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Facebook has also designed the gaming tab to help users find new games to play.

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Facebook is adding free-to-play cloud-streamed games to its Gaming tab.
Facebook’s free-to-play cloud games are launching in beta on Android and the web initially.
You will not require any controllers or special hardware to play the games.

Facebook today announced the launch of several new cloud-streamed games that users can now play in the Facebook app on Android and the web. Unlike Google’s Stadia or Amazon’s Luna, however, it’s not a standalone cloud gaming service.

Starting today, Facebook users in certain parts of the U.S. can find new free-to-play cloud-streamed games in the Gaming tab. The initial lineup includes Asphalt 9: Legends, Mobile Legends: Adventure, PGA TOUR Golf Shootout, Solitaire: Arthur’s Tale, and WWE SuperCard. Facebook says it will be adding more games, including Dirt Bike Unchained, in the coming weeks.

Jason Rubin, VP of Play, Facebook, wrote in a …

Until now, you could only mute chats for up to a year.

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WhatsApp has finally rolled out the ability to mute a chat forever.
The option is now available for WhatsApp users on both Android and iOS.
It can also be accessed from the WhatsApp web client.

WhatsApp added a new feature called “Always Mute” to the beta version of its app for both Android and iOS earlier this month. The feature, which allows users to mute a chat forever, is now available for everyone.

To mute a chat forever, you will have to open WhatsApp and long press on the chat that you want to mute. Next, tap on the mute icon at the top, and select “Always.” In addition to individual chats, you can also mute group chats forever. If you use the WhatsApp Web client, you can access the feature by right-clicking on a chat and selecting the “Mute Notification” option.

You can now mute a chat forever ? pic.twitter.com/DlH7jAt6P8— WhatsApp Inc. (@WhatsApp) October 23, 2020

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Realme registered the highest year-on-year growth in shipments among the top five vendors.

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India’s smartphone market finally covered in the third quarter of 2020, registering 8% growth to 50 million units.
Xiaomi continued to be the market leader in Q3 2020, with a market share of 26.1%.
Samsung regained second place in the Indian market from Vivo, thanks to a 7% annual growth in shipments.

Smartphone shipments in India hit a record high of 50 million units in the third quarter of the year, according to the latest data from Canalys. While the smartphone market in India witnessed a sharp 51% decline in Q2 2020, shipments increased 8% YoY in the third quarter.

Unsurprisingly, Xiaomi was the largest smartphone vendor in the country in Q3 2020. The company’s shipments grew 9% YoY to reach 13.1 million units. Samsung, which dropped to the third position in India’s smartphone market in the first quarter of the year, regained second place from Vivo in the last …

The update also brings device stability improvements and a few bug fixes.

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Samsung has rolled out a new update to improve the Galaxy S20 FE’s touchscreen responsiveness.
The latest update is currently rolling out only in Europe, but is soon expected to be available in other markets.
The first software update for the Galaxy S20 FE was rolled out last week.

Last week, Samsung started rolling out the first software update for the Galaxy S20 FE. The update brought a few bug fixes to the value flagship, along with the October 2020 Android security patch. Samsung has now released a new update for one of its best Android phones yet, bringing more stability improvements and bug fixes.

According to the folks at SamMobile, however, the update also improves the responsiveness of the phone’s touchscreen. As we reported last week, some Galaxy S20 FE owners are complaining that the phone’s touchscreen can be “oversensitive” at times and picks up phantom touches. The lat…

The feature cannot be enabled currently, even if you have the latest beta installed.

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WhatsApp is working on adding support for face unlock as an authentication method on Android.
The feature is currently under development and is expected to begin rolling out soon.
WhatsApp will also soon start showing notifications for missed group calls.

A teardown of the latest WhatsApp beta v2.20.203.3 by the folks at WABetaInfo has revealed that the app could soon add support for face unlock on Android.

As can be seen in the screenshot below, the “Fingerprint Lock” setting will be renamed to “Biometric Lock” once the feature rolls out. Similar to the existing fingerprint lock, the upcoming feature will allow users with devices that support face unlock to keep their chats private.

While most Android phones are equipped with fingerprint scanners, a few devices such as Google’s Pixel 4 offer 3D facial recognition as the only means for biometric authentication.

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Like the OnePlus Nord, however, the Nord N10 5G is expected to have a plastic frame.

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A new leak suggests the upcoming OnePlus Nord N10 5G will have a similar camera bump on the back as 8T.
Unlike the OnePlus 8T, however, the Nord N10 5G will have a 64MP rear camera.
OnePlus Nord N10 5G is expected to be unveiled alongside the entry-level Nord N100 on October 26.

OnePlus is expected to announce two new Nord phones at a virtual event on October 26. While no renders of the upcoming phones have leaked so far, a new leak suggests the upcoming mid-range Nord N10 5G will look a whole lot like the OnePlus 8T.

? / ? pic.twitter.com/RnFOB239y8— Max J. (@MaxJmb) October 21, 2020

A sketch posted by tipster Max J on Twitter reveals the Nord N10 5G will have a near-identical camera bump on the back as the 8T. Like the OnePlus 8T, the Nord N10 5G will come equipped with a quad-camera setup. The setup will include a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle len…

The feature is currently under development.

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WhatsApp could soon add voice and video call support to its Web client.
Currently, WhatsApp allows users to make voice or video calls only from its mobile app.
It could take several weeks for the functionality to begin rolling out to users.

WhatsApp could soon bring the ability to make calls to its web/desktop client. According to the folks at WABetaInfo, the latest 2.2043.7 version of the web/desktop client enables the feature, although it might take a lot longer for the functionality to become available for everyone.

As can be seen in the screenshots below, the WhatsApp web/desktop client will show a small popup window when you receive a call, allowing you to accept or decline the incoming call. When you make a call from WhatsApp Web, a smaller popup window will appear on the screen with the status of the call. In addition to making voice or video calls to individual contacts, you will also be able to place gro…

The update is currently available only for the LTE variants of the phone.

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The Galaxy A51 has started receiving its One UI 2.5 update.
The update comes with Wireless DeX support, an enhanced Samsung Keyboard, and new camera features.
In addition to new features and improvements, the update brings the October 2020 security patch as well.

Samsung has released the One UI 2.5 update for its mid-range Galaxy A51, less than a week after it began pushing the update to the Galaxy A71. As per SamMobile, the update arrives as version A515FXXU4CTJ1 and brings a bunch of new features.

Samsung’s One UI 2.5, which made its debut with the Galaxy Note 20 series in August, adds support for Bitmoji stickers on Always On Display, an updated Samsung Keyboard with YouTube search functionality, and the ability to choose the duration of videos in Single Take Mode and video resolution in Pro Video mode. You also get Wireless DeX support and an updated Samsung Messages app that le…

You can still find one on sale from some retailers.

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Google has discontinued its Nest Secure alarm system.
The Nest Secure was launched three years back for $499.
While the Nest Secure is no longer available through the Google Store, it is still available from some retailers.

Google has discontinued the Nest Secure alarm system, three years after its introduction. The Nest Secure listing on the Google Store now says the product is “no longer available.”

While Google will no longer sell the Nest Secure, it has promised that it will continue to support the product (via Android Police). Unfortunately, Google hasn’t revealed the reasons behind the move, and it doesn’t look like the company has any plans of launching a successor to the Nest Secure.

The Nest Secure was launched in September 2017 for $499, but its price dropped to $399 less than a year later. Although it has been officially discontinued, it’s still in stock at some retailers such as Best Buy and …

You can also now get the Galaxy Buds Live in new Mystic Red and Aura Blue color options.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Fit 2 fitness tracker and Wireless Charger Trio are now available for purchase in the U.S.
Samsung has also introduced two new colors for the Galaxy Buds Live: Mystic Red and Aura Blue.
The Galaxy Fit 2 and Wireless Charger Trio were announced alongside the Galaxy A42 5G last month.

Samsung unveiled a bunch of new products at its “Life Unstoppable” event last month, including the Galaxy A42 5G smartphone, Galaxy Tab A7 tablet, Galaxy Fit 2 fitness tracker, and the Wireless Charger Trio. The Galaxy Fit 2 and the Wireless Charger Trio are now finally available for purchase in the U.S.

The Galaxy Fit 2 is a successor to the Galaxy Fit, which was launched last year. It comes with a 1.1-inch AMOLED display and is capable of automatically tracking five different types of activities. Samsung claims the fitness tracker can last up to 15 days on a single charg…