Keeping up with the software update cycle, Xiaomi is now rolling out  Nougat-based MIUI 9 for many devices. The company has announced a list of 40 smartphones that will be getting updated to MIUI 9. Xiaomi confirmed the news on its official Weibo account. The list includes a majority of devices that were launched in 2017, and some that were launched as early as 2012.


Xiaomi had announced MIUI 9 back in July, and it brings some notable improvements. MIUI 9 brings split-screen feature which allows you to run two apps side-by-side. It also has universal search for images based on keywords like location, expression, and documents among others. Xiaomi has also integrated an AI Assistant on MIUI 9, which it says is smart enough to ‘find anything and everything’. MIUI 9 also has app suggestions based on on-screen content. For example, MIUI 9 will suggest Google Maps if you’re chatting about locations

    Many of Xiaomi’s most popular devices are on the list
     Xiaomi will update 40 of its devices to MIUI 9, the latest version of its Android skin.
     MIUI 9 runs on top of Android 7.0 Nougat



Software updates are important for many people. In addition to new features, they bring bug fixes and security updates too. One of the drawbacks of buying cheaper devices is that they receive fewer updates than flagships. But that isn’t the case for every company.

Xiaomi produces a ton of devices that range from flagship prices to under $100, and the company just announced that it’s updating 40 of them to MIUI 9.


Because MIUI 9 is so heavily customized, it generally takes Xiaomi longer to push core OS updates. That’s part of the reason MIUI 9 is still based on Android 7.0 Nougat, a 17-month-old version of Android. MIUI probably isn’t going to win over pure Android fans, but it has developed a loyal following for a reason.

Here’s the complete list of devices that will be updated to MIUI 9:


Mi A1   
Redmi 5 Plus
Redmi Note 4X
Mi Note 3
Redmi 5A
Redmi Note 4
Mi Max 2
Redmi 5
Redmi Note 3
Mi MIX 2
Redmi Y1
Redmi Note 2
Mi 6
Redmi 4
Redmi Note
Mi Pad 3
Redmi 4A
Mi 5c
Redmi 4 Prime
Mi MIX
Redmi Pro
Mi 5s Plus
Redmi 3x
Mi Max
Redmi 3s
Mi Note 2
Redmi 3
Mi 4s
Redmi 2A
Mi Pad 2
Redmi 2
Mi 4c
Redmi 1S
Mi 5s
Mi 5
Mi Note
Mi 4
Mi Pad 7.9
Mi 2s
Mi 2

Compatible devices

Google has announced the update for the following devices:
# Nexus 5X
# Nexus 6P
# Google Pixel
# Google Pixel XL
# Pixel C
# Nexus Player





How to install the update

Via Beta program

If you cannot, sign up with Android Beta Program and enroll your device to check eligibility of your hardware. Click on agree to terms of Beta program and check for an update on your device. The update is almost instantaneously available.

Via system images

Google has also rolled out system image files for Android 8.0 Oreo. You can download the system images on your compatible smartphone here.
The process is quite tedious and requires lot of patience. Therefore, don’t forget to keep a back up of your data before flashing your smartphone. Read Google’s warning: “Installing this factory image will erase all data from the device. While it may be possible to restore certain data backed up to your Google Account, apps and their associated data will be uninstalled. Before proceeding, please ensure that data you would like to retain is backed up to your Google Account.”
If you have already backed up your data, here’s what you need to do.

** Go to About Phone under Settings and tap seven times on the Build Number.
** Tap on USB debugging and unlock your device.
** Connect your device to PC via the USB cable.
** Launch command window on your PC.
** Enter bootloader mode by entering following command: adb reboot bootloader.
** Enter this command: fastboot flashing unlock
** Give confirmation to the unlock message by pressing volume up to select the Yes option and power button to proceed.
** Type fastboot reboot to get the device rebooted into bootloader mode.
** Your device will reboot to Android 8.0 Oreo OS.

1. Create a business Page, not a personal profile.

First thing's first: You need to create a business Page -- not a personal profile -- to represent your brand. Pages look similar to personal profiles, but they include unique tools for businesses, brands, and organizations. Your fans can Like your Page to see updates from you in their News Feeds, which is something they can't do for personal profiles.
Not only will this maximize Facebook's business potential for you, but it's actually against Facebook's Terms of Service to use a personal account to represent something other than that person, like a business. If you've already created a profile for your business, you'll want to convert it into a business Page, which you can learn how to do easily here.
Setting up a page is simple. Just visit this page and follow the step-by-step setup instructions.

 

2 Add a great cover photo.

Facebook's page design lets you feature a 851 x 315 pixel cover photo at the top of your business Page. You'll want to optimize that cover photo to capture the attention of new visitors, encourage them to explore and learn more, and provide an effective mobile experience -- all the while ensuring you're following Facebook's Page Guidelines.

3. Add a recognizable profile picture.

Pick a profile picture that will be easy for visitors to recognize -- like your company logo, or a headshot of yourself if you're a solopreneur or consultant. Being recognizable is important for getting found and Liked, especially in Facebook Search. Your profile image is pictured at the top of your Facebook Page and is also the thumbnail image that gets displayed next to all your Facebook Page updates, so choose wisely.

4. Add milestones.

The "Milestones" feature lets you highlight some of your business' biggest accomplishments, like award wins, product releases, major events, or other accolades. Recent milestones will be posted to your Timeline, and users will be able to find them later under your "About" tab.
To add milestones, click on the "Timeline" section of your Page, and click the "Offer, Event +" option in the page update composer near the top of your page.

5. Choose a call-to-action button.

The option to place a simple call-to-action button at the top of your Facebook Page. You can learn how to add a CTA button to your business' Facebook Page here.
You can choose from seven pre-made button options ("Sign Up," "Shop Now," "Contact Us," "Book Now," "Use App," Watch Video," and "Play Game") and link it to any website that aligns with your business' goals. It could link to your homepage, a landing page, a contact sheet, a video, or somewhere else.

6.Create custom page tabs.

By default, your page tabs are set as Timeline, About, Photos, Likes and More. But Facebook lets you create and leverage custom tabs -- which are basically like landing pages within your Facebook Page, or calls-to-action where you can feature anything from case studies to marketing offers to other promotions you're running.

7.Post at the best times for your audience.

Another common question: When’s the best time to post to Facebook? Unfortunately, there's no perfect answer -- different businesses may find different days and times work best for them. Timing often depends on what your target audience uses Facebook for, the region(s) you're targeting, the content of your post (e.g. funny or serious), and your goals (e.g. clicks versus shares), and so on.
That being said, there is data out there on optimal times to post on Facebook:

• The best time to post on Facebook is 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Other optimal times include 12:00–1:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and 1:00–4:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Engagement rates are 18% higher on Thursdays and Fridays, and weekdays from 1:00–4:00 p.m. tend to see the highest clickthrough rates. On Fridays, Facebook use spikes by 10%. Since people tend to be happier on Fridays, Neil Patel suggests posting funny or upbeat content to match your audience's mood.
• The worst times to post on Facebook are weekends before 8:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m., according to SurePayroll's research.

Think of this data as a general guideline, and use it to help you find the optimal posting times for your business.

8.Make sure your blog posts' meta descriptions are complete.

Have you noticed that when you post a link to Facebook, it pulls in a brief description as well as an image?
The description gets pulled from the page's meta description, which refers to the HTML attribute that explains the contents of a given web page. It's the short description you see on a search engine results page to "preview" what the page is about, and it's also the copy Facebook will automatically pull in the populate the description of a post.

Use Facebook Insights.

Facebook Insights is Facebook's internal analytics tool right that helps you measure and analyze your Facebook presence. The tool provides Facebook page administrators with analytics data about Page visits and engagement, which can help you understand which content is and isn't engaging to your fans.
Access your page's Insights here, or by clicking into the 'Admin Panel' on your Page. We've also published an informative blog post and video that walk you through how to analyze Facebook Insights to improve your content strategy.

9. Schedule posts in advance.

Scrambling for Facebook content is not a new phenomenon. We have meetings. We run late. Things come up. That's why you'll want to use a third-party Facebook application like HubSpot's social media publishing tool to schedule your Facebook posts (and other social media posts) in advance.
First, download our free social media content calendar template to help plan your posts in advance. You can fill it in at the same day and time every single week to prep for the following week's social media content. Then, use that third-party Facebook application to actually schedule out your posts.
However, just as we advised against too much Facebook automation with blog auto-posting, the same holds true for scheduling. Don't get caught in the trap of turning your page into a robot, and make sure you're actively engaging with your fans, too.

10. Add Facebook social media buttons to your blog and website.

Adding Facebook social media buttons will help encourage visitors who are on your website to also connect and interact with you on Facebook, as well as spread your content and expand its reach.
The Facebook Follow Button lets you expand your Facebook reach by making it easy for your site visitors to Like your business' Facebook Page with just one click. It displays your page's number of Likes, as well as faces of people who already like your page, using social proof to amplify its effectiveness.

To customize your button, visit this page and follow the instructions.

The Facebook Like Box lets you promote your business' Facebook Page on your website and blog, highlight other users who have already Liked your page, display your follower count, and feature recent posts on your page. With just one click, people can Like your business Page -- without leaving your site.

To generate a Facebook Like Box for your website, visit this page and follow the instructions.

The Facebook Like Button lets people easily Like your content. When a user Likes a piece of content, it may show up in your friends' News Feeds because the algorithm takes it as a signal your friends will find it relevant.
(Note: This button doesn't allow them to add personalized messages to links before sharing them. To allow users to add a personalized message, use the Facebook Share Button, explained below.)
To customize your Facebook Like Button, visit this page and follow the instructions.
Facebook Share Buttons act similarly to the Like Button by sharing your content on their Timeline and in friends' News Feeds, except they also let people add a comment or message to the link when sharing it.
To generate a Facebook Share Button, visit this page and follow the instructions.

11. Subscribe to Facebook's Official Blog for future announcements from Facebook.

Give yourself a competitive edge by staying on top of the latest announcements from Facebook such as new features and tools by subscribing to the official Facebook Blog.

Tips For Advertising on Facebook

23. Choose the right advertising tool. (Probably the Ads Manager.)

Facebook offers users two different tools for creating a paid ad: the Ads Manager and the Power Editor. The Power Editor is usually best for larger advertisers looking for more precise control over many campaigns. If that doesn't sound like you, the Ads Manager works great for most companies. Figure out which is best for your business based on your company size and the number of ads you plan to run at once.

12. Use Audience Insights to learn about your audience.

The best Facebook ads are high-quality, relevant ads that fit seamlessly into the user's environment on Facebook. Learn more about your customers and prospects using Audience Insights, which you can find inside the Facebook Ad Manager in the left-hand navigation.
The tool will help you target your ads more effectively and learn about your audience -- even if you are not advertising to them. How? The data can help you build stronger buyer personas, create more compelling content, and uncover some gems for your competitive research. (Read this step-by-step guide to Audience Insights for more detailed instructions and tips.)

13. Test multiple versions of a single ad.

Running a single campaign won't give you much to work with in terms of finding your audience, optimizing your ads, and determining if Facebook advertising works for your business. You need to be able and willing to run multiple campaigns to test and experiment with different parts of a single campaign.
Test your targeting first, using a simple advertisement and basic image, suggest the Brian Carter for Convince & Convert. "There are usually at least five to ten ways you could target your prospects," he says. "Find the one or two audiences that convert best at the lowest cost per lead."
In order to reach and test on a wider audience, you're going to have to invest a reasonable amount of money on your campaign. The folks at BuzzSumo suggest that number be in the thousands. The reason for this? Facebook ads reward you for testing more ads and targets. Whereas cost-per-click doesn't change much when you're advertising on Google or LinkedIn, Facebook ads cost a lot less if you're diligently testing them.

Digital marketing platforms quick guide

Digital marketing platforms success factors

It's important to evaluate emerging digital marketing platforms carefully since it's impossible for most companies to invest in everything and use it well for marketing.

So evaluating new platform options is important. Typical issues to review include:

• Current and predicted future levels of customer adoption
• Competitor use and plans for new platforms
• Revenue forecast for each channel based on sales-predictions or ad revenue
• How use of new platforms can change brand-perception
• Cost of implementation of new platforms and repurposing content for these platforms
• Overall cost-benefit

Digital marketing platforms definition

Different people prefer to access digital media differently. Video marketing is the main platform we cover in this channel.

 

1. Hubspot

Hubspot is the first inbound marketing software that provides all the tools you need to improve and manage your online marketing strategy. Hubspot allows professionals to:

• Attract leads by creating blog posts, infographics, ebooks, and videos that are engaging. It also helps you to optimize and share them on social media.

• Convert leads by setting up converting landing pages and CTA buttons.

• Collect information about your new customers to gain the loyalty of your buyers.

 

 

2. Exacttarget

Now part of Salesforce, Exacttarget integrates many tools to manage digital marketing strategies. The aim of ExactTarget services is to improve and make relationships easier between brands and consumers. Emailing, mobile, social, web, marketing automation, data and analytics, platform; thanks to this multi-channel approach, ExactTarget  is one of the favorite online marketing platform.

 

3. Marketo

Marketo is a great marketing automation software. Thanks to its many applications and solutions, Marketo helps you to save time and to make multi-channel campaigns. This software is made for flexible online marketing strategies. It is easy to use, modern and powerful, this is why many online marketing professionals use it.

 

4. Marin Software

Marin Software is an all integrated online marketing platform specialized in online advertising management. Marin Software offers complete solutions to win revenue online. Paid search, display advertising, social advertising as well as mobile advertising, this software was made to improve your websites’ ROI.

5. Vocus

Who has never heard of Vocus? This online marketing platform is a simplified inbound marketing software. Thanks to its marketing and PR software, Vocus delivers marketing success. Its solutions allow businesses to develop and manage their online visibility and attract new clients.

6. Raventools

Another full stack marketing software called: Raven Tools. Raven Tools is an online marketing platform that uses four levers of online marketing: SEO, social media, content marketing, and PPC. Raven Tools allows businesses to manage and make complete reports.

7. Webceo

Web CEO is one of the best SEO software for your SEO campaigns reports. Web CEO lets you search for keywords, optimize websites, and monitor performances. This software can automate SEO operations and make it easier for teamwork. Moreover, Web CEO’s B2B solution helps your business to add value to your CMS and to become their exclusive partner with a great white label option.

8. Ginzametrics

Ginzametrics helps you to find and optimize keywords that fit your websites and that improve your organic traffic. Its complete dashboard let’s you monitor search, content and social data to get recommendations. More than a SEO software, Ginzametrics is made to drive search and content ROI.

9. SEMrush

This SEO software is used by professionals to analyze keywords competition. By comparing traffic websites, checking ranked keywords, SEMrush gives many useful data for your SEO strategy. These functionalities can complete other information that you get from Google tools, such as Google keyword planner, Google Analytics or Google Webmaster Tool; by getting related keywords, monthly research volume and figures about your organic keywords.

10. DOZ

(Disclaimer, I’m working at DOZ
How can I not mention DOZ! Our online marketing platform is building something unique to help websites to grow their organic audience and reach new international markets.  Thanks to the curation of web marketers, DOZ is able to deliver ROI oriented campaigns  with a focus on Search Engines, Social Media and Content Marketing. DOZ also brings high transparency to online marketing by allowing its clients to access every single task composing a campaign.

Here is list top 10 Tech News Websites

1. Techcrunch.com:

The website caters to the tech enthusiasts. It provides all the information related to new technology and new gadgets. It also reviews new internet portals and products. It provides the information on latest apps as well, like WhatsApp, etc. The services, events and products launched by various Giants in the market like Dell, Microsoft, Apple, etc. are covered extensively.

2. Thenextweb.com:

With more than 7 million monthly visits this website is a real gem for technical geeks. The business and culture related to new technology is discussed in detail on this website. The appealing part is the focus on the next generation gadgets as well.

It provides the latest news on games, software, designer assets, web services and gadgets launched in the market. There is a comprehensive coverage of the lifestyle products as well. These features enable the website to attract around 10 million page views per month.

3. Wired.com:

The website stands out from the rest because of its exhaustive and extensive coverage of technical news reports. The future trends in technology are discussed in detail. It apprises its users with latest news about new gadgets, security devices, video series, science and entertainment. What’s engrossing and fascinating is its venture webmonkey.com. This foray of the website is a paradise for web developers and web designers because of the valuable information they get.

4. Tech2.com:

This website is an endeavour of Network18. It is prominently liked for its amazing assortment of videos, photos and podcasts about the latest technology. Its reviews on new gadgets like mobile, home theatres, tablets, laptops and gaming devices are equally enlightening. Its amazing feature of “How to Tab” teaches some incredible things. The site is also among the best as it compares various websites and new gadgets comprehensively.

5. Gizmodo.com:

The gadget lovers simply cannot miss the temptation of visiting this website several times a day. This is because the website provides the best guide for gadgets. It displays the latest news for Apple ios, android and windows operating system. This website is the ultimate stop for gadget lovers. All the latest gadget launches including Smartphone’s, Tablets, Cameras, iphone, etc. are discussed.

Further, the reviews on the products launched equip an individual to choose the best product according to his requirements. The news on software launched and their function enhances the technical knowledge immensely. All this fully satiates the gadget nerds looking for up-to-date technical information

6. Cnet.com:

Cnet.com ensures to create an enlightened society. It offers news on a wide range of technological products including computer, mobile, photography, security, tech culture, tech industry, internet, Google, Apple, Microsoft, etc. The website offers well-researched news articles which are edifying and educational.

The section on video has a far-reaching appeal and is liked by a lot of people. This is because of the lucid explanation the video provides about the various products and trends. Videos on various topics like latest news and products of Apple, Face book, iphone, etc. are very beneficial and keep the people well adept with the latest trends and products available in the market.

7. Mashable.com:

With more than six million social media followers the website is a dreamland for tech enthusiasts. It provides the ultimate bliss for the tech aficionados. It has an incredible array of dazzling videos about the latest technology including various applications, software, design, etc. It provides all the vital and latest resources, news and information related to technical advancements.

Its popularity can be gauged from the fact that it has more than 20 million unique visits till date.

8. Theverge.com:

The website is particularly paramount for its insightful and meticulous reviews about new products launched in the market. The website is an epitome of earnest endeavour towards enlightening the society.

The product information provided is precise. The website has a matchless for its contribution towards the betterment of the society. The reports it offers on how the technology affects the society are distinctive and outstanding.

9. Digitaltrends.com:

The slogan of the website “upgrade your lifestyle” unmistakably unveils the motto and goal of the website. The website aims at apprising people with the latest state of the art technology in vogue. Its extensive information on a wide range of products is mind-boggling.

The website covers breaking news for mobiles, gaming devices, home theatres, computers, laptops and lifestyle products. There is plenty to know about cars, music and photography. Moreover, its coverage of news for apple and its products is simply startling. The best iphone applications are covered on the website. There is a plenty of information which one can amass by visiting this website.

10. Techradar.com:

The website is useful for its thorough and far-reaching coverage of newly released mobiles, laptops and tablets. It has a unique feature of rating tablets and mobiles. The rating is done after a detailed research and the results are thus very helpful when it comes to choosing the best.

Anyone who is looking to buy new mobile phone or a tablet can visit the website to see the ratings. The ratings are done on the basis of experience of the users and their reviews.

It also provides the latest news for operating systems based on android. The availability of the latest apps, and their features is discussed in detail.

Besides this, there is a lot of information for car lovers. It gives a detail description about the technology added to the modern day cars. It gives a comparison of various features of the technology used in cars presently. This goes a long way in ensuring that one buys the best suitable car for himself.

All credit for this data is goes to mr Jitendra Vaswani  http://www.bloggersideas.com/