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1- Google Fit Wear OS Update to Start Rolling Out This Week With Improved Workout Tracking, Fresh Design

The Google Fit Wear OS update will let you switch on Touch Lock directly from your workout.

Google Fit on Wear OS is set to get new updates that include improved workout tracking and new metric customisation. Last week, Google announced some major changes to the Google Fit app on Android and iOS, as well as Wear OS. Now, the tech giant has detailed all the improvements and new features Google Fit will be receiving on Wear OS. The changes will start rolling out this week to the Google Fit app on Wear OS.

Announcing the updates, Google wrote on a support page that workout tracking for Wear OS will now be a “simpler user experience” on Google Fit, and that there is also a fresh new design to boot. Key metrics will be visible up front during workouts now, with two tiles dedicated to your performance. You can swipe right to access your media controls and settings in the middle of a workout. Google Fit will also let you get an alert for each kilometre/ mile crossed during a workout and also show your split time at a glance.

Workout performance metrics such as calories, steps, time, and heart points can be changed to track whatever is most important to you. You can check the metrics located on the top of your screen quickly. The Google Fit update also allows you to set a target distance, calorie count, steps, or heart points goals for each workout. You can get continuous updates on your progress for the same. The daily goal notifications for heart points and steps will also encourage you to celebrate meeting your goals.

The new Breathe Tile, another update Google had briefly touched upon last week, will provide easier access to guided breathing meditation. Once it's done, you can view a summary that will show you how your heart rate changed between the beginning of the workout and the end. You can also choose to see a recap of your breathing sessions for the week.

The Google Fit Wear OS update will let you switch on Touch Lock directly from your workout, to prevent accidental taps. You'll still be able to use your wearable's buttons to pause, resume, and switch screens with this on. Hold the power button to switch Touch Lock off. Your watch must be on the latest system version of Wear OS for this feature to be available.

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2- Oppo F17, A15, A12, Reno 3 Pro Prices in India Slashed Permanently by Up to Rs. 2,000

Oppo Reno 3 Pro sees the biggest price cut, while Oppo A15 sees the minimum at Rs. 500.

Oppo F17, Oppo A15, Oppo A12, and Oppo Reno 3 Pro has received a permanent price cut in India. The Chinese smartphone maker has reduced the prices for the aforementioned budget to mid-range handsets by up to Rs. 2,000. The revised prices are meant for both online and offline retailers. While Oppo Reno 3 Pro sees the biggest price cut of Rs. 2,000, Oppo A15 sees the minimum reduction at Rs. 500. It should be noted that not all storage variants of the four smartphones have been subject to the price cut.

Oppo F17 price cut in India

Oppo F17₹16,990, that was priced at Rs. 18,990, is now priced at Rs. 18,490 for the 8GB + 128GB storage variant on Amazon, marking a price cut of Rs. 500. This is the only storage variant of Oppo F17 that has seen a permanent price cut.

Oppo A15 price cut in India

Oppo A15 ₹9,549, that was priced at Rs. 9,490 for the 2GB + 32GB storage option, is now priced at Rs. 8990. The 3GB + 32GB storage model, that was priced at Rs. 10,990, is now priced at Rs. 9,990.

Oppo A12 price cut in India

Oppo A12 ₹8,990, that was priced at Rs. 9,490 for the 3GB + 32GB storage model, now carries a price tag of Rs. 8,990. This is the only storage variant of Oppo A12 that was subject to a permanent price cut in the country.

Oppo Reno 3 Pro price cut in India

Oppo Reno 3 Pro, that was priced at Rs. 25,990 for the 8GB + 128GB storage configuration, now carries a price tag of Rs. 24,990. The 8GB + 256GB storage variant, on the other hand, sees a price cut of Rs. 2,000, coming down from Rs. 29,990 to Rs. 27,990.

Poco M3 price starts at $149 (roughly Rs. 11,000) for the 4GB + 64GB storage variant.

Poco M3 has been launched as the latest smartphone by the Xiaomi sub-brand. The new phone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC and features triple rear cameras. The Poco M3 also features a Dot Drop design (company speak for the waterdrop-style display notch). Prior to Poco M3, Poco brought Poco M2 and Poco M2 Pro to its M series. While Poco M2 came with a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, Poco M2 Pro included a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC.

Poco M3 price, availability

Poco M3 price has been set at $149 (roughly Rs. 11,000) for the 4GB + 64GB storage variant, while the 4GB + 128GB storage option carries a price tag of $169 (roughly Rs. 12,500). The phone comes in Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, and Power Black colour options. It will be available for purchase starting November 27. As an introductory offer, the Poco M3 will be available at a $20 discount under a Black Friday sale that will take place through AliExpress, Amazon, Alza.ca, eMAG, Lazada, Mi.com, Mi-Home.pl, and X-Kom.

Details about the India launch of Poco M3 are yet to be revealed.

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Poco M3 specifications

The dual-SIM (Nano) Poco M3 runs on Android 10 with MIUI 12 for Poco on top. It features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,340 pixels) display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 90.34 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display is also protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass Under the hood, the phone is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM. There is also a triple rear camera setup that is headlined by a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens. The camera setup also includes a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 lens. For selfies and video chats, the smartphone comes with an 8-megapixel shooter at the front that carries an f/2.05 lens on top.

Poco has offered 64GB and 128GB of onboard storage options that both are expandable via microSD card (up to 512GB) through a dedicated slot. Connectivity options on Poco M3 include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone also comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor as well as includes an Infrared (IR) blaster.

4-Government Bans 43 More 'Chinese' Apps Including AliExpress, CamCard, Taobao Live

The government said that the apps in question were “engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India.”

The government on Tuesday imposed a fresh ban on as many as 43 mobile apps that have a linkage with China. These apps include AliExpress, CamCard, and Taobao Live, among others. The latest ban comes nearly three months after the government banned popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile, alongside 117 other apps and games that had a link with China. Initially, the government banned 59 Chinese apps that included some of the renowned ones, including TikTok, Shareit, UC Browser, and WeChat.

As per a statement released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the government has imposed the ban under the provisions of Section 69A of the Information Technology Action.

“This action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order,” the statement said.

The ministry added by saying that it had issued the order for blocking access of these apps by users in the country based on “comprehensive reports received from Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, Ministry of Home Affairs.” However, the government hasn't provided any particular details about the issues resulting in the ban of the 43 apps.

In late June, the government blocked access to 59 apps that included TikTok, Shareit, UC Browser, and WeChat among other popular names. That was followed by another ban on about 47 apps that all were mostly the clones or just some different versions of the already banned apps. In early September, the government banned 118 apps and games including PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite.

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