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Thursday, 7 February 2019

Netflix for Android gets Smart Downloads that auto-retrieves next episode [Update: Now available for iOS]

Update - February 7, 2019: Netflix has rolled out Smart Downloads feature for iOS users. Similar to Android and Windows, this will automatically delete episodes you've watched and download the next one when you are connected to WiFi. You can disable it from the Downloads section. Grab the latest version of the iOS app to enjoy the feature. Earlier: 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 ...

Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 10nm Mobile Platform brings 10% performance improvement across gaming, browsing and more

Qualcomm has announced  Snapdragon 712, the company’s latest SoC in the new 700 series and the successor of Snapdragon 710 that was introduced last year. It is built on the same power-efficient 10nm process technology, is based on Kryo 360 architecture and has Adreno 616 GPU, however the company promises 10% performance uplift across gaming, web browsing and more since the CPU is clocked up to 2.3GHz compared to up to 2.2GHz in the predecessor. Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Mobile Platform specifications Octa-Core – Dual 2.3GHz Kryo 360 (performance) + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 (efficiency) CPUs 10nm process technology Up to 8GB memory, 2×16 LPDDR4x 1866MHz, eMMC, UFS 2.1 hear 3 1-lane, SD 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C & USB 2.0 Qualcomm Adreno 616 GPU OpenCL 2.0 Full, DirectX 12, OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.0 API support Qualcomm Spectra 250 ISP – Up to 32 MP single camera, 20MP dual camera, Zero Shutter Lag, Hybrid Autofocus, Ultra HD 4K video capture at 30fps, High quality video capture with Motion Compensated Temporal Filtering, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction (MFNR) with accelerated image stabilization, 3D structured light and time of flight active depth sensing Supports up to QHD+ (3360x1440) displays with HDR10 Qualcomm Hexagon 685 DSP, Qualcomm All-Ways Aware technology Up to ...

Sony α6400 mirrorless camera with 0.02-second Autofocus, Real-time Tracking, 24.2MP sensor launched in India

Sony has launched α6400 (Model ILCE-6400), its latest mirrorless camera in India. It was introduced last month, comes with world's fastest 0.02 second auto focus,  new advanced Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking capabilities. It offers high-speed shooting at up to 11 fps with AF/AE tracking, a new-generation BIONZ X image processing engine, 4K video recording, a fully 180-degree tiltable LCD touch screen and more. It features 425 phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points that are densely placed over the entire image area, covering approximately 84% of the image area. It is equipped with a 24.2 MP APS-C sized image sensor that is paired with an upgraded BIONZ X processor. The Standard ISO ranges up to ISO 32000 for both still and movie and is expandable up to ISO 102400 for still images. The new model includes an HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) picture profile, which supports an Instant HDR workflow, allowing HDR (HLG) compatible TV’s. The camera can also record Full HD at 120 fps. It packs a 3-inch LCF flip screen with 921k-dots of resolution and is 180-degree tiltable. The Sony α6400 is priced at Rs. 75,990 for the body alone, Rs. 85,990 with SELP1650 16-50mm F3.5 – 5.6 lenses and Rs. 1,09,990 with SEL18135 18-135mm F3.5 – 5.6 lenses. Model ILCE-6400 ILCE-6300 Resolution 24.2MP 24.2MP Image ...

Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play announced, price revealed

Motorola has finally announced the Moto G7 series - G7, G7 Plus, G7 Power and G7 Play smartphones at an event in Brazil, as it had promised. The Moto G7 and the G7 Plus have a 6.2-inch Max Vision Full HD+ display and 3D glass back. The top-end G7 Plus is powered by Snapdragon 636, while the others are powered by Snapdragon 632. All the phones have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C Port and a water-repellent design that protects against accidental spills, sweat, and light rain. The Moto G7 Plus comes with a 16-megapixel rear camera with  f/1.75 aperture, optical image stabilization (OIS), AI features like Smart Composition and Auto-Smile capture. It has a 3000mAh battery with 27W TurboPower charging for 12 hours of power in 15 minutes. The Moto G7 Power has a polymer glass back and 5000mAh battery for up to 60 hours of usage on a single charge and TurboPower charging. Moto G7 Plus specifications 6.2-inch (2270 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19.5:9 aspect display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 4GB RAM, 64GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Dual SIM Android 9.0 (Pie) Water-repellent P2i coating ...

Stuffcool Monty wireless headphones with Bluetooth 5.0 launched for Rs. 1999

Stuffcool has launched the Montry wireless in-ear headphones with neckband design in India. It comes with magnetic ear heads for convenience and to carry it along like a necklace when not in use. it supports the latest Bluetooth 5.0 and packs 180mAh battery with playback time of 9 hours or talk time of 8 hours. It comes with a multi-function button which helps in switching on/off, play/pause songs, pick/drop calls and increase or decrease the volume. It has an operation range of upto 8 to 10 Meters and a frequency range of 2.180 – 2.402GHz. It takes a total of three hours to charge completely from o-100%.  The ergonomic ear-head design is adjustable and makes sure that the earphone fits properly inside your ears. Stuffcool Montry wireless in-ear headphones are priced at Rs. 1999 and come with six months warranty. It is available on Amazon.in and leading retails stores across India.

Vivo V15 Pro with 32MP pop-up front camera, AI triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint scanner teased in official video

Vivo is all set to launch its mid-range V15 Pro smartphone in India on February 20th. Today the company has shared a teaser video featuring the company's brand ambassador Aamir Khan. The company says that this will be the world's first smartphone with 32-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. The image also shows in-display fingerprint scanner and a large FullView display with minimal bezels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dlulSDPRd4 Recent benchmark listing revealed Snapdragon 675 SoC and 6GB of RAM for the smartphone. It has triple rear cameras with AI features. The phone has small patterns on the back under the glass with gradiant finish, which looks unique. Even though it is shown in Blue color in teaser, it is also expected to come in several color variants. Earlier rumors hinted that the smartphone will be priced under Rs. 30,000. Vivo will also launch the V15 smartphone alongside. We should know more details in the coming days.

Skype for desktop gets AI background blur for video calls

Skype has introduced a new background blur in Skype video calls. Background blur in Skype is similar to background blur in Microsoft Teams. It focuses your face where it belongs with a simple toggle. You can turn on the background blur simply by right-clicking or from the Skype settings, your background will be instantly and subtly blurred. Background blur in Skype and Teams uses artificial intelligence (AI)—trained in human form detection—to keep you in focus during your call. This technology is also trained to detect your hair, hands, and arms, making a call with background blur just as relaxed and easy as a regular video call. Background blur is available on most desktops and laptops and Skype app needs to be updated to the latest version. Background blur in Skype and Teams uses artificial intelligence (AI)—trained in human form detection to keep you in focus during your call. This technology is also trained to detect your hair, hands, and arms, making a call with background blur. Source

Damson CORSECA Eternia retro Bluetooth speaker launched in India

Damson Technologies has launched the CORSECA Eternia retro looking Bluetooth speaker in India. It connects via the Bluetooth 4.2 and packs 2 powerful 10Watts RMS drivers & 20WRMS output. The speaker boasts an impressive frequency range of 70Hz - 20 KHz.   It packs a rechargeable 2400mAh lithium battery and can give upto 8-10 hrs of continuous wireless audio playing. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, USB, TF Card reader, AUX in port and FM radio. It measures 240 x 115 x 168mm and weighs 1.4kg. It packs 10W + 10W RMS drivers for superior audio quality. The CORSECA Eternia is priced at Rs 7,999 and is available from Damson's network of authorized retailers and distributors. Commenting on the launch, Sandeep Popli - Director Sales at Damson Technologies said: At the intersection of vintage looks and cutting-edge technology, the eternia boasts loads of features in one charming piece of gadgetry. The combination of vintage looks, ecstatic color combination and comprehensive functionality with FM Radio alongside Bluetooth streaming and other modern advancements at an affordable price makes Corseca eternia a winner.

Google Chrome could get Never-Slow mode for a faster browsing experience

A new commit that was spotted on Chromium Gerrit points at a new "Never-Slow Mode" for Chrome. The description reads "an experimental browsing mode that restricts resource loading and runtime processing to deliver a consistently fast experience," but at a cost: Google warns that it "may silently break content." The commit dates back to last October and is being updated in the recent weeks. It is explicitly labeled "PROTOTYPE — DO NOT COMMIT." It looks like there's quite a lot of testing left to be done before it goes live. The commit also describes blocking a wide variety of content including some scripts, assets like fonts and images based on size, as well as pausing page execution at times, among a larger list of content caps. All of this might easily break the functionality of websites on the Web, but with Google still working on it, you never know. The Never-Slow Mode is probably aimed at reducing memory use, but it looks like it won't make a drastic change. At this moment, it only makes us wonder what Google might consider for breaking-the site functionality and the browsing experience since Chrome/Chromium dominate the contemporary web ecosystem. We should know more when the feature goes ...

Sony Xperia XA3 with 6-inch 21:9 CinemaWide display, dual rear cameras surface

At the MWC event which is set to kick-start later this month, Sony is expected to introduce the Xperia XZ4 and budget segment devices including the XA3 which is fresh to surface the internet. The latest leak suggests that the Xperia XA3 might pack in an unusual design with a 21:9 aspect ratio display format. The Xperia XA3 is the latest inclusion to the XA series and is the successor to the Xperia XA3 Ultra. Unlike the current trend of the notch and a punch-hole, the XA3 will get a slightly wider edge at the top, and a no-bezel display on the bottom, thanks to the 21:9 aspect ratio. Though there are no details about the hardware specifications, the display is said to be a full HD panel. Earlier reports suggested that the device would pack 5.9-inches in diagonal. It is not clear if the device comes in three variants; regular, a Plus and an Ultra model like with previous iterations. The fingerprint sensor is present on the side between the volume rockers and the power button. On the rear, it would come with dual rear cameras, dual LED flash. At the bottom, it has a USB Type-C port, speaker vents. Earlier reports suggest ...