Huawei Mate 20 Pro 6.39-inch QHD+ OLED HDR display, Leica Triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor launching in India on November 27

Update – November 21: Huawei has confirmed that it will launch its flagship Mate 20 Pro smartphone in India on November 27th. According to the teaser, it looks like it will be selling the phone and Sennheiser PXC550 Wireless Headphones bundle. It already said that the phone will be launched exclusively on Amazon.in.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, triple-rear cameras to be announced on December 11 [Update: New teaser]

Update – November 22, 2018 – Asus has posted a new teaser image that shows a notch display and triple rear cameras.

Apple acquires AI startup Silk Labs

Apple has acquired Silk Labs, an AI startup that focuses on making AI software “lightweight enough” for consumer hardware like cameras and speakers. Silk’s website says that it aims to “bring next-generation visual and audio intelligence to connected products” with “state-of-the-art image and audio recognition.” 

PUBG Mobile 0.9.5 update with Royale Pass Season 4, M762 automatic rifle, dynamic weather in Sanhok and more released

Tencent games; makers of PUBG is rolling out a new update which brings the new M762 automatic rifle, which can be found on all maps. It is the first 7.62mm automatic rifle that accommodates stocks. The update also brings Scooter to Sanhok that accommodates up to 2 players.

Xiaomi creates Guinness World Record by opening over 500 Mi Stores simultaneously, plans to open 5000+ Mi Stores by the end of 2019

After creating Guinness World Record by building the largest light mosaic (logo) in the world, back in September Xiaomi today announced that it has created a new Guinness World Record by inaugurating over 500 Mi Stores simultaneously at the exact same time. Located across 14 states, all new Mi Stores were collectively inaugurated at sharp 12 … Continue reading “Xiaomi creates Guinness World Record by opening over 500 Mi Stores simultaneously, plans to open 5000+ Mi Stores by the end of 2019”

Google Photos for iOS gets the ability to adjust background blur and change focus

Google Photos for iOS gets the ability to adjust the background blur and change the focus. To edit, just pull up a portrait photo in Google Photos, then tap the editing icon to get to the editing menu, then click it one more time to edit depth and focus.

Apple said to have cut down additional production of all three iPhones

Recently it was reported that Apple has cut the additional production of the iPhone XR owing to the poor reception. Now according to report from WSJ, the company has cut production orders for all three iPhone models launched in September in recent weeks.

Realme will be the first to launch MediaTek Helio P70-powered smartphone globally [Update: U-series smartphone]

Update – November 16, 2018: Realme today announced that the first MediaTek Helio P70-powered smartphone will launch under new ‘U series’. Since the company has started teasing it might be launched in December.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Android Pie beta with One UI rolling out in the US and Korea

Samsung has just pushed the One UI beta based on Android 9.0 Pie in the US soon after it went live in South Korea. In the US, the beta program is available for T-Mobile and Sprint and to those using an unlocked Galaxy S9 or S9+.

Google Wear OS H update with battery saver improvements, smart app resume and more announced

Google in recent times has pushed out several updates to Wear OS indicating that it hasn’t given up on the platform. However, the company has made few more changes and is now rolling out through the ‘H’ update. This update includes the battery saver improvements, improved off body efficiency, smart app resume for all apps … Continue reading “Google Wear OS H update with battery saver improvements, smart app resume and more announced”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro launching in India on November 22 exclusively on Flipkart

Update: Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 6 Pro will be available for sale starting November 23rd, 12 noon, a day after launch exclusively on Flipkart.

HMD Global schedules ‘Expect more’ event in Dubai on December 5, Nokia 9, Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 2.1 Plus expected

HMD Global today announced an event in Dubai on December 5th to unveil three new smartphones. It has #expectmore. The company is expected to introduce the most expected Nokia 9, successor of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia 8 Sirocco at the event along with the Nokia 8.1 that will likely be the global version … Continue reading “HMD Global schedules ‘Expect more’ event in Dubai on December 5, Nokia 9, Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 2.1 Plus expected”

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, triple-rear cameras and Zenfone Max M2 with Snapdragon 636 surface

Asus after the success of the Zenfone Max Pro M1 is working on the successor dubbed; Max Pro M2 and a Pro model. The devices come with ZB631KL, ZB633KL, ZB634KL model numbers. The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL is said to sport a 6-inches FHD+ display, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB and 13MP camera. 

BlackBerry Key2 LE Review

Optiemus has launched the TCL-made BlackBerry KEY2 LE, a cheaper version of the KEY2 in India last month. It was introduced at the IFA in August and has a similar design as the BlackBerry KEY2. Is the BlackBerry Key2 LE worth the price at this competitive scenario? Check it out the review below to find … Continue reading “BlackBerry Key2 LE Review”