Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro low headphone volume issue fix starts rolling out

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro in India on 14th February, and released the OTA for enabling face unlock in last week of February. Earlier this week we came across posts on Mi Community in which users reported the Low sound output from headphones issue for the newly launched Redmi Note 5 Pro. Moderators on Mi Community India responded to these posts and asked users to provide buglogs for the issue. Xiaomi quickly addressed the issue and started rolling out a bug fix update this evening. The new update comes as MIUI 9.2.5.0 NEIMIEK and is of 67 MB is size. The update also brings February security patch to Redmi Note 5 Pro, Note that this is a Nightly build, Xiaomi releases Stable Nightly updates to random users to get feedback and the same update is rolled out to all users as a Stable build if feedback goes well, in case you wish to read more about Nightly ROMs refer to this post. Xiaomi is also asking for feedback from the users who have received this update, in case you have got the update on your device you can submit your feedback here. Xiaomi recently launched the Rose Gold and Lake ...

Xiaomi Berlin with unannounced Snapdragon 632 surfaces in benchmarks

Xiaomi is about the launch the Mi MIX 2s in a couple of weeks and now an unknown mid-range Xiaomi phone codenamed 'Berlin' has surfaced on the Geekbench benchmark revealing very little about the smartphone. According to the listing, the phone is powered by an unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset.  It is unclear if the chipset would also make its debut along with the phone, but for now, Xiaomi Berlin is the first phone that might be powered by the Snapdragon 632. Furthermore, the smartphone will run on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) which is a letdown since Oreo is already available. It has 3GB of RAM and no information about the storage, camera, and battery. The Xiaomi Berlin gets a single-core score of 1155 and a Multi-Core Score of 2738 which gives us an idea that it will be a mid-ranger. It needs to be seen if Xiaomi would announce the phone alongside the Mi MIX 2s later this month. Source | Via

HTC U Ultra Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out

HTC was one of the first OEMs to confirm Android 8.0 (Oreo) update for some of its top-end devices. After rolling out Android Oreo update for the HTC U11 and HTC 10 smartphones, the company has started rolling out Android 8.0 (Oreo) update for the U Ultra smartphone starting from Taiwan. Some users are also reporting that the update is available in India as well. The changelog is simple that mentions Android 8.0 (Oreo) update and system enhancements. Android Oreo comes with lots of new features and improvements including Background limits, Notification channels, snooze notifications, Autofill APIs, Picture in Picture (PIP) display, Adaptive icons, Wide-gamut color for apps, Support for high-quality Bluetooth audio codecs such as LDAC codec, Companion device pairing, Keyboard navigation, AAudio API for Pro Audio, WebView enhancements, Java 8 Language APIs and runtime optimizations and much more. The HTC U Ultra v2.19.709.2 / 2.19.400.1 Android 8.0 update is 1.32GB in size and also includes Android security update patch for January 1, 2018. Source | Images via

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Unboxing and First Impressions

Samsung launched the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, the company’s latest flagship smartphones in India earlier this week. Here we have the unboxing of the Galaxy S9+, the bigger phone in the series with dual rear cameras. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYi1V_sB9cU Box Contents Samsung Galaxy S9+ smartphone 64GB version in Coral Blue color Samsung charger with Adaptive Fast Charging (9V-1.67A/5V-2A) USB Type-C cable USB Type-C OTG connector In-ear earphones tuned by AKG SIM ejector tool Quick start guide and warranty information The Galaxy S9+ has a 6.2-inch Quad HD+ (2960 × 1440 pixels) 529ppi Super AMOLED Infinity end-to-end, bezel-less screen that extends to the phone’s sides, similar to the S8+. Samsung says that the display is 15% brighter than the S8+ under sunlight. It also has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It has an 8MP auto focus front-facing camera with f/1.7 aperture and 80-degree wide-angle lens, same as the predecessor. There is also an Iris scanner on the front. The version we have is powered by Exynos 9 Series 9810 processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU, even though some markets like the U.S. gets the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 version. It has 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 256GB of internal storage. We have the 64GB version. It runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with ...

Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact pre-orders begin in Europe, price revealed

Sony at the MWC 2018 event has announced the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact and today the pre-orders of the same have begun in Europe across Amazon revealing the prices. The Xperia XZ2 is the first series from Sony to have the 18:9 full-screen display. According to the Amazon listing, the release date of the flagship is set to April 5th, 2018. The listing has both single and Dual SIM and the pre-orders have also begun in European in markets like France, Germany, Italy, Spain. On the other hand, Clove is currently finalizing a launch deal with Sony for some free accessories to early orders. According to the Amazon listing, the Sony Xperia XZ2 comes in Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, and Deep Green. While the Dual SIM variant will be available only in Liquid Black only and is priced at £699 ($966 or Rs. 62,910 approx.) in the UK. On the other hand, the XZ2 Compact Black, White Silver, Moss Green and Coral Pink is priced at £529 ($730 or Rs. 47,610 approx.). However, Clove has listed the XZ2 Compact in Moss Green or Coral Pink colors at a higher price of £599 ($830 or Rs.53,910). Pricing for the XZ2 and  XZ2 Compact are different in Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain); the Xperia XZ2 is priced at €799 ($982 or Rs.64,020 approx.), while the Xperia XZ2 Compact is priced ...

Fitbit’s upcoming ‘mass-appeal’ smartwatch said to be named Versa

Last week we had seen the images of the Fitbit's upcoming smartwatch. The company at the latest earnings call said that this future watch would have "mass appeal." Today we have the name and it will be called 'Versa' courtesy of leakster Evan Blass. [HTML1] It is highly anticipated to be the successor of the Fitbit Blaze and will run on OS software that first appeared in the Ionic. With Iconic not performing on the level of company's expectations, the company is in a dire need of a successful smartwatch. For the same reason, Fitbit wants the Versa to be something that will appeal to a larger, more general smartwatch audience. It is mainly focusing on the female market, according to the report. The main reason for Ionic failure is because of its largely unattractive design and only comes in one size. However, it will pack more or less the similar size as the first Blaze watch, and smaller than the Ionic. furthermore, it will have 50m water resistance and have a SpO2 sensor for sleep apnea monitoring. Having said that, it won't have GPS and comes in four colors black, silver, rose gold, and charcoal and a variety of straps. As for the pricing, the Fitbit Versa is expected to be priced lower ...

Uber India ropes in Virat Kohli as brand ambassador

Uber just announced that it has signed Captain of the Indian Cricket team  Virat Kohli as its first brand ambassador in India. It said that this is the company's first of its kind initiative across the Asia Pacific region. Last year Gionee India signed him as its brand ambassador. "This partnership will see Uber and Virat Kohli join hands to underscore the company’s commitment to serve billions in the country, in the years to come. This will lay the foundation for a host of brand-led interventions in 2018," added the company. As a brand ambassador, he will also be actively involved in a series of innovative marketing and customer experience initiatives that will be rolled out by Uber India. Uber said that it is in a very strong position in India, gaining share of heart and mind as the most preferred ride-hailing app in India. In 2018, it will continue to focus on technology innovations that will make hailing a ride an even more seamless experience. [HTML1] Commenting on the  association, Amit Jain, President, Uber India & SA, said: We are extremely delighted to sign on Virat Kohli to bat as brand ambassador for Uber India. His commitment to India on and off the field is commendable - ...

Lenovo S5 with dual rear cameras, metal body teased, will take on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Earlier this week Lenovo announced that it will introduce the next 'S series' smartphone on March 20th, which is expected to be Lenovo S5. Today  Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun announced on weibo that the powerful Redmi Note 5 (that was launched asRedmi Note 5 Pro in India) with Snapdragon 636 and 6GB RAM will launch in China on March 16th. Quoting this, the company’s CEO Chang Cheng posted that wait till March 20th. He also shared an image of the phone that shows the phone in Red color with dual rear cameras, fingerprint sensor and a metal body with antenna lines on the top and bottom parts of the back. He recently shared an image of front part of the phone that shows 18:9 2.5D curved glass screen. This coincides with the Lenovo K520 that was certified by TENAA recently with a 5.65-inch FHD+ screen, Snapdragon 625, up to 4GB RAM, Android 8.0 (Oreo) and a 3000mAh battery. But this is no way powerful compared to the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Lenovo K520 rumored specifications 5.65-inch (2160 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 14nm processor with Adreno 506 GPU 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, ...

Nubia N3 with 6.01-inch Full HD+ display, dual rear cameras, 5000mAh battery announced

ZTE's Nubia brand has introduced three new Nubia N3 smartphone, successor of last year's Nubia N2 in China. It packs the same 5000mAh battery, but this has a larger 6.01-inch FHD+ full-screen display, is powered by Snapdragon 625 with 4GB of RAM. It has dual rear cameras, but the rear camera specifications are not available yet. It has a 16-megapixel front camera with AI Portrait 2.0 and several new features. It has a metal finish and a fingerprint sensor on the back. The 5000mAh battery promises 2 days of battery life and up to 23 days standby. Nubia N3 specifications  6.01-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 4GB LPDDR3 RAM, 64GB storage, expandable memory with microSD Android 7.1 (Nougat) with nubia UI Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano/microSD) Dual rear cameras with LED flash 16MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 5000mAh battery The Nubia N3 comes in Obsidian Black, Space Gold and Nebula Red colors and will go on sale in China from March 24th. We should know the price of the phone closer to the launch. Source

Xiaomi surpasses Samsung in the largest smartphone market in India in Q4 2017: CMR

Xiaomi has surpassed Samsung in the largest smartphone market in India in the Q4 2017 to become the number one brand, according to a report from Cybermedia Research. Xiaomi outshined Samsung in Maharashtra which alone amounted to 13.7% of the sales during the last quarter of 2017. According to CMR, Xiaomi sold over 31.2% of the Smartphones during the period compared to Samsung which sold 15.3%. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 was the top selling phone and the company has opened two Mi Homes in the state in October and November 2017.  This helped the company in strengthening its presence and access in the state in the offline market.  In January 2018, it opened its third Mi Home in the state in Thane. Followed by Samsung and Xiaomi, Vivo, OPPO and Lenovo including Motorola were the other three players in the top 5 Smartphone vendors in Q4 2017 in Maharashtra. Together, all the top 5 companies sold over 84% of the Smartphones. However, with net subscriber addition during the Q4 being negative for Maharashtra; it registered decrease of 362,420 subscribers, the Smartphone sales were primarily replacement or upgrade. This decrease was mainly due to R-Com and Aircel subscriber reduction during 4Q 2017 in the state. Xiaomi sales were ...