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Amazon has announced in a blog post that users of its Alexa virtual assistant in the US and Japan will now be able to receive help diagnosing their symptoms in case the

'Alexa, what do I do if I think I have Covid-19?'

Amazon has announced in a blog post that users of its Alexa virtual assistant in the US and Japan will now be able to receive help diagnosing their symptoms in case they feel they've contracted Covid-19. Based on the user's risk level and symptoms, Alexa will then relay guidance from the US Centre for Disease Control for American users, and the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for users in Japan. For customers in India, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, the UK and the US, Alexa can play a song for 20 seconds, to help keep time while washing hands.

Amazon has announced in a blog post that users of its Alexa virtual assistant in the US and Japan will now be able to receive help diagnosing their symptoms in case they feel they've contracted Covid-19. Based on the user's risk level and symptoms, Alexa will then relay guidance from the US Centre for Disease Control for American users, and the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for users in Japan. For customers in India, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, the UK and the US, Alexa can play a song for 20 seconds, to help keep time while washing hands.

The Galaxy S20 FE 5G has begun receiving an update that aims to fix long-standing touchscreen issues with the phone.

The Galaxy S20 FE 5G has begun receiving an update that aims to fix long-standing touchscreen issues with the phone. The new update also brings the April 2021 Android security patch. Powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G also features a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It sports a 12MP triple rear-camera setup, and a 32MP selfie camera. Samsung has packed in a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. The phone comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Premium camera accessory maker Moza have launched the Moin Camera, a 4K compact gimbal handheld camera.

Premium camera accessory maker Moza have launched the Moin Camera, a 4K compact gimbal handheld camera. Capable of capturing 12MP stills, 4K 60fps video, and slow motion at 240fps, the Moin Camera uses a three-axis gimbal for video stabilisation. It also features a foldable 2.45-inch touch screen. The camera boasts a 14mm f/2.2 lens, with shutter speeds ranging from 60 seconds to 1/8000th of a second, along with an ISO range of 100 - 3200. Users can also wirelessly transfer content to their smartphone with the Moza Artist app. The Moza Moin Camera costs around ₹22,500 in the US.

Apple may be set to host a launch event on April 20, according to responses given by their Siri voice assistant.

Apple may be set to host a launch event on April 20, according to responses given by their Siri voice assistant. If asked 'When is the next Apple event', Siri currently says that 'the special event' is on April 20, at Apple Park in Cupertino, CA. Apple is expected to launch new iPad Pro models at the event, with A14X chipsets equivalent in power to the Apple M1 chipset used in Macbooks. The 12.9-inch variant is also expected to get a Mini-LED display, with better contrast and colours than an LCD screen. Apple has not officially release any details about the event.

The iQoo 7 will be available on Amazon India when it launches in the country, the Vivo sub-brand confirmed through a press release.

The upcoming&nbsp;iQoo 7 series&nbsp;will be available on Amazon India when it launches in the country, the Vivo sub-brand confirmed through a press release.&nbsp;The lineup&nbsp;will&nbsp;include the&nbsp;iQOO 7 Legend, and the standard&nbsp;iQOO 7. Vivo&nbsp;has teased an April 26 launch date for the devices,&nbsp;with pricing starting under&nbsp;₹40,000.&nbsp;
Launched in China in January, the iQoo 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, and features a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. iQoo has packed in up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
There's a triple rear-camera setup at the back with a 48MP main shooter, and a 16MP front-facing camera. The iQoo&nbsp;7 comes with a 4,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.

The Realme 8 Pro smartphone has begun receiving a new update in India with improvements to the camera and fingerprint unlock speed.

The Realme 8 Pro smartphone has begun receiving a new update in India. The 276MB update reportedly brings improvements to the camera, and optimises the image stabilisation during video recording. Realme has also improved the fingerprint unlock speed, fixed network issues, and reduced lag in battery saving mode. The Realme 8 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 720G SoC, and sports a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. It has a 108MP quad rear camera setup, and a 4,500mAh battery with 50W fast charging. The Realme 8 Pro is priced at 17,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant.

Nvidia has announced its entry into the server chipset market with the new Arm-based 'Grace' chipsets, specifically designed for AI data centers.

Nvidia has announced its entry into the server chipset market with the new Arm-based 'Grace' chipsets, specifically designed for AI data centers. The chipsets use Arm-based architecture that powers most smartphones and Apple's new M1 chips, rather than competitor Intel's x86-based architecture.
Nvidia plans to launch Grace chips in 2023, and claims they will offer 10x the performance of today's fastest servers on the most complex AI and high performance computing workloads. Nvidia is currently in talks to buy Arm in a $40 billion deal.

The Realme 8 smartphone with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage has gone on sale in India for ₹15,999.

The Realme 8 smartphone with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage has gone on sale in India. Powered by the Mediatek Helio G95 SoC, the phone features a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, with a 180Hz touch sampling rate.
The phone packs 128GB storage across all variants, along with a microSD slot. There's a quad rear-camera setup at the back with a 64MP primary camera, and a 16MP front camera. Realme has provided a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.
The Realme 8 6GB + 128GB variant is available on Flipkart and Realme.com for ₹15,999.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-c20-goes-on-sale-in-india-check-price-specs-1618299990472" target="_blank">Realme C20 goes on sale in India: check price, specs</a>

The Realme C20 smartphone has gone on sale in India. The entry-level phone is powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 SoC, and features a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display.

The Realme C20 smartphone has gone on sale in India. The entry-level phone is powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 SoC, and features a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display.
There's a single 8MP camera at the back, and a 5MP selfie camera. Keeping the lights on is a 5,000mAh battery, which gets reverse charging support through the Micro-USB port.
<h2>Realme C20 Price</h2>
The Realme C20 is available through Flipkart and Realme.com, and is priced at ₹6,999 for the 2GB RAM and 32GB storage model.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-8-6gb-128gb-variant-goes-on-sale-in-india-1618300065956" target="_blank">Realme 8 6GB + 128GB variant goes on sale in India</a>

APKPure, a third-party app store for Android, was found to be infected by malware by security firm Kaspersky.

APKPure, a third-party app store for Android, was found to be infected by malware by security firm Kaspersky.
Kaspersky reportedly found a trojan-like infection in the app store and informed the company on April 8, after which the company resolved the issue and released an updated version. The firm had earlier found a similar malware within the Camscanner app.
If left unchecked, the malware can install itself on the system partition, making it difficult to remove, and then produce intrusive ads or paid subscriptions to the user. For complete safety, users are recommended only to download apps from the Google Play Store.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy India Explorathon step challenge, where it motivates customers to complete 1,75,000 steps in 28 days.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy India Explorathon step challenge, where it motivates customers to complete 1,75,000 steps in 28 days.
Users can sign up for the challenge via the Samsung Members app, and use Samsung Health to update their step counts. They can also follow a digital map of India on the Samsung Health app, covering five milestone cities of Srinagar, Lucknow, Delhi, Jaisalmer, and Kochi. The top five participants with the maximum step count stand a chance to win Galaxy Watches and Galaxy Buds.
There will also be a quiz on the Samsung Members app every alternate day, which users can complete to stand a chance to win some Galaxy Wearables.

According to a report, developer CD Projekt Red has committed to fixing Cyberpunk 2077’s problems over the long term.

According to a report, developer CD Projekt Red has committed to fixing Cyberpunk 2077&rsquo;s problems over the long term.
A CDPR chief executive told Reuters that the company plans to update Cyberpunk 2077 to a state where they can be proud of it. One of the most anticipated games in recent times, Cyberpunk 2077 suffered a disastrous launch where it received much criticism for its bug-ridden nature especially on the last-gen consoles, causing Sony to remove the game entirely from the PlayStation store.
CDPR claims that the recent 1.2 patch which fixed hundreds of bugs was a step in the right direction to getting it reinstated, and that their relationship with Sony remains friendly.

Sony is currently hiring for the Head of Mobile position at PlayStation Studios, indicating that the company could be set to make a big push for the mobile gaming marke

Sony is currently hiring for the Head of Mobile position at PlayStation Studios, indicating that the company could be set to make a big push for the mobile gaming market with its PlayStation brand.
The job listing asks for a candidate who can &ldquo;promote the vision, mission, strategy for mobile game development within PlayStation Studios,&rdquo; and who will ensure &ldquo;a focus on successfully adapting PlayStation&rsquo;s most popular franchises for mobile.&rdquo; This focus on mobile gaming may not happen very soon, as the job listing does provide a 3 to 5 year time frame.
However, it is safe to say that Sony wants to bring some of its most iconic gaming franchises - including Uncharted, The Last Of Us, and God of War - to your smartphone screen.

PUBG: New State, the upcoming PUBG game by new publishers Krafton, has crossed 10 million pre-registrations on the Google Play Store.

PUBG: New State, the upcoming PUBG game by new publishers Krafton, has crossed 10 million pre-registrations on the Google Play Store.
PUBG: New State is set in the year 2051, and features modern gadgets and weaponry in the familiar Battle Royale setting. The game is not available to pre-register for on the Indian Play Store, after PUBG Mobile was banned last year amid escalating tensions with China, due to its connections with Chinese company Tencent.
PUBG: New State is published by South Korean company Krafton, but there has been no official announcement of an India launch yet, as Krafton await a decision from the Indian government.

According to a Bloomberg report, Apple will release a refreshed iPad Pro model with a Mini-LED display in late April.

According to a Bloomberg report, Apple will release a refreshed iPad Pro model with a Mini-LED display in late April.
The Mini-LED screen is supposed to provide a better contrast ratio and colour representation over the current LCD displays used in the iPad Pro. The Mini-LED screen may be exclusive to the 12.9-inch variant.
Earlier rumours have also indicated that the iPad Pro models may receive support for Thunderbolt over USB-C, and a new A14X chipset that could be as powerful as the Apple M1 chipset used in the new Macbooks.

The LG Wing smartphone will be available for ₹29,999 on Flipkart from April 13, a massive price cut of nearly ₹40,000 from its original launch price of ₹69,990.

The LG Wing smartphone will be available for ₹29,999 on Flipkart from April 13, a massive price cut of nearly ₹40,000 from its original launch price of ₹69,990.
The sale comes after LG announced the decision to shut down its mobile division, although it will continue to sell smartphones until inventory lasts, and has pledged to support select phones, including the Wing, for at least 3 years.
The LG Wing features a 6.8-inch FHD+ OLED display, that flips horizontally to reveal a secondary 3.9-inch FHD+ OLED display underneath. It is powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC, along with 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage. At the back is a 64MP triple rear camera setup, and LG has packed in a 4,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

The Samsung Galaxy F12 has gone on sale in India. The phone is powered by the Exynos 850 chipset, and features a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

The Samsung Galaxy F12 has gone on sale in India. The phone is powered by the Exynos 850 chipset, and features a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
The Galaxy F12 includes 4GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of storage. At the back is a quad rear-camera setup with a 48MP main sensor, along with an 8MP front camera. Samsung has packed in a 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support.
Pricing for the Galaxy F12 starts at ₹10,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant.

Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire AI and speech technology company Nuance Communications, in a deal that would be worth $16 billion.

Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire AI and speech technology company Nuance Communications, in a deal that would be worth $16 billion.
Nuance helped provide speech recognition for Apple&rsquo;s Siri, and makes software for sectors ranging from healthcare to the automotive industries. Bloomberg reports that talks between the two companies are ongoing, and could still fall apart.
If the deal goes through, it would be Microsoft&rsquo;s second-largest acquisition, after its deal to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in 2016.

Upstox, India’s second largest broking firm in terms of number of active clients,said its databases including contact details and KYC may have been breached. In

Upstox, India&rsquo;s second largest broking firm in terms of number of active clients,said its databases including contact details and KYC may have been breached.
In a statement, Upstox co-founder and CEO Ravi Kumar said funds and securities of customers are protected and remain safe.&nbsp;Upstox, backed by investors like Tiger Global and Ratan Tata, has over three million users.
The development follows reports of data breaches at large organisations like&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;LinkedIn, and&nbsp;MobiKwik.

The Nokia 4.2 smartphone has begun receiving the 3.150 update, which brings Android 11.

The Nokia 4.2 smartphone has begun receiving the 3.150 update, which brings Android 11. The phone was launched with Android 9 back in May 2019. The 1.5GB update also brings the March 2021 Android security patch, and new Android 11 features, like chat bubbles, and one-time permissions. Nokia says that complete global rollout will begin by April 12, and users can check for the update in the Settings menu.

Hasbro has launched a new Transformers Optimus Prime toy, in collaboration with Robosen Robotics, which can automatically transform itself.

Hasbro has launched a new Transformers Optimus Prime toy, in collaboration with Robosen Robotics, which can automatically transform itself.
Officially named the Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Programmable Advanced Robot, the 19-inch figure features roughly 5,000 components, 27 patented servo motors, and 60 connected microchips.
The action figure can be connected to a mobile app, and can even understand voice commands like &lsquo;transform&rsquo; or &lsquo;roll out&rsquo;. The self-transforming Optimus Prime costs around ₹52,300 in the US, and orders are expected to ship from August 2.

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