Samsung Galaxy Note10 Aura Pink and Aura Red rolls out in the US

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Note10 in Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black and Aura Blue colors, and India got the Aura Red version, while the new Aura Pink version was introduced in Singapore recently. Now the company is expanding the two color variants to the US, just in time for the holiday season. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G are not available in these new colors. As you can see in the image, S Pen come in matching colors. The Aura Pink offers a slight dual-tone finish when light hits the back at certain angles, while the deep red looks attractive. The Samsung Galaxy Note10 Aura Pink and Aura Red version are only available in 256GB versions priced at $749.99 (Rs. 53,850 approx.) and come with free Galaxy Buds worth $129.99 as a part of limited-period offer. It is not clear when the company is planning to bring the Pink version to Indi

Google Earth gets new creation tool that lets anyone create maps and stories

Google is making its Earth app more fun and useful than ever now! In the latest development, Google is now turning Earth into its storytelling canvas and create a map or story about the places that matter to you. With this feature, users can draw their placemarks, lines, and shapes, then attach your custom text, images, and videos to these locations. On top of that, it let users organize a story into a narrative and collaborate with others. https://youtu.be/e6pcznVAFWw These creation tools are accessed by clicking the new "Projects" tab in the sidebar and creating one. All the work is saved to GDrive and supports standard collaboration as well. Once complete, there is a "Present" view that flies you from location-to-location while displaying all your notes on top. Back in 2017, when Google launched Voyager, it also built the web redesign of Google Earth, which means it can run on a web app in Chrome as well. The creation tools are available in the Google Earth web app, and the projects can be viewed on a tablet, and mobile using the Google Earth mobile app for iOS and Android. In the blog, Google said: For nearly 15 years, people have turned to Google Earth for a comprehensive ...

Realme XT ColorOS Software Update Tracker [Update: A.13 update with app crash fix]

realme launched the realme XT smartphone in India last week running ColorOS 6.0 realme edition on top of Android 9.0 (Pie), the company will be launching a new version of realme XT with Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G and 30W VOOC flash charge in the country in December. realme doesn’t follow a fixed update frequency but the company rolls out updates frequently. This post will help our readers in keeping track of ColorOS updates for realme XT, also check out our realme XT content, realme XT Pearl Blue Unboxing and First Impressions realme XT Pearl White Unboxing and Photo Gallery realme XT Review: Between Midrange and a Flagship ColorOS updates rolled out for the realme XT so far, [Nov 21, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1921EX_11_A.13 update with fix for partial applications (such as Google Suite) crash issue. [Download Link] [Nov 13, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1921EX_11_A.12 update with November security patch. The update weighs around 222 MBs in size, brings nightscape mode to the front camera, and improves Ultra 64 MP mode camera performance along with Fingerprint recognition. [Download Link] [Oct 26, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1921EX_11_A.11 update, but it still has September security patch. The update weighs around 280MB in ...

Xiaomi Mi Band 3i with 0.78-inch AMOLED touch display, 50-meter water resistance launched in India for Rs. 1299

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Band 3i in India, a cheaper version of the Mi Band 3 in India, it had promised. It has a 0.78-inch OLED touch screen display that shows real-time data for running, cycling, walking, and other activities, is 5ATM water proof so that you can take it for swimming under 50 meters, but this doesn't have a heart rate sensor that it present in the Mi Band 3. You can view the caller name on the band, check weather and reject the call with a long press of the button, when connected to the phone and it packs the same 110mAh battery that promises about 20 days of standby Xiaomi Mi Band 3i specifications 0.78-inch OLED (128 x 80 pixels) touch screen display with scratch-resistant glass, anti-fingerprint coating shows time, step, activities, weather, notifications Monitors your fitness and tracks your sleep, Sedentary reminder Dimensions: 46.8x18.1x11; Weight: 8.5g (20g with band) 5ATM (50 meters) water resistant 3 axis accelerometer Bluetooth 4.2 LE to connect to Android and iOS devices 110mAh Li Ion polymer battery with up to 20 days of standby The Mi Band 3i comes in Black color is priced at Rs. 1299 and is available for purchase from ...

Apple introduces Smart Battery Case for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max

Apple has introduced new Smart Battery Cases designed for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The design of the cases is similar to the past battery case option Apple offered for the iPhone XS series with a bump to add the extra battery pack and each offer varied battery life depending on the device. The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max cases promise up to 50% longer battery life. Inside, there is a soft microfiber lining, and on the outside, the silky, soft-touch finish of the silicone exterior offers a better grip. A soft elastomer hinge design makes it easy to put the case on and take it off, says the company. The case features a dedicated camera button that launches the Camera app whether the iPhone is locked or unlocked. A quick press of the button takes a photo and a longer press captures QuickTake video. It works for selfies, too. The Smart Battery Case is also compatible with Qi-certified chargers. You can charge your iPhone and battery case simultaneously.  The case can be charged even faster with USB-PD-compatible chargers. It also supports Lightning accessories, such as the EarPods with Lightning Connector (included ...

Redmi Note 5 MIUI 11 Global Stable update starts rolling out [Download Link]

Xiaomi announced Redmi Note 5 running on MIUI 9.2 based on Android 7.1 (Nougat) in India and later updated it to MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo). The company recently announced the latest iteration of its own proprietary Android skin MIUI, dubbed MIUI 11 at an event in India. MIUI 11 aims to bring a brand new optimized modern UI design focused on content viewing and has along with nifty additions designed specifically for India. [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="298500,298501,298502"] Now, the company has started rolling out MIUI 11 Global Stable update to Redmi Note 5 users in India. The new update comes as MIUI 11.0.2.0.OEGMIXM and weighs around 493MB in size. Xiaomi has updated the Android Security patch on the device and it now runs on October 2019 security patch. MIUI 11 brings new features such as New Minimalistic Design, Mi Share, Blur App Previews, Quick Replies, New Dynamic Sound Effects, Floating Calculator, Updated Mi File Manager, and more to the device. If you haven’t received the update on your device, you can download the Recovery ROM here and try flashing it using the recovery method but it may not work as it might be staged roll out. MIUI 11 is being rolled out to all eligible devices ...

OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro OxygenOS 10.0.2 updates bring standby power optimization, bug fixes and more

OnePlus released OxygenOS 10.0 Android 10 update for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro back in September this year. Following that the company has now started to roll out an incremental update to OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. OxygenOS 10.0.2 is just an incremental update and fixes the issue with the system and camera. This update optimizes the standby power consumption, expanded screenshot feature, Bluetooth connectivity in the automobiles, overall communication performance, and includes a bunch of other fixes. It has also optimized the performance of Super Stable feature in the Video for the Camera app of OnePlus 7 Pro. As with any OTA update from OnePlus, this OTA will have a staged rollout and will be received by a limited number of users today. There will be a broader rollout in a few days and OnePlus says that using a VPN to download this OTA package might not work as the roll out is not based on regions and is randomly pushed out to a limited number of devices in a phased manner. You can check out the detailed changelog below. Changelog System Optimized the standby power consumption Optimized the expanded screenshot feature Optimized the Bluetooth connectivity in the automobiles Improved the translation ...

HiFuture forays into Indian market with the launch of FutureBuds True Wireless Earbuds

HiFuture, a brand known for designing audio devices in the true wireless range, forays into India with the launch of its True Wireless earbuds FutureBuds. As per the company claims, FutureBuds is tuned by acclaimed sound engineers and beta tested by thousand of audiophiles across the globe. The FutureBuds features a 4 mic integration technology and full-range sonic reproduction. This wireless earbud comes equipped with improved RF reception results in stable signal and connectivity. Moreover, the FutureBuds compatible across all platforms pack the latest Bluetooth v5.0 technology with support up to 10 meters. Notably, the device allows binaural calls as it has built-in high definition 4 mics and DSP technology. It also has auto-activation of environmental noise cancellation (ENC) that ensures clear telephonic conversations. If you pick right earbuds, it will activate ENC and mic of right bud and vice versa, so it has dual master earbuds and intelligent switch function. FutureBuds can be controlled using touch gestures through intuitive touchpad technology built into both earbuds. Also, it has a fast charge chip, which gives 3 hours of music playback with 15 mins of charge. It packs a 500mAh battery under the hood. Coming in white and black, FutureBuds is priced at Rs. 6,999 ...

OnePlus 3 and 3T get final October 2019 security patch

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. OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T have started getting October 2019 security patch and it will be the final security update for both the smartphones. As promised in the software maintenance schedule, the company released two years of Android updates (since the release of the phone) that included new features, Android version upgrades and security patch updates bi-monthly. OnePlus also promised an additional year of security updates for its smartphones and delivered the same to OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. The October 2019 security update for OnePlus 3 and 3T also includes an update to GMS apps and general bug fixes and improvements. As with all updates from OnePlus, the security update will be rolled out in a phased manner. Changelog System Updated Android security patch to 2019.10 Updated GMS apps General bug fixes and improvements Via

Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2019 scheduled from Dec 3 to 5 — Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 735 with 5G and more expected

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. Based on earlier rumors, the Snapdragon 865 is said to come in two versions condenamed ‘Kona’ and ‘Huracan’, one with integrated X55 5G modem and the other one without it. It is said to feature one Cortex A77-based Kryo core clocked at 2.84GHz and three Cortex A77-based Kryo cores clocked at 2.48GHz and four Cortex A55-based Kryo cores clocked at 1.8GHz and support LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.0 storage. The Snapdragon 735 (SM7250) is said to pack one A76-based Kryo cores clocked at 2.36GHz, another A76-based Kryo cores clocked at 2.32GHz  and  6 smaller A55-based cores clocked at 1.73GHz with Adreno 620 GPU and 7nm processing technology. Even though realme earlier this year said that it will launch 5G phones withing 2019, today at the realme X2 ...