Xiaomi testing a new Android 7.1 Nougat stable update for Redmi 4

Xiaomi launched Redmi 4 running MIUI 8 based on Marshmallow and also announced Nougat preview for Redmi 4 in the same event back in May, Nougat based MIUI Beta ROM was rolled out to Global Redmi 4 users in August.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 gets a Rs. 1000 permanent price cut in India, now starts at Rs. 13999

Xiaomi launched the Mi Max 2 smartphone with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage in India back in July for Rs. 16999. Last month it launched the 32GB storage version of the phone in the country for Rs. 14,999 and it offered it at an introductory price of Rs. 12999. It usually offers Rs. 2000 temporary discount during festive sales. Today … Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Max 2 gets a Rs. 1000 permanent price cut in India, now starts at Rs. 13999”

Vodafone FRC 496 offers unlimited calls, 1GB data per day with 84 days validity for new customers

Vodafone has launched new First Recharge Coupon (FRC) 496 for its new 4G pre-paid customers in Delhi NCR that offers unlimited (Local & STD)  calls both incoming roaming and outgoing roaming, 84GB 4G data at 1GB 4G data per day with 84 days validity.

Google acknowledges Pixel 2 XL audio issues while recording videos, will roll out fix in coming weeks

It seems like problems for Google with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL isn’t going away mainly due to the lack of quality control. Google even published a lengthy blog post explaining the issues related to the display and also extended the warranty for two-years, yet the problems with the latest and greatest from … Continue reading “Google acknowledges Pixel 2 XL audio issues while recording videos, will roll out fix in coming weeks”

Mi Video App – Video Player App from Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s MIUI is amongst the most popular android skins with more than 200 million worldwide users. MIUI is a heavy skin on top of android, but what sets it apart from other android skins is its feature richness and customizations. MIUI gets updated biweekly, which includes closed beta on every Tuesday and public beta on … Continue reading “Mi Video App – Video Player App from Xiaomi”

Airtel offers 100% cashback offer on Rs. 349 unlimited pack for limited period

Reliance Jio offered 100% cashback on its Rs. 399 as a part of Diwali offer earlier this month. Now Airtel has started offering 100% cashback offer on its Rs. 349 unlimited pack for its pre-paid users when you pay for the recharge using Airtel Payments Bank on MyAirtel app.

Microsoft might be working on foldable device with focus on Pen and digital ink

Microsoft Windows 10 mobile is dead and has even confirmed that Windows 10 Mobile and new hardware no longer a focus. However, latest we hear that company isn’t entirely pulling out the mobile altogether. It is said that Microsoft is now working on a foldable device with Pen and digital ink in focus.

India’s smartphone shipments cross 40 million in Q3 2017, becomes second largest smartphone market: Canalys

After a slight downfall in the Q2 2017,  smartphone market in India has recovered quickly with shipments growing 23% year on year in Q3 2017. A total of 40 million units were sold in India just in Q3 2017 and for the first time, India has overtaken the U.S. to become the second largest second largest smartphone market … Continue reading “India’s smartphone shipments cross 40 million in Q3 2017, becomes second largest smartphone market: Canalys”

Vodafone SuperWeek pack offers unlimited calls to any network, bundled data for 7 days at Rs. 69

Vodafone today launched a new Vodafone SuperWeek pack that offers unlimited local and STD calls to any network along with 500MB data at Rs. 69 with 7 days of validity. Vodafone said that customers can make unlimited repeat purchases of the pack.

Xiaomi schedules an event in India on November 2 to launch a new series, Redmi Note 5A expected

Xiaomi just sent out invites for the launch of a new series on November 2nd. The company has also tweeted from its Redmi India handle with “Your best self is within you!” and #YourBestSelfie hashtag so it will likely be the top-end version of the Redmi Note 5A with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera that was introduced back in August.

Get Stock Android-like Notification Center in MIUI with Material Notification Shade

MIUI is amongst the most popular android skins but there are few things we do not like about MIUI and one of them is MIUI notification panel because it lacks basic stock android features like Quick reply and painful two finger swipe down to expand notifications gesture. If you ever missed quick reply feature and … Continue reading “Get Stock Android-like Notification Center in MIUI with Material Notification Shade”

Sony a7R III 42MP full-frame mirrorless camera announced

Sony just announced a7R III (ILCE-7RM3), the company’s latest camera in the mirrorless camera lineup and the successor of a7R II that was introduced back in 2015. It has a 42.4 MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with shooting speeds at up to 10 fps with full AF/AE tracking, 4K video recording, wide 15-stop dynamic range, high … Continue reading “Sony a7R III 42MP full-frame mirrorless camera announced”

Sony to roll out fix for camera distortion issue on Xperia XZ Premium, XZs, XZ1 and XZ1 Compact

The Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium and XZs that were launched this year feature a new camera sensor that has a bit wider angle lens compared to the most smartphones. While that is a good thing, many users have started complaining about the camera has distortion effects when taking pictures.