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OnePlus launched the ‘OnePlus 3’ back in 2016 and 6 months later launched the ‘T’ version of the smartphone, OnePlus 3T. The company has been pushing timely updates to both OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T and now, according to the maintenance schedule released by OnePlus, both smartphones have reached the final update cycle.
Continue reading “OnePlus 3 and 3T get final October 2019 security patch”
Qualcomm just announced its 3-day annual Snapdragon Technology Summit in Hawaii on December 3, 4 and 5. The company has confirmed that it will have keynotes that will cover 5G Global Expansion, Flagship Snapdragon Mobile Platforms, XR and Always On, Always Connected PC. We can expect the flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC, successor of the Snapdragon 855 that was introduced in December last year. New Snapdragon 735 and other new mid-range SoCs with 5G are also expected. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2019 scheduled from Dec 3 to 5 — Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 735 with 5G and more expected”
OPPO today announced ColorOS 7, the next major ColorOS update at an event in China, as it had promised. The latest version comes with refreshed icons in UI, expansion of live wallpapers, polar night mode, new video editing assistant, and more. OPPO said that ColorOS has more than 300 million users worldwide, covering more than 40 countries and regions, and translated into more than 80 languages.
realme just launched X2 Pro, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in India, as it had promised. It has a 6.55-inch FHD+ display with 91.7% screen-to-body ratio, HDR10+ support, hardware-level DC Dimming 2.0, 90Hz refresh rate and 135Hz touch sampling rate, is powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus with up to 12GB RAM, liquid cooling along with superconducting carbon fiber for improved heat dissipation, runs Android Pie with ColorOS on top. Continue reading “Realme X2 Pro with 6.5-inch FHD+ 20:9 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 Plus, up to 12GB RAM launched in India starting at Rs. 29999”
Realme has launched the Realme 5s, an enhanced version of the realme 5 in India, as it had promised. It the same 6.5-inch HD+ Mini-drop notch display with 78% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 665 11nm SoC with 4GB RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with ColorOS 6.0, plastic back with crystal design that offers a combination of glossy surface and nano-scale texture and packs a 5000mAh battery, but this comes with a 48-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, instead of 12-megapixel camera in the realme 5, while retaining the 8-megapixel 119° ultra-wide angle lens, 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor for 4cm macro shots. Continue reading “Realme 5s with 6.5-inch display, 48MP quad rear cameras, 5000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 9999”
Xiaomi launched Mi TV 4A 32-inch HD ready and 43-inch Full HD models last year running Patchwall based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). These TVs didn’t get any updates, even months after the company released new Android TV models running Android Oreo-based Patchwall. The company back in July started early access program to offer Android 9.0 (Pie) Android TV update directly to these users, skipping Android Oreo, now it has started rolling out the Android TV Pie update for these TVs. This comes after the update for Mi TV 4A Pro and Mi TV 4C Pro got the update recently. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32-inch and 43-inch (2018) Android TV Pie update finally starts rolling out”
Amazon has launched Echo Flex, a plug-in smart speaker offering an affordable way to voice control compatible smart home devices and get help from Alexa at more places in your home. There is also has a USB-A port so you can easily charge your phone (7.5W) or other devices, all while using only one outlet. Continue reading “Amazon Echo Flex Plug-in Smart Speaker launched in India for Rs. 2999”
Samsung has announced W20, the company’s latest smartphone with similar design and almost specifications as the Galaxy Fold, but this is powered by faster Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC. The middle frame is tougher, has a White colored back cover, and this packs a slightly smaller 4,235mAh battery. Continue reading “Samsung W20 5G foldable phone with Snapdragon 855 Plus, 12GB RAM announced”
As per the latest news, the US government is extending another 90 days allowing the US firms to continue doing business with HUAWEI, despite the ban on the Chinese firm. Continue reading “HUAWEI gets another 90-day license extension to do business with American firms”
Lenovo has just launched its new models of ThinkBook laptops in India -ThinkBook 14 and ThinkBook 15. This comes after the introduction of these laptops at IFA 2019 alongside new Lenovo Yoga, Smart Display, and more.
Google Photos for Android got an advanced video editor with an update last year and the company has been introducing new features like the ability to search text in pictures, Express backup, dark mode, etc. Now, Google is bringing the video editing feature to its web interface with a new timeline editor for movies.
Continue reading “Google Photos for web gets movie editing feature in new update”
Google announced its cloud gaming platform – Stadia earlier this year and also revealed the price ahead of launch today. Now, Google has launched the Stadia cloud gaming platform officially and offers gamers a total of 22 titles now.
Continue reading “Google Stadia cloud gaming platform with 22 games launched”
Update: Reliance Jio has now confirmed that it will also be increasing tariffs in “next few weeks”. “As per media reports, we understand that TRAI is likely to initiate a consultation process for revision of telecom tariffs. Like other operators, we will also work with the Government and comply with the regulatory regime to strengthen the industry to benefit Indian consumers and take measures including an appropriate increase in tariffs in next few weeks in a manner that does not adversely impact data consumption or growth in digital adoption and sustains investments.”, said Jio in a statement.
Xiaomi has introduced Mi Reader, the company’s first eReader with a 6-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) and e-Ink screen with 212PPI pixel density. There is 24-level adjustable front-lit LED reading light that can achieve more than 90% brightness uniformity comfortable to read in bright or dark light environment. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Reader with 6-Inch e-Ink screen, built-in light, USB Type-C port announced”
Update: November 19, 2019 — At the Xiaomi Developers Conference was held in Beijing yesterday, CEO Lei Jun confirmed that the K30 will be introduced in China next month. Earlier rumors said that it will be powered by Snapdragon 735 (Snapdragon 7250)
