Reliance Jio launches first VoLTE-based international roaming services in India

Reliance Jio has launched the first VoLTE-based international roaming services in India in partnership with KDDI. With this KDDI becomes Japan's first telecommunications service providers to offer VoLTE telephony in India for their international roaming users.  This adds India to the four countries and territories, including the United States and South Korea where au World Service "VoLTE" is already available. "It is part of an ongoing phased expansion of service to countries and territories worldwide," said the company. “With this new arrangement, international travellers will be able to experience Jio’s world-class all-IP network, which has been consistently rated as the fastest network in India by TRAI’s MySpeed application over the last 20 months with an average download speed of 20.6 Mbps during September 2018," said Jio. Mark Yarkosky of Reliance Jio, said: Reliance Jio welcomes KDDI's customers to India on the first VoLTE and HD voice roaming network in India. Using Jio's 4G LTE network, users will have the best data, voice, and messaging experience wherever they travel in the country. Reliance Jio is focused on delivering the best data and voice experience to all of India and those who visit India. KDDI said: At KDDI, we are a company that continues to provide excitement as we move ...

Xiaomi to drop software support for some smartphones

Xiaomi has a good reputation when it comes to providing the software update to devices, the company usually provides MIUI updates to devices for 4 to 5 years.  Even at the MIUI 9 Global launch, Xiaomi highlighted the fact that 5-year-old phones including Mi 2/2S will be supported for MIUI 9 Global Stable update. Last year, it dropped software support for some devices that were launched in 2015 or before, now as per a post on MIUI China Forum Xiaomi has decided to suspend MIUI China ROM updates for some of its smartphones including 2016 flagship Mi 5, and these devices will not receive MIUI 11 update. Devices affected by the decision are: Redmi Note 3 Pro (called Redmi Note 3 in India) Mi 5 Mi 4 Mi 4C Mi 4S Post from MIUI China Forum admin says (translated with Google Translate), MIUI has been updated to 395 weeks so far. At the same time as the weekly update, MIUI is also continuously optimizing the experience of each model, hoping to bring a better system experience to rice noodles. At the same time, due to the consideration of the model release date, model activity, stability, software experience and other comprehensive factors, MIUI released the last one of Xiaomi mobile phone ...

OnePlus Explorer Backpack with tear, scuff and water-resistant body goes on sale in India via Invite

OnePlus produces one of the best Android smartphones in the market at present by all means. OnePlus 6T being the most recent outing, the company has disrupted the entire mobile market now and in the past with its commitment to flagship-quality specs with mid-range pricing. Taking this into account, other tech-giants has been forced to re-examine their approach. Apart from smartphones, OnePlus also ventured into the backpack business a couple of years ago with OnePlus Travel Backpack. Unlike the traditional ones, OnePlus's backpack is designed in a most minimalist way for the techies-on-the-go. The company already revealed it will be launching the new OnePlus Explorer Backpack through a post on the OnePlus Forum last month. This Explorer Backpack is all about minimalistic design and making your travel much simpler. It comes with multiple compartments which help you in sorting and organising things on-the-go. For example, there is a nifty secret pocket on the back, help keep valuables like your phone and passport safe while the padded laptop partition also serves as a comfortable buffer for your back. Worried about those unexpected showers? Well, the Explorer Backpack features a compartment with breathable vents uniquely designed for wet items like umbrellas and wet clothes. On ...

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 5 MIUI 10 Stable OTA update starts rolling out [Download link]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 6 Pro in India back in September running MIUI 9, now it has started receving MIUI 10 Stable update. The update is also available for the Redmi 5 smartphone that was launched earlier this year running MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat). This comes after the Xiaomi Redmi 5A got the MIUI 10 update last week. The new update comes as MIUI 10.0.1.0.ODMMIFH for the Redmi 6 Pro and is about 609MB in size, and the update comes as 10.1.2.0.NDAMIFI for the Redmi 5, which is 348MB, but the Redmi 5 update is based on Android 7.1 (Nougat). Xiaomi has not updated the Android security patch on Redmi 5 and it runs on July, 2018 security patch. MIUI 10 brings major changes like Full-screen gestures, Redesigned Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Sliders, Improved multitasking management, natural sound system, and a lot more, for more details on MIUI 10 refer to this post. You can download the recovery ROM here for Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 5 and flash it using the recovery method or download the fastboot ROM here for the Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 5 and flash it using the fastboot method. These phones were kept in the second batch of devices along with Redmi Note 4 to receive MIUI 10 Global Stable update in India, and other devices ...

PUBG Mobile 0.9.5 update with Royale Pass Season 4, M762 automatic rifle, dynamic weather in Sanhok and more released

Tencent games; makers of PUBG is rolling out a new update which brings the new M762 automatic rifle, which can be found on all maps. It is the first 7.62mm automatic rifle that accommodates stocks. The update also brings Scooter to Sanhok that accommodates up to 2 players. It brings new dynamic weather to Sanhok where the weather changes between sunny, rain and foggy at random. There is a new Hardcore Mode, where footstep sounds and audio cues are removed to resemble the PC experience. This mode will be available periodically in the form of "Hardcore Week". Most importantly, the update brings Royale Pass Season 4. https://youtu.be/a3mNldsK2Ug It is also adding more firearm finishes, rare outfit rewards, new character faces, and hairstyles. Fine-tuned the redemption feature so Elite Pass holders can purchase discounted items with BP or RP points.  The company is adding Mission Cards for players to complete harder missions. Furthermore, it brings Black Friday event where discounted backs are even cheaper for 3 days. Added a system where the odds of getting certain crate items are increased dramatically for a limited amount of time. Brand new M762 Assault Rifle is about to dominate our battlegrounds in #pubgmobile090! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zeC6emYfu4 — PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) November 19, 2018 Other ...

Motorola Odin with Snapdragon 8150, 5G Moto Mod surfaces

Lenovo-owned Motorola is said to be working on a new smartphone codenamed 'Odin' which will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 chipset and 5G Moto Mod support. Though this won't be the final name for the device; we are inclined to believe it would be Moto Z4.  According to latest report, the upcoming Motorola flagship is based on the upcoming Snapdragon 8150 platform with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage. However, the phone is still in early development so there could be higher RAM and storage models. It runs on Android 9 Pie and will also have Moto Mod support. Motorola has previously committed to “three generations” of support on the Moto Z lineup, and this device will be a fourth-generation model, so we can expect design changes. The Motorola “Odin” will support Motorola’s upcoming 5G Moto Mod, thanks to the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X50 modem, which Verizon has used to complete its first 5G data transmission using the Moto Z3 and the unreleased 5G Moto Mod. Lastly, Motorola is also said to be working on a software that can handle an in-display fingerprint scanner but isn't confirmed whether the Moto Odin would sport the sensor. The Qualcomm 8150 chipset is rumored to feature a dedicated NPU and manufactured on a 7nm process. That's all ...

ASUS Zenfone 5Z Android 9.0 (Pie) update will roll out in January 2019

ASUS launched its flagship Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL) smartphone in India back in July running Android Oreo with ZenUI 5.0. Today the company has confirmed that it will roll out the Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the smartphone by the end of January 2019. It also said that the update will be rolled out in a phased manner to avoid update server congestion. Users will get a notification when the update is available. They can also check for the update manually by going to Settings > System > System Updates > Check for Updates. The latest Android Pie update brings several new features, including 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,  Slices are a new way to surface rich, templated content in places like Google Search and Assistant, all-new contextual pop-up volume bar, new Magnifier feature for easier copy-and-paste and lots more. We will let you know once the the update starts rolling out for the smartphone.

Xiaomi creates Guinness World Record by opening over 500 Mi Stores simultaneously, plans to open 5000+ Mi Stores by the end of 2019

After creating Guinness World Record by building the largest light mosaic (logo) in the world, back in September Xiaomi today announced that it has created a new Guinness World Record by inaugurating over 500 Mi Stores simultaneously at the exact same time. Located across 14 states, all new Mi Stores were collectively inaugurated at sharp 12 pm on 29 October, 2018, marking a first of its kind, unique achievement for the brand. Spanning across an average size of 300 sq ft., Mi Stores reflect the signature design of Xiaomi’s Mi Home stores. Mi Stores display futuristic interiors with minimalism concept, offering customers the valuable opportunity to experience and purchase all Xiaomi products of India under one roof. In line with its expansion plans, the company is planning to open over 5,000 Mi Stores all over India by the end of 2019. We're proud to share the 3rd #Super3 BIG NEWS today! #OfficiallyAmazing, yet again! 😎 We have opened 500+ new #MiStore across India simultaneously and have set a new Guinness World Record @GWR. pic.twitter.com/eG6vFUMvxN — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) November 20, 2018 The Mi Store project is being led by Sunil Baby nationally, who earlier led offline team efforts as Regional Sales Manager at Xiaomi India. The ...

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) with Quad rear cameras, 6.3-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, up to 8GB RAM launched in India starting at Rs. 36990

Samsung just launched the Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F) the company's latest top-end smartphone in the 'Galaxy A' series in India, as it had promised. It was announced last month at an even in Malaysia, packs a 6.3-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen, is powered by a Snapdragon 660 with up to 8GB of RAM, has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and packs a 3,800mAh battery with support for fast charging. The rear camera arrangement includes a main 24-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture, 10-megapixel Telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture for 2x optical zoom, 8-megapixel 120° Ultra Wide Lens for wide-angle photos and the fourth 5-megapixel camera to capture depth information for portrait shots.  It also has a 24-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) specifications 6.3-inch (1080×2220 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display Octa Core Snapdragon 660 14nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 512 GPU 6GB / 8GB RAM with 128 GB Storage, expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card Android 8.0 (Oreo) Dual SIM ( nano + nano + microSD) 24MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, 10MP wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture, 8MP 120° Ultra Wide camera with f/2.4 aperture and 5MP f/2.2 depth ...

Samsung Galaxy S10 series said to feature new DPSS Drilled M9 OLED Display

As we are inching closer to the Galaxy S10 launch, we are hearing more and more details about the flagships. Two latest reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S10 Will Feature next gen M9 Display Panels With Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) Laser Drilled Holes For The Front Camera And Infrared Sensor.  Given the strength of the Samsung display, the company should be very comfortable with display panels. Samsung introduced three new ‘notched’ screens at its developer conference earlier this month. One of them is an Infinity-O display, which, as the name suggests, features a circular cutout for the front camera, instead of a notch. Furthermore, now we heard that the panel will feature two holes, one for the front camera and the other for the Galaxy S10’s infrared sensor. Both these holes will be drilled with a Diode Pumped Solid State Laser drill. Samsung will use SFA, Phil Optics and Wonik IPS’ laser equipment to carry out this drilling. However, the company is not comfortable with DPSS and might adopt an alternative approach. Reports suggest that Samsung’s OLED panels for the Galaxy S10 will mark a generational upgrade over their predecessors. Samsung will use what are being termed as ‘M9’ OLED panels for ...