Xiaomi camera reportedly relayed videos of other people, Google Assistant integration with Mi Home disabled

In this age of connected living, we are increasingly coming across new devices that can be controlled via an app or through voice control. Even older gadgets are being tweaked to be IoT enabled and support functionalities, remotely. However, there’s a real fear of intruders taking over such networks and breaking into a connected ecosystem. Xiaomi’s camera systems seem to have added fuel to the fire for people who value privacy as a Redditor with username u/Dio-V claims to have viewed other people’s camera feed on their Google Nest Hub. As per the Reddit post, the user tried to view their feed but instead, they were shown feed from unknown users, and that too in a really creepy manner. 

The Redditor has also posted some stills and a video that shows someone else’s feed being relayed on their Google Nest Home Hub. As if seeing a random live feed of someone else on your device wasn’t creepy enough, the relayed video appears in black and white with scan lines that look something straight out of a horror movie. While we have embedded some of the stills below, you can check out all of them on the original Reddit post here. While the stills seem to be quite convincing, there’s still a chance that they might be doctored. Google has responded to the problem by issuing a statement to AndroidAuthority that reads, “We’re aware of the issue and are in contact with Xiaomi to work on a fix. In the meantime, we’re disabling Xiaomi integrations on our devices.”

XDA Developers tested whether Google has killed Google Assistant integration for Mi Home smart home products. They used Google Home Mini and the Google Home app to connect with a Xiaomi smart lamp but were unable to do so, hinting that the integration has been killed effectively immediately. 

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OnePlus Concept One with invisible camera, to be unveiled at CES 2020

Earlier in December, OnePlus announced that it will host a Special Event at CES 2020, marking its first presence at the show. While not much was known about the event, OnePlus quickly made it official that it will introduce a Concept One device. Now, the company has confirmed that OnePlus Concept One is a smartphone, with a few cool tricks up its sleeve. Moreover, a new leaked image of the back panel of Concept One has popped up on the internet.

The latest development comes from OnePlus’ official Twitter account. The company has posted a teaser for OnePlus Concept One. It gives us a sneak peek at the device’s rear panel. It shows the side of the device, which appears to be gold in colour along with what appears to be an alert slider. The tweet claims OnePlus Concept One will feature, “groundbreaking “invisible camera” and color-shifting glass technology.” The video gives us our first look at both the features. In the teaser, OnePlus Concept One is seen sporting a triple rear camera setup alongside the LED flash.

We’re bringing the #OnePlusConceptOne to #CES2020, but you don’t have to wait: you can get a sneak peek at it right here, along with its groundbreaking “invisible camera” and color-shifting glass technology. pic.twitter.com/elsV9DKctn

— OnePlus (@oneplus) January 3, 2020

Soon after OnePlus posted the teaser on Twitter, the popular tipster Ice Universe revealed an alleged image of the rear panel of OnePlus Concept One. The image showcases an all-new rear design for a OnePlus smartphone. It also shows what could be the side-mounted volume rockers and an alert slider. You can see the tweet from Ice Universe below-

OnePlus Concept One pic.twitter.com/iE2pfNs5o6

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) January 3, 2020

The OnePlus Concept One device will be showcased at the Wynn Luxury Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada between January 7 and 10. However, tipster Ice Universe has said that the event will be held on January 7. Pete Lau, OnePlus CEO claims the product will be “something special”. OnePlus Concept One is rumoured to be OnePlus’ take on the foldable device segment. However, it is not confirmed and we will have to wait till next week to see what it is really, Stay tuned to Digit for more.

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Nokia 92 PureView with Snapdragon 865 SoC may launch in late 2020

The Nokia 9 PureView successor is reportedly delayed this year, as per the latest rumour. The Nokia 9.2 Pureview, the company’s 2020 flagship is rumoured to be launched much later in the year. While the Nokia 9 Pureview was released in the first quarter of 2019, Nokia 9.2 Pureview may not show up till the fourth quarter of 2020. The reason for the delay is said to be HMD Global’s plans for using Qualcomm’s latest chipset. The company is looking to power the 9.2 PureView with Snapdragon 865 chipset instead of the Snapdragon 855 or 855+.

The latest rumour comes from a Russian Twitter account Nokia Anew (@nokia_anew), which tweeted that the announcement of the Nokia 9.2 is likely delayed to autumn of this year. To recall, when Nokia 9 Pureview was launched in 2019, it went with the flagship SoC of 2018. Hence, there were rumours of a  Nokia 9.1 PureView with a Snapdragon 855 SoC planned for early 2020, but that didn’t work out. Now, it seems like Nokia wants to stick with the with SoC available for its flagship.

The Nokia 9.2 PureView is tipped to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, which means it will be a 5G smartphone since this SoC is being bundled with the X55 5G modem. However, the USP of the smartphone is expected to be its cameras. It may pick up from where the predecessor left. We expect to see an improved penta-camera setup on the back of Nokia 9.2 PureView. As of now, the rest of the specifications remain unknown.

While most smartphone manaufacturers are going to make their big announcements next month at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, HMD Global is not expected to announce the Nokia 9.2 PureView. It could launch in December 2020, as per the rumour.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 receiving Android 10-based OneUI 20 update: Report

It looks like Samsung is starting to roll out the Android 10 update for last year’s Galaxy Note 9 smartphone. According to a report by Sammobile, users in Germany have started to receive the update. This suggests that the update should roll out globally in the next few weeks. 

As per the report, the update features the firmware version code N960FXXU4DSLB. The Android 10 update includes all of the features that one might expect and is a part of Samsung’s OneUI 2.0. It takes right after the refreshed interface that Samsung introduced with the Galaxy S10. The primary improvements include a cleaner interface, minimised pop-ups, new layout, enhanced dark mode, Focus mode and more.

Samsung made the update available to Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 users a few months back. However, that was only available to those who were a part of the One UI beta program. The beta version of the update for the Galaxy Note 9 was 1.93GB, while the Galaxy S9 version weighed in at around 1.81GB. However, it included the November security patch. The global version of the update that is currently rolling out should have the December security patch.  

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was launched in India in August 2018. The device powered by an Exynos 9810 SoC and features a 6.4-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display. The phone comes in two variants, one with 6GB RAM/128GB storage and another with 8GB RAM/512GB of internal storage. Both the variants support up to 512GB of MicroSD card. It packs a 4000mAh battery, which supports fast wireless and wired charging.

In terms of the optics, the Galaxy Note 9 sports a dual-camera setup at the back with Dual OIS. It sports a 12MP wide-angle sensor with variable F1.5/F2.4 aperture and a 12MP telephoto lens with an F2.4 aperture. On the front is an 8MP sensor with F1.7 aperture. The Galaxy Note 9 is IP68 rated and comes with dual AKG stereo speakers.

You can read our review of the smartphone here.

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Oppo F15 confirmed to launch on January 16, specs teased

After teasing the launch of the next F-series smartphone, Oppo has confirmed that the Oppo F15 will launch in India on January 16. As the name suggests, the Oppo F15 will succeed the F11 Pro. The latter two were launched in March 2019. The company says the Oppo F15 will be lightweight and fashionable. The smartphone is all set to debut with a quad rear camera setup and VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

Oppo F15 specifications

The display size of Oppo F15 is not known yet, but we expect it to be revealed as we close in on the launch date. It is rumoured to feature a pop-up selfie camera that could result in a notch-less AMOLED display. The smartphone will sport a quad rear camera setup that is touted to capture “high-quality pictures.” The primary sensor is said to be of 48MP. 

Further, the smartphone is touted to provide consumers with two hours of talk time in five minutes of charge. It will support VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 technology. The smartphone will also come equipped with an in-display fingerprint 3.0 sensor that is said to let users unlock the screen in 0.32 seconds.

Generally, the Oppo F-series is focused on selfies so we can expect a powerful front camera hardware on the Oppo F15. Moreover, the teaser image shared by Oppo shows a curved metallic frame running around the phone with a shiny finish. Furthermore, the rear camera module is shown to be elongated. Hence, Oppo F15 could house its rear cameras in a vertically-aligned lens array. 

Oppo F15 will have a thickness of 7.9mm. It will weigh 172 grams. Moreover, the design will offer a laser light reflection back cover. The smartphone is expected to come with 8GB RAM.

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Delhi Metro Airport Express Line now offers free Wi-Fi service: Heres how to use it

People using Delhi Metro’s Airport Express Line can now avail free Wi-Fi service while commuting. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted the news via its official handle, which reads, “This is for the first time in India that the free Wi-Fi facility on moving Metro Trains has been launched. Delhi Metro currently provides Wi-Fi facility at many of its major stations, including those on yellow and blue lines.” As per a speed test image DMRC shared in a tweet, the download speeds seem to be nearing about 88 Mbps, which is impressive for a moving public transport. DMRC’s managing director Mangu Singh launched the free Wi-Fi service at the Shivaji Stadium Metro Station on January 2. 

To log into the free Wi-Fi network on the Delhi Metro Airport Express Line, passengers need to connect to the Wi-Fi network named “METROWIFI_FREE.” The network should not be password protected but one might need to sign into it by providing their phone number and entering an OTP that will be sent to ṭhe entered mobile number. The Airport Express line is a 22.7 km stretch that stops at six stations and runs between New Delhi and Dwarka Sector 21 metro stations. PTI reports that this new service has been announced soon after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched 100 free Wi-Fi hotspots at several locations in the metropolis.

This is for the first time in India that the free Wi-Fi facility on moving Metro Trains has been launched. Delhi Metro currently provides Wi-Fi facility at many of its major stations, including those on yellow and blue lines. pic.twitter.com/QDpzymmAi6

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) January 2, 2020

DMRC has partnered with Maxima Digital/Techno Sat Comm Consortium for bringing free Wi-Fi services on metro trains. Farhad Rustamov of Maxima Digital says in a press release, "We have laid down 24 Km Fiber with 44 base stations and other active equipment to ensure that at no point in time, internet connectivity is lost. All trains on this route will have radios to connect to designated networks and each compartment will have a wireless network access point for passengers to sign on to." As per Rustamov, the company is aiming to cover the entirety of the DMRC network with high-speed Wi-Fi service.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Book Flex Alpha with Intel 10th Gen Core CPUs, QLED touchscreen display

A couple of months ago, Samsung Electronics announced two new Thin and Light laptop models in the US, namely, the Galaxy Book Ion and Galaxy Book Flex. The latter model is now being joined by what appears to be a cheaper cousin called the Galaxy Book Flex Alpha. With no word on availability in India, Samsung’s press release says the Galaxy Book Flex Alpha will go on sale in the US with Intel’s 10th Gen Core series CPUs “in the first half of 2020” at a starting price of $829.99, which translates to about Rs 60,000.

A quick look at the device’s spec sheet reveals that the Galaxy Book Flex Alpha is undoubtedly a Thin and Light Convertible laptop. Weighing in at 1.19 kilogrammes, the laptop is no thicker than 13.9 millimetres. It comes with a 13.3-inch QLED display with Full HD resolution. The display can be pushed all the way back into tablet mode. Powering the laptop is one of Intel’s 10th Gen Core series CPUs along with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. Internal storage goes all the way from 256GB to 1TB on a PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. Sadly, there’s no discrete graphics option on board.

The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Alpha features Wi-Fi 6, fingerprint authentication, stereo speakers, and support for the Samsung Active Pen stylus, which is unfortunately not bundled with device. The Galaxy Book Flex Alpha employs an aluminium construction and a 54Wh integrated battery, which Samsung claims is good for up to 17.5 hours of unplugged use. The battery supports fast charging and comes with a number of connectivity options, including USB-C, USB-A 3.0, and HDMI. There’s also a 3.5mm audio jack and a microSD card slot on offer.

According to Samsung, the display on the Galaxy Book Flex Alpha delivers up to 600 nits of brightness and a 100-per cent colour coverage, though it hasn’t mentioned on which colour space. It’s hard to say whether the Samsung Book Flex Alpha will be launched in India at all, given the fact that Samsung has never been too keen on selling PCs in India. If you’re looking for alternatives to this one, consider the recently launched Lenovo IdeaPad C340. It starts at Rs 46,190 and goes all the way up to Rs 89,490. You can read our review of it here.

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