We got the first official look at the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus[1] today, ahead of their official launch on Thursday. Xiaomi global spokesperson Donovan Sung shared four images that gave fans a sneak preview of the upcoming smartphones. Both the Redmi 5[2] and Redmi 5 Plus sport 18:9 displays and rear fingerprint sensors, and lack hardware capacitive buttons. Considering the two look pretty much identical, it is likely the differences between them lie in the specifications. According to leaks[3] last week, the Redmi 5 price will be CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs. 13,600). Leaked specifications have suggested a 5.7-inch HD+ panel, MIUI 9 software, 1.8GHz octa-core processor, 3200mAh battery, and three variants (2/ 3/ 4GB RAM and 16/ 32/ 64GB storage).
WhatsApp Restricted Groups feature spotted
WhatsApp group administrators may soon get more powers over members as a new feature called Restricted Groups[4] setting has reportedly been submitted via Google Play Beta Programme in version 2.17.430 of the app. The feature is currently disabled, and may be released in an upcoming version of the app. It will apparently give WhatsApp[5] group administrators the option to stop other members from sending text messages, photographs, videos, GIFs, documents, or voice messages. Therefore, they will only be able to read the messages and media the administrator shares. If members want to share something, they will have to resort to the Message Admin button; with this, the message will be shared with the admin, who will have to approve it so that it can be seen by other members.
Vodafone unveils new unlimited calling, data plans
Vodafone has launched five prepaid plans[6] offering unlimited calls and data benefits...