Nokia 5.3 to go on sale today on Amazon; Nokia C3 now available for pre-booking

HMD Global recently launched a handful of smartphones in India including the Nokia 5.3, Nokia C3, Nokia 125 and Nokia 150. Nokia 5.3 will go on sale today in India at 12 pm on Nokia and Amazon India website. The newly launched Nokia C3 will also be available for pre-booking starting today.

Nokia 5.3, Nokia C3 pricing, availability

Nokia 5.3 comes in two variants: 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage model is priced at Rs 13,999, whereas the 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage model is priced at Rs 15,499. The smartphone will be available in a Cyan, Sand and Charcoal colour variant.

It will be available for purchase today on Amazon and Nokia's website.

Nokia 5.3. Image: tech2/Nandini Yadav

The Nokia C3 comes in two RAM and storage variants. The 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage model is priced at Rs 7,499, and the 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage variant is priced at Rs 8,999. The smartphone comes in Sand and Charcoal colour variants.

The Nokia C3 can be pre-booked starting today and it will be available for purchase starting 17 September.

Nokia 5.3 specifications

The Nokia 5.3 features a 6.55-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset and comes with up to 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage.

The Nokia 6.3 features a quad-camera setup at the back, which includes a 13 MP primary sensor, 5 MP ultra-wide sensor, 2 MP macro lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor. For selfies, it sports an 8 MP camera on the front.

Fueling the Nokia 5.3 is a 4,000 mAh battery.

The smartphone runs Android 10. HMD Global has also promised two software upgrades for the phones, which means, it will guaranteed be upgraded till Android 12 at least.

Nokia C3 specifications

HMD Global touts the Nokia C3 for users who make the switch from features phones to smartphones for the first time. The company has also revealed that all Nokia C3 phones are made in India.

The Nokia C3 features a 6-inch HD display. It is fuelled by a 3,000 mAh battery and is powered by a Qualcomm octa-core processor. The smartphone runs Android 10.

For photography, the Nokia C3 features an 8 MP camera at the back and a 5 MP camera on the front.

The Nokia C3 also comes with a guaranteed 1-year replacement program, under which, if you are not satisfied by the device, Nokia will replace your smartphone.

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Chandrayaan 3: To test and prepare for successful landing, ISRO to recreate lunar craters in village near Bangalore

The Indian Space Research Organisation is planning on creating replicas of the craters on the moon in a small village called Ullarthi Kavalu, Challakere, located around 215 km from Bengaluru city. The work to re-create these artificial craters will begin later this year, with the agency already having sent out tenders seeking companies that can work on the project.

A source told Times of India, "We’ve already called for tenders and the process of identifying a firm for all the civil works will be complete by month-end or early September. The craters will be created in our Challakere campus."

Craters on the moon. Image credit: NASA

The project will cost at least Rs 24.2 lakhs, the source added.

The craters will be about 10 metres in diameter and three metres deep, a second source added.

Why will these specially-built craters come in handy, one might ask. The craters are meant to simulate the moon's surface, and gives the Chandrayaan 3 landing module some room to practice its descent and landing in a simulated, terrestrial setting before attempting the same on the Moon.

Its predecessor, the Chandrayaan 2 lander, lost contact during its unsuccessful landing attempt on 7 September 2019. The next Indian moon lander could learn from the incident, and ISRO doesn't want to leave any stones unturned this time around.

An illustration of Chandrayaan 2's lander Vikram. Image: ISRO

Thorough testing of Chandrayaan 3 lander

The Chandrayaan 3 mission is similar to the second lunar mission and will fully autonomous, as per a Defence News report. It will feature multiple sensors, including a few dedicated to helping the lander scan the area and make a smooth descent to its chosen landing spot. It will also help the lander scan and adjust the velocity needed to land and touchdown, all the while keeping the lander away from boulders and uneven surfaces.

A scientist told TOI that “The lander’s sensors will undergo a crucial test — Lander Sensor Performance Test (LSPT) — which will involve us flying the sensors on an aircraft over the artificial lunar site and see how efficient they are in guiding the lander,” a scientist said.

During this sensor readiness test, an ISRO spacecraft will descend from heights of two kilometres and then seven kilometres over the artificial crater site in Challakere. Its sensors will be tested in the simulation to guide the craft to a safe landing location.

While the LSPT will only see the sensor being flown to Challakere, another scientist said, “The focus on thorough testing is higher than Chandrayaan-2 this time. We are even looking at testing a full-fledged lander at ISITE (ISRO Satellite Integration and Test Establishment) in Bengaluru. As of today, we are not sure how feasible that would be, but the thinking is there.”

Like Chandrayaan 2, the third mission to the moon will feature a lander and rover to land on the South Pole of the moon by 2021.

ISRO will use the fully-functional orbiter successfully placed in lunar orbiter via Chandrayaan 2 since August last year. The orbiter has a mission life of one year, but is supposed to work for the next seven years.

The ISRO chief had said earlier that the cost of the mission including the lander and rover would come to approximately Rs 250 crore. The entire cost of the mission including the launch vehicle and fuel, however, could reach up to Rs 365 crores.

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World PCOS Day 2020: PCOS Awareness Month aims to improve the lives of those affected, help them overcome their symptoms

September is dedicated to raising awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). According to the pcoschallenge.org website, PCOS is a serious genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects women and girls. It is the leading cause of female infertility and can also lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and endometrial cancer.

PCOS Awareness Month is celebrated to " improve the lives of those affected by PCOS and to help them to overcome their symptoms as well as prevent and reduce their risks for life-threatening related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cancer."

A report suggests that 1 in 10 women are affected by PCOS.

PCOS affects a woman's ovaries that produce estrogen and progesterone. These are the hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle. Ovaries also produce a tiny amount of male hormones called androgens. However, if a cyst gets formed in the ovaries due to the overproduction of androgen hormones, it leads to the woman getting diagnosed with PCOS.

According to a report by Voyage Healthcare, 1 in 10 women are affected by PCOS and as much as 40 percent of diagnosed women suffer from depression and self-esteem issues after diagnosis due to bodily changes and increased risk of infertility.

Other symptoms of PCOS include weight gain, acne, unwanted hair growth, thinning of hair on the head, dark patches on the skin and ovarian cysts.

According to the report, there are three main hormones that can cause PCOS. Firstly, insulin allows the body to absorb glucose into cells to produce energy, but PCOS affects this process and can cause more androgens to be produced. The increased production of androgens or male hormones causes acne and unwanted hair. Lack of progesterone hormones also leads to irregular periods.

According to a report in National Today, the earliest published description of a person with PCOS was in 1721. It was described by an Italian scientist Antonio Vallisneri. The condition was subsequently described for the first time in 1935 by American gynaecologists Irving F. Stein, Sr. and Michael L. Leventhal.

The importance of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month lies in the fact that it tells people that PCOS is manageable through lifestyle changes and medications. It also creates awareness that diet is perhaps the best form of treatment of PCOS. Reducing the intake of simple carbohydrates, coupled with successful weight loss is the best way to restore normal menstruation. Finally, the day aims to enlighten women that birth control is the most common PCOS treatment for women who don't want to get pregnant.

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Analysts predict Yearn Finance's ETH vault could spark renewed Ether bull run

Excitement for Yearn Finance’s yETH vault has reached a fever pitch after rumors of the product’s release circulated on Twitter.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 launch event to take place today at 7.30 pm IST: All we know so far

Samsung will host Galaxy Z Fold 2: Unpacked Part 2 event on today. At this event, the company will launch another foldable smartphone: Galaxy Z Fold 2.

To recall, the company hosted the Galaxy Unpacked event part 1 on 5 August where it launched Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Tab S7 series.

Galaxy Z Fold 2: Unpacked Part 2: How to watch it live

Today's event will kick off at 7.30 pm IST. The company is soon expected to share the livestream link on its website.

Galaxy Z Fold 2 expected price

Samsung has already opened pre-orders for the foldable smartphone on its UK website. According to The Verge, the retail website also leaked the pricing of the handset (the prices are now taken down). The report reveals that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will come in two colour variants-- Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black. In terms of storage, the website reveals that it will come in a 256 GB storage variant only which is likely to be priced at £1,799 (approx Rs 1,75,900). A tipster Max Weinbach suggests that the foldable phone might start shipping on 17 September.

Galaxy Z Fold 2 will cost £1,799.00 in the UK. Samsung's pre-order page is already live. Confirms September 17th shipping date and September 18th release. https://t.co/HpkErtigWJ

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) August 27, 2020

Galaxy Z Fold 2 expected specification

As per a previous report, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 will have two AMOLED displays. On the exterior, there will be a 6.23-inch punch-hole screen. The device also has a 7.7-inch Super AMOLED primary foldable display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Samsung had previously confirmed that the upcoming device will be available with ultra-thin-glass for improved durability and a punch-hole for a cleaner design.

The triple rear camera setup might comprise 12 MP + 64 MP + 12 MP sensors, while the inner selfie camera is said to be 10 MP. It might draw power from a 4,356 mAh battery that will support 15W wireless charging.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro to go on sale today at 12 pm at a starting price of Rs 13,999

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 9 Pro (Review) will go on sale today in India. The company has launched yet another smartphone in for the Redmi Note 9 series: Redmi Note 9. It is launched at a starting price of Rs 11,999.

Redmi Note 9 Pro that debuted in March this year, will go on sale today (1 September) at 12.00 pm on Amazon and Mi.com.

Redmi Note 9 Pro pricing

The smartphone comes in three storage variants — 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage is priced at Rs 13,999, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant is priced at Rs 15,999 and the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will cost you Rs 16,999.

(Also read: Redmi Note 9 Pro VS Realme 6 VS Redmi Note 9 Pro Max VS Realme 6 Pro: A really close fight) 

Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available in Aurora Blue, Glacier White and Interstellar Black colour variant.

The smartphone will go on sale today at 12 pm on Amazon or Mi.com.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ IPS display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. It runs on Android 10 with MIUI 11 atop.

Under the hood, it is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, coupled with Adreno 618 GPU and up to 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.

For photography, it sports a quad-camera setup at the back, which includes a 48 MP primary shooter, 8 MP secondary ultra-wide sensor and 5 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. Up front, it uses a 16 MP selfie camera.

Fueling the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a massive 5,020 mAh battery that supports 18 W fast charging that comes in the box.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to go on sale today in India at 12 pm on Amazon and Mi.com

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (Review) will be available for purchase today at Amazon and Mi.com. The pricing of the smartphone was increased recently due to the increase in GST on smartphones in India. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes at a starting price of Rs 16,999.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max revised pricing

In case you missed it, GST hikes in the country, that came in effect starting April 2020, caused companies to increase the prices of their smartphones. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max also has a hiked price now:

The Note 9 Pro Max comes in three storage and RAM variants: 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant is priced at Rs 16,999, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant is priced at Rs 18,499 and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant will cost you Rs 19,999.

(Also read: Redmi Note 9 Pro VS Realme 6 VS Redmi Note 9 Pro Max VS Realme 6 Pro: A really close fight) 

The smartphone will be available for purchase on Amazon and Mi.com today at 12.00 pm.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is powered by Snapdragon 720G chipset and comes with NavIC support. It houses a 5,020 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It offers up to 8 GB RAM and up to 128 internal storage.

The smartphone sports a 6.67-inch display that has a 16:9 screen to body ratio. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sports a 64 MP quad-camera setup at the rear that includes 8 MP secondary ultra-wide sensor and 5 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. It features a 32 MP selfie camera up front.

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Major Swiss health insurance company now accepts crypto payments

Policyholders can pay in either Bitcoin or Ether through Bitcoin Suisse.

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Google removes fraudulent apps from Play Store that lured users with free gifts, installed ad malware on their device instead

Google has removed a number of apps from the Play Store after research reported the apps' malicious nature. These Android apps were promising users free gifts like shoes and tickets but were installing ad fraud botnet on their devices.

These apps were discovered by the White Ops Satori Threat Intelligence & Research team. The team codenamed the botnet TERRACOTTA and revealed the technical aspects of the campaign.

The TERRACOTTA malware was offering Android users “free goods in exchange for downloading the app”. While users never received these freebies, the malware got activated as soon as the app was installed. TERRACOTTA then used the smartphone to “generate non-human advertising impressions purporting to be ads shown in legitimate Android apps”.

According to the research team, the malware had generated “more than two billion fraudulent bid requests, infected upwards of 65,000 unwitting devices, and spoofed more than 5,000 apps” in only a week in June of 2020.

These apps had varying titles, like ‘Free Boots’ or ‘Get Free Sneakers’. Moreover what lured in many users were the glowing 5-star ratings on these apps. The ratings were accompanied with good reviews that appreciated the apps and the great shoe collection.

As one scrolls further through, many comments from Android users pop up, where users have commented their agitation for not receiving their new shoes after weeks of installing the app. The apps would ask users to keep the app installed for two weeks before they get their prizes.

A spokesperson from Google also spoke about the collaboration. The spokesperson said that White Ops’ “critical findings” helped them “connect the case to a previously found set of mobile apps and to identify additional bad apps”.

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USD has ‘more room to fall’ — 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week

Amid multiple warnings over the world’s reserve currency, Bitcoin stands to gain if recent macro correlation remains intact.

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Reliance Jio announces JioFiber tariff plans with '30-day free trial': All you need to know

Reliance Jio has introduced four new JioFiber tariff plans at a starting price of Rs 399 per month. The company has also announced that all new users (activating from 1 September) will get a "no-condition 30-day free trial". Under this trial, users will get 150 Mbps internet speed, 4K set top box with access to 10 paid OTT apps including Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and Hotstar. If the users do not like the service, it will be removed, no questions asked. Users who have onboarded between 15-31 August will also be able to get this 30-day trial.

All new users will be eligible for a '30-day free trial'.

The Rs 399 plan offers 30 Mbps speed with unlimited voice calls and OTT apps subscription for a month. Rs 699 plan includes 100 Mbps speed, unlimited voice calls and OTT apps subscription for a month. The Rs 999 tariff plan offers 150 Mbps speed, unlimited voice calls and subscription for 11 OTT apps worth Rs 1,000. The most expensive monthly plan is of Rs 1,499, it offers 300 Mbps speed, 12 OTT apps subscription worth Rs 1,500 and unlimited voice calls.

JioFiber announces 30-day free trial, with truly unlimited plans.#JioFiber #JioPlatforms #DigitalIndia #WithLoveFromJio pic.twitter.com/LTEi6wncXN

— Reliance Jio (@reliancejio) August 31, 2020

In addition to all this, all these users will also get access to JioTV Plus, JioMeet and JioGames apps as well.

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