Nokia phones rank highest in software and security updates, build quality and more: Counterpoint Research

Market research company, Counterpoint Research has released their 2020 Trust ranking information, which ranks smartphones based on 4 categories – software, security, build quality, and enterprise-recommended devices. Nokia has been revealed to be the leader in the first 3 out 4 categories.

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Redmi K30S with 6.67-inch FHD+ 144Hz display, Snapdragon 865, 5000mAh battery announced

Xiaomi under its Redmi brand introduced its Redmi K30S smartphone, which is the Chinese version of the Mi 10T that was introduced last month. It has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with 144Hz refresh rate, Adaptive sync variable refresh rate to switch between 144Hz, 120Hz, 90Hz, 60Hz, 50Hz, 48Hz and 30Hz, MEMC motion compensation technology, is powered by Snapdragon 865, 5G SA/NSA support with Snapdragon X55 Modem, liquid cooling and runs Android 10 with MIUI 12. Continue reading “Redmi K30S with 6.67-inch FHD+ 144Hz display, Snapdragon 865, 5000mAh battery announced”

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro First Impressions

Xiaomi launched the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones in India earlier this month, after the launch of its flagship Mi 10 earlier this month. This has the same 108MP rear camera and Snapdragon 865 5G SoC as the Mi 10, but this comes with a 144Hz refresh rate screen and a 5000mAh battery. Here we have the first impressions of the phone. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro First Impressions”

Facebook launches free-to-play cloud gaming service for Android and the web

While Microsoft’s xCloud and Google’s Stadia are trying to change the gaming industry with their cloud game streaming tech, Facebook Gaming is going a different path by introducing cloud based games that can be instantly played without downloads on the Facebook app or the browser.

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YouTube app update brings Video Chapters, more gestures and controls for player, and more

YouTube is rolling out a new update to its mobile app for both iOS and Android, adding multiple new features such as Video Chapters, a better video player with more accessible controls and gestures, and new suggested actions.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G with 6.49-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Snapdragon 690 and Nord N100 with Snapdragon 460, 5000mAh battery announced

OnePlus just announced the Nord N10 and the Nord N100 smartphones, as rumored. The Nord N10 5G has a 6.49-inch FHD+ 90Hz screen with a 16MP punch-hole camera, Snapdragon 690, 6GB of RAM, quad rear cameras and a 4,300mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T charging. The Nord N100 has a 6.52-inch HD+ 60Hz screen with a 8MP punch-hole camera, Snapdragon 460, 4GB of RAM, triple rear cameras and a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging. Continue reading “OnePlus Nord N10 5G with 6.49-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Snapdragon 690 and Nord N100 with Snapdragon 460, 5000mAh battery announced”

Apple said to introduce 3rd gen AirPods and 2nd gen AirPods Pro in 2021

One of Apple’s most successful products for Apple in recent times is their truly wireless AirPods product line. At the moment, Apple sells the cheaper 2nd generation Apple AirPods and the more expensive first generation AirPods Pro. Rumours have now sprung up, claiming that Apple has now begun the development process for the successor for both of these products.

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Eufy HomeVac H11 Pure Cordless Hand-held Vacuum Cleaner with OAP Technology launched in India

Eufy by Anker, a smart home accessories brand, has announced the launch of a hand held cordless vacuum cleaner in India called the HomeVac H11 Pure. It features superior suction power and their Ozone Air Purification (OAP) technology that is designed to remove odors during home cleaning.

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LG TONE Free HBS-FN7 true wireless earbuds with ANC, UVnano charging case announced

LG has announced their next generation truly wireless earbuds in the TONE Free line, called the HBS-FN7. It offers many of the same features of its previous generation FN6 such as Meridian-tuned sound, UVnano charging case, comfortable in-ear fit, and now adds Active Noise Cancellation.

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Airtel IQ omni-channel cloud communications platform for businesses launched

Airtel today launched Airtel IQ, a cloud-based omni-channel communications platform that enables brands to deepen engagement with customers through timely and secure communication. It eliminates the need for multiple communication platforms for different channels, said the company. Continue reading “Airtel IQ omni-channel cloud communications platform for businesses launched”

LG Q52 with 6.6-inch display, 48MP quad rear cameras, military-level durability announced

LG has announced new Q52 smartphone in the Q series in Korea. This has similar specifications as the K52 that was introduced  last month that includes a 6.6-inch 20:9 HD+ FullVision punch-hole display, quad-camera array consisting of a 48MP main camera, wide angle lens, depth sensor and a macro lens. Continue reading “LG Q52 with 6.6-inch display, 48MP quad rear cameras, military-level durability announced”

realme 5i realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: C.59 with October Security Patch]

realme launched realme 5i in India running ColorOS 6.1 on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). To recall, realme 5i features a  sunrise design that offers a good grip and doesn’t attract fingerprint. All the specifications are identical to the realme 5, except the 8MP front camera compared to 13MP camera in the realme 5 and 5s. realme 5i has already started receiving Android 10 based realme UI 1.0 update. Continue reading “realme 5i realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: C.59 with October Security Patch]”

WhatsApp testing face unlock, ability to join missed calls on Android

WhatsApp has released a new update to their Beta app, bringing the version number up to v2.20.203.3. In it, WhatsApp is testing one new feature – the ability to join missed calls, and They are slightly tweaking the fingerprint lock to include more types of biometrics such as face unlock.

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Reliance Jio launches JioCricket app for JioPhone users

Reliance Jio has launched new JioCricket app for JioPhone that offers all the details related to cricket at a single place. This offers Live scores, Match updates, Cricket News & Videos. It shows upcoming fixtures, live news andis available in 9 languages: Hindi, Bangla, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, English. Continue reading “Reliance Jio launches JioCricket app for JioPhone users”

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro go on pre-order in India with cashback offers

Apple introduced its iPhone 12 series smartphones in India last week. Today the company has started pre-bookings for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro smartphones in the country online through Flipkart, Amazon.in, Apple India online store as well as Authorized Apple retailers offline. It will be available through 3500 retail locations across India starting, 30th October. In keeping with social distancing norms, customers who pre-book it offline will be given time slots to pick up their new iPhone from the store or can select to have it home delivered. Continue reading “iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro go on pre-order in India with cashback offers”