Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival from April 2 to 6: Deals, Discounts, Bundle offers and more

Xiaomi has announced that it will hold Mi Fan Festival in India from April 2nd to 6th. In the sale it will have discounts, coupons, bundled offers and more. You can also enter musical.ly challenge to stand a chance to win Mi MIX 2 and play Xiaomi Galaxy game to win Redmi 5A. This time you don't get coupons for free. You need to invite friends and reach certain likes to unlock discounts on Redmi Y1, Redmi Note 5, Mi Band 2 and more, and also build a team successfully and to get Rs. 300 worth coupons. There are also combo deals on Mi TV 32-inch, Redmi Y1 Lite, Mi Band HRX edition and more.  On April 6th Redmi Note 5 Pro buyers will get Mi Earphones for free. You can check out all the offers on Mi India site here.

MIUI 9.5 brings full-screen gestures to devices with 18:9 aspect ratio – Here’s how to enable it

Xiaomi was one of the manufacturers which opted for capacitive navigation keys in favor to utilize maximum screen for display, but with 18:9 devices Xiaomi had to ditch the physical keys for on-screen navigation keys as devices with new aspect ratio have minimal bezels at front. Android manufacturers have started adopting gesture support after the launch of iPhone X and Xiaomi doesn’t want to remain behind in the race. Xiaomi introduced the Full Screen gestures with MIUI Global Beta ROM back in January but till that time Mi MIX 2 was the only device launched in India with 18:9 aspect ratio. Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India on 14th February with 18:9 ratio, Redmi Note 5 MIUI Global Beta ROM was made available to users as it is same as Redmi 5 Plus which was launched in China in Dec 2017. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is yet to receive MIUI Global Beta ROM and Full screen gesture support, but recently Oreo based MIUI Global Beta ROM was leaked for Redmi Note 5 Pro which has support for Full Screen gestures as well. As per a post on Mi Community, Xiaomi has decided to roll ...

Xiaomi Mi Band Strap in Green and Orange colors now available in India

After the launch of  Mi Band HRX Edition last year in India, Xiaomi started selling the Mi Band Strap in Blue color. Today it has launched the strap in Green and Orange colors as well. Even though Xiaomi mentions that the strap is for HRX Edition, it is also compatible with the Mi Band 2 as well, which he company started selling again in the country from last month. Highlights of Xiaomi Mi Band Strap Made of high-quality material, environmental and healthy Soft and tough, comfortable to wear Compression molding, sturdy and durable Easy and simple to use A nice replacement to color your fitness trackers The size can be adjusted according to the circumstance of individual wrist Compatible with Mi Band 2 and Mi Band HRX Edition The Xiaomi Mi Band Strap come in Blue, Green and Orange colors, is priced at Rs. 199 and is available from Mi.com.

Xiaomi Mi Music gets Hungama Music Integration

A couple of weeks ago Xiaomi integrated content from streaming apps like Hungama Play, Youtube, Hotstar, Amazon Prime Videos into its Mi Video app. Content from Hungama is displayed on the homepage of Mi Video app as Xiaomi had made an investment of $25 Million back in 2016. Following it, Xiaomi has now integrated Hungama Music into Mi Music app. The update for Mi Music was rolled out with MIUI Global Beta 8.3.29 ROM update yesterday. [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="248230,248231,248232"] On the homepage on Mi Music app, there are two sections. First one for the Songs stored on the phone and second one for Hungama Music. Xiaomi offered one year Hungama Subscription to all its users last year, and now Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro users are getting 3-month Hungama Subscription with their devices. With Hungama Music subscription, users can download songs on their devices and can enjoy listening to those songs on the go without worrying about internet connectivity. [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="248233,248234,248235"] On sliding from left to right, the Menu appears and users can access settings for the app. The app also shows advertisements similar to other MIUI apps but these advertisements can be turned off by turning off ...

Google said to be testing revamped Pixel launcher search bar for Pixel 3

With every major Android release, Google revamps its Pixel launcher to accommodate the device and the new design language better. With Android P right around the corner, we now are seeing a slightly revamped Pixel launcher that will ship with the Google Pixel 3. The new revamped launcher is found by modifying the existing Pixel Launcher APK from the Google Pixel 2 to enable some hidden, in-development features of the launcher. The Pixel launcher's search bar is now split into two; one for search and one with Google mic icon. We're not sure what the purpose of this change or it is part of the rumored Material Design 2 set to be unveiled during Google I/O 2018. A similar thing happened during the Pixel 2, and the modded APK with bottom search bar was out before its release thanks to many APK modders. XDA the sole power behind the new finding has mentioned that it will soon publish an update to the modded app with these new changes available as a toggle. The in-development parameters of the latest official APK are a giveaway to prove that this revamped launcher is indeed for the Google Pixel 3. Source

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note8 Always On Display update brings GIF support

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the company's latest flagships and these phones come with some impressive features that aren't present on the 2017 flagships. However, today the company is pushing one such feature to S8 and Note8 flagships. Samsung has released an update to the Always On Display (AOD) on the Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note8 that adds support for using GIF. The update lets you add a little action to the otherwise-dull clock and time Always On Display. Samsung allowed you to add themes and photos, but GIF is the latest update. You can either chose from a list of Samsung defaults or upload one from Gallery. Since we are talking about GIF, it shouldn't be long and you can trim it from the gallery. The GIF won't play for long, it just plays once when you turn the display off. If you wish to see the GIF again, just double-tap-on the screen. This limitation is put forth to reduce battery consumption. To get the new Gif animation feature, you will have to update the Always on Display from 'My Apps' and once you’ve updated, you will need to select the particular clock style that shows images on the display. ...

Apple details eGPU support in macOS 10.13.4, recommends AMD Radeon graphic cards; no NVIDIA support

Apple this week rolled out the macOS 10.13.4 that introduced official support for eGPUs (external graphics processors) on Thunderbolt 3 Macs. In the release notes, Apple has published a detailed support document that outlines how eGPU support works and provides graphics card and chassis recommendations that can be used with your Mac.  The company has listed several AMD video cards recommendations including Radeon RX 570 and RX 580, the Radeon Pro WX 7100 and 9100, and finally the Radeon RX Vega 56, 64, and Vega Frontier Edition Air. Apple has said that the support is not limited to any specific card vendor, as long as the card complies with the reference specification. However, the list does not include any cards from NVIDIA which does have the "web driver" for its PCI-E that it updates after every macOS revision. Also, the cards that were supported during the initial testing of eGPU support are no longer supported, such as the AMD RX 560. Mac users will have to use the Thunderbolt 3 since the support for earlier versions is discontinued in the beta period. Apple also lets users connect more than one eGPU, but should use direct connections instead of daisy-chaining. The company also mentioned that all have 87W of charging power available ...

Google shutting down goo.gl URL shortener in favor of Firebase Dynamic Links

Google's URL shortener; goo.gl was introduced back in 2009 and today the company has announced that it is shutting down the services and is replacing it with Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL). FDLs are smart URLs that can send existing and potential users to any location within an iOS, Android or web app. Users who have never created short links before today will not be able to create new short links via the goo.gl console. Google will allow you to create new short links Firebase Dynamic Links or other alternatives like Bitly and Ow.ly. Google mentioned that all the existing goo.gl links will continue to redirect to the intended destination and users can manage them via the goo.gl console for the next year; until March 30th, 2019. Post the one-year deadline, all the links will still work, but you won't be able to access the console itself. The existing short links will not be migrated to the Firebase console, however, you will be able to export your link information from the goo.gl console. Google will also discontinue the APIs on March 30th, 2019. As for developers, FDL short links will automatically detect the user's platform and send the user to either the web or your app, whichever is appropriate. Source

Weekly Roundup: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, Mi TV 4S, Huawei P20, P20 Pro, OPPO F7 and more

This week Xiaomi introduced the most expected Mi MIX 2S smartphone as well as several Mi Gaming Laptop, Mi AI Speaker Mini and Mi TV 4S. Huawei introduced the P20, P20 Pro and Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS . OPPO launched the F7,  SHARP introduced the AQUOS S3, Garmin launched the Vivomove HR, and lots more from this week in our weekly roundup. Xiaomi announced Mi MIX 2S It has a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display, is powered by Snapdragon 845 with up to 8GB RAM, support for Google ARCore and runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with support for AI voice assistant. It has a 12-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX363 sensor, 1.4µm pixel size, OIS, Dual Pixel auto focus and a secondary 12-megapixel rear camera for AI portraits and has AI scene recognition that can detect 25 categories and 206 kinds of scenes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y2IVNDAUZY It has support for AI portrait selfies with real-time background blur and the phone also has face unlock. It has a ceramic body with an aluminium frame, has a fingerprint sensor on the back and packs a 3400mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging as well as wireless charging. It has support for 43 global bands and has network support in 226 regions. It comes in Ceramic White ...

Reliance Jio offers free Jio Prime membership for existing users for one more year, here’s how to claim it on or before 31st March

Reliance Jio launched Reliance Jio Prime membership at a one-time payment of Rs. 99 for a year back in March last year, which was supposed to end tomorrow, 31st March 2018. Today the company has officially announced that all Jio Prime members who have subscribed to the exclusive membership benefits till 31st March 2018 will get another year of complimentary Prime benefits at no additional fee, which it calls a limited period offer. It also said that it deeply values its loyal Prime members and will continue to deliver additional benefits and superior value to these founding members. Jio also said that it is gearing up to bring new and superior experiences with the Prime program and will ensure that Prime members get substantially better benefits than the counterparts in the industry. For new Jio users, the Jio Prime Membership continues to be available at an annual membership fees of Rs. 99. How can existing prime members claim the free one year complimentary Jio Prime membership (Joining date on or before 31st March, 2018) Download MyJio Express your interest to get complimentary membership for next 12 months (Should go live today midnight or tomorrow on the app) Enjoy Jio Prime benefits New Jio Prime Members (Joining date on ...

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Camera Samples

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 5 smartphone in India earlier this month. We recently brought you the unboxing and first impressions of the smartphone, here we have the camera samples from the phone. The Redmi  5 has a 12-megapixel rear camera with 5-element lens, f/2.2 aperture and large 1.25μm pixel size, same as the Redmi Note 5, but it has a single LED flash compared to dual-tone LED flash. It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture and selfie flash. The camera UI is familiar with other Xiaomi smartphones with flash and HDR toggles on the top, front camera toggle on the bottom along with option to select modes (Panorama, Timer (3 to 10 seconds), Audio trigger, manual mode to adjust white balance and ISO (100 to 3200), Straighten, Beautify, HHT (Hand held twilight), Scene and Tilt-shift to blur a part of an image. It has image preview window, camera and video buttons on the right side. For the front camera, it has beautify mode, pro mode and smart mode that guesses your age using facing recognition algorithm. Coming to the image quality, daylight shots are good in bright conditions, but some images are a bit dull. HDR shots are better, and macro shots are good as well. Since the sensor has 1.25μm ...

WhatsApp beta for Android now lets you notify your contacts when number is changed

WhatsApp is currently working on improving its Change number feature on iOS, Android and Windows phone. When someone gets a new number or changes his number on WhatsApp, it migrates the data to the new number preserving the chat history and will be automatically gets added to the groups that the old number is present and notifies group members.  However, WhatsApp is making changes to improve this feature further. With the 2.18.97 beta update for Android, users now have the ability to choose if they also want to notify some or all contacts. You can also choose to notify contacts who you have a chat with. This is really a very handy feature to have when users change the number and want to notify their contacts. Instead of messaging individually, notifying users about the number change is simple and hassle-free. Even if you wish to not notify any of your contacts, groups will be notified regardless. After the migration, on the recipient’s phone all the old chat will be transferred to the new one and in the chat a new bubblewill appear, indicating that the user has a new number. This new feature is currently only available on WhatsApp beta for Android, but will soon become available to iOS ...

How to install Android 8.1 Oreo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 in China which was launched as Redmi Note 5 Pro in India. The Redmi Note 5 China variant has a couple of changes as compare to Redmi Note 5 Pro, it runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Treble support and has Dual 4G VoLTE support for both the SIM cards. Earlier, this week, MIUI Global Beta ROM for Redmi Note 5 Pro was leaked, which is based on Android 8.1 (Oreo). We have installed this ROM on our unit and in case you also want to flash Android Oreo based MIUI Global ROM on your phone this guide will help you, Requirements Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro with an unlocked bootloader - To Unlock the bootloader of your device, apply here for unlocking the bootloader. MIUI ROM for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro - Download the ROM ZIP file from here, we have installed 8.3.29 build on our device and links for Latest ROMs are updated every day. TWRP for Redmi Note 5 Pro - You can download the recovery file from here. ADB software (For windows) / Android zip file (For Mac) If you are on a Mac you need to Extract the Android zip and place the folder on your Desktop. ...

Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus with 5.93-inch FHD+ display, dual front and rear cameras, 4000mAh battery, Enjoy 8 and Enjoy 8e announced

Huawei has introduced new Enjoy 8, Enjoy 8 Plus and Enjoy 8e smartphones in the 'Enjoy series' in China. The Enjoy 8 and Enjoy 8e have HD+ 18:9 screens, are powered by Snapdragon 430 SoCs, have a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapixel secondary camera. The  Enjoy 8 Plus has a 5.93-inch Full HD+ display, feature dual front and rear cameras and pack a 4000mAh battery. All these runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.0, have a fingerprint sensor on the back and come with dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots. Huawei Enjoy 8e specifications 5.7-inch (1440 x 720 pixels) 18:9 FullView 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 ( 4 x 1.2 GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit Mobile Platform with Adreno 505 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.0 Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, secondary 2MP camera 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 152.4 x 73 x 7.8mm; Weight: 150 g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 3000mAh (typical) / 2900mAh (minimum) built-in battery Huawei Enjoy ...

Moto G6 Plus with 5.93-inch FHD+ display, 6GB RAM and Moto G6, Moto G6 Play renders, detailed specifications surface

Details about the Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 Play surfaced earlier this year. The Moto G6 got certified in China. Now all the three smartphones have been listed on an Hungarian site with images and full specifications. This reveals 18:9 display and front LED flash for all the smartphones, dual rear cameras and front-mounted fingerprint sensor for the G6 and G6 Plus and rear mounted fingerprint sensor on the Moto logo on the Moto G6 Play. Moto G6 Plus rumored specifications 5.93-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 IPS display 2.2 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 630 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 508 GPU 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage, 4GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) Single / Dual SIM 12MP rear camera with LED Flash, 5MP secondary rear camera 16MP front-facing camera with LED flash Fingerprint sensor 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS, GLONASS, NFC 3200mAh battery with Turbo charging Moto G6 rumored specifications 5.7-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 IPS display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, 4GB RAM with 64GB internal ...

Instagram restores GIF stickers from GIPHY

Earlier this month, Instagram and Snapchat removed the GIPHY integration over racial slur GIF that was spotted by users. However, Instagram has now restored the GIF stickers from GIPHY as it confirmed it has reviewed its GIF library four times and will preemptively review any new GIFs it adds.  This is the risk that most platforms face when they work with third-party developers to bring outside and crowdsourced content into their apps. Though both the companies immediately responded and took down the GIF in question, it raises the question of quality, safety, and content filtering. GIPHY said that it re-moderated its entire sticker library 4x and has also added another level of GIPHY moderation before each sticker is approved by the library.  The company is now making this moderation permanent. However, Snapchat, on the other hand, said that it didn't have anything to add at this moment and didn't mention whether it’s going to reactivate GIPHY. An Instagram spokesperson in a statement has said: We’ve been in close contact with GIPHY throughout this process and we’re confident that they have put measures in place to ensure that Instagram users have a good experience. GIPHY commenting on the same said: To anyone who was affected; we’re sorry. We take full responsibility for this recent ...

Moto Z3 Play with 6.1-inch display, Snapdragon 636, dual rear cameras gets certified by the FCC

Moto Z3 Play first surfaced in render back in January revealing 6-inch 18:9 screen, smart camera and support for MotoMods and the cases for the surfaced recently. Now the smartphone has passed through the FCC with the model number XT1929 that reveals that it will come with a 6.1-inch display, which will likely be Full HD+. It also confirms Snapdragon 636 SoC, 4GB RAM with 32GB or 64GB storage variants. It will come in single SIM and dual SIM variants depending on the region. It also reveals the dimensions as 156.23 x 76.7 mm and support for  (5V-3A / 9V-1.6A / 12V-1.2A) Turbo Charging. No details about the battery capacity, but it could be larger than 3000mAh. It is not expected to come with a 3.5mm audio jack. Moto Z3 Play rumored specifications 6.1-inch (1080 x 2160 pixels) Full HD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass  protection 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 4GB LPDDR4 RAM with 32GB / 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) Single / Dual SIM 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, secondary 8MP rear camera 5MP front-facing camera Water repellent nano-coating Fingerprint sensor Dimensions:  156.23 x 76.7mm 4G VoLTE, ...

Gboard 7.1 beta for Android hints at new emoji, GIF making, 20 new languages and dialects

Gboard beta 7.1 is now rolling to users along that hints at bunch of new features and improvements including Auto-spacing, new emoji, GIF making, 20 new languages and dialects, handwriting settings and more.  Emoji 11.0 is set to release later this year and Gboard is preparing support for some of the upcoming ones. Today's additions are centered around superheroes and supervillains in male/female versions and multiple skin tones. However, these are not live in the app just yet, even in Android P, but digging a bit deep into the app revealed the names. Gboard 6.8 added a handwriting keyboard. As you scribble, the keyboard scrolls to provide users with more space to input text. Now with the upcoming “Handwriting settings” it might allow users to set the speed of that scrolling and also the ability to set the thickness of strokes. The latest beta update is also adding support for the next major Android release. Long press on the period to reveal and enter common top-level domains like .com, .org, .net, .edu, and .gov is the option that always been the same. However, it now seems to be changing a bit. Looks like Gboard is now adding more country-specific ones for China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Gboard is also working on ...

Razer Phone Android 8.1 Oreo developer preview now available, stable update from April

Razer today announced that it will be rolling out the Android 8.1 Oreo update to everyone from mid to late April 2018. However, the developer's preview is available for those who wish to try out the update before the official roll out. Since the developer's preview is an early release of the Oreo update, the company warns about the bugs and stability issues. It also mentioned that Manually flashing the Razer Phone by unlocking the bootloader will void your warranty. The company is skipping the 8.0 update and is directly pushing the 8.1 Oreo. [HTML1] While the company hasn't provided an official changelog, it is safe to assume that all the Oreo features like picture-in-picture, apps restrictions running in the background, notification dots by app icons, and more. The developer's preview will come with February 5, 2018, security patch, which will also be the same security patch when the official version releases. The company also clarified that the Developer's preview will not contain any carrier-specific modifications and is same to everyone except for the VoLTE support, Wi-Fi calling support. If you have the Razer Phone and want to try out the 8.1 Oreo developer's preview, you can download the update file from here and manually flash it.

Google audiobooks gets smart resume, bookmark favorite moments, speed controls and more

Google launched Audiobooks back in January, and today it is receiving a  major update including smart resume, bookmark favorite moments, speed controls and more, more reading time with routines on the Google Assistant.  The Smart Resume feature intelligently rewind you to the beginning of the word or sentence when you pick up your audiobook again in case you are distracted when listening to a book in the middle of a sentence or word. It will let you jump right back to where you left off. It also lets you save all of your favorite moments with Bookmarks in the Google Play Books app. just tap the bookmark icon to save the moment and revisit your favorite quote anytime. Now you can add audiobooks to your Routines on Assistant in the Google Home app, and once you added, you can just say “Ok Google, tell me about my day” for an easy transition into your morning and your book. Audiobooks also gain speed controls, it now lets you listen to audiobooks at 3x speed to get through your book even faster, or slow books down to 0.5x. You can also share audiobooks and ebooks with up to five family members for free. This feature is now rolling out to ...

Twitter and Periscope Timestamps lets you share live videos from any specific moment

Twitter has introduced new Timestamps feature that lets you share live video or replay at any specific moment. Twitter says that it rolled out this feature after seeing user share live videos with a specific time in the video they wanted to talk about. Previously, users were only able to share the entire live video which made it difficult to discuss what matters most. Sharing Timestamps is easy; when you tap to share a live video, you can easily slide back by using the scroll bar to select the time you want others to watch, then add your thoughts, and Tweet it. Anyone who starts the video will be taken to the exact time within the video you shared. If the broadcast is still live, users can simply skip to what’s happening by tapping “live” at any time and this feature is available for any live video. Users can also share broadcasts every time something important happens, rather than just once when it begins. The feature is rolling out today and the tool to select exact timestamps is available on the Android and iOS Twitter apps, the Twitter browser site, and Periscope. Source 1, 2

Huawei patent files hint at foldable smartphone with hinge

Following the P20 launch, Huawei is now again back in the news with a foldable display. The company has patented a foldable smartphone that opens and closes like a book. The patent was filed with WIPO on September 19 last year and is only published today. The patent is titled "mobile terminal folding mechanism and mobile terminal." Going by the patent sketches, the design more or less resembles the Microsoft Surfaces' hinge design but with a much smaller gap. The display is, however, a single panel, unlike the ZTE Axon M. When opened, the smartphone looks like a tablet and might come off as a smartphone when closed. By alternating the use of soft and hard components, the mechanism can be folded whenever you want without any problems and small gaps or holes in the design are prevented. This is not the first time we are hearing about a foldable smartphone from Huawei. Back in October, Huawei speaking to CNET has mentioned that the company has a working sample of the phone but needs a better, flexible and a mechanical design and it still needs some more time to perfect the design before it launches. Will the company launch a smartphone with foldable a ...

Huawei P20 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions

Huawei introduced its flagship P20 and P20 Pro smartphones at an event in Paris earlier this week. We already brought you the hands-on impressions of the P20, here we have the unboxing of P20 Pro with triple rear cameras. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGYkZt8UFV0 Box Contents Huawei P20 Pro smartphone in Black color Earphones 2-pin fast charger with Huawei SuperCharge (5V-2A/4.5V-5A/5V-4.5A) USB Type-C cable SIM ejector tool USB Type-C to 3.5mm converter Box contents might be different in the retail unit Unlike the LCD display on the P20, the P20 Pro features a 6.1-inch ( 2240 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ OLED 19:9 aspect ratio 2.5D curved glass display on the front with a notch. It has ultra-thin bezels and a screen-to-body ratio of 82%. It has a fingerprint sensor on the bezel, below the screen. You can also hide the notch with an option in the settings that blackens the top area, if you think it looks awkward. The notch houses the earpiece, sensors and the 24-megapixel front-facing camera with AI beautification, 3D portrait lighting and support for face unlock. It is powered by Octa-Core Huawei Kirin 970 10nm processor with i7 co-processor,Mali-G72 MP12 GPU and NPU, has 6GB RAM, 128GB storage and runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.1 on top. It has triple ...

Apple releases iOS 11.3 with Battery Health Tool, ARKit 1.5, Business Chat, New Animoji and more

Apple just released iOS 11.3, a major update for iPhone and iPad, about three months after the release of iOS 11.2.  The update brings ARKit 1.5 to offer even more immersive AR experiences to recognize and place virtual objects on vertical surfaces like walls and doors, and more accurately map irregularly shaped surfaces like circular tables for next-generation AR apps,  iPhone Battery Health (Beta) to show battery health and recommend if a battery needs to be serviced. This feature is available in Settings -> Battery for iPhone 6 and later.  As promised, it is now possible to disable Apple’s power management feature. It also brings new Animoji lion, bear, dragon and skull for the iPhone X users, also brings Business Chat for users to communicate directly with businesses right within Messages, which is launching today in Beta in the US and Canada. It also includes stability improvements and bug fixes. Messages in iCloud and AirPlay 2 that appeared in Beta were removed. The iOS 11.3 update is about 700MB in size that varies depending on the device and is already available over-the-air (OTA). It is compatible with iPhone 5s and later, all iPad Air and iPad Pro models, iPad 5th generation, iPad mini 2 and later and iPod touch 6th ...

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Hands On Impressions

The latest flagship on the block, Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 2S is an updated and upgraded version of the stunning MIX 2. We got a chance to check out the phone for a bit after its launch in China. Follow along for a quick unboxing and first impressions of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S. Hands On Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y2IVNDAUZY Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S specifications 5.99-inch (2160 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 display with DCI-P3 color gamut 2.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 64-bit 10nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 6GB LPDDR4x RAM with 64GB / 128GB (UFS 2.1) storage / 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB (UFS 2.1) internal storage Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI 9 Dual SIM (nano + nano) 12MP rear camera with 26mm wide-angle lens, 1/2.6″ Sony IMX363 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, 1.4µm pixel size, dual-tone LED flash, 4-axis OIS, Optical zoom, 4K video recording, secondary 12MP rear camera with 46mm telephoto lens, 1/3.4″ sensor size,  f/2.4 aperture, 2X zoom 5MP front-facing camera with real-time AI portraits Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 150.86×74.9x 8.1 mm; Weight: 189g Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band (2×2 MU-MIMO ), Bluetooth 5, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, NFC, USB Type-C 3400mAh (typical) / 3300mAh (minimum) battery with QC 3.0 fast charging, 7.5W Qi wireless charging First Impressions The box packaging of the Mi Mix 2S ...

GoPro HERO waterproof action camera launched in India for Rs. 18990

After the listing, GoPro has officially launched its new entry-level HERO waterproof action camera in India. It comes with a 10-megapixel sensor capable of recording videos at 1080p 60fps resoltion, has voice control for hands-free recording and comes with built in stabilization. Highlights of GoPro HERO 10MP, 1/2.3" CMOS sensor for 1080p 60fps video recording. Durable Waterproof Design (up to 10m / 30 feet) 2 Inch (320 x 480 pixels) Touch Screen 4GB internal storage, microSD expansion slot (up to 128GB) Voice Control for hands-free control Rugged build for better durability QuikStories Enabled, GoPro App Compatible Video: 1440p and 1080p; Time Lapse Photo: 0.5 Sec Intervals, Burst: 10 MP at 10 fps Wi-Fi and Bluetooth The GoPro HERO is priced at at Rs. 18,990, is available for pre-order on Flipkart and goes on sale on April 1st. In the U.S. it is priced at$199.99 (Rs. 13,028 approx.). Commenting on the launch of new GoPro camera, Meghan Laffey, GoPro’s SVP of Product, said: HERO is a great first GoPro for people looking to share experiences beyond what a phone can capture.HERO makes it easy to share ‘wow’ moments at a price that’s perfect for first-time users. Adarsh Menon, Vice President and Head-Electronics and Private Labels, Flipkart,said: We are delighted to be a part of this exclusive ...

Samsung Galaxy Note9 with Snapdragon 845, Android 8.1 surfaces in benchmarks

Samsung Galaxy Note9 (SM-N960U) running Android 8.0 appeared on HTML5 test browser benchmark last month. Now the smartphone has surfaced on Geekbench listing that reveals that it will be powered by Snapdragon 845 with 6GB RAM and run Android 8.1 (Oreo). It doesn't reveal another specifications. In Geekbench it has posted 2190 points for single-core and 8806 points for multi-core, on par with other Snapdragon 845-powered smartphones. The SM-N960U should be U.S. version with Snapdragon 845, while other countries will likely get the Exynos 9 Series 9810 SoC, similar to the S9 series. Recent report said that Samsung will make a final decision on the in-display fingerprint sensor for the Galaxy Note9 soon. It also said that Samsung Display, the division which supplies panels for Samsung devices has said to have prepared three or four solutions to integrate a fingerprint sensor into the display. We’ll probably hear more about the Galaxy Note9 and its features in the coming months since the phone is expected to be introduced only at the end of Q3 2018. Source | Via

Indian mobile internet users expected to reach 478 Million by June 2018: IAMAI

Indian mobile internet users is expected to reach 478 million by June 2018, according to a report titled Mobile Internet in India 2017 published jointly by the Internet and Mobile Association of India [IAMAI] and KANTAR-IMRB. The reports estimate around 291 million Urban mobile internet users and 187 million Rural mobile internet users as of December 2017. The number of mobile internet users increased by 17.22% from December 2016. As of December 2017, it reached 456 million users. Urban India witnessed an estimated 18.64% YoY rise, while Rural India witnessed an estimated growth of 15.03% during the same period. However, urban India is expected to show a slowdown with 59 penetration, while Rural India with only 18% mobile internet penetration is clearly the next area of growth. Report further states that youngsters below 25 years top the internet users list in India with 46% of Urban users and 57% of Rural. On the other hand, the age range of 25 to 44 has an almost equal distribution of users in Urban and Rural Areas. The use cases of youngsters is fairly limited to social networking and browsing; while old men stick to audio/video streaming. While working women also indulge in social networking and browsing, while non-working women ...

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Photo Gallery

Xiaomi introduced the Mi MIX 2S, its latest flagship smartphone in the MIX series in China earlier this week. We got to check out the smartphone, here is a quick look at the phone in the form of photo gallery. The Mi MIX 2S has 5.99-inch (2160 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 display with DCI-P3 color gamut, same as the predecessor. There is a small earpiece on the top along with an hidden ultrasonic proximity sensor. It is powered by the latest Snapdragon 845 with 6GB / 8GB RAM and runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI 9.5. There is a 5-megapixel camera on the bottom right with support for AI portrait selfies with real-time background blur and face unlock. [gallery columns="2" link="file" size="medium" ids="248035,248036"] The power button and the volume rockers are present on the right side and the dual SIM slot is present on the left side. At the event the company said that it will support Dual 4G VoLTE. The primary microphone, USB Type-C port and loudspeaker grill. You can also see the antenna lines. The secondary microphone is present on the top, but the phone doesn't have an infrared sensor. It measures 150.86×74.9x 8.1 mm and weighs 189 grams. Even though the front doesn't see ...

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55-inch 4K HDR TV with AI voice remote, Dolby audio announced

Xiaomi has silently introduced new Mi TV 4S 55-inch 4K HDR Smart TV in China. It has the same PatchWall, a UI layer on top of the Android OS that’s based on deep learning AI technology that can curate content based on recommendations and also has Dolby and DTS Audio. It has a metal frame and also comes with multi purpose Mi Remote Control, which also has infrared in addition to Bluetooth to work with most appliances such as setup box. It has Mi Touch that replaces traditional navigation buttons so you can use gestures to control your TV. It also has Speech Recognition for voice control. Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55-inch specifications  55-inch (3840 x 2160 pixels) 4K display with 178-degree viewing angle,  8ms dynamic response 1.5GHz quad-core Amlogic Cortex-A53 processor with 750MHz Mali-450 MP3 GPU 2GB RAM, 8GB internal memory MIUI TV based on Android WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4 / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, 3 x HDMI, AV, 2 x USB, 1 x Ethernet Supports HDR 10 and HLG,H.264, H.265, Real, MPEG1/2/4, WMV3, VC-1 2 x 8W speaker, DOLBY AUDIO / DTS- HD audio dual decoding The Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55-inch is priced at 2999 yuan (US$ 476 / Rs. 31,080 approx.) and will be ...

Airtel TV app now offers ALTBalaji catalogue of shows, movies for free

Airtel today announced a partnership with ALTBalaji, a wholly owned subsidiary of Balaji Telefilms to bring exciting digital content from ALT Balaji’s portfolio to Airtel TV app users. With this partnership, ALTBalaji’s complete range of original shows and movies are now available on Airtel TV app for free. This will also help ALTBalaji in extending its content distribution to Airtel TV app’s fast-growing user base. Airtel already has content partnerships with Eros Now, Hooq and Sony LIV. On the other hand, Airtel TV has further strengthened its content catalog, which according to the company is one amongst the largest in India. Currently, Airtel users can choose from over 350 + LIVE TV channels and 10,000 + movies and shows on Airtel TV app. All content on Airtel TV app is completely free for Airtel Postpaid and Prepaid customers until June 2018. Commenting on the same, Sameer Batra, CEO – Wynk said: We are thrilled to partner ALTBalaji and bring their rich content on to Airtel TV app. This will add to the wide range of exciting digital content available to our users. As Airtel TV continues to rapidly expand its user base, we remain focused on offering our users easy access to differentiated line up of entertainment content ...

Google launches Cloud Text-to-Speech service powered by DeepMind’s AI for more natural sounding voices

Back in October 2017, DeepMind Artificial Intelligence startup became a part of the Alphabet, and its WaveNet technology which is a deep neural network for generating raw audio waveforms is used in producing better and more natural sounding speech for Google Assistant in English and Japanese languages. Google today announced that it is bringing this technology to Google Cloud Platform with Cloud Text-to-Speech open for developers or business that needs voice synthesis on tap, whether that’s for an app, website, or virtual assistant. The company says that it can be used in a variety of ways including power voice response systems for call centers (IVRs), enabling real-time natural language conversations, have IoT devices talk back to you, convert text into the spoken format like audiobooks, etc. There are 32 basic voices to choose from, across 12 languages. Cloud Text-to-Speech correctly pronounces complex text such as names, dates, times and addresses for authentic-sounding and it also allows you to customize pitch, speaking rate, and volume gain and supports a variety of audio formats, including MP3 and WAV. The improved WaveNet model generates audio 1,000 times faster than the original model, fidelity has also been increased to 24,000 samples per second, and the resolution has been bumped up from 8 to 16 bits all of which producing ...

Reddit 3.0 beta for Android brings AMOLED night mode, improved bottom navigation bar, new themes and more

Reddit beta for Android is getting a new update with improvements and features like AMOLED night mode toggle in Settings, improved bottom navigation bar, and more.  The AMOLED night mode toggle in Settings switches over from the existing dark grey night mode to a pitch black AMOLED-compliant UI. This feature will definitely save battery, given if your device has an OLED display. It can also automatically switch on and off at certain hours. There are few other themes called Pony and Trees, and these have white as the main backdrop. Furthermore, the app also packs a redesigned bottom bar as well as major and minor UI changes and improvements, a new account drawer for switching between accounts faster. Like with most app updates, Reddit for beta also brings bug and crash fixes and improvements. With the new features and improvements, Reddit is shaping up to become a perfect client application, if not better than 3rd-party applications. However, Reddit is currently not accepting new users and applicants for beta testing. So, if you are interested in trying out the app, download the APK from here and side-load it. Via

New GoPro HERO waterproof action camera launching in India this week exclusively on Flipkart

GoPro is already selling HERO5 Black and HERO5 session, HERO6 Black action cameras in India, which got price cuts in the country recently. Now a new GoPro Hero waterproof action camera is all set to launch in India exclusively on Flipkart. It has a model number CHDHB-501, comes with a 10-megapixel sensor capable of recording videos at 1080p 60fps resoltion, has voice control for hands-free recording and comes with built in stabilization. It is yet to launch in the U.S. but it is already on sale on Bestbuy, according to a Twitter user. [HTML1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4boZxj_Piw Highlights of GoPro HERO 10MP, 1/2.3" CMOS sensor for 1080p 60fps video recording. Durable Waterproof Design (up to 10m) 2 Inch (320 x 480 pixels) Touch Screen 4GB internal storage, microSD expansion slot (up to 128GB) Voice Control for hands-free control Rugged build for better durability QuikStories Enabled, GoPro App Compatible Video: 1440p and 1080p; Time Lapse Photo: 0.5 Sec Intervals, Burst: 10 MP at 10 fps Wi-Fi and Bluetooth The GoPro HERO is listed on Flipkart at Rs. 18,990, which is costlier than the U.S. price of $199.99 (Rs. 13,028 approx.) mentioned on BestBuy. It will be available for pre-order exclusively on Flipkart on March 30th and will go on sale from April 2nd, during Flipkart's No kidding Days ...

Snapchat said to be testing ‘Connected Apps’ to let users connect to third-party apps

Facebook is caught with the data-sharing scandal which made users uninstall the apps that were previously connected to Facebook, Snapchat is surprisingly is going the same route. According to the latest beta update, Snapchat might be testing 'Connected Apps' to let users connect to third-party apps.  Snapchat is implementing the data-sharing API that lets users connect with third-party apps. There is a new  'Connected Apps' section in the settings menu. However, it doesn't show anything except the text that reads, "These apps are connected to your Snapchat account. Choose an app to control what it has access to." It's obvious that this section will soon show the list of third-party apps that are connected. Currently, Snapchat only allows Bitmoji; which Snapchat bought in 2016. Users can simply sign-up for Bitmoji via Snapchat or simply connect their accounts. Apart from Bitmoji, Shazam is another app that has integration with Snapchat. This move is to help Snapchat become its own app ecosystem like Facebook, Gmail, Twitter. With Facebook facing criticism over user data violations, the move from Snapchat is interesting for sure. Source

Google Home can now connect and stream music to Bluetooth speakers

Google Home just got better; the company now lets you connect your Home device to your personal Bluetooth speaker so you can control your entertainment experience simply using the sound of your voice. Firstly, you need to pair any compatible Bluetooth speaker with your Google Home. To pair with the speakers, you need to have the Google Home app, then in the top right corner of the app Home screen, tap Devices and find the device card for the Google Home you want to pair with a Bluetooth speaker. In the settings menu, you can set the paired Bluetooth Speaker as the default. Once it is paired, you can start using it just by saying “Hey Google, shuffle my workout playlist” or “Hey Google, turn up the volume.” Since the Bluetooth speaker will be set as default, the music will automatically play on your Bluetooth speaker without you having to tell Google the name of the device. You can also have the music follow you from your living room to other rooms as well. Just to be clear, you will still need to communicate through Google Home, but not the Bluetooth speaker. Source

Wear OS Android P developer preview with dark theme, battery improvements released

Google just released the Android P developer preview for Wear OS after re-branding the Android Wear earlier this month. The Android P developer preview is now available for Huawei Watch 2 Bluetooth, and it can be installed on either the Sport or Classic versions.  Google will enhance glanceability and has switched to a UI theme with a darker / black background in Wear OS for the notifications stream and system launcher at the start of the year and now with P developer preview. It is now the default for the system theme and should improve the glanceability for wear apps. Another big change in the Wear OS apps no longer will run in the background unless it is in charge mode. The new background restriction is more like a refinement to Doze mode on Android. However, watchfaces and complications are exceptions. The OS will now turn off the radio and will basically go into airplane mode when a user takes their watch off the body. It will only happen if the watch off for an extended period. This will be rolling out gradually so it would appear as an update that will come via the Google Play Services Framework. WiFi will not turn on when the smartwatch is disconnected ...

Facebook revamps privacy and security settings following criticism

Facebook has been in the news over the past week or so for all the wrong reasons. The company has officially come out and announced its roadmap in cracking down the platform abuse and user data security. Today the company is back at it and mentioned that it is revamping its privacy and security settings. With the new changes, Facebook is giving users more control of their privacy. It has redesigned the entire settings menu on mobile devices from top to bottom to make things easier to find. The settings instead of spreading across in 20 different screens are now clubbed under a single roof. The company has also modified outdated settings to make it on what information can and can’t be shared with apps. The new Privacy Shortcuts menu lets you control your data in just a few taps, and it also includes a clearer explanation of how these controls work.  You can manage the information that Facebook uses to display ads. Ad preferences explain how ads work and the options you have. Other options include two-factor authentication, review the posts you have shared, manage who sees your posts, profile, etc. It is also introducing a new 'Access Your Information' section, and it is a way for ...

MARVEL Strike Force free-to-play tactical RPG released for Android and iOS

FoxNext Games has released MARVEL Strike Force, a new tactical free-to-play RPG for Android and iOS.  "An assault on Earth has begun and Super Heroes and Super Villains are working together to defend it! Lead the charge by assembling your ultimate squad, including Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Loki, Elektra, Captain America and Iron Man, as you enter strategic combat against an all-new enemy threat," says the game description. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoC7yFRSnsQ You need to rRecruit your strike force and form a squad of powerful MARVEL Super Heroes and Super Villains like Iron Man, Captain America, Loki, Elektra, Dr. Strange and more.  You can get new outfit and upgrade your Super Heroes and Super Villains to become stronger than ever before. There are in-app purchases that starts from $1.99 for items like Power Cores and goes up to $149.99. You need to pair up specific Super Heroes and Super Villains to perform combo moves to take out enemies. Expert in-fight tactics in 5v5 battles give you the power to vanquish the greatest villains of the Marvel Universe. Download MARVEL Strike Force (Free with in-app purchases) - Android | iOS  

Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 Android 8.1 Oreo update starts rolling out

HMD Global started rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo update for the  Nokia 8 smartphone last month. Now the company has started rolling out Android 8.1 (Oreo) update for the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 (2017) users in several countries including India. Android 8.1 brings several new features including Neural Networks API, hamburger emoji fix and developer APIs (API level 27), along with the latest optimizations, bug fixes, and security patches. The update also brings battery saving navigation buttons, revamped power menu, new settings menu and Bluetooth battery percentage, as mentioned in the changelog. The Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 Android 8.1 Oreo update (V5.580)are about 866MB and 933MB in size, respectively and includes Android security patch for March 2018. The company already confirmed that the Nokia 2 will get Android 8.1 update directly from Android 7.1 and will also include memory management features. Nokia 3 should also get Android 8.1 soon. Source 1, 2 | Via

Xiaomi Mi 7 Plus could feature in-display fingerprint sensor

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi MIX 2S this week, but it did not feature an in-display fingerprint sensor as rumored earlier. Xiaomi smartphone code-named dipper surfaced in benchmarks with Snapdragon 845, 6GB RAM and Android 8.0, which is rumored to be Mi 7.  According to the source code, the Mi 7 might not come with a fingerprint sensor, however Xiaomi is testing an in-display fingerprint scanner on dipperold, which could be the Mi 7 Plus. Dipperold’s firmware reveals two fingerprint sensors are sourced from Synaptics and Goodix. The name goodix_fod could be "fingerprint on display". The source code also classes with the name “Gxzw” with  strings referencing both of the fingerprint scanners mentioned in dipperold’s firmware. The Xiaomi Mi 7 Plus is code-named ursa, which might come with an OLED display with a notch, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and a 4,000 mAh battery. Even though it is not confirmed that the device will be called the Mi 7 Plus, it is confirmed that Xiaomi is testing an in-display fingerprint sensor for its next flagship. Source 

OnePlus 6 will have a notch, 90% screen-to-body ratio and retain headphone jack: Carl Pei

2018 has been the year of Android phones with iPhone X-style top-notch and for many obvious reasons, there has been a negative fuss surrounding it claiming to be a blunt rip off of the iPhone X.  Truth be spoken, there is no better alternative to bring in more screen real-estate without including a top notch. Yes, Apple has included a bunch of sensors including the Face ID in the top notch, and, Android-powered smartphones just have the regular sensor and front camera, but there is no better way to bring in an impressive screen-to-body ratio without designing it with a notch. Cut to the chase, the upcoming OnePlus flagship (for now dubbed as the OnePlus 6) is also said to feature the notch. However, the company says that it will be more than just another iPhone copycat. Following the negativity, Android phones with notch-designs have been receiving since the MWC 2018 launches, OnePlus has reached out to The Verge to make its point and why it thinks the change in design is a good thing. The company is far from backing out with the notch design at this stage and OnePlus like every other phone maker is opting to go this design route and is ...

Moto Fest: Moto G5S Plus at Rs. 12999, offers on Moto X4, Moto Z2 Play and more

Motorola has announced a temporary price cut on range of its smartphones on Flipkart, Amazon.in as well as offline stores as a part of Moto Fest sale. This includes its popular Moto E4 Plus, Moto G5S Plus, Moto X4 and Moto Z2 Play. Offers on Moto smartphones during Moto Fest Moto Z2 Play – Rs. 21,999 (Rs. 6000 off + up to Rs. 16,000 off on exchange) Moto X4 3GB + 32GB – Rs. 20,999 (up to Rs. 19,000 off on exchange) Moto G5s Plus – Rs. 12,999 (Rs. 2000 off ) - Also on Moto Hub Moto E4 Plus – Rs. 9,499 (Rs. 500 off + up to Rs. 9,000 off on exchange) - Also on Moto Hub Additionally, customers can avail benefits such as No Cost EMIs Options with Zero Processing Fee options on the range of products through Bajaj Finserv and Home Credit. These offers will be available till 29th March across all retail channels including Amazon, Flipkart, retail stores and Moto Hubs across the country.

Garmin Vivomove HR Analog Digital Smartwatch launched in the India for Rs. 15999

Garmin today launched the Vivomove HR Analog Digital Smartwatch in India. It features a crystal touchscreen with a discreet display, meaning the precision hands show the time and dynamically move away when you swipe through your messages, heart rate, and other features. The smartwatch is capable of monitoring heart rate 24X7 continuously and has wellness monitoring tools such as all-day stress tracking and relaxation timer that will help you manage your stress levels and maintain a healthy lifestyle. It also includes other fitness tracking options like steps taken, calories burnt, distance traveled, and heart rate. The smartwatch can last up to 5 days in smart mode and up to 2 weeks in watch mode. It automatically starts and stops the activity timer each time you begin walking. Other features like smart notifications, weather, find my phone, music control, find my watch are all accounted. It is compatible with iPhone, Android, and Windows. The Garmin Vivomove HR Analog Digital Smartwatch comes in black color and large size and is priced at Rs. 15,999. It is available at select Helios stores and will soon be available in all the leading e-commerce portals such as Amazon.in. Commenting on the launch of Vivomove HR, Mr. Ali Rizvi, National Sales Manager Garmin India said: We are very happy to announce the launch of ...

Amazon Kindle Lite for Android out of beta, launched in India

Amazon released Kindle Lite app for Android in Beta for low-end Android smartphones with limited storage and on 2G/3G networks last year. Now the company has launched the app for all the users in India after the best testing is complete. Kindle Lite lets you read eBooks instantly without having to wait for the entire book to download. The app less than 2MB and provides Kindle features including personalized recommendations, Whispersync (synching your eBooks across devices) as well as free eBook samples and titles across English, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati and Malayalam. It also has existing Kindle features such as easily buying eBooks, ability to zoom into images, night-mode for reading, changing font sizes and simply navigate through the table of contents for a better reading experience. During the first month of launch, customers will also get 80% cashback on their first eBook purchased on Kindle Lite through Amazon Pay. Download Amazon Kindle Lite (Free) – Android Highlights of Kindle Lite  Lightest Reading App – Kindle Lite is less than 2MB and downloads under a minute on your phone. You don’t need to worry about running out of memory for your photos, videos or music anymore. Read instantly– You don’t need to wait for eBooks to download ...

Vivo V9 Unboxing and First Impressions

Vivo launched the V9 smartphone with a notch, dual rear cameras and a 24-megapixel front camera in India last week. We recently unboxed the smartphone. Check out the unboxing and first impressions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIAsOkNJ9zA Box Contents Vivo V9 smartphone in Champagne Gold 2-pin charger (5V-2A) Micro USB cable Headset Clear protective case SIM Ejector tool Quick start guide and warranty information The Vivo V9 has a 6.3-inch (2280 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:9 IPS display with a notch and a 90% screen-to-body ratio, thanks to 1.75mm slim bezels. It is powered by Snapdragon 626 with 4GB RAM and runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4.0 on top. The notch houses the earpiece, usual set of sensors and a 24-megapixel camera with support for A.I face that promises to capture a perfect image event in low-light or glare. It also has support for face unlock. Similar to the V7 series, the V9 has a dedicated dual SIM and a microSD slot. On the back there is a 16-megapixel camera along with a secondary 5-megapixel camera to capture the depth information for portrait shots. There is also a fingerprint sensor. It has a metal finish on the back, while the top and bottom parts have plastic finish where the antennas are present. The back is prone ...

HMD Global schedules an event in India on April 4, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 6 2018 Android One smartphones expected

HMD Global introduced the  Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco and new Nokia 6 Android One smartphones at the MWC 2018 last month. Earlier this week it launched the Nokia 1 Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone. Today it has sent out an invite for an event in in India on April 4th where it is expected to introduce the new Android One phones. The invite says "N-powered city of tomorrow" hinting at new Nokia phones. It is not clear Nokia 8110 feature phone as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtrs8ZapOQE Nokia 7 Plus specifications 6-inch (2160 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection Octa Core Snapdragon 660 14nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 512 GPU 4GB LPDDR4  RAM, 64GB (eMMC 5.1) internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Single / Dual SIM Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 8.1 12MP rear camera with f/1.75 aperture, 1.4µm pixel size with ZEISS optics, 13 MP secondary camera with 1.0µm pixel size, f/2.6 aperture with ZEISS optics, dual-tone LED flash 16MP front-facing camera with ZEISS optics Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 158.38 x 75.64 x 9.55 mm 3.5 mm headphone jack, Three microphones with Nokia OZO Audio 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz ...

Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS Hands On and Photo Gallery

Huawei yesterday introduced the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS at an event in Paris. It is the company's latest smartphone in the Porsche Design series. It sports a 6-inches OLED FullView 18:9 aspect ratio OLED display. Since it is a Porsche Designed phone, it comes with a premium build and an in-display fingerprint sensor. We have got our hands on the phone so let’s take a detailed look at hardware and specifications of the phone. The Porsche Design Mate RS comes with 6-inches OLED FullView 18:9 aspect ratio OLED display. The phone is powered by the Huawei Kirin 970 SoC with 6GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. Unlike the P20-series, there is no top notch at the front for the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS. Up front, there is a 24MP front-camera present right above the display along with earpiece, microphone and the usual set of sensors. The phone comes with 83.93% Screen-to-body ratio and an 18:9 aspect ratio. There are ultra slim bezels on all corners since it packs FullView display.  [gallery link="none" ids="247905,247906,247907"] The volume rockers and the power button are present on the right side. While the SIM card tray is present on the right side. The main speaker grill, USB Type-C port, primary microphone are present on the bottom are present on the bottom. The ...

Huawei P20 Hands On and Photo Gallery

Huawei just unveiled the P20 and P20 Pro flagship smartphone at an event in Paris yesterday. We got to check out the P20 at the event, here is the hands-on and photo gallery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuM_0HaLOK8 The P20 has a 5.8-inch (2240 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ LCD RGBW 2.5D curved glass display with a notch and is powered by Octa-Core Huawei Kirin 970  10nm processor with i7 co-processor,Mali-G72 MP12 GPU and NPU. It runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.1 on top. Similar to most of the latest Android smartphone, it has a notch, which houses the earpiece, front camera and the sensors. It has a 24-megapixel front-facing camera with AI beautification. 3D portrait lighting and support for face unlock. You can also hide the notch with an option in the settings that blackens the top area. The fingerprint sensor is present on the bezel, below the display. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="247873,247880,247871,247872"] The volume rockers and the power button are present on the right side and the dual SIM slot is present on the left. There are dual loudspeakers and USB Type-C ports on the bottom and the phone has Hi-Res audio support and Dolby Atmos. The phone doesn't have a 3.5mm audio jack or microSD slot. It measures 149.1 x 70.8 x ...

Facebook reportedly delays Home-Speaker launch over user-data privacy violation crisis

Facebook was expected to introduce the smart Home-Speaker at the F8 event in May but now it looks like the company has delayed its plans amid data-privacy practices and the outrage surrounding it, according to industry sources.  The company's new hardware products, connected speakers with digital-assistant and video-chat capabilities are currently under review to ensure that they make the right trade-offs with the user data. The new hardware products are a part of the Facebook’s plan to become more involved with users’ everyday social lives taking advantage of the artificial intelligence much like how Amazon is doing with its Echo devices. With user-data privacy violations, FTC investigation and outrage among common users now is the wrong time for Facebook to make an announcement of the same. As expected, Facebook declined to comment on the reports. However, Facebook is still planning to launch the products later this year when the crisis gets over. It is expected that the company would reveal new, more restrictive rules about what kind of information Facebook can collect on their users. Source