Nothing Ear (stick) earbuds go on sale with introductory offer on Flipkart

by Hansraj Agrawal | Nov 14, 2022 | Technology

UK-based consumer technology start-up Nothing recently launched the Ear (stick). Second product in its audio accessories line, the wireless earbuds are priced at Rs 8,499. These will be available in India on Myntra and Flipkart from November 17. However, before the open sales of the Ear (stick), Nothing has announced a limited stock drop on e-commerce platform Flipkart and Myntra on November 14, at 12pm.

The Nothing Ear (stick) will be available today with the introductory offer that the Nothing India vice president and general manager Manu Sharma announced earlier. In the offer, Nothing is offering a flat Rs 1,000 discount to the existing Nothing customers on the Ear (Stick). The discount can be availed only on Flipkart, and not on Myntra. The introductory offer will also be available during open sales, which starts from November 17. However, it is a limited period offer.

Nothing Ear (stick): Specification

The Nothing Ear (stick) is a pair of half in-ear wireless earbuds with transparent design. It comes in a cylindrical case, which rolls to open and close. It is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It is IP54 rated for dust and water resistance. The earbuds feature 12.6mm audio drivers and boast up to 29 hours of battery life with a charging case.

It comes with clear voice technology with three microphones on each bud to offer wind-proof and crowd-proof calls. It features press control on each bud for play, pause, skip, voice assistance and change volume functions. The earbuds functions are integrated in the Nothing Phone (1), allowing users to customise gesture controls, adjust EQ settings and access find my earbuds function via quick settings menu. Other smartphones (Android and iOS) get the similar functionality enabled through the Nothing X app.

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Google tests advertising apps in search field over history in Play Store

by Hansraj Agrawal | Nov 14, 2022 | Technology

Google has started testing advertising applications in the search field over history in the Play Store.

With the update, the search field will show three applications with which the user had never interacted or searched for, reports 9To5Google.

The search history will only appear after the user types a letter. After that, the previous searches will be displayed first and then the autocomplete recommendations.

It is still unclear “whether those applications paid to appear or whether they’re suggestions”, the report said.

Right now, when the user taps the search bar it displays the four most recent searches and also brings up the keyboard.

Earlier, the tech giant had announced to add new features to the Play Store for better listing of apps next year.

The company showcased the changes at its annual developer conference I/O earlier this year.

The tech giant was also redesigning the Play Store for large screens using the screenshots, videos and descriptions directly in Apps and Games Home.

The target of the content-forward approach was to better represent the apps in the store and help users to make install decisions, Google said.

–IANS

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Microsoft adds helicopters, gliders, Spruce Goose to its Flight Simulator

by Hansraj Agrawal | Nov 14, 2022 | Technology

Microsoft has added helicopters, gliders and the Spruce Goose to its Flight Simulator, celebrating the game’s 40th anniversary.

The Airbus A310-300, a real-life aeroplane, has carefully recreated as one of the update’s many features, the company said in a blogpost.

The 40th Anniversary Edition has also added seven renowned historical aircraft including ‘Spruce Goose’, the largest seaplane and wooden aircraft ever built.

“It is an incredibly exciting update celebrating aviation history, introducing significant technical advancements in flight dynamics and simulation and featuring two new types of aircraft (gliders and helicopters),” the tech giant said.

Additionally, the new edition has added four classic airports to the game including the “Meigs Field in Chicago, a traditional home airport for the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise”.

“Test your piloting skills against the challenges of riding thermals in an unpowered glider, controlling rotor-wing aircraft over dense urban cityscapes, improved real-time atmospheric simulation and live weather in a dynamic and vibrant world,” the company said.

The new edition is accessible on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Windows, and Steam as well as on Xbox One, supported mobile devices, tablets and low-end PCs via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

The new edition offers new mapping for the Back to fly feature which includes height gain depending on the plane situation and altitude.

–IANS

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WhatsApp tests companion mode on Android: What is it, how it works and more

by Hansraj Agrawal | Nov 14, 2022 | Technology

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is testing a new feature called ‘Companion mode’ on Android. Available for limited beta testers currently, the companion mode allows users to link existing accounts on secondary Android smartphones. WhatsApp allows linking existing accounts with up to four devices. It allows users to use WhatsApp services on the linked device, even if the primary registered device is out of network or has no internet connection. However, the companion mode is limited to web client and PC application at present. The support for tablet and smartphone has been on the cards, and the companion mode on Android is a step in the same direction. So what is new in the companion mode for Android and how does it work? Here is everything you need to know:

WhatsApp companion mode

The companion mode allows WhatsApp users to link their existing accounts on other devices — up to four in total. The version currently in testing enables companion mode on Android. It essentially means WhatsApp users would be able to link their existing accounts on other Android smartphones. Therefore, users can have a single account available on up to four devices, including another smartphone.

The process of linking the smartphone with an existing account would be similar to activating the account on a web client. According to WABetaInfo, the WhatsApp beta version with companion mode has the linking function available right at the number registration screen. Below are the steps to activate the companion mode on Android:

Step 1: Click on three vertical dots in the upper right corner

Step 2: Tap on Link a device to get the QR code required for account linking

Step 3: Open WhatsApp on primary registered mobile

Step 4: Go to Settings and tap on Linked Devices

Step 3: Inside Linked Devices, tap on Link a Device

Step 4: Direct the phone camera to scan the QR code visible on the secondary mobile

Step 5: Once the link is established, the companion mode is activated on secondary mobile

How does it works

After linking a WhatsApp account to a new mobile phone, the chat history of the primary device would be synced across all the linked devices. Even if you use WhatsApp from a linked mobile phone, all the personal messages and calls are still end-to-end encrypted – according to WABetaInfo. When someone sends you a message, the message is delivered to all the linked devices so encryption is always preserved.

As this new update is under testing, some features may still not be available. For instance, the ability to view live locations and manage broadcast lists and stickers may not be present.

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Apple rolls out beta programme for iPhones to enable 5G services: Know more

by Hansraj Agrawal | Nov 14, 2022 | Technology

Apple Inc has rolled out a beta programme to enable 5G on Apple devices as the upgrade lets users try out pre-release software.

This software upgrade enables 5G access on Apple devices, as and when service providers Jio, Airtel and Vodafone enable 5G network access, sources said.

Apple Users have to enrol for the Beta Programme on the website, install a profile and download the software.

Jio users using iPhone 12 and above, in cities where JioTrue5G has been rolled out, will be invited to the Jio Welcome Offer. Jio Welcome Offer provides unlimited 5G data at up to 1 Gbps speed to users at no additional cost. However, there is a condition that prepaid users must be on active Rs 239 and above plan. All Postpaid users are eligible for this trial.

Airtel is not providing any special 5G offer like Jio to their users. In the cities/areas in which the Airtel 5G network has been launched, users can trial 5G services as a part of their existing plan, once they have updated the latest Apple Beta software.

While an email sent to Apple did not solicit an immediate response, the firm had last month stated: “We are working with our carrier partners in India to bring the best 5G experience to iPhone users as soon as network validation and testing for quality and performance is completed. 5G will be enabled via a software update and will start rolling out to iPhone users in December”.

Airtel and Jio customers on iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12 and iPhone SE (3rd generation) models can experience 5G as part of Apple’s iOS 16 Beta Software Program. The Apple Beta Software Program is open to anyone with a valid Apple ID who accepts the Apple Beta Software Program Agreement during the sign-up process.

If a user has an iCloud account, that is an Apple ID, it is recommended they use that. If they do not have an iCloud account or any other Apple ID, they can create one.

Customers who want to try the beta software should back up their iPhones before installing the beta software. It is recommended to install the beta software only on non-production devices that are not business-critical. Users can also provide feedback to Apple on quality and usability, which helps Apple identify issues, fix them, and make Apple software even better.

The iOS beta comes with the built-in Feedback Assistant app, which can be opened from the Home screen on the iPhone or iPad or from the Dock on the Mac.

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Google ChromeOS may allow converting screen recordings into animated GIFs

by Hansraj Agrawal | Nov 14, 2022 | Technology

Google is reportedly working on a feature that will allow users to save ChromeOS screen recordings as animated GIFs for easier sharing with others.

According to 9to5Google, ChromeOS could easily record users’ screens since last year, with the same basic options and interface as taking a screenshot.

Users can choose whether to record their entire Chromebook screen, a single window, or a manually-selected portion of the screen.

These recordings are now made in the WebM format, which is optimised for the web and intended to save space.

However, WebM is still a relatively new format, some apps do not yet support it. This can be especially troubling when attempting to share a recording with a friend or family member.

In a newly posted code change, the ChromeOS team is experimenting with adding support for GIF recordings, according to the report.

It will enable the ability to record the screen into an animated GIF image from the native screen capture tool.

The GIF animation format has been around since 1987 and is supported almost everywhere, including messaging apps, the report added.

The disadvantage of recording to GIF rather than WebM is that the ChromeOS screen recordings will be significantly larger; however, for shorter, smaller recordings, this may be a worthwhile tradeoff for convenience.

Given that development has only recently begun, it will most likely be several weeks before users see GIF screen recording support on any real Chromebooks, said the report.

–IANS

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