Last month, Lenovo revealed that it will start selling its Lemon series smartphones soon. Now, it is confirmed that the company is all set to launch the upcoming Lemon K12 Series as the launch date surfaces over the internet. Lenovo itself has shared a poster that revealed the launch would take place on December 9 in China. The teaser poster does not show any other detail about the upcoming series. However, the Lenovo Lemon K12 is rumored to be a rebranded version of Moto G9 Power. The leaks have revealed that the Lenovo Lemon K12 Note will also be a rebranded Moto G9 Play.
The company had previously teased a Lemon phone, and TENNA also listed a smartphone with few details. Also, an FCC listing confirmed the moniker of the Lemon K12 Pro. These hints that the upcoming K12 series will have a standard and a Pro model. But, according to a teaser video shared by Lenovo, the company is bringing three smartphones soon. So we need to wait till the launch to see whether the Lenovo K12 series will have two or three models.
Lenovo K12 Series Specifications
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As per various reports and previous leaks, the Lenovo Lemon K12 Pro might run a Snapdragon 662 SoC under the hood. The device may feature an HD+ display and is said to come in a 4GB RAM and 128GB storage option. Some rumors claim that the Lemon K12 Pro will flaunt a 64-megapixel primary sensor. In terms of battery, the phone will pack a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging support. For Lenovo K12, the features may be the same as those in the Moto G9 Power.
To recall, the Moto G9 Power features a 6.78-inch display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. At the back, the phone carries a fingerprint scanner and a square-shaped triple-camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary sensor. The other two sensors include a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Under the hood, the phone will get power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage.
Note that the specifications listed above are not official, and the actual specs of these handsets may be different. For this, we should wait till December 9, when the devices launch officially in China.
Google is bringing new updates to group conversations in Chat soon. The company has announced that it is making three changes to how group conversations work in Google Chat. Starting from December 3, Google Chat users will be able to see the changes that include the ability to add and change members in group conversations. The highlight of this new ability is that when a new member joins a group, he’ll be able to see the message in the group sent even before he joined. Also, other members in the group will see a message announcing the joining of a new member.
Another significant change is the compatibility of Chat with classic Hangouts. What it means is that the group conversations made in Hangouts will now appear in Google Chat in the coming weeks. This update is mainly brought to help transition from Hangouts to Google Chat smooth as the tech giant plans to shut down Hangouts next year. The third change highlights that the updated group conversations in Chat will also now follow the set Vault retention policy.
New Features, Working, and Availability
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As per the official Google Blog, the three changes will come to Google Workspace from December 3 and will gradually roll out in 15 days for users. The compatibility of classic Hangouts with Google Chat will help automatically migrate the earlier Hangouts conversations and saved history. This, in turn, will help users smoothly transition from Hangouts to Chat in the first half of 2021. As said earlier, a significant change that is coming to Google Chat is the updated group conversations. Users can start/create a group conversation by using the “Start a new chat” option in the conversation settings menu.
The other change coming to Chat is about chat history. Admins will have the ability to control chat history for users in their organization, and end-users can also turn on/off chat history at the conversation level. Apart from this, another change is related to the Google Vault retention policy. With this change, the updated group conversations will also follow a different Vault retention policy. Note that the new Google Workspace is currently available for business customers only. Google will bring it to other users in 2021.
Google has announced that it has rolled out several updates that make the process of converting PDFs into Google Docs better than ever before. Starting November 30, the improvements have already begun rolling out and will reach both enterprise and end-users in 1-3 days. As per the company, the new improvements to Google Docs are available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus customers. Apart from these, users with G Suite Basic, Business, Education, Enterprise for Education, and Nonprofits customers will also receive these improvements.
What’s Improving With New Update
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This latest update on Google Docs brings a lot of improvements to image importing, layout conversion, and text styles and formatting. The improvements in image importing include both image and text wrap related to images. With this update, users will also see improved text styles and formatting, such as underline, strikethrough, background colors, and fonts. Apart from this, the new update includes support for multi-column layouts, tables with borders, custom page sizes, and improved content ordering. Note that this feature has no admin control. However, it will be enabled for end-users by default. Here’s how to convert PDF and images to text using Google Docs.
To convert photo files and PDFs to Google Docs, go to drive.google.com on your desktop and find the file you want to convert. Next, right-click on the file and then click the “Open with Google Docs” option from the list. It will then convert your image file or PDF to a Google Doc file automatically. You can edit it later to bring changes to the content or layout. The tech giant has already rolled out this update on November 30 and may take up to 3 days for feature visibility.
On parallel lines, Google is also working to make Chrome faster and improving dark mode on the browser for Mac OS and Windows 10 platforms.
With a high number of people using mobile phones today, there has been a considerable rise in fraud calls that are made to dupe you. It is thus important to block these callers as they are very likely to cause you personal as well as financial damage. It is due to these reasons that a high power caller Id application is considered important for Android and iOS users alike. Here in this blog, we have brought for you the 8 Best Caller ID Apps For Android And iOS that you can choose from for your device.
1. Caller Identification App (CIA)
This application is a pioneer at identifying unknown incoming numbers. It also allows you to block the call from unwanted numbers and sends you warnings regarding spam callers. Apart from showing you the identity of the unknown caller the application also provides information on whether the number is a business or a personal number. The application’s interface is also user friendly, you can simply slide and swipe the Caller ID up or down to dismiss it during calls. Another significant feature of the application includes rejecting your calls and sending a predefined message to the caller or you can even set a callback reminder for yourself.
This application will help you with searching and tracking the caller’s identity, the STD code, and ISD code locations that too without requiring an internet connection. A prominent feature of the application is its excellency at GPS route finding, GPS location tracker, live traffic updates, maps, navigation, and compass. The application is well developed to identify the callers and block them if necessary. This application will rid you of the nuisance that is caused by the telemarketers. It will display the caller’s real time location every time there is an incoming call. It is the only application that displays the Caller Location of every caller.
Hiya is your one-stop solution for this. It can be your protection gear from fraudulent callers. With this application, you can very well have spam caller’s alerts and can block them too for Free. Also, the user can manage their contact list using this application. You can add contacts and their addresses using Hiya directly to your phone’s contact list. The developers of the application have prepared a huge database that includes thousands of phone numbers and fetches you the identity of the caller in no time.
Price: The basic version of the application comes free of cost; while the In-app products will cost you somewhere between $2.30 to $15.57 per item.
Caller ID is yet another well-built application that does exactly what the name suggests. It will conveniently take the burden of identifying unknown callers off your shoulders. It provides the name as well as the photograph of the caller for all incoming calls. The call blocking feature works exceptionally fine as it blocks the call of the scammers. The application’s interface will provide you with a neat and fancy phone dialer screen along with a smart call log and caller ID search option. Also, you can combine all the duplicate contacts and have a quick dial service for your near and dear callers.
Price: The basic version of the application comes free of cost; while the In-app products will cost you somewhere between $0.95 – $19.05 per item.
With over 50 million people using it, Showcaller was bound to make it up to our list of the best caller ID apps. It has an array of services to offer apart from the general features of identifying the unknown caller; like avoiding scam callers, telemarketers, and other such fraudulent callers. The interface of the application is simple in design and easy to use. The caller Id function even works well when the phone is not having any internet connectivity. A user can even with the help of this application record calls automatically. You will get crisp clear HD quality call recordings of both sides. The smart dialler provided by the application is yet another cherry on the cake. Next, the quick contacts feature enables you to look up for the contact in no time.
Price: The basic version of the application comes free of cost; while the In-app products will cost you somewhere between $1.22 – $7.99 per item.
This application has been globally recognized as the best caller ID application available in the market today. The 50 Crore plus download figures leave no scope for doubt as to why this application has made it into our list of best caller ID apps.Considered as the most reliable caller ID and spam blocking application; Truecaller tends to manage all of your calls and messages hassle-free. It does not make your phonebook details public and hence provides full security. The strong community developed by this application helps in identifying fraudulent callers and telemarketers. It also provides a voice calling facility with which you can connect easy calls to some other person who is also using Truecaller. It even provides to its users a call recording facility; the ability to manage their phonebook neatly and simply; and a backup service to upload the call history and message on the server for future use.
Price: The basic version of the application comes free of cost; while the In-app products will cost you somewhere between $0.41 – $67.71 per item.
The features of this application include blocking up unwanted calls and scam calls by identifying the unknown caller. It thus protects its user from being cheated by some malicious unknown caller. You can additionally bock a single person; or put an entire area code under your blocked spectrum or even a country. You can with this application stop the telemarketers from harassing you; or can direct unwanted callers to your voice mailbox directly. There is an option given to report spam calls so that others might be safe from your experience. You will find your recent call details under one section; which helps in blocking and unblocking your contacts as and when you feel like. This application has been accredited with several awards and recognition for being the most powerful application in its genre; and has thus secured its place in our list.
Price: The basic version of the application comes free of cost; while the In-app products will cost you somewhere between $0.72 – $29.79 per item.
The high tech scam blocking technology developed by the T- Mobile helps in protecting its users with the Scam Shield application. The settings once saved are automatically uploaded to the company’s server which helps you in retrieving these data back if you change your mobile phone. With this application, you can receive all your calls without any worry, as it blocks out all the unnecessary fraudulent callers. The caller Id feature of the application is so powerful that it even identifies those callers who are not in your contact list instantly. There is a section in the application wherein you can see it for yourself how many scam calls the application has blocked for you. You can add certain contacts to your Favourite list which ensures that calls of these people come through to you without delay.
These are our tested and verified 8 Best Caller ID Apps For Android And iOS. You can choose any of them and keep your personal as well as financial details safe from frauds lurking around in the digital world.
The made-in-India game FAU-G: Fearless and United Guards developed by India’s one of the leading game publishers, nCore Games is finally available for pre-register on Google Play Store. You can visit the link and pre-register to play it after its release. The game was announced on September 4, 2020, and was initially scheduled to release in October but was later postponed to November. FAU-G is a multiplayer action game that is available for Android and iOS on Google Play Store and Apple AppStore, respectively.
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On the auspicious occasion of Gurupurab, we are starting the pre-registrations of FAU-G: Fearless And United Guards.
Pre-register and be the first to play the game. #FAUG#BeFearless
Game developer nCore Games boasts also about FAU-G’s contribution to self-reliant India or ‘aatmanirbhar Bharat’. Akshay Kumar in his tweet for the promotion of the game stated that 20% of the revenue of the game will go to BharatKeVeer Trust Fund.
BharatKeVeer is a fundraising initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs. This aims to provide donations up to Rs. 15 Lakhs to the martyr’s family.
The upcoming game gained popularity even before it got released as it was announced just after the ban on PUBG, one of the most famous online multiplayer battle royale games in India. Another reason for the early popularity of the game is that it is backed by popular Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar.
nCore Games claims that FAU-G is a game developed in India and aims to provide honor to the Indian armed forces at the nation’s border.
Moreover, the Indian game developer also said that this game is based on real-world scenarios and the fights on the borders of North India. The description of the game says, “High up on the peaks at India’s northern border, an elite fighting group protects the nation’s pride and sovereignty. It is a daunting task, for the most courageous: The Fearless and United Guards. Join a special unit of FAU-G commandos on patrol in dangerous border territory. Come face-to-face with India’s enemies as you engage with hostile invaders on Indian soil.”
At some point, all Windows users would have tried to use Android apps on Windows using various Android emulators. Be it BlueStacks, Nox Player, or some other emulator, compatibility has always been an issue. But now, Microsoft itself is bringing support for Android apps on Windows 10 through its project called Project Latte.
According to a report from WndowsCentral, the software giant is working on a software solution that would allow developers to bring their Android apps to Windows 10. That too, with little or no code changes. The app developers would need to package their apps as an MSIX and then submit them to the Microsoft Store. The reports suggest that the support for Android apps on Windows could come as soon as next year.
Microsoft Has Attempted This Before
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We all know the fact that this is not the first time Microsoft has brought forth the idea to bring Android apps to Windows 10. The company toyed with this idea before in 2015 via a project codenamed Astoria. However, it was cancelled three years later in 2018. Now the company is making its second attempt in this matter through Project Latte to bring support for Android apps on Windows 10. As per the sources, the new project may be powered by the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). When this goes live, it will enable app developers to bring their Android apps to Windows 10 easily with little to no code changes.
Note that Project Latte will not include support for Play Services as Google allows Play Services only on the native Android devices and Chrome OS. This will limit various functions that require Play Services APIs and need to be updated before submitting on Windows Store. Microsoft would likely release the support for Android apps on Windows 10 as early as the next year through an update by the fall of 2021.
Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro flagship phones in February this year and the Mi 9 series in February last year. But now, a new post from a tipster claims that the company may announce the Mi 11 Series in early 2021, one month earlier than previous smartphones. Like the Mi 10 series, the Xiaomi Mi 11 series will also comprise of two handsets — the Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro. It is expected that Xiaomi may make a formal announcement of this new smartphone series at Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020. This tech event will begin on December 1.
Another tipster on Weibo has also confirmed that the Chinese technology giant may bring its Mi 11 series in January 2021. This series is likely to be one of the first set of smartphones to run on Snapdragon 875 SoC, Qualcomm’s 2021 flagship chip. January will be a bumper month for launches as many other smartphones like Galaxy S21 and Oppo Reno 5 series will also arrive in this month.
Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro Specifications (Expected)
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As usual, the new Xiaomi Mi 11 series will come with Qualcomm’s top-notch processor — the Snapdragon 875 SoC. The Mi 11 from the series will most likely feature a curved display and a triple rear-camera setup with a 108-megapixel primary sensor. Various reports claim that the phone will have support for up to 30x zoom. Another expected feature includes a fast-charging capacity with a 4,900mAh battery.
On the other hand, the Mi 11 Pro will feature a better display with a fast 120Hz refresh rate. This will also have a curved display but with a punch-hole cutout and QHD+ resolution. The processor will be the same as that in the Mi 11. In terms of optics, the Pro variant will flaunt the 4-in-1 pixel binning tech and a 50-megapixel primary camera. The others would include a 48-megapixel or 12-megapixel telephoto lens.
During the holidays, Samsung is bringing new color variants to two of its existing high-end smartphones that the company released some time ago. The company is giving a fresh coat of white color to its Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and the Galaxy Note 20 is getting a new red-colored variant. Samsung has unveiled a new Mystic White version of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G smartphone, somewhat similar to the Cloud White Galaxy S20. On the other hand, a new Mystic Red Galaxy Note 20 has been released by the company in the US.
Apart from the colors, there are also a few changes to the frames of both of these phones. The new Mystic White Galaxy Z Flip 5G is coming with a lighter-colored stainless steel frame. The other phone, ie., the Mystic Red Galaxy Note 20, also alters the frame, plastic back, and S Pen. Note that both of these new color variants have the same specifications and features under the hood.
Galaxy Z Flip 5G Specifications
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G features a foldable 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display and Snapdragon 865+ processor. In terms of optics, this phone comes with a 12MP rear camera and a 10MP selfie camera. There is only one storage variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The device packs a 3,30Ah battery with both wired and wireless fast charging support.
Galaxy Note 20 Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 comes with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and runs on an octa-core Exynos 990 chipset. This smartphone also packs an 8GB RAM but comes with 128GB of internal memory. The handset features a 10-megapixel front camera along with a 12-megapixel triple-camera at the rear. In terms of power, the Note 20 packs a standard 4,300mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
The new color variants of both of these smartphones are already available on Samsung’s US website. Samsung will start shipping the handsets from December 8.
Motorolahas launched its brand new smartphone Moto G 5G. The company claims to be India’s most affordable 5G smartphone.
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Moto G 5G specifications
Motorola G 5G is a mid-range smartphone that comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 1TB via microSD card. The smartphone comes in Frosted Silver and Volcanic Grey color.
The smartphone comes with a huge 6.7-inch Cinema Vision FHD+ 90Hz LTPS LCD display with HDR10 that has a resolution of 1,080×2,400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 21:9.
Talking about the optics, the smartphone comes with a quad-camera setup comprising of a 48-megapixels primary shooter, 8-megapixels ultra-wide lens with a field view of 118 degrees which is fairly wide, a 2-megapixels macro lens, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor for capturing portrait shots.
For selfies and video calls, Moto G 5G comes with a dual-camera setup consisting of a 16-megapixel quad pixels camera and an 8-megapixel shooter.
As far as the performance is considered, the smartphone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 that is also 5G optimized.
Moreover, the smartphone packs a powerful 5,000 mAh battery paired with 20W Turbo Power fast charging. Motorola claims this battery can last up to 2 days. However, this may vary from person to person depending on their daily usage.
Also, the smartphone comes with an Android 10 right out of the box and as Motorola is known for, it provides a complete bloatware-free stock android experience.
Price and availability
The Moto G 5G comes with a price tag of Rs.20,999 and will be exclusively available on Flipkart. The smartphone will go live on December 7, 2020, at 12 noon. The smartphone also has some discounts like HDFC Bank users get an additional discount of Rs.1,000. SBI and Axis Bank card users will also get a 5% cashback during the purchase.
We may soon see Motorola Moto G9 Plus launch in India as the device reportedly receives BIS certification. According to a recent report from MySmartPrice, the smartphone has been spotted on the BIS certification site with its model number, hinting the phone could soon arrive in India. Motorola had introduced this smartphone in Brazil earlier in September, and now it seems that the brand is preparing to bring it to India as well. The smartphone could launch in the second week of December. If you don’t know, another Moto G9 smartphone from the company, the Moto G9 Play, is also expected to launch next month.
According to MySmartPrice, they spotted two model numbers — XT2083-7 and XT2087-3 — on the BIS Certification Site, which reportedly are associated with Moto G9 Plus. This new BIS listing raises hopes that the smartphone, which was earlier available in Brazil, will come to India soon. Here’s what this Moto G9 model has to offer.
Moto G9 Plus Specs, Features
Speaking of the Motorola Moto G9 Plus specifications and features, the smartphone flaunts a 6.8-inch Full HD+ LCD display and runs on an octa-core Snapdragon 730G chipset. The device packs a big 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. In optics, the device features a quad-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera accompanied by an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens. The other two sensors include a 2-megapixel macro shooter and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For capturing your selfies and video calling, there is a 16-megapixel camera on the front. The handset will run on the Android 10 operating system.
In terms of storage and connectivity, the Moto G9 Plus will feature a 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal memory. You can further expand this 128 GB memory through a microSD card slot. The smartphone supports dual 4G VoLTE along with the usual Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and USB Type-C port. AndroidFist do not have valid information on the price of Moto G9 Plus in India, but we expect it to be in a similar range as in Brazil. In Brazil, the phone carries a price tag of BRL 2,249.10, which is roughly equal to ₹31,000.
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There is currently no official report or word on the availability of Moto G9 Plus in India. But, few rumours across tech communities suggest that the phone will launch on 14th December, 2020.
