Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p with AI motion detection, Infrared night vision launched in India for Rs. 1999

After teasers, Xiaomi has launched its Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p in India. As the name suggests, it has 1080p full HD video recording, at up to 20fps, has 130° ultra-wide angle lens that covers more of the room and effectively reduces blind spots, has advanced Al motion detection, comes with Infrared night vision with 10m infrared range, zoning classification and two-way voice communication. Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p Highligts 130° ultra-wide-angle lens easily covers more areas in the room and effectively reduce blind spots Both supported Wi-Fi bands provide a secure and reliable connection, even on more congested networks. 8 large-sized 940nm infrared lights enable an effective night vision at up to 10m,  without impacting a restful sleep. Picture-in-picture lets you check on your sleeping baby at the same time from the phone in your hand. BSI sensor and WDR dynamic wide range provide a quality image of your home  Al motion detection accurately detects changes in any space to reduce false alarms Equipped with a built-in Bluetooth chip. If family members do not want to be recorded by the camera,  they can calibrate the camera to automatically hibernate when  it detects their Mi Bands or iPhones nearby to protect ...

Google gives up on Android Things as IoT platform, will be limited to smart speakers, smart displays

Google, given the success it has seen with the Android Things and its partners in terms of smart speakers, smart displays, is now refocusing Android Things as a platform for OEM partners to build devices in those categories moving forward. For this reason, Google said that the support for production System on Modules (SoMs) based on NXP, Qualcomm, and MediaTek hardware will not be made available through the public developer platform at this time. Android Things, will, however, continue to be a platform for experimenting with and building smart, connected devices using the Android Things SDK on top of popular hardware like the NXP i.MX7D and Raspberry Pi 3B. System images for these boards will remain available through the Android Things console where developers can create new builds and push app updates for up to 100 devices for non-commercial use. Google says that it remains dedicated to providing a managed platform for IoT devices, including turnkey hardware solutions. As for the developers looking to commercialize IoT products in 2019, they can check out the Cloud IoT Core for secure device connectivity at scale and the upcoming Cloud IoT Edge runtime for a suite of managed edge computing services. Source

Get Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro with Android One Port

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro was amongst the best selling devices launched in 2018 but it runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) based MIUI 10 as of now. As per an official announcement, Redmi Note 5 Pro is expected to get Android 9.0 (Pie) in Q1 2019 but the public beta testing for the MIUI Global ROM hasn’t started yet. Earlier, we tried Resurrection Remix, Oxygen OS 9.0 Port, Pixel Experience and Pixel Experience Extended ROM on Redmi Note 5 Pro, all of which were based on Android Pie. Developers have ported Android One ROM to Redmi Note 5 Pro from Mi A2, we tried it on our unit and here are our impressions, Performance and Benchmarks: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is still being used in a midrange as even now it's decent midrange SoC, we obtained AnTuTu score of 120860 which is highest that we saw on any custom ROM on Redmi Note 5 Pro we tested. It's not just the Antutu score, but we also experienced a smooth and reliable day to day performance and phone didn’t have any problem in handling multitasking. By default, PUBG runs on medium graphics and we didn't notice any frame drops and stutters during the game. [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="275048,275047"] Software, UI, and Apps: Android One ROM is ported from Mi ...

Instagram said to be testing web version of Direct messages

Instagram is said to be internally testing a web version of Instagram Direct messaging that lets users to chat with others without the app. When this feature rolls out, the Direct message will be available on the desktop, Android, iOS and the mobile web browser. The web version of the Instagram Direct would make it more usable and a full-fledged SMS alternative rather than just a tacked-on feature for discussing the photo and video app’s content. Messages are an important driver of engagement that frequently draws people back to an app. This also gives Facebook a chance to monetize, as it could get users browsing through more ads while they wait for replies. It could also pave the way for Facebook’s plans to the unification of the backend infrastructure for Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram Direct. Instagram Direct is not available to users yet, and it still being tested internally to identify any bugs or necessary product changes. In the current design state, Direct on the web is available from a Direct arrow icon in the top right of the screen. The feature looks like it will use an Instagram.com/direct/…. URL structure. if Instagram Direct gets popular, Facebook could pull it out of Instagram and give its own ...

Apple said to have scheduled subscription-services focused event on March 25th

Apple is said to have settled on a date for its first major announcement of 2019, according to to a new report. The news is that the company plans to hold a special event on March 25th at the Steve Jobs Theater on its Apple Park campus. It is possible that Apple might announce the News subscription plan.  However, it is unlikely that the next-generation AirPods or that rumored new iPad Mini would make an appearance. Sources describe the event as subscription-services focused, but declined to say anything about Apple’s stand-alone video streaming service, which is also rumored to debut in 2019. However, there are also reports that Apple has already informed studios and networks to be prepared for an April launch. It is not new for Apple to hold events in late March, so an event in March 2019 doesn't come as a surprise. Sources further reveal that there is a small chance the final date could shift a bit. The company is said to be planning to claim half of the $10 monthly subscription fee, while the other half will be shared among the participating publishers according to how many people read their stories. However, few publishers are not so happy about the ...

India antitrust watchdog said to be investigating Google over Android abuse

According to a new Reuters report, India's antitrust commission is looking into accusations that Google is abusing its popular Android OS to block its rivals. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) for the six months has been reviewing a case similar to one Google faced in Europe. The European Commission found that Google had abused its market dominance since 2011 with practices such as forcing manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and its Chrome browser, together with its Google Play app store on Android devices. As for the CCI investigation, sources say, “It is on the lines of the EU case but at a preliminary stage.” This is the first time the watchdog's inquiry into allegations against Google over its Android platform is being reported. Google executives in recent months have met Indian antitrust officials at least once to discuss the complaint, which was filed by a group of individuals. The Indian watchdog could ask its investigations unit to further investigate the accusations against Google, or throw out the complaint if it lacks merit. Back in October 2018, Google said it would charge smartphone makers a fee for using its popular Google Play app store and would also allow them to use rival versions of Android to ...

OPPO F11 Pro with 48MP rear camera, no notch display teased ahead of India launch

OPPO has started teasing F11 Pro, the company's upcoming mid-range smartphone globally, and in India. The smartphone will feature a 48-megapixel primary rear camera along with a secondary rear camera. It is already known that Vivo is gearing up to launch the V15 Pro smartphone with triple rear cameras, including a pop-up  They say a picture is worth a thousand words. We say a #BrilliantPortrait is worth even more. RT if you're set for the new #OPPOF11Pro, launching soon. pic.twitter.com/5ZyAirvzPf — OPPO (@oppo) February 13, 2019 The video teaser on OPPO global social channels show us a glimpse of the design. While the teaser posted by OPPO India shows the 48-megapixel camera sensor and promises better low-light images. Brilliant Portraits in Low Light with the 48 MP Camera. Coming Soon. #OPPOF11Pro pic.twitter.com/AsJrOCYEh4 — OPPO Mobile India (@oppomobileindia) February 13, 2019 Another image confirms a no-notch design, so it will come with a pop-up front camera, similar to the Vivo V15 Pro. We should know more details about the smartphone in coming weeks ahead of launch sometime later this month or early next month.

Nokia 9 PureView with penta rear cameras gets certified by the FCC, could offer 64MP images

HMD Global is all set to introduce  Nokia 9 PureView with penta rear cameras at the MWC on February 24th. Now the smartphone has been certified by the FCC confirming the design and cameras with ZEISS optics once again. It also reveals model numbers - TA-1087 Dual-SIM global variant, Single SIM global variant TA-1082 and Nokia TA-1094 which is the Dual-SIM China variant. Earlier rumors did not reveal the camera resolution, however a new rumor from China reveals that it will come with two 12-megapixel cameras, two 16-megapixel cameras and an 8-megapixel camera, which includes telephoto, wide-angle and depth-sensing lenses. It is said to use Light camera technology that can take five photos at the same time, capuring 10x more light compared to normal phones and combine them to offer 64-megapixel output offering better low-light performance, Dynamic range and option to refocus. The phone is rumored to pack a 5.9-inch Quad HD 3D glass OLED display, powered by Snapdragon 845 with 6GB of RAM, 128GB storage, expandable memory with microSD, Android 9.0 (Pie), IP68 ratings for water-resistance, Nokia OZO Audio and wireless charging. Source 1, 2

Apple likely to schedule WWDC 2019 from June 3 to 7

Apple usually sends out invites for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) by the end of February or early March. Now, WWDC Bash at Discovery Meadow organized by Apple on Thursday, June 6 has been confirmed in 2019 events calendar from the City of San Jose's Office of Cultural Affairs with attendance of 7000 members, so the main WWDC event should happen from June 3rd till June 7th with keynote on June 3rd, Monday. This year the event venue should be the same as the one in 2017 and 2018 - McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.  The company would reveal about the future of iOS and OS X at the event, including iOS 13, macOS 10.15, watchOS 6, and tvOS 13 updates. iOS 13 could bring Dark Mode, new iPad interface updates, new Home screen, updates to Photos, Files, Mail apps, new Emoji that were confirmed recently and more. We should know more details in the coming months. Source 1, 2

WhatsApp for Android beta update brings Settings UI refresh with new icons, better network usage details

WhatsApp beta for Android has been updated to version 2.19.45 that brings new Settings UI after years. This includes new icons for all the settings feature, toggles instead of check boxes, and clearer network usage details with graphs. In addition to normal usage data, the new network usage page now offers graphical represetnation to easily view amount of data sent or received for Calls, Media, Google Drive, Messages, Status, and Roaming, in addition to the total amount of data sent and received. The update doesn't bring any other new features. You can grab the latest  WhatsApp beta v2.19.45 from Google Play or APK Mirror to check out new settings. After iOS, WhatsApp should bring fingerprint authentication to Android and is also said to be working on improving audio picker feature.