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Google Meet soon to support gallery view, Update rolling out soon

As the whole world is at home due to lockdown, so it is essential to take the meetings through video calls. For all that reason, many new apps are now in their ways and making their presence felt among many office goers. But as the demand for the app where more people can join in a single video call is high, so Google now updates its app.

The Google Meet will now get a new version where it will support 16 people at a time in a call. A statement from Google states that the company is coming up with a new update where it will support 16 participants at once.

If you take a look at Zoom’s app, then its gallery view is simple and can show all participants. In that app, you can see nearly 49 people at once in its gallery, and for that, Google now comes up with its version. The update, too, improves the quality of video in dim light and filters the background noise as well.

The main aim of the company is to show all the things in a Single Chrome tab in the app. The update will soon be out for the app.

 

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New changes in the Android Play store to protect from Fleece ware

Google is announcing about the new changes in policies of Play store for removing scam of in-app subscriptions in android. The new policies now control the way of data use and subscription policies. It prevents the availability of fake apps and media on Google Play store. The changes demand the developers of apps to provide detailed information about the terms associated with the process of subscriptions and free trials. It also wants app developers to present a clear method through which people can cut off subscriptions.

Background location tracking in many apps was also a problem for Google. With the new changes, users will have the control to grant one-time permission to the location data. After noticing that many apps ask for unnecessary data of users, Google wanted to provide some restriction on apps. Subscriptions are now a new method of earning. Certain apps are tricking customers for paying by not providing easy information to unsubscribe. These apps also do not provide any clear details about the terms and free trial length. To eliminate these issues, Google supports Android users to provide notifications during the end of the free trial pack or conversion of the free pack into paid subscriptions.

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Google Play adds on new kids section consisting Teacher Approved apps

Amid Coronavirus pandemic, many children are staying at home since the shutdown of schools, spending most of their time on their gadgets. Google desires to help those parents discover kid-beneficial content. That’s the reason Google arranging to roll out a brand new ‘Kids tab’ on Google Play consisting of “teacher-approved” apps.

Every app ranking on elements such as age- suitability, the standard of experience and enhancement, and parents can swiftly review those rankings prior to downloading.

Google is also launching a “teacher-approved” badge, even though users search out of the Kids tab, they can easily find the apps, which have higher ranks by an educationist.

Google is already functioning with teachers over the last few years to organize apps that combine both educations along with fun. For that, it has sought information with educational specialists from institutions such as Harvard’s Graduate School of Education and Georgetown University.

Google is planning to introduce the ‘Kids tab’ earlier, saying it has been given positive responses and can be exceptionally appropriate now. Google says it is in the process of adding content as fast as possible. However, in the meanwhile, users cannot see a few of their favorite apps. The Kids tab is going to launch in the US following the next few days, and it will be available globally in the later months.

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Queen Elizabeth appreciates the efforts of health care employees during COVID-19 pandemic

Amidst the fast COVID-19 outbreak, Queen Elizabeth let out an open letter to all health care employees around the world. She released it on the occasion of World Health Day in the course of Coronavirus pandemic.

Queen Elizabeth thanked all the people that are into health care occupations. She praised their selfless devotion and alertness they undertake during the COVID-19 pandemic. The vital role they are playing to safeguard and enhance the health of the people across the globe.
The dedication of innumerable nurses, midwives, and other health care executives at the time of crisis is worth applauding. The way these workers are performing tasks in this most challenging circumstances is an example to all of us.

Queen Elizabeth’s dominating words moreover showed in the video let out by the royal household’s social media accounts. It emphasized images of Elizabeth, in addition to added members of the British royal family. They seem to visit hospitals and discussing with health care persons.

The video spot, three of Elizabeth’s children’s Prince Charles with wife Camilla, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward. Along with that, Elizabeth’s grandson Prince William also spotted there with wife Kate Middleton. On Sunday, Queen Elizabeth gave a rare speech to the country.

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Legendary caricaturist Mort Drucker of Mad Magazine dies at 91

Mort Drucker, famous TV and movie caricaturist worked for Mad magazine for more than 50 years died on Wednesday at his residence in New York. He was 91 at the time of his death. Mort had been an instantly recognizable, and beloved by fans all around the world. Some of the parodies of Mort included in the Mad Magazine are Rosemia’s Boo-Boo, The Way We Bore, Botch Casually and Somedunce Kid, How Lame Is Earl, The Way We Bore, Star Blecch, and many more.

The death news of Mort declared by his cartoonist friend John Reiner. The cause of death has not yet confirmed, however, no signs of COVD-19 have been suspected. The Society made an announcement about Mort saying ‘The peerless and fabulous caricaturist passed away last night. The world missed a gem that was not just astounding, but also a glowing example of kindness.’

Mort awarded the Reuben Award, NCS Special Features Award for his excellent work introducing into the Hall of Fame. Drucker started his cartooning career in the late 1940s. Some of the depicted targets involve all sorts of famous among Hollywood to Washington D.C. and ahead.

The Mad Magazine hired Mort in 1956. In the early 1960s, many of his TV and movie parodies become a daily article of the iconic satirical periodical.

Source: PDQ Wire.

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Technology

Microsoft Introduces News Microsoft 365 Personal And Family Subscription

Microsoft announced the refresh of Office 365 to Microsoft 365, a subscription that will better help people make the most of their time, connect and protect the ones they love, as well as develop and grow. This refresh will be fully rolled out by 21 April 2020.

An evolution of Office 365, Microsoft 365 builds on the foundation of Office 365, infusing new artificial intelligence (AI), rich content and templates, and cloud-powered experiences to empower people to become better writers, presenters, designers and finance managers, as well as deepen people connections. These experiences start rolling out immediately and will reach over 38 million Office 365 subscribers over the next few months.

“Now more than ever, as many of us work and learn remotely, we are acutely aware of all the different ways life can interrupt work and work can interrupt life. It’s never been more important to stay connected and on top of the things that matter. Today, we offer a powerful set of free applications and services that help users create, share, connect, and collaborate with their friends and family across the web and on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. Used by more than a half billion people, free Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype, Outlook, OneNote, and OneDrive apps enables people to co-author, video chat, organize, and come together. We are committed to improving and innovating on these experiences every day,” said Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice President, Windows and Devices Group.

In addition, Microsoft unveiled two new Microsoft 365 experiences that will be available for preview in the coming months. Firstly, a new Microsoft Family Safety app designed to keep families safe across the digital and physical worlds. Next, to provide one application to help manage work and life and deepen connections with those who matter most, Microsoft also previewed new features coming to Microsoft Teams for users’ personal life. With these new features, users can connect, stay organized, and collaborate with family and friends. They will be able to connect in group chats, make video calls, collaborate over shared to-do lists, assign tasks to specific people and coordinate schedules, as well as share photos and videos all in one place.

The new Microsoft Edge browser also takes a step forward with new features to protect users on the web with Password Monitor, and to simplify research with Collections. You can learn more about all the new Edge features here, as well as the entire suite of new features available with Microsoft 365 below.

AI-Powered Microsoft Editor: To help people put their best foot forward at home and at work, Microsoft Editor – an AI-powered service available in more than 20 languages – is now accessible across Word and Outlook.com, and as a standalone browser extension for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers have access to advanced grammar and style refinements such as rewrite suggestions and additional style critiques to allow greater clarity and conciseness.

Presenter Coach Features in PowerPoint: An AI-powered Presenter that helps correct monotone pitch and refine speeches. This will be available as a free preview, and then eventually only to Microsoft 365 subscribers.

PowerPoint Designer: This feature effectively boosts creativity, such as transforming text into a beautiful timeline, or even auto-generated slide layouts. Microsoft is providing Microsoft 365 subscribers with exclusive access to over 8,000 beautiful images and 175 looping videos from Getty Images, plus 300 new fonts, 2,800 new icons and 200+ new premium templates to create high-impact and visually appealing documents.

Managing Finances Seamlessly with Money in Excel: A new solution for Microsoft 365 subscribers that help users seamlessly manage, track and analyze their money and spending all in one place through a secure and simple process that connects to the user’s bank and credit card accounts, including major retail banks and community credit unions,

New Data Types and Smart Templates in Excel: This presents a different and less time-consuming way to interact with data, providing deeper meaning for over 100 topics. Microsoft 365 subscribers have exclusive access to the over 100 new data types powered by Wolfram Alpha.

Organizing Time Across Work and Life with Outlook: New features in Outlook on the web help users manage all commitments, across work and life, in one place. With these new features, they can link their personal calendar to their work calendar to show their real availability, while still maintaining their privacy.

Deepen Connections with Family and Friends with Skype and Microsoft Teams:
Skype has seen an increase in usage with 40 million people using it daily, up 70% month over month and, we are seeing a 220% increase in Skype to Skype calling minutes month over month. To help people get connected even faster, Microsoft recently introduced a new feature in Skype called Meet Now, that allows users to easily create video meetings in as little as three clicks for free, with no sign ups or downloads required.

Protecting Families in the Physical and Digital Worlds with Microsoft Family Safety: This application empowers families to help protect their loved ones by giving them the tools and insights to discuss healthier habits online and in the real world. The new Microsoft Family Safety app is the only app that manages screen time across Windows PCs, Android, and Xbox while providing parents a peace of mind when the kids are not home.

The new Office features start rolling out to current Office 365 customers immediately. Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions will be available worldwide on April 21st. These include premium desktop Office apps, 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage per person, 60 Skype minutes for calling mobile phones and landlines, advanced security features to protect users from malware and phishing attacks, ongoing technical support, plus all the new features and benefits just announced. Microsoft 365 Personal costs ₹4199 a year. For the best value, a family of up to six people can use Microsoft 365 Family for ₹5299 a year.

Source: PDQ Wire.

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IQOO announces Virat Kohli as brand ambassador

Thursday February 20, 2020 (PDQ Wire)

iQOO, the premium, high-performance smartphone brand which recently announced its entry in India, today announced Virat Kohli as its new brand ambassador. Focussed on high-performance, iQOO represents brave and competitive winners who choose their passions and outperform all obstacles to set new benchmarks. With Virat Kohli, who is the epitome of high-performance, iQOO seeks to touch the hearts of today’s young, energetic and performance focussed generation.

Virat is an undisputed king in the world of Cricket and has quickly achieved an iconic status because of his passion, match-winning performances and magnetic personality. He will be seen in an integrated campaign, the first leg (teaser phase) of which is already live on the brand’s social media handles/ channels and Flipkart. The second leg is scheduled to go live at the launch on 25th of February across digital, print and Flipkart. The campaign will be on air during IPL season, and aims to inspire those who are willing to push their limits and will not let any barrier stop them from achieving their quest.

Speaking on the announcement, Gagan Arora, Director-Marketing – iQOO said, “As a brand, we want to appeal to young, energetic people who are determined to respond to any challenge with aplomb. Virat is the most seamless fit for our brand’s personality, and we are pleased with him being the face of iQOO. We are hopeful that our focus on high performance, innovation, and differentiation in the premium segment is well communicated through the campaigns that we are going to drive with Virat.”

Speaking on the brand association, Virat Kohli said, “I am really excited to associate with iQOO. As an athlete, I have always believed in constantly pushing the boundaries and raising the standard of performance. iQOO, as a brand, appears to be determined to bring value to the smartphone market through high-performance smartphones. And I am excited to be a part of this quest.”

iQOO is soon going to launch its first product for the Indian market on 25th February. The device will address the needs of today’s smartphone fanatics who desire lag-free experience, unparalleled gaming capabilities and uninterrupted content consumption.

The essence of iQOO products is speed.  iQOO offers innovative solutions that make it easy for users to get the most out of their device. Supported by industry-leading 5G technology, the iQOO brand is built for the fast-moving generation. Blending superior performance with a sleek design, iQOO handsets are equipped with powerful processors and sharp displays, enabling a seamless experience for its users.

About iQOO

iQOO stands for “I Quest On and On”, reflecting how the brand relentlessly pushes the limits of technology. The brand delivers a unique experience to young, technology-savvy consumers, who are under-served in the current smartphone market. iQOO is a challenger brand, just like its users. iQOO phones are built for those who challenge the status quo and constantly seeking to improve themselves.

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Detel introduces Cinema TV with Sound Bar starting price Rs. 24,999

Wednesday February 19, 2020 (PDQ Wire)

Detel, the brand known for  its affordability factor  announces the launch of 43 Inch  Smart LED TV With Soundbar and Google Assist. Expanding its TV-lineup, the Indian TV manufacturer has introduced a new category to its portfolio that is specifically designed to enhance the Cinema viewing experience. Priced at Rs 24,999/– the newly launched TV can be purchased from Detel’s official website, Mobile app and e-commerce platforms- Amazon, Flipkart & Paytm Mall.

The new 43 Inch Smart Soundbar TV will make the life of consumers easy by its Google Assist feature providing voice  controls  with  the  remote. Additionally,  it comes equipped with a display of 1920 x 1080 resolution and speakers of 15wx2 watt delivering astounding sound quality.  The Soundbar TV is powered by a wide-angle and a wide color enhancer paired with a brightness capacity of <=350 NITS for enhanced viewing experience. As for the connectivity options, Detel 43 Inch LED TV comes with PC connection ports, 2 USB ports, and  2xHDMI. The TV supports 1 GB RAM  and  8GB ROM Storage.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Yogesh Bhatia, Founder & CEO, Detel says: “This television is specifically designed for the millennials who prefer to watch content across OTT platforms. I believe the screen size intensifies  the  entire viewing  experience  of  the  buyer. Considering  the  rising demand for Soundbar, we are thrilled to introduce more extraordinary TVs for our valuable customers”

Enclosed are the detailed specifications of the product:

MODEL NO: DI43SBHISFA

SMART LED TV

GOOGLE VOICE ASSISTANT

IN BUILT SOUNDBAR

SCREEN SIZE: 43″ (109 CM)

RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080

CONTRAST RATIO: 200000:1

OPERATING SYSTEM: Android 8.0

RAM/ROM: 1GB/8GB

MIRACAST

BRIGHTNESS <= 350 NITS

PC CONNECTIVITY

WiFi

2 HDMI ports

2 USB ports

WIDE ANGLE

WIDE COLOR ENHANCER

EARPHONE

SPEAKER: 15W*2

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French web corporate Orange discovered to blame of string of worker suicides

French telephone and web supplier Orange used to be discovered to blame Friday of a string of worker suicides.

A Paris courtroom fined it 75,000 euros (greater than $83,000) on Friday in a landmark courtroom ruling over suicides within the 2000s whilst the corporate used to be present process tricky restructuring. A call on whether or not to award 2 million euros ($2.2 million) in damages from the corporate used to be pending.

The previous CEO used to be additionally convicted and sentenced to 4 months in jail and ordered to pay 15,000 euros in fines. Different managers had been additionally sentenced to jail and 1000’s of euros in fines. It isn’t but transparent whether or not they’re going to enchantment.

JEFFREY EPSTEIN ALLEGED SUICIDE ATTEMPT VIDEO IS ‘GONE’: LAWYER

They denied accountability for suicides of other people they did not know. However the courtroom dominated they and the corporate had been to blame of collective ethical harassment.

Orange is France’s first large corporate to be attempted at the price so this would set prison precedent.

The courtroom stated “the strategies used to succeed in 22,000 task cuts had been unlawful.”

Orange’s attorneys stated the task cuts had been a vital a part of privatization of state-run France Telecom. Orange continues to be France’s dominant phone corporate and has operations in 26 nations round Europe, the Heart East and Africa.

Its proportion value didn’t see vital exchange after the ruling.