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New Binance CEO Richard Teng Ensures Users on Asset Safety Post Zhao’s Exit

Binance, touted as the world’s largest crypto exchange, is undergoing a turmoil post the exit of its founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao last week. Richard Teng, the former global head of regional markets at Binance has been designated as the company’s new CEO. In an address to the Binance community, Teng published an official blog ensuring users that their assets are safe and protected in the backdrop of internal changes at the company, that is headquartered in the US.

“Our capital structure is debt-free, our expenses are modest, and, despite the low transaction fees we charge our users, we have robust revenues and profits. From our proof-of-reserves system to our Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) emergency fund, we are committed to ensuring you feel secure in the integrity of our platform,” Teng wrote in his first blog post as the CEO of Binance.

On November 21, Zhao announced that he was exiting the company. This exit however, was not aimed at propelling the crypto mogul into another project.

Zhao, as per the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), violated the country’s anti-money laundering laws. This reportedly led the firm and Zhao to conceal over 100,000 suspicious transactions with organisations like Hamas, al Qaeda, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, all of which are categorised as terrorist groups by the US.

Before stepping down as the CEO, Zhao named Teng as his successor. Teng, since then, has been defending Binance’s financial status on X, claiming that the company has robust revenues and profits despite low fee charges.

“Over the course of the past two years, Binance has systematically worked to address its past compliance issues through a series of significant efforts to recruit, hire, and retain the right personnel to strengthen Binance’s compliance program and culture. I understand the unique challenges and opportunities that our industry presents, and I am dedicated to steering us through crypto winters and summers alike,” Teng’s blog noted.

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Infinix Smart 8 HD Teased to Get Apple’s Dynamic Island-Like Feature Called Magic Ring

Infinix Smart 8 HD is all set to go official in India on December 8. Just days ahead of its formal debut, the company, owned by China’s Transsion Holdings, has confirmed via a press release that the smartphone will have a Magic Ring feature. The Magic Ring appears to be a pill-shaped black bar that expands out of the selfie camera cutout. It will show animations for face unlock and also offer notifications. The new feature looks quite like Apple’s Dynamic Island and Realme’s Mini Capsule. The Infinix Smart 8 HD will join the Smart 8, which debuted earlier this month.

Infinix on Tuesday, via a press release, teased the Magic Ring functionality of the upcoming Infinix Smart 8 HD. It looks like a centrally located elongated pill-shaped notch animation around the front camera cutout that can show animations and notifications. The Magic Ring can also be used to show real-time details such as charge completion reminders, call management, and charging animations, as per Infinix.

The Magic Ring resembles the Dynamic Island feature available in the iPhone 15 series and iPhone 14 Pro models. Realme also introduced a similar Mini Capsule feature in its Realme C55 that displays the phone’s charges status, data usage, and step count. The Infinix Smart 8 HD is claimed to be the first smartphone in the sub-Rs. 6,000 segment to pack the Magic Ring feature.

Infinix Smart 8 HD’s launch will take place in India on December 8. It is confirmed to be available in four colour options —Crystal Green, Galaxy White, Shiny Gold, and Timber Black.

The Infinix Smart 8 HD is teased to feature dual rear cameras. It will have a 6.6-inch HD+ display with a refresh rate of 90Hz and a peak brightness level of 500 nits. The phone will offer USB Type-C connectivity and UFS 2.2 inbuilt storage. It will include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for authentication.

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OnePlus 12 Camera Specifications Including Sony LYT-808 Sensor Revealed by Executive

OnePlus 12 camera specifications have been confirmed by a company executive, days ahead of the debut of the company’s flagship smartphone. The smartphone maker had previously teased the specifications of the cameras on the successor to this year’s OnePlus 11, including a Sony LYT-808 sensor for the primary camera. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 12 will also be equipped with the same ultra-wide-angle camera and telephoto camera as the OnePlus Fold and Oppo Find N3, the company has confirmed before the phone’s arrival in China. 

OnePlus China president Li Jie shared a poster showing the complete specifications of the Haselblad-branded rear camera setup via Weibo, the Chinese microblogging platform. The company had previously teased that the OnePlus 12 will be equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera with Sony LYT-808 sensor, along with other specifications.

According to the latest poster, the upcoming OnePlus 12 will be equipped with a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a 64-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom support. Enthusiasts might recall that these are the same camera specifications as the OnePlus Open and the Oppo Find N3. The OnePlus 12 will also feature a 13-channel sensor that will be leveraged to improve the performance of all three cameras.

The company has already confirmed some of the specifications of the OnePlus 12, ahead of the December 5 launch date. The handset will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and will run on Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 out of the box. It is also expected to sport a ‘ProXDR’ display from BOE with a 2K resolution.

We also know what the OnePlus 12 will look like, after the company revealed the various colour options for the handset via its own website. These images of the phone are also displayed on the OnePlus India website and the company appears to have leaked the launch date for the smartphone in India via a contest page — the handset could be unveiled by the company in India on January 24, 2024. However, the company is yet to officially announce the launch date for the handset in the country.

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Google Messages Get Support for Ultra HDR Images in RCS Chats: Report

Google’s Messages app has reportedly added Ultra HDR support in RCS (Rich Communication Services) chats. This functionality will allow users to share high-quality images in their RCS messages. The Ultra HDR image format is available on devices running on Android 14. Google’s new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro handsets are among the first to receive the new feature. Google Messages app already offers features like typing indicators, and photo and video sharing among others.

As spotted by TheSpAndroid, Google Messages has gained support for Ultra HDR images in RCS chats. This would let users improve their messaging experience by exchanging Ultra HDR images on RCS chats. Ultra HDR is a new image format that is available on Android 14. Currently, Google’s Pixel 8 lineup is the only Ultra HDR-capable device available.

As per the APK teardown of the app spotted by the publication, the code “bugle.support_ultra_hdr” suggests support for Ultra HDR images in Google Messages. Google reportedly added support for Ultra HDR images back in September just ahead of the launch of the Pixel 8 series.

The Ultra HDR image format was introduced by Google with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It is a variation of the standard JPEG format with HDR metadata and offers a better image experience with detailed highlights and shadows. The Ultra HDR images can be viewed on HDR and non-HDR displays.

Google Messages already offers several messaging features including read receipts, typing indicators, inline replies, group chats, video calls, and more in RCS chats.

Google’s major rival Apple is planning to bring the RCS protocol to iPhone models in 2024. The new RCS standard will work alongside iMessage. It will debut on iPhone models via a software update next year and add a wide range of iMessage-style features to messaging between iPhone and Android devices.

Google I/O 2023 saw the search giant repeatedly tell us that it cares about AI, alongside the launch of its first foldable phone and Pixel-branded tablet. This year, the company is going to supercharge its apps, services, and Android operating system with AI technology. We discuss this and more on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Tecno Spark 20C With 5,000mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Main Camera Listed on Official Site

Tecno Spark 20C has been listed on the official company website. While Tecno is yet to reveal the price and availability of the handset, its specifications have been listed. The phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek chipset and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. It comes with dual rear cameras paired with dual flash units. It will be available in four colour options and in two RAM + storage variants. Notably, the company recently launched the Tecno Spark Go 2024 with a UniSoC T606 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery with 10W wired charging.

Although Tecno has not yet revealed the price and availability details of the Spark 20C, it is expected to be a budget offering. As per the official website listing, the phone will be offered in four colour options – Alpenglow Gold, Gravity Black, Mystery White, and Magic Skin.

Tecno Spark 20C specifications

The Tecno Spark 20C is listed to feature a 6.6-inch HD+ (720 x 1,612 pixels) LCD display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. It is powered by an octa-core chipset with Cortex-A53 units at 2.2 GHz, which could be a Mediatek Helio G36 SoC. It comes with up to 8GB of RAM which is expandable virtually up to an additional 8GB and 128GB of inbuilt storage, that is also extendable via a microSD card. It is listed to ship with Android 13.

For optics, the Tecno Spark 20C is listed with a 50-megapixel primary rear sensor and an unspecified AI-supported camera. The back camera unit is equipped with dual flash units, as is the front camera, which sports an 8-megapixel sensor. The front camera is seen placed in a centre-aligned hole-punch slot at the top of the display. The handset also comes with Apple’s Dynamic Island-inspired Dynamic Port which is said to act as a notification bar when the phone is plugged in.

The company has packed a 5,000 mAh battery in the Tecno Spark 20C with 18W wired charging support. The phone also supports GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, FM, and OTG connectivity. It comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and for security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The handset measures 8.75mm in thickness.

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi K50 Series, More to Get HyperOS Update in December; Rollout Schedule Revealed

Xiaomi announced its brand-new operating system called HyperOS last month to replace MIUI. The Xiaomi 14 series shipped with the new Android UI skin and following that Xiaomi started rolling out the in-house operating system to more flagship handsets including the Xiaomi 13 series and Redmi K60 series. Now, the Chinese tech brand has shared the second batch of smartphones set to receive the HyperOS developer version in China in December. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Redmi K50 series, and the Xiaomi 12 lineup will start receiving the operating system next week. Xiaomi HyperOS boasts refined scheduling capabilities and is said to offer a more stable frame rate along with lower power consumption.

Xiaomi has scheduled the HyperOS developer version update for — Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, Redmi K60 Pro, and Redmi K60 — next month. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Xiaomi 12S Pro, Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition, Redmi K50 Extreme Edition, Redmi K50 E-Sports Edition, Redmi K50 Pro, Redmi K50, and the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 will also get the developer version upgrade to HyperOS in December. The update will be initially only available in China. It is expected to expand to other key markets soon after.

Xiaomi introduced HyperOS during the launch event for the Xiaomi 14 series in China. HyperOS is marketed as a human-centric operating system designed and tailored to connect personal devices, cars, and smart home products in a smart ecosystem. It incorporates an AI subsystem supporting advanced AI technologies and adds cross-device connectivity. It brings improvements to the Xiaomi AI Assistant enabling tasks like speech generation and article summarisation. The real-time subtitle feature has been enhanced to transcribe video conference conversations into notes and meeting summaries. Users can utilise spoken phrases to search for images in their photo albums and create AI images based on existing portraits.

The HyperOS includes an updated Mi Canvas app. Further, the operating system adds scheduling capabilities and it allows for a more stable frame rate and lower power consumption.

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WhatsApp Rolling Out View-Once Photos, Videos for Desktop Apps, Web: Report

WhatsApp already offers a disappearing messages feature that deletes a sent message after a set amount of time. WhatsApp users can also send photos and videos that can only be viewed once before being erased from the chat. The latter feature, however, is currently available only to Android and iOS users. The feature was previously offered on desktop and Web versions of the application but was removed for security concerns. Now, a report suggests that the social media platform is reintroducing the “View Once” photos and videos feature for WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp desktop versions.

According to a WABetaInfo report, WhatsApp is rolling out the view once feature for photos and videos on Web and desktop versions of the app. In a screenshot shared in the report, the button to set the “view once” option for the media is seen within the caption bar in the drawing editor on the WhatsApp for Windows platform. The report added that the company is enabling this “view once” photos and videos option for Windows, macOS and linked devices like iPads. The app is also extending this feature to the WhatsApp Web platform, according to the report.

The feature is now rolling out to eligible users. It has already rolled out to some users over the past few weeks as per the report. If you do not see the option on any of your desktop or Web apps yet, it is likely to come around eventually. Make sure that the applications are updated to their latest versions.

The report noted that the Meta-owned platform is reintroducing this feature on desktop and Web that they initially did away with, upon public suggestions and demands. The initial removal cited security issues. Feedback from users, however, suggested that the “view once” feature is a helpful aspect as it helps one view a media file without it eating up the storage space of the phone.

In related news, starting in December, WhatsApp backups on Android will continue to work, as long as users have available cloud storage space on their Google accounts. If someone reaches their storage limit, they will need to free up space on Google Drive to resume backups. Notably, if you do not want your chats to take up storage, you can turn on the “Disappearing Messages” option in the app.

WhatsApp has also added a service to prompt users to add their email address to their WhatsApp account. However, it will not be visible to your WhatsApp contacts but will rather work as a secondary identifier, after your phone number, where the app can send verification codes and the like.

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Apple’s MagSafe-Based Qi2 Wireless Charging Standard to Arrive Soon on Android Phones

The next generation upgrade for the global wireless charging standard, Qi, was announced at CES 2023 in January. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) took the covers off Qi2, which is based on Apple’s MagSafe technology, at the event. Qi2 certified phones and chargers are expected to arrive in the holiday season of 2023. Recently, the WPC announced that Qi2 is almost at the finish line as the first mobile devices with the new wireless charging standard were set to complete certification testing. This means, we could soon see MagSafe wireless charging technology on Android phones.

Qi2, like MagSafe, will feature magnetic attachment with phones, faster charging, higher efficiency and greater convenience, according to WPS. The first Qi2 certified products are set to come to market in the holiday season, starting with Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup. Android phones are expected to follow suit, adopting the Qi2 profile. According to WPS, Belkin, Mophie, Anker, and Aircharge have already announced Qi2 charging products and over 100 devices are currently in testing or in the certification testing queue.

According to the WPC, the Qi2 standard comprises two profiles, the Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) which is based on MagSafe technology contributed by Apple to the consortium and branded with the Qi2 logo, and the Extended Power Profile (EPP), which is an improvement to the existing wireless charging, that does not include magnets but complies with the Qi2 standard. New Qi2 EPP products will be branded with the existing Qi logo, WPS said in its press release earlier this month.

With Android phones adopting the new Qi2 standard, we could soon see the MagSafe-based MPP profile on upcoming Android phones. New wireless chargers would be able to magnetically attach to compatible Android devices, just like a MagSafe charger attaches to an iPhone. Additionally, with magnetic attachment coming to Android phones, a bunch of magnet-based phone accessories, which are currently available for iPhone models, could also arrive for Android devices. These include MagSafe-compatible cases, magnetic wallets, battery packs and more.

“These certified Qi2 chargers provide smoother, faster charging that is more energy efficient, and offers wide interoperability,” Paul Struhsaker, executive director for the WPC, had said in the release. “Plus, Qi2’s magnetic attachment also means consumers will no longer have to fuss in trying to adjust the positioning of their devices to ensure perfect alignment between phone and charger.”

Recently, the Google Pixel 9 lineup was also tipped to launch with the Qi2 wireless charging standard. A Google senior hardware engineer Liyu Yang, who has been working on wireless charging systems on Pixel handsets since 2017, recently joined WPC as a board member. According to WPC, Yang is currently in charge of the research and development of next-generation wireless charging technology on upcoming Pixel products, thus suggesting Pixel 9 series may come with Qi2 wireless charging support.

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Getting One UI 6 Update Based on Android 14 in India: Report

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G has reportedly started getting the Android 14 update in India. The update is said to bring One UI 6, along with the November 2023 Android security patch to the mid-range Galaxy A series handset. The Android 14 update comes with firmware version A146BXXU2CWK9. The company has already rolled out the security update for devices including Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S22 series, and Galaxy S23 FE. The Galaxy A14 5G was launched in January.

As per a report by SamMobile, One UI 6 update based on Android 14 for Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is currently rolling out in India. It is said to have a size of around 1.8GB. As mentioned, the update reportedly comes with firmware version A146BXXU2CWK9 and brings the November Android security patch to eligible units. The update adds Android 14 features alongside the list of upgrades under One UI 6. It brings an enhanced quick settings panel, new widgets, and a new design for emojis.

Eligible Galaxy A14 5G handsets in India will receive the latest update automatically. Users can also manually check for the update by heading to Settings > Software update > Download and Install. It is recommended to update smartphones while they are connected to a strong Wi-Fi network and put on charging.

The Galaxy A14 5G was launched in January with a starting price tag of Rs. 16,499. It features a 6.6-inch full-HD+(1,080×2,408 pixels) PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an octa-core Exynos 1330 SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM.

Samsung has packed a triple rear camera setup on the Galaxy A14 5G, including a 50-megapixel main camera and two 2-megapixel sensors. For selfies and video chats, it has a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 64GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable via a microSD storage slot (up to 1TB). It houses a 5,000mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series May Launch as an ‘AI Phone’, Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Said to Offer a Slightly Curved Display

Samsung Galaxy S24 series with —Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra —is expected to go official early next year. Samsung is widely speculated to incorporate advanced AI functionalities in the upcoming flagship smartphones and new leaks add more credibility to this rumour. The South Korean tech brand has reportedly filed for trademark applications for ‘AI Phone’ and ‘AI Smartphone.’ It has also filed trademark applications for additional product categories, such as AR glasses and smart rings. Additionally, a tipster claims that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will not have a fully flat display as previously thought, and would feature a minor curve.

As per a report by Galaxyclub, Samsung filed trademark applications for AI Phone and AI Smartphone. Based on this, the report claims that the upcoming Galaxy S24 will be marketed as an AI Phone using these trademarks. The company is trying to secure trademarks for brand names and logos including Magic Pixel, Flex Magic and Flex Magic Pixel for augmented reality (AR) products, smartphone displays, and televisions, with a special focus on AR glasses in South Korea. The brand has reportedly also filed trademark applications for other categories of products, such as smart rings and AR glasses in the last few months.

Separately, tipster SuperRoader (@RoderSuper) on Twitter claims that the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s screen will not be completely flat. It is said to have a minor curvature of 0.3-0.4mm on the bezel. The sizes of the top and bottom bezel are said to be identical and they are said to be half of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Additionally, the left and right bezels are said to be the same as of the predecessor. The new leak somewhat contradicts recent rumours about a flat back panel and a flat display on the upcoming flagship.

Samsung is believed to announce the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones on January 17 next year. They are expected to run on “Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC for Galaxy”. The Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ could be powered by Exynos in select global markets and the lineup could feature Titanium frames instead of aluminium.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is said to come as the company’s first Generative AI phone. It is also likely to use a new EV battery technology to offer improved battery life.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company’s new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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