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iPad mini (2021): Specifications and Features Starting with the design, the iPad mini now boasts the same design as the existing iPad Air and Pro. That means the device boasts an all-metal build with flat edges, and most importantly, a USB Type-C port at the bottom. A major upgrade comes in the form of a larger 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display as compared to the 7.9-inch screen on its predecessor. The iPad mini still remains the handiest iPad in Apple’s portfolio, though....

Now, if you are unaware of Apple’s iCloud Keychain feature, it is Apple’s secure cross-platform password manager for all Apple devices that are connected to a single iCloud account. It essentially helps users to automatically fill in saved passwords on websites and apps on various Apple devices. So, with a recent update to the iCloud app for Windows 10, which released on the Microsoft Store back in 2019, Apple added a new “Passwords” option to sync saved Keychain passwords on Windows 10 devices....

MacBook Air Shipments May Face a Delay According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple could face supply shortages for the new MacBook Air. That’s because the Chinese factories of Apple’s suppliers that make MacBook Air such as Pegatron and Quanta have halted production in China due to COVID-19-related lockdowns. As a result, if Apple announces the MacBook Air at the event, the report suggests that we may not get an immediate shipping date....

Apple Patents “Invisible” Input Areas for its Device The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently revealed a patent by Apple titled “Concealable input region for an electronic device” that describes a micro-perforation technology for developing input regions on various Apple devices. These input regions, as per the patent, will be invisible to the naked eye and will seamlessly blend with the corresponding device’s design. However, when needed, these areas could become virtual buttons or notification graphics....

How Music Streaming Services Compare in India (Updated October 2020) We did a poll on our Twitter and it shows that users have started to shift to streaming services instead of downloading music locally, all thanks to a widespread and affordable Internet connection (read: Reliance Jio) now available across the country. List of Best Music Streaming Services in India 1. Spotify With a 15% market share in India, Spotify is nowhere near the top, but it’s arguably the best music streaming service in India....

TangleBot Malware on Android Dubbed as the TangleBot malware, it was recently discovered by security researchers at CloudMark. It is similar to FluBot, which affected Android users earlier this year through the SMS system, and uses the same technique to convince users to download a malicious program to gain full access to the user devices. However, unlike FluBot that convinced users to click a malicious link by saying that they have missed a package, TangleBot tries to convince them by saying that they have a COVID-19 vaccination appointment....

Last month, we saw the Black Shark 4 pass through the Chinese Quality Certification Center (CQC). Now, with an official Weibo post, the company has officially announced that the Black Shark 4 series will launch next week. Now, coming to the devices, Black Shark 4 is said to carry the model number SHARK KSR-Ao. It will boast a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. However, unlike the notched screen-design on its predecessor, the device will come with a punch-hole display....

New ACT Fibernet Plans In Chennai, ACT’s base plan is the ACT Basic that now offers up to 750GB of data at 50Mbps, up from 200GB earlier. Meanwhile, ACT Blaze now offers 1,500GB (instead of 500GB earlier) at 100Mbps. While the former is priced at Rs. 820 per month, the later has a Rs. 1,020 price-tag. Do note that unlike Jio and Airtel, ACT is not offering any truly unlimited plans, but the allotted data buckets are relatively generous....

Now, Klein Vision, the company from Slovakia, developed the “AirCar” with the idea of a vehicle that can run on land and fly up in air. Hence, it is a convertible which, instead of pulling out a sunroof, brings out a pair of retractable wings and a propeller! It also extends its back to get that sweet tail for air-navigation. Watch It Fly for the First Time The company unveiled the final iteration of the AirCar back in 2019, according to a report by Auto Evolution....

The Segway Apex H2 Ever since Xiaomi-backed Ninebot, a Chinese startup acquired Segway in 2015, it started focusing more on electric vehicles. The company started developing vehicles ranging from four-wheelers and delivery robots to go-karts and, of course, e-bikes. So, with the launch of the Apex H2, it seems like Segway is aiming to make motorbike racing environment-friendly. Now, hydrogen in its natural form is quite hostile and susceptible to explosion if the container is damaged....

Acer Nitro 5: Cheapest RTX 3050 Gaming Laptop in India? Add to this the 10% instant discount (up to Rs. 1,500) applicable for HDFC credit cardholders, and you can get the Acer Nitro 5 for as low as Rs. 71,499 during the Diwali sale. If not the base variant, you could also choose to buy the higher-end i7 variant of the Nitro 5. You not only get an 11th-Gen Intel Core i7-11800H processor but the latest RTX 3050Ti GPU and 16GB of RAM for Rs....

E3 2022 Canceled This news was announced by Razer PR Will Powers and was later on confirmed by ESA to IGN. While there isn’t a proper explanation for this decision, ESA reveals that it aims to take a break so that it can better prepare for next year and come back with a bang next summer. Hence, E3 2023 has been officially canceled. Just got an email… It’s official, E3 digital is official cancelled for 2022....

Tips to Fix Face ID Issues on iPhone/ iPad Pro (March 2021) There could be multiple reasons why Face ID may not be working on your iPhone. For instance, the problem might arise due to a random software glitch, a miscellaneous bug, or even your sunglasses or faulty screen guard. Therefore you will need to take a close look at various things to fix the Face ID issues on iOS. It’s worth mentioning that you can try out these solutions to troubleshoot Face ID problems on your iPad Pro as well....

The exact details including name, specifications, software, and pricing are unknown for now. However, Facebook has confirmed to The Verge that the upcoming consumer-centric smart glasses will not have an integrated display. The company promises to share more information regarding these smart glasses next year. “We’re passionate about exploring devices that can give people better ways to connect with those closest to them. Wearables have the potential to do that....

Facebook Messenger Introduces Split Payments Feature The new Spilt Payments feature is termed as “a free and fast way to share the cost of bills and expenses.” It will roll out for the users in the US, starting next week. There’s no word on whether or not it will be available for users in other countries. Those wanting to easily split the costs of a dinner or probably the monthly expenses can do so either using the Group Chat or the Payments Hub in Facebook Messenger....

The Walmart-owned company has further detailed its electric mobility vision. It will have 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler, and 4-wheeler electric vehicles in its logistics fleet. These vehicles will be assembled in India to boost local production. Flipkart has partnered with popular local electric vehicle manufacturers, including Hero Electric, Mahindra Electric, and Piaggio. We will see Flipkart deploy the ‘Treo Zor’ from Mahindra and ‘Ape’ E Xtra FX’ from Piaggio as part of its 3-wheeler electric vehicles fleet....

Galaxy S21 OneUI 4.0 Update As Sammobile reports, a Samsung community manager has shared a banner revealing that the One UI 4.0 beta for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra is coming soon. The banner is in Korean and doesn’t have an exact launch date for the One UI 4.0 beta. You can take a look at the banner below: This is not the first time we are hearing about the One UI 4....

Free Fire Banned in India? Garena Free Fire is no longer available on both Google’d and Apple’s app stores. While the Free Fire Max version, which was recently introduced, is still available to download via the Play Store, it remains unavailable on the App Store. Garena Free Fire’s Indian website is also live as of now. One thing to note is that users who have already downloaded Free Fire on their Android and iOS phones can still access the game....

Samsonite Konnect-i The backpack, named Samsonite Konnect-i, is the fourth product that comes with Google’s Jacquard technology. And with this ‘smart fabric’ being integrated into the backpack, you will be able to initiate a few customized functions on your smartphone by using hand gestures. Gestures The backpack supports 3 kinds of gestures: brush up, brush down, and double-tap. So, you can use the “Jacquard by Google” app to assign each of these gestures to trigger functions on your smartphone....

The trojan apps were discovered by the digital security platform Dr. Web as researchers from the firm shared a detailed report on the same. As per the report, the trojans used a special mechanism to acquire Facebook credentials, including passwords, of users. Then, they sent the acquired data to the attackers’ servers. The report also suggests that the apps stole cookies from the current authorization session to send them to perpetrators....