Huawei Nova 8i Officially Launched For The Asia Pacific Market

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Huawei Nova 8i has finally been officially introduced. This smartphone was announced at the Summer Launch Asia Pacific event along with a series of other products, such as the MatePad 11, FreeBuds 4, MateView, Mateview GT, and Watch 3.

Huawei will continue to provide high-performance smart devices to deliver more perfect, rich, and comprehensive solutions in every scenario of consumer life in the Asia Pacific region.

As a smartphone aimed at young people, the Huawei Nova 8i has a slim look and a screen with thin bezels. This smartphone has a screen measuring 6.67 inches.

The back of the Huawei Nova 8i has a 4D curved design that is supported by the NCVM ( non-conductive vacuum metallization ) process, thus providing a more comfortable experience when holding it.

This smartphone is armed with the Snapdragon 662 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal memory.

To support its performance, there is a 4,300mAh battery with 66W fast charging . Armed with this capability, Huawei claims that the smartphone battery can be charged 100 percent in 38 minutes.

Turning to photography, this smartphone has four rear cameras consisting of a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor . While the front camera has a resolution of 16MP.

Huawei Nova 8i comes in three color options, namely interstellar blue , moonlight silver, and starry black . This smartphone runs EMUI 11.

However, information regarding the presence of the Huawei Nova 8i is not yet known. Huawei only mentions that the MatePad 11 and FreeBuds 4 will be available in the Indonesian market on July 27, 2021.

Galaxy A22, 5G Smartphone From Samsung

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Samsung has brought its affordable 5G smartphone, the Galaxy A22 5G.

The Galaxy A22 5G comes with a 6.6-inch FHD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. Its performance is supported by the Dimensity 700 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support, and three cameras, one of which is 48MP.

Large RAM and Memory

Armed with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor and a 5,000mAh battery, the Galaxy A22 5G can be relied upon as a daily driver for the digital native generation, especially with 5G network support.

For your information, the Galaxy A22 5G is supported by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory which can be expanded up to 128GB.
Regarding the camera, the Galaxy A22 5G is supported by three main cameras, namely 48MP f1.8, ultra-wide 5MP f2.2, with a capture radius of 155 degrees, and a 2MP f2.4 depth sensor camera to make bokeh photos.

The Galaxy A22 5G is also equipped with various additional features such as Live AR Sticker, Stamp, and custom filters to make Instagram Story or TikTok content even more fun.

Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G Camera Advantages

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Oppo has released its latest flagship smartphone, the Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G. This smartphone is supported by Microlens technology on the camera.

"Oppo prioritizes the human experience obtained from the use of features. This time, through the Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G, Oppo is setting a new standard,"

The new standards presented on the Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G include Microlens technology which is claimed to be better than hundreds of times the zoom on the camera.

The reason is, this feature allows users to see the world that is not visible with ordinary lenses. This feature enlarges the view 30 times with optical zoom and 60 times hybrid zoom.

That way, it will produce microscopic photography that is predicted to go beyond macro photography.

The image produced by the Microlens on the Oppo Find X3 5G is claimed to have higher clarity, including when compared to the hundreds of times zoomed images made by other smartphone cameras.

Clear Screen

Another thing that is also present on the Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G is an OLED Billion Color QHD + screen (3,216 x 1,440 pixels) resolution.

With the specifications above, the display on the 6.7-inch screen is comfortable to look at, especially with the thin bezel size.

In addition to adopting Microlens camera technology, the Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G is also supported by a futuristic design. This device has a slim body and has a curved glass screen with 2,000 control points mounted on the body.

Oppo said, although the design is minimalist and looks simple, the Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G has a complex design.

It was mentioned, during the design, engineering and manufacturing processes, Oppo carried out strict controls to ensure the precision and perfection of the curves so as to make this smartphone comfortable to hold.

SuperVOOC 2.0 Fast Charging Support

Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G is supported by a 4,500 mAh battery which is expected to last all day.

This device is equipped with SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charging fast charging, the battery can be charged 40 percent in just 10 minutes.

In addition, with 30W AirVOOC wireless charging, the Oppo Find X3 Pro is claimed to be able to be charged to 100 percent in 80 minutes.

Users can also share power with other Oppo Find X3 Pro devices thanks to 10W wireless charging technology.

Not only that, the Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G charging technology is also supported by the TuV Rheinland Certified Safe Fast-Charge System certification. This certification guarantees the device is safe when charged quickly.

Xiaomi Officially Launches Mi Smart Band 6

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi Smart Band 6. According to Xiaomi, Mi Smart Band 6 is a form of the company's commitment to boost the X AIoT smartphone strategy.

A number of improvements were carried by this smartband when compared to its predecessor.

One of them is the screen size that is 50 percent larger than the previous generation. Now, Mi Smart Band 6 has a 1.56-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 326 PPI.

This smartband screen is also equipped with tempered glass and an anti-fingerprint coating. Not only the screen, Xiaomi also buried more advanced features in the Mi Smart Band 6.

Mi Smart Band 6 currently comes with an SpO2 measurement feature that allows users to measure the oxygen content in the blood. This feature can also be used to measure the quality of breathing during sleep.

Another feature that is also available in this smartband is a heart rate monitor, monitoring user stress, including women's health cycles.

Mi Smart Band 6 is capable of detecting up to 30 exercise modes, including those performed at home, such as zumba, pilates, and HIIT.

Xiaomi claims this smartband battery can last up to 14 days. Mi Smart Band 6 can also be used for swimming, because it supports water resistance up to 5 ATM.

Mi Smart Band 6 comes with a choice of black color at the first sale, while five other colors, namely blue, orange, yellow, olive, and ivory followed later.

Xiaomi priced this smartband at $41 USD.

Samsung Galaxy M62, Smartphone Battery 7000mAH

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Samsung introduced the Galaxy M62. The device comes with a 7000mAh battery.

Galaxy M62 comes with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with FHD + resolution. The Galaxy M62 screen uses the Infinity O (punch hole) design to place the selfie camera.

With the support of a Super AMOLED screen, Samsung promises an experience to enjoy content that spoils the eyes of users.

Besides being equipped with a large capacity battery, the Galaxy M62 is also supported by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal memory. The performance of the Galaxy M62 is supported by an octa-core Exynos 9825 chipset with 7nm fabrication.

Fast Charging 25W

Not only a large capacity battery, the Galaxy M62 is also supported by 25W fast charging. The Galaxy M62's 7000mAh battery capacity itself is claimed to support 33 hours of non-stop streaming, up to 24 hours of video calls, and 19 hours of gaming.

Galaxy M62 can also be used to charge other devices thanks to the Wired Power Share and C-to-C cable features in the package.

Camera 64MP

Another feature that is also a mainstay is a 64MP quad camera. Each of the Galaxy M62 cameras includes a 64MP main lens, 12MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP depth, and 5MP macro to create content and capture every precious moment.

The Galaxy M62 camera is also equipped with the Single Take feature which allows users to take multiple pictures and videos with various automatic effects.

For selfie cameras, the Galaxy M62 is supported by a 32MP lens and video recording up to 4K quality at 30 fps.

Vivo V21 5G Specifications and Prices, Vivo Latest Smartphone

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Vivo officially released its new 5G smartphone, Vivo V21 5G. In addition to 5G connectivity, this device is supported by Dual OIS Night Camera technology and an ultra slim matte design.

In addition, the Vivo V21 5G also has 8GB RAM capacity which can be added with 3GB RAM. That way, the total RAM can reach 11GB.

Vivo V21 5G was developed to answer consumer needs for feature-rich devices and allow users to express themselves anytime and anywhere.

Vivo V21 5G comes with a leading selfie camera, sleek design, powerful hardware and software to help users enjoy every moment and be an inspiration to their surroundings.

The Vivo V21 5G itself comes with three main cameras, namely 64MP, 8MP multi-mode which is used to shoot super wide-angle and boke, as well as a 2MP macro camera.

While the Vivo V21 5G selfie camera is equipped with a 44MP lens. Both front and rear cameras are supported by OIS (optical image stabilization) and EIS (electronic image stabilization) technology. That way the recordings from the front and rear cameras can be more stable.

Video recording on this device also comes with unique features such as dual-view video (front and rear camera recording). For photos, there is a double exposure feature that can combine two different photos into one. Design and OS

The Vivo V21 5G itself comes with an ultra slim matte glass design. This device is even claimed to be the thinnest 5G smartphone in Indonesia at this time, only 7.29mm.

Vivo uses a dual tone step design to make the camera blend into the body. External touch using AG Glass Mate to reduce finger marks on the rear body.

There are two color options for the Vivo V21 5G, namely dusk blue and sunset dazzle. The screen of this device uses an AMOLED type with a 90Hz refresh rate which has a water drop notch.

Vivo V21 5G is supported by Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 with the Jovi Home feature to support activities, UFS 2.2 for faster data reading and writing performance, and Multi Turbo to improve the gaming experience more smoothly for mobile gaming fans.

Specification Vivo V21 5G

The Vivo V21 Series comes with 8GB RAM + 3GB Extended RAM. That way the RAM of this device can go up to 11GB, by taking up 3GB of the internal memory.

The internal memory of the device itself is 128GB for storing various document, music, or photo files.

The Vivo V21 5G has a 4,000mAh battery which can be used all day long. The Vivo V21 5G is also equipped with 33W fast charging. With this charging, the device can be charged up to 63 percent in 30 minutes.

This device is also supported by NFC Multifunction technology to recharge e-money cards or exchange files.

The Vivo V5G's performance is supported by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset with a clock speed of up to 2.4GHz.

Price Vivo V21 5G

The Vivo V21 5G is priced at 340 EURO

Instagram Will Present Photo Posting Feature From Desktop

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Instagram has provided features for posting photos and videos only through the application, but not using the web or desktop versions. But in the end, this feature will be presented.

Based on the leaks that appear, later users of the Instagram desktop application will be able to post photos.

This news came from leaker Alessandro Paluzzi, who said that Instagram is expected to allow users to post photos from the desktop.

In a screenshot shared by the Twitter account @ alex193a on May 14, users will be able to drag and drop images from a computer, crop images, add filters, edit and almost anything else that can be found on mobile devices when uploading photos.

"Instagram is working on the ability to create posts from a desktop website," wrote the leaker.

Paluzzi added that the Instagram desktop feature is currently only being tested internally so not all users can use it.

Unfortunately, this feature does not yet support the ability to take pictures from the camera on the computer directly. The same limitation applies to IGTV videos.

Instagram is currently more focused on the Instagram mobile application which can be downloaded on Android or iOS. However, the desktop web interface may be useful for some users who prefer to view images and videos on a larger screen.

It is still unknown whether Instagram also allows users to upload other types of content, such as Stories or Reels.

Unfortunately, it is not known how long Instagram will open the feature for posting photos from this desktop.

Specifications and Prices Vivo X60 and X60 Pro

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Vivo has again spawned two of its newest flagship phones, namelyVivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro. Similar to their predecessors, the two cellphones again favor the camera sector, which this time was developed in collaboration with the German manufacturer, Zeiss.

Vivo X60 has a 6.56-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240 Hz, along with a protective glass of Gorilla Glass 6. On the top side is a punch hole that contains a 32 MP selfie camera.

On the back there are three cameras consisting of a 48 MP main camera (f / 1.79, OIS), a 13 MP ultrawide camera (f / 2.2, 2.5 cm Super Macro), and a 13 MP portrait camera (f / 2.46, 2x optical. zoom).

Other photography supporting features on the Vivo X60 include the ZEISS Biotar Portrait Style which can provide rotating bokeh effects, Extreme Night Vision 2.0, Ultra-Wide Night Mode, HDR Super Night Portrait, and Super Pano which can shoot panoramic mode at night.

For hardware, the Vivo X60 relies on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chip with 8GB RAM. 128 GB of storage media, and a 4,300 mAh battery with 33 watts of fast charging.

The Vivo X60 Pro has similar specifications to the X60, but there are a number of differences. The main camera on the back of the phone, for example, has a wider aperture (f / 1.48) and is equipped with Gimbal Stabilization 2.0 technology to reduce shake.

The utlra wide and portrait cameras on the Vivo X60 Pro are the same as those of the X60. However, the X60 Pro comes with the addition of a fourth 8 MP camera paired with a periscope telephoto lens with a 5x optical zoom range.

The memory capacity is also larger than the X60, which is 12 GB for RAM and 256 GB for internal storage media. The Vivo X60 Pro battery capacity is slightly smaller at 4,200 mAh, but both support 33 watts of fast charging.

Other supporting features of the Vivo X60 and X60 Pro include a fingerprint scanner that is embedded under the screen, as well as NFC which can be used to charge or check electronic balances.

Both of these phones are running the Android 11 operating system with a typical Vivo interface, FunTouch OS 11.1.

Specifications and Prices Vivo X60

Body: 159.6 x 75 x 7.4 mm / 176 g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic frame.
Display: 6.56 inches" AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1080 x 2376 pixels (~398 ppi density), Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm): Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585); Adreno 650.
Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 3.1.
OS/Software: Android 11, Funtouch 11.1.
Rear camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.5, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom.
Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm.
Video capture: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS.
Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
Battery: Li-Po 4300 mAh; Fast charging 33W.
Misc: NFC.
Color: Midnight Black, Shimmer Blue
Prices: $ 685


Specifications and Prices Vivo X60 Pro

Body: 158.6x73.2x7.6mm, 179g; Gorilla Glass 6 front, Gorilla Glass 6 back, aluminum frame.
Display: 6.56 inches AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1080x2376px resolution, 19.8:9 aspect ratio, 398ppi.
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm): Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585); Adreno 650.
Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 3.1.
OS/Software: Android 11, Funtouch 11.1.
Rear camera: 48 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, gimbal stabilization; Telephoto: 13 MP, f/2.5, 50mm, 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle: 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm.
Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm.
Video capture: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS.
Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
Battery: Li-Po 4200mAh; Fast charging 33W.
Misc: NFC, Gimbal Stabilization.
Color: Midnight Black, Shimmer Blue
Prices: $ 705

Google Will Apply New Rules Regarding App Naming on the Play Store

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Google is compiling a list of apps with names and icons that are too long.

This followed the company's desire to make app names and icons more concise and accurate on the Play Store.

This regulation will facilitate the review process for taking screenshots and the video will be available at the end of this year.

Google details the rules, the policy will prohibit application developers from using tricks to get the attention of potential users.

Simply put, the developer should not cheat with non-to-the-point words.

The name of the later application may not use emoji. Except for the brand name, writing in full capital letters is not allowed.

Limited to 30 Characters

Then, the application title will be limited to 30 characters only. Including call-to-action words like 'download now' or 'sale' is not allowed.

This detail is an initial announcement before the company will detail related policies by the end of 2021.

Unmitigated, Google will not explicitly provide space on Google Play for applications that violate these policies.

Developers Need To Prepare Separate Descriptions

Separately, new rules regarding app preview descriptions will take effect from the second half of this year.

However, application and game developers need to prepare descriptions that are simple but contain sufficient information.

"Assets that do not meet our guidelines may not be eligible for promotions and recommendations on major Google Play platforms such as the App and Games homepage," said Google.

Microsoft Outlook Worldwide Error, What Causes It?

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Microsoft Outlook users worldwide are reporting a number of issues with text input and visibility in the email service.

"If you press 'new message' and type in the body text, no text will appear. But if you send it, the text will appear for the recipient," wrote one user.

"If you reply, you still can't see it unless you do a backspace. Very strange," complained another user.

This issue likely arose when Microsoft released Outlook version 2014 series 13929.20372.

Administrators reported that disabling automatic updates and rolling back to the previous version would work. Outlook Web Access (OWA) and access via telephone-based clients also do not appear to be affected.

Microsoft then officially advised users to access alternative protocols such as Outlook on the web or Outlook mobile as potential solutions in the meantime.

Investigating the Root Problems

Microsoft shortly thereafter said that Outlook was experiencing "email visibility issues," with reports of text disappearing after being inserted in a new message, and existing messages having no text at all.

"We are currently investigating an email message visibility issue in Outlook. Outlook on the web does not appear to be affected," said Microsoft.

Then, the company prompts the user to restart the Outlook client to apply the fix after it is accepted.

"We hope to restore service to affected users by May 12, 2021, at 3:00 UTC," said Microsoft.

Twitter Trials The Tip Jar Feature, Can Send Money To Favorite Accounts

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Twitter is starting to test the Tip Jar feature in the Android and iOS apps. As the name implies, this feature allows Twitter users to send money directly to their favorite accounts.

Currently this feature is limited to users worldwide who use Twitter in English. All Twitter users can send tips, but only creators, journalists, experts and non-profit accounts can activate this feature and receive tips.

To send money to a favorite account, simply go to their profile on the Twitter app and then tap the money icon next to their username. Accounts that have met the requirements can activate this feature via Settings to start receiving tips.

show your love, leave a tip

now testing Tip Jar, a new way to give and receive money on Twitter 💸

more coming soon... pic.twitter.com/7vyCzlRIFc

— Twitter (@Twitter) May 6, 2021

Twitter users on Android can also provide tips to their favorite accounts via the Spaces feature. Twitter itself has launched this Clubhouse-like feature to all users who already have more than 600 followers.

Twitter relies on external services to handle this transaction, namely Bandcamp, Cash App, Patreon, PayPal and Venmo. The company with the bird logo says they don't take any commissions on the tips given, so all users will receive in full.

Even though it's still in the testing phase, users are starting to see a lot of issues that Twitter has to address. As the @RachelTobac account reports, tipping recipients via PayPal can now see the tipping address.

In its latest update, Twitter acknowledged the problem. They said they would update their alerts and tipping Help Center to make it clear that other apps can share information between tipping givers and recipients on their terms.

Twitter promises to provide the latest details and updates in the near future. They will also expand the availability of this feature to more users and more languages.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite is Equipped With 44W Fast Charging

Technology-Portfolio.Net - The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite appears on the 3C certification page and reveals the device will have 44W charging capability.

Samsung is known to be launching two new tablets from a different series this year. One of them is the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. Reportedly, the tablet will launch with the name Galaxy Tab S7 + Lite. This model recently appeared on the 3C certification website and revealed the capabilities of its charger.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite will support 44W charging. However, you need to buy a charger separately if you want to experience this maximum power output. Because, even though it's still equipped with an adapter - unlike the latest flagship smartphone, Samsung only provides a 15W adapter in the purchase box.

The 5G model as the most advanced among the other two models is expected to carry an adapter with a larger voltage. While other reports suggest the 5G model's rendering will come with a dual camera setup on the back. This is fairly new, because usually Samsung tablets only have a single camera. Both cameras will most likely have depth sensors.

The render also reveals a selfie camera on the right bezel, a USB Type-C port at the bottom, along with the speaker. At Geekbench, this 5G variant appears with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC combined with 4GB RAM. The internal storage is probably at least 64GB. The 5G variant is believed to be the mainstay option among the three variants that the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite will have. To note, the three variants include WiFi connectivity only ((M-T730), 4G variant (SM-T735), and a 5G option (SM-T736B / SM-T736N).

Xiaomi New Foldable Smartphone Has A Bottom Screen Camera

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Xiaomi is reportedly working on two new flagship phones. These devices are codenamed K8 and J18s. Both are expected to be Xiaomi's first devices with an under-display camera. Based on information from Digital Chat Station sources on Weibo, there have been leaks of the main specifications of the J18s cellphone.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold first launched in March as the company's first foldable phone. It is estimated that the J18s is the second foldable phone of them. The secret caption claims there are slight changes to the J18s as it bears support for a 90 Hz refresh rate.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 5G Cellphone With 108 Megapixel Camera

The original Mi Mix Fold had a 90Hz external screen, while the inner screen only supported a 60Hz refresh rate. It is likely that the inner screen of the J18s foldable phone will also support a 90 Hz refresh rate. In addition, the upcoming phone is equipped with a triple camera configuration which includes a 108 MP main camera, a liquid lens with 3x optical zoom and an ultra wide lens.

However, the main feature of the new device is the completeness of the camera under the screen. Apparently, this device is likely to be the latest version of the Mi Mix Fold.

Last August, Xiaomi showed off its third-generation under-screen technology. They claim the technology allows the camera to see through the gaps in the sub-pixels of the screen. The top screen area of the camera can produce the same pixel density as any other screen. Thus, the screen will be able to camouflage the camera underneath perfectly. In addition, the front camera will be able to provide results similar to conventional front cameras.

The upcoming phone is equipped with a triple camera configuration which includes a 108 MP main camera, a liquid lens with 3x optical zoom, and an ultra wide lens.

Android Confirms Specific Processors For Google Smartphones

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Android insiders confirmed the news saying Google's new smartphone, the Pixel 6 will come with its own processor called Whitecapel.

Google is rumored to be launching a new smartphone with a special processor. The processor is referred to as the Whitecapel which will arrive on the new Pixel 6 smartphone. Reports from an Android insider, recently confirmed the leak.

As is well known, previous reports were received from 9to5Google and XDA Developer, which suggested the mention of Whitechapel in the Android Open-Source Project code. And an insider mentioned Google's chipset with the code number GS101. GS seems to be short for Google Silicon.

The processor is known to be being developed by Google with Samsung. Therefore, some experts speculate, this may be an upgraded version of some Exynos chips. Interestingly, an insider who confirmed this report said Samsung also makes processors for Xiaomi.

Whitecapel reportedly will have a 5nm fabrication and include 8 processor cores, of which 2 Cortex-A78 cores, a pair of Cortex-A76 cores, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores. Meanwhile, the graphics accelerator is ARM Mali.

If Google actually installed a chip made specifically for its devices, then the smartphone would have a better performance. These include process refinement, photo quality enhancement, and optimal hardware and software components.

In addition, the Google Pixel 6 is predicted to come with an on-screen fingerprint scanner. Another leak reveals that the device will be powered by the Ultrawide band which is usually used in tracking devices or a link between mobile devices and smart home devices.

Oppo K9 5G Launches, Comes With Snapdragon 768G

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Oppo K9 5G has been launched in China. This smartphone was launched along with the Oppo Enco Air true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones, the Oppo K9 Smart TV, and the Oppo Band.

The Oppo K9 5G is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 768g SoC. The smartphone also packs a 90Hz screen, and a 3D liquid cooling system to keep the phone's temperature under control.

The Oppo K9 5G has an AMOLED screen measuring 6.43 inches with a punch-hole design. Oppo also claims that the K9 5G screen is integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader which makes it easier for users to open this device.

The Oppo K9 5G uses a quad-camera on the back with a main camera resolution of 64 MP. For the front camera, the Oppo K9 5G provides 32MP resolution with some AI beauty. As for storage, the Oppo K9 5G uses 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

For the battery capacity of this Smartphone, it also uses a 4,300 mAh battery with 65 Watt fast charging capability which can provide up to 2 hours of working time on 5 minutes of charging. . This smartphone measures 159.1 × 73.4 × 7.9mm and weighs 172 grams.

As for the price, the 8GB / ROM 128GB RAM variant costs 1,999 yuan ($ 310.77 USD), while the 8GB / ROM 256GB RAM variant sells for 2,199 yuan ($ 341.86 USD). This smartphone will be available in China starting May 11, but there is no information regarding its presence in the global market.

YouTube TV Can Now Be Accessed On Play Station 5

Technology-Portfolio.Net - PlayStation 5 (PS5) users can now access YouTube TV from this Sony-made console.

It is Android Police who discovered it for the first time, after Google secretly added YouTube TV service support information for the PS5 on their official site.

New YouTube Features

YouTube is reportedly testing a new feature that allows embedding comments at any point in the video. In simple terms, it will allow comments to appear at specific user-defined points.

That way, it's no longer like a scrollable downward comment column. Apparently, this looks like the timestamped comment that SoundCloud has.

"We're testing a new feature that lets you view timed comments exactly as you watch them in the video," says YouTube.

This trial was conducted on some Android and iOS users who were given access to test this capability in the beta version.

Google Play Store Will Reveal User Data Taken by Applications

Technology-Portfolio.Net - The Google Play Store will display a privacy label containing the user data set recorded in the application. The plan, this label will be present starting next year.

This announcement comes after several months that Apple displays the same privacy label on their App Store app page. Even Google also said that its application will also display recorded data, just like Apple.

According to Google, this is intended to assist users in understanding what data is collected and shared in the application, what effect if the data is secured, to further information regarding privacy and security.

Google will detail some user data that applications can access such as location, contacts, or email addresses. But companies also want to give developers room to explain why that data is being used and what's in it for their apps.

Also Read: Google Restricts Applications To Access User Information

Later, Google will provide information to users whether the data is encrypted, whether the data complies with Google's policies regarding child-friendly applications, and whether users can choose not to share data.

In addition, the information will also highlight whether a third party has verified the security of the application or can users ask them to delete their data or not.

Developers will begin to be informed of this information in the final quarter of 2021. Meanwhile, the privacy label will begin showing to users in the first quarter of 2022.

This label also applies to new applications or applications that have recently introduced an update. If the app update doesn't show any new information about the data recorded on the label, Google will block the app.

Twitter Users Can Now Upload Photos in 4K Resolution and Crop Free

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Twitter is back with updates for the convenience of its users in social media. After the fleet and the elimination of the bookmark feature, this time the platform with the blue bird logo makes it easy for users to upload images at full size.

Previous Twitter users had to crop (crop) the image they want to upload to a size of 16: 9 or usually it will be done by the system automatically.

This was done with the reason to keep the appearance in the timeline uniform. But now, Twitter has announced that users can upload images at their actual size.

"Introduce a bigger and better image on iOS and Android, now available to all users," wrote Twitter in its official account.

For information, this ability has indeed become one that is requested by users. Because, it is not uncommon for uploaded photos to be cut in size when they appear on the timeline.

High-Quality Images With 4K Resolution

Previously, Twitter also allowed users to upload high-resolution images from iOS and Android devices. Through this update, the image seen can be sharper and more detailed.

Apart from being crop free, Twitter users can also activate the high-quality images feature to view 4K resolution images and high-quality image uploads to tweet 4K quality images.

The Twitter application on the website supports high-resolution images up to 4K (4,096x4,096 pixels). Only for applications, the resolution is limited to a maximum of 2,048 x 2,048 pixels.

Users can also choose whether they want high resolution images to be seen when using cellular and WiFi networks, only when connected to WiFi, or disable both options.

Information From Twitter

"Time to tweet high-resolution images, the option to upload and view 4K images on Android and iOS is now available to all users," said Twitter via @TwitterSupport account.

"To start uploading and viewing images in 4K, update your high-quality image preferences in the 'Data usage' section," said Twitter.

Based on the Twitter statement, to activate this feature, users need to enter the "Data Usage" Settings on the Twitter application.

Brazil Finally Allows WhatsApp Pay

Technology-Portfolio.Net - WhatsApp has re-launched the WhatsApp Pay payment service in Brazil. The payment service WhatsApp Pay was suspended by Brazil's Central Bank in June 2020, just days after its launch.

Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the return of this payment service in a video that was shown in Brazil.

In the video, Mark Zuckerberg talks about how payment information added to WhatsApp will work on Facebook and Instagram.

According to the Head of Facebook Financial, David Marcus, "the payment service WhatsApp Pay being rolled back in Brazil will be part of a phased rollout effort."

It seems that Facebook is serious about returning the WhatsApp Pay service to Brazil, one of which can be seen from the video uploaded to promote the payment service.

Not only that, Facebook also published a page stating that the Facebook Pay payment system that underlies WhatsApp Pay has been authorized by the Central Bank.

When the WhatsApp Pay service was first launched in Brazil, the country's central bank suspended operations. The reason is, there are concerns about competition among payment systems.

Brazil's Central Bank said it plans to evaluate whether the Facebook-owned service complies with regulations.

At the time, Facebook said it had been in contact with authorities before the WhatsApp Pay service was launched.

In late March 2021, Reuters reported, Brazil's Central Bank had approved the service, after Facebook obtained official approval to run the payments service.

In a Facebook press release, WhatsApp users will be able to connect debit, prepaid, or combo cards from several banks that work together to process their payments.

Previously on June 15, 2020, the WhatsApp Pay service officially operated in Brazil. This was conveyed by Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg through his personal page. Brazil became the first country where WhatsApp Pay was widely launched.

"Brazil became the first country in the world where we launched a payment service on WhatsApp," Zuckerberg said.

He said that with the presence of the payment service WhatsApp Pay in Brazil, users could send and receive money as easily as sending photos.

WhatsApp Pay, according to Zuckerberg, is also claimed to make it easier for small businesses to make financial transactions through the messaging application.

"To enable transactions, we developed Facebook Pay which provides a secure and consistent way to transact across our app platforms," ​​Zuckerberg said.

For your information, Zuckerberg also said, WhatsApp Pay can run thanks to collaboration with a number of local bank partners. They include Banco do Brasil, Nubank, Sicredi, and Cielo, merchant payment processors in Brazil.

Google Restricts Applications To Access User Information

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Google will be more selective with applications on the Google Play Store that can see what applications are already installed on the user's smartphone.

Although it seems harmless, the list of applications installed on the user's smartphone can inform the developer of the user's information. For example, dating preferences to political affiliations.

Starting May 5, 2021, the developer must provide reasons to Google regarding why the application accesses application installation information on the user's smartphone.

Android 11 applications currently requesting the "QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES" permission can view the complete list of applications installed on the user's device. However, Google recently updated its Developer Program Policies.

Where, now the application information installed on the user's smartphone is classified as sensitive personal data of the user.

Restrict Permission Access to the Application

Accordingly, Google will limit which applications are allowed to obtain information regarding the complete list of applications installed on the user's smartphone.

When these changes take effect in May, applications can only obtain permissions, if their core functions require wide visibility into the applications installed on the user's smartphone.

Examples are file manager applications, browsers, and antivirus applications that require data for interoperability purposes. "Banking applications, digital wallet applications, and other applications that involve financial transaction functionality will be licensed for security purposes," said Google.

Naughty Developers Can Be Kicked from Google Play

Apps that don't function properly but request visibility permission access could run the risk of being removed from the Google Play Store.

For this reason, all developers who wish to retain permission access in their applications need to complete a declaration form that guarantees its use in accordance with its function.

If you're concerned that users may still abuse permissions, Google's documentation clearly states that this will impact the app.

Google may suspend apps and may terminate developer accounts if they commit violations.