Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max Prime MIUI 10 Stable update starts rolling out [Download Link]

Xiaomi launched the Mi Max and Mi Max Prime in India back in 2016 running MIUI 7 based on Android Marshmallow, and got MIUI 8, MIUI 9 as well as Android Nougat updates later, now it has finally started receving MIUI 10 Stable update. MIUI 10 brings 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. The new update comes as MIUI 10.1.1.0.NBCMIFI for both the phones, is 307MB in size, but it is based on Android 7.0 (Nougat) and still has Android security patch for April, 2018. You can download the recovery ROM here for Mi Max and Mi Max Prime and flash it using the recovery method or download the fastboot ROM here for the Mi Max  and Mi Max Prime and flash it using the fastboot method. These phones were kept in the second batch of devices along with Redmi Note 4 to receive MIUI 10 Global Stable update in India, and other devices from the second batch are also expected to receive MIUI 10 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 used buttons for, except ...

Panasonic Seekit Loop and Seekit Edge Bi-Directional Bluetooth 5.0 water-resistant trackers launched in India starting at Rs. 1299

Panasonic just launched Seekit Edge and Seekit Loop, two new Bluetooth trackers in India. These tags have Bluetooth 5.0 and let you find lost items such as keys, wallet, luggage and even keep your pets safe. The Seekit Loop is curved for utility and comfort, the perfect keychain and more, while the Seekit Edge is compact and sleek, perfect for a wallet and so much more, says the company. Both have IP65 ratings for water resistance. These have Bi-Directional tracking and come with Separation Indicator that makes it virtually impossible for you to leave your belongings behind. You can Hear an alert on your smartphone as soon as your valuable disconnects. The app shows last seen location, and also comes with proximity guidance to track as you move closer. These also come with a Selfie Button for quick selfie and Multiple Alert Modes (up to 80db). You can send an SOS alert along with your GPS location to 3 of your near and dear ones, by just pressing the Seekit button thrice. The Seekit Loop and Edge use coin cell and promise 12 months and  18 months of battery life, respectively. Panasonic Seekit Loop and Edge specifications Bluetooth 5.0, Tracking range of up to 100 feet Seekit app is compatible with both Android and iOS Water-resistant (IP65) ...

Honor 10 Lite with 6.21-inch FHD+ display, Kirin 710, 6GB RAM, AI dual rear cameras, Android 9.0 Pie announced

Huawei's Honor brand just announced Honor 10 Lite, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in China, as it had promised. It has a large 6.21-inch Full HD+ waterdrop notch display with 19:5:9 aspect ratio and over 90% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Kirin 710 SoC with up to 6GB RAM and support for GPU Turbo 2.0 and runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 on top. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for AI portraits and AI scene detection for detecting 22 different scenes. It also comes with a 24-megapixel front camera with AI selfies, has a glass back with gradiant finish in some models, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and packs a 3400mAh battery. Honor 10 Lite specifications 6.21-inch (2340 x 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 64GB / 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 13MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, secondary 2MP rear camera 24MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture Dimensions: 154.8×73.64×7.95mm; ...

Samsung Galaxy S10 Beyond X top-end model said to sport 6.7-inch display, six-cameras and 5G

Samsung's Galaxy S10 is turning out to be the company's most hyped smartphone in recent times. With every rumor and report, the device is becoming exciting and worth the wait. The latest report from The Wall Street Journal states that 10th anniversary S flagship will have three versions of the regular Galaxy S10 as well as a high-end “Beyond X” model that would feature a 6.7-inch display, six cameras, and support for 5G. The three S10 models are expected to range in size from 5.8 inches to 6.4 inches which is slightly larger than the S9 Plus, and feature between three and five cameras between the front and back, depending on the model. The company much like the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, is said to be considering adding a reverse wireless charging feature that could allow the S10 models to charge the battery of other smartphones. As for the high-end “Beyond X” model, it is said to offer a massive 6.7-inch display, pack a total of six cameras; two front and four on the rear, and support for next-generation 5G networks. The design and technology of the 'Beyond X' look to be pushing the entire lineup further into the future, instead of sticking to the ...

Snapchat said to launch 3rd gen Spectacles with two cameras at $350

According to a report, Snapchat is said to be planning on releasing a new version of its Spectacles glasses with two cameras and a higher price point of $350 by the end of the year. The new Spectacles is internally codenamed Newport and will feature an all-new design with a more premium frame made of aluminum and cameras capable of producing augmented reality effects in videos. The $350 price tag is more than double the cost of the first iteration of Spectacles, which were released in 2016. By utilizing two cameras, the Snapchat app will be able to overlay AR lenses and create 3D-like photo effects from footage taken by the Spectacles. The new hardware is in-line with CEO Evan Spiegel’s grand vision of eventually creating eyewear technology that seamlessly overlays virtual objects onto the real world. Despite the setbacks with the Spectacles, CEO Spiegel is planning to develop future iterations of Spectacles for years to come. Snap recently created a plan to invest money on its hardware efforts until reaching break-even in 2020. And last month, the company’s “Snap Lab” hardware group hired the former president and COO of ICON Aircraft, Steen Strand, to be director of product design. To better manage its ...

RHA TrueConnect truly wireless water-resistant buds with fast charging launched in India for Rs. 14999

RHA has launched first true wireless earbuds, the TrueConnect in India. It is engineered for industry-leading sound and call quality with 25-hour battery life with the case and has IPX5 rating for sweat and weather resistance, says the company. The earpieces boast a five-hour battery life, with another four charges of five hours in the case. It has universal integration with digital assistants so that you can perform multiple tasks on-the-go as well as controlling their music, calls and digital assistant functions. The light display shows the battery level, and the case has an unique design that can be opened with one hand, ergonomically designed to create an effortless user experience. It can be charged fully in one hour and forty minutes, and fast charging delivers 50% battery life in just fifteen minutes. RHA TrueConnect features and specifications Secure, comfortable fit; ideal for active use Full device and digital assistant control via touch and mic 6mm dynamic driver, 20-20,000 Hz frequency range IPX5 for sweat / splash resistance Weight (earbuds): 13g Supplied with Comply  TrueGrip Plus (1xS, 1xM, 1xL) and RHA TrueConnect tips (2xS, 3xM, 2xL)  25-hour battery life (5 hours for the headset + 20 hours with the case); Charging (from 0%): 15 min ...

Google to rollout Call Screen transcription for all Pixel phones later this year

One of the handiest features Google introduced with Pixel 3 was Call Screen, meaning it will screen unknown calls so you know who’s calling and why before picking up. It will display a new "Screen call" button when you get an incoming call. Just hit the button and it will start screening the call.  The system will ask why they're calling and you'll see a transcript of their response in real-time. Then you can decide whether to pick up, mark the call as spam, or tap to respond with one of the quick replies. Google says that this ability to screen calls is designed to help you quickly determine whether the call is important. The feature is powered by AI and runs in real-time on your device. The company says that the experience is fast, responsive, and private to you. It keeps power consumption to a minimum and even works without a data connection. Call Screen is initially available in English to Pixel 3 users in the US and will launch to Pixel 1 and 2 users later this year.  These transcripts will be saved automatically to the dialer app once the call has ended and will be available for later viewing. Source | Via

Paytm partners with LIC India for seamless online premium payments

Paytm has announced a strategic partnership with the country’s largest insurance firm – Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to allow users make LIC insurance premium payments seamlessly on the platform in under a minute. The platform already provides easy online insurance premium payment solutions for over 30 insurance companies including LIC, ICICI Prudential Life, Reliance Life, Max Life Insurance, HDFC Life, TATA AIA, SBI Life, Aditya Birla Sun Life, Canara HSBC Life Insurance, Shri Ram Life and Star Health among others. India’s life insurance sector is the biggest in the world in terms of policy count with about 360 million policies. It is expected to increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12-15 percent over the next five years. The insurance market is also expected to quadruple over the next decade from its current size of US$ 50 billion. Paytm aims to tap into this market with its quick and convenient insurance premium payment service. Kiran Vasireddy – COO, Paytm said: Insurance premiums are mostly paid through offline mode in our country. At Paytm, we want our customers to have a seamless payments experience. Our partnership with LIC & other leading insurance providers will introduce millions of users to a simpler ...

Now you can sign in to your Microsoft Account without a password using Windows Hello or FIDO2 security key

Microsoft is making it easier to protect your identity on Windows, it is making updates to the Account Protection page, which clearly alerts you if there’s an action to take to improve your account protection. This page aims to make it as simple as possible for you to protect your account. From the setting page, you can set up Windows Hello for faster, more secure sign-in and you’ll also be alerted if there’s an issue with Dynamic Lock. As a refresher, Dynamic Lock works when you Bluetooth pair your phone to your PC and once you’re out of range with your phone, your PC will automatically lock. The company is also making it easier to set up Windows Hello from the lock screen, which means, you no longer have to dig through the Settings. Once you’ve signed into your Microsoft account, you’ll see the Windows Hello icon show up next to the password icon. Lastly, you can now sign in with your Microsoft account to online Microsoft services using Windows Hello or a compatible security key. Your Microsoft account provides you access to Microsoft digital services. FIDO2 enables users to leverage standards-based devices to easily authenticate to online services in both mobile and desktop environments. https://youtu.be/v_58pD6961w Microsoft says that ...

Xiaomi reports 49.1% YoY increase in revenue in Q3 2018, smartphone revenue up 36.1% YoY

Xiaomi this week reported its earning for the second quarter (Q3 2018) that ended September 30, 2018. It reported revenue of 50.846 billion yuan (US$($7.3 billion), an increase of 49.1% year-on-year, among which international revenue grew 112.7% year-on-year to 22.3 billion yuan, accounting for 43.9% of total revenue. Net profit for the third quarter was 2.481 billion yuan ($357 million) for the quarter. Adjusted profit (Non-IFRS Measure) increased was 2.885 billion yuan, up 17.3% YoY and up 36.3% QoQ. International revenue grew 112.7% year-on-year, contributing to a higher percentage of total revenue. Smartphones segment recorded revenue of approximately RMB35.0 billion, representing an increase of 36.1% year-on-year, which was mainly driven by increases in both smartphone sales volume and the average selling price (“ASP”). 33.3 million smartphones shipped in Q3 2018, up 20.4% YoY As of October 9, 2018, flagship Mi 8 series shipped over 6 million units As of October 26, 2018, Xiaomi’s smartphone shipments exceeded 100 million units, successfully achieving full-year target more than two months ahead of schedule. Monthly active users (“MAU”) of MIUI increased 43.4% from 156.5 million in September 2017 to 224.4 million in September 2018. The average revenue per MIUI user (“ARPU”) for the quarter under review increased by ...