Xiaomi integrates Google Lens into MIUI Camera App

Google, at I/O 2017 unveiled Google Lens with the ability to identify objects and, and at I/O 2018 it announced that Lens will be available directly in the camera app on supported devices from various OEMs including LG, Motorola, Xiaomi, HMD/Nokia and OnePlus. Google Lens is already available as a standalone app on the Google Play Store and can also be accessed from Google Photos. Other than Google, OnePlus, ASUS, Nokia, Motorola and other OEMs have already integrated Google Lens inside the system camera app, and now Xiaomi has also updated its MIUI Camera app which brings Google Lens integration. Head over to MIUI camera app on your smartphone to use Google Lens. [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="278260,278259,278257"] As of now, Google Lens integration is available in MIUI Camera app version 3.0 which may not be available on all the Xiaomi smartphones, but we can expect Xiaomi to roll out the feature to all devices in the future. Source

Vivo V15 Pro Camera Samples

Vivo launched its  V15 Pro smartphone in India last month for Rs. 28990. It has triple rear cameras that includes a 48-megapixel  1/2.25″ main sensor (12MP Effective Pixel) with f/1.8 aperture, which should be ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor, 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 8-megapixel AI 120-degree Super wide angle camera with f/2.4 aperture. Similar to most of the phones with 48MP sensor, this uses 'four-in-one pixel' technology to combine four adjacent pixels into a single 1.6μm large pixel. It has a 32-megapixel pop-up front camera with Samsung ISOCELL GD1 sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The camera UI is similar to other Vivo phones. On the top there is a flash toggle, HDR toggle, option to enable portrait light effect, Live Photo and Settings option where you can enable 48MP option. On the bottom there is Image Recognizer option, timer, Filters, portrait bokeh, ultra-wide toggle and option to switch to 19.5:9 aspect ratio from 4:3 easily. There is a preview window on the bottom left, shutter button next to it and front and rear camera toggle on the bottom right. You can also switch to several modes including DOC (Documents), PRO (to adjust ISO (0 to 3200), Exposure, Shutter Speed (1/12000 to 32 seconds), White Balance and ...

Oculus Rift S VR headset with Inside-out Tracking, new design announced

Oculus at the GDC 2019 announced its new PC-powered headset; the Oculus Rift S. It works with the Rift platform, giving users access to the top-selling and most immersive VR titles and other games like Asgard’s Wrath, Defector, and Stormland. It has improved optics with 1,280 × 1,440 resolution per eye (2,560 × 1,440 total) and LCD display with for a sharper picture with higher pixel density for an even more immersive gaming experience, says the company. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vPz9KFXWTk It has been co-designed by Lenovo with feedback from the Lenovo Legion gaming community. It promises increased comfort, better weight distribution, and improved light blocking, as well as a simple, single-cable system for a clutter-free experience. The Rift S has integrated audio system, similar to the Oculus Quest and Oculus Go, with a headphone jack that lets you use your own favorite headphones. It features Oculus Insight inside-out tracking technology that uses computer vision algorithms so that Oculus Insight captures, traces, and navigates physical spaces in real time. It features five sensors to maximize tracking volume in support of the existing Rift library. The Oculus Touch controllers have been redesigned for inside-out tracking, bring familiar hand presence and input so you can grab, point, and gesture through the ...

HUAWEI P30 and P30 Pro teased in images, pre-booking offers revealed

HUAWEI is all set to introduce its flagship P30 and P30 Pro series on Tuesday, March 26th. After press shots and detailed specifications surfaced recently, the phone has been teased several images on the official website and the pre-order offers for Europe have been revealed. Pre-booking offers include free Sonos One worth €229 with the P30 and the Sonos One and a wireless charger worth €288 along with the P30 Pro for pre-orders starting March 26th till April 30th. It also confirms 40 MP main + 20MP Ultra Wide + 8MP Telephoto + TOF Leica Quad cameras with 10x hybrid zoom for the P30 Pro and  40MP main +20MP Ultra Wide +8MP Telephoto Leica triple cameras with 5x hybrid zoom for the P30. These phones will pack a 32MP front camera, in-display fingerprint scanner and will be powered by  Kirin 980 SoC with 6GB of RAM for the P30 and 8GB RAM for the P30 Pro. These phone will come with a 6.1-inch and a 6.47-inch FHD+ OLED screen, respectively and will come with HDR support. The HUAWEI P30 is said to cost 749 Euros (US$ 854 / Rs. 58590 approx.) for the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version, while the P30 Pro is said to be priced at 999 Euros (US$ ...

Xiaomi Mi Sports Shoes 2 Photo Gallery

Xiaomi launched the Mi Men's Sports Shoes 2 in India under Mi Crowdfunding last month, and the company started shipping the shoes a few days ago. As per the company, these are created using Uni-Moulding process, are Shock-absorbent, have anti-slip design and are durable for machine wash. Check out the photo gallery of the Dark Grey version. It is engineered with breakthrough 5-in-1 Uni-Moulding technology that combines 5 different materials to minimize wear damage. This technology will keep the stitching on the soles intact for long-lasting usage. The 10-fishbone structure improves balance while offering the needed arch support and reducing the chance of sprains. Strong suspension offers reduced impact — Uni-body Suspension Balancing patch. Offers stronger grip with excellent forward momentum. It is machine-washable so it is easy to clean. The Mi Sports Shoes 2 comes in Blue, Black and Dark Grey colors in UK sizes from 6 to 11 and are priced at Rs. 2,999, these were available for Rs 2,499 under Mi crowdfunding with a discount of Rs. 500. As of now, the product is out of stock on mi.com and we do not know if Xiaomi has any plans to make it available in the near future.

EU hits Google with €1.49 billion fine for abusive online advertising practices

European Commission has fined Google €1.49 billion ($1.7 billion) for breaching EU antitrust rules. This is the third time EU is imposing fine for Google after it was hit with €2.42 billion fine in 2017 and €4.34 billion fine last year.  This time EU says that Google has abused its market dominance by imposing a number of restrictive clauses in contracts with third-party websites which prevented Google's rivals from placing their search adverts on these websites. It added that Google's practices amount to an abuse of Google's dominant position in the online search advertising intermediation market by preventing competition on the merits. "Market dominance is, as such, not illegal under EU antitrust rules. However, dominant companies have a special responsibility not to abuse their powerful market position by restricting competition, either in the market where they are dominant or in separate markets," it added. Google in response said that it has made and in the next few months will make a number of changes to address EU antitrust regulators’ concerns. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: Today the Commission has fined Google €1.49 billion for illegal misuse of its dominant position in the market for the brokering of online search adverts. Google has cemented ...

Facebook Messenger gets threaded messages feature for conversations

Social media giant Facebook has been revamping a lot of its own stuff in recent days to provide users with the smooth, easy user experience. In the recent development, Facebook is adding support for “message replies". According to the company, this feature allows for threaded messages, allowing the users to reply specifically to one message without messing around the full message thread. To make use of the new feature, users need to long press on a message and tap the newly included reply icon. Replying from there will send the message directly. In this, the user can respond with text, videos, GIFs, images and emojis as well. It's worth mentioning here that, the new feature is rolling out today. In addition to it, the company is reportedly planning to unify its messaging apps with a goal of merging threads from WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. A few days back, the company rolled out a dedicated Facebook Gaming tab in the main navigation bar. This tab will help people o discover, play, watch, and share gaming content personalized for them. Dedicated gaming tab comes as part of Facebook’s recent design update to provide personalized shortcuts. Source

Amazon launches new Kindle with built-in light for Rs. 7999

Amazon has launched a new Kindle (10th Generation) with a built-in light, similar to the Kindle Paperwhite, but this has 4 LEDs compared to 5 LEDs on the new Kindle Paperwhite. This has a 6-inch ( 600 x 800 pixels) touch screen display at 167 PPI pixel density, comes with WiFi 802.11 b/g/n support, has 4GB of internal storage to store thousands of books and offers up to 4 weeks (wireless off) of battery life as the entry-level Kindle that was launched back in 2016. The new adjustable front light makes it even more comfortable to read in a variety of places while still delivering weeks of battery life. The company said that the new Kindle has an updated electronic ink technology for better contrast and now uses capacitive touch to prevent accidental swipes on the six-inch, 167 ppi display. It features a refreshed design, so it measures 160 x 113 x 8.7 mm, making it slightly thinner and compact compared the entry-level Kindle. It weighs 174 grams, so it’s easy to hold in one hand for long reading sessions. It has new reading features. Now, when you finish a book, it will automatically be marked as read in your library and synced across your ...

Xiaomi releases kernel source for Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Go

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Go it's the first Android Go smartphone in India at an event this week. It packs a 5-inch HD screen, Snapdragon 425 SoC with 1GB of RAM, and runs on Android Oreo (Go edition). Last month, it launched the Redmi Note 7 in the country,  which was launched with a different camera sensor in China earlier in January. Redmi Note 7 Indian variant and Redmi Note 7 Chinese variant share the same codename ‘lavender’. Now, the company has released kernel sources for these smartphones, Redmi Note 7 (codename lavender) kernel sources are based on Android Pie and Redmi Go (codename tiare) kernel sources are based on Android Oreo. Even though the source code is not useful for normal users, it would be helpful for Android developers and tinkerers who would like to create custom software builds. You can download the kernel source from the GitHub source link below. Redmi Go will go on sale for the first time on 22nd March, and Redmi Note 7 duo go on sale every Wednesday, all these smartphones are available exclusively on Flipkart, Mi.com and are also available Mi Home stores. Source 1, 2 | Via

Apple introduces new AirPods with H1 chip, optional Wireless Charging Case starting at Rs. 14900

After several rumors, Apple has introduced new AirPods. It has the latest Apple H1 headphone chip for a faster and more stable wireless connection and also drives voice-enabled "Hey Siri” access making it easier to change songs, make a call, adjust the volume or get directions and delivers up to 30 per cent lower gaming latency. It also comes with a new wireless charging case that offers wireless charging with Qi-compatible charging solutions. An LED light indicator located on the front of the case conveniently shows the charge status. Existing AirPods customers can purchase the standalone Wireless Charging Case. Each case holds additional charges for more than 24 hours of total listening time. The new AirPods also offer up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge. 15 minutes charging offers up to 3 hours of listening time. AirPods with standard charging case is priced at Rs. 14,900 ( $159 in the US) and AirPods with Wireless Charging Case is priced at Rs. 18,900 ($199 in the US). Standalone Wireless Charging Case costs Rs. 7,500 ( $79 in the US). It will be available through Apple Authorised Resellers later this spring.