DO NOT BUY Honor Smartphones in India as almost all tipsters and youtubers are paid by the brand to recommend the Honor smartphones
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Xiaomi is preparing to launch Mi 14 series globally & users will now cope over it for being cheapest Snapdragon 8 gen 3 phone
Amidst concerns about Xiaomi's garbage smartphone quality, are their chargers any good?
Amidst concerns about Xiaomi's garbage smartphone quality, are their chargers any good?
Anonymous Poll
69%
YES, Xiaomi chargers are reliable
31%
NO, chargers are a meme too
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Android 15 Developer Preview 1 is HERE! Google is giving us an early look at the next major Android version set to release this fall. Here’s what Google says is new in Android 15 DP1:
- Android 15 ships with the latest version of the AdServices module, which houses the Privacy Sandbox on Android APIs. Specifically, it incorporates SDK Extension version 10.
- Android 15 also ships the latest version of the Android Health module, which houses the Health Connect by Android feature. SDK Extension version 10 adds support for new data types across fitness, nutrition, and more.
- The FileIntegrityManager class is adding new APIs that are backed by the Linux kernel’s fs-verity feature. The new setupFsVerity(java.io.File) method lets apps protect files with custom cryptographic signatures which can be checked via the new getFsVerityDigest(java.io.File) method to ensure they haven’t been tampered with or corrupted. This improves security by protecting against unauthorized file modifications that could compromise app functionality or data.
- Partial screen sharing lets users share or record just an app window rather than the entire device screen. This feature is already live as of Android 14 QPR2 on Pixel but will be more broadly available on other devices with Android 15. Developers can customize the partial screen sharing experience through media projection callback methods.
- Android 15 adds a new Camera2 API that lets apps boost the brightness of the camera preview (CameraCharacteristics#CONTROL_LOW_LIGHT_BOOST_INFO_LUMINANCE_RANGE). It also enables precise control of flash intensity in both SINGLE (CameraCharacteristics#FLASH_SINGLE_STRENGTH_DEFAULT_LEVEL) and TORCH (CameraCharacteristics#FLASH_TORCH_STRENGTH_DEFAULT_LEVEL) modes when capturing images
- Android 15 extends Universal Midi Packages (UMP) support to virtual MIDI apps, enabling composition apps to control synthesizer apps as a virtual MIDI 2.0 device.
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- Android 15 ships with the latest version of the AdServices module, which houses the Privacy Sandbox on Android APIs. Specifically, it incorporates SDK Extension version 10.
- Android 15 also ships the latest version of the Android Health module, which houses the Health Connect by Android feature. SDK Extension version 10 adds support for new data types across fitness, nutrition, and more.
- The FileIntegrityManager class is adding new APIs that are backed by the Linux kernel’s fs-verity feature. The new setupFsVerity(java.io.File) method lets apps protect files with custom cryptographic signatures which can be checked via the new getFsVerityDigest(java.io.File) method to ensure they haven’t been tampered with or corrupted. This improves security by protecting against unauthorized file modifications that could compromise app functionality or data.
- Partial screen sharing lets users share or record just an app window rather than the entire device screen. This feature is already live as of Android 14 QPR2 on Pixel but will be more broadly available on other devices with Android 15. Developers can customize the partial screen sharing experience through media projection callback methods.
- Android 15 adds a new Camera2 API that lets apps boost the brightness of the camera preview (CameraCharacteristics#CONTROL_LOW_LIGHT_BOOST_INFO_LUMINANCE_RANGE). It also enables precise control of flash intensity in both SINGLE (CameraCharacteristics#FLASH_SINGLE_STRENGTH_DEFAULT_LEVEL) and TORCH (CameraCharacteristics#FLASH_TORCH_STRENGTH_DEFAULT_LEVEL) modes when capturing images
- Android 15 extends Universal Midi Packages (UMP) support to virtual MIDI apps, enabling composition apps to control synthesizer apps as a virtual MIDI 2.0 device.
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Mishaal's Android News Feed
Android 15 Developer Preview 1 is HERE! Google is giving us an early look at the next major Android version set to release this fall. Here’s what Google says is new in Android 15 DP1: - Android 15 ships with the latest version of the AdServices module, which…
- Android 15 improves the Android Dynamic Performance Framework (APDF) by adding a new power-efficiency mode that lets apps hint that their associated threads should prefer power saving over performance, reporting GPU and CPU work durations to allow the system to adjust frequencies together, and thermal headroom thresholds to interpret possible thermal throttling status based on headroom prediction.
- Finally, Android 15 adds new OpenJDK APIs related to NIO buffers, streams, security, and more. These APIs will be available on Android 12+ devices through a Google Play System Update to the ART Mainline module.
That’s everything Google mentioned in their press release! There’s of course a lot more that’s new, so keep an eye out for my upcoming posts - I work hard to be your best source for Android OS news and won’t let you down this year as well!
(In case you’re curious: The internal dessert name for Android 15 is Vanilla Ice Cream!)
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- Finally, Android 15 adds new OpenJDK APIs related to NIO buffers, streams, security, and more. These APIs will be available on Android 12+ devices through a Google Play System Update to the ART Mainline module.
That’s everything Google mentioned in their press release! There’s of course a lot more that’s new, so keep an eye out for my upcoming posts - I work hard to be your best source for Android OS news and won’t let you down this year as well!
(In case you’re curious: The internal dessert name for Android 15 is Vanilla Ice Cream!)
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Here’s the current release schedule for Android 15:
- Developer Preview 1 (today)
- Developer Preview 2 (March)
- Beta 1 (April)
- Beta 2 (May)
- Beta 3 (June)
- Beta 4 (July)
- Final Release (TBD)
Android 15 will reach Platform Stability with Beta 3 in June 2024. Platform Stability is when SDK/NDK APIs, internal APIs, and app-facing system behaviors are finalized.
The Android 14 QPR program is still running but will conclude with QPR3’s stable release in June.
- Developer Preview 1 (today)
- Developer Preview 2 (March)
- Beta 1 (April)
- Beta 2 (May)
- Beta 3 (June)
- Beta 4 (July)
- Final Release (TBD)
Android 15 will reach Platform Stability with Beta 3 in June 2024. Platform Stability is when SDK/NDK APIs, internal APIs, and app-facing system behaviors are finalized.
The Android 14 QPR program is still running but will conclude with QPR3’s stable release in June.
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OnePlus is offering a refund to Oneplus 12R 256GB (UFS 4.0) storage users by March 16th
Note: You gotta return the phone as well
OnePlus has NOT provided any information as to why OnePlus 12 Indian unit even after having e-SIM capability will NOT be supported in India
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Note: You gotta return the phone as well
OnePlus has NOT provided any information as to why OnePlus 12 Indian unit even after having e-SIM capability will NOT be supported in India
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OnePlus 12 Indian units also have QC issues with gaps in between
BE CAREFUL WHILE BUYING A ONEPLUS!
That's because even OnePlus service centers are "refusing" to fix the issue or replace the device only
FunFact: If you still think its a OnePlus device, please come out of this mentality as Oppo killed OnePlus with OnePlus 9 series only
Now, OnePlus is just Oppo Online (Western markets)
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BE CAREFUL WHILE BUYING A ONEPLUS!
That's because even OnePlus service centers are "refusing" to fix the issue or replace the device only
FunFact: If you still think its a OnePlus device, please come out of this mentality as Oppo killed OnePlus with OnePlus 9 series only
Now, OnePlus is just Oppo Online (Western markets)
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A bug in the CMF Watch app displays someone else's custom watch face image
Users on Reddit are reporting that while setting a custom watch face on their CMF Watch Pro by Nothing, someone else's watch face is getting set
Since the watch face gets set through the Watch App on your smartphone, it appears in users' phone storage too lol
If you remember, after offering privacy nightmare with its Nothing Chats, Nothing's subsidiary CMF also offers privacy fuckup as it was using the SAME keys for both encryption & decryption
The CMF team has announced that they are investigating this custom watch face privacy fuckup issue
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Users on Reddit are reporting that while setting a custom watch face on their CMF Watch Pro by Nothing, someone else's watch face is getting set
Since the watch face gets set through the Watch App on your smartphone, it appears in users' phone storage too lol
If you remember, after offering privacy nightmare with its Nothing Chats, Nothing's subsidiary CMF also offers privacy fuckup as it was using the SAME keys for both encryption & decryption
The CMF team has announced that they are investigating this custom watch face privacy fuckup issue
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Google Search is bringing Pixel exclusive Hold for Me feature to both iOS and other Android
Google Search Labs is testing a new “Talk to a Live Representative” feature that will place a call to a business on your behalf, navigate through its phone tree, wait on hold, and then notify you when a real human is being available for you to speak to.
This feature is similar to Pixel's exclusive 'Hold for Me' feature and better than it even as it will actually call a business on your behalf
To “Request a call,” you first specify a reason for why you’re calling.
You then provide your phone number, with Google sending SMS updates. The Request page will note the estimated wait time. After submitting, you can cancel the request at any time.
Supported businesses include a selection of US airlines, telcos, retailers, insurance, and other service companies.
The experimental feature is available in the US via the Google app on iOS and Android and Chrome desktop too
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Google Search Labs is testing a new “Talk to a Live Representative” feature that will place a call to a business on your behalf, navigate through its phone tree, wait on hold, and then notify you when a real human is being available for you to speak to.
This feature is similar to Pixel's exclusive 'Hold for Me' feature and better than it even as it will actually call a business on your behalf
To “Request a call,” you first specify a reason for why you’re calling.
You then provide your phone number, with Google sending SMS updates. The Request page will note the estimated wait time. After submitting, you can cancel the request at any time.
Supported businesses include a selection of US airlines, telcos, retailers, insurance, and other service companies.
The experimental feature is available in the US via the Google app on iOS and Android and Chrome desktop too
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OpenAI introduced its Text-to-Video model — Sora
OpenAI has announced a new video-generation model named 'Sora'.
Sora “can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions.”
The text-to-video model allows users to create photorealistic videos up to a minute long — all based on prompts they’ve written.
The model can also generate a video based on a still image, as well as fill in missing frames on an existing video or extend it.
Sora is capable of creating “complex scenes with multiple characters, specific types of motion, and accurate details of the subject and background,”
The model can understand how objects “exist in the physical world,” as well as “accurately interpret props and generate compelling characters that express vibrant emotions.”
Sora is currently only available to “red teamers” who are assessing the model for potential harms and risks & to some visual artists, designers, and filmmakers to get feedback
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OpenAI has announced a new video-generation model named 'Sora'.
Sora “can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions.”
The text-to-video model allows users to create photorealistic videos up to a minute long — all based on prompts they’ve written.
The model can also generate a video based on a still image, as well as fill in missing frames on an existing video or extend it.
Sora is capable of creating “complex scenes with multiple characters, specific types of motion, and accurate details of the subject and background,”
The model can understand how objects “exist in the physical world,” as well as “accurately interpret props and generate compelling characters that express vibrant emotions.”
Sora is currently only available to “red teamers” who are assessing the model for potential harms and risks & to some visual artists, designers, and filmmakers to get feedback
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra teased in China
Xiaomi 14 Ultra will come with the "World's Largest" camera bump on a smartphone
It will come in Titanium Edition too but Xiaomi will keep it China-exclusive
The screen is NOT fully flat as it has micro-curvature on all sides and will pack leather or a glass back panel depending upon the storage config
Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be priced at 1500 EUR in Europe for 16GB RAM & 512GB storage, making it MORE expensive than Samsung/iPhone and Pixels flagship
Xiaomi is also planning to release it in India as well in limited units but it is expected to debut in Q2 2024 instead of March as Xiaomi is giving priority to European markets
Camera specs:
• 50MP 1-inch Type Sony LYT-900 main (OIS)
• 50MP Ultra-Wide (IMX 858)
• f/1.6~f/4.0 Stepless Variable Aperture
• 50MP 3X Telephoto-Periscope (IMX 858)
• 50MP 5X Telephoto (IMX 858; f/2.5)
Compared to Xiaomi 13 Ultra, it seems that ONLY the main camera has been changed from 50MP Main (IMX989, OIS) to 50MP (LYT-900)
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra will come with the "World's Largest" camera bump on a smartphone
It will come in Titanium Edition too but Xiaomi will keep it China-exclusive
The screen is NOT fully flat as it has micro-curvature on all sides and will pack leather or a glass back panel depending upon the storage config
Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be priced at 1500 EUR in Europe for 16GB RAM & 512GB storage, making it MORE expensive than Samsung/iPhone and Pixels flagship
Xiaomi is also planning to release it in India as well in limited units but it is expected to debut in Q2 2024 instead of March as Xiaomi is giving priority to European markets
Camera specs:
• 50MP 1-inch Type Sony LYT-900 main (OIS)
• 50MP Ultra-Wide (IMX 858)
• f/1.6~f/4.0 Stepless Variable Aperture
• 50MP 3X Telephoto-Periscope (IMX 858)
• 50MP 5X Telephoto (IMX 858; f/2.5)
Compared to Xiaomi 13 Ultra, it seems that ONLY the main camera has been changed from 50MP Main (IMX989, OIS) to 50MP (LYT-900)
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iQOO 13 Leaks
Source
iQOO 13 Internal Sketches and renders have been leaked!
Specifications:
6.8-inch 2K resolution AMOLED Display
144Hz refresh rate
1.5mm Narrow & symmetrical bezels on all sides
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC (likely)
50MP main (Sony IMX 989, OIS) + UltraWide + Telephoto triple rear camera
NEW Ring Light
ZEISS Tuned
Metal Frame
IR Blaster
Dual Type-C Port:
1x Bottom
1x Left Side
The Dual Type-C port CANNOT be used at the same top to charge the device.
Instead, you can use Type-C headphones and charge the device at the same time with another Type-C port
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Source
iQOO 13 Internal Sketches and renders have been leaked!
Specifications:
6.8-inch 2K resolution AMOLED Display
144Hz refresh rate
1.5mm Narrow & symmetrical bezels on all sides
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC (likely)
50MP main (Sony IMX 989, OIS) + UltraWide + Telephoto triple rear camera
NEW Ring Light
ZEISS Tuned
Metal Frame
IR Blaster
Dual Type-C Port:
1x Bottom
1x Left Side
The Dual Type-C port CANNOT be used at the same top to charge the device.
Instead, you can use Type-C headphones and charge the device at the same time with another Type-C port
Follow @TechLeaksZone
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