POCO X2 users not able to unlock Bootloader [Update: Issue fixed]

[Mar 2, 2020]: POCO team has resolved the issue and POCO X2 users can now successfully bind their Mi account to the device for unlocking the bootloader.

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New Redmi Note smartphone launching in India on Amazon on March 12th, Redmi Note 9 / Note 9 Pro expected

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note lineup made its debut in India back in 2014 with the first generation Redmi Note and soon emerged as the most popular smartphone lineup in the country. In these 5 years, the Redmi Note series has gone through 8 iterations with a total of 13 different devices, and now the company has announced that it’s launching a New Redmi Note in the country on 12th March. Continue reading “New Redmi Note smartphone launching in India on Amazon on March 12th, Redmi Note 9 / Note 9 Pro expected”

OPPO Reno 3 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions

OPPO has officially pulled out the wraps of Reno 3 Pro at an event today in India! The Reno 3 is the first smartphone to come with a 44MP camera with dual punch holes. Talking about the design, it looks more or less similar to the F15 device, which was launched a few weeks back. It also has several improvements over its predecessor that includes improved quad rear cameras, sleek design, and more. Continue reading “OPPO Reno 3 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions”

iPhone production to remain slow until Q2 2020 as more parts supply suffer from Coronavirus outbreak

As more and more positive cases of Coronavirus are reported in countries outside of China, smartphone manufacturers are facing increasing issues with parts supply for their upcoming devices. Specifically, Apple’s iPhone is finding it very difficult to ramp up its production as supply chains continue to be hit with the Coronavirus outbreak.

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OPPO Enco Free True Wireless Earbuds with Low-latency mode, AI call noise reduction launched in India for Rs. 7990

OPPO just launched Enco Free, the company’s latest true wireless earphones in India along with the Reno 3 Pro, as expected. It has 13.4mm drivers that promises dynamic bass, Bluetooth 5.0 support and has IPX4 ratings for protection against sweat and splashes. OPPO says that it is the world’s first true wireless headset that uses ultra dynamic speakers with dual magnetic circuit design used in high-end audio devices and is also the industry’s first to use aluminum-magnesium-titanium composite diaphragm, which makes treble clear. Continue reading “OPPO Enco Free True Wireless Earbuds with Low-latency mode, AI call noise reduction launched in India for Rs. 7990”

OPPO Reno 3 Pro with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 44MP dual punch-hole camera, 64MP quad rear cameras launched in India starting at Rs. 29990

OPPO just launched the Reno 3 Pro, the company’s latest smartphone in the ‘Reno series’ in India as it had promised. The phone is different from the Reno 3 Pro that was launched in China recently. It packs a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen with 91.5 screen-to-body ratio with dual punch-hole that houses a 44-megapixel main camera along with a 2-megapixel camera for portrait shots, is powered by MediaTek Helio P95 SoC with 8GB of RAM, packs 64-megapixel rear camera along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens that is also capable of shooting macro images, 13-megapixel telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom, 5x hybrid optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom, and a 2-megapixel mono camera. It comes with Ultra Steady Video 2.0 with EIS. Continue reading “OPPO Reno 3 Pro with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 44MP dual punch-hole camera, 64MP quad rear cameras launched in India starting at Rs. 29990”

Xiaomi disables downgrading from Android 10 to Pie on Android One devices: Here’s why

Xiaomi rolled out Android 10 update to Mi A2 users last month and started rolling out Android 10 update for Mi A3 yesterday only. The company is yet to roll out Android 10 update for Mi A2 Lite but the company recently released Android 10 based Kernel Source codes for the device. Continue reading “Xiaomi disables downgrading from Android 10 to Pie on Android One devices: Here’s why”

Xiaomi releases Android 10 based Kernel Source Codes for Mi A3, Mi A2, POCO F1 and Mi 8 Series [Update: Mi A2 Lite as well]

Update: Xiaomi has released Android 10 kernel source code for the Mi A2 Lite as well. Continue reading “Xiaomi releases Android 10 based Kernel Source Codes for Mi A3, Mi A2, POCO F1 and Mi 8 Series [Update: Mi A2 Lite as well]”

HUAWEI Enjoy 10e with 6.3-inch display, Android 10, 5000mAh battery announced

HUAWEI has introduced Enjoy 10e budget smartphone in China. It packs a 6.3-inch HD+ display with 2.65mm tiny waterdrop notch and 88.4% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 SoC with 4GB RAM, has a 13-megapixel primary camera with AI features and a 2-megapixel camera for portrait shots. There is an 8-megapixel pop-up camera on the front. It runs EMUI 10 on top of Android 10, features gradient back and is backed up by a 5000mAh (typical) battery with reverse charging using OTG cable, but lacks a fingerprint sensor. Continue reading “HUAWEI Enjoy 10e with 6.3-inch display, Android 10, 5000mAh battery announced”

iQOO 3 Review: For the Seekers

The sound of iQOO is not just a word, it’s a description of an idea that represents the unquenchable thirst of young India. “I quest on and on” is an exercise in brand making. This combination has resulted in iQOO 3, a bleeding edge smartphone that is designed for those who constantly seek the best in design, best in multimedia and best in performance. You’ll see what we mean in this review. Continue reading “iQOO 3 Review: For the Seekers”

Noise Tune Charge Review

After TuneELITE that was launched last year, Noise, popular for its audio and other products launched the Tune Charge, another budget Neckband wireless earphones earlier this month. The main highlight of the headset is the dedicated bass booster button for an enhanced bass experience and it promises up to 16 hours of battery life. Continue reading “Noise Tune Charge Review”

POCO X2 will go on sale on March 3 in its biggest ‘Head for Red’ sale

POCO launched the POCO X2 smartphone in India in Atlantis Blue, Matrix Purple and Phoenix Red colors, starting at Rs. 15,999. It went on sale on Flipkart from February 11th every week. Today the company has announced that it will go on sale on Tuesday, March 3rd in its biggest sale yet. It is also offering Rs.1000 instant Discount on ICICI Credit and Debit Cards and EMI transactions. Continue reading “POCO X2 will go on sale on March 3 in its biggest ‘Head for Red’ sale”

realme 5 Pro gets official Pixel Experience support

realme launched the realme 5 Pro smartphone in India running Android 9.0 (Pie), which was later introduced as realme Q in China. The smartphone recently received Android 10 based realme UI 1.0 update with a bunch of new features such as dual earphone connection, animated wallpapers, customizable icon shape, new charging animation, realme Share (cross-brand file-sharing technology) and more. Continue reading “realme 5 Pro gets official Pixel Experience support”

Google WearOS may focus on health and fitness features in future updates

Google’s WearOS has historically struggled to be a worthy competitor to Apple’s WatchOS  or Samsung’s Tizen OS. After buying FitBit back in November 2019, we expected Google to Health and Fitness functionalities into WearOS eventually. Now, Google has been asking feedback via a Google User Experience Research program on possible new features for future versions of WearOS.

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Vivo APEX 2020 with 6.45-inch FHD+ 120° FullView edgeless display, under screen front camera, 60W wireless charging announced

Vivo just announced APEX 2020, the company’s latest concept phone, as it had promised. The phone has 6.45-inch 120° FullView warp-around display that bends at an angle of up to 120° on both sides. Similar to the predecessor, this doesn’t have any ports or buttons, instead it uses press-sensitive buttons on the sides, and vivo’s third-generation screen SoundCasting Technology. Continue reading “Vivo APEX 2020 with 6.45-inch FHD+ 120° FullView edgeless display, under screen front camera, 60W wireless charging announced”