Redmi Note 8 Pro MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11.0.3.0 with November Android Security Patch]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone in India running MIUI 10.4 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 Pro (codename ‘begoniain’), also check out our Redmi Note 8 Pro content, Redmi Note 8 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions Redmi Note 8 Pro Camera Samples Redmi Note 8 Pro Review   [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="300333,300335,300334"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Dec 13, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.3.0.PGGINXM with November security patch. The update weighs 602 MBs in size and brings MIUI 11 to the device, check out this post to learn more about MIUI 11 features. [Download Link/OTA from 10.4.4.0] [Nov 14, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.1.0.PGGINXM. The update weighs around 616 MBs in size, and brings October security patch, new features such as New Minimalistic Design, Quick Replies, New Dynamic Sound Effects, Redesigned Settings Menu, Mi Share and more to the devices, check out this post to learn more about MIUI 11 features. [Download Link ...

Realme 3 Pro ColorOS Software Update Tracker [Update: A.21 update with Dark Mode Toggle and December Android security patch]

realme launched the realme 3 Pro in the country back in April running ColorOS 6.0 based on 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 3 Pro. [gallery size="large" columns="2" ids="300326,300327"] ColorOS updates rolled out for the realme X so far, [Dec 13, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1851EX_11.A.21 with December security patch. The update weighs about 270 MBs in size, adds a dark mode quick switch toggle in the notification panel and brings multiple bug fixes. [Download Link] [Nov 25, 2019]: realme 3 Pro will be upgraded to Android 10 based ColorOS 7 in January 2020, confirms realme. [Oct 31, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1851EX_11.A.20 with October security patch. This update brings new charging animation, system-wide dark mode, realme laboratory and more. [Download Link] [Sep 30, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1851EX_11_A.19 with September 2019 security patch. The update weighs about 276 MBs in size and brings digital wellbeing, redesigned notification center interface, clone app support for more third-party apps including PayTM, Google Pay, PhonePe, Amazon, Flipkart and ability to display screen on time. ...

Vivo Z1 Pro gets another price cut in India, now available starting at Rs. 12990

Vivo launched the Z1 Pro smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor, 32MP in-display front camera earlier this year in India. Last month, the Z1 Pro got up to Rs. 2000 permanent price cut and now, Vivo Z1 Pro has got another price cut in India. Vivo Z1 Pro 4GB RAM with 64GB storage variant is now available at Rs. 12,990, against its previous price of Rs. 13,990. The 6GB RAM with 64GB variant is now available at Rs. 13,990, against its previous price of Rs. 14,990. The top-end model with 6GB RAM with 128GB storage has not received a price cut and is available at Rs. 15,990. It is available at new rates from Flipkart. Model Name Old Price Revised Price Price Drop Vivo Z1 Pro 4GB+64GB Rs. 13,990 Rs. 12,990 Rs. 1000 Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB+64GB Rs. 14,990 Rs. 13,990 Rs. 1000 To recall, Vivo Z1 Pro has a 6.53-inch Full HD+ display, is powered by  Snapdragon 712  SoC with up to 6GB of RAM, has a 16-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel 120° ultra-wide sensor, 2-megapixel depth-sensing camera, 32-megapixel in-screen camera, 4D gaming experience with real-time recognition of the game scene, gradient back in some color variants, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F) and Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F) said to be in works

Samsung launched the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M30 smartphones earlier this year in India under M-series. The company released the next version, Galaxy M30s recently in India, but there was no information on the successor to the Galaxy M10 until now. Now, according to a new report, Samsung is said to be working on the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M31 smartphones which are expected to be launched next year. Samsung Galaxy M11 is said to carry the model number SM-M115F and the Galaxy M31 is said to carry the model number SM-M315F. There is no information on the design, key specifications of the smartphones yet, but according to the report, Galaxy M11 is said to come with 32GB internal storage and Galaxy M31 with 64GB internal storage. According to the previous report, Samsung is also said to working on the Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M41 smartphones. Samsung Galaxy M21 which is the successor to Galaxy M20 is said to be powered by Exynos 9609 processor, feature 4GB RAM, and sport dual rear camera setup with a combination of 24MP primary sensor and 5MP depth sensor. To recall, Galaxy M20 is powered by Exynos 7904 processor and a 13MP+5MP dual rear camera. Samsung Galaxy ...

Moto G8 Power with 5000mAh battery, Android 10 gets certified by the FCC

Motorola launched the Moto G8 Plus smartphone in India back in October. At that time there were rumors about the company working on the batter-focused Moto G8 Power smartphone with Android 10 and similar Snapdragon 665 SoC as the G8 Plus. Now a new Motorola smartphone with the model number XT2041-1 has been certified by the FCC. The FCC certification reveals 5000mAh battery, 165mm front dimension and 75.8mm width, so it could feature  a similar 6.3-inch display. It also reveals 5V/9V/12V charging adapter, confirming 15W Turbo charger (5V-3A|9V-1.6A|12V-1.2A). We still don't have any other specifications of the smartphone yet, but we can expect similar triple rear camera setup, plastic back, splash resistant body and a rear mounted fingerprint scanner. The phone could go official later this month or early next month. Source 1, 2

macOS Catalina 10.15.2 update brings new features to Apple News, Stocks, bug fixes and more

Apple has released a new update to macOS Catalina, bringing the version to 10.15.2. The updates adds a few features to Apple News and Stocks along with bug fixes for Apple Music, iTunes Remote, Photos, Mail, Etc. along with general stability, reliability and performance improvements. The update size comes out to 3.02GB and is available for download for eligible devices. Users can also install the update for free from the Mac App Store. Check out the complete change log below. Changelog: Apple News New layout for Apple News+ stories from The Wall Street Journal and other leading newspapers Stocks Get links to related stories or more stories from the same publication at the end of an article “Breaking” and “Developing” labels for Top Stories  Stories from Apple News are now available in Canada in English and French This update includes the following bug fixes: Music Restores the column browser view for managing the music library Resolves an issue that may prevent album artwork from appearing Fixes an issue that may reset music equalizer settings during playback iTunes Remote Adds support for using an iPhone or iPad to remotely control the Music and TV apps on a Mac Photos Resolves an issue that may cause some AVI and MP4 files ...

Android Messages gets Verified SMS in India, real time Spam Protection rolling out in the US

Google is rolling out a new feature called Verified SMS that ensures users can confirm the true identity of the business that’s texting them. This feature will better protect users from possible phishing scams received via SMS. Along with this Google is also rolling out better Spam protection for Messages. Messages will verify on a per-message basis that the SMS you have received is content sent by a specific business. Once verified the business name and logo as well as a verification badge will be visible in the message thread. Google promises that this verification is done on device without sending any information to its servers. In India, Google Pay and verification messages from Google are enrolled in this program with more businesses joining every day. 1-800-Flowers, Banco Bradesco, Kayak, Payback, and SoFi are among the first brands in the US to send messages with Verified SMS. In addition to this, Google is also updating its spam protection to work in real time. Users will be notified of suspected spam messages and will be given the option to report it as spam and block the conversation. Reporting spam messages by the user will better help Google train its Spam detection models. Google is rolling out Verified ...

Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch HD and 43-inch FHD Smart LED TVs with Alexa voice remote launched in India starting at Rs. 12999

Amazon just launched Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch HD and 43-inch Full HD smart TVs in India. These TVs run Fire OS compared to Android, yet it supports Prime Video, Hotstar, Netflix, YouTube, Sony Liv, Zee5, Sun Nxt and more, similar to a Fire TV stick says Amazon. With the voice remote, you can just ask Alexa to search for and watch from a vast catalog of streaming TV shows and movies. You can also Pair Fire TV Edition TV with any Echo device for a truly hands-free voice experience. Onida Fire TV Edition (32" and 43") specifications 32-inch (1366×768 pixels) HD LED display with 178-degree viewing angle 43-inch (1920×1080 pixels) display with 178-degree viewing angle, 1200:1 contrast ratio, 300 nits brightness Lucent Picture Engine Technology offers Rich High Definition Picture clarity Quad-Core Cortex A53 processor with Mali-450 GPU 1GB RAM, 8GB storage Fire OS Alexa support WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, MiraCast, Bluetooth 4.2, 3 x HDMI, 1 x USB, AUX Port 2 x 8W Stereo speakers, Dolby-DTS The Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch is priced at Rs 12,999 and the 43-inch Full HD model costs Rs. 21,999. It will go on sale on Amazon starting from December 20th. The company says this ...

Samsung says it has sold 1 million Galaxy Fold smartphones

When Samsung released the Galaxy Fold in April, there were lots of problem with the durability of the device, causing Samsung to re-release the phone with fixes. The phone still proved to be fragile but that apparently has not stopped consumers from buying a million of $2000 Galaxy Folds. At TechCrunch Disrupt in Berlin, Young Sohn, Samsung Electronic’s President has revealed that the company had sold 1 million or 10 lakh foldable Galaxy Fold smartphones till now. A million Galaxy Fold devices have been sold with the price tag of $2000 to consumers. When the phone was initially released, it was quickly discovered that the devices was incredibly fragile with many reviewer samples breaking within two days. Samsung recalled all the phones and re-released with better durability and protection in September. It was even launched in India in October at a price of Rs. 1,64,999. Young Sohn stated it was part of Samsungs strategy of releasing products to get feedback. With all its feedback from Galaxy Fold and its high sales numbers, Samsung is going to be comfortable repeating this strategy in the future. Other reports have stated that Samsung plans to sell upto 6 million foldable devices in 2020. Source

Microsoft’s Xbox ‘Project Scarlett’ is Xbox Series X, coming in 2020

At the E3 2019 back in June Microsoft revealed details about its high-end Xbox console codenamed ‘Project Scarlett’. Today the company has confirmed that it will be called the 'Xbox Series X', offering four times the processing power of Xbox One X, thanks to the custom-designed processor, leveraging the latest Zen 2 and Radeon RDNA architecture from AMD, high bandwidth GDDR6 memory, and a next generation solid state drive (SSD). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tUqIHwHDEc Microsoft Xbox Series X Highlights Can be placed in both vertical and horizontal orientation 4K at 60FPS, with possibility of up to 120FPS, including support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and 8K capability. Powered by custom-designed processor leveraging the latest Zen 2 and next generation RDNA architecture from AMD, offering hardware accelerated ray tracing Patented Variable Rate Shading (VRS) technology will allow developers to get even more out of the Xbox Series X GPU and next-generation SSD will virtually eliminate load times Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Dynamic Latency Input (DLI) Backward compatibility to support thousands of games across four generations of gaming, including Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Studios support cross-generation entitlements so your Achievements and game saves are shared across devices New bundled Xbox Wireless Controller with a ...