Xiaomi Mi 6X with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, 12MP + 20MP dual rear cameras, Android 8.1 announced

Xiaomi just announced the Mi 6X, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in China, as it had promised. It packs a 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, is powered by Snapdragon 660 with up to 6GB RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI 9, has a 12-megapixel rear camera with f/1.75 aperture, Sony IMX486 sensor along with a 20-megapixel secondary rear camera with Sony IMX376 sensor to capture depth information for portrait shots with AI and also has intelligent scent detection that can detect 206 different scenes. It also has the same 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor for the front camera with soft LED flash and AI beautification. It has a unibody metal design, fingerprint sensor on the back, has USB Type-C audio, packs a 3010mAh  battery with Quick Charge 3.0 that can charge the phone in just 30 minutes from 0 to 50% with 18W fast charger. Xiaomi Mi 6X specifications 5.99-inch (2160×1080 pixels) Full HD+ 2.5D curved glass display Octa Core Snapdragon 660 14nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 512 GPU 6GB LPDDR 4x RAM with 64GB / 128GB (eMMC 5.1) storage, 4GB LPDDR 4x RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) ...

OnePlus 6 launching in India on May 17, will go on sale from May 21

After the announcement of China launch date, OnePlus just confirmed that the OnePlus 6 flagship smartphone will be launched in India on May 17th, same day as the China event. The company said that it will host the biggest ever community event in its history. The entry vouchers to attend the event will be available via oneplus.in from 10:00 IST on Tuesday, 8th May 2018. All fans who attend the launch event will get a gift hamper full of super add-ons and exclusive Marvel Avengers merchandise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie1z_zM3k4Y&feature=youtu.be OnePlus 6 ‘Notify me’ page went live on Amazon.in last week. OnePlus also said that Amazon Prime members have the advantage of Prime Early Access where they will get the first opportunity to purchase OnePlus 6 in an exclusive sale beginning at 12:00 IST on 21st May 2018. OnePlus 6 is confirmed to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The new flagship will come with a large screen with a notch,  option to hide it, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 3.5mm audio jack, Snapdragon 845 SoC, Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Oxygen OS 5.1.0 on top, will retain the slider, and have a glass back with five printed layers of Nanotech Coating. The company also hinted at water ...

Facebook publishes ‘internal enforcement guidelines’, expands its appeal process

Facebook today has published 'internal enforcement guidelines to better help users in understanding where it draws the line on nuanced issues. It is also hoping that publishing 'internal enforcement guidelines will help experts in different fields to give feedback so that the company can improve the standards.  Facebook currently has 11 offices around the world where the content policy team is help responsible for developing the Community Standards. This also includes subject matter experts on issues such as hate speech, child safety, and terrorism. Facebook says that it is aiming to make users know that they are safe to connect with people, have conversations, and express their opinions freely. To do so, identifying the potential violations of its standards is the primary goal and it is using the review system. For its review system, Facebook is using the combination of artificial intelligence and reports from people to identify posts, pictures or other content that likely violates the community standards. Right now Facebook has more than 7,500 content reviewers, over 40% more than the number at this time last year. Another challenge in this is identifying and accurately applying the policies to the content that has been flagged. In any case, Facebook makes a mistake; it is also bringing an appeal system over the coming ...

Apple iOS 11.3.1 with third-party display repair fix, macOS 10.13.4 security update starts rolling out

Apple is rolling out iOS 11.3.1 to iPhones, iPad, and iPod touch and macOS 10.13.4 security update to macOS High Sierra. This new 11.3.1 update is just a bug fix update to the iOS 11.3 software update released last month. It brings the fix to the third-party display issues on the iPhone 8 and security improvements for all iPhones and iPads. Apple rolled out the iOS 11.3 update back in March, and today it released 11.3.1. It is also currently beta testing the 11.4 update whose public release is expected in May with features like AirPlay 2 and Messages on iCloud. On the other hand, it also rolled out the macOS 10.13.4 to macOS High Sierra that brings new security updates. The 11.3.1 update majorly fixes the iPhone 8 display non-responsiveness issue that was repaired with 3rd party displays. This has been most requested fix from the users for quite some time and Apple has finally started rolling it out to users. The update is already rolled out to users, you can check for the update in the system update section. Source 1, 2

Spotify improves free version with new design, data saver, personalized recommendations

Earlier this month there were reports about Spotify working on a new free version of its music streaming services. Falling in line with the reports, the company today unveiled a new improved Spotify free version. This new version lets you discover music more efficiently and is also more personalized. Since it is a free version, it contains ads and also comes with a brand new design. It also contains fifteen new 'On-demand playlists' allowing users to pick and play any track from the curated lists. These on-demand playlists'will be unique to you, based on your musical tastes. The music recommendations are more personalized as the free version will ask you about the artists you love during sign up. https://youtu.be/V5wPEUdrJ2Q Free version users can also create their own playlist, give it a name, preview specific tracks, and add to your playlist. As you save songs, Spotify will continue to suggest more songs. It is also bringing a new Data Saver option. It is a simple toggle switch that when turned on optimizes the listening experience to use less mobile data when you are listening to music. The new version is available on iOS and Android and will be rolling out globally to all markets in the coming weeks. Spotify is ...

Instagram ‘Data Download’ tool lets you download your data

Earlier this month Instagram confirmed that it is testing a download button which will let you download your complete data and today the company is rolling out the feature to everyone. Dubbed 'Data Download' will allow you “download your information so if you wish to leave for another photo sharing network. This new Data Download feature lets you save a copy of your profile data including photos, videos, archived Stories, profile, info, comments, and messages. It can take a few hours for your download to be ready. This information about the download button is confirmed by the Instagram Spokesperson and said: “the Data Download tool is currently accessible to everyone on the web." The update to iOS and Android is still rolling out. However, there's a catch; the download contains info, photos, videos, archived Stories that are posted after December 2017. It also includes story captions, your uploaded contacts, the usernames of your followers and people you follow, direct messages, non-ephemeral Direct message photos and videos, comments, Likes, searches, and settings. The tool is mandatory for Instagram to comply with the data portability rule in European Union’s GDPR privacy law that goes into effect on May 25th. Instagram has evolved into one of the major photo sharing ...

Instagram now lets you upload multiple photos and videos to stories at once

Instagram is bringing a much-needed feature to its stories. It will now let you upload multiple photos and videos to stories at once. You will now see a new icon in the upload media at the top right corner of the screen. Tap the button and start selecting photos or videos. This new feature allows you to upload up to ten photos or videos from your gallery at once. On the edit screen page, you can preview of all the media you’ve selected lined up at the bottom. However, if you wish to change order or edit individual images, you can tap each one and edit with stickers, text and all the other tools in Instagram Stories. When you’re done, all of the photos and videos in your preview will upload at once in the order you selected them. Furthermore, Instagram is also making it easier to add location to the images or videos you wish to upload. The location sticker will now suggest places from near where the media was captured thus making it easier to tag places even if you don't remember them. The new update with the ability to upload multiple photos and videos to stories is available on Android from today and will be ...

WhatApp raises minimum age in Europe to 16 ahead of new privacy law changes, will soon let you download data it collects

WhatsApp today announced that it is raising the minimum age to use their services from 13 to 16 in Europe ahead of the new privacy law changes. These new data law changes come into force next month. In the next few weeks, WhatsApp will ask users to confirm if they are at least 16 years old when they are prompted to agree with new terms of service and a privacy policy provided by a new WhatsApp Ireland Ltd entity. However, it is unclear how WhatsApp will check the age limit given the limited permissions and data request. Facebook, on the other hand, is using a different approach for users between 13-15. It will ask the users within the age limit to nominate a parent or guardian to permit for them to share information on the platform. If the users don't nominate, they won't have access to a fully personalized version of the social media platform. WhatsApp in a blog post has in a blog post made it clear that it was not asking for any new rights to collect personal information inline with the new agreement it has created for the European Union. However, WhatsApp's age restriction will remain 13 in the rest of the world just ...

Amazon Echo Spot launched in India, Echo and Echo Dot get a limited-period price cut

Amazon today launched Echo Spot,  a small Echo device with 2.5 inch circular display that can be used on your desk or a nightstand so you can view your calendar, see the weather update, check the time, wake up to music alarms, turn your lights on and off, see shopping and to do lists, and more. It comes equipped with the 2nd-generation far-field mix technology with four microphones, acoustic beam-forming technology, and enhanced noise cancellation. In addition it has all of the features from a standard Echo. You can enable skills, utilize its built-in camera to make calls, and much more. Echo Spot can also connect directly to speakers using a 3.5mm stereo cable or Bluetooth to add voice control to your home stereo system. You can use Echo Spot’s front-facing camera to start Alexa-to-Alexa voice-controlled video calls or send a message. Video calls work between any two Echo Spot devices and also with the Alexa companion app that is available on Android and iOS app stores. The Drop In feature aims to recreate the feeling you get when your closest family or friends drop by for a visit or when you walk into another room to talk with someone in your family. Echo ...

OnePlus 6 with Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage to be announced on May 17

OnePlus just announced that the company's upcoming flagship OnePlus 6 smartphone will be announced on May 17th at an event in China. The phone will be launched in India exclusively on Amazon.in. OnePlus 6 is confirmed to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The new flagship will come with a large screen with a notch,  option to hide it, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 3.5mm audio jack, Snapdragon 845 SoC, Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Oxygen OS 5.1.0 on top, will retain the slider, and have a glass back with five printed layers of Nanotech Coating. The company also hinted at water and dust-resistant body in a teaser. The OnePlus 6 announcement takes place at 751 D Park, Beijing on May 17th and starts at 10AM China Time (7:30 AM IST). The company will start selling tickets for the event in China from April 27th. Source