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Google: Offering cashback and vouchers alone do not constitute a violation of our Google Play gambling policies

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Google: Offering cashback and vouchers alone do not constitute a violation of our Google Play gambling policies

Google removed Paytm a few days ago, citing the latter of violating its gambling policies. According to Google any app on the Play Store that facilitates or promotes sports betting in India is in violation of Play Store’s gambling complicities. Play Store prohibits online casinos and unregulated gambling apps from carrying out online gambling.

Suzanne Frey, Vice President, Product, Android Security and Privacy, said: “We don’t allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting. This includes if an app leads consumers to an external website that allows them to participate in paid tournaments to win real money or cash prizes, it is a violation of our policies.

However, on September 18 Google allowed the payments app Paytm back on its play store.

“Offering cashback and vouchers alone do not constitute a violation of our Google Play gambling policies. Last week we reiterated our Play Store gambling policies. Our policies don’t allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting, including daily fantasy sports in India. We enforce our policies very thoughtfully to provide a safe and secure experience for consumers, while also giving developers the platform and tools they need to build sustainable businesses. In the case of repeated policy violations, we may take more serious action which may include terminating Google Play Developer accounts. Our policies are applied and enforced on all developers consistently,” a Google spokesperson said.

Has Google taken action against any other such apps?

The title sponsor of IPL 2020 this year, Dream 11, has not been allowed on Play Store. The Android maker says that the app allows users to win actual money.

Will Paytm users be affected as a result of this?
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Removal of Paytm from the play store did not in any way affected the payment process of any Paytm users. The only problem which users faced was that they were not able to update or download the app. However, the people who already had the app installed were able to use it normally.

However, only Google had taken the app down. iPhone users remain completely unaffected. Also, since only Google has taken the app down, iPhone users (who use the iOS version of the app) will remain unaffected.

In a tweet, Paytm said: “Paytm Android app is temporarily unavailable on Google’s Play Store for new downloads or updates. It will be back very soon. All your money is completely safe, and you can continue to enjoy your Paytm app as normal.”

Paytm removed the cashback components from the campaign late on Friday and was reinstated on the Play Store.

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Microsoft to release a budget version of the Surface laptop

Nivedita Bangari
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Microsoft to release a budget version of the Surface laptop

Microsoft has reportedly been working on a new surface laptop. The new surface laptop is rumored to be a budget version release.

According to Winfuture, the new surface laptop will run on Core i5 1035G1. then quad-core processor belongs to Intel’s old Ice Lake-U generation family. The processor also comes with 8 threads, 6MB of L3 cache, and four sunny clove cores. This chipset is also based on the 10nm process.

The surface laptop has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmarking website. This has revealed a lot of details about the upcoming laptop.

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It is revealed that the new surface laptop will be available in both 8GB of RAM and 16GB of RAM. The laptop is said to come in 8GB with 128/256 GB storage variants as well as 16GB with a 256GB SSD model.

Microsoft is also said to release a base model of 4GB, as it has always done with may of its products. However, the models with 8GB and 16GB models will reportedly by costlier than the 4GB variant.

The surface GO comes with a 10-inch display. It also comes featured with 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB storage, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 8-megapixel rear camera, and comes with Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4415Y.

This will be the first time Microsoft will release any model with Intel’s 10th gen Core i5 1035G1 processor. But it is quite surprising to see Intel opting for Ice Lake instead of the new and promising Tiger Lake CPUs with Intel Xe graphics, maybe to cut down the prices.

The appearance of the new Surface laptop on the Geekbench benchmarking website has given away a lot of information. However, any other information such as the Wifi module, battery capacity and type, and other valuable information is not determined. Speculations have come up that if the new Surface model sporting a 10th gen processor has to be budget-oriented than Microsoft has to make some sacrifices in other departments.

Microsoft Surface models have always been performance-oriented laptops and are best suited for professional office workers. A budget-oriented laptop of this series is sure to improve the sales market of the market.

Whether the new surface model will appeal to the buyers, only can be determined after the complete spec reveals the product.

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Google is turning Android phones into an Earthquake detection device

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Google is turning Android phones into an Earthquake detection device

Earthquakes have become more frequent these days. No matter what people might say regarding climate change, the fact remains that the earth’s environment is undergoing drastic changes.

But unfortunately, most warning systems which claim to predict earthquake accurately have a limited reach. The main problem with these systems is their reliance on local sensors, seismic stations, and local communication networks. This results in a delay in transmitting information which may very make a difference between life and death.

Google has provided a simple yet a novel solution to this problem.

“An Android phone-powered earthquake alert system”

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Almost all Android phones have potential sensors inside them. This stores data which can be used in detecting potential earthquakes as they happen. The accelerometer in android phones when paired with location data has the ability to detect the P-wave which is the first wave of an earthquake.

How does the system works

The Android phone when it detects something that it may be an earthquake. It sends that signal to google’s earthquake detection server’s, along with the carse location of where the shaking occurred. The servers then combine information from various Android phones around the area to determine whether an actual earthquake has taken place.

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Over the coming years, Google is planning to sent real-time notifications. The areas which do not have a ground system of seismometers are the company’s primary targets.

Earlier, Google integrated its early warning Shake-Alert system from California and the United States Geological Survey. It successfully fired an “Earthquake nearby” notification for the 19th September California earthquake. The notification tells the user’s to “expect shaking” and also how far the tremor is, as well as the magnitude of the earthquake.

Tapping on the notification also offers a card-based feed of useful information like safety tips. Additionally, it also provides a map with information about your location from the epicenter.

This feature could make a life and death difference in the coming future. Google is planning to implement this feature globally in the coming year. It will set a new era in the global usage of the smartphone.

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BSNL Work@Home and Bharat Fiber CS337 plan of INR 499 extended till December

Abhinav Kaustubh
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BSNL Work@Home and Bharat Fiber CS337 plan of INR 499 extended till December

Bharat Sanchar Nagar Limited (BSNL) has been doing several changes to its strategy over the last few months from introducing the Bharat to then hiking its installation. charges to introducing a cheap plan for people working at home which allows the BSNL landline users to enjoy a free broadband connection and now the Work@Home has been extended to December 8 along with the Rs. 499 Bharat Fiber plan which has been extended till December 12.

The Work@Home plan which debuted back in March to help people work from home during the pandemic is intended to convert the company’s landline users to the broadband users by offering them basic benefits. The Work@Home BSNL broadband plan can be availed across all the circles, except Andaman & Nicobar but the company has been offering a different plan there.

The Work@Home plan will be available to the current BSNL landline users for no extra cost till Dec. 8 and it offers 10Mbps of download speed along with a daily data limit of 5GB after which the speed drops to 1Mbps. Just for your information, BSNL won’t be taking any kind of installation charge if you opt for the Work@Home plan but you will need to provide your own router or customer-premises equipment CPE.

BSNL extends the availability of its ₹499 Bharat Fiber Plan in select circles

BSNL Bharat Fiber CS337 plan which offers 300GB data of up to 40Mbps speed for Rs. 499 which was launched back in December 2019 has been getting extended ever since then and again BSNL extended in Kolkata, Sikkim, and West Bengal until December 12.

BSNL has also run another promotional offer under which the company is offering Google Nest Mini/Nest Hub to users who have subscribed for any plan above Rs. 799 for a monthly payment of Rs. 99 and Rs. 199.

Google Nest Mini is available to users who have opted for the annual payment of their plans over Rs. 799 by paying a fixed charge of Rs. 99 for the next 13 months while Google Nest Hub can be availed if you have opted for the annual payment scheme for plans above Rs. 1,999 by paying a charge of Rs. 199 per month for the next 13 months.

https://technosports.co.in/2020/09/21/tata-sky-binge-stb-receives-a-price-cut-now-available-for-rs-2999/

Tata Sky Binge+ STB receives a price cut now available for Rs. 2,999

Abhinav Kaustubh
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Tata Sky Binge+ STB receives a price cut now available for Rs. 2,999

Tata Sky’s hybrid set-top box dubbed as Tata Sky Binge+ is a streaming device like the other Android streaming devices and it even functions as a conventional set-top box which can show you the normal TV channels which airs over the satellite and to put it in simple words the Tata Sky Binge+ set-top box includes both satellite and OTT content.

Recently Tata Sky started manufacturing in India in partnership with Technicolor and recently after that Tata Sky came up with a promotional offer to lure more customers towards its STB and under the offer company has reduced the price of its Android TV Binge+ set-top box second time in a month to Rs. 2,999 down from the launch price of Rs. 5,999 when it launched a few months ago.

Tata Sky has also reduced the price of Tata Sky Binge+ multi-TV connection from Rs. 3,999 to Rs. 2,499. The Tata Sky Binge+ multi-TV offers existing Binge+ users to add an additional STB for their another Television and also gives users of standard Tata Sky STB to upgrade to Tata Sky Binge+.

Tata Sky Binge+ runs on Android and supports Google Assistant based search along with access to Google Play Store using which you can download applications compatible with the Android TV platform. The Binge+ also gets a very interesting feature dubbed Catchup TV that lets you access TV content for the last 7 days.

New users of Tata Sky Binge+ are entitled to 6 months of Tata Sky Binge subscription which includes several OTT platforms including Disney+ Hotstar, SunNXT, Hungama Play, Shemaroo, and Eros Now and 3 months of Amazon Prime subscription for free. After the free subscription period gets over users will have to shell out Rs. 249 per month for the Tata Sky Binge subscription whereas Amazon Prime will be available for Rs. 129 for a month or Rs. 999 for a year.

https://technosports.co.in/2020/09/20/disney-hotstar-now-offers-their-new-vip-subscription-with-one-month-free-access/

India’s biggest streamers come together in INDIA PLAYS by NODWIN GAMING

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India’s biggest streamers come together in INDIA PLAYS by NODWIN GAMING

NODWIN Gaming announced a 4-week streamers showdown for Fall Guys with names like Tanmay Bhatt, Thug, Mortal, Scout, and Samay Raina

New Delhi, 21 September 2020: South Asia’s leading esports company NODWIN Gaming today announced India Plays, a streamer driven gaming event with India’s top gamers, content creators and influencers. India Plays is set to take place on 23 September with a very unconventional winning prize on the line. The fleet of streamers and gamers include names like Scout, Mortal, 8bit_Thug, Ghatak, Samay Raina, Kronten and many more. The event will be hosted by popular YouTuber and standup comedian Tanmay Bhatt and esports caster/analyst Ocean Sharma.

India Plays is NODWIN Gaming’s latest property which will encompass streamer driven events for multiple game titles. The recently released platformer battle royale, Fall Guys, will be the first title under the banner of India Plays. Fall Guys shot to massive popularity from day 1 of its release and made way to the streams of big YouTubers and gamers around the world.

“The Indian gaming and esports markets are largely driven by gaming influencers, streamers and pro-players. The narrative they build around every game and their communities are strong enough to attract the youth of an entire nation. Fall Guys needs no introduction and nor do the participants at India Plays. We at NODWIN Gaming this time adopted a rather unorthodox way to do things with a funky title like Fall Guys, and I’m sure everybody is going to have loads of fun” said Akshat Rathee, MD & Co-Founder, NODWIN Gaming.

The tournament will see a set of 24 streamers and gamers who will play the game once every week on their own stream, the same will be broadcast live on NODWIN Gaming YT channel. The format follows a best-of-10 series for every participant each day and points will be awarded on the basis of the rounds reached in each game. The top name on the leaderboard with the most points at the end of 4 weeks will be awarded the champions title and a robusta banana plant (yes, an actual banana plant).

NODWIN Gaming aims at tapping the massive potential of a quirky, colourful and competitive game title like Fall Guys with huge names in the industry. Catch all the action live on NODWIN Gaming YouTube channel from 23rd September onwards.

Stay tuned to NODWIN Gaming social handles for more info on India Plays.

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Infinix Note 8 to feature quad -cameras and a 5,100mAh battery: FCC reports

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Infinix Note 8 to feature quad -cameras and a 5,100mAh battery: FCC reports

The emerging smartphone manufacturer Tecno has been rumored for making a pocket-friendly mid-range device like the Redmi. From some reports and leaks, it is quite sure that the upcoming mid-range smartphone from Tecno will be the Infinix Note 8. This model was also detected on Geekbench 5.

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Not only Geekbench but also the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has confirmed some of the new leaks of this upcoming phone. The model number has been detected and it was the same as the Geekbench 5. That’s why it is confirmed that this phone is the Infinix Note 8.

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The upcoming smartphone was detected as running the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC on Geekbench 5. From the report of FCC, it is confirmed that this phone will support 4G/LTE connectivity.

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The FCC also revealed that the Infinix Note 8 will feature a quad rear camera module that is “designed by Infinix”. The camera module looks like an upside-down L conformation. This camera module includes a 64MP primary sensor. The specifications of the other sensors have not been revealed yet. One more thing that is confirmed is its 5,100mAH battery (no information about the fast charging support).

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Regarding the other specs, this phone may offer a 6-inches display and it might have at least 1 SKU with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There is nothing confirmed about the price and the availability of this phone. But we can assume that we can get this phone at a pocket-friendly price range (that’s what the company claims). As of now, the device is in the making and is thought to launch in Thailand and the US.

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https://technosports.co.in/2020/09/21/the-redmi-9i-launches-in-india-as-an-improved-version-over-redmi-9a/

The Redmi 9i launches in India as an improved version over Redmi 9a

Anurag Dutta
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The Redmi 9i launches in India as an improved version over Redmi 9a

According to reports, Xiaomi’s Redmi is set to launch a slightly improved version of its Redmi 9a, which is Redmi 9i. The Redmi 9i consists of the same chassis as the pre-existing 9a, but the improvements will be on the side of RAM and the onboard storage. Let’s check out what are the specifications the Redmi 9i brings for us.

The Redmi 9i runs on the Android 10 OS and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 SoC chipset. Regarding the display, this phone offers 6.53 inches HD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display (720 x 1600 pixels). Coming to the camera section, this phone features a single rear camera module, which includes a 13 MP sensor (f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF). Coming to the selfie section, this phone offers a 5 MP selfie camera (f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm).

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Now let’s check out the RAM and internal storage for which Redmi 9i comes into the market. The Redmi 9a had 3GB of RAM, whereas the Redmi 9i has 4GB of RAM with two variants of internal storage: 64GB and 128GB. Also, this phone supports the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Regarding the battery, this phone offers a decent 5000 mAh battery with the charging support of 10W. The 128GB variant of this phone comes in three different color variants: Midnight Black, Sea Blue, and Nature Green. There is every connectivity feature in this phone like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM radio, and so on.

Coming to the price and availability, Redmi will start selling the Redmi 9i on platforms such as Mi.com and Flipkart starting September 24, 2020. The 4GB/64GB variant will have the price tag of INR 8299 (or ~$113), whereas the 4GB/128GB option will be INR 9299 (~$126).

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Is Kepa Arrizabalaga the worst Premier League transfer ever?

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Is Kepa Arrizabalaga the worst Premier League transfer ever?

If you watched Chelsea vs Liverpool this weekend, then there’s a good chance that you’ve got your own share of opinions on Kepa. In what has been a rather difficult few months for the Spaniard, Kepa’s display on Sunday showed why he could be one of the worst Premier League transfers ever.

Now, by no means is it easy being a goalie. However, when you’re playing in the best league in the world, fans do have expectations from you. Among those, not assisting a goal against your own team is a pretty fair one.

Things were actually going good for the keeper till Christensen got sent off. Following the Dane’s dismissal, Kepa looked terrified of having the ball at his feet. Liverpool exploited this well and managed to force Kepa into an error for their second goal.

Following a casual back pass to Kepa from Reece James, Mane sprinted ahead to press the keeper. Rather than playing the ball downfield, Kepa knocked the ball right into Mane who obliged and made it 0-2.

Assessing Kepa’s problems at the back

Chelsea paid £72 million for Kepa, the highest fee for a goalkeeper in the world in 2018. Following the sudden departure of Courtois, the transfer now seems like an impulse buy.

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Expensive or not, Kepa lacks confidence in his game. It is evident when Chelsea try to play out from the back. The keeper simply does not want the ball at his feet.

In addition, his errors are more consistent than his good performances. Which is something that nobody likes to hear, but it’s true.

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Spending all that money for a keeper that makes errors every time he steps in goal for a team in the Premier League can be classified as a bad investment. Add to that the fact that Kepa still has five years to go on his deal and you might just have yourself a liability.

All that said, Frank Lampard has still shown faith in the Spaniard by protecting him in press conferences. It is also a sign of faith that Kepa is being started over Caballero.

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From a constructive point of view, the best possible solution seems to be sending him out on loan. With Edouard Mendy poised to join Chelsea, it is evident that the Senegalese will be preferred by Lampard over Kepa. Loaning him out to another club where he can regain his confidence could be the best solution for all parties involved.

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LaLiga weekend 2: The highs and lows

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LaLiga weekend 2: The highs and lows

While a majority of the teams have a couple of matches under their belt, two of the big three have not played yet. The coronavirus pandemic is partly to blame for that. However, the second weekend of fixtures was done, and we have results for you.

Here are the final scorelines of the games from this weekend:

  • Real Sociedad 0-0 Real Madrid
  • Real Betis 2-0 Real Valladolid
  • Granada 2-1 Alaves
  • Huesca 0-2 Cadiz
  • Celta Vigo 2-1 Valencia
  • Getafe 1-0 Osasuna
  • Villareal 2-1 Eibar

*Athletic Club vs Barcelona takes place on Wednesday.

The highs

Martin Odegaard finally started a game for Real Madrid. This has been a long time coming and the stars have finally aligned for the Norwegian.

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On the other side of things, Villareal managed to dispatch Eibar in a 2-1 victory at home in Unai Emery’s second game in charge. Paco Alacacer pulled off an impossible finish from an angle and managed to put his side in the lead in the 71st minute.

Celta Vigo managed a similar result over a concerning Valencia performance. Real Betis also managed to put two past Real Valladolid whilst keeping a clean sheet.

The lows

The match that was supposed to be the game of the weekend actually managed to be the disappointment of the weekend as Real Madrid and Real Sociedad played out a 0-0 draw.

Madrid had 16 shots compared to Sociedad’s 6, and also had the majority of possession. Despite having a pool of talent and creative players at their disposal, the two sides ended the game in a stalemate with neither managing to put one past the other.

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Zidane came out in the post-match press conference pointing out the lack of a killer instinct in his team whilst keeping things solid on the defensive side.

Among the other disappointments have to be the poor performances of Valencia against Celta Vigo.

They were in contention for the Champions League as early as last season but look destined to finish mid-table following the departures of multiple key players this season.

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