HONOR 9X EMUI 10 and HONOR 20 and HONOR View 20 Magic UI 3.0 Android 10 update starts rolling out in India

HONOR today announced the roll out of Magic UI 3.0 (EMUI 10.01) update on HONOR 9X, HONOR 20 and HONOR View 20 smartphones. The upgrade will bring you a slew of user-friendly features to create a one-stop, all-scenario intelligent living ecosystem. This next-level software system will push boundaries in smart office, photography, performance and security across HONOR’s wide-ranging smart products and services. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="307181,307180"] The update is about 3.56GB in HONOR 9X and has Android security patch for January 2020. The update brings a lot of features such as Enhanced UX Design, Smart Office, Camera Performance and Security Features. Check them out below. All-New UX Design with the Comfort of Dark Mode Furnishing devices with a new look that boasts an all new Dark Mode, the latest update allows users to navigate their smartphone more comfortably. Backed by research from the Huawei Human Factors Lab, the upgraded feature strikes an optimal contrast between text and the background, increasing the legibility and minimizing visual fatigue. Furthermore, color saturation is also fine-tuned to ensure greater consistency between the Normal and Dark mode. Enhanced Visual Elements to Support Feedback With the Magic UI 3.0, users can expect quicker and smoother feedback when they navigate around their ...

Sony FDR-AX43 4K Handycam with 5-axis Balanced Optical SteadyShot, 20x optical zoom launched in India

Sony is expanding its lineup of 4K Handycams in India with the launch of FDR-AX43 in India. Geared towards vloggers, content creators and production teams, the handycam has many features like Balanced Optical SteadyShot, 20x optical zoom, high-performance AF and more. The Sony FDR-AX43 features a 1/2.5  back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X image processor that enables the handycam to shoot at 4K UHD at up to 25fps and 1080p at up to 50fps in Sony's XAVC video format. For the lens, it has a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T with an effective focal length of 26.8 - 536.0mm. Handycams are known for their zoom and the FDR-AX43 does not disappoint with 20x optical zoom, 30x/40x (4K/HD) Clear Image Zoom and up to 250x digital zoom. The highlight feature in this handycam is the 5-axis Balanced Optical SteadyShot that basically functions like a gimbal inside the camera. It enables incredibly stable shots, even when the video is zoomed in. Other features include an articulating 3-inch LCD touch screen, dedicated mic and headphone jacks, battery life up to 235 mins of continuous recording time and fast intelligent AF. The Sony FDR-AX43 is available in India for a price of Rs. 83490 from offline retail stores.

Next generation Google Chromecast Ultra may get a dedicated remote, based on Android TV

Google's Chromecast Ultra has become a very successful product in the Made By Google Portfolio. However, it has faced stiff competition from other streaming hardware like Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, etc. Now, Google might be working on the second generation of the Chromecast Ultra which might come with its own remote. In an FCC document that was spotted on March 10th, Google has passed a remote which is speculated to come with the 2nd Generation Chromecast Ultra. Right now codenamed 'Sabrina', the Chromecast Ultra will come all the expected features such as support for 4K HDR content, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. However, the two rumours that are the most interesting is that Google will develop the Chromecast to run full-fledged Android TV and that it will come with its own dedicated remote. This will bring the Chromecast on par feature wise with the popular Fire Stick from Amazon with the ability to run apps like YouTube TV, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu. The remote will likely be cross-over between the Daydream View remote and an Apple TV remote, with microphone and a dedicated Google Assistant button. It will also have the support to be programmable to your TV. Google typically releases new Made By Google ...

Vu Premium 43, 50 and 55-inch 4K Android Smart TVs with Dolby Vision, 30W speakers launched starting at Rs. 24999

After the launch of Premium series of 32-inch HD and 43-inch Full HD Android Smart TVs last month Vu Televisions has launched 43" (108cm), 50" (127cm) and 55" (140cm) 4K models in the series. The TVs are equipped with A+ Grade Panel with 400+ nits brightness, feature Dolby Vision & HRD 10 Support, Dolby Audio with 30W Speakers, DTS Virtual X Surround Sound Technology, Bezel-Less Design, VOD Upscaler and more, says the company. These run Android 9.0 with built-in Chromecast, support for Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, YouTube and Google Play with hot keys on the remote. Vu Premium TV (43", 50" and 55") specifications 43 / 50 /55-inch (3840 x 2160 pixels) LED display with 178-degree viewing angle, 400 nits brightness Quad-Core processor with Dual-Core GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB storage Android TV 9.0, Chromecast built-in, Screen Mirroring WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, IR, 3 x HDMI (1 contain ARC), 2 x USB, Ethernet, AUX Port Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Hotstar and Google Play Hotkeys on Remote 30W Box Speaker with TruBass HDX, TruSurround X, Dialog Clarity, TruVolume HD, Dolby Audio, Audio Equalizer The new Vu Premium TV 43-inch model costs Rs. 24,000, 50-inch model is priced at Rs. 27,999 and ...

USA temporarily renews HUAWEI General License for another 45 days [Update: Extended till May 15]

Update: March 11, 2020 — US Department of Commerce has extended the Temporary General License (TGL) for HUAWEI through May 15, 2020 and said that it has provided this opportunity to receive input from public. Earlier: According to an announcement made by the US Department of Commerce, HUAWEI will be allowed to continue operation in its network communication systems for another 45 days compared to 90 days usually. This Temporary General License (TGL) was extending to give rural telecommunication providers more time to identify alternatives to HUAWEI for future operation. It seems as though telecommunication companies in the US are struggling to find other secure network alternatives to HUAWEI, especially rural companies. The Department of Commerce had already extended TGL's in the past, the most recent one being in November which extended the license for another 90 days. During this time, HUAWEI and foreign affiliates will not be allowed to acquire any American technology or used in a manner that undermines U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. HUAWEI was added on to the Entity list last year by the USA Department of Commerce. The reason provided by the US government was that they concluded the company posed a significant risk of involvement in activities ...

118.9 million wearables shipped worldwide in Q4 2019, up 82.3% YoY: IDC

The wearables market worldwide grew substantially by 82.3% in Q4 2019, shipping 118.9 million units according to a report from IDC. The total shipments for the year 2019 amounted to 336.5 million devices which calculates to 89.0% increase compared to last year. The top five companies for Q4 2019 were Apple, Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei and Fitbit. Apple continues to lead the market, shipping 43.4 million units during the 4th quarter of 2019 with strong sales with Airpods, AirPods Pro and Apple Watch. Xiaomi took second place, shipping over 12.8 million wearables of which wristbands accounted for 73.3% (9.4 million) of units. Samsung's good sales of Galaxy Active and Active 2 smartwatches earned it 3rd place, shipping about 10.5 million units. Huawei found itself at 4th place and FitBit placed in 5th with 9.3 million shipments and 6 million shipments respectively. Looking at categories of wearables separately, ear-wear topped the list, shipping 170.5 million units and growing by 250.5% YoY. Wristbands shipments saw a growth of 37.4% with 69.4 million units while 92.4 million watches were sold, its market share recorded at 27.5%. Commenting on the growth of wearables, Ramon T. Llamas, research director for IDC's Wearables Team said: 2019 marked a strong step forward for the ...

OnePlus 8 series will have 5G support confirms OnePlus

OnePlus 8 series is expected launch mid-April, and the rumored launch date is April 15th. Today the company has confirmed that its upcoming flagship phones will have 5G support. OnePlus said that began its 5G research as early as 2016, and added that the company has accumulated a wealth of experience and cutting-edge technology for tackling the commercialization and mass production of 5G smartphones. The company showcased  a 5G prototype smartphone at the MWC in February last year, and introduced its first OnePlus 7 Pro 5G phone in May. It introduced OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition in October. OnePlus already confirmed Quad HD+ OLED ‘Fluid Display’ with a refresh rate of 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit HDR for the OnePlus 8 Pro.  We should know more details including the exact launch date for the OnePlus 8 series sometime later this month. OnePlus Founder and CEO, Pete Lau, said: This is a milestone both for OnePlus and our users. We’re proud to be among the first smartphone manufacturers to have full 5G line up for our next launch. OnePlus has achieved many firsts with 5G, and this time’s no exception. We believe that following the dawn of the 5G era, the smartphone experience will go through a ...

Samsung Galaxy M21 with Super AMOLED display, 48MP triple rear cameras, 6000mAh battery launching in India on March 12

After the Galaxy M31 launch last month, Samsung has confirmed that a cheaper Galaxy M21 smartphone will be launched in the country on March 16th on Amazon.in. This confirms Infinity-U Super AMOLED display, and it will probably come with a FHD+ resolution. It also shows rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The phone will come with 48MP rear camera along with an ultra-wide sensor and probably a depth sensor. It also confirms a 20-megapixel front camera and a 6000mAh battery, and it will likely come with USB Type-C port and 15W fast charging . Based on recent Geekbench listing, the phone with the model number SM-M215F will be powered by Exynos 9611 10nm processor with Mali-G72MP3 GPU, same as the M31. It is said to come in 4GB and 128GB storage options and 4GB RAM option, and probably will also come in 6GB RAM option.  It will run Android 10 with One UI 2.0.

Realme 6 Review: No more poor battery life with a 90Hz screen

Right on the heels of the launch of its flagship X50 Pro 5G, realme released its successor to the 5 series budget smartphones, the realme 6. The smartphone's internals have been substantially upgraded, with the biggest change being the 90Hz FullHD+ display. Being the first device in this price segment to feature a high refresh rate screen, realme is leading the charge on bringing flagship features to budget conscious consumers. Has realme designed a phone that is worth the price jump from the realme 5? Read on in our review of the realme 6 and do share your thoughts about the smartphone with us and our readers in the comment section below. Unboxing and Box Contents We recently unboxed the realme 6 on our FoneArena Tamil YouTube Channel along with a first impressions of using the device. In the box we have: realme 6 8GB + 128GB in Comet Blue color 2-pin 30W Flash Charge fast charger (5V-2A/5V-6A) USB Type-C Cable SIM Ejector tool Clear protective case User guide Design and Build  Holding the realme 6, you are greeted with a large 6.5-inch 2.5D display that is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. They opted for a punch hole cutout to house the selfie camera instead ...

Facebook is testing cross-posting of Stories to Instagram

Facebook has begun testing the ability to cross-post Facebook Stories in Instagram for some users. Code found in Facebook for Android app points to a toggle to share a Story that was created using the app directly to Instagram. Facebook is working on cross-posting Stories to Instagram pic.twitter.com/uH2w3VVnSe — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) March 9, 2020 The feature was spotted by popular app reverse-engineer, Jane Manchun Wong, when combing through the Facebook for Android app. According to her tweet, once a story has been created, right before posting, there will be an option to review who can see the story by tapping Privacy. Along with the options of Public, Friends, Custom and Hide From options, there will be a new toggle to share the story directly to the users Instagram account. At the moment, it is possible to share Instagram stories to Facebook but not the other way around. Facebook did confirm that they are testing the feature with limited users for now, with no expected date for wide roll-out.  The feature would help social media managers to quickly share content on both platforms simultaneously thereby increasing views. Source