Vivo schedules an event in India on May 29, X21 with in-display fingerprint sensor expected

Vivo just sent an invite to launch a new smartphone in India on May 29th. The invite has a big 'X' so it will be 'X series' smartphone, which will likely be the X21 that was introduced in China back in March. The under-display fingerprint sensor version was also launched in Singapore last week. It is not clear if the company is planning both the standard version with rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and the top-end version of the phone with under-display fingerprint sensor. There is also X21i that got certified in China today with Helio P60 SoC and a 24-megapixel front camera. Vivo X21 specifications 6.28-inch (2280 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:9 Super AMOLED display Octa Core Snapdragon 660 AIE 14nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 512 GPU 6GB RAM, 128GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano/microSD) Funtouch OS 4.0 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) 12MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, secondary 5MP camera with f/2.4 aperture 12MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture In-display Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 154.45 × 74.78 × 7.37mm; Weight: 156.2g 3.5mm audio jack, AK4376A Hi-Fi audio chip 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ...

Chrome OS to get Gboard, app shortcuts, Picture-in-picture and more with Android P

Google has confirmed at the I/O 2018 that it is bringing some much-needed features like Gboard, app shortcuts to Chrome OS later this year and  Android P for Chrome OS will bring support for Picture-in-Picture mode just like Android. These new additions will help developers and Chrome OS users as well.  The Chrome OS 69 update will bring Android virtual keyboard; Gboard with its expressive features like GIFs, stickers, and emoji adjusted and scaled to match the width of the Pixelbook. Chrome OS apps also again support app shortcuts, with notifications, actions, and system controls to Pin. https://youtu.be/6kIZ_u4QE9U Chrome OS 69 that is coming this fall will also bring multi-channel USB, AAudio, and Audio MMAP. Google demoed the DJ app running from a Chromebook. Android P update for Chrome OS will bring the much-needed support for Picture-in-Picture with controls. Android Studio on Mac, Windows, and Linux gets full Chrome OS emulator with a full image. Via 

FCC announces US net neutrality rules will end on June 11

The Federal Communications Commission announced that USA net neutrality rules will expire on June 11, meaning that new regulations on how consumers can access the internet will take effect will change. The FCC back in December 2017 annulled the open-internet rules set in 2015. The open-internet rules set in 2015 bars service providers from blocking or slowing down access to content or charging consumers more for certain content. However, the new rules set by FCC requires the internet service providers whether it will block or ask to pay extra to access the content. However,  Comcast Corp, Verizon Communications Inc, and AT&T Inc promised not to discriminate against legal content after the net neutrality rules expire. Furthermore, a group of 22 states led by New York and others have sued with an aim to block the new rules from taking effect and the Senate voting may take as early as next week to reject the December repeal. These rules make the internet service providers put their profits before the consumers they serve and some internet service providers have already clarified that might eventually offer paid fast lanes for some future internet traffic. Ajit Pai said that internet providers were given 30 days to comply with the new transparency rules so that everyone ...

Google clarifies its AI voice calling Duplex system will identify itself

Google at the I/O 2018 event this week introduced one of the most controversial Assistant feature; Google Duplex which mimics itself as human and makes appointments. While the question arises on how ethical this feature is, Google just clarified in a statement that the experimental system will have “disclosure built-in.” This means that whatever shape Duplex takes in the future, it will involve some kind of verbal announcement to the person on the other end that they are in fact talking to AI. Google Duplex is not a fully functional feature yet, Google just showcased a glimpse of the feature at the I/O event and said that it will start testing the feature in the coming days. Google Assistant sounds much more lifelike thanks to Google's partnership with of DeepMind’s new WaveNet audio-generation technique and other advances in natural language processing. At the demo the conversation sounded much more lifelike the voice is so convincingly with the use of phrases like“uh” and “um.” However, Google says that it doesn't know how that disclosure would sound yet and it needs further testing is needed to see the reactions. Though Google didn't state that it has all intentions to disclose beforehand on stage during the demo, it did clarify ...

Xiaomi smart home products to get Google Assistant support

Xiaomi is not only popular for its smartphones and electronic, but it is also popular for its IoT products. The company has invested in more than 90 IoT and lifestyle companies. At the Google I/O 2018 this week announced the company its smart home products will now work with the Google Assistant, allowing users to control products through a smart speaker, like the Google Home, or with the Google Assistant app. The initial set of products include Mi Bedside Lamp, Mi LED Smart Bulb and Mi Smart Plug, which will launch in the U.S. starting from this month. These products are currently available in China and few other countries. The Mi Bedside Lamp will be the first to launch in the U.S. later this May, followed by the Mi LED Smart Bulb and Mi Smart Plug later. Source

Instagram Stories gets interactive emoji slider sticker for polls

Instagram is rolling out interactive emoji slider sticker for polls; It is a fun new way to spice up your Instagram stories polls. As usual, you can ask questions in your stories and add polls, and from there you have to choose an emoji for your question, add a layer of emotional context that helps those answering understand your tone and answer accordingly. You can add the emoji slider sticker to your story from the sticker tray after taking a photo or video. You can place the emoji anywhere you like and write out your question. From there,  you can set the emoji that best matches your question’s mood. Like with the poll sticker, your friends and followers will be able to respond to your slider. As for those who are responding, or when you see an emoji slider in a story, drag the emoji to the left or right as you make your decision. Once you are done voting, it will show you the current average of how others have responded so far. The update is already rolling out to both iOS and Android version of the Instagram app. Source

Moto Z3 Play with 6.1-inch FHD+ display, dual-rear cameras deep indigo color variant surfaces

Motorola's Moto Z3 Play has been in the news for quite some time now and the launch might be around the corner. In fact, we already know everything that is to know about the Moto Z3 Play and now popular leakster, Evan Blass has posted the deep indigo color variant. Like with the images that had surfaced before, the new deep indigo variant also showcases the phone in its full glory including the front and rear of the phone in detail. The Motorola Moto Z3 Play is said to sport a 6.1-inch FHD+ display, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, 4GB LPDDR4 RAM with 32GB and another variant with 64GB storage. The fingerprint sensor is moved to the side. [HTML1] Since it is has a modular design, the Z3 Play comes with 16-pin connector down below the camera module. It is also reported that it will sport a 12-megapixel and 8-megapixel dual-rear cameras. it will have a 3000mAh battery on board. Moto Z3 Play rumored specifications 6.1-inch (1080 x 2160 pixels) Full HD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass  protection 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 4GB LPDDR4 RAM with 32GB / 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) Single / Dual ...

Apple iPhone SE 2018 with iPhone X-like bezel-less display and notch surfaces in render

Apple launched the iPhone SE back in 2016, and for some time now there have been numerous leaks and rumors about the successor; the iPhone SE 2. It is also reported that the company will be announcing it at the WWDC event that will kickstart in June. Now according to a new report from Mobilefun, the phone will be called as the iPhone SE (2018). Furthermore, while there are many images and renders of the iPhone SE 2, we now get to see the render of an iPhone SE (2018) screen protector from Olixar giving us look at the design of the phone. Much like the iPhone X, the SE 2 will also have a notch on the front and will embrace bezel-less design all in compact 4-inch screen size. Interestingly, there is no home button meaning that the SE 2 might have the Face ID as well. There is also another image which has factory screen protector of the iPhone SE 2 sitting right next to the iPhone 5, and as you can see, the screen protector is slightly smaller than the iPhone 5. A CAD schematic design measures 121.04 x 55.82 millimeters. Since these are leaks and rumors coming from sources, we can't vouch ...

Vivo X21i with 6.28-inch FHD+ 19:9 AMOLED display, dual rear cameras, 6GB RAM gets certified

Vivo  announced the X21 in two variants, one with a  normal fingerprint sensor, and the other one with an under-display fingerprint sensor, but both were powered by Snapdragon 660 along with dedicated Qualcomm AIE Artificial Intelligence Chip. Now the vivo X21i has been certified in China, after a recent rumor, which will be powered by MediaTek Helio P60 12nm SoC. This also has a 24-megapixel front camera. Other specifications are similar, including a 6.28-inch FHD+ 19:9 Super AMOLED display with a notch, 90.3% screen-to-body ratio, 6GB RAM, Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4.0,  12-megapixel primary rear camera along with a 5-megapixel secondary rear camera to capture the depth information and has AI scene recognition. Vivo X21i specifications 6.28-inch (2280 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:9 Super AMOLED display Octa Core MediaTek Helio P60 12nm processor (Quad 2GHz Cortex A73 + Quad 2GHz Cortex A53 CPUs) with ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU 6B RAM, 64GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano/microSD) Funtouch OS 4.0 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) 12MP rear camera with LED flash, secondary 5MP camera 24MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 154.37×74.98×6.99mm; Weight: 159g 3.5mm audio jack, AK4376A Hi-Fi audio chip 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4 ...

Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE now available in India with launch offers from Reliance Jio and Airtel

Apple has launched the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) in India, as it had promised, after it went on pre-orders starting from May 4th starting at Rs. 39,080. You can now buy it from Airtel Online Store and from Jio on jio.com as well as Reliance Digital and Jio Stores. Launch offers Airtel is offering Additional cashback of Rs. 5,000 on ICICI Credit Card EMI transactions. Reliance Jio is offering JioEverywhereConnect service that allows you to use the same Jio number on both your iPhone and the Apple Watch. This is available at no extra cost to iPhone users. Features The Apple Watch Series 3 LTE uses an eSIM, so you don’t require a separate SIM.  The Apple Watch Series 3 has an upgraded dual-core processor offering 70% faster performance, new W2 wireless chip offering 85% faster WiFi performance, 50% efficient Bluetooth connectivity, Water resistant body, and up to 18 hours of battery life. Availability in more countries In addition to India, it is also available for purchase in Sweden and Denmark for '3', and in Taiwan from Taiwan Mobile, FarEsTone3, Telecom3, Chunghwa, and APT3. Now the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) is available in 16 countries -  Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong ...