Apple releases iOS 12.0.1 update with fixes for wired charging issue, Wi-Fi bug and more

Even though Apple might have teased the upcoming iOS 12.1 update that will bring several new features including 70 new emojis, it has released iOS 12.0.1 update for the iPhone and iPad that brings fixes for several issues, including the  weird charging bug on the iPhone XS. This bug caused the phone not charge automatically despite being plugged in. The update also fixes a major Wi-Fi bug that could cause some iPhone XS devices to prefer to join a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network rather than a 5GHz, as well as reorientation of the "123" number key on the iPad, which was moved in the iOS 12 update and swapped with the emoji/language key. Check out the complete changelog below. iOS 12.0.1 includes bug fixes and improvements for your iPhone or iPad. This update: - Fixes an issue where some iPhone XS devices do not immediately charge when connected to a Lightning cable - Resolves an issue that could cause iPhone XS devices to rejoin a Wi-Fi network at 2.4 GHz instead of 5 GHz - Restores the original position of the ".?123" key on the iPad keyboard - Fixes an issue where subtitles may not appear in some video apps - Addresses an issue where Bluetooth could become unavailable

Xiaomi Festive sale: Up to Rs. 7000 off, exchange offers on smartphones; Discounts, extended warranty on select Mi LED Smart TVs and more

Just in time for the festive season, Xiaomi India has announced exciting offers on its wide range of smartphones, accessories and ecosystem products across partner platforms and Mi.com. The sale is being held across Amazon’s Great Indian Shopping Festival, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days and Mi.com’s Mi Super Sale later this week.  Amazon’s Great Indian Shopping Festival from 10 to 15 October with early Prime access on 9 October will have Rs. 1000 and Rs. 2000 discounts on Redmi Y2 (3GB + 32GB) and Redmi Y2 (4GB + 64GB), respectively and these will be available for Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 10,999.  All products have 10% Instant Discount on SBI Debit and Credit Card, except Redmi 6A. Flipkart’s Big Billion Days  from 10 to 14 October with early Flipkart Plus member access on 9 October and mobile sale from 11 October will have Rs. 2,000 discount on Redmi Note 5 Pro for the first time and will be available starting Rs. 12,999. Mi LED Smart TV 4A (32) and Mi LED Smart TV 4A (43) will get a price drop of Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 respectively, and will be available for Rs. 13,499 and Rs. 20,999.   All products have a 10% Instant Discount ...

POCO finally addresses POCO F1’s screen bleeding reports

POCO has finally addressed POCO F1's "screen bleeding" issue reported by several users. The company has released a statement saying that less than 0.3% of total users have experienced edge light dispersion, which can be fixed through service centres after the phone is examined if there is any issues. However this does not affect the performance or usability of the phone , it added. It assured that it would be working further to reduce tolerances. Important update: At POCO, we always strive to bring the best for our customers. Few of you sought clarification regarding edge light dispersion on your #POCOF1. Here is our statement on the same. Read the complete statement to know more: pic.twitter.com/JSq3m0Z9KW — POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) October 8, 2018 It also said that from MIUI 10 it will remove the gradient feature that is present in certain screens due to use of bright gradient, including the power screen on MIUI 9 that is mistaken as screen bleeding. In an official statement, POCO said: Recently, a few POCO Fl users mentioned they experienced "screen bleeding", owing to a bright gradient on the bottom of the display on certain screens. We would like to clarify that certain screens on MIUI 9 (MIUI for POCO) feature a gradient by design (including the ...

Xiaomi Redmi 5A sales cross 10 million units in India since launch

Xiaomi today announced that it has sold 10 million Redmi 5A smartphones in India in 9 months of launch. It was launched in November last year and it started selling from December. It crossed the 5 million mark in March this year. The company said that this is the fastest selling smartphone in India to hit the incredible 10 million mark in a short span since its launch. It also said that it is the only smartphone in India to have retained the number one position and continues its dominating feat in the market upon launch for nine consecutive months. Commenting on the new milestone, Raghu Reddy, Head of Categories and Online Sales shared: These remarkable milestones are the result of the immense love and admiration from our millions of Mi Fans and customers. Redmi 5A is one of our blockbuster smartphone products due to the amazing features it offers coupled with great quality and truly honest pricing, which makes it an undebatable choice in its category and with the recently launched Redmi 6A we have made it even better. Xiaomi as a brand will continue to bring innovative products of great quality with best specs and ensure that it is accessible to all consumers ...

TCL 65X4 65-inch 4K UHD HDR QLED Android TV with Harman Kardon speakers launched in India

TCL Electronics has launched the 65X, India’s first Google-certified Android QLED TV. It comes with Harman Kardon speakers and packs 4K UHD display with HDR features enable it to reproduce all shades of light and natural color in stunning detail. It sports a 65-inch 4K UHD ( 3,840 x 2,160 pixels) with micro dimming technology that will provide fantastic color contrast and vivid picture quality. The Quantum Dot QLED technology replicates real-world color volumes, while MEMC (120 Hz) enhanced with TCL’s proprietary algorithm ensures that viewers can experience every detail of fast-moving, action-packed content on both TV and multimedia signals. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. The TCL 65X4 comes with Harman Kardon speakers, Dolby’s advanced DTS post-processing technology. It is powered by the 64-bit Quad-core CPU and Dual-core GPU with 2.5 GB RAM and 16 GB storage. It comes with voice search feature that allows users to navigate using simple voice controls. There is a built-in Chromecast feature allowing users to cast their favorite games, videos, and apps from their mobile phones. The company has also launched the TCL S6500 which also comes with an in-built Google Assistant and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. It packs top-of-the-line features such as IPQ ...

OnePlus 6T India launch event set for October 30, entry ticket sales begin October 17

OnePlus has finally sent out invite for the launch of its flagship OnePlus 6T smartphone globally including India on October 30th, the same time it launches in New York at 11AM EDT  (8:30PM  IST). India launch event takes place at KDJW Stadium, inside Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi. Launch invites will be available at Rs. 999 via oneplus.in from 10:00 AM IST on Wednesday, 17th October 2018. Attendees will be the first in the world to experience the style and power of the OnePlus 6T at the experience zone at the launch venue. In addition, all fans who attend the launch event will get a gift hamper and Bullets Wireless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml-GzKboOSE OnePlus will also offer live-stream for who won't be able to make it to New Delhi launch. The ‘Notify me’ page for pre-registration of OnePlus 6T is already live on Amazon.in, the exclusive online sales partner for OnePlus. OnePlus already confirmed in-display fingerprint scanner for the phone, and the phone will not include 3.5mm audio jack for a larger 3700mAh battery.  The phone is expected to pack a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a water-drop notch, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and it might run Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box.

How to disable material design UI in Chrome

A few weeks back Google rolled out Chrome with a new design and features across all browsers including desktop, iOS, and Android in a way of celebrating its 10th anniversary. Named as Google Chrome 69, it didn't go well with everyone, as half of them wants to retain the simple yet old chrome material design. Today, in this article, we have come up with a solution which lets you disable the Material Design entirely. If you are want to retain the old design, follow the steps below: Step 1: Type or copy  'chrome://flags' on Chrome search bar Step 2: Search for "UI Layout for the browser's top chrome" Step 3: Change from "default" to "normal" using drop down Step 4: Completely quit and relaunch the browser Further, you can disable the Material Design Icons,Tab Page Material Design UI, and Material Design in the rest of the browser's native UI by following similar chrome flags mentioned below: Step 5: New Tab Page Material Design Icons -> Select 'Disabled' Step 6: New Tab Page Material Design UI -> Select 'Disabled' Step 7: Material Design in the rest of the browser's native UI -> Select 'Disabled'

BlackBerry KEY2 LE with 4.5-inch FHD+ 3:2 display, QWERTY keyboard, dual rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 29990

Optiemus has launched the TCL-made BlackBerry KEY2 LE, a cheaper version of the KEY2 in India. It was was introduced at the IFA in August and has a similar design as the BlackBerry KEY2 which includes 4.5-inch (1620 x 1080 pixels) display with minimized screen bezels, 4-row QWERTY physical backlit keyboard, fingerprint sensor built into the spacebar and redesigned chassis and also comes with the recently introduced Speed Key for a more customized universal shortcut experience, but this is powered by Snapdragon 636 with 4GB of RAM, different cameras and a 3,000mAh battery. It features a lightweight polycarbonate frame and a new designed soft textured back that will offer a better in-hand grip to prevent drops. It is both thinner and lighter and boasts a redesigned keyboard with keys that are nearly 10 percent larger than those featured on the BlackBerry KEYone.  The Speed Key is complimented by 52 customizable shortcuts, so you can program each key to instantly bring up the contacts and apps you use most. BlackBerry KEY2 LE specifications 4.5-inch (1620 x 1080 pixels) 3:2 display with 433 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, ...

Nubia X with 6.26-inch FHD+ bezel-less display, secondary 5.1-inch OLED display to be announced on October 31

Nubia’s CEO Ni Fei has confirmed that the Nubia X, the company's next flagship smartphone with dual displays will be announced on its 6th anniversary on October 31st. The phone got certified by TENAA as NX616J last month revealing a 6.26-inch FHD+ LCD screen on the front and a 5.1-inch HD+ AMOLED screen on the back, dual fingerprint sensors on the sides, just below the power button and the volume rockers. Similar to TENAA, the invite didn't reveal the front camera. Since this has a second screen, you can use the cameras on the back for selfies. Live image of the Nubia X has also surface revealing the second display on the back. Nubia X rumored specifications 6.26-inch (1080 × 2280 pixels) 19:9 FHD+ In-Cell 2.5D curved glass display 5.1-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) 18:9 AMOLED 2.5D curved glass secondary display 2.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 64-bit 10nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 64GB (UFS 2.1) storage, 8GB LPDDR4X  RAM with 128GB (UFS 2.1)internal storage Android 8.1 (Oreo) with nubia UI 6.0 Dual SIM 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/1.6 aperture, PDAF, OIS, EIS, 24MP secondary rear camera with f/1.6 aperture Dual side-mounted fingerprint sensors Dimensions: 154.1×73.30×8.65mm; Weight: 178g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi ...

Samsung Galaxy S10 powered by Exynos 9820 could come with dedicated NPU

Samsung is working on Exynos 9820, successor of the Exynos 9810, which will likely debut with the Galaxy S10 next year. Now, ex-Samsung Senior Hardware Design Engineer working on the next Exynos flagship chip on LinkedIn has mentioned that Samsung has completed working on its second-generation NPU architecture earlier this year. Samsung may have completed its second-generation NPU architecture internally, which may be piggybacked on the Exynos 9820 processor. pic.twitter.com/kIUNZkQSRc — Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 6, 2018 The NPU on the Exynos 9820 will be dedicated, similar to Kirin 980 that has dual NPUs. Even the Exynos 9810 that is powering the Galaxy S9, S9+ and the Note9 feature AI capabilities, but the 9820 is expected to be the first Samsung chip with dedicated NPU for better AI experience. Even the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 chipset is expected to include a dedicated NPU. Last month, CEO of Samsung’s mobile division, said that the Galaxy S10 design changes will be very significant and will be available in amazing colors. There might be  triple-rear cameras in the high-end variant.  According to rumors, the Galaxy S10 and the S10 Plus are expected to come in three variants; 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.4-inch models and pack a Qualcomm-built in-display fingerprint scanner. Source