Telegram v5.10 update brings Silent Messages, Slow Mode for Groups, Admin Titles and more

Telegram has been introducing new features to its platform recently like ultra-lightweight high-quality animated stickers, complete control over users private conversation and more. Now, with the v5.10 update, Telegram is introducing Silent Messages, Slow Mode, Admin Titles feature and more. Silent Messages Telegram is bringing Silent Messages feature where users can simply hold the Send button and choose to deliver the message or media without sound and the receiver will get a notification as usual, but their phone won't make a sound even if they forgot to enable the Do Not Disturb mode. Slow Mode Secondly, with the new Slow Mode, users will only be able to send one message per the interval that the admin chose and there is a timer that will show how long the user has to wait before sending their next message. This can be found under the 'Group Permissions' section and will be useful for group admins when the group they manage is getting hard to follow. Admin Titles With the 'Admin Titles' feature, group owners can now set custom titles for admins and custom titles are shown with every message in the group so members know that they‘re talking to the designated person. Animated Emoji Now users can also get animated emoji and it can be viewed by just sending a single ❤️, 👍, 😒, 😳 or 🥳 emoji to any chat. The attachment menu ...

OnePlus users get a chance to watch Sacred Games Season 2 screening on August 14

Back in May, OnePlus in partnership with Netflix released two posters and behind-the-scenes video from their much-awaited original series Sacred Games Season 2 shot on OnePlus 7 Pro. Ahead of the release on Sacred Games Season 2 on 15th August 2019 on Netflix, OnePlus is offering OnePlus users a chance to watch the first episode of the series by registering for special screenings in across Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore on the 14th of August. Mumbai: PVR Phoenix Mall, Lower Parel - 7 PM Delhi: PVR ECX Chanakya, Chanakyapuri - 8 PM Bengaluru: PVR Forum Mall, Koramangala - 8 PM OnePlus device users can register for the tickets today, 10th August 2019 from 12:00pm onwards on the OnePlus forum here. Commenting on the same, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India, said: When we announced our partnership with Netflix, we spoke about bringing unique experiences for our community and provided an incredible viewing experience on OnePlus 7 Pro with its HDR supported display. Now, we are happy to bring this unique experience to our community and look forward to a full house as we watch the first episode of the exciting new season of Sacred Games.

Google Search now adds ability to find and listen to podcast episodes

Google launched the Podcasts application with AI-powered personalized recommendations for Android last year. Now, alongside displaying different forms of information, Google Search will also display podcasts and will allow users to find and listen to their favorite podcast episodes. Google will show the podcast episodes based on what is being talked about on a podcast and users wouldn't be having the need to use the term "podcast" every time they search as the company will soon make podcast discovery simpler across Search. Also, users will be able to search for podcasts listen right there on their computer or phone and their listening progress is synced everywhere. Podcasts will also be coming to Google Assistant and Google Podcasts for web later this year and users can ask the Assistant for podcasts about a certain topic and it will suggest relevant episodes. Google will soon add the ability for publishers to specify where users can listen to their podcasts, such as other apps or websites. Podcasts on Google Search is rolling out now starting with people using English in the U.S. You can also check out our podcast, 'Tech Voice Tamil by FoneArena' which is in the Tamil language. Source

Xiaomi Mi 9S 5G smartphone with 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 Plus, up to 12GB RAM gets certified

Xiaomi introduced the Mi 9 flagship smartphone back in February this year. Now the 5G version of the with the model number M1908F1XE has been certified by TENAA in China. This has the same 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLD screen, but this is said will be powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus combined with Qualcomm's X50 modem for 5G connectivity and pack up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. It will come with a larger 4000mAh battery, and 3C certification confirmed 45W fast charging compared to 27W fast charging in the predecessor. It is expected to feature a similar triple rear camera setup and a 20-megapixel front camera, but this could come with OIS for the primary rear camera. Since it has a bigger battery, the phone is slightly thicker and heavier than the predecessor. The phone has a red colored ring around the first camera and a red colored powered button. Xiaomi Mi 9S rumored specifications 6.39-inch (1080 × 2280 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 103.8% NTSC color gamut, 600 nits brightness, >60000:1 contrast ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection Octa-Core Snapdragon 855 Plus 7nm Mobile Platform (1 x 2.96GHz  Kryo 485 + 3 x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 485) ...

Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A Android 9.0 Pie-based MIUI global stable update starts rolling out

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 smartphones in India last yera running MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) update, and the stable MIUI 10 OTA update for the phones rolled out soon after the launch. In February, the company started recruiting beta testers for testing Android Pie based MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM for various devices but didn't announce update plans for Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A, later, the company announced that both the smartphones will receive Android Pie based MIUI Global Stable ROM. [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="288789,288783,288791"] As per posts on Mi Community, Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) based MIUI Global Stable ROM to Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A users in India. The new update for Redmi 6A comes as MIUI 10.4.1.0.PCBMIXM and MIUI 10.4.1.0.PCGMIXM for Redmi 6, both the updates weigh around 1.3 GB in size, these updates bring Android 9.0 (Pie) along with July security patch to both the devices. Similar to Redmi Y2 Android Pie update, these updates bring system-wide dark mode,  face unlock for app lock, new charging animation and lock screen clock customization to the smartphone. [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="288784,288790,288792"] Xiaomi has already rolled out Android 9.0 (Pie) based MIUI Global Stable ROM for Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 6 Pro, and Redmi Y2. With these updates, Xiaomi ...

Motorola schedules an event in India on August 23, Motorola One Action expected

Recently, there were reports on the upcoming Motorola One Zoom and Motorola One Action smartphones. On similar lines, Motorola has scheduled an event in India on August 23 where the company is expected to launch 'Motorola One Action' smartphone and the key details of the smartphone are already revealed, thanks to a leaked Amazon.de listing. The official invite from Motorola doesn't mention the name of the smartphone but reads as "With relentless innovation at heart, Motorola is ready to introduce a bold new device created to inspire excellence on August 23rd, 2019. Get ready to #CaptureTheAction.".  The hashtag #CaptureTheAction hints us that the company could launch the One Action smartphone. Motorola One Action is said to sport a 6.3-inch (2,520 x 1,080 pixels) 21:9 display, Exynos 9609 SoC, up to 4GB RAM variants, up to 128GB storage, 12.6MP in-screen front and 12.6MP primary rear cameras, 117-degree ultra-wide sensor, and probably a depth sensor, and a 3,500mAh battery with 15W fast charging. It is said to come in Blue, Gold and White colors and is said to cost 299 Euros (US$ 335 / Rs. 23,650 approx.) for 4GB RAM with 128GB storage version. We should know more details in the coming days.

HMD Global schedules IFA 2019 event on September 5, Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 expected

HMD Global has sent out invites for its IFA 2019 event on September 5th to introduce new Nokia phones. The invite doesn't reveal any details of what to expect, but based on earlier rumors, we can expect the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 Android One smartphones codenmaed Daredevil and Star-Lord, respectively, at the event. Based on earlier leaks, the Nokia 6.2 and 7.2 are expected to pack 6.1-inch FHD+ display, pack 48-megapixel primary rear camera along with an 120-degree ultra-wide lens and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Nokia 6.2 is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 660 and the 7.2 could be powered by Snapdragon 710. The company is also expected to introduce Nokia 110 (2019) and 2720 (2019) feature phone at the event. There were rumors about the Nokia 9.1 PureView with 5G support, improved low-light and video performance, but this is said to launch only in Q4, which is after October. The HMD Global IFA 2019 on September 5th starts at 4PM CEST (7:30PM IST). We should know more details in the coming weeks. Source

HP Chromebook x360 with 14-inch touchscreen, up to 8th Gen Intel Core i5, Chrome OS launched in India

HP introduced Chromebook 11, Chromebook 14 and Chromebook X2 last year, and expanding its lineup, today HP has launched its new Chromebook x360 in India. The new Chromebook x360 features a touchscreen display, 8th Gen Intel processors, Chrome OS and more. The new HP Chromebook x360 features a convertible form factor and flaunts a 14-inch diagonal FHD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by up to 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8250U CPU with 1.6GHz base clock speed which is overclockable up to 3.4GHz and it comes with Intel UHD Graphics 620, 8GB DDR4 RAM and 64 GB eMMC storage. It has 4 different modes like laptop, tablet, stand, and tent. The connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2x2) Wi-Fi and the physical ports include 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, 1 x headphone/microphone jack and 1 x MicroSD card reader. There are dual speakers with B&O audio and there is HP Wide Vision HD Camera with integrated microphone. HP Chromebook x360 - 14 -da0003tu/da0004tu specifications 14-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) diagonal IPS display up to 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U CPU (up to 3.4GHz) with Intel UHD Graphics 620 8GB DDR4 2133MHz RAM, 64GB eMMC ...

1More Piston Fit wireless earphones launched in India for Rs. 3999

1More, the popular brand known for its wide range of audio products has today launched its new Piston Fit wireless earphones in India. 1More Piston Fit wireless has support for Bluetooth 5.0, features magnetic earbuds, water-resistant and more. 1More Piston Fit wireless earphone is an in-ear style earphone, is made of aluminum alloy and the earbuds come with 45°oblique-angled nozzles for a secure and comfortable fit. It has a 10mm dynamic driver unit with 32Ω impedance along with a titanium composite diaphragm that balances powerful bass and exquisite detail, according to the company. It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of 10 meters and the company says that the optimized Bluetooth chipset on this earphone enables a faster transmission and a more stable connection during daily activities like exercising, working, or traveling. There is an in-built 130mAh battery on this earphone that claims to deliver 8 hours of battery life. This earphone also has in-line controls and is water-resistant with IPX4 certification. Pricing and Availability 1More Piston Fit wireless is priced at Rs. 3999, but you can pre-order it for a discounted price of Rs. 2499 at 1More.com and Headphone Zone and the shipping starts on August 16th, 2019.

List of HUAWEI and HONOR devices that are confirmed to get EMUI 10 Android Q update

HUAWEI just announced EMUI 10, the latest version of EMUI for HUAWEI and HONOR devices. It comes with over 60% improvements in GPU Turbo, over 70% improvements in Turbo Link, and over 20% improvements in EROFS ROM as well as new UI and Dark Mode. EMUI 10 is based on Android Q, and we have got information on the list of HUAWEI and HONOR devices that are confirmed to receive Android Q update that adds to the list that the company already confirmed in June. List of HUAWEI smartphones that are confirmed to receive Android Q update HUAWEI P30 Pro HUAWEI P30 HUAWEI Mate 20 HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS HUAWEI Mate 10 HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite HUAWEI P30 lite HUAWEI P smart 2019 HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 HUAWEI P smart Z HUAWEI Mate 20 X HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) HUAWEI P20 Pro HUAWEI P20 HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 10 HUAWEI P30 Pro will receive EMUI 10 public beta on September 8th, 2019. List of HUAWEI smartphones that have received Android Pie (EMUI 9.0) update HUAWEI P20 HUAWEI P20 Pro HUAWEI Mate 10 HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro HUAWEI Nova 2i HUAWEI P10 List of HONOR ...