Author: Anand Bishnoi

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Social media platform Mastodon sees an increase of 294K in active users

The decentralized social media platform’s active user base “rose” by 2,94,000 over the weekend, according to Mastodon CEO Eugen Rochko.

In a Monday blog post, Rochko noted, “So, weekend tally: The number of active users across Mastodon rose by 294K, and posting activity roughly tripled.”

The site reported in March of this year that it has over 10 million registered accounts. In the meantime, the business revealed last week that Mastodon for Android has received an update with a full Material You revamp.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 will be launched on July 5, will be available exclusively from Amazon

The most anticipated smartphone from OnePlus, the Nord 3, will go on sale this week on July 5. The company will also introduce the OnePlus Nord CE 3 in addition to this smartphone. Both smartphones are available for purchase on the online retailer Amazon.com.

Customers who purchase the OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G will get a Fluid AMOLED display. The manufacturer will include a Snapdragon 782G CPU in this smartphone. The Nord CE 3 5G will replace the Nord CE 2, which was a prior version offered by the firm. The Nord CE 3 5G advertisement indicates that it will have a triple camera slot.

The business can release the OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G between Rs 20,000 and Rs 25,000, according to the disclosures that have been made about the smartphone so far.

YouTube is testing a three-strikes policy for people who use ad blockers

YouTube, which is owned by Google, is experimenting with a three-strikes policy for ad blockers.

We are urging users who have ad blockers activated to turn them off or to try YouTube Premium as part of a short experiment we are conducting worldwide. Ad blocker detection is nothing new, and other publishers frequently request that users turn off their ad blocks, according to a YouTube representative.

Along with providing information on the policy’s operation, Youtube also stated that “ad blockers violate YouTube’s Terms of Service.”

Users who are impacted would see “repeated notifications” asking them to approve platform ads. Playback will be temporarily disabled in “extreme cases, where viewers continue to use ad blockers,” the business said.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new video call feature for up to 32 people on Windows Beta

A new capability for making video calls with up to 32 people is being rolled out on the Windows beta version of WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta.

According to WABetaInfo, beta users will get a message inviting them to try phoning their groups.

Previously, Windows could only support audio calls for up to 32 participants. However, the most recent version also allows beta users to video call up to 32 individuals.

The new feature is presently accessible to a small number of beta testers who install the most recent WhatsApp beta for Windows update, and additional users are anticipated to receive it over the next few days, according to the source.

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G will be launched soon in India, teaser video of smartphone shared on Amazon

Samsung is getting ready to introduce its well-liked M-series new smartphone in India. The company has published a teaser video on Amazon’s online marketplace announcing the release of the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G. The launch date is currently unknown, according to official sources.

On the official Samsung India website, the phone’s support page has already gone live. The Amazon teaser poster has provided insight into this forthcoming phone’s design.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

In the mid-range market in India, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G smartphone will soon be released. The two colour options for this phone at launch in India are blue and green. This phone will have a triple rear camera configuration. The back of this phone will have three circular camera cutouts that will house the camera sensors.

The Galaxy M34 5G smartphone will have a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC. The 6.6-inch sAMOLED display on this phone offers a refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of Full HD Plus. The selfie camera on the phone’s display will have a notch. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is present on the phone.

A 48MP primary camera sensor will be included in the phone, along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 5MP macro camera sensor. When it comes to selfie cameras, a 13MP front camera is provided.

With a 5000mAh battery, this phone will enable 25W fast charging. One UI 5.1, based on Android 13, will power this Samsung smartphone.

The phone is in the mid-range segment if you look at its potential specifications. The actual price of this Samsung phone in India can range from Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000.

Nothing Phone (2) will be launched on this day, will get more features than before

The first smartphone in the world to have a transparent design was the Nothing Phone (1). Customers are now eagerly awaiting Nothing Phone (2).

The company will introduce its Nothing Phone 2 in July of next month. It is expected that it will directly battle in the market with brands like iPhone and OnePlus.

On July 11, Nothing will introduce the Nothing Phone (2). This time around, Nothing Phone 2 will offer users a number of significant changes. From July 11, you will be able to purchase it from Flipkart if you have been holding off.

Specifications of Nothing Phone (2)

The Nothing Phone 2 will feature a 6.7-inch OLED screen. The display panel will have a refresh rate of 120Hz. Customers will receive OS upgrades for this smartphone for three years, as well as security updates for four years. Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 CPU will be available for Nothing Phone 2. There will be a 4700 mAh battery available. Fast charging will also be supported.

YouTube changed the rules of monetization, channels will be able to monetize even without 1000 subscribers

The YouTube Monetization Criteria have recently been updated. Small creators will find it quite helpful to use this to make money.

The requirements for joining the YouTube Partner Programme have changed from what they were previously. Before, creators needed 4,000 watch hours and 1,000 subscribers to start making money on YouTube. Under the YouTube Partner Programme (YPP), YouTube is easing up on its monetization policies for some users.

Let us inform you that, in accordance with this new policy, your YouTube channels can earn money with 500 subscribers and 3,000 watch hours. Only a few nations are presently seeing the company’s new policy in action. In the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Taiwan, and South Korea, this rule is now in effect.

YouTube Partner Programme monetize policy

To monetize their channels using YouTube shorts, according to the previous policy of the company, creators need 10 million views. In order to do this, 1,000 subscribers were needed. The company has changed it to 3 million views.

Meta Verified Now Available In India: How To Get Blue Tick On Facebook and Instagram

Meta’s subscription model, Meta Verified, has recently expanded its availability to India, according to a recent announcement by the company. Five weeks ago, a waitlist was put into effect in the nation. Mark Zuckerberg personally provided an update on his Instagram channel. With Brazil expected to join soon, Meta Verified is now available not only in India but also in the UK and Canada.

In a welcome move for existing users, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that previously verified accounts on Instagram and Facebook will retain their verified status at no additional charge.

This March, Meta announced that its Verified service would be available on Facebook exclusively for a subscription price of ₹599 per month. Android and iOS users, on the other hand, can access Meta Verified at a subscription cost of ₹699 per month.

Steps to subscribe to the Meta Verified

To subscribe to Meta Verified, interested users must meet specific criteria established by the company. These requirements include prior familiarity with either Facebook or Instagram, as well as a certain level of posted content. Furthermore, applicants must have a government-issued identification document that matches the information listed on their Facebook or Instagram page as well as be at least 18 years old.

Similar to Twitter Blue‘s subscription model, Meta Verified offers a range of benefits aimed at enhancing authenticity and security across Meta’s services. Mark Zuckerberg emphasized this objective in his announcement.

Beyond the coveted Meta Verified badge, subscribers to the service receive protection against impersonation by the company and gain access to personalized customer support instead of automated bots. By paying the monthly subscription fee, users can also expect increased visibility for their content, resulting in broader reach.

This will result in more frequently appearing content in people’s feeds, searches, and comments. Additionally, users will get access to exclusive stickers for Facebook and Instagram Reels and Stories. Additionally, they will get 100 Facebook Stars each month to help other creators where available.

This SUV car will compete with Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha; price less than 13 lakhs

The new lifestyle SUV is all ready to arrive on Indian roads soon. Off-road SUVs from Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest automaker, start at Rs 12.74 Lakh.

This vehicle will face competition from the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha in the Indian market. It was presented this year at the Auto Expo 2023. Let us tell you that more than 30,000 reservations for the SUV had already been made before the pricing was revealed, giving you a good idea of how well-liked it is.

The Maruti Jimny has a 2,590 mm wheelbase, which is roughly 150 mm longer than the Thar’s. The Jimny is propelled by a 1.5-liter petrol engine with a maximum output of 103 bhp and a maximum torque of 134 Nm. The engine is paired with either a four-speed torque converter or a five-speed manual gearbox.

Zeta and Alpha are the two models of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny available in India. Through Nexa dealerships, the business will sell this vehicle.

Samsung will soon launch new smartphone Samsung Galaxy F54 5G, including the feature of Astrolaps

Samsung will soon launch the Samsung Galaxy F54 5G, a new smartphone. This week, the business will introduce it to the Indian market. The website has also revealed when the Samsung Galaxy F54 5G will go on sale. This is a high-end smartphone that will be unveiled on June 6 at 3 pm.

The Samsung Galaxy F54 5G is expected to be a high-end smartphone with powerful flagship features. Additionally, Samsung has posted it on its own website, and preorders have already begun.

The most talked-about feature of Samsung’s next smartphone is its powerful camera. You will have a fantastic experience with the camera section of this, similar to the S22 Ultra. Users will receive a 108-megapixel camera from Samsung in this.

The company claims that this smartphone will also include the Astrolaps feature. Even in the middle of the night, you can capture photographs of the stars and sky in stunning clarity thanks to this function.

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