Xiaomi Mi A3 Android 10 update will roll out mid-February, confirms company

Xiaomi introduced the Android One series of smartphones 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 the Android One program from Xiaomi. Xiaomi launched the Mi A3 in India back in August and said it will be amongst the first devices to receive Android 10 update. Its been more than 4 months since Android 10 was released but Xiaomi's Mi A3 which is an Android One device is yet to receive the Android 10 update. To remind, the company has already rolled out Android 10 based MIUI update to Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20, Mi 9 and Mi 8. Some smartphones such as Redmi Note 8 Pro, Mi MIX 3, Mi 9 SE, Mi 8 SE and Redmi Note 7 have already started receiving Android 10 based MIUI update in China. Thanks for your excitement and patience. Glad to announce the update will be out in mid February for Mi A3. — Mi India #108MP ...

Microsoft Launcher Preview brings new UI, Dark Mode, Landscape Mode and various Performance Improvements

Microsoft introduced the Microsoft Launcher for Android back in 2017 and kept introducing new features such as Theme Support, Cortana Integration, Screen Time, and Cricket Score widget. Now, Microsoft Launcher preview app brings Dark Mode and Landscape Mode along with a new user interface to Microsoft Launcher. [gallery size="large" columns="2" ids="302426,302427"] Microsoft recently listed a new app, Microsoft Launcher Preview with version 6.0 on the Play Store, this is still in the Alpha stage as the Play Store listing says pre-release. Microsoft says that the new app is built on a new code base to make new features possible, such as Dark Mode, Landscape Mode, and numerous performance improvements (speed to load, low memory utilization, battery optimization, and fluent animation). [gallery size="large" columns="2" ids="302428,302429"] The new preview app brings the Dark Mode to the Microsoft Launcher which Microsoft says is compatible with Android Dark Mode settings. Apart from Dark Mode, it also brings new icons, widgets, adaptive icons to give your phone a consistent look and feel. Microsoft warns that this preview version is buggy, and has some unfinished features and user interfaces. This preview version contains only a subset of the standard features that are available in the main app, so you may stick ...

Black Shark 3 with 120Hz Quad HD+ display surfaces

Last year Black Shark announced the Black Shark 2 and Black Shark 2 Pro, now a prototype of upcoming Black Shark smartphone has surfaced revealing its 120Hz display with option to switch between 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz Quad HD or 2K resolution with option to change to 1080p resolution. We still don't have any other specifications of the phone or how it will look, but it should be powered by Snapdragon 865, improved cooling mechanism, better cameras, bigger battery so that the phone should offer better battery life even when you use it with higher refresh rates. The Black Shark 3 is expected to be introduced sometime in mid-2020. Earlier this week OnePlus confirmed that its next flagship will feature 120Hz Quad HD+ AMOLED screen. Nubia Red Magic 5G is said to feature 144Hz screen. We can expect high refresh rate displays in most flagship phones launching this year. Source

MediaTek Helio G70 Octa-Core SoC with HyperEngine Game Technology announced

MediaTek has announced Helio G70 in the ‘G series’, which is the cheaper version of the G90 series which was announced last year. Designed to be used in budget and mid-range gaming smartphones, this has MediaTek’s HyperEngine game technology to boost the mobile gaming experience. It use ARM Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 CPUs with the Arm Mali — G52 2EEMC2 with speeds of up to 820MHz and are based on 12nm TSMC FinFET technology. It supports up to 8GB of LPDDR4x and up to 2133MHz memory, L3 cache, CPU speeds of up to 2GHz, 48MP single camera and multi-camera combinations, dual-ISP design and AI facial detection and the power to accelerate AI-camera applications. MediaTek’s HyperEngine technology includes: Intelligent Speed Uplift for Rapid Gameplay Intelligent prediction of Wi-Fi & LTE concurrency triggers in just 13 milliseconds A faster response between smartphone and cell-tower Simply defer calls while in-game without the connection dropping for a moment Resource Management Engine for Better, Longer Gameplay Intelligent, dynamic management of CPU, GPU and memory Smoother performance in heavy-loading game engines, demanding scenes and intense gameplay Enhanced power efficiency for even longer gameplay MediaTek Helio G70 specifications    Helio G70  Helio G90 Process TSMC 12nm CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.7GHz 2x Cortex-A76 @ ...

HONOR Sport and Sport Pro Bluetooth earphones announced in India starting at Rs. 1999

HONOR, the sub-brand of HUAWEI has announced two new wireless Bluetooth earphones called the Sport and the Sport Pro at the launch event for HONOR 9X. The two earphones feature a neckband design with good battery life, fast charging support and IPX5 ratings. [caption id="attachment_302414" align="alignnone" width="575"] HONOR Sport wireless earphones[/caption] The HONOR Sport has a lightweight, IPX5 rated design (5gms on each ear) with the shark fins wings on each earbud that provide a secure and comfortable fit. It features 11mm drivers that have a strong bass performance and connects via Bluetooth 4.1 for enhanced call strength and quality. In the battery life department, the HONOR Sport boasts 11 hours of continuous music playback with its 137mAh battery. Coming to the more premium HONOR Sport Pro, it contains a lot more features that justify the premium tag. It features a built-in USB-C port that can instantly connect to phones via its HUAWEI HiPair technology and fast charge at the same time. For audio performance, it features bigger 13mm drivers that provide richer sound with better clarity and bass. There is support for Low Latency Audio, buttons for in-line volume controls and also has an IPX5 rating. For battery life, the HONOR Sport ...

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G could pack 16GB RAM, 108MP camera with 10x optical and 100X ‘Space Zoom’

Live images of the Galaxy S20+ 5G surfaced earlier this week now details about the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G have surfaced. According to latest rumors, the top-end Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G model will come in 12GB and whopping 16GB RAM options with 128GB/256GB/512GB storage options. This could be the world's first phone to pack 16GB of RAM. Other specifications include 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX main camera sensor, 48MP secondary camera with support for 10x optical zoom and 12MP ultra wide sensor. It is also said to feature 100X 'Space Zoom' feature making use of the high megapixel count. It is also said to pack 5000mAh battery with 45W option fast charge that will let you charge from 0 to 100% in 74 minutes. The Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G is said to feature 12MP 1.8μm pixel size main camera with Sony IMX 555 sensor, 64MP secondary camera with Samsung GW2 sensor, Samsung ISOCell S5K2LA tertiary camera and an additional camera, which could be a macro sensor. It is said to use 10MP Sony IMX374 sensor for the front camera, same as Galaxy S10/Note 10. The phone is said to support 4K 60fps video recording and 8K 30fps video recording and support for zoom-in ...

Macbook’s performance could get better with ‘Pro Mode’

Macbooks of the future may get more performance out of its hardware as code found in the latest macOS 10.15.3 beta hints at something called 'Pro Mode'. The code shows a toggle for the 'Pro Mode' in the macOS power management system that users can use to temporarily have 'Apps run faster'. Seeing that the code was spotted in the macOS power management system, it can be assumed this will have something to do with ignoring some of the power restrictions that are built in the macOS currently. Lines in the code indicate that when the feature is enabled, users will see a decrease in battery life and increase in fan noise. This is expected as the system will use more power for the performance and will need to ramp up fans to prevent the system from thermal throttling. The new feature will behave similar to Do Not Disturb in that the mode will be turned off automatically the next day. The code also hints that the toggle will be available only to the Macbooks with the new thermal design, that is found on the latest 16 inch Macbooks. And Apple recently registered new models of the Macbook with the screen size ...

HONOR MagicWatch 2 with AMOLED display, 15 sports modes, up to 14 days battery life launched in India starting at Rs. 11999

HUAWEI’s HONOR brand has launched MagicWatch 2, successor of last year’s model along with the HONOR 9X in India It has a circular AMOLED screen, Kirin A1 chip, support for Bluetooth 5.1, voice calling when connected to Bluetooth, thanks to speaker and microphone (46mm model), support for 15 sports modes, sleep tracking, heart rate tracking and atrial fibrillation, blood oxygen saturation, pressure management and more. It comes with 5ATM rating so it is water-resistant at a depth of 50 meters, 13 different running courses, virtual pace setter to keep your pace in check in real time and Dual frequency GPS. 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 pixels) AMOLED touch display with up to 800 nit brightness HUAWEI Kirin A1 chip Bluetooth 5.1 that connects to Android 4.4 and above iOS 9.0 devices 2GB built-in storage for music 5ATM Water-resistant up to 50 meters Dimensions: 45.9 x 45.9 x 10.7 mm; Weight: 41 g (46mm series) / 41.8 x 41.8x 9.4 mm; Weight: 29 g (42mm) Integrated microphone and speaker, Bluetooth calling (Only in 46mm) Accelerometer sensor, ...

HONOR Band 5i with 0.96-inch color display, 50-meter water resistance, built-in USB connector launched in India for Rs. 1999

HUAWEI's HONOR brand just launched the HONOR Band 5i, a cheaper version of the HONOR Band 5 in India, as it had announced. This features a 0.96-inch LCD color touch screen in addition to Home button, comes with HONOR Clock Face Store for a lot of watch faces, continuous heart rate tracking with HONOR's TruSeen 3.0 heart rate monitor technology, and is also water resistant up to 50 meters. It has automatic activity tracking that lets you track running, cycling, swimming and more. The band has TruSleep that can analyze sleep quality in real-time, identify everyday sleep habits, and provide over 200 personalized assessment suggestions for a better night's sleep. It has a SpO2 sensor for estimating blood oxygen levels. It has music controls and features an easily removable wrist strap that conceals HONOR Band 5i's USB Connector, which offers hassle-free USB charging without a dedicated charging cradle. It promises up to one week of battery life on a single charge. HONOR Band 5i specifications 0.96-inch (160×80 pixels) LCD touch color display with customizable Clock faces Bluetooth 4.2 LE, Compatible with Android 4.4 (or later) or iOS 9.0 (or later) Pedometer, Sleep tracker, 9 Fitness modes, Sedentary reminder PPG heart rate sensor for ...

HONOR 9X with 6.59-inch FHD+ display, 48MP triple rear cameras, 16MP pop-up camera launched in India starting at Rs. 13999

HUAWEI's HONOR brand just launched the HONOR 9X, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in India, as it had promised. It packs a 6.59-inch FHD+ no-notch display, is powered by Kirin 710F SoC with 6GB of RAM, runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMIUI 9.1, features 48-megapixel rear camera, 8MP super-wide-angle camera along with a 2-megapixel camera for capturing portrait shots, 16-megapixel pop-up front camera, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 4000mAh battery. HONOR 9X specifications 6.59-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19.5:9 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core Kirin 710F 12nm (4 x 2.2GHz Cortex-A73 +4 x 1.7GHz Cortex-A53) with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU 4GB / 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.1.1 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 48MP rear camera with LED flash, 1/2″ sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.8 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 2MP depth camera with f/2.4 aperture 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture Dimensions: 163.1×77.2×8.8mm; Weight:206g Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C 4000mAh (typical) / 3900mAh (minimum) battery The HONOR 9X comes in Midnight Black and Sapphire ...