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mardi 3 juillet 2018

Cheaper and lighter Microsoft Surface tablet passes through the FCC

Microsoft is currently working on a couple of interesting entries in the Surface line. Last week, there was an exciting report about a foldable, pocketable Microsoft Surface device. That device looks really promising, but it likely will be very expensive. Microsoft is also working on a more affordable Surface tablet and it appears to have passed through the FCC.

The FCC filing only mentions a low-powered charger, which would go with a smaller device. Unfortunately, that's the only detail we have to go on right now. The previous report stated the device would have a 10-inch display, more rounded design, USB Type-C charging, and a nice $400 price tag. They may also have an LTE model and affordable keyboard covers to go with it.

An affordable Microsoft Surface tablet could do very well for Microsoft. The current batch of Surface devices is quite pricey. You could spend over $3,000 if you wanted. With the onslaught of Chrome OS 2-in-1 devices just beginning, Microsoft knows they will need to compete at every price point. $400 is a great price, but performance will be key. Chromebooks in the same price range can run well on Intel Core m3 processors. Windows 10 is not as adept at running on low-powered devices.

Microsoft has not acknowledged this device or their plans. The fact that it is already going through the FCC would suggest that it's close to release.

Source: WinFuture

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LG G5 Android Oreo update is imminent in Korea as kernel sources are posted

The LG G5 was launched in early 2016 with a gimmicky modular concept and Android Marshmallow. It was updated to Android Nougat later that year and since then users have been waiting for Android Oreo. Back in May, the LG G6 started getting Oreo and the LG V20 and G5 were said to be close behind. That update looks to be imminent in Korea.

Thanks to XDA Member cheeze.keyk, we can see that LG has posted Oreo kernel sources for the F700K, F700L, and F700S, which are Korean model names for the G5. This means the Oreo update should be rolling out soon to those devices and hopefully more variants soon after. This would mark the second major Android version update for the device, which is what is usually promised to owners.

If you're interested in the kernel sources, you can download the 189 MB file from the link below. This update will include all of the usual Android Oreo goodies, such as battery improvements, picture-in-picture mode, Autofill API, and more. LG has tried to put more emphasis on updates with their Software Update Center, and so far it seems to be paying off. They still have a lot of work to do to change their reputation in the Android community.

Source: LG Code Distribution

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Become a Certified Ethical Hacker with This Bundle

Hardly a day goes by without another story emerging about a cyber attack on a major corporation or government agency. Hackers are becoming far more adept at infiltrating secure systems, and it's costing companies and governments millions.

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There are also modules that cover wireless and mobile network security (an increasingly important field), and when you've finished the course, you'll have all the skills you need to ace the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker v9 exam.

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Samsung’s Android Go phone won’t run stock Android, revealed in leaked photos

Android Go is Google's slimmed down, barebones OS for devices with low-end specs. We've seen several of these devices launch from a variety of OEMs around the world, but the biggest Android player has been absent. A couple of weeks ago we heard Samsung was testing an Android Go device in several countries. Today, we have our first look at the device in the flesh.

All of the Android Go phones we've seen so far have basically run stock Android. However, that is not a requirement for these devices. Leave it to Samsung to be the first OEM to customize the OS. These new leaked photos show Android Go with the Samsung Experience UI on top. It looks like the same UI you would find on a Samsung Galaxy S9, but with an array of Android Go apps. One of the core features of Android Go is the data saving and storage management, which is crucial for low-end devices in emerging markets. Samsung is using their old Smart Manager app for this.

In terms of the hardware, this is a pretty typical Go device. It has a small 5-inch AMOLED display with virtual navigation buttons. The rumored processor is the Exynos 7570 and it has 1GB of RAM with 16GB of storage. On the back is an 8MP camera with a 5MP selfie cam up front. The battery is 2,600 mAh and it runs Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition. We're not sure when this device will launch, but with the frequency of leaks and rumors picking up, it should be soon. It's rumored to be called the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core.

Source: SamMobile

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[VIDEO] OnePlus 6 Red Hands-On

OnePlus has a well-documented release strategy for its devices: launch a few colors, and then release flashier designs throughout the device's six-month lifespan. Last year's OnePlus 5T is a tough act to follow, not just because of its specs, but because it introduced the blindingly bright Lava Red and the nostalgia-inducing Sandstone White. Just a month after the release of the OnePlus 6, the company unveiled their first limited edition color variant with the OnePlus 6 Silk White, and this week they finally announced the OnePlus 6 Red version of their latest flagship.

In this video, we're taking a look at the latest OnePlus 6 Red with a quick hands-on that'll walk you through everything that has changed in its design, and how it compares to previous color releases. If you don't have time for the video, read on for a short text summary.

The almost blood-red body of the OnePlus 6 Red has a frame that doesn't feel like it is coated with a glossy or matte finish. It pops around the front of the all-black, near-bezelless display giving it a hot rod aesthetic with its subtle chamfer. The buttons and SIM tray are all the same color, and even the radio antenna trim filler blends in well. Around back is one of the most beautiful red devices I have personally seen. It has a unique six panel glass layering setup giving it glint and a surreal sense of depth that's best appreciated in motion (as shown in the video). Unlike the HTC U12 or U11, this hue of red is not "strawberry red", and it isn't "glossy flat red" like offered with the iPhone 8 either. It is a "proper red", with a slight orange hue that was added to the base layer. You'd be hard pressed to see it except on certain angles, but it's there and it is most noticeable when looking at the trim piece that almost reflects orangey gold, giving it an Iron Man-like feel.

But those trim pieces, like the OnePlus logo, are sadly silver toned instead of black like I had hoped, and the fingerprint sensor is always reflecting the wrong color, dark when the body is light and light when the body is dark. Those are the only two things I think I would change about this phone though, because otherwise it is otherworldly in appearance. After using both the white and red models for a while now, this is the color I would go with ten out of ten times. Its stunning, quite bold, and offers surprising depth.

OnePlus 6 Red Pricing and Availability

The OnePlus 6 in Red will go on sale on July 10th for a price of $579/€569/£519, and it only comes in one variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. This is a limited edition device so if you are considering one, be sure to head over to the OnePlus website once it goes on sale. Stay tuned to the XDA Portal for more OnePlus 6 coverage!

Check out XDA's OnePlus 6 Forums! >>>

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lundi 2 juillet 2018

MIUI 10 China Alpha 8.7.2 now available for 11 Xiaomi devices

MIUI is available in two forms: MIUI China Stable and MIUI Global Stable. The two ROMs have important differences in functionality, as Global ROMs are intended for a global audience. MIUI Global ROMs have Google Play services integration, while MIUI China ROMs don't come with Google Play services are integrated with Xiaomi's online services. Languages and region-specific functionality are different as well. It's important to keep the above the mind when dealing with MIUI 10. MIUI 10 China was announced by Xiaomi alongside the Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE at an event in China in May. MIUI 10 Global, on the other hand, was announced at the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 event in India last month.

The company has already detailed the roll-out schedule for both MIUI China ROM as well as the MIUI Global Beta ROM. Since MIUI 10's announcement, many Xiaomi phones have received MIUI 10 China Alpha/Beta ROMs as well as MIUI 10 Global Beta ROMs. Now, MIUI 10 China Closed Alpha 8.7.2 is available for 11 Xiaomi devices. They are noted as follows:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X (Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm variant)
Xiaomi Redmi 4X
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (device codename: vince; known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 in India)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (known as Xiaomi Redmi Y1 in India)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Lite (known as Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite in India)
Xiaomi Mi 6
Xiaomi Mi 5X
Xiaomi Mi 5S
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Installation instructions for MIUI 10

Sideloading MIUI 10 will require an unlocked bootloader, which you can apply for here. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the device. Please make a backup of all your data before you attempt the upgrade!

1. Setup ADB and Fastboot on your computer if you haven't already.
2. Connect your phone to your PC.
3. Download the right TWRP image for your phone:
  1. TWRP for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
  2. TWRP for the Xiaomi Redmi 4X
  3. TWRP for the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
  4. TWRP for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime/Redmi Y1
  5. TWRP for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Lite/Redmi Y1 Lite
  6. TWRP for the Xiaomi Mi 6
  7. TWRP for the Xiaomi Mi 5X
  8. TWRP for the Xiaomi Mi 5S
  9. TWRP for the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (unofficial)
  10. TWRP for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
  11. TWRP for the Xiaomi Mi Max 2
4. Download the Google apps package.
5. Download the right MIUI 10 build for your phone:
6. Transfer the MIUI 10 ROM and GApps package from your PC to your phone.
7. Reboot to the bootloader by powering off your phone and holding down the power key and volume down keys simultaneously.
8. Boot TWRP on your device with the following command: fastboot boot /path/to/twrp.img (Replace /path/to/twrp.img with the actual filename and the location where you stored it.)
9. Once you have booted into TWRP, tap on "Wipe" and then "swipe to factory reset" to do a factory reset. This may not be necessary, but it's always recommended when flashing a beta update of a major operating system upgrade.
10. Go to "Install" and find where you stored the MIUI 10 ROM. Select it and flash it.
11. Tap "back" and then flash the Google apps package.

Once the flashing has completed, tap on "reboot system" and you should boot into MIUI 10!

Download links via @xiaomiui on Telegram.

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Huawei Nova 3 with 6.3″ display and dual front/rear cameras appears online

This year, Huawei has launched the Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Pro, and the Huawei P20 Lite. Huawei's subsidiary Honor has launched the Honor View 10 as well as the Honor 10. Recently, Honor also launched the Honor Play — a HiSilicon Kirin 970-powered smartphone with GPU Turbo tech, as well the Honor 9i. Now, the Huawei Nova 3 has appeared on TENAA.

Huawei Nova 3 TENAA Listing The TENAA listing of the Huawei Nova 3 with model numbers PAR-TL00 and PAR-AL00 reveals most of the phone's specifications. The phone will be powered by a 2.36GHz octa-core processor, likely to be the HiSilicon Kirin 970. This is HiSilicon's current flagship SoC, and it consists of four Arm Cortex-A73 cores paired with four Arm Cortex-A53 cores, along with the Mali-G72MP12 GPU. The Kirin 970 also has a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and an i7 co-processor. The Nova 3 will likely have support for GPU Turbo as well.

The phone will have 6GB of RAM paired with 64GB/128GB of storage. It will have also a microSD card that supports up to 256GB expandable storage.

The Nova 3 will have a 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340×1080) 19.5:9 LCD with a display notch and 2.5D curved glass. It will have dual rear cameras, consisting of a 16MP primary (RGB) camera paired with a 24MP (likely to be monochrome) camera with f/2.4 aperture. It will have dual cameras on the front as well, with a 24MP front-facing camera paired with a secondary 2MP camera.

The Huawei Nova 3's fingerprint sensor will be placed on the back. It will have a hybrid dual SIM slot (nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD). In terms of connectivity, it will have dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. It will be powered by a 3650mAh battery with fast charging support, and it will run EMUI 8 on top of Android 8.1 Oreo. Its dimensions are 157.0 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm, and it weighs 165 grams.

The Nova 3 is expected to be announced on July 18th, and it will be made available in Black and Blue colors. Its pricing is rumored to start from CNY 2699 ($404).

Source 1: TENAA Source 2: TENAA Via: FoneArena

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