Get Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with Arrow OS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 was amongst the best selling devices launched last year in India, despite launching in 2017 it was launched with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and was updated to Android 7.0 (Nougat) in August 2017. Redmi Note 4 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 mobile platform, the same processor which powers Redmi Note 5, Redmi Y2 and Redmi 6 Pro that run on Andriod 8.1 (Oreo). Xiaomi recently announced the list of smartphones eligible for Android Oreo/Pie update, but Xiaomi's best seller from 2017 is not included in the list and now we can assume that Redmi Note 4 will not receive any Android update. In case you wish to enjoy the latest version of Android on your Redmi Note 4, you can use custom ROM on your device. We tried Android Pie 9.0 based Arrow OS on our unit and here are our impressions, Performance and Benchmarks: [gallery columns="2" link="file" size="large" ids="269449,269450"] Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 is a decent performer, we obtained AnTuTu score of 81212 on Arrow OS. We experienced a smooth and reliable day to day performance. The device exhibit RAM management issue and was unable to keep more than 3 apps in memory, most of apps reload incase you have more than 3 apps ...

Here’s How OPPO’s Super VOOC Charging Works

Ever since OPPO introduced VOOC charging a few years back, it has taken the mantle of being the fastest charging standard around. However, as smartphone usage becomes ever more integrated into our life, there is a need for an even faster charging solution. Earlier this year, OPPO debuted the successor to VOOC and it puts every competing standard to shame. Follow along as we talk in depth about OPPO’s Super VOOC charging technology.  Let's start with the basics. OPPO's Super VOOC takes a leap ahead of VOOC Flash Charge and dramatically improves on charging times. Super VOOC can give you a 40% charge in 10 minutes. Realistically, we’re talking about a full day’s worth of charge in the time it takes you to make a cup of coffee. This is a drastic improvement over the first generation VOOC technology that took half an hour to charge up to 60%. So how does it work?  A standard charger tops off a phone with a constant charge. This takes a really long time to charge your phone. In comparison, fast charging technologies are able to give you a lot of power quickly but then taper off once the battery has reached a certain percentage. The first generation ...

This could be the best time to shift from your iPhone to the OnePlus 6T: Here’s why

Undoubtedly, iPhones are the most popular smartphones in the world with its own set of pros and cons. With that being said, the Cupertino tech giant has been slowly cranking up the average cost of the iPhone especially in the past couple of years. This move was abhorred by most of the people including few hardcore Apple fans. As a result, the company has limited the production of the recently launched iPhone XR, iPhone XS and XS max. While few remain loyal to iOS, there are lots of consumers out there, wanting to switch to Android eco-system due to its open-end possibility and affordability. If you are the one planning for a switch, this could be the best time to shift from your iPhone to the OnePlus 6T for some premium Android experience. One of the major reasons is its price point. Carrying a retail tag of Rs. 37,999, the OnePlus 6T is more than half the price of the iPhone XR. Another reason is based on Android customisation. As per the Google claims, Android Pie is one of the major updates in the Android's history which in different direction focussed heavily on Assistant's and AI's, with increased automation at the core ...

Coolpad M3 with 5.85-inch 19:9 display, 4GB RAM, dual rear cameras announced

Coolpad has announced M3, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in China. It has a 5.85-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by 1.5 GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6750 processor and runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 5-megapixel camera for portrait shots and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a shiny finish on the back,  fingerprint sensor that unlocks the smartphone in 0.2 seconds and packs a 2800mAh battery. Coolpad M3 specifications 5.85-inch (1512 x 720 pixels) HD 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core MediaTek MT6750 (4 x 1.5GHz A53 + 4 x 1.0GHz A53) processor with Mali T860 GPU 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP secondary camera 5MP front-facing camera Dual SIM Dimensions: 149.8 x 72.3 x 8.95mm; Weight: 171g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS / GLONASS 2800mAh battery The Coolpad M3 comes in two types of Blue colors, is priced at 799 yuan and will go on sale through jd.com starting from November 28th. Via

Nokia and OPPO ink multi-year patent licensing agreement

Nokia has announced that it has signed a patent license agreement with OPPO. Under the agreement, OPPO will make payments to Nokia for a multi-year license period. However, the terms of the agreement remain confidential between the parties at the moment. This is a new agreement for both Nokia and OPPO and serves as multi-year license period. OPPO will now make payments to Nokia for using the licenses under Nokia's name. Nokia has already made several deals with top companies including Samsung, Xiaomi, LG, Microsoft and more. Maria Varsellona, Nokia Chief Legal Officer and President of Nokia Technologies said: OPPO is one of the leaders in the smartphone industry and we are pleased to welcome them as a Nokia licensee. This agreement further validates our global licensing program. Source

ASUS Zenfone Max M1 and Zenfone Lite L1 Unboxing

Asus launched the Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL) and Zenfone Max (M1), two budget smartphones in India last month. Here we have the unboxing of both the smartphones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bu6cCOr-vQ Both these feature a 5.45-inch (1440 ×720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display and are powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Mobile Platform. The  Zenfone Max M1 comes with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="269420,269425,269424,269423"] The Zenfone Max M1 has a polycarbonate body, has 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and dedicated dual SIM and expandable microSD slot that accepts cards up to 256GB with microSD. The Zenfone Max M1 features a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.0 aperture and also comes with a fingerprint sensor. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="269417,269416,269415,269414"] The Zenfone Lite L1 also has a polycarbonate body, packs 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and dedicated dual SIM and expandable microSD slot that accepts cards up to 256GB with microSD. This has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with LED flash, f/2.4 aperture with support for face unlock. Both the phones run Android 8.0 (Oreo) with ZenUI 5.0. It also has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 5P lens, PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, but it doesn't have a fingerprint sensor on the back. The ASUS Zenfone Lite L1  and Zenfone Max M1 pack 3000mAh and 4000mAh ...

LG patent hints at a smartphone with 16 rear cameras

LG is planning to take its smartphone camera up a notch as the Korean company filed a patent with USPTO for a smartphone with 16 camera lenses. The patent was granted on 20 November 2018. The lenses are placed in a specific curvature within a matrix arrangement on the rear side. The lenses are available from multiple perspectives, and you can also choose to select multiple lenses. Images shot from different lenses at the same time can be combined into a moving image. A part of the photo can be taken by another lens, and it is also possible to combine several parts or different photos together. You can also select a head or object, after which you can turn it into almost any desired position. Besides the cameras, there is also a mirror on the back, and it can be used in a self-portrait fashion. Also, the patent describes the possibility of integrating a second display on the back of the device. However, the screen is not shown in the patent sketches. The speaker grill is placed on the rear, and this speaker works in conjunction with the front speaker, to create a stereo sound. Since this is still early phases, we are not sure if ...

Infinix Note 5 Stylus Android One smartphone with 6-inch FHD+ display, X Pen Stylus launched in India for Rs. 15999

Infinix Mobility just launched the Note 5 Stylus, an Android One smartphone with a X Pen stylus that offers 4096 level pressure sensitivity and fine tip. You can open menu, new menu and switch between pen and eraser with just a click. X Pen menu lets you launch notes, write memos, take a screenshot, view files and and more. It has a 6-inch Full HD+ screen, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P23 SoC with 4GB of RAM and runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo).  It has a 16-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 16-megapixel front camera with AI features, soft LED flash. It has a unibody metal design, fingerprint sensor on back and packs a 4000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. Infinix Note 5 Stylus specifications 6-inch (2160×1080 pixels) FHD+ 18:9 IPS 2.5D curved glass display, 500 nits brightness, 1000:1 contast ratio, 85% NTSC color gamut. 2.5GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P23 16nm processor with 800MHz ARM Mali G71 MP2 GPU 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 16MP rear camera with Dual LED flash, f/1.8 aperture 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, soft ...

OPPO introduces ColorOS 6 with improved UI for full-screen devices, gradient colors, new font and more

OPPO on its 5th anniversary of ColorOS last week, introduced ColorOS 6, the next major upgrade that will be designed for full-screen devices bringing improved UI, gradient colors, new OPPO Sans font, new animations and more. The company said that ColorOS is now present in 2.5 billion devices across 140 counrties  ColorOS 6 discards a lot of style lines and white space for a clear interface. The main aim is to increase information density and make the  interface more elegant and comfortable to read, says the company. New Gradient color system is used in the new UI more extensively. The new OPPO Sans developed in cooperation with Hanyi, a well-known domestic font manufacturer offers a more modern and simple style, with more uniform strokes and more tidy visual performance. It introduces slow and smooth animation to focus on rich detail and new animation experience. It also has built-in AI features to learn which apps you use frequently and suspend unused apps to improve power efficiency and reduce overall power consumption by 7%. ColorOS 6 will roll out starting from top-end smartphones like R17 and R17 Pro starting from December.

Huawei teases full-screen smartphone with in-display camera for December

Huawei has posted a new teaser that reveals that it working on a new smartphone that might be competing with the Galaxy A8s which is rumored to have a small hole within the display to accommodate the front camera. The upcoming Huawei smartphone whose name is currently under the wraps said to feature a similar cut out at the top-left corner is also said to launch in December.  According to rumors, Huawei is planning on becoming the first company to launch the phone with this new design before Samsung does. At the moment, the specifications and the exact details of the smartphone are not clear. The company has just released a teaser image which just shows the phone with no bezels on any corner and a cut out at the top for the front camera. The image doesn't mention any further details except for the December launch. According to earlier reports, it might include an in-display fingerprint sensor. With December right around the corner, it should be interesting to see which company does the cutout notch better since it's not about who does it first but it's about who does it best. Stay tuned for more details. Source