India smartphone market in 2019: 152.5 million units shipped, up 8% YoY; Xiaomi continues as market leader

India continues to be the second biggest smartphone market in the world, with over 152 million units that calculates 8.0% year-over-year (YoY) growth, according to IDC. The top 5 smartphone manufacturer who sold the most amount of units in India for 2019 were: Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung, OPPO and realme. In regards to Q4 2019, the market saw a growth of 5.5% YoY, shipping a total of 36.9 million smartphone units. This does a calculate 20.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline but that is expected as Q3 of a year will see huge shipment numbers due to Diwali festive sales period. Online channels saw a growth of 11.2% YoY in Q4 2019 with 43.3% market share and offline channels saw a tiny growth of 1.4% YoY Xiaomi dominated the Indian market, selling a whopping 43.6 million units in 2019. Its 9.2% YoY growth can be explained with the launch of its popular Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 6A and the newer Redmi 8/Note 8 series. Vivo took the second place for Q4 2019, with 6.9 million units, seeing a massive growth of 96.5% compared to Q4 2018. While Samsung remained at second place for overall smartphone shipments in 2019, its slipped to third place during Q4 2019, ...

Get Android 10 on POCO F1 with Nitrogen OS

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) and later updated it to Android 9.0 in December 2018. The device recently received Android 10 update. POCO F1 (beryllium) has one of the most active developer community and as a result, we have plenty of Android 10-based custom ROMs for the device. Earlier, we tried Android 10 based Pixel Experience, Android 10 based OxygenOS port and Android 10 based Havoc OS on our POCO F1. A couple of weeks ago we tried Nitrogen OS on our POCO F1 and here is our post after a couple of weeks of usage that may help you in deciding whether you should flash it on your unit. Performance and Benchmarks: [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="304302,304303,304304"] POCO F1 packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 which is still a beast when it comes to performance, it obtained a score of 252259 on Antutu 8. It scored 1926 points in single-core test and 5700 points in multi-core test in Geekbench 4. In Geekbench 5 test, it managed to get a 349 points in single-core test and 1252 points in multi-core test. PUBG runs on HDR graphics and Ultra frame rate without ...

Realme X50 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 865, up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM to be announced at MWC 2020 on February 24

After teasers realme has announced that it will introduce the realme X50 Pro 5G flagship smartphone at its first global launch event and also its first MWC event in Barcelona on February 24th. The teaser image shows dual punch-hole display, similar to the realme X50 5G which was introduced in China last month. realme China CMO Xu Qi Chase recently confirmed that the realme X50 Pro 5G with the model number RMX2071 will be powered by Snapdragon 865 with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.0 storage and run Android 10 with realme UI on top. A recent AnTuTu Benchmark leak revealed 5,74,985 scores. The screenshot also reveals 1080 × 2400 pixels Full HD+ 20:9 screen, and it will likely feature 120Hz refresh rate, similar to the X50, but it should be an AMOLED screen instead of LCD. It is said to support 50W fast charging. The realme X50 Pro 5G launch at MWC next month is set for February 24 at 10 AM CEST (1:30PM IST). We should know more details about the smartphone in the coming weeks. Source 1, 2

Xiaomi Mi 10 with Snapdragon 865, 5G , up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 108MP quad rear cameras to be announced on February 13

Xiaomi today announced that it will introduce the Mi 10 series of flagship phones at an online-only event in China on February 13th. The CEO said that few weeks back it planned to make it as a big event with 3000 people, but it has decided against it due to ongoing health risk in the country.  Xiaomi already confirmed Snapdragon 865 Mobile platform and Samsung’s 108MP sensor for the phone and also said that it will feature quad rear cameras. The company recently confirmed up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM from Micron Technology. Today it has confirmed UFS 3.0 for the phone. It will come with Wi-Fi 6 8x8 MU-MIMO support, making it the first phone with the feature. Live images of the Mi 10 Pro that surfaced last month revealed punch-hole AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, in-display fingerprint scanner and 3D curved glass back. It is said to feature dual speakers, one on the top and the other on the bottom, Hi-Res audio certification with USB Type-C audio. The phone is said to come with 65W charger, faster than 40W wired fast charging in the Mi Mix Alpha, and it should come with Mi Charge Turbo 30W wireless fast charging support as ...

Noise Tune Charge with Bluetooth 5.0, bass booster button, up to 16 hours battery life launched for Rs. 1699

Noise, popular for its audio and other products has launched Tune Charge, the company’s latest Neckband In-Ear headphones in India. It is Sweat proof and Water Resistant with IPX5 ratings, features Magnetic Earbuds, has dedicated bass booster button and promises up to 16 hours of battery life. Noise Tune Charge features and specifications Bluetooth v5.0 to connect to Android and iOS devices, AAC codec Enjoy thumping bass with the press of dedicated bass booster button 10mm drivers and Qualcomm 3003 Chipset Dual Pairing Mode lets you connect it with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously. Water resistant with IPX5 ratings Keep your earbuds in place with the magnetic earbuds that snap together when not plugged in. Playback, adjust volume and manage calls and more without even taking out the earphones with inline buttons on the earphones. Activate Siri/Google Assistant at the tap of a button and get the assistants to do your job. Ultra long playback of 16 hours The Noise Tune Charge comes in Black color, is priced at Rs. 1699 and is available from Amazon.in and gonoise.com.

Moto G Stylus and Moto G Power with 6.4-inch FHD+ Max Vision display, Android 10, triple rear cameras announced

Motorola has announced Moto G Stylus and G Power, two new smartphones in the G series, after a lot of rumors. These feature a 6.4″ Max Vision display, powered by Snapdragon 665, triple rear cameras including a Macro Vision 2MP camera for 2cm macros, 16MP front camera, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and the G Stylus comes with built-in stylus. The G Stylus' pen lets you edit photos, jot down notes, sketch artwork, copy and paste text and even mark up screenshots. The stylus is seamlessly integrated into the phone’s design and software. You can pop it out and start writing in the Moto Note app without even unlocking your phone, says the company. The G Stylus packs a 4000mAh battery and the G Power has a 5000mAh battery. Moto G Stylus specifications 6.4-inch (2300×1080 pixels) FHD+ IPS LCD 19.17:9 Max Vision display Octa Core Snapdragon 665 11nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 610 GPU 4GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Android 10 Dual SIM 48MP f/1.7, 1.6μm primary camera with Quad Pixel technology +  16MP Action Cam with f/2.2, 2.0μm 117° ultra-wide angle camera with Quad Pixel technology, ...

Vivo iQOO V1955A with 6.44-inch AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 865, 5G, 64MP quad rear cameras, 55W fast charging gets certified

New Vivo's iQOO 5G smartphone with model number V1955A has been certified by TENAA, which is rumored to be iQOO 3. This reveals a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, 2.84GHz processor, which should be Snapdragon 865 7nm SoC, up to 12GB RAM, 64MP + 13MP + 13MP + 2MP quad rear cameras and 16MP front camera. It also reveals 4370mAh battery. 3C certification revealed 55W Super FlashCharge fast charging for the phone. Vivo iQOO 3 (V1955A) rumored specifications 6.44-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 Super AMOLED 2.5D curved glass display 2.84GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 865 7nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 650 GPU 8GB/6GB/12GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB / 256GB storage Android 10 with Funtouch OS 10 Dual SIM (nano + nano) 64MP primary camera with Sony IMX686 sensor, LED flash + 13MP ultra wide sensor, 13MP Periscope lens for 5X Optical zoom, 10X digital zoom, 2MP depth sensor 16MP front-facing camera In-display fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 158.51×74.88×9.16mm; Weight:214.5g 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GLONASS, USB Type-C 4370mAh battery with 55W Super FlashCharge iQOO already confirmed that it will launch Snapdragon 865-powered 5G phone in India this month, so it could be this one. Source

Xiaomi introduces new 65W Type-C Power Adapter with 27% smaller design

Xiaomi introduced a 65W Type-C Power Adapter back in 2018, after over a year the company's has introduced a new model that has a 27% smaller design. The company says that  can be used to charge laptops, mobile phones, and more accessories that have USB Type-C Port and support for 65W fast charging. It can charge MacBook Pro 13" in 1 hour and 50 minutes and the 15.6" MacBook Pro in 2 hours and 25 minutes. You can also use Type-C to Lightning cable to charge iPhone or iPad. Highlights of Xiaomi 65W Type-C Power Adapter USB Type-C Port Output 36W (5A-3A / 9A-3A / 12V-3A) / 65W (15V-3A / 20V-3.25A) Dimensions: 50 x 50 x 28mm USB Type-C to Type-C Cable included Supports Apple MacBooks and select Lenovo, HP, HUAWEI, HONOR, ASUS, Samsung laptops and Google Pixelbook The Xiaomi 65W Type-C Power Adapter comes only in white color, is priced at 129 yuan and is already on sale on mi.com in China.

Samsung Galaxy A50s gets another price cut in India, now available starting at Rs. 17499

Samsung launched the Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s last year in India and the A50s got its first price cut in November 2019. It was available starting at Rs. 19,999 and now again, the Galaxy A50s has got another price cut in India which brings down the starting price to Rs. 17,499. The Galaxy A50s 4GB RAM with a 128GB storage variant is now available at Rs. 17,499, a Rs. 2500 price cut and the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant is now available at Rs. 19,999, a Rs. 2000 price cut. The new prices are already reflecting on Amazon.in and Samsung India e-Store. Smartphone Launch Price Old Price New Price Price Cut Samsung Galaxy A50s (4+128GB) Rs. 22,999 Rs. 19,999 Rs. 17,499 Rs. 2500 6GB + 128GB variant Rs. 24,999 Rs. 21,999 Rs. 19,999 Rs. 2000 To recall, Samsung Galaxy A50s flaunts a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display, is powered by the new Exynos 7 Series 9611 10nm processor with 4GB of RAM and runs Android Pie, features upgraded 48-megapixel primary rear camera and a 32-megapixel front camera, while the 8-megapixel 123° ultra-wide and 5-megapixel depth sensor on the back are the same. It packs a 4000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. Via

Netflix brings toggle to turn on/off autoplay previews and autoplay next episode

Autoplaying previews and autoplaying next episode in a series in Netflix have been an annoying features for some users who do want to see trailers of every show or film as they scroll through the app or when they finish an episode. Netflix has finally decided to provide users with a toggle to turn off/on both features, available on all platforms. Some people find this feature helpful. Others not so much. We’ve heard the feedback loud and clear — members can now control whether or not they see autoplay previews on Netflix. Here's how: https://t.co/6V2TjEW6HD https://t.co/zbz4E8fVab — Netflix US (@netflix) February 6, 2020 In a tweet, Netflix announced the availability of the toggle as a result of feedback that they received from users. To adjust these new settings, users will require to: Sign into their Netflix account on a web browser. Once signed in and a profile is selected click Manage Profiles from the Menu Select the Profile to be updated Enable or disable the check box for both the Autoplay previews and Autoplay Next episode features. Once changed, the feature will be disabled/enabled on all devices for that particular profile. Users have been complaining about Autoplay for quite a while now. When scrolling through ...