Apple said to deploy 1Password to all its employees, reportedly in talks to acquire its maker AgileBits

1Password developed by AgileBits is one of the popular password managers that is available for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. According to a new report, Apple is planning to deploy 1Password internally to all 123,000 employees in the next two month, and 100 Apple employees will start using 1Password starting this week. The report adds that Apple will offer family plans, giving up to 5 family members of each employee a free license for 1Password.  The report doesn't say how much Apple has paid for the deal, however it says that AgileBits started paying out large bonuses after this deal with Apple was signed. According to the report, Apple is also looking to acquire the company in future, and if happens, the company might integrate the features of 1Password into the iOS, similar to what it has done with earlier iOS acquisition Workflow and the new Shortcuts app. Source

Netflix for Android gets Smart-Download that auto-retrieves next episode

Netflix had rolled out Download feature back in 2016 and one and a half year later the company is rolling a new feature “Smart Downloads” that automatically deletes an episode of a TV series you’ve finished watching and downloads the next one. https://youtu.be/ke_AsB7uIDk However, if you wish to rather keep the watched episode on your device, you will need to turn off Smart Downloads so you can manually manage your downloaded content. The Smart Downloads feature only turns on when you're connected to Wi-Fi, and it won't impact your device storage, because it will always delete the last watched episode before downloading the next one. This feature is currently only available for Android starting today and the support for iOS will be coming later this year. Cameron Johnson, Director of Product Innovation, Netflix said: We know how annoying it can be to go through all your apps and delete files you no longer need; we also understand that when it comes to Netflix, the faster you can get to the next episode you want to watch, the better. Whether it is smart downloading or viewing a mobile preview, we realize the best part of Netflix is connecting with the stories you will love in an easier ...

Airtel to deploy 10000 new mobile sites, Massive MIMO pre-5G technology, 2000 kms of additional optic fiber in West Bengal

After Kerala, Mumbai,  Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Airtel has announced massive network expansion in West Bengal as part of its network transformation initiative – Project Leap. During the FY 18-19, Airtel plans to roll out 10,000 new mobile sites taking the total number of sites to 38,000 along with an addition of more than 2000 kilometers of optic fiber, taking the total footprint to 17,000 kms to enable high speed data transmission. Airtel also plans to deploy pre-5G Massive MIMO technology across major business and residential hubs in the two states to step up high speed data experience for customers. Massive MIMO expands network capacities by 5-7 times on the same spectrum and delivers super fast data speeds despite a large number of concurrent users at the same location. Back in April, Airtel had deployed Massive MIMO pre-5G solution across IPL match venues offering up to 3x faster 4G speeds. Commenting on the same, Sameer Anjaria, Chief Executive Officer – West Bengal & Odisha, Bharti Airtel Ltd, said: As part of our endeavor to build a future ready network to deliver best-in-class experience to our customers, we are stepping up our network investments across West Bengal. Airtel has pioneered the rollout of Massive MIMO in India and we will now undertake ...

Nokia and China Mobile sign 1 billion euro frame agreement for future-oriented network infrastructure

Nokia and China Mobile today announced that they have signed a one-year frame agreement that is being valued at up to EUR 1 billion. This agreement will support the Chinese mobile operators to a future-oriented network infrastructure and provide seamless connectivity to more efficiently growing data traffic demand. Nokia, Under the agreement, will provide China Mobile with end-to-end technology solutions to enable next-generation cloud and machine communications. It will also provide additional elements of its mobile radio access and core portfolio in addition to fixed access, IP routing and optical transport, customer experience management, as well as its services. Both the companies will nor work together to bring out more products and services that will enable the operator to explore new opportunities in vertical markets. They have also signed a memorandum of understanding for research and testing of the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning capabilities of next-generation networks. The agreement was signed at the recent Sino-German Economic Forum by Li Huidi, Vice President of China Mobile, and Hans-Jürgen Bill, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Nokia and also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nokia Networks GmbH & Co KG in Germany. Mike Wang, President of Nokia Shanghai Bell, said: This is a highly significant ...

Google Pay update brings the ability to pay friends, save tickets and more

Google Pay is getting a new update bringing features like the ability to pay friends, save tickets, manage information in one place. Google is now combining the Google Pay and Google Pay Send apps. Now, you can send or request money right from the Google Pay app. Google Pay lets you send or receive money if you live in the U.S. and it also lets you split the bill. Just tap on a recent purchase and instantly request money from up to five people. You can also save your concert tickets and boarding passes and once the tickets are saved, you’ll find them with your loyalty cards, gift cards, and offers in the new Passes tab. Now it is also easy to manage your payment info in the app or on the web at pay.google.com, everything is synced with your Google Account. Once you download the app, you will be able to quickly setup eligible cards saved to your Google Account to pay with your phone in stores. Source

Moto E5 Plus with 6-inch 18:9 display, 5000mAh battery and Moto E5 launched in India starting at Rs. 9999

Motorola just launched the  Moto E5 and Moto E5 Plussmartphones in the Moto E series in India, as it had promised. The Moto E5 and E5 Plus pack 5.7-inch and 6-inch HD+ screens and 4000mAh and 5000mAh battery, respectively. Both these run Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Moto Display and Moto Action and feature a fingerprint sensor on the back on the Motorola logo. The Moto E5 Plus has a 3D polymer glass back with reinforced chassis that promises additional strength.   Moto E5 specifications 5.7-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 IPS display 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 Mobile Platform with Adreno 308 GPU 2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1.12um pixel size, PDAF 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 154.4 × 72.2 × 8.95 mm; Weight: 174g 3.5mm audio jack,  Front-ported speaker, Dual microphones 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS 4000mAh battery with fast charging Moto E5 Plus specifications 5.99-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 IPS display Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 ( 4 x 1.2 GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit Mobile Platform with Adreno ...

Nikon COOLPIX P1000 digital camera with world’s highest 125x optical zoom lens announced

Nikon today introduced COOLPIX P1000, the company's latest digital camera with world's highest 125x optical zoom lens that covers range of focal lengths, beginning at the wide-angle 24mm equivalent, and extending to the super-telephoto 3000mm (up to 250x when Dynamic Fine Zoom is enabled). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObjWSi3VC0o The camera uses an upgraded EXPEED image-processing engine, which allows for the capture of high-quality images, and the Dual Detect Optical VR achieves a level of vibration reduction equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed, delivering sharp and clear images, even with hand-held telephoto shooting. Highlights of Nikon COOLPIX P1000 1/2.3-in. type CMOS sensor High-performance NIKKOR lens, EXPEED image-processing system, and 16.0 effective megapixels Backside illumination CMOS sensor 125x (24 mm to 3000 mm) ultra high-power optical zoom, with 250x Dynamic Fine Zoom up to 6000 mm angle 1 cm/0.39-in. approx. 2359k-dot OLED viewfinder with eye sensor 3.2 -inch 921k-dot (RGB) wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment, vari-angle TFT LCD 4K UHD/30p or 25p movie recording with Movie manual mode Accessory shoe and Accessory terminal SnapBridge photo-sharing with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth support 5.0-stop Dual Detect Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) Intuitive operation with Focus-mode selector and Control ring RAW (NRW) format support External microphone connector Ability to ...

OnePlus 6 Midnight Black 8GB RAM, 256GB storage version announced in India for Rs. 43999 [Update: Now available]

Update - July 10, 2018: As promised, OnePlus has started selling the new OnePlus 6 Midnight Black (8GB + 256GB) version in India on Amazon.in from today for Rs. 43,999. Earlier: OnePlus launched its flagship OnePlus 6 smartphone in 6GB RAM with 64GB version, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage version in Mirror Black, Midnight Black and Limited-edition Silk White last month. It also launched the Marvel Avengers Limited Edition with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Today the company has announced the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version of its Midnight Black version. The sale of the 256GB variant of the OnePlus 6 Midnight Black will commence on 10 July, 2018 on Amazon.in and on 14th July on oneplus.in and OnePlus exclusive offline channels. ‘Notify Me’ registration for the OnePlus 6 Midnight Black (8GB + 256GB) will go live on Amazon.in starting today. The company said that the 256 GB variant has been met with unprecedented popularity both globally and in India and has become a community favorite in a short time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hB2mvLY4Z4 Other specifications including the 6.28-inch FHD+ Optic AMOLED display, Snapdragon 845, 16MP + 20MP dual rear cameras, 16MP front camera, Dual SIM slots, and a 3300mAh battery with Turbo Charge are same as the original OnePlus 6. Check out our OnePlus ...

Snapchat might be working on Project Eagle visual ‘Camera Search’ in partnership with Amazon

Snapchat is said to be working on a new visual product search feature, codenamed “Eagle,” and this will deliver users to Amazon's listings.  This feature is found buried under the Snapchat Android app and what this does is that when you “Press and hold to identify an object, song, barcode, and more, it would send the data to Amazon,  Shazam, and other partners. Once the scanning is done, you can see all the results at Amazon. Simply put, it is a tool for seeing and navigating the world and it would make Snapchat from being just a social media maker and differentiate itself from Instagram. If Snapchat works out an affiliate referrals deal with Amazon, it could open a new revenue stream. This is something that Snapchat needs as it posted a $385 million loss last quarter and missing revenue estimates by $14 million. Snap sells its Spetacles v2 camera glasses on Amazon and this is the only place beyond its own site. Snap Inc. The code found beneath the Snapchat app doesn't explain how the Project Eagle feature will work, but in the newest version of Snapchat, it was renamed as Camera Search. 'Snapchat’s Camera Search' could be a direct competitor to Pinterest Lens, which identifies objects and brings ...

Apple may discontinue iPhone X and iPhone SE to focus on 2018 iPhones

As we inch closer to the launch of new iPhones in the coming weeks, speculation surrounding the launch is already catching. According to a new research from BlueFin Research, Apple might discontinue the iPhone SE and iPhone X this year as focus shifts towards the “iPhone 9, iPhone 11, and iPhone 11 Plus. Furthermore, BlueFin analysts predict that this year's iPhones might have huge-demand considering the lack of upgrade activity over the past few years. Apple will likely order to manufacture 91 million units of its new 2018 iPhones during the latter two quarters of this year. Furthermore, it will ramp up the 91 million and go for another 92 million units for the first two quarters of 2019. As for shipments, analysts expect a 20 million, 60 million, 45 million and 40 million over the four quarters once the sales start. The iPhone 11 Plus will be the best seller who found the iPhone X too small and the iPhone 9 will carter price-sensitive markets. Apple will also keep the iPhone 8 and it will stick around at the lower-end of the market. This isn't the first time we heard that Apple might discontinue the iPhone X, so, we advice you take the news with a ...