating system with the company's own ColorOS 7 skin on top. All of this is backed by a 4,025mAh battery with support for the company's own VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 technology.

It comes with a quad camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, 13-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. On the front, it sports a 32-megapixel sensor placed inside of a hole-punch for taking selfies.

Samsung Galaxy M31 powered by Exynos 9611 processor spotted on Geekbench

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Samsung Galaxy M31 managed to score 348 points in the single-core test and 1,214 in the multi-core test. (Representational image)

Samsung is expected to launch the successor to its Galaxy M30s smartphone, dubbed Galaxy M31 in early 2020. The device with the serial number SM-M315F has now been spotted on Geekbench. The listing reveals key specifications of the upcoming smartphone.

According to the listing, the device will run Google's latest Android 10 operating system with the company's own One UI 2.0 skin on top. It will be powered by the company's own Exynos 9611 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. More RAM variants are expected at the time of launch.

The alleged Samsung Galaxy M31 managed to score 348 points in the single-core test and 1,214 in the multi-core test.

According to earlier reports, the Galaxy M31 will come with 64GB of internal storage. In contrast to this report, it was stated that the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 665 processor and will be paired with 6GB of RAM.

It is being said that the device will come with a triple camera module on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 12-megapixel wide angle sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy XCover FieldPro rugged smartphone launched; price yet to be revealed

To recall, the Samsung Galaxy M30s sports a 6.4-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED display. It is powered by the Exynos 9611 processor paired with an ARM Mali G72 MP3 GPU. It comes with 4GB/6GB of RAM along with 64GB/128GB of storage expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card. It runs Google's Android 9 Pie operating system with the company's own One UI skin on top. All of this is backed by a 6,000mAh battery.

The device sports a triple camera setup on the cack consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it features a 16-megapixel sensor to take selfies.

Huawei to launch next-gen Mate X in second half of 2020

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Huawei Mate X successor will come with an improved design, sporting a better hinge and a more resistant display.

Huawei will launch the successor to its foldable smartphone, the Mate X in the second half of 2020 according to a report by Digitimes. The company has apparently started working on the said smartphone, with a small volume trial production of components already underway.

This report contrasts a recent report in which it was stated that the company will soon launch an upgraded version of the Mate X at MWC 2020, which will be powered by the company's own Kirin 990 processor.

According to the report, the Mate X successor will come with an improved design, sporting a better hinge and a more resistant display. However, keep in mind the company is yet to make any announcements and we urge you to take this report as speculation until and unless Huawei decides to make some sort of an announcement regarding this.

Digitimes claims to have received the information from Taiwan supply chain makers and suppliers.

Also Read: Huawei finally reveals its HarmonyOS: A worthy alternative to Android?

The report does not get into the details of the design changes that will entail the upcoming smartphone or the features it will come with. It notes, that the suppliers see promising potential in this unique segment of devices in 2020. And that they have already begun to expand projects for this purpose.

To prove this the media outlet gave an example of an earlier report stating that Jarllytec, a hinge maker has already started producing more metal injection moulding (MIM parts for foldable phones) and is looking to install extra batch furnaces in 2020. The company has also partnered with two Chinese smartphone brands to produce hinges.

Reliance Jio 2020 Happy New Year Offer launched provides JioPhone, other benefits at Rs 2,020

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Both the 2020 Happy New Year Offer and 2020 Jio Phone Happy New Year Offer, have been made available for a limited time.

Reliance Jio has launched a new "2020 Happy New Year Offer" and "2020 Jio Phone Happy New Year Offer" for customers. Under the 2020 Happy New Year Offer, the company is offering customers unlimited voice calling benefits, bundled data and complimentary SMSes for 365 days at Rs. 2,020. The plan is only valid for a limited time.

Under the 2020 Happy New Year Offer, customers get unlimited voice calls, 1.5GB high-speed data and 100 daily SMSes. The plan comes with a validity of 365 days and with access to the company's own apps such as JioTV, JioCinema, JioNews and more.

Whereas, under the 2020 Jio Phone Happy New Year Offer, the company provides customers with a Jio Phone worth Rs. 1,500, with unlimited voice calling benefits, 500MB of daily high-speed data, 100 SMSes per day and access to Jio apps for 365 days.

Both the 2020 Happy New Year Offer and 2020 Jio Phone Happy New Year Offer, have been made available for a limited time. Also, the unlimited calling benefits are only for Jio-to-Jio and landline calls, whereas, off-net calls (calls made to people on other networks) come with a fair usage policy (FUP).

Also Read: Reliance Jio targets Airtel, Vodafone Idea subscribers: Here's how

To recall, Jio earlier this year announced that it will start charging its users six paise per minute to make voice calls to other mobile networks. It also introduced a number of Interconnect Usage Charge (IUC) top-up vouchers from Rs. 10 to Rs. 100, which came with non-Jio voice calling minutes and extra data.

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