Name: LG announces ‘three year pledge’ for Android updates on premium phones
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After recent news that LG is shutting down its mobile business division, the company has announced that it will provide three years of software updates.

LG announces ‘three year pledge’ for Android updates on premium phones

After recent news that LG is shutting down its mobile business division, the company has announced that it will provide three years of software updates for its premium Android phones released in 2019 and later. This applies to phones in the G series, V series, the LG Velvet, and the LG Wing, which will get updates for 3 years from the date of release. LG also note that certain models like the LG Stylo and the K series will receive two OS updates. The company also noted that it will continue to manufacture new phones through the second quarter of this year to meet contractual obligations, and customers can continue to purchase LG devices for the time being.

After recent news that LG is shutting down its mobile business division, the company has announced that it will provide three years of software updates for its premium Android phones released in 2019 and later. This applies to phones in the G series, V series, the LG Velvet, and the LG Wing, which will get updates for 3 years from the date of release. LG also note that certain models like the LG Stylo and the K series will receive two OS updates. The company also noted that it will continue to manufacture new phones through the second quarter of this year to meet contractual obligations, and customers can continue to purchase LG devices for the time being.

Sony has announced the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III flagship smartphones, with a 21:9 120Hz display and a variable telephoto lens.

Sony has announced the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III flagship smartphones.
The Xperia 1 III sports a 6.5-inch 4K OLED display, while the Xperia 5 III features a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display. Both phones feature a 21:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Xperia 1 III gets 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, while the Xperia 5 III gets 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset, and feature a triple rear camera setup with a 12MP primary sensor, along with a 12MP telephoto lens with a variable aperture from f/2.3 to f/2.8. They also sport an 8MP selfie camera, and a 4,500mAh battery. Sony has not announced any pricing details yet.

Samsung has launched its ultra-premium Neo QLED range of 4K and 8K TVs in India.

Samsung has launched its ultra-premium Neo QLED range of 4K and 8K TVs in India. The TVs use Mini-LED technology, 40 times smaller than regular LEDs, to gain greater control over dimming zones and black levels.
The range offers 8K TVs from 65-inch to 85-inch sizes, and 4K TVs in 50-inch to 85-inch sizes. They also come with a Neo Quantum Processor, that can upscale content to 4K and 8K output.
Other features of the TV range include SpaceFit Sound, which can analyse a room to auto-calibrate the sound output, and gaming-focused features like variable refresh rate, a low latency mode, a super ultra-wide view mode that can output in a 32:9 ratio, along with HDMI 2.1 support.
Prices for the Neo QLED range of TVs start at ₹99,990.

The Sony PlayStation 5 has begun receiving its first major update, which brings more options for external storage along with some social features.

The Sony PlayStation 5 has begun receiving its first major update, which brings more options for external storage along with some social features.
Users can now move PS5 games to external storage to free up internal SSD space. However, the games cannot run from external storage, and need to be moved back to the internal SSD to become playable.
Users have always been able to store and play PS4 games from external storage, and Sony has promised to allow playable PS5 games from external M.2 SSDs which are equivalent in speed to the PS5&rsquo;s internal SSD, but this feature is still in development.
The update also adds Share Play functionality between PS4 and PS5 consoles, and improvements to the Game Base functionality.

Samsung has announced offers and discounts on its Galaxy A32 smartphone, bringing down its price by ₹3,000.

Samsung has announced offers and discounts on its <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/samsung-galaxy-a32-launched-in-india-with-90hz-amoled-full-specs-price-features-1614769603977" target="_blank">Galaxy A32 smartphone</a>. While the Galaxy A32 retails at ₹21,999, customers can get an instant cashback of ₹1,500 upon purchasing the device.
HDFC Bank Credit and Debit Card users can also avail a cashback of ₹1,500 on the device, effectively bringing the price down to ₹18,999.
The Samsung Galaxy A32 offers a 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, a Mediatek Helio G80 SoC, and a quad rear camera setup with a 64MP main shooter.
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Asus has launched the Zenbook Pro Duo 15 laptop in India, with a 15.6-inch OLED 4K UHD touch-enabled primary display, and a 14.1-inch tilting secondary display.

Asus has launched the&nbsp;Zenbook Pro Duo 15&nbsp;laptop in India, with a 15.6-inch OLED 4K UHD touch-enabled primary display, and a 14.1-inch tilting secondary display with a 3840 x 1100 resolution.
The secondary display also has stylus support, and Asus claims their Active Aerodynamic System offers better cooling and airflow management when the display rises.
The dual displays are powered by up to an Intel Core i9-10980HK CPU, along with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. Asus has also packed in up to 32GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of M.2 SSD storage, along with a 92Wh battery.
<h2>Asus Zenbook Pro Duo 15 Price</h2>
All this power doesn&rsquo;t come cheap, as prices for the Zenbook Pro Duo 15 start at ₹2,39,990.
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The Realme C21 smartphone has gone on sale in India. The phone is powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 SoC, and sports a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display.

The <a href="Realme%20launches C20, C21, C25 smartphones in India" target="_blank">Realme C21 smartphone</a> has gone on sale in India. The phone is powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 SoC, and sports a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display.
There's a triple rear camera setup with a 13MP rear camera, and a 5MP selfie camera. <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-8-5g-specs-tipped-ahead-of-april-21-launch-1618134380751" target="_blank">Realme</a> has packed in a 5,000mAh battery that supports reverse charging through the Micro-USB port.
<h2>Realme C21 Price</h2>
The Realme C21 costs ₹7,999 for the 3GB + 32GB model, while the 4GB + 64GB variant comes in at ₹8,999. Phone is available through Flipkart, Realme.com, and retail stores.
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Samsung have announced that they will be hosting a Galaxy Unpacked event on April 28, with the company claiming they are going to launch the ‘most powerful Galaxy ever’

Samsung have announced that they will be hosting a Galaxy Unpacked event on April 28, with the company claiming they are going to launch the &lsquo;most powerful Galaxy ever&rsquo;.
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptops at the event, powered by 11th-gen Intel CPUs, and running Windows 10. The laptops may come in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, and offer FHD AMOLED displays. Additionally, the Galaxy Book Pro 360 is expected to offer a 360-degree rotating display, and offer S-Pen support.

Apple has confirmed that it will be hosting a launch event on April 20, with media invitations calling the event ‘Spring Loaded’.

Apple has confirmed that it will be hosting a launch event on April 20, with media invitations calling the event &lsquo;Spring Loaded&rsquo;.&nbsp;Apple&rsquo;s voice assistant, Siri, had earlier spoiled the event&rsquo;s date, responding with April 20 when asked for the next Apple event.
Apple is expected to launch new iPad Pro models on the day, 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 may also debut the much-awaited AirTags, which would let users track any object they want.

The OnePlus 9R, the most affordable smartphone in the OnePlus 9 series, has gone on sale in India for Amazon Prime and OnePlus Red Cable Club members.

The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/oneplus-9r-gaming-and-performance-review-is-it-worth-your-money-1617941923197" target="_blank">OnePlus 9R</a>, the most affordable smartphone in the OnePlus 9 series, has gone on sale in India for Amazon Prime and OnePlus Red Cable Club members.
Powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC, the phone sports a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. At the back is a quad rear camera setup with a 48MP main camera, along with a 16MP front camera. OnePlus has packed in a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging.
<h2>OnePlus 9R Price</h2>
The OnePlus 9R is priced at ₹39,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, or ₹43,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model, and is available from Amazon India and OnePlus.in.
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The OnePlus 9 smartphone has gone on sale in India for Amazon Prime and OnePlus Red Cable Club members.

The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/oneplus-9-review-it-s-better-than-you-think-1617448334197" target="_blank">OnePlus 9 smartphone</a> has gone on sale in India for Amazon Prime and OnePlus Red Cable Club members. Powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, the phone sports a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
At the back is a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main camera, and a 50MP ultrawide lens, along with a 16MP front camera. OnePlus has packed in a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging.
<h2>OnePlus 9 Price</h2>
The OnePlus 9 is priced at ₹49,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, or ₹54,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model, and is available from Amazon India and OnePlus.in.
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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.
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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.
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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.

After recent news that LG is shutting down its mobile business division, the company has announced that it will provide three years of software updates.

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