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Google Maps arrives for JioPhone powered by KaiOS via software update

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JioPhone got Facebook app back in February this year, last week at the AGM the company has confirmed that YouTube, WhatsApp and an improved Facebook app are coming to JioPhone from 15th August. Today the company has pushed a new software update that brings Google Maps to the feature phone. The app has been built specially for Jio KaiOS, a web based operating system designed for JioPhone, so that its users get the best experience. It should be available for JioPhone 2 out of the box when it releases next month. After a new software update, you have to head to JioStore to download the Google Maps app on the homepage. This offers limited features like find places, get directions, explore the map, and get your bearings. You can see data like current traffic or bike routes. You’ll see this information in layers, or special map views, Search for specific places or Search for types of places and see See your current location on the map. Since Google Maps is available for KaiOS-powered JioPhone, it should also be available in the future for Nokia 8110 4G based on the same OS.

Emirates Skywards GO companion app for Android and iOS released

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Emirates Skywards which is the loyalty programme of Emirates airline has partnered with the ENTERTAINER to launch its own Emirates Skywards GO app for members. The app is a mobile travel companion that offers members access to over 4,400 2-for-1 offers at some of the best restaurants and spas in over 20 cities. In addition, Emirates Skywards GO gives members access to day planners, city guides and the ability to instantly book tours and attractions in over 160 destinations. The 2-for-1 offers can be unlocked with 6,700 Skywards Miles and are available in over 20 cities that Emirates flies to including Dubai, London, Hong Kong and Johannesburg. After unlocking the app, members will have six months to start using the 2-for-1 vouchers. After redeeming the first voucher, they will have 30 days to enjoy as many offers as they would like. The special deals include restaurants, cafes, spas and wellness activities. Members can check their Miles, tier status and other member offers in the revamped Emirates Skywards section. The app is free to download on iOS or Android devices.

Opera for Android is the first browser with built-in Crypto Wallet

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Opera today announced that it is testing Cryptowallet beta built-in to its Android app and it supports the Ethereum Web3 API. Through this feature, users can send, receive and pay in cryptocurrency without needing a new web browser or a separate extension. Opera says that existing offerings are built as crypto wallets with a default WebView on top, which makes them very basic as browsers.  Users can continue using browser features such as ad blocker or bookmarks, while also venturing into the world of Dapps and cryptocurrencies. The Cryptowallet in Opera relies on Android’s secure system lock to sign transactions from the Crypto Wallet. Opera with Crypto Wallet also supports tokens and digital collectibles and automatically presents them to the user. The browser is currently in private beta, and the company is now inviting new users to join. Charles Hamel, Product Lead of Opera Crypto said: Having a Crypto Wallet in the browser brings the cash experience to the world of online payments. Paying with the Crypto Wallet is like sending digital cash straight from your phone, and we’ve just made it easier. This opens up new possibilities for merchants and content creators alike. We believe the web of today will be the interface to the decentralized web of tomorrow,” ...

Infinix Hot 6 Pro with 5.99-inch 18:9 display, dual rear cameras, Android 8.0 launched in India for Rs. 7999

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Infinix has launched Hot 6 Pro, the company's latest smartphone in its 'Hot series' in India. It has a 5.99-inch HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by Snapdragon 425 with 3GB of RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) with XOS 3.2 on top, has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for portrait shots. It has a 5-megapixel front camera with soft LED flash, Bokeh Selfies and Beauty Mode . It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, features dedicated dual SIM slots and a microSD card slot and packs a 4000mAh battery that promises up to 12 hours of video playback and up to 30 hours of 4G talk time. Infinix Hot 6 Pro specifications 5.99-inch (1440 x 720 pixels) HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with 18:9 aspect ratio 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 Mobile Platform with Adreno 308 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) with XOS 3.2 Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 13MP rear camera with Dual LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, secondary 2MP camera 5MP front-facing camera with soft LED flash, f/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 160.43 x 76.21 x 8.6mm; Weight: 158g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS 4000mAh battery The Infinix ...

Snapchat Lens Explorer lets you browse community filters

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Snapchat back at the end of 2017 launched the Snap Studio and also introduced a new way for people to build their own lenses. Today the company is introducing a new way to find those lenses inside the app; it calls Lens Explorer. This shows a variety of lenses in a variety of ways. Furthermore, the company says that since the launch of Lens Studio in late 2017, creators have submitted over 100,000 unique Lenses through the tool, which have been viewed by Snapchatters over 2.5 billion times. Thanks to Lens Explorer, Community Lenses will for the first time be discoverable alongside the main Lens Carousel, offering Snapchatters even more Lenses. To get started with the Lens Explorer, tap the new smiley face icon that appears when the Lens Carousel is active. Tap a Lens tile to unlock a Lens and be taken directly to the Snap Camera or browse through the featured  Stories. Unlock a Lens by swiping up on Snaps in these Stories. Lens Explorer in Snapchat will be available for iOS initially and will be rolling out to Android and evolve over time. Snapchat users can also browse the Lens within the search and today's announcement is part of the company's ongoing effort to foster and support a creative ...

Paytm launches Forex Service, will deliver Forex Card and Forex Cash to your doorstep within 48 hours

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Paytm has forayed into Forex Service that will allow customers to order multi-party Paytm forex card or cash in foreign currency either for doorstep delivery or at retail outlets of Paytm. The company current offers  money exchange of 20 top International Currencies. Paytm says that the Multi-currency Forex Card and Forex Cash can be ordered on a real-time basis, and will be delivered to your doorstep within 48 hours. You can lock-in the current rates at the time of placing an order by making a 2% partial payment and pay the remaining payment at the time of delivery. It says that you will not be paying any commission, service charge or hidden charges on your purchases. The forex card balance can be checked online and, in most ATMs, abroad, and can be used at almost all merchant outlets and ATMs across the world. How does it work? Place Your Order - Choose the products that you want. Make Partial Payment - Pay 2% of the Forex total to block rates. Rest of the amount can be paid later via NEFT or RTGS Get Your Forex - Get your forex delivered at your doorstep or pick it up from the seller's outlets. You can load ...

Itel expected to launch new smartphone with full-screen display, dual rear cameras this month

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Itel is said to launch a new smartphone in India later this month with dual rear camera and 18:9 aspect ratio display. The image reveals a fingerprint sensor on the back. The company launched the itel S42 and itel A44 smartphones with a full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio back in March this year. The smartphone which is said to be called the Itel A62, is expected to come with face unlock feature as well as Bokeh mode to capture portrait shots. It is expected to feature a 5.6-inch screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, powered by 1.3GHz processor, run Android 8.1 (Oreo) and a 3,000mAh battery. It is said to be priced around Rs. 7500. The specifications look decent on paper, but we have to check out the phone to know more about the performance and camera quality. We should know more details about the smartphone when it goes official in the next two weeks.

Smartron’s Tronx Motors launches TRONX ONE e-bike with multiple ride modes, virtual gears in India for Rs. 49999

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Tronx Motors, a Smartron company, today has launched India's 1st smart crossover electric bike; TRONX ONE. It is Smartron’s first step towards building the Tronx Motors vertical coupled with the company’s own tronX ecosystem. It offers a powerful ride experience of 25 km/h. It also comes with multiple ride modes and Virtual Gears coupled with 3 Electric Gears and 6 speed Shimano Shifters. These Shifters are enabled to extend and adjust the range and speed of the bike. The TRONX ONE is built on a premium AEROGRADE ALLOY frame material which is used in the construction of aircraft and is rust proof. It also features a smart display powered by tronX and comes with an integrated tbike app which allows you to estimate range, and set fitness goals from your smartphone. It comes with 6-sheet Shimano Tourney gear and two 26-inchX2.0 crossroad type tyre sizes. The TRONX ONE comes with a lightweight and detachable 36 V 13.6 Ah Lithium 500 W battery along with a 250W rear hub motor. The company claims that it can offer a guaranteed range of 50 Kms on continuous throttle mode per charge and 70-85 Kms on electronic gear Assist Mode per charge. Tronx Motors has partnered with service and care partners across 9 select cities in ...

Digitek DSG 005 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer launched in India

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Digitek, an Indian company popular for its photographic and smartphone accessories has launched its DSG 005, a 3 Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer. It has a in-use charging functionality, allows the device to be used, even when it may be running low on charge. The smartphone being used for photography and video making can be charged while in use. Features of  Digitek 3 Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer Offers best operational experience with a joystick to facilitate smooth and exact movements of the gimbal. Stabilizer operates in three versatile modes i.e. pan & tilt follow mode, pan following mode and lock mode. When used with the stabilizer app, more features like face tracking, time lapse functions, smart object track, panorama shooting, zoom control etc are made available. Compact, portable and one-handed design that enables simple and intuitive operation. Just select your subject and Active Track will follow, using built-in sensors and a brush less motors to ensure stability Power On/Off touch options with functions to switch between the front and back lenses i.e. photo and video modes, with two and three clicks respectively, besides being used for its usual operations. Made of a high-strength composite material and weights just 423g When the mobile and stabilizer ...

Honor 10 Giveaway Winner Announcement

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Hello readers! We started our Honor 10 Giveaway last month. The giveaway ended last week, and as promised, today we reveal the lucky winner. Before that, we would like to thank all the participants who took their time to participate in this giveaway, the response has been amazing. Are you the lucky winner of the latest Honor 10 smartphone with FullView Display, Aurora Glass Design and AI features? Find out below. The winner of Honor 10 is: Bharat Maheshwari (Bharatmaheshwari**@gmail.com) Honor 10 Giveaway We will be getting in touch with the winner soon to dispatch the smartphone. Please join us in congratulating the winner. And for those of you who did not win, we have more giveaways lined up! Thanks once again for taking part and thanks to Honor India for making this giveaway possible.

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus with 6-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 630, up to 6GB RAM, Hi-Res Audio announced

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Sony Mobile just announced Xperia XA2 Plus, a larger version of the Xperia XA2, which was announced at the CES 2018. It has a 6-inch 1080p screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, is powered by Snapdragon 630 with up to 6GB of RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), comes with a 23-megapixel rear camera with 1/2.3″ Exmor RS sensor, Hybrid Autofocus and LED flash and an 8-megapixel front camera with 120-degree wide-angle lens. It also has support for Hi-Res Audio and Smart Amplifier, making it the first mid-range Sony smartphone to get the feature. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, comes in single and dual SIM versions and packs slightly bigger 3,580mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 and Qnovo Adaptive Charging. Sony Xperia XA2 Plus specifications 6-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with Image Enhance Technology, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection 2.2 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 630 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 508 GPU 4GB RAM with 32GB storage / 6GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 400GB via microSD card Android 8.0 (Oreo) Single / Dual SIM 23MP rear camera with 1/2.3″ Exmos RS sensor, Hybrid Auto-Focus, 84° wide-angle f/2.0 lens 8MP front camera with 120° super wide-angle f/2.4 lens, 1/4″ Exmor R sensor ...

Xiaomi disables downgrading MIUI 10 ROM on Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Note 5, Here’s why

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Xiaomi is amongst the manufacturers which allow users to switch between different MIUI ROMs without worrying much about the warranty, users can upgrade/downgrade MIUI ROMs on their devices using Fastboot and Updater method. At Google I/O, Google announced rollback protection feature, and now Xiaomi has announced that it will no longer allow Redmi Note 5 Pro/ Redmi Note 5 users to downgrade MIUI Stable and Beta ROM after you have updated to MIUI 10 Public ROM 8.7.5 or later. A post by an admin on MIUI Forum says, To maintain system stability and ensure the security of the device, we have introduced a mechanism of anti-rollback. After you have updated to MIUI 10 Public ROM 8.7.5 or ROM afterwards, you can not downgrade your ROM to previous Stable ROM and Beta ROM.  If you have already updated your device to MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM 8.7.5 or ROM afterwards, please don't try to downgrade the ROM of your device. Otherwise, your device will be bricked, which may also affect your device stability. If you want to test ROM prior to 8.7.5, you can remain on the previous ROM, which will not affect your using of the device. MIUI Forum admin has nowhere mentioned the ...

Sirin Labs Finney Dual-screen Blockchain smartphone with Snapdragon 845, SIRIN OS will be available in November

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Sirin Labs, the Switzerland-based company that has a history of raising fourth largest crowdsale in history;  $157.8M, recently unveiled the final design of the FINNEY which is the first ever blockchain smartphone. Today the company has confirmed that it will hit markets in November and will cost around $999 (Rs. 68,430 approx.). https://youtu.be/5GE3lwa-ixY It features “Safe Screen” which is a standalone screen that functions on dedicated firmware and it will be able to independently verify that FINNEY wallet transactions like if the transaction is done to the correct addresses, malware or hacker protection to send their cryptocurrencies or tokens to a fraudulent third party. It will run on SIRIN LABS’ proprietary operating system, SIRIN OS, which is a fork of Android OS. The OS will have an embedded cold storage wallet, a comprehensive and multi-layer cybersecurity suite, a Token Conversion Service (TCS), a multi-blockchain DApp store. Users can activate the embedded cold storage wallet by sliding-up the “Safe Screen.” The company chose Foxconn to manufacture the phone, while SIRIN LABS will lead the development of the cold storage wallet and of SIRIN OS. It will come with 3D Gorilla Glass on both the front and back of the device and metal frame.  However, it will have a ...

PUBG mobile beta version for Android released on the Play Store

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PUBG is consistently releasing a fresh new update since it launched back in March. In May it rolled out the much talked 0.5.0 update and in June it released the 0.6.0 which is currently the stable release. Though it tests the upcoming stable release before it rolls out, the beta of the game is not so easy to find for everyone who might be interested. To make the process easy, Tencent Games released the PUBG mobile beta on the Play Store.  The upcoming update as you can expect is the 0.7.0 with features like War Mode, new weapon and more. According to the Play Store listing, features in the upcoming update include Arcade Mode - War, a new, faster-paced variation of Arcade mode, added the SLR Sniper Rifle, portable closet, and players can now put outfits in their Portable Closets and instantly change clothes during combat. Since this is a beta release that is meant for testing purposes, you cannot sign in with your regular account. You will have to create a new character with the guest option in order to play. The company has also turned off all monetization. Though the process is simple; just navigate to the Play Store listing and download ...

OPPO Find X with 6.42-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, 3D face unlock launched in India for Rs. 59990

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OPPO has launched its flagship Find X smartphone at an event in India, as it had promised. It has a 6.42-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Panoramic Arc Screen with 19:5:9 aspect ratio and 93.8% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 845 with 8GB of RAM and runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with ColorOS 5.1 on top. It has a motorized sliding dual rear cameras with a 16-megapixel primary and a 20-megapixel secondary camera set up with LED flash, OIS, AI portraits and AI Scene Recognition technology that can identify 800 scenes. The company says that the sliding mechanism has been tested over 300,000 times for durability. It has 3D face unlock, which it calls O-Face Recognition. This uses 3D Structured Light Technology which scans 15,000 facial points. It is 20 times safer than fingerprint recognition for unlocking the phone, says OPPO.  It has a 25-megapixel front camera with AI that intelligently analyzes features such as face, nose, and eyes, etc. to naturally personalize selfies. The 3D lighting technique offers artistic portraits. There is also 3D Omoji, similar to Apple’s Animoji. This will capture your facial expressions in real time to accurately present you in a fun way, and lets you share it, says OPPO. It has a 3D glass body ...

Intex INFIE 3 Android Oreo Go Edition smartphone and INFIE 33 with 18:9 display, face unlock launched starting at Rs. 4649

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Intex today launched INFIE 3, the company's first Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphone and INFIE 33 smartphone. Both these have a 18:9 aspect ratio 2.5D curved glass displays and support for Face unlock as well as face beauty. Both the have a 5-megapixel rear camera as well as a front camera with LED flash. These come with SwiftKey, Gaana and other apps. Intex INFIE 3 specifications 4.95-inch (480 x 960 pixels) FWVGA+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display 1.1GHz quad-core processor 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo Go Edition) Dual SIM 5MP rear camera with LED flash 2MP front camera with LED flash Dimensions: 140.2 x 66.2 x 10.2mm; Weight: 140g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS 2000mAh battery Intex INFIE 33 specifications 5.34-inch (480 x 960 pixels) FWVGA+ 18:9 display 1.3GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC9850 processor with Mail-T820 GPU 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 7.0 (Nougat) Dual SIM 5MP rear camera with LED flash 5MP front camera with LED flash Dimensions: 145.80 x 69.60 x 9.03mm; Weight: 148g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS 3000mAh battery The Intex INFIE 3 Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone comes in Grey, Gold ...

Samsung Galaxy Note9 with dual rear cameras, 3.5mm audio jack and S Pen in brand new golden color surfaces in poster

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Samsung will be launching the Galaxy Note 9 on August 9th and thanks to numerous leaks and rumors, we now know most of the details about the flagship. Now the freshly we get to see the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Stylus Pen in the new Golden or Yellow color. We already knew that the S Pen will come with Bluetooth support and it might be able to control music playback, long-range self-timer. From the surfaced image, the S Pen seems to be coming with a button on its surface along with a clicker on the bottom. Apart from the S Pen, we also get to see the Galaxy Note 9. It will have a USB Type-C port, speaker vents, 3.5mm audio jack, and a slot to hold the S Pen. On the rear, we see the dual rear cameras arranged very much like the Galaxy Note 8, but the fingerprint sensor is now present below the camera module along with Samsung branding. The Galaxy Note 9 is expected to be powered by the Exynos 9810 or Snapdragon 845 depending on the market, the camera sensors are expected to be the same as the Galaxy S9+. We could finally see a 512GB storage variant, but ...

ASUS Zenfone 5Z Review

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The affordable flagship segment has essentially been dominated by OnePlus over the last few years. Despite strong attempts by Xiaomi and Honor, there hasn't been a breakthrough success that could really put a dent in OnePlus' march. With the Zenfone 5Z though, ASUS has a formidable competitor that gets almost everything right on paper and is priced exceptionally well. Does real world use live up to the promises though? Let's find out.  ASUS Zenfone 5Z (Z5620KL) specifications 6.2-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:9 2.5D curved glass Super IPS display with 500 nits Brightness, 95.4% NTSC color gamut, DCI-P3, 1500: 1 Contrast Ratio, Glove Touch support, Corning Gorilla Glass protection Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 6GB LPDDR4x RAM with 64GB / 128GB storage, 8GB LPDDR4x RAM with 256GB storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) with ZenUI 5.0, upgradable to Android P Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) with Dual VoLTE 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash, Sony IMX363 sensor, 1.4μm pixel size, f/1.8 aperture, 0.03s Tri Tech auto-focus,Dual Pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS, EIS, Pro mode with RAW support, secondary 8MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, OV8856 sensor, 120-degree wide-angle lens ...

Huawei Nova 3i with 6.3-inch FHD+ display, Kirin 710, 6GB RAM, dual front and rear cameras surfaces

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Huawei Nova 3 smartphone went official yesterday, now the details about the Nova 3i, a cheaper version of the Nova 3 powered by new Kirin 710 with support for GPU Turbo feature has surfaced. It packs a 6.3-inch FHD+ 19:5:9 aspect ratio curved glass display with a notch, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.2 and a 24-megapixel front camera along with a 2-megapixel secondary camera, but this has a 16-megapixel rear camera AI scene recognition along with a 2-megapixel secondary rear camera for portrait shots. There is also 3D Qmoji, which is similar to Apple’s Animoji. It is has a fingerprint sensor on the back and packs a slightly smaller 3340mAh battery. Huawei Nova 3i rumored specifications 6.3-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:5:9 3D curved glass display, 85%  NTSC Color Gamut Octa-Core Kirin 710 SoC 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.2 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 16MP rear camera with LED flash, secondary 2MP rear camera 24MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, secondary 2-megapixel camera Fingerprint sensor Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) 2×2 MIMO , Bluetooth 5 ...

Instagram said to be testing new ‘Request Verification’ process

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Soon it might become easier for users to get the blue tick verification on Instagram. The company is said to be testing a new verification process with an official request form that is publicly accessible within the app for the first time. For now, the new request form is available for iOS in Australia and a few other unspecified countries. Instagram, however, says it'll be available to Android users in those countries over the next couple weeks. Until now, the company never had any public-facing way for individuals to request the blue check mark. This lead to scams in the form of false verification claims for a premium. Though Instagram tried to crack down on the practice over the years, it never saw the success users hoped. The new "request verification" option will appear in Instagram's main settings. This is where users will have to provide additional details, a copy of their ID in order to request verification. The company says that the "request verification" is a test, for now, there is no rollout as to when the feature might see the light in the day. The app request form setting notes that the blue tick is still reserved for "the authentic presence of a notable ...
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