After supporting its dated hardware with fresh software builds for a while, Xiaomi says it is now suspending MIUI updates for six of its popular devices. The list of the devices in question includes the Mi 2/2S, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, and the Mi Note that will receive MIUI 9 as their last stable ROM updates. Xiaomi, through a forum post, confirmed the latest move and mentioned that the old devices would not receive any closed beta and public beta versions following November 17. Therefore, the MIUI Global Beta ROM 7.11 has emerged as the last beta version for all those devices.

The Beijing-based company is, however, set to roll out the MIUI 9 Global Stable ROM gradually for these phones. The update will be available as an over-the-air (OTA) release starting this December, up to January.

In case, if you’ve already flashed your dated device with MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM, Xiaomi will soon provide some methods to help you flash to MIUI 9 Global Stable ROM.

“MIUI performance is constantly improved to deliver a better and better system experience to all users. However, to ensure the best performance of MIUI, we have to make a tough decision of suspending the update of six devices after a long-time discussion and evaluation about the release time of devices, active users, hardware performance, etc,” Xiaomi’s MIUI team noted in the forum post.

Notably, the list of old Xiaomi handsets includes models like the Mi 2/2S that was launched back in 2012 – five years from now. The handset, particularly, was debuted with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean-based MIUI 5.0.

Xiaomi started rolling out MIUI 9 Global Stable ROM for handsets such as the Redmi Note 4, Mi Max 2, and Mi Mix 2 earlier this month. The new MIUI version has enhanced notification alerts, split screen, animated icons, and smart photo editing. The company has also integrated a smart app launcher that suggests apps right from the home screen

[align=center][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=large][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]SVF launches [i]Hoichoi[/i], world’s largest digital content platform exclusively for Bengali entertainment[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]

[align=center][color=red][size=large]~ Will cater to over 250 million Bengalis globally ~[/size][/color][/align]

[color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]SVF, Eastern India’s largest entertainment company, today announced the launch of Hoichoi, the much awaited one-stop digital content platform which is home to the largest collection of the best in Bengali entertainment.[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color]
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[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Vishnu Mohta, Co-Founder – Hoichoi and Executive Director – SVF[/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif], said, [i]“[/i][/font][/size][/color][i][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Hoichoi is the ultimate destination for Bengali entertainment, with something on offer for every Bengali – young or old, movie buff or music lover, student or working professional. W[/font][/size][/color][/i][i][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]e[/font][/size][/color][/i][i][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif] wish to connect with all of them, worldwide, on Hoichoi.”[/font][/size][/color][/i][/font][/size][/color][/align]
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[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Hoichoi’s Original Web Series cuts across genres like Thriller, Drama, Horror, Romance, Comedy, showcasing some of the best acting talent of the Indian entertainment industry, and created by the finest production houses and directorial talent.[/font][/size][/font][/size][/color][/align]
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[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Shrikant Mohta, Co-Founder – SVF & Hoichoi[/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif] said, [i]“We have been entertaining audiences over the last 20 years as storytellers, creators and distributors of the best entertainment content across cinemas and television. With the world moving to mobile, we decided to diversify into digital content with Hoichoi and created exclusive content for the same. The creative freedom this space offers is unparalleled.”[/i][/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
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[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Hoichoi, which [/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]means [/font][/size][/color][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]non-stop excitement,[/font][/size][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif] is being launched with a strong content portfolio of Original Web-Series, over 500 Bengali movies and more than 1000 Bengali songs for audio streaming to serve the entertainment needs of Bengali audiences globally.[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
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[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Mahendra Soni, Co-Founder – SVF & Hoichoi[/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif] said, [i]“We strongly believe in the mantra ‘Content is King’. With our extensive content library, we are sure our subscribers will be spoilt for choice. We plan to invest substantially to make some of the best and freshest premium content available on Hoichoi, to cater to Bengalis globally.”[/i][/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
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[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Hoichoi, powered by ViewLift, the international content distribution platform and Amazon Web Services, world’s leading cloud computing solution provider, will enable subscribers to stream videos seamlessly. Rediffusion Y&R is the creative agency behind Hoichoi’s [/font][/size][/color][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]visual identity and advertising campaigns[/font][/size][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif].[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
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[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][u][color=red][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Ten important features of the Hoichoi app:[/font][/size][/color][/u][/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]1.[size=x-small][font=Times New Roman]    [/font][/size][/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Content Library – largest collection of the best in Bengali entertainment content with Original Web Series, over 500 movies and more than 1000 songs[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]2.[size=x-small][font=Times New Roman]    [/font][/size][/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]AD free Seamless Viewing Experience – Unlimited HD video streaming[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]3.[size=x-small][font=Times New Roman]    [/font][/size][/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Multi-Device Capability – Hoichoi app is available for download on Android and iOS. It supports viewing across all popular platforms – Mobiles, PCs, Laptops and Tablets. It is also Chromecast and AirPlay enabled, and will be coming soon on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]4.[size=x-small][font=Times New Roman]    [/font][/size][/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Download Now, Watch Later – Offline download facility available for content[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]5.[size=x-small][font=Times New Roman]    [/font][/size][/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]User Interface – Subscribers will enjoy a smooth user experience, with a well-designed interface and appropriate classification of content[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]6.[size=x-small][font=Times New Roman]    [/font][/size][/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]English Subtitles[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]7.[size=x-small][font=Times New Roman]    [/font][/size][/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Multiple Payment Options including UPI, carrier billing coming soon[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]8.[size=x-small][font=Times New Roman]    [/font][/size][/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Programmatic Search Engine – gives accurate search results and relevant autocomplete suggestions in an instant[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=arial, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]9.[size=x-small][font=Times New Roman]    [/font][/size][/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Competitive Subscription Rates – With three introductory plans – 3 months (Rs. 149), 6 months (Rs. 249), 12 months (Rs. 399), the subscription rates are competitively priced at less than Rs 1.10 a day (for the annual plan). International Rates: Monthly – $8.99 & Annual – $79.99[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=justify][color=#222222][size=small][font=Calibri, sans-serif][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]10.[size=x-small][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/size][/font][/size][/color][color=black][size=medium][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Coming Soon – Kids content, Music streaming[/font][/size][/color][/font][/size][/color][/align]

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[align=center]Apple’s ‘new’ iPad 9.7-inch now available for pre-order in India [/align]

Last month, Apple launched the 2017 variant of its 9.7-inch iPad with Retina display. It’s an upgraded version of the 2014 model. And if you’ve been wanting to get your hands on one, there’s good news for you. 

The tablet is now available for pre-orders on Flipkart. The ‘new’ 9.7-inch iPad is priced at Rs 28,900 for the 32GB Wi-Fi only model and Rs 39,900 for the 32GB Wi-Fi+Cellular version. 

Available in Silver, Gold and Space Gray colour variants, Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad sports an aluminium unibody enclosure and a Retina display of 2048×1536 pixel resolution. It is powered by Apple’s 64-bit A9 chipset, along with the M9 motion co-processor. 

There’s an 8MP rear autofocus camera with f/2.4 aperture, 5P lens and several shooting modes including Panorama, Timer, Hybrid IR Filter, Auto Image Stabilization and more. The camera can record Full HD resolution video at 30fps and slo-mo videos at 120fps. The 9.7-inch iPad also has a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera with f/2.2 aperture and HD video recording. 

The new iPad supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, GLONASS and LTE (cellular model only) as major connectivity options. It is backed by a 32.4Wh non-removable battery that is claimed to deliver up to 10 hours of web surfing. 

For those unaware, Apple has already launched the 9.7-inch iPad with Retina display in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. 

At the time of launch, Apple also announced its upgraded iPhone Mini 4 tablet. The tablet now comes with more internal storage at the same price. The 128GB Wi-Fi model costs $399 (approximately Rs 26,000), while the 128GB Wi-Fi+Cellular model starts at $529 (about Rs 34,500). It is not yet available in India.