Xiaomi launched three new things in China on Wednesday: the Android 7.0 Nougat-based MIUI 9 software that will soon power many of its phones, the Mi 5X smartphone, and a smart speaker in Mi AI Speaker. The custom skin of MIUI 9 has made its debut with the Mi 5X. The company has baked its version of Google features with MIUI 9, including image search and a smart assistant. It also has a smart app launcher that suggests apps depending on on-screen text and context, but Xiaomi has noted that some features will only be available in China. MIUI 9 will be rolling out a Chinese developer beta for Mi 6 and Redmi Note 4X on August 11, while other phones will get it later.
The Xiaomi Mi 5X, the company’s latest smartphone, is a mid-range Nougat device with a dual rear camera: a 12-megapixel f/2.2 wide-angle sensor and a 12-megapixel f/2.6 telephoto sensor. The smartphone is equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon 625, a 5.5-inch full-HD display, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal storage, and a 5-megapixel front camera. The Xiaomi Mi 5X is priced at CNY 1,499 (approximately Rs. 14,200), and the device will go on sale in China on August 1.
Then there’s the Mi AI speaker, Xiaomi’s take on the voice-activated digital assistants that started with the Amazon Echo and led to the Google Home, followed by Apple HomePod later this year. The Mi AI speaker seems closest to the Echo with its curved high cube shape; it has a six-microphone array with advanced echo cancellation to pick up your voice. Being a Xiaomi product, it costs a fraction of its competition at CNY 299 (approximately Rs. 2,800).
Moto Z2 Force launched with dual rear cameras and a QHD display for $799. Lenovo has launched a new Moto flagship as part of its expanded Android lineup: the Moto Z2 Force. It’s a direct sequel to last year’s eponymous device, less than a year after its release, and it continues the unbreakable strategy by using a ShatterShield display. The Z2 Force has a dual 12-megapixel rear camera and support for Moto Mod accessories, in addition to specs that match the best phones: a QHD 5.5-inch display, Snapdragon 835, up to 6GB of RAM, and Google Daydream. Support.
Compared to the Moto Z Force, the Z2 Force is 0.9mm thinner and 20g lighter, possibly thanks to the smaller battery – 2,730 mAh instead of the 3,500 mAh on the former. The Moto Z2 Force will go on sale in the US on August 10 for $799 (approximately Rs. 51,500), with pre-orders open now. The phone will move to more markets later in the summer.
Nokia 3310 with 3G support spotted online When the Nokia 3310 (2017) launched earlier this year; many complained that the phone only supports 2G internet speeds. Speaking to Gadgets 360 around the time of the phone’s launch in India, HMD Global’s Juho Sarvikas did not rule out a variant with 3G/4G support in the future, and now it seems that such a device will indeed become a reality. Become. A Nokia 3310 variant with support for 3G networks has been spotted on FCC, the US body that awards certification to mobile devices. This device is codenamed TA-1036 (the current model is TA-1030) and has dimensions that are currently available in the market.
WhatsApp video to voice call switch leaked WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature on Android that will allow users to switch from voice calls to video calls and vice versa without disconnecting. The WhatsApp VoIP UI, spotted in Android beta 2.17.263, has a new video call button at the bottom of the screen during a voice call. If a user wants to switch to video, pressing the video button to activate the camera and speak during a video call will be the new way to move forward. The recipient has the option to decline the switch. The company is also testing a new standalone app, especially for business owners.
Adobe Flash will no longer be supported in 2020. Adobe has decided to stop using Flash by 2020, the company announced late on Tuesday. More and more websites have moved from Flash to modern standards like HTML5, although the decline started with Apple’s decision not to support iPhone. Apple, Google, Facebook, Mozilla, and Microsoft — all partners with Adobe on Flash — will help developers migrate their creations over the next three years.
Kaspersky Free Now Available Worldwide Kaspersky has introduced a free version of its popular antivirus software to help improve machine learning in its products. The free version is not intended to replace the paid version, the Kaspersky founder said in a blog post, as it only offers the “absolute essentials”. Machine learning requires big data to properly train its algorithms, and offering a free antivirus program should help the Russian company expand its user base.
Google adds SOS Alerts; Trusted Contacts comes to iOSGoogle has unveiled a new SOS Alerts feature for its biggest products – Search, News, and Maps – that aims to inform people in times of crisis. Depending on your search query or proximity to the affected area, Google will display necessary and important information such as top stories, official updates, websites, and emergency phone numbers. Sometimes, you may receive a notification warning you of a natural or artificial disaster.
Meanwhile, the Trusted Contacts app — which allows users to share location with a pre-determined select group of people — is now available on iOS, alongside improvements to the Android app. It now has wider language support, integration with Google Maps, and an option to specify a wait time.
Flipkart’s $950 million bid accepted by Snapdeal board Snapdeal is said to have accepted Flipkart’s renewed takeover offer of up to $950 million (approximately Rs. 6,113 crores), according to multiple sources. The company’s board of directors approved the proposal last week, and a shareholder deal is now pending. SoftBank, Snapdeal’s largest investor, is eager to get through the value as it gains an equity stake in one of India’s two largest e-commerce giants.
Facebook Live 360 now has VR support, and 4KFacebook has updated its Live 360 offering with two new features: VR and 4K support. Samsung Gear VR users can now enjoy 360-degree live videos in 4K with their headsets, although Oculus Rift has no support. That is weird, considering Facebook owns Oculus. The social networking giant also announced a Live 360 Ready program, which aims to help creators quickly determine if their camera hardware is up to the task. The list includes Insta360 Nano, Giroptic iO, Insta360 Air, Insta360 Pro, Nokia Ozo Orah 4i, ION360 U, Z CAM S1, and 360fly 4K Pro.
Zuckerberg shares his optimism about AI in light of Musk’s caution. Price.
“One reason I’m so optimistic about AI is that improvements in basic research are improving systems in so many different areas — from diagnosing disease to keep us healthy, to improving self-driving cars to keep us safe, and from showing better content in the news feed to provide you with more relevant search results,” said Zuckerberg. ““Every time we improve our AI methods, all these systems improve. I’m excited about all the progress and potential to make the world a better place.”
It’s entirely possible that the timing and the mention of self-driving cars — Tesla is a big believer in the technology —is a mere coincidence, but we’ll leave that up to you.
Apple was ordered to pay $506 million after appeals failed in a patent lawsuit company was charged. The case dates back to 2014 when the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation — the University of Wisconsin-Madison licensing division — sued Apple over processors found in some iPhone versions. A jury handed down a $234 million (approximately Rs. 1,507 crores) verdict in 2015, but Apple appealed. Another $272 million (about Rs. 1,753 crores) was added in Tuesday’s ruling, with the judge saying WARF owed additional damages plus interest because Apple continued to infringe the patent.
OnePlus explains what caused the emergency call bug on OnePlus 5. After the emergency call bug on OnePlus 5 was fixed, the company has now explained what caused the problem. According to the Chinese phone manufacturer, the issue was related to “memory usage” for users on the VoLTE network. The call triggered an OTDOA protocol that sent the user’s location to emergency services and started a reboot. The bug prevented OnePlus 5 owners from calling 911 or 999, and OnePlus quickly fixed it by working with Qualcomm.
