Flipkart starts rolling out free video service for Android

Flipkart has started rolling out its video streaming service for Android users for free that allows users to watch movies, TV shows and other video content for free. Viu, Dice Media, TVF, Arre and Voot have partnered with Flipkart for the video content. The videos classified into different sections based on genres and languages. Flipkart offers curated and personalized video content similar to Amazon Prime Video, NetFlix and other streaming services who also offers curated and personalized content for the Indian audience. The video service from Flipkart doesn't have a name yet, and is simply called video, but it could be called 'Flick' once it is launched officially. Flipkart recently said that it is focusing on attracting customers who are in the age group of 20-30 and people who consume a lot of content and is also planning to draw new users from small towns and cities in India. Flipkart Videos is currently rolling out for users through Flipkart Android app. This is also available for non Flipkart Plus users for free. Since it is gradually rolling, it might take sometime to be available for everyone. With inputs from Manoj Nagendra

Apple to announce new iPhone models on September 10 hints latest iOS 13 Beta

Apple will unveil the next generation iPhones on September 10, according to the screenshot hidden in the iOS 13 beta 7 named "HoldForRelease," which features the Calendar app with the date set to 10th, Tuesday.  Last year these images showed the date September 12 when the iPhone XS series and XR were introduced. Based on earlier rumors, Apple is expected to announce three iPhone models — successor of iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models, rumored to be called the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 11 Pro with 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED displays, along with triple rear cameras with 12MP telephoto lens, 12MP wide-angle lens, and a 12MP super-wide-angle lens supplied by Sony. These are also expected to feature larger batteries, new antenna technology to improve indoor reception, A13 processor, a revised Taptic Engine and much more. The iPhone XR successor, which could be called the iPhone 11R is said to sport dual-lens rear camera and an 6.1-inch LCD screen. Apple will also officially launch the iOS 13, watchOS 6, tvOS 13 and macOS macOS Catalina. Apple is expected to send official invitations by the end of this month. Source

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 10.3.2.0 with August Security Patch]

Xiaomi launched its first dual-camera phone Redmi Note 5 Pro in India last year running MIUI 9.2 on top of Android 7.1 (Nougat) and later updated it to MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) back in June 2018. 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 20-40 days. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi Note 5 Pro (codename whyred), also check out our Redmi Note 5 Pro custom ROM reviews, Android Pie based Android One Port (ported from Mi A2) Android Pie based Resurrection Remix 7 Android Pie based Oxygen OS Port Android Pie based Pixel Experience Extended Android Pie based Pixel Experience [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="289113,289114"] MIUI updates rolled out for the Redmi Note 5 Pro so far: [Aug 15, 2019]: Xiaomi starts rolling out MIUI 10.3.2.0.PEIMIXM with August security patch. The update weighs around 505 MBs in size and brings new left and center alignment options for lock screen clock along with minor bug fixes. [Download Link] [May 31, 2019]: Xiaomi starts rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) based MIUI Global Stable 10.3.1.0.PEIMIXM with May security patch. The update weighs around 1.6 GBs in size and brings system-wide dark mode along with new charging ...

Instagram is testing Layout for Stories, new Boomerang modes, Comment Sharing, Notification Filters and more

Instagram has been introducing new features and also been testing new features like data saver for Android, hiding the number of likes on photos, stories to Explore tab and more, recently. Similarly, according to a new report, Instagram has been spotted testing a bunch of new features like Layout for Stories, different modes for Boomerang, Comment Sharing and more. Instagram started rolling out the new Story Camera UI after announcing it at F8 2019 earlier this year. Now, Instagram is testing different gradient color for each icon of different camera modes and this is said to be introduced to differentiate between one mode and another. Boomerang is one of Instagram's popular feature and Instagram is testing different modes for Boomerang like Classic, Hold, Dynamic, Slowmo, and Duo. Instagram will also be introducing Grid Layout for Stories which will allow users to choose from a range of grid options and the photos to the layout can be added from the Story camera or from the Camera Roll. Instagram is also testing Comment Sharing that will allow users to share a specific comment through a dedicated "Share" button that will be present next to each comment. Apart from this, Notification Filters is also being tested that will only show ...

Facebook renames groups privacy settings; adds admin tools for safety

Facebook introduced new features at the F8 event earlier this year including a refreshed design, new tools for Groups and more. On similar lines, Facebook has now announced that they are rolling out a new simplified privacy model for Groups and bringing clarity about the privacy settings for their groups. Facebook Groups will now have two privacy settings-public and private and is essentially renaming its confusing public group, closed group, and secret group settings. The company says that this will help make it clearer about who can find the group and see the members and posts that are part of it. With this simplified 'Groups' privacy settings, the Public groups will allow anyone to see who is in the group and everything that’s shared there and private groups will only allow members to see who else is in the group and what they’ve posted. So, “secret” group will now be labeled as "private" and "hidden" group and the "closed" groups will now be labeled as "private" but "visible" groups. Groups that are “public” will remain “public” and “visible.” Apart from this, Group Admins will be able to clearly choose whether the group can be found in search and other places and will be easier for admins to ...

OnePlus to launch new 5G smartphone globally in Q4 2019

OnePlus introduced the OnePlus 7 5G, its first 5G smartphone exclusively with EE in the UK and Elisa in Finland, but it did not expand it to other countries. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau in an interview with FT has confirmed that the company will launch its second 5G smartphone in Q4 2019, and it will be sold globally. OnePlus recently signed a carrier agreement with Sprint for an unnamed device, which the company said will be an ultra-premium smartphone. This will likely be the new OnePlus 5G phone. It will likely be powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus combined with Qualcomm's X50 5G modem, similar to most recent 5G phones and could be called the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G. The OnePlus CEO also said that OnePlus will launch its first TV soon, and it could support 5G in the future. Earlier this week it confirmed OnePlus TV name and logo for the smart TV, which is expected to launch in several countries in September. Source

HMD Global is extending security updates to Nokia 3, 5, 6 and 8 by one more year

HMD Global had already promised 2 years of Android updates and two years of regular security updates for its smartphones, and it has delivered updates as it had promised. Phones like Nokia 3 that was introduced back in June 2017 got its third major update to Android Pie earlier this year. As the two-year period draws to a close for Nokia 8, Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3, the company has announced that these phones will be able to receive quarterly security patch updates right through to the end of the 3rd year, which is till 2020. "To ensure you’ll be up to date, these quarterly releases will include all patches from the previous months," said the company. Nokia phone Quarterly security update timeframe: Nokia 3 - Quarterly patch begins from September 2019 until September 2020 Nokia 5 - Quarterly patch begins from October 2019 until October 2020 Nokia 6 (Except USA and India)- Quarterly patch begins from October 2019 until October 2020 Nokia 8 - Quarterly patch begins from October 2019 until October 2020 This doesn't apply to all the 2017 devices.  Nokia 6 sold on Amazon in USA and Nokia 6 Indian version will get security patch support only till October 2019. Nokia 2 that was launched in 2017 ...

Realme 5 quad camera phone to pack 5000mAh battery, will be priced less than Rs. 10000

Realme is all set to launch its new realme 5 and realme 5 Pro smartphones in India on August 20th. Flipkart has posted new teasers for the realme 5 quad camera smartphone that confirms main camera with f/1.8 aperture and 1.25μm pixel size,  119-degree ultra-wide lens, Super Macro and depth sensing portrait lens. realme 5 will pack a 5000mAh battery, which is the biggest battery on a realme phone till date. The realme 3 packs a 4230mAh battery. Some achievements on our technology journey A. 1st to bring 48MP Quad camera smartphone in India B. World’s 1st Quad camera smartphone under 10k 1st in India C. Powerful Qualcomm chipset 1st time ever launching in India All on 20th Aug #ProudIndian#HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/r9xDQt7PwM — Madhav '5'Quad (@MadhavSheth1) August 15, 2019 Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth has confirmed that this will be the first quad camera smartphone to be priced under Rs. 10,000 and said that it come with a powerful Qualcomm chipset 1st time ever launching in India, which has also been teased on Flipkart as the new best-in segment processor. This could be Snapdragon 655, as it has been spotted on Geekbench on a realme smartphone with the model number RMX1911. It also revealed 4GB of RAM and Android 9.0 (Pie). Get ready to experience the ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI V10.3.13.0 with August Security Patch]

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 a month. 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 Nebula Red edition Photo Gallery 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 MIUI updates rolled out for the smartphone: [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="289075,289076"] [Aug 15, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.13.0.PFHINXM with August security patch, the update weighs around 320MB in size and brings the option to lock Google contacts. [Download Link] [July 17, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.12.0.PFHINXM update with July security patch. Xiaomi also says that the update fixes video recording frame drops. Even though it's better than the previous version, it still needs improvement. The update is 351MB ...

Misfit Vapor X smartwatch with 1.19-inch circular AMOLED display, Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform, Wear OS announced

Misfit, the company owned by Fossil group and known for its smart wearables has just launched its new Vapor X smartwatch. Misfit Vapor X smartwatch features a circular display, aluminum alloy case, is powered by Wear OS by Google and more. Misfit Vapor X smartwatch is the lightest smartwatch from the brand and it sports a 1.19-inch full round AMOLED display with 328 pixels per inch, 42mm dial with aluminum alloy case. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform, comes with 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage and is compatible with devices with iOS 10+ and Android 4.4+. It features 'Sport Strap+' with a better fit and breathable ridges for additional comfort, according to the company. The connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC and has altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope and heart-rate sensors. The in-built batter on this smartwatch charges to 80% in 50 minutes, according to the company and can be charged using a magnetic charger with pin. It is also water-resistant up to 30 meters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hezOKMrer-Y Misfit Vapor X features 1.19 inch full round AMOLED display; 328 pixels per inch 42mm dial Single prong strap buckle strap Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform 4GB internal storage 512MB RAM Wear OS by Google Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ...