Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32-inch and 43-inch (2018) Android TV Pie update finally starts rolling out

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. APNA UPDATE AA GAYA! 💥 Mi fans, #MiTV 4A 32 & 43 users, here's something you have been waiting for. We're rolling out the latest #AndroidTV 9.0 update along with Chromecast built-in, Data Saver, YouTube, Play Store, Play Movies, & much more. Get started already! pic.twitter.com/29mpDtoXfi — Mi TV India for #MiFans (@MiTVIndia) November 19, 2019 The update also brings Chromecast built-in, Data Saver that helps reduce the mobile data usage and increases the watch time by up to 3x, monitor their data usage while watching TV, YouTube, Play Store, Play Movies and more, but Google Assistant won’t work directly on the Mi TV 4A series TVs ...

Amazon Echo Flex Plug-in Smart Speaker launched in India for Rs. 2999

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. The Echo Flex plugs into any standard electrical outlet. You can simply ask Alexa to control compatible smart home devices. Switch on the lights as you enter your home or turn off the AC as you leave the room, all with voice. Echo Flex works with devices such as smart lights and plugs from brands including Philips, SYSKA LED, Oakter, TP-Link, Mi and more. You can also make announcements on other Echo devices in the household, add items to the shopping list or check the latest score of your favourite sports team, and responses will come through the speaker on the device that’s been optimized for Alexa’s voice. Just like other Echo devices, you can connect the Echo Flex to your preferred speakers using Bluetooth or a 3.5 mm audio cable for a higher audio output. Amazon Echo Flex features Make any space a little smarter — This plug-in ...

Samsung W20 5G foldable phone with Snapdragon 855 Plus, 12GB RAM announced

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. It has a 7.3-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 4.2:3 aspect ratio Infinity Flex Display, which folds into a compact device with a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED 21:9 aspect ratio cover display. It has 12GB of RAM, dual front cameras, 10-megapixel camera for the front cover display, and a fingerprint on the side. Samsung W20 specifications 7.3-inch (2152×1536 pixels) QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 4.2:3 aspect ratio main display 4.6-inch (720×1680 pixels) HD+ Super AMOLED 21:9 aspect ratio cover display Octa-Core Snapdragon 855 Plus (1 x Kryo 485 at 2.96GHz + 3 x Kryo 485 at 2.42GHz + 4 x Kryo 385 at 1.8GHz) 7nm Mobile Platform with 675MHz Adreno 640 GPU 12GB LPDDR4x RAM, 512GB storage (UFS 3.0) Android 9.0 (Pie) 12MP Dual Pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.4-f/1.5 variable  aperture, OIS, 12MP Telephoto lens with 45° FoV, f/2.4 aperture, 16MP 123° Ultra Wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture with 0.5X/2X optical zoom, up to 10X digital zoom 10MP Dual Pixel ...

HUAWEI gets another 90-day weeks license extension to do business with American firms

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. Earlier this year, the US Department of Commerce blacklisted HUAWEI on national security ground, preventing American companies from doing business with the company. As per the crafted rules, it has limited HUAWEI's access to important components and Android OS, as well. This 90 days extension aims to minimise disruption for its customers, where most of them operate from rural America. “The Temporary General License extension will allow carriers to continue to service customers in some of the most remote areas of the United States who would otherwise be left in the dark,” US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said. According to HUAWEI, the extension would not have a substantial impact on HUAWEI's business either way. "This decision does not change the fact that HUAWEI continues to be treated unfairly either," the Chinese firm said. As per the reports, the administration of President Donald Trump had initially planned a two-week reprieve but ran into bureaucratic issues. Considering yet another change, the ban is now set to take effect after February 16th, 2020. “The Department will continue to rigorously ...

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 and ThinkBook 15 with up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, AMD Radeon GPU launched in India

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. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 and ThinkBook 15 laptops are designed for small and medium businesses (SMB). It is powered by 10th Gen Intel Core processor, DDR4 RAM, PCIe SSD/HDD storage with Dual-drive support. The connectivity options and ports include Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, optional fingerprint reader, webcam with ThinkShutter camera shutter, Hidden USB port, and more. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 specifications Up to 14-inch FULL HD IPS display Up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 6-core CPU; AMD Radeon 625 GPU Up to 24GB DDR4 RAM Dual-drive support - Up to 2TB HDD / Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD Windows 10 Pro operating system Connectivity and ports: WiFi 6 2x2AX, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, Hidden USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x HDMI, 1 x card reader, 1 x Audio combo jack, RJ45 and Power DC Optional Fingerprint scanner Stereo speakers with Dolby audio support Webcam with ThinkShutter Camera Cover Full-sized keyboard with optional backlight, HotKeys; Active Protection  ...

Google Photos for web gets movie editing feature in new update

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. The video editor on the web client is different from the advanced video editor present in the Android app. This video editor is still bare-bones and only allows you to add video clips, photos, live photos to the editing timeline, change music, and trim and reposition them. You still can't add text, filters, etc with this editor, but something is better than nothing. It is to be seen if Google will add more features and improve its functionality. The video editing feature seems to be rolling out gradually and might take some time to show up for you. Source

Realme 5 Pro ColorOS Software Update Tracker [Update: A.13 update brings Nightscape Mode to Front Camera and November Security Patch]

realme launched the realme 5 Pro smartphone in India last month running ColorOS 6.0 realme edition on top of Android 9.0 (Pie), it was recently introduced as realme Q in China. realme doesn’t follow a fixed update frequency but the company rolls out update frequently. This post will help our readers in keeping track of ColorOS updates for realme 5 Pro, also check out our realme 5 Pro content, realme 5 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions realme 5 Pro Review: Mid-range killer? ColorOS updates rolled out for the realme 5 Pro so far, [Nov 19, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1971EX_11_A.13 with November 2019 security patch. The update brings Nightscape mode to front camera along with multiple optimizations. [Download Link] [Oct 23, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1971EX_11_A.11 update with October 2019 security patch. The update weighs 293MB, brings video recording through Wide-angle lens and Dark mode features to the device along with minor bug fixes. [Download Link] [Oct 18, 2019]: realme releases Android Pie based kernel source codes for realme 5 Pro and users can now unlock the bootloader. [Sep 17, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1971EX_11_A.09 update with Aug 2019 security patch. The update weighs around 341MB in size and ...

Google Stadia cloud gaming platform with 22 games launched

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. Google will be adding more titles including Borderlands 3, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 and Darksiders Genesis by the end of the year, with Doom: Eternal, WatchDogs: Legion, Gods & Monsters and Cyberpunk 2077 coming in 2020. As of now, Stadia’s day one titles include: Assassin's Creed Odyssey Attack on Titan: Final Battle 2 Destiny 2: The Collection Farming Simulator 2019 Final Fantasy XV Football Manager 2020 Grid 2019 Gylt Just Dance 2020 Kine Metro Exodus Mortal Kombat 11 NBA 2K20 Rage 2 Rise of the Tomb Raider Red Dead Redemption 2 Samurai Shodown Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Thumper Tomb Raider:  Definitive Edition Trials Rising Wolfenstein: Youngblood After purchasing a title, it will show up in your Stadia library within a matter of seconds and you can start playing. In addition, gamers will be able to claim both Destiny 2: The Collection and Samurai Shodown as part of the November Stadia Pro subscription. To recall, Google Stadia ...

Airtel and Vodafone Idea to increase tariffs from December 1

Recently, there was a report that Vodafone might exit from India and soon the company squashed the rumors. Airtel and Vodafone reported losses in Q2 2019. Now both Airtel and Vodafone Idea have announced that they will be increasing tariffs effective December 1st, 2019 due to the acute financial stress in the telecom sector. The tariff hike is the first such hike since 2012 and this move by both Airtel and Vodafone Idea is said to have a positive impact in the telecom market. Analysts said that every Re. 1 increase in ARPU for Vodafone Idea will increase its revenue and EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) by Rs 370 crore to Rs 380 crore. Similarly, Airtel's revenue will also increase upon tariff hike and this will help in the revival of these companies under stress. In related news, shares of Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel jumped up to 30 percent today. Vodafone Idea's share increased 29.75 percent to Rs 5.80 on the BSE and Bharti Airtel's share increased 6.31 percent to Rs 435. Vodafone Idea in a statement said: The acute financial stress in the telecom sector has been acknowledged by all stakeholders and a high level Committee of Secretaries (CoS) ...

Xiaomi Mi Reader with 6-Inch e-Ink screen, built-in light, USB Type-C port announced

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. It has an anti-glare finish, so the overall reading experience is similar to reading an eBook. The eReader weighs 178 grams for easy one-handed grip. Powered by Allwinner B300 quad-core processor with up to 1.8GHz clock speed, it runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), packs 1GB RAM and 16GB of storage that can store about 5000 e-books. This also supports Baidu cloud and multi-view cloud one-click login and download. It supports.txt, .epub, .pdf and Office documents. It packs a 1800mAh battery with Type-C charging and can be used for several weeks on a single charge. The Mi Reader comes in white front with dark gray back, is priced at 579 yuan (US$ 82 / Rs. 5,920 approx.) and will be available through Mi Crowdfunding starting tomorrow, November 20th. Source