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Tuesday, 11 August 2020

Google Maps for iOS update brings new Apple Watch app, CarPlay media controls

Google is introducing a few new updates to Maps for iOS, which include support for new controls when using Google Maps on CarPlay and a new app for Apple Watch users that supports step-by-step directions, displays estimated arrival times and more after the app got pulled 3 years back. Google Maps has been supported on … Continue reading

Redmi Note 9 gets MIUI 12 Global Stable Update in India [Download Link]

Xiaomi launched Redmi Note 9 in the country last month. To recall, the device features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD, is powered MediaTek Helio G85 12nm SoC with up to 6GB of RAM, and runs Android 10 based MIUI 11. Xiaomi has already unveiled the latest iteration of its proprietary Android skin MIUI, dubbed MIUI … Continue reading

Redmi Note 8 Pro MIUI Software Update Tracker [MIUI 12.0.1.0 with July Android Security Patch]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone in India running MIUI 10.4 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). The smartphone has already started receiving Android 10 based MIUI 12 Stable update in various regions. MIUI 12 focuses on Privacy, Security, and Multitasking and shows all sensitive behaviors of an app. It brings brand-new design, Animations, … Continue reading

Redmi Note 7/7S MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 10 based MIUI 11.0.3.0 with August Security Patch]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in India last year running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie) and launched the updated Redmi Note 7S with 48 MP rear camera in May 2019 running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). These smartphones have already started receiving Android 10 based MIUI … Continue reading

Google announces timeline to kill Chrome apps in favour of Web apps [Update: New Timeline]

Update: August 10, 2020 — Google has announced a new timeline for killing Chrome apps based on feedback from customers and partners. Chrome Web Store already stopped accepting new public Chrome apps back in March. March 2020:Chrome Web Store stopped accepting new public Chrome apps. Developers will be able to update existing Chrome apps through … Continue reading

Get Android 10 on Redmi Note 7 Pro with OxygenOS port

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in India back in February last year running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). The smartphone has already started receiving Android 10 update along with MIUI 12 in India, but limited to Pilot testers only for now. Redmi Note series devices usually have a great custom … Continue reading

Monday, 10 August 2020

IFA 2020 Special Edition Global Markets postponed to 2021, other events on schedule for September 3-5

IFA Berlin has postponed its Global Markets 2020 event as a part of its three-day in-person event that was supposed to take place from 3rd to 5th September. However, the rest of the events will take place as scheduled. IFA Global Markets is IFA’s international sourcing platform for OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), ODMs (original design … Continue reading

Reliance Digital India Sale: Offers on TVs, Mobiles, Laptops and more, 10% instant discount HDFC cards

Reliance Digital has brought back their “Digital India Sale” to their stores and online portal, lasting from 6th to 11th August. Offers will be available across a range of categories including televisions, home appliances, mobile phones, laptops and accessories. In the home appliances category, the various sales include: Side by Side Refrigerators starting at Rs. … Continue reading

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 10 based MIUI 11.0.2.0 Global Stable Update]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in India back in February running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). The smartphone has already started receiving Android 10 based MIUI 12 update in India (only for Pilot testers). MIUI 12 brings all-new design and animations along with new features such as Super Wallpapers, Floating … Continue reading

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 10.5.4 update brings system and camera improvements

OnePlus’s newest budget phone, the OnePlus Nord, was released last month, and they have just announced a new OxygenOS OTA update, taking the version number to 10.5.4. It contains minor improvements to the System and Camera, along with fixes to issues like the background music pausing when launching front camera. The OTA is an incremental … Continue reading