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01 Jun 2025 16:09

Xiaomi CIVI 5 Pro Powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Launched in China

Xiaomi CIVI 5 Pro will launch globally as Xiaomi 15 CIVI. It retains the specs as Xiaomi CIVI 4 Pro, including same TCL CSoT C8 Display, same main camera i.e Omnivision 800 with OIS and LEICA SUMMILEX lenses, virtual proximity sensor, USB-C 2.0 etc.

Xiaomi CIVI series is selfie focused & thus it has a 50MP front camera, first brand to use Samsung’s JNP sensor with ultra-transparent nano-prism, same pixel size and +25% photosensitivity. The telephoto camera has been upgraded as it gets Xiaomi 15's floating telephoto sensor (Samsung JN5; 60mm; OIS) with tele-macro capability. Battery has also been upgraded to 6000mAh battery with 10% Si/C content.

The Iced Americano special edition has back shell material that has natural coffee grounds, which is environmentally friendly & sustainable. The unique lychee grain leather also has a light coffee aroma.

Pricing starts from 2999 yuan (~415$) onwards for 12GB+256GB config.

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31 May 2025 22:20

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31 May 2025 22:09

Xiaomi Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition with XRING T1 SoC and self-developed 4G modem Launched in China

Xiaomi Watch S4 is powered by XRING T1 SoC clocked at 500MHz. It reduces standby power consumption by 66% & includes an integrated video codec module that enables video watch faces & remote photo capture with real-time preview.

It also features Xiaomi's first self-developed 4G LTE modem for watches with eSIM support. Xiaomi claims that it is 35% more efficient than the 4G modem inside the original S4 watch.

This Xiaomi Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition boasts a forged carbon bezel with the “XRING INSIDE” logo, a Viton woven strap, and special dragon crystal glass protection. Other specifications remains the same as the regular Watch S4 which are:

• 1.43" (466x466 px) AMOLED screen
• 2200nits peak brightness
• Rotatory crown; 47mm size
• 150+ sports modes
• 5ATM water-resistant
• 486mAh battery; USB-A plug charger
• 9 days with typical usage with eSIM
Priced at 1299 CNY (~180$)

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31 May 2025 20:09

Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra with XRING 01 SoC Launched in China

Specs:
• 14-inch (3200x2136 px) 3.2K TCL M9 OLED display
• 120Hz refresh rate; HDR 10+
• 3:2 aspect ratio; 275 PPI
• Dolby Vision; 12bit display
• 1600nits peak brightness
• 4800Hz PWM Dimming
• Gorilla Glass 5 protection

There's also Focus Touch Pen & nano soft light screen variant which reduces reflectivity by 70% & glare by 99%.

• Xiaomi XRING O1 SoC
• LPDDR5T RAM; UFS 4.1 storage
• 50MP single rear camera (JN1; NO OIS)
• 32MP front camera; IR blaster
• 8 Speakers, Hi-Res dual certification
• Spatial audio; Dolby Atmos
• Side mounted fingerprint sensor
• 12,000mAh; 120W fast charging
• USB-C 3.2 Gen 2; Metal body

Floating Keyboard:
• 0°–124° adjustable hinge
• Magnesium alloy body
• Pressure-sensitive touchpad with vibration feedback.

Pricing starts at 5699 CNY (~800$) for 12GB RAM + 256GB config while for Nano Soft Light Screen version, it starts at 6599 CNY (~915$) for 12GB RAM & 512GB storage.

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31 May 2025 14:59

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31 May 2025 10:03

Have I Been Pwned 2.0 is Now Live!

https://haveibeenpwned.com


Read more here: https://www.troyhunt.com/have-i-been-pwned-2-0-is-now-live/

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30 May 2025 18:24

Germany eyes 10% digital tax on Tech Giants

Germany is exploring a 10% digital tax on major online platforms like Google and Meta. The Culture Minister of State Wolfram Weimer said that these corporations do "billions in business in Germany" but do not pay taxes or contribute to the country. A legislative proposal is being drafted.

Weimer has also accused these platforms of building "monopoly-like structures," restricting competition and risking freedom of expression. This could heighten trade tensions with U.S., as President Trump opposes such measures.

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29 May 2025 07:05

Users have discovered that the Windows 11 Start Menu is built with React Native and can spike CPU usage up to 70% on a single core when opened. The issue occurs inconsistently, affecting some users in about 50% of clicks.

The component is built using React Native — a framework known for its cross-platform flexibility but criticized for inefficiency in system-level applications.

This revelation has reignited discussions around software optimization and resource management in modern operating systems. Notably, legendary game developer John Carmack recently weighed in on a related topic during a discussion dubbed the "CPU Apocalypse" thought experiment.

Carmack, former CTO of Oculus and co-founder of id Software, argued that software inefficiencies - not hardware limits - are the real bottleneck in computing today. He suggested that if the development of new processors were to stall, market forces would push for significantly more optimized software, enabling older hardware to perform far better than currently expected.

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29 May 2025 05:59

Pavel now says that the deal has been "Agreed in principle, but formalities are pending."

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28 May 2025 21:05

The Official Google Store, now selling in India!

Google has started selling its Pixel phones, smartwatches, earbuds, accessories etc directly on Google Store in India instead of relying only 3rd party retailers like Flipkart.

The Google Store also supports UPI Payment alongside offering Instant Bank Discounts and No-Cost EMI Plans. You can also enjoy Google Store discounts (ending 30th June), earn Google Store Credit, and get Instant Cashback with your Pixel purchase for a limited-time.

Google Store Exchange Program:
In partnership with Cashify – “Exchange Bonus to reduce the cost of your new Pixel. As part of our launch offer, you’ll also get an extra bonus added to your device’s exchange value.”

There’s also “Pixel Price Promise":
“If you find a better price at a selected retail partner (Flipkart, Croma or Reliance Store) or on Google Store within the return period, you may be eligible for a partial refund.”
Read about Price Match T&Cs here.

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28 May 2025 14:12

Elon Musk's AI Chatbot 'Grok' Official Enters Telegram

Pavel Durov , Founder & CEO of Telegram has announced on Twitter that :-

Telegram and xAI have agreed to a 1-year partnership to distribute Grok to Telegram’s billion+ users and integrate it into its apps. Telegram will receive $300M in cash and equity from xAI, plus 50% of revenue from xAI subscriptions sold via Telegram. Together, we win! ❤️📈🏆

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27 May 2025 21:45

The Browser Company Might Open Source or sell Arc

The Browser Company is considering the option of either selling or open-sourcing its Arc Browser as it pivots towards a new AI-driven browser called Dia.

Dia is designed to be more user-friendly than Arc, which the company acknowledges was often too complicated and inconsistent for the average user. Since then, Arc has only seen bug fixes and security updates, with no new features.

CEO Josh Miller pointed out a “novelty tax” problem and a lack of cohesion in Arc’s design. While there’s a strong desire among users for Arc to be open-sourced, the company is hesitant due to its dependence on the proprietary Arc Development Kit.

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27 May 2025 18:25

just fixed integrity hope it works

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27 May 2025 18:11

After iQOO users, Nothing CMF Phone 1 users are also reporting strong integrity being failed even though their device's bootloader is locked and they are running stock NothingOS too

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27 May 2025 16:22

WhatsApp is finally available for iPads after 15 years of its launch

iPad users can download it from here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whatsapp-messenger/id310633997

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01 Jun 2025 11:18

This is why you shouldn't buy a cheap charger

A guy bought a cheap Rs. 600 (~8$) charger of 45W from some local random brand for fast charging his Honor 200 device since the original Honor charger costs 40$.

He mentions that "It's not too fast but gets the job done. Takes about 1hr 30min for a full charge of device's 5200mAh battery". And to his surprise, that cheap charger had "clay" inside the charger instead of actual electronic components for fast charging.

Cheap brands uses clay to increase weight of charger while a good branded charger has safety features for protection from heating. And later, you will hear about smartphone blasted while it was charging. People will spend 300$ for a smartphone but cannot spend 15$ for a branded charger is "funny".

https://x.com/harinarayananpc/status/1929067196120027487

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31 May 2025 22:20

Builder.ai collapsed, AI Companion Natasha was actually Indian workers

Microsoft backed Builder.ai, once valued at $1.5bn, has filed for bankruptcy, after a creditor seized most of its cash. Builder.ai and VerSe Innovation allegedly engaged in a "round-tripping" arrangement to inflate sales by fake transactions. This scam persisted for 8 years.

Builder.ai's AI Companion "Natasha" was actually 700+ Indian coders pretending to be AI. Traditional software was used for pricing and scheduling calculations, rest of the work was manually done by employees.

Builder.ai drastically underpaid employees as well, with extremely poor development experience, lack of modules, unusable code, inaccessible IDE, and some completely unmodifiable code.

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31 May 2025 21:43

Xiaomi 15S Pro with XRING O1 Launched in China

Specifications remains the same as Xiaomi 15 Pro powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite, launched in October 2024, with only difference in an addition of anti-reflective "film" on the display and faster LPDDR5T RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.

There is also one more difference and that's about wallpapers!
For the 15 Pro, Xiaomi created its own wallpapers while for 15S Pro, Xiaomi copy-paste the wallpapers of iPhone 16 Pro.

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31 May 2025 17:35

Google AI Edge Gallery
- Run AI locally and fully offline on your Android & iOS (coming soon) devices
- Ask Image: Upload an image and ask questions about it. Get descriptions, solve problems, or identify objects
- Prompt Lab: Summarize, rewrite, generate code, or use freeform prompts to explore single-turn LLM use cases
- AI Chat: Engage in multi-turn conversations
- Experimental Alpha release

Download: GitHub
#Apps #EdgeGallery @PixelHubUpdates

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31 May 2025 12:29

Audit alarm rings for Oppo and Realme India due to negative net worth and missing records

Auditors of the Oppo IN and Realme IN have flagged multiple concerns regarding their bookkeeping, processes, and incomplete records, according to Registrar of Companies (RoC) filings.

Oppo Mobiles India, the third-largest smartphone brand, was flagged for having a negative net worth of ₹3,551 crore (~ $390 Million) as of FY24, driven by accumulated business losses from previous years.

The auditor also noted an adverse debt-equity ratio and significant external borrowings, including ₹1,668 crore from its parent and ₹414 crore from HSBC Bank. Current borrowings were at ₹2,085 crore.

With Realme, the auditor was not able to “obtain sufficient & appropriate audit evidence regarding the accuracy of purchase of traded goods recorded in the statement of profit and loss due to unexplained purchase price variances, auto approved system generated purchase orders and unverified goods receipt notes”.

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30 May 2025 20:57

Xiaomi XRING O1 SoC Announced

XRING is Xiaomi's independently self-developed mobile processor for smartphones, watches , tabs etc.

CPU: Manufactured by TSMC on its 3nm N3E node
• 2x Cortex-X925 @ 3.9GHz
• 4x Cortex-A725 @ 3.4GHz
• 2x Cortex-A725 @ 1.89GHz
• 2x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz
10-core config.

Modem: MediaTek T900 5G
GPU: 16 cores Mali G-925 Immortalis
Clocked at 1.795GHz
• Self - developed 6-core NPU
• Self - developed 4th Gen ISP
• 19 billion transistors
• 109mm² die size

XRING O1 has no SLC. But, there is 16MB of L3 shared between all 10 cores, 2MB L2 each for the X925 cores and 1MB L2 for each of the A725 cores. The GPU has 4MB of cache while the NPU has 10MB cache & offers 44 TOPS. The XRING image shows that it got engravings in the same design as Huawei's Kirin chip which means....

MediaTek Dimensity 9400 also has G-925 Immortalis GPU but with 12 cores. However, in reality XRING consumes more power & thus heats a lot as well. In short, GPU is inefficient.

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29 May 2025 15:18

Now what will Nothing users "flex" with their smartphones as the Nothing Phone's iconic Glyph Interface has been killed just after 2 designs 😭😭😭

Glyph was useless anyway

https://fixvx.com/nothingindia/status/1928058780941459652

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29 May 2025 07:02

Китайская свадьба на Xiaomi SU7 спровоцировала массовую аварию этих SU7.

Снова автопилот баганул?

P.S. оцените нейродрисню с логотипом Xiaomi на последней фотке.

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28 May 2025 22:12

⚙️ The dual shade implementation for the quick settings is not gone yet!

Previously, a quick settings implementation containing two separate pages, one for the setting tiles and one for the notification shade, was shown as a work-in-progress replacement for the old style.

Fast forward a few weeks of work, especially after the introduction of the new expressive design, Google is taking the steps of Xiaomi and Samsung and letting the user choose between two different styles for checking their notifications and toggling settings.

This new page contains a switch to change between the "combined" style of quick settings and the "separated" one. The former is the one we have known since forever, while the latter is the dual-shade implemented previously leaked.

As seen in the video, this "switching" implementation is anything but finished; combined quick settings resemble the aspect of previous Android versions, while the separated one is buggy and does not react well to additional content present on the pages. Although, the expressive blur is omnipresent, making this early look still fresh.

This feature was initially found in the beta for Android 16 QPR1, but we expect it to be finished for way after it instead. What do you think of this approach, similar to the famous skins on the phone market?

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28 May 2025 19:00

Google advises all Android users to update Instagram app to fix battery drain

On the Android Help Community, Google told users to update Instagram to “fix a battery drain issue on Android devices.”

Starting today, Instagram is rolling out an updated app that should fix a battery drain issue on Android devices. Please make sure you have the latest version of the Instagram app (build 382.0.0.49.84) to resolve this issue.

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28 May 2025 07:11

Turns out someone made a marriage / dating website only for developers 👀

To sign in: you need to either login with your GitHub account or the LinkedIn credentials

There is also a date mode if you don't wanna marry and devs are actually real!!!

Check it out at devshaadi.com

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27 May 2025 18:33

It seems there is an outage going on and the issue is from Google's side rather than the blaming OEM for failing strong integrity.

Also, some users have reported that their banking apps seem to work fine even after failing strong integrity and this also suggests that something is wrong at Google's side.

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27 May 2025 18:15

A Vivo T1 user also reported his device failing to strong integrity and Vivo doesn't allow unlocking bootloader either

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27 May 2025 18:06

Many iQOO users have been failing strong integrity even though iQOO doesn't even allow bootloader unlocking and due to this, they can't even use banking apps on their phone now even when they are unrooted 💀

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26 May 2025 20:16

MediaTek Helio G200 4G Announced as Rebranded Helio G99 of 2022

MediaTek Helio can never die till rebranding exists!
Now, instead of adding 5G to its Helio series to developed cheaper 5G SoCs for budget phones, MediaTek chose to introduce a new 4G SoC which in reality is a rebranded 3 year old SoC.

MediaTek 200 although may seem huge upgrade due to G100 -> G200, but with MediaTek, higher number generally means recycling. G200 is still manufactured on the same old 6nm node, on which 3yr old G99 was built on. Next, MediaTek introduced Helio G100 back in 2024 which added 200MP camera support, the G200 improves on that with 12-bit DCG support for better HDR in videos. Additionally, G200 GPU runs at 0.1GHz faster clock speed.

The only new thing is the 4G DC SAR technology which “enhances the experience of popular social & messaging apps like Facebook, Whatsapp etc. in remote areas & regions with weak cellular signals”. It does so by reducing latency by 30% & by improving reception range.

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