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Google adds autoplaying video previews to search results

Starting now, when video results show up in the video carousel, just like text snippets for text results, you’ll see video previews. This feature is only accessible via the Google app for Android and Chrome on Android.


At first, this feature is only available in English and in the US, but Google plans to expand the globally and in all languages in the future. 

By default, previews only play when you’re on a wi-fi connection. To enable previews on mobile networks or to opt out of this feature, visit the settings menu within the Google app or settings for Android Chrome.

This is the Moto X4, and it looks stunning

Just a few days ago, we saw leaked Images allegedly confirming the design of the Moto X4 and now, Google Plus user Jerry Yin has leaked real life Images of the Moto X4, and it looks stunning.

According to the latest invites, Motorola and Lenovo plans to launch the Moto X4 on August 24th at a mid-tier price. Additionally Moto X4 will be the first non-Nexus-or-Pixel-branded handset to offer Fi-compatibility.
As you can see in the above images, the Moto X4 is having a curved display with front facing fingerprint sensor, which can be used for navigation as well. The aluminum back is having dual-rear camera with Moto branding.


The Moto X4 will feature a 5.2-inch Full HD glass layered display with 3D glass on top. The device will be available in Super Black or Sterling Blue measuring in at 148.35 x 73.4 x 7.99 mm and weighing in at 163 grams. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset or Snapdragon 660 chipset, Adreno 508 GPU along with 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of internal storage. The device will sport a 3090mAh battery.


Europe, North America and Latin America will get 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, while the Asia Pacific region will get 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage

The Moto X4 will be the first Motorola smartphone after 2016, to feature IP68 level of certification. On the Camera side, it will feature a 16-megapixel front shooter which is designed for ultra low-light selfies and will come with an Adaptive Low Light mode. It will be capable of shooting 4k video at 30 frames per second or Full HD video at 60 frames per second.

The 12MP rear shooter will feature dual pixel autofocus, f/2.0 aperture and 1.4µm pixel size, while the other 8MP ultra-wide sensor will feature f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size and 120° field of view. It will be having dual-LED flash, Phase Detection Autofocus and the ability to add depth of field effects. Sounds Great?


Source: Jerry Yin

Download: Moto X4 Stock Wallpaper

Motorola is widely expected to unveil the much-anticipated Moto X4 on August 24 during an event in São Paulo. The Moto X4 specs and design is no longer a mystery, as the device have been already leaked multiple times.

Thanks to a Google Plus user "_ ghiottone", you can now download the Moto X4 Wallpaper. To do so, simply right-click on the one you like, select open link in new tab, save it to your PC or Smartphone.

Mi Mix 2 Render Offers Direct Size Comparisons With Mi Mix and Galaxy S8 Plus

Xiaomi is planning to announce new Mi Mix 2 for 2017 later this year, and we have already seen our first Potential Look at what the 2017 Mi Mix will look like.

Many of the leaks we've been tracking in the last few days in particular offer only few design details beyond what we've already heard about Xiaomi's upcoming Mi Mix 2, but thanks to Benjamin Geskin's render, we now have a clearer idea of how the new handset might look alongside current Mi Mix and Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphones.
The first render shows the Mi Mix 2 with 6.0" display while the second render shows the device in 6.4" display.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 do looks beautiful as compared to current Mi Mix and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus. The huge-chin is now gone and we now have the 3D glass instead of the flat display. So, will you be upgrading your current Mi Mix to Mi Mix 2?

Google working with Xiaomi for Android One

Back in 2014, Google launched Android One platform in India with an idea of selling $100 entry-level phones with Pure Android and the promise of quick updates. 

With the Nexus brand apparently gone, and the Pixel positioned at the high-end of the market, Google is reportedly working with Xiaomi on its budget-segment Android One phone.


Xiaomi and Google are working together for the "Xiaomi A1" with Stock Android UI, 5.5" FHD Display, Dual Rear Cameras and Dual Sim card Slot at Budget Price. Sounds Great?

The Xiaomi A1 will look similar to the recently announced Mi 5X which packs a Snapdragon 625 Processor coupled with 4GB RAM.


There's no information regarding the rest of specification of the Xiaomi A1, We will let you know once we get new information regarding this Smartphone, Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Source: Krispitech | Image: Benjamin Geskin