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Google is hosting a “Hey Google” Smart Home Summit to unveil new Google Assistant developer tools

Google I/O 2020, which was scheduled for May, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many other tech companies, Google has been trying to make up for it with virtual events. The latest virtual event is the “Works with ‘Hey Google’ Smart Home Summit” on July 8th.

The Hey Google Smart Home Summit is an event focused on the new tools and features for the smart home developer community. Of course, a big part of the company’s smart home strategy revolves around Google Assistant, which will be a big focus of the event as well.

Google has shared the agenda for the 2-day event with the topics and speakers that will be featured. Things get started on July 8th at 1:45 PM ET with the opening keynote by Michele Turner, the Product Management director of the Smart Home Ecosystem. Some of the other speakers include executives from LG, Vizio, IKEA, and, of course, other departments within Google.

Registration for the Hey Google Smart Home Summit is free and the times of the panels have been scheduled to align with multiple time zones. Many of the panels will be viewable on-demand as well. If you’re a developer working on Google Assistant and smart home tools, this is an event you’ll want to “attend.”

Source: Google | Event Agenda

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Motorola Razr and Realme 3/3i Android 10 kernel sources are now available

Measuring the developer-friendliness of a particular Android OEM is a difficult task. However, their stance on kernel source code release is undoubtedly an important parameter in this regard. Android device makers are obliged to provide the source code – at least upon request – for any Linux kernel binaries that ship on their devices to comply with the requirements of the GNU General Public License (GPL) v2. Not every company goes by the book, though, as a handful of them regularly publish source code for all the updates they roll out.

Motorola is one of the most notable names in this field, and the OEM has now updated their official GitHub repository with the kernel source code release for the Motorola Razr (code-name “olson”). We are talking about the recent incarnation of this iconic clamshell phone, which was launched with Android 9 Pie for some weird reason. Fortunately, the newly released kernel source corresponds to the Android 10 update that rolled out last month.

The release is tagged as QPV30.106-27, which is the build number of the Android 10 firmware running on the European Motorola Razr units. Note that the Verizon variant of the phone received a different build (QDV30.106-27) as its Android 10 update.

Motorola Razr Android 10 Kernel Sources ||| Motorola Razr XDA Forums

Apart from Motorola, Realme also has a good track record of releasing kernel sources in a timely manner. The Chinese smartphone brand has now refreshed its official GitHub repo with the unified Android 10 kernel source code for the Realme 3 and the Realme 3i. The phone duo received their Android 10-based Realme UI update back in April, which means Realme is slightly late to update the existing codebase this time around.

Realme 3 XDA Forums ||| Realme 3i XDA Forums

Realme 3/3i Android 10 Kernel Sources

The availability of these packages should help the aftermarket development community to build custom kernels and ROMs for the aforementioned devices.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 5G and LG Velvet are both headed to Verizon

Back in April, Samsung announced the availability of the Galaxy A51 5G for the U.S. market. The original Galaxy A51 was a vast improvement over the original Galaxy A50 and A50s with upgrades such as a more modern Infinity-O display, quad cameras, a different design language, and more. The Galaxy A51 5G took it even further by bundling in a hot 2020 feature: 5G support. Likewise, the LG Velvet was also announced recently with a mid-range Snapdragon 765G processor for 5G-enabled markets. As it turns out, both devices might be coming to Verizon soon.

At the time of its announcement, Samsung did not disclose when the Galaxy A51 5G will go on sale, what carriers it will be available on, or what processor it will use. But there’s mounting evidence that it might come soon under the Verizon banner and with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The Wi-Fi Alliance has certified a Samsung phone with the model number SM-A516V, where SM-A516 is the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G and the V stands for Verizon. Likewise, the NFC Forum has certified the same model number, SM-A516V.

Another certification filing we’ve spotted reveals that the commercial name of SM-A516V is, indeed, “Galaxy A51 5G.” Since the name doesn’t mention “Galaxy A51 5G UW”, it’s possible the A51 won’t support mmWave 5G on Verizon’s Ultrawide Band 5G network (but rather Verizon’s upcoming sub-6GHz 5G network). However, this is merely speculation and there’s no concrete evidence one way or another. Next, multiple Geekbench listings for “SM-A516V” suggest that the device is running on Qualcomm’s lito platform, where “lito” is the code-name for the Snapdragon 765/765G. XDA’s Max Weinbach verifies that the build numbers submitted with these Geekbench filings are legitimate, though we can’t 100% confirm that the benchmark listing themselves are actually real.

What we can corroborate, though, is the fact that the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G is coming to Verizon and has a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. We spotted a “samsung_a51xq” model being added to an internal Verizon listing, where “q” normally indicates a Qualcomm model. However, we can’t confirm if this is the Snapdragon 765/765G or not.

This internal Verizon listing also reveals a device code-named “caymanlm”, which is the code-name for the LG Velvet. This indicates that LG’s latest smartphone will also be coming to Verizon soon. Notably, another 5G Samsung device, the Galaxy A71 5G, is also coming to Verizon with the Snapdragon 765G, which seems to be the go-to choice for 5G mid-range phones this year. While the Snapdragon 690 was announced recently, no phone is using it just yet.

LG Velvet Forums ||| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G Forums

Featured image: Samsung Galaxy A51 5G

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[Update: Windows app live] Amazon Prime Video finally gets a Windows app and may add live TV

Update (6/30/20 @ 11:25 AM ET): The Amazon Prime Video app for Windows is now live and user can sign in.

Streaming services are among the most popular applications on any platform, and that’s certainly the case for Microsoft’s Windows as well. While users on Windows have the option to stream videos from these services in a web browser, they can also opt for downloading dedicated apps from the Microsoft Store. Netflix and Hulu have apps available on the Microsoft Store, and it finally looks like Amazon will be joining the party with its own Prime Video Windows app. On top of that, a separate report from Protocol suggests that Amazon may be looking to add live TV to the mix.

Amazon Prime Video – Finally on the Microsoft Store

First, let’s talk about the Amazon Prime Video app for Windows. This is a UWP (Universal Windows Platform) app which means it is designed to not only be compatible with Windows desktops but also with tablets and Xbox consoles. That’s not major news for Xbox users, though, because there’s already a Prime Video app for Xbox and the Microsoft Store listing only lists “PC” under “Available on.” Netflix, another UWP app, for example, lists “Xbox One, PC, and Mobile device.”

Anyway, the app itself looks to be a pretty standard Amazon Prime Video client. The main screen features horizontal lists of shows and movies with a sidebar on the left. The sidebar can take you to the Amazon Store, channels, categories, “My Stuff,” downloads, and “Kids.” As the Downloads section suggests, the app does indeed support downloading videos to watch offline.

You can find the Prime Video app in the Microsoft Store right now and install it. At the time of publication, if you try to sign in you’ll get an error message. We expect Amazon to officially announce the app’s availability soon. Watching video in a web browser from primevideo.com (outside of the U.S.) or from Amazon.com was never a great experience, especially on Windows 10 on ARM devices like the Microsoft Surface Pro X, so we hope the UWP app provides a much better experience.

Live TV on Prime Video

The next bit of Prime Video news comes from Janko Roettgers at Protocol. According to the report, which cites both several job listings and unnamed sources, Amazon plans to add 24/7 live programming and linear programming to the service. 24/7 feeds would enable customers to watch streams of TV stations airing sports, news, movies, and more. This would make Prime Video a direct competitor to services like YouTube TV and Sling TV.

Prime Video has traditionally focused on on-demand streaming and rentals, though it has dabbled in live content before. Amazon has broadcasted NFL Thursday Night Football games and live Cheddar and ABC News channels in the News app. Users can also sign up for cable TV channels through the Amazon Channels feature.

Amazon’s combination of Prime Video on-demand content and live programming would make it a very attractive option in the streaming space. Even if it doesn’t have the same variety of channels as YouTube TV, it would be the cherry on top of an already popular service. Many people still watch linear TV channels and adding that to Prime Video would bring even more customers over. The fact that job listings for implementing this feature still up suggest that it could be a while before anything materializes, though.

Source 1: Microsoft Store | Via 1: Aggiornamenti Lumia | Source 2: Protocol

Update: Windows app live

Last week, the Amazon Prime Video app for Windows appeared in the Microsoft Store. The app could be installed, but it wasn’t possible to sign in. Amazon has now flipped the switch and users can sign in and use the app. You can download the app from the Microsoft Store link below. Go forth and stream!

Source: Microsoft Store | Via: MSPoweruser

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Amazon Prime Video’s “Watch Party” feature lets you watch TV shows and movies together

Every day, more of our interactions with others happen over the internet. You can play video games with a friend across the country, watch your nephew’s soccer game at home, and do a video call with a group of people all around the globe. Amazon’s latest feature for Prime Video is called “Watch Party” and it allows people to watch TV shows and movies together over the internet.

Amazon Prime Video “Watch Party” is a co-watching feature initially coming to the US. It’s included with a Prime membership and it allows people to watch content remotely with others, perfectly synchronized. One person is the “host” and they can start, stop, and pause the playback for everyone. It’s like watching a movie in the same room and one person has the remote.

Each Watch Party session can include up to 100 participants who must also have Amazon Prime memberships. The session also includes a built-in chat for text and emoji conversation. Watch Party currently only works on the desktop and it supports thousands of the TV shows and movies available through Prime Video. Content that can be purchased or rented is not included.

To start a session, simply navigate to the TV show or movie you want to watch and click the Watch Party icon. The host will be given a link that they can share with family and friends. Clicking the link will join the session and the content will be synced with the host.

We’ve seen similar features and 3rd-party extensions for other streaming services, so it’s great to see Prime Video joining in. Even before the pandemic kept many people at home, watching movies and TV shows with friends over the internet is something people did. Now it’s even easier for Prime members.

Sources: Amazon (1), (2) | Via: TechCrunch

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Android’s AirDrop-like Nearby Share feature is rolling out in beta

Google has been working on a sharing feature similar to Apple’s AirDrop for a while now. Originally discovered over a year ago as “Fast Share,” it was eventually renamed to “Nearby Sharing” and finally just “Nearby Share.” The feature is getting very close to a public release as Google has confirmed it’s rolling out through Play Services beta.

So what exactly is Nearby Share? Basically, think of it as a sharing mechanism for nearly all Android devices. The magic of Apple’s AirDrop is it’s present on all Apple products, from iPhone to iPad to Mac. Apple users can easily share things with each other without any setup or thought. Nearby Share would work in the same way since it’s available through Play Services, which the overwhelming majority of Android phones have. There’s also evidence to believe it will work through the Chrome browser.

To get Nearby Share up and running, you’ll need to sign up to be a beta tester for Google Play Services. You can do that by simply visiting the Play Store listing and opting into the beta. After that, you’ll need to wait for a bit until an update appears. Once you have the beta installed, you should see “Nearby Share” in the share sheet when sharing from apps.

Nearby Share will show up differently depending on what you’re sharing. You will always see “Nearby Share” in the list of available apps to share with, but sometimes there will be a shortcut at the top of the sheet next to the “Copy” button. The first time you select Nearby Share you will be asked to turn it on.

Once you have it all set up, Nearby Share will look for other devices nearby that have it enabled as well. You can share files such as photos and videos, links, and other stuff as well. When a device nearby wants to share with you, a notification will appear and you can tap it to make your device visible. Both parties need to confirm before the sharing occurs. The Nearby Share settings allow you to adjust who can see your device and how things are shared (data, Wi-Fi only, without internet).

As mentioned, Nearby Share is currently rolling out via Google Play Services beta. On the three devices I tested, I was able to get it set up on one, so it’s not immediately available to everyone. If you do get it, you should see it in the share sheet immediately after installing the beta. It’s still early, but Nearby Share is shaping up to be a great feature.

Google Play services (Free, Google Play) →

Via: Android Police

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Google Play Services prepares to show earthquake alerts in California powered by ShakeAlert

With the Third Pixel Feature Drop at the beginning of June, Google added a bunch of new features to Android 10 on Pixel devices. Among these, Google added some improvements to the Personal Safety app by extending the Crash Detection feature from Pixel 4/4XL to Pixel 3 series and adding two new features – “Safety Check” to keep emergency contacts updated about your whereabouts if you don’t respond to scheduled check-ins and “Crisis Alerts” to inform you of natural disasters in your area.

Although Crisis Alerts are not for any specific type of natural calamity, Google is preparing to add an alert mechanism specifically for earthquakes. We spotted references in the Google Play Services 20.26.12 beta that the company added for earthquake alerts specifically in California. These alerts are powered by ShakeAlert, a service that provides early warnings about earthquakes specifically for the West Coast.

An APK teardown can often predict features that may arrive in a future update of an application, but it is possible that any of the features we mention here may not make it in a future release. This is because these features are currently unimplemented in the live build and may be pulled at any time by Google in a future build.

In an APK teardown of the Google Play Services 20.26.12 beta, we found the following strings hinting towards the features and its applications:

<string name="about">About</string>
<string name="about_details">Earthquake alerts and info are provided by Google &amp; ShakeAlert®.</string>
<string name="about_details_link">Learn more or change settings</string>
<string name="demo_take_action_title">Earthquake Demo</string>
<string name="distance_to_epicenter_km">%.1f km away</string>
<string name="distance_to_epicenter_mile">%.1f miles away</string>
<string name="google_setting_eew_nearby_notification">Earthquake Nearby Notification</string>
<string name="google_setting_eew_occurred_notification">Earthquake Occurred Notification</string>
<string name="google_setting_take_action">Take action alert</string>
<string name="google_setting_take_action_delay">Take action alert after 3 minutes</string>
<string name="local_map_source">Source: ShakeAlert®</string>
<string name="quake_notification_high_importance_channel_name">Earthquake Early Warning Alert</string>
<string name="quake_notification_low_importance_channel_name">Earthquake Early Warning Updates</string>
<string name="ealert_activity_debug_google_setting_title">EEW System Debug</string>
<string name="ealert_latest_update_search_word">earthquake near me</string>
<string name="ealert_local_map_magnitude">Est. mag %.1f earthquake</string>
<string name="ealert_more_safety_tips">More safety tips</string>
<string name="ealert_nearby_notification_text" formatted="false">Expect shaking. Estimated magnitude %.1f about %s away.</string>
<string name="ealert_notification_nearby">Earthquake nearby</string>
<string name="ealert_notification_occurred">Earthquake occurred nearby</string>
<string name="ealert_notification_sender">Google - ShakeAlert®</string>
<string name="ealert_occurred_notification_text" formatted="false">Estimated magnitude %.1f about %s away. Tap to learn more.</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_demo">See a demo</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_info_label">Earthquake safety info</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_1">Identify hazards and secure movable items</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_10">If you live in a coastal area, relocate as soon as shaking stops to avoid tsunamis</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_11">" "<li>"Don't touch downed or damaged utility lines"</li>"
"<li>"Don't use a damaged chimney. Approach downed or damaged chimneys with caution"</li>" "</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_12">You may receive an alert if an aftershock is expected</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_2">Create a disaster plan and decide how you will communicate in an emergency</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_3">Put supplies in convenient locations</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_4">Organize important documents, fix any structural issues on your property, and consider insurance</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_5">During an earthquake, take cover under a table and hold on</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_6">Evacuate if you smell gas or see building damage, help the injured, and stay away from anything that may fall</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_7">Reach out to others, take pictures of any damage, and contact your insurance</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_8">If water is shut off, use emergency supplies like a water heater or melted ice cubes</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_content_9">" "<li>"Put out small fires. If you can't, evacuate."</li>"
"<li>Check electric, water lines, and appliances for damage. If you see a broken line, shut off the main valve.</li>"
"<li>Clean up spilled medicines, drugs, or other harmful materials</li>" "</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_page_subtitle">Source: Earthquake Country Alliance</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_page_title">Earthquake safety steps</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_1">1. Secure your space</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_10">Move to higher ground</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_11">Avoid fallen objects</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_12">Expect aftershocks</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_2">2. Make a plan</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_3">3. Organize disaster supplies</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_4">4. Minimize financial hardship</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_5">5. Drop, cover, and hold on</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_6">6. Act quickly and cautiously</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_7">7. Reconnect and restore</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_8">Get your emergency supplies</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tip_title_9">Use caution when cleaning up</string>
<string name="ealert_safety_tips_title">Learn earthquake safety tips</string>
<string name="ealert_settings_detected_text">"You'll get an alert with the estimated magnitude and distance from your location"</string>
<string name="ealert_settings_detected_title">When an earthquake is detected nearby</string>
<string name="ealert_settings_how_it_works_body_2_text">"Keep in mind:
"<li>Not all earthquakes can be detected</li>"
"<li>Magnitude and shaking intensity estimates may have errors</li>"
"<li>You may receive an alert before, during, or after shaking begins</li>"
"</string>
<string name="ealert_settings_how_it_works_body_text">Android uses your approximate location to send information about nearby earthquakes. Earthquakes are detected by ShakeAlert®.</string>
<string name="ealert_settings_how_it_works_title">How it works</string>
<string name="ealert_stay_safer_content_1">Before going anywhere, even to the next room</string>
<string name="ealert_stay_safer_content_2">"If you smell gas, turn off the gas main to the building. If you can't, evacuate."</string>
<string name="ealert_stay_safer_content_3">Check for cracks and damage. Evacuate if it looks like the building may collapse.</string>
<string name="ealert_stay_safer_title">Stay safer after an earthquake</string>
<string name="ealert_stay_safer_title_1">Get shoes</string>
<string name="ealert_stay_safer_title_2">Check gas</string>
<string name="ealert_stay_safer_title_3">Avoid damaged buildings</string>
<string name="ealert_take_action_cover">Cover</string>
<string name="ealert_take_action_drop">Drop</string>
<string name="ealert_take_action_hold">Hold</string>
<string name="ealert_take_action_magnitude">Estimated magnitude %.1f</string>
<string name="ealert_take_action_next_steps">Tap for next steps</string>
<string name="ealert_take_action_source">Google alert powered by ShakeAlert®</string>
<string name="ealert_take_action_title">Earthquake</string>
<string name="eew_share_link">Share</string>
<string name="eew_update_link">See latest updates</string>

The earthquake warning feature should share details including your distance from the epicenter, share tips on how to keep you safe as well as action points to follow in case you need to evacuate the premises.

Personal Safety (Free, Google Play) →

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HUAWEI HMS Core Forum Recap [June]

HUAWEI Developers is a platform ecosystem that integrates various services and resources for developers to develop and promote their apps, which is committed to serving the vast number of mobile terminal developers. Relying on the advantages of terminal channels, global platform services, and industry chain resources, it aims at openness and innovation in development, testing, and promotion, monetization and other aspects, to help developers create a terminal-based all-scenario innovation experience in an all-round way and reach consumers through smart terminals so as to build an open and win-win innovation ecosystem. You can access the XDA Huawei Developers forum here. Interact with other HMS developers, find guides, and follow tutorials for beginners or more advanced developers. Best guides from June 2020:

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lundi 29 juin 2020

Google Chrome’s media controls can soon be popped out into a floating overlay

Google has been working on revamped media controls for Chrome for a while and they went live in Stable earlier this year. The media controls allow you to manage whatever is playing from the toolbar, rather than navigating to the tab/window. Soon, it looks like those media controls will get even better.

Recently, a feature request for the global media controls was picked up and added to the Chromium code. The request simply states: “Add ability to drag a notification out of the dialog.” This would make it possible to detach the controls from the toolbar and put them anywhere on the screen. The request goes on to explain: “We want the user to be able to click and drag a notification out of the media dialog and into an always-on-top overlay.”

The second part of the description is key as it will allow the controls to stay on top. This is important because otherwise it would just be another window to find. The feature is already being added to Chrome and there’s a flag that will soon be able to enable it on the Canary channel. The flag can be found at chrome://flags/#global-media-controls.

If you’re someone that keeps a lot of tabs open (which most of us probably are), Chrome’s media controls are a real time saver. Having the shortcut in the toolbar means you never have to worry about which tab is playing media. Putting the controls in a floating window saves you from that extra click. Is it a huge deal? Maybe not, but it’s a nice option. We look forward to seeing the feature rollout.

Source 1: Chromium Gerrit | Source 2: Bug Tracker | Via: Chrome Story

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Breaking: India bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, Mi Community, and Clash of Kings

The Government of India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT has just issued a press release announcing the ban of 59 apps that are “prejudicial to [the] sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.” The list of banned apps includes TikTok among others. As of today, here is the list of 59 Chinese apps that will be banned in India:

List of 59 Chinese-made apps now banned in India

TikTok
Shareit
Kwai
UC Browser
Baidu map
Shein
Clash of Kings
DU battery saver
Helo
Likee
YouCam makeup
Mi Community
CM Browers
Virus Cleaner
APUS Browser
ROMWE
Club Factory
Newsdog
Beutry Plus
WeChat
UC News
QQ Mail
Weibo
Xender
QQ Music
QQ Newsfeed
Bigo Live
SelfieCity
Mail Master
Parallel Space
Mi Video Call – Xiaomi
WeSync
ES File Explorer
Viva Video – QU Video Inc
Meitu
Vigo Video
New Video Status
DU Recorder
Vault- Hide
Cache Cleaner DU App studio
DU Cleaner
DU Browser
Hago Play With New Friends
Cam Scanner
Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile
Wonder Camera
Photo Wonder
QQ Player
We Meet
Sweet Selfie
Baidu Translate
Vmate
QQ International
QQ Security Center
QQ Launcher
U Video
V fly Status Video
Mobile Legends
DU Privacy

Many notable apps are on this list. First of all, there’s TikTok, the video-sharing social media platform that has seen a surge in popularity since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Then there are multiple apps from Xiaomi, including Mi Community and Mi Video Call. Popular utility apps like Parallel Space, Xender, Shareit, and Cam Scanner are also mentioned. China’s Twitter alternative, Weibo, will also be banned. The incredibly popular “Clash of Kings” mobile game will also be banned in India. We’ve seen controversies arise around several of these applications in the past, most notably TikTok, Cam Scanner, and all the DU mobile apps, but to see a targeted ban like this from a major government is something we never quite expected.

The Government of India “has decided to disallow the usage of [these apps], used in both mobile and non-mobile Internet enabled devices.” This means that Indian users will not be able to access these apps and services through either the mobile app or through a website sometime after today, though it’s unclear if the government will force app stores to delist these apps on mobile app stores on top of blocking these services on an ISP-level.

India is citing section 69A of the Information Technology Act in its decision to ban these 59 mobile apps. Section 69A of the IT Act reads as follows:

69A. Power to issue directions for blocking for public access of any information through any computer resource.–

Where the Central Government or any of its officers specially authorised by it in this behalf is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do, in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States or public order or for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence relating to above, it may subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), for reasons to be recorded in writing, by order, direct any agency of the Government or intermediary to block for access by the public or cause to be blocked for access by the public any information generated, transmitted, received, stored or hosted in any computer resource.

The procedure and safeguards subject to which such blocking for access by the public may be carried out, shall be such as may be prescribed.

The intermediary who fails to comply with the direction issued under sub-section (1) shall be punished with an imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and also be liable to fine.

The Ministry of Electronics and IT notes “raging concerns on aspects relating to data security and safeguarding the privacy of 130 crore Indians” as a contributing factor in its decision. The ministry “has received many complaints from various sources including several reports about misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users’ data in an unauthorized manner to servers which have locations outside India.” Because of “the compilation of [this] data, its mining and profiling by elements hostile to national security and defence of India,” the Ministry of Electronics and IT considers this matter “of very deep and immediate concern which requires emergency measures.” Tensions between India and China have been escalating this month over border disputes which led to a major Chinese smartphone maker canceling its live online product launch and spurring consumers to voluntarily boycott Chinese-made apps and products. Today’s announcement is the latest escalation that has spilled over into the realm of smartphone technology.

We will keep an eye out on this news to see if the ban list is expanded, shrunk, or dismissed entirely in the coming days.

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[Update: Now in Search results] It’s now free for any business to list products on Google Shopping

Update (6/29/20 @ 10:50 AM ET): After allowing all businesses to list products on Google Shopping for free, these listings are now appearing in Google Search results.

While many people have probably used Google Shopping, it’s one of Google’s lesser-known services. On the surface, it seems like a simple aggregator for online shopping, but there’s actually more going on. Previously, businesses had to pay to appear in Google Shopping. Now, the company is letting any business owner list products for free.

It’s critical for businesses to get their products to appear in Google search results. Appearing in the more specialized Google Shopping results, where people are actively looking to spend money, is even more important. Google says they know “many retailers have the items people need in stock and ready to ship, but are less discoverable online.” This change means more exposure for those businesses and more options for shoppers.

The new free option will begin rolling out on April 27th in the US and worldwide over the next few months. Businesses can still pay for higher placement, but Google says the results will consist primarily of free product listings. Those businesses that were already paying to list products will immediately be able to list their full inventories. New users can apply for free listings through the Merchant Center.

As part of this news, Google is announcing a new partnership with PayPal to allow merchants to link their accounts and accept online payments. Google says this will speed up the onboarding process and “ensure we’re surfacing the highest quality results for our users.” The company is also working with Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce to make sure they can shift easily to Google Shopping.

Google says they have been working toward this change for a while. The COVID-19 pandemic and a huge shift toward online shopping accelerated those plans. This change puts Google Shopping more in line with Amazon, who similarly only charges merchants to promote products for higher placement. Obviously, Google isn’t doing any shipping, but it could mean more people starting to go to Google instead of Amazon to find products.

Google Shopping: Discover, compare prices & buy (Free, Google Play) →

Source: Google

Update: Now in Search results

In April, Google announced it was allowing all business owners to list products on Google Shopping for free. Now, Google is bringing those free listings to Google Search results. Not only will businesses be able to get their products in front of more Shopping users, but also the millions of people who use Search every day. These free listings will initially appear in a product knowledge panel that shows buying options for a particular item. Users can still go to the “Stores” tab in the panel for more buying options.

Source: Google

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Waze reveals a new logo, bright new colors, and icons

New logos are often controversial, but they can revitalize a service and bring new attention to it. Waze is a service that has been around for a long time, 14 years to be exact, and it’s getting its first major brand refresh in a long time. Along with a cleaned-up logo and new wordmark, the service is getting bright colors and playful in-app icons.

As mentioned, Waze has been around for a long time. It was bought by Google back in 2013, about 6 years after the company started. The service has pretty much retained the same identity from the beginning. Now, the cute little car icon is getting cleaned up and the wordmark font has been updated. The car is rounder and even more friendly, while the font is a little more “professional” looking. As you can see from the image above, this is really the first big refresh the brand has seen.

To go along with the new logo, Waze is introducing a new color scheme and playful in-app icons. The colors are much brighter and they really pop out with the new thicker black borders. The in-app icons themselves have also been given black borders, making them much easier to see. Everything is much flatter, bolder, and more expressive.

The mobile app will soon be updated to match this new design, Waze didn’t say when to expect it. I always felt the Waze app looked a little outdated and that was reflected in the old logo. The new design isn’t a gigantic change, but it is enough to make the service feel modern. Waze is an excellent alternative to Google Maps (which also recently got a new logo) and it’s worth a try if you travel often.

Waze - GPS, Maps, Traffic Alerts & Live Navigation (Free, Google Play) →

Source: Waze

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5 Skills Every Developer Should Have in Their Back Pocket

Many people dream of working as a high-flying developer. Those who put in the hard yards are rewarded with an exciting career, with the opportunity to earn big at an innovative tech company. However, aspiring developers need to do plenty of learning to unlock such rewards. Here are some of the key skills, along with some affordable courses and tools that you can get at the XDA Developers Depot.

A Deep Understanding of Python

One of the most popular programming languages used today, Python is both easy to learn and versatile. Featuring 12 courses from top instructors, this bundle shows you how to deploy Python in data science, machine learning, cybersecurity, and other fields. The courses are worth $2,385, but you can grab the bundle now for $49.99.

Know the Cloud

With 90% of businesses now using cloud services, knowledge in this niche is invaluable. The big players are Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services; both offer certifications for skills developers.

The Complete 2020 Microsoft Azure Certification Prep Bundle includes 10 courses, covering practical skills and working towards the official exams. You can order now for $39 to get lifetime access, worth $1,839.99.

The 2020 Ultimate AWS Certification Training Bundle does the same job for Amazon, with 89 hours of training on the cloud, big data, SysOps, and more. It’s worth $274, but you can get the bundle now for $59.99.

VMWare is a slightly different platform, which allows companies to deploy containerized apps in the cloud. Rated at 4.5 stars on EDUCBA, The Ultimate VMware Mastery Bundle gives you a guided tour, with 26 hours of training for just $19.99.

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With tons of sites launching each day, there’s work to be found as a web developer.

The Complete Full Stack Web Development Master Class Bundle helps you grow your understanding of this art, with 46 hours of video training. It covers a range of key frameworks, including React, Angular, and Node. You can get the bundle now for just $19 on a special price drop.

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If you want to work as a developer, it’s handy to have at least some grasp of cybersecurity.

The A-Z Cybersecurity Developer Bundle provides this knowledge on a plate, with over 120 hours of training. The videos cover ethical hacking, pentesting, InfoSec, data security, and much more. Order now for $39.99 to get the courses, worth $999.

Offering 300 hours of training working towards key exams, The Complete 2020 CompTIA Certification Training Bundle can help you prove your knowledge. Along with cybersecurity, it covers IT, cloud computing, networking, and more. This mammoth bundle is worth $3,486, but you can get it now for $69.

To secure your own system, you might want to grab The KeepSolid App Bundle. It includes two-year subscriptions for VPN Unlimited and the KeepSolid Private Browser, along with two useful business tools. Worth $603.42, the bundle is now only $59.99.

Automate Your Workflow

As a developer, you are paid to write code — not waste time on simple tasks like backing up your work. For this reason, automation is your friend.

With 2TB of storage space and AES-256 encryption, Polar Cloud Backup is one of your best options. The app lets you schedule backups, so you never lose a draft again. Worth $590, lifetime subscriptions are now just $49.99.

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Alleged Xiaomi Redmi 9A official renders show up online a day before the launch

Despite a wide range of products, Xiaomi truly excels when it comes to its budget offerings. The company’s entry-level Redmi A series is fairly popular in several parts of the world including Southeast Asia, LATAM, and Europe. Xiaomi launched Redmi 8A back in September last year and the phone – like its predecessor – offers great value for its price of just about $100. Now, Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil its successor – the Redmi 9A – along with another budget device – the Redmi 9C tomorrow i.e. on June 30th. But just a day ahead of the launch, official renders of the Redmi 9A appears to have slipped out and leaked online.

Xiaomi Malaysia recently took to Facebook to confirm the launch of Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C in the country. The creative used for the status update represents a generic display with a V-shaped notch. While the A series has been going strong for several years now, the Redmi C series is new.

Although the purported specifications of the Redmi 9A and the 9C have been making rounds on the internet for some time, the phones have evaded any visual expose. This seemingly changes today, just a day before their launch, as Playfuldroid claims to have sourced official renders of the Redmi 9A. The phone appears in three different colors – Midnight Grey, Peacock Green, and Twilight Blue – in these alleged renders.

Although we would suggest taking these renders with a grain of salt, they coincide with the block diagram from the listing on FCC of a Redmi phone with model number M2006C3LG, which can be confirmed to be the Redmi 9A by looking up the EMEI number registered in the FCC filing. The listing also reveals that the Redmi 9A will feature 4900mAh battery with 10W charging, and run on MIUI 12 out-of-the-box. In addition, the Redmi 9A has also been certified by Thailand’s NBTC but the listing doesn’t reveal much about the phone.

Redmi 9A’s block diagram from FCC listing, image by Telegram channel @Xiaomiui

Other specs of the phone are yet to verified by the tipster known by their Twitter alias @Sudhanshu1414 claimed to know the key specifications of the Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, and the Redmi 9. Out of these, the Redmi 9’s specifications suggested by the tipster have turned out to be accurate, giving us some confidence in their tip for the other two devices.

The Redmi 9A is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G25 chipset and feature a single 13MP camera on the back with a 5MP selfie shooter. The phone is also expected to sport a 6.5-inch HD+ display and be available in a 3GB/32GB arrangement. The Redmi 9C, on the other hand, is expected to be powered by a Helio G35 chipset, also powering the Realme C11 that launches in Malaysia on the same day as the Redmi 9A and 9C.

Since there’s not much time left to the official reveal, we won’t have to spend much time contemplating the authenticity of these leaks.

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[Update 2: Coming Back] The Google Play Store will no longer show notifications for updated apps

Update 2 (06/29/2020 @ 9:25 AM ET): Google Play Store notifications for app updates appear to be returning.

Update 1 (02/28/2020 @ 01:54 AM ET): We’ve found strings in a new version of the Google Play Store that indicates that update notifications may be coming back. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on January 16, 2020, is preserved below.

Late last month we came across an issue with the Google Play Store which prevented some newly published apps from showing up in search. The bug only brought up related search results when searching for new apps, even though they were definitely live on the platform. Google addressed this issue shortly thereafter and users were once again able to look up new apps in the store. At the time, some users also reported another bug on the Play Store which stopped showing app update notifications in the notification shade. The bug was noticed shortly after Play Store version 17.4 rolled out to users and since then, more and more users have come up to share the issues on Reddit and Google’s Support forums.

Now, as per a recent report from Android Police, it seems like the missing notifications in the Google Play store is intended behavior. A Google spokesperson reached out to the publication to provide further clarification on the issue and revealed that the missing update notifications were a feature and not a bug. Even though the issue was fixed briefly early in December last year, it remerged earlier this month. As of now, there’s no further information from the company regarding its decision to remove Play Store notifications. Users who wish to check the app update status will now have to navigate to the My apps & games section in the Play Store and manually check for updates. Do note that Google won’t push notifications after app updates are successful.

Via: Android Police

Update 1: Play Store’s App Update notifications may be coming back

The Google Play Store no longer shows any notifications for when your apps are updated. This change hasn’t exactly been well-received since a lot of people do want to be notified on which apps have recently received an update on their phone. It could be this reason why Google may be planning to bring back the notification.

As spotted in Google Play Store v19.0.12, the strings relating to app update notifications have been added back in, indicating that the feature might be brought back.

<string name="updates_completed_notification_channel">Updates completed</string>
<string name="updates_completed_notification_channel_description">Notify when an app is finished updating</string>

This is no guarantee that the feature is destined for a return merely because we spotted these strings in the newer version of the app. However, the existence of these strings is a pre-requisite in case the feature is to be re-added back in. We hope Google has had a change of heart.

Thanks to PNF Software for providing us a license to use JEB Decompiler, a professional-grade reverse engineering tool for Android applications.

Update 2: Coming Back

Google appears to be finally reverting a very annoying decision. After purposefully disabling app update notifications from the Play Store earlier this year, it was later discovered that Google may be bringing them back. That appears to be happening now as some users are seeing the notifications and associated settings once again. As per usual, the roll-out seems to be a server-side switch, so all we can do is wait. Hopefully, this isn’t simply a small test and Google really does bring them back for everyone. Many people were resorting to 3rd-party apps to make up for the feature removal.

Source: Twitter | Via: Android Police

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