October 15 – Top Seven Updates in Tech News Today

Here are the top seven things you must know about Tech with The Hans India on October 15, 2021. Let's begin...

Microsoft Windows 11 New Emoji isn't 3D as Promised

Microsoft originally promised new 3D emoji for Windows 11 and several other products earlier this year. Now the company has gone for a flat 2D look, with the new emoji debuting on the Dev Channel builds of Windows 11 this week.

Nokia XR20 Pre-Order Starts October 20; Free Earbuds Offer Ahead of Diwali Launch

HMD has announced that the Nokia XR20 will be available for pre-order alongside Nokia Power Earbuds Lite for free. Nokia XR20 will be available for pre-booking in India from October 20. This is HMD Global's first 5G phone to arrive in India years after the company's counterparts, including Apple, launched their first 5G phone.

Apple Extends Free AirPods Pro Repair/Replacement Validity to Three Years

Apple has extended the validity of the repair program on AirPods Pro units that have problems with noise or static cancellation. Under this program, affected users can repair or replace their AirPods Pro for free at any time within two years, but with the latest extension, three years have passed after the sale.

Happy Dussehra 2021- How to Download and Share Dussehra WhatsApp Stickers

Today is Dussehra and it is an occasion to exchange greetings from our loved ones. WhatsApp comes as our saviour, allowing us to send personalized greetings without much effort. WhatsApp stickers are used as a way to add that extra touch to your greetings, and we are here to help you figure out how to get Dussehra-themed stickers.

JioPhone Next Coming Soon; Find Details

The JioPhone Next sale is only a few weeks away as Diwali is near. From price to specifications and other features, find all the details here. Designed in collaboration with Google, the JioPhone Next is primarily a budget smartphone aimed at first-time smartphone buyers at a very low price.

How to Protect Yourself from Phishing Attacks

One of the easiest things you can do to avoid falling victim to a phishing scam is to never send your confidential information via email. Microsoft's Global Tech Support Fraud Scam Research 2021 says, millennials in India aged 24-37 were the most susceptible to scams in 2021, with 58% of those who continued the scam incurred monetary losses.

WhatsApp Rolls Out End-to-End Encrypted Cloud Backups for Android and iOS Users Globally

WhatsApp began implementing end-to-end encryption for backups stored on Google Drive and iCloud on Thursday. The rollout began months after the Facebook-owned company tested the update internally. Last month, WhatsApp announced that it would start rolling out end-to-end encrypted cloud backups for Android and iOS users.