Google Drive will use AI to intelligently organize “Shared with Me” files

Google Drive is always clumsy with shared files especially if you are using G Suite business applications. Google with the latest update is aiming to clean up the mess by using its artificial intelligence. It will now organize the  “Shared with Me” section so you can also see people listed, along with files they’ve shared with you.  You can click on a document to quickly open it and you can also Search for content by the owner which is now the most popular way to search for files in Drive. This means that the revamped interface will use AI to predict which files and file owners you're most likely to access. The interface will now show "quick access" on the right corner top which shows tiles for different people with files that they have shared with you. Down below, you will see the shared files in your account, that are organized whichever way you want. This update will be rolling to all G Suite editions and end users in the next two weeks and the company is promising to roll out more AI-powered optimizations in the coming months. Source

Meizu E3 with 5.99-inch Full HD+ display, 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras to be announced on March 21

Last month Meizu sent out a teaser for the media outlets in China that hinted at the E3 announcement on March 6th. But today the company actually confirmed that the E3 will be announced on March 21st. In addition several press renders of the smartphone have surfaced confirming the design of the smartphone.  The smartphone got certified by TENAA last month confirming unibody metal design, 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras as well as side-mounted fingerprint sensor that was first introduced in the M6s last month. The side-mounted Super mBack fingerprint sensor is expected to be customizable to perform several actions. It packs a 3300mAh battery and there is a mblu branding on the back. It has a 1.8GHz Octa-Core SoC, which could be Snapdragon chip or a MediaTek SoC, similar to the predecessor. Meizu E3 rumored specifications 5.99-inch (2160 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core processor 6GB / 4GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB / 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with Flyme OS 6.2 Dual SIM 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, secondary 2-megapixel rear camera 8-megapixel front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 156.8 × 75 × 7.6mm; Weight: 163g 4G VoLTE, ...

Instagram said to be working on portrait-mode for Stories

Instagram is leaving no stone unturned in competing with Snapchat and now it is being reported that the social media giant is working on bringing a new portrait-mode feature for the Stories camera that is found buried in the Instagram Android APK. This functionality will let users shoot portrait shots with bokeh effect-blurring the background. According to a reader of TechCrunch who shared an exclusive image of the portrait option in action after decompiling the APK, the icon shows up overlaid on the Instagram Stories camera shutter button which can be accessed by swiping right. Portrait mode is now the current trending feature which is found even on phones ranging from budget segment phones to high-end iPhones. With portrait-mode built right into the core app, users can shoot and upload directly to Instagram. It is, however, unclear if Instagram's portrait-mode would have more ways to stylize an image, but with Instagram's editing tools, there are tons of effects that the company could use. There is also a chance that Instagram might launch the portrait-mode could launch under a different name to make it catchy and trendy. Last week there were reports about video and voice calling feature spotted in Instagram's Direct messaging application. Source

Apple’s high-end over the ear noise-canceling headphones said to be introduced later this year

Last week it was reported that Apple is working on high-end over the ear-headphones and today we are hearing more details about the headphones. It is expected that they will come with features like noise-canceling, Wireless pairing functionality and more.  The company is also planning on launching them as early as later this year in case if there are no production delays which might push the launch date to early next year. According to sources, Apple headphones have been on-and-off over the past year much like it faced problem during HomePod production including multiple redesigns. There is is a possibility of a complete redesign of headphones before launch or scrap the project altogether. Apple is aiming the headphones targeting the high-end of the market with features like noise-canceling capabilities, wireless pairing functionality much like the AirPods. The latest headphones fall inline with the company's long line of music-focused products and services. On the other hand, Apple is also busy prepping a new generation AirPods with water resistance, Hey Siri voice integration. Apple generated a total of  $5 billion in revenue for the first time in the company’s fiscal first quarter through the AirPods, Beats headphones, the Apple Watch, Apple TV and iPad accessories. Much like the earlier reports, Primax & SZS will be the key suppliers that ...

Vivo V9 with full-screen display, top-notch, dual rear cameras surface ahead of announcement

Vivo V9, the company's upcoming selfie-focused smartphone in the 'V Series' was teased in billboard in Indonesia last week. Now live images of the phone has surfaced online that shows the notch design. There is also a small bezel below the screen. The notch only has an earpiece, front camera and sensors. The teaser already confirmed 24MP front camera for the phone, similar to the V9. Another image also confirms dual rear cameras for the phone. It is not clear if the phone will have HD+ display, similar to the predecessor or an improved Full HD+ display. There is also an image that shows the phone inside a case. Vivo has also teased the announcement of the on its social channels in Indonesia. [HTML1] We should know more details about the smartphone in the coming weeks. The phone is expected to be announced in Indonesia later this month and is also expected to be introduced in several other Asian countries including India soon after. Source 1, 2, 3 | Via

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy A8 Enterprise Edition announced

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Note 8 Enterprise Edition last year and now following the same trend; it has announced the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy A8 Enterprise Edition smartphones in Germany. The company is promoting the enterprise edition as truly “business-first” offering for the product line. Apart from the business-centric additions like after-sales support and enterprise-deployment software, rest of the core internals do remain the same as the original S9 and A8. Samsung says that both the phones will be getting three-year licenses for Knox Configure (Dynamic Edition) and the Enterprise Firmware Over-The-Air service (E-FOTA on MDM). The Knox Configure will let the IT. Administrators easily configure the Samsung devices remotely and update all of them at once. It also allows the flexibility to schedule updates to reduce service interruptions and downtime. Furthermore, the Galaxy S9 Enterprise Edition will receive three years of monthly security updates and quarterly updates for the fourth year. On the other hand, the Galaxy A8 Enterprise Edition will only get monthly security updates for three years. However, both phones will come with two years of manufacturer warranty. The Samsung Galaxy S9 Enterprise Edition will be available in Germany from April 2018 and is priced at 849 euros ($1,045 or Rs. 68,080 approx.) While the Samsung Galaxy A8 Enterprise ...

Samsung Carnival on Amazon India: Up to Rs. 8000 cashback, No Cost EMI, exchange offer and more

Samsung today started its 4-day Samsung Carnival on Amazon as well as Paytm. This offers cashback on Amazon and Paytm Mall on select smartphones.  Consumer buying the Samsung Galaxy Note8 on Amazon will get the smartphone at Rs. 59,900 including an Amazon Pay cashback of Rs. 8,000. Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Rs. 59,900 (Including  Rs. 8000 Amazon Pay cashback) Samsung Galaxy A8+ - Rs. 28,990 (Including  Rs. 4000 Amazon Pay cashback) Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime 64GB  - Rs. 12,990 (Including  Rs. 2000 Amazon Pay cashback) Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime - Rs. 10,990 (Including  Rs. 2000 Amazon Pay cashback) Samsung is also offering exchange offers and No cost EMI on select products on Amazon. Cashback will be credited in the form of Amazon Pay balance within 10 days after the items are dispatched. For orders with Exchange or No Cost EMI – the cashback will be added to Amazon Pay balance in 20 days post shipment of the product provided the item is not canceled, rejected or returned. On Paytm Mall customers get Rs. 10,000 cashback on Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ and the Rs. 8000 cashback on Galaxy Note8. The limited period offer ends March 8th, Thursday.

Reliance Jio offers 10GB free data add-on pack for users of Jio TV app

Reliance Jio a few days back started offering 10GB free data for users that is automatically added in their account. This data is mentioned as Add-on pack and is shown under your plan. It also says that the pack is worth Rs. 301, which is old rate for the pack. The 10GB data is valid for 28 days, so the 10GB data will expire by the end of March. JioTV app won award for ‘Best Mobile Video Content’ at GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards, so the free data is a gesture of appreciation to thank  JioTV users, says Jio. Even though Jio says that the free data is available for only those who have been using the Jio TV app for a long time, it is also available for those who have have not used the app at all. You can also call 1299 toll-free number to confirm via SMS, if you have received 10GB data add-on pack.  Earlier this year Jio launched several add-on packs starting at Rs. 11  that offers 400 MB data and the Rs. 101 pack offers 6GB data. These packs don’t have validity, so it will be valid till your existing plan’s validity.

Skype now optimized for Android phones running 4.0.3 to 5.1

Microsoft has announced that it has optimized the Skype for Android phones running 4.0.3 to 5.1. Skype for Android crossed over one billion downloads from the Google Play Store last year. The new optimized version of Skype will be rolled out in the next few days worldwide. The optimized version of Skype is lighter both storage wise and RAM usage wise at the same time allowing for greater speed and better audio and video quality on lower-end Android devices, as well as increased performance in challenging network conditions. Microsoft is aiming to connect people everywhere on whatever device they are using by making the lighter version available to more Android phones. Since the update has just started rolling out through Google Play, and it may take few days before it becomes available to Skype users worldwide. On the other hand, you can try out the latest version of Skype for Android by signing up for Skype Insiders Program here. Source

Vodafone launches VoLTE services in Maharashtra and Goa, Rajasthan

Vodafone launched VoLTE (Voice Over LTE) services in India last month starting from Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Gujarat. Now it has launched VoLTE in Maharashtra and Goa, and Jaipur and Jodhpur in Rajasthan, which will soon expand in other cities of the state soon. Vodafone is calling it Super VoLTE and said that the technology delivers high-quality sound over voice calls across the Vodafone SuperNet 4G network so that users will experience ultra-clear voice quality and reduced background noise. "Conversations will sound more natural, almost as if the person at the other end of the phone call is right next to you. Also, with Vodafone Super VoLTE, you can surf at 4G speeds even while being on a phone call," said Vodafone. If you have a VoLTE enabled handset, you can SMS 4G CHECK to 199 to know if you your smartphone is Vodafone Super VoLTE compatible. If you have Dual SIM handset, Vodafone SIM should be inserted in the SIM slot with data capability and network mode should be set as “4G/3G/2G (Auto)”. Vodafone already said that it will roll out VoLTE in Karnataka and Kolkata soon, and will extended the service across the country in a phased manner over the next few months. You can check out the ...