A brand new Doctor Who game The Edge of Reality is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One in the Spring of 2021.
According to the game’s official website, the upcoming game will continue the story that began in the last year’s game, The Doctor Who: Edge of Time.
The upcoming game, Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality is a reimagined version of Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, the studio’s last year’s VR title.
Moreover, this is going to be the first-ever adventure game and will include the Thirteenth Doctor Who, played by Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant voicing the Doctors they play in the series.
Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality game will feature brand-new gameplay, classic Doctor Who monsters like Cybermen, Daleks, and Weeping Angels, and the new worlds to explore.
The teaser of the game is also here:
Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality game teaser
However, it has not confirmed if this game will release for next-gen gaming consoles like Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Not only that, another new Doctor Who game will also release in the spring next year, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins. This game will be exclusively available for Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. Kaigan Games, an award-winning Malaysian studio is developing this game. The game is currently in the developing phase. Kaigan Game studio is renowned for pushing the boundaries of storytelling within mobile.
More information about the upcoming game is available on the official website.
Google has unveiled a new feature on Android called Sound Notifications that provides push notifications to notify users of critical sounds around them. Now Android smartphones will hear ‘critical’ sounds like smoke alarms, barking dogs, or a baby crying, and it’ll then notify the user through a push notification. Google announced the news through a blog post on Thursday.
Image courtesy: Google Blog
This accessibility feature is primarily designed for over 466 million people globally with hearing loss. Hearing-impaired users and the users who are wearing earplugs will be highly benefitted from this, as the Sound Notifications feature will send an alert to their phone whenever the smoke alarm sounds, dogs bark, or the baby starts crying.
Sound Notifications Features, Working, And More
The new accessibility feature is an extension of Google’s Live Transcribe service that allows users to see live transcripts of conversations. This feature shows more than 30 sound events and provide real-time captions alongside. The good thing about this feature is that it works completely offline and without the internet. It just uses the device’s microphone to recognize different noises and critical sounds. The ‘critical’ sounds include the barking of a dog, smoke/fire alarm, door knocking, baby crying, and more.
Image courtesy: Google Blog
Sound Notifications feature is available on Android smartphones and Wear OS smartwatches. It will provide vibrations directly on your wrist, in case of the Wear OS smartwatch, so that you can stay vigilant when you’re incapable of hearing outside sounds for some reason, including sleep. Google product managers Sharlene Yuan and Sagar Salva wrote in the blog post, “While we can notify you about baby sounds or dog barking, it often helps to know more about the preceding events that might have caused that disturbance.” The feature also keeps a record of the detected sounds from the past few hours, and users can scroll through a brief snapshot of them with the Timeline view.
To use Sound Notifications, first, go to the Settings on your Android phone and then enable the Sound Notifications feature in the Accessibility menu. If there is no such option in your phone settings, you can download both Live Transcribe and Sound Notifications from the Google Playstore. After this, go to the settings again to turn on Sound Notifications.
OnePlus has released a new OxygenOS update for OnePlus 6 and 6T users with September 2020 security patch. The company staff member announced the news through its community forum today morning. This might not be good news for users who expected the update to bring Android 11 as this firmware version is still based on Android 10. The smartphone manufacturer has pushed the new firmware update for a few random OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T devices today. The company said it would roll-out the update for other users in a few days to make sure there are no critical bugs.
The update has come with build number OxygenOS 10.3.6 that improves few system stability issues and carries an updated Android security patch. In the OnePlus 6, the update weighs around 140MB, but in the OnePlus 6T phone, its size is relatively larger and weighs in at 1.9GB. However, the update in both the devices carry the same list of changes.
OxygenOS 10.3.6 Update Will Come in Stages
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OnePlus is rolling out the new firmware update in stages and not at once for all the users. As said earlier, the update is released to only a few Oneplus 6 and 6T devices randomly. Other users will receive the update in the coming days in a staggered fashion, and they will be able to download it via the built-in OxygenOS updater. Here is the changelog for OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T OxygenOS 10.3.6:
System:
Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.09
If you haven’t received the new firmware version update yet, then you may have to wait for it till OnePlus rolls it out for you. You should receive the OTA notification in a few days. However, if you don’t want to wait for that long, download the update package for your device from the appropriate links below and flash it manually. Thanks to XDA Developers for the links.
The majority of the population owns android smartphones as they have the advantage to choose their device from diverse brands and manufacturers. And this is the foremost reason why Android users change their devices so frequently. As an average, people change their smartphones every 7-8 months or so. This makes it very difficult to transfer crucial information to new devices such as photos, contacts, messages, and so on.
Transferring all the contacts from your old Android phone to a new Android phone is the challenge almost all of us face from time to time. But do not worry, as there are simple methods to transfer contacts from an android to android phone, which we will discuss today.
How to Transfer Contacts from Android to Android Phone
If you wish to transfer your contacts from the old device to your new device, then there are two methods you can try. The first one is straightforward, but you might lose some contacts which are saved locally. The other method includes making a local backup copy and transferring it to the new device. So let’s check out both the approaches.
Method 1: Sync your Contacts via Google Account
Google provides us with lots of unique and useful features, which also includes contact syncing. If your contacts are synced with Google Account, then you can access your contacts on any Android device, just by logging into your Google Account.
Even more, by default, the contact syncing feature is enabled in all Android devices. So there are no extra steps involved to enable Google syncing on your smartphone.
It is a very effortless process if you have a new phone and want to transfer all your previous contacts. You will have to login to your Google account on your new smartphone and enable contact syncing. Although it is enabled by default, to know more in detail, follow the steps mention below.
Step 1: Firstly, open up the Settings on your new smartphone then go to Accounts.
Step 2: In the Accounts settings, click on the Google account.
Then on the next page, click on Account sync option.
Step 3: Now, on the Google Account Sync settings page, check if the Contacts option is on or not. If the Contacts option is off, then toggle it on, this will sync your Google contacts to your new smartphone.
Note: Ensure that your Data is on. The transfer may take a while for all your contacts to sync up. So give it some time. After that you can open up the contacts, and you will find that all the previous contacts have been synced to your new Android Device.
Method 2: Transfer Contacts via VCF File
If, for some reason, you aren’t comfortable transferring your Contacts via Google Account syncing you can use a VCF file to transfer your Contacts to another Android device. However, first, you will have to create a VCF file. To do so, open up the Contacts application.
Step 1: Click on the three vertical dots to open up the contact menu. Then from the menu, select the settings option. The steps might vary from one model to another.
Step 2: Click on the Export option to export all your current contacts in a VCF file. Now you can transfer the VCF file to your other Android device via Bluetooth or an email.
Step 3: Now switch to your new smartphone and open the Contacts app. Click on more options to bring the Contact Menu, there select Manage Contacts from the menu. Now, click on the Import button, then locate the path to your internal memory where you have kept the VCF file.
Step 4: Select the contacts.vcf file and open it, click on the OK button to unpack the VCF file, and transfer all the contacts to your Android device.
Conclusion
As you see, transferring contacts takes just a few minutes from your busy schedule. The best way to transfer contacts is by Google account automatic sync, but sometimes it may miss some of your contacts. So try method two if you don’t see all of your contacts on your new phone.
The Kalos region is the most popular area in the world of Pokemon games. It was the first region depicted in the Pokemon anime. Further, it is also the region where the original trilogy of pokemon games was set in. Hence, whether it a veteran or a newbie the Kalos region has a special place in the hearts of Pokemon fans. And this fan-favorite location might be coming to the Pokemon Sword and Shield game.
Fans have always wanted the popular region to appear in the game. However, the game has received two DLCs in a year since its launch without any hint of the above. But players now believe that Game Freak might just fulfill their wishes. Even Junichi Masuda allegedly teased the arrival of Kalos in Pokemon Sword and Shield with this tweet.
Image courtesy: Game Freak
Why Kalos will appear in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
It is common knowledge for any major Pokemon fan that the Galar region is based on the Great Britain region. On the other hand, the Kalos region is based on France. Hence, it gives a geographical reason for the two regions to be connected in-game. However, the reason goes beyond this.
The addition of the Kalos region in Pokemon Sword and Shield also gives a way to complete the unfinished story from Gen 6’s Pokemon X and Y. The unnamed region for the war from Pokemon X and Y can be Kalos region, given its sheer importance in the world of Pokemon. Finally, the unused train station in Couriway Town’s Kalos region allows a way to connect the two regions.
The train station cannot be used by the player throughout the game. And we don’t receive any explanation for this. With trains being a common way to travel for trainers in the Galar region, it will make sense if the train station represents a connection between the two regions.
Apple, the American multinational technology company, is expected to announce the iPhone 12 as part of the company’s ‘Hi, Speed’ event on October 13th. If things go well, we may also receive news surrounding fresh upgrades by the tech giant. But the buildup to Apple’s event has seen rumors flying all around discussing potential leaks. The latest of these leaks might have confirmed a big chunk of details about the upcoming iPhone lineup.
While there are still a few days for the Apple event, Twitter user Ice Universe has shared a wide range of comprehensive leaks surrounding the device. He sourced the details from Chinese microblogging site Weibo. Here is the original tweet from the user, which is accompanied by the leaks in Mandarin.
Breaking! Probably the most comprehensive and accurate product information for the iPhone 12 conference so far, from Weibo @ kang pic.twitter.com/pn37QOTJyk
The tweet hints towards two iPhone models planned for launch. The first will be the smaller 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini. It will be released alongside the regular 6.1-inch iPhone 12. The Apple iPhone 12 is expected to be priced around $799, while it’s mini counterpart might cost around $599. These models will feature an improved camera sensor over the current model of Apple’s flagship mobile.
We will also see the iPhone 12 Pro with a 6.1-inch display, while the Pro Max version of the device will have a massive 6.7-inch screen. The pro models for the year will feature a triple-lens setup with LIDAR sensor. Users can use a 4x optical zoom with the 52mm lens or a 5x optical zoom with a 65mm telephoto lens.
The final set of updates surrounded the wireless charger for the upcoming iPhone. This wireless charger, being showcased as Magsafe, will feature a 15W charger after Apple made improvements for its new iPhone devices.
Life is fast-paced nowadays with people working round the clock. It is easier to skip or miss a call than before and that is where voicemail comes into the play. It is a crucial instrument that allows users to record an audio message others will get when your phone is busy. In return, they drop a voicemail with the message they want to convey. This makes sure that even if you didn’t pick up their call now, you never miss their messages. Google Play Store is like a desert with each app as a grain in a desert. Trying to find out the best voicemail apps for Android is never too difficult. Perhaps, we have done our research to compose a list of 6 curated voicemail apps for Android that you must check out.
6 Best Voicemail Apps for Android
1. Phone by Google
Image Courtesy: Phone by Google (Google Play Store)
Google is all-powerful and this new ‘Phone by Google’ app is pretty powerful as well. It has an intuitive design that looks minimalistic and no different than Google’s material design. It is a calling app much like Google Voice and does have limitations such as many of its features are available in the UK, US, and Australia only. The app has a powerful spam protection mechanism in place. It screens callers and blocks spam and robocalls on the way. One of the features that we are currently interested in is in its visual voicemail. The app records all the voicemails people send you so that you can listen to them or read their transcriptions. Download: Phone by Google
Set up InstaVoice and leave it up to the app which is rated as one of the best voicemail apps for Android. It is your answering machine available 24*7. You can record voicemails as per your choice and link up to 10 numbers to get started. InstaVoice has a plethora of features including unlimited cloud storage, voicemail transcription, personalized voicemail greetings, and so on. A Missed Call Manager lets you know which calls you missed. A ‘Withdraw voicemail’ feature enables deleting a send voicemail which is a one-of-a-kind feature. Download: InstaVoice
YouMail is one of the most sophisticated voicemail apps for Android with its high-caliber features. The app with more than 10 million users lets you send personalized voicemail greetings. You can save messages and voicemails infinitely so you can opt to delete or not. The app has a feature to block spam calls and robocalls dragging your number out of their list. YouMail offers the highest quality of voicemail that you can check out via text or email either on your phone or online. It works with most of the carriers too although you need to check if yours is compatible or not. Download: YouMail
4. My Visual Voicemail
Image Courtesy: My Visual Voicemail (Google Play Store)
My Visual Voicemail is one of the best voicemail apps for Android without any doubt. The app allows personalized greeting voicemails that you can create. Missed someone’s call? They can drop a voicemail and you would never miss any messages no matter what. The application has a voicemail transcription that reads out the messages or you can read it out too. It is easy to use the voicemail app and allows visiting your inbox without dialing into the voicemail. Activate for free, place it as a widget on your home screen and you are good to go. Download: My Visual Voicemail
Voxist is another high-quality & best voicemail apps for Android. Chuck the inefficient voicemail with Voxist, the app lets you personalized greetings for each caller. Instead of listening to all voicemails one-by-one, Voxist prioritizes it. The app has a voice to text transcription feature that converts incoming voicemails in 70 different languages. If your phone is switched off, Voxist will alert you of any voicemail messages via email. There’s no cap on storage capacity and the messages are stored forever. The best thing about Voxist is that the app is free of any ads no matter if you are a paid or free user. Download: Voxist
6. HulloMail
Image Courtesy: HulloMail (Google Play Store)
Price: Free | Offers In-App Purchases at $4.49/mo or $43.99/annually OS: Android Popularity: 100K+ Downloads
If you want something basic, HulloMail will satisfy your voicemail requirements. HulloMail is undoubtedly one of the best voicemail apps for Android. It gives you access to all your voicemails without requiring to dial in your voicemail. Read, play, and reply to messages. Know who called you and didn’t drop a voicemail in the Missed Calls section. Get your voicemails via email and more. It’s Pro version unlocks features like unlimited cloud storage and voice to text transcription. You can search messages by caller or content and leave those unwanted callers from attempting to send you a voicemail. Download: HulloMail
This concludes our list of best voicemail apps for Android. Let us know which one you would find amusing. Are you using any of these apps or something else, let us know too.
Flipkart has announced its internship program called Launchpad for students in the supply chain ahead of the upcoming festive season. This company has unveiled this internship program for UG students from tier-II cities and beyond where the company will offer them a chance to work in supply chain. Flipkart says the program is aimed at helping students gain critical skills in supply chain, and create an ecosystem of trained workmen for the e-comm. industry.
Launchpad, a paid internship program from Flipkart is designed for students to introduce them to the supply chain. It will help them understand the various processes involved in the e-comm. sector. Flipkart says the program will help create an ecosystem of well-trained, well-qualified, and skilled professionals in India’s future workforce.
Flipkart Partners With Various Institutes
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Flipkart said that it is working with multiple educational institutes across 21 locations in India. These include Binola in Haryana, Bhiwandi ( Maharashtra), Uluberia & Dankuni in West Bengal, and many more. The company will identify and select the students and engage them at its fulfillment centers. The news comes just ahead of the upcoming festive season, and Flipkart has plans to extend it up to The Big Billion Days. The company says that it wants to offer the students an insight into the e-commerce ops during the festive season.
During the internship, Flipkart will train students in various aspects of supply chain management while following the COVID-19 health protocols. It includes maintaining social distancing while at work, mandatory thermal screening, and use of Aarogya Setu at all times.
More About Flipkart Launchpad
Launchpad is a paid program that was launched last year by Flipkart during The Big Billion Days sale. Over 2,000 students went through the program from across the country to learn supply chain management and other skills. This program is one among many other initiatives from Flipkart. The internship helps students learn about supply chain roles, gain experience, and build long-term resiliency and agility in their operations.
Amit Jha, Senior Vice President of Flipkart, said that the internship program worked towards the overall development of students. “We are confident of providing an engaging and immersive working experience to our interns during the upcoming festive season,” said Jha in a statement.
Tesla and the Dutch fast-charging company Fastned have opened the Germany’s largest fast-charging hub at the Ladepark Kreuz Hilden station. The two companies, along with Seed & Greet Bakery, opened the solar and wind-powered fast charging hub on the morning of October 8. The charging hub currently has a total of 28 charging stalls, out of which 20 are Tesla V3 Superchargers. The remaining eight are Fastned chargers. All the 28 fast-charging stalls are capable of charging speeds of up to 300kW. It adds up to 300km of range in just fifteen minutes.
The best thing is that the whole infrastructure is powered by energy from the sun and wind. Because the entire set-up is equipped with a large solar-panel roof, a large part of power comes from solar energy. This hub lies close to the city of Düsseldorf, Germany.
More Facilities at the Tesla-Fastned Charging Hub
Image courtesy: Fastned
The new fast-charging station in Dusseldorf has a coffee shop and bakery along with the charging stalls. These facilities add to the experience of charging an electric car, as now the electric car owners can grab food and quick coffee at the charging station itself. Though the station is similar to the ideal charging stations preferred by electric car owners, it has places to spend time and relax while charging the vehicle.
Fastned in a press release on Thursday morning said, “Today, fast charging company Fastned, Tesla and Seed & Greet open Ladepark Kreuz Hilden, Germany’s largest fast-charging hub.” The company further added, “On site, there is a café, a large Tesla Supercharger station, and a large Fastned charging station. At the Fastned station, 8 cars can charge simultaneously with up to 300 kW, allowing electric cars to add up to 300 km of range in just 15 minutes.“
Tesla is currently working on completing its production plant called Giga Berlin in Brandenburg, Germany. It is expected to produce around half a million Tesla cars a year in Europe. It will increase the demand for charging stations in the coming time with the rising popularity of EVs in Europe. Fastned is working with Tesla, the world’s largest electric car maker, in this expansion process.
Amazon introduced new technology to make transactions, Amazon One on September 29, 2020, that allows a person to make payments by hovering a palm over the scanner.
Hover the palm to make transaction | Image Courtesy: GeekWire
This palm recognition technology aims to provide a fast, convenient, and contactless way to make payments by hovering a palm over a scanner in departmental stores, offices, stadiums, etc,. So, we can say this technology will turn your palm into your credit card.
However, this palm-recognition technology will take a bit of time to be available everywhere. As of now, it’ll be available in Amazon Go retail stores in Amazon’s hometown Seattle, Washington D.C. Later on, it’ll available in other Amazon Go retail stores.
Amazon One palm-recognition technology works in three simple steps:
Everyone’s palm is unique, so this technology makes use of tiny, distinct features indiscernible to the human eye or a standard camera such as lines and ridges and vein patterns on and below the surface of the palm.
Then a process of proprietary imaging and computer vision algorithms capture and encrypt the image of the palm.
After that, it uses the information embedded in the palm and creates a unique palm signature. This palm signature can be read every time you hover your palm over the scanner.
Image Courtesy: Amazon
Moreover, all the credentials are encrypted on Amazon’s cloud server. Not only that, customers are free to delete their Amazon One-related data permanently anytime.
“A quick, reliable, and secure way for people to identify themselves or authorize a transaction while moving seamlessly through their day.” Says Dilip Kumar, Vice President, Amazon.
Many companies were trying to create palm recognition biometrics, but only Amazon has brought it to reality.
Why palm recognition technology over biometrics?
Dilip Kumar, Vice President, Amazon answered this question by saying “One reason was that palm recognition is considered more private than some biometric alternatives because you can’t determine a person’s identity by looking at an image of their palm”
Apart from that, payment will be made only if the person hovers the palm intentionally over the scanner. More information about this service is available on Amazon’s blog.
