Facebook Messenger gets faster, smaller and simpler with Project Lightspeed

Facebook's mobile application have always known to be extremely heavy on resources, causing many users to use the lite version of the Facebook and Messenger apps. Facebook has finally decided to update its Messenger app, rebuilding it from the ground up to make it faster, smaller and simpler. Over the years, Facebook has gradually been adding more and more features to its Messenger app, eventually making it very heavy and resource intensive. With the release of Messenger 4 iOS app, Facebook is redesigning the app from the ground up that was internally called Project Lightspeed. Facebook claims the app will now work twice as fast with an app size that is 4 times smaller. To achieve this, Facebook had to re-code all their existing features to work with the new infrastructure that is part of Project Lightspeed. The app will consistently open and re-open faster when compared to the older app and have a much smaller footprint in the phones storage. While there is a size reduction, Facebook still promises the app will be rich with features, while making it easier to add features in the future. The new Messenger based on Project Lightspeed is available today for iOS on the App Store ...

Google rolls out next Pixel Feature drop with updated music controls, AR emoji effects and more

Google has been steadily pushing out new features to its Pixel devices via its Feature drop, with the last one being rolled out in December, 2019. In the new Feature drop that's rolling out today, Google is adding automatic car crash detection, new Motion Sense functionalities, more AR emoji effects for Google Duo and more. When Google launched the Pixel 4, one of the main uses of its Motion Sense was the ability to skip tracks forward or backward with a wave of your hand over the phone. Now, Google is adding the ability to pause and resume music with a tapping gesture above the phone. The second feature that the Pixel will receive is the automatic car crash detection. It will use the phone sensors to detect if the user has been in a severe car crash and will offer to call emergency services quickly. The feature will work for the USA (911), Australia (000) and the UK (999). Now for a feature that is more creative, Google is adding more AR effects when making Duo video calls that will change based on the user's facial expressions, and move around the screen with the user. Other selfie camera improvements include the ability to ...

Realme XT realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: C.02 with February Android security patch, Airtel and Jio VoWiFi]

realme launched the realme XT smartphone running ColorOS 6.0 realme edition on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). realme doesn’t follow a fixed update frequency but the company rolls out updates frequently. This post will help our readers in keeping track of realme UI updates for realme XT, also check out our realme XT content, realme XT Pearl Blue Unboxing and First Impressions realme XT Pearl White Unboxing and Photo Gallery realme XT Review: Between Midrange and a Flagship realme UI updates rolled out for the realme XT so far, [gallery size="large" ids="302721,302722,302723"] [Feb 29, 2020]: realme has started rolling out RMX1921EX_11_C.02 with February Android security patch. The update brings Airtel and Jio VoWiFi to the device along with a couple of bug fixes. [Download Link] [Feb 2, 2020]: Download link for Android 10 based realme UI 1.0 RMX1921EX_11.C.01 is now available on the realme official website, refer to this post to flash it manually on your device. [Download Link] [Feb 1, 2020]: A couple of users have reported that their devices got bricked during manual update, the company has removed the download page for realme XT from the website. We have removed download link for the update from this post and would advise our readers to ...

Infinix S5 Pro with 6.53-inch FHD+ display, 16MP pop-up front camera, 48MP triple rear cameras launching on Flipkart on March 6

Infinix has confirmed that it will launch its S5 Pro smartphone with a 16-megapixel pop-up front camera in India on March 6th on Flipkart. It was supposed to be launched in India in February, but it was postponed. The image also shows gradient back, camera bump and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R93CEfjPOw Coming to the specifications, the company has confirmed 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD screen, 48-megapixel primary rear camera along with two more cameras, probably an ultra-wide and depth sensors. The image also shows dual LED flash. The phone will run XOS 6.0 Dolphin based on Android 10. It is not clear if the company will still stick to MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. In addition to green, the phone will also come in Red color variant, and according to reports, it should also come in the Blue color variant. We should know more details in the coming days, and the price of the phone when it is launched this Friday.

PUBG MOBILE 0.17.0 update with Royale Pass Season 12: 2gether We Play, DBS Shotgun and more released

Tencent games has released new PUBG Mobile update which brings the version number to 0.17.0. This brings Royale Pass Season 12: 2gether We Play, which will be available from March 9th, Amusement Park Mode in Classic Erangel as a part of 2nd Anniversary, DBS, a double-barreled shotgun that can be obtained through AirDrops, New Arcade Mode: Return of Hardcore Mode, Death Replay, and Brand New Survival Experience Arctic Mode is coming soon. The PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 update is already available for iOS  and Android from today and requires 1.69 GB of storage space on Android, and 1.95 GB of storage space on iOS. If you update before March 6th, you get: 50 Silver, 2,888 BP and 3 Day Anniversary Pan Skin. PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 update include: New Content in Classic Mode: 1.Erangel - Amusement Park Mode (available from March 12th) Post image Players have a chance to enter an Amusement Park Mode during Erangel matchmaking in Classic Mode, which includes: Amusement Parks: In this mode, old school amusement parks will appear randomly in three locations on the Classic Erangel map. Arcade Machines: Interactive Arcade Machines will be placed in the amusement parks and major towns, which can be activated with Tokens. Post image Games and Attractions: Hunt Game, Space War, What's ...

realme announces Android 10-based realme UI Early Access for realme X2 and realme X2 Pro

realme announced Android 10 based realme UI a couple of months ago and started rolling out the update for eligible devices as per the schedule shared by the company. realme UI brings tons of new features such as dual earphone connection, animated wallpapers, screen-off display, customizable icon shape, new charging animation, realme Share (cross-brand file-sharing technology) and more. As per the schedule, realme X2 and realme X2 Pro are supposed to receive Android 10 based realme UI update this month, and now the company has announced realme UI Early Access program for both the devices. As per the community post, realme UI update will be rolled out to the first 3000 users of realme X2 and realme X2 Pro respectively. Interested users can fill respective Google forms for either of the device by providing the realme Community username and IMEI of their devices.  The deadline for applying for the above-mentioned devices is 5th March on a first-come, first-serve basis. A few weeks ago, realme official Francis Wang had confirmed that realme X and Pro series devices will receive two major Android updates, so we can expect realme X2 and X2 Pro to receive Android 11 in the future. realme UI is being rolled out to all ...

Samsung Galaxy A21 with Infinity-O AMOLED display, quad rear cameras surface

Press image of Samsung Galaxy A21, the company's upcoming budget 'A series' smartphone has surfaced. This shows HD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED display, and quad rear cameras, which could be an ultra-wide, macro and depth sensors, in addition to the main camera and the image shows dual LED flash. It is said to be powered by Octa-Core Exynos 7904 14nm processor with Mali-G71 GPU with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage with microSD expansion slot. The image also shows rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and the phone should come with a glastic body similar to most other 'A series' phones. It is said to pack a 4000mAh battery that charges via a USB Type-C port. The phone is expected to come in range of colors, and is said to be introduced for the US markets first. We should know more details about the Galaxy A21 in the coming week. Source

Vivo NEX 3S 5G with 6.89-inch FHD+ AMOLED waterfall screen, Snapdragon 865, 64MP triple rear cameras to be announced on March 10

Vivo introduced the NEX 3 smartphone back in September last year, and now it is gearing up to unveil the NEX 3S 5G smartphone in China on March 10th. This will retain the 6.89-inch waterfall screen with the left and right sides curved close to 90 degrees, with a 99.6% ultra-high screen ratio, according to the image. TENAA certification has confirmed Snapdragon 865 SoC and a slightly smaller 4250mAh battery for the phone, while other specifications including  16-megapixel pop-up camera triple rear cameras with 64-megapixel main sensor, 13-megapixel 120° ultra wide-angle sensor and a 13-megapixel telephoto lens will remain the same. Vivo NEX 3S 5G rumored specifications 6.89-inch (1080 × 2256 pixels) Full HD+ AMOLED display with 100% P3 wide color gamut, HDR10, 800 nit brightness 2.84GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 865 7nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 650 GPU 8GB RAM with 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.0) internal memory, 12GB RAM with 512GB (UFS 3.0) internal memory Dual SIM Android 10 with Funtouch OS 10 64MP rear camera with 1/1.72″ Samsung GW1 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.7 aperture, LED flash, 13MP 120-degree ultra-wide lens, 13MP telephoto lens for 2x optical zoom, 10x digital zoom 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture In-display fingerprint sensor 3.5mm ...

Nubia Red Magic 5G gaming phone with 6.65-inch FHD+ 144Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 865, up to 16GB RAM to be announced on March 12

Update: The company has confirmed that the Nubia Red Magic 5G will be announced on March 12th. It has also confirmed 144Hz display, Snapdragon 865 with 5G, UFS 3.0, LPDDR5 RAM, cooling fan, Wi-Fi 6, up to 16GB RAM, in-display fingerprint scanner, 55W fast charging and 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor. Earlier: ZTE's nubia brand is gearing up to introduce the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the company's new gaming phone in China next month. Now the images and some specifications of the 5G phone with the model number NX659J has surfaced on TENAA. The company already confirmed 144Hz refresh rate OLED screen, and the company's president Ni Fei already confirmed up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB storage for the phone. It will run Android 10 with Redmagic OS 3.0. TENAA certification has confirmed 6.65-inch screen, which should come with FHD+ resolution, 168.56×78×9.75 dimensions and a 4500mAh (typical) / 4400mAh (minimum) battery. The phone will pack triple rear cameras, including a 64MP main camera with IMX686 sensor, 55W Super Charge fast charging. We should know more details and the launch date in the coming weeks. Source 1, 2, 3, 4

Realme 3 Pro realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: C.03 with February Android security patch, Airtel and Jio VoWiFi]

realme launched the realme 3 Pro in the country back in April running ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9.0 (Pie). realme doesn’t follow a fixed update frequency but the company rolls out updates frequently. This post will help our readers in keeping track of realme UI updates for realme 3 Pro. Updates rolled out for the realme 3 Pro so far, [Mar 2, 2020]: realme has started rolling out RMX1851EX_11.C.03 with February Android security patch. The update weighs 710 MBs in size and brings Airtel and Jio VoWiFi to the device along with a couple of bug fixes. [Download Link] [Jan 30, 2020]: realme has started rolling out RMX1851EX_11.C.02 with January Android security patch to realme 3 Pro widely. Check out this post to learn about new features that realme UI brings to realme 3 Pro. [Download Link] [Jan 29, 2020]: realme official Francis Wang has confirmed that realme Pro series devices will receive two major Android updates, so we can expect realme 3 Pro to receive Android 11 in the future. [Jan 20, 2020]: realme has started rolling out a new RMX1851EX_11.C.02 update. The update weighs 541 MBs in size and fixes camera crash issue along with other minor bug fixes ...