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• A report from a Chinese social media post highlights Xiaomi’s sudden profile picture change to a suspected upcoming device.
• Rumored to be the Xiaomi 17 series, the rendering leak showcases a device with a huge external display on its real panel around two camera, similar to a foldable.
• A live hands-on image of the device was previously leaked, but a recent post by Xiaomi’s head, Lu Weibing, claims the 17 series will launch “this month.”

Another report from a Chinese social media website claims to have discovered an alleged look at Xiaomi’s next flagship phone.

A post on Weibo by Why Lab highlighted the sudden appearance of the Xiaomi 17 or 17 Pro, courtesy of the company’s official account. The company has seemingly changed its profile icon to the suspected upcoming series in preparation for teaser material and its official launch. The device features a rather large external display on its rear panel that fully encompasses its two cameras.

While it’s not completely edge-to-edge, the external display still appears to be a generous size, capable of showing a clock, and likely more from within Xiaomi’s mobile OS.

Leica camera branding is also spotted right under this external display and camera array. The leaked top-half rendering suggests the device’s physical buttons (power, volume rocker) will be placed on its right side. Moreover, the phone seems to have rounded corners, flat sides, and potentially a fully flat display. A report by Android Headlines chimed in, claiming that this rendering is of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

Furthering this suspicion is a post on Weibo from the other day by the company’s head, Lu Weibing. Lu Weibing teased that the upcoming series is reportedly the Xiaomi 17, and will consist of the base 17 model, the Xiaomi 17 Pro, and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. The post states the phone will rock the recently confirmed Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the successor to the Elite from 2024, when it launches “this month.”

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Xiaomi’s head also teases that the 17 Pro will be a “sophisticated compact imaging flagship,” while the 17 Pro Max is designed to be “the more powerful” flagship in the industry.

Earlier this month, an alleged live photo of Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship series was posted online, showing off this external display. It was previously assumed that this would end up launching on the Xiaomi 16 series, but it seems things have since changed, and we’re hoping up to 17, instead. Either way, an external display on a slab phone is something we haven’t seen from Xiaomi since the Mi 11 Ultra days.

The device is expected to rock a triple camera setup: two lenses within the camera visor-esque external display, and a final lens right under it in a pill-shaped container. Specifications are still up in the air, but if Xiaomi is planning on a launch later in September, we won’t have to wait that long.

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TL;DR: Ditch screen time guilt with help from low-stimulation app Pok Pok, now just $59.99 (reg. $250) for a lifetime subscription.

If you take care of little humans, you probably know the stress of balancing screen time. Fortunately, there’s now a calmer option that is Montessori-inspired and geared toward kids ages 2 to 8 — Pok Pok. And right now, you can secure a lifetime subscription to this educational, low-stimulation app for just $59.99 (reg. $250).

You don’t need to stress about screen time anymore

Not all screen time is created equal. If you’ve been on the hunt for an option that isn’t super stimulating, Pok Pok is an excellent option. Their award-winning educational games provide a gentler option while giving your kids a foundation in STEM, numbers, cause and effect, problem-solving, and language.

Let your little ones learn as they watch. Pok Pok is based on the Montessori child-centered educational approach, which takes your child’s natural development into account. It offers calm content that grows with your kids through open-ended play, with hand-drawn animations and gentle sound effects and music made in-house.

Pok Pok is COPPA-certified, so you don’t have to worry about ads that trick kids into buying things. You can also have them play offline if you prefer your children not to be connected to the internet.

This lifetime subscription gives your littles access to unlimited learning games and regular seasonal and cultural content updates that keep the experience fresh. There’s also a surprise gift mailed with your purchase.

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The best Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic screen protectors are made of hardy tempered glass to ward off cracks, scratches, and shatters. Here are your best options, some of which include cases as well as add-ons like a bezel ring to bolster your 46mm Galaxy Watch 8 Classic’s scratch-proofing. Since the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic only comes in a single 46mm size with a 1.34-inch AMOLED display, you don’t have to worry about buying the wrong size.

Shatter-proof your Watch 8 Classic with these screen protectors

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Finding the right sort of screen protection for your Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

The 46mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is the largest model that you can purchase from this lineup. It comes with a gorgeous 1.34-inch AMOLED display that will cost a lot of money to replace if you end up breaking it. This is why investing in one of the best Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic screen protectors is essential. Bear in mind that none of these screen guards fit the Galaxy Watch 8.

For an ideal price, the SPGUARD 4 Pack Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Tempered Glass is the optimal purchase. It includes four pieces of shatter-proof tempered glass screen protectors with 9H hardness. These screen protectors repel fog and water droplets, keeping your Watch 8 Classic crystal clear even on drizzly days or after you’ve washed your hands with your smartwatch on.

Those of you who don’t quite feel confident in your screen protector installation skills need a little help. Happily, there are tons of awesome kits that include foolproof installation frames. The Tensea 2Pack Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Screen Protector 46mm is a great example of such a helpful kit. Equipped with two robust tempered glass units, this set has an auto-alignment installation tool in the box. Or if you prefer a pull-tab action, the SWUU 2 Pack Tempered Glass Screen Protector Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is also a decent choice.

After decking your Watch 8 Classic in rock-solid screen protectors, get a good look at the best Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic bands. It’s always a smart idea to stock up on spare bands. You never know when an occasion might arise when you don’t have the appropriate watch band.

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Microsoft is working on adding a new Teams feature that will prevent users from capturing screenshots of sensitive information shared during meetings.

Those joining from unsupported platforms will be automatically placed in audio-only mode to protect shared content. The company plans to start rolling out this new Teams feature to Android, desktop, iOS, and web users worldwide in July 2025.

“To address the issue of unauthorized screen captures during meetings, the Prevent Screen Capture feature ensures that if a user attempts to take a screen capture, the meeting window will turn black, thereby protecting sensitive information,” Microsoft shared in a new Microsoft 365 roadmap entry.

“This feature will be available on Teams desktop applications (both Windows and Mac) and Teams mobile applications (both iOS and Android).”

However, it should be noted that, even if screenshots are blocked, sensitive media and information shared in Teams meetings can still be captured by taking a photo of the conversation.

Also, Microsoft has yet to share if the feature will be enabled by default or can be toggled on and off by meeting organizers or admins.

Last month, Meta introduced a similar WhatsApp feature named “Advanced Chat Privacy,” which protects sensitive information exchanged in private chats and group conversations by blocking attempts to save shared media and export chat content.

Redmond will also roll out a town hall screen privilege management update in Teams Rooms on Windows, interactive BizChat/Copilot Studio agents in meetings and 1-on-1 calls, and a Copilot feature to help generate audio overviews of transcribed meetings in June.

Another Copilot feature to help generate audio overviews of transcribed meetings is also under development and will let users choose the speakers, adjust the tone, and tailor the length.

In January, the company reminded Microsoft 365 admins that its new Teams Chat brand impersonation protection feature, which alerts users when it detects phishing attacks targeting organizations with external Teams access toggled on, will be made generally available for all customers by mid-February 2025.

At last year’s Enterprise Connect enterprise communications and collaboration conference, Microsoft announced that the Teams platform had reached over 320 million monthly active users across 181 markets and 44 languages.