Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi vying to create an alternative for Google Play Store with Global Developer Service Alliance: Report

After the whole Huawei business suspension saga with Google, Chinese companies like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi alongside Huawei are gearing up to create a platform for developers outside China to upload apps onto all of their app stores simultaneously. The platform could be known as the Global Developer Service Alliance (GDSA). It is aimed to make it easier for developers of games, music, movies and other apps to market their apps in overseas markets. 

According to a report from Reuters, the GDSA was initially aiming to be launched in March. However, it is not clear if it will now be launching next month due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Initially, the platform is said to cover nine "regions" including India. If the companies indeed join hands to take on Google Play Store with the new platform, it will let users access a wide range of apps similar to Google Play Store.

Further, the report goes on to say that Xiaomi denied Huawei’s involvement, while the other three companies, Oppo, Vivo and Huawei declined to comment. A Xiaomi spokesperson said, “GDSA solely serves to facilitate the uploading of apps by developers to respective app stores of Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo simultaneously. There’s no competing interest between this service and the Google Play store.”

For reference, Google’s services are banned in China. However, the company went on to earn  $8.8 billion globally from the Play store in 2019, said Katie Williams, an analyst at Sensor Tower. While Google also sells content such as movies and books on the Play Store, the GDSA will reportedly be made for apps only. 

"By forming this alliance each company will be looking to leverage the others' advantages in different regions, with Xiaomi's strong user base in India, Vivo and Oppo in Southeast Asia, and Huawei in Europe," said Nicole Peng, the VP of Mobility at Canalys.

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Moto G8 Power leaked through Amazon listing, could feature 5000mAh battery

When Motorola launched the Moto G8 Plus in India last October, the company said it had no plans to launch more Moto G8 models. Since then, Moto G8 has appeared online and now Moto G8 Power has popped up too. The phone has been spotted listed on the Amazon UK website. The listing reveals the design and full specifications of the smartphone. The website listed the Moto G8 Power in Black and Blue options. However, at the time of filing this story, the listing has been pulled.

The listings were spotted by tipster Roland Quandt first. The Moto G8 Power was listed to feature a 6.4-inch full-HD+ display. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. According to the listing, Moto G8 Power will sport a quad-camera setup at the back with a 16MP primary camera and a 2MP macro lens detailed. The resolutions of the other two sensors have not been detailed. The camera was seen to be aligned vertically and placed on the upper left corner of the phone, just like the Moto G8 Plus.

The Moto G8 Power was listed to support dual-SIM slots. It will run on Android 10 software, and pack a big 5000mAh battery, which is claimed to last for up to three days. The phone will also support dual stereo speakers. The website listed Moto G8 Power in Smoke Black and Capri Blue colour options. The smartphone has been seen sporting a punch-hole display. The power and volume buttons are placed on the right edge.

Motorola will be hosting a launch event at the MWC 2020. It is expected to launch a flagship smartphone alongside the Moto G8 and Moto G8 Power at the event.

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Xiaomi Launches 65W Universal Type-C Charger for Smartphones and Laptops

Xiaomi has launched a new 65W universal Type-C charger that can juice up smartphones, tablets, laptops, and gaming devices.

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Your iPhone and Apple Watch could soon lock, unlock, and start your car with NFC CarKey feature

Apple recently released iOS 13.4 update for developers, which brings a host of new features and gives us an idea of what to expect. 9to5Mac went digging through the update files and found references for a feature that might enable one to use their iPhone as a car key and more. As per the report, the update contains references to a CarKey API that might work with NFC-compatible cars. The feature might enable one to use their iPhones and/or the Apple Watch to lock, unlock or even start their vehicle.

The option will reportedly use FaceID for authentication and will work even when their iPhone or Apple Watch’s battery is depleted. “To use CarKey, hold iPhone or Apple Watch to reader. It will work automatically, without requiring Face ID. You can change express mode settings in Wallet,” reads the feature description posted by 9to5Mac. The pairing process will take place via the Wallet app and would then require the car manufacturer’s app to go on with the setup, the report claims. One would apparently be required to place their iPhone on top of the NFC reader in the car during the initial process and then the CarKey is supposed to show up in the Wallet app. 

CarKey might also be shareable with other people like family members and once added to an iPhone, it can be added to the Apple Watch. One might also be able to invite members to access CarKey via the Wallet app. Additionally, if the pairing process mentioned above fails, users could also enter a PIN code to add a key to the Wallet app manually. As mentioned earlier, this feature is said to be available for developers with the first beta update of iOS 13.4 and is expected to be rolled out for everyone when this version goes public. 

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Redmi 9A with dual rear cameras, 5000mAh battery and more may launch on February 11

Redmi is all set to launch its first smartphone of 2020 on February 11. On the same day as the launch of competitor Realme C3, Redmi announced that it will be launching a new smartphone in India on February 11. While Redmi doesn’t mention the name of the handset, the device is expected to be Redmi 9A. Additionally, Xiaomi India chief Manu Kumar Jain is saying that Xiaomi fans can expect two surprises.

According to the teaser tweet published by the company, the official micro-site is live on Xiaomi India’s website. Redmi is using the tagline ‘desh ka dumdaar smartphone' for its next smartphone. For reference, in the past, Xiaomi has used taglines such as 'desh ka smartphone', 'smart desh ka phone', and 'smart desh ka dumdaar smartphone' to hype the Redmi 6A, Redmi 7A, and Redmi 8A, respectively. Hence, the new tagline ‘desh ka dumdaar smartphone' is expected to be related to the Redmi 9A.

The teaser site reveals that the Redmi 9A will pack a 5000mAh battery. It will sport a dual rear camera setup. Moreover,  it hints at a new design for a better grip. No other details have been revealed at this point. The handset will be unveiled on February 11 at 12 noon. However, there is no information about the product the company is about to unveil at the event. 

Manu Kumar Jain is saying that Xiaomi fans can expect to see two surprises on February 11. One could be the Redmi 9A and the other may be the launch of a power bank.

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Nvidia GeForce Now Game Streaming Service Opened to All for Membership

Nvidia on Tuesday opened up for membership its cloud-based game streaming service GeForce Now, taking on Google's Stadia in a market that is primed for high growth over the next few years.

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Samsung teases Galaxy M31 with 64MP primary camera

Samsung announced a new Galaxy M-series smartphone last year. The company is expanding its range with the launch of Galaxy M31 soon. The smartphone recently bagged Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi certifications, revealing that it would come with Android 10, dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.0. The company could promote the Galaxy M31 with #MegaMonster hashtag, hinting that it might have a battery capacity similar to Galaxy M30s.

According to a teaser leaked by two Youtubers, Samsung Galaxy M31 will come with a 64MP primary camera sensor. It is speculated that the 64MP sensor on the phone could be the company’s own 64MP ISOCELL GW1 sensor. The Galaxy M30s successor could come packed with a 6000mAh battery. It is tipped to be powered by the same Samsung Exynos 9611 SoC that powers its predecessor. The handset is expected to pack 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. 

The Galaxy M31 could sport an L-shape quad-camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary camera + an ultra-wide-angle lens + a depth sensor + a macro lens. The handset is likely to run on Android 10 with One UI 2.0 custom skin on top. No information is yet available for the display size of the smartphone.

For reference, the recently launched Galaxy M30s is available for Rs 12,999 for the base 4GB + 64GB model. The higher 6GB + 128GB variant is up for grabs at Rs 14,999

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