WhatsApp Beta is testing 2GB size limit for file sharing

WhatsApp has initiated a beta test of the ability to send files up to 2GB in size. According to WABetaInfo, a limited test is underway in Argentina, and select people will be able to share media files up to 2 GB. It tends to work with WhatsApp beta for Android v2.22.8.5, v2.22.8.6, and v2.22.8.7, as … Continue reading “WhatsApp Beta is testing 2GB size limit for file sharing”

Redmi Note 11 series global launch set for March 29

Xiaomi has scheduled a global online event on March 29th to introduce the new Redmi Note 11 series. This comes after the Redmi Note 11 Pro series was launched globally in January. The teaser shows a curved back that resembles the Redmi Note 11 5G that was introduced in China in October last year, and … Continue reading “Redmi Note 11 series global launch set for March 29”

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G Review

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 11  Pro+ 5G in the Redmi Note 11 Pro series in India earlier month as the successor to last year’s Redmi Note 10 Pro series. This was announced as Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G earlier this year. Even though this retains the 120Hz AMOLED screen and the 108MP camera from the … Continue reading “Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G Review”

Global Premium Smartphone Market records highest ever 24% YoY sales in 2021: Report

Counterpoint Research produced research on the worldwide premium (>$400/ Rs.30,000 approx, wholesale ASP) smartphone market sales, which increased by 24% year over year to reach their greatest level ever in 2021. According to the report, premium sector growth would outperform the 7% YoY rise in overall global smartphone sales in 2021. The premium market alone … Continue reading “Global Premium Smartphone Market records highest ever 24% YoY sales in 2021: Report”

Nothing phone (1) with Snapdragon SoC, Nothing OS coming later this year

At its online event – The Truth, Nothing has announced that it will launch the phone (1), the company’s first smartphone powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon mobile platform, in Summer 2022. The company’s CEO and Co-founder Carl Pei also confirmed that the phone will run Nothing OS, which is built on an open and seamless ecosystem.

Mivi Octave 3 16W Bluetooth speaker Unboxing and First Impressions

Mivi, a company based in Hyderabad, launched the Octave 3 Bluetooth speaker earlier this month. It is a small portable speaker that features a 360° output design, bright colour options, and has a maximum output power of 16W. Here is our unboxing and first impressions of the Mivi Octave 3 Bluetooth speaker.

Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 12 based MIUI 13 update rolling out in India]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max smartphones in India earlier this month. Both these smartphones boot Android 11 with the company’s proprietary skin – MIUI 12 on top. MIUI 12 comes with an all-new design and animations along with new features such as Floating Window, New Control Center, … Continue reading “Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 12 based MIUI 13 update rolling out in India]”

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO MIUI 13 Update Tracker [Update: Redmi Note 10 Pro and Pro Max get Android 12-based MIUI 13 in India]

Xiaomi announced the current iteration of its proprietary Android skin – MIUI on December 28. To those unaware, MIUI versions are independent of the Android versions that means the devices (Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO)  that aren’t eligible to get Android 12 update might at least get MIUI 13 update. This post will help our readers … Continue reading “Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO MIUI 13 Update Tracker [Update: Redmi Note 10 Pro and Pro Max get Android 12-based MIUI 13 in India]”

Microsoft to lower prices for Xbox Game Pass subscription in India starting April 1

It is no secret that Microsoft is very interested in pushing their Xbox game subscription service across various platforms. They are very clearly interested in growing the service in India, and now the company has announced lower prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Console Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Live Gold starting from … Continue reading “Microsoft to lower prices for Xbox Game Pass subscription in India starting April 1”

Redmi Note 11 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions

Xiaomi launched its Redmi Note 11 Pro series smartphones in India earlier this month. We have the Redmi Note 11 Pro, which is the successor to last year’s Redmi Note 10 Power. This packs an 120Hz AMOLED screen and has a 108MP camera, same as the predecessor, but this is powered by MediaTek Helio G96 … Continue reading “Redmi Note 11 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions”

Apple acknowledges Studio Display webcam issue; fix incoming

A little over a week ago, Apple launched their 27-inch Studio Display during their “Peek Performance” event. As the device began shipping to reviewers around the world, it was discovered to have poor webcam quality for some unknown reason. Apple has now acknowledged this issue and announced that a fix is incoming.

Android 13 DP2 brings notification permission requests, Bluetooth LE Audio support and more

Google has released the second developer preview of Android 13, after the first one was released last month. This brings Notification permission requests, Improved Japanese text wrapping, Improved line heights for non-latin scripts, Text Conversion APIs, Color vector fonts, Bluetooth LE Audio support, MIDI 2.0 and more.

Redmi TV MAX 100-inch 4K HDR TV with 120Hz MEMC, Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, quad-speakers, Dolby Atmos announced

At the Redmi K50 event, the company also introduced the Redmi TV MAX 100″ that joins the 86-inch model that was introduced last year. It features a 4K panel with 98.8% screen-to-body ratio, 94% DCI-P3  Color gamut, 10-bit color, and a delta E ≦2 level color accuracy. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+, HDR10 and … Continue reading “Redmi TV MAX 100-inch 4K HDR TV with 120Hz MEMC, Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, quad-speakers, Dolby Atmos announced”

RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 with 15.6″ 3.2k 90Hz display, 12th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 processor, up to RTX 2050 GPU announced

At the Redmi K50 event, Redmi also introduced the Redmi Book Pro 15″ 2022 model as the successor to last year’s model. It retains the 3.2k screen with support for 90Hz high refresh-rate, 4.3mm narrow frame and 89% screen-to-body ratio. However, the new models powered by 12th Generation Intel Core i7 and i5 processors and all … Continue reading “RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 with 15.6″ 3.2k 90Hz display, 12th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 processor, up to RTX 2050 GPU announced”