Name: Report: Google Play Store infested with 2,000 malware-laden apps
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Researchers claim they've found over 2,000 malware-ridden apps present on the Android app store, all of which are counterfeits of popular apps already present on the st

Report: Google Play Store infested with 2,000 malware-laden apps

Researchers claim they've found over 2,000 malware-ridden apps present on the Android app store, all of which are counterfeits of popular apps already present on the store. Reports state the research was conducted using Artificial intelligence, and revealed there were many apps with visually similar icons to 10,000 of the most popular apps on the Google Play Store. To be fair, Google is constantly working to eradicate malware from its Play Store, using Google Play Protect.

WhatsApp has reportedly begun reminding its users again of its new privacy policy, that will be implemented from May 15.

WhatsApp has reportedly begun reminding its users again of its new privacy policy, that will be implemented from May 15. While the changes were set to take place from February 8, wide backlash from users prompted the firm to delay the new policy. However, after clarifying its user data sharing practices with parent-company Facebook, WhatsApp has given users time until May 15 to either accept the new terms, or lose the ability to use the app.

Reports indicate that over 20,000 US firms have been compromised due to recently patched weaknesses in Microsoft's email software.

Reports indicate that over 20,000 US firms have been compromised due to recently patched weaknesses in Microsoft's email software. According to records from the US government's investigation into the matter, this latest hack has reportedly also affected tens of thousands of organisations in Europe and Asia. Reports say that despite the emergency patches from Microsoft, back doors installed by the hackers persist, and may continue to affect many users and firms.

Samsung's Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone has reportedly begun receiving the latest One UI 3.1 skin.

Samsung's Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone has reportedly begun receiving the latest One UI 3.1 skin. While the update has been pushed to users in Spain, users in other regions should get the upgrade soon and brings with it the March Android security patch. To recall, the Galaxy S10 Lite features a Snapdragon 855 chip, a 48MP triple rear camera setup, and currently costs around ₹37,000 on e-commerce platforms.

Samsung's mid-range Galaxy M51 smartphone is starting to get updated to Android 11 with the firm's One UI 3.1.

Samsung's mid-range Galaxy M51 smartphone is starting to get updated to Android 11 with the firm's One UI 3.1. Users in Russia are reportedly beginning to receive the update for the "core" version that Samsung reserves for its mid-range devices. To recall, the M51 features a Snapdragon 730G chipset, a 7,000mAh battery, a 64MP quad rear camera setup and a starting price tag of ₹22,999.

WhatsApp might soon introduce a new feature called self-destructing messages that would let users remove their message after a time period of 24 hours. A

WhatsApp&nbsp;might soon introduce a new feature called self-destructing messages&nbsp;that would let users remove their message after a time period of 24 hours.&nbsp;Apart from this, WhatsApp is making changes in the way the archive message feature functions. According to reports,&nbsp;WhatsApp is preparing an update that brings a new experience for your Archive which is when you receive a message from archived chats, they won't be unarchived anymore.&nbsp;

According to mobile security firm Zimperium, over 18,000 Android and iOS apps put user data at risk due to faulty cloud configurations on popular cloud platforms.

According to mobile security firm Zimperium, over 18,000 Android and iOS apps put user data at risk due to faulty cloud configurations on popular public hosting platforms like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. The researchers analysed over 1,31,000 apps and found misconfiguration problems on 14 percent of them. The apps were found to expose personal information including profile pictures, personal details, and even medical data. Although Zimperium did not name any of the defaulting apps, they include social media apps that expose phone numbers of users, and mobile wallet by a Fortune 500 company that reveals payment information.&nbsp;

Razer's Anzu smart glasses come with built-in speakers for audio playback, and support for all major voice assistants.

American tech company&nbsp;Razer has launched their Anzu smart glasses that feature built-in audio playback capability. The glasses feature speakers on either side integrated into the stems, that boast 16mm audio drivers. The smart&nbsp;glasses&nbsp;also pack in touch controls that can change music tracks and control volume, and even activate any voice assistant like Siri or Alexa.&nbsp;The glasses offer up to 5 hours of battery life when playing audio, or up to two weeks when on standby.&nbsp;The glasses are available to buy in the US for around ₹15,000.

Vivo today confirmed that the X60 series will launch in March in India. In China, the series comprises the VIVO X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+, but VIVO has not yet confirm

Vivo&nbsp;has confirmed that the X60 series will launch in India in March. The series, which&nbsp;includes the&nbsp;Vivo&nbsp;X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+, has already been launched in China, but&nbsp;Vivo&nbsp;has not yet confirmed which models will launch in India. The standard&nbsp;Vivo&nbsp;X60 features an Exynos 1080 processor, and up to 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. The phone has a quad camera setup with a 48MP primary camera, along with a 32MP front camera. It also sports a 4,300 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

Twitter may soon let users 'undo' tweets before they are published.

Twitter does not let users edit tweets, but the microblogging site could be working on a&nbsp; &lsquo;Undo Send' timer for tweets. Reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong dug out the feature from Twitter's code, which will give users a few seconds of time to undo their tweets before they get published. However, Twitter reportedly does not plan to bring this functionality to direct messages yet, and it will only apply to tweets.

The Galaxy XCover 5 is Samsung's 'tough' phone that can withstand drops of up to 1.5metres, and features a removable battery.

Samsung&nbsp;has&nbsp;announced the Galaxy XCover 5, a smartphone&nbsp;built to last in tough environments. The device has IP68 certification for water and dust resistance, and Samsung claims it can withstand drops of up to 1.5 metres. The XCover 5 comes with increased touch sensitivity to enable usage with gloves, and features a replaceable battery. The phone also has a push-to-talk feature, which lets it function as a&nbsp;walkie-talkie. On the specs front, the Galaxy XCover 5 is powered by an Exynos 850 processor, coupled with&nbsp;up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The 5.3-inch HD+ TFT display is backed by a 3,000mAh replaceable&nbsp;battery as well. There is a single 16MP camera at the back along with a 5MP selfie camera. The phone will be available in select regions starting March 2021, but there are no plans for an India release yet.
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Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro Price: ZTE's gaming subdivision Nubia has launched the RedMagic 6 Pro with 165Hz refresh rate and upto 18GB RAM in China.

ZTE's gaming subdivision Nubia has launched the RedMagic 6 Pro gaming phone in China. The phone packs a Snadragon 888 SoC, paired with up to 18GB of RAM&nbsp;and a 6.8-inch FHD+ OLED display with a staggering 165Hz adaptive refresh rate, the fastest on the market so far.&nbsp;
The RedMagic 6 Pro also has a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging and gets a 64MP triple rear camera setup. Being a gaming phone, the RedMagic 6 contains copper heat sinks and shoulder triggers, and supports an active cooling fan accessory.&nbsp;
The phone is priced starting at around ₹50,000 in China for the 12GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Nubia&nbsp;says it will announce global availability plans on March 16.

The Realme Narzo 30A smartphone, powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, has gone on sale in India starting at ₹8,999.

The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-narzo-30a-review-1614746169203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Realme Narzo 30A</a> smartphone has gone on sale in India. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 gaming-centric processor, coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of storage.
There's a 13MP dual rear camera setup, and an 8MP front-facing camera. Keeping the lights on is a massive 6,000mAh battery, with support for 18W fast charging.
The Realme&nbsp;Narzo&nbsp;30A has been priced starting at ₹8,999 for the base 3GB RAM, 32GB storage variant, and is available to buy via Flipkart, the <a href="Realme%20GT 5G flagship phone launched with Snapdragon 888 SoC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Realme</a> website, and offline retailers.
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-narzo-30-pro-5g-goes-on-sale-in-india-price-specs-and-features-1614850874283" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G goes on sale in India: price, specs and features</a>

Netflix is all set to launch a new Tik-Tok-like feature for its iPhone users in select countries. The streaming giant said that a vertical video for

Netflix&nbsp;is all set to launch a new Tik-Tok-like&nbsp;feature for its iPhone&nbsp;users in select countries. The streaming giant said that a vertical&nbsp;video format called 'Fast Laughs' will soon be available for iOS&nbsp;users, which will have small clips from shows and specials on&nbsp;Netflix.
Patrick Flemming, director of product innovation at Netflix&nbsp;who announced the development in a&nbsp;blog post said, that 'fast laughs' will give a full-screen feed of funny clips from Netflix's&nbsp;comedy catalog including films, series, sitcoms and stand-ups.
The clips can also be shared individually on different social media platforms. The new feature that can be accessed on the Netflix&nbsp;iOS app, also comes with a parental control which when enabled, will show age-appropriate content.&nbsp;

PUBG Mobile's comeback in India under a new moniker, called PUBG: New State, is waiting on the government's go ahead.

PUBG Mobile's comeback in India under a new moniker, called PUBG: New State, is waiting on the government's go ahead. To recall, PUBG Mobile was banned in India in September 2020 due to its relationship with Chinese publisher Tencent, but has since been taken over by Korean publisher Krafton. A representative from Krafton told online publication SportsKeeda that the company is waiting for the Indian government's consideration before announcing their plan for an India launch. Meanwhile, the game is available for pre-registration on the Play Store and App Store worldwide, but Indian users cannot pre-register yet.
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The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ will receive Pro features in a new update, including support for Auto Switch.

Samsung is rolling out a new update for Galaxy Buds+ users that introduces the Auto Switch feature from the latest Galaxy Buds Pro. This means users can now switch seamlessly between two Galaxy devices. This feature is currently only supported on Samsung phones and tablets running OneUI 3.1. The firmware is currently available for users in India, South Korea, and the US. The Galaxy Buds+ were launched in February 2020, and are currently available at a discounted price of ₹8,990 from Amazon and the Samsung Shop.

Camera testing website DxOMark has awarded the OnePlus 8T an average review score of 111, saying that the phone's camera is inaccurate at rendering colours.

Camera testing website DxOMark has awarded the OnePlus 8T an average review score of 111, saying that the phone's camera is inaccurate at rendering colours in both photos and videos, even under normal light. This places the phone in the bottom half of DxOMark's camera rankings, alongside smartphones like the Google Pixel 4a.
However, DxOMark notes that the camera is capable of producing 'mostly pleasant' images and videos, as long as one stays away from low light.The OnePlus 8T was launched in October 2020, and is currently available for ₹42,999, for the 128GB storage and 8GB RAM model.

The UK’s competition regulator on Thursday launched an antitrust investigation into Apple. The Competition and Markets Authority said it would investigate Apple o

The UK&rsquo;s competition regulator on Thursday launched an antitrust investigation into Apple. The Competition and Markets Authority said it would investigate Apple over complaints from software developers about the tech giant&rsquo;s App Store. Apple only lets developers release iPhone and iPad apps through its iOS smartphone platform. The tech giant has a rigorous approval process for iOS apps and has often faced criticism about an up to 30% fee it charges on in-app transactions. UK authorities have said, complaints that Apple is using its market position to set terms which are unfair or may restrict competition and choice &mdash; potentially causing customers to lose out when buying and using apps &mdash; warrant careful scrutiny. Britain&rsquo;s competition probe into Apple follows similar moves by the European Union last year.

After a long wait, one-on-one voice and video calling features are now finally available on WhatsApp's desktop app for Windows and Mac. The Facebook-owned me

After a long wait, one-on-one voice and video calling features are now finally available on&nbsp;WhatsApp's&nbsp;desktop app for Windows and Mac.
The Facebook-owned messaging service in a tweet announced that end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls for its desktop app version were live, and also shared a link to download the app on your computer.
This comes as a relief to countless people sitting in front of their computers who have had to reach for their phone every time they got a WhatsApp&nbsp;notification.
The company said,&nbsp;answering to a phone call or video call on a bigger screen makes it easier to work with colleagues, see your family more clearly on a bigger canvas, or free up your hands to move around a room while talking.

Indian software giant, Wipro on Thursday said that it has signed an agreement to acquire Capco, a privately held British consultancy, for $1.45 billion. The

Indian tech giant Wipro&nbsp;has acquired a British&nbsp;consultancy firm&nbsp;Capco&nbsp;for $1.45 bn.&nbsp;This is a cash transaction and is expected to be completed during the quarter ending June 30 this year.&nbsp;
Capco&nbsp;is a management and technology consultancy firm headquartered&nbsp;in London with a focus on BFSI&nbsp;clients.&nbsp;Capco has over 5,000 employees and is present in 30 locations. The firm reported revenue of $700 million in 2020.
This is Wipro's&nbsp;largest acquisition ever at $1.45 bn.

Nintendo may release an updated model of their Switch console with a 7-inch OLED display and support for 4K visuals, according to a Bloomberg report.

Nintendo plans to release an updated model of its Switch gaming console with a bigger OLED Display from Samsung, according to a Bloomberg report. The report further goes on to&nbsp;say that Samsung will begin mass production of the 7-inch 720p OLED display later this year. The next-gen&nbsp;Switch is also rumoured to be able to output 4K visuals while in docked mode, and will possibly be ready for release by the end of 2021.

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