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WhatsApp testing a new feature to make the transfer of its data between iPhone and Android much easier

According to the latest sources, WhatsApp, the number one social media chatting platform in the world, is currently testing a feature that will allow the transfer of chats between iPhone and Android. The platform has lots of features and is easy to use, however, it is rather painful to transfer WhatsApp data from an iPhone to an Android device or vice versa.

There are many unofficial methods available on the internet. But it just does not have the same effect, resulting in the loss of images, videos, or maybe even some chat threads. However, the new feature which the Facebook-owned chat platform is now testing will allow users to use WhatsApp on multiple devices. And the ability to move your chats to iPhone or Android (or between each other) will be a part of said feature.

When the user tries to link a device having a different operative system to his WhatsApp account, it’s always needed to update to the latest WhatsApp update available on the App Store or TestFlight, to avoid any compatibility error with the Android version.

The feature is currently in its beta testing phase and we have no clue as to when the feature will be made available to everyone. However, it is going to be a life-saver for those who want to migrate their WhatsApp data without having to fall into a hassle.

Currently, WhatsApp doesn’t allow users to have their service running on multiple devices at once. Users only have the option to use WhatsApp on multiple devices via using a web interface. This feature is going to be massive for people who are planning to switch from iPhone to Android or vice versa.

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AMD patents its active bridge chip-let GPU design

In recent news, the Advanced Micro Devices company has recently posted a new patent. According to the patent, the company is working on a new chip-let that acts as a bridge between multiple GPU dies, possibly based on its next-generation RDNA 3 architecture for GPUs and APUs.

AMD has, for many years been criticizing the conventional monolithic GPU designs. AMD has already implemented the chip-let design in its CPU segment & the company is now planning to follow the same route on the GPU side.

Not only that but AMD’s rival, NVIDIA, is also investing in MCM designs that will be utilized in its next-generation GPUs. Both the rivals are looking for an advancement in their GPU technologies as there is a growing demand for high-performance GPUs.

In the case of AMD, sources indicate that the chipmaker has plans to invest heavily in chip-let designs for its next-generation GPU architectures. However, the chipmaker has stated that it faces a problem in making multiple GPUs work in parallel, think of Crossfire which is a redundant technology as are all multi-GPU implementations. To fix this problem, AMD has proposed an active bridge chipset that would bridge multiple GPU chipsets together.

The block diagram filed in the patent shows a chip featuring multiple chipsets, and the CPU portion is connected to the first GPU chipset via a communication bus (future generation of Infinity Fabric) while the GPU chipsets are interconnected via the active bridge chipset.

The bridge will also feature an L3 LLC (Last Level Cache) which is coherent and unified across the multiple chipsets and reduce cache bottlenecks. The block diagram indicates that there might be a design also ready for the future AMD RDNA 3 based APUs.

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Indian companies are still behind in preventing cyber attacks

In recent, the growing number of cybercrimes has been alarming and the privacy of data is becoming more of a myth than reality. As such, companies around the globe have started to invest heavily in cybersecurity. However, preventing data loss caused by cyberattacks is proving to be a tough task for many companies.

According to a survey conducted by Acronis, a Singapore-based cybersecurity company, around 70% of companies in India use as many as 10 solutions simultaneously for data protection and cybersecurity, while 30% run more than 10, yet 57% of them suffered unexpected downtime due to data loss in the last one year.

During the downtime, the companies suffer a huge loss of revenue and also their reputation. Downtime also leads to heavy penalties under data protection laws. According to sources, the average cost of one minute of system downtime is about $5,600. For large organizations, the costs are even higher.

According to security experts, investing in multiple security solutions only increases complexity and reduces visibility for the IT team, resulting in heightened risk.

“More solutions do not deliver greater protection, as using separate tools to address individual types of exposure is complicated, inefficient and costly.”

According to the survey reports, 35% of IT users and 11% of IT professionals in India could not tell if their data had been modified without their knowledge as compared to 63% and 16% of their global counterparts, respectively. Most of them stated that it was due to the complexity of their solutions that they were unable to find the fault.

The Indian government’s Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, is currently being analyzed by a joint parliamentary committee and is expected to be tabled in the House sometime this year. The country also yet to roll out its data protection laws on the lines of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

In the year 2020 cyberattacks on Indian entities rose almost 300% to reach 1,158,208 from 3,94,499 attacks detected in 2019. In the wake of cyberattacks, the home ministry has been planning to pass the data protection bill as early as possible.

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Enjoy Overwatch with up to 50% less system latency, thanks to NVIDIA Reflex

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NVIDIA is on a spree to add games to its library of NVIDIA Reflex supported games and Overwatch is another eSports game to officially support the tech.

Now Overwatch players with GeForce GPUs can benefit from NVIDIA Reflex with the technology’s addition to the game today. NVIDIA Reflex reduces system latency to further improve player competitiveness, allowing them to acquire targets faster, react quicker, and increase aim precision simply by enabling NVIDIA Reflex in a game’s settings.

NVIDIA Reflex is a game-changer with up to 50% less system latency

John Lafleur, Overwatch Technical Director

After a few weeks of testing on the public test region, NVIDIA Reflex is available today on the live version of Overwatch, reducing system latency by up to 50% for a significantly more responsive experience.

Enjoy Overwatch with up to 50% less system latency, thanks to NVIDIA Reflex

The split second improvements in targeting that NVIDIA Reflex enables can be the difference between digital life or death. By reducing system latency for Overwatch players Reflex ensures the best experience for gamers regardless of hero, ability, or weapons used. 

Rust and Ghostrunner Are Adding Reflex, too.

NVIDIA also announced two new games that will be getting NVIDIA Reflex latency reducing technology soon.

  • Facepunch Studios’ phenomenally successful Rust
  • One More Level’s futuristic ninja action game Ghostrunner

In Rust everyone wants you dead, reduced latency with Reflex will make sure you’re staying ahead of the competition. It’s as simple as enabling Reflex through the options menu.” 

– Helk, Rust’s Project Lead, Designer & Programmer

NVIDIA Reflex Keeps Getting Better

Other improvements to NVIDIA Reflex include:

  •  A new enhancement to ‘Boost’ mode that can reduce latency in certain CPU-bound scenarios.
  • Fortnite has implemented the optimization and players can see up to a 15% latency reduction in these CPU bound scenarios. 
  • Valorant will be releasing their update in the next patch.  Early testing is showing a 10-15% improvement in CPU-bound scenarios. 
  • Introduction of four new Reflex Latency Analyzer-compatible mice, including:
  • ASUS ROG KERIS WIRED
  • ASUS ROG KERIS WIRELESS
  • CORSAIR SABRE PRO CHAMPION SERIES
  • CORSAIR SABRE RGB PRO CHAMPION SERIES
  • Three mice manufacturers have released firmware updates to enable Reflex Latency Analyzer, including:
  • AOPEN Fire Legend GM310
  • Acer Predator Cestus 350
  • Razer Deathadder v2 Pro
  • Acer has released the new Predator X25 360Hz Reflex Latency Analyzer-equipped monitor 
  • NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience companion application has been updated to include several user- requested features, including:
  • The ability to log all performance monitoring data to a CSV file – including FPS and  latency stats from Reflex Latency Analyzer. 
  • The ability to choose the number of samples that Reflex Latency Analyzer will use to average. 
  • The addition of GPU utilization to the latency metrics set to help easily identify when a game is CPU- or GPU-bound. 

For more details check out our GeForce.com article.

The Amazfit Bip U Pro costs just Rs.4,999

Amazfit is getting ready to drop the most awaited Bip U Pro smartwatch. After around five months from the first tease, the arrival of the Bip U Pro is officially announced a few days earlier. Not, the pricing is also revealed. According to the listing on its official website and on the Amazon India page, the upcoming Amazfit Bip U Pro will cost Rs.4,999 only. There are three color options – Pink, Green, and Black. Though only the release date is left to announce, the smartwatch is currently available for pre-booking on Amazfit’s official website. And, on Amazon, you can set a reminder for the launch.

Link: https://amzn.to/31RNGIA

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The new Amazfit Bip U Pro is coming with a 1.43-inches clear view touch screen display with 320×320 resolution. To decorate the screen as per your style the company will provide 50 attractive watch faces along with the functionality to apply customized watch faces. For additional protection, the smartwatch will have the capability to resist water for up to 50 miters.

The Amazfit Bip U Pro is going to be your true activity partner as it supports tracking of more than 60 sports modes. The built-in GPS system will help it in this case. Other than that, the watch can also track your health conditions on the go. The list includes 24/7 heart rate tracking, blood oxygen level monitoring, sleep quality monitoring, stress monitoring, and menstrual cycle tracking for women. It generates the PAI score so that you can easily understand your activities and health habits.

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Additionally, there are small yet effective features like notification management, track management, world clock, find my phone, alarm, and more. The built-in Alexa will help you to operate and manage all the things even smoother.

The 230mAh battery inside can deliver power backup for up to 9 days. Lastly, the Bip U Pro has Zepp app support and connects with your smartphone through Bluetooth 5.0.

MediaTek could become World’s largest smartphone processor supplier this year

Several reports released by market research institutions and foreign media reveal that MediaTek supplied around 351.8 million processors to smartphone makers in the year 2020. The figure is an increase of 113.8 million over 238 million from 2019. So, with a massive Y-O-Y increase of 47.8%, the chip company MediaTek will become the World’s largest supplier of smartphone SoCs in the year 2020 for the first time.

On basis of the further reports, the foreign media is also expecting MediaTek may hold the same title this year as well.

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Need to mention, the 5G enabled Dimensity series processors are not the only reason for the expectation, the supply of the 4G chips is also included. The company is still updating and improving its competitiveness.

When the world is switching or trying to switch from 4G to 5G, introducing better and improved SoCs are not the only thing, the fast supply capacity also plays a vital role. Currently, most of the smartphone processor manufacturers are struggling to supply the SoCs. However, TSMC’s sufficient capacity is a blessing for MediaTek, it is supplying 5G and 4G chips to its customers on time. Needless to say, MediaTek is taking the advantage of this scenario in full fledge.

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Top 10 Records held by Indian Football Team Captain Sunil Chhetri

Indian national football team captain, Sunil Chhetri, is as big as Indian football gets. The most popular name in the country when it comes to football, the striker is a superstar and an icon for the youth. The 36-year-old holds a slew of international and club football records, and here we take a look at the top 10 records he holds.

1) Most Appearances for India 

With 115 appearances to his name so far, Chhetri holds the record for most appearances for India. Bhaichung Bhutia comes in second with 107. The striker is set to add to his tally soon as he comes to the twilight of his illustrious career.

2) India’s All-Time International Goalscorer

The Indian skipper is the international team’s all-time highest goalscorer with 72 goals in 115 games. One of his huge world football achievements includes being the second-highest active goal scorer in world football after Cristiano Ronaldo and ahead of Lionel Messi.

3) Most AIFF Player of the Year Awards

Since the All India Football Federation (AIFF) commenced the awarding of the Player of the Year in 1992, no player has ever won it more than the six times that Sunil Chhetri has bagged the award.

4) Most Number of Hat-tricks for India

India’s goal machine has netted the most number of hat-tricks for the country with three to his name. First, against Tajikistan in a 4-1 win in the AFC Challenge Cup final in 2008. The second, against Vietnam in 3-1 win an international friendly match and the last one was against Chinese Taipei in a 5-0 win in the Intercontinental Cup in 2018.

5) Highest Indian Goalscorer in ISL 

Netting 47 goals, Chhetri is the highest Indian goalscorer in Indian Super League (ISL) history and also the second-highest goalscorer overall in the league’s history behind Spanish midfielder Ferran Corominas.

6) Highest Indian Goalscorer in the I-League

In India’s former major league, I-League, the 36-year-old bagged 90 goals that see him be the all-time top scorer. He has played for a number of clubs during his career including Mohun Bagan, JCT FC, Dempo SC, United Sports Club, and Bengaluru FC.

7) Most Number of Hat-tricks by an Indian in ISL

Chhetri has currently scored two hat-tricks in the ISL with the first one coming in 2015 against and the second, against FC Pune City in 2017/18.

8) First Indian Player to Score a Hat-trick in the ISL

The striker’s hat-trick against NorthEast United in 2015 saw him became the first-ever Indian to score a hat-trick in the ISL.

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Sunil Chhetri’s first ISL Hat-trick came while he was a Mumbai City FC player. Image: Hindustan Times

9) Only Indian Player to Have Played in Three Different Continents

He is the only Indian player to play in three different continents, which includes his Indian clubs Asia, stints with Sporting Club de Portugal in Europe, and Kansas City Wizards in North America.

10) Most Goals by an Indian in AFC Competitions

The Indian talisman has netted 19 goals so far in AFC Cup and AFC Champions qualifiers, the most by an Indian player. He has made 31 appearances in the AFC Cup matches and two AFC Champions League (ACL) qualifying games for Churchill Brothers and Bengaluru FC.

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Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: Lineup and how to watch the UEFA Champions League match live in India?

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Manchester City have been pretty good in the Premier League this season and unless they make a huge mistake, it is already in City’s hands to lift the Premier League title.

On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund are fifth in Bundesliga and may miss out on the Champions League next season, so winning the Champions League is maybe their best chance to play in the Champions League in the 2021-22 season. Whereas, this is probably Guardiola’s best chance to win the Champions League this season, given their current form.

When is the Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League match?

The UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund will be played on 6th April 2021.

Where will be the match played?

The match will be played at Manchester City’s home ground, Etihad Stadium.

What time does the match kick-off?

The match will kick-off at 12:30 AM IST (Wednesday, 7th April).

Which TV channels will broadcast the UEFA Champions League match live in India?

Sony Sports Networks India is the exclusive broadcasting partner of the UEFA Champions League in India. You can watch the match live on Sony channels.

How can you watch the live streaming of the match in India?

You can catch the live streaming of the Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League match in India on Sony LIV.

Probable Lineups:

Manchester City: Ederson; Cancelo, Stones, Dias, Mendy; Rodri, De Bruyne, Gundogan; Silva, Foden, Sterling

Borussia Dortmund: Hitz; Can, Akanji, Guerreiro, Hummels; Delaney, Dahoud, Bellingham; Hazard, Reus, Haaland

Real Madrid vs Liverpool: Lineup and how to watch the UEFA Champions League match live in India?

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Real Madrid has been drawn against Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals. The last time these two sides met was in the 2018 Champions League final, where Los Blancos beat the Reds by 3-1 in the way to claim their third successive Champions League title.

Real Madrid would look to keep their record intact against the Reds and progress to the semi-finals. Whereas Liverpool has been already out of the Premier League title race mathematically, and winning the Champions League is their only hope of silverware this season.

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When is the Real Madrid vs Liverpool UEFA Champions League match?

The UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid and Liverpool will be played on 6th April 2021.

Where will be the match played?

The match will be played at Real Madrid’s temporary home ground, Alfredo Di Stefano.

What time does the match kick-off?

The match will kick-off at 12:30 AM IST (Wednesday, 7th April).

Which TV channels will broadcast the UEFA Champions League match live in India?

Sony Sports Networks India is the exclusive broadcasting partner of the UEFA Champions League in India. You can watch the match live on Sony channels.

How can you watch the live streaming of the match in India?

You can catch the live streaming of the Real Madrid vs Liverpool UEFA Champions League match in India on Sony LIV.

Probable Lineups:

Real Madrid: Courtois; Vasquez, Nacho, Militao, Mendy; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, Kabak, Robertson; Thiago, Fabinho, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Ryzen Edition with Ryzen 5 5500U launched in China for 4399 yuan

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A recent ITHome report has confirmed that the Chinese OEM giant Lenovo has launched a new ThinkBook 14 laptop in its native country. It’s called the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Ryzen Edition and sports the same AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, which was seen in March released Xiaoxin Air 14 2021 Ryzen Edition.

The new AMD Ryzen powered laptop is supposed to cost 4399 yuan or US$672.47 and is powered by the Zen 2 refreshed 6 core and 12 threaded Ryzen 5 5500U should give enough juice for everyday usage.

It is said to sport a metal body, with a contrasting colour design on the A-side; however, the body is as light as 1.4kg and as thin as 17.9mm.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Ryzen Edition with Ryzen 5 5500U launched in China for 4399 yuan

Being named the Lenovo ThinkBook 14, it features a 14 inches FHD display, covering 100% sRGB colour gamut along with 300 nits of peak brightness, and has been certified to emit low blue light. So, you have a good display for everyday work.

The AMD Ryzen APU is paired with 16GB of RAM (8GB onboard) and 512GB of SSD. For ports, you have two USB-A, two USB-C, an HDMI, RJ45 network ports and an SD card reader. The laptop is already to purchase in China here.