Meizu 16Xs with 6.2-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 675, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor announced

Meizu just announced 16Xs, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in China as it had promised. It has a 6.2-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with ultra narrow bezel and 90.29% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 675 with up to 6GB of RAM, runs Flyme OS 7 based Android Pie with One Mind 3.0 AI, has a 48-megapixel rear camera with Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor, night mode along with an 8-megapixel 118.8° ultra-wide and a 5-megapixel camera. It also has a 16-megapixel camera on the front with AI beauty features and 0.2-second fast face unlock. The phone has a plexiglass back, an in-display fingerprint scanner that can unlock the phone in 0.2 seconds and packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 18w mCharge fast charging. The phone doesn't have a 3.5mm audio jack, but it has introduced a new EP2C Type-C headset with built-in DAC. Meizu 16Xs specifications 6.2-inch (1080 × 2232 pixels) Full HD+ 18.6:9 Super AMOLED On-Cell display with 430nit brightness 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform with Adreno 612 GPU 6GB LPDDR4x RAM with 64GB / 128GB internal storage Dual SIM Android 9.0 (Pie) with Flyme OS 7 48MP rear camera with LED flash, 1/2.25″ Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor, 0.8um pixel size, ...

Samsung Exynos Auto 8890 to power in-vehicle infotainment system in new Audi A4 and upcoming models

Samsung Electronics today announced that its Exynos Auto 8890 processor will be powering German automobile manufacturer Audi’s third generation high-spec modular infotainment platform (MIB). The advanced in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system will be equipped as standard in the new A4 and upcoming models. The Exynos Auto 8890 is an Octa-Core CPU which is a combination of Quad-core 1st gen custom CPU and Quad-core Cortex-A53 and is built on the 14nm FinFET process. It has a 12 core Mali -T880 as GPU, LPDD4 RAM, eMMC 5.0, UFS 2.0 storage and supports a maximum of 3 displays at WQUXGA 3840 x 2400 resolution. It can support up to 4 cameras with 4K UHD 60fps encoding and 85fps decoding. The modular infotainment platform(MIB) on the other hand is Audi's third-generation technology and was selected for Audi’s next-generation IVI system in 2017 through Audi’s Progressive SemiConductor Program (PSCP). It was first introduced in Audi A4 and now, the latest generation of the MIB will incorporate Samsung’s Exynos Auto 8890 and power the new Audi A4 and upcoming models. The new Audi A4 with Exynos Auto 8890-powered IVI system will be available in Europe starting from September 2019. Commenting on this, Kenny Han, vice president of Device Solutions Division at Samsung Electronics said: With a premium automobile brand like Audi, ...

JioSaavn now lets you share songs to Snapchat Stories

JioMusic app was rebranded to JioSaavn with a new look and features last year. Recently, a new feature was rolled out where users could share JioSaavn songs to Facebook and Instagram Stories. In similar lines, the feature is now being extended to Snapchat and JioSaavn will now let you share songs to Snapchat and improve music discovery. JioSaavn has partnered with Snapchat for cross-sharing of music on other apps and improve music discovery for users. The integration will allow users to share what they are listening on JioSaavn directly to Snapchat. The partnership also includes creative tools like Lenses and Filters, as well as content with Publisher Stories. JioSaavn will use Snapchat's 'Snap Creative Kit' which will allow developers to build custom stickers, filters, links, etc and these can be shared from within the JioSaavn app directly to the Snap camera. Till date, more than 200 apps have integrated with Snap Kit. In case you missed, Snap Kit is the company’s developer kit which lets developers build products that integrate within Snapchat features. The Creative Kit will allow apps to integrate their own stickers, Filters, links and more right into the camera and also let Snapchatters bring highlights from other apps — like high ...

Google rolls out Gmail ‘Confidential Mode’ for enterprise users [Update: Available for all G Suite users from June 25]

Update: May 29, 2019 — Google has announced that Gmail confidential mode will become generally available for all G Suite users from June 25, 2019. It will be set to default ON, but you can choose to disable this feature. Earlier: In general, the control over your email is lost once you click on send! Having said that, Gmail’s new Confidential Mode tries to give you a bit of control back by offering message expiration dates. What is Confidential mode? With confidential mode, it’s easier to protect sensitive content in your emails by creating expiration dates or revoking previously sent messages, and removing options for recipients to forward, copy, print, and download. To make it more simple, this mode lets you add 'expiration date' to emails, post which the email is no longer viewable by the recipient. This mode helps reduce the risk of confidential information being accidentally shared with the wrong people. Additionally, you can also require additional authentication via text message to view an email. In case of Admin can opt-in to the beta by going to the Admin console and navigating to Apps > G Suite > Settings for Gmail > User settings. Here they will be able to select the option to Enable confidential mode. At ...

Amazon Echo Show 5 with 5.5-inch display, HD camera launched in India for Rs. 8999

Amazon launched Echo Show with a 10-inch display, built-in smart home hub and more in India last month. Expanding the Echo Show lineup, Amazon has today launched Echo Show 5 with a 5.5-inch display, HD camera, rich sound and more. The new Echo Show 5 sports a 5.5-inch touchscreen, has dimensions of 148 x 86 x 73mm and weighs 410 grams. It is powered by MediaTek MT 8163 processor, has two microphones, has support for Dual-band Wi-Fi but does not support connecting to ad-hoc Wi-Fi networks. Amazon is highlighting the 'rich sound' feature on the new Echo Show 5 as it is equipped with a Full range 1.65-inch built-in speaker and also has 3.5 mm stereo audio output for use with external speakers. It also has a 1MP HD camera which is capable of recording 720p videos along with a built-in camera shutter. Amazon says that the built-in shutter allows the microphone and camera to be switched off with just a press of a button. There is also support for Hands-free video calling and users can make hands-free video calls to smartphones with Alexa app, Skype or other Echo devices. Additionally, they can also use the 'drop-in' feature to check on their kids or ...

Microsoft working on new ‘modern OS’ with seamless invisible background updates

Microsoft at the ongoing Computex 2019 dropped pretty big hints about the future of Windows operating system and also showcased Microsoft 365, Windows platform, Azure IoT technologies that device partners can use to deliver modern PC experiences and build a new generation of connected devices and IoT solutions. Microsoft says that the new modern PCs and innovative devices in the ecosystem will require a 'modern operating system' hinting at the future of the Windows operating system. The modern operating system will include 'enablers' like seamless updates where OS updates are invisibly done in the background. The software giant adds that the update experience will be deterministic, reliable, and instant without any interruptions. The modern OS will also be secure by default, which means that the state is separated from the operating system and compute is separated from applications. The OS will work with 5G and include a variety of inputs like pen, voice, touch, even gaze and enables cloud-connected experiences that use the compute power of the cloud to enhance users experiences on their devices. Also, Microsoft did not mention the word 'Windows' anywhere and says "These enablers and delighters underpin our vision for a Modern OS, they will provide the foundational elements for an evolution of the PC ...

Dell announces new XPS 13 2-in 1, XPS 15 and Vostro laptops

At the ongoing Computex 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan, many OEMs including Asus, HP, Razer announced several new and refreshed laptops. In similar lines, Dell has also announced new and refreshed models of XPS 13 2-in 1, XPS 15 and Vostro laptops alongside new Inspiron PCs and Inspiron All-In-Ones. Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 The new XPS 13 2-in-1 flaunts a 13.4-inch 16:10 'UltraSharp '4K Ultra HD+ InfinityEdge touch display with a resolution of 3840 x 2400. It is powered by up to Intel's new 10th Gen Ice Lake processor, making it Dell's first laptop being powered by this chip. It is more powerful than the fanless Y-series models found in the older XPS 12 2-in-1. It has up to 32GB LPDDR4x SDRAM at 3733MHz, up to 1TB PCIe 3 x4 SSD and Intel UHD/Intel Iris Plus graphics. Dell has redesigned the keyboard on the new XPS 13 2-in-1 and uses the maglev key technology found on Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 launched last year. There is a lot of metal used compared to the previous version and the fingerprint sensor's position has been moved in line with the keyboard, opposed to underneath the keyboard that was seen on previous models. The webcam is now located at the top bezel, based on ...

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 Android Pie One UI update starts rolling out in India

After the Android Pie update for Galaxy M30 earlier this week, Samsung has started rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) One UI 1.1 update for the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones in India, few days before it had promised. These phones were launched in January running Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Samsung Experience 9.5. Apart from the One UI visual changes, there are many other changes and new features including new adaptive themes for the keyboard that change based on the app you’re currently using, Scene Optimizer for the Camera app, and more. The Samsung Galaxy M10 update has build M105FDDU1BSEA and is 926.72 MB in size. The Galaxy M20 update has build M205FDDU1BSE6 and is 1883.20 MB in size. These include Android security patch for May, 2019. Check out the complete change log below. Upgraded One UI for Android Pie One UI brings you Android Pie, with exciting new features and a whole new look and feel based on feedback from users in Samsung and Google. We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe before the upgrade. Some apps, including Calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, Samsung Notes, Samsung Members, and Samsung Pay, need to be updated individually after you update your OS. To use the Remote ...

Realme X will be launched in India in second half of 2019 confirms CEO, price hinted

Realme has been teasing the launch of the company's latest realme X smartphone in India for later this year, after it was introduced in China earlier this month. Now Realme India CEO Madhav Seth, answering the questions of Realme fans has confirmed that the phone will be launched in India in the second half of 2019, which starts from July. Hey, realme X will be launching in the second half of 2019. Kindly stay tuned to our social media handles for more updates on the same. — realme India Support (@realmecareIN) May 20, 2019 He also said that the company is discussing, which version to launch in India, since there are 4GB / 6GB RAM with 64GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage versions. He also said that the phone will be priced between Rs. 18,000 and Rs. 20,000. The base 4GB + 64GB version costs 1499 yuan (US$ 219 / Rs. 15,325 approx.) in China and goes up to 1799 yuan (US$ 261 / Rs. 18,395 approx.) for the 8GB + 128GB version. Xiaomi is also gearing up to launch the Redmi K20 in India soon, which will give the Realme X a tough competition since the Redmi K20 with  Snapdragon 730 SoC was introduced in ...

YouTube Music Premium and YouTube Premium Student Plans launched in India starting at Rs. 59 per month

YouTube launched its YouTube Music Premium and YouTube Premium  plans for India back in March starting at Rs. 99 per month. Today it has launched student plan, making to up to Rs. 50 cheaper. As part of the new plan, all eligible college students will get discounted access to a world of music, global originals and movies -- all ad-free at Rs. 59 for YouTube Music Premium and Rs. 79 for YouTube Premium, starting today. YouTube Premium includes membership to YouTube Music Premium, offers an ad-free experience with background play and offline downloads for videos on YouTube, as well as access to all YouTube Originals. YouTube Music has already crossed 15 million downloads in India, said the company. The ‘Student Plans’ are currently available to full-time students from accredited colleges or universities in India. To sign up for the YouTube Music Premium student plan Visit the Student Plan landing page for YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium. Select Get Student Plan Type in your college/university on the SheerID form. If your college/university appears, then student plans are available. If you are not immediately verified, you will be asked to upload additional documentation to verify your eligibility. These documents will be manually reviewed and you will ...