Many early adopters of the OnePlus 5 have complained about what they call a “jelly effect” when scrolling through apps and the UI. Now, the company says this is intentional and not a bug or manufacturing defect. The distracting behavior makes the content appear to wiggle and stretch when a user tries to scroll. Some OnePlus 5 buyers have complained about the issue in various forums and speculated about its cause. Now, according to OnePlus, “The OnePlus 5 uses the same level of quality components as all OnePlus devices, including the AMOLED display. We’ve received feedback from a small number of users who say they sometimes notice a subtle visual effect when scrolling. This is natural, and there is no difference in screens between devices.” Therefore, users cannot repair it by making a warranty claim.
According to multiple reports, the OnePlus 5 passed the dunk tests and liquid immersion in good condition. On the other hand, the device appears fairly resistant to liquid damage, although the company has not claimed that it is waterproof or even water-resistant. Users should, of course, take appropriate precautions to ensure their phones are not exposed to unnecessary exposure to liquids for which they are not officially certified, and the company is unlikely to cover water damage under warranty.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 specifications would have been leaked. A new leak of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8 seems to indicate that the device will have 64GB and 128GB storage variants. Rumor has it that Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphone will have a 6.3-inch 2K Super-AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. Depending on the geographic location, the phone could be based on Samsung’s own Exynos 8895 SoC or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. The phone is likely to have 6GB of RAM and dual 12-megapixel rear cameras with optical image stabilization. Most of these details are consistent with previous leaks. Of course, the Galaxy Note 8 supports Samsung’s S-pen stylus, the biggest differentiator for the entire series. It is expected to launch in black, blue, and gold at the end of September.
Honor Holly 3+ launched in IndiaHonor, the online sub-brand of Huawei, has unveiled an upgraded version of its Holly 3 model. The new Honor Holly 3+ has more storage and RAM than its predecessor but is identical. You still get a 5-inch 720×1280 display, a 1.2GHz octa-core Kirin 620 SoC, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Huawei’s EMUI skin. The 13-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel front-facing camera, and 3100mAh battery are also unchanged. The upgrades come in 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage instead of 2GB and 16 GB, respectively. The Honor Holly 3+ is officially priced at Rs. 12,999.
Gionee confirms that the S10 is coming to India Gionee launched its quad-camera S10 model in China last month and has now confirmed that this smartphone will be coming to India, albeit under a different name. Gionee told Gadgets 360 at the ongoing MWC Shanghai show that it will introduce this phone as its latest A-series flagship. The company has not yet decided on a launch date and is not saying whether it will bring the S10B and S10C variants to India. The Gionee S10 has two cameras on the back and two on the front, and a MediaTek Helio P25 SoC powers it. It has a 5.5-inch full-HD display, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a 3450 mAh battery.
HTC says to investigate claims of exploding phone HTC is investigating allegations that a woman’s hand was burned by an exploding HTC Desire 10 Pro. The woman posted a photo of her bandaged hand to Facebook earlier this week, claiming that the device exploded on June 21 when it was not charging or in use. She also stated that the company did not respond satisfactorily when she complained to them, which is why she decided to go public. HTC has since said that tindicatedstomer safety is a top priority and is investigating the claim.
Petya malware only pretended to be ransomware. The Petya malware attack that spread earlier this week appears to have used a bit of social manipulation to hide its true purpose. It is now known that Petya targeted Ukrainian computer systems but acted like ransomware to divert suspicion from its true target. With the recent Wannacry ransomware attack still fresh in people’s minds, it was easy for researchers and security companies to be tricked. However, it is clear that Petya did not hold a ransom for data but wiped out infected machines. There was no motive for financial gain. The ruse shows that whoever created Petya worked with a high degree of sophistication. The malware initially spread when the attackers took over the update delivery mechanism of a Ukrainian business software company and infected its customers. It then spread across those customers’ local networks.
SwiftKey Announces Enhanced Indian Language Support After a short beta testing period, SwiftKey adds support for eight Indian languages and Tamil transliteration. The new languages are Bangla, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telegu. Tamil-speaking users can also type words phonetically using a standard QWERTY keyboard; SwiftKey offers word prediction and corrections in multiple languages to help those who switch between or use them interchangeably. The SwiftKey keyboard also supports GIF animations, and users can search for GIFs through the emoji panel. Other updates include improved support for Bluetooth keyboards and various bug fixes.
Windows 10 Gets Ransomware Protection Microsoft has learned of the recent ransomware outbreaks and that many users have lost significant amounts of important data. New security features have started to appear in the latest Windows 10 Insider preview build, including a new option in Windows Defender called Controlled Folder Access. Certain folders can be monitored for activity when enabled, and users are notified if blocked programs attempt to access them. This is just one of several planned measures to improve Windows security and protect user data.
Uber drivers have made more than five billion trips. It’s the first big good news for Uber after a long list of problems, from protests against thowdrivers are treated. Tightened government regulations in many cities to allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of confidential medical records against top management. † Uber was founded in 2010. Still, CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick only stepped down last week to let the company distance itself after an investigation into his business.
MediaTek announces dual-4G support, low-power IoT chip MediaTek has announced a new platform that allows smartphones to use 4G cellular connections over two SIMs simultaneously instead of just one. Developed in collaboration with China Mobile, users can switch between service providers more easily. The existing Helio X30 SoC is the first hardware to be certified as compatible with China Mobile’s networks when using two 4G VoLTE connections via the primary and secondary SIM cards. Separately, MediaTek has also launched a new SoC for narrowband IoT applications. The MT2625 is described as an ultra-low-power SoC that supports a wide range of communication protocols, making it suitable for home automation products, logistics tracking, and smart meters. Devices built around this SoC can be cheap and survive for years on a single battery charge.
