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Currently, the iPhone X and iPhone 8 support the slowest Qi charging speed of 5W.

Apple has been rolling out one update after the other lately. After releasing the iOS 11.1.2 update just last week, the company has already started rolling out the beta version of the iOS 11.2 upgrade. Which mean, iOS 11.2 is being tested, and can be expected to be out soon.

In the update, as reported by MacRumors, Apple is rolling out faster wireless charging support for the iPhone X and iPhone 8. The report confirms that 7.5W charging is available in the latest iOS 11.2 beta. As of now, the iPhone X and iPhone 8 support the slowest Qi charging speed of 5W.

However, in line with the iOS 11.2 beta update, Apple had promised at the time of launch that the faster 7.5W speed would be coming later on. It was earlier believed that the update for faster wireless charging will come with Apple’s own AirPower mat, which is said to came out sometime in 2018, but basis today’s report, that isn’t true. 

Also, the 7.5W speed seems to be available for any Qi charger that supports the higher output, and not just on Apple’s two approved pads from Belkin and Mophie. While there is no official word from Apple as to when can we expect a full public release of iOS 11.2, but considering the beta is out now, we can expect it to be out sometime in the next few weeks. 

The news of beta release comes barely a week after the iOS 11.1.2 update, which primarily brought fixes for the iPhone X. The most important patch that the update did was to the awkward issue of the iPhone X turning unresponsive in cold weather. The other patch in the update fixed the issue that could cause distortion in Live Photos and videos captured with iPhone X. 

The update has started rolling out today.

Microsoft with its once pioneering video service, Skype, has introduced major changes this year. It started with the India-centric Skype Lite launched in India earlier this year. Microsoft Skype for mobile then went through a major redesign change, albeit borrowing a few features from Snapchat. Microsoft has now officially started rolling out the new Skype for desktop app.

The update will be gradually available to Mac, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Linux users. With the redesigned Skype app, Microsoft aims to give a smartphone experience on desktop as well. You can choose between different colors and themes on the new Skype app. Your chat list can be customized by organizing your contact list according to time, unread, or status, and also pin people or groups. The new Skype also allows you to change the layout from a standard view to compact view, or collapse the chat list.

Skype is now cloud-based which means that you can share up to 300MB of files, photos, and videos on the app. You can do so by dragging and dropping the items. Microsoft also says that with cloud connectivity, Skype consumes less battery on your device. Skype is also enabled with cross-device functionality letting you use the app on whichever device it is installed on. 

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An interesting addition to Skype is the notification panel which can be accessed by clicking the bell icon on top. Here, you can view reactions to your messages, and if you’ve been mentioned in group conversations or quoted. You can tap on the notifications to open the selected message. There’s a chat gallery as well where you can look for shared media between your contacts. Skype also has add-ins now for sending content straight from Giphy or YouTube.

Quite late in the game but Skype on desktop is now enabled with reactions. You can now reply to messages during chats or video calls with reactions. In group chats, you can also mention someone by using the @ symbol against their name. Microsoft has re-introduced status updates on Skype. Lastly, Skype on desktop gets bots like Scoop, Hipmunk, among others for small tasks like ticket pricings and flight timings.

Messages you delete for everyone will be replaced with "This message was deleted" in your recipients' chats.

WhatsApp has finally rolled out its most anticipated feature ‘Delete for Everyone’ that allows its over one billion users revoke their messages in case they sent those to a wrong person or a group. You can only delete messages for everyone for up to seven minutes after sending.

“Once seven minutes have passed, there is no way to delete messages for everyone,” Facebook-owned WhatsApp said in its updated FAQ. “In order for messages to be successfully deleted for everyone, both you and your recipient must be using the latest version of WhatsApp for Android, iPhone or Windows Phone,” the micro-blogging platform said.

WhatsApp was working on this feature for almost a year. You can now delete messages for everyone or just for yourself. “Deleting messages for everyone allows you to delete specific messages you have sent to either a group or an individual chat. This is particularly useful if you sent a message to the wrong chat or if the message you sent contains a mistake,” WhatsApp noted.

Messages you successfully delete for everyone will be replaced with “This message was deleted” in your recipients’ chats. Similarly, if you see “This message was deleted” in a chat, it means that the sender deleted their message for everyone. 

This is how it works: Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the message you wish to delete. Tap and hold the message and choose Delete from the menu. Optionally, select more messages to delete multiple messages at once. Then tap “Delete for Everyone”.

“If you or your recipient are not using the latest version of WhatsApp for Android, iPhone or Windows Phone, this feature will not be supported,” WhatsApp said.

Recipients may see your message before it’s deleted or if deletion was not successful. According to WABetaInfo, a fan website that tracks WhatsApp, this feature works for messages in text, videos, GIFs, pictures, voice messages, quoted messages and status replies.

The second part is to delete messages only for yourself. Deleting messages for yourself allows you to delete your copy of messages you’ve sent or received from your phone.

“This has no effect on your recipients’ chats. Your recipients will still see the messages in their chat screen,” WhatsApp said. For this, open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the message you wish to delete. 

Tap and hold the message and choose Delete from the menu. Optionally, select more messages to delete multiple messages at once. Then tap “Delete for Me”.

“The feature is being slowly rolled out and users can reinstall WhatsApp in order to download from the server the latest configuration,” WABetaInfo said.

Xiaomi is set to launch global MIUI 9 on November 2, alongside a new smartphone that will also be launched on the same day.

Xiaomi will be launching the latest version of its custom user interface MIUI on November 2 in India. Global MIUI 9 is set to be announced for release in India, and will likely begin rolling out to Xiaomi devices in India on the same day. The announcement was made via Twitter on the company’s special handle for MIUI in India, and was also retweeted by the Xiaomi India’s verified Twitter handle. Currently, the latest stable version of the interface is MIUI 8.

We listened to your requests. Global MIUI 9 is coming to India on 2nd Nov. Are you excited? #LightningFast ⚡
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— MIUI India (@MIUI_India) October 27, 2017

MIUI 9 has been available in beta form since August, although as a non-stable version, it requires users to go through specific steps to install it on their phones. Regular users who do not actively install the beta version and rely on regular over-the-air updates have been limited to the stable version of MIUI 8. With this announcement, it is likely that users will see their phones being updated to the latest MIUI version come November 2 via OTA updates. 

Xiaomi is expected to launch a new smartphone in India on the same day, which could be the Mi Note 3. Launched alongside the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 in September, the Mi Note 3 will sit above the current mid-tier range which includes the Xiaomi Mi A1 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 in positioning, and is expected to cost around Rs 20,000 or more if it is indeed launched. Rumors point to this device based on a tweet by Manu Kumar Jain which teases a selfie-centric smartphone to be launched. The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 comes with a 16-megapixel front camera and a dual-camera setup at the rear with two 12-megapixel sensors, which falls in line with the selfie-centric positioning of the device that’s set to launch. 

Xiaomi also launched the Mi MIX 2 in India earlier this month, priced at Rs 35,999. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The key feature of the Mi MIX 2 is its bezel-less design, with the 6-inch full HD+ screen occupying nearly the entire front of the phone. It also comes with a ceramic rear, along with a fingerprint sensor and 12-megapixel single-lens sensor.

Instagram gets more creative with its new feature and filter. Check it out.

Instagram has recently introduced quite a few nifty features that bring the creativity in you. One such feature was Boomerang, and now it has introduced another feature that could be just as fun. Instagram’s new feature dubbed Superzoom will automatically zoom your smartphone’s camera for an up and close photo or video. The feature has started rolling out for Android and iOS users. The feature gets activated with just a single tap in Stories.

The new feature also creates dramatic sound effects, along with zooming-in your photo. It will make it a cinch to record quick reaction videos or to add a dramatic flair to just about anything you think of. To use the new Superzoom feature, all you need to do is start a new story, swipe to the ‘Superzoom’ option, hold to record, add desired filters and effects, and you’re done. The feature allows users to send the final product via Instagram Direct, share as a story, or even push it out as a normal post.

Besides this new feature, with Halloween around the corner, Instagram has added five new Halloween-related face filters and Halloween stickers. These will be available through November 1. You can choose between looking like a zombie or a vampire or a ghost. The sticker options include pumpkins, candy corn, and other spooky things. 

Instagram, in its blog post said, “Whether you’re planning spooky activities with friends or just hanging out at home, get into the Halloween spirit by turning yourself into a zombie, transforming from a vampire into a flying bat or getting lost in a mysterious fog. You can also add Halloween stickers to your photos and videos as a final touch.”

As of September, Instagram had reached 800 million monthly active users, up from 600 million in December 2016. Instagram also said it has 500 million daily active users. The photo-sharing site recently introduced ’Polling stickers’, which allows you to ask a question, and provide two answers that users can choose from. The default responses are “yes” and “no,” but you can also ask users to choose between two different options.

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You however need to be really quick to recall a sent WhatsApp message.

If you have been sending messages to unintended recipients on WhatsApp and having awkward apology sessions thereafter, this piece of information will cheer you up. After working on the feature for quite some time, the message revoke or delete message for everyone is finally out of beta, and being rolled out to iOS users.

Starting today, WhatsApp is slowly rolling out the Delete for Everyone feature for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone users. As WABetainfo.com notes, the feature allows you to delete messages in private chats or group conversations. The caveat here is that both the sender and receiver need to be on the latest WhatsApp version.

As is the case with a lot of new WhatsApp features, the Delete for Everyone feature is also being rolled out gradually and you may not immediately get the prompt for the update. The feature applies to text messages, images, videos, GIFs, voice messages, contact cards, files, locations, quoted messages, status replies, and stickers (a new feature expected to be rolled out soon). 

How Delete for Everyone feature works

When you delete the unintended message, WhatsApp sends a fake copy of the message to the recipient. When the recipient receives that copy, their device won’t show the notification, nor will it save it in his chat history, but it will check if there is the ID of the message in WhatsApp’s database, locate it, and correctly revoke it.

The revoked or recalled messages will also be deleted in the notifications center on iOS. On Android, this message will be replaced with “This message was deleted for everyone”. For quoted messages, WhatsApp is currently not recalling the message that is contained in a quoted reply. Broadcast List also does not support message revoking ability. WhatsApp for Symbian also does not support the feature. 

One of the most important things to note here is that you can only use ‘Delete for Everyone’ feature within seven minutes of sending an unintended message. Now this could be a little tricky given how millions of conversations are happening on the platform every minute and in group conversations, it is highly unlikely of members not seeing the unintended message almost as soon as it is sent. Secondly, WhatsApp will not show you the notification for message revoke. On Android, “This message was deleted for everyone” will be the only indication.

WPA2 Wi-Fi security protocol was discovered with a vulnerability.

Just yesterday security vulnerabilities were discovered in WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II). WPA2 is used in many modern Wi-Fi networks, and eventually affects devices including Android, Linux, Apple, Windows, OpenBSD, among others. Discovered by Mathy Vanhoef, the vulnerability could allow people access to your Wi-Fi traffic. Apple has now stated that the WPA2 vulnerability has already been patched on its OS platforms.

According to imore, Apple has confirmed that the exploit has been patched in the latest beta versions of iOS, tvOS, watchOS, and macOS. These betas are currently available to developers and public, and will soon be rolled out to consumers globally. The patch will come with third beta of iOS 11.1, tvOS 11.1 beta, and third public beta of watchOS 4.1. After the stable versions are rolled out, it will essentially keep Apple devices safe when connected to a Wi-Fi router for internet connectivity.

Apple has confirmed to me that #wpa2 #KRACK exploit has already been patched in iOS, tvOS, watchOS, macOS betas.

Deeper dive to follow.

— Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) October 16, 2017

The security vulnerability uses a key re-installation attack (KRACK) in WPA2 protocol. Using KRACK, attackers can hack into the Wi-Fi’s traffic allowing them to access sensitive information like credit and debit card details, usernames, passwords, and more. In essence, any kind of vulnerable information passed through is at risk of being exposed. 

Considering how WPA2 is used to encrypt Wi-Fi connections, this vulnerability could lead to potential risks of data leaking. In an interview with The Guardian, Vanhoef said, “If your device supports Wi-Fi, it is most likely affected,” Vanhoef writes. “In general, any data or information that the victim transmits can be decrypted … Additionally, depending on the device being used and the network setup, it is also possible to decrypt data sent towards the victim (e.g. the content of a website).”

Content sent to websites that aren’t secured can be exploited by this vulnerability. Even websites with http can be exploited. It is advised that users do not connect to public Wi-Fi networks. You can opt for ethernet connections, and user VPN for browsing. 

This minor update comes a week after iOS 11 was globally rolled out.

A week after iOS 11 was released, Apple has quietly rolled out the first incremental update. Instead of introducing new features, this minor update is focused on bug fixes and improvements.

iOS 11.0.1 update is about 280MB in size. While Apple isn’t going into the details of what all has changed, the short update description reads, “iOS 11.0.1 includes bug fixes and improvements for your iPhone or iPad.” Apple’s support documentation claims that one of things addressed in this update is Exchange email server issue. It may not really sound exciting, but it is imperative that you install iOS 11.0.1 nonetheless to ensure that your iOS device is running as smooth as possible.

To install the iOS 11.0.1 OTA update, head over to Settings -> General -> Software Update. It is recommended that you have the device connected to a Wi-Fi network, and the battery is charged to at least 50 percent before initiating the update.

According to a report, around 30 percent Apple devices are already running on iOS 11 within a week of roll out. Using the latest iOS is, however, anything but smooth. While there are a myriad of new features, the OS comes with its share of bugs and issues. The most widespread problem is the battery drain. A study by Wandera shows how the average battery has fallen nearly 60 percent on devices updated to iOS 11.

Quite a few users have also complained about a drop in app performance. Issues range from slow app performance, app crashes, and some even mention instances when apps refused to open. It, however, looks highly unlikely that these issues are being fixed in this update.

The new macOS is coming today. Here’s a look at compatible Macs, and the operating system’s features.

After rolling out iOS 11 and watchOS 4 last week, Apple will be rolling out macOS High Sierra later tonight. The new Mac OS comes with iterative updates, and a focus on under the hood upgrades. Here’s a look at a list of compatible Macs that can be updated to High Sierra, and a list of features worth looking forward to.

macOS High Sierra compatibility

For updating to High Sierra, you will need to have one of the following Macs. MacBook (2009 or later), MacBook Air (2010 or later), MacBook Pro (2010 or later), Mac mini (2010 or later), Mac Pro (2010 or later) or iMac (Late 2009 or later).

macOS High Sierra: Top-10 features

With High Sierra, Apple is focusing more on boosting Mac’s performance, as well as overall productivity. As the Apple website claims, “New technologies at the heart of the system make your Mac more reliable, capable and responsive — and lay the foundation for future innovations. macOS High Sierra also refines the features and apps you use every day. It’s macOS at its highest level yet.”

Here are the top features on the new macOS High Sierra:

Apple File System: Among the biggest changes on High Sierra is a new file system, called Apple File System or APFS. This file system is optimized for SSDs and flash storage on the new Macs, and according to Apple, it is ‘faster, efficient and focuses on both security and encryption’.

HEVC video codec: Apple has introduced a new codec for high-res videos, called HEVC or H.265. This codec can basically compress videos by up to 40 percent when compared to current standards. Apple also claims that the compression is done without loss in video quality.

Powerful photo editor: Apple has improved its Photos app with the inclusion of new editing tools. These include the ability to tweaking a photo’s color, contrast, curves, and more. There is also a compare button for easy reference of before and after photos.

FaceTime Live Photos: Apple has added a new interactive element to FaceTime. So if your friend is doing something crazy, you can record it as a Live Photo. You can use the Photos app to turn these live photos into loop clips, bounce clips, or long exposure-style shots.

Safari reading mode: Apple’s native browser has been given quite a boost in its performance. Some of the new features include a new reading mode. In this mode, which removes all the annoying elements from a web page, and only leaves the text and multimedia to give a nice reading experience.

Blocking auto-playing videos: Another welcome feature on Safari is its ability to block auto-playing videos. This is really helpful, as quite a few websites have small videos embedded somewhere deep in the page that automatically start playing. While helpful, Safari does allow you to choose what websites can auto-play videos.

Mail search and split view: The Mail app on macOS will now consume up to 35 percent less space. Other improvements include a Top Hits panel in search. Powered by Spotlight, this analyzes your mails based on your interactions and makes them more visible in search. There’s also a new split view mode in Mail. This essentially lets you open a compose window on one side, while checking mails simultaneously.

Enhanced iMessage: iMessage on iOS 11 has been given a big upgrade. On macOS, the messaging app gets a much-awaited feature. On High Sierra, iMessage is more in sync with its iOS counterpart. In other words, when you delete a message on your iPhone, it disappears from the Mac app as well.

Improved Universal Clipboard: While copy-pasting stuff across iOS and macOS is not new, Apple has improved its universal clipboard feature. High Sierra allows users to copy stuff between two Macs running on the latest OS – as long as they are using the same Apple iCloud account.

DJ Siri: Siri has also massively improved on High Sierra. For one, the voice assistant can now work as your personal DJ. In essence, you can ask Siri to ‘play some music’. You can also ask it to play a song from some specific genre. Needless to say, you need an Apple Music subscription for this to work.

Apple iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C will not receive support for iOS 11.

After a lot of leaks, and little sneak peek at the iOS 11 at the iPhone keynote event, the new iPhone and iPad OS iteration is set to roll out tonight at 10:30PM (IST). The iOS 11 comes with a bunch of improvements and redesigns, such as the new look of the Control Centre and App Store, added features to the Photos and Camera app, a new DND mode, and more. However, once you know what’s new in the iOS 11, the next question that pops your mind, is about whether your device will be compatible with the update, and if it is, how to install it. To ease it up for you, here are all the details you need to know about the iOS 11 rollout, compatible devices, and installation process.

iOS 11 compatible devices

As you would know, Apple iOS 11 will run on both iPhones and iPads. Among the smartphones, while the newly launched iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will come pre-installed with iOS 11, the older iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, and iPhone 5s will also be compatible with the new OS. Unfortunately, Apple iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C will not receive support for iOS 11.

In terms of iPads, the iOS 11 will be compatible with the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (second generation), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (first generation), 10.5-inch iPad Pro, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, iPad (fifth generation), iPad Air 2, and iPad Air. The iPad Mini list includes iPad Mini 4, iPad Mini 3 and iPad Mini 2. The iPod Touch (sixth generation) is also compatible for the update.

How to install iOS 11

Now, if your device falls under the list of compatible ones, you will most likely receive the notification for update by tonight or latest by tomorrow morning. Apple sends OTA update for the new iteration of the iOS to all compatible devices. However, if you do not receive a notification or miss out on it, you can also run the update manually. For that, go to Settings > About > Software Updateand check for the update.

If you see the iOS 11 update, simply tap on download and install. It is always recommended that you run update when connected to a stable Wi-Fi connection. Being a major OS upgrade, the iOS 11 is believed to be close to 1GB, which will also depend on when you last updated your device. You should also free up some space in your device, to have a smoother update.

Alternatively, you can also update your iPhone or iPad via iTunes. Though most people prefer doing it directly through the Settings panel, updating it from iTunes is quite simple too. Just launch the iTunes app on your MacBook or which ever laptop you use, tap on the device you want to upgrade, see if the new software update has arrived and starting downloading. 

Pro tip: Always backup your device before you hit update to avoid any data loss.

Here are the dates when you will be able to update your Apple devices to the latest operating systems.

Last night, Apple made some big announcements. To begin with, three new iPhones were unveiled – iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and the anniversary edition iPhone X. Also launched at the event was the latest Apple Watch Series 3, which is the first in the series to come with an LTE support. However, beside these products, Apple also announced the software that will be powering these devices. Which means, Apple also revealed release dates for the iOS, watchOS, macOS and tvOS updates. 

iOS 11

iOS 11 is definitely the most anticipated update. In fact, considering the hole iPhone X could burn in your pocket, iOS 11 is what many were looking forward to from the event. With the new iOS 11, Apple sort of made a U-turn on some of its long-held rules for its touch-based platform. And that includes a dock that more closely resembles the macOS version, the ability to drag and drop between apps, and a file manager of sorts. iOS 11 will start rolling out to all supported devices starting September 19. 

watchOS 4

Beside iOS, the new watchOS update was announced too. Now, of course the update won’t add cellular connectivity to your Watch Series 2, but it comes with a bunch of new features for older Apple Watch generations, including a Siri watch face. There are also new Workout and News apps to be found. Along with iOS 11, watchOS 4 also rolls out on September 19. 

macOS High Sierra

Not among the most prominent announcements from yesterday’s event, but macOS High Sierra is surely highly-anticipated. The new macOS brings a touch of refinement to the desktop platform. While perhaps not as grandiose as the Sierra launch, High Sierra still has significant changes, especially under the hood, with the introduction of Apple’s new APFS file system for starters. macOS High Sierra rolls out on September 25. 

tvOS 11

Apple also unveiled the new tvOS with a redesigned UI, which comes with a dedicated sports tab. For instance in the sports section, users can see real-time scores next to the preview of a game’s videos. Apple said that the tvOS 11 will be available starting September 19, alongside watchOS 4 and iOS 11. The update will arrive via OTA.

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Google translate will now be available in Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Tech giant Google said its ‘Translate’ app will support seven more Indian languages, including Bengali, Gujarati and Kannada, to enable users to translate even visuals like road signs in English to these regional languages. “In an effort to bring down language barriers, Google today announced several updates to its Translate App. Google Translate has also added support for conversation mode in regional languages including Bengali and Tamil,” the US-based firm said in a statement.

Starting today, users in Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu can experience offline translations and instant visual translation in these languages, it added. Offline support will enable Indian language users to translate a word or sentence even when they are not connected to the internet.

To use offline translations capabilities, users will need to download the specific language pack from the Translate app when connected to the internet. The Translate app allows users to use the camera mode to capture a photo of English text and get a translation for it in these languages. 

Google in India has been positively using the local flavor, and making its presence felt in different ways. With its various products spread across the web and on smartphones, Google has been introducing new features to engage the Indian audience. Highlighting the most important mode of communication, Google is making its products available in various regional languages. Continuing its stride, Google Translate has added support for seven more Indian languages on its app. These languages include Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

These languages will now be available for different features on Google Translate. To start with, you can now make a translate query with your voice in these seven languages including Hindi and Malayalam. Offline Translation on Google Translate is also updated with support for the newly added languages. To use this feature, you would have to first download the language pack on the app. For example, if you’d like to use translate in Kannada in offline mode, you’d have to download its language pack first, and translate later in offline mode.

One of Google Translate’s nifty features is using the camera app to scan a picture, and translate the written text into different languages. This feature called ‘Word Lens’ has now spread to the newly added seven languages along with Hindi. You could earlier translate English text using the camera app in these languages. But the latest update allows you to translate the regional language text into English, especially road signs and menus. Considering India’s diversity, this feature will not only be helpful for tourists, but for Indian citizens as well. Since Word Lens works in offline mode, you’d again have to download the required language pack first to use this feature. 

Google has included two languages for its conversation mode on Translate. With this feature, Google Translate allows you to have a conversational mode of translate in Bengali and Tamil. To use this feature, tap on the microphone to start speaking in one language, and tap it again to speak in another. Google will recognize the languages being spoken, and provide results in a conversational manner.

With the new iPhone X, your face is your new password. But if you’re wondering how the technology works, here’s an explanation.

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After months of leaks, the anniversary edition iPhone X is official. The smartphone will launch in India on November 3, with the 64GB variant priced at Rs 89,000, and the 256GB storage variant priced at Rs 102,000. The iPhone Xcomes with a refreshing new front and back glass design, an all screen display, wireless charging dual cameras, and more.

To make space for the all-screen display, Apple got rid of the home button, which also incorporated the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Early rumors hinted that the iPhone X will feature an under-display fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication. However, as the technology is not ready yet, Apple had to ditch fingerprint scanning, and replace it with Face ID instead. Face ID is Apple’s new secure authentication feature that will not only unlock your smartphone, but also help you make cashless payments. Let’s take a closer look at how the technology works. 

Apple has integrated a dedicated TrueDepth camera for Face ID system. The setup includes a dot projector, which projects and analyzes more than 30,000 invisible dots for creating a depth map of your face, and an infrared camera to read the dotted pattern. There is also a flood illuminator that helps the infrared light identify your face, even in the dark.

Essentially, the camera takes a 3D scan of your face from all angles. This 3D scan of your face is securely saved inside the smartphone’s enclave hardware chip. When you want to unlock your iPhone X, this 3D map is compared and once it matches, the authentication is successful. 

Apple also highlighted the prowess of the A11 Bionic chip, which uses machine learning to recognize the changes in your appearance. So, whether you grow a beard, wear glasses or a hat, the Face ID on the iPhone X will recognize you, and unlock the smartphone. Well, the technology does sound good, but if you saw the keynote, the Face ID demonstration failed in first attempt. This could be because the feature may need some fine tuning. And will the iPhone X going on sale in November.

Xiaomi has announced the third batch of its smartphones that are eligible for the MIUI 9 Global ROM 7.9.7 update.

Since Xiaomi officially announced MIUI 9, the company has been slowly rolling out the Global Beta version of the UI to supported devices. The rollout has now reached the final phase, and has now been made available to the third batch of smartphones that are eligible for the MIUI 9 Global ROM 7.9.7 update. These are the last devices that Xiaomi plans to update to Android Nougat.

Xiaomi had revealed its plans to upgrade a bunch of smartphones to Android Nougat earlier this year, but said this will be a gradual release that will happen in three stages. Xiaomi Mi 6 and Redmi Note 4 were the first to receive the update, followed by a second wave of devices such as Mi MIX, Mi Note 2, Mi 5, Mi Max 2, and a couple of others. And now the third wave of Xiaomi devices are eligible for the MIUI 9 Global Beta, and it is also the largest rollout.

In the third wave, the list of smartphones that can now be upgraded to MIUI 9 Global Beta 7.9.7 include, Xiaomi Mi 5, Xiaomi Mi Max (32GB), Xiaomi Mi 2, Xiaomi Mi 2S, Xiaomi Mi 4, Xiaomi Mi Note, Xiaomi Mi 4i, Xiaomi Redmi 3, Xiaomi Redmi 3S, Xiaomi Redmi 3X, Xiaomi Redmi 2, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon), Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Special Edition, Xiaomi Redmi 4G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, Xiaomi Mi Max Prime, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G, Xiaomi Mi Note 2, Xiaomi Mi 5s and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus. Do note, some of these smartphones are not available in the Indian market. 

Other than the global rollout of the update, Xiaomi also announced a MIUI 9 China Beta version for some low-end and mid-range smartphones. These include the Xiomi Mi Note, Xiaomi Mi 4, Xiaomi Mi 3, Xiaomi Mi 2, Xiaomi 2S, Xiaomi Mi Pad 3, Xiaomi Mi Pad 2, Xiaomi Mi Pad 1, Xiaomi Redmi Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X MTK, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi Redmi 4A, Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime, Xiaomi Redmi 4, Xiaomi Redmi 3S, Xiaomi 3X, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G, Xiaomi Redmi Note, Xiaomi Redmi 3, Xiaomi Redmi 2A, Xiaomi Redmi 2, Xiaomi Redmi 1S, and Xiaomi Redmi 1.

It is essential to note that this update isn’t of the OTA nature, and you will not exactly be notified to run and install the beta. You will need to flash this ROM if you wish to update to the MIUI 9 Global Beta.