Thursday, April 1, 2021

Instagram launches ‘Remix’ on Reels - Another cloned feature from TikTok

Instagram, which is aggressively pushing its short video format Reels in India as it sees a big opportunity in the absence of TikTok here, has announced a new feature, Remix, for the app. 

Remix lets you to record a Reels video alongside a video (an existing Reel) from another user --- in that sense, it is a clone of TikTok’s Duets feature that allows users to respond to another person’s video content with their own. 

Facebook, which launched Reels in India first, recently announced that Instagram creators can have their public Reels recommended on Facebook in India. It was evidently aimed at boosting Reels in scale.

New features to Reels since its launch

Interactive tools like Live Rooms, polls and questions in Stories, and AR effects have always been a huge part of how people connect on Instagram.

Such features are expected to make the platform more connected and allow more to collaborate with each other.

Since the launch of Reels last year, several new features have been added to it. "This includes extending the recording time limit up to 30 seconds, extending the countdown timer to 10 seconds while recording, and adding options to trim and delete clips from the timeline," a press release from Instagram said. 

There have also been updates to the audio features, where users can  save audio clips, share audio pages, and browse for trending songs.

This is how Remix works

* Find a reel

* Tap the three dot menu on a reel and select “Remix this Reel”

* The screen will split into the original reel and your new one -- start recording your Remix! Your recording will be side-by-side to the original reel

* Once recorded, you can control the volume for the original audio, your recorded audio, and add a voiceover. 

* To edit volume controls tap the slider icon up top, to add a voiceover tap the microphone icon up top

* Edit as you desire, and post your remixed Reel. 

* Only newly uploaded Reels will have Remix enabled. 

Videos dominate on Instagram in India with two out of the five songs most shared globally on Reels are from Indian artistes.

The rollout of remix feature has begun. It will be enabled by default on all new Reels published from a public account.



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LinkedIn confirms that a Clubhouse rival is in the works - here's what we know

Having launched a new way to make video profiles and a new Creator mode, now LinkedIn has confirmed that a rival to Clubhouse, an invitation-only audio chat room for iPhone users, is in the works. 

LinkedIn, the world's earliest online professional network builder, is working on an audio-based networking feature is a result of its members seeking better ways to communicate on the platform. The company, founded in 2002, got acquired by Microsoft in 2016 for $26.2 billion. 

What is Creator Mode?

The Creator Mode, which is slated to roll out to its global users from this week, can be used to create short video profiles targeting recruiters and potential employers. In addition, enabling the Creator Mode would allow users to add hashtags to suggest the topics that they care about most. 

The new mode also moves your Featured and Activity sections to the top of your profile to more prominently display your content and changes the “Connect” button to “Follow” to help you better engage with your community and build a following.

Both Creator Mode and Cover Story will roll out to LinkedIn members globally beginning this week and these tools should make it easier for users to stand out on the platform and possibly find their next position or gig.

What's LinkedIn creating now?

A report published by TechCrunch quoted LinkedIn spokesperson Suzi Owens to say that the platform saw a 50% growth in conversations around stories, videos and posts on the platform. "We're studying some early tests to create a unique audio experience connected to your personal identity," the report said quoting Owens. 

The company also confirmed that they were seeking ways to bring audio to other sections of LinkedIn such as events, groups etc. with a view to provide members with even more ways to connect to their community. 

The report further suggested that LinkedIn had moved quickly to develop its own Clubhouse feature of a stage that showcases speakers in a room with listeners. In addition, there are tools that allow users to join and leave the room, respond to the comments, and request to speak. 

These were actually discovered by reverse Engineer Allessandro Paluzzi who shared the developments via a tweet. However, TechCrunch showcased yet another image that has much more details of the new feature. The company says the audio experience will be linked with a user's professional identity, thus making them more comfortable to engage with the content. 

Additionally, LinkedIn would also provide support of its other features such as LinkedIn Live to the audio service.  The company believes that the audio networking part of the deal is a natural extension of its other services such as Groups and Events that showed considerable growth in the post-pandemic time period.

All the action around Clubhouse 

These developments indicate that LinkedIn is dead serious on competing with the likes of Clubhouse, which started operations in April 2020, and is currently valued at over $1 billion dollars. This resulted in other platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram shifting focus to audio-based networking features. 

While Twitter Spaces is already live in beta, the others haven't traversed far on this journey. Which makes these announcements from LinkedIn all the more crucial, given that Clubhouse itself appears to be taking its time with their development of the platform for Android users. 

Clubhouse's founder Paul Davison was recently quoted to suggest that an Android version of their popular app could be just a few months away. There were also some reports that the app proposed to launch some tweaks on its "Activity Feed" besides adding new tools to give users more control over push notifications. 

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra to launch on April 23 in India

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra India launch date is April 23. It is the company’s new super-premium flagship smartphone that is claimed to be better than every other Android.

Unveiled globally on March 29, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is packed to the brim with specifications and features that seem to beat most other smartphones, at least on paper. Called the “superphone”, it will be the first device in the Mi 11 series to launch in India. At the same event, we’re also expecting to see other phones from the family to share the stage. Information on which exact models will be available in the coming days.

At a starting price of CNY 5,999, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra price in India is expected to be around Rs 70,000 -- making it the most expensive offering from the company by a mile. 

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has a polarizing design with a giant camera bump that also houses a second display for notifications, selfies and other customizations. It will mark the debut of the new Samsung ISOCELL GN2 image sensor, which is the largest on any smartphone at 1/1.12-inches. It has a resolution of 50MP and a pixel size of 1.4μm, bringing it closer to point-and-shoot cameras than to other smartphones, and should be great for low-light photography.

Along with that, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has a periscopic 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and up to 120x digital zoom. Then, there’s another 48MP (Sony IMX586) sensor for ultra-wide photography. For quicker autofocus, there’s also a new multi-point direct Time-of-Flight laser focus system. 

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On the front of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a quad-curved 6.81-inch QHD+ AMOLED display (Samsung E4), with a 120Hz refresh rate (AdaptiveSync), 480Hz touch-sampling rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision capabilities with 1,700 nits of peak brightness, 10-bit colour reproduction, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. 

As for specifications, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It has a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W wired as well as 67W wireless charging -- which is claimed to take only about 36 minutes for a full charge. 

Other features of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra include dual-stereo speakers with sound by Harman Kardon, 10W reverse charging, an in-display fingerprint scanner, IP68 water-resistance, Android 11 and 5G.

Xiaomi India will spend the days building up to the Mi 11 Ultra launch to talk more about the phone and the other devices that will be unveiled on April 23. 

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Oppo F19 to be unveiled on April 6 in India

Oppo F19 will be launched on April 6 in India as the third member F19 series. The Oppo F19 will join the Oppo F19 Pro and F19 Pro Plus which were launched a few weeks back in India along with the Oppo Band Style. 

Oppo has sent out invites to the launch event on April 6. The device will be launched in a virtual event at 12 noon along with a well-known stand-up comedian, Zakir Khan. Oppo also says this will be the fastest Oppo phone launch event ever. 

Oppo F19 specs

Along with the launch invite, Oppo has also teased and confirmed some of the key features of the upcoming device. For starters, the Oppo F19 is said to be the sleekest smartphone with a 5000mAh battery. Currently, this crown is held by Realme 8 with 7.99 thickness and 177 grams. The Oppo F19 could undercut the Realme 8 in both the aspect. 

The big 5,000mAh battery is paired with the 33W Flash charging - this is an interesting addition to the device as brands like Oppo, Realme, and OnePlus are know for using 30W, 50W, and 65W fast charging solutions and only Vivo is currently the one with 33W fast charging speeds along with Xiaomi devices. 

The Oppo F19 with its 33W Flash charge will offer 5.5 hours of talk time with just 5 minutes of charge. The Oppo F19 uses an 11V, 3A solution which will charge the device from 0 to 100% in 72 minutes a and a 30 minutes charge will offer up to 54% battery. 

Further, the device is also confirmed to come with a Full-HD+ AMOLED display, a punch-hole selfie camera, and a quad-camera setup. The Oppo F19 launch page is already live on Flipkart and it also confirms the presence of an in-display fingerprint scanner. 

Other expected features include Snapdragon 662, 6+128GB configuration, 48MP triple rear camera, 16MP selfie camera, and Android 11 OS based on ColorOS 11. 

Launch on April 6, 12 noon

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Noise Buds Play TWS with ENC and up to 25 hours battery life launched

Just like how the smartphone market has been busy in India with a record number of phone launches, the true wireless market has also been quite busy in 2021. The recent addition to the affordable TWS list is from Noise and the new earbuds are called the Buds Play. 

The Noise Buds Play comes in three colour options Celeste Blue, Onyx Black, Pearl White and is priced at Rs 2,999 as introductory offers. Later on, the Noise Buds Play will be sold for Rs 3,499. The Noise Buds Play is now available on Amazon.

Buy Noise Buds Play on Amazon

Rs 2,999

Noise Buds Play features and specs

Noise Buds Play

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The Noise Buds Play are in-ear style true wireless earbuds with a stem-like design. You also get inter chargeable eartips in the box so that you get the best fit for your ear. The key highlight of the Buds Play is the environmental noise cancellation feature which uses 4 mics on the earbuds to cancel out external up to -25 dB. The ENC feature will be used for calls and shouldn’t be confused with active noise cancellation or ANC which is used for music.

Noise claims you can be heard and can hear clearly while taking calls even in the busiest of surroundings as the ENC ensures that you are heard and can hear clearly. In terms of battery life, On a single charge, these buds can last up to 5 hours and with the included case, the buds will last for up to 25 hours offering 4 additional charge cycle. It comes with a Type-C charging port that takes 90 minutes to charge the buds completely.

Noise Buds Play

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The earbuds also come with in-ear detection which means the media will be automatically paused when you take it off from the ear and will play when you put it back on. Other features include Tru bass technology, Google Fast Pair, IPX4 water-resistant, touch controls, and a 10mm audio driver. For connectivity, the Noise Buds Play harnesses Bluetooth 5.0 and supports SBC and AAC sound profiles.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 Getting Android 11-Based One UI 3.1 Update in India: Report

https://ift.tt/154AwVo Galaxy M21 is reportedly receiving its share of the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 udpate along with March 2021 Android security patch. The update is rolling out in India first, with the rest of the world to follow soon.

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Realme C20, Realme C21, Realme C25 India Launch Set for April 8: Expected Price, Specifications

https://ift.tt/2NZCRuZ C20, Realme C21, and Realme C25 are set to launch in India on April 8, the company revealed on Thursday. All three Realme C-series phones debuted in multiple Southeast Asian markets recently.

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Make in India: Chipmakers Said to Get Over $1 Billion in Cash for Setting Up Manufacturing Units

https://ift.tt/2eZ14mY is offering more than $1 billion (roughly Rs. 7,340 crores) in cash to each semiconductor company that sets up manufacturing units in the country as it seeks to build on its smartphone assembly industry and strengthen its electronics supply chain, two officials said.

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PUBG Lite Is Going Dark, to End Service and Player Support by May 29

https://ift.tt/2h0Vx1P Lite is shutting down service on April 29, and the player support will no longer be available from May 29, Krafton has announced. Those who have the game installed in their systems will be able to continue to play the game. The lite.pubg.com webpage was closed on March 30.

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Vivo S1, V15 Pro Getting Android 11-Based Funtouch OS 11 Update for Limited Users: Report

https://ift.tt/2zvZJhE S1 and V15 Pro’s Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 updates are reportedly undergoing greyscale testing in India. Greyscale testing means that it will initially roll out for some users before the company releases it for all users.

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What to stream this long weekend: The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, Run and more highlights

With so many shows and movies to choose from on Australia's major streaming services, it can often be difficult to find the best new stuff to entertain yourself with each end of week – and this weekend is even longer than usual! 

In an effort to make things easier, we've hand-picked the best new shows and movies to watch on Aussie streaming platforms, covering the likes of Netflix, Disney Plus, Binge, Foxtel Now, Stan and Amazon Prime Video. 

Below, you'll find a list of this long weekend's highlights, separated by streaming service, with binge-worthy new shows sitting alongside some great big-budget new movie arrivals – and a couple of oddball left-of-field entries, just for some variety.

The big new shows and movies this weekend are the ultra-violent and highly anticipated animated series Invincible on Amazon Prime Video and The Irregulars on Netflix, however, there's a nice selection of other shows and movies landing on Australia's streaming services, too. Here are our streaming picks for the weekend of April 1-5, 2021.

Disney Plus

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Episode 3 (TV series – available 2/4/2021)

We're up to the third episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and we're still not sure how we feel about the new Captain America. Last week, Sam and Bucky finally teamed up and it's safe to say their first mission didn't go spectacularly well. We're looking forward to see how their dynamic evolves this weekend.

The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers: Episode 2 (TV series – available 2/4/2021)

It must be said that we got a real kick out of last week's premiere episode of The Might Ducks: Game Changers, with the show striking the right balance between heartfelt and funny. Fed up hockey mum Alex (Lauren Graham) went to great lengths to start a new team for her son after he was unceremoniously cut from The Mighty Ducks, and we got to meet the scrappy group of underdogs that make up said team. Will this week's episode see ex-Ducks coach Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) agree to coach these kids? We'll have to wait and see.

Netflix

Run (Movie – available 2/4/2021)

The new Netflix Original film Run sees teenager Chloe (Kiera Allen) attempt to flee from home after years isolation and medical care, when she begins to suspect that her mother (Sarah Paulson) might be keeping sinister secrets and holding her daughter back on purpose. Sounds like it has all the makings of a first-rate thriller.

Binge / Foxtel Now

The Walking Dead: Season 10 Finale (TV Series – available 5/4/2021)

It's been a long time coming, but after multiple hiatus periods the tenth season of the hit series The Walking Dead will come to a close this weekend with the return of one of the show's most notorious villains. Now the real question is: who will live long enough to appear in the show's 11th and final season?

Amazon Prime Video

Blithe Spirit (Movie – available 2/4/2021)

Based on the classic 1941 play by the brilliant Noel Coward, this new film adaptation of Blithe Spirit sees Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey) in the role of Charles, a crime novelist who's struggling with writer's block and a punishing deadline. We don't want to ruin what comes next, but we will say that it involves a séance that backfires rather spectacularly. Also stars Judi Dench, Leslie Mann and Isla Fisher.

Stan

Clarice (TV Series – Episode 6 available 2/4/2021)

After a brief hiatus, Clarice returns this weekend with its sixth episode, meaning we're over halfway to the show's season finale. Last episode saw Clarice suffer a harrowing ordeal, in which she was drugged and confined to a hospital bed by a mad nurse. Now back at work, Agent Starling has a new occupational therapist, and it seems she must finally confront her demons before she can get her life back on track.



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