TecQ is our weekly round-up of the technology stories.
1. Your Google Photos’ Images & Video Will Not Sync to Drive From July
Google Photos has been a vital tool for smartphone users to save up on storage space and gain access to images and videos on any other devices.
Until now there has been a seamless integration between Google Drive and Photos where images have synced between the two, however that feature is coming to an end from July this year.
Google claims that it has received feedback from consumers about having a “confusing” experience with this option. Google is eliminating the option, so, Google Photos will no longer sync with Google Drive. Subsequently, if you delete images from Google Drive, the same images (on Photos) won’t be deleted.
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2. Honor 20 Pro vs OnePlus 7: The Better Flagship Killer Under 40k?
Honor has launched its flagship device for the Indian market, the Honor 20 Pro, which is loaded in terms of specifications and features. Apart from being the first phone to come with Honor’s new branding, the Honor 20 Pro also brings forth the first rear quad camera in an Honor device.
At Rs 39,999, the Honor 20 Pro locks horns with the OnePlus 7 (OP7) which is a crowd favourite in India. So, can Honor bring its A-game against one of the most talked about phones in the under Rs 40,000 price category?
Read here for a quick comparison between the Honor 20 Pro and the OnePlus 7, to know which one is giving you better value for money.
3. WhatsApp to Take Legal Action Against Those Abusing Its Platform
WhatsApp messenger will start taking legal action against individuals and companies sending out bulk messages in violation of its service terms even if such information is available through channels outside the messaging platform.
Entities “engaged in or assisting others” for activities such as sending automated or bulk messages would face legal action from 7 December onwards.
The development assumes significance as reports claimed that tools are being used by marketers and other entities to send out spam messages on the platform, that has more than billion users worldwide.
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4. Xiaomi Redmi 7 vs Nokia 2.2: Which Entry Level Phone to Buy?
Nokia was a household brand much before Xiaomi entered India’s shores more than five years ago. But things have changed since then, with Xiaomi occupying the bulk of the mobile market in India, Samsung a close second and Nokia very far down this list.
But coming back to our current topic, we’re looking at two entry-level phones in the sub Rs 8,000 segment, which is still a popular price bracket for buyers in the country. You’ve got the Nokia 2.2, running on a pure Android platform, and Xiaomi’s offering the Redmi 7, claimed to be a competent product itself.
With prices being similar for both the phones, which one should a buyer spend money on? Read here to know the answer.
5. Google Officially Teases the Look of Pixel 4 With Dual Rear Camera
Google has pulled off something every manufacturer should make a thing. Days after a piece of plastic (or metal) was leaked as a Pixel 4 render, the company itself teased the next flagship phone, putting an end to all the speculation and reports doing the rounds on the next generation of Pixel devices.
Now, although Google has only teased the back panel, it has given something to tech junkies to talk about. The back panel sports a square popping out of the back, something we have seen on the leaks of the next generation of the iPhone as well.
What catches the eye the most is the camera setup – first Pixel phone to have a dual camera setup.
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