Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 7 and more start receiving Android 10 update in China

Xiaomi announced Android 10 update roadmap for its devices back in June, but it was only limited to MIUI China ROM. The company rolled out Android 10 based MIUI 10 to Redmi K20 Pro users in India and China on 5th September, the day Google rolled out Android 10 to Pixel devices. Xiaomi is yet to roll out Android 10 update for its Android One series of devices, Mi A3, Mi A2, and Mi A2 Lite, but the company has started rolling out Android 10 based MIUI 11 update to Redmi K20 (Mi 9T) users. Xiaomi has already completed MIUI 11 roll-out for all 27 supported devices and now the company has started rolling out Android 10 update to a few devices. The devices receiving Android 10 based MIUI 11 update are, Redmi Note 8 Pro Redmi Note 7 Mi MIX 3 Mi 9 SE Mi 8 SE Note that the Android 10 update is in the testing phase and is being rolled out to MIUI China ROM users only as of now. The company did not share Android 10 update roadmap for MIUI Global ROM, but we can expect the devices launched in 2019 to receive Android 10 update since most ...

Qualcomm introduces aptX Voice audio codec for HD voice calls through Bluetooth

Smartphone manufacturers have been improving the voice quality on smartphones through better hardware every time to offer the best voice quality experience to users. In the past, brands like Xiaomi have also experimented with Cantilever piezoelectric ceramic acoustic system instead of an earpiece. Although the voice call quality also depends on the network, the quality of the voice calls made through Bluetooth accessories is not there yet. Now, Qualcomm's new aptX voice codec aims to solve this issue and this comes after the introduction of aptX and aptX HD technologies for music streaming previously. Qualcomm aptX Voice audio is an audio codec and is a new feature of Qualcomm aptX Adaptive audio technology that provides HD voice quality over a connection using Bluetooth wireless technology. aptX Voice delivers 32kHz voice quality with a flat 16kHz frequency response, providing HD voice quality for users using Bluetooth accessories to make calls. aptX Voice now makes voice recognition much easier and lets users easily distinguish confusing sounds. According to Qualcomm, "narrowband and wideband codecs used within the Bluetooth Handsfree Profile can sometimes result in indistinguishable voices, muddled words, the inability to distinguish from background noise and ultimately listener fatigue. ". aptX Voice solves this issue ...

MediaTek Dimensity 800 7nm Octa-Core SoC with built-in 5G for mid-range devices announced

MediaTek just announced Dimensity 800, the company's latest SoC in the Dimensity series with built-in 5G, as it had promised. This comes after Dimensity 1000 that was introduced back in November last year. The Dimensity uses 7nm process technology, same as the Dimensity 1000, but this features four Cortex-A76 cores operating up to 2GHz and four power-efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores operating at up to 2.0GHz. The company just says Dimensity 1000-class GPU, combined with MediaTek gaming technology – HyperEngine without revealing the GPU model. The SoC supports 5G two carrier aggregation (2CC CA) for 30% wider high speed layer coverage, more seamless 5G handover, and higher average throughput performance compared to other solutions, with single carrier (1CC, no CA). The chipset is designed to support stand alone and non-stand alone (SA/NSA) sub-6GHz networks, and includes multi-mode support for every cellular connectivity generation from 2G to 5G. It comes with MediaTek AI Processing Unit — APU 3.0 — with more than double the performance of the previous generation APU, and brings devices a significant performance boost at 2.4TOPS, compared to 4.5 TOPS in Dimensity 1000. The Dimensity 800 series supports up to 64MP cameras sensors or large multi-camera options such as 32+16MP dual cameras. ...

Samsung NEON Artifical Human powered by Core R3 and Spectra technology announced at CES 2020

Recently, Samsung teased the launch of a new "Artificial Human" at CES 2020 event and didn't disclose many details then. Now, at the Consumer Electronics Show, Samsung has unveiled NEON Artificial Human which is powered by Core R3 and Spectra, and more details about the project have been revealed now. NEON is a virtual being that behaves as real humans and can depict similar intelligence and emotion. They are not like virtual assistants namely Google Assistant, Apple's Siri, Samsung's Bixby, etc. So, you cannot ask questions to NEON like "What's the weather"? "Navigate me to the nearest restaurant"?  or any similar questions. The company describes it as simply "a friend". NEON can speak multiple languages from Spanish to Hindi, from Japanese to English, and just like real humans, it can gain new skills, learn more about humans, and evolve. It can learn from experiences and show emotions and can help users with goal-oriented tasks or can be personalized to assist in tasks that require a human touch. Furthermore, according to the company, the word NEON is derived from two words, NEO which means new + humaN which collectively means a new human. This Artificial Human is powered by the company's Core R3 and ...

OnePlus Concept One Hands On and First Impressions

OnePlus just announced the Concept One, the company's first concept phone at its CES event today.  The main highlight of the phone is its invisible camera electrochromic glass technology. The company has partnered with McLaren once again for the phone. We checked out the phone at the event, here is our first impressions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzZzIwWExak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcxWYv6cYbw The back glass uses organic particles to create changes in transparency so that the glass covering the camera lenses can shift in an instant from opaque black to entirely clear. This is usually used in cars and planes. OnePlus said that it has managed to achieve something far thinner than the industry average. The glass panels on the phone are just 0.1mm each, for a combined total of only 0.35mm, which is as thin as a display glass protector film. Compared to the Glass back on the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition, this uses a leather back in Papaya orange and PVD-treated aluminium alloy frame, first in the industry making the frame shining in a subtle way. The phone takes a mere 0.7s for the glass to transition from solid black to fully clear, faster even than the camera itself takes to fully activate, and it uses almost no power. OnePlus said that its ...

OnePlus Concept One with invisible camera inspired by McLaren design announced

After teasing the phone, OnePlus has officially announced OnePlus Concept One, the company's first concept phone at CES 2020. This is the first phone to use color-shifting glass technology (electrochromic glass technology), allowing it to change transparency and giving it an 'invisible camera.', says the company. It has partnered with McLaren for the third time, and the design of the phone draws inspiration from the McLaren’s design ethos and approach. Features of OnePlus Concept One The glass of the phone uses organic particles to create changes in transparency so that the glass covering the camera lenses can shift in an instant from opaque black to entirely clear. The glass also provides a practical benefit, doubling as a built-in polarizing filter for the camera that allows users to achieve sharper, more finely detailed shots under strong light. It draws inspiration from similar technology used in McLaren's 720S Spider luxury sports car, which features a retractable hard top glazed with an electrochromic glass panel that can rapidly switch between tinted and transparent states. The design integrates both glass and leather, using the same luxury trim specially tailored for McLaren’s supercars, in the iconic McLaren papaya orange - a tribute to McLaren Racing’s history ...

Apple iPhone SE 2 (iPhone 9?) with iPhone 8-like design, Touch ID surfaces

Back in 2016, Apple launched the compact iPhone SE with iPhone 5s-like design and while Apple shifted the design language starting with iPhone X, a lot of users have been waiting for a refresh to the iPhone SE. There were multiple reports that the iPhone SE 2 will launch in Q1 2020, and now the renders of the smartphone have surfaced along with a few key details. According to the renders, Apple iPhone SE 2 is said to flaunt a small 4.7-inch LCD display with no-notch and is said to measure 138.5 x 67.4 x 7.8 mm in size and 8.6mm including the rear camera bump, and just to compare, iPhone 8 measures 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm in size. While the form factor of the iPhone SE 2 is said to be similar to the iPhone 8, SE 2 is said to sport a frosted glass back instead of a glossy back that was present on the iPhone 8. Regarding the camera, iPhone SE 2 is said to sport a single rear camera and will most likely not sport a dual-camera setup. Furthermore, Touch ID is said to make a return and the renders reveal a home button with support ...

Dell announces affordable AMD powered G5 15 SE laptop and new concept devices at CES 2020

This year at CES 2020, Dell is announcing their new G5 15 SE (Special Edition)  that is completely powered by AMD for both its CPU and GPU, targeting the budget gamer segment. Dell also announced many concept devices including a handheld gaming device and foldable screen devices. The Dell G5 15 SE (Special Edition) is a unique laptop in that it uses AMD parts for both its CPU and GPU. For its CPU, its using the latest AMD Ryzen 3rd gen 4000 H series processors and for its GPU, Dell is using the latest AMD Radeon RX 5000M Series graphics. Both chips will work together with using AMD SmartShift technology, ensuring the users get maximum performance balance between the CPU and GPU. Other features in the laptop include Game Shift macro key, which allows quick launch of game-ready settings and 15.6-inch FHD display panel with the option of 144Hz refresh rate screen, optional four-zone RGB keyboard with WASD and a optional 68WHr battery. Coming to concept devices, Dell has unveiled some very interesting updates. These devices are meant to only be concepts and are not available for purchase anywhere. Alienware brought the first concept in a handheld form factor that gamers could use ...

HONOR MagicWatch2 with Kirin A1 chipset, HONOR Band 5i with built-in USB connector launching soon on Amazon India

HUAWEI's HONOR brand announced its MagicWatch 2, the successor to the MagicWatch recently and the company is all set to launch its smartwatch in India soon. Alongside the MagicWatch 2, HONOR is also launching the 'HONOR Band 5i', which is an upgrade to the HONOR Band 5 that was launched last year. Both the products are expected to be unveiled alongside the HONOR 9X next week. HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm is listed on Amazon India's microsite and the 'Notify Me' option is now live on the site. Also, users purchasing the MagicWatch 2 will get FREE HONOR xSport AM61 Bluetooth earphones worth Rs. 3699. Regarding the specifications, HONOR MagicWatch 2 has a circular AMOLED screen, Kirin A1 chip, support for Bluetooth 5.1, voice calling when connected to Bluetooth, thanks to speaker and microphone, multi-function NFC, support for 15 sports modes, sleep tracking, heart rate tracking and atrial fibrillation, blood oxygen saturation, pressure management and more. It comes with a 5ATM rating so it is water-resistant at a depth of 50 meters. The watch packs a 455mAh battery that promises up to 14 days of battery life. HONOR MagicWatch 2 specifications 1.2-inch / 1.39-inch ( 390 x 390 pixels) / ( 454 x 454 ...

Nokia 7 Plus Android 10 update starts rolling out

HMD Global has started rolling out Android 10 update for the Nokia 7 Plus smartphone, which makes it the fifth Nokia phone to get the update after the Nokia 8.1 in October, and Nokia 9 PureView and Nokia 7.1 last month, and Nokia 6.1 Plus yesterday. It was launched in 2018 running Android Oreo, and got the Pie update in September 2018. Android 10 brings number of additional privacy and security features for users, as well as Dark Theme, Smart Reply, Focus mode, dedicated ‘Privacy section’, and lots more. Nokia 7 Plus just got better! These phones are now running on the latest Android 10 update. Get the latest pure Android experience and access the latest features today. What feature do you think will be your most used? Let us know in the comments below!👇 pic.twitter.com/toanRtZIhe — Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) January 7, 2020 The Nokia 7 Plus Android 10 update V4.10C, is about 1.4GB in size and also includes Android security patch for December 2019. The company already confirmed Android 10 update for range of phones which will roll out in Q1 2020 and Q2 2020. Check out the complete changelog below. What’s New Dark Mode — Take it wasy on your eyes Smart reply — Save more time with ...