Redmi Note 8 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11 Stable Update]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 8 smartphone in India running MIUI 10.3 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 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 8 (codename ‘ginkgo’). [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="299221,299222,299230"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Nov 27, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.1.0.PCOINXM with November Security patch. The update weighs about 664 MBs in size and brings new features such as New Minimalistic Design, Quick Replies, New Dynamic Sound Effects, Redesigned Settings Menu, Mi Share, Floating Calculator, Updated Mi File Manager, Digital Wellbeing and more to the devices, check out this post to learn more about MIUI 11 features. [Download Link] [Oct 28, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.3.0.PCOINXM with September Security patch. The update weighs about 188MB in size and fixes the sound disappearing during calls issue. [Download Link] [Sep 21, 2019]: Xiaomi releases Android 9.0 (Pie) based kernel source codes for Redmi Note 8. The Redmi Note 8 comes in Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Cosmic Purple, and Space Black colors, is priced at ...

Xiaomi Redmi K20 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11.0.3.0 with November Security Patch]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi K20 smartphone in India on July 17th running MIUI 10.3 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 30-45 days. Redmi K20 Unboxing and First Impressions Redmi K20 Benchmarks and Gaming Review Redmi K20 Camera Samples Redmi K20 Review This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi K20 (codename ‘davinci’). [gallery columns="2" size="large" link="file" ids="299225,299224"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Nov 27, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI Global Stable 11.0.3.0.PFJINXM with November Security 2019 security patch. The update weighs around 447MB. [Download Link] [Oct 22, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI Global Stable 11.0.2.0.PFJINXM with September Security 2019 security patch. The update weighs around 766 MB in size and brings all MIUI 11 features.  Download Link / OTA from 10.3.8.0] [August 23, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI Global Stable 10.3.8.0.PFJINXM with updated August 2019 security patch. The update weighs around 312MB in size and brings Mi Cloud bug fixes. [Full Recovery ROM [Download Link] [July 19, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI Global Stable 10.3.6.0.PFJINXM with updated ...

Samsung PlayGalaxy Link beta released, lets you stream PC games on a Galaxy smartphone

Samsung has just launched a new streaming service for the Galaxy Note 10+ users - PlayGalaxy Link. Users can continue the left-off PC gameplay on their smartphone through this app and can also connect wired or Bluetooth-enabled controllers to their device for an improved gaming experience. Galaxy Note10 users should set up the PlayGalaxy Link app on both PC and smartphone first by installing it from playgalaxy.com. Users have to sign into PlayGalaxy Link with their Samsung account, and the app will search for their PC and the installed games automatically. In the next step, the app should be installed on the Note10 smartphone and a connection with their PC and controller (if required) should be established using Wi-Fi or mobile data (4G/5G). Once it is done, users can pick up right where they left off in the game. Also, when the PC is turned on, users can always access it to play PC games from outside via a mobile network. The app is designed with a P2P connection which provides users with simplicity for better performance without a relay server and it also uses Adaptive FPS to ensure better connectivity even in poor network environments. Samsung also lists the recommended computer specs ...

Google Night Sight Astrophotography Explained

Astrophotography on the Pixel 4 was announced as one of the highlight features during its launch event. The sample photos shown by Google were impressive and once the phone released, social media starting filling up with incredible photos people clicked with their Pixel 4. In this article we explain how Google produces beautiful starry photos of the night sky with just a smartphone camera. Taking starry photos of the night sky has been possible with traditional DSLR's for many ears. But they often require heavy gear, patience and technical knowledge to get good results. With the power of computational photography, Google has managed to let users click amazing photos of the night sky with just a Pixel 4. Pixel 3 users can also use this feature but with less impressive results. To begin with, to get a brighter well-lit photo, you simply need more light. Generally, a bigger aperture allows more light to enter the sensor, giving a brighter photo. But smartphones have very small lenses so that becomes difficult. To circumvent this, Google simply exposes the sensor for longer time to collect more light. This technique comes with its own set of problems. The major ones being movement in the photo and ...

HiFuture NeckLace Wireless Earphones with 12 hours battery life launched in India for Rs. 2999

HiFuture, an consumer audio manufacturer, has launched their new product, the HiFuture NeckLace in-Ear Wireless Earphones in India. The earphones features an ergonomic neckband, sweatproof design with Bluetooth 5.0 and a long claimed battery life. HiFuture claims to have put a lot of thought into the design of the earphones, with a smooth glide-on design, where no adjustment is required once the user puts in the ear. The neckband is completely made out of silicon and the earphones have magnets that allow it to clip together when not in use. The earphones connect via Bluetooth 5.0 and support Qualcomms AptX and AAC hi-res audio for a clear music experience. The 10mm neodymium magnets provide for an immersive sound experience and HiFuture claims to use in-built motion sensors that work together with advanced acoustic system to provide ultra plus soft bass. We are unclear as to how exactly that works and will require to test that claim in the review. Another highlight feature in the earphones is the presence of Environmental Noise Cancellation technology, thanks to Qualcomm CVC 8.0 which uses the inbuilt mics to efficiently filter out background noise so communication remains crystal clear no matter the environment. The earphones come with 3 tips silicon to ...

Realme Black Friday Sale on 29th November – realme X2 Pro special open sale, discounts on realme 5 Pro, realme C2 and more

Black Friday Sale is around the corner and brands have started revealing offers on their products. Recently, Nokia announced its Black Friday offers and now Realme has announced its Black Friday Sale offers. During the Black Friday Sale, realme X2 Pro will be on open sale and there will be discounts on realme C2, realme 3 & realme 3 Pro, realme 3i, and more. Realme's Black Friday Sale will start from 29th November 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM at realme.com and the sale will be live for 24 hours. During the sale, realme X2 Pro will be available on open sale for 24 hours and this means, you won't be requiring an invite to purchase the X2 Pro. Similarly, realme 5s will also go on the first sale from November 29th, 2019 at 12PM. realme Black Friday Sale offer details realme C2 (2+32GB) - Rs. 5999 (Rs. 500 off on MRP) realme C2 (3+32GB) - Rs. 6999 (Rs. 500 off on MRP) realme 3 (3+64GB) - Rs. 8499 (Rs. 500 off on MRP) realme 3 (4+64GB) - Rs. 8999 (Rs. 1000 off on MRP) realme 5 Pro - Rs. 12,999 (Rs. 1000 off on MRP) realme X - Rs. 15,999 (Rs. 1000 ...

Vivo Z5i with 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 675, 8GB RAM, triple rear cameras, 5000mAh battery announced

Vivo is on a launch spree as the company recently announced the Vivo V17, U20, Y19, S5, U3, and more. Similarly, the company has now announced the new vivo Z5i in the Z series. Vivo Z5i takes design cues from the Z5x and the specifications are similar to the recently launched vivo U3 or vivo U20 smartphone. It flaunts a 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD screen, is powered by Snapdragon 675 with 8GB of RAM with 128GB internal storage, runs Android 9 Pie with FuntouchOS 9.2, has a 16-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel 120° wide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera and a 16-megapixel camera on the front. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, gradient back and packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Vivo Z5i (V1941A) specifications 6.53-inch (2340  × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19.5:9 LCD screen 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 675 64-bit 11nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 612 GPU 8GB LPPDDR4x RAM with 128GB  storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM Funtouch OS 9.2 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) 16MP rear camera with f/1.78 aperture, Sony IMX499 sensor, LED flash, 8-megapixel 120° wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, 2-megapixel camera with f/2.4 aperture 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 ...

Wynk Music become India’s top music streaming service as per Daily Active Users metric

Wynk Music, the music streaming service from Airtel is now reported to be India's #1 music when considering Daily Active Users (DAU). This performance metric is driven massively by regional music streaming seeing a surge, with some languages seeing over 150% increase, popular even outside their home state. Wynk Music's biggest categories continue to be Bollywood and International music, but it has seen huge growth in its regional languages, of about 75% in total. Wynk offers music in 14 Indian languages and regional songs now account for 26% of the overall 3 billion plus monthly streams on the app. Smartphone usage is increasing in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns and rural areas along with more accessible internet data. More and more people are discovering entertainment services and music streaming with Wynk has become the more popular amongst others. Regional songs in Oriya, Gujarati, Assamese, Marathi, Telugu and Bhojpuri have seen 150%+ growth and are also popular outside the home states as well. Commenting on Wynk becoming the #1 music streaming service, Adarsh Nair, Chief Product Officer, Bharti Airtel said: The team is focused on building the most personalised music experience for our customers. Wynk’s deep catalogue of songs combined with a holistic understanding ...

WhatsApp brings Call waiting, new chat design and updated Braille keyboard for iPhone users

iPhone users will now receive new updates for WhatsApp, bringing welcome features like call waiting, a redesigned chat screen and improvements to the Braille Keyboard. The update comes directly to the stable version of WhatsApp along with the group privacy features that were released earlier this month. The highlight feature for in this update is the new call waiting support. Earlier users who were on a WhatsApp call would not be able to receive any other call through WhatsApp. Now, with call waiting support, users who are on a call already, if called by another contact, will receive a notification that enables to switch to the new call immediately or remain in the current call. The other changes include a redesigned chat screen that makes it easier for users to scan messages in the chat quicker and also packs the ability to quickly send your messages directly from the Braille keyboard when using VoiceOver mode. The app changelog also contains the Group privacy updates that were released in an earlier update. You can check out the new update via WhatsApp Messenger for iOS from the App Store here.

Get Android 10 on POCO F1 with OxygenOS port

Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO launched the POCO F1 smartphone in India back in August 2018 running MIUI 9.6 Global Stable on top of Android 8.1 (Oreo) and later updated it to Android 9.0 in December 2018. The device runs MIUI 11 based on Android 9.0 as of now. POCO F1 is confirmed to get Android 1o update but the company has not shared any timeline for Android 10 rollout but POCO F1 has one of the most active developer community. Oxygen OS is amongst popular Android skin that offers lots of customizations without adding bloat, developers have ported Android 10 based Oxygen OS (Open Beta 30 from OnePlus 6) to POCO F1. We tried it on our unit and here is our post that may help you in installing it on your POCO F1. Performance and Benchmarks: [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="299055,299053,299054"] POCO F1 packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 which is a beast when it comes to performance, it obtained a score of 317087 on AnTuTu 8. It scored 2259 points in single-core test and 7466 points in multi-core test in Geekbench 4. In Geekbench 5 test, it managed to get a 485 points in single-core test and 1866 points in multi-core test. Software, UI, and Apps: [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="299022,299023,299025"] Oxygen OS ...