Yahoo Mail mobile web gets a refreshed look, new features; Yahoo Mail Go for Android Go Edition smartphones released

Yahoo has updated Yahoo Mail mobile web app with several new features, updated design, modern fonts, and native-like interaction animations. It has also introduced new Yahoo Mail Go app for Android Go Edition smartphones with 1GB of RAM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsonruTUaCw The company also said that the mobile browser now uses the same architecture as the modern desktop tech stack, which is developed on React and Redux. New features in Yahoo Mail mobile web Swipe through your inbox: The ability to take actions on emails quickly and easily by swiping right to mark as read and left to delete. Customize your look and feel: New color themes with light and dark backgrounds that allow you to personalize your inbox. Get organized easily with folders: Beautiful sidebar menu with folders for easy organization. Never hunt for an email address: Auto-suggest your most frequent email addresses when you type the first few letters, so sending an email is faster than ever. Infinite scrolling inbox: Scroll all the way down your inbox without having to hit “next” to see more emails. Take quick action on emails: Easily delete, forward, reply and do more from the easy access toolbar once you open a message. The Yahoo Mail Go app is just 12MB in size and keeps RAM usage on devices below 50MB. The company ...

FUJIFILM X-A5 mirror-less digital camera with 24.2MP APS-C sensor launched in India

Fujifilm India today has launched the FUJIFILM X-A5 camera that Sports a retro and stylish design. The camera offers a host of features including a 180-degree tilting rear LCD screen, the latest built-in Bluetooth technology, and an extended battery life. Fujifilm X-A5 packs a 24.2MP APS-C sensor with a phase detection autofocus system. This camera features a newly developed image processing engine that is 1.5 times faster than previous models. It also features new collapsible FUJINON XC15-45mm, F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, SR+ AUTO mode, color reproduction performance, and skin tone reproduction capability. It comes with ISO 12800 and it is the first X-A Series model to feature phase detection pixels, originally developed for the X series' high-end models. The Intelligent Hybrid AF speed is twice as fast as previous models. It features High-Speed HD Video function,  the Multi-Focus Mode automatically synthesizes 4K quality images with changing the depth of field setting. The 4K Burst function offers to shoot 15 frames per second in 4K image quality. The lens has the minimum working distance of just 5cm, ideal for clear close-up shots. It comes equipped with a large rear LCD monitor that can rotate 180 degrees. When the panel is rotated 180 degrees, the Rear Command Dial automatically switches to the Zoom and Shutter ...

Nokia 2 finally gets Android 8.1 Oreo beta

HMD Global launched the Nokia 2 budget smartphone in India back in November last year. At the launch the company confirmed that the phone will get Android 8.0 (Oreo) update in the future. Later in December HMD Global’s Chief product officer Juho Sarvikas‏ confirmed that Nokia 2 will get Android 8.1 Oreo update directly skipping 8.0 update, and also said that it the update will bring most of the Android 8.1 features including the memory management improvements. New on #Nokiamobile Beta Labs! #Nokia2 joins the #AndroidOreo party. Join us now #nokiamobilebetalabs to be the first to the test it! https://t.co/91uhqstnnm pic.twitter.com/21VceyyYDG — Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) June 19, 2018 After several months, he has announced that the first Android 8.1 (Oreo) beta update for the smartphone is available, as he had promised last month. The Nokia 2.1 that was introduced a few weeks back is an Android (Go edition) smartphone. Android 8.1 brings several new features including Neural Networks API, hamburger emoji fix, Revamped power menu, New Settings Menu, Bluetooth Battery percentage and developer APIs (API level 27), along with the latest optimizations, bug fixes, and security patches. The update also brings battery saving navigation buttons, revamped power menu, new settings menu and Bluetooth battery percentage. Since the beta update is out, stable update ...

Worldwide smartwatch shipments to hit 43.5 million in 2018 with 34.8% market share: IDC

The worldwide wearables market forecasts an estimate of 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, which is an 8.2% increase from the same time last year. Though the growth is slightly lower than the 10.3% growth experienced in 2017, the market is expected to return to double-digit growth from 2019 until 2022 as smartwatches and other form factors grow according to International Data Corporation (IDC). According to IDC, beyond the typical wrist-worn devices, earwear is also expected to gain momentum as various brands start to capitalize on the growing interest in smart assistants. Qualcomm's dedicated chipsets for this category is likely to also help bolster supply. Furthermore, products with built-in sensors is also expected to grow and double its share by 2022. As expected, Apple's WatchOS continued to lead with 20.2 million shipments, 16.2% market share in 2018. However, the market share is expected to go up to 34.5 million units by 2022. On the other hand, Wear OS stands second with 5.4 million shipments with 4.3% market share. The combined smartwatch shipments hit 43.5 million units in 2018 with 34.8% market share. But it is expected to double by 2022. On the other hand, wristband segment is expected to decline 6.6% in 2018 as demand for ...

Paytm acquires Delhi-based tech startup Cube26

Paytm has announced that it has acquired Delhi-based tech startup Cube26. The company says that this acquisition will help Paytm by leveraging the work Cube26 has done in consumer engagement products in the Social and Content domain.  Once the deal is finalized, Cube26 team will join Paytm. The companies did not disclose the financial details of the deal. If you look closely, Paytm was been working closely in building social media products and content focused on consumer engagement. As for Cube26, the company has customized Android OS and developed varied applications for original equipment manufacturers. The company claims Tiger Global and Flipkart as its investors. Saurav Kumar, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Cube26 said: Our team has been building technology products that are used by millions of users. I believe our diversified experience in creating smarter products across software and hardware segment will help add value to Paytm and to several of its products and services. Madhur Deora, Chief Financial Officer,  Paytm said: We are excited to welcome the Cube26 team onboard. With this acquisition, the Cube26 team will work with the Paytm team to add more social engagement features to our products and services. Source

Honor 10 gets Party Mode, EIS and more via OTA update in India

Huawei’s Honor brand launched its flagship Honor 10 smartphone in India last month running Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.1 on top. Now it has rolled out a new update that brings several new features including party mode feature that lets you connect several phones to play the same song simultaneously, HiTouch that lets you quickly identify objects by scanning them, Paytm entergration, and most expected EIS feature for videos. The Honor 10 update (COL-AL10 8.1.0.120) is 828MB in size and has Android security update for May 2018 as well as improvements and bug fixes. Check out the complete changelog below. [Recommended] New software upgrade is available for your device. This will upgrade your system to COL-AL10 8.1.0.120(C675CUSTC675D2). [New APK] Preloaded HonorClub APK, an official community forum for all Honor Fans. Activities like Fans recruitment, new product promotions will be updated here. Any questions about Honor products will get answered. [PartyMode Feature] Preloaded Party Mode feature. User can connect several phones to play the same song simultaneously at parties, producing a multi-channel sound effect for a supreme audio experience. [HiTouch Feature] Launch camera and click on eye option. Hold two fingers on the screen. HiTouch will quickly identify products displayed on the screen using Amazon Assistant. [Paytm Feature] Can ...

OPPO Find X to feature 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, pop-up front and rear cameras

[caption id="attachment_256236" align="aligncenter" width="573"] Image: The Verge[/caption] OPPO will introduce its flagship Find X smartphone at a global event in Paris, France later today. Now The Verge has posted hands-on impressions of the smartphone that reveals all the specifications. As rumoured, the phone features a pop-up front and rear cameras that are motorized, so it doesn't have a notch for the 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen. It still has narrow bezels on the top for the earpiece. The phone also has 3D facial scanning system for biometric authentication, and will not come with a fingerprint sensor or 5x dual-camera zoom. [caption id="attachment_256241" align="aligncenter" width="574"] Image: The Verge[/caption] The phone has a 16-megapixel rear camera along with a 20-megapixel secondary rear camera that can open on 0.5 seconds. It has a glass back, but it doesn't have wireless charging for its 3,730mAh battery, instead it uses its own VOOC fast charging technology. This also confirms 256GB storage, in addition to 128GB storage. [caption id="attachment_256240" align="aligncenter" width="574"] Image: The Verge[/caption] OPPO Find X specifications 6.4-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ AMOLED 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display 2.5GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 10nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 8GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB storage Android 8.1 (Oreo) with ...

OPPO schedules an event in India on July 12, Find X with bezel-less display expected

OPPO is all set to introduce its flagship Find X smartphone at a global event in Paris, France later today. The company has sent out invites for the launch of a smartphone in India on July 12. Even though the invite doesn't say that it will be the Find X, the caption "Find what you have have been looking for until now" hints at the launch of the next-generation Find series smartphone. Recent leaks confirmed the specifications and the design of the smartphone. OPPO also confirmed that the Find X will feature a 93.8% screen-to-body ratio screen. OPPO already confirmed that the phone will have dual rear cameras with 5X optical zoom that uses a periscope structure to divert light 90-degrees through prism into a hidden telephoto lens and will include Super VOOC Flash Charge technology that can fully charge a 2500mAh battery within 15 minutes. Even images that have surfaced clearly shows unique slider design to hide both the front and rear cameras. The phone is rumored to feature a 6.3-inch Full HD+ AMOLED 19:5:9 aspect ratio display, powered by Snapdragon 845 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, run Android 8.1 (Oreo) with ColorOS 5.1, pack a 16-megapixel rear camera with a secondary 2-megapixel rear camera, 25-megapixel front-facing camera and a ...

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus, 5 Plus and 5X Plus multisport GPS watches with maps and music announced

Garmin has announced fēnix 5S series of multisport GPS watches –5S Plus, 5 Plus and 5X Plus with built-in routable topographical maps, storage for music playlists, Garmin Pay contactless payment solution and wrist-based Pulse Oximeter for altitude acclimation awareness. These rugged watches  range in size from 42-51mm and all boast a bright, sunlight readable display. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5cbRHUNDkc It has wrist-based heart rate and all of the multisport and smart connectivity features of the previous fēnix 5 models, in addition these also include built-in map data optimized for at-a-glance navigation and location tracking. These maps can be used with the round-trip course creator that allows runners and cyclists to enter a distance they would like to run or ride, then select a route from a list of appropriate courses to choose from. These have sophisticated training features to help monitor form and performance. Training status automatically evaluates recent exercise history to let users know if they’re overtraining, maintaining or peaking. These are Connect IQ compatible, so users customize their watch with widgets, data fields, watch faces and apps. When paired with a compatible smartphone, users can get call, text and email notifications right on their wrist. These feature multi-network satellite reception, now including Galileo to track in more challenging ...

Google will fix Home and Chromecast bug that reveals user’s location

Google is planning on fixing a bug on Chromecast TV streaming stick and Home that reveals user’s location. This bug lets a website collect precise user location data, according to a report from security reporter Brian Krebs. This bug exploits a loophole in Google’s systems to cross-check a list of nearby wireless networks with Google’s precise geolocation look-up services. By using the location gained by the nearby Wi-Fi networks through a Google Home or Chromecast, malicious websites can triangulate a user’s location. Since these devices barely need any authentication from third parties to receive data on local networks, they exploit the generous permissions to collect any sensitive data. https://youtu.be/ESS_D6P26zQ It is common for Web sites to keep a record of the numeric Internet Protocol (IP) address of all visitors, and these addresses can be used in combination with online geolocation to glean information about each visitor’s hometown or region. However, this type of location information is often quite imprecise. This is typically not the case with Google’s geolocation data, which includes comprehensive maps of wireless network names around the world, linking each individual Wi-Fi network to a corresponding physical location. This gives Google an advantage to determine a user’s location to within a few feet by triangulating the user between several nearby mapped Wi-Fi ...