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Google Clips goes on sale briefly, shipping excepted from March

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Google's A.I powered clips camera was introduced back in October at the Pixel event. The tiny camera can be hooked onto your daily things like shirt, table, chair and will automatically record a seven-second video. The Clips hands-free camera is now on sale from the Google Store in the USA.  While the sale lasted for a brief period, deliveries aren't expected until March. Also, the sales of the Clips camera are now halted may be because Google sold its stock or wanted to resume the sale after a while, but the Google Clips listing on the Store now says to 'Join the waitlist.' Google Clips can record the moving image using machine learning technique without any human intervention. Connectivity features include Bluetooth LE and WiFi Direct which helps It to sync with Android and iOS and in quickly recording spontaneous moments. There is an option to create short movies using the recorded clips. It comes with a 12-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 1.55 µm pixel size and 130-degree wide-angle lens and also has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It has 16GB internal storage. Google claims that it can offer up to 3 hours of smart capture on a single charge. Clips use USB Type-C port to ...

Apple said to be working on three MacBooks with Apple co-processors, new iPad expected this fall

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Apple is said to be working on three new MacBooks with company's homegrown co-processors similar to the T2 chip seen in the iMac Pro and the T1 chip on the 2016 MacBook Pro, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The report further claims that Apple is expected to launch new iPad towards the end of this year. However, the report doesn't explicitly mention which line-up of MacBooks will see an upgrade as Bloomberg just says that Apple is working on 'at least' three new models with Apple-designed silicon, including two laptops and a new desktop. It looks like a desktop in talks could be the Mac Pro since T2 chipset already exists for a Mac Pro model. But is very much possible that it could be a complete refresh model as well. Apple already mentioned that a new Mac Pro is in the development stage, but did not reveal if it would launch in 2018. Coming to Laptops, MacBook Pros are not due for a major update this year according to rumors, but the Retina model could see a refresh and likely to be one of the models. The T1 custom chip on the MacBook Pro models handle all the Touch Bar and Touch ID components, including ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 MIUI 9.2 update starts rolling out [Update: Download Link]

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[Update: Download link for the Redmi Note 3 MIUI 9.2 zip file is available here. You can download and flash it manually, if you don’t have the update yet.] Xiaomi announced the lightning fast MIUI 9 Global ROM back in November 2017, most of the devices already got the MIUI 9 update followed by MIUI 9.2, but Redmi Note 3, Redmi 3S/Prime, Redmi 4A and some old devices didn’t get MIUI 9 update. As per users, Xiaomi has started rolling out  a new MIUI 9.2 update (still based on Marshmallow) for Redmi Note 3, it seems that company decided to skip the MIUI 9 update for Redmi Note 3 and roll out MIUI 9.2 directly. The new update comes as MIUI 9.2.4.0.MHOMIEK and is of 290 MB in size, this update also brings January security patch to Redmi Note 3. Note that this is a Nightly build, Xiaomi releases Stable Nightly updates to random users to get feedback and the same update is rolled out to all users as a Stable build if feedback goes well, which is expected in 2 to 3 days, in case you wish to read more about Nightly ROMs refer to this post. This update brings Interactive and Fresh UI changes, ...

Apple iPhone SE 2 unlikely to feature wireless charging, Face ID and bezel-less design: KGI

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Apple iPhone SE 2 has been in the new for quite some time and today we are hearing more about the phone as the KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo issued a research note today that casts doubt on the features of the iPhone SE 2. In the new research note, Kuo states that Apple doesn't have enough spare development resources to focus on launching another iPhone since the company is planning for 3 iPhones this year. If Apple indeed launches an iPhone SE 2, it is unlikely that it will have iPhone X features like wireless charging, 3D sensing features for Face ID and full-screen design. Rather it will pack same design language with faster processor, and a possible upgrade to iOS 12. Earlier rumors suggested that the iPhone SE might see a design change following the footsteps of the iPhone 8 with a glass back and would similarly support Qi charging. Few reports earlier stated that the iPhone SE 2 would be made by Wistron in India and sold globally. While it highly said that the next-gen iPhone SE might launch in the first-half of 2018, there seem to be no signs of that happening. The second generation iPhone SE is said to be powered by ...

Facebook to update news feed with more local news

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Facebook recently said that it is overhauling its new feed with more posts from friends and family, and today it announced starting this week it will focus on showing more news from the local news in news feed allowing you to see topics that have a direct impact on you and your community.  Facebook said that it will identify local publishers whose links are clicked by the readers in a tight geographic area. You can follow the publisher who posts news in your area and even if you don't follow, you can see the news in your news feed if your friends or family share the story from that outlet. Facebook said that this change will be effective first in the US, and then it plans to expand to more countries this year. You can always choose which news sources, including local or national publications, that you want to see at the top of your feed with the 'See First' feature. The company also said that it is prioritizing local news as a part of the emphasis on high-quality news, and with today’s update, stories from local news publishers may appear higher in News Feed for followers in publishers’ geographic areas. There is no restriction for ...

Asus Zenfone 3 Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out

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Asus has announced that it is rolling out the Android 8.0 Oreo update to the Zenfone 3 just as it had promised. The Zenfone 4 had received the Oreo update last month. The Oreo update for the Zenfone 3 brings the version number to 15.0410.1712.31. The update brings tons of new features to the Zen U.I and to the interface like swipe up to access installed apps, picture-in-Picture mode, new Settings app, launcher. The update said to have removed some pre-installed apps including MiniMovie, Photo Collage, and Do It Later.Though you can download these apps from PlayStore if you wish to. There is no word on treble support just yet, with Zenfone 4 Oreo update including the Treble support, it is likely that the Zenfone 3 might also get the support. Post the update, internal storage will decrease slightly. The company advices to reserve at least 1.5GB storage before starting the software update. More friendly setting UI design. Background limits – Android Oreo helps minimize background activity in the apps you use least Autofill – With your permission, Autofill remembers your logins to get you into your favorite apps at supersonic speed. Smart text selection – Android Oreo recognizes text when you tap or select, then ...

Microsoft acquires cloud-based gaming startup PlayFab

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Microsoft today announced that it has acquired the cloud-based gaming startup PlayFab. It is a complete back-end platform provider of services to build, launch and grow cloud-connected games. The tool that PlayFab offers is designed to for developers to use across all platform including mobile, PC, console.  PlayFab was launched four years back with an aim to provide sophisticated server-based infrastructure to host and operate games. The company as of today powers more than 1,200 live games, and have served over 700 million players. The PlayFab software according to the company is said to be used by entertainment companies, including Disney, NBC Universal, Wizards of the Coast, Nickelodeon, Bandai Namco, Rovio, and Capcom, Fluffy Fairy, Nvizzio, and Hyper Hippo. The PlayFab platform is a natural complement to Azure for gaming which has its locations in 42 regions worldwide and provides world-class server infrastructure, allowing creators to focus on building great games with best-available global reach. With the acquisition, both the companies are aiming at offering intelligent cloud for the gaming industry, enabling game developers and delighting gamers around the world. Other details like the PlayFab's future and acquisition rates haven't been disclosed yet. Source

Google completes acquisition of part of HTC’s smartphone division for $1.1 Billion

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Back in September last year, Google officially confirmed that it has signed a deal with HTC to acquire team of HTC talent for US$1.1 billion in cash and said that transaction is expected to close by early 2018 after approvals. Today Google has confirmed that it has officially closed the deal. To remind you, the deal includes about 2000 engineers who have already been working on the Pixel smartphone line, as well as non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property to support the Pixel smartphone family. The team will remain in Taiwan, and Taipei will be the largest Google engineering site in APAC. HTC already said that it will continue to make smartphones under its own brand name and continue to build the virtual reality ecosystem to grow its VIVE business, while investing in other next-generation technologies, including the Internet of Things, augmented reality and artificial intelligence. Regarding the deal, Rick Osterloh, Senior Vice President, Hardware, Google, in a blog post, said: As our hardware business enters its third year, we remain committed to building and investing for the long run. Today, we start digging in with our new teammates, guided by the mission to create radically helpful experiences for people around the world, by combining the best of Google’s ...

Ola announces international foray, all set to launch in Australia

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Ola; Indian cab sharing aggregator has announced its plans to foray into Australia. The company has begun onboarding driver-partners across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and said that is aiming to expand soon and work with local communities for better reach. The move comes as a part of the international expansion through which Ola has begun on-boarding private hire vehicles (PHVs) and driver-partners in major cities in Australia. Ola Cabs was founded in 2011, and it currently serves over two million people every day in across 110+ cities in India and billion rides annually, through its platform on an aggregate basis. [HTML1] Currently, Ola is inviting private hire vehicle owners in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth to learn more about driving and can also register on Ola Drivers website to work with Ola. Bhavish Aggarwal, Co-Founder & CEO, Ola said: We are very excited about launching Ola in Australia and see immense potential for the ride-sharing ecosystem which embraces new technology and innovation. With a strong focus on driver-partners and the community at large, we aim to create a high-quality and affordable travel experience for citizens and look forward to contributing to a healthy mobility ecosystem in Australia. Source

Motorola Sonic Play 100, Sonic Play 150, Sonic Play 200 and Sonic Play 275 Bluetooth speakers launched in India

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Motorola has launched new Motorola Sonic Play Bluetooth speaker series - Sonic Play 100, Sonic Play 150, Sonic Play 200 and the Sonic Play 275 in India. These are designed for easy travel, focuses on ergonomics, comes with integrated Multipoint Technology, which lets you connect two devices at one time and feature built-in controls to adjust volume +/-, Play/Play and more. Highlights of Motorola Sonic Play 100 / 150 Bluetooth Speakers Balanced sound at any volume Wireless freedom, with easy Bluetooth Connectivity aided with Voice prompts. Upto to 4 hours of playtime, 50ft range. In built mic for calls for hands-free calling  Less than 50 gram weight Integrated FM radio (Sonic Play 150 only)  Bluetooth 4.1 Integrated multipoint technology to connect two devices at once  Powerful 1.5w output to provide superb bass-driven sound Support 3.5mm audio jack AUX  Touch Control buttons: Volume +/-, Play/Play  Colors: Black Motorola Sonic Play 200 / 275 Bluetooth Speakers Balanced sound at any volume Wireless freedom, with easy Bluetooth Connectivity aided with Voice prompts. Upto to 10 hours of playtime, 50ft range. In built mic for calls for hands-free calling Dual drivers with passive bass radiator Less than 70 gram weight Integrated FM radio Integrated microphone for handsfree calling (Only in Sonic Play 275) Bluetooth ...

Honor 9 Lite sold out in 120 seconds in fourth sale on Flipkart, next sale on February 6

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Huawei’s Honor brand started selling the Honor 9 Lite smartphone exclusively on Flipkart last week. The phone sold out in record 6 minutes of the sale opening, selling at a the rate of over 150 units per second on January 21st midnight and it sold out in 3 minutes in the second sale on January 21st 12 noon. Later it sold the smartphone on January 23rd at 12 noon, which was sold out in 120 seconds. [HTML1] Today the company has announced that the phone was sold out in 120 seconds once the sale opened at 12 noon, same as the previous sale. The company will hold fifth sale of the Honor 9 Lite on Flipkart at 12PM next Tuesday, February 6th. Check out our Honor 9 Lite review, if you are planning to buy the phone. Commenting on today's sale, P Sanjeev, Vice President, Sales, Huawei Consumer Business Group, said: Honor 9 Lite’s continued sale success is a testament to its technological innovation and superior product quality. Since the first sale, we have witnessed unprecedented consumer response that has pushed Honor 9 Lite to emerge as one of the best-selling smartphones from Honor’s portfolio this year. We expect the momentum to grow more and more with time.

Honor 9 Lite vs Moto G5S Plus

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Quite lately, Honor has been launching smartphones with an aggressive pricing strategy to cement its place in the Indian market. Recently, the company launched the Honor 9 Lite with beautiful glass and metal body and Quad cameras at a starting price of just Rs. 10,999. At this price point, the Honor 9 Lite is definitely a bang for the buck. Having said that, there is a sea of smartphones available in the market from various manufacturers with similar features. Comparing is always healthy, which points out the good and bad from both the sides. This, in turn, helps them to rectify their mistake and not to repeat them in future. Today, we have compared Honor 9 Lite with the Moto G5S Plus smartphone that was launched recently, with dual rear cameras. Design One of the most talked about thing in the Honor 9 Lite is its 'Design'. The Honor 9 Lite smartphone comes with an all-glass body with a metal frame on sides, which is a rare sight for the mid-range these days. It feels compact yet solid, premium and lightweight in hand. I don’t shy away from saying Honor 9 Lite has set a new benchmark for build and design at this price point. Weighing just 149 ...

Nokia 3310 4G VoLTE phone announced

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After more than a month the phone got certified, HMD Global today officially announced the Nokia 3310 4G phone with VoLTE support in China. It has a similar design and a similar 2.4 inch QGVA color display, 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash light, Bluetooth, microSD expansion slot and a 1200mAh battery as the Nokia 3310 3G, but this has a more powerful processor, more RAM, more storage and it runs on YunOS compared to Java-powered Feature OS in the 3G version. The version that is launched in China comes with single SIM support and has support for 2G: 900/1800; 3G: TD-SCDMA B34 / 39 and 4G: TDD B38 / 41, 39, 40 bands. Nokia 3310 4G specifications 2.4-inch (240 x 320 pixels) QVGA curved window colour display 1.5GHz dual-core processor 256MB RAM, 512MB internal storage, MicroSD card support up to 64GB YunOS 5.2.0 Single SIM 2MP rear camera with LED flash LED torchlight Dimensions: 117 x 52.4 x 13.35mm; Weight: 88.1g 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, MP3 player for music 4G VoLTE with WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB 1200mAh battery with up to 15 hours 2G talk time, up to 8 hours 3G talk time and up to 5 hours 4G VoLTE talk time and 15 days standby on 2G, 12 days of ...

Sharp S3 Android One smartphone with 5-inch 1080p display, Android 8.0, water-resistant body announced

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Sharp recently announced S3, the company's latest Android One smartphone and the successor of S2, in partnership with Google running stock Android 8.0 (Oreo). It promise Android updates for 24 months and security updates for 3 years. It has a 5-inch 1080p IGZO screen, is powered by Snapdragon 430 with 3GB RAM, has a 13.1-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 5-megapixel front camera, features a polycarbonate body, but it doesn't have a fingerprint sensor. Sharp S3 specifications 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IGZO display Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 ( 4 x 1.2 GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit Mobile Platform with Adreno 505 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) 13.1MP rear camera with LED flash 5MP front-facing camera Dimensions: 71 × 144 × 8.5 mm; 143g Water (IPX5 / IPX8) and dust (IP6X) resistant 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C 2,700 mAh battery The Sharp S3 comes in Blue, Black, White and Pink colors, is priced at 32,400 yen (US$ / Rs. 19000 approx.) without contract or with 12-month contract from local operator Softbank. Source

Reliance Jio launches data add-on packs starting at Rs. 11, 6GB data at Rs. 101

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Last week Reliance Jio launched the most affordable Rs. 49 pack with free voice calls, 28 days validity for JioPhone users. At that time it introduced affordable data add-ons at Rs. 11, Rs. 21, Rs. 51 and Rs. 101. Now the company has launched these packs and has also revealed data benefits that come with these packs. The base Rs. 11 pack offers 400 MB data, the Rs. 21 pack offers 1GB data, the Rs. 51 pack offers 3GB data and the Rs. 101 pack offers 6GB data. All these packs don't have validity, so it will be valid till your existing plan's validity. Data on these add-on packs are used once the daily quota on your existing plan is over. You can do multiple recharge of these add-on packs, but these will be queued up in your account, for usage only once the first voucher has expired. These new add-on packs are now live on the Jio website as well as My Jio app.

Ulefone T2 Pro world’s first smartphone with Helio P70 processor, 19:9 display to be announced at MWC 2018

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Ulefone just sent out invites for its MWC 2018 launch event next month. The company also said that it will introduce its flagship smartphone that will feature the upcoming MediaTek Helio P70 processor and unique 19:9 full-screen display with Apple iPhone X-like top notch. The design renders of the phone shows a shiny metal frame with antenna lines on the top and the bottom, glass back and dual rear cameras. The company has not shared any other specifications of the smartphone, but it said that the phone will measure 165.85x78.25x7.7, so it should have a large display around 6-inches and might feature display resolution of 1,080 x 2,280 pixels. Recent rumors revealed that the MediaTek Helio P70 will be an Octa-Core SoC that use 12nm TSMC process technology with four Cortex-A73 CPU cores clocked at 2.5GHz and the other four smaller Cortex-A53 CPU cores clocked at 2GHz. It is said to pack Mali G72 MP4 GPU, come with support for up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.1 or eMMC 5.1 storage. MediaTek is also said to be working on Helio P40 and P38 SoCs. The Ulefone MWC 2017 event takes place from February 26th to March 1st, 2018 at its booth at 7I61 in Hall 7 ...

HTC U11 Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out in India

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HTC just as it promised has started rolling out the Android 8.0 Oreo update to U11 in India. The update has already started rolling out to users in batches and comes with version number 3.16.708.3 and is of 1.48GB in size. The phone was originally launched with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) back in June last year. The phone got Oreo update in Taiwan back in November last year. According to the changelog, the update brings bug fixes along with Android 8.0 features including notification channels, Picture-in-Picture mode, new launcher interface, 3D touch like app shortcuts, Android Oreo helps minimize background activity in the apps you use least, Notification Dots, Smart text selection, Android Instant Apps and new emoji set. [HTML1] [HTML2] The Oreo update will also bring visual changes to the HTC's sense U.I. There is no word on Treble support, but we hope the company brings it since it will fasten the update cycle. The HTC U11 packs Edge sense technology for new squeeze interaction. It is powered by the Snapdragon 835, has support for BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition speakers, and four optimally positioned omni-directional microphones that work together to record audio from all directions. Since the update has just started rolling out, it might be a while before it reaches everyone. In case ...

Xiaomi rolls out final MIUI 9.2 update for Redmi 1S and Redmi Note

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Redmi 1S, Redmi Note/Prime were the devices which redefined their respective price segments back in 2014 and laid the foundation for Xiaomi’s success. These devices are pretty old now and so, Back in November, Xiaomi announced that MIUI 9 will be the last update for the devices which were launched back in 2014 and 2015, including Redmi 1S, Redmi 2/Prime, Redmi Note/Prime. MIUI 8.5 was the last update for the above mentioned devices which company rolled out about 5-6 months ago, and company decided to skip MIUI 9.0 update for these devices. Recently, the company started rolling out MIUI 9.2 to devices, the main highlights of MIUI 9.2 include Interactive and Fresh UI changes, New Gallery App, Calendar Cards, App Vault, Mi Video App, New Mi Explorer. As reported by users, Redmi 1S, Redmi Note/Prime are now receiving MIUI 9.2 update, MIUI 9.2 for Redmi 1S, Redmi Note/Prime is still based on KitKat, so users of these devices will not be able to enjoy few features like App Vault that MIUI 9 brings. These devices didn’t get some features like Dual Apps and Second Space with MIUI 8 due to Android OS limitation. The new version for Redmi 1S is MIUI 9.2.2.0.KHCMIEK, Redmi ...

Google Photos v3.13 brings motion photos search filter, photo book notifications and more

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Google is rolling out a new update to the Photo app bringing the version number to V3.13. Unlike the recent updates, the latest version brings new features including motion photos search filter, photo book notifications, controls over promo notifications and more.  Google introduced Motion photos back in November which are direct competition to Apple's Live photos. However, the feature lacks the ability to search for the record motion photos unless you remember the time stamp. However, with today's update, Google is solving the problem by adding a new search bar that specifically pulls out the motion photo that you needed. To access the list of motion photos, simply tap on the search bar, then hit the "show more" button in the group of categories and then you will be able to find Motion Photos at the bottom of the list. Moving along, the new update also adds three new notification settings each connected to Photo Books. One notification when enabled will let you know the special pricing and promotions for purchasing printed books, another notification setting will post reminders about unfinished drafts, and the last will let you know the Photo Book suggestions. However, if you wish to stay silent, you can turn off the toggles in the open Settings -> Notifications ...

VLC for Android beta adds Chromecast and Samsung DeX support

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VLC has finally added support for Chromecast, which was first introduced back in 2013. The latest beta update for Android with V2.9.0 also brings support for Samsung's DeX as well as improved Chromebook support. Though the update is live in this update, it still states as experimental, meaning there might be unexpected crashes or might not work reliably. Apart from Chromecast support, the update also brings bug fixes, improvements for Android Oreo, and improved stability, and added support for more platforms. Opening up the VLC app, you can now see Chromecast icon when a compatible device is on the same network as your device. Once you press the icon, you will be shown Cast-compatible TVs, streaming sticks, speakers, etc. You can play your media be it video or audio. Chromecast with VLC is working with both local content and internet streams, but then, streams aren't fully supported just yet, which is why we guess the feature is in experimental. You can download the update from PlayStore if you are a beta tester, if not, you can manually side-load the APK from here and try it out. Source
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