Three new features of the Mi Band 5 leaked ahead of June 11 launch

Xiaomi has started teasing the next iteration of its famous Mi Band via posts detailing the upcoming Mi Band 5 fitness band on the Chinese social media platform, Weibo. While the previous reports point toward a June 11 launch, a new leak from TizenHelp claims that the upcoming fitness band will have global NFC, custom DND and some other new features.

As per the leak, the Mi Band 5 will have a larger display than the Mi Band 4, and introduce stress and breathing management, custom DND option, and global NFC function. TizenHelp has shared some images that allegedly show the previously leaked NFC function for the global variant of the band, and this feature will allow NFC payments using the tracker. 

Source- TizenHelp

What's new on the Mi Band 5?

The Mi Band 5 is said to come with Avengers-themed watch faces for Marvel fans. As mentioned, that is rumoured to be stretched out on a bigger 1.2-inch colour display compared to Mi Band 4's 0.95-inch display. 

The report also claims that the new Mi Band will still not receive an option to answer calls, but the ability to reject and silent calls will remain. The custom DND feature will let you schedule do not disturb mode on as per the need. For example, if you need to take a quick nap for an hour, you can turn on DND while wearing the band and have a 60-minute break without a nudge.

Earlier leaks have revealed that it will offer blood oxygen level detection, narrower borders, Amazon Alexa support, and a button to take a photo from the connected smartphone remotely.

As far as the price goes, we expect Xiaomi to price it economically as the USP of the Mi Bands has always been its affordability. 

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Over 13,500 Vivo phones found to be running with the same IMEI number

Networks rely on IMEI numbers of smartphones to prevent stolen devices from accessing the network, and to identify devices that are valid and authentic. However, Uttar Pradesh police in Meerut has discovered more than 13,500 smartphones in India are running on the same IMEI numbers, making them tougher to track. Tampering with IMEI number is an offence punishable by law, with offenders getting jailed for up to 3 years, or punishable with a fine, or both.

According to LiveMint, which spoke to Meerut police, the smartphones belonged to Chinese handset maker Vivo. The police have registered a case against the company. Vivo is among the top five smartphone makers in the country.

Reported first by PTI, the police had been doing a five-month long investigation into the issue. The matter was first discovered when a police personnel gave his phone to the staff at cyber crime cell, after the phone was not working properly after being repaired.

Upon investigating, the cyber cell found more than 13,500 other mobile phones were using the same IMEI number, leading to a serious security concern.

“Prima facie, it appears to be negligence on part of the mobile phone company, and criminals can use it to their advantage,” Meerut SP (city) Akhilesh N Singh said.

The Mint report highlights that a case under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been registered against Vivo.

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Today in 2020: Seemingly innocent wallpaper causing Android phones to crash

We’re in a year when an invisible virus has practically made the world come to a standstill. And if you thought it can’t get weirder, there’s a wallpaper that is making smartphones crash and bricked. A seemingly innocent-looking wallpaper of a sunset is causing smartphones, primarily by Samsung and Google, to crash and become unusable. There have been multiple reports about users having to factory reset their phones and losing all their data, in order to make their devices functional again, after applying the wallpaper.

Here’s the wallpaper in question —

Anyone looking at this wallpaper will see a stunning landscape with mountains, clouds and a lake. But it’s what’s happening behind the scenes that’s causing a havoc among smartphone users. Popular tipster Ice Universe also warned his followers about the wallpaper. Thankfully, it’s only the original image that’s causing phones to crash, and not when you take a screenshot or when you download it off social media.

What’s happening to phones which apply the wallpaper?

When this cursed image is set as the wallpaper, users are reporting the phone crashing and getting stuck in a bootloop. Some users got it fixed by accessing Safe Mode and changing the wallpaper, but many have had to factory reset their smartphone, ending up losing all their data.

Why is a wallpaper crashing phones?

While it’s still not completely clear, it seems like an incorrectly coded Google colour profile in the image is causing the image to wreak havoc on smartphones. In one of the discussions on Twitter about this lethal wallpaper, a Google representative named Romain Guy said “the real problem is the way luminance is computed.”

 

We ended up fixing the issue differently ( avoiding the color space conversion ) but here it's the real reason we have the crash https://t.co/KERlStb7bC :)

— Luca Stefani (@luca020400) June 3, 2020

 

According to a report by 9to5Google, the bug is not affecting devices running on the Android 11 beta, or Huawei devices with no Google support or Android phones with heavily skinned interfaces. That’s one good thing to come out of Huawei not being able to use Google services.

Will there be a fix?

According to a report by SamMobile, Samsung is close to releasing a fix that will be issued over the air. Google may also patch the issue in the forthcoming security patch.

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Oppo Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro launched: Specifications, features and pricing

Oppo has launched the Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro in China as the successors to the Reno 3 series. The phones come packed with the latest set of hardware and features like dual punch-hole cutout that’s of late become a trend in the smartphone industry. In India, the company is all set to announce its Find X2 series on June 17.

The Reno 4 series comes with support for 65W fast charging out of the box and 48MP triple cameras on the back. There’s a lot in common between the Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro, so let’s take a brief look at the specifications, features and pricing of the phones.

Oppo Reno 4 series specifications

Starting with the Reno 4 Pro, it features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution AMOLED screen with punch-hole cutout on the top-left corner that gives it a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display supports a 90Hz high refresh rate and is certified for HDR10+ playback. The screen is further topped by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6 for added protection against daily wear and tear.

The Reno 4, on the other hand, features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel and has dual punch-hole cutouts for two selfie cameras. Like the Reno 4 Pro, the regular Reno 4 is also protected by Gorilla Glass 6 both on the front and the back.

Both the phones run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 620 GPU. The Reno 4 is being offered with 8GB RAM and upto 256GB storage options to choose from while the Reno 4 Pro goes upto 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

The Reno 4 Pro has three cameras on the back which consists of a primary 48MP with f/1.7 aperture, a 13MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 120-degree field-of-view. The rear cameras are capable of shooting in 4K at 30fps with support for optical image stabilization. On the front, housed within the punch-hole cutout is a 32MP selfie camera.

Oppo Reno 4 also has a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera with f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view, and a 2MP depth sensor. Unlike the Reno 4 Pro, this one supports electronic image stabilization and can record in 4K at 30fps. It has the same 32MP selfie camera as the Pro variant but is backed by a secondary 2MP depth sensor on the front as well.

Both the phones come with an optical fingerprint reader under the display and are powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging out-of-the-box, courtesy of SuperVOOC 2.0. Oppo claims that these phones can go from 0-100% in 36 minutes flat.

Oppo Reno 4 series pricing

Oppo Reno 4 starts at CNY 2999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and CNY 3299 for the 256GB storage variant.

The Reno 4 Pro starts at CNY 3799 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and goes up to CNY 4299 for the maxed-out variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

Oppo Reno 4 is available in three colours-- black, blue and purple while the Pro variant comes in five colour options to choose from-- black, white, green, blue and red.

The Reno 4 series goes on sale in China from June 12 but there’s currently no word on Indian launch dates.

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Here are all the new shows and movies coming to Netflix in the next week

We’ve all done our fair share of opening up Netflix and just staring at the screen looking for something new to watch. We’ve all clicked on the Latest tab to check out the new shows and movies out on the platform but we here at Digit are going to make things a little easier for you guys. We’ve compiled a list of the newest shows and films to hit the streaming platform and even some that are coming soon. Some of these shows and films will be added to Netflix by June 12. 

So, sit back, relax and let us give you the lowdown on what’s coming soon on Netflix. 

Coming on 05/06/2020 13 Reasons Why: Season 4

Liberty High School's Senior Class prepares for graduation. But before they can say goodbye, the crew of friends will have to band together one last time to keep a dangerous secret buried, try to make peace with the past four years, and face final, heartbreaking choices that might alter their lives forever.

Queer Eye: Season 5

The Fab Five head to historic Philadelphia to make over a new cast of everyday heroes, from a hardworking DJ to a struggling dog groomer.

Coming on 10/06/2020 Reality Z

With Rio de Janeiro under a zombie attack, contestants on a reality show shelter in TV studio, where they must deal with more than flesh-eating hordes. 

Lenox Hill

An intimate look at the lives of four doctors - two brain surgeons, an emergency room physician, and a Chief Resident OBGYN - as they navigate the highs and lows of working at the renowned Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

Coming on 12/06/2020 F is for Family: Season 4

While Frank deals with an unwelcome visit from his father, Sue discovers the wonders of Lamaze, and Bill makes a name for himself in the hockey rink.

Dating Around: Season 2

Six new singles look for love — or something like it — in a series of back-to-back, real-life first dates in New Orleans. But who will each choose for a second date?

The Woods

A Warsaw prosecutor's hopes rise when a body is found and linked to his sister's disappearance 25 years earlier. Adapted from the Harlan Coben novel.

Da 5 Bloods

Searching for the remains of their fallen Squad Leader (Chadwick Boseman) and the promise of buried treasure, our heroes, joined by Paul's concerned son (Jonathan Majors), battle forces of Man and Nature — while confronted by the lasting ravages of The Immorality of The Vietnam War.

Jo Koy: In His Elements

Koy celebrates his heritage by telling jokes about life as a Filipino-American while highlighting the culture of Manila. 

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts: Season 2

It’ll take brawn — and brains — to rescue Lio and beat Scarlemagne, so Kipo sets out to master her powers and dig into the origins of her world.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Two young Pokémon trainers become research fellows at a renowned Pokémon Laboratory, stepping into a world of adventures with their Pokémon friends.

 

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Call of Duty: Mobile adds new short events till the launch of Season 7

A few days ago, Activision announced that it would be delaying the new updates to Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Mobile in the wake of the civil unrest in the United States. Call of Duty: Mobile’s new Season 7, Radioactive Agent update was due to be available this week. Understandably, this led to many of the players getting disheartened. However, it seems like the developers are making up for the delay by offing players the chance to earn a bunch of in-game items while the update comes. 

The first is a new daily login bonus that will go on till June 11. Called Final Frontier, the event gives players rewards for each day they log in till June 11 up to a maximum of seven days. Prizes include a new spray called Omen and a new Wild West avatar frame. There are also two weapons. The first is a new knife with the Sand Dunes skin, while the other is the Bandit skin for the DL Q33 sniper rifle.

There is also a featured event called One Last Farewell that will go on till June 9. This gives players multiple challenges to complete. This ranges from cumulative online time to playing certain CTF matches, and more. As the player completes these challenges, they keep earning rewards. The rewards unlocked in order are the Dead or Alive spray, the Maverick spray, the Revolver frame, and Moonstone Knife. 

On top of this, the developers have also added a new feature called Solo Shield that aims to protect Ranked players. In the event that a player ranked between Elite and Legendary is killed off early, they will not lose Rank XP. Currently, Solo Shield is only active for Ranked Battle Royale Matches and will only work for five matches.              

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OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro receiving latest OxygenOS update along with May 2020 security patch

Well, it looks like the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro have both started receiving the new version of OxygenOS. From the changelog, we can see that this update brings with it a ton of fixes and improvements. The update also comes with the May 2020 security patch and looks to be rolling out to devices across the globe. Just a note though, users may get the OxygenOS 10.5.8 of OxygenOS 10.5.10, but don’t worry as they’re pretty much the same OTA update for different regions.

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro latest OxygenOS update

The update brings with it an optimised pocket mode to prevent any unnecessary mistouches which has been an issue for a lot of users. Other fixes include an added auto ultra-wide-angle lens feature when shooting at close range to improve the picture quality of edges but this is for the OnePlus 8 Pro only. There’s improved stability of communication along with an improved shooting experience with the camera and improved stability. You can check out the full changelog below. 

System

Optimized the touch and interaction experience Optimized the expanded screenshot user experience for some scenes Optimized the power consumption performance of the system, battery life extended to be longer than ever Optimized the wireless charging stability, providing better user experience (OnePlus 8 Pro only) Optimized the pocket mode to reduce mistouches Optimized the unlocking animation, making the unlock transition smoother Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.05 Updated GMS package to 2020.03

Message

Added the “Delete” button in the notification bar of incoming messages Added keyword whitelist option in SMS blocking settings, the messages with the specified keywords will not be blocked

Camera

Newly added H.265 HEVC codec to reduce video storage size seamlessly, capture and shoot more without compromising on quality Added auto ultra-wide-angle lens feature when shooting at close range to improve the picture quality of edges (OnePlus 8 Pro only) Optimized the click animation for the camera shutter, boosting the smoothness of the photo-taking experience Improved the shooting experience with the camera and improved stability

Network

Improved the stability of communication Improved the performance and stability of Wi-Fi transfers Optimized network latency for online games and improved the smoothness

Game Space

Added Epic Games in Game Space. With one-step installation, check out Fortnite and many other Epic Games, all from Game Space.

This looks like a really detailed changelog and OnePlys has gone above and beyond to deliver a premium experience to its users. In fact, we’ve even got a gaming comparison between the OnePlus 8 and iQOO 3 and Realme X50 Pro, right here. 

In other OnePlus news, the OnePlus and McLaren deal has just been ended so we will not be getting more OnePlus McLaren editions anymore. You can read more about that story here. And, if own an OnePlus 6 or the OnePlus 6 T, both phones will receive the ‘Work Life Balance’ feature in the New OxygenOS 10.3.4. You can read more about that here. 

 

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