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Images leaked for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

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Samsung Galaxy Fold was one of the most anticipated phones in the smartphone arena. It was the phone that introduced the world to a good foldable screen smartphone. Although the smartphone was first of its kind, it did face a few anticipated issues for the new technology used in it. However, Samsung has always been open to feedback and did whatever they can to resolve the issues users were facing.

The launch of Samsung Galaxy Z fold also provides customers a lot of expectation from the second version of the phone, which was expected to overcome all the drawbacks of the previous generation and be a perfect pack of unique features. 

Although Samsung has made no official announcement, the leaked images of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 have appeared online. What can be easily observed from the images is the hole punch cutout for the selfie camera on the internal screen, which has been placed on the side of the display. The phone is expected to come equipped with a Snapdragon 865+ processor and a 7.7-inch massive main display with a refresh rate of 120Hz.

The screen would also come with Ultra-thin glass technology. The phone is said to come with a triple-camera setup, a 12MP main sensor, 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64MP telephoto lens. The phone will also come with a 6.23-inch cover display, a 4365 mAh battery, and a 25W fast charging. 

The phone will have super-fast performance and have the customer UI from Samsung, based on Android. An image was also leaked before, showing the phone in a Mystic Bronze color unique in looks and color. There is no official announcement on when the phone will be launched. However, people expect Samsung to make some announcements regarding it on August 5, in their annual event.

Spotify Desktop app now works with Chromecast

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As per the latest reports from 9to5Google, Spotify Mac and Windows application can now directly stream to Chromecast devices. Before these changes, they could control pre-existing Chromecast streams, but they couldn’t start them directly. One had to start a Chromecast stream on iOS or Android before it could be controlled through the desktop app using Spotify Connect.

The user can also start a Chromecast stream on the desktop app in the same way as Spotify Connect Stream, by clicking on the “Devices Available” button. You can switch between streaming devices, which now also contains the Google Cast option and the Spotify connect enabled speakers.

Spotify Desktop now works with Chromecast

The new options will be available in the desktop app for Spotify with version number 1.1.38. The feature was long-awaited and was requested by many users. The request started coming for the feature since 2015, but users did not get the options even after many updates. However, the feature has been added and is a great addition for Chromecast users, who also use Spotify through the desktop app.

The feature can be used in both Windows and Mac operating systems and is smooth to connect and setup. The company has already released an update for the software. Therefore, if you have still not updated the software, you will not be able to use it. Once you update the software, you will have the option of Google cast for streaming. With this, any device having the Google Chromecast function can be used with the Spotify desktop app.

Source code from Microsoft, Adobe, and Lenovo’s Repositories leaked online

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As per a recent leak, the operator of a public repository on GitLab has uploaded a treasure trove of source code from dozens of high-profile companies across tech, retail, finance, e-commerce, etc. sectors. The data was compiled in the repository by Tillie Kottmann. The leaked code was found to be from various resources and found by Kottmann while looking for misconfigured DevOps tools.

As per the cybersecurity researcher @Bank_Security, it has been found that more than 50 companies are published in the repository. Some folders in the repository are said to contain some important credentials. Some of the companies whose data was found in the repository were Microsoft, Adobe, Lenovo, AMD, Qualcomm, Motorola, Huawei Hisilicon, Mediatek, GE Appliances, Nintendo, Roblox, Disney and more. 

However, Kottmann now claims that the hardcoded credentials have been removed. As per a statement released by him, “I try to do my best to prevent any major things resulting directly from my releases“. He has even confirmed that all the details will be shared with the affected companies if requested in the future. Also, they assured that any such takedown request will always be accepted.

Reports also suggest that some of the Kottmann’s repo projects were made public by their original developers themselves, while others were last updated a long time ago. There are no details regarding how many details have been leaked, but more information will surely come about it. Until then, the companies should have a look at their security structure regarding this leak.

Adobe Photoshop for iPad gets feature from desktop version

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Adobe Photoshop is one of the most powerful photo editing tools in the world. After it was specifically launched for Apple iPad a few months back, it has started updating it with key features from the desktop version. Since its launch, the Adobe Photoshop for iPad was criticized for being just a basic version, which was not as powerful as the desktop version, when it comes to editing pictures and images.

However, Adobe did listen to the user feedback and is all set to add a whole new set of features that is available in the desktop version as well. 

Adobe has announced to bring a new feature to Adobe Photoshop on the iPad, which is also present in the desktop version. After this feature, the user will select fine, troublesome objects like hair, fur, and other tricky materials. The newly added Refine Edge Brush enables Photoshop users on iPad to select subjects and objects in images with a high state of precision on heavy elements.

Items such as strands of hair flying around in the wind, the fuzzy fur on cats or rabbits, the fine feathers on a bird, a shaggy dog tail, and frizzy human hair can be easily selected.

The tool’s functionality has been revamped for iPad so that the tools can be easily used on the iPad as it is easy to use on a PC or Mac. The tool will work in a similar to the desktop version, making it easier for the users to use it. They have also added the feature to rotate the canvas using two fingers on the touchscreen. The same gesture can be used to zoom in and out of the image. As per Adobe, there are many more features that will be added to the app in the future to utilize the processing power of an iPad.

New Motorola Razr 2020 designs leaked

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Moto Razr is one of the most premium phone models that has been in existence for a long time. The MotoRazr series has been one of the most successful for the company. A few months back, Motorola released their Motorola Razr, which was based on a sleek flip design format, which is very similar to the Motorola Razr V3, which was released more than a decade back. The new Motorola Razr is a folding-screen phone that offers the same flap-fold design and beautiful body. The higher price and the phone’s premium looks made it one of the best premium offerings in the market. 

However, the company is working on a new 2020 model of Razr, which will launch with 5G connectivity support. The mobile has been codenamed “Motorola Odyssey” and is expected to launch later this year. There have been a few image leaks, which shows that the company is trying to bring back the same form factor with some very important changes to the design, making it look sleeker and light. The display is expected to be 6.2 inches, and bezels on the screen have reduced further. Even the massive chin has been reduced, but Motorola has removed the capacitive fingerprint scanner this time around.

It can be integrated into the side power button or the on-screen. No changes seem to be done on the external screen, and the camera setup has been updated. The primary camera seems to bump out a little from the external body and seems to be the 48-megapixel shooter with a 20-megapixel shooter outside the bump. It also seems that Motorola will not adopt the 800 series chipset from Snapdragon and will stick to the 765 chipsets. The new phone is also expected to house a bigger battery and a higher RAM configuration.

Spotify Premium users can now host a listening party

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Spotify has been adding up a lot of new features for its users, and this time, it’s the premium users who will get a new feature. Now Spotify premium users can listen to music or podcast with friends and family simultaneously, and this does not require the users to be at the same location. The company has added a beta feature called Group Session to the app, through which the premium user can create a shareable link and share it with up to five friends at a time.

However, those five friends should also have a Spotify Premium account with them. Only premium users are allowed to share and view the content together. Any person in the streaming party can pause, play, skip, or select tracks in the queue, and they can add their own choices. 

The feature does not add any chat support to the group, so the users will have to use a third-party application to discuss the podcast or their choice of music. To use this feature, select the “Connect” menu on the bottom left corner of the app and select “Start a group session“. Once selected, you can use the shareable link and send it to your friends and family.

The company has currently released the beta version feature, but it has confirmed that the feature will remain and will evolve to become better. The company has been building any new premium features lately to encourage the users to subscribe to their premium service.

iOS 14 comes with Redesigned Field Test mode

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Ever since Apple has announced iOS 14, users have been trying the beta version on their iPhones. Apart from various changes that an iPhone brings in the software’s design and looks, there have been changes in  Field Test mode. The new Field Test mode brings in new looks for this model. It now has a home screen with LTE cell serving info and a menu that provides the user with other necessary details about the device.

These details are related to device info and breakdowns of LTE, UMTS, and GSM functionality. The information and details provided in the iOS 13 version of the Field Test mode are completely the same compared to the new iOS 14 version. The only major difference that one can see is in the looks and layout for the same. 

The layout has been redesigned to provide easier navigation. The Field Test mode is one of the most important modes in the iPhone, used to access in-depth detail about the cellular signal and connection. It has been designed to be used by engineers and cellular operators to check the connection and signal details.

It is not a function that users will be using regularly. If you want to access the field test mode, then open the phone app and dial *3001#12345#* and press the home button, it will open the Field Test mode. It was earlier used to measure the signal strength in numerical measurement, which is not available as a feature in new iPhones. 

Face masks are breaking facial recognition algorithms

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Covid-19 pandemic has affected the entire world, and the best source for its prevention is a face mask. The pandemic has led to huge demand and the use of face masks among all. However, a face mask’s continuous use might have been breaking the facial recognition algorithm, say a new government study. Since a facial mask covers the entire mouth and nose area on the face, it leads to errors on the most widely used facial algorithms, which is as high as 50%.

The study on the same was conducted by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The more of the nose area covered by the mask, the harder it becomes for the facial recognition algorithm to identify them. 

Also, they discovered that the black colored masks created more errors than the blue colored ones. It is why new algorithms for many companies and software are being created, identifying a person with the face mask. Currently, the algorithm development is in progress, however, creating one to recognize with a mask will be difficult and might take a long time.

The algorithm to detect faces with masks will be tested later this summer. The algorithm in development by NIST will measure the distance between the face features. It will remove most of the features from the older algorithm but will continue to use some. 

The new facial recognition software ties tested by NIST only tested a type of facial recognition known as one-to-one matching. It is the procedure used in border crossings and passport control scenarios, where the algorithm checks to see if the target’s face matches their ID. NIST is deeply concerned about the security threats that might occur due to the mask’s widespread use. As per them, it could hamper a lot of security systems that use facial recognition software.

Amazon brings redesigned Alexa app for iPhone

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Amazon has been updating the Alexa app for all platforms and adding a whole new feature lately. As per a recent leak from TechCrunch, Amazon is planning to bring a new version of the Alexa app to the iPhone, which will be specially designed to take full advantage of the unique features of the iPhone. The new Alexa app for iPhone will have more focus on personalization and native Alexa features.

The new app will remove the emphasis on third-party skills instead of focusing on how consumers are using Alexa. The new app has a redesigned home screen with the prominent Alexa button on the top. One can tap the button or say “Alexa” to activate the voice assistant. 

As per Techcrunch, the Alexa app was working as a daily dashboard in the previous version, where it focused more on assisting with things that one does in daily routine. However, the new personalized version drastically scales back the focus on Skills and acts like a “More” button. The new app has not decluttered or redesigned the Home screen completely.

However, since the Alexa button has moved up, it has added a new button in the navigation bar. The new app will also provide users with lots of tips and suggestions for use. The new app will try to become more user friendly and easy to use. The new app is now available for iPhone users and will soon be rolled out for Android and Fire OS users until August.

The new Fable will be an Open-World RPG, Not MMO

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Fable has been one of the most popular games with millions of users as its fan base. Last week, a major announcement was made for the Fable fans, where it was announced that a new version of the game would be launched soon. However, users expected the game to be from the MMO category, which it always has been. But the company has confirmed that the new Fable will only be an Open-World RPG and not MMO.

The game announcement at the Xbox Series X game event also provides two more facts about the game, which were that the game is not called “Fable 4“, as it is only named as Fable. UK-based Forza studio Playground Games are developing the game. The vague reveal trailer of the game in the event led to confusion about the game, its gameplay, and how it will be framed for users to play. 

It has led to dissatisfaction among the users who were expecting Fable for a long time, especially those who were expecting an MMO gameplay. However, since it will be an Open-World RPG, we can expect the game to have a lot of online content and features, such as co-op functionality or limited, optional shared spaces, etc. However, the game promises to give you a good single-player experience in the gameplay.

The game franchise is making a comeback after ten long years, and the fans are excited to see new elements in the game. It is not clear when the game will be completed and released as it is still under development. However, the trailer provided at the game event provided confidence for users looking for a new Fable game. The game is expected to launch next year. However, no date has been announced yet.

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