Xiaomi releases Android 10 based Kernel Source Codes for Mi A3, Mi A2, POCO F1 and Mi 8 Series

Xiaomi launched the very first device under Android One program in collaboration with Google back in September 2017, the Android One program guarantees a couple of Android version updates with regular security patch updates. Xiaomi has been releasing a new Android One device with a focus on cameras and design every year since 2017, and as a result, we have Mi A1, Mi A2, and Mi A3 under Android One program from Xiaomi. The company launched the Mi A3 in India back in August and said it will be amongst the first devices to receive Android 10 update. Xiaomi has already rolled out Android 10 based MIUI update to Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 but Android One devices such as Mi A3 and Mi A2 are yet to receive Android 10 update. The company did not share any timeline for the Android 10 roll-out but it seems like users won't have to wait long for the update as the company has released Android 10 based kernel sources for multiple devices including Mi A3, Mi A2, POCO F1 and Mi 8 series of devices. Even though the source code is not useful for normal users, it would be helpful for Android developers and ...

Falkon Aerbook laptop by Marq by Flipkart with Intel Core i5 processor, SSD launched for Rs. 39990

Walmart-owned Flipkart has launched its first new laptop under its home electronics brand 'Marq by Flipkart' called the Falkon Aerbook. The laptop is 13.3-inch, thin and light, Intel powered machine that is designed for everyday use, with a clean design and minimal bezels on the screen. The laptop, which was apparently designed in collaboration with Intel and Microsoft, features a 16.5mm slim design and weighs in at 1.26kg. It is powered by a mid range Intel’s 8th Gen Core i5 processor, features 8GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage along with an extra slot for more storage. In the battery department, the laptop contains a 37 Whr battery, which Flipkart claims will give 5 hours of use on a single charge. Walmart, earlier last year, had tried its own series of gaming focused laptops under the brand name 'Overpowered'. But the product line was quickly scrapped as both the desktop and laptops had multiple issues with its hardware, especially considering its price. It will be interesting to see if they will, through Flipkart, have more success entering the Indian market with the launch of this laptop. The MarQ Falcon Aerbook will be available for purchase on Flipkart from January 17th at a starting ...

OPPO F15 with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 48MP quad rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor launching in India on January 16

Update: OPPO has confirmed the launch of F15 smartphone in India on January 16th. It has also started posting teasers on Flipkart and Amazon.in. This confirms that the phone will have similar specifications as A91 that was launched in China recently. Earlier: OPPO has started teasing the launch of F15, the company's next generation F series smartphone and the successor of this year's F11 in India soon. The company says that it will have sleek and fashionable design, and the teaser image shows the side profile of the phone. The teaser video confirms quad rear cameras and a waterdrop notch display. The design of the OPPO F15 in the teaser looks similar to the A91, which was introduced in China last week packing a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with 90.7 screen-to-body ratio, MediaTek Helio P70 SoC with 8GB of RAM,  48-megapixel rear camera along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel depth and 2-megapixel cameras, 16-megapixel front camera and a 4000mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 flash charge fast charging that can charge the phone up to 50% in 30 minutes. OPPO A91 specifications 6.4-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection Octa Core MediaTek ...

OnePlus 2020 Screen Technology to be unveiled on January 13

OnePlus has sent out invites in China for introducing new 2020 screen technology on January 13. The company has not revealed any details about the event. Based on rumors we can expect 120Hz refresh rate screen, an upgrade from 90Hz screen its current flagships. OnePlus introduced its OnePlus Concept One with hidden camera technology that uses electrochromic glass on the back and a leather finish at the CES earlier this week. Based on recent rumors, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro smartphones will feature a punch-hole screen with 120Hz refresh rate, so the company is said to preview the screen technology at the China event next week. The OnePlus 2020 Screen Technology takes place at Shenzhen B.PARK bloom garden and begins at 2PM China Time (11:30AM IST). We should know all the details about this technology next Monday. Source

Airtel WiFi Calling now available across India; crosses 1 million users

Earlier last month, Airtel rolled out VoWiFi a.k.a Wi-Fi Calling in Delhi and gradually expanded to other cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore. The company later officially launched the service and made it available in many cities. Now, Airtel has officially announced that its Wi-Fi Calling service is available across India and has crossed 1 million users. Airtel VoWiFi now works with non-Airtel broadband connection too and supports over 100 devices across 16 brands. The service is now available across India and the brands that support Airtel VoWiFi include Xiaomi, Samsung, OnePlus, Apple, Vivo, TECNO, SPICE, ITEL, Infinix, Mobiistar, CoolPad, Gionee, ASUS, Micromax, Xolo, and Panasonic. In related news, there is no official support for Jio Wi-Fi Calling on OnePlus smartphones, but you can check out our workaround guide to enable Jio VoWiFi on OnePlus smartphones. In case you missed, Airtel Wi-Fi Calling leverages cutting edge technology to enhance the indoor voice calling experience for Airtel smartphone customers. The innovative service uses Wi-Fi networks to create a dedicated channel for voice calls and allows customers to make high-quality calls to any network. This dramatically improves customer experience as one can seamlessly switch to Airtel Wi-Fi Calling. Furthermore, Airtel Wi-Fi Calling is a free service, ...

Amazon Great India Sale 2020 scheduled from Jan 19 to 22: Up to 40% off on smartphones, discounts on accessories, TVs and more

Amazon just announced that its first Great Indian Festival for 2020 will start from January 19 until January 22nd. Prime members will  get exclusive early access starting 12 noon on January 18. • Customers get an instant discount of 10% when they pay with SBI Credit Cards and EMI, no-cost EMI using Bajaj Finserv EMI card, Amazon Pay ICICI Credit card and select Debit & Credit Cards. It will feature a wide range of finance options from no cost EMI on Debit & Credit cards and Bajaj FinServ, 10% instant bank discount on SBI Debit & Credit cards, exchange offers and lots more. During the sale it will offer up to 40% discount on Mobile phone and accessories, up to 60% discount on electronics, TVs and up to 45% off on Amazon devices such as Echo range, FireTV Stick and Kindle eReaders. Amazon will also offer great deals on recently launched Echo Input Portable Smart Speakers and Onida Fire TV Edition smart TVs. This Great Indian Sale, it will offer deals on biggest Mobile brands such as OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, Apple, Vivo, OPPO, Nokia, Honor, Huawei; Electronics brands such as HP, JBL, Bose, Sony, Home Appliances brands like LG, BPL, TCL, Bosch, ...

Samsung said to have named Galaxy Fold successor as “Galaxy Bloom” in a secret CES 2020 meeting

In a secret meeting at CES 2020, Samsung has reportedly named the upcoming successor to the Galaxy Fold as the 'Galaxy Bloom'. In a report by the website ajunews.com, the Galaxy Bloom will apparently have a design that is inspired by the powder compact of the luxury cosmetics brand Lancome. The next-generation foldable phone that follows the Galaxy Fold will be a device that will targeted heavily at women in their 20s, who have used relatively few smartphones in their lives. That will explain Samsung's design choice of being inspired by the compact powder from French cosmetics brand Lancome. The device is different from the existing Galaxy Fold in that the screen fold itself is across the horizontal axis and not vertical. The device will also feature an ultra-thin glass called 'UTG (Ultra Thin Glass)' instead of the plastic film that was present in the Galaxy Fold. In addition to this, Samsung has also confirmed that its Galaxy S lineup will adopt a different naming strategy with the upcoming 2020 flagships to be named the Galaxy S20 series. There are 3 rumored phones to be announced this year; the Galaxy S20,  S20+ and S20 Ultra. The Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy Bloom will ...

Samsung launches 40 new Split AC models including Wind Free 2.0 ACs for 2020 in India

For the year 2020, Samsung has updated their split AC line-up including their unique Wind Free AC 2.0, Triple Inverter, Eco Inverter, and On/Off series. Samsung now has over 40 models for its split AC with aesthetic designs and with price ranges that suit any home. In their premium segment, Samsung has updated the Wind-Free series with the new Wind-Free AC 2.0 with Wi-Fi capability. The model now has 23000 micro-holes, up from the 21000 in last years model, that will gently spread air evenly throughout the room, maintaining a comfortable level of coolness without any draft. Through WiFi control on the Smart Home App, users can remotely control the AC, monitor limit power usage and even schedule operations. They are now equipped with R32, eco-friendly refrigerant and also come with the Easy Filter that eliminates dust, contaminants, allergens, bacteria and viruses. The products will come 10 years of warranty on the compressor and features an energy-efficient Digital Inverter. In its Triple Inverter series, Samsung has introduced new models with tonnage ranging from 1-2 tons. The new models feature the world’s First 8-Pole Inverter Technology and even has a Convertible Mode that will use less compressor capacity, thereby reducing power consumption. Samsung also ...

Xiaomi teases MIUI 12 officially ahead of launch later this year

Xiaomi announced the latest iteration of its own proprietary Android skin MIUI, dubbed MIUI 11 along with Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi MIX Alpha 5G, and Mi AirDots Pro 2 at an event in China at the end of September, and it was roll out to range of devices starting from October. Today the company has started teasing the MIUI 12, the next major update with a new image. This shows a blue colored gradient on the number '12' which hints at even more visual changes. The MIUI 11 brought new optimized modern UI design focused on content viewing and also received two new Red Dot design awards for the new visual design and sound effects.  The company doesn't reveal what the new MIUI 12 update will bring since it is still in early stages of development, but it expected to feature improved animation, full screen gesture improvements for its upcoming curved screen products, new fonts, sound effects and more. This year coincides with the 10th anniversary of the founding of Xiaomi. Even though some rumors say that Xiaomi will tease the MIUI 12 features at the Mi 10 launch next month at the MWC, it might be too early. MIUI 12 is expected to roll out ...

Here’s how you can enable Jio WiFi Calling on OnePlus devices

Jio launched its Wi-Fi calling services shortly after Airtel launched it across several circles. The list of compatible list of devices is huge compared to Airtel, but OnePlus smartphones are not included in the list yet. But, there's a workaround on getting Jio VoWiFi on your OnePlus smartphone, and in this post, we will show you the steps to get Jio Wi-Fi calling on your OnePlus smartphone. Note: We tested on OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro and OnePlus 6 smartphones and it worked as expected. It is not working on OnePlus 6T, as of now.  [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="302194,302193,302192"] Steps to enable Jio VoWiFi on OnePlus smartphones Download and install OnePlusLogKit 1.0 APK [Download Link] Open Dialer and dial *#800# You'll get a warning, but click 'Enter' Then, go to oneplus Log Kit->Function Switch->VoWifi switch and enable the same Reboot your device Lastly, navigate to Settings->Wi-Fi & internet->SIM & network->SIM (Jio 4G)->Enhanced Communications->Turn on Wi-Fi Calling WiFi Calling will start working and you will see the 'VoWiFi' icon on the status bar It is to be noted that the Function Switch on the LogKit is a Dev test only, and the functionality might be unstable after enabling. Hopefully, Jio and OnePlus will enable this feature ...