Motorola One Power Android 9.0 Pie update starts rolling out in India, brings Dual VoLTE, improved camera performance

Motorola just announced that it has started rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the One Power Android One smartphone in India, as it had promised at the launch in September. At the launch the company also promised Android Q update for the phone, as well as security updates for three years from the initial global launch date. Android 9 Pie update offers even longer & improved battery life, an entirely new UI with redesigned Quick Settings and a revamped split-screen. The update also brings forth a fresh intuitive navigation, simplified volume controls and an improved Do Not Disturb mode. It also brings Dual SIM Dual VoLTE Support and an improved camera performance including the panorama feature and better low light images. Since the update just started rolling out, it should reach everyone in the next few days. The phone available exclusively from Flipkart at Rs. 15,999.

Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review: Keeps Getting Better

There are few products that manage to take a giant step forward with every successive iteration. Sony's 1000XM line of headphones is one such product that not only excels on their own but has taken the competition head-on.  The XM2 doubled battery but generally played it safe. With the WH-1000XM3 though, Sony has gone back to the drawing board and is making massive changes all around. What does it mean for the lineup? Find out in our review. In terms of design, Sony has completely re-engineered the headphone and the changes are almost universally positive. The headphone is flat out more comfortable to wear. From the pillowy faux-leather earpads to the overall weight reduction, you can wear the MDR-1000XM3 for hours on end without any fatigue. During my testing period, I wore the headphone on flights, long bus rides and occasionally even when trying to sleep. There's more padding at the top which helps reduce pressure and Sony has reworked the design of the earcups giving it a longer, more oval shape. The entire headphone now sits closer to the ears, which generally makes them more compact to carry around as well. Of course, like all the previous models, the headphone is ...

Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ with thermal management introduced for $25

Raspberry Pi has introduced a new cheaper Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ that uses the same Broadcom 1.4GHz Quad-core processor as the high-end Model B+. It also has support for Bluetooth 4.2 as well as 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi and comes with 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM. It no longer has an Ethernet port and has just one USB 2.0 port instead of four. The new model comes with improved USB mass-storage booting and improved thermal management. The entire board is certified as a radio module under FCC rules, which in turn will significantly reduce the cost of conformance testing Raspberry Pi–based products. It is powered by a 1.4GHz 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 CPU Quad-Core processor with 512MB RAM. The company says that it will be available at a price tag of $25 (Rs.1,795 approx.). In India you can get it for about Rs. 2,150 (incl. GST).

Sony sold 86 million PS4 units in 5 years, introduces PS4 Call of Duty Black Ops 4 bundle

Sony's PlayStation 4 is now five years old and the company announced that it has sold over 86.1 million units in addition to over 777.9 Million software units worldwide. To celebrate this occasion, the company is releasing a new PS4 bundle; Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 PS4 bundle. Since launch, the company has rolled out around 11 major software updates including the recent 6.0. Call of Duty Black Ops 3, GTA V, Call of Duty WWII, Fifa 17/18 remain the best sellers. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is the latest multiplayer first-person shooter that features gritty, grounded, fluid Multiplayer combat, the biggest Zombies offering ever with three full undead adventures, and Blackout, where the universe of Black Ops comes to life in one massive battle royale experience. This bundle will be available from November 27th and is priced at $299.99/ $379.99 and includes a jet-black 1TB PS4 system, a matching DualShock 4 wireless controller, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 on Blu-ray Disc.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact Android 9.0 (Pie) update rolling out [Update: Now with November security patch]

Update - November 16: Sony has rolled out new Android Pie update with build number 52.0.A.3.84 that includes November security patch for the Xperia XZ2 Premium, Xperia XZ3, Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. Earlier: Sony has started rolling out the Android 9.0 Pie update to the Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1, and Xperia XZ1 Compact as it had promised. At the moment, the update is rolled out in batch-wise in specific regions, and model number, but should have widened release in the coming days. The update brings the model number 47.2.A.0.306. It also brings October 2018 Android security patch. Since the update was due in October but got delayed due to last minutes bugs and this is why we suspect Sony didn’t push the update with the latest November security patches. The new update brings Sony’s new camera interface, Full HD 960fps slow-motion video support and HDR video image enhancement (X-Reality with HDR converter). Selfie camera display flash is also included. However, Sony hasn't updated the interface with gestures and you will have to rely on navigation buttons. Other inclusions in Pie include Adaptive Battery power prioritization for users’ most commonly used apps/services, Adaptive and optimized brightness levels, Predictive Application Actions and more. Since the update just started ...

Instagram adds three new shopping features to make it easier to shop

Back in September, Instagram expanded shopping on its platform with the introduction of product stickers in Stories, and also introduced shopping channel in Explore section. Now, the company is announcing three new ways to discover new products, shop from brands and keep track of all your shopping inspiration in one place on Instagram. Now when you come across an item that you wish to purchase, save it to your Shopping collection to revisit it later. When you tap a product tag in Stories or Feed, tap the Save icon in the bottom right corner to save it to your Shopping collection. You can access your Shopping collection from your profile. Instagram also confirmed that it is testing a redesign of the Shop tab on business profiles so you can quickly view all the products featured in their shopping posts. When you visit a business profile, tap on the ‘Shop’ button to see the products, such as the item name, price, and the post featuring the item. You can now shop in videos from your favorite brands. When you see a video in Feed from a brand you follow, tap the shopping icon in the bottom left corner to reveal the featured products and ...

Xiaomi Mi A2, Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Y2 get a permanent price cut in India

After temporary price cuts during festive sales recently, Xiaomi has announced Rs. 1000 permanent price cut for the Xiaomi Mi A2, Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Y2 smartphones. The company says that this is to celebrate Xiaomi being is the top Smartphone Brand for 5 quarters in a row as per the latest IDC report. The company says that Xiaomi India has an amazing 42% share of dual camera phones. It recently hiked the rates of  Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, 10000mAh Mi Powerbank 2i and Mi TV (32″ Pro & 49″ Pro). List of Xiaomi smartphones that have received permanent price cut Xiaomi Mi A2 (4GB+64GB) - Rs. 15,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Xiaomi Mi A2 (6GB+128GB) - Rs. 18,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (4GB+64GB) - Rs. 11,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (4GB+64GB) - Rs. 13,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (6GB+64GB) - Rs. 15,999 (Rs. 1000 off) These price adjustments are already live across all sales platforms. This comes before the launch of Redmi Note 6 pro smartphone with a notch and dual front and rear cameras on November 22nd. The company already said that it will reveal one more big news on Monday, November 19th.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Android Pie beta with One UI rolling out in the US and Korea

Samsung has just pushed the One UI beta based on Android 9.0 Pie in the US soon after it went live in South Korea. In the US, the beta program is available for T-Mobile and Sprint and to those using an unlocked Galaxy S9 or S9+. The Korean version of the Galaxy S9 series has been updated with Android Pie Beta and One UI. pic.twitter.com/9Btf58XER1 — Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 15, 2018 It is unclear when other carriers in the USA would start the beta testing. To register for the beta, head over to the Samsung+ app and tap the notice that says “One UI with Android 9.0 on Galaxy S9/S9+.  The update can then be downloaded by going into the Settings app, tapping Software update, then hit the Download updates manually option. Apart from the One UI visual changes, there are many other changes and new features. Some of the new features include new adaptive themes for the keyboard that change based on the app you’re currently using, charging information in Always On Display, Scene Optimizer for the Camera app, and the ability to run DeX with a USB Type-C to HDMI cable while also being able to use the phone when DeX mode is active. It also brings November security ...

Google Wear OS H update with battery saver improvements, smart app resume and more announced

Google in recent times has pushed out several updates to Wear OS indicating that it hasn't given up on the platform. However, the company has made few more changes and is now rolling out through the 'H' update. This update includes the battery saver improvements, improved off body efficiency, smart app resume for all apps and more.  We’ve been working on updates to help you get more time out of your #WearOSbyGoogle watch. See what’s rolling out: https://t.co/eAw5qTGPMh pic.twitter.com/KWkjOvIvpg — Wear OS by Google (@WearOSbyGoogle) November 15, 2018 The company says that this update extends your battery life even further by turning on Battery Saver to only display the time once your battery falls below 10%. Improved off body efficiency after 30 minutes of inactivity, your watch will go into deep sleep mode to conserve battery. Smart App Resume for all Apps can now easily pick up where you left off across all apps on your watch. Two Step Power Off brings more way to turn off your smartwatch. You can now turn off your watch in two easy steps. To turn off your watch, simply hold the power button until you see the power off screen and then select 'power off' or 'restart.' This changelog ...

Portronics Muffs R wireless headphones launched for Rs. 3999

Portronics has launched the Muffs R - Bluetooth earphones with mic, lightweight and compact. It has a rugged foldable design and the company says that it is made of high quality material which is both durable and strong. It comes with additional 3.5mm auxiliary cable and a built-in mic and controls for calls and playback. It connects to smartphones through Bluetooth and has a range of 10 meters and features a 40mm driver. The company claims that it can deliver up to 10-15 hours of talk time or continuous audio playback of 15 hours on a single charge. The ultra-light in-folding earcups offer a perfect fit for all-day comfort. The responsive 40mm Neodymium drivers produce a balanced sound for a pure listening experience within 20 - 20,000 Hz. of frequency. They measure 20.5 x 18 x 7 cm and weigh 150 grams. The Muffs R is priced at Rs 3,999 (MRP) and is available through both online and offline stores, but you can get it on Amazon.in for as low as Rs.2,599.