Samsung PlayGalaxy Link beta released, lets you stream PC games on a Galaxy smartphone [Update: Shuts down on 27th March]

Update: 17th March,2020 - Samsung has announced that it is shutting down PlayGalaxy Link streaming service effective March 27th, 2020. While the exact reason is not known, Samsung has said that it is due to "internal policy changes" and is thanking users for playing and support PlayGalaxy Link throughout the beta period. An official notice on PlayGalaxy Link website reads, Dear Customers,Thank you for playing and supporting PlayGalaxy Link throughout the beta period.PlayGalaxy Link team hereby informs you of the end of service on 3/27/2020.After many difficult discussions, PlayGalaxy Link will be ended on 27 March 2020 due to internal policy changes. Samsung has just launched a new streaming service for the Galaxy Note 10+ users - PlayGalaxy Link. Users can continue the left-off PC gameplay on their smartphone through this app and can also connect wired or Bluetooth-enabled controllers to their device for an improved gaming experience. Galaxy Note10 users should set up the PlayGalaxy Link app on both PC and smartphone first by installing it from playgalaxy.com. Users have to sign into PlayGalaxy Link with their Samsung account, and the app will search for their PC and the installed games automatically. In the next step, the app should be installed on the ...

Supercell soft launches match-and-solve puzzle game ‘Hay Day Pop’ for Android and iOS

Supercell, popular Finnish game developer, known for Clash of clans, Clash Royale, and Brawlstars has quietly soft launched Hay Day Pop, a match-and-solve puzzle game. According to the company, Hay Day Pop is a match-and-solve puzzle game where you need to complete simple match-3 challenges and collect neat rewards for use in creating your very own farm.  Further, you can use this reward to build a slice of country paradise. Also, you can level up your farm by planting crops, growing and decorating your farm to make it a home. There are special Boosters and Tools that will help you keep your win streak alive to earn Star Rewards and bonuses as well. Moving on, there are options to play with other players along the way.  Right now, the game is currently available on iOS and Android devices in Australia, New Zealand, and Finland. The company is planning to roll out to other countries in the future. You can sign up here to get notified when it becomes available!

Xiaomi Redmi 7 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11.0.5.0 with February security patch and App Vault Music card]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 7 smartphone in India on 24th April running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi doesn’t follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on an average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in 30-60 days. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi 7 (codename 'onclite'), also check out our Redmi 7 content, Redmi 7 Unboxing and First Impressions Redmi 7 Review [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="307754,307752,307753"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Mar 17, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.5.0.PFLINXm with February security patch. The update weighs 608 MBs in size and adds a new Music card in MIUI App Vault. [Download Link] [Jan 4, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.3.0.PFLINXM with December security patch. The update weighs about 487 MBs in size and brings multiple minor bug fixes and optimizations. [Download Link] [Oct 30, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.2.0.PFLINXM with October security patch, the update weighs 725MB in size and brings MIUI 11 with new features such as New Minimalistic Design, Quick Replies, New Dynamic Sound Effects, Redesigned Settings Menu, Mi Share, Floating Calculator, Updated Mi File Manager and more to ...

AMANI ASP-AM-108 10000mAh power bank with 18W fast charging launched for Rs. 1279

AMANI, a mobile accessories manufacturer is launching a new power bank in India with the name ASP-AM-108. It has a capacity of 10000mAh, enclosed in a compact design with 2 USB Type-A outputs that are capable of 18W fast charging one at a time. The ASP-AM-108 10000mAh power bank has a hard ABS plastic exterior with a claimed 9 layers of advanced protection to protect it from accidental fall damage. There is a LED light to indicate the level of charge and it comes with protection circuits that can prevent short circuit, over-voltage, over-current and more. The power bank can output either at 5.1 V/2.4 A or 9 V/2 A. The AMANI ASP-AM-108 power bank is available for a price of Rs. 1279 on amanimart.com. Commenting on the launch, Tarun Bhutani, Managing Director at AMANI said: As a commitment to deliver best-in-class products, we strive to offer innovative products that are stylish and meet the needs of our customers. AMANI ASP-AM-108 powerbank is for the people, who stay outdoors, travel most the time or need more battery back up to sale through their busy everyday schedules. With 10,000 mAh of battery backup ASP-AM-108 they can charge smartphones as much as 4 times. This Power Bank is ...

EQ8 Earbuds Truly Wireless Bluetooth in-ears launched in India for Rs. 6999

EQ8 audio, a new entry into the truly wireless earbuds market has launched their first product in India, simply called the EQ8 earbuds. It features Qualcomm AptX audio technology, Type-C fast charging, Bluetooth 5.0, CVC 8.0 technology, IPX5 rating and more. The EQ8 earbuds have been designed with ergonomics in mind, with a lightweight, snug and comfortable fit. The charging case has a stone black fabric exterior that should give it a premium feel. For the internals, the earbuds have a Qualcomm 3020 chipset and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, offering support for AptX, SBC and AAC audio decoding and it also has Qualcomm's CVC 8.0 Wind cancellation technology for clear calls and audio recording. EQ8 promises exceptional HiFi sound, incredible bass and superb definition with its 6mm Neodymium graphene drivers. It also features Auto-Pairing with Auto-Charging and can even connect to 2 devices at the same time. It is equipped with Smart Controls and Dual Microphones that enable easy calls, music control and voice assistant triggers. Battery life is claimed at 7 hours of continuous listening and the charging case offers another 40 hours with its inbuilt 500mAh battery. It also has USB Type-C fast charging that gives 3 hours of listening time with 15 mins ...

Microsoft Windows 10 crosses 1 billion active users

It has been nearly 5 years since Microsoft launched Windows 10 back in July 2015. In May 2016, it quickly crossed 300 million active users as Microsoft offered a free upgrade to all Windows 7 and 8 users. Now, Microsoft has announced that the number of active users of Windows 10 devices has crossed a total of 1 billion. This number includes 80,000 models and configurations of different laptops including new categories Surface Pro, Surface Book and Surface Hub 2S. It powers mixed reality and HoloLens headsets and even the entire Xbox family of consoles. Later this year, Microsoft will announce a new version of Windows 10, called the Windows 10X that is designed to run on the upcoming Surface Neo, a new dual-screen device. When Microsoft announced Windows 10, they stated that this will be the last version of Windows and that from now on, there will only be small software updates to it. Adoption rates of Windows 10 was also much higher than previous versions due to the fact that Microsoft offered a free upgrade to everyone who was running Windows 7 or 8. With this method, Microsoft could enable faster adoption and focus more on other services that Windows 10 ...

Apple working on iPhone 9 Plus, reveals iOS 14 code

Lots of rumors and specifications about the purported iPhone 9 leaked on the Internet for the past couple of weeks. As per the latest report, the Cupertino giant is working on a larger 'Plus' variant as well. The details about the iPhone 9 Plus has been snapped from iOS 14 code snippets. According to the leaked information, the iPhone 9 and 9 Plus will be the successor to the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Both the smartphones are expected to be powered by A13 Bionic chip, the same processor used in the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. This makes the iPhone 9 series a perfect option for those who are waiting for a cheaper upgrade. Furthermore, the report revealed that both iPhone 9 and 9 Plus would feature the trademark home button with an integrated Taptic Engine to simulate clicks and reduce hardware failures. Since it is rumored to be an entry-level iPhone, the upcoming iPhone 9 series will have Touch ID instead of Face ID. Other expected features are Apple Pay and the Express Transit feature, the ability to scan the NFC tag. It's worth mentioning that the iPhone 9 series names are just speculation just like iPhone SE 2. This ...

Vivo V19 with 32MP dual punch-hole AMOLED display launching in India on March 26

Vivo has confirmed the launch of V19 smartphone in India on March 26th, after the V17 launch in December last year. It has confirmed. Recently the company confirmed 32 MP Dual Front Camera in Malaysia, and the other camera should be an ultra wide sensor. The image confirmed AMOLED screen with in-display fingerprint scanner. On the back the phone has 48MP quad rear camera setup that includes an ultra-wide sensor. It should support Super Night Selfie for both the front and rear cameras. It will likely come with a glass back, UFS 2.1 storage, feature dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and pack a 4500mAh battery with Vivo’s 18W Dual-Engine Fast Charging, same as the V19. Your window to #PerfectShotPerfectMoment is launching on 26th March,2020 with #vivoV19. #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/EF9MoiTJTp — Vivo India (@Vivo_India) March 16, 2020 It is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 712 SoC with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage options.

Nokia 2.2 Android 10 update starts rolling out

HMD Global has started rolling out Android 10 update for the Nokia 6.1 smartphone, which makes it the seventh Nokia phone to get the update after the  Nokia 8.1, Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1. It was launched last year running Android Pie. Android 10 brings number of additional privacy and security features for users, as well as Dark Theme, Smart Reply, Focus mode, dedicated ‘Privacy section’, and lots more. Nokia 2.2 users, now is your chance to update to Android 10! All performance-enhancing features are now available! Stay tuned for the same update for our other Nokia phones #nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/0eTzk9hvF6 — Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) March 17, 2020 The Nokia 2.2 Android 10 update V2.300 update also includes Android security patch for February 2020. The company recently announced a slight delay in Android 10 update, but it should roll out for the remaining phones in Q2 2020. Check out the complete changelog below. What’s New Dark Mode — Take it wasy on your eyes Gesture navigation — Get around with a swipe and a pull Additional controls for privacy and location Google Security Patch (2020-02) Screenshot via

Realme 6i with 6.5-inch mini-drop display, Helio G80, Android 10, 48MP quad rear cameras, 5000mAh battery announced

Realme just announced the realme 6i, the company’s latest budget smartphone and the successor or last year’s realme 5i in Mayanmar, as it had promised. It packs a 6.52-inch HD+ Mini-drop notch display with 89.8% screen-to-body ratio, and is the first smartphone to be powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G80 12nm SoC with up to 4GB RAM, and runs Android 10 with realme UI on top. It has 48-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, AI scene recognition, 8-megapixel 119° ultra-wide sensor, 2-megapixel macro and depth sensors, 16-megapixel front camera and a huge 5000mAh battery with reverse charging, USB Type-C and 18W fast charging. The phone comes with dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots, features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and features a gradient design created by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa and uses spray painting process. Realme 6i specifications 6.5-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+ 20:9 mini-drop display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ protection Octa Core MediaTek Helio G80 12nm processor (Dual 2GHz Cortex-A75 + Hexa 1.8GHz 6x Cortex-A55 CPUs) with ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU 3GB LPDDR4x RAM with 64GB eMMC 5.1 storage / 4GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM (nano + nano ...