POCO F1 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 10 update resumes with MIUI 11.0.6.0]

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 Nitrogen OS for POCO F1 Android 10 based Havoc OS for POCO F1 Android 10 based Oxygen OS Port (ported from OnePlus 6) for POCO F1 Android 10 based Pixel Experience for POCO F1 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: [Mar 4, 2020]: Xiaomi has resumed rolling out Android 10 based MIUI 11.06.0.QEJMIXM with February Android security patch. The update weighs around 1.9GB in size. Those who have already got Android 10 update will get a smaller 375MB update with just the February security patch. [Download Link] [Jan 21, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 10 ...

Nokia to expand range of ReefShark 5G chipsets in partnership with Marvell

Nokia and Marvell today announced a partnership to develop 5G multi-RAT (Radio Access Technology) silicon innovations, including multiple generations of custom silicon and infrastructure processors to further expand the range of Nokia ReefShark chipsets available for 5G solutions. The two companies are developing a new generation of custom system-on-chip (SoC) and infrastructure processors combining Nokia’s differentiated wireless technology with Marvell’s industry-leading multi-core Arm processor platforms. These new chipsets are designed to be deployed in several building blocks of the Nokia AirScale radio access solution, as part of Nokia’s 5G “Powered by ReefShark” portfolio. By deploying ReefShark, these solutions will benefit from a reduction in size and power consumption, while also seeing a boost to capacity and overall performance. Marvell’s multi-core Arm processor technology builds on five previous generations and provides a combination of programmability and performance that represent a significant benefit for Nokia ReefShark chipsets. Nokia and Marvell will continue to work collaboratively to address the complex needs of 5G NR, 5G NSA, 5G SA and other evolving standards. Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: This important announcement highlights our continued commitment to expanding the variety and utilization of ReefShark chipsets in our portfolio. This ensures that our 5G ...

Vodafone Idea launches TurboNet 4G in Pune and PCMC

Vodafone Idea has launched its 4G services in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad where it has successfully integrated the Vodafone and Idea networks. Pune and PCMC is the biggest territory for the operator in its flagship Maharashtra & Goa circle where it has the largest base of over 4 Cr subscribers, said the company. This follows the successful completion of its radio network integration and the deployment of new age technologies such as Massive-MIMO, 4G on 900 MHz and Small Cells to further boost network capacity and coverage across large parts of the region. TurboNet 4G is now available to Vodafone and Idea customers in the cities of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, in addition to Nashik, Nagpur, Ahmednagar, Baramati, Beed, Karad, Gondiya, Ratnagiri and in the Districts of Osmanabad, Hingoli, Nandurbar, Parbhani, Bhandara, Wardha, Yavatmal & Washim, in Maharashtra & Goa circle. The integrated Vodafone Idea network in Maharashtra is now bigger, stronger & faster. With 1973 sites in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, the coverage for Vodafone and Idea brands has increased by 37% and 44%, respectively. Vodafone Idea’s TurboNet 4G is being rolled out across the country over the last year. The network integration exercise is continuing at a rapid pace with 86% of districts in India ...

Resso social music streaming app launched in India

The developers of the TikTok, Bytedance has announced their entry into the music streaming market with the Resso app, taking on streaming giants like Spotify, Gaana and Apple Music. The streaming service is designed with the new generation of music enthusiasts in mind with focus on social features like commenting on songs, sharing lyrics and more. The app differentiates itself by focusing heavily on social media features throughout its user experience. One of the highlight features of Resso is called Vibes, which lets users create videos, gifs or pictures based on a song that they can share, along with lyrics. Another feature is the ability to comment on songs, which can be used by music enthusiasts to connect and engage with each other. Resso also has a unique feature called Lyric Quotes with which users can create and share selected lyrics of their favourite songs. Resso has also put significant thought into music discovery, playing songs unlimited scroll format and introducing new artists in between. The music library is divided into genres like alternative, experimental, fusion, etc. and further divided into niche sub-genres like popgaze, bow pop, indie psych pop, etc. Resso has already built partnerships with major global, local and independent labels such ...

HUAWEI said to use IndusOS AppBazaar Android app store on upcoming phones in India

It has been several months since HUAWEI launched a smartphone in India, and HONOR launched the HONOR 9X in January, but with old Kirin 710 SoC and Android Pie. This is due to ban on using Google Play Services on its phones. Now a new report says that it will soon partner with India’s system apps company OSLabs, the maker of IndusOS, to offer a curated Android app store on HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones. IndusOS’s app store, App Bazaar, has more than 400,000 regional apps in 12 local languages — such as Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu, besides English. The company has already introduced HUAWEI AppGallery, an alternative to Google Play Store in Europe, and is using HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS), which is an alternative to Google Mobile Services (GMS). HUAWEI is also strengthening its own app store, HMS or Huawei Mobile Services, globally. In India, it started talks with 150 top app developers in India to get them on its app store and is offering an incentive of up to $20,000 on the integration of apps with HMS in India through its $1-billion global fund, says the report. Source

Jabra Elite Active 75t waterproof wireless earbuds launched in India for Rs. 16999

Jabra has launched Elite active 75t, the company's latest True wireless waterproof earbuds made-for-active lifestyle with an ergonomic fit. It is built with enhanced durability in mind and features a IP57 rating that promises dust and waterproofing for depths up to 1m, along with a 2-year warranty. The earphones are 22% smaller, for a better fit, than its predecessor, the Jabra Elite Active 65t, but has increased its battery life to 28 hours total with the charging case. On a single charge, the earphones will last upto 7.5 hours of continuous listening. Being an in-ear design, the Elite Active 75t has passive noise isolation. There is the option of HearThrough  that will let users listen to outside audio through the mic if they choose to. Jabra has also introduced MyControls which is a software update that will come to the earbuds in Q2 2020. It will allow users to configure the functions on the left and right earbud to meet their personal control preferences, along with the option to use just one earbud for controls. Highlights of Jabra Elite Active 75t Compact earbuds, tested for a secure active fit with optimal noise isolation Jabra MySound for individualized sound (early Q2, 2020) Jabra MyControls ...

Google Photos update brings redesigned bottom bar and gets rid of hamburger menu

Google Photos is coming with a new update that redesigns many important elements in its UI. Google is getting rid of the hamburger menu, moving the search bar from the top to the bottom bar, added a button for the Library and more. With the new update, one of the first changes that we noticed is that the search bar has been removed from the top, replaced by a 'Google Photos' header along with a button to switch accounts on its right. The 'Memories' section can be seen right below the header along with the most recent photos below that. Coming to changes in the bottom bar, earlier there were icons for 'Photos', 'Albums', 'For you' and 'Sharing'. Now with the search bar removed, the bottom bar has 5 icons now which are 'Photos', 'Search', 'For you', 'Sharing' and 'Library'. Clicking on search tab, we can see a few more options compared to the earlier UI, with the ability to search categories like Screenshots, Selfies and more. A useful feature in the Search tab is 'Recently added' that shows all the photos that were uploaded recently to the user's library. A tab that was removed from the bottom bar is the 'Albums' tab. ...

Lava A1 colors feature phone launched for Rs. 999

In celebration of Holi, Lava, an Indian mobile handset brand, has launched their special edition feature phone called the LAVA A1 Colors. The phone comes with a sturdy polycarbonate body, instant torch access, auto call recording and more. The Lava A1 Colors has an 1.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels. On the back of the device, there is a 0.3MP camera and Lava claims a battery life of 3 days with the inbuilt 800 mAh battery. The phone's torch can be activated instantly with the click of the centre navigation button. Other features include image support for contacts, icons support, a Calculator, Stopwatch, Calendar and Alarms. The phone also supports 7 languages which include English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi and Gujarati. The Lava A1 Colors comes in 3 vibrant colours as part of Lava's Holi celebration that include Light Blue, Green and Magenta Red. It is available for a price of Rs. 999 with one year replacement guarantee at offline stores across India.

Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 7 and more start receiving Android 10 update in China [Update: Redmi Note 7 Pro as well]

[Mar 4, 2020]: Xiaomi has released Android 10 based MIUI China Beta ROM for Redmi Note 7 Pro users, do note that it might be closed Beta build. [Jan 7, 2020]: Xiaomi announced Android 10 update roadmap for its devices back in June, but it was only limited to MIUI China ROM. The company rolled out Android 10 based MIUI 10 to Redmi K20 Pro users in India and China on 5th September, the day Google rolled out Android 10 to Pixel devices. Xiaomi is yet to roll out Android 10 update for its Android One series of devices, Mi A3, Mi A2, and Mi A2 Lite, but the company has started rolling out Android 10 based MIUI 11 update to Redmi K20 (Mi 9T). Xiaomi has already completed MIUI 11 roll-out for all 27 supported devices and now the company has started rolling out Android 10 update to a few devices. The devices receiving Android 10 based MIUI 11 update are, Redmi Note 8 Pro Redmi Note 7 Mi MIX 3 Mi 9 SE Mi 8 SE Note that the Android 10 update is in the testing phase and is being rolled out to MIUI China ROM users only as of now. ...

OPPO is testing 5G on Find X2 at Hyderabad R&D facility ahead of India launch soon

OPPO's upcoming smartphone Find X2 series has been in the limelight for quite some time now. If you are unaware, the company had planned the launch at MWC 2020 in Barcelona, but following the conference’s cancellation due to the Corona outbreak, the date has been postponed to March 6th. Back in 2018, OPPO launched its ambitious Find X with a motorised module equipping a selfie camera to avoid display notch. In the latest development, the OPPO India has tested 5G internally at their Hyderabad R&D center by conducting various drills, including Whatsapp video call, cloud gaming, movies download, and more on Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. It's worth mentioning that Tasleem Arif, VP & Head India R&D, OPPO, has tweeted on his official account showcasing 5G sign on the top right of the device. Another FIRST for @OPPOMobileIndia Our Hyderabad R&D center to conduct Whatsapp video call displaying 5G band & speed and demonstrating fast movie downloads & cloud gaming feature on #Snapdragon – all at our 5G Lab! Thank you @qualcomm_in for your support! #5Gtesting #innovation pic.twitter.com/tWZnbbAMO1 — Tasleem Arif (@tasleemarifk) March 4, 2020 Moving on, OPPO has confirmed that the phone will feature 6.78-inch (3168 x 1440 pixels) 3K OLED 513PPI screen with a ...