TECH NEWS : XIAOMI EXPECTED LAUNCH PRODUCT LEAK, OPPO A71 LAUNCHED, SNAPDRAGON 845


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Microsoft Launcher app for Android now comes with Cortana integration
Microsoft has updated its Launcher app for Android and it now comes with the company's intelligent assistant, Cortana. Version 4.6 of the app will now allow users to "make a call, schedule meetings, change wallpaper, Continue on PC or read the headlines." It also comes with options to add the Daily Bing Wallpaper to one's lock screen, home screen or both.
The app enables users to personalise their smartphone with icon packs, themes and more. Cortana can also set reminders based on location and contacts. The Apps' description on the Play Store says, "Like any smart voice assistant, Cortana will find all kinds of info, give you weather and traffic updates and help you search, but Cortana is a truly personal assistant who gets to know you better all the time-so she can help track and find the things you're passionate about, like your favorite artist or sports team, and give you better recommendations and updates."
As per an earlier report , the company was adding a new Connected Home option to the smart assistant, which will make it easier to connect and control smart home devices.
Microsoft's Cortana was available only in seven countries around the world at launch and is already present in every latest Windows 10 build.
Speaking of Windows 10 OS, it's speculated that the company could soon revamp its lightweight Windows 10 S operating system into a Windows 10 S Mode. According to a previous report, Windows 10 S could soon be available as a mode in most versions of Windows, instead of being a full-fledged OS. Users will be able to upgrade for free from Windows 10 Home S to Home, whereas the Pro S users will need to pay $49 for upgrading to Pro. You can read more about it here.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 demolishes every other Android phone

Last week, a bunch of journalists were made privy to the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 845's performance. Using a reference phone, Qualcomm allowed reviewers to benchmark the new flagship mobile platform and quite expectedly, the new chipset came out on the top.
The Snapdragon 845 features a new chipset design and it is incredibly fast. The chipset will power almost all flagship devices in 2018 starting with the Samsung Galaxy S9 later this month. Qualcomm had claimed that the new chipset is 25 percent faster than its predecessor, and the benchmark results prove its true.
The Snapdragon 845 features custom "Built on ARM" licensed cores, however, Qualcomm has not overhauled the architecture from last year's Snapdragon 835.
The Snapdragon 845 features eight Kryo 385 cores. These are custom cores but XDA Developers reported it consists of four Cortex A75 performance and four Cortex A55 efficiency cores. These new cores have been manufactured using Samsung's 2nd-generation 10nm LPP FinFET process.

Xiaomi Redmi 4A now receiving MIUI 9.2.6.0 
Xiaomi has started rolling out the Android 7.1.2 Nougat-based on MIUI 9.2 for its Redmi 4A smartphone. As per the company's official forum, the new update has started rolling out to users and being a phased rollout, one might need to wait for 48-72 hrs before the update is shown up on their device. It should be noted that this is a nightly update and as per the forum, it's being rolled out to "random users" and the stable ROM is also expected to follow soon.
The new update weighs around 1.3GB in size and comes with the serial number MIUI 9.2.6.0.NCCMIEK. It also updates the Redmi 4A with the January 2018 security patch and fixes the KRACK WPA2 Wi-Fi security vulnerability.
The device will also get some new MIUI 9 based features and UI updates like a new Gallery app, Calendar Cards, App Vault, new system animations, Split Screen feature, Quick Switch, new Mi Explorer, improved notification bar, Mi Video App, Mi Drop and more.
Xiaomi recently announced the MIUI 10 and a recent report leaked the list of devices slated for receiving the new update. The report named 32 devices and you can read more about this here. To recall, Hong Feng, Xiaomi's Senior Vice President, had announced the MIUI 10 but didn't reveal many details about its interface or features. It is expected that the new interface will be based upon Android Oreo and as per the report, the new update will be focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Xiaomi expected to launch Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro and Mi TV on February 14

Xiaomi is most likely launching its Redmi Note 5 on February 14, however, the smartphone's specifications were mostly speculation and rumours till now. Now, a Twitter user, has posted complete specifications of the upcoming Redmi Note 5 smartphone and claims that the company will also launch the Redmi Note 5 Pro on Valentine's Day. He says that the company will launch two variants of the smartphone alongside the Mi TV in India. This will be the first time Xiaomi launches its TV portfolio in India. The Mi TV is expected to tremendously heighten competition in India's Smart TV space if Xiaomi prices it strategically.
Going by the report, both the Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro smartphones could launch with Android Nougat 7.1.2 (based on MIUI 9.5). It's confirmed that both the devices will be Flipkart exclusives, but there is no information regarding the price of the devices. There is not much information regarding the Mi TV, except for a mention in the report.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 could be powered by a mid-range Snapdragon processor and feature a 5.7-inch Full HD display with a 1080 x 2160p resolution. Users can expect similar storage and RAM options as last year's Redmi Note 4. One of the Redmi Note 5 smartphones will likely sport a dual rear camera going by Flipkart's artwork of the device.
Coming to the Note 5 Pro, the smartphone will also reportedly be powered by a mid-range Snapdragon SoC. It could also be launched in two RAM and storage variants. In terms of display, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is said to feature either a 5.7-inch or 5.9-inch Full HD display. The Note 5 Pro is also expected to sport a dual rear camera setup.

Intex launches Aqua Lions T1 Lite smartphone at Rs 3,899
Domestic handset maker Intex Technologies on Monday launched an affordable 5-inch smartphone "Aqua Lions T1 Lite" for Rs 3,899.
The 4G-Volte device, with 2.5D curved glass, runs the Android 7 Nougat OS.
The 1GB RAM handset houses 1.3GHz, Quad-Core 64-bit MediaTek Chipset and an in-built 8GB ROM with an expandable memory of up to 64GB.
"We wanted to start 2018 by gifting consumers something memorable and so came up with the lowest-priced smartphone in the popular 5-inch segment in the market," Nidhi Markanday, Director, Intex Technologies, said in a statement.
The device has a 5MP rear and a 2MP selfie camera with flash.
The 4G dual-SIM smartphone claims to give a talk-time of up to six hours and a standby time of 8-10 days.
The smartphone also supports Intex value-added services like LFTY (single-swipe access), DataBack and Prime Video.
The device also has a "Matrabhasha" service that enables communication in 21 languages, including Hindi.

Oppo A71 with Snapdragon 450 processor, 3GB RAM launched at Rs 9,990
Oppo has launched its new A71 smartphone in India priced at Rs 9,990. It comes with AI-based features which the company state is "upgraded A.I. Beauty Technology", but unlike some newly launched smartphones, it misses out on a univisium display and comes with thick bezels on the top and bottom of the display. The mobile phone features a metal unibody design and will be available via Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal from February 10, 2018, in Gold and Black colour variants.
Coming to the specifications, the Oppo A71 sports a 5.2-inch HD display with a 1280 x 720p Resolution. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC and 3GB RAM.
The device comes with 16GB onboard storage, which can be further expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card. It runs on ColorOS 3.2 based on Android 7.1 Nougat and is powered by a 3000mAh battery.
"We invest immense focus on bringing our fans and consumers the best photography experience together with exquisite design. We have been leading the Selfie industry in the Indian market with our products for which we have received an overwhelming appreciation, especially from the youth. With the launch of Oppo A71 (3GB), equipped with AI Beauty Technology and stronger performance we are confident to take our efforts a step-ahead in our selfie journey" said Will Yang, Brand Director, OPPO India.
The smartphone features a 13MP rear single rear camera with a f/2.2 aperture. It is equipped with a 5MP front-facing camera with f/2.4 aperture lens. The dual-SIM device skips on a fingerprint sensor. In terms of connectivity, it supports GPS, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, OTG and a micro-USB port for charging.

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