Latest Tech News as of Feb 21 2018

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1. Google Launched an Android App called "Reply", which is available on Playstore.

The App ,"Reply" can suggest you some Responding texts to messages sent to you with the help of AI. The Feature has previously launched to Gmail then followed by Google Assistant and Google Allo, where the suggestions are shown to help you reply easily based on analyzing the texts sent to you.

Now , Google released an App called "REPLY" , which brings the "SMART REPLY" feature to all third-party apps. The App is available in beta now, suggests to Apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Skype,etc.

The smart replies are available within the notifications, allowing you to quickly reply to messages.The App also send Automatic replies when you are driving/cycling based on the settings preferences you select.

The App is in beta , so some of the features in the app is not available as now.


2. Your Mobile numbers will not be Changed to 13 digits-The Recent News Conveyed wrongly by some.


Recently a News from DoT is to change the 10 digit numbers of M2M(Machine 2 Machine)  communication to 13 digits. But some wrongly understood and conveyed that the existing mobile numbers of users will be changed to 13 digits.

Machine 2 machine:

M2M is also SIM cards which different from normal SIM cards. M2M SIM cards have been built for "smart Appliances" such as Coffee machine, vending machine, smart appliances or other industrial appliances which connect to - or depend on - a WiFi connection. These M2M SIM cards can communicate over a global network of GSM devices.

As these devices are increasing day by day, the existing 10 digit mobile nos of M2M will be changed to 13 digits.

"The Mobile Numbers of Customers will not be changed to 13 digits. don't worry."

3. iPhone SE 2 may launch at WWDC 2018 with 4.2" inch display,  Reveals chinese publication .

WWDC( WorldWide Developers Conference) will be held from June 4 to June 8 of 2108 at SanJose , California,U.S . Rumours hint that a second-generation iPhone SE may get unveiled at WWDC.

The Chinese publication today claims that the iPhone SE 2 will arrive with a design Similar to iPhone SE . Hence , it will come with a metallic rear and frame and it will also feature thick-bezels at the top and the bottom. The "HOME" will also act as "Fingerprint scanner" and a "home Screen key" like iPhone SE.

The major claim is that The SE 2 will sport a larger 4.2" inch display and also come with Apple 10 Fusion chipset that powered the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus of 2016. The SoC may be coupled with 2 GB of RAM and Comes with 32 GB and 64 GB of Internal Storage models.

Some other reports said that The SE 2 will also support "wire-less charging" feature.

These are all claims of the Chinese company and not yet confirmed about the device.Once announced .I will Update you.


4. Moto G6 Play Geekbench Listing confirms Snapdragon 430 chipset.

The device has been bench marked at Geekbench as Motorola Moto G6 play . It runs Android 8.0 Oreo and to be powered by Snapdragon 430 chipset and has 3GB of RAM.It comes with 18:9 display with HD+ display of 1440x720 resolution.

5. New "meu-Torrent" Bugs Allow Websites to Spy on your computer and Runs Malicious Codes.

The popular download platform of Windows and Android, the meu-Torrent now has some bugs which can spy your computer and allow run malicious codes on your windows platform.

It is found that two different versions of meu-Torrent vulnerable to a number of easy-to-exploit vulnerabilities which allow attackers to run codes, access download files, and can read the download history of the user.According to version Zero, the vulnerabilities have been found on both the Windows app and the web-version of meu-Torrent.

Since , the vulnerabilities can only be exploited if you visit malicious websites , even if you are using meu-Torrent if you have kept your visits restricted to safe websites, your download data might still be safe.

Dave Rees, the VP of Engineering at Bit-Torrent , the developer of meu-Torrent Apps, said that the bug is fixed in the beta version as of now, and the Stable version will be Made bug-free soon.


6. Vodafone and Huawei claim to have made the world's First 5G call.

Huawei and Vodafone have successfully completed the world's first 5G call in the world during an event in Spain.Huawei said in press that they have been transmitted to a dual-4G to 5G connection , which is 8 times faster than the existing 4G connection.

Huawei also conducted 5G tests using data connection or a video call.The speed has reached a value of 2Gbps.


7. G-Board beta  brings Auto completion, Universal Media Search.

G-Board is a Keyboard from Google which is popular as of now.The keyboard is updated with many of the features. Now Google Recently launched v7.0 for G-Board,which brings a number of updates.

The update supports auto-completion for email addresses, support for chinese and korean keyboards and a new universal media search interface.The update also makes east to select multiple keyboards within a language and receive suggestion for languages that haven't even been set up.

The email auto-complete feature is able to auto-complete email addresses from users contact list. HOwever it is buggy as of now.

The Teardown of v6.9 revealed that the app will soon add feature to support searches such as GIF's , stickers,and emoji from a single search option.The feature can be found on the bottom row within the emoji option of the keyboard.

The update also includes the app to support Chinese and korean languages typing.

The above features are now available in v7.0 which you can download from www.apkmirror.com


8 . HOnor 9 lite in India gets "Face Unlock" Feature with the latest Update. 

Honor 9 Lite recently launched in India and has been made available via Flipkart as an exclusive. AS face unlock becomes a trending feature in mid-range smartphones also huawei recently updated its device Honor 7X with this feature. following the line, Huawei released an update to its mid-range Honor 9 lite device with face unlock feature in It.

wait for the update a few days , if you are not getting the update as of now.


9. iVoomi started offering 4G Smartphones Starting ar Rs.1099 in partnership with Reliance Jio.

iVoomi,a chinese manufacturer famous for its entry-level smartphones going to offer its 4G smartphones starting Rs.1099 with offer from Jio. The partnership is basically for the Jio Football Offer as the telecom is offering instant Rs.2200 cashback on iVoomi smartphones such as iVoomi Me4,Me1 and Me5(review) . all these smartphones launched last yeat going to avail at an effective price of Rs.1099 with the Jio FootBall Offer.

The cashback is also applicable for iVoomi's new smartphones such as i1 and i1s.For the Jio Football Offer , jio has been partnered with Intex, Oppo, Vivo,etc.

This Cashback will be provided as 44 vouchers worth Rs.50 when you Recharge with Rs.198 or RS.299 plan. The Rs 50 cashback vouchers can be redeemed on subsequent recharges.


10. WhatsApp "Group description Feature" is now available in beta Version 2.18.54.

Now, you can add  a description to your WhatsApp groups starting beta version 2.18.54. when you Tap the "GROUP INFO" you can see a new feature named " Add Group description" under the name of your Group.

If you are in the beta  version 2.18.54 and can't able to see this option, clear the App data and cache and setup registration once again. Now you can see this option.


11. Sony Xperia XZ2 ,Xperia XZ2 compact Pricing, Release Date Key Specs Leaked.
Sony is expected to launch its XZ2 and XZ2 compact at MWC on Feb 26. According to a swedish website leaks  ,

Specifications of XZ2:

* 5.7"inch display with gorilla glass 5
* 18:9 aspect ratio display
* Full-HD+ resolution of 2160x1080 pixels
* Snapdragon 845 chipset
* 4GB of RAM,
* Android 8.0 Oreo
* 3.5 mm headphone jack available with Internal storage of 64GB

The price is claimed that around 799 Euros($985).


Specs of Xperia XZ2 Compact:

Its a lighter version of XZ2
* 5"inch display
* 18:9 aspect ratio with HD+ resolution
* android 8.0 Oreo.
* Snapdragon 845 with 4GB of RAM

The price is claimed that 599 Euros($738).

12. Vodafone India to set up  5300+ towers to expand and strengthen its 3G and 4G network,serving to the growing demand for data and voice of its over 20Million + customers across the Gujarat Circle.


13. Paytm roll back feature that turned wallet recharge via credit card into vouchers.

Recently, Paytm users complained that , when they add money to their wallet using credit cards their wallet money has been converted into gift vouchers,which can be used to purchase on Paytm Mall or to make recharges.The money cant be transferred to bank or friends.

But Paytm roll back the feature now and said that they have tested the feature.


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