TecQ is our weekly round-up of the top tech stories.
1. Heard of The Internet Shutting Down? Here’s Why You Needn’t Worry
A report released by Russia Today claimed that Internet users across the globe may experience connection failures in the next 48 hours. Well, turns out it’s not as serious as many Indian publications are claiming it to be.
In a statement to The Indian Express, the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has said that “the Root Key Signing Key (KSK) Rollover which is underway now will have minimum impact across the world.”
In fact, 99 percent of the internet users in the world won’t face any problems.
According to ICANN, the change in cryptographic keys has already been underway for well over a day and hasn’t had any significant impact on internet services as of now.
Read the story here.
2. Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL First Impressions: Worthy Flagship?
Google has revealed the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones that will start selling in India from 1 November. However, you’ll be able to pre-order either of the devices from 11 October itself.
The Pixel 3 and 3 XL have been priced at Rs 71,000 and Rs 83,000 in India respectively. You’ll be able to choose between the 64GB and 128GB storage variants.
These devices will compete against the latest iPhone XS and XS Max, and also the Galaxy Note 9 from Samsung, that can be bought for Rs 67,900 in the Indian market.
Watch The Quint first look video of the phone over here.
3. Google Plus Data Breach: What Do We Know So Far
First, it was Facebook, then Microsoft and now it’s Google’s turn to admit the mishap at its end. The search giant which now comes under the ambit of Alphabet (its parent company) confirmed on Monday, 8 October that it is shutting down Google Plus, its social media platform for the users.
But why is Google talking about a platform that never really took off and why is it telling the world about it now? Turns out, there was a bug which was discovered by its software team, and apparently they have fixed the issue earlier in March this year.
So, what really is the matter, do users have something to worry about? After all, this is Google, which is linked to almost everything that you do on the internet these days.
Read the story here.
4. Nokia 8110 4G & Nokia 3.1 Plus With Big-Capacity Battery Launched
HMD Global’s phone launching spree continues this month. It has now launched a smartphone and another phone that strikes a nostalgic note. We’re talking about the Nokia 3.1 Plus, which is a regular Android-totting smartphone that’ll be selling only through the offline stores in the country.
Then you have the Nokia 8110 4G, which is a smart feature phone, powered by Kai OS, something that we’ve already seen with the JioPhone and JioPhone 2 in the market. This one is priced on the steeper (for its features) side at Rs 5,999 and will be available by end of this month.
As for the Nokia 3.1 Plus, the premium of selling mobiles through stores ensures that you’ll be paying north of Rs 11,000 for the device. Check out both the devices over here and see they have to offer.
5. Phones with In-display Fingerprint Sensor: This Changes Everything
If you’re keeping a track of phones that’ll be launching in the coming weeks then the OnePlus 6T will be at the top of your recall. The company has confirmed that it’ll sport a fingerprint sensor within the display on the front, a first for the brand.
But, OnePlus won’t be the first in the industry to get this feature, with Vivo taking the laurel with multiple phones launched with the technology.
So, how exactly does in-display fingerprint sensor technology work and what powers this feature on these phones? Read the story here to know all.
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