Realme XT Software Update Brings Nightscape Mode for Selfie Camera, November Security Patch and More

A new update is rolling out for the Realme XT bringing the latest November security patch and improvements to the camera and fingerprint reader.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro with Snapdragon 730G SoC rumoured, Redmi K30 confirmed to debut in 2020

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 8 Pro (review) last month, which is powered by MediaTek G90T chipset. Now, according to a leak, the company is working on a new variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, which will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset instead.

This information comes via leakster Xiaomishka, who shared a post of Twitter on Wednesday. Per his post, two new model numbers have appeared on on China's certification website 3C — M1912G7BE and M1912G7BC – which hints that Xiaomi is working on a new version of the Note 8 Pro with the Snapdragon 730G chipset.

Redmi Note 8 Pro.

In the same tweet, he also revealed that he found another smartphone with model number M1911U2E, which he believes is the Redmi K30. Per the tweet, the smartphone will debut as soon as December this year.

#Xiaomi
Ok, guys I see new model numbers: M1912G7BE M1912G7BC, that appeared at 3C database, and what can I say.
New #Redmi phone is coming! It's #RedmiNote8Pro upgrade version with SD730G.

P.S. #RedmiK30 (M1911U2E) #5G #MTK
The launch should take place in December. 😎

— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) November 14, 2019

However, Xiaomi vice president Lu Weibing has shared a post on Weibo, confirming the previously rumoured timeline for Redmi K30's launch in 2020.

Redmi K30 has recently been teased by Xiaomi as well. Last month, Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing teased two posters of the Redmi K30 on Weibo. The porters revealed that the Redmi K30 will sport a dual-punch hole display camera for selfies. The two front cameras are seen horizontally aligned and are placed on the top right of the smartphone.

The teaser also confirmed that the smartphone will have dual-band 5G support. Reportedly, Redmi K30 will have 5G standalone and non-standalone (SA/NSA) sub-6Hz networks. The latter was also confirmed by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun in a separate post on Weibo.

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Twitter Exempts Some 'Cause-Based' Messages on Social, Environmental Issues from Political Ad Ban

Twitter unveiled details of its move to bar all paid political messages, starting November 22, while easing concerns expressed by activists for social causes.

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Apple Music 'Replay' puts together your top songs from each year into playlists

Apple Music has introduced a new feature called "Replay" which will let you look back at your most heard songs, favorite artists or albums from each year. You will see separate playlists for each year starting from the year you joined Apple Music. These playlists can also be added to your library and you can listen to them offline as well.

As reported by TechCrunch, just like songs, you can even share these playlists with your friends or post them on social media.

(Also read: Spotify launches standalone music streaming app for kids with hand picked playlists)

The Apple Replay feature is an answer to Spotify's Wrapped feature that also curates the most heard songs of the year.

This playlist will reportedly update every week so that it can reflect the latest activity of the user in the playlist.

Introducing Apple Music Replay. Your favorite tracks of the year — all in one playlist, updated weekly. See what songs, artists, and albums defined your year in music: https://t.co/YpdjyXnL85 pic.twitter.com/dn4BDApcJX

— Apple Music (@AppleMusic) November 14, 2019

This feature is similar to "Wrapped" by Spotify that also gives an annual report card as to what songs did you play on loop, your favourite artists, most played albums and so on. The main difference between Replay and Wrapped is that Replay is updated every week on Sunday but that is not the case with Spotify's Wrapped.

To get started, all you need to do is go to this website, click on "Get your replay mix", log in with your Apple ID and voila! You can enjoy your memory down the lane!

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Android Users Face Trouble With Google Drive Backup

Certain users are reporting that they are unable to back up their data from the smartphone to their Google Drive.

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Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News+ Could be Bundled Together as Early as 2020

A bundled package will not cost subscribers as much, when compared to the individual cost of Apple News+, Apple Music and Apple TV+.

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OnePlus Rolls-Out OxygenOS 10.0.4 for OnePlus 7T Pro, OxygenOS 10.0.6 for OnePlus 7T

Both OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro are getting new updates that squash certain bugs and add some new features.

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Apple News Plus, Music, TV Plus subscriptions to be bundled in 2020: Report

Apple will reportedly bundle its News+, Apple TV+, and Apple Music subscriptions. It will be called the 'Mega Bundle' and will arrive in 2020.

This was first reported by Bloomberg, which revealed that Apple is planning to bundle all its service subscriptions in one in order to gain more subscribers.

Apple News+. Image: Reuters

However, some believe that selling Apple News+ as part of a broader bundle with TV+ and Apple Music might reduce content owners’ share, because the cost of the news service will likely be reduced. Currently, of the subscription money that Apple charges in total for News+, 50 percent goes to the company and the rest goes to the publishers.

If you see, Apple has already started to experiment with bundling subscriptions. It recently began offering a free Apple TV+ subscription to students who are Apple Music subscribers.

Earlier this month we also learnt that Apple is reportedly working on a similar model for the sale for future iPhones. According to a report by CNBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook recently hinted that the company may replace the traditional sale model with a subscription-based model soon. The purported service may be called Apple Prime. Per the report, Apple will bundle all of its services like Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple Music, Apple Pay, along with the iPhone for a monthly fee.

 

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Xiaomi Patent Reveals Foldable Phone Inspired by the Moto Razr 2019

The patent shows a clam-shell styled folding phone with an outer display and a tall display on the inside.

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Mark Zuckerberg is Secretely on Chinese Short Video-Sharing App TikTok

The account currently follows 61 celebrities like Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez, but mostly TikTok superstars like Loren Gray and Jacob Sartorius.

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Fitbit OS 4.1 Update to Bring Enhanced Heart Rate Tracking, On-Device Watch Face Adjustments

A major update for Fitbit smartwatches is expected to arrive in December.

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Apple to Launch New iPad Pro With 3D Sensor Alongside iPhone SE 2 in First Half of 2020

Apple is expected to launch two new products in the first half of 2020 including an improved iPad Pro and a more affordable iPhone SE 2.

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Amazon Mi Days sale: Best deals on Redmi 7A, Redmi Y3, Poco F1, Mi A2 and more

Amazon kicked off its Mi Days sale yesterday along with its other two sales — Apple Days sale (13 Nov- 17 Nov) and Oppo Fantastic Days sale(13 Nov-15 Nov). The Amazon Mi Days sale will be live till 18 November.

Another sale that is coinciding with these sales is the Flipkart Mobile Bonanza sale, which will also go on till 18 November.

Here are the best deals on Xiaomi smartphones, available during this sale.

Redmi 7A

Redmi 7A (Review) was launched last year at the starting price of Rs 5,999 for its 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage variant. This storage variant will now cost you Rs 5,499 and the higher variant will cost you Rs 5,799, down from Rs 6,199.

Redmi 7A is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset

The successor of this smartphone — Redmi 8A (Review) — has also recently launched in India at a starting price of Rs 6,499.

The Redmi 7A comes in three colour variants — Matte Blue, Matte Gold, and Matte Black.

Poco F1

Poco F1 (Review) is selling at a starting price of Rs 15,999 (6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage), down from its launch price Rs 20,999. The higher storage variant of 8 GB RAM + 256 GB internal storage will cost you Rs 18,999.

Poco F1 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 chipset.

The smartphone sells in three colour options — Rosso Red, Steel Blue, and Graphite Black.

Redmi Y3

Redmi Y3 (Review) was launched earlier this year at a starting price of Rs 9,999 for its 3 GB RAM + 32 GB internal storage variant. During this Mi Days sale, it is selling at Rs 7,999. The smartphone comes in Bold Red, Elegant Blue and Prime Black colour variants. 

Redmi Y3 comes in two storage variants — 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, and 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.

Xiaomi Mi A2

Xiaomi A2 (Review) is now selling at a starting price of Rs 8,499 for its 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant. The higher variant of 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will cost you Rs 12,999, during this sale. The successor of this smartphone — Xiaomi Mi A3 (Review) — was also launched recently in the market.

Mi A2 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC.

It is available in black, blue, red, rose gold and gold colour variants.

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Emissions from G20 nations continue undeterred, India among few countries on track to meet 2030 targets

In a progress report of how the world's top 20 economies nations are doing along the road to meet the guidelines set by the Paris Agreement, it seems none of the G20 nations have their emission levels low enough to meet the 2030 targets. Greenhouse gas emissions from India have increased, almost doubled, in the past 25 years, but are still below the G20 average, as per the climate change study. India's emission target appears to be the most ambitious, and closest to the 1.5-degree Celsius limit, the report adds.

The G20 Brown to Green Report 2018 is an annual review — a stock-taking report — of the G20 nations' commitment to climate action. It is largely a compilation of data to "assess the collective progress" towards the Paris Agreement's agreed goals.

Industries are one of several players that the tax is applicable for.

The report factors in both greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and decarbonisation measure taken by the G20 nations in areas like energy use, emission intensity or forest loss — both of which are sectors where urgent action is necessary. But apart from establishing the status quo, the indicators have no predictive value.

Of the various emissions that are contributing to global temperature rise and a greenhouse effect — carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, fluorinated gases, and water vapour — carbon dioxide is the largest contributor.

In India, these emissions have more than tripled since 1990. The share of fossil fuels in India’s energy mix has only increased based on recent figures, which reflects a trend away from traditional biomass-burning for energy. While this is a good thing, the speed of the nation's transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources is still far from optimal.

"India has one of the G20’s highest growth rates in energy use per capita (15 percent) between 2012 and 2017, but still the lowest level in the G20," the report reads. Experts have ranked India a "medium" on its national policy framework to address climate change, acknowledging that it has expanded a fair bit of renewable energy capacity in 2018.

That said, the report also highlights that targets to expand the sector even further are not enough. Specifically, they suggest that India's policies lack enough focus on curbing fossil fuel use or the emissions resulting from it. The global scenario isn't vastly different, with 82 percent of the energy supply in the world's 20 largest economies still coming from fossil fuels.

Also read: Can India rise to meet Greta Thunberg’s concerns on the issue of climate change?

Also read: Red deers are evolving to give birth earlier because of warming climate

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Future generations will face greater health problems due to climate change: Health report

Children are growing up in a warmer world that will hit them with more and different health problems than their parents experienced, an international report by doctors said.

With increasing diarrhea diseases, more dangerous heat waves, air pollution and increases in mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever and malaria, man-made global warming is already harming public health around the world, the annual climate change and health report from the medical journal The Lancet said Wednesday.

But the report and its authors said they worry that the future health of the world’s youngest people will get even grimmer if emissions of heat-trapping gases aren’t curbed.

A young girl with malaria rests in the inpatient ward of the Malualkon Primary Health Care Center in Malualkon, in the South Sudanese state of Northern Bahr el Ghaza. Image credit: Special Report SOUTH-SUDAN/AID REUTERS/Adriane Ohanesian

“A child born today as they go through their lives they are going to be increasingly exposed to more and more harms that I did not experience,” said study co-author Dr Renee Salas, a Boston emergency room physician and professor at Harvard.

“I cannot think of a greater health emergency,” Salas said.

Already, the number of days when conditions are ripe for the spread of the water-borne bacteria Vibrio, a major cause of debilitating diarrhoea, have doubled since 1980 with last year ranking second-highest on record, the report said. Because of the warming climate, 29 percent more of the U.S. coastline is vulnerable to Vibrio. The report also said the cholera version of Vibrio has increased by nearly 10 percent.

Nine of the top 10 years where conditions were most ripe for dengue fever transmission have occurred since 2000, the report said.

Those diseases hit children harder, the report said. And children, the elderly, the poor and the sick are most hurt during extreme heat with dangerous overheating, respiratory disease and kidney problems.

“Children are the most vulnerable. They will bear the vast majority of the burden of climate change,’’ said Dr Nick Watts, an Australian emergency room physician and the lead author of the global report. “Their health will be hit by climate change in a profoundly different way.”

While medicine and public health have improved over the decades, allowing people to live longer, climate change “threatens to undermine all of the gains we’ve had,” Salas said.

Dr Cindy Parker, an environmental health professor at Johns Hopkins University, praised the peer-reviewed report, which she wasn’t part of, but she worried that focusing on the health effects that have already happened lessens the urgency of the future.

A relative embraces a young patient receiving treatment for dengue at the University School Hospital in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Image credit: AP

“Climate change is a risk amplifier,” Parker said in an email. So as bad as the health problems are, add in water and food shortages caused by climate change and there will be more social unrest and conflict around the world that will still hit the United States in indirect ways, she said.

As an emergency room doctor, Salas said diseases that spread farther because of a changing climate, such as Lyme Disease, are something she has to consider when she treats patients.

During an emergency room shift in July, Salas saw an elderly man during a heatwave with a body temperature of 106 degrees. The ambulance crew said he lived on the top floor of a public housing complex with no air conditioning and when they opened the door “there was this wave of heat that hit them.”

Salas was able to save him. But as a doctor, she struggles with cases where there is no way to treat the patient, such as with devastating bleeding inside the brain. With climate change health problems, she said, the remedy is stopping emissions of heat-trapping gases from the burning of coal, oil and gas.

“We can’t ‘doctor’ our way out of this,” said Dr Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, who wasn’t part of the study but praised it. “We must address the root causes of climate change.”

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Apple iPhone SE 2, new iPad Pro on track to release in first half of 2020: Report

Apple is on track to release the low-cost iPhone SE 2 and the new iPad Pro with rear 3D sensing in the first half of 2020, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

This was first reported by MacRumors, that was able to see the research note by Kuo. He says that the iPad Pro 2020 will come with 3D sensing using the rear camera. Apple will likely use a ToF system, which measures the time that it takes for light to bounce off of objects in a room to generate a 3D map.

Apple iPhone SE. Representational Image.

Kuo estimate for the iPhone SE 2 and iPad Pro release are in line with a recent Bloomberg report, which also hinted the launch to be in the first half of next year.

Previously, Kuo also said that the iPhone SE 2 will be released by the end of the first quarter with similar features as the iPhone 8, including a 4.7-inch display and Touch ID, but with a faster A13 chip and 3 GB of RAM. He also said that iPhone SE 2 will likely be priced starting $399, and come in space grey, silver, and red colour variants.

Last month, Kuo also predicted that the iPhone SE 2 will have an LCP aka liquid crystal polymer antenna design for improved wireless transmission. He also said that Career Technologies and Murata Manufacturing will begin supplying Apple with antenna components by early 2020 by which time the production of the device will begin to meet its estimated launch time of Q1 2020 end.

Kuo has also said before that the upcoming iPhone SE 2 might not feature the 3D touch functionality. The company has also omitted this one in its recently launched iPhone 11 lineup.

Notably, while the smartphone is being referred to as the iPhone SE 2 for being the next generation low-cost device, but the device is not expected to look anything like the first-gen iPhone SE. It's also likely that the smartphone also has a different name.

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Redmi Note 8 Review: If you're spending 10k, this is the smartphone to buy

A recent report revealed that the Redmi Note 7 Pro was the second most popular phone in India, and with good reason. Xiaomi has made it a point to offer incredible value in every phone it sells, and the Note Pro line consistently hits that sweet spot between value for money and performance. The non pro version of this line is just as good, and offers even better value if you're willing to forego features like a slightly more powerful SoC or camera.

Enter the Redmi Note 8, the Note 8 Pro's lesser sibling which, as usual, drops some features in favour of offering a lot more value.

The Redmi Note 8 has a slightly bulky body with glass on the back panel. Image: tech2/Abhijit Dey

The Redmi Note 8 Pro we reviewed earlier packs in a 64 MP rear camera while the Note 8 packs in a 48 MP one. Do note that last year's Note 7 Pro offered a 48 MP camera while the Note 7 came with a 12 MP one. The Note 8 is already a significant upgrade.

Here’s a quick glance at some of the key specs of our Redmi Note 8 review unit:

• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
• RAM: 6 GB
• Storage: 128 GB
• Display: 6.3 inches (1080 x 2340 pixels) IPS LCD panel
• Rear camera: 48 MP, f/1.8 (primary); 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultra-wide-angle); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth)
• Front camera: 13 MP, f/2.0
• 3.5 mm headphone jack: Yes
• Battery capacity: 4,000 mAh (18 W fast charging)
• OS: Android 9 Pie, MIUI 10

Performance: Smooth, but MIUI bloatware is getting annoying

The Snapdragon 665 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB variant that I tested for over a week showed no signs of stuttering or lag in any of the apps. Unless you're spoiled by the super-smooth UI of OxygenOS, you're going to be satisfied with the fluidity of MIUI 10, and the next version is expected very soon.

That being said, I’ve never been a fan of MIUI (personal preference). The phone is flooded with bloatware and the incessant notifications (read: ads) can get irritating. Whenever I unlock the device, there is at least one notification present from one of the many pre-installed apps. The only way out is to manually disable notifications for each of these apps, something that I would highly recommend if you want to avoid getting bombarded with ads.

There's a tiny notch on the display, which can be hidden. Image: tech2/Abhijit Dey

Even if you go with the base variant (4 GB + 64 GB), the hardware is capable of taking on games like PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile. The phone does get warm when gaming, but not to the extent that you can't hold the device. One annoyance is the vibration motor, which isn't precise. Typing with vibration turned on isn't the most pleasant experience.

The Redmi Note 8 offers a good enough multimedia experience when watching videos. You don’t have stereo speakers, but what you have is loud enough to allow you to comfortably watch movies and TV shows. The notch will get in the way, but you will eventually get used to it. If it still bothers you, MIUI allows you to hide the notch by essentially cropping out the notch area.

It comes with MIUI 10 out-of-the-box. Image: tech2/Abhijit Dey

As with the Note 8 Pro, this device has a cooler colour temperature on its display. Switching to the ‘warm’ colour mode doesn't help. However, MIUI lets you play around with the temperature and tint to tune the display to your liking. The contrast is average and the colour balance is neutral enough.

The phone supports 18 W fast charging and with its 4,000 mAh battery capacity, the phone lasted for more than a day with regular usage. When I'd taken the phone out to click photos while heavily using social media and answering emails, the device still had around 20 percent of charge remaining at the end of the day.

Camera: Detailed shots in daylight, decent selfies

You can capture beautiful shots in daylight with the quad rear camera system. The primary 48 MP camera is capable of clicking detailed shots in natural light. When it comes to skin tones, the colours are highly dependant on the intensity of light. Under direct sunlight, skin tones appear brighter and a bit unnatural. When there’s soft light, say at dusk, the skin tone is closer to natural, although slightly saturated.

The rear camera system has a 48 MP primary sensor. Image: tech2/Abhijit Dey

While regular shots manage good contrast, the HDR mode will let you take some impressive shots. Shadows and highlights are well-balanced. You will be able to capture nice pictures of clouds and buildings in this mode.

The flexibility of the four different lenses also works out well and the UI lets you seamlessly switch between them. White balance on the different cameras are maintained and it doesn't drastically change in the same lighting conditions. I also tried out a few macro shots and I was able to capture fairly detailed images, even though images weren't too sharp. Do remember, you will need some good lighting for such shots.

In low-lighting conditions, the camera struggles to capture details. While the images aren't terrible, you will need a suitable amount of light for good photos. There is a night mode in the camera, but I'd avoid it since it adds too much noise while trying to increase the exposure of the image.

Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro: Differences

The biggest differences between the Note 8 and Note 8 Pro are the chipset and camera. While the Note 8 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, the Note 8 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Helio G90T. There isn’t a stark difference in performance and it’s only noticeable while switching apps or when you’re opening them. However, because of the extra performance on the Note 8 Pro, it should run smoothly over multiple Android version updates until the hardware starts becoming a bottleneck.

Coming to the camera, there is clearly a big difference in image quality. The Note 8 Pro performs better in low light and it captures a more natural skin tone. Images are oversaturated at times as the colours look extra punchy when compared to those from the Note 8.

You can capture better selfies with the Note 8 Pro, in terms of colours and details.

The camera system on both devices is almost the same, except for the front and primary rear camera.

The Note 8 comes with a USB-C port. Image: tech2/Abhijit Dey

In terms of pricing, the Note 8 is much cheaper than the Pro. The base model Note 8 (4/64 GB) is available at Rs 9,999, while the base Pro (6/64 GB), is available at Rs 14,999. The top end Note 8 (6 GB + 128 GB) is available at Rs 12,999, however. The latter pricing can put some users in a quandary. If you are in that situation, I think it's worth spending that little bit more for the Pro. It is more powerful and the camera is better. At Rs 9,999, however, the Note 8 is a fantastic deal.

Verdict: Yet another winner, as expected

The Redmi Note 8 offers impressive and unmatched value for money if you’re looking for a phone under 10k. It heavily competes against the Realme 5 but the latter's 12 MP camera is easily eclipsed by the 48 MP rear camera on the Note 8. The Realme also offers a lower resolution display and no fast charging, making the Redmi Note 8 an easy choice for anyone looking for a phone in the 10k range.

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Nokia smart TV equipped with JBL audio might debut in India next month: Report

After Motorola and OnePlus showcased their first TVs this year, Nokia is believed to also jump on the bandwagon. The company has reportedly announced its collaboration with the e-commerce platform Flipkart, for its upcoming Nokia TV.

As per a report by Times of India, Nokia might manufacture its smart TV in India itself and is likely to limit its presence in the market only. The purported TV by the Finnish company is believed to be launched as soon as next month.

The upcoming Nokia TV is expected to feature a 55 inch 4K Ultra HD panel with JBL audio support. As per the report, the product has already got the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)  certification.

The smart TV is likely to run on Android 9 Pie and might come with Play Stire pre-installed. It is also expected to feature an Intelligent Dimming technology that will give "better contrasts and deep black levels".

The Nokia smart TV is likely to run on Android 9 Pie and might come with Play Stire pre-installed.Representational image.

No price details have been revealed as of now.

Prior to this, brands like Motorola and OnePlus also debuted in the TV segment this year. Motorola launched its 32-inch smart TV at a starting price of Rs 13,999. The Motorola smart TVs are powered by Mali 450 GPU, 2.25 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal memory. For audio experience, the TVs will feature a 30 W front-firing speaker which has DTS Tru Sound support along with Dolby Audio.

On the other hand, OnePlus unveiled its 55 inch OnePlus TV Q1 at a starting price of Rs 69,900 and OnePlus TV Q1 Pro at Rs 99,900. The only difference between the two is that the Pro has a sliding soundbar with 8 speakers while the standard model has only 4 speakers sans the soundbar.

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Instagram says it is now testing hiding likes and views with select users globally

Instagram has announced that it is starting to test hiding likes and views globally now.

Instagram will be testing this with a select number of users, so you may or may not see the likes counter disappear. Instagram began to test this globally on 14 November. If you’re a part of the test, you will no longer see the total number of likes and views on photos and videos posted to Feed, unless they’re your own.

Representational Image.

Users who are part of the test will be notified in their Feed.

Starting today, we’re expanding our test of private like counts globally. If you’re in the test, you’ll no longer see the total number of likes and views on photos and videos posted to Feed unless they’re your own. pic.twitter.com/DztSH0xiq2

— Instagram (@instagram) November 14, 2019

Instagram was first reported to be working on removing likes from its platform in April. In July, Instagram had officially come out to say that it's "running a test that hides the total number of likes and video views for some people" in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Japan, and New Zealand. Last week, it also started testing in the US.

When Instagram first announced about removing likes from the platform, a spokesperson from the company had said in a statement, "We want your followers to focus on what you share, not how many likes your posts get."

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WhatsApp Getting New Facebook Branding; But Still no Dark Mode For The Rest of us

It was only recently, Facebook had unveiled the new corporate branding.

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