A new app called Sarahah is going viral worldwide for its promise to let people tell each other what they think of them anonymously and without fear of reprisal. The app is designed to help people improve themselves based on feedback others may find too blunt to convey in person. It was initially positioned as a workplace tool but is growing in popularity with casual users worldwide. Messages sent to everyone on the network are completely private, and the recipient can reply, flag, delete or favorite them without the sender’s knowledge.
Concerns have been raised that the app could be abused to bully people, and the developers recently added a blocking feature that prevents abusive users from messaging you after you block them. If you are willing to hear what people have to say to you when there are no social barriers, you can try Sarahah.
Aircel Acquires Jio With New Plans Aircel is trying to combat Jio’s aggressive pricing with its super-affordable pricing plans. The operator announced a new package priced at Rs. 419 in the northeastern region and Rs. 449 in Jammu & Kashmir, giving users 2GB of 3G or 2G data and unlimited calls per day for 84 days. The total amount of data will be 168 GB during the validity period. Another new pack priced at Rs. 229 gives users 1 GB of data per day over the same 84-day period. Both packages will compete with Jio’s Dhan Dhana Dhan offering, which is priced at Rs. 399and, gives users 1 GB of 4G data per day for 84 days.
In related news, Reliance Jio has announced that its MyJio app has been downloaded over 100 million times from the Google Play Android app store. It currently ranks ninth on the list of best free Android apps. MyJio allows Jio subscribers to pay for top-ups and check their credit balance, indicating the total subscriber base size.
Five million Redmi Note 4 units sold in six months in India Xiaomi says it has sold more than 5 million Redmi Note 4 (Review) units in India within six months of its January launch. The company had previously announced that this phone had reached the 1 million unit mark faster than any other in history. The Redmi 3S took nine months to get the same milestone. To celebrate, Xiaomi has commissioned a 6000 square meter mosaic made of grain in New Delhi. The grain will feed the needy next week on Independence Day. The company will also open a Mi Home offline store in the Delhi-NCR region “very soon,” according to India Head Manu Kumar Jain.
Micromax, Coolpad smartphone launches imminent Micromax has confirmed that it will hold a press conference on August 22, where it is expected to launch a new high-end smartphone or series of phones under a new name, Infinity. A teaser image suggests the new device will have an 18:9 display with extremely narrow bezels, just like the Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6. The company may release more teasers between now and the launch, so keep an eye out for updates on Gadgets 360 as they happen.
Coolpad is also promoting the upcoming launch of its Coolpad Cool Play 6, which is expected to be announced on August 20. This device has already been launched in China, so we know roughly what to expect. The Chinese model has a metal frame, dual rear cameras, a 5.5-inch full-HD display, a Snapdragon 653 SoC, and 6 GB of RAM. The device should start for less than Rs. 15,000 in India.
Honor discounts multiple models for Independence Day Huawei sub-brand Honor is offering discounts on the Honor 8, Honor 7, Honor 5X, Honor 4X, and Honor Holly 2+ models as part of an Independence Day celebration. The Honor 8 gets an Rs. Price cut of 12,000, bringing it back to Rs. 16,999. The rest of the range receives discounts ranging from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 1,300. The offers are valid until stocks last or until August 15, whichever comes first.
Moto X4 Leaks Tip New Details, Launch Date New leaks indicate that the unannounced Moto X4 will be quite chunky and feature dual rear cameras. Other details include a physical Home button with a fingerprint sensor, a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a glossy back. The upcoming Motorola phone could be announced in Brazil as early as August 24. It is expected to have a 5-inch full-HD display, Snapdragon 630 SoC, and Android 7.1.1. It could be launched in two variants with different amounts of RAM and storage; one with 3GB/16GB and 4GB/32 GB.
Instant messaging apps aren’t as secure as people think. Researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah say instant messaging app users are risking their private information because they don’t understand how security works. Messaging apps, even those that claim to be safe, can be exploited by people impersonating the intended recipient of a sensitive message. Users need to verify who is on the other end of their communication, but the process takes too long, even after training. The researchers want to find ways to perform authentication quickly and transparently for users to make communication more secure.
Hike acquires Teewee maker CreoHike has acquired Creo, a Bengaluru-based startup founded by two people formerly associated with Hike, calling for an undisclosed sum. Creo sells hardware such as the Teewee line of dongles for media streaming. The team will now start working on a platform for third-party developers. Hike claims to have 100 million users and more than 300 employees in India.
iPhone 8 gets a customizable Home button, facial recognition payments iPhone 8 leaks keep coming, and the latest suggest the new on-screen Home button will be customizable and facial recognition can be used to authorize payments with Apple Pay. The leaks are due to an accidental release of the HomePod software, which is based on iOS and contains references to the unreleased iPhone. Videos showing a supposedly leaked iPhone 8 indicate that it will come in a new Copper Gold color and black and white.
High school student gets a huge reward from GoogleGoogle has awarded a high school student from Uruguay $10,000 for discovering and reporting a major security vulnerability. Ezequiel Pereira found the vulnerability while using a security penetration tool because he was bored last month. He had access to an insufficiently secured Google developer resource. He says he didn’t check what was accessible because it was marked confidential and didn’t expect a reward. The hole is now closed.
