Today's highlights

*Highlights of RBI Governor Das' address post MPC meet*

* Policy statement today has four parts

* MPC voted to continue with accommodative stance

* MPC voted to leave repo rate unchanged at 4.00%

* To announce some additional measures today

* To provide guidance on liquidity, not conditions

* Reverse repo rate also left unchanged at 3.35%

* To announce some additional measures today

* To provide guidance on liquidity, not conditions

* COVID 2nd wave spread to smaller towns since Apr

* MSF, Bank Rate remain unchanged at 4.25%

* MPC unanimous on continuing accommodative stance as long as needed

* Tough times call for tough choices, decisions

* Accommodative stance to revive, sustain growth on durable basis

* April CPI print has brought some policy elbow room

* Forecast of normal monsoon tailwind for economic revival

* Dent on urban demand poses downside risks to growth

* Policy support needed from all sides to nurture recovery

* Spread of COVID in rural areas downside risks to growth

* Normal monsoon, buffer stock to keep pulses prices in check

* Policy aid needed from all sides to gain growth momentum

* Commodity prices rise globally causing cost pressures

* Impact of COVID 2nd wave on activity seen to be contained

* Econ impact of 2nd COVID wave less vs 1st wave

* Impact on econ expected to be contained in 2nd COVID wave

Xiaomi Sells Record 2.5 Million Products in 2.5 Days During Flipkart, Amazon, Mi.com Sales, Company Says

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Xiaomi claims to have sold over two million smartphones in less than 2.5 days

HIGHLIGHTS

• Redmi 6A was the best selling product across all categories on Amazon
• Bestselling phones on Amazon were Xiaomi handsets
• Mi LED TVs recorded the most sales in the TV category

E-commerce websites Flipkart and Amazon are in the middle of their biggest annual sales and it is pouring offers on a plethora of products. The Flipkart Big Billion Days and Amazon Great Indian Festival sale are offering discounts and other deals on a varied range of products across several brands, one of the most popular being Xiaomi. The Chinese manufacturer claims to have sold over 2.5 million devices within two and a half days during the sales. The Xiaomi products include smartphones, Mi LED TVs, Mi Band 3, Mi Power Banks, Mi Earphones, Mi Routers, and other Mi Ecosystem and accessory products that were sold across the Amazon and Flipkart sales, as well as, Mi.com's Mi Super Sale.

Xiaomi says that the record number of sales was achieved between 12pm on October 9 and 7pm on October 11. To put the numbers in perspective, the company claimed that it managed to sell more than two million smartphones during the duration and it is the highest number of handsets that the company has ever sold in that mentioned period. To recall, last year, Xiaomi had claimed to have sold 1 million smartphones during the first two days of festive sale between September 20 and 22 September, across the same platforms.

Additionally, Xiaomi sold over 100,000 Mi LED TV units and over 400,000 Mi Ecosystem products and accessories in the duration. It is also claimed to be the highest number of Mi LED TV units Xiaomi has sold in a period of 2.5 days.

Xiaomi said that its products had special achievements in the Amazon India sale. Some of its devices achieved bestseller status in their respective categories on the platform. The Redmi 6A smartphone was the best selling product across all categories, Xiaomi said. Also, all the ten bestselling smartphones on Amazon were Xiaomi smartphones. Meanwhile, Mi LED TV became the top bestseller in the TV category, Mi Band 3 in the Wearable category, Mi Power Bank in the power banks category, Mi Home Security Camera in the home security category, and Mi Air Purifier 2S in the air purifier category.

Raghu Reddy, Head of Categories and Online Sales, Xiaomi India said in a release, "We have witnessed tremendous success during our festive season year on year, and this year has been yet another incredible one with our products seeing wonderful performance in less than two and a half days. We are thrilled, and equally humbled by all the love we received from our customers and Mi Fans across India, and we hope we continue to contribute immensely to the joyous celebrations of our customers and their loved ones, by offering them the best of our innovative products. We hope that with each passing milestone, we are able to provide smiles to millions of our customers during this festive season."

Notably, the Xiaomi smartphones that are a part of the festive season offers include Mi Mix 2, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Poco F1, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi Y2, Mi A2, and other products include Mi LED Smart TV 4A, Mi LED TV 4C Pro, Mi TV 4A Pro, 10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i, 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i, and Mi Band - HRX Edition.

Redmi Note 5 and Redmi note 5 Pro Launched in india

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Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro Launched in India, Price Starts at Rs. 9,999

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (left) and Redmi Note 5 Pro (right)

HIGHLIGHTS

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 price starts at Rs. 9,999
• The Redmi Note 5 price starts at Rs. 13,999
• Both smartphones feature similar specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro77 were launched in India on Wednesday at an event in New Delhi. Alongside, the company also launched the Mi TV 4 series of televisions in India, its first foray into the category in the country. Both the new smartphones will be exclusively available via Flipkart in the country, apart from Mi.com and the Mi Home retail stores. The biggest highlights of the new Xiaomi smartphones is the presence of the large 5.99-inch 18:9 display, the selfie-light module, as well as the large 4000mAh battery. Both Redmi Note 5 smartphones share similar specifications, with some major differences, like the use of a dual rear camera setup on the Redmi Note 5 Pro, and a high resolution front camera. A Face Unlock feature will arrive in March with an OTA update.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 price in India

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999 for the 3GB RAM, 32GB storage variant, and goes up to Rs. 11,999 for the 4GB RAM, 64GB storage variant. Colour options are Black, Gold, Lake Blue, and Rose Gold. It will go on sale from February 22 via Flipkart, Mi Home, and Mi.com. The smartphone will also go on sale soon via all of Xiaomi's offline retail partners. As for launch offers, the smartphone comes with an ultra-slim case bundled, Jio will be giving cashback worth Rs. 2,200 and 100 percent additional data on buying the new Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphones.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro price in India

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 price in India starts at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM, 64GB storage variant, and goes up to Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB RAM, 64GB storage variant. Colour options are Black, Gold, Lake Blue, and Rose Gold. It has the same release date as the Redmi Note 5 - February 22 - and will also be available via Flipkart, Mi Home, and Mi.com. Like the Redmi Note 5, it will go on sale soon via all of Xiaomi's offline retail partners. It features the same launch offers as the Redmi Note 5. 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 specifications

The Redmi Note 5 is in fact the India-variant of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, which was launched in China in December last year. The dual-SIM Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 runs MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat. It sports a 5.99-inch full-HD (1080x2160 pixels) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, 450-nit brightness, 84 percent NTSC colour gamut, and 2.5D curved glass.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 front panel

It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC, clocked at up to 2GHz, coupled with the Adreno 506 GPU and either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. It bears a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 sports a 12-megapixel rear camera with an aperture of f/2.2, a 1.25-micron pixel size, PDAF, EIS, and an LED flash module. On the front, it bears a 5-megapixel sensor complete with an LED selfie-light module and Beautify 3.0 beautification tech. As we mentioned, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes in two storage variants - 32GB and 64GB - both of which are expandable via microSD card in a hybrid dual-SIM format.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 back panel

Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB. It is powered by a 4000mAh battery, with 5V/2A fast charging. The power adapter it ships with has been designed for India,  It measures 158.5x75.45x8.05mm and weighs 180 grams.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specifications

The dual-SIM Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, like the Redmi Note 5, runs MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat. It too sports a 5.99-inch full-HD (1080x2160 pixels) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, 450-nit brightness, 83 percent NTSC colour gamut, and 2.5D curved glass. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 636 SoC, clocked at up to 1.8GHz, coupled with the Adreno 509 GPU and either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. It is claimed to be the first device in the world with the Snapdragon 636 SoC, and makes it the "fastest Redmi Note ever" with an AnTuTu score of 109,692. It bears a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro front panel

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 sports a dual rear camera setup, with the 12-megapixel primary sensor sporting an aperture of f/2.2 and a 1.25-micron pixel size, while the 5-megapixel secondary sensor has a f/2.0 aperture and 1.12-micron pixel size. The dual rear camera setup is accompanied by an LED flash module. On the front, it bears a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor complete with an LED selfie-light module and Beautify 4.0 beautification tech that's been optimised for India. Both front and rear cameras offer Portrait mode Bokeh effects. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes in a single storage variant - 64GB - which is expandable via microSD card in a hybrid dual-SIM format.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro back panel

Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB. It is powered by a 4000mAh battery that's rated to deliver up to 14 hours of continuous video playback, with 5V/2A fast charging. It measures 158.6x75.4x8.05mm and weighs 181 grams.

We spoke about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro, and the Mi TV 4 on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

KEY SPECS

Display

5.99-inch

Processor

2GHz octa-core

Front Camera

5-megapixel

Resolution

1080x2160 pixels

RAM

3GB

OS

Android 7.0

Storage

32GB

Rear Camera

12-megapixel

Battery Capacity

4000mAh

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

KEY SPECS

Display

5.99-inch

Processor

1.8GHz octa-core

Front Camera

20-megapixel

Resolution

1080x2160 pixels

RAM

4GB

OS

Android 7.0

Storage

64GB

Rear Camera

12-megapixel

Battery Capacity

4000mAh

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WhatsApp Payments UPI-based feature now live in India: How to send your first payment on WhatsApp

WhatsApp Payments: A step-by-step guide on how to get started

WhatsApp, the most widely used messaging service across globe, has started rolling out the UPI-based Payments feature in India which will mean that you will be able to send money to your friends and family right from WhatsApp. WhatsApp is already popular with Indian users across different age groups who love to send "good morning" texts to kick start the day and adding the Payments feature just makes more sense for the messaging app.

The rollout of WhatsApp Payments has started from India which means that the company is looking to end the dominance of apps like Paytm, Google Tez, and other digital wallet app that have been around for a long time.

With over 200 million monthly active users in India, WhatsApp shouldn't face any trouble bringing its large user base to get a taste of Payments feature. Facebook's move to bring Payments feature to India first on WhatsApp clearly seems a way to cash in on the digital payment in its early days. The WhatsApp Payments feature was being tested as a beta feature with select users but now more users have started receiving the feature.

It was no secret as WhatsApp was reportedly in talks with top Indian banks for months to integrate Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Unlike previously believed, the WhatsApp Payments feature is being rolled out to both Android as well as iOS users simultaneously. 

How to send money using WhatsApp payments

The WhatsApp Payments will be limited to peer-to-peer payment and does not offer merchant payment, as of now.

Before getting started with WhatsApp Payments, users will have to note few things like: 

• For WhatsApp Payments to work, both sender and receiver should be running the latest WhatsApp version as well as have WhatsApp Payments option enabled. 
• Another important fact is WhatsApp number should be same as your mobile number linked to your bank account with UPI option support as well. 

WhatsApp users who have already received the feature can head to Settings > Payments to start setting up the Payments option. As of now, WhatsApp Payments is working on an invite basis which means those who have received the Payments feature can activate for others by choosing the option from chat.

On tapping the option, users will be welcomed by a new message saying "Send and receive money securely with UPI" and users need to tap on "Accept and Continue" to start accepting the WhatsApp Payments. The users will be also offered the Terms and Privacy policy and the payment provider's terms and privacy policy which they can read or just skip to the next option.

Users then will have to verify their phone numbers by choosing "Verify via SMS" and that can be done by tapping on the green coloured send button on the next screen to send a verification SMS from your phone. It's worth noting that the SMS charges will be applicable.

Once the WhatsApp number has been configured then add your bank from a vast list of over 70 banks. WhatsApp has managed to get all major banks for its new WhatsApp Payments feature on-board which include Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Yes Bank, Airtel Payments Bank, Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Bank of Baroda, and more.

If you already have UPI option enabled with your bank then you will need to verify with SMS.

New users need not to worry as WhatsApp Payments offers an option to create a UPI accountwith a pin (much like your ATM pin) for authenticating the payments. This can be done in less than 10 minutes by just following the instructions.

Users need to remember that the WhatsApp number and the mobile number registered with your bank should be same or else you need to get it linked with your bank before proceeding with WhatsApp Payments.

Now, how to send money to a friend using Payments feature on WhatsApp. To start sending money, tap on menu in any chat to access Payment option apart from other options like send photo, video, file, contact, or location.

Choose a WhatsApp contact you want to send your first payment, select the bank account and amount > Enter the UPI Pin > Money sent. One of the biggest highlight of the WhatsApp Payment is it uses UPI to send money in no time.

Once the transaction is complete, WhatsApp also notifies the user about the money sent to a contact. You can also keep a track of Payments from within the app, by using the Payment history option in WhatsApp.

Try the methods above and let us know in the comments section whether the payment went through or not. 

Redmi 5A, Other Mobiles Available With Offers in Xiaomi's Republic Day Sale

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HIGHLIGHTS

• The Republic Day sale will be held from January 24 to January 26
• Xiaomi Redmi 5A will be available in open sale for Rs. 4,999
• MobiKwik and Hungama offers are available for buyers

Xiaomi is all set to kick off its Republic Day sale on Mi.com with offers available on mobile phones, audio accessories, power banks, home gadgets, and other non-tech essentials. The Xiaomi sale will be held from Wednesday, January 24 to Friday, January 26. The sale will commence at 12am IST (midnight) on January 24. An open sale for Redmi 5A will be held during the sale period.

Starting with the offers in the sale, users can grab discount coupons at 10am on each day of the sale. There are several discount coupons in denominations of Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 200, Rs. 500, which can be availed once logged in. Additionally, you get flat 30 percent SuperCash up to Rs. 4,000 on payments through MobiKwik. Buyers will also get 3 months of Hungama Play subscription and 12 months of Hungama music subscription.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 is available for Rs. 13,999, down from the launch price of Rs. 14,999; the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is available for Rs. 32,999, down from Rs. 35,999; the Mi Max 2 is available starting from Rs. 12,999, down from Rs. 13,999; the Redmi Note 4 is available starting from Rs. 9,999; the Redmi 4 is available starting from Rs. 6,999. Other phones in the Redmi series such as the Redmi 5A is available starting from Rs. 4,999, the Redmi Y1 is available starting from Rs. 8,999, and the Redmi Y1 Lite. is available starting from Rs. 6,999.

Accessories on sale include the Xiaomi 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i for Rs. 1,499, the 10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i for Rs. 799, the Mi Band - HRX Edition for Rs. 1,299, the Mi In-Ear Headphones Basic Matte for Rs. 499, the Mi Capsule Earphones for Rs. 799, the Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD for Rs. 1,699, the Mi Bluetooth Speaker Basic 2 for Rs. 1,599, and the Mi Headphones Comfort for Rs. 2,999. There is up to Rs. 200 discount on select smartphone cases and covers.

Home gadgets such as the Mi Router 3C for Rs. 999 and the Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2 for Rs. 799 are also available in the Xiaomi Republic Day sale. Non-tech accessories include the Mi Band strap - HRX Edition Blue for Rs. 199, Mi Business Backpack for Rs. 1,299, and the Mi Crewneck T-shirt Black for Rs. 549.

Additionally, the Mi Car Charger is available for Rs. 699, the Mi Bluetooth Headset Basic Black is available for Rs. 899 and the Mi VR Play 2 headset is available for Rs. 1,099.

WhatsApp Business Now Available in India

WhatsApp Business App Now Available in India

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HIGHLIGHTS

• WhatsApp Business app is available for free download in India
• The app helps small businesses easily communicate with their customers
• WhatsApp for Business initiative was announced back in September 2017

Just days after its initial rollout, the WhatsApp Business app has now debuted in India. The standalone app offers a simple tool for small businesses to let them communicate with their clients and customers in an easy way. Facebook-owned WhatsAppannounced the plans to kick off its WhatsApp for Business initiative back in September last year and launched a pilot by partnering with companiessuch as BookMyShow, Netflix, and MakeMyTrip. The new app, for small businesses, arrived first in a handful of markets, including Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, the UK, and the US, on Friday. Interestingly, the app was initially tested in India and Brazil ahead of its public release.

The WhatsApp Business app is now available for free download via Google Play in India. It is compatible with devices running Android 4.0.3 and above. A version with similar features is also expected to be available for iOS devices in the coming future.

Targeted at small businesses, the WhatsApp Business app allows companies to connect with their customers and be a part of the messaging platform that has over 1.3 billion users worldwide. Unlike the original WhatsApp app, the business-centric offering allows businesses to create their own profiles with information such as business description, email, or store addresses, and website. It also provides smart messaging tools to let businesses use quick replies and give fast answers to frequently asked questions. The app also has options to send greetings messages to new customers and set away messages when the companies are busy. Further, there are metrics such as the number of messages read and WhatsApp Web support to let companies send and receive messages directly through a desktop Alongside delivering the features to enable corporate communication for small businesses, WhatsApp is in plans to mark some businesses as Confirmed Accounts over time. Citing a study conducted by Morning Consult, more than 80 percent of small businesses in India and Brazil consider WhatsApp helps them communicate with customers and grow their business. As many as 84 percent of SMBs (Small and Medium Businesses), particularly from India, think that WhatsApp helps them communicate with customers, while 80 percent of Indian SMBs believe that WhatsApp helps them grow their business, as per the data provided by the company last week.

In terms of some major similarities with the original WhatsApp, the WhatsApp Business app allows businesses to set privacy for their profile photo, about information, and status as well as lets them block any of their contacts and enable read receipts. The app also has a live location feature that helps companies share their live location with their clients and customers. It additionally allows businesses to make voice and video calls. Notably, the app offers end-to-end encryption for all the messages and calls it circulates to restrict any third-party access.

We've reached out WhatsApp for more clarity regarding the rollout and will update this space accordingly.

As per the official data provided in February last year, WhatsApp has over 200 million monthly active users in India. The instant messaging platform is making things difficult for its rival by introducing compelling features such as Delete for Everyone, YouTube integration, and Notification Channel support for Android Oreo devices. Moreover, it is exploring new avenues and is apparently even set to integrate a UPI payments feature in the near future.

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• The account holder can also use WhatsApp Web for additional efficiency in interacting with customers/clients.
• WhatsApp Business will allow these accounts to analyse user activity on a mass level. For instance, they can know the number of messages that have been read.
• Other than these, the application will have all the features found on the normal messenger app.

If a user tries to restore a WhatsApp Messenger back up to WhatsApp Business, the former app won't be able to restore the same back up on the Messenger.

For normal Messenger users, WhatsApp claims that there will be no major change. The official blog states "people can continue using WhatsApp as usual - there's no need to download anything new. And people will continue to have full control over the messages they receive, with the ability to block any number, including businesses, as well as report spam.".

Xiaomi Tv 4a 50" launched in india

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 50-Inch launched : Price, Specifications

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Xiaomi already had 5 other TVs in Mi TV 4A series
• Xiaomi TV features AI-based recommendations UI called PatchWall
• 50-inch Mi TV 4A will go on sale on January 23

Xiaomi has introduced a new the 50-inch Mi TV in its lineup. Xiaomi had launched the Mi TV 4A series in 2017 and the 50-inch TV is its 6th addition. The new 50-inch Mi TV 4A has been priced at CNY 2,399 (roughly Rs. 23,800). Just like Xiaomi's other products, it is currently unclear if the new television set will make its way to the other markets, including India.

The new 50-inch model has been added by Xiaomi to the Mi TV 4A lineup which already has five variants. The 50-inch Xiaomi Mi TV 4A comes with several features. It sports a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution display and a 60HZ refresh rate with support for HDR10+ HLG. The Mi TV 4A series feature a frameless design and comes with integrated Mi TV Bar with 10 speakers, 2 wireless rear satellite speakers, and a subwoofer. The models support Dolby Atmos audio technology with 2 up-firing speakers for what the company claims can offer "an immersive 3D sound experience."

The new Xiaomi TV also features its AI (artificial intelligence) based recommendations UI called PatchWall to the Mi TV 4. The PatchWall, a UI layer on top of the Android OS, is based on deep learning AI technology. It enables curation of content based on recommendations.

The Mi TV 4A 50-inch is equipped with a 64-bit Amlogic L962 quad-core processor coupled with 2GB RAM and internal storage is 8GB. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi), Bluetooth 4.2, Dolby, and DTS Audio. The Mi TV 4A also sports a blue light-reducing mode to reduce eye strain problem. The 50-inch Mi TV 4A has 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, AV input, an ethernet port, and an S/PDIF audio output port. The TV also comes with a Mi Bluetooth Remote Control, with features such as Bluetooth, Speech Recognition, Mi Touch, and Infrared.

In January 2017, Xiaomi had showcased its Mi TV 4 television lineup at CES. Later in March, the Mi TV 4A series was launched in three screen sizes 65-inch, 55-inch, and 49-inch. Further, in July 2017, the company released the smallest model of the Mi TV4A that sports a 32-inch display.

Meanwhile, the pre-order registrations of the Mi TV 4A will reportedly begin on Friday and will go on sale on January 23. Xiaomi is also said to be offering a CNY 100 (roughly Rs. 1,000) discount when sales begin. Xiaomi also has a Mi TV 4, which is an upgrade to the Mi TV 4A series.

Xiaomi miui 9 update on 40 devices

Xiaomi will update 40 devices to MIUI 9

Hats off to Xiaomi – it supports its devices for a long time. A long time. The company announced that it will update 40 devices to the latest MIUI 9 software. Some flagships already got it, but there are some really old devices on this list – some dating back to 2012!

Admittedly, MIUI 9 is based on Android 7.0 Nougat (or older), but it is heavily customized. Still, we’re talking about 6-year-old devices here. Most Androids get left out in the cold after less than 2 years (especially the cheaper models).

Anyway, here is the full list (some of those are already updated, others are waiting):

List of devices:-

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus • Xiaomi Redmi 5A • Xiaomi Mi 5X • Xiaomi Redmi 5

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) • Xiaomi Mi Note 3 • Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) • Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X • Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 • Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 • Xiaomi Mi 6

Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 • Xiaomi Mi 5c • Xiaomi Redmi 4A • Xiaomi Mi Mix

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus • Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime • Xiaomi Redmi Pro • Xiaomi Redmi 3x

Xiaomi Redmi 3s • Xiaomi Mi Max • Xiaomi Mi Note 2 • Xiaomi Mi 4s

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 • Xiaomi Redmi 3 • Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 • Xiaomi Mi 4c

Xiaomi Mi 5s • Xiaomi Redmi 2A • Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 • Xiaomi Mi 5

Xiaomi Mi Note • Xiaomi Redmi 2 • Xiaomi Mi 4 • Xiaomi Redmi 1S

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 • Xiaomi Redmi Note • Xiaomi Mi 2S • Xiaomi Mi 2

YouTube New Monetization policy 2018

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 YouTube is tightening the rules around its partner program and raising the requirements that a channel/creator must meet in order to monetize videos. Effective immediately, to apply for monetization (and have ads attached to videos), creators must have tallied 4,000 hours of overall watch time on their channel within the past  12 months and have at least 1,000 subscribers.
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YouTube will enforce the new eligibility policy for all existing channels as of February 20th, meaning that channels that fail to meet the threshold will no longer be able to make income from ads.

Previously, the standard for joining YouTube’s Partner Program was 10,000 public views — without any specific requirement for annual viewing hours. This change will no doubt make it harder for new, smaller channels to reach monetization, but YouTube says it’s an important way of buying itself more time to see who’s following the company’s guidelines and disqualify “bad actors.”