Google rolls out helpful resources and information regarding Coronavirus

As a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, the amount of people using Google search to get relevant information has greatly increased. In response, Google is rolling out multiple resources like websites and Search redesigns  to help the public access correct and certified information quickly. Starting with Google Search, when searching for the term 'Coronavirus' Google will show lots of authoritative information from health authorities alongside new data and visualizations. The results have been designed to make it easy to navigate information and resources, with new information being updated constantly. Google will also show a carousel of Twitter accounts of local civic organizations and health authorities to help connect them with the latest local guidance as it’s shared. Google has also launched a website that is focused on education, prevention and local resources. It contains state-based information, safety and prevention tips, search trends related to COVID-19, with the site being updated constantly as information arrives. Users in the US will also see CDC’s recommendation that symptomatic individuals call ahead in order to avoid overwhelming health systems at the top of their search in mobile. These changes are rolling out to users in the US today and to check out the  Google COVID-19 website. Google ...

realme 3 and realme 3i latest updates bring March Android Security Patch and VoWiFi Support

[Update, Mar 23, 2020]: realme has started rolling out RMX1821EX_11.A.26 with March Android security patch. The update weighs 147 MBs in size and brings VoWiFi support for Airtel and Jio networks. realme has already revealed Android 10 roadmap for its devices and as per the schedule, realme 3 and realme 3i are expected to get Android 10 based realme UI update in April 2020. Download Link: realme 3, realme 3i realme 3 and realme 3i A.26 update changelog, Security ● Android security patch: March, 2020 System ● Fixed some known bugs, and improved system stability Network ● Added Airtel and Jio VoWiFi features( IN only) Earlier: realme launched realme 2 and realme C1 back in 2018 running Android Oreo and later updated both the devices to Android Pie. realme launched realme 3 smartphone in India back in March, later in July it launched realme 3i, a cheaper version. A couple of months back, the company rolled out updates for all 4 smartphones bringing system-wide Dark Mode, realme Laboratory and more. Now, the company has started rolling out the new RMX1821EX_11.A.25 update to realme 3 and realme 3i. The update brings January security patch along with a dark mode quick switch toggle in the notification panel. The update also enables flash on calls feature on realme 3 and realme ...

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G with FHD+ AMOLED display, Exynos 980, 8GB RAM, 4500mAh battery gets certified

Samsung's upcoming 5G smartphone with model number SM-A7160 has been certified by TENAA in China after the Galaxy A71 4G phone (SM-A715F) that was introduced back in December and it was also launched in India last month. This should be the Galaxy A71. The spec sheet doesn't reveal the screen size or image, but it should come with a Full HD+ Super AMOLED display, similar to most of the mid-range Samsung phones. It is rumored to be the first Samsung phone to be powered by its own Exynos 980 8nm SoC with support for built-in 5G, compared to Snapdragon 730 in the 4G version. The SoC already powers the Vivo X30 and X30 Pro 5G smartphones in China. This reveals a 64-megapixel rear camera, but it is not clear if this will have a triple or quad rear camera arrangement since we don't have details about them or the images. The listing also reveals a 12-megapixel front camera, and a 4500mAh battery. 3C listing in China already revealed 25W super fast charging support for the phone. Samsung Galaxy A71 5G rumored specifications Full HD+ Super AMOLED display 2.2GHz Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 980 8nm processor with Mali-G76 MP5GPU 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, expandable ...

HUAWEI P40 Pro specs and press images surface — 6.58-inch OLED curved screen, Leica Ultra Vision quad rear cameras with 50x SuperSensing Zoom

HUAWEI is all set to introduce its flagship P40 series at an event on March 26th, now the press images and detailed specifications of the P40 and P40 Pro smartphones have surfaced. This reveals a 6.58-inch OLED curved screen, Leica Ultra Vision Quad rear Camera arrangement that includes 50MP+40MP+12MP+ToF, Huawei XD Fusion Engine for Pictures, 50X SuperSensing Zoom, 32MP+Depth cameras on the front and a 4200mAh battery with 40W Wired and 27W Wireless SuperCharge, but the P40 Pro+ might feature 40W Wireless Charging. Huawei P40 Pro rumored specifications 6.58-inch OLED curved Display HUAWEI Kirin 990 5G (2 x Cortex-A76 Based 2.86 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A76 Based 2.36 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 1.95 GHz) processor with  ARM Mali-G76MP16 GPU, Dual Big Core + Tiny Core NPUs(Neural-network Processing Unit) Android 10 with EMUI 10.0 Dual SIM 50MP (primary camera) + 40MP (SuperSensing Camera) + 12MP Camera with OIS, +3D Depth Sensing Camera, Huawei XD Fusion Engine for Pictures 32MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture, 3D Depth Sensing Camera for 3D Face unlock In-display fingerprint sensor Water, dust resistant (IP68) USB Type-C Audio 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz) (wave2), Bluetooth 5.1 LE, GPS (L1 + L5 ...

OPPO Enco Free Review: No-Compromise Productivity

True wireless earphones are trending at their peak right now. It's true because so many products are coming out day by day, but it's also true that the market is still not yet fully mature. Especially when it comes to a quality no-compromise experience you get very few options, unlike the smartphone market. At the top is Apple's Airpods and its Pro version, then we have Samsung Galaxy Buds and its Plus version, then there are countless others from no-name new brands to audio specialist brands to mobile brands to style brands and whatnot. I've tested the Galaxy Buds, an in-ear solution and a few other varieties like neckbands, sports bands and even wireless glasses with directional speakers but never have I ever tried an Airpods-like true wireless solution. No, I haven't tried the Realme Buds yet, but recently, during the launch of the OPPO Reno3 Pro, I got a chance to start trying the Enco Free true wireless earbuds. It's a well-designed one-of-a-kind experience that falls under the Airpods-like category, which makes this my first time using such a device, so here I am, writing this piece to share my experience with what I consider to be an amazingly ...

OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro, OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro latest OxygenOS beta updates brings March security patch, Instant translation and more

OnePlus has started rolling out new OxygenOS updates for the OnePlus 7T (Beta 2), 7T Pro (Beta 2), OnePlus 7 (Beta 11) and OnePlus 7 Pro (Beta 11) smartphones that bring March Android security patch, Instant translation feature support in 5 languages and lots of fixes. If you have already flashed an Open Beta (you are currently running the latest Open Beta), you will receive this new build as an OTA, otherwise you can flash the beta ROM from the downloads page here. Check out the complete changelog below. System Fixed the frame rate issue to improve screen recording experience Updated Android Security patch to 2020.03 Fixed the random switch to Gboard while using SwiftKey or a 3rd party keyboard Optimized the adaptive brightness feature Instant Translation Added Instant translation feature, Provides real-time subtitles during video calls, supports 5 languages (English, French, German, Hindi, and Chinese) Source 1, 2

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: A better second attempt

Samsung has taken yet another attempt at the concept of a foldable device, but this time with a bit of different approach. With the Galaxy Fold that was released last year, Samsung's ideology was based around the idea of having a tablet sized device in your hand that can later be folded to make it pocket friendly. However, the Galaxy Z Flip is designed to the opposite; a small sized device for the pocket that can opened up to reveal a (somewhat)  regular sized phone. Samsung has learned a lot since the disastrous Galaxy Fold launch and has made a number of changes with this device to improve its durability. We had the device for a few days and here are our first impressions (Not a review) on it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS6Je-MvYCc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jhMoVTMyUA Box Contents Samsung Galaxy Z Flip in Mirror Black color Clear Plastic case that comes in two separate pieces 2 Pin 25W Adaptive Fast Charger (5V-2A/9V-1.67A) USB Type-C Cable USB Type-A to Type-C adaptor AKG branded USB Type-C earphones SIM Ejector tool User guide and manuals Physical Overview and display  [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="308008,308009"] Holding the device in your hand, it reminds us of the Gameboy Advanced SP with a nearly square design when folded. ...

Google Camera Go announced for Android Go devices

Google launched Android (Go Edition) back in 2017 and since then, they have been steadily releasing new Go edition versions of their core apps and services. The latest app to join their family is the Camera Go that is designed to work smoothly with low storage requirements. Camera apps for a smartphone can be heavy on the phone's processor, so Google designed this app with maximum speed but minimum storage in mind. The app has a clean and simple interface interface but still has some nice features like Portrait mode. A really interesting feature in that the Camera Go will track the storage is left in the user's phone for photo and video and will also prompt the user to clear storage space. This is an important consideration for Android Go smartphones which typically have low storage. Google has stated that Camera Go will arrive soon for Nokia 1.3 and more Android (Go edition) devices. Till now, Google has already released Go versions of Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, etc. which can be found on the Play Store. Source

HMD Connect Global Data Roaming Service and SIM card launched

HMD Global, the makers of Nokia-branded smartphones, in partnership with Greenwave Systems and local operators, is dipping their toes into a new service category with the launch of the HMD Connect global data roaming service. It is a SIM based global data service that will provide a roaming data connection in over 120 countries at launch with a starting price of 9.95€ (Approx. Rs. 801). The service is currently in Beta on HMDConnect.com and is designed to give a hassle-free, secure and affordable roaming service across the world. Users who sign up will receive a SIM card delivered to their home and will be required to pay a base price of 9.95€ (Approx. Rs. 801) for activation. Once activated, the plan will be valid for 14 days. Within that time period, if the user finishes their data cap, they can pay an extra 5€ for an upgrade, similar to a pay-as-you-go service. The amount of data that the user will receive will depend on the region of activation. HMDConnect is split into three zones, where users in zone 1, 2 and 3 will get 1GB, 500MB, 250MB of data respectively. Among the 120 countries, India belongs Zone 2 and to check the ...

Reliance Jio pre-paid 4G data add-on packs now offer 2x more data, off-net IUC minutes at same cost

Back in 2018 Reliance Jio launched affordable data add-ons at Rs. 11, Rs. 21, Rs. 51 and Rs. 101 with 400MB, 1GB data, 3GB and 6GB data, respectively. Now it has introduced 2x benefits for all the packs so you get 800MB, 2GB data, 4GB and 12GB data for the plans, respectively. Plan (Rs.) Data Jio to Non-Jio minutes 11 800MB 75 minutes 21 2GB 200 minutes 51 6GB 500 minutes 101 12GB 1000 minutes In addition, it also offers extra 75, 200, 500 and 1000 minutes of off-net IUC calling to other operators, respectively. All these packs don’t have validity, so it will be valid till your existing plan’s validity. Data on these add-on packs are used once the daily quota on your existing plan is over. You can do multiple recharge of these add-on packs, but these will be queued up in your account, for usage only once the first voucher has expired. These new add-on packs are now live on the Jio website as well as My Jio app. Hope we can expect something for Jio Fiber users as well since ACT Fibernet has offered free speed and unlimited FUP for its users.