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Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 real-life images showcase 108MP camera module; prices expected to start at RMB 4500 (US$687) – Notebookcheck.net
With the Xiaomi Mi 11’s launch date drawing close, the smartphone is bound to show up on random corners on the internet. However, it won’t be the first time we’ve laid eyes on it, as the device has shown up on more than one occasion. Both images essentially reconfirm what we already knew about the Xiaomi Mi 11’s aesthetics and its uncannily large camera module.
Twitter users @techdroider and @techagent26 stumbled upon real-life images of the Xiaomi Mi 11. One appears to be set in an unboxing video of some sorts, while the other is a garden variety hands-on image. The second image very likely portrays the base Xiaomi Mi 11, as the camera housing indicates that it has a 108MP lens. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, on the other hand, is expected to come the industry’s first 200MP camera sensor.
Images sourced from the unboxing video, on the other hand, are a lot more confusing as a layer of plastic obscures the smartphone. It is also worth noting that the camera lens in the second set of images look considerably different than that of the Xiaomi Mi 11, so it could very well be a Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro. However, it’s hard to tell what’s underneath the plastic cover, so a grain of salt is in order here.
Yet another leak via Twitter user @Tech_EdgeTE sheds some light on the Xiaomi Mi 11’s price. The base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage costs RMB 4,500 (US$687). Bumping the storage up to 256GB will cost you RMB 4,800 (US$733). Lastly, the maxed-out variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will retail at RMB 5,200 (US$794). An earlier report told us that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is likely to cost RMB 5,299 (US$810) for the base version.
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TORONTO —
Encrypted chat app Signal remained offline Saturday as the company dealt with technical difficulties amid a surge of new downloads as users flee WhatsApp’s new privacy terms.
A rival to Telegram and WhatsApp, Signal also employs end-to-end encryption for secure messaging.
The company tweeted Friday that they were experiencing “technical difficulties” as “millions upon millions of new users” downloaded their app.
Many of those new users are fleeing from WhatsApp and their new privacy terms they announced last week.
WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook, told its two billion users that if they wish to continue using their service, they must allow it to share their data with its parent company – except for users from the U.K. and the Europe.
WhatsApp said in a blog post that their terms were not new, just simply expanded – and that they cannot see private messages or hear personal calls – and neither could Facebook.
The swift exodus of users after their announcement prompted WhatsApp to delay the implementation of their expanded privacy terms from the original date of February 8, 2021 to May 15, 2021.
Signal said they were adding new servers and extra capacity to continue to handle the new peak traffic levels.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS): The users of highly-encrypted Signal app faced trouble sending messages and the company said on Saturday that it was still working to bring additional capacity online to handle peak traffic levels.
The problem started late Friday and the company first acknowledged it may be due to technical difficulties.
Signal allows for secure and encrypted video, voice and text communication, but users were unable to send any messages.
“We have been adding new servers and extra capacity at a record pace every single day this week nonstop, but today exceeded even our most optimistic projections. Millions upon millions of new users are sending a message that privacy matters. We appreciate your patience,” it said in a series of tweets.
As WhatsApp started sending notifications to its users asking them to either accept its new policy or see their accounts removed from February 8, it came as a blessing in disguise for its rivals as Signal as it saw a massive flow of new users.
The rush led to extra burden on Signal servers.
“We are making progress towards getting the service back online. Privacy is our top priority, but adding capacity is a close second right now,” it said.
“We are still working as quickly as possible to bring additional capacity online to handle peak traffic levels”.
The encrypted messaging service has climbed to the top spot in the free apps category of the App Store in multiple countries, including India.
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New Delhi: The users of highly-encrypted Signal app faced trouble sending messages and the company said on Saturday that it was still working to bring additional capacity online to handle peak traffic levels.
The problem started late Friday and the company first acknowledged it may be due to technical difficulties.
Signal allows for secure and encrypted video, voice and text communication, but users were unable to send any messages.
“We have been adding new servers and extra capacity at a record pace every single day this week nonstop, but today exceeded even our most optimistic projections. Millions upon millions of new users are sending a message that privacy matters. We appreciate your patience,” it said in a series of tweets.
As WhatsApp started sending notifications to its users asking them to either accept its new policy or see their accounts removed from February 8, it came as a blessing in disguise for its rivals as Signal as it saw a massive flow of new users.
The rush led to extra burden on Signal servers.
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“We are making progress towards getting the service back online. Privacy is our top priority, but adding capacity is a close second right now,” it said.
“We are still working as quickly as possible to bring additional capacity online to handle peak traffic levels”.
The encrypted messaging service has climbed to the top spot in the free apps category of the App Store in multiple countries, including India.
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