Mi AirDots Pro Review: Premium true wireless earphones at affordable price

Xiaomi introduced Mi AirDots Pro, premium true wireless earphones for global markets back in June. Priced at €79.99 (US$ 80 / Rs. 6,280 approx.), the Mi AirDots Pro offers up to 10 hours of music playback, packs a 7mm dynamic driver unit and support active noise cancellation, but are these worth your consideration? Read on our review to find out. Box Contents Mi AirDots Pro with the charging case USB Type-C cable Extra ear-tips User guide We recently unboxed the Mi AirDots Pro, check out the unboxing and first impressions. Design and Build Quality At first sight, you will notice that Mi AirDots Pro draws inspiration from Apple Airpods, similar to other Xiaomi eco-system products, you get a minimal design. Mi AirDots Pro comes with a case which is made up of plastic, due to which it is lightweight but it is also prone to scratches. The earbuds have a metallic exterior finish but are made up of plastic, due to which each earbud weighs just 5.8 grams, even with the case, the total weight of the package is less than 60 gram. The earbuds, as well as the case, have an impressive built but just don't drop it on a hard surface. The earbuds are held tightly via magnetic pins inside the case, ...

LG Tone+ Free wireless water-resistant earbuds with fast charging announced

LG just announced Tone+ Free (HBS-PFL7), the company's first wireless earbuds in Korea after introducing neckband Bluetooth headsets for the past several years. This has rich signal processing technology and advanced tuning technology (EQ, Equalizer) from audio manufacturer 'Meridian Audio' for rich bass, clear mid and highs, and offers three-dimensional sound. It also reduces digital noise, minimizing distortion. The earphones have 'UVnano' coating to prevent it from ultraviolet rays. It has a normal microphone for voice and noise-canceling microphone as well. It recognizes and analyzes the voice and noise coming from each microphone, and then removes the noise, offering a clearer voice to the caller. The earbuds have IPX4 ratings to protect it from sweat and light rain. The touch pad on both the earphones lets you control call, music playback and also launch 'Google Assistant'. You can hold down the 'Touch Pad' and say "Call Mom", "Let me know my schedule today" and more. The ergonomic semi-open design ensures a secure fit. Even if worn for a long time, it will be comfortable, says LG. It supports fast charging, allowing you to listen to music for up to one hour with just five minutes of charging. When fully charged, it will offer ...

Call of Duty: Mobile free-to-play game for Android and iOS launched globally

Activision, in collaboration with Tencent has launched Call of Duty: Mobile for Android and iOS globally, as it had promised. It was announced back in March this year, after that it started Alpha testing in December. It is a free to play with free updates, and there are in-app purchases like PUBG Mobile. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv7LfFeamsc This brings together the maps, weapons and characters from across the Call of Duty series in the definitive first-person action experience on mobile. It has fully-customizable control scheme, numerous modes of play, fan-favorite characters and weapons to choose from, as well a new, sprawling and epic Battle Royale mode. Download Call of Duty: Mobile (Free with in-app purchase) - Android | iOS Call of Duty Mobile Minimum Requirements Android - CPU: Dual-Core 1.2 GHz, RAM : 1.5 GB, ROM: 15GB, Android: 4.3+ iPhone - iPhone 7 or later, Version : iOS 9 or later Call of Duty Mobile Recommended Requirements Android - Octa-Core: 2 GHz, RAM: 4GB, ROM: 64 GB, Android: 8+ iPhone - iPhone 8 or later, iOS 9 or later FREE TO PLAY ON MOBILE Console quality HD gaming on your phone with customizable controls, voice and text chat, and thrilling 3D graphics and sound. Experience the thrill of the world’s ...

YouTube Music now comes pre-installed on new Android 10 and Android 9 devices replacing Google Play Music

  YouTube launched YouTube Music streaming service in India earlier this year along with YouTube Premium after announcing it last year. Today, Google has announced that YouTube Music app will come pre-installed on Android 10 devices instead of Google Play Music. It will come pre-installed on all new devices launching with Android 10 and Android 9. The list of devices that will ship with YouTube Music isn't specified yet, but the list includes the Pixel Series. YouTube Music replaces Google Play Music as the default player on devices launching with Android 10 and Android 9. However, Play Music will be available as a standalone app and can be installed from the Google Play Store. Google says that once you have started your new device, just look for the YouTube Music icon and start listening and if you don’t have Android 10 yet, simply visit the Play Store to get the app. To recall, YouTube Music is available for free with ads, but you can get YouTube Music Premium to play songs and videos in the background even when the phone is locked. YouTube Music Premium also offers offline downloads and a completely ad-free experience starting at Rs. 99 per month or Rs. 149.00/month for ...

Realme 5 ColorOS Software Update Tracker [Latest update brings camera improvements and September security patch]

realme launched the realme 5 smartphone in India last month running ColorOS 6.0 realme edition on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). 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, also check out our realme 5 content, realme 5 Unboxing and First Impressions [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="293708,293707"] ColorOS updates rolled out for the realme 5 so far, [Sep 30, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1911EX_11_A.14 update with September 2019 security patch. The OTA update weighs around 375 MBs in size and brings camera enhancements along with system optimizations. [Download Link] [Sep 13, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1911EX_11_A.13 update with August 2019 security patch. The update weighs around 751 MBs in size and brings digital wellbeing and camera enhancements including improved clarity in HDR mode, improved the clarity and preview effect in portrait mode in night scene along with improved system stability. [Download Link] [Sep 13, 2019]: realme 5 will be upgraded to Android 10 in Q2 2020, confirms realme. [Sep 06, 2019]: realme starts rolling out RMX1911EX_11_A.12 update with August 2019 security patch. The update weighs around 325 MBs in size and ...

WhatsApp will end support for iOS 8 and older, Android 2.3 and older devices from February 2020

Back in 2017, WhatsApp announced that it will continue to support Android 2.3 till 2020 and earlier this year, the company confirmed that it will stop support for Windows Phone at end of 2019. Now, WhatsApp has announced that it will not support iOS 8.0 and older, Android 2.3.7 and older from February 2020. WhatsApp in its blog updated the support for other operating systems wherein the company said it will provide support for devices running Android running OS 4.0.3 and above, iPhone running iOS 9 and above, and select phones running KaiOS 2.5.1 and above, including JioPhone and JioPhone 2. If your device is running iOS 8 and older, and Android 2.3.7 and older, WhatsApp will stop working from February 1, 2020. WhatsApp in a statement said: On iOS 8, you can no longer create new accounts or reverify existing accounts. For the best experience, we recommend you use the latest version of iOS available for your phone. We don't explicitly restrict the use of jailbroken or unlocked devices. However, because these modifications might affect the functionality of your device, we can't provide support for devices using modified versions of the iPhone's operating system. Source

Blaupunkt 43-inch 4K Palladium Series Smart LED TV launched for Rs. 19999

Blaupunkt, the German brand known for its wide range of audio products, Televisions, car audio etc has today launched its new 4K Smart LED TV in India - Blaupunkt BLA43BU680. It comes under the new Palladium Series and has been launched during Big Billion Days Sale on Flipkart. Blaupunkt BLA43BU680 sports a 43-inch 4K Ultra HD display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60Hz refresh rate, 280 nits brightness, and 178-degree viewing angle. It is powered by a Cortex- A53 Quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. It features slim bezels with a premium metallic frame and is an Android-based TV with preloaded apps like Netflix, Hotstar, Prime Video and Youtube directly and also supports screen mirroring. The company has also added a dedicated gaming feature which enables users to play their favourite games on the television. The connectivity options and the ports include WiFi, Ethernet, 3 x HDMI, 2 x USB-A, PC Audio In, and headphone jack. It packs 30W dual speakers with surround sound technology and supports audio formats like MP3, WMA, AAC. This TV also comes with the Google Assistant feature to help users access its functions using voice commands. The new ...

PLAYFIT 21 and PLAYFIT 53 fitness bands, PLAYGO N23 Bluetooth Neckband Earphones with 20h playback launched starting at Rs. 1299

After the launch of PLAYFIT SW75 smartwatch, Delhi-based startup has launched new wearables and audio products that includes PLAYFIT 21 and 53 fitness bands and PLAYGO N23 Neckband Earphones on Amazon. PLAYFIT 21 Fitness Band features and specifications  0.96-inch color display Nordic nRF52832 Chipset, Bluetooth 4.2 to connect to Android (4.4 and above) and iOS (9.0 and above) devices Touch Button UI allows users to flip through several features — Heart Rate monitoring, Stopwatch, Pedometer and Sleep Monitoring Pressing the Touch Button for 2 seconds allows the consumer to get detailed statistics for the specific feature Call and Notification Alert: SMS, WeChat, QQ, Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Messenger, LinkedIn, Email, Calendar, Skype etc. Dial face is customizable Supports upto 14 sports modes like Walking, Running, Cycling, Skipping, Badminton, Basketball, Football etc. Water and Dustproof (IP68) 7-10 days battery life, retractable straps which also allows you to charge your band via USB power source PLAYFIT 53 Fitness Band features and specifications  0.96-inch 2.5D curved glass color display with full Touch UI Nordic nRF52832 Chipset, Bluetooth 4.2 to connect to Android (4.4 and above) and iOS (9.0 and above) devices Scroll through multiple features such as Notifications,Training Mode Heart Rate, Steps (Pedometer) and ...

Motorola Razr foldable smartphone said to launch by end of 2019

Earlier this year, Motorola's foldable smartphone, Motorola Razr (2019) surfaced in press images on Weibo in China and the prior to the that, the patent of the display surfaced too. Now new reports suggest that Motorola could unveil its foldable smartphone by end of this year after delays. Motorola apparently aimed at launching the Razr foldable smartphone during Q3 2019 but missed it. The company is now aiming to unveil the foldable smartphone by the end of this year but the sales might not start this year as Motorola wants the press and the public to see their foldable smartphone first, according to the report. The Razr foldable smartphone will follow Samsung Galaxy Fold and HUAWEI's Mate X 5G foldable smartphone, most likely as the latter hasn't gone on sale yet. According to the press images surfaced earlier this year, Motorola Razr shows resemblance to the iconic Razr handset, but this has a display on the top and the bottom half that expands to reveal a large screen along with a visible hinge and Motorola logo on the back. Also, the image of the box contents that surfaced reveal a charging dock and also a USB Type-C to 3.5mm converter, so the ...

Samsung Galaxy A50s Review: Two steps forward, One step backward

Samsung launched Galaxy A50s with few improvements in India, a few weeks back. With the launch of Galaxy A series smartphones, the South Korean has realigned its focus more towards churning out premium mid-range smartphones, and they are successful without a doubt. The latest A50s that carries few improvements both in and out fits the billperfectly offering a stylish design along with capable internals. But, there are few flaws, which we assume will be fixed with future software updates. At this price point does this A50s with in-house Exynos process managed to impress us? Find it out to read. Why you should buy A50S Best display for the price The Galaxy A50S sports a 6.4-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display translating into a pixel density of 403 PPI. Galaxy A50S sports one of the best displays to consume content on, in this price segment offering a screen-to-body ratio of about 85.1%. The black levels are deep, and watching media, exceptionally high-resolution content from the likes of Netflix is a pleasure. It comes with two screen modes -- Natural and Vivid, where you can also adjust the white balance accordingly. The color reproduction is good with the right amount of saturation ...