Vivo U20 Review

Vivo launched the U20, the company’s second smartphone in the U series in India recently. The successor of the U10 packs a powerful Snapdragon 675 SoC and packs a 5000mAh battery, and starts at Rs. 10990. Specifications look good on paper, is the phone good for the price? Let us find out. Unboxing We recently unboxed the smartphone. Check out the videos below. 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 Display, Hardware and Design The phone packs a large 6.53-inch 19.5:9 In-cell LCD 2.5D curved glass screen. It is a Full HD+ screen with a pixel resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels and a pixel density of about 394 PPI. It has slim side bezels, so it is easy to hold. The display is bright and the colors are vibrant, and sunlight legibility is good as well. Overall the display good with minimal bezels on the sides and the bottom. The company doesn’t say if this uses any hardened glass protection. [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="299136,299135,299134"] You can adjust the display color temperature from the display settings, and there is also eye protection option ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9 Android 10 One UI 2.0 beta starts rolling out in India

After Galaxy S10 series and the Note 10 series, Samsung has started rolling out beta version of One UI 2.0, the next major One UI update based on Android 10 for its last year's flagship Galaxy Note 9 and S9 series in India. This brings Clean and easy-to-use interface with minimized pop-ups, New, smarter layout for a visually comfortable experience, enhanced Dark Mode, Focus Mode, Intuitive Device Care menu and more. How to join the  beta program? Download the Samsung Members application from Galaxy Store or the Google Play Store. After logging in, go to Notices and select “One UI Beta Program Registration” to submit an application. Once signed up, go to Settings and then Software update to select the Download and install option. This will allow the software to update and load the beta version. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 One UI 2.0 update build N960FXXU4ZXK5 is about 1.93GB in size and the S9 OneUI 2.0 update build G965FXXU72SKD is 1.81GB in size. Both these include Android security patch for November 2019. Samsung did not say when it plans to roll out the stable update, but it should be available in the next few weeks. Source

ASUS ZenFone 5Z Android 10 stable update starts rolling out in India

After the 6Z, ASUS has started rolling out Android 10 update for the 5Z smartphone globally, including India. The phone was launched back in July last year running Android 8.0 (Oreo) with ZenUI 5.0, and got the Android Pie update earlier this year. The new Android 10 update with ZenUI 6.0 brings system-wide dark theme, smart app support on messages, gesture-based UI navigation, enhanced security and privacy, and this update also upgrades the Google Play services. The Zenfone 5Z’s new FOTA update brings you the latest Android 10 to enhance your flagship experience and offers a ton of new improvements. Download it now! pic.twitter.com/GUQTOZovey — ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) November 27, 2019 The update carries firmware number 100.04.44.98 and is being rolled out in a phased manner. Users who wish to downgrade the software back to Android 9 (Pie), can download the downgrade firmware files from ASUS support webpage. Changelog 1. Upgraded system to Android 10 2. Support Google Play system update 3. Removed Page Marker, ZeniMoji, Selfie Master, Beauty Live, Kids Mode, Easy Mode, weather animation setting, AI charging, WebStorage, Go2Pay, Report Location in Safeguard, and Yandex cloud option in File Manager 4. Removed the support of Twin app for "Arena of Valor, PUBG, Vainglory, and Injustice 2" 5. ...

Realme releases kernel source code for realme X2 Pro

realme announced its most premium and flagship offering realme X2 Pro at an event in India last week. The company has already announced Android 10 update roadmap for its devices and recently announced beta testers recruitment for realme UI based on ColorOS 7. Now, the company has released kernel sources for realme X2 Pro, so there are good chances that we see Android 10 based custom ROMs for the smartphone in the coming months. The company has also updated its Bootloader unlock tool, thus realme X2 Pro users can now unlock the bootloader of their devices but unlocking bootloader will erase all the data on the device and also downgrade the Widevine certification level to L3 from L1, so users will no longer be able to enjoy HD content on apps like Hotstar, Amazon Prime Videos, and Netflix. The in-display fingerprint sensor will stop working after unlocking the bootloader until relocked again and bootloader unlocking might affect OTA updates as well, users will also not get official OTA updates as unlocking makes the secure data partition inaccessible. The company says that bootloader unlocking and flashing a custom ROM will not affect the warranty of the device. Users are supposed to visit the service center in case ...

Redmi Note 8 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11 Stable Update]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 8 smartphone in India running MIUI 10.3 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi doesn’t follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in a month. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi Note 8 (codename ‘ginkgo’). [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="299221,299222,299230"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Nov 27, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.1.0.PCOINXM with November Security patch. The update weighs about 664 MBs in size and brings new features such as New Minimalistic Design, Quick Replies, New Dynamic Sound Effects, Redesigned Settings Menu, Mi Share, Floating Calculator, Updated Mi File Manager, Digital Wellbeing and more to the devices, check out this post to learn more about MIUI 11 features. [Download Link] [Oct 28, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.3.0.PCOINXM with September Security patch. The update weighs about 188MB in size and fixes the sound disappearing during calls issue. [Download Link] [Sep 21, 2019]: Xiaomi releases Android 9.0 (Pie) based kernel source codes for Redmi Note 8. The Redmi Note 8 comes in Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Cosmic Purple, and Space Black colors, is priced at ...

Xiaomi Redmi K20 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11.0.3.0 with November Security Patch]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi K20 smartphone in India on July 17th running MIUI 10.3 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi doesn’t follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on an average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in 30-45 days. Redmi K20 Unboxing and First Impressions Redmi K20 Benchmarks and Gaming Review Redmi K20 Camera Samples Redmi K20 Review This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi K20 (codename ‘davinci’). [gallery columns="2" size="large" link="file" ids="299225,299224"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Nov 27, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI Global Stable 11.0.3.0.PFJINXM with November Security 2019 security patch. The update weighs around 447MB. [Download Link] [Oct 22, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI Global Stable 11.0.2.0.PFJINXM with September Security 2019 security patch. The update weighs around 766 MB in size and brings all MIUI 11 features.  Download Link / OTA from 10.3.8.0] [August 23, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI Global Stable 10.3.8.0.PFJINXM with updated August 2019 security patch. The update weighs around 312MB in size and brings Mi Cloud bug fixes. [Full Recovery ROM [Download Link] [July 19, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI Global Stable 10.3.6.0.PFJINXM with updated ...

Samsung PlayGalaxy Link beta released, lets you stream PC games on a Galaxy smartphone

Samsung has just launched a new streaming service for the Galaxy Note 10+ users - PlayGalaxy Link. Users can continue the left-off PC gameplay on their smartphone through this app and can also connect wired or Bluetooth-enabled controllers to their device for an improved gaming experience. Galaxy Note10 users should set up the PlayGalaxy Link app on both PC and smartphone first by installing it from playgalaxy.com. Users have to sign into PlayGalaxy Link with their Samsung account, and the app will search for their PC and the installed games automatically. In the next step, the app should be installed on the Note10 smartphone and a connection with their PC and controller (if required) should be established using Wi-Fi or mobile data (4G/5G). Once it is done, users can pick up right where they left off in the game. Also, when the PC is turned on, users can always access it to play PC games from outside via a mobile network. The app is designed with a P2P connection which provides users with simplicity for better performance without a relay server and it also uses Adaptive FPS to ensure better connectivity even in poor network environments. Samsung also lists the recommended computer specs ...

Google Night Sight Astrophotography Explained

Astrophotography on the Pixel 4 was announced as one of the highlight features during its launch event. The sample photos shown by Google were impressive and once the phone released, social media starting filling up with incredible photos people clicked with their Pixel 4. In this article we explain how Google produces beautiful starry photos of the night sky with just a smartphone camera. Taking starry photos of the night sky has been possible with traditional DSLR's for many ears. But they often require heavy gear, patience and technical knowledge to get good results. With the power of computational photography, Google has managed to let users click amazing photos of the night sky with just a Pixel 4. Pixel 3 users can also use this feature but with less impressive results. To begin with, to get a brighter well-lit photo, you simply need more light. Generally, a bigger aperture allows more light to enter the sensor, giving a brighter photo. But smartphones have very small lenses so that becomes difficult. To circumvent this, Google simply exposes the sensor for longer time to collect more light. This technique comes with its own set of problems. The major ones being movement in the photo and ...

HiFuture NeckLace Wireless Earphones with 12 hours battery life launched in India for Rs. 2999

HiFuture, an consumer audio manufacturer, has launched their new product, the HiFuture NeckLace in-Ear Wireless Earphones in India. The earphones features an ergonomic neckband, sweatproof design with Bluetooth 5.0 and a long claimed battery life. HiFuture claims to have put a lot of thought into the design of the earphones, with a smooth glide-on design, where no adjustment is required once the user puts in the ear. The neckband is completely made out of silicon and the earphones have magnets that allow it to clip together when not in use. The earphones connect via Bluetooth 5.0 and support Qualcomms AptX and AAC hi-res audio for a clear music experience. The 10mm neodymium magnets provide for an immersive sound experience and HiFuture claims to use in-built motion sensors that work together with advanced acoustic system to provide ultra plus soft bass. We are unclear as to how exactly that works and will require to test that claim in the review. Another highlight feature in the earphones is the presence of Environmental Noise Cancellation technology, thanks to Qualcomm CVC 8.0 which uses the inbuilt mics to efficiently filter out background noise so communication remains crystal clear no matter the environment. The earphones come with 3 tips silicon to ...

Realme Black Friday Sale on 29th November – realme X2 Pro special open sale, discounts on realme 5 Pro, realme C2 and more

Black Friday Sale is around the corner and brands have started revealing offers on their products. Recently, Nokia announced its Black Friday offers and now Realme has announced its Black Friday Sale offers. During the Black Friday Sale, realme X2 Pro will be on open sale and there will be discounts on realme C2, realme 3 & realme 3 Pro, realme 3i, and more. Realme's Black Friday Sale will start from 29th November 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM at realme.com and the sale will be live for 24 hours. During the sale, realme X2 Pro will be available on open sale for 24 hours and this means, you won't be requiring an invite to purchase the X2 Pro. Similarly, realme 5s will also go on the first sale from November 29th, 2019 at 12PM. realme Black Friday Sale offer details realme C2 (2+32GB) - Rs. 5999 (Rs. 500 off on MRP) realme C2 (3+32GB) - Rs. 6999 (Rs. 500 off on MRP) realme 3 (3+64GB) - Rs. 8499 (Rs. 500 off on MRP) realme 3 (4+64GB) - Rs. 8999 (Rs. 1000 off on MRP) realme 5 Pro - Rs. 12,999 (Rs. 1000 off on MRP) realme X - Rs. 15,999 (Rs. 1000 ...