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Realme X7 series India launch is around the corner. Realme new X series smartphones could soon launch in India. The Realme X7 series India launch was expected ever since Realme’s CEO Madhav Sheth started teasing on Twitter a couple of weeks back and now we have got a couple of confirmation for the same. 

According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the Realme X7 series could be launched in India in the month of December. He also said that the launch will be similar to the last year’s December launch event. Back in 2019 December, Realme unveiled the Realme X2 and Realme Buds Air and in November 2019, the company had unveiled Realme X2 Pro. 

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realme X7 Pro 5G with model no RMX2121 obtains BIS certification, India launch might not be too from now.#realmeX7Pro #realmeX7Pro5G #realmeX7Series pic.twitter.com/H6AarmheavNovember 1, 2020

Tipster Sudhanshu also mentioned that the Realme X7 Pro 5G with model no RMX2121 has obtained BIS certification and India launch might not be too far away. For those who are unaware, the Realme X7 series was unveiled in China back in September and they are powered by MediaTek  Dimensity chipsets. Madhav Sheth mentioned the chipset in one of his tweets a couple of weeks ago. 

MediaTek has revamped its complete chipset lineup in the past few months and the Dimesity series which brings 5G capabilities in lower price point has been in the spotlight. The Dimensity series consists of multiple chipsets in 1000, 800, 700, 600 series has for the most parts these were only limited to China. However, the chipset was finally made available outside of China a few weeks back starting with the US and it looks like the MediaTek Dimensity series will finally make its way to India as well. 

The Realme X7 series consists of two devices - the Realme X7 Pro and Realme X7. These devices are powered by Dimensity 1000 Plus and Dimensity 800U respectively.  

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The Realme X7 Pro comes with a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. It is powered by MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 1000 Plus 5G chipset. It is an octa-core chipset with 2.6GHz max clock speed, based on the 7nm fabrication process. The device is available in three configurations with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. 

On for the optics, the Realme X7 Pro comes with a 64MP quad-camera stack. You get a primary 64MP Sony IMX 686 sensor with f/1.7 aperture. This is followed by an 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP retro portrait lens. On the front, there is a 32MP single punch-hole camera. On the inside, there is a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support over Type-C port. To keep the thermals under check, the device also comes with vapour cooling. 

Realme X7

(Image credit: Realme)

It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset. It is also built on the 7nm fabrication process. The X7 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel with 90Hz refresh rate. The device is packed with up to 8GB of memory and 128GB of internal storage. The optics are very similar to the Realme X7 Pro except for the 2MP retro portrait lenses on the Pro variant, you get a 2MP black and white portrait camera. Powering the device is a 4,300mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. 

The Realme X7 Pro starts at CNY 2,199 which is roughly Rs 23,500 in China and the Realme X7 starts at CNY 1,799 (~Rs 19,500). 

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WhatsApp has confirmed that it is indeed working on the much talked of 'disappearing message', which, when enabled, will make "new messages sent in individual or group chats disappear after seven days."

But, as it happens, it is still not available at a lay user level. 

This feature is set to be rolled out on WhatsApp for web, Android, iOS, and KaiOS.

"If a user doesn’t open WhatsApp in the seven-day period, the message will disappear. However, the preview of the message might still be displayed in notifications until WhatsApp is opened," the company said.

Users can turn disappearing messages on and off in individual chats. Of course, in a group chat, only the admins will get to use the feature.

"The most recent selection controls all messages in the chat. This setting won’t affect messages you previously sent or received in the chat," WhatsApp explained.

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But before you get carried away by the much-anticipated feature, it should be said that if a disappearing message is forwarded to another chat with disappearing messages off, the message won’t disappear in the forwarded chat. 

Also, if a user has a backup before a message disappears, the disappearing message will figure in the backup. Disappearing messages will be deleted when a user restores from a backup.

WhatsApp cautioned that the feature be used only with trusted individuals. For it's still possible for someone to:

"Forward or take a screenshot of a disappearing message and save it before it disappears.

Copy and save content from the disappearing message before it disappears.

Take a photo of a disappearing message with a camera or other device before it disappears."

WhatsApp also said that by default, media users receive in WhatsApp will be automatically downloaded to their photos. If disappearing messages are turned on, media sent in the chat will disappear, but will be saved on the phone if auto-download is on. Users can turn auto-download off in WhatsApp Settings > Data and Storage Usage, it added.

WhatsApp has not given any date for its rollout.

Source: WhatsApp

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NordLocker 500GB cloud storage - $38.28/year
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File encryption service NordLocker has cut the price of its 500GB package (Nord Premium) by a whopping 60%, now available for a mere $38.28/year (about £30/AU$55). The service is on offer as part an end-of-year sale, which lasts until the end of November. 

Technically, NordLocker is first and foremost a file locker, but 500GB of cloud storage is more than welcome - especially with the rise of ransomware attacks.

The world’s first end-to-end encryption tool, as it is billed by NordSec, is part of a wider product suite that includes NordVPN - one of the best VPN services on the market - and password manager NordPass.

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Bear in mind, after your year-long subscription has come to an end, the price will go back to the usual $47.88 per year.

NordLocker has also confirmed that it will soon offer a 2TB package and should therefore be able to accommodate the needs of customers looking for far bigger capacity (in tranches of 2TB).

A spokesperson for the company told TechRadar Pro that “if someone asks for more storage, we offer them a code which when applied at checkout gives 2TB for $119.88/yr ($19.99/mo).”

Unlike most other cloud storage companies, NordLocker secures files locally before they get uploaded, acting as an encrypted vault. Indeed, you could argue it is really an encryption tool that offers 3GB of free cloud storage.

When we reviewed NordLocker back in September, we found out that it “works really well and really quickly for encrypting files on a local disk, and the software is nicely designed, but it doesn't do much more than that – that simplicity might be a positive or a negative for you, depending on your requirements.”

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Optus has today announced a double-header in its bid to dominate the Australian mobile market, confirming that it will acquire Amaysim and also establish a new local Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) of its own, operating in the budget end of the market.

Amaysim is the fourth-largest mobile provider in Australia, and the largest when only considering MVNOs – a category which excludes Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone that have their own networks.

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The news of the acquisition comes at the same time as Amaysim is moving to rebrand itself to celebrate 10 years of Australian operation as the “least complained about telco in Australia” (according to the most recent Telecommunications Complaints in Content report).

Specifics around what the rebrand entails are thin, but Amaysim is promising its customers “great value, more data for their buck, no clingy lock-in contracts, Optus 4G network, no tricky catches, and surprising delights when they least expect it”.

From this, we can likely expect the company to continue offering affordable SIM-only options with decent data inclusions, no lock-in contracts, and the occasional promotion for new and existing customers.

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The other major news from Optus today is that the Aussie telco will be launching another network of its own called Gomo – a budget, digital-only network provider.

Optus’ parent company, Singtel, has already been offering Gomo in Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand, but hopes to join in the success of other such telco imports as Circles.Life, which have brought incredibly competitive plans to Australia such as the following 100GB plan:

Circles.Life | 100GB data | AU$28p/m (first six months, then AU$38p/m)

Circles.Life continues to offer this ace SIM-only deal. For only AU$38 per month, you’ll score a huge 100GB of data. Circles.Life will also reduce your plans fees for the first six months, so you’ll pay AU$28 each billing for the first half-year, saving you AU$10 each time. You can cancel the service any time without a fee, and it uses the Optus 4G Plus network.

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Gomo customers will handle everything from within a dedicated app, from onboarding to bill management, which help streamline operations and keep Optus' costs down. This will, however, likely mean a lack of any support via phone for Gomo customers.

Optus also promises Gomo customers will have “full accessibility to its 4G coverage [...] and quickly growing 5G network”, which could represent an excellent budget alternative to getting directly connected to the Telstra or Optus next-gen networks.

No specific details around new Amaysim or Gomo plan pricing has been announced, but we expect more to be made available when Optus completes its acquisition.

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Buying a cheap phone often means committing to a handset from a brand you may not be familiar with – if you’re looking for an affordable alternative from Apple, it’ll soon be as simple as picking up your weekly groceries.

Coles has partnered with Boost Mobile to offer a refurbished iPhone 7 (32GB) from its stores, and it’s launching at an introductory cost of just AU$259, before raising to a price of AU$299.

The handset comes unlocked, but it is bundled with a AU$10 Boost Mobile SIM so you can use it right out of the box. Boost Mobile’s AU$10 prepaid SIM uses the Telstra network and comes with 3GB of data and unlimited calls and texts to standard numbers.

Coles says each refurbished phone must pass a 72-point inspection to ensure it is genuine and in good working order. They’ve also had the previous owner’s data wiped, and are cross-checked against a national police lost and stolen database.

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The refurbished iPhone 7 will be available at Coles from November 4, from stores in NSW, SA, WA, NT and Tasmania. Those in Queensland and Victoria will be able to purchase in stores at a later date.

Coles and Boost Mobile aren’t the only ones offering refurbished phones though. NuMobile is a telco that exclusively sells refurbished handsets from Apple and Samsung.

NuMobile is also powered by the Telstra network, and you can pick up a number of pre-owned handsets including an iPhone 7 from AU$27p/m, an iPhone 8 from AU$33p/m or an iPhone X from AU$51p/m to name a few.

NuMobile’s base plan comes with 3GB of data and unlimited talk and text to standard numbers in Australia. Any unused data gets rolled over into your data bank, which can store up to 200GB.

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