Google services banned on upcoming HUAWEI smartphones as Google suspends business with the company

Google today announced that it has suspended some of its business operations with HUAWEI which includes a ban on using Google Services and Play Store. According to reports, the upcoming smartphones from HUAWEI won't have access to Google services. Google has suspended business with HUAWEI that requires the transfer of hardware products, software products, and technical services. The U.S Government has sought to blacklist to the services around the world. For Huawei users' questions regarding our steps to comply w/ the recent US government actions: We assure you while we are complying with all US gov't requirements, services like Google Play & security from Google Play Protect will keep functioning on your existing Huawei device. — Android (@Android) May 20, 2019 As a result of the blacklist, HUAWEI smartphones will immediately lose access to updates to the Android operating system, and the next version of its smartphones outside of China will also lose access to popular applications and services including the Google Play Store and Gmail app. However, the suspension of Google services is applicable only for upcoming HUAWEI smartphones and the existing smartphones won't be affected by this. The existing users will continue to receive updates and will have access to the Google Play Store. Chipmakers ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI V10.3.5.0]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in India back in February running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi doesn't follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on an average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in 30-60 days. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi Note 7 Pro (codename Violet), also check out our Redmi Note 7 Pro content, Redmi Note 7 Pro First Impressions Redmi Note 7 Pro Neptune Blue edition Photo Gallery Redmi Note 7 Pro Benchmarks Redmi Note 7 Pro Camera Samples Redmi Note 7 Pro Review: All-rounder at a killer price [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="282643,282652,282653"] MIUI updates rolled out for the smartphone: [May 20, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.5.0.PFHINXM with April security patch, the update weighs around 645 MBs in size and brings several features including Face unlock for App Lock, along with several bug fixes and optimizations to the smartphone. [Download Link] [April 29, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out a minor MIUI 10.2.10.0.PFGINXM 285MB update. According to the changelog, this fixes noises in the speaker, but it also brings Fortnite support, however it still has Android security patch for ...

Vivo Y3 with 6.35-inch Halo FullView display, AI triple rear cameras, 5000mAh battery announced

Vivo has introduced Y3, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in the ‘Y Series’ in China. It has similar specifications as the Vivo Y17 that was launched in India last month that includes a 6.35-inch Halo FullView Display with a 19.3:9 aspect ratio and a screen-to-body ratio of 89%, Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P35 12nm SoC with 4GB of RAM, Android Pie with Funtouch OS, Ultra Game Mode, 13-megapixel Main Camera, 8-megapixel 120° Super Wide-Angle Camera, and 2-megapixel Depth Camera, but this has a 16-megapixel front camera. It has a gradient back, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and has a huge a 5000mAh battery with 18W Dual-Engine fast charging. Vivo Y3 specifications 6.35-inch (1544×720 pixels) HD+19.3:9 IPS 2.5D curved glass display 2.3GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) 12nm Processor with IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 4GB RAM, 128GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 2MP secondary camera, 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, f/2.2 aperture 16MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 159.43 × 76.77 × 8.92mm ; Weight: 190.5g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4+5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS 5000mAh (typical) / 4880mAh (minimum) battery with 18W Dual-Engine fast charging The Vivo Y3  Comes in ...

Xiaomi Redmi 7 goes on open sale in India

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 7 smartphone in India last month, and the phone went on sale for the first time starting April 29th through Amazon.in, Mi.com and Mi Home stores starting at Rs. 7999. It was sold every Monday after that, now the phone is available through open sale in the country in less than one month of launch. The Redmi Y3 that was launched alongside is yet to go on open sale, but the Redmi Note 7 went on open sale last month. To remind you, the phone packs a 6.26-inch HD+ Dot notch display, is powered by Snapdragon 632 SoC with up to 3GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10, features a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for capturing depth information in portrait shots. It also has an 8-megapixel camera on the front. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection on the front, features dual color finish with Aura Smoke design, features P2i nano coating making it splash proof, has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, comes with dedicated dual SIM and microSD card slots and packs a 4000mAh battery. Check out the first impressions of the phone here.

ASUS Zenfone 6 with 6.4-inch NanoEdge Display, Snapdragon 855, 48MP + 13MP Flip Camera launching in India soon on Flipkart

ASUS announced Zenfone 6 at an event in Spain last week. Now Flipkart has started teasing the launch of the smartphone in India soon. It packs a 6.43-inch Full HD+ NanoEdge  display, Snapdragon 855 with up to 8GB of RAM, Android 9.0 (Pie) with ZenUI 6, Flip camera with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor along with a 13-megapixel 125-degree ultra-wide lens and a 5,000mAh battery with QuickCharge 4.0. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="282486,282493,282492,282485"] ASUS Zenfone 6 specifications 6.46-inch (pixels) Full HD+ NanoEdge IPS LCD 19.5:9 aspect ratio screen with 600 nits brightness, HDR10, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection Octa-Core Snapdragon 855 7nm Mobile Platform (1 x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 + 3 x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 485) with Adreno 640 GPU 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 64GB (UFS 2.1) storage, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with  128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.1) storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with ZenUI 6 Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 48MP flip camera with Dual LED Flash, f/1.79 aperture, 1/2″ Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, Laser AF, EIS, 13MP secondary camera with 125-degree ultra-wide lens, f/2.4 aperture Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 159.1 x 75.4 x 9.2 mm; Weight: 190g 3.5mm audio jack,  FM radio,5-magnet stereo speaker, Dual NXP TFA9874 ...

Redmi K20 with Snapdragon 855, 48MP rear camera, pop-up front camera to be announced on May 28

Xiaomi's Redmi brand just announced that its 'flagship killer' Redmi K20 will be introduced at an event in Beijing, China on May 28th. The company already said that it will be the Flagship Killer, will be powered by Snapdragon 855, feature a 48-megapixel rear camera and a pop-up front camera. The company already posted a teaser with a pop-up front camera that has been tested 300,000 times and a no-notch display. The new image says 'Whatever it takes' and 'flagship killer'. Redmi President Lu Weibing already confirmed that it will retain the 3.5mm audio jack the internal code name for the phone is ‘The Demon King’. The phone said to pack a 6.39-inch FHD+ OLED display, up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, MIUI 10 based on Android Pie, 48MP primary rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, 8MP telephoto lens and a 13MP ultra-wide angle lens, 20MP pop-up front camera, sixth generation in-display fingerprint sensor and a 4000mAh battery with 27W fast charging. The Redmi K20 will also launch in India soon after it goes official in China, as confirmed by the Xiaomi India VP Manu Jain. We should know all the details when the phone goes official next Tuesday. Source

Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition announced

Samsung has introduced Galaxy S10 + Olympic Games Edition (SC-05L) in Japan as a part of its 2019 summer lineup, ahead of 2020 Olympic Games in Japan. The company had been releasing Olympic Edition phones since 2018 with Galaxy Note Olympic Edition, Galaxy Note 3 Olympic Edition in 2014, Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Edition in 2016 and the Galaxy Note8 2018 Winter Olympic Games Limited Edition last year. And we should see a lot more, seeing as Samsung’s sponsorship of the event doesn’t end until 2028. This comes with a logo of Tokyo Olympics on the back cover and comes in Prism White color.  It comes in a different package from the regular version, and includes a specially designed Galaxy Buds earphones. Other specifications are similar to the original Galaxy S10+ that includes a 6.4-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 855, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, Android Pie, 12-megapixel Dual Pixel and Dual Aperture primary sensor, 16-megapixel Ultra Wide Lens with a 123-degree field of view and a 12-megapixel Telephoto lens, 10-megapixel front camera along with an 8-megapixel secondary camera, and a 4,100mAh battery with support for ast Charging both on wired and wireless (WPC and PMA) charging and Wireless PowerShare. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition will be available from NTT ...

Meizu 16Xs with FHD+ AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor gets certified

Meizu introduced 16s smartphone last month, now M926Q, a new smartphone has been certified by TENAA in China. This is expected to be 16 Xs, an enhanced version of the 16X that was introduced last year. It doesn't have a notch, similar to the 16X and the 16s, and the front camera is present on the top bezel. It is expected to come with Full HD+ AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The image also shows triple rear cameras, and the phone is said to feature 48MP rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, OIS, telephoto lens and another camera to capture depth information in portrait shots. It is said to be powered by Snapdragon 710 with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage,  3.5mm headphone jack and support for mCharge fast charging. The phone is expected to be announced later this month or early June. We should get a confirmation regarding the specifications soon. Source

Micromax iOne with 5.45-inch 19:9 display, Android 9 Pie launched for Rs. 4999

Micromax today announced a launch of a new smartphone in the budget segment to take on the other offerings in the market. Micromax iOne is the new budget smartphone from the company, and it comes with a 5.45-inch notch display, dual rear cameras, runs on Android 9 Pie and more. Micromax iOne sports a 5.45-inch 19:9 notch display with a resolution of 540 X 1132 pixels. It is powered by the UNISOC SC9863 octa-core processor which was seen on the itel A46 that was launched yesterday. The iOne sports 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be further expanded up to 128GB via MicroSD. Regarding the optics, it sports a single 5MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, both with LED flash. It is backed up by a 2200 mAH battery and runs on Android 9 Pie operating system. Micromax iOne specifications 5.45-inch (540 x 1132 pixels) display with 19:9 aspect ratio 1.6GHz Octa-Core Unisoc SC9863 processor with IMG8322 GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 5MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, Samsung5E8 sensor 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, Samsung5E8 sensor Dimensions: ...

HP OMEN X 2S world’s first dual-screen gaming laptop, new OMEN and Pavilion gaming laptops announced

At the HP Gaming Festival in Beijing, HP announced a range of OMEN and HP Pavilion Gaming laptops which included the world’s first dual-screen gaming laptop OMEN X 2S. It is a first of its kind laptop with liquid metal compound cooled CPU and will go on sale in July 2019. HP OMEN X 2S is the world’s first dual-screen gaming laptop and comes in either 15-inch 1080p or 4K display options. The second screen is a 6-inch 1080p touchscreen mounted above the keyboard.  The display has a refresh rate of 144Hz and another model with a 240Hz refresh rate is expected to come later this year. The laptop has a 20mm metal chassis and weighs 2.34 kgs. It is powered by up to a 9th generation Intel Core i9 processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics, PCIe SSD, RAID 0, and IntelOptane memory with SSD as storage options and 32GB DDR4 RAM. There are three USB 3.1 Type A ports, one ThunderBolt 3 USB Type-C port, one HDMI 2.0 port, a Gigabit Ethernet port and a 3.5mm audio jack. The OMEN X 2S also comes with the new 'OMEN Tempest Cooling' technology which contains 3-sided venting for 5-way airflow and a 12V fan module with a 3-phase motor ...