OPPO Smartwatch with flexible, curved screen teased in official image [Update: New image]

Update: February 17, 2020: OPPO VP Brian Shen has shared another image of the smartwatch highlighting the 3D curved screen. Earlier: OPPO VP Brian Shen has shared the first image of the OPPO's first smartwatch that shows a curved screen. This comes after a lot of rumors that said that the company has been working on a smartwatch, and it even confirmed at the INNO DAY last month that it plans to launch smart watches in Q1, 2020. OPPO VP said that the company has used a flexible screen that offers a curved design, and added that this could be the best-looking smartwatch this year. The image shows a gold casing which looks shiny, two buttons on the right side, and something that looks like a notification light on a button. There is also a microphone hole between the buttons, so it will likely feature option to take calls, and possibly a 5G version of the smartwatch as well for standalone calling feature. The image shows a silicone strap, but the watch should also come with leather strap options, similar to most smartwatches in the market. There are chances it might be introduced along with the OPPO Find X2 and Find X2 Pro ...

Chrome Beta 81 brings Web NFC, Augmented Reality APIs and more

As Chrome 81 has been released to the stable channel, Chrome Beta has been moved to the beta version. It doesn't come with a lot of visual changes but it has a set of new API's and features that can enhance the capabilities of web apps. One of the first major APIs that come with Chrome 81 is the ability for web apps to read and write to NFC tags. This can allow new use cases for these apps like for example, at a museum, a tag could give more information about an exhibit or inventory management at a warehouse. The API is simple to use for developers with a little instruction required to construct and interpret payloads. Chrome 81 also introduces an update to the WebXR Device API that was first introduced back in Chrome 71, now adding support for augmented reality. Google has also added support for WebXR Hit Test API. The Hit Test API lets developers create immersive experiences for users, letting them place virtual objects in the real world using the camera. Some of the other changes in the update include: Position state for media playback Modernized form controls Updated CSS properties, specifically image-orientation and Color Adjust. Support for TLS 1.0 ...

Xiaomi launches Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker with water-resistant body, up to 20 hours battery life in India for Rs. 1399

Xiaomi just launched Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker in India, as expected. It has 5W output, comes with IPX5 ratings for water resistance, has Bluetooth 5.0 with one-key function to answer or end a call and offers up to 20 hours of battery life. Xiaomi says that the speaker has been exclusively made for India. Xiaomi Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker features and specifications 5W output for clear, rich and punchy bass Diaphragm with Canadian longer fiber film with a perfect damping system that restrains the vibration and makes the sound more natural and clear Built-in passive radiator effectively enhances the low-frequency sound effect, bringing in perfect sound texture and completely submerging you in brilliant sound quality Water-resistant (IPX5) against splashes and spills Bluetooth 5.0 with one-key function to answer or end a call Works with voice assistant on Android and iOS with a simple touch of a button Palm-sized speaker with a loop strip to carry it easily AUX port to connect devices without Bluetooth support 2000mAh battery with up to 20 hours of battery life The Xiaomi Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker comes in Black color, is priced at Rs. 1399 and is now available from mi.com.

Redmi 8 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11.0.6.0 Update with January Android security patch]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 8 smartphone in India running MIUI 10.3 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi doesn’t follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in a month. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi 8 (codename ‘olivein’), also check out our Redmi 8 content, Redmi 8 Unboxing and First Impressions Redmi 8 Review [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="305122,305121,305120"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Feb 17, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.6.0.PCNINXM 633MB update which bring January, 2020 Android security patch. It also adds new Music Card to Vault and EU privacy adjustments. [Download Link] [Jan 18, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.5.0.PCNINXM update, the update weighs 208 MBs in size. [Download Link] [Jan 11, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.4.0.PCNINXM with December security patch. [Download Link] [Nov 22, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.2.0.PCNINXM with November security patch. The update weighs about 200 MBs in size and brings optimized system performance. [Download Link] [Nov 15, 2019]: Xiaomi has released Android Pie based Kernel Sources for the Redmi 8 ('olive'). [Nov 8, 2019]: Xiaomi ...

Samsung Galaxy A70e with 6.1-inch display, triple rear cameras surface

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A70 smartphone back in March last year and the Galaxy A70s, its successor was introduced later. Now the renders of the Galaxy A70e, a cheaper version has surfaced. This shows a flat screen with waterdrop notch, which is said to be around 6.1-inch inches, compared to 6.7-inch curved AMOLED screen, and also has slightly large bezels around the screen. It also shows rear-mounted fingerprint scanner compared to the in-display fingerprint scanner in the A70 and the A70s. It is said to sport a micro-USB port instead of the USB Type-C port, loudspeaker grill on the bottom, 3.5mm audio jack on the top and measure 156.8 x 76.45 x 9.35mm (9.45mm including rear camera bump). The phone is said to pack triple rear cameras, arranged vertically, unlike the rectangular design in its latest phones. We still don't have any other specifications of the phone, but we should know more details in the coming months. Source

POCO X2 Matrix Purple Photo Gallery

POCO earlier this month launched the POCO X2, its first mid-range smartphone in the new X series in India. We already brought you the unboxing of Atlantis Blue variant and now, we have the POCO X2 Indian retail variant in Matrix Purple color, check out the unboxing and photo gallery of the device. Box Contents POCO X2 in Matrix Purple color 2-pin 27W fast charger (5V-3A/9V-3A/12V/2.25A) USB Type C Cable SIM Ejector tool Clear protective Case User guide The POCO X2 features a 6.67-inch (1080 × 2400 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 aspect ratio LCD screen with 386 PPI and 84% NTSC color gamut. The display is bright under sunlight, thanks to the 500 nits brightness. The biggest highlight of the display is it's 120Hz refresh rate, which POCO calls RealityFlow. The display has HDR support and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It has 4.38mm dual-punch-hole screen that houses a 20-megapixel main and a 2-megapixel secondary camera for portrait shots. There is an earpiece on the top, the usual set of proximity and ambient light sensors are present in the middle just below the earpiece. Even though the phone has on-screen buttons and support for gestures, there is a small bezel below the screen. ...

Get Android 10 on Redmi Note 7/7S with OxygenOS port

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in India last year in February running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie) and launched the updated Redmi Note 7S with 48 MP rear camera later in May running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S share same codename ‘lavender’, MIUI 11 update for both the devices were rolled out in November. Redmi Note 7 started receiving Android 10 in China last month but MIUI Global ROM is still based on Android 9. Redmi Note devices usually have great custom ROM development, and Redmi Note 7 series is not an exception. Oxygen OS is amongst popular Android skin that offers lots of customizations without much bloatware, developers have ported Android 10 based Oxygen OS to Redmi Note 7/7S (lavender). We tried it on our unit and here is our review of the same. Performance and Benchmarks: [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="304953,304954,304955"] It obtained AnTuTu score of 171569 on Pixel Experience. It scored 1633 points in single-core test and 5644 points in multi-core test in Geekbench 4. In Geekbench 5 test, it managed to get a 340 points in single-core test and 1431 points in multi-core test. It handled day to ...

Apple patents describes smart home system that can automatically configure itself

The truly smart home future is near as more and more companies invest into technologies that enable seamless smart home experiences. At the moment, the experience is finicky at best, but they may change in the future as an Apple patent posted on February 13th describes a truly smart home that can configure itself without user intervention. At the moment, the smart home space is a mess, with multiple standards, communication protocols and different brands coming with their won designs that are fundamentally incompatible with others. This has led to a lot of confusion and unsatisfactory experiences for users. Apple, a company that is known for its products that "just works", clearly believes in a future that will let users live in a smart home where all devices speak to each other in a seamless manner that enhances the users lives. The patent describes a very complicated system that involves multiple nodes, aggregators, a central brain to process all the incoming information and broadcast the necessary instructions to the required devices. The system would be able to automatically build a floor plan, intelligently understand the purpose of each connected device. A crucial piece of this system is a modular wall panel that could ...

USA temporarily renews HUAWEI General License, but only for 45 days

According to an announcement made by the US Department of Commerce, HUAWEI will be allowed to continue operation in its network communication systems for another 45 days compared to 90 days usually. This Temporary General License (TGL) was extending to give rural telecommunication providers more time to identify alternatives to HUAWEI for future operation. It seems as though telecommunication companies in the US are struggling to find other secure network alternatives to HUAWEI, especially rural companies. The Department of Commerce had already extended TGL's in the past, the most recent one being in November which extended the license for another 90 days. During this time, HUAWEI and foreign affiliates will not be allowed to acquire any American technology or used in a manner that undermines U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. HUAWEI was added on to the Entity list last year by the USA Department of Commerce. The reason provided by the US government was that they concluded the company posed a significant risk of involvement in activities that compromised national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. These conclusions were made after multiple reports arose claiming that HUAWEI gave a backdoor access in its network infrastructure to the Chinese government ...

Telegram v5.15 update brings redesigned profiles, fast media viewer and more

Telegram has added yet another update to its instant messaging app, bringing the version count to v5.15. It brings a few features to enhance the user experience like a better profile viewer design, better media browsing, more moving emoji and an updated People Nearby 2.0. With the new profile design, users can quickly swipe down to see the entire profile picture and also see the shared media below, neatly organised into photos, videos and links. Accessing shared media between users is quicker now than ever before. Another update to the media browsing experience is the ability to tap the left/right part of the screen to go back/forward. This eliminates the need for users to swipe over their screen to browse media. We are not sure as to who asked for this feature. However, it just gives the user more UI controls, so we can't complain. The next update is to an existing feature in the app called People Nearby 2.0. Last year, Telegram added the ability to help users easily exchange contact information when they are face-to-face. With People Nearby 2.0, users can turn on a setting to let anyone in the nearby vicinity to be able to find them and send messages, even ...