Google schedules event on March 19 at GDC 2019, gaming project announcement expected

Google is hosting a keynote at this years GDC (Game Developers Conference) that promises to reveal all. While Google has been a part of the GDC and hosting events since 2010, this is the first time the company is holding a keynote. It’s unclear what the keynote is about. 

How to uninstall apps on Xiaomi devices without root

OEMs pre-load phones with apps to improve user experience, but not all the pre-loaded apps and features are important to all users or some users have their own preferred app for a particular task, for example, most of the users prefer Google Calendar and Keep Notes over Custom Calendar and Notes apps that come pre-installed … Continue reading “How to uninstall apps on Xiaomi devices without root”

LG Q60 with 6.26-inch 19:9 FullVision display, triple rear cameras, military-level durability, K50 and K40 announced

LG has announced Q60 smartphone in the Q Series as well as K50 and K40 smartphones in the K series ahead of MWC 2019. All the phones are MIL-STD-810G compliant that can withstand impact, vibration, high temperature, low temperature, thermal shock, and humidity, are powered by 2GHz Octa-Core SoC, feature rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and have a … Continue reading “LG Q60 with 6.26-inch 19:9 FullVision display, triple rear cameras, military-level durability, K50 and K40 announced”

Over 300 million smart feature phones expected to be sold across the world by the end of 2021 creating US$28 billion revenue

According to Counterpoint Research, over the next three years, nearly 370 million smart feature phones are expected to be sold across the world. This will not only introduce users to customer base to high-speed internet, apps, and services and will also open a new host of business and revenue opportunities for the entire mobile value chain.

Xiaomi Mi 9: 90.7% screen-to-body ratio, optical in-display fingerprint sensor, 12GB RAM Transparent Edition and more

After confirming new holographic technology, Snapdragon 855 SoC and camera specifications of the Mi 9 smartphone, ahead of February 20 announcement, Xiaomi has confirmed that the display specifcations, in-display fingerprint technology as well as  Transparent Edition.

Xiaomi Mi 9 camera specs confirmed – 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 12MP telephoto lens, 16MP ultra wide-angle lens and Sapphire Glass protection

After confirming new holographic technology and Snapdragon 855 SoC for the flagship Mi 9 smartphone earlier this week, ahead of February 20 announcement, today Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has confirmed the camera specifications of the smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi 9 with gradient back will offer holographic effect [Update: More images, Snapdragon 855 confirmed]

Update – February 15, 2019: Xiaomi CEO has shared new images of the Mi 9 in purple color that that offers unique color since it uses nano-level laser engraving holographic technology and dual layer nano coating.

Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera with 26.2MP CMOS sensor announced

Canon has announced the EOS RP which is the company’s second camera in the EOS R lineup. The company says it is designed for photographers to take full advantage of the complete line up of RF lenses and is compatible with the existing collection of Canon’s EF and EF-S lenses with the use of one of … Continue reading “Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera with 26.2MP CMOS sensor announced”

MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM brings Mi Pay app

Xiaomi India announced their plans to enter into payment services in collaboration with ICICI Bank and PayU back in December. The company also started registrations for beta testing in December as National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) had cleared Mi Pay for large group usage. During the launch, the company said that Mi Pay would be integrated within … Continue reading “MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM brings Mi Pay app”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 launching in India on February 28

After teasing the Redmi Note 7 launch in India few weeks back, Xiaomi has confirmed that the smartphone will launch in the country on February 28th. Xiaomi said that it will open registrations to buy tickets for the event later today.

Xiaomi Mi 9 with triple rear cameras including ultra wide-angle lens teased for MWC 2019

Earlier today Xiaomi confirmed that it will introduce its flagship Mi 9 smartphone at an event in China on February 20th. It also sent out invites for its MWC 2019 event in February 24th in Barcelona on February 24th. It was expected to introduce Mi Mix 3 5G at the event, now the company has … Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 9 with triple rear cameras including ultra wide-angle lens teased for MWC 2019”

Xiaomi schedules MWC 2019 event on February 24, Mi MIX 3 5G expected [Update: Invite]

Update – February 13, 2019: Xiaomi has sent out invites for the February 24 event and has also teased it on social channels. The event starts at 10:30 AM CET (3PM IST). The invite doesn’t give any hint on what to expect. Earlier rumors revealed that the company will launch the Mi MIX 3 5G. It … Continue reading “Xiaomi schedules MWC 2019 event on February 24, Mi MIX 3 5G expected [Update: Invite]”

Xiaomi Mi 9 with triple rear cameras to be announced on February 20

Xiaomi has finally announced that the company’s flagship Mi 9 smartphone, successor of last year’s Mi 8 will be announced on February 20th at an event in China. It also confirmed that is is codenamed “Battle Angel”. The phone was spotted in the wild last week, and the official teaser confirms the design with triple rear … Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 9 with triple rear cameras to be announced on February 20”

Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p with AI motion detection, Infrared night vision launched in India for Rs. 1999

After teasers, Xiaomi has launched its Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p in India. As the name suggests, it has 1080p full HD video recording, at up to 20fps, has 130° ultra-wide angle lens that covers more of the room and effectively reduces blind spots, has advanced Al motion detection, comes with Infrared night vision with 10m … Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p with AI motion detection, Infrared night vision launched in India for Rs. 1999”

Google gives up on Android Things as IoT platform, will be limited to smart speakers, smart displays

Google, given the success it has seen with the Android Things and its partners in terms of smart speakers, smart displays, is now refocusing Android Things as a platform for OEM partners to build devices in those categories moving forward. For this reason, Google said that the support for production System on Modules (SoMs) based on … Continue reading “Google gives up on Android Things as IoT platform, will be limited to smart speakers, smart displays”