iOS 13.2 with Deep Fusion, new emoji, ‌‌AirPods Pro‌ support and iPadOS 13.2 released

Apple released iOS 13 last month and the iOS 13.1.3 u[date was released a couple of weeks back. Today it has released iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2, the next update, which brings several new features including the Deep Fusion camera feature for the iPhone 11 series that uses A13 Bionic Neural Engine for images with better quality and reduced noise, especially for mid to low light scenes. This also brings new emojis that were previewed few months back, based on  Unicode 12.0 approved earlier this year.  These include, people in wheelchairs or with a hearing aid, a flamingo, waffle, and skin tone support for people holding hands. There is also adds new Siri privacy that lets users opt out of Siri and dictation audio recording with Apple and delete ‌Siri‌ and dictation history. The update brings back Announce Messages with ‌Siri‌ feature, which lets ‌Siri‌ read incoming messages without having to unlock the iPhone. The update also includes bug fixes and improvements for iPhone and iPad. Check out the complete changelog below. iOS 13.2 introduces Deep Fusion, an advanced image processing system that uses the A13 Bionic Neural Engine to capture images with dramatically better texture, detail, and reduced noise in lower light, on ‌iPhone ...

Apple AirPods Pro with in-ear design, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode announced, priced in India at Rs. 24900

Apple just introduced AirPods Pro, the company's latest AirPods, and the first one with a new in-ear design and Active Noise Cancellation. This comes after several rumors and after the new AirPods with a wireless charging case that was launched earlier this year. Even this comse with a wireless charging case. AirPods Pro require Apple devices running iOS 13.2 or later, iPadOS 13.2 or later, watchOS 6.1 or later, tvOS 13.2 or later, or macOS Catalina 10.15.1 or later, said the company. Apple AirPods Pro highlights and specifications Bluetooth 5.0 with H1 chip with 10 audio cores Each earbud come with three different sizes of soft, flexible silicone ear tips that conform to the contours of each individual ear, providing both a comfortable fit and a superior seal Uses innovative vent system to equalize pressure, minimizing the discomfort common in other in-ear designs and advanced software that leaves just the right amount of noise cancellation active, Transparency mode ensures that a user’s own voice sounds natural while audio continues to play perfectly. Active Noise Cancellation on AirPods Pro uses two microphones combined with advanced software to continuously adapt to each individual ear and headphone fit. Removes background noise to provide a ...

POCO F1 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11 Stable Beta roll out begins]

Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO launched the POCO F1 smartphone in India back in August 2018 running MIUI 9.6 Global Stable on top of Android 8.1 (Oreo). 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 20-40 days. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for POCO F1, also check out our POCO F1 content, POCO F1 Hands-on and First Impressions POCO F1 Rosso Red Edition Photo Gallery POCO F1 Review: Deal of the Century How to Install Oxygen OS on POCO F1 [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="296629,296630,296633,296631,296632,296634"] MIUI updates rolled out for the POCO F1 so far: [Oct 28, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11 Stable 11.05.0.PEJMIXM with October Android security patch for select users. The update weighs around 1.8GB in size and brings new features such as system-wide Dark Mode, Digital Wellbeing, New Minimalistic Design, Quick Replies, New Dynamic Sound Effects, Redesigned Settings Menu, Mi Share, Floating Calculator, Updated Mi File Manager and more to the devices, check out this post to learn more about MIUI 11 features. [Download Link] [Sep 21, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.8.0.PEJMIXM update. The update is 158MB in ...

Redmi Note 8 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 10.3.30]

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 columns="2" size="large" link="file" ids="296623,296622"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [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 Rs. 9999 for the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage version and the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version costs Rs. 12,999. MIUI v10.3.3.0 Changelog, Phone: Fix: Sound disappeared during calls

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7/7S MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11 Stable with October Security Patch]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in India back in February running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie) and launched the updated Redmi Note 7S with 48 MP rear camera back in May running MIUI 10.2 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 30-60 days. Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S share same codename 'lavender' and receive the same MIUI updates, this post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for both the devices, also check out our Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S content, Redmi Note 7 Unboxing and First Impressions Redmi Note 7 Benchmarks Redmi Note 7 Camera Samples Redmi Note 7S Camera Samples Redmi Note 7 Stock vs Google Camera Comparison Redmi Note 7 Review: Note-worthy comeback! [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="296609,296611,296610"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Oct 28, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11 Stable update, the new update comes as MIUI 11.05.0.PFGINXM, weighs 712 MBs in size, and brings October Android security patch and MIUI 11 features such as New Minimalistic Design, Quick ...

LG W30 Pro with 6.2-inch FullVision display, triple rear cameras, StereoPulse Sound goes on sale in India for Rs. 12490

LG launched the W10, W30 and W30 Pro in the new ‘W series’ at an event in India back in June. Both the W10 and W30 went on sale in July. Now the W30 Pro is available from Amazon. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ FullVision screen with a notch, is powered by Snapdragon 632 with 4GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie), features triple rear cameras with three different lenses: Low light camera, Depth and Wide angle camera, sport various modes such as normal, night mode, portrait, slow motion and wide angle. It has a 16MP front camera with bokeh effect with an on-screen slider to adjust the amount of background blur, features rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and pack a 4000mAh battery. The phone also has StereoPulse Sound that uses internal space of the smartphone as a resonance chamber to deliver double the bass of conventional smartphones for powerful without the need for external speaker. LG W30 Pro specifications 6.217-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) 19:9 HD+ FullVision V notch display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 632 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 13MP rear ...

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro with 108MP rear camera, 5x optical zoom, Mi Watch and Mi TV 5 series to be announced on November 5

After rumors, Xiaomi has officially announced that it will introduce the Mi CC9 Pro smartphone in China on November 5th. This will be the world's first smartphone with 108MP 1/1.33-inch Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX  sensor to go on sale, since the Mi MIX Alpha concept phone that was introduced last month will be avialable only at the end of December. The sensor uses Tetracell technology allowing the sensor to imitate big-pixel sensors, producing brighter 27MP images and supports four-in-one Super Pixel to produce large 1.6μm pixels under low-light conditions. Xiaomi CEO posted a photo taken using the CC9 Pro, and said that it is only 0.8% of the photo, and it has been zoomed in partially. This shows the window in the eyes, sky and clouds outside the window, and there was a person by the window, as if looking out the window, and before him, there is the silhouette of the photographer. The text next to the camera module reads 5X optical zoom, and the phone could support 10x hybrid zoom. You can also see two more sensors on the strip, which should be wide-angle and telephoto sensors.  The smallest one could be a ToF sensor, while the other one could be a ...

Realme XT ColorOS Software Update Tracker [Update: A.11 update with video recording through wide-angle lens and Dark mode]

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, [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 size, 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 announces ColorOS Beta program for realme XT. [Oct 18, 2019]: realme releases Android Pie based kernel source codes for realme XT and users can now unlock the bootloader. [Sep 18, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1921EX_11_A.10 update with September 2019 ...

Facebook is testing dedicated Facebook News feed

Facebook has announced that it has started testing Facebook News in the US, giving people more control over the stories they see, and the ability to explore a wider range of their news interests, directly within the Facebook app. "It also highlights the most relevant national stories of the day, said the company. Facebook News articles will continue to appear in News Feed as they do today.  Today’s Stories chosen by a team of journalists to catch you up on the news throughout the day Personalization based on the news you read, share and follow, so you can find new interests and topics and Facebook News is fresh and interesting every time you open it Topic sections to dive deeper into business, entertainment, health, science & tech, and sports Your Subscriptions, a section for people who have linked their paid news subscriptions to their Facebook account Controls to hide articles, topics and publishers you don’t want to see Facebook said that it will take to rely on machine learning alone to provide a quality news destination, and aims to serve both people and news publishers. It will continue to expand the algorithmic selection of stories driving the majority of Facebook News. Facebook ...

Motorola One Action Review

A couple of months back, Motorola launched One Action, the company’s latest Android One smartphone with almost similar specification as One Vision. While the One Vision targets photographers, One Action is focused on videographers on the go. So, how good is the One Action?, let's have a look. Difference between One Action and One Vision? Motorola One Action looks and carries almost identical DNA of its predecessor One Vision except for the camera (rear and front). To be specific, the One Action comes equipped with identical specifications in terms of SoC, battery, connectivity, RAM & storage, OS, and even display. Why you should buy Sleek and solid build The Motorola One Action doesn't feel so premium, but the simple aesthetic makes the phone doesn't look cheap either. Even though it is tall, the device feels comfortable to hold, and interactive elements like the power button and volume rocker are easy to reach.  [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="296572,296580,296573,296574"] Due to its tall form factor, it might peep out when kept in jeans. It measures 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.15mm and weighs around 176g. Overall, the Motorola One Action looks stunningly similar to Motorola One Vision except few in numbers. 21:9 display  The Motorola One Action sports a 6.3-inch (1080×2520 pixels) ...