Airtel customers in the Karnataka circle owning 4G handset can now enjoy HD voice calls through VoLTE (Voice over LTE), as the leading telecom operator has officially launched its VoLTE services.
With this roll-out, Airtel VoLTE services are now present in Mumbai, Rest of Maharashtra & Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, and now Karnataka joins the list.
To enjoy Airtel's VoLTE services, you will need to have 4G/LTE enabled smartphone, and Airtel 4G SIM. Customers with dual-SIM phone have to ensure that Airtel 4G SIM has been inserted in the SIM slot 1, and network mode has been set as "4G/3G/2G (Auto)".
Airtel's VoLTE services promises seamless connectivity and in the case of non-availability of 4G, Airtel VoLTE calls will automatically switch to 3G/2G network. Another benefit of VoLTE is that you'll be able to continue your 4G speed Internet session, while the call is in progress.
Users can even call any mobile and landline network using VoLTE. There will be no additional data charges for VoLTE and calls will be billed as per existing plan or packs benefits.
It's worth mentioning that even though most of the handset launched now-a-days are VoLTE ready, the device maker need to upgrade the phone's software to support Airtel's VoLTE services. At present Airtel VoLTE is available on a wide range of popular smartphones that are listed below.
- Apple iPhones - iPhone SE /6 /6plus / 6S / 6S plus /7 /7 plus /8 /8 plus/X
- Samsung Galaxy -A5 2017/ A7 2017/ A8/ A9 Pro/ J2 2016/J7 2015/ J7 2016/ J7 Prime/J2 Pro/ On 8/ On Nxt/J7 Max/ On Max/ J7 Nxt/ Tab A 2/ S6/ S6 Edge / J5 Prime (16 Gb) / J5 2016 / C9 Pro / J5 Prime (32 GB)/S7/S7 Edge
- Oppo - Oppo F3 / F3 plus / A71/ F5/ F5 Youth/ F5 6GB
- Gionee - Gionee A1
- Lava - Lava Z25/ Z80/ Z90/Era 2V/ A44
- Vivo - Vivo Y55L / V5 / V5Plus/V5s / Y66/ Y55s
- OnePlus - OnePlus 5/ OnePlus 5T
- Xiaomi - Redmi Note 4
- Intex - Intex Lion N1
A few days ago, the Nokia 6 received November security update including the Indian variant, and now it is already picking up new minor update.
The latest update arrives as version 00WW_3_72A with a size of 149.3MB, but does not bring any new feature. According to the changelog, the update includes enhancements to the user interface and improvements to stability. The Android Security patch level stays at November 6, 2017.
The update is seeding over-the-air, and may take some time to reach all Nokia 6 units. If you've not been notified about the update yet, you can check for it manually by going to Settings > Other > Software Update.
The next major update to hit Nokia 6 is Android Oreo. HMD has already confirmed that Oreo beta testing will begin soon.
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The HTC U11 Life was launched in two variants: Sense version with Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the U.S and Android One version running Android Oreo out of the box from day one for the rest of the world. However, HTC promised Oreo update for U.S version within 30 days.
Now keeping the promise HTC has announced that Oreo update will roll out starting today to the unlocked HTC U11 Life in the U.S. This will put the U.S U11 Life version on par with the Android One version. The latest update news comes soon after HTC released Android Oreo for the U11 flagship on Monday, November 27.
The announcement was made by Mo Versi, HTC's VP of Product Management on Twitter: "HTC u11 life unlocked customers! You're next with Oreo! It's available to download starting today! Thank you!"
The update will bring native Android Oreo features like Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, notification channels, adaptive icons, notification dots, smart text selection, Autofill API and more. It is also likely to bring November Android security patch as well. Since this is a major update, you should expect over 1GB download size.
To recap the specs, the HTC U11 Life features 5.2-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 630 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 16MP rear & front camera and 2600mAh battery. Other notable features are Edge Sense, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, IP67 water and dust resistance, 4G VoLTE and fingerprint scanner. Do note that, it does not have 3.5mm audio jack. The U11 Life retails in the U.S for $349.
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After Intex, Ziox Mobiles has come out with a budget dual selfie camera smartphone.
Dubbed Duopix F1, it sports 8MP + 2MP dual selfie cameras at the front, and supports bokeh effect. There's also an dedicated LED flash at the front to help capture better selfies in low-light conditions. The main camera sensor sitting at the rear is a 8MP unit, and as usual is assisted by an LED flash.
Coming to the core specs, the Ziox Duopix F1 features 5-inch HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. Running Android Nougat the dual-SIM phone packs 2400mAh battery and supports WiFi, Bluetooth and 4G VoLTE.
Interestingly, the phone supports Face Unlock system, allowing you to unlock the phone by just showing your face.
The Ziox Duopix F1 has been priced at Rs. 7,499 and will be available via online and offline channels across the country in Black and Smart White hues.
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Vodafone India has launched a new feature called RED Together for postpaid customers. To remind you the feature was first announced earlier this month alongside Vodafone's revised data plans, but now it is available for other postpaid plans.
RED Together scheme allows RED postpaid plan customers get up to 20GB additional data when they bring their friends and families to the plan. Customers will also get savings of up to 20 percent on the total rental of the group. The additional data and saving benefits depends on the number of users you add. The RED Together feature also allows the group to make a single payment, under one bill.
Customers can avail Vodafone's RED Together on any new RED postpaid plan, starting with RED Basic plan at Rs. 399. Do note that the plans are currently not available in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh circle.
The Vodafone RED Basic plan offers customers with unlimited local, STD and free incoming on national roaming calls, 10GB data, and data roll over, allowing users to carry forward unused data to their next cycle (up to 200GB).
However, if you're opting for Red Traveler, Red International or Red Signature postpaid plans, which starts at Rs. 499, you'll get entertainment benefits from Netflix, Vodafone Play and Magzter subscriptions. It also offers RED Shield device security to protect the customers handset from theft and damage.
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The HDMI Forum has released version 2.1 of HDMI Specifications which is now available to all HDMI 2.0 adopters.
HDMI V2.1 supports a range of higher video resolutions and faster refresh rates including 8K 60 fps and 4k 120fps and resolutions up to 10K for immersive viewing. It also supports Dynamic HDR formats and thanks to the new Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable, the bandwidth capability is increased up to 48Gbps.
The cable ensures high-bandwidth dependent features are delivered including uncompressed 8K video with HDR. It offers exceptionally low EMI (electro-magnetic interference) emission which reduces interference with nearby wireless devices. The cable is backwards compatible and can be used with the existing HDMI devices.
HDMI V2.1 also features eARC that supports the most advance audio formats and highest quality audio to ensure full compatibility between audio devices and upcoming HDMI 2.1 products. It also boasts enhanced refresh rate which delivers smooth and seamless motion and transitions while gaming or watching videos. They include:
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduces or eliminates lag, stutter and frame tearing for more fluid and better detailed gameplay.
- Quick Media Switching (QMS) for movies and video eliminates the delay that can result in blank screens before content is displayed.
- Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduces latency for smoother no-lag gaming, and real-time interactive virtual reality.
Lastly, there's Auto Low Latency mode (ALLM) that will automatically set the best latency setting to provide smooth, lag-free and uninterrupted viewing and interactivity.
The HDMI Forum says that the HDMI 2.1 Compliance Test Specification (CTS) will be published in stages during Q1-Q3 2018, and HDMI adopters will be notified when it is available.
For those unaware, HDMI Forum is a non profit, mutual benefit corporation comprised of world's leading manufacturers such as Bose, NVIDIA, Dolby, Panasonic, Philips, Sharp, Qualcomm and Sony among others, whose aim is to develop and test the future version of HDMI.
While most of the smartphone brands have launched their version of bezel-less smartphones, Sony is yet to utilize the technology. The company has been using what it calls 'OmniBalance' design with thick bezels ever since the launch of Xperia Z five years ago.
Having said that, Sony has already confirmed that it plans to completely redesign its next smartphone hinting at a bezel-less form factor. And now details about this device has hit the interweb.
A screenshot showing the specs of the phone carrying model number H8541 surfaced in China. The Sony H8541 appears to be the company's 2018 flagship offering and successor of Xperia XZ Premium because it sports 5.7-inch display bearing 4K HDR resolution and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
To recap, the Xperia XZ Premium 5.5-inch display and its dimensions were 156 x 77 x 7.99. However, even with a bigger 5.7 display, the Sony H8541 has a footprint of 149 x 74 x 7.5mm, making it slimmer and smaller than Xperia XZ Premium. This could only mean that the H8541 will have slim bezels, and the 5.7-inch screen will get 18:9 aspect ratio.
As for the other specification, according to the source, Sony's next flagship will ship with Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage and 3420mAh battery. It will run Android Oreo out-of-the box and also includes Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C and IP68 water and dust resistance. Sadly, the camera details are not known yet.
Do note that, there's no way to confirm the authenticity of the screenshot, so take this report with a pinch of salt. If the phone does exist, it is most likely to break cover at MWC 2018.
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YouTube has come out with a Instagram and Snapchat's Stories like feature for the Creators, which it is calling 'Reels'. This way creators will be able to easily express themselves and engage with fans.
For the unaware, the Stories feature allows users to create a feed of photos and videos for sharing with friends and expires after 24 hours. However, unlike Stories, YouTube's Reels function will not expire after 24 hours. They will live forever under a separate tab from the regular YouTube contents made by users.
Creators will be able to shoot multiple Reels, and each Reel will last up to 30 seconds in lengths. They can also customize Reels by adding filters, text, stickers and links. Much like YouTube videos, viewers can rate 'Reels' by giving them a thumbs up or thumbs down, as well as post comments.
Reels is currently rolling out to YouTube Creators who have more than 10,000 YouTube subscribers. However, the feature is in beta phase, so that YouTube can improve the feature and expand to more creators.
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Earlier this year Google was testing an app called Triangle that allowed users to easily manage and check mobile data consumption on smartphones. And now the app has shed its beta tag, and have been officially released as Datally.
The Datally app lets you understand, control and save mobile data. You can view the data usage hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis and get personalized recommendation for home you can save more.
When Datally's Data Saver mode is enabled, the app blocks unwanted background data usage and tracks real-time data usage of a particular app while you are using it. You can also block data with one tap if an app's data usage gets out of control. The app will also notify you if you're near public WiFi and help you connect.
Google in its blog post said that during testing the app in Philippines, users were able to save up to 30 percent of their data. The aim here is to help users save their precious data who are on limited data plan.
Datally is now available for download from Google Play Store, and is compatible with devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop.
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Xiaomi's latest smartphone to the Indian market is its most affordable offering yet: Redmi 5A.
The starting price of the phone is Rs. 4,999 for the 2GB/16GB RAM/storage variant and Rs. 6,999 for the 3GB/32GB model. However, only the first five million units of the 2GB/16GB model will cost Rs. 4,999, post which it will be available at Rs. 5,999.
It comes in Platinum Silver, Champagne Gold and Rose Gold colors, and will be available exclusively on Flipkart as well as Mi.com online, Mi Home Stores and partner strores starting December 7.
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A comes flaunts 5-inch HD IPS display and includes a dedicated reading mode to reduce eye fatigue. It is powered by 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor and packs a decent 3000mAh battery. It runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat based MIUI 9 and includes dedicated slots for dual-SIMs and microSD card.
For photography, the Redmi 5A ships with 13MP f/2.2 PDAF rear camera with LED flash and 1080p video recording and 5MP f/2.0 front facing camera. It also supports 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, and packs Infrared sensor.
Xiaomi has nailed it again when it comes to pricing and expect sales record to be shattered once again.
Samsung has rolled out an update to the Indian units of Galaxy A5 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2016) that adds S Bike Mode and Samsung Members app to the device. In addition the update also bumps the Android security patch date to November 1.
The Samsung Members app was always available for download from the Play Store, but the new update will install the app, if you have don't have it on your device. The app is Samsung's primary support apps and includes a user community where the company's officials offer regular tips and tricks and answer to user queries. Additionally discussion for beta versions of major Android upgrades for flagship devices also takes place in the app.
As for S Bike Mode, the update adds support for S Bike Mode, but to use this feature you will have to download the necessary app from the Play Store. For those unaware, S Bike Mode is a India-specific feature designed for the safety of the bikers to provide distraction-free ride. The feature was first introduced in the Galaxy J model, and can be activated in two ways: You can use the S Bike Mode NFC tag and tap a compatible device to it for automatic activation, or manually through the quick setting toggle in the notification shade.
Before riding, activating the S Bike Mode will set the phone to Do Not Disturb Mode, and turns off all notifications except for important calls. If someone calls the rider, a pre-recorded message will be sent to the caller saying that the person is currently riding bike. The S Bike mode also has a motion sensing feature to ensure that the rider does not pick up the phone without stopping the bike. The Notifications tab accumulates all the missed calls so you can view them after reaching your destination.
The update is rolling out over-the-air, and if you have not received the download notification yet, check for it by going to Settings » Software update menu, and tap on Download updates manually option.
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The Android powered NVIDIA Shield Tablet is picking up an update that arrives in the form of Software Upgrade 5.3.
The update brings fix for the KRACK and Broadpwn WiFi vulnerability and bumps the security patch level to November 5, 2017. Additionally the update also brings fix for connectivity issues with Zagg Bluetooth keyboards, along with general stability and other security optimizations.
Here's the full changelog from NVIDIA:
- Addresses Wi-Fi vulnerabilities (KRACK and Broadpwn)
- Fixing connectivity issues with Zagg Bluetooth keyboards
- Overall system stability and security optimizations
- Update to Android Security Patch Level November 5, 2017
The Shield Tablet Software Upgrade 5.3 is available for both Shield Tablet and Shield Tablet K1 now.
NVIDIA has already confirmed that both tablet will not get Android Oreo, and stay on Android Nougat. This is no surprise given that the tablet is three year old and reached its EOL (end of life) status. However, the company is said to be working on a new Nougat based update, but the release date is not known.
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State run telecom operator BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has revised the existing Rs. 187 tariff plan to offer roaming and other benefits to prepaid customers.
With the revised Rs. 187 pack customers will now benefit from unlimited voice calls on national roaming, which is the only new addition to the pack. Apart from this, the pack gives unlimited STD and local voice calls, 1GB of data and a free caller tune.
The validity of the plan is set for 28 days, and the price of the pack may vary circle from circle. For instance, the same plan is available in Tamil Nadu for Rs. 186.
Do note that, the revised plan will offer roaming calls only in circles where BSNL. So, in metro cites like Delhi and Mumbai, standard roaming charges will be applicable.
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Asus entered the bezel-less territory with the launch of ZenFone Pegasus 4S in China earlier this month. And now the Taiwanese tech giant has released ZenFone Max Plus (M1) in Russia flaunting bezel-free design, a large display with 18:9 aspect ratio, dual camera and massive battery capacity.
The Asus ZenFone Max Plus (M1) feature 5.7-inch Full HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display with minimal bezels on the sides, resulting in screen-to-body ratio of 80 percent. It is powered by 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750T, while the graphics is handled by Mali T860 GPU. It comes in two RAM/storage configurations: 2GB/16GB and 3GB/64GB. The storage is expandable via the dedicated microSD card slot.
It ships with dual rear cameras consisting of 16MP f/2.0 PDAF main sensor and a secondary 8MP 120-degree wide-angle sensor, accompanied by an LED flash unit. On the front, there's 8MP 85-degree wide angle camera with f/2.0 aperture. The camera app offers several features such as Animation GIF, Panorama, slow motion, selfie panorama among others for the best photography experience.
Connectivity duties of the handset is handled by dual-SIM slots, 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. It runs Android Nougat based ZenUI 4.0 out of the box, and sips juice from a 4130mAh battery to run that promises up to 26 hours of talk time and up to 26 days of standby time. In addition to fingerprint scanner, it also support Face Unlock system to unlock the device.
The ZenFone Max Plus (M1) has been priced at 16,990 Russian Ruble ($291 | Rs. 19,000) and is available for pre-order in Russia via company website. Color options are Gold, Silver and Black.
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Lithium-ion batteries are widely applied to markets for mobile devices and electric vehicles since 1991. However these type of batteries requires charging time of at least an hour to fully charge, even with quick charging technology. Also they have reached their limit for capacity expansion. Having said that, it appears that Samsung is working on a new solution.
A team of researchers at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) developed a 'graphene ball' battery material that enables a 45 percent increase in capacity and five time charging speed than lithium-ion batteries.
In theory, a battery based on 'graphene ball' material requires only 12 minute to fully charge, and can maintain high stability even at 60 degree celsius temperature. This battery material promises for the second generation battery market related to mobile devices and electric vehicles.
SAIT also sought for an approach to apply graphene to batteries and discovered a mechanism to mass synthesize graphene into a 3D form like popcorn using affordable silica (SiO2). This graphene ball was utilized for both the anode protective layer and cathode material in lithium-ion batteries, which ensured an increase of charging capacity, and decrease of charging time as well as stable temperatures.
In its research, SAIT collaborated closely with Samsung SDI as well as a team from Seoul National University’s School of Chemical and Biological Engineering. SAIT has also filed two applications for the “graphene ball” technology patent in the US and Korea.
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Panasonic is going bezel-free for the first time with its latest smartphone. The Eluga C flaunts 3-sided bezel design similar to Sharp's Aquos phones and Xiaomi's Mi MIX, which means it has very slim bezels at the top and sides resulting in a screen to body ratio of 84.6 percent.
However, the lower chin does have very thick bezels and accommodates the home button, which doubles as fingerprint scanner, the front camera sensor as well as other sensors.
As for the specifications, the Eluga C features 5.5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display and is powered by MediaTek MT6750T processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.
For photography, it includes 13MP+5MP dual rear cameras with f/2.2 aperture, and 8MP front facing camera for selfies. It runs Android Nougat and supports dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS, while a 3000mAh battery keeps the lights on.
The Panasonic Eluga C has been launched in Taiwan for TWD 6000 (Rs. | $200) and is currently up for pre-order. We can expect the phone to make its way to India soon.
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Samsung expanded its wearable line up at IFA 2017 with the addition of Gear Fit2 Pro fitness tracker and Gear Sport smartwatch. Now both the fitness wearable have been launched in India.
The Gear Fit2 Pro has been priced at Rs. 13,590 and will be available exclusively from Flipkart in Black and Blue colors. The Gear Sport on the other hand will cost Rs. 22,990 and will be Amazon India exclusive and come in Black and Blue hues. Pre-bookings for both wearables will open December 4, and will be available for purchase starting December 11.
Talking about the feature and specs, the Gear Fit2 Pro activity tracker and Gear Sport smartwatch are powered by TizenOS and boast 5ATM resistance, which means they can survive water pressures of up to depths of 50m or around 164 feet in water, making them perfect for swimming. There's also a Speedo app to track and record swimming sessions.
The wearables can automatically track daily activities like steps taken, distance traveled, heart-rate monitor, calories burned and sleep monitoring. They also come with Auto Activity Detection that can recognize whether you are walking, cycling, and performing dynamic activities like dancing to playing basketball.
Individually the Gear Fit2 Pro features a 1.5-inch curved AMOLED display with 216 x 432 pixels resolution. The core specs include 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and 300mAh battery, that's rated to deliver up to four days of regular usage, and up to nine hours of usage with GPS on.
The Samsung Gear Sport is MIL-STD-810G certified and features 1.2-inch (360 x 360 pixels) Circular Super AMOLED Always on display and has a bezel that you can rotate to interact with the watch. It comes with 1GHz dual-core processor, 768MB RAM and 4GB internal storage. It supports WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and NFC (for Samsung Pay). It is fueled by 300mAh battery, supports wireless charging and is compatible with Android and iOS devices.
Intex is launching a new selfie-centric smartphone in India dubbed Intex Elyt Dual. The 'Dual' moniker here stands for dual selfie camera at the front. It boasts 8MP+2MP selfie camera on the front, while the rear unit houses a single 8MP camera sensor assisted by an LED flash.
The camera app offers a number of customization such as Bokeh Effect, Background Change Effect, 3D Nose Reduction and various other filters. In addition, there's a Spy Cam feature, which can be used to capture photo discreetly and save them directly in the gallery. Another feature called Dermabrasion enables users to remove uneven lines scars and acne from the image captured.
As for the other specs, the Elyt Dual features 5-inch HD IPS 2.5D curved glass and is powered 1.3GHz quad-core Spreadtrum 9850 chip. It comes with 2GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, which can be further expanded via microSD card. Running Android Nougat, the dual-SIM phone supports 4G VoLTE, WiFi and Bluetooth for connectivity, and is fueled by a 2400mAh battery.
The Intex Elyt Dual has been priced at Rs. 6,999 and is available from purchase via both online and offline channels in Black and Champagne colors. Considering the features and price tag, the phone will be competing with Xiaomi's Redmi Y1 and Karbonn's K9 Smart Selfie.
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Instagram has updated it Android and iOS app to add a new feature called 'Remix' to have fun with photos. The feature lets you edit and customize your friends photo in Direct with doodles and text, and send it back to them within another photo of yourself.
Now when you're viewing a photo message from a friend, tap on the camera icon at the bottom and capture a reply. The reply will include a sticker of the image you're replying to. The sticker can be moved and resized, and customized with stickers, text and drawings on top. Once done you can send the reply.
You also get the option to remix the photos and send them back and forth to the friend who sent it for a fun visual of your conversation.
You can even control the replays. Choose 'One View' for message you want your friends to only see once. For everything else choose 'Allow Replay' so your friends have more time to view your messages. The photos and videos sent with 'Allow Replay', loop automatically and your friends can tap and hold to pause.
These updates are available as part of Instagram version 24 for iOS and version 24 on Android.
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Xiaomi has announced that it will introduce Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus in China on December 7. The phones have been subjected to numerous leak for quite some time. It was spotted in TENAA, and just recently, was found listed on China Telecom website's database. And thanks to the listing, the specs sheet is no mystery.
Much like other Redmi phone, the Redmi 5 will be a budget phone, but it is getting a major design change in the front. The phone will have a higher screen to body ratio, which means the bezels on all the sides will be trimmed down. This means the phone will have a large screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, and a rear mounted fingerprint scanner.
Speaking of the specs, as per China Telecom listing, the Redmi 5 will have 5.7-inch HD+ 1440 x 720p display, octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, 12MP/5MP cameras and 3300mAh battery. We can also expect 2GB/32GB and 3GB/32GB models to be released as well.
It will run Android Nougat based MIUI 9, and support dual-SIM slots and 4G VoLTE. Color options listed are Blue, Rose Gold and Black. Details about Redmi 5 Plus is scarce, but it can be expected to pack a larger battery.
The Redmi 5/Redmi 5 Plus official launch is just a week away, so we'll get to know all the official details soon.
Domestic handset maker CENTRiC Mobiles has announced the launch of a new smartphone in the Indian market dubbed CENTRiC A1.
The CENTRiC A1 features 5.5-inch Full HD display with Dragon Trail Glass protection and is powered by octa-core Snapdragon 430 processor further aided by Adreno 505 GPU and 3GB RAM. It comes with 32GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.
It has 13MP rear camera with an LED flash and 8MP front facing camera, also assisted by LED flash for better selfies in low-light conditions. In terms of connectivity, the phone supports dual-SIMs (hybrid slot), 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS.
A 3000mAh battery runs the show, and is backed by Quick Charge 3.0 promising up to 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes. The phone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box and also gets DTS support and a rear mounted fingerprint scanner.
Priced at Rs. 10,999, the CENTRiC A1 is available for purchase from the company website. It comes with the option of Classic White Gold, Energetic Black Grey and Vibrant Gold colors.
Meizu launched a phone called Pro 7 featuring two displays earlier this year. The concept was not new but something different, when compared to the trending bezel-less phone. While most of Meizu's Chinese counterparts have come out with bezel-less phones, the company is yet to launch one.
However now it appears that the brand is ready to release a bezel-less phone. A leaked image of Meizu's upcoming smartphone allegedly called M6s has hit the interweb.
As you can see in the photo, the Meizu M6s has slim bezels on the sides and top and bottom, than a regular smartphone. And going by the trend this means the phone will have a large screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. As a result Meizu will be ditching mTouch home button/fingerprint sensor on the front.
Interestingly, Meizu is not placing the fingerprint scanner at the back. Instead the sensor will be housed in a dedicated physical button on the side frame, like Sony phones. However, the button dosen't double as a power button because there's a dedicated power button too, above the fingerprint sensor. A similar kind of setup is also found on Vernee Mars.
The Meizu M6s will be a budget phone similar to its sibling M6 and M6 Note, and is rumored to come with features like 5.7-inch Full HD+ display, MediaTek MT6793 processor, 3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB internal storage, 13MP/5MP rear and front cameras. It is expected to ship with Android Nougat based FlymeOS.
According to reports, the Meizu M6s will be unveiled at an event in China on December 20.
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WhatsApp has`updated its app for the iOS platform adding two new features. The latest update bring YouTube PiP mode for watching a video without leaving WhatsApp, and more convenient way to record long audio messages.
Now when you receive a link to a YouTube video, you can play it right within the the app, without having to leave it, thanks to Picture-in-Picture mode. So you'll now be able to watch the YouTube video as well as navigate to another chat at the same time.
Next, WhatsApp's voice message function is getting refreshed. Earlier you had to hold the mic icon to record a voice message be it long or short. In cases where users wanted to record a long voice message, holding the icon was tiresome. But now you'll be able to record voice message without the need to hold the record button.
Now when you start recording an audio message by holding down the mic button, a padlock UI element will appear on the right side of the chat window. Sliding it up will lock the recording, and you can go hands free. Once you are done recording the audio message, taping on the send button ends the session, and the audio clip will be sent to the recipient. Note that during the voice recording session, you'll be able to scroll up and down the chat window, but not be able to leave it.
The two new features are part of WhatsApp v2.17.81 for iOS, and it is available for download from the App Store.
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Google has finally released the stable version of YouTube Go, an app designed for low-end smartphones and slow internet connection. To remind you, the app was announced late last year, and was released in beta form back in April this year.
But now the official YouTube Go app has shed its beta tag and is available for download from the Play Store in select regions including Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Jordan and Kenya among others. In case, you aren't in these regions, you can download the app from third party website like APKMirror and manually install it on you phone.
YouTube Go is a streamlined version of YouTube, and was designed from the ground up to be offline first and work on handsets featuring entry-level specs. The app's size is as low as 8.94MB and is compatible with any devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and future versions.
The app offers features like offline video viewing and sharing, video recommendations and gives you control over mobile data consumption.
It lets you stream YouTube videos seamlessly across various connectivity situations. You can also download the video to your phone's storage/microSD card for offline viewing and before downloading you can even preview the video first, and then choose the video's file size/resolution for saving.
You can also share the offline saved videos with your friends and family as well without using any data. For this the app creates a Wi-Fi connectivity between devices (same as ShareIt) to ensure fast and seamless transfer of videos, without requiring any data.
The YouTube Go app can be downloaded from here (Link)
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Today, OnePlus 5T went on open sale in India starting at Rs. 32,999. At the same time, in neighboring country China, which is home market of OnePlus, the company introduced the OnePlus 5T at an exclusive launch event.
While in other countries the OnePlus 5T is offered in only Midnight Black color, in China, OnePlus to mark its fourth anniversary (December 16) introduced a new beautiful color version of OnePlus 5T in the form of Red Lava. Both Red and Black OnePlus 5T will be available in China.
The Red Lava OnePlus 5T comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, and will cost CNY 3499 ($530). It will go on sale December 17. As of now it is not known if the Red Lava model will be exclusive to China market only, or will be released in international markets.
The Midnight Black OnePlus 5T has been priced at CNY 2999 ($454) for the 6GB/64GB model, and CNY 3499 ($530) for the 8GB/128GB model. It will go on sale starting in China starting December 1.
To recollect, the OnePlus 5T flaunts a bezel-less design, and is a minor upgrade over OnePlus 5. It gets a bigger display, rear mounted fingerprint scanner and improved dual rear cameras.
The OnePlus 5T feature 6.01-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 835 chip, 16MP+20MP rear camera, 20MP selfie camera and 3300mAh battery. It runs Android Nougat based Oxygen OS and the software will be updated to Oreo early 2018. Other notable features are Dash Charge fast charging technology, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C port and dual-SIM slots.
In related news, Samsung today started selling a Red color version called Burgundy Red of Galaxy S8 in home market South Korea. It will be released in other regions later.
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OnePlus took the wraps of its latest flagship, the OnePlus 5T earlier this month. It went on sale worldwide starting November 2. But in India, the OnePlus 5T was offered in a special preview sale via Amazon India only for Prime members on November 21 and November 24.
However, now the OnePlus 5T has gone on open sale in India today, which means it is now available for purchase for anyone who is interested in buying. The OnePlus 5T can be purchased from Amazon India, OnePlus India online store, select Croma stores, and OnePlus Experience zones in Bangalore and Noida.
The OnePlus 5T comes in two RAM/storage configurations: 6GB/64GB and 8GB/128GB priced at Rs. 32,999 and Rs. 37,999 respectively, and is available in Midnight Black color only.
There are launch offers as well that are listed below:
- Rs. 1,500 cashback for HDFC Bank credit and debit card users
- 1,008GB 4G mobile data offer from Idea (gives users access to a Rs. 357 per month pack with 2GB data per day, for 18 months)
- 1-year free membership to Zomato Gold
- A complimentary 12-month Servify accidental damage insurance plan (requires installing Kotak 811 app and activating with a Rs. 1,000 deposit during introductory period);
- Rs. 500 credit on the Kindle store
- Rs. 300 Amazon Pay balance cashback on new Amazon Prime customers, apart from Rs. 250 Amazon Pay balance when video is streamed via the Prime Video app.
As a reminder, the OnePlus 5T flaunts a bezel-less design, and is a minor upgrade over OnePlus 5. It gets a bigger display, rear mounted fingerprint scanner and improved dual rear cameras.
The OnePlus 5T features 6.01-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 835 chip, 16MP+20MP rear camera, 20MP selfie camera and 3300mAh battery. It runs Android Nougat based Oxygen OS and the software will be updated to Oreo early 2018. Other notable features are Dash Charge fast charging technology, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C port and dual-SIM slots.
