Samsung Galaxy Fit Review

To date, Samsung has tried and tested wearables in various form factors, including smartwatches and fitness bands, in an attempt to find the middle ground. Recently, the South Korean giant refreshed its fitness tracker lineup with the Galaxy Fit, which is expected to compete Fitbit Inspire HR, Mi Band 4, and Honor Band 5 in terms of features. As per the company claims, the Galaxy Fit is made for all types of fitness enthusiasts, from casual runners to athletes. Is the Galaxy Fit a worthy device at Rs. 8,999? Design In terms of design, the Galaxy Fit looks minimal and straightforward. At just 23 grams, it is incredibly light, and I didn't feel the band during my sleep. It comes in two variants -- a black case with a black silicone wristband or a silver case with a white wristband. In our case, we tried out the silver case variant. These bands are removable, which means you are not stuck with one color either. Even though we felt comfortable wearing this all day and night, it does have an annoying strap where the silicone band slides through an opening that allows you to adjust the fit. Changing the pin some times feels like ...

Google will require new devices launched after January 31, 2020 to run Android 10: Report

Google unveiled Android Q earlier this year and later renamed it to Android 10. It was released for Pixel smartphones recently and other OEMs are gradually rolling out the update. Now, a new report reveals that Google will require all new devices to run Android 10 if approved after January 31, 2020. A document obtained by XDA Developers reveals that Google will stop approving GMS (Google Mobile Services) distribution on devices that won't ship with Android 10 or in other words, ship with an older version of Android, if approved after January 31st, 2020. Similarly, Google will stop approving devices that ship with Android 9 Pie after the launch of Android 11 which will happen next year. Google Mobile Services consist of Google apps, libraries, and services and OEMs must license in order to pre-install it on Android devices. Although the deadline for getting approval is January 31st, 2020, OEMs can still get approval for their upcoming devices to run Android 9 Pie before the approval window closes. With this move, Google aims to streamline the software update process and will ensure that all brands provide timely updates to its users so that Google will be able to provide timely security updates. Source

Realme X ColorOS Software Update Tracker [Update: September Security patch with redesigned Notification Center and Digital Wellbeing]

realme launched the realme X smartphone in India back in July running ColorOS 6.0 on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). realme doesn’t follow a fixed update frequency but the company rolls out updates frequently. This post will help our readers in keeping track of ColorOS updates for realme X. [gallery columns="2" link="file" size="large" ids="293759,293758"] ColorOS updates rolled out for the realme X so far, [Oct 8, 2019]: realme has again started rolling out RMX1901EX_11.A.08 with September security patch. This update brings redesigned notification center and Digital Wellbeing along with several new features and fixes to realme X. [Download Link] [Oct 1, 2019]: realme has confirmed that the update RMX1901EX_11.A.08 has been suspended due to bugs, the company plans to roll out an update to all the users by mid-October. [Sep 30, 2019]: realme starts rolling out RMX1901EX_11.A.08 with September security patch. This update brings redesigned notification center and Digital Wellbeing along with several new features and fixes to realme X. [Download Link] [Sep 13, 2019]: realme X will be upgraded to Android 10 in Q1 2020, confirms realme. [Aug 30, 2019]: realme releases Android Pie based kernel source codes for realme X. [Aug 21, 2019]: realme starts rolling out RMX1901EX_11.A.07 with August Android security ...

Andy Rubin teases a radically re-imagined compact smartphone – GEM

Andy Rubin, creator of Android and CEO of Essential just tweeted out a colorful glimpse into one of the most radically re-imagined compact smartphones we have ever seen. It's long, it's thin, there's a huge camera at the back and also a fingerprint scanner. The guys at Essential call this device "GEM" and the first tweet from Andy (after almost an year) shows how color-shifty the design is. But it didn't stop there. https://twitter.com/Arubin/status/1181688540540764160 Then came photos of the side of the phone that actually matters. Yes, that's definitely Google Maps running on the "GEM". Let's start from the top of the phone. There's an ear piece grill right at the top, the bezels all around the phone are equidistant (apparently that was super hard to achieve on this phone), right below the ear piece seems to be a "notch" area and my guess is, the punch hole houses a front facing camera. Besides that, in software, you see an arrow and a battery indicator in that top area of the UI which is blank. Below that is of course the entire Maps UI reformatted to suit this new radically redesigned form factor. In this image, we can see a different page of the ...

OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition teased ahead of launch on October 10

OnePlus partnered with McLaren for the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition last year. Now the company has started teasing the launch of new McLaren edition phone, which should be the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition. The company said that the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition sold-out across the world in a matter of weeks. Based on earlier rumors, the 7T Pro McLaren Edition is expected to pack 12GB of RAM and could feature a similar carbon fiber finish under the glass and light streaks across the McLaren logo, illuminating and disappearing in an instant. Other specifications should be similar to the OnePlus 7T Pro, but it is not clear if we can expect a faster charging technology compared to the Warp Charge 30T used in OnePlus 7T. We should know the price and other details at the October 10th event in London. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fc4IBbCM50 Pete Lau, Founder and CEO of OnePlus, said: We’ve long been inspired by the McLaren brand spirit as an established company that continues to innovate. The public reaction to the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition was incredible, users enjoyed seeing us working together to push boundaries, and we are thrilled to continue working together.

Sony PlayStation 5 with 3rd Gen Ryzen CPU, new controller with haptic technology and adaptive triggers launching 2020-end

Sony has finally confirmed that its PlayStation 5, the next-generation gaming console will launch for the Holidays 2020. To remind you, Sony introduced the PlayStation 4 back in 2013, and the PlayStation 4 Pro was introduced in 2016. Sony has also confirmed that the new console will come with a new controller with haptic feedback that will replace the “rumble” technology found in controllers since the 5th generation of consoles. "With haptics, you truly feel a broader range of feedback, so crashing into a wall in a race car feels much different than making a tackle on the football field. You can even get a sense for a variety of textures when running through fields of grass or plodding through mud," said the company. It will also have new adaptive triggers, which have been incorporated into the trigger buttons (L2/R2). Developers can program the resistance of the triggers so that you feel the tactile sensation of drawing a bow and arrow or accelerating an off-road vehicle through rocky terrain. In combination with the haptics, this can produce a powerful experience that better simulates various actions. Sony said that it has started sending Game creators the early versions of the new controller. There will also ...

Letstrack Special GPS tracking for bikes and cars

Unlike just 10 years ago, GPS tracking is ubiquitous in our lives these days, whether it is waiting for your Uber, waiting for food delivery or even just to find which railway station is next in your journey. But in all these scenarios, the end user is the constant, which means the tracking is entirely dependent on the smartphone which acts as the tracking device, but what if we want to track "things" instead of users? Like what do we do to track our cars or bikes? This is where companies like Letstrack come into play. With their products, we will be able to track, locate or even turn off our machines remotely, giving you complete control, constant oversight and a peace of mind. We tested out the Special GPS tracking device that can be used to track motorbikes, here's how our experience went. How the Letstrack device works is really simple. It's a GPS unit with a cellular component. When you order for a device, it comes with a subscription for the GSM component and the server on the cloud in which you will be able to see the data and control your bike. Yes, this is exactly like those ...

Realme Buds Wireless Review: For the Bassheads

Headphones are getting better and better, be it in audio quality, design, and ergonomics. The old traditional wired headphones with 3.5mm audio jack are slowly getting replaced by either USB Type-C or Bluetooth wireless earphones. In case of Bluetooth wireless earphones we have different varieties — true wireless, wireless with a cable, and earbuds with a neckband. For some reason, the neckband earphones are recently trending in the market and to capitalise it many handset makers are trying their hands on the unconventional yet rewarding earphones. Many companies right from Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi have already launched their neckband at various price points. Realme is the latest one to join this trend. Last month Realme expanded its presence in the accessories space with the launch of Buds Wireless neckband headphones in India alongside Realme XT mobile launch. The Buds Wireless neckband headphones will take on Xiaomi's Mi Neckband at Rs. 1,799. In this article, let's find out how good is the Wireless neckband for its pricing. Design [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="294323,294322,294325,294324"] The Realme Buds Wireless follows the same philosophy as it's cousin, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless. Dubbed as Elastic Metal String Necklace, the neckband features a high-quality skin-friendly silica gel, which offers a comfortable and ...

HUAWEI Enjoy 10 with 6.39-inch FHD+ punch-hole display, 48MP dual rear cameras gets certified

After the Enjoy 10 Plus last month, HUAWEI is all set to introduce Enjoy 10, a cheaper phone in the Enjoy series in China. Specifications of the phone has been revealed by TENAA with the model number ART-TL00x, and the press render was shared by @ebleaks recently. This reveals a 6.39-inch  HD+ punch-hole display, Kirin 710 12nm SoC with up to 6GB RAM and GPU Turbo 3.0, 48-megapixel primary camera with AI features and a 2-megapixel camera for portrait shots. It is expected to run EMUI 9.1 on top of Android 9 Pie and a 4000mAh (typical) battery, but there is no fingerprint sensor. HUAWEI Enjoy 10 rumored specifications 6.59-inch (1560 × 720 pixels) HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core Kirin 710F 12nm (4 x 2.2GHz Cortex-A73 +4 x 1.7GHz Cortex-A53) with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB storage / 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Android 9 (Pie) with EMUI 9.1 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture 8MP front camera Dimensions: 159.81×76.13×8.13mm; Weight: 176g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + ...

Google rolls out October 2019 security update for Pixel devices, also available for Essential Phone

Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release for October. The latest security update is the first after Android 10 update that was released recently. New builds for the Pixel devices with October 2019 Android Security update: Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL (QP1A.191005.007.A1) Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL (QP1A.191005.007) Check out the complete set of issues that are fixed in the latest update in the Android update Bulletin here, Security and download full factory images or OTA images for these Pixel devices from the Google Developers website, if you don’t have the over-the-air (OTA) update yet. Functional patches for Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL Wi-Fi stability improvements System stability improvements Fix for memory drain in UI Fix for missing heads-up notifications Gesture navigation stability improvements Fix for bootloop in certain device locale modes Functional patches for Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Fix for missing notifications in Pixel Stand mode Sensor calibration improvements As usual Essential has also rolled out the October security patch for the Essential Phone. October's security update for Android 10 is now available OTA (Open Market). ...