Redmi K30 with dual front in-screen cameras, SA/NSA dual mode 5G support to be announced in December

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) Earlier: Xiaomi's Redmi brand already confirmed 5G support for the Redmi K30. Redmi General Manager, Lu Weibing, today at the Redmi 8 and 8A launch in China confirmed that the K30 will be feature dual punch-hole front cameras. We had already seen a similar setup in Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone earlier this year. This will also be the first Redmi phone to support a punch-hole display. This will also come with support for 5G stand alone and non-stand alone (SA/NSA) sub-6GHz networks. Last month Qualcomm announced expansion of 5G support for older 7 Series and 6 Series in 2020, so the K30 could use Snapdragon 7 series 5G Mobile Platform with support for both SA and NSA dual mode 5G. We still don't have any other specifications of the phone, but we can expect in-display fingerprint scanner, improved cameras and possibly a bigger battery since it has 5G support. Source 1, 2

Samsung brings Galaxy Watch Active 2 features to Galaxy Watch and Watch Active with new update

In the latest development, Samsung has rolled out an update for Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active, bringing enhanced Samsung Health features, Bixby features, and customisation options. From today, Samsung will roll out the feature in a phased manner. This update lets the Watch and Watch Active users enjoy the user experience and functionalities of the Galaxy Watch Active 2. Upon updating, users can take full advantage of Bixby Voice to start an exercise routine, find out time differences between places, and easily control their SmartThings ecosystem. Notably, the Bixby capabilities have expanded to British English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. With this update, both Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active users will also be able to customise their watch face with access to 24 new sub-dials and complications, building on the 17 already available. Furthermore, the improved UX will also bring My Style feature both the watches for the first time. Apart from Bixby and watch faces, this update brings various UX features. For instance, the icons for in-use apps have been moved to the bottom of the watch face. Also, the current time will now always be displayed on-screen when the stopwatch app is in use or users are on a ...

Xiaomi India teases launch of new Mi Band on November 21

Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 4 in India, now it has started teasing the launch of a new Mi Band on November 21st. This could be like something like they did with HRX Edition. Mi Band HRX had Mi Band 2i printed on box,  the tease image highlighs 'i' and the band in the image looks like the Mi Band 3, so it could be Mi Band 3i. The company is conducting a RunWithMi running event Energized by Mi Smart Band on December 1st and it also says that participants will get a brand-new edition of Mi Smart Band. It's not a 👟 but something that tracks every step you take. Do you know who am 'i'? RT if you know what is coming! pic.twitter.com/kbcQxrYTBy — Mi India for #MiFans (@XiaomiIndia) November 19, 2019 The official tweets confirmed that it is not bringing a smart shoe, and the 'tracks every step you take' hint confirms that it is a smart band. Xiaomi is selling the Mi Band 3 in India for Rs. 1799 compared to Rs. 2299 for the price tag for the Mi Band 4. This should be cheaper than the Mi Band 3. We should know more details once it goes official on ...

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Special Edition smartphone announced

Samsung just announced Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Special Edition ahead of release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker movie on December 20. The phone features Star Wars-inspired design elements and digital content. This special edition device will be bundled with a specially designed case, a metal badge as a collector’s item, an S Pen, and Galaxy Buds. The bundle also comes with exclusive Star Wars-themed content including wallpapers, shutdown animations, icons and sounds for the Star Wars fans. The special edition device adds to the collaboration between Samsung and Lucasfilm, which includes the recently launched holiday campaign film, celebrating the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Special Edition will be available in select markets beginning December 10, 2019. In the US it is priced at $1,299.99 (Rs. 93,580 approx.) and will be available in limited quantities in an Unlocked by Samsung version starting December 13 in the United States from Amazon, select Best Buy stores, select Microsoft stores, Samsung.com and the Samsung Experience Stores.

realme 2 and realme C1 get new update with System-wide Dark Mode, Realme Laboratory and November Security Patch

realme launched the realme 2 and realme C1 last year running Android Oreo and later updated both the devices to Android Pie. The company started rolling out system-wide dark mode to various devices last month, all the realme smartphones launched this year have already got the dark-mode. Now, realme has started rolling out RMX1805EX_11_A.62 with the latest November security patch to realme 2 and realme C1 users. The update brings system-wide dark mode, updated charging animation, realme laboratory, and font changing in Theme store. If you haven’t received the update on your device, you can download the zip file (links are given below) and flash it manually simply by tapping on the downloaded file. realme has already confirmed Android 10 roadmap for its devices and as per the schedule, but realme 2 and realme C1 were not on the official list. The company is already working on an exclusive version of ColorOS 7 for realme devices that will offer near-stock Android experience. Download Links: realme 2, realme C1 RMX1805EX_11_A.62 update changelog, Security ● Android security patch: November, 2019 System ● Updated charging animation ● Updated font change supporting in Theme Store Settings ● Added realme Laboratory ● Added Dark Mode ● Added a switch of notification dot for updates Notification Center and Status Bar ● Added a switch ...

Tile Slim, Tile Sticker and Tile Pro trackers launched in India starting at Rs. 2999

Tile, the world’s leading lost and found community has today launched its popular trackers — Tile Sticker, Tile Slim, and Tile Pro in India. These provide great functionality and convenience to help users find their belongings and these new devices are available in India at Amazon.in starting today. Tile Sticker is a small, adhesive-backed, waterproof finder that measures 27mm x 7.3mm in size, has a 46m (150ft) range and built-in 3-year battery. The company has partnered with 3M to design the adhesive for Sticker and it can be attached to most metal and plastic materials, including remote controls, cameras, and outdoor gear. Tile Slim is a credit card shaped tracker that measures 86mm x 54mm x 2.4mm in size, and fits into wallets and passport holders. It is waterproof, has a range of 61m (200ft) and built-in 3-year battery. Lastly, Tile Pro has a range of 122m (400ft) and loudest ring among others. It measures 42mm x 42mm x 6.5mm in size, is water-resistant, and packs a 1-Year Replaceable CR2032 battery. Tile says that their 'Global Tile Community'  has made it easier to find items by consistently expanding the Bluetooth range and volume level of its hardware devices, and once an item is marked as lost if ...

HUAWEI Nova 6 5G with dual punch-hole display for 105-degree ultra wide angle selfies to be announced on December 5

After rumors, HUAWEI has finally confirmed that it will introduce Nova 6 5G, the company's new flagship Nova series phone at an event in China on December 5th, few days after it introduces HUAWEI Mate Pad series later this month. The new teaser confirms dual punch-hole front cameras, and one of the cameras will let you capture 105-degree wide-angle selfies, and a main camera will have selfie super night scene 2.0, and it could use 32-megapixel sensor. The phone will come with 5G SA/NSA dual mode support. TENAA and 3C certified revealed 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, and 4G and 5G models, powered by Kirin 990 and Kirin 990 5G SoCs. Earlier renders revealed quad rear cameras. We should know more details about the smartphone in the coming weeks before the phone goes official. Source 1, 2

Samsung Camera app hints at new Director’s View Mode, Single Take Photo, Vertical Panorama, and more; could debut on Galaxy S11

Recently, the code found in the Samsung Camera app hinted at a future Galaxy smartphone with a 108MP camera and a 20:9 display. Now, the codes found in the Camera app suggest that Samsung is working on an array of new photo and video modes including a new Director's View Mode, Single Take Photo, Night Hyperlapse, and more. According to a report from XDA Developers, the new Director's View Mode will let users lock onto a subject in view, change who's in the closeup, and also tap the thumbnails on the left to switch between camera lenses, and finally tap the ones on the right to jump close-up on a subject. The Single Take Photo mode will let users start shooting to capture the scene in a series of pictures and short videos, pan around slowly for about 15 seconds to capture multiple photos in the scene, process all the photos/videos captured, and finally show the collection. During the capture, the mode will show popups in the app like "Fantastic stuff", "Get ready", "Hard at work", "This is some of my best work", and more. The Night Hyperlapse mode, as the name suggests will help in capturing hyperlapse with night mode. The next feature ...

Lava A5 feature phone with 2.4-inch display launched for Rs. 1399

Lava mobiles has launched its new feature phone in India — Lava A5 and this comes after the launch of smartphones from the company like Lava Z92, Lava Z92, Lava 62, and more. Lava A5 feature phone sports a 2.4-inch QVGA display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. It has a candybar form factor and is a Dual SIM handset that operates in GSM 900/1800MHz frequency. It has a VGA rear camera that has supports zoom and video recording, and expandable memory up to 32GB. It supports USB, Bluetooth connectivity, multimedia player, and wireless FM with recording. It comes with a new 'Super Ultra Tone Technology / Sound Leakage Resistance' that enables clear sound during phone calls by separating the speaker and receiver and eliminates sound leakage. It packs a 1000mAh battery and supports 22 Indian languages including typing in 7 languages like English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Gujarati, and Punjabi. Lava A5 specifications 2.4-inch QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) display Form factor: Bar Dual SIM, GSM+GSM VGA rear camera with support for zoom and video recording Up to 32GB expandable memory USB, Bluetooth Music Player, Video Player, Wireless FM with Recording 22 Languages Read Support, 7 Languages Type & Menu ...

TikTok creator ByteDance said to launch music streaming service in India

After creating a storm with a short video app, ByteDance Technology, a Chinese Internet technology company known for TikTok, is said to be planning to launch music streaming. As per the FT report, the company is in talks with major music labels, including Sony Music, Warner Music, and Universal Music, for global licensing deals to include their songs on its new music streaming service. The Chinese Internet company is expected to launch its music streaming somewhere around next month in a few markets, including India, Indonesia, and Brazil, before heading on to the United States. On top of that, ByteDance will host short video clips to search which users can sync the music to as well. However, information like name, service plans, and other few details remains unclear. But, the report said the service is expected to cost less than other audio streaming platform’s subscriptions. With this move, TikTok's audio streaming service will compete directly against Apple Music, Spotify, Youtube Music, Amazon Prime Music, and others. It's worth mentioning that TikTok has over 1.5 billion users across the globe. In 2019, out of 614 million downloads, around 277 million downloads came from India, accounting for 45% . Source  | Via