OnePlus phones to get Always-On-Display (AOD) feature finally

Quite lately, OnePlus has been teasing a lot of things, including its upcoming OnePlus 8 series smartphone. Recently, the company has announced that it will be adding always-on display (AOD) to its smartphones. The top IDEA is Always-On Display. We hear you, and our OS Product team has replied: it's on our roadmap. — OnePlus (@oneplus) March 27, 2020 This official announcement was made on the company's official Twitter handle. As per the company claims, always-on-display is one of the highly requested features by the customer for a while now. Notably, in its IDEAS portal dedicated to user suggestions, AOD gained a maximum number of votes. For the uninitiated, Always On Display is a feature, where the display features a clock and some notifications on the screen when the phone is idle. However, the company is concerned about the decrease in battery life, even though the feature has been optional on many smartphones. According to OnePlus, the company is 'fine-tuning' the feature following power consumption tests. They have mentioned:  Hi, everyone, an update on this IDEA. Initial power consumption tests have been passed, and it is now on our roadmap! We are working on fine-tuning AOD to make sure it is perfectly optimized. Do keep an ...

Apple’s 2021 Mac lineup may have ARM-based processors, USB4 support in 2020

For a few years, many analysts have predicted that Apple is working towards releasing an ARM-based version of their popular Mac devices, considering how powerful its 'A series' SoCs have become. Now, well known Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo has noted that 2020 Macs from later on may finally have Apple's in-house ARM based processors powering it. Having their in-house processors powering their Macs will free Apple from Intel's processor cycle refresh. Having it made in-house will also reduce the cost of processor development by 30 to 40 percent. Along with these two advantages, Apple will be able to differentiate better between Windows laptops. These laptops are expected to arrive either during the Q4 2020 or Q1 2021. Another rumour that is floating around is that Apple will integrate USB 4, whose specification was released in September 2019, into its 2022 Macs. USB4 will be based on Intel's Thunderbolt technology, which was recently made royalty free by Intel themselves. ASMedia Technology is expected to be the sole supplier for USB controllers for these ARM based Macs, according to Kuo. Source

realme 6 realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: B.17 with March Security Patch and Netflix HD playback]

realme launched the realme 6 in the country earlier this month running Android 10 based realme UI 1.0, check out this post to learn about realme UI features in details. 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 6 (RMX2001), also check out our realme 6 content, realme 6 Unboxing and First Impressions realme 6 Review: No more poor battery life with a 90Hz screen [gallery columns="2" size="large" link="file" ids="308467,308468"] realme UI updates rolled out for the realme 6 so far, [Mar 27, 2020]: realme has started rolling out RMX2001_11_B.17 with March Android security patch. The update brings support for HD content on Netflix and fixes flash screen issue. [Mar 13, 2020]: realme has started rolling out RMX2001_11_A.11  with March Android security patch. The update brings night mode and 120fps slo-mo mode to front camera along with bug fixes. Note that realme follows staged rollout and the updates are randomly pushed to a limited number of users and a broader rollout usually takes a few days after the company makes sure there are no critical bugs. realme 6 comes in Comet Blue and Comet White ...

Xiaomi introduces Mi TV 4S 65-inch 4K HDR TV, Mi AIoT Router AC2350 and more

Along with the Mi 10 series smartphones and the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Xiaomi also introduced Mi TV 4S 65-inch 4K HDR TV, AIoT Router AC2350, AIoT Router AX3600 that was introduced in China last month and the Mi Air Purifier 3H that was launched in India as Mi Air Purifier 3 last year. The TV has a metal frame and also comes with new Mi Remote Control with number pad, hotkeys for Netflix and Prime Video as well as Google Assistant. It also comes with Google Play Store and built-in Chromecast. Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 65-inch specifications 65-inch (3840 x 2160 pixels) 4K display with 178°,  9ms dynamic response Amlogic Cortex Quad-Core Cortex A55 processor with Mali-470 MP3 GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory Android 9.0 WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4 / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, 3 x HDMI (1 ARC), AV, 3 x USB, 1 x Ethernet Supports HDR 10 and HLG,H.264, H.265, Real, MPEG1/2/4, WMV3, VC-1 2 x 10W speaker, DOLBY AUDIO / DTS- HD audio dual decoding The Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 65-inch is priced at €549 (US$ 605 / Rs. 45,480 approx.) and will be available for purchase this June at Authorized Mi Stores in Europe. It also introduced ...

Redmi Note 8 Pro MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11.0.2.0 with Android 10, Netflix HD Playback in India]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone in India running MIUI 10.4 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 average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in a month. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi Note 8 Pro (codename ‘begoniain’), also check out our Redmi Note 8 Pro content, New features that Redmi Note 8 Pro brings to Redmi Note Series Redmi Note 8 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions Redmi Note 8 Pro Camera Samples Redmi Note 8 Pro Review MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Mar 27, 2020]: After a partial roll-out, Xiaomi has finally started rolling out Android 10 based MIUI 11.0.2.0.QGGINXM with January Android security patch. The update weighs 1.9 GBs in size and brings HD support for Netflix content as per the changelog. [Download Link] [Mar 13, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 10 based MIUI 11.0.2.0.QGGINXM with January security Patch in India for select users gradually. The update weighs 1.9 GBs in size and finally adds HD support for Netflix, according to the changelog. [Jan 6, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out ...

realme X2 realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 10 based realme UI 1.0 update starts rolling out]

realme launched the realme X2 smartphone running ColorOS 6.1 realme edition on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). To recall, realme X2 packs a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 91.9% screen-to-body ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is powered by Snapdragon 730G with up to 8GB of RAM, and packs a 64-megapixel primary rear camera with 1/1.72″ Samsung GW1 sensor and f/1.8 aperture. This post will help our readers in keeping track of realme UI updates for realme X2, also check out our realme X2 content, realme X2 Unboxing and First Impressions realme X2 Review: Best mid-range phone under Rs. 20000? [gallery size="large" columns="2" ids="308444,308445"] realme UI updates rolled out for the realme X2 Pro so far, [Mar 27, 2020]: realme has started rolling out Android 10 based realme UI 1.0 to realme X2. The update comes as RMX1991EX_11_C.05, weighs 3.31 GB in size and brings March Android security patch along with all the 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. You can check out this post to learn about new features that realme UI brings to realme X2. [Mar 3, 2020]: realme announces realme UI early access program for ...

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G with 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 765G, 48MP quad rear cameras announced

Along with the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro, Xiaomi also announced the Mi 10 Lite 5G, a cheaper 5G phone for the global markets. It packs a 6.57-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen, is powered by the latest Snapdragon 765G with support for built-in 5G stand alone and non-stand alone (SA/NSA) sub-6GHz networks, comes with 48-megapixel rear camera, ultra-wide-angle lens, macro and a depth sensor with Night mode 2.0, AI Dynamic Skyscaping, and Vlog mode. It packs a 4160mAh battery with 20W fast charging. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G specifications 6.57-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display Octa Core (1 x 2.4GHz + 1 x 2.2GHz + 6 x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 CPUs) Snapdragon 765G 7nm EUV Mobile Platform with Adreno 620 GPU 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 64GB / 128GB (UFS 2.1) storage Dual SIM 48MP rear camera with LED Flash, 0.8μm, ultra-wide sensor, depth and macro sensors 16MP front-facing camera In-Display fingerprint sensor 3.5mm audio jack, Smart PA 7.98mm thick and Weighs 192g 5G SA/ NSA / Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, Dual-frequency (L1+L5) (K30 5G), GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, NFC, USB Type-C 4160mAh (Typical) battery with 20W fast charging The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G comes in White, ...

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 with Bluetooth 5.0, dual microphones for noise cancellation announced

Along with the new Mi 10 series smartphones, Xiaomi also introduced the Mi True Wireless Earphones  2, which is the global version of the Mi AirDots Pro 2 which was introduced in China back in September last year. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and LDHC Hi-Res audio codec, smart voice controls, dual microphones for ENC, which is environmental noise cancellation. It also has 14.2mm drivers for better audio output. It automatically connects with the phone running MIUI when you open the case and pick up the earphones. Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 specifications Bluetooth 5.0 (LDHC/SBC/AAC codes) to connect to Android and iOS devices 14.2mm drivers Touch controls for volume and track change Dual microphones for noise cancellation, voice control Infrared sensor for intelligent wear detection so it automatically pauses when you remove them Semi-in-ear design to fit your ear canal, making it comfortable to wear and doesn’t fall off easily. Each headset weigh just 4.5 grams, Case weighs 50 grams 4 hours of standalone playback, 14 hours with the case, USB Type-C charging for the case to charge in 1 hour The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 comes in White color, is priced at €79.99  (US$ 87.97 / Rs. 6,620 approx.) and ...

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro with 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display, Snapdragon 865, 108MP quad rear cameras go global

Xiaomi just introduced its flagship Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro smartphones for the global markets at an online event, as it had promised. It was introduced in China last month, and pack a 6.67-inch Full HD+ curved AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate, DC dimming, 4096-level screen brightness adjustment, Snapdragon 865, 5G SA/NSA support with Snapdragon X55 Modem, 3000mm² VC liquid cooling plate + graphene + multi-layer graphite, Android 10 with MIUI 11, 3D glass back with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, NFC, 1cc dual linear speakers and Hi-Res audio support. These have a 108MP Samsung sensor with 1/1.33″ sensor, supports OIS and incorporates a 4-in-1 (1.6μm) Super Pixel with the latest RAW multi-frame noise reduction algorithm to capture rich detail, even in low-light conditions. The phone also has a 12MP telephoto camera with supports 2x optical zoom with dual PD auto focus, a 8MP telephoto camera that supports 10x hybrid zoom and 50x digital zoom and a 20MP (13MP in Mi 10) ultra wide-angle camera. Xiaomi said that the Mi 10 Pro has scored 124 points on DXOMark topping the charts. The Mi 10 comes with a 4780mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging ...

iOS VPN vulnerability leaves user network traffic exposed

The folks over at ProtonVPN have discovered a vulnerability in iOS 13.4 (exists since 13.3.1) which will prevent VPN's from encrypting all traffic that is going through the user's iPhone, causing some internet connections to bypass the VPN server and thus possibly exposing the user to data leaks and attacks. ProtonVPN is a popular VPN service and a member in their community first discovered the bug and reported it. ProtonVPN had submitted the bug to Apple, who then acknowledged it. The reason for the bug lies in the way iOS deals with reconnections. Once a VPN tunnel is established, iOS is supposed to reroute and reconnect all existing connection through the tunnel, but it doesn't do so. It leaves behind the old connection as it is and only re-routes new connections through the VPN tunnel. Typically connections only last for a few seconds, but some connections may last for minutes or hours. A good example given by ProtonVPN is push notifications, whose connections to Apple servers won't close automatically. During this time, a user's IP address and other data can be intercepted. Apple has promised a fix in an upcoming software update, but in the meantime, ProtonVPN has suggested a way to increase ...