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Nokia launches 2 new phones in India, price starts from Rs 1849 with strong battery backup

In India, Nokia introduced the Nokia 150 2G and Nokia 130 Music, two feature phones. Whereas the Nokia 130 Music comes with an MP3 player and loudspeaker. The Nokia 150 feature phone, in contrast, features a 1450mAh battery and a splash-proof design.

Both phones have reliable batteries that can last up to 35 days in standby mode on a single charge.

The Nokia 130 Music phone has a 2.4-inch QVGA display with a 240×320-pixel resolution. There are three color options for this phone: Dark Blue, Purple, and Light Gold. The dark Blue color version costs Rs 1849, while Purple and Light Gold color variants cost Rs 1949. MicroSD cards with a 32GB capacity can be installed.

The Nokia 150 2G costs Rs. 2,699. There are three color options for this phone: Charcoal, Cyan, and Red. The navigation key area on this feature phone is made of metallic material. This device features a flash and VGA back. This phone has a 2.4-inch QVGA screen.

YouTube is deactivating links in Shorts videos to combat scammers and spammers

A new version of YouTube Shorts is being released in order to solve the platform’s rising spam problem. According to the firm, URLs that appear in the Shorts description, Shorts comment box, and vertical live feed will no longer be clickable as of August 31.

By implementing this new rule, spammers and fraudsters will have a harder time misleading and defrauding users through links.

According to the business, spammy links might direct consumers to harmful information like malware, phishing, or other frauds.

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Additionally, because clickable social media icons have also been used to deceive visitors with misleading links, the business is eliminating them from all desktop channel banners.

Systems and guidelines are already in place on YouTube to find and eliminate bogus links. However, it is completely eliminating these links rather than depending on this technology. Since the modifications will be made progressively, not all links will remain inactive until August 31.

YouTube no longer recommend videos to users if their watch history is turned off

The widely used video streaming service YouTube, which has recently made numerous modifications to its user interface, has now declared that it will no longer recommend content to users if their watch history is off.

The application will immediately disable the video recommendations if users have disabled their watch history and have no watch history, according to the help page.

This suggests that users’ home feeds can now seem rather different. The left-hand navigation menu and a search bar will no longer offer a stream of suggested videos, making it simpler for users to search, browse subscribed channels, and explore Topic tabs.

$5 bn Google lawsuit over ‘incognito mode’ tracking close to trial

The $5 billion Google lawsuit about the tracking that occurs when using the Chrome browser’s “incognito mode” has moved one step closer to trial after a US court denied the tech giant’s motion for summary judgment.

In a California court on Monday, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers rejected Google’s request for summary judgment in the lawsuit, which contended that the internet giant is tracking and gathering data even when users utilize the private ‘Incognito’ mode on its Chrome browser.

Users have the option to use Google Chrome’s “Incognito” mode to browse the internet without having their activity saved to the browser or their devices.

According to The Verge, the judge cited statements made in the Chrome privacy notice, privacy policy, incognito splash screen, and search & browse privately help page regarding how incognito mode restricts the information kept or allows users to manage the information they share.

Hacking is impossible with this update of WhatsApp, will get email link feature

The developer of the well-known messaging service WhatsApp is always adding new features to enhance the chatting experience for its users. This new function has a security feature. The company will soon offer users the email address link capability. WhatsApp previously announced security features including account safeguard and device verification in April.

The company is now introducing the capability of email address links for consumers in light of the rising instances of cybercrime and WhatsApp scam. This will greatly improve the security of your WhatsApp account and make it exceedingly difficult for anyone to hack into it.

To give users of the app the option to link their accounts with emails, WhatsApp has issued the Android 2.23.16.15 beta version. WhatsApp’s new security feature will be entirely optional.

This feature is currently being tested, and only a small number of beta testers have been given access to it. If all of the testing goes perfectly, it will shortly be made available to all users.

Meta-owned Instagram will now better protect users from unwanted DM requests

A new update will be made available on Instagram, which is owned by Meta, to better safeguard users from unsolicited DMs.

Two additional limitations will apply to users who want to send DM requests to users who do not follow them as a result of this new feature.

First, instead of sending unending DM requests to those who don’t follow them, users will only be able to send them one message. Second, since direct message invitations are now just text-based, users can only send images, movies, or audio messages to those who don’t follow them once they accept the invitation to chat.

The new restrictions will prevent users from receiving unwanted images or videos from people they do not follow, nor will strangers be able to repeatedly message them.

Hackers are using a fake Android chatting app called ‘SafeChat’ to steal data

Hackers are infecting devices with spyware malware that harvests call logs, texts, and GPS positions from phones by utilizing the phony Android app ‘SafeChat’.

The Android spyware is thought to be a variation of “Coverlm,” which steals data from messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, and Viber.

According to CYFIRMA experts, the campaign is being run by the Indian APT hacking outfit “Bahamut,” whose most recent attacks have been primarily spear phishing messages on WhatsApp that transfer the harmful payloads directly to the victim.

ESET revealed before the end of last year that the Bahamut group was employing phony Android VPN apps with substantial spyware features.

Samsung announces smart “Galaxy Ring”, production to begin in August 2023

Samsung has announced its smart “Galaxy Ring.”. The production of this ring will begin the following month, in August 2023. The South Korean electronics titan is close to resolving the production issues, according to Korean media outlet The Elec.

Let us inform you that domestic and foreign component makers are working together to produce the smart ring and that a choice can be made in early August. In 2024, Galaxy Ring may be introduced.

The Galaxy Ring will resemble a typical ring worn on the hand in terms of design. In this ring, there will be numerous sensors. These sensors will enable you to monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, and other bodily functions. The smartphone can be linked to this smart ring.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring can make use of cameras and sensors. In this, the activity of the hand has been tracked using XR technology. Noise and boAt Ring was first introduced before Samsung. This was a smart ring focused on health.

Oppo Reno 10 5G launched in India, know the price and when you can pre-order

This month, Oppo introduced the Reno 10, Reno 10 Pro, and Reno 10 Pro+ smartphones as part of the Oppo Reno 10 series. In India, sales of Reno 10 Pro and Reno 10 Pro+ began last week.

The company has released the Oppo Reno 10 5G in India for Rs 32999. Pre-orders for it began today, July 20, at 12:30 p.m. on the well-known e-commerce platform Flipkart. By going to Oppo India’s official website, you can also pre-order it.

There is a 6.7-inch 3D Curved AMOLED display on Oppo Reno 10. It has a resolution of FHD + 2412×1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. This smartphone runs the Android 13-based ColorOS 13.1 operating system. Regarding the chipset, this phone sports a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC. This smartphone offers 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. It comes in Ice Blue and Silvery Gray color choices.

A 64-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture, a 32-megapixel telephoto camera with an f/2.0 aperture, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture are all on the Oppo Reno 10’s back. A 32-megapixel camera has also been included for selfies and video chats at the same time. The 5,000mAh battery on this smartphone supports 67W fast charging.

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