Xiaomi will reveal ‘future of imaging technology’ on August 7, Redmi 64MP Quad camera tech expected

After Realme announced its 'Camera Innovation Event' in India on August 8th to reveal details about 64MP Quad Camera tech on a smartphone, Xiaomi today announced an event on August 7th in China to reveal the future of imaging technology. This will likely be the company's 64MP camera technology that it confirmed last month. It is also expected to announce new imaging laboratory of Xiaomi and Meitu. Xiaomi is expected to combine some exclusive patents of Meitu in its AI imaging technology. The company already confirmed that the 64MP phone will have quad rear cameras, and a single 64MP image will have 20MB file size offering better resolution to that of an 8K TV. This will likely use Samsung's 64MP ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor that uses Pixel-merging Tetracell technology and the remosaic algorithm offers 16MP images in low-light environments where four pixels are merged to work as one to increase light sensitivity and highly-detailed 64Mp shots in brighter settings. It also supports real-time high dynamic range (HDR) of up to 100-decibels (dB) that provides richer hues. We should know more details about this new camera technology on Wednesday. Source

Noise ColorFit 2 Review

Noise, popular for its audio accessories and smart wearables launched the  ColorFit 2, the company's latest smart band earlier this week. It has several features including 14 sports modes with any 3 available at the same time, 24-hour heart rate monitor, step counter, sleep tracker, sedentary reminder, menstrual cycle tracking and more. Let us jump into the review to find out what this has to offer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvfXpvHiwOw We recently posted our first impressions video on our FoneArena Tamil YouTube channel. Display and Design The Noise ColorFit 2 has a 0.96-inch LCD color screen, which has decent viewing angles and the sunlight legibility is decent for an LCD screen, but it could have been better. It doesn't have always-on screen to prevent battery drain, so the display lights up only when you lift your hand. The display is not protected by any kind of scratch resistant glass, so that it is prone to scratches easily. [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="288253,288252,288243"] You can adjust the brightness of the screen up to level 5 through the NoiseFit Sport app settings and selecting 'bracelet brightness'. It is not a touch screen, so that have to use the touch key below the screen with single press to cycle between steps, heart rate tracking, walk, ...

Google Fit is getting sleep tracking charts, rolling out dark mode widely

Google has announced several new features for its Google Fit app. After rolling out dark mode to limited users last month, it will roll out widely starting from next week. It already offers sleep tracking when you connect it to third-party apps, now it is adding improved sleep insights in the form of new charts that show you your sleep patterns over time. "You’ll also be able to add, edit or access your sleep history through the journal," said Google. Android app already shows Workout Routes, a summary of your workouts along with a map of your route, whether you ran, hiked or biked.  Now it will be available for the iPhone app for workouts actively tracked on your Wear OS by Google smartwatch, Apple Watch or other connected apps. Official changelog also mentions improvements to the UI, and minor bug fixes for both the platforms. Google said that these features will roll out gradually over the next week for Android and iOS platforms. Source

Facebook rebrands Instagram and WhatsApp to ‘Instagram from Facebook’ and ‘WhatsApp from Facebook’

Facebook has been bringing changes and introducing new features to WhatsApp and Instagram post acquiring it. In similar lines, Facebook is all set to rebrand its popular IM apps and add its name and has in fact begun adding to some screens. Facebook owns Instagram and WhatsApp and has now started to rebrand its popular applications to 'Instagram from Facebook' and 'WhatsApp from Facebook'. The move comes as Facebook faces scrutiny from regulators over privacy issues and with whom Facebook shares user information. This is a big move from Facebook as it allowed Instagram and WhatsApp to operate and be branded independently. The employees of Instagram and WhatsApp were recently informed about the changes as antitrust regulators are examining Facebook’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. Facebook is also using a similar naming pattern for its other apps including 'Workplace'('Workplace by Facebook') which is a collaboration and communication tool that connects employees to one another via an internal social network. The rebranding is said to be taking place gradually and the company has started adding its name to some screens on Instagram for iOS and Android. The 'About' section on PlayStore for WhatsApp for Android shows the rebranding i.e., 'WhatsApp by Facebook' and some screens of ...

TCL P8S, P8E, P8 Series 4K AI TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 27990

TCL, the brand known for its wide range of televisions has today launched its new P8S, P8E and P8 Series of 4K televisions in India. TCL P8S Series consists of 65-inch and 55-inch variants, P8E series has 55-inch, 50-inch, and 43-inch variants and P8 Series consists of 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch models. TCL P8S Series The P8S Series which consist of 65-inch and 55-inch models flaunt 4K Ultra HD display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, supports HDR10 with TCL Wide Colour Gamut technology. It features narrow bezels, metallic frame and has micro dimming feature. It is powered by a Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 processor clocked at 1.1 GHz with Mali 470 GPU and 2GB DDR3 RAM with 16GB internal storage. It runs on Android 9 Pie with Android TV UI, has support for Play Store, built-in Chromecast and supports most streaming applications. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, 3 HDMI ports, Cable port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, A/V IN and headphone jack. The speaker unit is a 2X10W setup with support for Dolby Audio 5.1. TCL P8E Series The P8E Elite Series consists of 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch models. All the models flaunt a 4K Ultra HD display with a resolution ...

WhatsApp will allow users to use same account on multiple devices soon

WhatsApp has been introducing new features recently like Business Manager Catalog, Settings UI refresh, Face ID/Touch ID biometric authentication, privacy measures, etc. In similar lines, new reports suggest that WhatsApp will soon allow users to access its popular messaging app on multiple devices, at the same time. According to a report from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is said to be working on allowing users to access their same WhatsApp account on multiple devices simultaneously. With this new feature, users will be able to use their same account on iOS and Android without having the need to uninstall the app in one operating system. Users can also login to their account on multiple devices, at the same time. The report also suggests that users will be able to use WhatsApp on their computer without the necessity for an internet connection on their smartphone using the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app which is said to be in development. In other news, WhatsApp is said to be working on getting a verification code-in app to use WhatsApp on the second device, Quick Edit Media shortcut, etc. The new feature is said to be in under development and there is no information on when WhatsApp will launch this feature officially. Source 1, ...

Worldwide tablet shipments decline 5% YoY in Q2 2019; Apple, Samsung continue to lead: IDC

Recently, International Data Corporation(IDC) published a report on the worldwide smartphone shipments during Q2 2019. Similarly, now IDC has published a report on the global tablet shipments and shows a decline of 5.0% year over year during the second quarter of 2019. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation, the global tablet shipments fell to 32.2 million units. Apple managed to increase its share compared to Q2 2018 and gain 6.1% YoY and the reports show that iPad Air in Q2 2018 helped Apple to double its detachable tablet shipments. Samsung continues to remain in the second position with 4.9 million units in Q2 2019 and has declined 3.1% YoY, compared to 5 million units in Q2 2018. HUAWEI is in the third position with 3.3 million shipments and has also declined 6.5% YoY, compared to 3.5 million shipments in Q2 2018. It is followed by Amazon with 2.4 million shipments and Lenovo with 1.9 million shipments in Q2 2019. Source

OPPO shows off Game Color Plus and Dual Wi-Fi ColorOS features

OPPO at the Chinajoy 2019 announced new Game Color Plus and Dual Wi-Fi features for ColorOS and also demoed them on OPPO's Reno phones at the event. These are focused on improving the gaming experience on smartphones. The Game Color Plus technology users augmented imaging technology developed in partnership with Qualcomm. The will let users enjoy high-quality game scenes optimized for OPPO's smartphone displays with low power consumption. This uses Adaptive Image Enhancement (AIE), Compressed noise reduction (CNR), Edge pseudo pixel removal (EAR) and Quantization Brand Removal (QBR) to offer better output. The Dual Wi-Fi technology will allow devices to connect to two different wireless networks simultaneously, while enabling them to send and receive data independently. This will not only double the network speed, but also seamlessly switches between the two connections to offer the best experience for online gaming and streaming videos. The company says that the game speed can be increased by 322%, and video streaming speed has been increased by 296% on a 20Mbps connection. We can expect these features in ColorOS updates in the future. Source

Next-gen Fitbit Versa smartwatch could feature OLED display and Alexa support

Sometime back, Fitbit hinted the launch of an innovative smartwatch, especially after Versa Lite. According to the latest report, the images of the purported next-gen Versa-series smartwatch have surfaced online with the support for voice assistant. If the rumours turn out to be accurate, the upcoming Fitbit smartwatch will have Amazon Alexa support, where the user could communicate with the watch just like Apple. According to the image surfaced, the future watch is expected to sport an OLED screen with an uninterrupted curved glass surface. Other than that, we can see a single button just like Versa Lite. Additionally, this smartwatch is expected to carry a heart rate monitor, swim-ready water resistance, and the Fitbit Pay support from higher-end Versa models. There is no clear information about the launch and availability of the watch right now. As per the recent suggestion, the upgraded watch will be available in a month or two. Source

Samsung Exynos 9630 SoC said to be in the works, could power Galaxy A (2020) series

Right now, the South Korean giant Samsung is working on various projects ahead of its most awaited smartphone — Galaxy Note 10. One of them is the new chipset for its mid-range smartphone lineup. According to a new report, the company is working on Exynos 9630, a successor to the Exynos 9610 10nm SoC that was introduced last year. If the report turns out to be accurate, this upcoming chipset will be powering the Galaxy A series (2020) smartphones. The company recently filed trademarks for nine 'A series' phone — A11, A21, A31, A41, A51, A61, A71, A81 and A91 at EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office). At present, the information regarding the performance upgrades is a bit foggy, but there are chances that it could be manufactured on a smaller process, resulting in higher efficiency. Since the Exynos 9610 has been manufactured on the 10nm process, there are bright chances that Exynos 9630 might take advantage of the 8nm node. It could also pack an improved GPU compared to the ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU on the Exynos 9610 and a better ISP. We can expect more details in the coming weeks. Source