Apple reports $11.5 billion profit on $53.3 billion revenue in FY Q3 2018, 41.3 million iPhones sold

Apple has reported quarterly revenue of $53.3 billion, up 17 % over last year with a net profit of $11.5 billion, up 32.1% YoY or earnings per share of $2.34, an increase of 40% over last year in their earnings for the financial year Q3 2018 that ended June 30, 2018. During earnings call Tim Cook said that the growth was  due to strong performance of iPhone, services and wearables. Apple CEO Time Cook, during earnings call said that iPhone had a very strong quarter, and revenue from iPhone was up 20% year-over-year and the active installed base grew by double-digits, driven by switchers, first time smartphone buyers and existing customer. iPhone X was the most popular iPhone in the quarter once again, with a customer satisfaction score of 98% according to 451 Research. Services sector generated all-time record revenue of $9.5 billion fueled in part by double-digit growth in the overall active installed base Apple Music grew by over 50% on a year-over-year basis Siri requests have already exceeded 100 billion so far this fiscal year Apple Pay continues to expand with well over 1 billion transactions last quarter, triple the amount from just a year ago Apple Pay is now ...

ARCore v1.4 brings support for first Chromebook, Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Google is rolling out an update to its ARCore and this time it brings support for Chrome OS with the recently released Acer Chromebook Tab 10. Also joining the list are the codenames associated with the Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL; blueline and crosshatch. The supported devices list is compiled from the device profiles included within the ARCore APK and these profiles are usually associated with device codename, and this is why some of the names are still unknown. However, the presence of the profiles doesn't automatically mean device support is fully operational. The list of supported devices include Acer Chromebook Tab 10, GooglePixel 3 [blueline], Pixel 3 XL [crosshatch], Huawei nova 3, an unknown? [HWSNE], Motorola Moto X4, Nokia 8, RED Hydrogen One, SamsungGalaxy A6, also rumored are Galaxy Tab S4 [gts4llte, gts4llteatt, gts4lltechn, gts4lltekx, gts4lltespr, gts4lltetmo, gts4llteusc, gts4lltevzw, gts4lwifi, gts4lwifichn], Sony Xperia X Compact, Xperia X Performance, XZ2, Vivo NEX A NEX S, Vivo 1805, Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, Pocophone F1. You can install the ARCore app from the Play Store but it might take few days time for the update to hit the Play Store. Alternatively, you can you can download the APK if you would like to side-load it. Source

Sony Mobile losses widen in FY Q1 2018, 2 million smartphones shipped

Sony Corporation has reported its revenues for the first quarter of the financial year 2018 that ended June 30, 2018. Sales increased by 5% to 1,953.6 billion yen compared to the same quarter last year due to strong growth in its Gaming and Networking division. Operating profit increased 24% to 195 billion yen year-on-year due to improvements of operating results in the G&NS segment, especially increase in PS4 software sales including sales through the network. Its Mobile communications division reported sales of 132.5 billion yen, down 26.8% from 181.2 billion yen. It reported 10.8 billion yen loss, compared to 3.6 billion yen profit a year ago. This is mainly due to decrease in unit sales of smartphones mainly in Europe and Japan. The company shipped just 2 million smartphones, compared to 3.4 million a year earlier. It has also reduced full year smartphone shipment target to 9 million from 10 million units. As a result, it has reduced its sales forecast to 610 billion yen and operating loss forecast to 30 billion yen in FY 2018 due to decrease in smartphone unit sales mainly in Europe and  negative impact of foreign exchange rates "Since there is a risk that the competitive environment will become even more severe, we have ...

Motorola One Android One smartphone with 6.2-inch FHD+ 19:9 display, dual-rear cameras, Android 8.1 gets certified

After the One Power, the Motorola One Android One smartphone with the model number XT1943 has been certified by TENAA in China. This reveals a glass back, 6.18-inch FHD+ 19:9 aspect ratio screen with a notch, 1.8GHz / 1.6GHz Octa-Core SoC, up to 6GB RAM, 16MP + 5MP dual rear cameras and a  12MP front camera. [caption id="attachment_259708" align="aligncenter" width="575"] Image AH[/caption] Motorola One  (XT1943) rumored specifications 6.18-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio 1.6GHz / 1.8GHz Octa-Core processor 6GB / 4GB / 3GB RAM with 32GB / 64GB / 128GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) Android 8.1 (Oreo) 16MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP secondary rear camera 12MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions:  155.8×75.9×8.9mm; Weight: 170g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS 2820mAh battery with fast charging The Motorola One is expected to come in Black, Gold and Silver colors. Both the Motorola One and Motorola One Power are expected to be announced at an event in Chicago on August 2nd along with the Moto Z3 and Z3 Force. Source

iBall Aasaan4 with 2.31-inch display, Talking keypad launched for senior citizens

iBall today has launched the Aasaan 4, the latest addition to the Aasaan series. The Aasaan series phones are targeted at senior citizens. The company says that the Aasaan4 focuses on the holistic needs of seniors with a bigger screen. The phone comes with unique features like ‘Braille & Talking keypad’ for the visually impaired as well as mobile tracker which alerts one of the predefined family members once the new SIM card is inserted. It sports a 2.31-inches display with large dialling keys. Users who are not conversant with Braille can activate the talking keypad feature that speaks out the digit pressed in English. The Aasaan4 rocks an SOS feature which will come in handy when users want to get help during emergencies. Once the SOS button is set off, it will alert the people nearby and also sends SMS to 5 predefined numbers. It comes with Medicine reminder and Hearing Aid feature allows conversations with better clarity. It packs a 1800mAh battery, Dual SIM, support for up to 32GB storage through microSD. It also comes with built-in FM Radio,  chambered speaker and also supports 10 Indian Regional System languages and also multi-Indian Regional languages with 'Read and Write' support for SMS. The iBall Aasaan4 is ...

Former OPPO VP Sky Li to head online-exclusive brand Realme

Back in May OPPO and Amazon India partnered to introduce the Realme smartphone brand and launched the Realme 1 smartphone in the country. Now the company's founder, Sky Li, the former Vice President of OPPO international mobile business has posted an open letter to announce Realme as an independent brand. In a open letter, Sky Li, said: I am grateful for my youthful years at OPPO, as its persistence in delivering products in the perfectionist way benefited me a lot. OPPO also gave me the opportunity to reach out to the larger world, which gave me the strength and courage to start Realme today. I've also learned so much from Tony Chen, a man of vision, vigor and generosity, who led me in the past 18 years. These all are like a valuable backpack on my road ahead. With the experiences over these years, I feel full of vim and vigor like my spirited young team members, as if I just graduated from university when I was in my early 20s. Working with them side by side, my heart is light and full with courage and passion.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One smartphone launching in India on August 8 [Update: Amazon exclusive]

Update - July 31: Xiaomi today announced that the Mi A2 will be launched in India exclusively on Amazon.in. Xiaomi today introduced the Mi A2 smartphone as the successor of the Mi A1, at an event in Spain. The company at the event said that it will be coming to India. Now the Xiaomi India head and VP Manu Jain has confirmed that the smartphone will be launching in the country on August 8th. Mi fans, you heard that right! #MiA2 is coming to India on 8th August! Gear up for the big launch. RT if you're excited. https://t.co/1P1lzpHOrY — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) July 24, 2018 Xiaomi Mi A2 specifications 5.99-inch (2160×1080 pixels) Full HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with  1500:1 Contrast ratio Octa Core Snapdragon 660 14nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 512 GPU 4GB LPDDR4x RAM with 32GB / 64GB (eMMC 5.1) storage, 6GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB (eMMC 5.1) storage Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM 12MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.75 aperture, Sony IMX486 sensor, 1.25μm pixel size, 20MP secondary camera with Sony IMX376 sensor with f/1.75 aperture, 4 in 1 – 2.0um pixels 20MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX376 sensor, 4 in 1 – 2.0um pixels soft LED flash Fingerprint sensor, Infrared ...

Apple iOS 12 Beta 5 hints at Dual SIM support for 2018 iPhones

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="571"] Image: 9to5Mac[/caption] We've heard about future iPhones sporting Dual-SIM slots, in fact, the upcoming entry-level 6.1-inch iPhone 2018 with dual sim support to be priced as low as $550. To further strengthen earlier rumors, the iOS 12 developer beta 5 update that was rolled out recently shows the evidence of the dual-SIM support.  The iOS 12 beta 5 shows the support for dual SIM at least in the software front. A component of the system that is responsible for the generation of diagnostic reports includes new references to “second SIM status” and a “second SIM tray status”. Another component shows references of a “dual sim device.” These references are a clear indication that Apple is finally prepping iOS to run on future iPhones with support for Dual SIM cards. This particular feature is especially important for European and Asian markets where support for Dual SIM cards is a necessity since it eliminates the need to swap SIM cards constantly. Though this development doesn't mean that future iPhones will come with Dual SIM card slots, it sure brings a ray of hope for those who were waiting. Source

Honor Note 10 with 6.95-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, up to 8GB RAM, liquid cooling, 5000mAh battery announced

Huawei's Honor brand just announced the Honor Note 10 smartphone, as it had promised. It has a 6.95-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with HDR10 support along with AI image quality enhancement that promises 20% increase in quality, dual speakers and Dolby Atmos audio experience. It is powered by Kirin 970 SoC with up to 8GB RAM and CPU Turbo, GPU Turbo and Double Turbo mode with a dedicated hardware button to launch it, for an ultimate performance. It uses 'THE NINE' liquid cooling technology offering 8-layer heat dissipation. The outer heat dissipation layer has PC-grade liquid cooling pipe that promises 41% increase in heat dissipation and CPU temperature reduction of up to 10° C. It has a 24-megapixel rear camera along with a 16-megapixel secondary camera, with AI scene recognition and the 13-megapixel front camera also comes with intelligent scene recognition. The Turbo button also doubles up as the camera shutter button. It features a 5000mAh battery with support for 5V/4.5A super fast charging technology. Honor Note 10 specifications 6.95-inch (1080 × 2220 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED 18.5:9 2.5D curved glass display,  115% NTSC Color Gamut Octa-Core Huawei Kirin 970 (4 x 2.4 GHz A73+ 4 x 1.8 GHz A53) 10nm processor with Mali-G72 MP12 GPU,  i7 co-processor, NPU, ...

Google Maps ‘Your Match’ for iOS uses machine learning to suggest places you might like

Google Maps for iOS is getting a new update that brings a new feature ‘match.' This feature will help you by suggesting new restaurants that it thinks you might enjoy. Google will collect the data including the places you’ve visited and interests you provide, to predict if you would like a particular restaurant. Google Maps Match feature was initially rolled out to Android back in May and was first introduced at the I/O 2018. The 'Your Match' feature will display how likely you are to enjoy a place and reasons explaining why once you tap on any food or drink venue. Google is using machine learning to generate this based on factors like food and drink preferences you’ve selected in Google Maps, the places you’ve been to, and more. The matches list will change as your preferences evolve. You can download or update the already existing Google Maps app for iOS from App Store here. Google about the new Match feature on Maps said: Our new “match” feature will help you find your one true love. And by love, we mean your next favorite cheeseburger. Tap on a food or drink spot to see how likely you are to enjoy it based on your unique preferences – so ...

Fortnite for Android said to be launched alongside Samsung Galaxy Note9, might not be available on Google Play Store

Fornite maker; Epic games back in May announced that Fortnite for Android will be available in Q3 of 2018. But the company is yet to officially announce a launch date, however, sources claim that the game will be launched as an exclusive for the Samsung Galaxy Note9 on August 9th. Reports also suggest that unlike most games, Fornite won't be available on Google Play Store, instead, it will be available only on a few supported handsets and the list of Android smartphones that’ll support Fortnite Mobile on Android once it launched is now leaked. This piece of information is found hidden within the source of the Fortnite Mobile page on Epic Games’ website. It also details the instruction for users on how to download and install the game on their Android smartphone. Users who have the supported handset can download the Fortnite Mobile on Android the web browser, instead, of Play Store. In the next page, users will be informed about the "security permissions” which likely refers to enabling installation from unknown sources. The reason for not offering Fortnite on Play Store is unknown at the moment. The only practical reason for this decision is because it would lose out on 30% of all sales, in-app purchases as apps distributed within the Play Store must use Google Play In-app ...

Samsung Mobile profits down 29.1% YoY in Q2 2018 due to low Galaxy S9 sales, says Galaxy Note9 will be priced reasonably

Samsung has reported its earnings for Q2 2018, in which the company has made operating profit of 14.87 trillion won ($13.3 billion), up just 5.68% YoY for the April-June 2018 period. After fourth straight record profit, this is a bit disappointing, due to softer sales of smartphones and display panels, despite robust demand for memory chips.  It reported revenue of 58.48 trillion won, down 4.1% from 61 trillion won last year and net profit of 11.04 trillion won, almost same from a year earlier. IM sector that includes Mobile Communications and Networks Businesses posted 24.00 trillion won consolidated revenue and 2.67 trillion won operating profit for the quarter, down 29.1% compared to 3.77 trillion won in the same quarter last year. The company said that it will launch the new Note model with superior performance at a reasonable price in this quarter. Regarding the shipments and the expectations in mobile sector, Samsung said: Amid the sluggish premium smartphone market and intensifying competition, Samsung’s smartphone shipments and revenue declined QoQ due to the slow sales of Galaxy S9 and S9+ as well as the phasing out of older low-end models. The Company posted a drop in quarterly operating profit due to higher marketing expenses. Meanwhile, the Networks Business saw ...

Uber shutting down self-driving truck division

Uber today announced that it is shutting down its self-driving trucks unit,  and instead, the company will focus its efforts on self-driving cars. However, Uber Freight; a business unit that helps truck drivers connect with shipping companies is unaffected by this decision.  Uber Freight that was launched in May 2017 is designed for approved drivers to find nearby available loads and see the destination info, the distance required and payment information upfront. If the drivers like what they see, they can tap to book. Initially, the Uber Freight was started in three regions, and later was expanded to the continental U.S and also has offices in San Francisco and Chicago. The company's Meyhofer's email to employees reads: “Rather than having two groups working side by side, focused on different vehicle platforms, I want us instead collaborating as one team. I know we’re all super proud of what the Trucks team has accomplished, and we continue to see the incredible promise of self-driving technology applied to move freight across the country." Mayhofer further said that the company wants to see the self-driving technology applied to freight across the country. Uber’s self-driving trucks unit is based in San Francisco, while the team dedicated to self-driving cars is located in Pittsburgh. The ...

Google Calendar now makes it easier to reschedule meetings

Google today is introducing a new feature to its Calendar application that enables users to schedule meetings more efficiently. Now each guest you invited to meetings can propose a new time, and the organizer can easily review and accept time proposals. This feature is aimed at richer communication between attendees, reduces the time spent on meeting practicalities, and makes meetings more productive. When a user is invited to a Calendar event, they can respond “Yes,” “No,” Maybe,” and now post the addition of this feature, they can also “Propose a new time.” If calendar access permissions have been granted, guests can see the other attendees' availability side by side, so they can suggest a time that works for everyone. Users who are proposing a time can also include an optional message to the organizer, who can accept the proposed time with just one click. Google says that this functionality works across domains and with Microsoft Exchange. This feature is available on the web now and will be coming to mobile on August 13th. Source

Google Chrome for Daydream VR headsets launched

Google today is launching Chrome on Google Daydream View and the Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream. This will let you open and browse Chrome directly from the homepage to interact with any webpage while in VR. https://youtu.be/qhVfFnhOELg Google says that all the Chrome features like voice search, incognito mode, saved bookmarks are now accessible on the Daydream headset. Additionally, Google is also adding features like “cinema mode” which optimizes web video for the best viewing experience in VR. However, you need to update to the latest version of Chrome on Android from the Google Play to access Chrome on VR. With Chrome on Google Daydream View or read your favorite news article or watching a YouTube video, and easily switch to the headset.

WhatsApp Group Voice and Video Calling now rolling out for all Android and iOS users

Facebook-owned WhatsApp back at the F8 in May said that it will roll out group calling feature in coming months, and started testing the feature soon after. Today it has announced that it has started rolling out the  group calls for voice and video for everyone starting today. You can make a group call with up to four people total. Here's how it works Start a one-on-one voice or video call Tap the new "add participant" button in the top right corner and tap Add participants Search for or select another contact you want to add to the call When you receive a group voice / video call, the incoming WhatsApp voice or video call screen will show the participants currently on the call, and the first contact listed will be the participant that added you. During a group voice call, you won't be able to switch the call to a video call During a group video call, you have the option to turn your camera off by tapping the Turn off camera icon. You can't remove a contact during a group voice / video call. The contact would need to hang up their phone to disconnect from the call Group voice / video ...

OnePlus confirms Android P update for OnePlus 3 and 3T, will skip Android 8.1

OnePlus recently announced its software maintenance schedule for its smartphones starting from the OnePlus 3, and said that OnePlus 3 / 3T will get Android platform updates till November 2018 and guaranteed Android security updates till November 2019.  Even though last year it confirmed that the last major Android version update for the OnePlus 3 and 3T will be Android Oreo, last month it hinted at more exciting news about Android version updates for these smartphones will be announced soon. Today it has confirmed that both the OnePlus 3 and 3T smartphones will get the Android P update, after the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 5/T. OnePlus recently released the Android P Beta 3  (DP4) for the OnePlus 6, so it could get the Android P update later this year. Earlier this month the company released  the final beta update for the phones and asked beta users to move to stable channel. The company will skip the Android 8.1 update to offer Android P directly. We should know more details about the Android P update schedule for the OnePlus smartphones in the coming months. Source

T-Mobile and Nokia sign $3.5 billion multi-year 5G network agreement

T-Mobile and Nokia today has announced a $3.5 billion agreement to accelerate the deployment of a nationwide 5G network. Nokia will provide T-Mobile with its complete end-to-end 5G technology, software, and services portfolio. As part of the agreement, Nokia will help T-Mobile with 600 MHz and 28 GHz millimeter wave 5G capabilities compliant with 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) standards. 5G enables faster speeds, massive connectivity, decade-long battery life for sensors and super-responsive and reliable networks for users. This will bring support for on-demand virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences, driverless vehicles, medical monitoring, advanced industrial automation services, and more.T-Mobile will leverage on multiple products across Nokia's end-to-end 5G technology, software, and services portfolio, including commercial AirScale radio platforms and cloud-native core, AirFrame hardware, CloudBand software, SON and 5G Acceleration Services. Both the companies will now work on developing test and launch the next generation of connectivity services that will cover a wide range of industries, including enterprise, smart cities, utilities, transportation, health, manufacturing, retail, agriculture and government agencies. Ashish Chowdhary, Chief Customer Operations Officer, Nokia said: Nokia and T-Mobile will advance the large-scale deployment of 5G services throughout the United States. This is a testament to our companies' strong and productive working relationship, ...

Moto G5 Plus Android 8.1 Oreo soak test with July security patch starts rolling out in India and Brazil

Motorola confirmed Android 8.0 update for a range of smartphones including Moto G5 series back in September last year. Now the company has started rolling out Android 8.1 (Oreo) soak test for the Moto G5 Plus users in India and Brazil. Android Oreo brings a lot of new features and improvements including Background limits, Notification channels, snooze notifications, Autofill APIs, Picture in Picture (PIP) display, Adaptive icons, Support for high-quality Bluetooth audio codecs such as LDAC codec, Keyboard navigation, Revamped power menu, New Settings Menu, Bluetooth Battery percentage and more. The official changelog says that the Oreo update will include many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls, improved data saver and battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements. The Moto G5 Plus Android 8.1 Oreo update has build number OPS28.78-2, is 1042MB in size and also includes Android security patch for July, 2018. The company should roll out stable update in the coming weeks. Source 1, 2, 3

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Android 8.1 Oreo update starts rolling out

Asus today announced that it is rolling out the Android 8.1 Oreo to Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL just as it had promised. This update brings Zen U.I 5.0 and brings the version number to V15.0200.1807.406.  The update brings tons of new features to the Zen U.I and to the interface like swipe up to access installed apps, picture-in-Picture mode, new Settings app, launcher. Asus is also removing some of the pre-installed apps, however, you can download these apps from PlayStore if you wish to. The company says that post update, internal storage will decrease slightly. it is advised to reserve at least 1.5GB storage before starting the software update. More friendly setting UI design. Background limits – Android Oreo helps minimize background activity in the apps you use least Autofill – With your permission, Autofill remembers your logins to get you into your favorite apps at supersonic speed. Smart text selection – Android Oreo recognizes text when you tap or select, then recommends a next logical step via a suggested app. Picture-in-Picture Notification Dots – Press the notification dots to quickly see what’s new, and easily clear them by swiping away. Android Instant Apps – Use new apps right from your browser, no installation ...

Samsung Wireless Charging Duo EP-N6100 and EP-P3100, Galaxy Note9 price, color variants surface

We have already come across a new wireless charging dock; the Wireless Charger Duo (EP-N6100) from Samsung that will be introduced alongside the Note 9. This solution according to the reports will be able to charge two devices at a time, including the Galaxy Watch. Now fresh leak reveals that Samsung has one more wireless charging dock up its sleeve, the EP-P3100 which seems to be more compact compared to the EP-N6100. While reports suggest that the EP-P3100 could charge two mobile phones or one mobile phone and one watch at the same time like the EP-N6100; going by the looks from the leaked images and compact nature, it needs to be seen how Samsung will achieve such a feat. This model is smaller and will be available in Black and White. As said earlier, this in many ways sounds similar to the Apple’s AirPower which has been in the delay for a long time (rumored to go official in September). The EP-P3100 compact wireless charger said to be priced at $45-$50 price tag in the U.S., while the EP-N6100 could be higher. Wadaw 😅#samsung #galaxynote9 pic.twitter.com/eQ1eVjy7BP — 📱 🖥 👶 🔍 🇮🇩 (@bang_gogo_) July 28, 2018 On the other hand, thanks to promotional material, it is now confirmed that the Galaxy ...

Sony WF-SP700N Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Sports Headphones Review

Earlier this year, we reviewed the WF-1000X, Sony's first foray into truly wireless audio. A premium headset with a focus on audio quality and design, we found it to be an acceptable first generation offering. The all new Sony WF-SP700N on the other hand is quite a different product. Sony claims that this is the first truly wireless product that is both splash proof and offers active cancellation. Does it fare any better than competing headsets? Lets find out. Design Compared to the slim and sleek case of the WF1000X, the Sony WF-SP700N is packed in a pretty bulky charging case. It might be shorter in length but the pebble like shape creates a bulk in pockets and certainly won't fit in skinny jeans. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="259580,259581"] Where most truly wireless headphones have a charging case that flips open, this one slides to the side. There's something very satisfying about flicking it open. The cover even has a bit of magnetic action so pulling it halfway will cause it to close up on its own. Unfortunately, the plastic is extremely flimsy. This thing will definitely break unless you're careful with it. Slotting in the earphones too is ever so slightly harder, a side effect ...

Gmail update for Android hints at email scheduling

Google is finally working on bringing native e-mail scheduling of its own without making users go through with any workarounds to schedule emails. Since Google is working on e-mail scheduling for mobile, it should be coming to the web as well. The evidence to this is just a simple label containing the title "Schedule send" that sits as a new entry in the overflow menu of the Compose screen. Though there's a chance of this feature rolling out to mobile and the web at the same time, there's no concrete proof to back the claim. The functioning of the e-mail scheduling is as you expect will let you compose an email and then schedule it as per your requirement. You can download the latest Gmail APK from here and side-load it in case, you haven't got the update on Play Store. Source

YouTube for iOS gets Dark Theme [Update: Rolling out for all iOS users, being tested on Android]

Update - July 30, 2018: YouTube has officially announced that it has started rolling out Dark Them for all iOS users, which will reach everyone in the next few days. Even though the company still says that it coming to Android soon, a Reddit users has received the feature, so we can expect it to roll out for Android in the coming weeks. It’s finally here! 🙌 Dark theme is rolling out on iOS over the next few days. Toggle it on/off in settings. pic.twitter.com/Mkfl1Dzu3M — Team YouTube (@TeamYouTube) March 13, 2018 Earlier: YouTube for Desktop got dark theme back in 2017 and since then it is the most requested feature for mobile as well. However, before the Android app, YouTube for iOS today has got the dark theme. There is no app update for the dark theme as it is a soft roll out. You can enable the dark theme from a toggle directly from app settings. Once enabled, the interface completely turns into the dark which is quite a refreshment from the routine white design. However, it is only available for the main app, and not for YouTube studio app. It's rolling out on iOS today! And will be launched soon in Android too. ...

Google app beta for Android hints at Pixel Stand smart dock, in-car improvements with Herbie and more

A new beta update of Google app is now rolling out and like always, there aren't any major changes right out off the bat, but it does hint at some upcoming possibilities. The latest additions include an upcoming Pixel Stand Smart Dock, settings for a YouTube TV content filtering, and finally in what appears to be an enhanced voice-controlled feature for the car.  This enhanced voice-controlled feature is based on the Google's work on Assistant-enabled headphones. The Voice call option in the Assistant page setting is being renamed to Mobile calling, but the functionality remains the same. The "Video calls" on devices like smart displays will also see a title change to "Video & Voice Apps." Now moving to the things that are lying beneath, with Pixel 3 launching later this year, Google might be planning an accessory to along with it.  According to the strings, a new set of lines refer to a product called the Pixel Stand. This will be able to use the Assistant to offer suggestions, answer questions, and take actions while your phone is locked and positioned on the Stand. This stand is codenamed "trusted dock," it's pretty clear that this is charging station and might also support wireless charging. Google ...

OPPO F9 and F9 Pro with notch display, dual rear cameras teased, expected to launch in India in August

OPPO has started teasing the F9 and F9 Pro, the company's upcoming mid-range smartphones in the 'F series' in Malaysia and India. These teasers show a notch display like Sharp or Essential smartphones and dual rear cameras. These look similar to the models PBCM00 and PBCT00 that were certified recently and are expected to be introduced in China as R17 and R17 Pro. Explore a brand new vision with #OPPOF9Pro. #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/1kW6OVOfWS — OPPO Mobile India (@oppomobileindia) July 30, 2018 A drop of rain falls on the leaf will shine they say, but how if it falls on the screen? Get ready to welcome the OPPO F9 with new waterdrop screen, a breaking new vision experience for you! #OPPOF9 #WaterdropScreen pic.twitter.com/4qn9UAjmet — OPPO Malaysia (@OPPOMalaysia) July 30, 2018 This revealed a 6.3-inch display, which could feature 19:9 aspect ratio OLED display, dual rear cameras, 156.7x74x7.9mm dimensions and a 3415mAh battery. OPPO R17 Pro is rumored be powered Snapdragon 710 SoC, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage and a 16MP primary rear camera. The F9 / R17 series of smartphones are expected to feature 3D face unlock. Since the 'F series' smartphones are usually launched in Asian countries first, we can expect the official teaser from other countries soon. We can expect the OPPO ...

Apple’s redesigned iPad Pro 2018 with TrueDepth sensor, FaceID, no 3.5mm headphone jack said to launch later this year

Apple is rumored to launch the new iPad Pro along with the three new iPhones, new Apple Watch, low-cost MacBook Air later this year. Now according to reports, the upcoming iPad Pro models will feature slightly smaller bodies, a relocated Smart Connector, and no headphone jack.  Furthermore, according to supply sources, the new iPad Pro model will feature a 10.5-inches display, measures 247.5mm tall, 178.7mm wide, and 6mm, compared to the current size of 250.6mm x 174.1mm x 6.1mm. As per the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, it will measure 280mm tall, 215mm wide, and 6.4mm thick. These dimensions fall in-line with Apple's plan to introduce new-redesigned iPad Pro models. This redesign will trim down the bezels and feature a larger display real-estate and will not feature a Home button, and according to previous rumors, will include a TrueDepth camera system for Face ID. Interestingly, the upcoming models will not feature a 3.5mm audio jack as well. Apple is not expected to ship the new iPad Pro models with a Lightning to 3.5mm adapter, which is the same with the upcoming iPhones as well. Though the removal of the 3.5mm audio jack on the iPhones is justified with a bigger battery, Taptic Engine, it is not ...

BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X expected to launch on August 2 as the company schedules an event in India

BlackBerry smartphone code-named ‘Ghost’ with a bezel-less display surfaced earlier this year. Later it was rumored that the phone will be launched by Optiemus in India in Q3 2018 in two models - Evolve and Evolve X. Now the company has sent out invites for a event in India on August 2nd where the smartphones are expected to launch. Earlier rumors said that it  will be a premium smartphone with dual rear cameras with optical zoom, low-light enhancement powered by dual rear cameras, and a 4000mAh battery, largest in a flagship-class device from BlackBerry. The image revealed a metal frame, cured corners, SIM slot and antenna cutouts on the side and the bottom. Apparently the Ghost and Ghost Pro from India's Optiemus are coming to market as the BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X. — Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 17, 2018 We should know all the details including the price when it goes official in a couple of days.

Google Pixel 3 XL with 19:9 notch display, single rear camera surfaces in live images

Back in May we first saw the screen protectors of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL revealing what's to come in terms of design. Again in June, we have seen the live images of the Pixel 3 XL revealing the notch design, and a single rear camera. Google's 2018 flagships are not new to us; we have it surface in the AOSP as well. Today, courtesy of an XDA member, we see the Google Pixel 3 XL yet again and this time in white color.  From the front, the Pixel 3 XL looks identical to the 2 XL with slim bezels, front firing speaker, but this time around, we also get the infamous notch, meaning that the phone will have a 19:9 aspect ratio. Despite the presence of a notch, there is a chin below the display, and we have the speaker grill present. The notch area will accompany the front-facing selfie shooter, the usual set of sensors. Once you flip the phone to the back, you will notice it is regular affair very much like the predecessors. There is a single rear camera, fingerprint sensor, LED flash, and Google logo. Even the Pixel 3 XL will have the glass build in the ...

LG Signature Edition 2018 with 6-inch QHD+ OLED display, 256GB storage, Ceramic back announced

LG has announced new Signature Edition smartphone, the company’s latest premium smartphone in the 'LG SIGNATURE' series and the successor of last year's Signature Edition in Korea. It is made of premium materials such as zirconium ceramic back cover that prevents scratches. Customers can also engrave their name on the back of the phone, similar to the predecessor. LG Signature Edition (2018) specifications 6-inch (2880 x 1440 pixels) QHD+ OLED display with a 18:9 aspect ratio, HDR10,  538 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) with LG UX 16MP rear camera with f/1.6 aperture, 71-degree wide-angle lens, secondary 16MP camera with 107-degree super-wide-angle lens with f/1.9 aperture, LED flash 8MP front camera with 80-degree wide-angle lens,  f/1.9 aperture Fingerprint sensor Water, dust resistant (IP68), MIL-STD 810G certified 3.5mm audio jack, 32-bit Advanced Hi-Fi Quad DAC, DTS: X 3D Surround Sound Dimensions: 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm; Weight: 157g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C 3,300mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Wireless charging The LG Signature Edition 2018 comes in Black and White colors. The ...

OnePlus 5 and 5T OxygenOS 5.1.4 update brings, image quality improvements, July Android security patch and more

OnePlus has rolled out OxygenOS 5.1.4 update for the 5 and 5T smartphones that brings several new features including advanced battery optimization in standby, better image quality, group messaging and more . Check out the complete changelog below. System Updated Android security patch to 2018.7 Added sleep standby optimization (Settings -> Battery -> Battery optimization -> Advanced optimization -> Sleep standby optimization) Camera Improved photo clarity Message Added Group Messaging Gallery General bug fixes The update is 1.6GB in size for the phones since it is releasing the full ROM instead of the releasing just the update as usual. It also includes Android security patch for July, 2018. Source

Weekly Roundup: Honor 9N, Xiaomi Mi A2, A2 Lite, Amazfit BIP, Stratos and more

This week Xiaomi introduced the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Android One smartphones at an event in Spain globally, Honor launched the Honor 9N smartphone in India, Huami launched the Amazfit BIP and Stratos smartwatches in India, Huawei launched the Nova 3 and Nova 3i smartphones in India, and lots more. Xiaomi this week announced Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite smartphones. These are the global variants of the Mi 6X and Redmi 6 Pro, respectively and pack FHD+ displays, dual rear cameras and run Android 8.1 (Oreo). The Mi A2 is powered by Snapdragon 660 with up to 6GB RAM, has 12MP + 20MP dual rear cameras, 20MP front camera and a 3010mAh battery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kus2ynulRnQ&t=1s The Mi A2 Lite is powered by Snapdragon 625 with up to 4GB RAM , has 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras, dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and a 4000mAh battery. The Xiaomi Mi A2 will launch in India on August 8th, but the Mi A2 Lite is not expected to come to India. Huawei’s Honor brand launched the Honor 9N, the global version of the  Honor 9i (2018). It has a 5.84-inch FHD+ 19:9 display with a notch, is powered by Kirin 659 SoC with 4GB RAM and runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.0, similar to the Huawei P20 Lite, but this has a 13-megapixel ...

YouTube web player update adapts to different aspect ratios

YouTube today has announced it is pushing an update to the YouTube video player on the desktop. The player now automatically adapts to provide the best viewing experience based on the video’s size and your screen size. After Android and iOS, this update is now coming to the desktop.  YouTube notes that that non-wide-screen videos like vertical and square sized-videos would show black bars alongside the video, making the video really small. However, the new update moves away from the needing black bars. This change aligns the video watching experience on the desktop and mobile. What basically this does is that it removes the 16:9 frame around every video, thus allowing them to appear larger and adjust to different window sizes accordingly. The removal of the black bar around on every video has been removed, and it's especially noticeable on vertical videos. The change is now going live to everyone. Source

Samsung said to have scheduled an event on August 1st, could announce Galaxy Tab S4

Samsung is known to be working on the Galaxy Tab S4; flagship tablet in the Tab S-series. Though there is no official launch date of the tablet, Samsung seems to be holding a brief event on August 1st and according to sources, the company might be launching the Tab S4 at the event, and will not be waiting until IFA to unveil the tablet.  We have already seen renders, press images of the Tab S4 revealing what's to come. The tablet also comes in a white version and this model has black bezels on the front and the back is in white. The S Pen bundled is also in white color and is different compared to the one that came with the Tab S3. As for specifications; the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is said to sport a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED  display (2560×1600 pixel resolution) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of storage. It will run on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with Experience U.I. In terms of camera, it has a 13-megapixel rear and 8-megapixel front camera. Connectivity features include a USB 3.1 port, Bluetooth 5, GPS and Wi-Fi ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 XL with 10.5-inch display, Snapdragon 450, Android 8.1 Oreo surfaces

With Samsung prepping for the Note 9 launch, it is all everyone talks these days. However, the company is also working on Tab S4 flagship tablet and  Galaxy Tab A2 XL which is a mid-range tablet. If rumors are to be believed, it is expected to be one of the non-flagship models to get a dedicated Bixby button.  That doesn't end here, thanks to sources and firmware files discovered by SamMobile, we are getting to the specifications of the Tab A2 XL tablet in its full glory. The tablet is said to sport a 10.5-inch (1920×1200 resolution) LCD display pixels and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa-Core processor. It is expected to pack 3GB of RAM, along with 32GB of storage. As for the optics, the tablet features an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. It is said to pack a massive 7,300 mAh battery and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. The tablet will come in both Wi-Fi-only and LTE-enabled. The Galaxy Tab A2 XL could be yet another Samsung device without any physical navigation keys and it might not pack an iris scanner or a fingerprint sensor, so it might feature a facial recognition for security. At this moment, we don't have a ...

Twitter reports $711 million revenue, 24% YoY growth in Q2 2018, has 335 million monthly active users

Twitter today announced financial results for its second quarter 2018. The company's Q2 revenue totaled $711 million that is a solid increase of 24% year-over-year. Twitter's Advertising revenue was around $601 million, a growth of 23% YoY. it reported a net income of $100 million in Q2 2018.  Twitter says that the ad engagements increased 81% YoY, however, the Cost per engagement (CPE) decreased by 32% YoY. Data licensing and other revenue totaled $109 million with an increase of 29% YoY. The US revenue came to $367 million, an increase of 10% YoY. On the other hand, the international revenue totaled $344 million, an increase of 44% year-over-year. Moving to GAAP, Twitter's Q2 GAAP expenses totaled $631 million, an increase of 3% YoY. Twitter's Average monthly active users (MAU) were 335 million in Q2, compared to 326 million in the same period of the previous year and compared to 336 million in the previous quarter. The average US MAUs were 68 million in Q2, compared to 68 million in the same period of the previous year. The average international MAUs were 267 million in Q2, compared to 258 million in the same period of the previous year. Average daily active users (DAU) increased 11% YoY, ...

OPPO R17 with 6.3-inch display gets certified, R17 PRO with Snapdragon 710, 3D face unlock surfaces

OPPO R17 with model numbers PBCM00 and PBCT00 has been certified and will be the successor of  R15 series that were introduced earlier this year, skipping the R16. This reveals a 6.3-inch display, which could feature 19:9 aspect ratio OLED display with a notch, dual rear cameras,  156.7x74x7.9mm dimensions and a 3415mAh battery. The OPPO R17 Pro has been teased in a game show in China that is rumored be powered Snapdragon 710 SoC, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage and a 16MP primiarty rear camera. The fingerprint sensor is not seen in image, so bot the R17 and R17 Pro smartphone are expected to come with 3D face unlock instead. Both the R17 and R17 smartphones are expected to be announced sometime in August. We should know more details and complete specifications in the coming weeks. Source 1, 2 | Via

BlackBerry KEY2 Lite with dual rear cameras surfaces in live image, could be announced at IFA 2018 [Update: Will launch as KEY2 LE]

Update - July 28: Now the smartphone has passed through FCC in several variants - BBE100-1 (Single SIM) and BBE100-4 (Dual SIM) for global markets, BBE100-2 (Single SIM) and BBE100-5 (Dual SIM) for the American market and BBE100-3 for China. It also confirms that the smartphone will arrive as BlackBerry KEY2 LE. BlackBerry announced its flagship KEY2 at an event in New York City last month. Now the details about the cheaper KEY2 Lite has surfaced along with a live image, thanks to @evleak. The smartphone is said to come with a similar design and form factor as the KEY2, but this will have a plastic body. *This plastic 'Berry is said to launch late August / early September, perhaps at IFA. — Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 18, 2018 This is code-named Luna, which was rumored earlier and will likely feature a similar 3:2 aspect ratio display along with a 4-row QWERTY physical backlit keyboard. The smartphone is said to come in Red, Blue, and Copper. The image that has surfaced shows a Blue or Black back with red finish on the sides, and probably on the front as well. The BlackBerry KEY2 Lite is expected to be announced sometime in late-August or early September, so there are chances we might expect it at ...

Reliance Jio reports Rs. 612 crore profit in Q1, up 19.9 % QoQ

Reliance Jio today reported Rs. ₹8,109 crore revenue, up 13.8 % QoQ and a net profit of 612 crore, up 19.9% QoQ for its fourth quarterly financial performance for the period that ended 30th June, 2018. Jio’s rival Airtel earlier this week reported 97.3 crore crore net profit for the same quarter. Jio reported Standalone earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of 3,147 crore, up 16.8% QoQ, EBITDA margin of 38.8%, and Standalone earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of 1,708 crore, up 14.3% QoQ . Consolidated value of services stood at 9,567 crore, up 13.8% over trailing quarter. It crossed 215.3 million subscribers in the April to June quarter, and has added 28.7 million subscribers during the quarter, compared to 26.5 million in the previous quarter. Average revenue per user (ARPU) during the quarter – ₹134.5 per subscriber per month compared to ₹137.1 in the previous quarter Total wireless data traffic – 642 crore GB Average voice traffic – 44,871 crore minutes per day Video consumption per subscriber per month – 340 crore hours (15.4 hours per user per month) Jio announced its JioGigaFiber services for Homes and Enterprise at the 41st AGM (post IPO) of RIL earlier this month. These services are being offered ...

Amazon ‘Alexa Cast’ can stream music to Alexa speakers

Amazon is introducing a new feature called 'Alexa Cast' which will let users control the songs or media that is playing on Alexa-enabled devices from their phone. However, it only works with Amazon Music app to control music playback at the moment. It might eventually bring the ability to control playback of music, movies, podcasts, and more.  As you would expect, Alexa Cast only works with Alexa-enabled devices like Echo speakers, third-party Alexa products, and some of Amazon’s Fire devices. Once you are done updating, Amazon Music app on iOS and Android will include an icon for Alexa Cast on the Now Playing screen. Once you tap on it, you will get a list of all Alexa-enabled devices that you use and select which one to start playing music on. Interestingly, the app will stay in sync with what’s playing on the speakers, so you can continue the playback on your phone even if you leave home. While the feature is nothing revolutionary, it brings convenience and adds a lot of sense. You can control music playback on an Alexa device by voice, or through a traditional Bluetooth setup. Sahas Malhotra, Director, Amazon Prime Music India said: Alexa Cast is set to make the music streaming experience for Prime members even simpler with its integration ...

Google Go to get dictation in 28 new languages, Google Station expands to Nigeria

At the Google for Nigeria' event, the company announced that it will soon bring 'Google Station' for Nigeria in partnership with 21st Century which is one of the largest fiber network providers in Nigeria. It also announced a  new feature within Google Go; it can now read web pages out loud and highlights each word so you can follow along. The Google Station will be rolling out in 200 locations in five cities across Nigeria by the end of 2019. Major sites where Google Station will be present include markets, transport hubs, shopping malls, universities and more. Nigeria becomes the fifth country where the company is launching Google Station, after India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Mexico. The Google Go feature can now read pages in 28 languages and supports billions of web pages; this feature will be available in the coming weeks. That's not it, Google is also expanding Job Search experiences in 32 new countries in Africa. In Nigeria, it is also launching a new Search experience that allows you to explore health conditions based on symptoms. As for Google Maps Go, it is launching a new navigation feature so that users with low memory phones or unstable network connections can use turn-by-turn directions whether you’re travelling by ...

Amazfit Bip Review

Huami recently launched the Amazfit BIP in India, it is the same company which manufactures Mi Band series for Xiaomi. Amazfit BIP is company's cheapest smartwatch under Amazfit range of smartwatches. This is an entry-level smartwatch with always-on reflective color display priced at Rs 5,499, this smartwatch also sports PPG heart rate sensor, GPS sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Air Pressure sensor and 3-axis accelerometer for activity, sports and sleep tracking. The smartwatch packs lots of tech inside and definitely looks promising but how does it fair in day-to-day life, Let’s dive into the review to find out. We unboxed the smartwatch recently, check out the Amazfit BIP unboxing. Box Contents Amazfit BIP smartwatch in Black color Charging Cradle User Manual Design and Build Amazfit BIP measures 24 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm (including watch strap) and weighs just 31 grams. The display is covered under 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with anti-fingerprint coating to keep it safe from scratches and smudges. It has IP68 ratings for water resistance, so you can even expose it to clean water and shower without worries. Amazfit BIP is capable of storing data even when it is disconnected from the smartphone. It uses Bluetooth 4.0 to connect to Android (4.4+) ...

Xiaomi 10000mAh and 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i get a permanent price cut in India

Xiaomi launched the new 10000mAh and 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i as ‘Made in India’ power banks back in November last year for Rs. 799 and the 20000mAh Mi Powerbank 2i is priced at Rs. 1499, however the company increased the price of the power banks by Rs. 100 in April this year without giving a proper reason for the hike.  After the GST rate cut from 28% to 18% on Lithium-ion batteries used in power banks that came into effect from today, July 27th, Xiaomi has reduced the price of the power banks, that are now back to original launch price. This is definitely a welcome move. Other than the name, the design and specifications of the new Mi Power Bank 2i are similar to the old ones, but the dimensions are slightly different. Both these come with two-way fast charging and low-power mode that can be activated by pressing the power button twice, to charge devices like Mi Band and Mi Bluetooth headset. The 10000mAh Mi Powerbank 2i has a metal design and the 20000mAh Mi Powerbank 2i comes with ABS plastic body for a better grip. Mi.com is selling the power banks at new price. Source

Telegram 4.9 brings ‘Passport’ that securely stores and shares identification documents

Telegram today has introduced a new feature; Telegram Passport a unified authorization method for services that require personal identification. Once you upload the documents, you can share the data with services that require a real-world ID.  The telegram says that the identity documents and personal data will be stored in the Telegram cloud using End-to-End Encryption and no one can read them and no one will have access to the information stored in Telegram Passport. The company also says that all the Telegram Passport data will move to a decentralized cloud in the coming days. If you wish to keep using the Passport, you need to head over to ePayments.com which is company's first electronic payments system to support registration and verification. Once you update the Telegram app and upload documents, you can access the data from Settings > Privacy & Security > Telegram Passport. Telegram is also letting developers integrate Telegram Passport within their app. The company will soon add third-party verification for Telegram Passports using which some services won't even need to request the data, instead rely on the fact that the Telegram account was approved by a verification provider and the person is real. Source

ASUS Zenfone 5Z 8GB RAM, 256GB storage variant to go on sale in India from July 30

ASUS launched its flagship Zenfone 5Z smartphone in India at an event in Delhi earlier this month starting at  ₹ 29,999. The 6GB RAM with 64GB storage and 128GB storage versions went on sale on July 9th, today the company announced that the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage version will go on sale exclusively on Flipkart from July 30th. Check out our ASUS Zenfone 5Z review, if you are planning to get the phone. Launch offers Flat  ₹ 2000 off on Axis Bank Credit and Debit Cards Flat ₹2000 off on Credit, Debit & EMI; in the first 20 days after launch of this offer Flat ₹2000 off only on EMI, post 20 days after launch of the above offer, and valid for 15 days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeGfcXLv594&t=31s 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 ...

Google finally bans Crypto-mining, repetitive apps from the Play Store

Google today has yet again updated its Play Store developer policies and first among them is the "appeal to children but contain adult themes" are no longer allowed. In the same regards, apps that include content that adult content will be immediately banned from the Store. Moving along, Google also said that it will not allow apps that promote violence or incite hatred against individuals or groups based on race or any other characteristic that is associated with systemic discrimination or marginalization. An interesting announcement among the newly updated policies is that Google will no longer allow cryptocurrency miners on the Play Store. If you look closely, PlayStore currently has tons of miner apps including MinerGate, Crypto Miner, and NeoNeonMiner. Google banned Crypto mining extensions from Chrome Web Store earlier this year. Google now banned applications that "facilitate the sale of explosives, firearms, ammunition, or certain firearms accessories." Google finally is banning apps that are repetitive in nature, meaning "multiple apps with highly similar content and user experience," or "apps that are created by an automated tool, wizard service, or based on templates and submitted to Google Play by the operator of that service on behalf of other persons." Google is banning apps whose primary focus is to serve ads and ...

Samsung Galaxy Note9 said to support DeX mode without DeX Pad

Just as expected, more information about the upcoming Galaxy Note9 starting flowing in and latest we hear is that the Galaxy Note9 will allow you to use DeX mode without the DexPad, instead, you can use it just by connecting a USB-C monitor or HDMI.  The Galaxy Note9 will allow you to use DeX mode without a dock/pad. Just connect a USB-C monitor or HDMI single and you're good to go. Also in this post - availability info: https://t.co/fMtz5HYfqQ — Roland Quandt (@rquandt) July 26, 2018 Furthermore, the Galaxy Note 9 and Tab S4 are expected to pack a feature called Dual Mode and this will allow you to simultaneously use an external screen and your smartphone or tablet screen. The screen of the mobile/tablet display can be used as an extension of the main one that can perform different operations like Chatting on a phone while watching a movie on the monitor.   The next version of the Samsung DeX will also support the S-Pen for the first time both as a mouse to point the position on the screen and drag elements, both to draw or write in certain applications. Back in November 2017, Samsung described that it is working on Linux On DeX that will let you one or even more Linux distributions in DeX ...

Meizu 16 and 16 Plus with FHD+ AMOLED display, 91.18% screen-to-body ratio get certified, to be announced on July 30

Meizu has sent out invites for the launch of Meizu 16 and 16 Plus smartphones on July 30th as the successors of 15 and 15 Plus  that were introduced back in April. Now a new report has revealed that the Meizu 16 will have 91.18% screen-body ratio. Both the smartphones have also been certified by TENAA, revealing complete specifications. These phone will have an in-display fingerprint sensor. Meizu 16 rumored specifications 6-inch ( 1080 × 2160 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED display Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 6GB RAM,  128GB internal memory Dual SIM Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Flyme OS 12MP rear camera, secondary 20MP camera, ring LED flash 20MP front-facing camera In-display fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 150.5×73.2×7.3mm ; Weight: 156g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C 2950mAh battery with mCharge fast charging Meizu 16 Plus rumored specifications 6.5-inch ( 1080 × 2160 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED display Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 6GB RAM,  128GB internal memory Dual SIM Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Flyme OS 12MP rear camera, secondary 20MP camera, ring LED flash 20MP front-facing camera In-display fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 160.4×78.2×7.3mm; Weight: 180g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac ...

Google Event Search gets new personalised recommendations, detailed overview and more

Google today announced that in the next few days it will be adding new features in Search to make it easier to find events. These new features will give you personal recommendations, along with more information about events that interest you. Once the features are rolled out, when you search on your phone for things like “events near me” or “free concert” in the U.S., you’ll not only find a list of events from a variety of sites but also key information about the event in the Search. Tapping on the event will reveal an overview of things like time, location, ticketing providers and other information. This will help you decide whether to attend. It will also allow you to save events and share with others.  There will be a new "For You" tab to get personalized ideas for things to do near you. You’ll also see trending and popular events in your area to keep you in the loop on the hottest happenings. It will surface events from across the web, right from meetup to concert sites to individual event listings from organizations and brands. Source

Motorola One Power Android One smartphone with 6.2-inch FHD+ 19:9 display, dual-rear cameras, 4850mAh battery gets certified

Motorola might be planning an entire Motorola One line-up that might replace the Moto X series that got cancelled recently. Motorola One Power Android One smartphone surfaced in press shot back in May, and the phone surfaced in live images last month, now the phone has been certified by TENAA in China revealing the complete specifications of the smartphone.  [caption id="attachment_259398" align="aligncenter" width="574"] Image AH[/caption] This reveals a 6.18-inch FHD+ 19:9 aspect ratio screen with a notch, 1.8GHz Octa-Core SoC which could be Snapdragon 636, up to 6GB RAM, 16MP + 5MP dual rear cameras and a 4850mAh battery. Motorola One Power (XT1942) rumored specifications 6.18-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 6GB / 4GB / 3GB RAM with 32GB / 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) Android 8.1 (Oreo) 16MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP secondary rear camera 8MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions:  155.8×75.9×9.98mm; Weight: 170g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS 4850mAh battery with fast charging The Motorola One Power is expected to come in  Black, White, Gold and Silver ...