Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro launched globally: Price, specs and more

Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 and Mi10 Pro in China last month. The handsets have now been launched globally. While India's launch was set for March 31, Xiaomi has postponed it till the pandemic situation gets better in the country. The handsets are quite similar when it comes to specifications. However, they differ in terms of battery and storage. Both of them feature a 90Hz refresh rate, 108MP camera, and more. Here is all you need to know about the two phones.

Xiaomi MI 10 and MI 10 Pro specifications

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro feature a 6.67-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ AMOLED with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It supports a 90Hz refresh rate. The phones are powered by the Snapdragon 865 7nm Mobile Platform, paired with Adreno 650 GPU. They come in 8GB and 12GB RAM variants with 256GB or 512GB of internal UFS 3.0 storage. Both the smartphones have support for dual SIM. 

On the optics front, the handsets sport a quad rear camera setup. The primary 108 lens is a Samsung sensor with an f/1.69 aperture that supports OIS. It is accompanied by a 12MP 1/2.6-inch 2PD sensor for 2x zoom and portrait. There is an 8MP telephoto lens for 10x hybrid zoom, 50x digital zoom, and 5x optical zoom. It supports OIS as well. The fourth sensor is a 20MO ultra-wide-angle lens. The rear cameras support  8k at 30fps, 4k 60fps, and 960fps at 720p. The phones have a 20MP selfie shooter.

The Mi 10 packs a 4780mAh battery, whereas the Mi 10 Pro comes equipped with a 4500mAh battery. They support 30W QC 4+ / PD3.0 wired and wireless fast charging and 10W wireless reverse charging. Both smartphones support 5G and have WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.

MI 10 and MI 10 Pro price

The Xiaomi Mi 10 is priced at  €799 (~$876) for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage version. Further, the Mi 10 Pro is priced at €999 (~$1,096) for the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage model.

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Use these innovative tools to watch movies online together with your friends during the lockdown

As India starts getting used to the 21-day lockdown due to the Coronavirus, more people are using the internet and consuming content way more than usual. As companies rush to prevent any major issues with internet service, more and more people are accessing the internet either for work or leisure. And, because of social distancing and isolation, people are turning to the internet for some kind of solace. Well, worry not as we’re going to help you with that. We at Digit thought long and hard about what you could do with your friends online, apart from gaming, of course, and we thought that you guys might like to maybe catch a movie together with your friends. So, with that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of software that you and your friends can use to watch a film together, online. Here we go. 

Just a note, streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video can be watched simultaneously by synching up the streams and using third-party apps. But, we’re here to give you the best tools that you can use to watch a movie online with your friends. 

TwoSeven:

This versatile tool is compatible with Prime Video, HBO, Vimeo and even Youtube. Installed through Firefox and Chrome extensions, the program offers text chatting and video calling features as well. You may need to pay a little to access all the full features but the free version isn’t all bad either. You can download the software here. 

Netflix Party:

Native to Netflix, Netflix Party is a little limited in its feature set but can be installed on the Chrome extension. It’s easy to use and set up and you have access to all of Netflix’s content for your viewing pleasure. It’s also free to download on the Chrome Web Store. You can synchronise video playback and use a chat box to talk to whoever you’re watching a film with. Netflix Party does not support video chat though. You can download the tool here. 

Metastream:

The first thing you need to know about Metastream is that it's free! But, the software is still in the developmental stage so it’s not as functional as you may expect, but it does the job.It is compatible with Netflix, Youtube and even Twitch. You can download the tool through the Firefox and Chrome extensions. Check out Metastream here. 

So, what are you guys waiting for? Call a pal and start watching your favourite films together online. 

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Huawei Watch GT 2e smartwatch launched with up to 14-day battery life: Specs, price and more

Huawei took the stage yesterday, March 26 to announce the launch of its latest smartphones, the P40 series. The company also launched a new smartwatch named Huawei Watch GT 2e. It is a slightly tweaked variant of the Huawei GT 2 launched last year. Huawei touts a battery life of up to 14 days on the wearable. Further, it comes with a SpO2 sensor to monitor the oxygen levels in the blood, and there are about 100 fitness modes. Moreover, 15 of them are professional workout modes, while the 85 others are custom workout modes. 

The Huawei Watch GT 2e features a circular dial and it offers a more sporty design than the Huawei Watch GT 2. It comes with two physical buttons on the side to help navigate. The watch sports a  1.39-inch (454x454 pixels) AMOLED display. It is claimed to last up to 14 days. There's a magnetic thimble port for charging, and the wearable will ship with a proprietary charger. As for storage, it comes with 4GB of storage. Further, there’s 5ATM as well so you can take it out for a swim.

On the sensors front, it includes an accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart rate sensor, ambient light sensor, air pressure sensor, capacitive sensor, and more. Moreover, it comes with an SpO2 sensor to measure oxygen blood levels. It can track sleep, heart rate, and even monitors stress. It sports a built-in GPS and supports Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. It is compatible with devices running Android 4.4 and higher, and iOS 9.0 and above. The watch weighs about 43 grams.

The Huawei Watch GT 2e costs EUR 199 (~ Rs 16,400). It will be made available next month in Europe. The wearable comes in Black Stainless Steel and Stainless Steel options. Strap colour options include Graphite Black, Lava Red, Mint Green, and Icy White.

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Coronavirus effect: Reliance Jio and Airtel release personal risk-assessment tools for COVID-19

With companies struggling to cope with the consequences of the Coronavirus outbreak, there are some that are doing their part to help with the crisis. Reliance Jio and Airtel have just launched two tools that will help with a COVID-19 self-diagnosis. These tools come at a time when many are worried and this could give them a measure of help during this trying time. These tools will help users by asking them to answer a set of questions and will then determine whether the person is at risk of contracting the virus. 

You can access the tool from the MyJio app or you can head on the dedicated website that has been launched specifically for this particular tool. The tool will deliver a set of questions that determine your travel history and if you’ve come in contact with anyone who’s been tested for the Coronavirus. Taking all the information in two, the tool will then let you know how at-risk you actually are based on low, moderate or high inferences. You can also access national and state helplines along with a list of test centres in a particular state and even has an FAQ section. 

Airtel’s tool is developed in conjunction with Apollo Hospitals and also asks similar questions and assesses the risk level that you possess. You can check out the tool on the Airtel Thanks App or you could head to the official dedicated website as well. 

If you think that you may be at risk of contracting the virus, it would help if you checked out these two tools. Until then, stay safe and stay tuned to Digit for more tech news and reviews. 

 

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Google services including Youtube and Gmail suffer temporary outages

As the country enters its fourth day of the nationwide lockdown, internet services are essential to how we communicate and live our lives. But, services like Youtube, Gmail and other Google services were wracked by a few outages. This comes at a time when google’s entire infrastructure is being swamped with a record number of users because of the unique situation we find ourselves in. 

Urs Holzle, who oversees Google’s data centres said that the problem was not virus-related or even any sort of overload but more from a failed router in Atlanta. He tweeted, “This wasn’t related to traffic levels or any kind of overload, our network is not stressed by Covid-19. Things should be back to normal now.” So, if you were worried that the internet was shut down. Fear not, as it seems to just be a router issue. Holzle also said that this was a case of systems being overloaded so that theory goes out the window as well. 

As more and more people are accessing the internet at home, it becomes imperative that these services remain on to, at the very least, keep society in order. The surge in traffic is seen on almost every platform as the entire world is gripped by the fear of the Coronavirus. 

Stay tuned to Digit for more tech news and reviews. 

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Windows 10 March 2020 update could stop your PC from accessing the Internet

If you are a Windows 10 user, then there is some bad news for you, especially if you have left your system to auto-update. The March update comes with a problem that restricts apps and software from accessing the internet. A fix for this is that you can restart the computer, but don't expect an update from Microsoft for the same until April 2020. This issue is a really bad one to have especially since the COVID-19 outbreak, everyone is working from home. 

According to Microsoft, “Devices using a manual or auto-configured proxy, especially with a virtual private network (VPN), might show limited or no internet connection status in the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) in the notification area.  This might happen when connected or disconnected to a VPN or after changing state between the two. Devices with this issue might also have issues reaching the internet using applications that use WinHTTP or WinInet. Examples of apps that might be affected on devices in this state are as follows but not limited to Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Office365, Outlook, Internet Explorer 11, and some version of Microsoft Edge.” 

According to the statement, if you use Microsoft apps like Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Office365, Outlook, Internet Explorer 11 and Edge, you may not be able to connect to the internet using these applications. It is not limited to these applications and could cause a connection issue with other applications as well. As a workaround for the issue, Microsoft says, “You might be able to mitigate the issue by restarting your device.” This has gone back to the old days of PC advice where before even checking your system the technician asks, “have you tried switching it off and on again?”

Microsoft has said that the fix will come early April, but with everyone around the world working from home, we hope it doesn't get delayed. If you have not updated your Windows 10 PC, we suggest you hold off from doing so. 

In other news related to Microsoft, the source code for the Xbox Series X (Microsoft’s upcoming gaming console) was leaked online along with details of AMD’s current and next-gen GPUs. you can read more about it here. 

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AMD current and future GPU including Xbox Series X graphics source code stolen and leaked online

In December 2019, AMD was contacted by someone who claimed to have the source code for the company’s current and future graphics products. This included information about the Xbox Series X graphics source code. AMD’s statement on the subject reads, “At AMD, data security and the protection of our intellectual property are a priority. In December 2019, we were contacted by someone who claimed to have test files related to a subset of our current and future graphics products, some of which were recently posted online, but have since been taken down. While we are aware the perpetrator has additional files that have not been made public, we believe the stolen graphics IP is not core to the competitiveness or security of our graphics products. We are not aware of the perpetrator possessing any other AMD IP. We are working closely with law enforcement officials and other experts as a part of an ongoing criminal investigation.”

According to the statement, AMD is aware that the perpetrator has additional files that are yet to be made public. However, they go on to reassure that the stolen graphics IP is “not core to the competitiveness or security of our graphics products”. The person who stole the code got in touch with TorrentFreak and said that “if they don't get a buyer for the remainder of the code, they will dump the whole lot online”. The hacker claimed that the information was worth $100 million. If the hacker doesn't get a buyer for the code, they claim to dump everything online. The information about AMD’s graphics cards appeared on GitHub which is owned by Microsoft but has since been removed. 

According to the hacker, “The source code was unexpectedly achieved from an unprotected computer//server through some exploits. I later found out about the files inside it. They weren’t even protected properly or even encrypted with anything which is just sad,” the hacker said. “I haven’t spoken to AMD about it because I am pretty sure that instead of accepting their mistake and moving on, they will try to sue me. So why not just leak it to everyone?”

How this will affect AMD’s future RDNA 2 based GPU’s which are expected soon and the Xbox Series X set to launch at the end of 2020 is something only time will tell. Microsoft has been bold in showing not only the design of the upcoming Xbox series X but also the specifications powering it and giving select journalists a close look at the console. You can check out the details of the Xbox Series X here. It is surprising that details of the PS5 GPU weren't leaked as the PS5’s graphics processor is also based on RDNA 2. You can check out the details of the PS5 specs and how it compares to the Xbox Series X here.

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