HMD Global confirms Nokia 9 Pureview won’t get Android 11 update; users get 50% discount on XR20

HMD Global introduced the company’s flagship Nokia 9 PureView camera-centric smartphone at the MWC back in 2019 running Android 9.0 (Pie). The phone got Android 10 update in December 2019. In October last year, it promised that it will get Android 11 update in Q2 2021, later it pushed it to Q3 2021. Now, we are at the end of Q4 2021, and the company has confirmed that the phone won’t get Android 11 update. Continue reading “HMD Global confirms Nokia 9 Pureview won’t get Android 11 update; users get 50% discount on XR20”

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will power Xiaomi 12, realme GT 2 Pro, moto edge X30 and more starting this December

At the Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm introduced its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform. It also announced that Black Shark, HONOR, iQOO, Motorola, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Redmi, SHARP, Sony, vivo, iQOO, Xiaomi, and ZTE will roll out commercial devices starting from this December 2021. Continue reading “Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will power Xiaomi 12, realme GT 2 Pro, moto edge X30 and more starting this December”

Qualcomm, Google partner to offer Google Cloud Vertex AI NAS first on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Qualcomm and Google Cloud today announced their collaboration on Neural Architecture Search (NAS), enabling the companies to create and optimize AI models automatically rather than manually. Google Cloud Vertex AI NAS will accelerate neural network development for Qualcomm Technologies’ mobile, IoT, XR, ACPC, and automotive platforms. Continue reading “Qualcomm, Google partner to offer Google Cloud Vertex AI NAS first on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1”

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4nm Mobile Platform official: 30% faster GPU, 8K HDR video capture, 10Gbps 5G modem

Qualcomm just made the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the company’s latest flagship Mobile Platform official at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2021 event, as it had announced. It has world’s first 10 Gigabit 5G Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System, Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 Mobile Connectivity System for Wi-Fi speeds of up to 3.6 Gbps, over Wi-Fi 6 and 6E. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4nm Mobile Platform official: 30% faster GPU, 8K HDR video capture, 10Gbps 5G modem”

Samsung unveils three new automotive chips including Exynos Auto T5123 with 5G connectivity, GNSS

Samsung Chips

Samsung on Tuesday unveiled three new automotive chip solutions – the Exynos Auto T5123 for 5G connectivity, the Exynos Auto V7 for comprehensive in-vehicle infotainment systems, and the ASIL-B certified S2VPS01 power management IC (PMIC) for the Auto V series. Let’s have a brief look at it. Continue reading “Samsung unveils three new automotive chips including Exynos Auto T5123 with 5G connectivity, GNSS”

Acerpure Cool C2 and Acerpure Pro P2 Air Purifiers with 4-in-1 HEPA Filter launched in India

Acer has launched two new air purifiers, acerpure cool C2 and acerpure pro P2 in India. These feature a 4-in-1 HEPA filter which removes harmful viruses, bacteria, allergens and pollutants from your room, making your home a safer place, said the company. Continue reading “Acerpure Cool C2 and Acerpure Pro P2 Air Purifiers with 4-in-1 HEPA Filter launched in India”

Infinix to launch INBook X1 laptop and Note 11 series in India in December

Update – November 30, 2021: Infinix has revealed more details about the INBook X1 laptop and Note 11 in India ahead of launch next month. We already know that the Note 11s is powered by Helio G96 processor, today it has confirmed that there is will be a Special Free Fire Edition with 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. Continue reading “Infinix to launch INBook X1 laptop and Note 11 series in India in December”

Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ detailed camera specs surface

Renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series surfaced in September. At that time, it was also revealed that the S22 will come with a 6.06-inch screen and the S22+ will come with a 6.55-inch screen. Now the detailed camera specifications of the smartphones have surfaced, thanks to leaker Ice Universe. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ detailed camera specs surface”

Apple still working on wireless charger similar to AirPower: Report

Apple is reportedly working on a wireless charger similar to the already shelved AirPower. According to the report, the Cupertino tech giant is working on a multi-device charger accessory that would charge devices like iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch simultaneously. Continue reading “Apple still working on wireless charger similar to AirPower: Report”

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) Review: A much-needed upgrade

Amazon launched its new Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) a few weeks back. The new generation Paperwhite model has a bigger 6.8-inch 300 PPI screen, features an adjustable warm light, comes with smaller bezels, retains IPX8 ratings for water resistance, promises up to 10 weeks of battery life, and it finally adds a USB Type-C port. Is this worth the price? Let us find out in the review. Continue reading “Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) Review: A much-needed upgrade”

Redmi Note 11T 5G with 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 810, up to 8GB RAM, 5000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 16999

Redmi just launched the Redmi Note 11T 5G, the company’s latest 5G smartphone and the successor to last year’s  Redmi Note 10T 5G, as it had announced. It has a 6.6-inch FHD+ screen with 50Hz, 60Hz and 90Hz variable refresh rate, has a 16MP front camera inside the punch-hole, is powered by Dimensity 810 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM with 3GB of extended memory, has a 50MP rear camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Continue reading “Redmi Note 11T 5G with 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 810, up to 8GB RAM, 5000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 16999”

These are Google Play’s best apps and games for 2021 for India

Every year, Google announces the best apps and games from the Android Play Store, and the list for 2021 has been announced. This year, the title of the best app of 2021 goes to BitClass  Learn Anything. Live. Together!
by Livestream Infra Technologies, and the title of the best game of 2021 goes to Battlegrounds Mobile India by Krafton. Continue reading “These are Google Play’s best apps and games for 2021 for India”

Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO, CTO Parag Agrawal to replace him

Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey announced on Monday that he is stepping down from his position, however, he will stay on the board of the company until his term expires in 2022.

The company board has appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Parag Agrawal as his successor with immediate effect.  Continue reading “Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO, CTO Parag Agrawal to replace him”

Indian government informs public to avoid Starlink subscription until it gets licence

Last week, the Indian government has advised people against subscribing to Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Services since it does not have a proper licence to operate in the country. Continue reading “Indian government informs public to avoid Starlink subscription until it gets licence”

realme 5/5s realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: C.77 with November 2021 Android Security Patch]

realme launched the realme 5 smartphone in India running ColorOS 6.0 realme edition on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). The company recently launched the realme 5s, an enhanced version of the realme 5 with 48 MP primary camera in India. Both the smartphones have already received Android 10 based realme UI 1.0 update in India. Continue reading “realme 5/5s realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: C.77 with November 2021 Android Security Patch]”