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Google last year rejected 2.28 mn apps for violating Play Store policies

Google last year rejected 2.28 mn apps for violating Play Store policies

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Technology


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2 min read Last Updated : Apr 30 2024 | 2:42 PM IST


Tech giant Google last year blocked 2.28 million apps worldwide from being published on its Play Store, citing violations of its policies.


The company, in 2023, also banned 333,000 “bad accounts” from Play for violations and malware. Google said it had strengthened its processes for on-boarding and reviewing developers, requiring more identity information when developers first establish their Play accounts.


More than 200,000 app submissions were rejected or remediated to ensure proper use of sensitive permissions, such as background location or SMS access, according to a company blog post.


Some 1.5 million services that did not meet the company’s latest application programming interfaces – a software intermediary that allows two applications to talk to each other – are no longer available in the Play Store to new users who have updated their devices to Google’s latest Android version.


Google said it worked with providers of software development kit (SDK) – a set of tools to build software for a particular platform –to limit sensitive data access and sharing and strengthen privacy.


“We have also significantly expanded the Google Play SDK Index, which now covers the SDKs used in almost six million apps across the Android ecosystem. This valuable resource helps developers make better SDK choices, boosts app quality, and minimises integration risks,” said the company.


For data privacy, Google now requires account initiation and data deletion from within apps and online.


“This web requirement is especially important so that a user can request account and data deletion without having to reinstall an app. To simplify the user experience, we have also incorporated this as a feature within the Data Safety section of the Play Store,” it said.

First Published: Apr 30 2024 | 2:42 PM IST



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Xiaomi announces price cuts and bank offers on Redmi Note 13 5G series

Xiaomi announces price cuts and bank offers on Redmi Note 13 5G series

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Technology


Image: Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus

3 min read Last Updated : Apr 30 2024 | 2:34 PM IST


Xiaomi India has announced price cuts and bank offers on the Redmi Note 13 5G series, which encompasses the Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. Alongside, the company unveiled the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus World Champion edition in collaboration with the Argentine Football Association. Below are the details:


Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G


The top-end model in the Redmi Note 13 5G series is offered at Rs 27,999 onwards, inclusive of price cut and instant discount on ICICI bank cards – up to Rs 3,000. Xiaomi is also offering up to Rs 3,000 bonus on top of exchange value in trade-in deals.


  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 27,999


  • 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 29,999


  • 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: Rs 31,999


Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G


The Redmi Note 13 Pro is offered at Rs 21,999 onwards, inclusive of price cut and instant discount on ICICI bank cards – up to Rs 3,000. Xiaomi is also offering up to Rs 3,000 bonus on top of exchange value in trade-in deals.


  • 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 21,999


  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 23,999


  • 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 25,999


Redmi Note 13 Classic 5G


The entry-level model in the Redmi Note 13 5G series is offered at Rs 15,499 onwards, inclusive of price cut and instant discount on ICICI bank cards – up to Rs 1,500. Xiaomi is also offering up to Rs 1,500 bonus on top of exchange value in trade-in deals.


  • 6GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 15,499


  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 17,499


  • 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 19,499

Offers on Redmi Note 13


Offers on Redmi Note 13


Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G World Champions Edition

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus World Champions Edition


Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus World Champions Edition


Designed in collaboration with Argentine Football Association (AFA), the World champion edition of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G smartphone is India exclusive priced at Rs 34,999. It will be available only in 12GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration from May 15.


Xiaomi said that the design of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ World Champion Edition is inspired by the blue and white stripes from the AFA jersey, incorporating three stars representing the world cup victories of the Argentine football team.


The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G World Champions Edition will come in a collectible gift box, which will include a special card of the players who achieved victory on the global stage during the 2022 World Cup. It will also include a fully customised AFA edition 120W HyperCharger, colour coordinated USB Type-C cable, and a football-inspired sim ejector pin.


Xiaomi said it has redesigned the UI on the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G World Champions Edition to offer new customisable lock screen, wallpapers and icons.

First Published: Apr 30 2024 | 2:34 PM IST



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POCO announces e-commerce sale exclusive discounts on smartphones: Details

POCO announces e-commerce sale exclusive discounts on smartphones: Details

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Technology


4 min read Last Updated : Apr 30 2024 | 2:16 PM IST

POCO India has announced discounts on its range of smartphones that will be available exclusively on e-commerce platforms Amazon India and Flipkart. Called “May Sale”, the discounts will be available on select models, including the POCO X6, X6 Pro, and X6 neo. In the sale, POCO is offering discounts of up to Rs 4,000. The offers will be valid from May 1 to May 10. Below are the details:


Offers on POCO smartphones


POCO X6 Pro: Details and offers


The POCO X6 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8300 and sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display of a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone boasts a triple-camera setup, featuring a 64-megapixel main camera sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS). Launched at Rs 26,999 onwards, the smartphone will be available with a discount of Rs 4,000.


  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 26,999


  • Sale price: Rs 22,999


 


  • 12GB RAM + 512GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 28,999


  • Sale price: Rs 24,999


POCO X6: Details and offers


Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, the POCO X6 sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display of 1.5K resolution. The smartphone features a triple-camera system at the back with a 64MP primary sensor. Launched at Rs 21,999 onwards, the smartphone will be offered with a discount of Rs 4,000.


  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 21,999


  • Sale price: Rs 17,999


  • 12GB RAM + 512GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 24,999


  • Sale price: Rs 20,999


POCO X6 Neo: Details and offers


The POCO X6 Neo boasts a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display of 120Hz. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6080. It sports a dual-camera set-up at the back with a 108MP primary sensor. Launched at Rs 15,999 onwards, the smartphone will be offered with a discount of up to Rs 3,000.


  • 8GB RAM + 128GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 15,999


  • Sale price: Rs 13,999


  • 12GB RAM + 256GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 17,999


  • Sale price: Rs 14,999


POCO M6 Pro 5G: Details and offers


The POCO M6 Pro 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip and sports a 6.79-inch display. The smartphone is IP53-rated and boasts Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The smartphone was priced at Rs 11,999 onwards at launch. During the sale period, the POCO M6 Pro will be available with a discount of up to Rs 3,500.


  • 4GB RAM + 128GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 11,999


  • Sale price: Rs 8,999


  • 6GB RAM + 128GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 12,999


  • Sale price: Rs 9,999


  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 14,999


  • Sale price: Rs 11,499


POCO M6 5G: Details and offers


Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, the POCO M6 5G sports a 6.74-inch display of 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is POCO’s entry-level 5G smartphone. It was launched starting at Rs 10,499. During the sale, customers can avail a discount of up to Rs 2,500.


  • 4GB RAM + 128GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 10,499


  • Sale price: Rs 8,299


  • 6GB RAM + 128GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 11,499


  • Sale price: Rs 9,299


  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 13,499


  • Sale price: Rs 10,999


POCO C65: Details and offers


The POCO C65 smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helios G85 chip and boasts a 6.74-inch HD+ display of a 90Hz refresh rate. Launched at Rs 8,499 onwards, the smartphone will be available with a discount of up to Rs 3,000 during the sale period.


  • 4GB RAM + 128GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 8,499


  • Sale price: Rs 6,799


  • 6GB RAM + 128GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 9,499


  • Sale price: Rs 7,799


  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 10,999


  • Sale price: Rs 7,999


POCO C65: Details and offers


The POCO C65 is powered by the MediaTek G36 chip and boasts a 6.71-inch HD+ display. The smartphone boasts a 5,000mAh battery. It was launched at Rs 7,499. During the sale, customers can purchase the smartphone from Rs 6,499 onwards.


  • 4GB RAM + 64GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 7,499


  • Sale price: Rs 6,499


  • 6GB RAM + 128GB storage


  • Launch price: Rs 8,499


  • Sale price: Rs 6,999

First Published: Apr 30 2024 | 2:16 PM IST



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Now, OpenAI's ChatGPT remembers details to offer personalised experience

Now, OpenAI's ChatGPT remembers details to offer personalised experience

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Technology


Memory feature on ChatGPT

2 min read Last Updated : Apr 30 2024 | 1:00 PM IST


After a limited rollout in February, the OpenAI’s Memory feature is now available for all ChatGPT Plus subscribers. In an update to the “Memory for ChatGPT” blog, OpenAI said that “Memory is now available to all ChatGPT Plus users except those in Europe or Korea.”


Memory for ChatGPT allows the AI chatbot to either remember or forget key instructions and details that the user shares in prompts. OpenAI said that the feature will allow ChatGPT Plus subscribers to eliminate the need to repeat information and make their conversation with the chatbot more personalised.


In February, OpenAI said that the user will get full control over what the AI chatbot should remember from their conversation. Additionally, the company said that users will get the ability to delete a specific memory under the new “Manage Memory” section in settings alongside an option to disable the feature completely.


With a wider rollout now, OpenAI has made it easier to access and control memory. In the blog post, the company said that ChatGPT will let the user know when the memory has been updated. The user can then hover over the “Memory updated” message and select the “Manage Memory” option to review and change the saved details.


What is Memory for ChatGPT


While using ChatGPT for conversation or assistance, users can ask the chatbot to remember specific details or provide it with instructions that it needs to follow when performing specific tasks in the future. With the Memory feature enabled, ChatGPT will be able to pick up details itself and improve accordingly over time. For example, if you ask ChatGPT to summarise texts in limited words and provide bullet points at the end, it will provide a summary in the requested format every time you ask it to do so in the future.


It should be noted that memories stored with ChatGPT are not restricted to a single conversation and deleting a chat does not erase the memory. If the user wishes to have a conversation without using memories and does not want to disable the feature or erase memories, it can be done on a temporary chat, which is accessible through a drop-down menu from the top of the screen.

First Published: Apr 30 2024 | 1:00 PM IST



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Amazfit Balance smartwatches get AI features with Zepp OS 3.5 in India

Amazfit Balance smartwatches get AI features with Zepp OS 3.5 in India

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Technology


Zepp Flow AI on Amazfit Balance

2 min read Last Updated : Apr 30 2024 | 11:36 AM IST


Zepp Health has started rolling out the Zepp OS 3.5 update, featuring AI-driven Zepp Flow, for Amazfit Balance smartwatch in India. The company said that Zepp Flow has been integrated at all levels of the operating system for interpreting conversational speech, allowing users to perform tasks without using specific commands or keywords.


Zepp Health said it has integrated Natural-Language User Interface (LUI)-powered by a large language model (LLM) that allows natural voice interactions with the smartwatch. Users can schedule events, reply to notifications, check the weather, engage in free chat, and more using voice prompts.


Initially, the ZeppOS 3.5 will be available on the Amazfit Balance smartwatch in India. It will subsequently roll out to more Amazfit smartwatches, including the Amazfit Cheetah series, Amazfit Falcon, and Amazfit T-Rex Ultra, from May onwards.

Apart from the AI features, the Zepp OS 3.5 will bring new features to Amazfit smartwatches in India. Some of the notable features are listed below:


Sleep Heart Rate Variability (HRV)


With this new feature, users can keep a record of their overnight HRV data, which is essentially a measure of the variation in time intervals between heartbeats. It can be used to monitor the body’s recovery state, stress levels, post-exercise recovery, and more.


Support for WhatsApp image messages


With the new OS update, Amazfit smartwatch users with Android devices will be able to view messages with images received on WhatsApp directly on their smartwatch.


Navigation with offline map and road names


When using the smartwatch without an active internet connection, users can view road names on offline maps.


Others


New sports modes for bouldering and indoor rock climbing activities, support for half and full marathon plans, and running power tracking that measures the amount of work being performed during a run.

First Published: Apr 30 2024 | 11:36 AM IST





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Samsung to launch Galaxy F55 5G smartphone with vegan leather finish in May

Samsung to launch Galaxy F55 5G smartphone with vegan leather finish in May

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Technology


Samsung Galaxy F55 5G smartphone

2 min read Last Updated : Apr 30 2024 | 10:47 AM IST

Samsung has announced that it will launch the Galaxy F55 5G smartphone in India by early next month. The South Korean electronics maker has not shared details but confirmed a premium vegan leather finish with a stitched design that will be offered in two colourways. Samsung said that the new entrant in its F-series will offer various segment-leading features, however, did not provide any specification details. The smartphone will be available on Samsung’s official website, e-commerce platform Flipkart, and select retail stores.


Samsung Galaxy F55 5G: What to expect


Based on the short video preview by Samsung, the Galaxy F55 5G would sport a triple-camera system on the rear. The company said that the phone will come in two colour options, which would include a tangerine colour as seen in the short video teaser. The smartphone is expected to be similar to the Galaxy M55 5G, which was launched in India recently.


According to news reports, the upcoming Galaxy F55 5G smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB onboard storage. It would sport a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display of 120Hz. For imaging, the Galaxy F55 5G is expected to sport a 50-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS), an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 2MP macro camera. At the front, it would likely sport a 50MP camera in a punch-hole design.


The Samsung Galaxy F55 will likely boast a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging support. The smartphone is expected to be rated IP67 for dust and water resistance.


  • Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1


  • RAM: 8GB / 12GB


  • Storage: 128GB / 256GB


  • Rear Camera: 50MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide angle, 2MP macro


  • Front camera: 50MP


  • Battery: 5,000mAh battery


  • Charging: 45W wired


  • OS: OneUI 6.1 based on Android 14


  • Protection: IP67


 


 


 

First Published: Apr 30 2024 | 10:47 AM IST





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