Redmi Note 7/7S MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 10 based MIUI 12.0.1.0 Stable Update with October Android Security Patch]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in India last year running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie) and launched the updated Redmi Note 7S with 48 MP rear camera in May 2019 running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). These smartphones have already started receiving Android 10 based MIUI 12 update in India (only for Pilot testers). Continue reading “Redmi Note 7/7S MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 10 based MIUI 12.0.1.0 Stable Update with October Android Security Patch]”

Google Assistant now lets users to schedule light timings

Google recently rolled out an update on Google Assistant that enables users to schedule lights on and off timings. Anyone who has a Google Home and smart lights know the drill. This feature allows users to schedule a smart home command to trigger at a later time. Previously, Google Assistant has been able to turn lights on/off for a while, but  it could only do so immediately. Continue reading “Google Assistant now lets users to schedule light timings”

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 to feature S Pen; Galaxy Note Series to be discontinued: Rumour

The rumours of Samsung ending the widely popular Galaxy Note smartphones are all but confirmed now as Samsung has reportedly begun mass manufacturing the Galaxy Z Fold 3, which is expected to feature the S-pen instead, along with other cutting edge technology such as an under-screen camera (UDC).

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Tamil Nadu bans online gaming involving betting

Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit has promulgated Ordinance to “Ban Online Gaming” that involves betting. This is issued after innocent people mainly youngsters are being cheated and some people have committed suicide after losing money, said the official release. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Palaniswami had recently said that the government was taking steps to ban online games following several demands and complaints about suicides of people who lost money due to such activities in the state. Continue reading “Tamil Nadu bans online gaming involving betting”

Google is testing Task Mate app in India that lets you earn money by doing tasks

Google is reportedly beta testing a new app called Task Mate with select Indian users, with the idea of awarding users money for performing certain tasks. These tasks can include recording certain phrases, taking photos of businesses, etc. and the app will reward the user with real Indian rupees, which can be cashed out directly into a bank account.

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OnePlus 9 Pro with 6.7-inch curved display, quad rear cameras renders surface

After the OnePlus 9, CAD-based renders of the OnePlus 9 Pro, the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone which is still in the prototype stage has surfaced online. This reveals a 6.7-inch curved screen with a punch-hole in the top left corner. It will likely be a Quad HD+ AMOLED screen with an in-display fingerprint scanner, but it is not clear if the company will move from 120Hz to 144Hz refresh rate screen. Continue reading “OnePlus 9 Pro with 6.7-inch curved display, quad rear cameras renders surface”

POCO M3 with 6.53-inch FHD+ display, 6000mAh battery to be announced on November 24

Update: The company has confirmed the design of the phone with triple rear cameras, 6.53-inch screen, Snapdragon 662 SoC and a 6000mAh battery. Continue reading “POCO M3 with 6.53-inch FHD+ display, 6000mAh battery to be announced on November 24”

5 compelling reasons to buy the LG Velvet Dual Screen

With the Velvet Dual Screen, the South Korean tech giant LG is trying to redefine itself in the smartphone market with a change strategy towards a more affordable and thoughtful direction. The latest smartphone from LG does not belong to any line up like the G or V series, instead it has created an own identity for itself. Continue reading “5 compelling reasons to buy the LG Velvet Dual Screen”

Micromax IN 1b Unboxing and First Impressions

Micromax introduced its Micromax IN 1b smartphone under its new sub-brand ‘in’ last month. We already brought you the first impressions of the In Note 1, which is a mid-range smartphone, now let us check out the first impressions of the budget IN 1b smartphone. Continue reading “Micromax IN 1b Unboxing and First Impressions”

Get Android 11 on Redmi Note 8/8T with Extended UI 2.0

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 8 in India almost a year back. The smartphone recently started receiving Android 10 based MIUI 12 update in several regions including India. Though Google, a couple of months back, officially announced Android 11, some users of Redmi Note 8 – which was the best-selling Android smartphone in the first quarter, are yet to receive Android 10 update on their devices (we too have not received the update on our device yet).

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Netflix StreamFest in India on December 5-6: Watch videos for free without subscription, card details

Last month Netflix announced that it will offer free access plan for a duration of a weekend for Indian users to boost user sign-ups. Now it has announced StreamFest for an entire weekend (December 5th and 6th) that will offer free access to Netflix content for two days without any subscription. Continue reading “Netflix StreamFest in India on December 5-6: Watch videos for free without subscription, card details”

Apple settles yet another iPhone “Batterygate” lawsuit with $113 million fine

It has been nearly 3 years since news broke out of people noticing slowdowns in older iPhones after they updated the software. Since then, it has been a story of various lawsuits and litigations after Apple acknowledged that they were indeed slowing down performance over battery concerns. Now, Apple has settled another investigation over this issue, paying a fine of $113 million.

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Micromax IN Note 1 Unboxing and First Impressions

Last month, Micromax unveiled its new sub-brand ‘in’ and announced its comeback in the smartphone segment. The launch invite with the tag line ‘Aao Karein Cheeni Kum’ (let’s cut down on sugar, but the wordplay on ‘Cheeni’ word also refers to the Chinese) hinted at the anti-China sentiment and following that early this month, the company unveiled two new smartphones – Micromax IN Note 1 and Micromax IN 1b priced starting at Rs. 10,999 and Rs. 6999 respectively. I’ve been using the device for quite some time now, and here is the Unboxing and First Impressions of Micromax IN Note 1. Continue reading “Micromax IN Note 1 Unboxing and First Impressions”

Google completes global rollout of RCS messaging; end-to-end encryption coming soon

Google has slowly been rolling out their new chat features in Messages that is based on the open Rich Communication Services (RCS) standard over the past year now. They have finally finished the rollout globally and also has begun beta testing new features in the app such as end-to-end encryption.

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Xiaomi launches Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger Combo in India for Rs. 999

Xiaomi introduced 33W fast charging support in India in Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphone earlier this year, later it brought the support in Mi 10 and most recently the Mi 10T Pro, and even  the POCO M2 Pro and POCO X3 support it. Today the company has started selling the 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger and cable Combo in India. Continue reading “Xiaomi launches Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger Combo in India for Rs. 999”