OnePlus 7 Pro Oxygen OS 9.5.7 update brings further camera improvements

OnePlus has started rolling out Oxygen OS 9.5.7 for the OnePlus 7 Pro. The update is mainly focussed on improvements to the rear camera and the changelog includes a bunch of changes like improved overall contrast and color performance, improved white balance consistency, improved accuracy of autofocusing and more. Oxygen OS 9.5.7 update weighs 127MB in size and also includes System improvements like optimization in Double Tap to Wake, fixed issues with Ambient display, improved the audio quality for voice calls from third-party apps and improved touch sensitivity for the screen. Last week, OnePlus rolled out Oxygen OS 9.5.4 and that too brought camera improvements to the OnePlus 7 Pro. But, the latest Oxygen OS 9.5.7 update includes a bunch of camera improvements compared to the previous update and seems to be the update that OnePlus 7 Pro users were waiting for. OnePlus says that this OTA will have a staged roll out and will be received by a limited number of users today. It will have a broader roll out in a few days after making sure there are no critical bugs. Check out the change log below. Camera Improved overall contrast and color performance Improved white balance consistency of triple camera Improved ...

Google Stadia Pro pricing revealed ahead of November launch, free Stadia Base in 2020; Founder’s Edition up for pre-order

Google Stadia gaming platform back in March to instantly play games on TV (via Chromecast Ultra), laptop, desktop, tablet or a mobile phone at up to 4K and 60 frames per second with HDR and surround sound. Today the company has finally announced pricing details for the Stadia Pro and also said that free Stadia Base option will be available next year. Stadia will work on Chromecasts, Chrome OS devices, Chrome on desktops and laptops, and Pixel phones starting with Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a series at launch.  A 10Mbps download connection and 1Mbps upload is the 'recommended minimum' for 720p/60FPS with stereo sound. 1080p requires 20Mbps down, while you need 35Mbps connection for 4K/60FPS with HDR and 5.1 surround. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx21mOYsb2k Stadia Pro subscription costs $9.99 per month that lets you enjoy games up to 4k at 60 fps with 5.1 surround sound, Additional free games released regularly, starting with Destiny 2: The Collection and exclusive discounts on select game purchases. The Stadia Base free version will be available next year will offer up to 1080p gaming at 60fps with Stereo audio. You need to buy games separately. Some of these include, DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2, DOOM Eternal, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Destiny 2, Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid, Baldur's ...

Vodafone Red Together postpaid plans launched – 5 connections with up to 200GB data at Rs. 999

Vodafone Idea has launched new Vodafone Red Together postpaid plans enable targeting the entire household. The Rs. 999 plan comes with 5 connections thereby bringing down the rental per connection to Rs. 200. It also offers benefits like Amazon Prime, Vodafone Play, Mobile Shield, Single Bill and more. Vodafone RED Together benefits 200GB Data, including 30GB for every individual member with up to 50GB roll-over facility & 80 GB for the head of the family with 200GB roll-over. 1 Year of Amazon Prime at no extra cost to enjoy latest movies, shows, music and free & fast delivery on shopping Free Vodafone PLAY for ALL members to enjoy Live TV and premium content from ZEE5, Sony LIV, Shemaroo, Hoi Choi, Sun NXT & Alt Balaji Free Mobile Shield – Smartphone protection against physical & liquid damage for the Primary member Vodafone Postpaid Plans Monthly Rental 399 499 598 749 899 999 Number of Connections 1 1 2 3 4 5 Primary member data quota 40GB 75GB 50GB 60GB 70GB 80GB Each family member individual quota NA 30GB Local/STD/National Roaming Unlimited Commenting on the new postpaid plans, Avneesh Khosla, Operations Director – Marketing, Vodafone Idea Limited said: We are constantly looking at ways to deliver value to our consumers through relevant propositions. Customers can now enjoy world class entertainment, device protection and much more along with unlimited calls, roaming and ...

POCO F1 6GB + 64GB gets a Rs. 2000 limited period price cut in India, available for Rs. 17999

Xiaomi’s POCO launched the  F1, the company’s first smartphone in India back in August last year starting at Rs. 20,999, later in December it got a permanent price cut to Rs. 19,999 and the . Now the company has announced a limited time price cut for POCO F1 6GB RAM with 64GB storage version, which is available from both Flipkart and Mi.com at Rs. 17,999. The limited-period price cut is available only till June 9th, said the company. The company has not announced price cuts for other versions of the phone. Xiaomi's Redmi brand is planning to launch the Redmi 20 and Redmi 20 Pro smartphones in India next month, so POCO F2 is expected to launch only by the end of Q3 this year.

Google adds HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro back on Android Q Beta site

Last month, Google announced that it has suspended some of its business operations with HUAWEI which includes a ban on using Google Services and Play Store. Subsequently, some HUAWEI smartphones including Mate 20 Pro was removed from Android Q Beta site. But today, Google has reinstated HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro on Android Q Beta site. Earlier today, HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro was added back on Google's Android Q Beta site after it was removed last week. Mate 20 Pro users now can get the beta build from Android Q Beta website. The company also started the global developer recruitment for Android Q on the Mate 20 Pro earlier this month and it was limited to Google Play app developers from central and Eastern Europe who have at least one app on the store. The updates are currently scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday until June 30. In other news, HUAWEI is said to be working on its own'Ark OS' and the company has registered this brand with the EU itself and offices from member states. The Department of Commerce has put a hold to the ban for 90 days and this would allow HUAWEI to manage existing products in place and also complete orders for key components ...

Nokia 2.2 Android One phone with 5.71-inch HD+ 19:9 display, Android Pie launched in India starting at Rs. 6999

HMD Global just launched the Nokia 2.2, the company's latest budget Android One smartphone and the successor of last year's Nokia 2.1 in India, as expected. It packs a 5.71-inch HD+ screen, is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 12nm SoC with up to 3GB RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with 2 years of Android and 3 years of security updates, has a 13-megapixel rear camera with AI low-light feature, HDR and an 5-megapixel camera on the front with support for Face Unlock, but it doesn't have a fingerprint sensor. The phone also comes with a dedicated Google Assistant Button, has dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and packs a 3000mAh removable battery. The company will also sell changeable Nokia Xpress-on covers. Nokia 2.2 specifications 5.71-inch (720 x 1520 pixels) HD+ TFT LCD 19:9 aspect ratio 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU 2GB RAM with 16GB storage /  3GB RAM with 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD Dual SIM Android 9.0 (Pie) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1.12um pixel size 5MP front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture, 1.12um pixel size 3.5 mm headphone jack, FM Radio Dimensions: 145.96 x 70.56 x 9.3 mm; Weight: ...

ASUS issues official statement after High Court order regarding ‘Zen’ and ‘ZenFone’ trademark issue in India

Earlier this week, Telecare Network filed a complaint at the Delhi High Court against ASUS for infringing on an existing trademark for the word Zen. Following the complaint, today, ASUS issued an official response regarding the recent High Court verdict. In an official response, ASUS said that its legal team is working with the Delhi High Court to resolve the trademark lawsuit. The company also assured that the consumers won't be affected by this and the supply of smartphones, notebooks, etc, as well as technical support and after-sales service, remain unchanged for all consumers. The ASUS legal team is currently working with the Delhi High Court in India to resolve the Zen Mobiles and ZenFone trademark lawsuit. The supply of ASUS smartphones, notebooks, and other products, as well as technical support and after-sales service for all ASUS products,  remain unchanged for all consumers. In case you missed, Telecare Network, a local brand that sold phones under the Zen Mobile name filed a complaint against ASUS recently. The filings revealed that Telecare Network sought the trademark for Zen and ZenMobile back in 2008 and the 'Zenfone' branding by ASUS caused "confusion in the minds of the public". Telecare Network also added that ASUS used the 'Zen' name ...

Xiaomi is offering ‘Guaranteed Next-Day delivery’ on Mi online store in over 150 cities in India for Rs. 49

Xiaomi sells its smartphones and other products through popular e-commerce websites like Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm Mall, offline stores, etc and also through its own e-commerce website, Mi.com. Today the company has announced that it starts offering 'Guaranteed Next-Day delivery' in over 150 cities in India for Rs. 49. Xiaomi is offering 'Guaranteed Next-Day delivery' in over 150 cities in India and across 90+ products. Users who wish to opt for the faster delivery has to pay Rs. 49 and the order needs to be placed by 3 PM in order to avail this service. The 'Next day delivery' option is available from Monday till Friday and the service is not available on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. However, it is not available for exchange orders and the company plans to make it available soon. Xiaomi also promises to refund the Express delivery charges if not delivered on the said date. #Xiaomi is much more than just a smartphone brand! We are also an e-commerce co.: https://t.co/lzFXOcGyGQ is the #3 e-comm platform in India! 🇮🇳 Launching 'Guaranteed Next-Day delivery' @ honest price ₹ 49! 🏎 For orders placed by 3pm, 90+ products, across 150+ cities! 🚚 pic.twitter.com/9PQ9EPAviU — Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) June 6, 2019 Last year, Xiaomi introduced 'Express Delivery' in Bengaluru ...

Netflix is testing Instagram-like ‘Extras’ feed for photos and videos

Video on demand service Netflix introduced new additions like weekly subscription plans, high-quality audio for TV viewers and more. Now, new reports suggest that Netflix has started testing a dedicated 'Extras' feed that will aggregate photos, trailers, photos, and alerts for upcoming shows in an Instagram-like fashion. Netflix has started testing a new feed called 'Extras' in its app with a closed group of users. The feed looks and functions similar to Instagram feed where users can see trailers, photos, alerts for upcoming shows and more. The photos in the feed can be scrolled horizontally and the videos in the feed will play automatically, without sound. The trailers don't play in full-length, and users have to click through to a show. If this sounds familiar, the working is similar to Instagram's feed and also YouTube's 'Autoplay on Home' feature. The 'Extras' feed also recommends users to share the recommended shows, photos, etc. through third-party apps and also add titles to their list. The feed can be accessed by a dedicated button and it does not replace any of the app's other elements. Commenting on this, a spokesperson from Netflix said: We are testing a feed of video extras in our mobile app to help fans connect more ...

Redmi Y3 goes on open sale in India

Xiaomi's Redmi brand launched theRedmi Y3 smartphone in India in April, and the phone went on sale for the first time starting April 30th through Amazon.in, Mi.com and Mi Home stores starting at Rs. 9999. It was sold every Tuesdays after that, now the phone is available through open sale after one month of launch. The Redmi 7 went on open sale last month, and the Redmi Note 7S went on open sale last week. ICICI Bank users also get instant Rs. 500 discount on the phone from today, June 6th till June 9th. And the celebrations continue. Get an instant discount of ₹500 on #RedmiY3 with your @ICICIBank cards, from 6th-9th June. What's more? You can now buy the #32MPSuperSelfie smartphone anytime from https://t.co/cwYEXdVQIo & @amazonIN, Get going, already! pic.twitter.com/EVbDRBozxr — Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) June 6, 2019 To remind you, the phone packs a 6.26-inch HD+ Dot notch display, is powered by Snapdragon 632 SoC with up to 4GB 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 32-megapixel camera on the front. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection on the front, features dual color finish with Aura ...