Nokia 6.1 Android 10 update starts rolling out

HMD Global has started rolling out Android 10 update for the Nokia 6.1 smartphone, which makes it the sixth 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 and Nokia 7 Plus earlier this week. It was launched in 2018 running Android Oreo, and got the Pie update in October 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 6.1, more secure and pure! These phone’s 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/nhROEHGbNK — Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) January 8, 2020 The Nokia 6.1 Android 10 update V4.10C, is about 1.44GB 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 ...

AMANI ASP TWS 615 wireless earbuds with 10 hour battery life launched for Rs. 999

AMANI, a manufacturer of mobile accessories has launched their new truly wireless earbuds called the ASP TWS 615 in India. It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 for a strong reliable connection and AMANI claims a battery life of 10 hours on a single charge. The earbuds feature a smooth texture, glossy finish and a lightweight design, weighing in at 150gms . It can quickly pair with devices via its Bluetooth 5.0 connection The 10 hour battery life is made possible with both the 65mAh battery built into the earbuds along with the 950mAh battery that is included in the charging case. The AMANI ASP TWS 615 Earbuds comes at an MRP of Rs. 999 is available for purchase on amanimart.com and other retailers. Commenting on the launch of the ASP TWS 615, Tarun Bhutani, Managing Director at AMANI said: We have made listening to music a much more hassle-free experience for users who love their freedom from wires. The customers now have another option to choose from AMANI's wide audio range of products. All these products are crafted keeping in mind the challenges and requirements of today's lifestyle. We at AMANI strive to create affordable products packed with high-quality performance for our ever-dynamic consumer's taste. AMANI ASP ...

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold world’s first foldable PC, Lenovo Yoga 5G 2-in-1 laptop and more at CES 2020

This year at CES 2020, Lenovo has introduced two new worlds first products, the first ever foldable PC called the ThinkPad X1 Fold and the first ever 5G laptop called the Lenovo Yoga 5G. Lenovo also announced a version of the ThinkBook series with a e-ink display, a couple of Chromebooks and three new smart home displays. The ThinkPad X1 Fold was teased back in May 2019 with the idea of having a device with laptop efficiency but with smartphone portability. The X1 fold, when unfolded, will be present the user with a fully flat 13.3-inch display. The device is powered by Intel Core series processors and will run Windows 10 initially at launch but Lenovo will ship it the foldable device focused Window 10x later in the year. The foldable pOLED in the X1 fold will offer many different use cases with the laptop for the user. When semi-folded in the vertical orientation, the laptop is ideal for reading e-books while in the horizontal orientation the device can used as a traditional laptop. When unfolded completely, the laptop is excellent as a media consumption device or you can use the pen support to create art. Lenovo also provides the option of ...

Airtel Wi-Fi Calling launched in more circles, now supports more devices, works on non-Airtel broadband connection

Last month Airtel rolled out Voice over Wi-Fi services officially starting from Delhi NCR, later it expanded to Mumbai, Kolkata,Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Today the company has launched Wi-Fi Calling in Kerala, Gujarat, UP (West), Maharashtra, UP (East), Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. Previously it was compatible only with Airtel Xstream Fiber home broadband, now it works with all broadband services and Wi-Fi hotspots, even though the site still says it works only on Airtel broadband. It has also expanded the number of supported devices. Airtel Wi-Fi Calling leverages cutting edge technology to enhance the indoor voice calling experience for Airtel smartphone customers. The innovative service uses WiFi networks to create a dedicated channel for voice calls and allows customers to make telco grade calls to any network. This dramatically improves customer experience as one can seamlessly switch to Airtel Wi-Fi Calling. Airtel Wi-Fi Calling does not require any app and can be configured on the smartphone by following the steps mentioned below: Check smartphone compatibility on airtel.in/wifi-calling Upgrade device operating software to the latest version that supports Wi-Fi Calling Go to Settings on your mobile phone and Switch On Wi-Fi Calling Keep VoLTE switched on as well for a ...

Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro rugged smartphone with 6.3-inch FHD+ display, dual rear cameras, Android 10 surfaces

Looks like Samsung is gearing up to introduce a new rugged smartphone as the images and Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro (SM-G715F) have surfaced. As usual this should be water resistant to a depth of 1.5m for up to 30 minutes with IP68 certification, dust proof, come with US Military Standard MIL-STD 810G to withstand a fall of up to 1.2 meters and features "Push To Talk" button with support for quick messages. Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro rumored specifications 6.3-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+  Infinity-O LCD screen Octa-Core (Quad 2.3GHz + Quad 1.7GHz) Exynos 9611 10nm processor with Mali-G72 GPU 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card Android 10 with Samsung One UI 2.0 Dual SIM 25MP rear camera with LED flash, 8MP ultra-wide angle camera 13MP front camera Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Push To Talk button Weighs 200g, 10mm thick Water and dust resistant (IP68), US Military Standard MIL-STD 810G Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC 4020mAh removable battery The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro is said to go on sale in Europe in early February 2020 for under 500 Euros (US$ 556 / Rs. ...

Lenovo announces Legion Y740S its thinnest ever gaming laptop, eGPU enclosure, gaming monitors and more at CES 2020

Legion, Lenovo's line of gaming focused products has made a few announcements at CES 2020. These include their thinnest ever Legion Gaming laptop called the Legion 740s, their external GPU enclosure called the Legion Booststation, a 240Hz Legion gaming monitor and bunch other peripherals like keyboards and mice. Lenovo has introduced its thinnest gaming as of yet with an interesting quirk, it has no GPU. That is right, the Lenovo Legion Y740S is their newest addition to the Legion brand of gaming laptops and it only comes with an integrated GPU onboard. So how do you game on it? Well, you could use the Lenovo Legion BoostStation which is an external Thunderbolt 3 external GPU enclosure. The laptop alone is still impressive though. It can be configured with up to 10th Gen Intel Core i9 processors (that are coming soon), up to 32GB DDR4 RAM, up to 1TB PCIe SSD2 storage capacity and a 15.6-inch 4K IPS screen with 100 percent sRGB color gamut and VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification. For peak gaming performance, the laptop can connect to an eGPU via its thunderbolt 3 port at the back, achieving nearly desktop level GPU performance. The Legion BoostStation, which will support both NVIDIA GeForce ...

Realme 2 Pro gets dark mode quick switch toggle, January Android Security Patch in the latest update

realme launched the Realme 2 Pro smartphone in India running ColorOS 5.2 on top of Android 8.1 (Oreo) and updated it to Android 9.0 (Pie) based ColorOS 6 back in June. ColorOS 6.0 brought several features such as Chroma Boost Mode and Camera2 API support to the device. Recently, the company rolled outrolled out an update that brought system-wide Dark Mode, redesigned notification panel and realme laboratory to the realme 2 Pro. Now, realme has started rolling out RMX1801EX_11_C.26 update with latest January 2020 Android security patch. The update weighs  around 643 MBs in size and brings a dark mode quick switch toggle in the notification panel along with the flash on call feature. If you haven’t received the update on your device, you can download the zip file here and flash it manually simply by tapping on the downloaded file. realme has already revealed Android 10 roadmap for its devices and as per the schedule, realme 2 Pro is expected to get Android 10 update in Q3, 2020. RMX1801EX_11_C.26 changlog, Security ● Android security patch: January, 2020 System ● Added flash on call feature ● Added click the blank area to back to the launcher on recent task interface Notification Center and Status Bar ● Added fast switch toggles of dark mode in ...

Redmi Note 8 Pro gets a new Twilight Orange color variant

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand launched the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone last year in Gamma Green, Halo White and Shadow Black colors, and the Electric Blue version of the phone went on sale later. Today it has introduced new Twilight Orange color variant of the phone in China. It has also introduced Red color version of the Redmi 8 in China, which is already available in India. Both these will go on sale in China from tomorrow, January 9th. To recall, the Redmi Note 8 Pro features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with HDR support, 2.05mm narrow top frame, 1.8mm narrow left and right borders and 4.2mm bottom border offering 91.4% screen-to-body ratio and has TÜV Rheinland eye protection certification. It the world’s first smartphone to be powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G90T SoC and is the first phone in the price range to feature liquid cooling that will reduce the temperature of the phone by 4 to 6 degrees. The phone features a 64-megapixel primary rear camera with 1/1.7″ Samsung GW1 Sensor with ISOCELL Plus technology  that delivers higher color fidelity along with up to a 15% enhancement in light sensitivity and the Smart ISO supported by Dual Conversion Gain (DCG) technology intelligently adjusts the ...

Huami introduces Amazfit PowerBuds with built-in heart rate monitor, Amazfit ZenBuds that helps you sleep

Along with the T-Rex and Bip S smartwatches, Huami has also introduced Amazfit PowerBuds wireless earbuds with a built-in heart rate sensor to monitor your heart rate during workout and the Amazfit ZenBuds will help you to get a good sleep, says the company. Amazfit PowerBuds features and specifications  Magnetic sports ear hooks to keep the PowerBuds in place during workout Monitors your heart rate with a built-in Huami PPG heart rate sensor, keeping you up-to-date with real time heart rate data, workout status and rapid heart rate alert. Dust and water resistant (IP55) Advanced composite diaphragm for high-fidelity sound experience. Thru Mode supports ambient sound enhancement Weight: 7g Intuitive touch control customized with tap function. 55mAh battery on the earbuds offers up to 8 hours of play time on a single charge, 450mAh battery on the magnetic charging box offers 24 hours of usage The Amazfit PowerBuds comes in White, Black and Yellow colors, is priced at $99.9 and will be available in February 2020. Amazfit ZenBuds features Noise-blocking design to insulate from outdoor noises providing the best night's sleep. Earplugs are made of silicone earmuffs, which are soft and skin-friendly, smooth and comfortable. Knowles Balanced Armature a Smart Interference, supporting your ...

Different MIUI Global versions explained

A couple of years back, we did a post on different versions of MIUI but a lot has changed since then. Xiaomi has been focusing on localizing the MIUI experience for different countries for the last few years and last year, the company decided to discontinue MIUI Global Beta ROM. There has been a lot of confusion amongst users regarding the MIUI 11 update roll-out status for different devices in the last couple of months, so in this post, let's discuss different versions and stages of MIUI Global ROM. Xiaomi recruits MIUI Global Stable Beta ROM testers for various devices, these Beta testers are the first ones to receive the updates. These builds serve as a test build for the MIUI Global Stable ROM. If everything goes fine with the testing phase, Xiaomi starts rolling out same build to users in a phased manner. These builds are rolled out to random users before a complete rollout to minimize the impact of critical bugs. In case, any critical bug is found in this phase, Xiaomi suspends the particular update and starts working on fixing the bug otherwise company pushes the update to all the users. MIUI Global ROM offers a customized experience in few ...