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  • Android Password Transfer: Securely Switch Managers

    Android Adds Direct Password and Passkey Transfers Between Managers

    Google has added a new Android tool for moving passwords and passkeys. Users can switch compatible password managers without saving credentials to a separate file. The phone handles the hand-off. Passkeys can move as well. That was not possible with the old export method. Four services support the flow today. More are expected later.

    The old route was riskier. People exported passwords as an unencrypted text file. Those secrets could sit exposed on the device during the copy. Passkeys did not travel with that file. After a switch, users had to register passkeys again on each site and app. The new path avoids that extra setup for supported services.

    The move starts in the manager you want to use next. Choose import or copy from another provider. The app then hands the job to Android. The system lists installed managers that can act as the source. Pick your current vault. Android opens that app. You review the selected logins. You approve the transfer. Android then copies the passwords and passkeys into the new manager. Google says the copy can finish in a few seconds.

    The steps are short. Open the destination password manager. Select import or copy from another provider. Let Android take over. Choose the source manager from the compatible list. Review the items in the old app. Authorise the transfer. Wait for Android to complete the move.

    Google Password Manager is part of the set. It can import through this flow. It can also export stored passwords. The other launch partners are 1Password, Bitwarden Password Manager, and Dashlane. Google says more vendors will join.

    The feature matters because passkeys are tied to a provider. File export never moved them cleanly. A system-level transfer keeps the secrets off an open text dump. Availability still depends on both apps supporting the Android bridge. Check that both managers appear in the list before you start. Then change the default autofill service after the copy if you plan to use the new vault daily.

  • Garmin’s Cirqa Smart Band Pro: What We Know So Far

    Garmin App Code Points to a Cirqa Smart Band Pro

    Garmin has been rumoured to enter the smart ring market with a Cirqa device. A new report now suggests another Cirqa product may be in development. Clues in the latest Garmin Connect app point to a Cirqa smart band. The software mentions two physical buttons, alarms, and audio feedback. Those details hint at a more interactive wearable than Garmin’s current screen-less bands.

    Gadgets and Wearables says the Cirqa Smart Band Pro name appears in the latest Garmin Connect app. One reference sits under a resource called device_tutorial_alarms_message_1. That text says users can set alarms on the Cirqa Smart Band Pro through Garmin Connect. The same product name reportedly appears in app versions 5.28.1 and 5.29.

    Other tutorial text describes how an alarm would work. The purported band is said to vibrate when the alarm starts. Pressing either button could snooze it. Holding either button may stop it.

    That wording differs from today’s Cirqa Smart Band. The current band has one button. Users start activities by tapping that single control.

    The tutorials also mention an activity button and a separate controls button. The activity button could start, pause, and stop an activity. The controls button could open another menu and play daily statistics.

    App code is also said to mention volume. According to the tutorial text, the activity button may raise volume. The controls button may lower it. Another instruction tells users to wait for the volume level to be confirmed. That suggests some form of audio feedback.

    An assistance tutorial reportedly says holding the controls button can trigger help. A separate line says the request can be cancelled by holding either button until a “Canceled” confirmation is heard.

    Garmin has not confirmed the Cirqa Smart Band Pro. The app strings only indicate that the company may be testing a two-button band with alarms and audio cues. Official specifications should follow if Garmin announces the device.

  • Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro: Geekbench Results & Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Reveal

    Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Appears on Geekbench With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

    Xiaomi launched the Pad 9 Pro Max earlier this month. That model uses the company’s Xring O3 flagship processor and a 13.3-inch 3.4K display. The standard Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro now appears closer to launch.

    A Xiaomi device with model number 2612CRPFFC has shown up on Geekbench. The listing points to Qualcomm’s SM8845P chipset. Reports link that chip to the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Two cores run at 3.80GHz. Six other cores run at 3.32GHz.

    The purported Pad 9 Pro scored 2,075 points in the Geekbench 7.0.0 single-core test. It scored 8,750 points in the multi-core test. The listing shows 11.18GB of RAM. That figure suggests a 12GB RAM unit. The tablet also appears to run Android 17.

    Xiaomi has not confirmed a launch date. Still, the benchmark listing suggests a China debut may come soon. The tablet has already appeared on certification platforms such as IMDA, EEC, and the UAE’s TDRA.

    An earlier leak from tipster Digital Chat Station also pointed to a Snapdragon 8-series chipset. Separate rumours mention an 11,000mAh battery and 67W charging. Those details remain unofficial.

    By comparison, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max already has official specs in China. It starts at CNY 4,799, or about Rs. 67,700, for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. It uses a 13.3-inch 3.4K display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The software is HyperOS 4.

    The Pro Max also carries a 50-megapixel rear camera and a 32-megapixel front camera. Its battery is rated at 12,000mAh. Charging support is listed at 120W.

    Final Pad 9 Pro specifications should arrive with Xiaomi’s official announcement. Until then, the Geekbench listing is the clearest public look at its processor, memory, and software.

  • Motorola Teases Signature 27: What to Expect

    Motorola Briefly Teases Signature 27, Then Pulls the Page

    Motorola launched its first Signature phone earlier this year. Slim design, flagship hardware, and a distinct look defined that model. Now the company appears to be lining up a successor. A short-lived website teaser named “Signature 27” has given the first official hint.

    A Reddit user first noticed the prompt. Android Authority later confirmed the same pop-up on Motorola’s site. Visitors who opened the homepage saw a sign-up box. The form asked for a name and email address. In return, Motorola offered updates on the upcoming handset.

    The artwork stayed deliberately dark. It showed a close-up of a rear camera module. Branding read “Signature 27.” The line underneath said, “A new perspective is coming.” Users could register or close the window. Shortly afterward, the pop-up vanished.

    The same prompt also appeared for visitors in the European Union and the United Kingdom. That wider rollout matters. The first Signature never received a full official U.S. launch. Seeing the teaser on the American site therefore raises the chance of a stateside release this time. Motorola has not confirmed any market list.

    Another clue sat in the same window. A “Crystals by Swarovski” mark appeared to belong with the teaser. The logo itself failed to load correctly. Even so, the association is familiar. Motorola recently dressed the original Signature and other models, including Razr units in its Brilliant collection, with Swarovski crystals. A crystal edition of Signature 27 would fit that pattern. Specs and pricing for any such variant remain unannounced.

    The current Signature still sets the baseline. Motorola introduced it in India in January as the first phone in the new premium line. It uses a 6.8-inch pOLED screen with a 165Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 6,200 nits. Thickness is 6.99 mm. Weight is 186 grams.

    Inside sits a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip. Memory goes up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM. Storage reaches 1TB of UFS 4.1. The camera set uses 50-megapixel sensors throughout: a main camera with optical image stabilization, a 3x periscope telephoto, an ultrawide unit, and a 50-megapixel front camera.

    Power comes from a 5,200mAh silicon-carbon battery. Wired charging is rated at 90W. Wireless charging is rated at 50W. The phone also supports 10W wireless and 5W wired reverse charging.

    No official specifications for Signature 27 have appeared. Launch timing is also unconfirmed. The vanished teaser still serves one purpose. It shows Motorola is already building interest in the next Signature, months after the first model arrived. More detail will likely follow once the company puts a finished page back online.

  • New Huawei FreeBuds 7 with ANC Now Available in China

    Huawei FreeBuds 7 Launch in China With ANC and Dual Wireless Links

    Huawei has launched the FreeBuds 7 true wireless earphones in China. The new earbuds include active noise cancellation. They also support spatial audio, Hi-Res audio, and lossless playback. Connectivity covers Bluetooth 6.0 and NearLink E2.0, also called StarFlash. Each earbud carries an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance.

    Price and colours

    Huawei priced the FreeBuds 7 at CNY 949, or about Rs 11,000. Buyers can choose Moonlight White, Midsummer Purple, Starry Night Black, or Sunlight Orange.

    Design and audio features

    The FreeBuds 7 use a semi-in-ear design. Their frequency response ranges from 14Hz to 48kHz. Active noise cancellation cuts background sound. A transparency mode lets users hear nearby noise while music plays. The earphones also support EQ presets, spatial audio, Hi-Res audio, and HWA.

    Three microphones work with bone-conduction pickup to reduce call noise. The earbuds have an IP55 rating. The charging case does not carry an IP rating. Touch controls handle playback and related commands.

    Connectivity and software

    The FreeBuds 7 connect over Bluetooth 6.0. They also use Huawei’s NearLink E2.0 StarFlash link. Dual-device pairing is supported. HarmonyOS Multi-Device Connection lets them switch among compatible Huawei phones and tablets. Extra features include a voice assistant, Smart Broadcast, and AI recording transcription.

    Battery and size

    Each earbud holds a 48mAh battery. The case holds a 460mAh battery. The case supports USB Type-C charging and wireless charging. Huawei claims up to seven hours of music playback on one charge with noise cancellation off. With the case, total playback reaches up to 33 hours with ANC on. With ANC off, total playback with the case is rated at up to 42 hours.

    Each earbud measures 30.32 x 18.76 x 20.26mm and weighs about 4.3g. The case measures 45.50 x 56.20 x 22.90mm and weighs about 33g.

  • Ai+ Nova 2 Power Launch: What to Expect in India

    Ai+ Teases Nova 2 Power for India on Flipkart

    Ai+ plans to launch the Nova 2 Power smartphone in India soon. The company has not shared an exact date yet. Meanwhile, Flipkart has already published a dedicated microsite for the phone.

    The listing reveals several hardware details. In particular, it highlights the processor, battery size, and charging speed. Additionally, the page confirms five colour options and two memory setups.

    Buyers can expect Blue Fusion, Blue Gold Fusion, Deep Purple, Midnight Black, and Ocean Green finishes. The rear design uses a raised, rounded camera island. That module holds two circular camera rings plus an LED flash. Moreover, Ai+ branding sits on the back panel. A red accent also marks the power button.

    The phone will carry a 7,000mAh lithium polymer battery. It supports 33W fast charging. Ai+ says one charge should last a full day of regular use. Storage choices stay simple. The brand will offer 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage.

    A MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset will power the device. The phone will run Ai+ nxtQ OS out of the box. Therefore, software and performance sit in the same family as other recent Nova 2 models.

    Ai+ is likely to share pricing and a sale date closer to launch. For context, the Nova 2 lineup already includes the Nova 2 5G and Nova 2 Ultra 5G. Those phones arrived in April. They started at Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 16,999. Both used around 6.7-inch displays, dual rear cameras with a 50-megapixel main sensor, and 6,000mAh batteries.

    The Nova 2 Power now steps in with a larger battery and a Dimensity 7100 processor. As a result, it looks aimed at users who want longer runtime from the same series. More official details should follow before the India launch.

  • Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active Hits International Markets

    Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active Goes on Sale Abroad as Band 11 Opens China Pre-Orders

    Xiaomi launched the Smart Band 11 Active in selected global markets on Friday. Separately, the company opened China pre-orders for the Smart Band 11. That model is due in China on 7 September. It will arrive alongside the Xiaomi 18 Fold. Xiaomi has now listed prices, colours, and main features for both bands.

    The Smart Band 11 Active uses a 1.47-inch TFT screen in a rectangular case. Xiaomi claims up to 21 days of battery life with light use.

    Global pricing for the Active model is AUD 59.50, or about Rs 4,000. Colour options are Black, Gray, and Pomelo Pink. Sales will run through Xiaomi’s online store in selected countries.

    In China, the standard Smart Band 11 starts at CNY 289, also about Rs 4,000. The NFC version is CNY 339, or about Rs 4,800. The Ceramic Edition and All Metal Edition are each CNY 399, or about Rs 5,600. Pre-orders are open on Xiaomi’s China website. Colours include Black, Pink, Purple, and Yellow.

    The Active band’s display is 172 x 320 pixels. Pixel density is 247 ppi. A reinforced glass cover protects the panel. Xiaomi says it offers more than 100 watch faces. The TPU strap adjusts from 135 mm to 215 mm.

    Sensors include a PPG unit, an accelerometer, and an ERM motor. Water resistance is rated at 5 ATM. Health tools cover heart rate, sleep, SpO2, women’s health, and stress. Bluetooth 5.3 handles pairing. The band works with Android 8 or later and iOS 14 or later. It measures 43.5 x 25.8 x 10.2 mm and weighs about 18 g.

    The Smart Band 11 steps up the screen. It uses a 1.72-inch AMOLED panel. Bezels are about 2 mm thick. Peak brightness is listed at up to 2,000 nits. Thickness is 9.99 mm.

    Xiaomi says the Band 11 will offer more than 150 sports modes. It will also track heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, and sleep. Battery life is again claimed at up to 21 days. Water resistance is 5 ATM. The company says the band will work with iOS phones as well.

    India availability for these exact models has not been confirmed in this announcement. Local price and a sale date may follow later.

  • Pocket Bitcoin Security Update: More Info on Customer Data Leak

    Pocket Bitcoin Says August Breach Exposed More Customer Data Than First Reported

    Pocket Bitcoin issued a new update on 3 September. The Swiss Bitcoin service said an August security incident affected more personal and financial information than its first notice described. Forensic work identified two groups of customers. Bank transaction details from 5,120 clients formed the first group. Correspondence involving 291 clients formed the second. Together, the two groups cover 5,411 users.

    Partner banks had sent transaction lists to Pocket Bitcoin during routine checks. Those lists make up the larger set. The records included names, home addresses, transfer amounts, and transfer dates. In some cases, they also included the IBAN tied to a transfer.

    The smaller set came from messages between Pocket Bitcoin and its partner banks. That correspondence exposed different details for different people. Some files included names and mailing addresses. Others included Bitcoin addresses or copies of identity documents. The company said the leaked items appeared in mixed combinations. Not every person in the group of 291 had every type of record.

    Pocket Bitcoin has contacted affected customers one by one. Some users named in an earlier notice may not appear in this new count. Anyone who received no new message should rely on the company’s first notice.

    The firm said attackers did not breach its main customer and transaction database. The exposed material came from emails and from bank-generated lists stored in a backup copy. That is why some records look like transaction or identity files even though the core databases stayed closed. The leaked support files were copies created or received for regulatory checks.

    Pocket Bitcoin also said the attacker never reached Bitcoin accounts. Buy and sell services continue to operate. So far, the company has seen no sign that the published information has been used for further harm.

    The firm reported the case to the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner. It also notified the Liechtenstein Data Protection Authority. In addition, it filed a police report. It did not name a suspected attacker.

    A separate August case involved SafePal. That company said a flaw in an order-tracking plugin put order data from about 39,798 customers at risk. The records covered orders placed from 2 March 2025 through 11 April 2026. They included names, email addresses, shipping addresses, phone numbers, and purchase details.

    Both notices point to the same lesson. Companies should limit how long they keep copies of identity and payment records. Customers should watch for unexpected messages and should change passwords on related email accounts when a firm reports a leak.

  • TCL P80 Series and Tab A1 Launch Highlights

    TCL P80 Series and Tab A1 Announced at IFA 2026

    TCL introduced new smartphones and tablets at IFA 2026. The company launched the TCL P80 series and the Tab A1 family.

    The TCL P80 lineup includes the P80, P80 Pro, and P80 Ultra. The Ultra model features a 50‑megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The P80 Pro carries a 1.5K NXTPAPER AMOLED display and a 5,800mAh battery. The standard P80 has a 1.5K AMOLED display.

    The Tab A1 family includes four models. They come in 11‑inch and 12.2‑inch screen sizes. Both standard and NXTPAPER variants are available. NXTPAPER technology offers anti‑glare, blue‑light control, and multiple reading modes.

    Features

    The P80 Ultra combines a 50‑megapixel telephoto lens with a 50‑megapixel primary sensor and an 8‑megapixel ultra‑wide camera. It also has a 32‑megapixel front camera.

    The Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER adds a dedicated NXTPAPER Key. It allows quick switching between Standard Mode, Color Paper Mode, and Ink Paper Mode.

    All tablets run Android 16 with Google services and TCL productivity features.

    Price and Availability

    TCL confirmed that the P80 series and Tab A1 series will be available in selected markets. Prices, colours, and configurations will vary by region and sales channel.

  • Xiaomi 18 Fold Unveiled at IFA 2026: Features & Innovations

    Xiaomi Showcases Xiaomi 18 Fold at IFA 2026

    Xiaomi previewed its upcoming foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, at IFA 2026. The device will be the first to run on the company’s in-house XRING O3 chip. It features a triple rear camera and was shown in a red colour option. The foldable will launch in China on September 7, alongside the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max.

    The brand also displayed 380 products and technologies across a 3,300-square-metre exhibition space. The showcase was divided into AI Tomorrow, AI Today, and Human × Car × Home sections. Highlights included the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar concept, the Xiaomi SU7 Max, and smart home innovations.

    Xiaomi emphasized its Mijia smart home ecosystem, confirming expansion across Europe. The company also demonstrated its CyberOne humanoid robot and new AI models such as MiMo-V2.5-Pro, Miloco, and Miclaw, alongside its HyperOS platform.

    In the automotive section, Xiaomi presented the Vision Gran Turismo concept and new-generation SU7 and SU7 Ultra. The company has already delivered more than 700,000 vehicles in China since 2024 and plans to enter European markets, including Germany, in 2027.

    Xiaomi said global R&D investment will exceed EUR 24 billion between 2026 and 2030, covering AI, chips, smart vehicles, and robotics.