Moto G7 Plus with 6.4-inch Full HD+ water-drop notch display, dual rear cameras surface in press render

After Moto G7, now Moto G7 Plus has surfaced in press render. This reveals a similar water-drop notch display, but this will come with a slightly larger 6.4-inch screen compared to 6-inch screen. This is said to feature a similar glass back, dual rear cameras, fingerprint sensor embedded with Motorola logo, USB Type-C port, and a bottom-mounted speaker grille. It is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 670 or 710 SoC with up to 6GB of RAM, and a 3500mAh battery compared to Snapdragon 660 with up to 4GB of RAM and a 3000mAh battery on the Moto G7. Moto G7 Plus rumored specifications 6.4-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19.5:9 aspect display Octa-Core Snapdragon 670 ( 2 x 2GHz Kryo 360 (performance) + 6 x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 (efficiency)) 10nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 615 GPU / Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB / 6GB RAM with 128GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM Android 9.0 (Pie) 16MP rear camera with Dual LED flash, secondary 5MP camera 12MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / ...

POCO F1 Rosso Red Edition Photo Gallery

Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO launched the F1 smartphone back in August in Graphite Black, Steel Blue and Armored Edition with Kevlar back, and it launched the  Rosso Red Edition of the smartphone last month. Here we have the photo gallery of the smartphone. The Red edition has a smooth polycarbonate body. It has the same 6.18-inch Full HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with a notch, Snapdragon 845 SoC with up to 8GB RAM and LiquidCool Technology. runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI on top with POCO launcher, 20-megapixel front camera with AI features and pixel binning, IR face unlock that can unlock the phone 0.4 seconds, even in pitch darkness. [gallery link="file" size="large" columns="2" ids="268077,268076,268075,268082"] The power button and the volume rockers are on the right, USB Type-C port, volume rocks and the loudspeaker grill are on the bottom and the secondary microphone and the 3.5mm audio jack is on the top. Even the Hybrid SIM slot of the left side is also in red color. It has a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash along with a secondary 5-megapixel camera to capture portrait shots, real-time AI, intelligent scene recognition that can detect 206 scenes across 25 categories. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, comes with Dual ...

Verizon ‘My Number’ lets you add multiple phone numbers on a single device

Verizon's 'My Numbers', a new app for Android lets you add up to four additional numbers to a single smartphone with unlimited domestic calling and texting. This allows you to add personal and business line on a single phone, however, each line costs you $15 per month. But if you a really good reason for having a new number, the price shouldn't stop you. Each line in My Numbers comes with unlimited calls and SMS, and you can sync the call and message records across up to five different phones. Verizon's My Numbers supports individual control of the numbers as well, meaning you could have the business line active only during the working hours. However, any messages beyond working hours go to voicemail. Verizon also supports porting these virtual numbers to another carrier. You can download the 'Verizon My Number' app from Play Store. Keena Grigsby, director of product marketing for Verizon said: My Numbers is a great solution for entrepreneurs, customers with side hustles, and for those who just want the convenience and flexibility of having multiple phone numbers without the hassle of carrying around a separate phone. Source

Facebook said to be testing ‘Watch Videos together’ feature within Messenger

Facebook is said to be internally working on bringing 'Watch Videos together' feature within Messenger. Meaning, you and your friends can watch a synchronized video over group chat on your respective devices. The company is aiming to make users spend more time on Facebook Messenger while creating shared experiences that are more meaningful and positive. The feature was first spotted in Messenger’s codebase which describes Messenger allowing you to “tap to watch together now” and “chat about the same videos at the same time and Everyone in this chat can control the video and see who’s watching.” A Facebook spokesperson confirmed that this is an “internal test” and that it doesn’t have anymore to share right now. However, it is unclear where users would find videos to watch; it might allow you to enter the URL from Facebook or share a video from there to Messenger. The company might include a new video browsing option into the message composer or Discover tab. Facebook could allow the feature to work with video partners like YouTube. Co-viewing of videos could also introduce a new revenue opportunity for Messenger as well. It might suggest sponsored videos, such as recent movie trailers. Or it could simply serve video ads ...

Microsoft said to be working on disc-less Xbox console for 2019

Microsoft is said to be planning on releasing a new hardware product which is an updated Xbox One console but won't be in the Scarlett devices which are next-gen consoles and are not expected until 2020 but in 2019. The company is planning to release a disc-less console.  However, if you have physical games lying around, Microsoft has a plan for that. It will have a ‘disc-to-digital’ program, which as the name states, turns your physical games into digital downloads. You will have to take your disc to a participating retailer and trade in your disc for a digital download. The goal with the new console is to lower the price point for the hardware. The current cost of the Xbox One is $299 and the company is looking to lower that price by possibly as much as $100; the new console price point is expected to be $200 or less. In addition, the company also has a revised Xbox One S SKU that is targeted for later in the year that focuses solely on cost reduction but does feature a disc-drive. As for Scarlett, Microsoft is still trying to decide if that console will include a disc drive but should be making the final decision very ...

Google Pixel 3 Lite with 5.56-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack surfaces in live images

Google launched the Pixel 3 series phones worldwide and they are already on sale in major markets. However, it looks like the company isn't done yet as a new variant dubbed Pixel 3 Lite surfaces. The device in question is powered by the latest Snapdragon 670 SoC and packs a 3.5mm headphone jack.  The Pixel 3 Lite is codenamed "Sargo" and we have heard rumors of the same back in October in the ARCore code. Externally, the Pixel 3 Lite looks very similar to the regular Pixel 3 with regular 18:9 aspect ratio and tall display. There is volume rocker, bright green power button on the right and on the left, there is a slot for a SIM card, speaker. At the top, a second microphone and 3.5 mm audio jack. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="268826,268824,268825,268827"] The fingerprint sensor is present on the rear along with the primary camera and packs a plastic build. As for specifications; it sports a 5.56-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 2220 × 1080 pixels and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 10nm Octa-Core processor with the Adreno 615 graphics chip, supports UFS 2.1 and eMMC 5.1 flash memory. RAM in the smartphone 4 GB, built-in 32 GB. It packs a 2915 mAh with support for Quick ...

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Limited Edition – Combination of power and beauty

In the recent past, the emphasis given to the body colours by the smartphone makers is on the rise. Currently, we are witnessing a variety of hues, materials, and shimmer to suit anyone's tastes. While some people cover their device with thick protective cases, a vast majority of people either opt for a clear case to see the phone as it was intended. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEELWTJNem4 With that being said, OnePlus is one of the few companies out there that concentrates more on design, quality and colour as its core philosophy. This has been evident with its smartphones right from OnePlus One to OnePlus 6T. Be its design language, form factor or the quality everything was on point. Moving on, OnePlus has launched a new colour for the OnePlus 6T called Thunder Purple OnePlus 6T. This Purple model joins the Mirror Black and Midnight Black colour options that have been available since the 6T’s initial launch in October. It's worth mentioning this is the same device in terms of specifications and other factors except for the colours. This provides users with a considerable range of choices to select from. The special edition of the much-lauded OnePlus 6T comes with a gradient back that fades from black ...

OPPO A7 with 6.2-inch waterdrop notch display, dual rear cameras, 4230mAh battery announced

After A7x, OPPO has introduced A7, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in China. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ display with Waterdrop Screen with screen-to-body ratio up to 88.3% for a more immersive experience, is powered by Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 SoC, has 13MP rear camera with LED flash, secondary 2MP camera, features a 16-megapixel front camera with AR stickers, packs 4GB of RAM, 64GB storage, fingerprint sensor on the back and a 4230mAh battery. OPPO A7 specifications 6.2-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) FullView 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, secondary 2MP camera with f/2.4 aperture 16MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 156.1×75.7×8.2mm; Weight: 170g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, USB OTG 4230mAh (typical) / 4100mAh  (minimum) built-in battery The OPPO A7 comes in Fresh Pink, Lake Green and Amber Gold colors with 3D glass back with patterns, is priced at 1599 yuan (US$ 230 / Rs. 16,540 approx.), available for pre-order and goes on sale in China from November 22.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Android Pie Beta testing to start soon as the company opens registrations

Xiaomi launched the second-generation Android One devices – Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite back in July at an event in Spain. At the event, Xiaomi and Google promised Android version updates along with monthly security patch updates as the device was launched under the Android One program. Going by the history of first gen of Android One device Mi A1, Xiaomi has managed to provide monthly security patch updates, but it has struggled to deliver on the promise of keeping the Android version up to date as Android Oreo 8.1 update for Mi A1 was delayed and was released in June 2018. Xiaomi has a tradition of involving users in Beta testing for their devices and in case you own a Mi A2 Lite and want to test the Android Pie update before everyone else, there is a good news for you. Xiaomi has recently posted recruitment for Beta testers for Mi A2 Lite on MIUI Forum, you can apply here to be a part of the Beta testing team in case you’re interested. The recruitment is open only for Mi A2 Lite variant as the company had already selected Beta testers for Mi A2 back in August. Though the recruitment is open to all users, active ...

Xiaomi Mi A2 Android 9.0 Pie stable update starts rolling out in India

Xiaomi launched the second-generation Android One device – Mi A2 in India back in August running Android 8.1 (Oreo). At the event, Xiaomi and Google promised Android version updates along with monthly security patch updates as the device was launched under the Android One program. Today the company has rolled out stable Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the smartphone, as it had promised, after few months of beta testing. Android P includes Adaptive Battery that uses machine learning to prioritize system resources for the apps, App Actions that helps you raise the visibility of your app and help drive engagement using machine learning, and Slices are a new way to surface rich, templated content in places like Google Search and Assistant. Xiaomi Mi A2 Android Pie update is 1.06GB in size and also includes Android security patch for November 5, 2018. According to reports, camera2 API has not been enabled with the update. We will be updating the download link soon. Source