Daily Tech Dose (Feb 11)

1. WhatsApp launches 2 step Verification.

Whatsapp launched its 2 step verification feature for providing more security to its users. The facebook owned company started testing this feature for quite some time via its Beta version.

Users can enable this feature by going to the menu > settings > account > and enabling 2 step verification.
You have to provide a unique 6 digit passcode and email ID. If you forget the passcode it can be recalled through email.

2. I Phone’s Retina scanner.

I Phone’s 10th-anniversary special edition is supposed to have a retina scanner used to unlock the device.According to rumors this device comes with an OLED display, wireless fast charging, and supposed to cost anywhere upwards to 1000$.
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has already stated “The best is yet to come” regarding the device.

3. Reliance Jio to launch mobile number starting with 6.

Reliance Jio is soon going to launch Mobile numbers starting with 6 in Rajasthan, Assam, and Tamilnadu.
DoT has allotted MSC codes beginning with 6 in these 3 states. With 80 Million 4G subscribers Jio is aiming to reach 100 million target set by Mukesh Ambani by the end of the fiscal year.

4. Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus Spotted and Release Date.

The new leaked images of Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus showcase the metal body and Front mounted fingerprint scanner.
According to the rumors, this phones is supposed to be powered by Qualcomm 2 GHz Snapdragon 625 Processor and sports a 5.2 Inch Display and supposed to be coming with Android 7.0.

Both the device will be available Mid march.