Belkin unveils wireless charging power bank, 20,000mAh fast charging power bank, screen protectors at CES 2020

Belkin, a leader in global consumer electronics, took the podium to unveil its new products, including power bank featuring fast charging technology, wireless charges and screen protection accessories. Power banks The company has launched two BOOST↑CHARGE USB-C power banks - 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh. The 10K power bank features an 18W USB-C output with Power Delivery and fast charges an iPhone from 0-50% in 30 minutes and charges a second device up to 12W using the USB-A port. The 20K power bank, on the other hand, has 30W of charging power and provides up to 28 hours of extra battery life for a MacBook. It also can charge a second device up to 12W using the USB-A port and includes is a 2 ft. USB-C to USB-C cable for fast charging the power bank itself. The 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh power banks are priced at $39.99-$69.99 (approx Rs. 2,872- Rs.5,027) respectively. It will be available on from March/April 2020. Wireless charging Talking about the wireless charging, the company has launched five Boost Charge wireless chargers. Most notable out of it is the new 3-in-1 dock that allows the user to charge all of their Apple devices simultaneously wirelessly. It includes a charging puck for the Apple Watch, a pad ...

Redmi 7A finally starts receiving MIUI 11 Global Stable update

Update: Redmi 7A MIUI v11.0.2.0 has started rolling out widely after v11.0.1.0 was rolled back. You can download the recover ROM here or the OTA from V10.2.10.0 here and update it manually, if you have not received the update yet. Earlier: Xiaomi launched the Redmi 7A smartphone in India back in July running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0. In August, the company rolled out a major MIUI 10.2.7.0 update bringing portrait mode to the smartphone. To remind, the smartphone packs a 5.45-inch HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by Snapdragon 439, and has a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 rear camera sensor. Now, the company has started rolling out MIUI 11 Global Stable update to Redmi 7A users in India. The new update comes as MIUI 11.0.1.0.PCMINXM and weighs around 726 MBs in size. The new update brings November Android security patch along with new features such as New Minimalistic Design, Blur App Previews, Quick Replies, Mi Share, New Dynamic Sound Effects, Floating Calculator, Updated Mi File Manager, and more to the device. MIUI 11 is being rolled out to all eligible devices as per the schedule, you can keep a track of MIUI 11 updates with our dedicated MIUI section. Also, make sure ...

ASUS brings ROG Swift 360 world’s first 360Hz gaming monitor, ROG Zephyrus G14 & G15 Ryzen 4th gen gaming laptops at CES 2020

We do not know who asked for it, but we definitely love it as ASUS has announced the worlds first and fastest ROG Swift 360 gaming monitor at CES 2020 that refreshes at, you guessed it, an insane 360 Hz. Along with this, ASUS also launched new gaming laptops in the ROG Zephyrus and TUF series, all powered by Ryzen 4th gen mobile CPUs. [caption id="attachment_301861" align="alignnone" width="575"] Zephyrus G14 Grey and White[/caption] The ROG Zephyrus G14 and G15 are two exciting laptops from ASUS that feature the new Ryzen 4th gen mobile CPUs. The Ryzen 4000 H series processors are based on the newest Zen 2 architecture that is designed on the 7nm manufacturing node, which promises excellent performance. The G14 features an updated ultra slim design that comes in two beautiful colours: white and grey while the G15 is a simple spec update to last years GA502 design. [caption id="attachment_301862" align="alignnone" width="575"] Zephyrus G15[/caption] Both laptops are powered by the Ryzen 4000 H series mobile CPUs and upto a NVIDIA RTX 2060 GPU. The screens have also been updated with up to 120 Hz on the G14 and an insane 240 Hz on the G15, with PANTONE certification on all their screens. [caption ...

Amazon Echo Auto with 8 microphones and far-field technology for in-car usage launched in India for Rs. 4999

Amazon has launched Echo Auto, the company's latest Alexa product designed for in-car usage with 8 microphones and far-field technology to hear you even in noisy traffic conditions. It is powered by the car's 12V charging socket or USB port and connects to your car stereo system for audio playback using a 3.5 mm auxiliary cable or Bluetooth connection. It connects to Alexa through the Alexa app on your smartphone and uses your existing data plan to stream music, make a call or send messages to your phone contacts, and more. With Alexa, you can hear your morning news, listen to an Audible book on your commute, ask for the nearest coffee shops, petrol pumps and more. Add Alexa to your car — Echo Auto is powered by your car's 12V charging socket or USB port and connects to your stereo system through a 3.5 mm auxiliary cable or Bluetooth connection Designed exclusively for in-car usage — With 8 microphones and far-field technology, Echo Auto can hear you over music, A/C, and road noise. Voice control your music — Voice control Echo Auto through the Alexa app to stream from Amazon Prime Music, Apple Music, JioSaavn, and Gaana - just ask ...

Ather 450X upgraded version of Ather 450 announced, invite-only pre-orders open

Ather Energy just announced the Ather 450X, an upgraded version of its popular Ather 450. It says that this will feature major upgrades including new features based on feedback from existing Ather 450 customers. Even though it has not revealed features, specifications and price of the Ather 450X, it has opened pre-orders for those who have already pre-ordered or purchased the Ather 450 or expressed pre-order interest on or before 5th January 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt65YkqGRoM Ather will send them 2 invite codes by email to the registered email ID so that they can pre-order the Ather 450X  atherenergy.com by paying Rs. 2500 refundable deposit. Those who pre-order early will get their hands on the 450X Collector’s Edition and a host of other privileges that includes 450X Collector’s Edition Exclusive T-Shirt from our merchandise Two additional invite codes to give out Those who have already bought the Ather 450 already will have an option to upgrade to 450X through an upgrade program with its external partner(s), and more details about that will be revealed later, but you’ll need to pre-order the 450X by paying the deposit amount. Ather assures that it will continue to support and improve the Ather 450 through OTAs. After Bengaluru and Chennai, ...

ASUS unveils ProArt creator monitors and new 10th Gen Intel Core-powered Vivobooks, Zenbook Duo and more at CES 2020

ASUS at CES 2020 has launched new laptops, all updated with 10th gen Intel Core CPUs, in their Chromebook, Zenbook, Vivobook and Expertbook lineups. Along with this, they have also launched two new monitors in their ProArt lineup for professionals having extreme colour accuracy with 100% Rec. 709 color space coverage. In their popular Vivobook series, ASUS has updated the VivoBook S (S333/S433/S533) with the new 10th Gen Intel CPUs, WiFi 6 support, up to 16GB of RAM, discrete NVIDIA GPU options. The Vivobook S series also features an updated all-metal chassis design with the NanoEdge displays and will come in 3 sizes; 13, 14, 15-inches. ASUS has introduced a 4 new colours for the 14 and 15-inch models namely Resolute Red, Gaia Green, Dreamy White and Indie Black. For the 13-inch models, ASUS will offer options of Indie Black, Hearty Gold, or Transparent Silver colours. In their Zenbook lineup, ASUS has introduced a newer Zenbook Duo with its dual screen sizes. Last year, the Zenbook Duo was introduced as a proof of concept design with top end specs. This year, ASUS has announced a newer Zenbook Duo with 10th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, combined with up to 16 GB RAM ...

Realme X50 5G with 6.57-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 765G, 64MP quad rear cameras, dual in-screen front cameras announced

realme just announced X50 5G, the company's first 5G smartphone at an event in China as it had promised. It packs a 6.57-inch FHD+ LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 90.48% screen to body ratio and the punch-hole screen houses a 16MP camera as well as an 8MP 105° ultra-wide sensor, is powered by Snapdragon 765G with up to 12GB RAM and support for built-in 5G stand alone and non-stand alone (SA/NSA) sub-6GHz networks. It features 8mm liquid-cooled copper pipe 3.0 for improved heat dissipation. The X50 features quad rear cameras that includes a 64-megapixel primary rear camera with 1/1.72″ Samsung GW1 sensor and f/1.8 aperture, 8MP 119° ultra-wide angle lens, 12-megapixel telephoto lens for 20x hybrid zoom and 2MP macro sensor. It has a 3D glass back with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, features side-mounted fingerprint scanner that can unlock the phone within a second, features Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio certification,  but it doesn't have a 3.5mm audio jack. It packs a 4200mAh battery with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 fast charging that can charge the phone up to 70% in 30 minutes. It has also introduced X50 5G Master Edition created by renowned Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa in Black ...

Redmi Note 8 Pro MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11.0.4.0 with SMS issue fix and December 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 MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Jan 6, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.4.0.PGGINXM hot fix update to fix the SMS/OTP issue and also includes Android security patch for December. The update weighs 337MB in size and is graudally rolling out so it might take time to reach everyone. [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 ...

Redmi Note 8 Pro users report OTP issue in India; will be fixed in the next update [Update: Fix rolling out]

Update: January 6, 2020 — Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.4.0 update that fixes the OTP issue. It might take some time to roll out to everyone. Earlier: Xiaomi's Redmi brand launched the Redmi Note 8 Pro back in October this year and it got the company started rolling out MIUI 11.0.3.0.PGGINXM earlier this month. But after this update, several users have reported issues with receiving OTP and proximity sensor. Redmi Note 8 Pro users on MIUI 11.0.3.0.PGGINXM have reported issues with receiving OTP (One Time Password) messages. We tested the same on our unit too (8GB +128GB variant) with Airtel SIM and there was a delay in getting the OTPs delivered, and with Jio SIM, users have reported that they aren't receiving the OTPs at all. It is a widespread issue and moderators in Mi Community have said that the issue has been reported to the relevant team and an update will be released soon to address the same. The tentative release date for the update is January 10th according to users who contacted Xiaomi's customer support. Also, some users have reported issues with the proximity sensor after the update and it will also likely be fixed in the next update. Source 1, ...

Sony’s upcoming flagship with 6.6-inch OLED display, quad rear cameras surface; could be Xperia 5 Plus

Sony announced the Xperia 5 smartphone with 21:9 OLED display, triple rear cameras and the company recently rolled out Android 10 for the same. Following that launch, now, the renders successor to the Xperia 5 has surfaced - Sony Xperia 5 Plus along with key specifications. According to the renders, Sony Xperia 5 Plus is said to sport a boxy design with metal to the sides and is said to flaunt a flat 6.6-inch OLED display. The display resolution and aspect ratio is known yet but considering the Xperia 5 sports an FHD+ 21:9 display, we can expect the Xperia 5 Plus to sport a 21:9 display as well. Furthermore, it is said to sport quad rear cameras and it is said to be a combination of triple rear cameras along with a time-of-flight (ToF) sensor. The front camera is said to be an 8MP shooter, but there is no information on the resolution of the rear cameras yet. Furthermore, it is said to come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm jack to the top, and feature dual front-firing speakers. Lastly, it is said to measure 168.2 x 71.6 x 8.1 mm in size and 9.3mm including the rear camera bump. However, ...