Realme confirms Android 10 update roadmap, roll out begins in 2020 [Update: X2 Pro to get it in Q1 2020]

At the realme XT launch event the company revealed roadmap for Android 10 roll out for its smartphones. The roll out begins Q1 2020 and will continue through Q3 2020. The company did not reveal any details about the realme OS, but the Android 10 update will likely come with realmeOS. A recent report said that realme OS will be availble for all the realme phones,but the realme 1, realme 2, realme C and realme U series are missing in the roadmap. List of realme smartphones that are confirmed to receive Android 10 update: Q1 2020 realme XT realme X realme 5 Pro realme 3 Pro realme X2 Pro Q2 2020 realme X2 (XT 730G) realme 5 realme 3 realme 3i Q3 2020 realme 2 Pro Android 10 will bring number of additional privacy and security features for users, as well as Dark Theme, Smart Reply, Focus mode, dedicated ‘Privacy section’, and lots more, but the realme OS might have additional set of features. The company said that exact roll out dates may vary and some devices might receive the update later. We should know more details about the coming weeks. Update 2: realme India CEO Madhav Seth in the Episode 12 of Ask Madhav has ...

realme X2 Pro and realme XT to receive ColorOS 7 Beta update in India soon

realme announced its most premium and flagship offering realme X2 Pro at an event in India earlier this week. Last month, realme announced ColorOS Beta testing for realme XT and also shared that it is working on an exclusive version of ColorOS 7 for realme devices that will offer near-stock Android experience. Yesterday, realme CEO, Madhav Sheth took it to twitter to announce that the company has some exciting progress on their customized UI, i.e., ColorOS realme edition, and he will be announcing the update timeline on Monday, Nov 25th. Checking last few details, we have some exciting progress on our own customized UI! I will announce the update timeline on coming Monday. And we are soon releasing ColorOS 7 Beta for #realmeX2Pro and #realmeXT. #DareToLeap — Madhav 'Super50w' (@MadhavSheth1) November 22, 2019 He also shared that ColorOS 7 Beta will soon be released for realme X2 Pro and realme XT. OPPO has recently revealed ColorOS 7 highlights and it will bring refreshed icons in UI, expansion of live wallpapers, polar night mode, new video editing assistant, Soloop video editor, Focus mode and more. realme has already confirmed Android 10 roadmap for its devices, you can keep a track of ColorOS updates for realme devices with our dedicated ...

Logitech G PRO and Logitech G PRO X Gaming Headsets launched in India

Logitech, the brand known for its wide range of computer accessories has today launched its new gaming headsets in India - Logitech G PRO X and Logitech G PRO. These are designed and engineered in collaboration with top esports athletes, come with the new Blue Voice technology (on the G Pro X), and more. Logitech G Pro gaming headset has a durable aluminum fork and a steel headband with soft memory foam earpads. It features a 50mm PRO-G Hybrid mesh driver with 20 Hz-20 KHz frequency response and 35-ohm impedance. Logitech says that the unique hybrid mesh construction delivers amazingly clear, precise sound imaging with improved bass response. Furthermore, it features a detachable 6mm PRO boom microphone with an integrated pop filter and windscreen that blocks unwanted noise. It also comes with an external USB sound card (DAC) and 2m PC cable with inline volume and microphone controls. Logitech G Pro X, on the other hand, also has a durable aluminum fork and a steel headband with soft memory foam earpads and features a 50mm PRO-G Hybrid mesh driver with 20 Hz-20 KHz frequency response, and 35-ohm impedance. But this features a 6mm microphone with the new BLUE VO!CE microphone technology that ...

HMD Global schedules an event on December 5, Nokia 8.2, Nokia 2.3 and more expected

Nokia Mobile just posted a new teaser on its social channels that says that it will introduce the newest addition to its family on 5 December 2019. The event is said to happen in Cairo, Egypt. On the exact date in 2018, the company introduced the Nokia 8.1, which became one of the popular mid-range phones in recent times, mainly after price cut and the latest Android 10 update. This year, the company is expected to introduce the Nokia 8.2 at the December event. The newest addition to our family will be launched on 5 December 2019. 🙌Stay tuned to find out more! #NokiamobileLive pic.twitter.com/iYqPxyOTKP — Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) November 22, 2019 We can expect the Nokia 8.2 to come with a smaller waterdrop notch while retaining the FHD+ HDR10 PureDisplay, improved rear cameras with ZEISS optics announced, faster Snapdragon 7 series processor (possibly Snapdragon 730), Android 10 out of the box, and a bigger battery compared to the 3500mAh battery on the Nokia 8.1. The Nokia 2.3 (TA-1206) is also expected alongside, which is an upgrade to the Nokia 2.2, so we can expect faster processor, bigger battery and improved cameras, while retaining the similar HD+ screen at a competitive price. We should know ...

Gmail’s Dynamic email is now available on Android and iOS

Recently, Google rolled out Dynamic email in Gmail for G-suite customers on the web initially and later made it available for all users on the web. Following that, Dynamic email is now available for Android and iOS users as well. Dynamic email is rolling out to Android and iOS users in two domains namely Rapid Release domains and Scheduled Release domains. It is an extended rollout that started yesterday and could take longer than 15 days to be visible for all users. Dynamic email is making Gmail more interactive by allowing users to take action directly from within the message itself, like RSVP to an event, fill out a questionnaire, browse a catalog or respond to a comment. It allows email senders to embed AMP into messages themselves, making them more actionable and updating them with the most current information. Dynamic email is ON by default for all domains and is safeguarded by privacy and security protections. The content of Dynamic email can be kept up to date and Businesses have also already started using dynamic email to make their emails more actionable and relevant, like Booking.com, Despegar, Doodle, Ecwid, Freshworks, Nexxt, OYO Rooms, Pinterest and redBus. Source

Redmi K30 5G live images show dual punch-hole cameras, 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, could support 30W fast charging

Xiaomi already confirmed that its K30 smartphone with dual punch-hole front cameras and support for 5G stand alone and non-stand alone (SA/NSA) sub-6GHz networks will be introduced in December. Now the live image of the phone has surfaced showing 6.66-inch (1080 x 2400 pixels) Full HD+ display with 120Hz high refresh rate. It also shows Adreno 618 GPU so it could Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 or Snapdragon 730G SoC, even though earlier rumors said that it could be Snapdragon 735 (Snapdragon 7250). Earlier rumors said that it could use upcoming Sony’s upcoming IMX686 image sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. This also shows MIUI 11, which should come out of the box. Xiaomi phone with model number M2001G7AE has been certified with 30W fast charging has been certified by 3C in China, which could be the Redmi K30. We should know more details about the phone in the coming weeks. Source 1, 2 | Via

OPPO M1 mobile chipset said to be in development; could power future OPPO smartphones

In recent years, we have seen smartphone brands developing their own mobile chipset like Xiaomi's Surge S1, Samsung's Exynos, etc and incorporating them into their smartphones. Some chipset like Samsung's Exynos is even used by other brands. On similar lines now, a new report suggests that OPPO could also be working on its own mobile chipset - OPPO M1 and it could power future OPPO smartphones. According to the report, Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd has filed a trademark for the name OPPO M1 and has submitted the application to the European Union Intellectual Property Office. The filing reveals that OPPO M1 is a mobile chipset from the company and the trademark description reads "Chips [integrated circuits]; Semiconductor chips; Computer chips; Multiprocessor chips; Electronic chips for the manufacture of integrated circuits; Biochips; Smartphones; Cell phones; Screens." There is no information regarding what the 'M' stands for. It could refer to 'Mobile' or 'Multi-processor', but there is no clarity yet. Also, OPPO has said to have hired former engineers from MediaTek and Spreadtrum for the development of the M1 mobile chipset. This chipset could power future OPPO smartphones and there are chances that the company might outsource it to other OEMs as ...

Apple to follow new software testing process for iOS 14, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS and tvOS : Report

Apple released iOS 13 software alongside the new iPhone 11 series back in September this year. It is now running on 55% of iPhones and the company also released incremental updates to fix bugs. Now, a report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple will change the way it tests the software before pushing it to users and the change in the testing process is reportedly due to iOS 13's buggy debut. According to the report, the changes to the software testing process were announced at an internal meeting with software developers and as a part of a new approach, the development teams are told to disable buggy or unfinished features by default and not include them in the beta releases. However, through a new configuration menu called "Flags" and internal process, the software testing teams can selectively enable the feature to assess the impact of the feature on individual devices. Furthermore, the report suggests that with the change in the development process, future iOS version i.e., iOS 14 will be "more usable" or "livable" compared to the buggy iOS 13. With iOS 14, the "daily builds" will get features that aren't tested every day by a certain team and another team will contribute ...

Twitter rolls out ‘Hide Replies’ feature globally

Update: November 22 — Twitter has started rolling out the hide replies feature globally so that users can choose to hide replies to their Tweets, after testing it back in July. Everyone can see and engage with hidden replies by tapping the gray icon that will appear on the Tweets. It has also posted things it learned during the test. Starting today, you can now hide replies to your Tweets. Out of sight, out of mind. pic.twitter.com/0Cfe4NMVPj — Twitter (@Twitter) November 21, 2019 People mostly hide replies they think are irrelevant, off-topic, or annoying. The option is a new way to shut out noise; 85% of the people who hide replies are not using block or mute. People were curious to see how public figures like those in politics and journalism would use this update. So far, they aren't hiding replies very often. In Canada, 27% of people who had their Tweets hidden said they would reconsider how they interact with others in the future. Also, they thought it was a helpful way to manage what they saw, similar to muted keywords. We learned that you may want to take further action after you hide a reply, so now we’ll check to see if you ...

Vivo U20 Unboxing and First Impressions

Vivo, which made inroads to the Indian smartphone market with some fantastic offerings, has launched its much-expected U20 at an event today. Targeted at the mid-range segment, this device will compete against Realme 3 Pro and Redmi Note 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WLvgP4NZZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqUKy2YpiGs Box Contents Vivo U20 smartphone 6GB + 64GB version in Blaze Blue color 18W (9V-2A / 5V-2A) 2-pin charger Micro USB Cable Clear Protective Case SIM Ejector tool User manual and warranty information Just like U10, this handset features notch display, triple rear cameras, and a circular fingerprint scanner. The device measures 8.89mm in thickness and weigh around 193 grams. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="298591,298592,298590,298581"] The right side of the phone has got volume and power buttons, while the left spine holds a sim-ejector tray, which also has a dedicated slot for microSD cards.  You won't find anything at the top edge since the speaker grill, micro USB charging port, microphone, and 3.5mm audio socket are all placed at the bottom. Overall, Vivo U20 looks quite premium, but the phone is prone to fingerprints and smudge.  The Vivo's U20 packs a 6.53-inch FHD+ Haloview display with a 90.3% screen-to-body ratio. The phone has minimal bezels to give it an immersive look and has Widevine L1 certification ...