Samsung SM-G6200 with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras get certified

Samsung SM-G6200 has been certified by TENAA in China after rumors. The certification reveals a 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display without a notch, 2.2GHz Octa-Core SoC which could be Snapdragon 660 or 710, 6GB of RAM, 12-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapixel secondary camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. It has an oval-shaped fingerprint sensor on the back and packs a 3300mAh battery. Samsung SM-G6200 rumored specifications 5.99-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display 2.2GHz Octa-Core processor 6GB RAM, 64GB / 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, secondary 2MP camera 5MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 156.14×76.4×8.39mm Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, NFC (Optional) 3300mAh battery with fast charging The Samsung smartphone is expected to come in Black, Blue Red and Pink colors. We should know the launch date of the phone soon. Earlier rumors said that this will be Galaxy P30, but leakster Ice universe says that Samsung P series doesn't exist, so this could join the A series. Source 1, 2

Huawei Y9 2019 with 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Kirin 710, 6GB RAM, dual front and rear cameras announced

After certification, Huawei has officially announced the Y9 2019 smartphone. It has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with a narrow chin and high screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Kirin 710 SoC with 6GB of RAM, and runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.2, similar to the Honor 8X but this has a 16-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a 2-megapixel secondary camera to capture depth information in portrait shots and a 13-megapixel front camera along with a 2-megapixel front camera for portrait selfies, and both have AI photography features. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back that can unlock in 0.3 seconds, fingerprint navigation, which helps users manage all the notifications with one key and packs a 4000mAh battery with support for fast charging. Huawei Y9 2019 specifications 6.5-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core Kirin 710 12nm (4 x 2.2GHz Cortex-A73 +4 x 1.7GHz Cortex-A53) with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.2 Dual SIM 16MP rear camera with LED flash,2MP secondary camera 13MP front-facing camera, 2MP secondary camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 162.4×77.1×8.05mm; Weight: 173g Dual 4G ...

Nokia 7.1 Plus (X7) with 6.18-inch FHD+ 19:9 display, Snapdragon 710, 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras gets certified

After live images, the Nokia 7.1 Plus aka X7 has been certified by TENAA. This reveals a 6.18-inch Full HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch, 2.2GHz Octa-Core SoC with could be the Snapdragon 710, up to 6GB of RAM, 12-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 13-megapixel secondary camera, probably similar to the Nokia 7 Plus, and a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. It reveals a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, metal frame and a 3400mAh battery. Nokia 7.1 Plus (X7) rumored specifications 6.18-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB storage / 6GB RAM  with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) 12MP rear camera with LED flash, 13MP secondary rear camera 20MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions:  154.8×75.76×7.97mm; Weight: 185g Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS 3400mAh battery with fast charging The Nokia 7.1 Plus (X7) is said to come in Red, Silver and Blue colors, and is expected to go ...

Nokia 5.1 Plus Unboxing and First Impressions

HMD Global has been pricing its smartphones in India more aggressively in recent times. It launched the Nokia 6.1 Plus at Rs. 15999 last month. Earlier this week it launched the Nokia 5.1 Plus for Rs. 10999. Check out the unboxing and the first impressions of the smartphone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNsrvT8WHk0 Box Contents [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="264853,264854,264855,264856"] Nokia 5.1 Plus smartphone in Black color 2-pin charger (5V/2A) USB Type-C cable Headset SIM Ejector tool Quick guide The phone packs a 5.86-inch HD+ 2.5D 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch which is good. Powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 SoC with 3GB of RAM, the phone can play graphic-intensive games including PUBG smoothly. Even though it can play the game in high settings, it was smooth with medium graphics. It runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) OS which is stock since this is an Android One smartphone. The company has promised Android Pie update for the phone soon. In the notch there is an 8-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture, 80.4-degree wide-angle lens. It offers AI-powered selfie portraits and beauty mode. The power button and the volume rockers are present on the right side. The hybrid dual SIM slot is present on the left side. The phone has a glass back which gives it a premium look. ...

Microsoft, Volkswagen partner to power connected cars

Volkswagen and Microsoft announced that they are partnering to develop the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud, a dedicated global cloud platform that will provide digital mobility services across the automaker’s portfolio. Volkswagen Automotive cloud will be built from the ground up on top of Microsoft’s Azure cloud and IoT Edge platform as its technology foundation. The cloud will leverage on Microsoft cloud services including Azure IoT, PowerBI and Skype to help create in-car consumer experiences, telematics and productivity solutions. By building its own dedicated automotive cloud, Volkswagen will be able to leverage consistent mobility services across its entire portfolio of brands. The Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will be integral to those efforts, and Microsoft will play a key role in helping the company transform to a software and service-driven model. More than 5 million new Volkswagen brand vehicles per year will be fully connected and will be part of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the cloud from 2020. The partnership between the two companies will lay the foundation for combining the global cloud expertise of Microsoft with the experience of Volkswagen as an automaker. Volkswagen will establish a new automotive cloud development office in North America near Microsoft’s headquarters. The solutions developed through the strategic partnership will ...

Weekly Roundup: Xiaomi Mi LED TVs, Redmi Note 6 Pro, Realme 2 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and more

Xiaomi this week launched several products in India including Mi LED TVs in Pro series, Mi Air Purifier 2S, Mi Band 3, Mi Luggage, Mi Home security camera 360 and introduced Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone, Realme launched the most expected Realme 2 Pro smartphone and Realme C1, Samsung launched the Galaxy A7 (2018) and  Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+smartphones in India, and lots more in our weekly roundup. Xiaomi at its Smarter Living event in India this week launched Mi TV 4C Pro, Mi TV 4A Pro and Mi TV 4 Pro smart LED TVs. All these offer PatchWall TV Experience and are Built on Android TV with Play Store to install games and apps and comes with Chromecast built-in to cast content from your phone to MiTV. These also come Bluetooth Mi Remote with Voice Search to find your favourite content across online apps. Patchwall is getting JioCinema, Eros Now, Hooq and Epic as well as Amazon Prime Video soon. The new Patchwall will roll out gradually for all Mi TV models. The Xiaomi Mi TV 4C Pro (32) and Mi TV 4A Pro (49) are priced at Rs. 14,999 and Rs. 29,999, respectively and will be available from October 9th via Amazon.in and Mi.com. The Mi TV 4 Pro (55) is priced ...

Apple wins patent infringement appeal against University of Wisconsin

Back in 2014 University of Wisconsin's Alumni Research Foundation, or WARF has filed patent infringement lawsuit against Apple claiming that Apple's A series chipset on iPhone 5s, 6 and 6 Plus smartphones infringed a 1998 patent for boosting the efficiency of integrated circuits. Apple was later ordered to pay damages of around $234 million. Apple subsequently filed an appeal and now has finally succeeded as the judgment is being reversed. Apple was originally ordered to pay a damage sum of $862M for infringement of the patent, however, the sum was later reduced to $234 millions after the judge ruled that Apple’s infringement was inadvertent rather than willful. That didn't last long as sum was subsequently doubled to $506M in 2017 as U.S. District Judge William Conley in Madison ordered to pay another $272 million on one basis that Apple continued to infringe the patent after the ruling. Apple later argued that it is invalid and even the damage calculations would have been wrong even in the event of a valid claim. Now according to reports, the court has ruled that there was no infringement. But it is not clear whether the court has ruled basing on the validity of the patent, or only on the infringement claim itself. Chief ...

Google Wear OS 2.1 with new design, more gestures, proactive Assistant rolling out

As promised, Google is rolling out Wear OS 2.1 and this brings a redesign of the OS making everything more accessible, notifications won't take up your entire screen, swiping left on the main screen takes you to Google Assistant, and swiping right displays health data. And, changes to quick settings. It also brings new shortcuts to Google Pay and Find My Phone by swiping down.  Wear OS 2.1 makes it easier to browse, dismiss or reply to notifications with the new notification stream; you can simply swipe up to see all your notifications at once. Busy day? Every minute matters. The new #WearOSbyGoogle design gives you a helping hand when you need it most, convenient access to your notifications, #GoogleFit, and more. Rolling out now: https://t.co/UldqISuWdH pic.twitter.com/dvGlhxQIQg — Wear OS by Google (@WearOSbyGoogle) September 28, 2018 This redesign now lets you receive proactive and personalized help from your Google Assistant.  Google Assistant will help you stay ahead by reminding you to bring an umbrella, showing you your day’s meetings, or warning you if there is a delay on your commute. However, the update isn't widespread at the moment, as it is rolling out in batches and might be a while before it reaches everyone. Google says any ...

Facebook security breach allowed hackers to control 50 million accounts

Facebook engineering team has clarified that it has discovered a security issue that affected almost 50 million accounts. It also mentioned that the investigation is still in its early stages but said that it’s clear that attackers exploited a vulnerability in Facebook’s code that impacted “View As” a feature that lets people see what their own profile looks like to someone else. This said to have allowed the attackers to steal Facebook access tokens which they could then use to take over people’s accounts. Access tokens are the equivalent of digital keys that keep people logged in to Facebook, so they don’t need to re-enter their password every time they use the app. Facebook confirmed that it has fixed the vulnerability and informed law enforcement. It also reset the access tokens of the almost 50 million accounts that were affected. The company is also taking steps to reset access tokens for another 40 million accounts that have been subject to a “View As” look-up in the last year. This is why around 90 million users have to log in again into the Facebook. Once the user logs back in, he will be notified explaining what actually happened. Facebook also announced that it is ...

Acer self-driving concept car with Luxgen S3 electric vehicle platform unveiled

Acer in collaboration with Yulon Group has introduced its self-driving concept car at the Taiwan Automotive Technology Innovation Summit 2018. This self-driving concept car comes integrated with Acer’s autonomous driving system with the Luxgen S3 electric vehicle platform. Both companies demonstrated their level 4[i]-ready self-driving concept car, showcasing their shared vision of AI (artificial intelligence) and autonomous driving technology. The level 4-ready self-driving concept car is based on the Luxgen S3 electric vehicle platform, with Acer’s autonomous driving system encompassing sensing, decision-making and control. The Acer self-driving system leverages AI and sensor fusion algorithms fed with data from real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning, cameras, Lidars, MMW radars, IMU (inertial measurement unit) and ultrasonic sensors. It uses deep learning technology for object recognition, and then implements dynamic vehicle control to implement the autonomous driving. Acer’s self-driving system makes dynamic vehicle control decisions through AI models based on key data including image recognition, 3D Lidar obstacle detection, high-precision maps and real-time positioning to steer the car, brake, cruise, maneuver, or park. It also has a cloud management system for car sharing services so that a control center can dispatch vehicles when users make transportation requests through their mobile device. The cloud management system can manage scheduling, monitoring, notification, ...

YouTube Miniplayer for the web now rolling out widely

Back in March this year, YouTube started testing a Miniplayer for desktop, however it disappeared after a few months. Today it has started rolling out the feature widely for the desktop users. Previously the miniplayer appeared when you  click anywhere on YouTube after  you start a video, now there is a new Miniplayer icon in the bottom-right corner. Once enabled, the Miniplayer stays even when you are navigating to other pages, similar to the PIP feature on Android. You can get to the normal mode when you click anywhere inside the player. In addition to play and pause, replay and seek options, you also get option to watch the next clip. There is also a close button in the top right corner of the player. You get both previous and next clip buttons on playlists, in addition to the long scrollable list of videos in the playlist below the player. There is no option to disable the feature. The new Miniplayer feature is rolling out gradually, so you should get it soon if it's not available.

Apple iPhone Xs Max Unboxing and First Impressions

The 2018 iPhone is here and we got our hands on the bigger beast the iPhone Xs Max for an unboxing. Apple has managed to cram in much more into a device which has the same footprint of last years's iPhone 8 Plus.  Until recently India launch of iPhones was plagued with delays but this time, the new iPhones are already up for pre-order here and will be available across the country from today, September 28 at 6PM. Box Contents iPhone Xs Max smartphone in Silver color Lightning Earpods Wall Charger SIM Ejector tool Lightning cable First Impressions  Although the new iPhones might look similar on the outside, a lot has changed under the hood. The A12 Bionic 7nm chip powering the new iPhones is one of the best in the business. The 6.5- inch (2688 x 1245 pixels) OLED Super Retina HDR display is a treat to the eyes on the iPhone Xs Max. Everything including FaceID seems a lot faster. Cameras have been improved and we shall compare it with the Google Pixel 2 shortly. It features the similar 12-megapixel primary rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, and a 12-megapixel secondary telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture, both with OIS. What's new is the ...

Xiaomi Redmi 6A MIUI 10 Stable update starts rolling out [Download link]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 6A smartphone in India earlier this month running MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) update. After the Redmi Y2, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi 5 and Redmi Note 5, the Redmi 6A users have received the stable MIUI 10 OTA update today. The new update comes as MIUI 10.0.1.0.OCBMIFH and is 260MB in size. This update also brings September security patch along with major changes like Full-screen gestures, Redesigned Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Sliders, Improved multitasking management, natural sound system, and a lot more, for more details on MIUI 10 refer to this post. You can download the recovery ROM here and flash it using the recovery method.Xiaomi is also rolling out MIUI 10 Stable update for the Redmi 6 users randomly, so it should roll out for everyone soon. Check out the changelog below, Designed for full screen experience All-new full screen gestures will change the way you interact with your device. They can do everything you use buttons for, except they’re faster, smarter, and more convenient. All-new UI is tailored for full screen devices and lets the content take the front stage. Natural sound system You won’t get tired of natural and ever-changing sounds of the new MIUI. We simplified system sounds and applied smart filters, so you’ll hear something only when you need to. Ambient sounds ...

Razer Phone 2 with QHD display, Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM to be announced on October 10 [Update: Press image]

Update: A new press image of the smartphone has surfaced, thanks to @evleaks. This shows dual rear camera in the top centre with the glowing Razer’s iconic green triple-headed snake logo below it. The front part looks almost identical. Enough politics for today. pic.twitter.com/5nUc3xdden — Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 28, 2018 Earlier: Razer has finally sent out invites for the introduction of Razer Phone 2, successor of the first Razer Phone that was announced back in November last year. Press image of the phone revealed a similar design as the predecessor with subtle differences, as well as October 10 announcement date. The phone surfaced on AnTuTu last week confirming some of the specifications, including whopping 512GB of storage, up from 64GB storage on the first-generation gaming smartphone, Snapdragon 845 with 8GB of RAM and Android 8.1 (Oreo). It is expected to feature the same 5.7-inch QHD Sharp IGZO screen with refresh rate of up to 120Hz and support for Qualcomm Q-Sync. It will compete with the other latest flagship smartphones such as ROG Phone, Xiaomi Black Shark and others. We should know more details including the price when the phone goes official next month. Source 1, 2, 3

Google Arts and Culture to bring rich history of Indian Railways exhibits across 22 stations

Ministry of Indian Railways today announced its partnership with Google to bring the history of Indian railways on Google Arts & Culture. This move comes as a mark to celebrate the historic journey of Indian railways, highlighting the deep-rooted connection of railways with the country. The new online project “The Railways — Lifeline of a Nation”  has also been unveiled at the event. Indian Railways cover over 151,000 kilometers of track, 7,000 stations, 1.3 million employees and 160 years of history. Since its first rail journey back in 1853, Indian Railways has come a long way and has developed into a network of thousands of railway lines connecting remote parts of the country. It is an essential infrastructure in the country. The Google Arts & Culture’s new online collection is a hub for digital story-telling and will make India’s rich rail heritage digitally accessible to people in India and around the world. From the Fairy Queen which is among the oldest functioning steam engines in the world and The Royal Saloons of Mysore and Baroda, to the Palace on Wheels, and the first locomotive built in India; the 100+ online exhibitions, 150+ videos and 3500+ images, will offer an in-depth exploration of the sights, and significance of India’s railways. The project will offer insights regarding the lesser known stories and heroic efforts of people like track ...

OnePlus 6T could pack a 3700mAh battery – All the details you need to know

Ever since the launch of OnePlus 6, it has been the best premium smartphone we’ve seen this year. The launch of the OnePlus 6T is just around, thanks to leaks and other official information from the company itself. If the rumour circulating around the internet turns out to be true, the OnePlus 6T is scheduled for mid-October launch. Even the official sales partner Amazon India has also started teasing the OnePlus 6T with ‘Notify Me’ option for regular updates, without revealing too many details. Recently, the OnePlus 6T battery capacity has been leaked online through an image on the Chinese social media weibo. As per the leak, the OnePlus 6T will be powered by a huge 3700mAh battery which is 10% bigger than OnePlus 6. In addition, the device will be also having OnePlus' proprietary Dash Charging technology too. Having said that, OnePlus on the other hand, has started teasing the OnePlus 6T flagship smartphone in India. The company showed a short TV advertisement between overs during the Asia Cup 2018 cricket tournament happening currently in Dubai. The ad features Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan who was roped in as the company’s brand ambassador last year showing off the phone's rear. It also shows ...

Nokia 7 Plus Android 9.0 (Pie) stable update finally starts rolling out

After confirming earlier this week that the Android Pie update for the Nokia 7 Plus is in final stages, Juho Sarvikas, chief product officer at HMD Global just announced that update for the smartphone has started rolling out, as the company had promised. The update for the phone was confirmed at the launch. Other smartphones will get the Pie update in the coming months. Everybody wants a piece of the Pie! 🥧 #Nokia7Plus is now on pure Android 9™. Your device will be smarter, faster, and adapt as you use it. Which is your favorite feature? #Android9 pic.twitter.com/LPp5OKnAHQ — Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) September 28, 2018 Android P includes Adaptive Battery that uses machine learning to prioritize system resources for the apps, App Actions that helps you raise the visibility of your app and help drive engagement using machine learning, and Slices are a new way to surface rich, templated content in places like Google Search and Assistant. The phone recently got Digital Wellbeing via Play Store update. The Nokia 7 Plus Android Pie update has the version number 3.22C and is 1.47GB in size. This is one of the first smartphones to get Android Pie stable update, after Google Pixel phones, Essential Phone last month and the OnePlus ...

Samsung Galaxy Note9 gets new Cloud Silver color variant

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Note9 back in August in Midnight Black, Lavender Purple, Metallic Copper with matching S Pen, and Ocean Blue with a Yellow S Pen. Now it has introduced the Cloud Silver version with a matching S Pen, as rumored. The Samsung Galaxy Note9 Cloud Silver color variant will be available first in the United States before anywhere else, and the US also gets the Midnight Black version finally. The Cloud Silver Galaxy Note9 will be available exclusively at Best Buy stores, BestBuy.com, and Samsung.com from October 5th. The 128GB Midnight Black Galaxy Note9 will be available at major carriers and retailers, enterprise distributors, and online at Samsung.com starting October 12, and the 512GB model will be available on October 26. These are priced at $999.99 and $1249.99 for the 128GB and 512GB models, respectively.

Arm Cortex-A76AE 7nm ‘autonomous-class’ car processor announced; Safety Ready Program initiative unveiled

Arm today has announced Safety Ready Program that is aimed to develop solutions for self-driving cars and has also launched the Cortex-A76AE; its first processor IP designed specifically for autonomous vehicles. The  Cortex-A76AE processor comes integrated with redundancy and can compute complex relies on up to 16 Cortex-A76 cores.  The Cortex-A76AE can scale to up to 64 cores and has the ability to deliver the aforementioned performance, at high safety integrity. It achieves this through a significant redesign of the Cortex-A76 thus becoming the first high-performance Cortex-A CPU to include the Dual Core Lock-Step (DCLS) and Split-Lock features. The Cortex-A76AE is capable of running in Dual Core Lock-Step (DCLS), and hence is able to contribute towards a system’s ASIL D hardware diagnostic coverage requirements. It comes with memory protection as standard. It supports Single Error Correction, Double Error Detection (SECDED) ECC and Parity protection in the L1 cache, and SECDED ECC protection with the ability to correct in-line, on the L2 and L3 caches. As a part of the Armv8.2 architecture extension, Cortex-A76AE includes RAS features built in. It also includes comparators, which are integrated into the design. The Cortex-A76AE has been developed on an advanced process for the avoidance of systematic faults. This enables it ...

Verizon, Nokia and Qualcomm achieve 1.45Gbps advanced LTE speeds

Verizon, Nokia, and Qualcomm Technologies recently reached peak data speeds of 1.45 gigabits per second (Gbps) on LTE in a live commercial environment using six channel carrier aggregation. For the first time in the USA, three companies in a commercial environment combined six separate channels of the spectrum. This record-breaking speeds on 4G LTE were reached on Verizon's network in New York using a combination of Verizon’s licensed PCS and AWS spectrum in conjunction with four carriers of LAA (License Assisted Access) spectrum. The demonstration used Nokia’s AirScale base station and Qualcomm Technologies’ mobile test device powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon  X24 LTE modem. The demonstration in New York also used LTE Advanced feature, 256 QAM for uploads and 4x4 MIMO. In mid-2018, Verizon announced these technologies were available in over 1,100 markets nationwide. Stephen Marino, Senior Vice President, Verizon Account Team, Nokia. By using the Nokia AirScale, which is designed for 5G, we have taken an important step on the road to 5G, both in terms of customer data rate experience and network infrastructure. Bill Stone, Vice President of Technology Planning and Development for Verizon said: When we first launched our LTE network, we knew there would be a lot of room for innovation and to expand its capabilities. ...

Google Images will now come with Creator and Credit metadata

Google, as part of an ongoing collaboration with photo industry consortium CEPIC, and IPTC, the global technical standards body for the news media, today announced that now users can access rights-related image metadata in Google Images which was difficult to prior to the announcement. This information is often part of image metadata and is key to protecting image copyright and licensing information. Google said that starting today, it has added 'Creator and Credit' metadata to images on Google Images. To see this information on Google Images, users can click on the “Image Credits” link to view the metadata fields. In the coming weeks, Google will also add Copyright Notice metadata. In partnership with CEPIC and IPTC, Google hopes to create better usage guidance for photographers, photo agencies and publishers by including copyright and attribution information in image metadata. In a blog post, Google said: As part of a collaboration between Google, photo industry consortium CEPIC, and IPTC, the global technical standards body for the news media, you can now access rights-related image metadata in Google Images. It’s traditionally been difficult to know the creator of images on the web, as well as who might own the rights. This information is often part of image metadata, and is key to protecting image ...

Apple hit with patent infringement lawsuit over iMessage and FaceTime encryption tech

Finnish holdings firm MPH Technologies has filed a fresh lawsuit on Apple in federal court accusing the company of patent-infringing with products including iMessage and FaceTime. MPH Technologies attempted to license its IP to Apple in 2016.  The lawsuit is being filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The firm filed the lawsuit asserting eight patents relating to secure messaging solutions, targeting existing Apple software and services. This specially infringes on IP related to sending and forwarding messages over a secure connection. The lawsuit includes iMessage, FaceTime and Apple's always-on VPN feature, the latter being a mobile device management (MDM) solution marketed to corporations and educational institutions. According to MPH, Apple has implemented the protected tech in devices running macOS, iOS and watchOS without authorization.  MPH claims that it has informed Apple about the patent infringement in a series of emails back in July 2016, this lead to a telephonic conversation with Apple's patent acquisitions executive. This later is followed by a letter in October 2016 detailing the applicability of MPH's patents and introduced Apple to a pending patent that was later granted. Months after reviewing MPH's documents, Apple sent a letter containing conclusory statements, saying it did not "believe a license is required, as the ...

Facebook testing the ability to add music to photos and videos on news feed and Stories

Back in June, it was reported that Facebook is testing with a set of users giving them the ability to add copyrighted music to their photos. Looks like the company is expanding the same; starting this week, Facebook users will see the option to add songs to their photo and video posts. This feature will be available for both Stories and News Feed posts. You can upload a photo/video, then tap on the sticker icon and choose the music sticker from the list of songs. After you have chosen the track, Facebook will load the song, giving you an option to choose which portion of the tune to use. The post will show the title of the song and its artist in a sticker on your post. The company has been partnering with the music industry to make Lip Sync Live and the ability to add music to 360-degree videos. This marks the good use of its partnerships to expand music-related offerings to users. However, it is currently only available to a small number of users but will expand to more markets and users globally in the days to come. Maya Patterson, Facebook Stories Product Designer in a statement said: Adding music to your Stories goes beyond sharing what ...

Google Trips planning gets customized suggestions, flight price tips and more

Google with an aim to make travel planning easier today is announcing a new update to Trips which starting from October will help you manage the travel by organizing what you've saved and searched for and letting you resume where you left off before. You can see Your Trips on the “my trips” on Google, or tap on Your Trips tab from Google Flights or Hotels on your phone. Furthermore, Google will help you with the travel planning by surfacing relevant suggestions right in Google Search. It will show you things to do, days to travel type articles. Once you start booking and receive your flight or hotel email confirmations in Gmail, these recommendations will be customized in search results. Google also mentioned that it is expanding the flight rates comparison to let users know whether a flight price is higher or lower than usual. Google currently surfaces this information during Thanksgiving holidays. This tip will appear worldwide over the coming weeks when you search for flights on your phone. Google will also notify you if prices are not going to drop or if they’re likely to rise in the next five days. It will also surface if the hotel is close to things like landmarks or ...

Microsoft integrates AI Translator within Swiftkey for Android for real-time translations

Microsoft today announced that it is integrating its Translator within Swiftkey keyboard for Android. The Translator uses artificial intelligence to provide translations for more than 60 languages. This real-time translation comes handy especially if you have friends speaking a different language. Once users tap the Microsoft Translator icon on the SwiftKey keyboard, the app translates as you type and translates incoming messages that users copy. Users do not have to leave the keyboard in order to do the translations. https://youtu.be/bQu904BuP1Q The app also remembers users’ preferences, eliminating the need to scroll through the full list of the more than 60 available languages to select which languages to translate to and from each time the feature is engaged. This translation is also available offline for users who have also downloaded the Microsoft Translator app.  Microsoft Translator is a part of Azure Cognitive Services, a collection of AI algorithms. The translation feature is currently available for Android. Colleen Hall, senior product manager, SwiftKey said: We wanted to make it really easy for users to be able to translate as they type and to be able to translate incoming messages. We have always had a strong multilingual offering. Now we are bringing Translator to that as well. Source

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro with 6.26-inch 19:9 FHD+ display, dual front and rear cameras announced

After leaks, Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi Note 6 Pro, successor of the Redmi Note 5 Pro in Thailand.  The major change is 6.28-inch Full HD+ screen with a notch, 19:9 aspect ratio and dual front cameras, in addition to dual rear cameras. Both these have AI features including  AI portrait and AI scene recognition. There is also AI face unlock. Other specifications are almost same as the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro specifications 6.26-inch (2280×1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:9 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 4GB LPDDR4x RAM, 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash, f/1.9 aperture, 1.4μm pixel size, Dual PD focus, EIS, secondary 5MP camera 20MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX376 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, secondary 2MP camera Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor Dimensions: 157.9 x 76.38 x8.2mm Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS 4000mAh (typical) / 3900mAh (minimum) battery The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro comes in Black, Blue and Rose Gold colors, is priced at 6,990 Thai Baht (US$ 216 / ...

OPPO Find X 10GB RAM with 256GB storage version gets certified

OPPO introduced its flagship Find X  and Lamborghini Limited Edition with an unique slider camera design at its global event in Paris last week in June. The Find X comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage, and the Lamborghini Edition has 512GB storage, now the 10GB RAM with 256GB storage version of the smartphone has been certified by TENAA in China. This could make the Find X first the phone in the world with 10GB of RAM. OPPO Find X specifications 6.42-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ AMOLED 19:5:9 aspect ratio Panoramic Arc display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection 2.5GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 10nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 10GB RAM with 256GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB / 256GB storage Android 8.1 (Oreo) with ColorOS 5.1 Dual SIM (nano + nano) 16MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, OIS, secondary 20MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture 25MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture USB Type-C audio, DSP module, NXP noise reduction Dimensions: 156.7 × 74.3 × 9.4mm; Weight: 186g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS, USB Type-C 3,730mAh (typical) / 3645mAh (minimum) battery with VOOC flash charge fast charging Apple's iPhone XS and XS Max smartphones still use 4GB of RAM, up ...

Google Phone app update hints at a dark mode

Off lately Google has been adding a dark mode to its native apps including Android Messages, YouTube. Now the company might soon bring the dark mode to Google Phone app as well as it teased in the PlayStore change log a while ago. While the latest update doesn't bring the change, it sure hints at it.  Going by the screenshots, the main screen has this gradient at the top which still needs to be reversed and the setting screen has dark text which needs to be in white when the background is black. It is unclear if the contact's thumbnail will also be in dark theme, but for now, they still have light pastels. It is possible that they will go through a darkening process as they seem out of place in an otherwise dark screen. The Dark mode settings will be present under the 'Display options' in the Phone app. Furthermore, the Settings screen lost its blue title bar, switched to the white navigation bar, and added back dividing lines that used to be common when it is in Halo. Source

Now you can pay for Uber rides with Google Pay in India and earn up to Rs. 1000

Google is pushing Google Pay (Previous Tez) in India aggressively. Today the company has announced that they have teamed up with Uber in India for seamless ride paying experience. You can easily add Google Pay from the payments section with your Google Pay UPI id. Once added, you can pay for your ride just by clicking accept on the Google Pay app when you receive the notification. Google also said that users can earn an assured reward of up to Rs. 1000 as scratch card from Rs. 15 to 100, when you use Google Pay for 10 Uber rides (minimum Rs. 100). This offer is available till December 31st, 2018. You can Google Pay to transact at places like Goibibo, FreshMenu, redBus, BookMyshow and in over two thousand other online apps and websites. Google already said that it is working with over 15,000 retail stores across India, and later this year, Google Pay will be available at retail stores, like Big Bazaar, e-Zone, and FBB.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2018 scheduled from October 10 to 15

After Flipkart announced its Big Billion Days sale for the year, Amazon has announced that its Great Indian Festival Sale will happen between October 10th and 15th. It unveiled ‘Amazon Festive Home’ in New Delhi to offer a sneak peek into launches and deals available to customers this season. It has also announced biggest selection & deals on smartphones, large appliances & TVs, home & kitchen products, fashion, consumables such as grocery & beauty, consumer electronics and more. ‘Amazon Festive Home’ saw 1600+ products across 100+ top Indian & international brands and small & medium businesses, giving a glimpse of what customers can look for on Amazon.in this season. Amazon has partnered with hundreds of leading brands, enabled over 380,000 sellers to sell on Amazon.in, expanded fulfilment footprint with more than 50 fulfilment centres in 13 states offering a storage capacity of over 20 million cubic feet. The company will offer Amazon Pay EMI, No-cost EMI on Debit & Credit cards and Bajaj Finserv Cards,  instant discount of 10% on SBI Debit and Credit Cards and Rs. 300 back when you top up Amazon Pay balance. You can check out more details on Amazon Diwali Great Indian Festival page here.

GOQii Vital Review

The smartwatch or wearable market had a sluggish and shaky start, but it has started catching up at present. As per some report, the wearable market is expected to reach US$ 30 billion in 2020 with a variety of products made by tech giants. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="264647,264646"] In this regard, GOQii launched GOQii Vital recently in the Indian market. We got hold of the device for some time and came with a review. Design and display Out of the box, GOQii Vital looks like any other fitness band and hasn't changed considerably. It features a rubber strap with tongue buckle at the end, which prevents hassles while wearing it. Since it has many slots in the strap, it is helpful for broad as well as narrow wrist users. To charge the device, users need to detach the rubber strap and it doesn't come with a dedicated charger. Initially, we found it difficult while detaching the unit, but also make sure that you do right otherwise, there are chances of breaking the USB. In our usage, we generally charged it by plugging it into my laptops USB port. The GOQii Vital sports an OLED color display showcasing information including time, date, day, and battery status ...

Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2S with OLED display, laser particle sensor launched in India for Rs. 8999

Xiaomi at its Smarter Living event launched the Mi Air Purifier 2, successor of Mi Air Purifier 2 in India. It has new OLED digital display, more precise air purification and smarter home integration with support for Alexa and Google Assistant. Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2S features OLED shows the temperature and humidity levels as well as the Wi-Fi connection, brightness is automatically adjusted according to ambient light Toggle between different modes from auto to custom. Mi Home app lets you check the indoor and outdoor air quality, temperature, and humidity, adjust the fan strength Amazon Alexa and Google home lets you command the air purifier with just your voice no matter Extremely power efficient at just 4.8 watts under night mode, extremely silent at only 30 decibels High precision laser sensor allows the air purifier to detect particles as small as 0.3μm and instantly report the particulate matter levels . 360-degree cylindrical triple-layer filter traps pollutants from all angles Triple-layer filter can removes micron-sized particles, catch harmful bacteria and even effectively removes formaldehyde and other harmful substances, and also eliminates odors. Has a Clean Air Delivery Rate, or CADR, of 310 cubic meters per hour offering cleaning range from 21 to 37 ...

Realme C1 with 6.2 inch-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 450, dual rear cameras, 4230 mAh battery launched for Rs. 6999

Realme, along with the Realme 2 Pro also launched the C1, the company's latest budget smartphone in India. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch and 87.8% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 450 with 2GB of RAM and runs ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for portrait shots and a 5-megapixel front camera. It doesn't come with a fingerprint sensor, but it has face unlock. It has dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and packs a huge 4230mAh battery. Realme C1 specifications 6.2-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) 18:9 FullView 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, secondary 2MP camera with f/2.4 aperture 5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture Dimensions: 156.2×75.6×8.2mm; Weight: 168g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, USB OTG 4230mAh (typical) built-in battery The Realme C1 comes in Black and Blue colors, is priced at Rs. 6999, which is an introductory price for Diwali and will be available from ...

Mi Home security Camera 360 with AI motion detection, Infrared night vision launched in India for Rs. 2699

Xiaomi today at an event in India has launched the  Mi Home security camera 360. It features 360-degree viewing angle, 1080p HD video recording with infrared night vision to ensure no detail is lost even during challenging light condition, and the AI motion detection to detect and alert you of any unwanted movement in the house. The Mi Home Security Camera 360 packs dual motors which allow the device to rotate up, down, left, and right without any restrictions. Thanks to its AI motion detection, it will record a 10 seconds video automatically when movements or changes are detected. The camera comes with 10 infrared illuminators which help to keep the image quality crystal clear. Users can control the security camera with the mi home app. It has a wide aperture lens of f/2.1, Infrared night vision to record details even in low light. It is capable of recording H.265 videos to provide smooth and detailed images. It has a microSD card slot that supports up to 64GB, includes Wi-Fi connectivity, two-way voice communication. It measures 118 x 78 x 78mm. The Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera is priced at Rs 2,699 and it will go on sale from 10th October, Midnight, exclusively on Amazon.in, Flipkart and Mi.com and will ...

Fortnite beta for PS4 gets cross-play support for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and more

Fortnite today announced an open beta that will allow for cross-platform gameplay, progression, and commerce across PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and Mac operating systems. The company will use beta as an opportunity for testing cross-platform. 1) An account-merging feature to combine Battle Royale purchases, coming in November. 2) Enabling unlinking a console from one Fortnite account, and relinking to another Fortnite account. Coming in a few days. — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) September 26, 2018 This move marks a major policy change for SIE, and is in the planning process across the organization to support this change. Sony said that it is also looking to open up its platform in the future and this move could signal support for more of cross-play games on PS4, and either way it’s a major change for PC, PS4, and Xbox users to be able to play games. On the other hand, Epic games in a Tweet said that it is working on An account-merging feature to combine Battle Royale purchases, coming in November for players who have created two accounts for cross-play. Furthermore, the company is also working on enabling unlinking a console from one Fortnite account and relinking to another Fortnite account. Coming in a few ...

Oculus Quest standalone VR headset announced at $399; Rift Core 2.0 update to roll out from October

Oculus today has announced its new headset; the Oculus Quest which is its first all-in-one VR gaming system. It offers six degrees of freedom and Touch controllers. The company has lined up around 50 titles for launch including games like Robo Recall, The Climb, and Moss. It also unveiled the Oculus Insight that powers inside-out tracking, Guardian, and Touch controller tracking. The Oculus Insight uses four ultra wide-angle sensors and computer vision algorithms to track your exact position in real time without any external sensors. As for the Oculus Quest, it comes with Oculus Go display with 1600x1440 per eye, incorporating a lens spacing adjustment to help maximize visual comfort, improved built-in audio. https://youtu.be/4AvXOlcFmPU It has an “arena-scale” tracking that supports at least 4,000 square feet of space. Its controllers have the same button layout as the Rift’s Touch controllers, but with the half-moon, tracking ring reversed. The Oculus Quest is priced starting at $399 (Rs. 28,985 approx.) for a 64GB headset and will be available in Spring 2019. Furthermore, at the OC5, the company is also introducing new games and Core Software updates. The Ready At Dawn, creators of the Echo VR universe, announced Lone Echo II, the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning title, Lone Echo. The team ...

Realme 2 Pro with 6.3-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, up to 8GB RAM, AI dual rear cameras launched in India starting at Rs. 13990

Realme just launched the Realme 2 Pro smartphone in India. It has a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dewdrop Full Screen display with a notch, 90.8% screen-to-body ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass protection, is powered by Snapdragon 660 AIE with up to 8GB of RAM, runs ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo). It has a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/1.7 aperture, AI scene recognition, and a 16-megapixel front camera with AI Beauty feature. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, 15-layer laminated technology offering a glossy visual effect, dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and packs a 3500mAh battery. Realme 2 Pro specifications 6.3-inch (1080 x 2340 pixels) 19.5:9 FullView 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection Octa Core Snapdragon 660 14nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 512 GPU 4GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 64GB (UFS 2.1) storage, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB (UFS 2.1) storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 16MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, Sony IMX398 sensor, Dual Pixel focus, EIS, secondary 2MP camera, f/2.4 aperture 16MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor, ...

Xiaomi Mi TV 4C Pro 32-inch, Mi TV 4A Pro 49-inch Full HD and Mi TV 4 Pro 55-inch 4K HDR Android TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 14999

Xiaomi has launched Mi TV 4C Pro, Mi TV 4A Pro and Mi TV 4 Pro smart LED TVs in India. All these offer PatchWall TV Experience and are Built on Android TV with Play Store to install games and apps and comes with  Chromecast built-in to cast content from your phone to MiTV. These also come Bluetooth Mi Remote with Voice Search to find your favourite content across online apps. Patchwall is getting JioCinema, Eros Now, Hooq and Epic as well as Amazon Prime Video soon. The new Patchwall will roll out gradually for all Mi TV models. Xiaomi Mi TV 4C Pro (32) specifications 32-inch (1366×768 pixels) HD LED display with 178-degree viewing angle 1.5GHz quad-core Amlogic processor with Mali-450 GPU 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory Android TV based on 8.1 (Oreo), PatchWall interface WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, 3 x HDMI (1 contain ARC), AV,  USB 2.0 x 2, Ethernet, headphones jack Supports MPEG1/2/4, REAL, H.265, H.264 2 x 10W speakers Stereo, DTS Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Pro (49) specifications 49-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with 178-degree viewing angle, HDR 1.5GHz quad-core Amlogic processor with Mali-450 GPU 2GB RAM, 8GB internal memory Android TV based on 8.1 (Oreo), PatchWall interface WiFi ...

Xiaomi Mi Luggage with scratch-resistant design launched in India in two sizes starting at Rs. 2999

Xiaomi today at an event in India has launched the Mi Luggage with scratch-resistant design in two sizes; 20 and 24.” These come with four adjustable handles and the wheels fit closely to the housing frame to enhance stability and reduce noise when dragging. The 360 ball bearing design allows you to maneuver the luggage in any direction over different terrains with ease. The adjustable handle is made of anodized aluminum that is resistant to color fading and corrosion. You can select from four adjustable heights for optimum comfort. For improved safety, it features a TSA approved lock. The company says that it packs the same material found in high-end automotive and sporting equipment, and is 40% stronger than typical luggage made from ABS. The Mi Luggage with scratch-resistant design in two sizes; 20 and 24 are priced at Rs. 2,999 and Rs. 4,299 respectively. Both these products will be available from 10th October at midnight on Mi.com, Flipkart, and Amazon.in. The company said that these will soon become available on Mi Home and offline stores.

Facebook Stories and Messenger Stories hit 300 million users, introduces ‘Stories Ads’

Facebook today announced that Facebook Stories ads available to all advertisers around the world. The company says according to Ipsos survey of stories users commissioned by Facebook IQ, 68% of people say they use stories on at least three apps regularly, and 63% plan to use stories more in the future. Furthermore, more than 300 million people use Facebook Stories and Messenger Stories every day. As brands, now you can include Facebook Stories as an additional placement to News Feed or Instagram Stories ad campaigns. Soon it will also let you extend the reach and improve the performance of stories ad campaigns in Messenger too. Facebook Stories ads support for every objective that's currently available for Instagram Stories ads, including reach, brand awareness, video views, app install, conversion, traffic and lead generation. Facebook’s full suite of targeting and measurement capabilities is also available for stories ads across platforms. iHeartRadio, Kettle Chips, and KFC are among the advertisers who have seen a brand lift from their Facebook Stories ad campaigns. It is also reported that more than half of the people surveyed said they're making more online purchases as a result of the storie ads. In addition, 38% of people said that after seeing a product ...

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 with 0.78-inch OLED display, 50-meter water resistance launched in India for Rs. 1999

Xiaomi has finally launched the most expected Mi Band 3 in India, as it had promised. It has a 0.78-inch OLED touch screen display, compared to 0.42-inch in the Mi Band 2 so that it can display more characters including WhatsApp, Facebook or SMS messages, 3-day Weather info, caller ID and more. It also 5ATM water proof so that you can take it for swimming under 50 meters. Xiaomi says that it has improved activity tracking, and it shows real-time data for running, cycling, walking, and other activities. It still has a button on the front, and you can view the caller name on the band, and reject the call with a long press of the button. It has a larger 110mAh battery that promises about 20 days of standby. Xiaomi Mi Band 3 specifications 0.78-inch OLED (128 x 80 pixels) touch screen display with scratch-resistant glass, anti-fingerprint coating shows time, step, heart rate, activities, weather, notifications Photoplethysmography (PPG) / Heart rate sensor Monitors your fitness and tracks your sleep, Sedentary reminder 8.5g (20g with band) ultra light body 5ATM (50 meters) water resistant Bluetooth 4.2 LE 110mAh Li Ion polymer battery with up to 20 days of standby The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 comes with ...

Xiaomi India launches Mi Credit app for instant loan

After launching Mi Credit instant loan service in India in partnership with KreditBee for Xiaomi users back in May, Xiaomi India has launched Mi Credit service app for Xiaomi users with MIUI above the age of 18 years. This will offer instant loan with a click of a button for eligible person.  Money will be disbursed to your bank account in real-time, and interest rates stat as low as 1.8% per month, says Xiaomi. After downloading and logging into the app with required credentials and you can also upload the documents in the app itself. You can also select Loan Amount desired, Period of Loan and Repayment Schedule. Once you add and verify your bank account, you get the amount after verification. You can repay the loan on Mi Credit app using Netbanking or Debit cards. Xiaomi said that the app is currently exclusively available to only whitelisted MIUI users, even though you can download the app from Mi Community app here. You can mail to micredit-in@xiaomi.com with the subject "Whitelist" and a note with phone number so that Xiaomi will get back. Source

Apple iOS 12.1 Beta brings support for eSIM Functionality

Apple iOS 12.1 Beta has introduced the support for eSIM that lets you activate a cellular plan from your carrier without the need for a physical SIM. This eSIM on the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, the eSIM pairs with the included nano-SIM to enable dual-SIM functionality. Apple at the launch announced that it will roll out the support for eSIM via a software update and this appears to the iOS 12.1. The eSIM settings are available in the Cellular section of the Settings app and choosing "Add Cellular Plan," which is the method used to add another cellular provider via the eSIM. The contact app in the iOS 12.1 lists all the contacts by "default [P] Primary" which lets you change the default phone number that you use often to contact each person if you have multiple phone numbers. Carriers need to implement the eSIM feature before it will work, and Apple offers a list of carriers that plan to offer the eSIM. In the USA, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are planning to offer the eSIM support. However, the feature might not be rolled out until the public release of iOS 12.1. Either way, this dual SIM support through eSIM is ...

Nokia 7.1 Plus (X7) with 19:9 notch display, dual rear cameras, Snapdragon 710 live images surface

HMD Global has scheduled an event in London on October 4th where the company is expected to launch a brand new smartphone which is rumored to be the successor of the Nokia 7; the Nokia 7.1/ 7.1 Plus. Now the smartphone has surfaced online in the name of 'Nokia Phoenix.'  The leaked hands-on image interestingly enough shows the device in a brand new color and the back reveals dual-rear cameras arranged similarly as the Nokia 7 Plus. Another leaked hands-on-image shows the device in a  traditional silver color option. It is also rumored that the device might come in two variants; one with a notch which is the Nokia 7.1 Plus and another one without the notch which will be the Nokia 7.1. As for the specifications, the Nokia 7.1/Plus might be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, will have dual-rear cameras and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It is expected to sport a 6-inch Full HD+ display, 4/6GB RAM, 64GB storage with a slot for microSD card. Though the Chinese version of the Nokia 7.1/ 7.1 Plus might be named as X7, the global version will be launched under Android One program and there are chanced that it might run on Android 9.0 Pie right ...

LG V40 ThinQ with Penta cameras teased in official video

LG has released a new 30-second video teaser for the company's upcoming flagship V40 ThinQ smartphone ahead of October 3 announcement. The phone will come with penta or five cameras that includes three rear cameras including standard, wide and telephoto lenses at the back and dual front cameras. LG said that the phone will offer a soft feel since it uses sand-blast technology for the surface of the smartphone's body, comes with reinforced glass to prevents scratches and also doesn't attract fingerprints or dirt. "The matte color also adds to the charm not found in conventional tempered glass or metal.," added LG. The phone has a metal frame on the side, unlike the glass back this is treated with glitter to emphasize the solidity and aesthetics unique to the metal. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, below the cameras. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6rhsBjjeiA The LG V40 ThinQ will come in three colors - New Platinum Gray, Carmine Red and Morokan Blue colors. The new Carmine Red color gives the impression of elegance and depth by increasing the saturation than the existing Raspberry Rose color. The phone will feature a large 6.4-inch screen, but it will have minimal bezels offering a comfortable grip for one-handed usage. It will also feature 2 ...

Tecno Camon iAir2+, Camon i2 and Camon i2x with 6.2-inch 19:9 display, dual rear cameras, Dual 4G VoLTE launched starting at Rs. 8999

After  Camon iAce and Camon iSky 2 launch last month, Tecno has launched the three new smartphones – Camon iAir2+, Camon i2 and Camon i2x in India. These have a 6.2-inch HD+ 19:9 FullView displays with a notch, 88% screen-to-body ratio, are powered by MediaTek SoCs, run Android 8.1 (Oreo) with the company’s own HiOS on top, dual rear cameras with quad LED flash, front camera with AI face unlock that can scan 298 facial points, support for Dual 4G VoLTE and a 3750mAh battery.  Tecno Camon iAir2+ specifications 6.2-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) HD+ 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD HiOS based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 13MP rear camera with quad-LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, 2MP secondary camera 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, LED flash Fingerprint sensor, Face unlock Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 3750mAh battery Tecno Camon i2 specifications 6.2-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) HD+ 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to ...

Xiaomi India creates new Guinness World Record with largest light mosaic (logo)

Xiaomi India has created new Guinness World Record  by building the largest light mosaic (logo) in the world. Depicting its popular Mi logo, the light mosaic was laid out by assembling 9,690 bulbs. The light mosaic by Xiaomi India was a special initiative driven by the Brand Marketing team to highlight the brand’s journey in India. Here is a special record we have created, our first Guinness World Record (@GWR) by building the largest light mosaic logo in the world. The light mosaic was laid by assembling a staggering 9,590 bulbs. The pictures speak for themselves. See how beautiful our logo looks. pic.twitter.com/2BVezHdfNX — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) September 26, 2018 This is designed to symbolize the collective contribution of Xiaomi India employees and Mi fans, who have all contributed to the overall success of the brand, it further highlights the brand’s effort towards pursuing unconventional modes of marketing and promotional techniques, which sets it apart from most other smartphone brands. Xiaomi also launched its new Mi Home Experience Store in Bengaluru at its  head office building on the ground floor. Upon celebrating this occasion, Anuj Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Xiaomi India, said: It has been another phenomenal year for us with our first Guinness World Records achievement to celebrate. ...

Panasonic, Leica, SIGMA team up to bring L-mount mirrorless camera lens

At the opening of Photokina 2018, Leica Camera AG, Panasonic, and Sigma announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration enables Panasonic and Sigma to make use of the L-Mount standard developed by Leica for their own developments and to offer both cameras and lenses utilizing this lens mount.  Thanks to their numerous interchangeable components, system cameras are extremely versatile and can be individually configured for a wide range of photographic needs.  Thanks to the strategic partnership between Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma, customers will be able to choose from a much wider selection of cameras and lenses without having to limit themselves to a particular brand, as all three brands will share the same proprietary bayonet mount. Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG and majority shareholder said: For photographers, the ability to choose from a wide range of lenses for their system of preference is extremely important. Especially in the strongly growing market for mirrorless system cameras, users seek increasingly greater product diversity to fulfill a wide range of different photographic needs. We have therefore decided to work together with prominent partners in the photographic segment as an immediate response to these needs. Our long-established partnership with Panasonic is a ...

Xiaomi opens Mi Home Experience Store in Bengaluru

After Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi, Xiaomi has opened its first Mi Home Experience Store in Bengaluru. Located at its office in Embassy Tech Village, Devarabisanahalli, the store offers all the products that have launched in India and also showcases some of the products that were launched globally such as Mi Projector, Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Mi Washing Machine, Mi Heater, Mi Bike, Mi Scooter and Mi Ninebot. Proud to announce that we inaugurated the company owned company operated Mi Experience Store at our office today. This store offers all the products launched in India and some of the other cool products launched globally. Which product do you to try out 1st? 😉 #FutureLivesHere pic.twitter.com/FrKnOmUkCU — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) September 26, 2018 Xiaomi has also announced that this is a COCO (company owned company operated) Mi Experience Store. The company will continue to expand its experience stores in the country, in addition to Mi Home stores to gather  valuable feedback about the next Xiaomi product to launch in India. Xiaomi recently announced that it aims to reach 100 Mi Home Stores in 2018 itself, earlier than its 2-year time-frame, which is mid-2019.

Vivaldi browser 2.0 with refreshed UI, tab management and more released

Vivaldi today has launched a new version of its browser; Vivaldi 2.0 with features like customizable sleek user interface, private and secure syncing across computers, tools for smart browsing, revamped theming, and more.  It brings users the ability to customize the user interface, Vivaldi’s Settings provides a huge variety of options such as positioning the tab bar vertically and display the address bar at the bottom, adjust default zoom levels and view clutter-free web pages using Reader View. Furthermore, you can also toggle adaptive themes that change color in tune with the website being viewed, schedule themes to change throughout the day, and customize Speed Dials and Window Background Image. https://youtu.be/feGKcVUjj0s Vivaldi browser can now seamlessly and securely sync a user’s data between multiple computers, including their Bookmarks and Speed-Dials, saved passwords and auto fill information, History (with only typed URLs), extensions and uniquely, Notes. All synced data, including users’ passwords, is protected with an end-to-end data encryption. It is bringing an expandable, multi-tasking dashboard in Vivaldi’s sidebar to make better use of the screen real estate and improve workflow, Panels. This also includes tools like Downloads, Bookmarks, History, Web Panels, Window Panel, and Notes. The Web Panels allow users to display their favorite web apps or sites in a split-screen alongside the primary window. The Vivaldi’s tabbed browsing lets users ...