Online Scams are Increasing. Protect your Sensitive Files with NordLocker

Online scams are increasing, particularly for medical situations. Scammers are attempting to get access to computers while acting as someone involved in the healthcare system. The most vulnerable people to these scams are always going to be our older family members. Now is the time to go through your computer and make sure you do not have risky files floating around that could be accessed by hackers.

Encrypt your Files

Keep your Files Safe with NordLocker. This simple and powerful encryption software will help you easily encrypt your sensitive data. The free software can be downloaded and set up in minutes. Nordlocker will give you a folder that you can drag files into, to have them encrypted. To access your files, you’ll enter your password to gain access to your secure folder.

NordLocker password screen

NordLocker encrypted files

NordLocker supports all file types including documents, photos, videos, archives, and anything else you can think of. You’ll be able to encrypt 2GB of files for free, with an option to unlock unlimited files.

What Files Should you Encrypt?

The best way to determine which files you should keep encrypted is by going through your computer with the mindset that you’re a hacker. What files could you exploit? Look for tax documents, medical records, personal photos, and financial information.

Having an encrypted folder on your computer is another layer of defense from the scammers. These types of scammers call vulnerable people and convince them to install malware that grants them remote access to the target computer. Once they are connected they will search the computer for your most sensitive files. These are the files you need to keep behind this extra layer of protection.

Share your Files Safely

Perhaps a smart way to manage these sensitive files would be using NordLocker’s secure share feature. You can keep your parent’s or grandparent’s tax, medical, and financial documents on your own computer. When they need access to them, you can add them as an authorized user on NordLocker.

Approve other NordLocker users for file access

You can approve other NordLocker users to see and access specific folders that you have approved for them. If someone is not approved, they will not be able to see anything in your NordLocker folder. This is one of the easiest ways to share password-encrypted files, without the risk of them ending up in the wrong hands.

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Meizu 17 official renders show off quad rear cameras and ring LED flash

Over the last couple of years, a number of Chinese OEMs have set up shop in other regions around the world. While a few like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, and Huawei have seen immense success in doing so, most others weren’t able to leave a dent in the international markets. Among these is Guangdong-based Meizu, which has been missing from the Indian market since the launch of its last flagship — the Meizu M16th — towards the end of 2018. While the company might not have as strong of a presence in India anymore, it’s still launching new smartphones in its home market.

Last year, the company launched a couple of interesting devices in China, including the Snapdragon 855-powered flagship Meizu 16s and the mid-range Meizu Note 9. It also ran a crowdfunding campaign for an innovative portless smartphone called the Meizu Zero which, unfortunately, didn’t see the light of day. Unperturbed by the setbacks, the company is now prepping up to launch its flagship for 2020 — the Meizu 17. In a recent post on Weibo, the company has revealed that the Meizu 17 will be launched in China on May 8th and has shared an official render of the upcoming device that shows off its design.

As you can see in the official render above, the Meizu 17 will feature a quad-camera setup on the back arranged in a horizontal array with an LED flash ring right in the center. Over on the front, the device has a flat display with rounded corners, minimal bezels on the sides, and a single hole-punch display for the selfie camera. The render also suggests that the device will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner and support face unlock as well. While the company has revealed no further details about its hardware specifications, we can safely assume that the Meizu 17 will pack in Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 865 chip and, thereby, feature 5G support. We expect Meizu to reveal more about the device in the days leading up to the launch and we’ll update this post as and when we learn more from the company.

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Source: Weibo

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Download: Realme devices get updates with April 2020 security patches

Most OEMs have their own customized version of Android, which is itself a compelling reason to maintain separate security bulletins besides Google’s monthly Android security patch updates. However, big-name companies like Samsung usually opt for a mix of monthly, quarterly, and sometimes undefined update cycle, probably because of their vast product portfolio. Interestingly, the newcomer Realme has been able to keep up a decent amount of focus on Android updates despite the fact that their phones run a quite heavy OEM skin (first ColorOS, now Realme UI). The company is now rolling out April 2020 security patches along with some improvements and bug fixes to a number of devices. We’ll be updating this article as more devices are added to the list.

Devices that have received April 2020 security patch updates:

1. Realme 3 and Realme 3i
2. Realme C3
3. Realme X2
4. Realme 6 Pro

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Realme 3 and 3i

The Realme 3 and 3i are essentially the same phone, thus they even share a common firmware. The only difference between the two is in terms of processing power. While the Realme 3 is equipped with the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, the Realme 3i is powered by a slightly less-powerful MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. The phones are getting fixes to some bugs along with the April 2020 Google security patches as part of the software version RMX1821EX_11.A.28.

Download RMX1821EX_11.A.28 software update for the Realme 3 and Realme 3i

The full changelog for the update goes as follows:

Changelog for the Realme 3/3i

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• System
  • Fixed some known bugs, and improved system stability

Realme 3 XDA Forums || Realme 3i XDA Forums

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Realme C3

Realme has recently published the kernel source code for the Realme C3 alongside some other phones. This budget gaming phone (review) is now receiving a ton of camera-related improvements as well as a bump in the Android security patch level via software version RMX2020_11.A.21.

Download RMX2020_11.A.21 software update for the Realme C3

The changelog includes the following:

Changelog for the Realme C3

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• Camera
  • Optimized the low ISO noise performance of the front camera and improved the ISO clarity
  • Optimized the front camera issue of indoor AWB redness
  • Improved selfie experience and closer to nature
  • Optimized the contrast of selfies and reduced eye shadows
  • Optimized blurring of photos caused by front camera shaking
  • Optimized the image quality of the rear camera at low ISO clarity
  • Optimized the AWB of the rear camera to improve the greenish problem in some outdoor scenes
• Known issue fixed
  • Optimized the fluency of entering and exiting Whatsapp
  • Solved the issue of sliding stuck on Facebook
  • Solved the stuck issue in some scenes during the PUBG
  • Optimized the screen touch experience and solved the touch delay issue in some scenes

Realme C3 XDA Forums

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Realme X2

The mid-ranger Realme X2 received the taste of Realme UI flavored Android 10 a while ago, and the current update with build number RMX1992(A)EX_11.C.06 brings in several bug fixes together with April 2020 patches. The official download links are not yet available, but you can find the complete changelog below.

Changelog for the Realme X2

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• Known issue fixed
  • Fixed the issue of enable error of apk file which transferred by Bluetooth
  • Fixed the issue that fail to call out Game Assistant occasionally during game
  • Fixed the issue of without restore option in Backup and Restore Assistant
  • Fixed the issue of occasional audio silent in PUBG headset mode
  • Optimized Face-unlock auto brightness compensation under dim surroundings
  • Fixed the issue where front camera shooting appears white line occasionally
  • Fixed the issue which deleted pictures automatically restore in album
  • Fixed the issue which some app icons appear white border occasionally
  • Fixed the issue of sometimes facial data could not be deleted

Realme X2 XDA Forums

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Realme 6 Pro

Lastly, we have the Realme 6 Pro, which has received ultra-dark mode of the rear camera as part of the new build (RMX2061_11_A.15). The full firmware package can be downloaded from the link below.

Download RMX2061_11_A.15 software update for Realme 6 Pro

The changelog is noted below:

Changelog for the Realme 6 Pro

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• System
  • Fixed the status bar updates slowly after unlocking
  • Fixed the Bluetooth headset delay in playing PUBG and other games
• Camera
  • Added the ultra-dark mode of the rear camera
  • Optimized the clarity of 64M and wide-angle camera
  • Solved the issue that without ultra-wide mode prompt when the time-lapse mode is switched to the ultra-wide angle mode
  • Solved the issue that the camera cannot adjust the beauty mode when the system language is Arabic
  • Fixed front camera overexposure under the backlight environment

Realme 6 Pro XDA Forums || Buy Realme 6 Pro from Flipkart

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We’ll be updating this article with more Realme devices as they receive their updates.

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ASUS rolls out an AOSP-based Android 10 beta for the ZenFone Max M2

Following the rollout of an AOSP-based Android 10 beta for the ASUS ZenFone 5, ZenFone Max M1, ZenFone Lite, and ZenFone Live L1/L2, the company is now rolling out a similar beta build for the ZenFone Max M2. The budget-friendly device from late 2018 initially rolled out with a near-stock build of Android 8.1 Oreo and back in April last year, the device was upgraded to Android 9 Pie. And the new AOSP-based beta release, which goes by the software version 17.2018.2002.29, finally upgrades the device to Android 10.

ASUS ZenFone Max M2 XDA Forums

According to the changelog posted by the company over on the ZenTalk forums, the beta update not only brings all the new features introduced in Android 10 but also brings a unified preview interface for video and photo, along with added support for CIF and QVGA format for the rear camera and Android security patches for February 2020. While ASUS hasn’t explicitly listed all the new features packed in the latest beta release, ZenFone Max M2 users can look forward to enjoying all the standard Android 10 features like the system-wide dark mode, new navigation gestures, improved Digital Wellbeing tools with new parental controls and much more.

In case you’re interested in trying out Android 10 on your ZenFone Max M2, you can head over to ASUS’s firmware page from the link below and download the zip package for the beta update. Do note that installing the beta software will completely wipe your user data so make sure to take a backup beforehand. It’s also worth mentioning that the beta release isn’t available for the Japan SKU of the device. As of now, ASUS hasn’t released any details regarding the stable release, but we will update this post as soon as we learn more from the company.

Download Android 10 Beta for ASUS ZenFone Max M2

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Source: ASUS ZenTalk (India, Russia, Global)

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Realme X50m 5G with 120Hz display and Snapdragon 765G launched in China

Earlier this year in January, Realme launched its first 5G enabled phone — the Realme X50 5G — featuring Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 765G chip. Soon thereafter, the company launched the Realme X50 Pro, a full-blown Snapdragon 865 powered flagship featuring a 90Hz display and 65W fast charging. Adding on to the list, Realme has now launched another 5G-enabled smartphone as part of its X50 series — the Realme X50m 5G.

Realme X50m 5G Specifications

Specifications	Realme X50m 5G
Dimensions & Weight	163.8×75.8×8.9 mm 194g
Display	6.57-inch hole-punch FHD+ LCD 1080 x 2400 120Hz
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Adreno 620
RAM & Storage	6GB/128GB 8GB/128GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.1
Battery	4,200mAh 30W DART fast charging
Fingerprint Sensor	Side-mounted fingerprint
Rear Cameras	48MP primary sensor, f/1.8, 6P lens 8MP 119° wide-angle sensor, f/2.3 2MP monochrome sensor, f/2.4 2MP macro camera, f/2.4
Front Cameras	16MP Sony IMX471, f/2.0 2MP secondary sensor, f/2.4
Android Version	Realme UI based on Android 10

The all-new Realme X50m 5G looks to be just a Realme X50 5G from earlier this year with a slightly different camera setup. It features the same Snapdragon 765G SoC, a 6.57-inch FHD+ dual hole-punch display with 120Hz refresh rate, 4,200mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Much like its predecessor, the device also runs Realme UI based on Android 10 out of the box.

In the camera department, instead of the 64MP primary sensor, Realme has now included a 48MP primary sensor. While the 8MP wide-angle camera and 2MP macro camera remain the same, Realme has replaced the 12MP telephoto camera on the Realme X50 with a 2MP monochrome sensor on the Realme X50m. Over on the front, the primary 16MP Sony IMX471 remains the same, while the 8MP wide-angle camera has been replaced by a 2MP sensor for depth perception.

Pricing and Availability

The Realme X50m 5G has been priced at CNY 1,999 (~$282) for the 6GB RAM variant, while the 8GB RAM variant has been priced at CNY 2,299 (~$324). The device will be available in two color variants — Galaxy White and Starry Blue — and will go on sale in China starting April 29. As of now, Realme has not revealed any details regarding the launch and availability of the Realme X50m 5G in other regions around the world.

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Vivo’s spin-off brand iQOO launches Neo3 5G with Snapdragon 865, 144Hz display, 44W fast charging

iQOO, previously a Vivo sub-brand, is well-known in China for dispensing affordable gaming-oriented devices like the iQOO 3 5G (review). Today, iQOO is adding another flagship killer to its product portfolio in China and the phone is abundant with compelling features including a display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 44W fast charging, Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, Wi-Fi 6, and dual-mode 5G.

Beginning with its design, the iQOO Neo3 looks quite similar to the iQOO 3 due to the shape and the position of the camera module. It comes in two color variants with gradients. The phone features triple cameras on the back. In addition, there’s a hole-punch display on the front, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and stereo speakers on the top and the bottom edges.

The iQOO Neo3 is an absolute charmer when it comes to performance, courtesy of the Snapdragon 865, up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage technology. Adding to capabilities of the internal hardware are the 6.57-inch display with a refresh rate of 144Hz, which can support gaming at up to 144fps, as well as Vivo’s Multi-Turbo 3.0, which enables a slew of features such as Central Core Acceleration Engine, AI Acceleration Engine, Network Acceleration Engine, Game Acceleration Engine, Thermal Acceleration Engine, and Compilation Enhanced Acceleration Engine, leading for sustained high performance. In addition, the “11-layer” heat dissipation system further complements the hardware.

Coming back to the iQOO Neo3 5G’s display, the 6.57-inch panel is HDR10 certified and comes with a single hole-punch along the top right corner. iQOO is using an IPS panel on the Neo3 which explains the utility of the side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The triple rear cameras on the back include a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. The hole-punch on the display houses a 16MP selfie shooter.

The iQOO Neo3 5G features a 4500mAh battery and supports Vivo’s “Super Flash Charge” fast wired charging at 44W. This allows the 50% battery to be replenished in about 20 minutes and fully in under an hour.

In terms of software, the phone runs on iQOO UI, which is a fork of Vivo’s FuntouchOS and is based on Android 10.

iQOO Neo3 5G Specifications

Specification	iQOO Neo3 5G
Dimensions and Weight	163.71 x 75.55 x 8.93 mm 198.1g
Display	6.57″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080) IPS Punch-hole display HDR10; 144Hz Refresh Rate
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865: 1x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex A77-based) Prime core @ 2.8GHz 3x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex A77-based) Performance cores @ 2.4GHz 4x Kryo 385 (ARM Cortex A55-based) Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 650
RAM and Storage	6GB LPDDR4X + 128GB UFS 3.1 8GB + 128GB 12GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,500 mAh battery 44W Super FlashCharge fast charging
Rear Camera	Photo: Primary: 48MP, f/1.79 Secondary: 8MP, f/2.2, wide-angle Tertiary: 2MP, f/2.4, macro camera
Front Camera	16MP, f/2.0
Other Features	3.5mm headphone jack Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi-6 Dual-frequency GPS Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner
Android Version	iQOO UI 1.0 based on Android 10
Network	5G: n1/n3/n41/n77/n78 4G+: B1/B3/B5/B8/B39/B40/B41/B38 4G FDD LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B18/B19/B25/B26 4G TDD LTE: B34/B39/B40/B41/B38

Price & Availability

The iQOO Neo3 5G will be available in China in four different models priced as following:

• 6GB + 128GB – CNY 2,698 (~$380)
• 8GB + 128GB – CNY 2,998 (~$425)
• 12GB + 128GB – CNY 3,298 (~$465)
• 8GB + 256GB – CNY 3,398 (~$480)

The phone will be available for purchase in China starting April 29th via major online channels in the region.

iQOO has also released some accessories to pair with the smartphone including 3D texturized covers, a pair of earphones with an L-shaped plug, and charging cable with a non-intrusive plug specially designed to allow users to charge the phone while gaming. These are priced at CNY 49, CNY 129, and CNY 59 but for those buying them along with the phone, the prices will be CNY 39, CNY 99, and CNY 39 for each of the texturized cases, wired headset, and the charging cable, respectively.

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The LG Velvet may support LG’s Dual Screen accessory and Active Pens

Rumors about LG planning to drop its flagship LG G-series lineup in favor of Snapdragon 700-series powered mid-range devices finally materialized earlier this month when the company shared sketches of its upcoming smartphone lineup. Soon thereafter, the company published a teaser video for the new LG Velvet that showed off the phone in its entirety. The teaser also confirmed that the device would feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 chipset but, other than that, the company hasn’t released any further information about the device. Now, thanks to a recent report from MySmartPrice, we’ve learned that the LG Velvet may support the company’s Dual Screen accessory.

The report cites an NRRA certification with the model number LG LM-G905N, which happens to be a “Portable screen cover”. The model number in the certification listing falls in line with the rumored model number of the LG Velvet — LG-G900N — which leads us to believe that the portable screen cover could be the dual-screen accessory for the LG Velvet. However, unlike the LG V60, LG might not ship the Dual Screen accessory with the device, and users might have to purchase it separately.

Additionally, a report from renowned Korean publication ETNews reveals that the upcoming LG device will also include active pen support. The report claims that LG has installed a Wacom Active Electrostatic (AES) driver IC on a Dual Screen accessor and the LG Velvet, which will offer active pen support on both the device and the secondary display. The feature will allegedly be compatible with all pens that make use of Wacom’s AES technology, giving users the freedom to purchase the pen of their choice. On top of that, the LG Velvet will also come equipped with a handwriting app called ‘Nebo’ that will help users convert their handwriting, various shapes, and formulas to a digital format.

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Source: NRRA Certification, ETNews

Via: MySmartPrice

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