OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition with 6.67-inch Quad HD 90Hz curved display, Snapdragon 855 Plus surface ahead of India launch in September

OnePlus is expected to launch 'OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro' on September 26th in India and both phones have been in a lot of leaks so far. Recently, a render revealed a 2K 90Hz display, circular triple camera module on the OnePlus 7T and purported images of OnePlus 7T Pro surfaced too. On similar lines, now, key specifications of OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition have surfaced. According to a new render, OnePlus 7T Pro and 7T Pro McLaren Edition are said to sport a similar design to its predecessor, OnePlus 7 Pro. There will not be any differences in external design most likely, but we can expect OnePlus to introduce a new Haze Blue colour option. However, the back panel of the 7T Pro McLaren Edition is said to sport a new design with a textured pattern, according to the renders. Regarding the specifications, both OnePlus 7T Pro and 7T Pro McLaren Edition is said to sport a 6.67-inch Quad HD 90Hz curved Fluid AMOLED display and is said to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC paired with 8GB RAM with 256GB storage and the McLaren Edition is said to ...

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G with 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED Infinity-U display, Snapdragon 855, triple rear cameras surface

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, the company's next generation smartphone has been in the leaks for sometime now. Recently the name of the phone surfaced on the official site, which also confirmed 25W super fast charging. Now the retail box of the phone has surfaced in Korea confirming the design and the specifications of the phone. There is also a poster of the phone with the model number SM-A908N. This reveals a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display, 48MP + 5MP + 8MP triple rear cameras, 32MP front camera, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. This just says Octa-Core processor, but it should be Snapdragon 855 combined with Qualcomm's X50 modem for 5G connectivity. It should also feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. Earlier rumors revealed ‘Tilt OIS’ technology which is exclusive to Samsung. In this technology the lens tilts up or down during a movement, so even if the smartphone tilts a bit, it always tries to keep the photographed object straight and centered. Samsung Galaxy A90 5G rumored specifications 6.7-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED displayOcta-Core Snapdragon 855 7nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 640 GPU6GB RAM, 128GB StorageAndroid 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung One UIDual SIM48MP rear camera with ...

Redmi K20 Pro Android 10 based MIUI 10 testing to start soon as recruitment begins

Xiaomi launched the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone in India last month running MIUI 10.3 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie), the smartphone recently made its debut as Mi 9T Pro in global markets. The Redmi K20 Pro Chinese variant was amongst the devices eligible for Android Q Beta update. The company has a tradition of involving users in MIUI testing for their devices and in case you are a Redmi K20 Pro user and want to explore Android 10 based MIUI 10 Global Stable before everyone else, there is good news for you as Xiaomi is looking for MIUI Stable ROM testers for these devices, you can apply hereto be a part of the Beta testing team in case you’re interested. Though the recruitment is open to all users, active members on Mi Community have an advantage over others, so if you have an active profile on Mi Community you should apply for it. Users are also supposed to install an instant messenger Telegram to discuss bugs with other testers and team. Deadline for applying for the above-mentioned devices is 9:00 PM, 8th Sep, and users will be notified by 11th Sep regarding their selection. We will keep updating the MIUI update tracker ...

Nubia Red Magic 3S gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 855 Plus to be announced on September 5

Nubia launched the Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone in India a couple of months back. It came with a 90Hz display, Snapdragon 855 SoC, active cooling system and more. Now, Nubia is gearing up to launch the new Red Magic 3S and the company has scheduled an event on September 5th 2019 in China where it will be unveiling the gaming smartphone. Nubia has posted an invitation on Weibo which reveals the name of the smartphone i.e., Red Magic 3S along with the date and time i.e., 5th September 2019 14:00 CST (5:30PM IST). The teaser image does not reveal any other information and there are not many details known on the key specifications of the Red Magic 3S. However, last month Nubia was among other OEMs that teased the launch of Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus powered smartphone after the launch of the SoC by Qualcomm and in fact, Nubia also confirmed that the successor to the Red Magic 3 will be powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus. So, we can expect the upcoming Red Magic 3S to be powered the latest Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC which features an overclocked CPU, faster GPU and more. We should know more information once the smartphone ...

Nokia tops global rankings in providing software and security updates

Software update is an important factor to look for when purchasing a smartphone and many brands are now stepping up efforts in providing software updates and security patches regularly. Nokia is one among them and is known for providing quick software updates and supporting old smartphones too. On similar lines, according to a report by CounterPoint Research, Nokia leads global rankings in updating smartphone software and security. According to the report, in the Android Pie adoption list, nearly 96% of smartphones sold by Nokia in Q3 2018 is already running Android 9 Pie or have had an Android Pie update issued to them. It is followed by Samsung with 89%, Xiaomi with 84%, HUAWEI with 82%, Lenovo with 43%, OPPO with 35%, vivo with 18%, LG with 16%, Alcatel with 14%, TECNO with 5% and other brands with 15%. The report also shows that only around a quarter of the top Android models are updated to the latest OS version. In another exhibit, the time taken by top 10 manufacturers to upgrade their smartphone lineup to the latest Android version was revealed. Nokia was found to update its wide range of smartphones regularly and Xiaomi and Lenovo also rank high in ...

OnePlus 7T with 6.55-inch Quad HD 90Hz display, triple rear cameras surface ahead of India launch in September

OnePlus is expected to launch 'OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro' smartphones first in India on September 26th 2019 and a lot of leaks and renders have surfaced including a render of OnePlus 7T with a circular triple rear camera module. On similar lines, now, a new report reveals the key specifications of the OnePlus 7T smartphone. OnePlus 7T is said to sport a 6.55-inch Quad HD SUPER AMOLED display with a smaller notch this time and OnePlus is expected to include a 2K display this time with the 7T. The display will also come with a 90Hz refresh rate this time just like the OnePlus 7 Pro. It is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC paired with 8GB RAM with 128GB storage / 8GB RAM with 256GB storage options and pack a 3800mAh battery. Regarding the optics, the triple rear camera setup is expected to be housed in a circular camera module and could be a combination of 48MP+16MP+12MP. The front-facing camera is expected to be a 16MP unit and the cameras are said to support 960fps 10 seconds slow-motion video, nightscape and wide angle video as well. The dimensions are said to be 161.2 x ...

OnePlus TV launching in India in September on Amazon.in [Update: Android TV updates for at least 3 years]

Update: August 29, 2019 — After confirming that the OnePlus TV will run Android TV platform, the company has confirmed that it has strong partnership with Google, it will be working alongside Google to optimize the Android TV user experience and offer Android TV updates for at least 3 years. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau recently showed the production line of OnePlus TV. Last week, our first #OnePlusTV came off the production line - a truly monumental moment. Within this box you'll find over 2 years of dreams, milestones and of course an amazing TV. Proud to seal the very first box, and can't wait for you to see it! pic.twitter.com/hFuChx6bJW— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) August 27, 2019 Earlier: August 22, 2019 — OnePlus has confirmed 55-inch QLED model officially. It might also launch 43-inch and 65-inch as well, as rumored earlier. Update: August 21, 2019 — Update: OnePlus has confirmed that OnePlus TV will be made available on Amazon.in. 'Notify Me' option is now live that will offers regular alerts leading up to the launch and open sales. Back in September last year OnePlus confirmed that it is working on its first Smart TV with a premium design.  Last week it revealed the name and logo of the ...

Apple launches independent repair provider program in US to offer repair options for out-of-warranty iPhones

Apple has been doing a pilot program over the past year with 20 independent repair businesses in North America, Europe and Asia who are currently offering genuine parts for repairs for the new 'independent repair program'. Now, Apple is officially launching the new independent repair provider program that allows more independent repair shops to buy 'genuine Apple parts' and offer repair options for out-of-warranty iPhones and other Apple products. With this new repair program, small and large independent repair businesses will get the same genuine parts, tools, training, repair manuals and diagnostics as its Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs). Apple says that the new repair program complements Apple’s continued investment in its growing global network of over 5,000 AASPs. Image of Apple Recycle Program Apple is not charging a fee from businesses who opt-in to the independent repair program and businesses need to have an Apple-certified technician who can perform the repairs in order to qualify for the repair program and the process for certification is simple and free of charge. Qualifying repair businesses will receive Apple-genuine parts, tools, training, repair manuals and diagnostics at the same cost as AASPs. The program is launching in the US and is also expected ...

Realme releases kernel source for realme X

Realme has gained popularity since its inception because of VFM offerings in the mid-range smartphone segment. In July, it launched the Realme X, it's most premium offering to date. It packs a 6.53-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display from Samsung with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint scanner and 91.2% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform with up to 8GB of RAM. Now, the company has released kernel sources for the Realme X, so there are good chances that we see custom ROMs for the smartphone in coming months. The company has also updated its Bootloader unlock tool, and Realme X users can now unlock the bootloader of their devices but unlocking bootloader will downgrade the Widevine certification level to L3 from L1 and users will no longer be able to enjoy HD content on apps like Hotstar, Amazon Prime Videos, and Netflix. Unlocking the bootloader will erase all the data on the device and might affect OTA updates, users will also not get official OTA updates as bootloader unlocking makes the secure data partition inaccessible. The company also says that bootloader unlocking and flashing a custom ROM will not affect the warranty of the device. Bootloader unlocking for realme 5 and realme 5 ...

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Pro and Mi TV 4C Pro Android 9.0 (Pie) roll out in September, coming to older Mi TV 4A series soon

Xiaomi launched Mi TV 4C Pro 32-inch HD ready TV running Patchwall based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) last year, making the company one of the first to ship Android 8.1 (Oreo) out of the box. The company launched the Mi LED TV 4A PRO earlier this year with the same OS version. Today the company has announced that it has started rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) Android TV update to these users. Xiaomi also adds that these are one of the TVs to get Android Pie update. Other older models will get the update after that. The Mi TV 4A 32-inch and 43-inch models will also get the update soon, and the company started beta testing for them last month. Xiaomi launched Mi TV 4A 32-inch HD ready and 43-inch Full HD models last year running Patchwall based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). These will get Android 9.0 (Pie) Android TV update directly, skipping Android Oreo. The company at that time said that Amlogic chip needed extended engineering work to support new Android TV images which are 7 or above, and it had worked extensively with the companies to bring the update. The update to the older TVs also includes Android TV adding Play Store, built-in ...