Google is introducing a few new updates to Maps for iOS, which include support for new controls when using Google Maps on CarPlay and a new app for Apple Watch users that supports step-by-step directions, displays estimated arrival times and more after the app got pulled 3 years back.
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Xiaomi launched Redmi Note 9 in the country last month. To recall, the device features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD, is powered MediaTek Helio G85 12nm SoC with up to 6GB of RAM, and runs Android 10 based MIUI 11. Xiaomi has already unveiled the latest iteration of its proprietary Android skin MIUI, dubbed MIUI 12 Global back in May, though the company is yet to formally announce MIUI 12 for India.
Continue reading “Redmi Note 9 gets MIUI 12 Global Stable Update in India [Download Link]”
Update: August 10, 2020 — Google has announced a new timeline for killing Chrome apps based on feedback from customers and partners. Chrome Web Store already stopped accepting new public Chrome apps back in March.
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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in India back in February last year running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). The smartphone has already started receiving Android 10 update along with MIUI 12 in India, but limited to Pilot testers only for now. Redmi Note series devices usually have a great custom ROM development, and Redmi Note 7 series is no exception to the family.
Oxygen OS is amongst popular Android skin that offers smooth experience along with a decent amount of customizations without much bloatware. A couple of months ago, we had tried Android 10 based Oxygen OS ported ROM on our Redmi Note 7 (lavender). Recently developers ported Android 10 based Oxygen OS to Redmi Note 7 Pro (Violet), we tried it on our unit and here is our review of the same.
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IFA Berlin has postponed its Global Markets 2020 event as a part of its three-day in-person event that was supposed to take place from 3rd to 5th September. However, the rest of the events will take place as scheduled. IFA Global Markets is IFA’s international sourcing platform for OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), ODMs (original design manufacturers), suppliers, and component manufacturers.
Continue reading “IFA 2020 Special Edition Global Markets postponed to 2021, other events on schedule for September 3-5”
Reliance Digital has brought back their “Digital India Sale” to their stores and online portal, lasting from 6th to 11th August. Offers will be available across a range of categories including televisions, home appliances, mobile phones, laptops and accessories.
OnePlus’s newest budget phone, the OnePlus Nord, was released last month, and they have just announced a new OxygenOS OTA update, taking the version number to 10.5.4. It contains minor improvements to the System and Camera, along with fixes to issues like the background music pausing when launching front camera.
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Known for its premium smartphones OnePlus made a name for itself in the audio world with Bullets headphones series (wired and wireless). To catch up with the trend, OnePlus launched its first TWS — OnePlus Buds in India at Rs. 4,990, alongside OnePlus Nord, a thousand bucks lesser than Vivo Neo TWS. The OnePlus Buds are the perfect companion accessory to the recently launched OnePlus Nord and other company’s devices starting from OnePlus 6.
Well, you might ask what about the other devices? We will answer your question but not right here. Stick on to our review to know about it. The OnePlus Buds has an uncanny resemblance with Apple’s Airpod be it the concept or their strategy to create an ecosystem. So, do the first-gen buds live up to the hype? Do these buds have anything to offer for those who don’t have an OnePlus phone? Find it out! Continue reading “OnePlus Buds Review”
Samsung has announced the launch of a new private mode feature for Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 users, called AltZLife, that will let users quickly switch between normal mode and private mode (via Secure Folder) on their smartphone. AltZLife is a solution created by Samsung’s “Make for India” initiative, and it contains two features — Quick Switch and Content Suggestions.
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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has launched Strix G15/G17 (G512/G712) and Strix Scar 15/17 (G532/G732) gaming laptops with 10th Gen Intel Core i7 H-Series processors in India. These feature custom intelligent cooling solutions, thoughtfully-designed backlit chiclet keyboard, Triple SSD storage solution, Faster RAM, Wi-Fi 6 and NanoEdge display. Continue reading “ASUS ROG Strix G15/G17 (G512/G712) and Strix Scar 15/17 (G532/G732) launched in India starting at Rs. 79990”
HTC recently launched the U20 5G smartphone after it launched the Wildfire R70 earlier this year. While the company is set to announce the Wildfire E2 smartphone sometime soon, a retailer has already jumped the gun and listed the smartphone with complete specifications. Continue reading “HTC Wildfire E2 with 6.2-inch HD+ display, dual rear cameras, Android 10 listed ahead of announcement”
One of the most sought after features of WhatsApp is the ability to sign in to a single user account across multiple devices simultaneously. This feature has been present for years in other messaging services like Telegram. Reports indicate that WhatsApp is working and testing the feature, which will let users sign in to 4 devices at the same time.
It has been more than a year since the U.S. government imposed sanctions on various services offered by HUAWEI and now, they may be running into real trouble as current U.S. sanctions will block HUAWEI from working with TSMC to produce their high performance HiSilicon Kirin chips. This will affect HUAWEI in the smartphone segment in both global and Chinese markets.
Paytm India has launched a new Android based POS system that can be used for contactless ordering & payments. The touchscreen enabled device is styled like a mobile phone with QR scanning and 4G capabilities, and it comes with many integrated services like Paytm’s “Scan to Order” and the “Paytm for Business” app.
Continue reading “Paytm All-in-One Portable Android POS device launched for Rs. 499/month”
Airtel today announced that it is the first mobile operator to launch ‘Ultra-Fast 4G’ services in Andaman and Nicobar, after launching 4G services in the island back in January last year. Department of Telecommunications today launched new 2300 kilometer undersea optic fiber link between Chennai and Andaman and Nicobar. Continue reading “Airtel enhances 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands with the launch of 2300km undersea optical fibre cable project”
