Amazon Music gets Car Mode for easier access to your music

Amazon has updated its Music mobile app with a new feature that will make it easier to access your tunes while driving. Aptly titled “Car Mode,” the feature simplifies Amazon Music’s interface with shortcuts to popular music options, large buttons, and voice assistance with Alexa.

According to Amazon, Car Mode will launch automatically when your device is connected to your car over Bluetooth. Once launched, the experience is divided into two sections: the upper third is dedicated to playback controls and song information, while the bottom displays shortcuts to popular music options. These presets can be customized, so you always have your favorite music at your fingerprints.

There’s also a quick shortcut button to Alexa — or if a hands-free experience is more convenient (and it should be if you’re driving), you can invoke the assistant by saying “Hey Alexa” followed by the artist or song. Amazon said that Music’s Card More also features convenient swipe functionality to skip tracks and return to the presets. If you want to exit Car Mode, just tap the exit Car Mode button.

Amazon Music isn’t the only app to introduce a simplified mode for driving in the car. We’ve also seen Spotify introduce simplified controls for driving, and the streaming service recently started rolling out a “Hey Spotify” wake phrase on Android and iOS. As people start getting back on the road, these simplified interfaces will make interacting your with phone a little less distracting.

Amazon has been working to make its apps less distracting while driving, last year introducing an Auto Mode to its Alexa app. Even if your car doesn’t have Bluetooth, you can launch Amazon Music’s Car Mode manually. Just open the app, go to the menu on the top right corner, and select Car Mode. The new mode in Amazon Music is available now on Android and iOS.

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XDA Basics: How to Delete or Deactivate your Facebook account

In the wake of the massive data breach at Facebook which exposed the personal details of 533 million users, you may be thinking once again about how to delete your Facebook account. We all go through these periods when we think that Mark Zuckerberg knows more about us than is healthy. But we dismiss the idea of closing our account as too difficult or inconvenient, and before you know it, the next data breach or privacy scandal occurs.

Today on XDA Basics, we are going to show you how to delete, or at the very least deactivate, your Facebook account if you want to. Of course, it all depends on whether you choose to believe Facebook when they assure you it’s been deleted.

The Quick & Simple Guide to Delete your Facebook Account

As you can expect, the link to deactivating or closing your Facebook account is buried deep in the small print. But to make life easy, here is a direct link to the page required. Note that obviously, you have to log into your account to access that page.

Once you have accessed the page, scroll down to the bottom and you will see this :

Before I go on, it’s worth pointing out that on this same page, you can download your Facebook data, including images and videos you’ve uploaded. You may want to do that first if there’s anything there you want to keep.

Now, let’s talk for a moment about the difference between deactivation and deletion. What’s the difference?

Quite simply, deactivation puts your account into a state of suspension. During this time, you can’t post anything and nobody can view your page. But the account is still present on Facebook’s servers. Temporarily taking your account offline could be done for a variety of reasons. One person I know did it when she was going for an important job interview and she didn’t want the prospective employer looking her up on social media and seeing her political views. So she deactivated the account and it went off the grid until she reactivated it a month after successfully getting the job.

Deletion is obviously the nuclear option. As I said, you need to decide if you choose to believe Facebook when they say they will really delete your account. But assuming you do trust them, this is the option to obliterate your Facebook presence entirely. Not only will it dissolve your profile, but also any business pages and groups you may have set up, as well as Facebook Messenger message history. It takes down the whole lot – and it is irreversible. So be sure this is what you really want before going ahead and doing it.

Assuming it is what you want, click the “View” button to the right of the “Deactivation and deletion” option and this appears.

I’m not going to go any further because I want to keep my Facebook account and continue sharing pictures of my lunch. But as you can see from the screenshot above, it is fairly self-explanatory. Choose your option and click the blue button at the bottom to proceed. Then it’s goodbye to Mr. Zuckerberg.

Obviously, closing your account does not bar you from opening a new account in the future, if you have a sudden change of heart.

How have your experiences been in the past with closing a Facebook account? Let us know in the comments.

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HMD Global will deliver 3 years of OS updates to its new Nokia X phones

HMD Global has just announced a whole lot of new budget Nokia smartphones running on Android 11. The new Nokia X series, G series, and C series mark HMD’s departure from the numeric naming and return to alphanumeric names, just like in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Among these smartphones, the Nokia X10 and X20 are the headliners of today’s announcement, feature exciting characteristics such as 5G connectivity and ZEISS lenses for improved photography. On the software front, these X series phones also benefit from three years of Android OS updates, up from two updates previously.

Most of HMD Global’s Android smartphones launched after the hiatus of the Nokia brand have received similar treatment in terms of software updates. Irrespective of their price, HMD Global has promised to or already delivered two Android version updates and three years of security updates to these devices. However, the Nokia X10 and the X20 are the first phones from the Nokia camp to get an extra year of software updates. Since these phones run on Android 11 out-of-the-box, they will get updated to Android 12, Android 13, and even Android 14. Besides, HMD Global will also offer monthly security updates for three years.

This promise of three years of Android updates puts the Nokia X10 and X20 on par with Google’s Pixel devices and some of OnePlus’ flagships after the OnePlus 3/3T. Incidentally, Samsung also announced three generations of Android updates for the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 smartphones, along with four years of security updates.

The Nokia X smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’s budget 5G chipset — Snapdragon 480 — and that ensures the phones’ readiness for the next generation of mobile connectivity. Besides the hardware, the promised three years of updates further ensure the X series smartphones’ longevity. With this advantage, the Nokia X series devices can easily outlast many of their competitors from spec-centric brands like Xiaomi and Realme.

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Learn, play, and protect yourself with this $69 subscription bundle

From storage to gaming, you can do a lot with freemium apps nowadays. But to streamline your workday, learn things faster, and improve your weekends, you might eventually want to upgrade. The Digital Daze App & eLearning Bundle helps you save on subscriptions, with PlayStation Plus, KeepSolid VPN, and StackSkills e-learning for one flat price. You can get the entire bundle today for just $69 at the XDA Developers Depot.

While most digital subscriptions are only a few dollars each month, you probably use more than one service. The total bill can add up quickly. With this bundle, you won’t have to check your bank balance.

First up, you get one year of PlayStation Plus membership. This gives you two free games every month, along with online multiplayer. You also get cloud storage and exclusive discounts.

For online protection, the bundle includes a lifetime KeepSolid VPN Unlimited subscription. Named PC Mag’s Top VPN, this service helps you beat trackers and hackers. It works on all your devices, with no logging and military-grade encryption. With 500 servers in 80 locations and unlimited bandwidth, this VPN is also great for bypassing restrictions.

The other part of this bundle is lifetime access to StackSkills, the popular e-learning platform with over 1,000 courses. As a member, you can learn about code, design, marketing, finance, and countless other topics. Used by over 550,000 students, the platform also offers certification and Q&A sessions with experts.

The full line-up is worth $1,753, but you can grab all three subscriptions today for just $69.

 

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HMD Global’s new Nokia phones offer Android 11 on a budget

Nokia made a comeback to the smartphone market four years ago. The brand inarguably lags far behind its former legacy as the world’s biggest phone brand, but its commitment to a bloat-free user experience has helped it maintain a distinct identity, especially in the entry-level and budget segments of the smartphone market. HMD Global, the company that revived the Nokia brand, is now launching six new smartphones across different price segments and a pair of wireless TWS earphones. With this launch, HMD is moving away from its conventional decimalized naming and embracing an alphanumeric naming with the new Nokia X series with X10 and X20, the G series with G10 and G20, and the C series with C10 and C20 that are launching today.

The new X series caters to users seeking a premium experience in the mid-range market with features like three years of Android version updates, ZEISS lenses to enhance cameras, and the promise of 5G connectivity. The G Series offers a more neutral mid-range experience extending a promise of three-day-long battery life and two platform updates. Lastly, HMD targets first-time smartphone consumers with the C series. The following parts of this article talk about all of these smartphones in detail.

Nokia X10 and X20

The Nokia X10 and X20 are the top-of-the-line models among the ones that HMD Global is launching today. The two smartphones boast ZEISS lenses for better camera performance. The X20 features 64MP quad cameras, while the Nokia X10 comes with 48MP quad cameras. Besides the differences in the primary camera sensors, both phones feature a 5MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. Both the X10 and the X20 come with a 6/67-inch Full HD+ display with a centrally aligned hole-punch selfie camera. The resolution of the cameras does differ on both devices.

The new Nokia X series phones use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset, which offers 5G connectivity in the budget segment. Besides, you get up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded to 512GB. The two smartphones pack a 4470mAh battery along with 18W charging support. HMD Global claims two-day battery life for these devices.

The Nokia X10 and X20 feature a dedicated Google Assistant button and come with NFC. Both of these devices also support AR Core for augmented reality applications and among the devices certified by Google for its Android Enterprise Recommended. The two smartphones run on Android 11 out of the box when it comes to software, and Nokia promises to deliver three generations of Android version updates. This means the Nokia X10 and X20 will be upgraded to Android 14.

Find complete specifications of the Nokia X10 and X20 below:

Specification	Nokia X10 and X20
Dimensions & Weight	168.94 x 79.7 x 9.1mm X20: 220g X10: 201g
Display	6.67” Full HD+ hole-punch display 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution 450 nits (typ.) peak brightness
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
RAM & Storage	X20: 6GB/128GB 8GB/128GB MicroSD card support up to 512GB X10: 4GB/128GB 6GB/64GB 6GB/128GB MicroSD card support up to 512GB
Battery & Charging	4470mAh battery 18W charging
Security	Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)	X20: 64MP primary camera with ZEISS optics 5MP ultrawide camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor X10: 48MP primary camera with ZEISS optics 5MP ultrawide camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor
Front Camera(s)	X20: 32MP selfie camera X10: 8MP selfie camera
Port(s)	USB Type-C (USB 2.0) 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio	aptX/aptX HD/aptX Adaptive for Bluetooth OZO audio for video recording
Connectivity	5G sub-6GHz, LTE, and GSM with 4×4 MIMO 802.11 b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0 GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Software	Android One with Android 11 Guaranteed updates till Android 14
Other Features	NFC (eSE supported) FM radio Google AR Core supported Android Enterprise Recommended Dedicated Google Assistant button

Nokia G10 and G20

The Nokia G10 and G20 are relatively less powered than the X series phones. The G series is equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G35 SoC and is, therefore, limited to 4G connectivity. You get a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a V-shaped notch.

Besides a 48MP primary camera, the Nokia G20 features a 5MP ultrawide, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth camera. The Nokia G10, on the other hand, only features a 13MP triple camera setup lacking the ultrawide camera that the G20 features. On the front, both phones feature 8MP cameras for selfies.

Nokia G20

HMD Global claims three-day battery life for the G10 and the G20 thanks to the 5050mAh battery. The smartphones only get 10W charging support.

While there is a Google Assistant button on these smartphones, you also get NFC for contactless transactions in certain regions. Lastly, the phones are IPX2 certified, which means the device may survive after being splashed with water but only at certain conditions.

Nokia G10

Here are the Nokia G10 and G20 specifications:

Specification	Nokia G10 and G20
Dimensions & Weight	164.9 x 76.0 x 9.2mm G20: 197g G10: 194g
Display	6.5” HD+ display with a V-notch 20:9 aspect ratio
SoC	MediaTek Helio G35
RAM & Storage	G20: 4GB/64GB 4GB/128GB MicroSD card support up to 512GB G10: 3GB/32GB 4GB/64GB MicroSD card support up to 512GB
Battery & Charging	5050mAh battery 10W charging
Security	Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)	G20: 48MP primary camera, f/1.79 aperture 5MP ultrawide camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor G10: 13MP primary camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor
Front Camera(s)	8MP on both
Port(s)	USB Type-C (USB 2.0) 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio	OZO audio for video recording (only Nokia G20)
Connectivity	CAT4 LTE 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 5.0 GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Software	Android One with Android 11 Guaranteed updates till Android 13
Other Features	NFC (certain markets only) FM radio Dedicated Google Assistant button IPX2 rating

Nokia C10 and C20

The Nokia C10 and C20 and the most affordable smartphones in the series. The Nokia C series isn’t new as HMD Global had launched the Nokia C3 previously. The new C series phones are designed to offer a pleasant experience to first-time smartphone users. While the Nokia C20 supports LTE connectivity, the Nokia C10 is limited to 3G+ or WCDMA.

Nokia C20

The C10 and Nokia C20 use a quad-core and an octa-core chipset from Unisoc, respectively. They come with either 1GB or 2GB of RAM, which indicates the market that HMD Global wants to target with these devices. The two smartphones feature 6.5-inch HD+ displays with a 5MP selfie camera that is also useful for unlocking the phone since there is no physical fingerprint scanner.

The two smartphones feature single 5MP rear cameras and come with 3000mAh removable batteries. Both of these devices run on Android 11 (Go edition). Unlike the other two series, Nokia does not claim to offer a certain number of Android version upgrades to these phones but promises two years of security updates.

Nokia C10

Find the Nokia C10 and C20 specifications below:

Specification	Nokia C10 and C20
Dimensions & Weight	169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8mm 191g
Display	6.5” HD+ display with a V-notch 20:9 aspect ratio
SoC	C20: Unisoc SC9863a with octa-core CPU @1.6GHz C10: Unisoc SC7331e with quad-core CPU @1.3GHz
RAM & Storage	C20: 1GB/116GB 2GB/32GB MicroSD card support up to 256GB C10: 1GB/16GB 2GB/16GB 2GB/32GB MicroSD card support up to 256GB
Battery & Charging	3000mAh removable battery 5W charging
Security	2D Face unlock (no fingerprint scanner)
Rear Camera(s)	5MP camera with f/2.2 aperture
Front Camera(s)	5MP selfie camera
Port(s)	Micro USB 2.0 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity	C20: CAT4 LTE 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 GPS/AGPS C20: WCDMA (3G) 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 GPS/AGPS
Software	Android 11 (Go edition)
Other Features	FM radio

Nokia Lite Earbuds (BH-205) TWS

Along with the smartphones, HMD Global has also announced a pair of TWS earphones called Nokia Lite Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. The earphones come with mm drivers with a claimed frequency response of 20Hz-20KHz. Each earbud is equipped with a 40mAh battery with a promised battery life of 6 hours, while the carrying case has a 400mAh battery with a battery life of up to 30 hours. Therefore, the total battery life per full charge is 36 hours, which is excellent for TWS earphones. The carrying case features a USB Type-C port for charging.

The earbuds are available in Polar Sea and Charcoal color variants.

Price & Availability

The Nokia X20 will be priced at €349 (~$415) and will be available in various markets starting May 2021. The X10 will be available at a starting price of €309 (~$368) starting June 2021.

The Nokia G20 can be bought for a starting price of €159 (~$189) in different markets globally from May 2021 onwards. The G10 will retail starting at €139 (~$165) from April 2021 onwards.

The Nokia C20 (~$106) will be priced starting at €89 and available from this month onwards. The C10 will be available starting June 2021 for €75(~$89).

The Nokia Lite Earbuds will be available starting mid-April for €39 (~$47).

Note: The prices may vary according to the market and may not correspond to direct conversion to native currencies from Euros. 

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Acer Nitro 5 with AMD Ryzen 5600H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 launches in India

Acer has launched a refresh for its popular budget gaming laptop, the Nitro 5, in India. The new update now offers the notebook with the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU and the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. Last month, the company introduced the same laptop powered by Intel’s 10th-gen CPU with the same GPU.

What this means is that the design and looks of the laptop remain the same. The only difference is the different choice of processors. While the AMD-based model is a bit more expensive than the Intel version, it should perform better, as the Ryzen chipset is a more powerful product in direct comparison.

Acer Nitro 5: Specifications

Specification	Acer Nitro 5
Dimensions & Weight	363 x 255 x 23.9mm 2.4 kgs
Display	15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS 144Hz refresh rate
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB DDR6)
RAM & Storage	8GB/16GB DDR4 256GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD 1TB HDD 7200PRM
Battery & Charger	57.6WHr (13 hours claimed)
I/O	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Power off charging) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C HDMI Ethernet Power-in 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0
OS	Windows 10 Home
Other Features	4-zone RGB backlit keyboard 720p webcam
Price	₹71,990 ₹94,990

The notebook comes with a 15.6-inch display with an IPS panel offering a full-HD (1920 x 1080-pixels) resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The laptop is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H CPU with up to 16GB of DDR4 memory that can be expanded to 32GB. Acer is offering the laptop with either the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or the more powerful RTX 3060. You get dual drives for storage, including a 1TB 7200-RPM hard drive and a 256GB PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSD.

The laptop also comes with Acer’s CoolBoost technology that helps gamers keep a check on system temperatures, while the NitroSense software will help control fan speeds and performance parameters. There is 4-zone RGB lighting on the keyboard, and for connectivity, you get Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, an HDMI port, an RJ45 ethernet, a 3.5mm headphone and mic combo, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with power-off charging. The battery on the Nitro 5 is a 57.5WHr unit which is claimed to last up to 13 hours.

The new Acer Nitro 5 is priced at ₹71,990 for the base variant which features the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H CPU with 8GB RAM and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. The higher-tier model featuring the GeForce RTX 3060 GPU is priced at ₹94,990. These will be available for purchase via online marketplace Flipkart, Acer Exclusive stores, and Acer online store starting April 9.

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The new Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 features eight trigger keys and dual active cooling fans

After multiple leaks and teases, Lenovo today officially unveiled its second gaming phone: the Legion Phone Duel 2. The latest gaming phone from Lenovo follows the same philosophy as its predecessor. It delivers a design optimized for landscape use and packs some of the most powerful hardware we have seen on a smartphone so far.

Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2: Specifications

Specification	Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2
Dimensions and Weight	176 x 78.5 x 9.9mm 259g
Display	6.96-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED FHD+ 144Hz screen refresh rate Up to 720Hz touch sampling rate 1300nits peak brightness 111.1% DCI-P3 DC dimming Pixelworks Display chip HDR10+ Corning Gorilla Glass 5
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888: 1x Kryo 680 Prime Core @ 2.84GHz 3x Kryo 680 Performance Cores @ 2.4GHz 4x Kryo 680 Efficiency Cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 660
RAM and Storage	RAM: 12GB/16GB/18GB LPDDR5 Storage: 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1
Battery & Charging	5,500mAh dual-cell battery (2750mAh + 2750mAh) Up to 90W fast charging support (sold separately)
Rear Camera	Primary: 64MP f/1.9 OmniVision OV64A Secondary: 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, 123° FoV
Front Camera	44MP Samsung GH1+, f/2.0 4K video recording 240fps slow motion
Ports	2x USB Type-C ports
Connectivity	5G (mmWave + sub-6GHz) WiFi 6 (dual-band) Bluetooth 5.2
Other features	Twin active cooling fan 4x ultrasonic shoulder keys 2x capacitive trigger keys on the back 2x force touch keys Dual X-axis haptic vibration leaner motors Four microphones
Software	Android 11

On the front, the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 sports a 6.92-inch AMOLED (Samsung E4) display with a variable screen refresh rate up to 144Hz and up to 720Hz touch sampling rate. Powering the phone from the inside is Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 888 chipset, paired with up to 18GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage.

 

For photography, the Legion Phone Duel 2 has a dual-camera setup comprised of a 64MP OmniVision OV64A primary shooter and a 16MP wide-angle camera. There’s a 44MP pop-up selfie shooter placed on the right side.

The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 features four ultrasonic shoulder keys (R1, R2, L2, L1) on the right frame and two capacitive keys (L3 and R3) on the back, allowing gamers to perform multiple in-game actions and maneuvers simultaneously. For heat dissipation, Lenovo is using two active cooling fans along with four graphite thermal pads and a vapor chamber, which Lenovo claims is the largest on a smartphone. Similar to what we have seen on Red Magic 6 and Realme GT, the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 can also be hooked to an external display over HDMI and supports keyboard and gamepad input.

The phone packs a 5,500mAh dual-cell battery and supports up to 90W fast charging (charger sold separately) for rapid charging. Like the ASUS ROG Phone 5, the Legion Phone Duel 2 comes with dual USB Type C ports, and both can be used simultaneously to charge the device in just 30 minutes.

Other highlights include 5G, WiFi 6 support, an in-display fingerprint reader, dual front-firing speakers, four noise-canceling microphones, and Android 11.

Pricing & Availability

The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 starts at €799 for the base 12GB + 256GB model and goes up to €999 for the 16GB + 256GB variant. The top variant with 18GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at €1099. The phone will go on sale in China this month and will arrive in Europe later in May.

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