WhatsApp for Android beta finally brings dark theme — Here’s how to enable it

WhatsApp beta for Android has been updated to version 2.20.13 that finally brings dark mode feature that has been in the works for more than a year. This lets users choose from light or dark theme. The dark theme is more like dark gray unlike pure black available in some apps. Chats appear with dark background, and your messages are shown in green bubbles. How to enable dark theme on WhatsApp Update WhatsApp for Android to the latest beta version from Google Play or download the APK from here Go to WhatsApp Settings ⇒ Chats ⇒ Theme ⇒ Choose Dark theme 'System default' option available for Android 10 users identifies the theme used by the Android system and changes the theme to light or dark theme accordingly 'Set by Battery Saver' option available for Android Pie and lower versions automatically switches to light or dark theme based on Battery Saver settings WhatsApp Dark Theme feature should be available widely for stable users soon. iOS users should get it this year since the company is said to be working on two different configurations based on iPhone Accessibility Settings, first one with very dark colors and other with soft dark colors.

2020 iPhones to feature larger camera sensors, slimmer design: Report

According to a new report, the 2020 iPhones are said to have slightly different designs among the various models. The higher end 6.7-inch model will be slightly thinner with larger camera sensors while the 6.1-inch and the 5.4-inch models will come with different number of camera modules. The report is based on industry sources in the Apple's China Supply Chain. 3-D mockups have also been spotted on Alibaba that show the 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch and the 6.4-inch having different number of microphones. The 6.7-inch iPhone is rumoured to have a reduced thickness at around 7.4mm, which would be nearly 10% thinner than the iPhone 11 Pro Max which was at 8.1mm. The model will also be slightly taller than the existing flagship iPhone 11 Pro. Similarly, the 5.4-inch model's height would be between the iPhone SE and iPhone 8 and the 6.10-inch model is said to be between the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. Coming to the camera rumours, the 5.4-inch and one of the rumoured 6.1 inch model will have 2 cameras, similar to the iPhone 11 Pro while the other 6.1-inch phone will get an extra lens for a total of 3. The 6.7-inch model will also get 3 lenses in ...

Upcoming 2020 Google Pixel Buds Gen 2 spotted in Bluetooth SIG listing

The 2020 Pixel Buds were revealed back in October during the Made by Google event 2019 that was primarily held to launch the Pixel 4. Google stated that were slated for a 2020 launch and now a listing has been spotted in the Bluetooth SIG, confirming its imminent arrival. At the Made by Google 2019 event, Google only showcased dummy models of the Pixel Buds 2, essentially highlighting the new design of the wireless earbuds. The original Pixel Buds were announced back in 2017, but it was not of the truly wireless type of earphones, instead it has a wire connecting the two earbuds together. The new design makes the Pixel Buds 2 truly wireless with a much more compact carrying case. Being a dummy model, the sound quality of the earbuds could not be determined. However, at $179 (Rs. 12,790 approx.), it can be expected to have a similar acoustic performance to the Apple AirPods or Sony's wireless earbuds. The listing does point out in its description the presence of an ambient vent, similar to the ones found on the AirPods Pro. This will ensure users do not feel the tightness in their ear canals that's common with in-ear designs. Google has also ...

POCO F1 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 10 update starts rolling out]

Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO launched the POCO F1 smartphone in India back in August 2018 running MIUI 9.6 Global Stable on top of Android 8.1 (Oreo). 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 20-40 days. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for POCO F1, also check out our POCO F1 content, Android 10 based Oxygen OS Port (ported from OnePlus 6) Android 10 based Pixel Experience How to Install Oxygen OS on POCO F1 POCO F1 Hands-on and First Impressions POCO F1 Rosso Red Edition Photo Gallery POCO F1 Review: Deal of the Century MIUI updates rolled out for the POCO F1 so far: [Jan 21, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.04.0.QEJMIXM based on Android 10 with December Android security patch for testers. The update weighs around 1.9GB in size and brings fixes for notification shade, Game Turbo Optimizations and more. It is expected to roll out for everyone in coming days. [Oct 28, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11 Stable 11.05.0.PEJMIXM with October Android security patch. The update weighs around 1.8GB in size and brings new features such as ...

OPPO Reno3 Pro with dual 44MP punch-hole front camera surfaces

OPPO launched the Reno3 5G and Reno3 Pro 5G smartphones earlier last month at an event in China. While both the smartphones went on sale earlier this month, the next smartphone in this series - OPPO Reno3 Pro with dual-punch hole display has surfaced now. According to the image posted by Mrwhosetheboss, OPPO Reno3 Pro sports 44MP punch-hole front camera and is the world's first smartphone to sport the same, and the secondary camera is said to be 2MP depth sensor. In comparison, the Reno3 Pro 5G sports a single punch-hole front camera to the left and the Reno3 5G sports a water-drop notch display. The rest of the specifications of the smartphone are not known yet, but it is expected to be similar to the Reno3 Pro 5G. Similarly, there is no information on the launch date and availability yet. But we should know more information in the coming days. It could come with Snapdragon 730G,  48MP + 8MP + 13MP telephoto lens, In-display fingerprint sensor and dual speakers, similar to the Reno3 Pro 5G version. It is expected to launch in India sometime in February. Source

OPPO Find X2 with 6.5-inch QHD+ OLED 120Hz screen surfaces

It was back in December when we learnt at the Qualcomm Summit that OPPO would announce its Find X2 smartphone sometime in Q1 2020. Now  details have surfaces showing the Find X2's screen that will be a Samsung OLED curved display. The screen size is reported to be 6.5-inches with a resolution of 3168x1440 pixels, becoming OPPO's highest quality screen till date. For refresh rate, it is said to feature a 120Hz refresh rate screen at QHD+ resolution that is sure to drain the battery much faster. It will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 with the Snapdragon X55 5G for 5G capabilities. Charging will also be one of its fastest with a 65W wired charger, same as Reno Ace. In the camera department, it looks like the OPPO Find X2 will not come with an under screen front camera as the technology does not seem good enough. However, for the rear camera, OPPO will outfit the phone with Sony's new sensor with the all Pixel Omni-directional PDAF technology, which will improve the focusing speed. Source

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite with 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display, triple rear cameras launched in India starting at Rs. 38999

Samsung just launched  the Galaxy Note10 Lite smartphone in India as it had promised. It packs a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display, in-display fingerprint scanner, 32-megapixel front camera inside the tiny punch-hole and a 4500mAh battery with support for 25w fast charging. It features the signature Bluetooth S Pen with Air Commands. Powered by Exynos 9810 SoC, it has a 3.5mm audio jack, 12MP main camera with OIS, 12MP ultra-wide and a 12MP Telephoto camera. It comes with Samsung’s ecosystem of intelligent apps and services, including Bixby (Vision, Lens Mode, and Routines), Samsung Pay and Samsung Health. The smartphone comes with defense-grade security platform, Samsung Knox — that protects users’ data against any tampering. Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite specifications 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2400×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display with 394ppi Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9 Series 9810 (Quad 2.7GHz + Quad 1.7GHz) 10nm processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB storage (UFS 2.1), expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD Android 10 with OneUI 2.0 Dual SIM 12MP Dual Pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/1.7 aperture, OIS, 12MP Telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, OIS, 12MP Ultra Wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture 32MP front-facing camera with ...

HAVIT i37 Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 in-ear Sports earphones launched in India for Rs. 1169

HAVIT, a consumer electronics brand has announced its first product in India, the Havit i37 wireless headset. The neckband style headset features strong bass performance, Bluetooth 5.0, IPX5 rating and good HiFi Stereo sound performance. The i37 can be controlled via the in-built remote enables the user take/ end calls with its microphone, skip and pause tracks and control volume. There is also voice assistant support with Google and Siri. Being an in-ear design, it creates a strong seal, boosting bass performance. They have an IPX5 sweat and dust resistance rating, making it ideal for workouts and daily usage without the worry of damaging the earphones. Both earbuds also feature magnetic strips that prevent tangling and even automatically turns off when the two earbuds are connected to each other. Coming to battery life, the headset offers 10 hours of continuous listening time, 12 hours back of time talk, 180 hours of standby. It comes in 4 colours namely black, white, blue and red. The HAVIT i37 is available for purchase online on Amazon and Flipkart for a price of Rs. 1169.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 8nm, 662 and 460 11nm Mobile Platforms with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, ISRO’s NavIC announced

Qualcomm has introduced Snapdragon 720G, 662 and 460 Mobile Platforms with 4G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6 features and integrated Bluetooth 5.1 with advanced audio via the Qualcomm FastConnect 6-series subsystems, support Dual-Frequency (L1 and L5) GNSS to improve location positioning accuracy and robustness, and are the first system-on-chip solutions to support Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC). These new platforms also feature the Qualcomm AI Engine and Qualcomm Sensing Hub. For the first time supported on mobile, the Qualcomm Location Suite now supports up to seven satellite constellations concurrently, including the use of all of NavIC’s operating satellites for more accurate location performance, faster time-to-first-fix (TTFF) position acquisition, and improved robustness of location-based services. The Snapdragon 720G also features select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features including Game Anti-Cheat Extensions and Game Fast Loader, True HDR Gaming featuring 10-bit color depth and aptX Adaptive audio provides high-quality synchronized sound. FastConnect 6200 subsystem, virtually doubles Wi-Fi speed and range for online gaming and web browsing, compared to single antenna devices, while also delivering key Wi-Fi 6 features such as 8x8 sounding with multi-user MIMO for up to 2x improvement over competitive Wi-Fi 6 devices, Target Wake Time for up to 67% better power efficiency and the complete ...

Xiaomi Mi Router 4C with omnidirectional antennas launched in India for Rs. 999

Xiaomi launched the Mi Router 3C back in 2017 and it was due for a refresh for quite some time now. While the company launched Dual Band routers in China, the 3C that was launched here did not support dual-band WiFi. On similar lines now, Xiaomi has launched the single band Mi Router 4C in India and replaces the Mi Router 3C here. Xiaomi Mi Router 4C is an 802.11 b/g/n single-band router with 4 "high-performance" omnidirectional antennas and supports up to 300Mbps transmission speed. It promises an increased operating range and stronger signal.   It is powered by the MediaTek MT7628N processor paired with 64MB RAM and 16MB storage. This router can connect up to 64 devices, can be controlled through the Mi Wi-Fi app, supports one-tap Wi-Fi speed boost, and parental controls. The Mi Router 4C can also be used as a repeater with the in-built repeater mode. Furthermore, it has guest sharing so that you don’t have to share your password with other and Wi-Fi Boost that intelligently sets the Wi-Fi channel to optimize connections. Mi Router 4C highlights 300Mbps 802.11 a/b/n Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 2X2 MediaTek MT7628N processor 64MB DDR2 RAM, 16MB ROM 4 high-performance omnidirectional antennas Up to 64 connected devices ...