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The largest American company, Intel Corp., Qualcomm Inc., Broadcom Inc. and Xilinx Inc. told your employees that no longer will supply their components and the Chinese company Huawei Technologies until further notice.

Last week, the Bush administration has made Huawei in the «black list» of companies for aiding Beijing of espionage, and threatened to cut it off from American semiconductors and software.

Such measures can affect the development of 5G around the world, including in the United States, and to deprive one of the biggest clients of the American company. Intel supplies the server processors Huawei, Broadcom and switching chips, as Qualcomm processors and modems for smartphones.

Huawei reports that it has accumulated a sufficient number of components so as not to stop production for at least three months.

Previously, Google has suspended its business relationship with Huawei. The Chinese company could lose the Google Suite of applications that comes with Android and provides the key elements of the operating system.

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Bloomberg

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McDonald’s is considering opening in Russia restaurants are in the format of «dark cuisine» (dark kitchen). This was told by one of the consultants in the real estate market to the edition «Kommersant».

According to the General Director Russian «McDonald’s» Brand of Karen, a network can really open point of cooking format dark kitchen, which focuses only on the delivery (for example, the service «Kitchen»), but to disclose the details yet. The Manager also added that in some of the chain’s restaurants in Moscow already there are special areas prepare meals for delivery.

A source explained the interest in the new format the growing number of orders, «McDonald’s» mediation-delivery «Yandex.Food» and Delivery Club. In «Yandex.Food» said that the number of orders from chain restaurants from April 2018 to April 2019 has grown ten times, but the exact figures are not disclosed.

The General Director of «Infoline-Analytics» Michael Burmistrov, in turn, believes opening format dark kitchen for «McDonald’s» effective step for cost optimization — due to the popularity of delivery to the restaurants of the network there is congestion, which affects the speed of delivery of orders.

In addition, Burmistrov does not doubt the appearance of the points of the new format from other major fast food chains in Russia. However, Burger King and KFC, the share of online orders has not yet reached a critical level and they will reveal such objects only when necessary.

According to experts Nielsen, two-thirds of Russians are moving away from going to restaurants more often and began to order food online.

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«Kommersant»

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Huawei officially responded to the situation concerning the suspension of the business relationship with Google and entering the company in the «black list» the Ministry of Commerce of the United States.

According to the Chinese manufacturer, Huawei has made a great contribution to the development of Android around the world. The company, as one of the key partners of Android, will interact with their open platform for the development of the ecosystem, «is necessary both for consumers and for the industry as a whole.»

In addition, Huawei confirmed that will continue to provide updates to security systems and after-sales service of all available smartphones and tablets Huawei and Honor brand, which is already in use or is available in stores on the world market.

Huawei has made a great contribution to the development of Android around the world. As one of the key partners of Android, we interact with their open platform for the development of the ecosystem needed for consumers and for the industry as a whole.

Huawei will continue to provide updates to security systems and after-sales service of all available smartphones and tablets and Huawei Honor that are already in use or is available in stores on the world market.

We will continue to create a safe and sustainable software ecosystem to provide the best use experience for users of Huawei worldwide.

Also gave his answer through the official Google account for the Android team on Twitter: the users of Huawei smartphones has already been released on the market will be able to use Google Play services and Google Play Protect.

For questions about our Huawei steps to meet the requirements of the recent actions of the government of the United States: assure that while we meet all government requirements, services such as Google Play and Google Play Protect, will continue to work on your existing Huawei device.

Recall that some major American companies announced the suspension components FOR the Chinese manufacturer. Until today, Intel supplied Huawei server processors, Broadcom switching chips, as Qualcomm processors and modems for smartphones.

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Chinese sub-brand Redmi belonging to Xiaomi, introduced for the Indian market version of the smartphone Note 7, with some modifications. The device named Redmi Note 7S.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 159,21×75,21×8.1 mm, 186 g
• Display: 6,3″, 2340×1080, Full HD+, IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass 5
• Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 2.2 GHz, Adreno 512
• Memory: 3 or 4 GB of RAM, 32 or 64 GB constant, microSD slot up to 256 GB
• Camera: 48+5 MP (double major), 13 MP (front)
• Battery: 4000 mAh, Quick Charge 4
• OS: Android 9 Pie, MIUI 10
• Connection: USB Type-C, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, LTE

From the original model, released in India with 12+2 MP, the novelty differs only by the presence of a 48-megapixel sensor, the second module of 5 MP and Android 9 Pie out of the box. The camera of the device supports mode Steady Handheld Night Photography that allows you to take pictures in low light conditions.

The manufacturer also indicates that the detection of scenes using artificial intelligence — it fixes a few scenes in both the front and rear that allows you to create more high-quality photos and selfies.

Battery 4000 mAh work within two days depending on the smartphone usage. There are hybrid slot for SIM-cards.

Redmi Note offers 7S with option 3+32 GB 10 999 rupees (~10 200 rubles), and 4+64 GB — 12 999 rupees (~12 050 rubles). In India in smartphone sales will be released on may 23 in three colors: black, blue and red. Pre-order is already open on the official website.

Recall that in Russia the global version of Redmi Note 7 with 48 megapixel camera for sale from 13 990 rubles.

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Together with the flagship line of Samsung Galaxy S10, the presentation of which took place in February this year, the South Korean manufacturer has revealed a new sports watch Galaxy Watch is Active. With their release of the operating system Tizen received a major update with a UI One UI, and now the update started to arrive on older models.

According to the portal SamMobile, install the new version, users can Galaxy Watch Gear and S3 Gear Sport. Each accessory has its own update version: R800XXU1CSE1, R760XXU2ESE3 and R600XXU1CSE2 respectively.

UI One UI includes a new design, animations and new faces that you can download now. Along with this has come the «sleep mode» and improved battery optimization.

In addition, we have added the profile of training for swimming outdoors. In addition to other functions appeared to notice the high heart rate. The list of changes is also mention of the fact that the smart watch will track activity faster than before.

Gear for Sport size is 105 MB. It is expected that the same the file size will be for the other two models.

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SamMobile

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Sony opened a Studio in California called PlayStation Productions. It will deal with the adaptation of the popular video games that were previously released for PlayStation, reports the Hollywood Reporter with the words of the SIE Worldwide Studios President Shawn Layden.

The Studio will be headed by Vice President of PlayStation marketing Assad Kizilbash. To help subsidiaries will be Sony Pictures Studios, including with the distribution, but the production projects will be carried out directly from PlayStation Productions and not licensed, as is the case with similar companies in other gaming companies.

According to Leiden, now is the best time to film your favorite stories from games collection Sony. The Studio has the rights to the popular worldwide titles, including God of War, Uncharted, The Last of Us and Ratchet & Clank.

In recent years, Hollywood has changed, said the head of the SIE. What was difficult 20 years to make the Directors and producers, has now become much easier, largely due to the fact that the Directors themselves are fans of video games.

Leyden also said that the idea to open her own Studio was inspired by the latest Marvel Studios movies:

We looked at what made Marvel took a comic world and turning it into the biggest thing in the world of cinema. It would be noble to say that we are following in their footsteps, but we only draw inspiration from their ideas.

PlayStation Productions will take projects like movie theaters or for TV. Leyden stressed that the most important thing for the Studio — quality, as it is a key for the game Department.

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Hollywood Reporter

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A new sub-brand Redmi Xiaomi announces presentation on flagship smartphones K20 and K20 Pro. The event will be held on Tuesday, may 28.

Smartphones will be equipped with a 48-megapixel sensor Sony IMX586 — this was confirmed by Xiaomi founder lei Jun. Thanks to him there will be a recording 960fps slow motion video. To use the top chipset from Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, as numerous leaks and teasers, they portrayed the emphasis on power.

The older model will differ with battery on 4000 mAh fast charging with a power of 27 W, extra wide-angle camera module and having a pull-out mechanism for self-sensor.

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On the online platform AliExpress offers a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM for 25 722 of the ruble. As stated by the seller, the flagship 2017 — original new model N950U designed for the American market.

Technical specifications Samsung Galaxy Note 8:

• Dimensions: 162,5×74,8×8.6 mm, 195 g
• Display: 6,3″, 2960×1440 (~512 ppi), Super AMOLED, HDR10, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 2,35 GHz, Adreno 540
• Memory: 6 GB RAM, 64 GB constant, microSD slot up to 1TB
• Camera: 12+12 MP, f/1,7+f/2,4 (main double), 8 MP, f/1,7 (front)
• Battery: 3300 mAh, Quick Charge 2.0, wireless charging
• OS: Android 9 Pie, One UI
• Connection: USB 3.1 Type-C, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, LTE, NFC

Users have already made more than 550 orders, the average rating of the lot is 4.8 out of 5. Shop BeyondTech-Top-rated Genuine Mobile Phone Store opened in 2012 and has 97,1% positive feedback.

In the reviews some buyers mention opened the packaging of the smartphone, the non-matching body colour specified in the system settings, as well as the lack of complete Russification. Only available in English and Chinese languages: for install firmware for Russia, the seller promises to send instructions.

Available colour options: Midnight Black, Deep Sea Blue, Blossom Pink, Orchid, Gray and Gold Maple.

The cheapest variant of the Galaxy Note 8 with a warranty in Russia — the proposal shop «Beeline» for 29 990 rubles.

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«Yandex» will be engaged in the production of TV series and shows for their platforms. To do this, the company hired Nicholas Golovin, a former producer of TV channel «Friday!», according to the newspaper «Vedomosti».

In «Yandex» Golovin will head the commercial Department. The source also said that the series production of the Russian IT giant will bring in a paid model, and show to monetize through advertising.

This is a new direction for the online company before that Yandex did several issues of «the music» and the Christmas show. Have worked out the production company «Red square», is known for its projects for the «First channel».

The decision to develop their own projects Yandex explains the lack of «relevant content».

We are open to partnerships with content owners, but sometimes we need the content turns out to be unreasonably expensive or unavailable in the market, then we are working on creating their own.

Where will the TV series is unknown. Yandex is actively promoting a platform of «Yandex.Ether», where you can watch some free channels, TV shows and movies and also owns the «Kinopoisk». Last year the service was opened online cinema, a subscription to which costs 169 rubles per month through the program «Yandex.Plus».

We will remind that in March of this year on the establishment of its series American announced Apple. All projects are shot under the production company will be released exclusively on the streaming platform Apple TV+.

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«Vedomosti»

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The fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 4 will be released this year, but so far no official information about the gadget has not been received. Chinese portal CNMO has shared new images of the device and revealed some details.

The first thing immediately noticeable in the photos — color display. Prior to that, Director of the supplier of the wearable gadgets for Xiaomi David Tsui said that the Mi Band with each new generation will improve. Apparently, the lack of a monochrome image is one of those improvements.

To match the power color display, Mi Band 4 will receive a battery capacity of 135 mAh (to Mi Band 3 was only 110 mAh). The novelty will come with Bluetooth 5.0 to improve communication between multiple devices, and improved system control of the heart rate.

According to the leak, the Xiaomi will release the bracelet in two variants: with and without NFC. Will NFC work in the international version of the gadget is unknown.

It is expected that the Band version of Mi 4 with NFC will cost 499 yuan (~4700 rubles), while the standard version will remain in the range of 200-300 yuan (~1900-2800 rubles). The exact date of announcement of the device is not called.

Update 20:45: the Image published by the source, is not a render Xiaomi Mi Band 4 — render refers to the color display, as Xiaomi Hey Plus released last year.

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CNMO

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