Apple TV app lands on Chromecast with Google TV

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Feb 19, 2021

On Wednesday, the Made By Google Twitter account posted a tweet that hinted at something that had to do with Apple TV. It has now officially announced that Apple TV+ is now available for Chromecast with Google TV via the Apple TV app.

According to the blog post released by Google, users can access the Apple TV app by going to the Apps tab or the apps row in the For you tab. If you have an Apple TV+ subscription, you will be able to watch your favorite TV shows within the app.

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— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) February 17, 2021

Is this really happening? Are you really here?

The @AppleTV app has finally landed on your #Chromecast with Google TV!!! We can’t even rn with this! https://t.co/SukHIYkRi0 pic.twitter.com/5nfJhOPBrg

— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) February 18, 2021

Users in the US will be able to browse through Apple Originals in their personalized recommendations and search results. They will also be able to ask Google Assistant to open the app or play a certain show from the app. You can also add Apple Originals shows or movies to your watchlist. Google says that these features will be available globally in the coming months.

The Chromecast with Google TV is a $49 streaming device that was announced by Google last year. It comes with a voice remote, so you can call up Google Assistant to launch an app or play a favorite show or movie.

Google has said that the Apple TV app will be available on more Google TV devices later.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G gets February 2021 security update, while OnePlus Nord N100 is receiving January 2021 security update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 18, 2021

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G and OnePlus Nord N100 are the brand’s first-ever budget smartphones. Unlike the company’s other models, the duo is only available in select countries in Europe, US, and others. Although they are only eligible for a single Android update, the firm has been delivering regular maintenance updates for these devices. Hence, they are currently receiving a new security patch update.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G Featured Image — OnePlus Nord N10 5G

Last month, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G became the first OnePlus handset to get the January 2021 security patch update. Now again, it has become the first device from the company to get the February 2021 security patch update. On the other hand, the brand is seeding out the January 2021 security patch update for the OnePlus Nord N100.

Apart from security patches, the new OxygenOS update for this duo also brings improvements and optimizations. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G gets updated GMS package (December 2020) and 5G improvements. Whereas, the update for OnePlus Nord N100 brings improvements for power consumption and network as well as system stability, VoWiFi optimizations, and some bug fixes.

That said, the latest update for these handsets come with the following build numbers.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G
- EU: OxygenOS 10.5.10.BE89BA
- GLO: OxygenOS 10.5.11.BE86AA
OnePlus Nord N100
- EU: OxygenOS 10.5.7.BE83BA
- NA: OxygenOS 10.5.5.BE81AA

OnePlus Nord N100 featured — OnePlus Nord N100

OnePlus Nord N10 5G OxygenOS 10.5.10/10.5.11 Official Changelog

System
- Adjusted a few feature descriptions
- Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.02
- Updated GMS package to 2020.12

Network
- Improved 5G quality of connection in some scenarios to provide a better and stable network environment

OnePlus Nord N100 OxygenOS 10.5.7/10.5.5 Official Changelog

System
- Improved the power consumption
- Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.01
- Improved system stability and fixed some bugs

Network
- Further improved network stability
- Optimized the stability of VoWiFi connection

Last but not least, like any other OTA update, the new system update for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the OnePlus Nord N100 is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may take time to reach every unit.

Caviar’s custom PlayStation 5 costs $500k and adds 4.5kg of gold to the removable plates

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 18, 2021

Caviar, the Russian luxury business has announced its customized PlayStation 5 will sell for $499,000!!! What do you get for the almost 100,000% increase in price? You get a console covered in 4.5 kilograms of 18-carat gold and a crocodile leather-clad controller!

There will only be nine of these consoles made and Caviar says it has received more than 1,342 applications including from the NBA star, Lebron James. There are also some unnamed Russian and American businessmen who have expressed their interest in purchasing one.

The Gold Sony PlayStation 5 Golden Rock as it is officially called will be assembled from 8 sheets that have been cast in solid gold. From the images, it appears Caviar is only selling the digital edition of the PlayStation 5.

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We know most of our readers can’t afford the PlayStation 5 Golden Rock, don’t feel bad, we can’t too. Nevertheless, Caviar has two other more affordable versions. There is an Alligator leather version with bits of 24-carat gold that is priced at $8140. There will be 99 pieces of this version.

The third version is the Caviar Sony PlayStation 5 Carbon and it is covered in the “most durable car carbon”. The gamepad also gets the same treatment. The price tag on this version is $5830 and just like the Alligator edition, there will be 99 pieces made available too.

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Tencent’s Honor of Kings is the top-grossing mobile game worldwide in January 2021

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 18, 2021

Sensor Tower recently released research data which shows that Telegram was the most-downloaded app in January 2021. The research firm has again published data regarding to the top-grossing mobile game globally for the month of January. The revenue estimates were collated from data obtained from the App Store and Google Play worldwide between January 1, 2020, and January 31, 2021, and represent gross user spending.

The data shows that Tencent’s Honor of Kings was the top earner with a revenue of $267.3 million spent by players. The figure represents almost 22% growth from January 2020. It should be noted that most of the game’s revenue emanated from China, put at a whopping 97% while Thailand contributed 1% of the game’s revenue for January.

The second top-earner is unsurprisingly PUBG Mobile, yet another game distributed by Tencent. The game raked in more than $259 million in gross revenue, a 26 percent year-over-year growth when compared to January 2020. About 60% of PUBG Mobile’s revenue were from players in China where the game is known as Game For Peace. The United States contributed 9.8%. PUBG Mobile is still banned in India so the revenue from India would have dropped drastically.

The third-highest grossing game is Fate/Grand Order from Sony’s Aniplex, while the fourth spot is occupied by Genshin Impact from miHoYo. Completing the top 5 is Roblox from Roblox Corporation.

Professional Baseball Spirits A from Konami was a new entrant to the overall top 10 grossing mobile games in January. The title had its best month ever, racking up $112.5 million, a more than three times increase from January 2020. By January 31, 2021, lifetime revenue had reached $1.3 billion, with Japan accounting for all player spending. It’s evidence of just how lucrative the Japanese mobile games market remains, and how much success publisher Konami has found in the space.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series to get new S Pen and Galaxy Buds Pro features

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 18, 2021

If you want a high-end Android tablet, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are your best bet. The two tablets which launched last year with Android 10 have begun to get the upgrade to Android 11 along with the new One UI 3.1 update. A new update coming to the two tablets this quarter will bring new S Pen and Galaxy Buds Pro features.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

S Pen Features

One of the coming features will allow you to use the stylus to handwrite in boxes you would usually have to type in, for example, the address bar in a browser. So rather than type out the URL, you will be able to write it out with the tablet’s stylus. The same applies to the text bar in messages and the search bar in YouTube. When a user is done writing, the handwritten text is turned into typed text.

The Samsung Notes app will also get a “Pen to Text” option that allows you to write naturally and have it converted instantly to digital text. Samsung says users can also draw symbols for certain functions such as a ‘v’ between words to put a space between them and a ‘⌒’ to join two words together. The feature will be available in over 80 languages and can detect punctuations and spacing.

This feature will be available in late February via an update in select markets. It can be activated by going to Settings > Advanced Feature > S Pen > S Pen to text, or to Settings > General management > Samsung Keyboard settings > S Pen to text.

Snap, Scan, and Edit with Samsung Notes

The Samsung Notes app will now let users scan and edit documents from within the app itself. Normally, folks can use the camera app on the Galaxy Tab S7 series to scan a document. However, by building the feature into the Notes app directly, users can scan and edit the document directly. All you have to do is select the attachment icon (paper clip), choose scan, and once you are done, you can edit it right away.

360 Audio via Galaxy Buds Pro

360 Audio is Samsung’s answer to Apple’s Spatial Audio. The feature, launched with the Galaxy Buds Pro, allows you to not only enjoy 360° surround sound when watching a video but will also sync the audio with the movement of your head thanks to a motion-tracking sensor.

The feature is available on select Galaxy smartphones and tablets (Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy Z Fold series, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Tab S7 series, and Galaxy Tab S6 series) running One UI 3.1.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite key highlights leak via images

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 18, 2021

Samsung is the only popular Android tablet OEM apart from Huawei. Whereas, other well-known smartphone makers have left this category. According to a new leak, the South Korean tech giant will be releasing two new lite models of its premium Galaxy Tab S7 and budget Galaxy Tab A7 later this year.

Last year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite as a mid-range productivity tablet. It is expected to get a successor in the form of Galaxy Tab S7 Lite, as per a new leak. This model could also become the company’s cheapest 5G tablet to date.

Similarly, there will be a budget tablet called Galaxy Tab A7 Lite as well. It is reported to be a smaller counterpart of the currently popular Galaxy Tab A7.

According to the images shared by Twitter user WalkingCat (@_h0x0d_), both these tablets will be launching in June 2021. The pictures not only reveal the front design of these upcoming tablets but also some of their highlights.

The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite is said to sport a 12.4-inch display, 5G connectivity, and Galaxy Continuity. For those unaware, the latter feature allows users to use their tablet as a secondary screen for their Galaxy smartphone. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will reportedly come with an 8.7-inch display and will be targeted at one-handed usage for immersive entertainment with a slim metal design.

Lastly, according to a previous report by SamMobile, the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite may bear the model numbers SM-T730, SM-T735, and SM-T736B / SM-T736N for the WiFi-only, 4G, and 5G variants respectively.

Facebook pulls news from its website in Australia in the wake of new media law

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 18, 2021

In a massive escalation in the growing tensions between Facebook and the Australian government, Facebook has now banned all news media from Australia from being placed on its platform. The tensions grew over new regulations seeking to compel Facebook to pay for news content from Australian media which it shares on its platform. Now in a firm and frontal attack by the social networking site, it has asserted its importance by shutting out all news media, including the pages of government agencies and parastatals who increasingly use Facebook for information dissemination.

In a statement on Wednesday Facebook had said that people and publishers in Australia will subsequently be unable to share or see any news content from local or international outlets.

The Facebook pages of many Australian government agencies seem to have been one of the major casualties so far in the unfolding imbroglio. Several Australians have noted that the official Facebook pages of several government departments and agencies have been blank, including the fire department and the meteorological agency, many of whom had used the Facebook platform to disseminate weather warnings, fire, and so on.

In a blog post, Facebook’s executive, Campbell Brown asserted that what the proposed Australian law failed to take into consideration was that it failed to recognize the fundamental nature of the relationship between Facebook and the Australian publishers of news content. Campbell said that contrary to what had been suggested by some uninformed proponents of the new regulations, Facebook indeed does not steal news content, but publishers choose to share their stories on Facebook, which then becomes visible to users on the platform.

Some have already accused Facebook of pursuing a vendetta against the public by shutting out news from these public pages.

The news ban has already been met with confusion and criticism in the country. Facebook has responded to the sharp criticism of its action and said it will reverse pages “inadvertently impacted” by its decision to enforce the media ban.

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Chrome OS to get a native screen recorder, new voices for its screen reader, and more

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 18, 2021

Chrome OS will be getting new features in the near future, most of which are centered around education. One of the key features is support for screen recording and it will be available in March.

Screen recording will come in handy for teachers and students who have to record lessons and reports. You don’t have to be a schoolteacher or student to find it useful. If you create tutorial videos, you will find it useful too.

ChromeVox, the Chrome OS screen reader, will also be getting new features such as the ability to search ChromeVox menus and a voice switching feature that automatically changes the screen reader’s voice based on the language of the text.

Google says it will also make it possible for parents to add a Google Workspace for Education account to their child’s Google account that is managed with Family Link. This feature allows parents to be able to monitor their kids with Family Link even though the kids are using a school account.

In the blog post by Google, the tech giant says it will be launching over 40 new Chromebooks this year. These Chromebooks will include models that are convertible, allowing them to double as a laptop and tablet. They will also come with a stylus for taking notes and editing, a touchscreen, dual cameras, and features to help them create podcasts, draw, and publish digital books.

All of them will have features that allow them to provide exceptional Google Meet and Zoom experiences right out of the box says Google. There will also be LTE versions for those who are in countries with limited access to the internet or countries with strong mobile broadband networks.

A list of Chromebooks will be made available to make it easy for schools to choose from.

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Redmi 10X 4G receives Android 11 update, Redmi Note 9 could be next in line

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 18, 2021

Last year, Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi launched a China-exclusive smartphone series called Redmi 10X. This series includes a single 4G model called Redmi 10X. The said device debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. It was soon updated to MIUI 12 and has now started receiving the Android 11 update as well.

The Android 11 update for Redmi 10X 4G is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase with build number V12.0.2.0.RJOCNXM. In other words, it is only available for select users in China.

But the update should make its way to more users if there’s no issue with this build. Similarly, Redmi Note 9 could also soon receive this update.

Because the Redmi 10X 4G is sold as Redmi Note 9 in global markets. Since it is available in almost all the countries where Xiaomi has its presence, the handset runs multiple regional variants of MIUI, such as Global, EEA, Indonesia, Russia, Turkey, India, and Taiwan.

All these above-mentioned variants of Redmi Note 9 may start getting the Android 11 update in the coming days. That said, this phone is also eligible for MIUI 12.5 update. As per the schedule, Xiaomi may start rolling out that update in late Q2 2021.

Anker’s Soundcore launches the Rave Party 160W Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 18, 2021

Anker‘s audio sub-brand Soundcore has launched a new speaker in its Rave party speaker series in India. The speaker is well suited for outdoor use as it features a waterproof design and 160W output, loud enough for use outdoors.

The Soundcore Rave Party speaker is a Bluetooth-capable speaker. It utilizes a cone-shaped design with several LED lights as well as powerful sound output, and long battery life. The Rave speaker comes with two 5.25-inch woofers and dual two-inch tweeters. The speakers all combine to give a total output power of 160W.

The Rave Bluetooth speaker has an IPX4 build which makes it suitable for poolside and outdoor parties under wet conditions. Further, the speaker packs Anker’s Bass up technology, which can boost and intensify the bass, with rich mids and clear treble. The LED lights can also be tuned to flash in rhythm with the music that is being played. This can also be controlled via the Soundcore app, available for both Android and iOS.

The speaker packs a decent 20,000mAh battery that is touted to lasts up to 24 hours of playback. The battery supports fast charging via the USB port with Anker’s Power IQ technology that can fast charge any mobile device connected to it with the appropriate power.

As for the pricing and availability, the Anker Soundcore Rave 160W party speaker carries a price tag Rs. 13,499 (~$185). The speaker is up for grabs presently on Flipkart.

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Leak: OnePlus 9 Pro will have an LTPO display

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Balaji S

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Feb 18, 2021

OnePlus is expected to unveil the OnePlus 9 series of Smartphones next month. Ahead of the launch, new features of the device have been appearing on the radar of leaks. Today, one such has been spilled again by Tipster Max Jambor.

OnePlus 9 Pro live photo — CC: Dave2D YouTube

Max, in a Tweet, has posted an image that says that ‘LTPO’ along with ‘9 Pro’ clearly stating that the Pro variant will have an LTPO display. If you don’t know, LTPS is Low-Temperature Polysilicon while the LTPO is Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide.

In the LTPO display, the backplane has IGZO(Indium gallium zinc oxide) that saves power by about 5-15% compared to the ones on LTPS panels. Also, this backplane allows the OEMs to dynamically change the refresh rates of the displays better.

This means the UI can intelligently manage the battery by varying the display refresh rates and also help in Always-on situations. Let’s just hope that OnePlus avoids battery drain and issues like the Green Tint on the OnePlus 9 Pro to their level best.

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— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) February 18, 2021

Regarding the specs, the OnePlus 9 Pro should get an AMOLED QHD+ display with 6.78-inches, curved sides, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, Quad-Cameras with Hasselblad partnership, up to 12GB RAM, 256 GB storage, and OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11.

The non-Pro OnePlus 9 will likely have a slightly smaller 6.55-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 870 SoC, Triple-Cameras with 48MP Sony IMX689, and a 48MP ultra-wide lens, 16MP selfie camera.

Both the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are said to have a 4,500mAh battery. While the Charging tech is yet to be confirmed, Max has already claimed that the devices will come with a charger inside the box.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra gets Android 11 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 18, 2021

Last year, Xiaomi announced its best-ever smartphone ever in the form of Mi 10 Ultra. This handset was released to celebrate the company’s tenth anniversary. This device debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. Now, after six months from its launch, the handset is finally receiving the Android 11 update.

In August 2020, Xiaomi launched two China-exclusive smartphones called Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. The duo was released with the Android 10-based MIUI 12 operating system.

Like most Xiaomi phones sold in China, they are included in the MIUI Beta program. Hence, the duo has been receiving Android 11-based weekly MIUI builds for quite a while.

However, the firm started seeding the ‘Stable Beta’ update (V12.1.1.0.RJJCNXM) for Mi 11 Ultra only on February 1. A little over two weeks later, this build is now available for more users as it seems to have termed as ‘Stable’.

For those unaware, MIUI Stable Beta builds are basically stable builds for limited users to test for possible major bugs. If there are no problems, the same build is rolled out to a wider audience as a stable update.

Therefore, in case you have imported this handset from China, then do check for any new OTA update from the phone’s Settings app. That said, the Mi 10 Ultra should receive at least one more Android update and three MIUI updates, as per Xiaomi’s update track record.

VAIO Z (2021) laptop with Carbon fibre body, Intel Core i7, Windows 10 launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 18, 2021

Notebook brand VAIO earlier this month released a teaser poster that points to the launch of a new laptop on February 18. True to expectations, the company has now announced the new VAIO Z (2021) laptop. The notebook PC utilizes a carbon fiber body and this includes the bottom part which is a first for the VAIO line up and also the entire body of the PC.

The VAIO Z (2021) features a 14-inch 4K HDR LCD display with an FHD resolution of 1080 pixels. This display also has a 99.8% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The device has a lightweight, sleek body of 958g and it can survive a 127cm (up to 4.1ft) drop which is beyond the MIL-STD-810H requirement. The display can be opened up to 180 degrees and it can even be opened with one hand. There is a dedicated shortcut (Fn+2) that can be used to rotate the display. There is a webcam at the top with a privacy lock option.

The notebook is a high-end model powered by an 11th Generation Intel Core i7 H35 Series processor. The processor is paired with 8GB of RAM which can be configured up to 32GB of RAM. The storage starts at 256GB PCIe Gen.4 SSD which is configurable up to 2TB SSD. The laptop runs Windows 10 Home.

Further, the laptop features a uniquely designed microphone as well as stereo speakers optimized with Dolby Audio. The notebook features a USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), HDMI output, and headphone jack. The power button is integrated with a fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello unlock,

The battery capacity is a 53Wh cell that supports 65W PD fast charging the laptop is said to offer up to 34 hours of battery life for the 1080p version. The 4K HDR version will offer up to 17 hours of battery life, thanks to 53Wh battery that supports 65W PD fast charge.

VAIO Z Signature Edition was also launched and what sets it apart from the rest is the signature Black design with a carbon fiber texture, and carbon black colors.

As for the pricing, the VAIO Z 2021 starts at 272,580 yen ($2574) for the 1080p version with Core i5-11300H, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD version. On the other hand, the VAIO Z SIGNATURE EDITION with 1080p screen, Core i7-11375H, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD version starts at 366,080 yen ($3,457). The Signature Edition also has a 4K screen version that costs an additional 22,000 yen (~$207). There is no word yet on the availability.

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Samsung begins One UI 3.1 update rollout for Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Fold2, & more

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Balaji S

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Feb 18, 2021

After updating devices like the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy Tab S7 series, Samsung is officially bringing the One UI 3.1 update to Galaxy S20 Series, Note 20 Series, Z Fold2, and Z Flip devices.

Samsung in a press release announced that it will bring the latest One UI 3.1 update to various flagship and mid-range series of devices. You can take a look at the list below:

*-The Galaxy S20 FE started receiving it a few days ago but Samsung had to pull it back reportedly due to various issues.

Samsung launched the One UI 3.1 back when it announced the Galaxy S21 series of devices in January. These devices are the first ones to carry the UI out of the box. It then started updating the older devices by pushing the UI update via OTA(Over-The-Air).

Anyway, the latest update is rolling out to various regions in the UK, Europe(like Austria, Germany), and South Korea. If you are someone living in these regions, you can try out the new features by navigating to Software Update in Settings.

The One UI 3.1 brings features like Improved performance, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, Google Discover on Home Screen, Zoom Lock(in camera), and more.

That said, a report by Sammobile says that Samsung hasn’t brought the Google Discover, Google Messages to the devices with this update. This means it is still exclusive to the Galaxy S21 devices for now.

Users in other regions need not panic as Samsung will eventually roll out the update soon in the coming days. Also, in the news, Samsung has mentioned devices like the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A51, A71. We will have to wait for a few days to know when Samsung starts their rollout.

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Samsung Galaxy A72 4G receives NBTC approval

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 18, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy A72 4G that has a model number of SM-A725F / DS has received approval from the NBTC authority of Thailand (via. Pricebaba). In recent weeks, the Galaxy A72 4G has bagged many other certifications like FCC in the U.S, BIS in India, ANATEL in Brazil, EEC in Europe, and TUV Rheinland. Speculations are rife that the Galaxy A72 4G will debut in March.

The Samsung Galaxy A72’s NBTC certification reveals that it is a 4G device. While its smaller sibling Galaxy A52 is expected to arrive in 4G and 5G versions, the Galaxy A72 could be available in 4G version only.

Samsung Galaxy A72 4G specifications and price (Rumored)

The Samsung Galaxy A72 4G is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch FHD+ display that will support a 90Hz refresh rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and an in-screen fingerprint reader. Along with the A52, the A72 could be the first A-series phone from Samsung to arrive with IP67 rated dustproof and water-resistant chassis.

The Galaxy A72 has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear shell has a 64-megapixel main lens, a 12-megapixel superwide sensor, and two 5-megapixel lenses for macro images and depth effects.

The Snapdragon 720G chipset is expected to fuel the phone with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. It may arrive in storage choices like 128 GB and 256 GB. For more storage, it may feature a microSD card slot. The handset will run on One UI 3.1 based Android 11 OS. It may arrive with a 5,000mAh battery that will support 25W rapid charging.

The Galaxy A72 4G could be arriving with a starting price of 449 euros (~$542) in Europe. It is expected to sell in colors like blue, white, lavender, and black.

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DEAL: Baseus LED Hanging Lamp for Desktop Monitors is available only for $28.59

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Daily Deals

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Feb 18, 2021

If you are looking for a desk lamp or screen lamp, there is a fantastic deal thats currently live on Aliexpress, on the Baseus i-work USB asymmetric light source screen hanging light. The dimmable screen lamp which retails at around $40 is available for $28.59 only at AliExpress.

Work from home has become a norm now thanks to the coronavirus outbreak. It is very common to see children, as well as adults, spending hours before the computer screen either studying or working or playing games and connecting with friends and family. Spending so much time before the screen can lead to headaches and eye pains.

The Baseus i-work USB asymmetric light source screen hanging light is specially designed to reduce the glare from your screen and protect your eyes from harmful blue light. The asymmetrical light design illuminates the desk and the keyboard rather than the screen, thereby reducing the glare otherwise caused by the usual desk lamp.

80 build-in high-quality lamp beads reduce the blue light effect thereby increasing your night work efficiency and allowing you to sit comfortably on your screen for longer periods. The touch sensors on top of the lamp help you to adjust the brightness as per your needs and the three-color temperature modes viz: Warm light, White light, and Mixed-light allow you to change your lighting as per the environment. The lightweight lamp is powered by a Type C charging port which can be connected to a computer, charging head or power bank. It is easy to install and even carry around to different places.

AliExpress is selling Baseus i-work USB asymmetric light source screen hanging light for $28.59 only. The deal is applicable on both the white and black color variants but available only till 26 February 2021. Additional $2 New User coupons and other store coupons are also available on this deal. So grab your desk lamp asap.

Realme Narzo 30A, Narzo 30 Pro 5G specifications appear well before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 18, 2021

Earlier today, Realme revealed that the Narzo 30 series and Buds Air 2 will be announced on Feb. 24 in India. Well ahead of the launch, leakster Mukul Sharma has leaked the key specs of both handsets.

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A specifications (Rumored)

According to the leak, the Narzo 30A has a 6.5-inch display with a teardrop notch. The Helio G85 chipset, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W charging, which were made available on the Narzo 20, will find their way on the Narzo 30A handset.

The square-shaped camera housing of the phone will feature a 13-megapixel dual-camera system and an LED flash. For selfies, it will have an 8-megapixel camera. A traditional fingerprint scanner will be available on the rear shell of the device. It will come in two colors like Black and Light Blue.

On the other side, the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G will support a high refresh rate of 120Hz. The Dimensity 800U powered handset will come with a 5,000mAh battery that will carry support for 30W rapid charging.

The Narzo 30 Pro 5G’s rectangle-shaped camera module will feature a 48-megapixel triple camera setup. It will come with other features like a side-mounted fingerprint reader, Dolby Atmos, and Hi-Res audio. Since it is speculated to hit the Indian markets as a rebranded version of China’s Realme Q2, it is expected to come with other features like LPPDR4x RAM, UFS 2.1 storage, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel + -megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system.

The Narzo 30 Pro 5G will be priced lower than the Realme X7 5G, which sells for Rs 19,999 (~$275) in India. There is no word on the pricing of the Narzo 30A.

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DEAL: Original Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch is down to $84 on Aliexpress ($8 Coupon)

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Feb 18, 2021

For all fitness enthusiasts out there, AliExpress is giving out the Original Amazfit Stratos smartwatch at a solid discount. The smartwatch which usually retails at around $100 is now available for just ~~$92~~ $84 (coupon) only.

Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch embodies the perfect combination of design and technology. Its simple yet graceful design is reflected through the 1.34-inch reflective color display and delicate markers surrounded by a hand-polished ceramic bezel.

The smartwatch is 50m water-resistant. This means you can dive into a swimming pool or swim in the open seas without worrying about damaging the smartwatch. Moreover, the multiple sports mode function gives more than 16 different activity tracking options, making the watch suitable for almost everyone. Run, Walk, Swimming, Triathlon, Trail Run, Climb, Soccer, Tennis, etc are some of the modes available along with daily activity tracking.

However, the highlight of Amazfit Stratos is its VO2max Fitness Level Analysis. This premium function gives you important physiological information which is generally used by professional athletes. With this function, you can take your training to the next level and get professional and tailored guidance for your fitness and athletic goals.

The smartwatch comes with 5-day battery life on normal mode and 35-hour battery life on a continuous sports mode. Additionally, the onboard music function lets you leave your phone behind as you can simply store your favorite music on the smartwatch and then enjoy it via Bluetooth headphones.

Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch is the winner of the RedDot Design Award 2018 and Good Design Award 2018. Currently retailing at ~~$92~~ $84 (use $8 store coupon) on AliExpress, this smartwatch is a bargain deal like no other.

So if you are looking for a smartwatch for your daily use or fitness goals, go and grab this super deal asap. AliExpress is also offering additional store coupons and new user discounts on this product with free shipping from China Warehouse.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 moniker Officially confirmed

By

Balaji S

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Feb 18, 2021

ASUS has been teasing its next ROG flagship Gaming smartphone in China for a while now. The device, which is expected to launch next month, is now officially confirmed as ROG Phone 5.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 I005DB and I005DA — ASUS ROG Phone 5 variants; I005DB (left) and I005DA (right)

The company confirmed the moniker of the next ROG Phone 5 via a Weibo post while talking about the Tencent Games Collab. ASUS said that it is entering into the third successful collaboration with Tencent Games(2019-2021). To recall, ASUS had partnered with Tencent Games back in the ROG Phone 2 launch in 2019.

Anyway, ASUS hasn’t confirmed the launch date yet but reports say that the device could launch in India in March. There is also a possibility that ASUS might announce it at the upcoming MWC Shanghai that is scheduled for Feb. 23-25. This is just our guess so let’s wait for official confirmation.

As for the device itself, it could come in two variants- ASUS_I005DA and ASUS_I005DB. Among these, the I005DA seems to have a secondary screen on the back that’s nothing but a Dot-Matrix LED like the ones on ROG Zephyrus G14 Laptops. The second variant, however, doesn’t have it.

Thus the I005DB could just be an affordable version of the ROG Phone 5 debuting in certain markets. Apart from this, as mentioned above, we can also expect a ‘Tencent Games’ edition exclusive for China.

Regarding the specs, the TENAA listing reveals that the device will have a 6.78-inch display, Snapdragon 888 chipset, horizontally stacked Triple-cameras, 6,000mAh dual-cell battery, and Android 11 OS.

Other expected specs include a 64MP main camera, AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, 65W Rapid charging.

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Xiaomi Mi 10i could soon receive Android 11 update as Mi 10T Lite bags it

By

Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 18, 2021

Xiaomi launched the Mi 10T Lite alongside the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro in late September. The handset debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. Now, months after its release, this device has finally started receiving the Android 11 update.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite Featured — Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite ships with two types of MIUI builds – Global and EEA. But currently, only the variant running the global build is receiving the Android 11 update.

Above all, the update with build number V12.0.2.0.RJSMIXM is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. Hence, it is being only seeded out to select users. If these early adopters don’ face any major issues, the availability of this update will be extended for more customers.

Similarly, Xiaomi should start delivering the Android 11 update not only to the EEA variant of Mi 10T Lite but also Mi 10i and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G very soon.

That’s because the Redmi Note 9 Pro that debuted in late November 2020 in China is basically the Mi 10T Lite with a 108MP primary sensor. On the other hand, the Mi 10 that released in India last month is a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.

Hence, these three phones codenamed gauguin run the same MIUI build with regional tweaks. That said, going by Xiaomi’s update track record, this trio should get at least one more Android update and three MIUI updates.