Hisense is gearing up to launch its new reading-focused smartphone called the Hisense A9 on May 11. The Chinese manufacturer has taken a break from regular LCD panels and equipped its upcoming phone with a unique E-ink display.

Ahead of the official launch, the company has started teasing some key features of the e-ink smartphone through posters. In the recent teaser poster shared today, Hisense revealed that the smartphone will feature an intelligent brightness adjustment feature, officially called “day and night eye protection”. The poster also revealed that the smartphone will come with “HyperWave display technology”.

The theme of this Hisense new phone’s teaser poster is “Refresh Your View” which indicates that the e-ink smartphone will carry notable innovations and improvements in the refresh rate.

If we talk about the specifications, the Hisense A9 smartphone comes with a huge 6.7-inch e-ink display and 300 PPI resolution. The e-ink display is suitable for reading, even in low light. The display is glare-free and the screen-to-body ratio of the new smartphone is about 84%.

The smartphone is said to be capable of automatically adjusting brightness according to ambient conditions. The smartphone will be powered by an octa-core 1.8GHz Zhanrui T610 chip with 4GB RAM and 64GB RAM internal storage. The device will run TOUCH OS1 based on Android 10 out of the box. The UI is designed to let users focus on the reading task without getting distracted from notifications.

The new Hisense smartphone is already up for pre-booking in Jingdong, the prices and other specifications of the smartphone are yet to be known.

We will learn more on May 11.

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The Dutch company Fairphone, famous for its modular phones and ethical practices, announced that their 2015 model Fairphone 2 would be updated to Android 10. The announcement raises the bar for other Android-based OEMs in terms of sustained support.

Our 6-yr-old Fairphone 2 is being upgraded to Android 10. That’s 7 years of software support! An industry first for an Android device! Together with the open source community we built the operating system. Proving it is possible to put sustainability at the heart of tech. pic.twitter.com/TuUjJWTi5J

— Fairphone (@Fairphone) November 23, 2021

Fairphone is gearing up to update its 6-year-old Fairphone 2 from Android 9 pie to Android 10. The phone on release came with Android 5 pre-installed and has received three Android updates (skipped Android 8 Oreo) since. The beta testing for Android 10 has begun, and the company expects to release a stable version by early 2022.

The company stays true to its motto of ethical and sustainable smartphones by providing seven years of software support and modular, replaceable components like screens, batteries, and even the camera module.

You would be correct to think that Android 10 is two generations behind the latest and greatest Android 12 and therefore is nothing special, but with most smartphone companies promising Android update support for three years after the launch of the device, getting a major Android update for a six-year-old smartphone certainly is an impressive thing.

Thankfully, some companies are raising the bar. Samsung now supports almost all of its phones with three Android upgrades and four years of security patches. Google now offers a slightly better program of three upgrades and five years of patches (only for the Pixel 6 series right now). Things are improving; however, an excessive number of companies still treat aftermarket software support as a pointless endeavor.

For those wondering what this 2015 phone is capable of, the Fairphone 2 features a 5-inch 1080×1920 IPS display with a pixel density of 446ppi. Under the hood is a 2.26GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Fairphone 2 on the rear packs an 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 2-megapixel camera on the front for selfies. A 2420mAh non-removable battery powers the device.

Nothing to write home about in 2021, but a testament to prove what can be possible if a company cares.

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Samsung has improved quite a lot when it comes to providing updates to its smartphones. The company tries to optimize the process and as a part of that, some older models move down to the list of less frequent updates.

Now, it appears that the Samsung Galaxy S9 is moving down to quarterly updates from its current schedule of monthly updates. So, from now onwards, the Galaxy S9 will only get 4 security patches per year, likely moving to the biannual schedule next year.

This change is applicable to both the models — Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. The updates provided are based on the Android 10 operating system, which was rolled out to these smartphones in February last year.

The development comes just days after Samsung rolled out April 2021 security patch to the Galaxy S9 Plus smartphone. Interestingly, the update for this model comes before some more recent devices from the company.

Based on the updated schedule, it seems that the next update for the S9 series smartphones will be available in July or August. Its predecessor, the Galaxy S8 series is also on a quarterly update basis and is likely to move to biannual updates by next year.

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Recently, Huawei has been rolling out the stable updates of the EMUI 11 Globally for many of its devices. The 2019 P30 series of flagships recently got the update and now is the turn of the Huawei Nova 5T.

Courtesy of Huawei Central, the Chinese giant is rolling out a new update to the HUAWEI Nova 5T. This update has the firmware version EMUI 11.0.0.138 and weighs 1.94GB in size. Accordingly, the device gets upgraded to the latest EMUI 11.

Huawei has lived up to the promise of upgrading the devices promptly despite an ongoing tussle with the US. The Nova 5T was supposed to receive it sometime in Q1 2021 and it has finally got the update. If you don’t know, this is the second major EMUI update for the device.

To recall, Huawei launched the Nova 5T back in August 2019. The device came with EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie. Thanks to the company’s swift action, it got the first major update to EMUI 10 in 2020.

Coming back, this update includes the usual All Scenario Concept of EMUI 11 and brings updates to NotePad & Photo sharing Privacy, Gallery, ringtones, UI animation, multiwindow mode, and more. You can check out over coverage on the EMUI 11 to know about the entire list of features.

The UI is still based on Android 10 and has access to the Huawei Mobile Services(HMS) instead of GMS. Huawei has already announced the plan of updating the flagships to its HarmonyOS and one of the first to get it will be the HUAWEI Mate X2.

Let’s see if the company is generous enough to bring the update to devices like Huawei Nova 5T since it also has a flagship chipset from 2019.

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The HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro were the company’s last flagship smartphones to launch with GMS (Google Mobile Services) The handsets debuted with EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie. They were later updated to EMUI 10.0 as well as 10.1 based on Android 10. Now, these phones have finally started receiving the much-awaited EMUI 11 in global markets.

HUAWEI unveiled EMUI 11 at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE 2020 in September. Due to the US ban, the underlying Android version is still 10 but it brings some new useful features.

The firm has been delivering beta and stable builds of EMUI 11 worldwide since its announcement. Following the official timeline, the company has now finally started pushing the stable update to HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro in global markets.

As per Huawei Central, the update for this duo comes with build number EMUI 11.0.0.138. Interestingly, it weighs only 1.81GB, just like the build that is being rolled out for the HUAWEI Mate 20 series (Mate20, Mate20 Pro, Mate20 X).

That said, the EMUI 11 Global Stable update for the HUAWEI P30 series is currently being seeded out in batches worldwide. Hence, it may take time to reach your unit.

Anyway, you can navigate to Settings > System & updates > Software update > Check for updates to check whether your device has received the OTA update. Optionally, interested users can update from the Support app by heading over to the Service tab > update > Check for updates > download and install.

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HUAWEI unveiled EMUI 11 based on Android 10 as the latest version of its mobile operating system at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE 2020 in September. Since then, the company has been seeding out beta as well as stable builds for the eligible smartphones and tablets worldwide. Now, five months after the software’s official announcement, it is finally being rolled out to the global variants of the HUAWEI Mate20 series in stable form.

According to Huawei Central, the Chinese telecom giant has finally started delivering EMUI 11 stable update for the global variants of the following HUAWEI Mate20 series models.

• HUAWEI Mate20
• HUAWEI Mate20 Pro
• HUAWEI Mate20 X

The update for the above-listed devices comes with build number EMUI 11.0.0.138. Interestingly, the OTA file only weighs 1.86GB in size for all three handsets. Anyway, it is worth noting that the update is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take time to reach every region. 

Also, as per the timeline, even the company’s first 5G smartphone, HUAWEI Mate20 X 5G is scheduled to get the update along with other models in the series. Although it hasn’t received it now, it should get it soon as the firm has already rolled out this update for the Chinese variant earlier this month.

That said, in case you own any of these phones, then head over to Settings > System & updates > Software update > Check for updates to check whether your unit has received it. Additionally, users can also request OTA file from the Support app by navigating to the Service tab > update > Check for updates > download and install.

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Y3 in India as a selfie-centric smartphone in late April 2019. The handset debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was later updated to MIUI 11. But unfortunately, the company canceled its MIUI 12 update in December 2020. Thankfully, the device has at least started receiving the delayed Android 10 update in the country.

The Redmi Y3 Android 10 update for India comes with build number V11.0.5.0.QFFINXM. Apart from bringing over a year-old Android version, the latest system update for the handset also bumps up the security patch level to January 2021.

The update is currently in the Stable Beta phase. Therefore, it is only available for a select few users at the moment. However, it should be available for more users if early adopters don’t face any major issues like the Mi A3 Android 11 update.

That said, the currently rolling out OTA update could be the last major system update for the Redmi Y3. That’s because out of the blue. Xiaomi canceled the MIUI 12 update for this phone along with Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A in December citing performance issues.

Despite that, the Redmi 7 got the MIUI 12 update last month. So maybe Redmi Y3 could also receive it as well since both of them are basically the same smartphone with a different selfie camera.

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Samsung has finally made the Galaxy A12 smartphone official in India. The device starts at ₹12,999($179) in the country which is the same as the leaked prices.

Samsung Galaxy A12 India Price, Availability, Offers

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A12 in two storage variants- 4GB RAM and 64/128GB internal storage. The device will be available in three colors- Black, Blue, and White. You can take a look at the prices below:

• Samsung Galaxy A12
  • 4GB + 64GB – ₹12,999($179)
  • 4GB + 128GB- ₹13,999($193)

If you compare this price with UK(£169), it is a bit lesser. Anyway, the device will be available for purchase in India from February 17 i.e, Tomorrow on the Samsung website, other major Online and Retail stores across the country.

For offers, In addition to no-cost EMI plans, New/Existing users of Jio will get a cashback worth ₹3,000 while recharging plans like ₹349. Additionally, customers of Vi get ‘Double Data’ benefits on a ₹299 recharge plan for the first three months/Three recharges.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Specifications and Features

The Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display with an HD+ resolution. Under the hood, it is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P35 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64/128GB storage as mentioned above.

Additionally, you also get a MicroSD slot for storage expansion up to 1TB. For cameras, you get a Quad-Camera layout with a 48MP main, 5MP ultrawide, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. Upfront, there is an 8MP camera for selfies.

Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth for connectivity, GPS+A-GPS for navigation, USB-C and 3.5mm jack ports. The device runs Android 10 with One UI Core 2.5  on top.

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Recently, Motorola rolled out the Android 11 update to the Moto G Pro making it the company’s first device to get the latest version. Today, the company is finally seeding out a new Android update for the 2019 Moto G8 Play but it’s the older Android 10.

Motorola is rolling out a new update for Moto G8 Play with software version QMD30.47-19 in Brazil. Accordingly, it updates the OS to the Android 10. The official Motorola Support page Courtesy of Piunikaweb shows that it has started seeding the update from February 8, 2021.

Apart from Android 10, the update also brings December 2020 Security patch to the device. If you recall, Moto G8 Play, which launched back in October 2019, shipped with Android 9 Pie out of the box.

After a long delay, Motorola Brazil had reportedly said back in July 2020 that the Android 10 Update for the device will be out soon. However, for some reason, that didn’t happen. Anyway, the update is here and you can expect features like a dark theme, full-screen Navigation gestures, and some improvements to privacy.

As for the rollout, expect it to gradually land on every G8 Play in the country soon. Also, it would be too much to ask for an update to Android 11 considering it’s a 2019 budget device but let’s see how things pan out in the future.

speaking of which, in case you don’t know, the Moto G8 Play features a 6.2-inch Max Vision HD+ Display, Triple rear cameras with a 13MP main lens, 4,000mAh battery, NFC, and debuted for R$ 1099 in Brazil.

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The realme C2 entry-level smartphone launched in the first half of 2019. It was the brand’s cheapest as well as the best-selling handset of its time. The phone debuted with ColorOS 6 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It is eligible for Android 10-based realme UI update and was supposed to get it last year. But the brand has released this update only now.

In late September 2020, realme started recruiting beta testers for realme C2 Android 10 update. So it took the company over four months to deliver the stable update.

Even now, the realme UI update for realme C2 is only available for select users, as per PiunikaWeb. In other words, it is being rolled out in batches to avoid any mishap. Therefore, the update may take more time to reach every unit.

That said, the update comes with firmware version C.53 and January 2021 security patch. Further, it weighs around 2.1GB for users on the stable channel and only 164MB for those who were part of the beta program. Also, since this device is an entry-level smartphone, users won’t find all the features of realme UI, which is basically ColorOS 7 with some minor tweaks here and there.

Anyway, realme has fulfilled its promise of delivering the Android 10 update to realme C2. Also, this device is the last realme smartphone to get the realme UI update.

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A few days back, OnePlus finally released the first-ever OxygenOS 11 Open Beta build for the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7T series. Now, the company has started seeding out the last-ever stable OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) update for these smartphones. The new update brings updated security patches and GMS package.

The latest stable update for the OnePus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro come with the following build numbers.

• OnePlus 7/7 Pro

  • India (IN) & Global (GLO)
    • OxygenOS 10.3.8
  • Europe (EU)
    • OxygenOS 10.0.11

• OnePlus 7T

  • Europe (EU) & Global (GLO)
    • OxygenOS 10.0.16
  • India (IN)
    • OxygenOS 10.3.8

• OnePlus 7T Pro

  • Europe (EU) & Global (GLO)
    • OxygenOS 10.0.14
  • India (IN)
    • OxygenOS 10.3.8

As mentioned in the beginning, this update is the final stable OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) build for these four phones, as per OnePlus. The update bumps up the security patch level to January 2021 from November 2020. It also brings September 2020 GMS (Google Mobile Services) package.

The above-mentioned two changes are common for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro. Hence, the changelog is identical.

OnePlus 7 & 7T Series Final OxygenOS 10 Stable Update Official Changelog

• System
• • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.01
  • Updated GMS package to 2020.09

With that being said, this update is currently rolled out in batches for all four devices in different regions like any other OTA update. Hence, it may take time to reach every unit. As far as the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update is concerned, we can expect it to roll out next month at the earliest

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(Source 1, 2, 3)

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Back in October 2019, Lenovo-owned Motorola launched a budget smartphone called Motorola One Macro in India. This handset debuted with Android 9.0 Pie when Android 10 was already out. Now, more than a year later from its release, the phone is finally receiving the Android 10 update when other devices have started getting Android 11.

Motorola was once known for rolling out faster updates. At times, the company used to deliver monthly security patches even before Google. But with time, the firm’s update delivery degraded over the years. Sadly, OnePlus is also turning towards the same fate.

That said, the brand had been delaying the Android 10 update for the Motorola One Macro for a very long time. But now, finally, the update is live in India with build number QMD30.47-19.

It weighs around 1.46GB in size and is being seeded out in batches. As of now., it seems to be only available for users who were part of the beta program (soak testing). But the build should be available for other users in the coming days.

Anyway, if you own this handset, then head over to Settings to check whether your unit has received the Android 10 update.

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OnePlus was once known for providing faster updates. But unfortunately, that is not the case anymore. With an increase in its product offerings, the brand began to grow slower in delivering updates. As a result, its devices are now mostly out of date, in terms of security patches. Also, the company is yet to deliver the stable Android 11 update for its 2019 flagships. But ahead of it, the firm has updated the OxygenOS 11’s OnePlus launcher to run on older devices.

OxygenOS 11 is the latest version of OnePlus’ mobile operating system based on Android 11. It brings a redesigned UI, which happens to be similar to Samsung’s One UI. Also, the stock launcher gets a visual overhaul.

This new launcher is only available for OnePlus smartphones running OxygenOS 11, such as OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T. But not anymore as the brand has rolled out a new updated build on the Play Store with version number 5.x.

The new update adds support for OnePlus phones running OxygneOS 10 (Android 10). But for some reason, it is not supported the brand’s budget handsets – OnePlus N10 5G and OnePlus N100. However, a company spokesperson has confirmed Android Police that the launcher will be made available for these two devices later this week.

That means only users of the following OnePlus smartphones can install the latest OnePlus launcher from the Google Play Store.

• OnePlus Nord
• OnePlus 7T
• OnePlus 7T Pro
• OnePlus 7
• OnePlus 7 Pro
• OnePlus 6
• OnePlus 6T

Lastly, as far as new features are concerned, the updated OnePlus launcher brings redesigned OnePus Shelf, Google Discover integration, new quick search gesture, and more.

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The ASUS ROG Phone released in 2018 was the company’s first Android gaming smartphone. The handset debuted with Android 8.1 (Oreo) and was later updated to Android 9.0 (Pie). Now, over a year later from the last major update, ASUS confirms the ROG Phone with model number ZS600KL will not be updated to Android 10.

The ASUS ROG Phone is powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset, the flagship Qualcomm processor of 2018. Even after three years, this silicon is still more than enough to perform most tasks.

Hence, almost all smartphones featuring this chip are still supported by their respective companies. Also, most importantly, they are on Android 10 except for the ROG Phone. It is a shame that ASUS is not providing this update even though the cheaper POCO F1 with the same chipset had received the same update almost a year ago.

That said, this information comes from an ASUS ZenTalk moderator. His reply to a community member enquiring about the update goes like this, “It is confirmed that there is no Android 10 update plan for ZS600KL”.

Unfortunately, unlike Xiaomi devices, the ROG Phone is also not a popular device in the developer community. Hence, there aren’t any custom ROM either. As a result, users of this handset will be stuck with Android 9.0 (Pie) until the end of the lifetime of their unit.

UP NEXT: Asus Zenfone 6 gets Android 11 update

(Via)

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Xiaomi is gearing to launch a new 5G device in Europe, the Redmi Note 9T 5G. Besides, last month, a Redmi smartphone with model number M2101K6G received Russia’s EEC certification. It was rumored to be the Redmi K40. Today, the same device has got FCC certification, and a tipster claims that it will belong to the ‘Note’ series.

As spotted by our very own Simranpal Singh, a Redmi device with a model number M2101K6G is listed on the FCC certification website. The listing shows that the device has support for NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5GHz bands in addition to running MIUI 12 as software. We could also spot that the device is certified for LTE/GSM/WCDMA carrier frequencies.

However, a tipster Sudhanshu on Twitter claims that it is the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G but there is neither any indication of the “5G NR” bands in the list nor is it mentioned on the label as you can see below in the tweet:

Redmi M2101K6G smartphone arrives on FCC with 5G support. It houses Dual-Band Wifi and Bl and runs on MiUI 12.#redmi #redmim2101k6g #xiaomi #fcc pic.twitter.com/C36Zu1JNl4

— Simranpal Singh (ਸਿਮਰਨਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ) (@simransingh931) January 5, 2021

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Hence, it could just be a 4G LTE device and not a 5G-one as the device doesn’t have any of the FCC permitted frequency bands for sub-6GHz and mmWave. You can check the additional images below:

1 of 2

That said, we also can’t rule out the possibility of this model having 5G variants but we will have to wait for the official news to confirm it. Additionally, tipster Mukul Sharma has also spotted that the device has already got it’s IMEI registered in India.

From this, it is clear that the device is global-bound and will make it to multiple countries including the Americas, and Asia. Sadly, apart from the network features, we don’t have enough information about specs to talk more about it.

UP NEXT: Redmi Note 5/5 Pro has begun to receive MIUI 12 update

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Redmi 7 was one of the best-selling smartphones of its time. The handset debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie in early 2019. It was later updated to MIUI 11 worldwide. Last week, the global variant of this device started receiving the long-awaited Android 10 update. Now, this update is live in India as well.

The Android 10 update for Redmi 7 in India comes with build number V11.0.3.0.QFLINXM. Apart from bringing last year’s Android, the new software build also bumps up the security patch level to December 2020.

Currently, the update is in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. Hence, it is only available to select users. We expect the company to extend the availability of the update to more users if there’s no major issue with the build.

It is worth noting that Xiaomi is yet to begin this update rollout for other variants apart from India, Global, and China. We believe the firm will soon seed the build for those variants in the coming days.

Having said that, Android 10 is the last major update for the Redmi 7. Because the world’s third-largest smartphone maker had recently canceled MIUI 12 update for this phone along with Redmi Y3, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A.

UP NEXT: PSA: Do not update your Xiaomi Mi A3 to Android 11

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The Redmi Note 9T has now appeared on Geekbench further strengthening the belief that it’s a rebadge of China’s Redmi Note9 5G. The listing also suggests that the supposed Global variant will come with an older version of Android.

The latest Geekbench listing of a Xiaomi smartphone with model number M2007J22G appears online. If we recall, a device with a similar model number has already passed Thailand’s NBTC and Malaysia’s SIRIM certifications. Among this, the NBTC revealed that the device would debut as Redmi Note 9T 5G.

Anyway, the device in testing runs 4GB of RAM and has an ARM MT6853T processor. A similar Geekbench of the Redmi Note9 5G before its launch revealed that it’s the MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G SoC. That said, the 4GB variant doesn’t exist in China as it is selling only in 6/8GB RAM, and 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage variants.

Redmi Note 9T 5G Spotted On Geekbench.
Most Probably Launching Next Month i.e. January 2021.
•Android 10
•4GB Ram
•Mediatek Dimensity 800U https://t.co/U6HniQkLqE pic.twitter.com/yHTEB0juOi

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) December 30, 2020

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Besides, the listing also reveals that the Global variant will likely debut with Android 10 OS just like Redmi Note9 5G. Previously, while launching in November, the latter came with MIUI 12 but didn’t carry the latest Android(11). Also, despite sporting a lower RAM, the scores are almost on par with the Chinese variant(single-core- 598, multi-core- 1,760 points).

Redmi Note 9T Specifications(Expected)

The Note 9T 5G will likely feature a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD display with a top-left punch-hole upfront. At the back, a circular camera layout like the Note9 Pro 5G will hold three sensors with a 48MP main lens, 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP sensor.

Other expected specs include a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging, in addition to SA/NSA 5G and other connectivity options.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi to launch a new Redmi phone in Malaysia soon, likely Redmi 9T

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The Redmi 7 debuted in early 2019 with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie. The handset was later updated to MIUI 11 in the same year itself. Now, as 2020 is about to end, the company has started rolling out the much-awaited Android 10 update for the global variant of this device.

Xiaomi began the Android 10 rollout for the Redmi 7 in China in the month of June itself. But it took the company 6 months to deliver the same update for the global variant.

The latest update for the global variant of Redmi 7 comes with build number V11.0.1.0 QFLMIXM. Since it is being rolled out in batches, it is only available for select users as of now.

The new software build for Xiaomi’s former bestseller brings new notification shade and control center gestures along with optimizations for dark mode. Further, it also brings color gradient animation for the status bar, lightning up of screen with animation, and fix for home screen going black as well as flashing after unlocking the screen.

Having said that, we expect Xiaomi to start seeding out the Android 10 update to the other regional variants of the Redmi 7 in the coming days. Unfortunately, this could be the last major update for this smartphone since the company had recently canceled its MIUI 12 update and it is not eligible for Android 11.

UP NEXT: Redmi 8 global variant gets MIUI 12 update

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Vivo launched the Vivo V20 Pro 5G in India a few days back. The device is priced at ₹29,990($407). If you recall, Vivo announced that the non-Pro Vivo V20 will be the first device to have Android 11 pre-installed. Hence, one would naturally think that the Pro version should have it too. However, it launched with Android 10 and now is getting the Android 11 via an OTA update.

As reported by GSMArena, Vivo V20 Pro 5G is getting the Android 11 OTA update weighing 3.6GB in India. Titled Vivo rev 6.70.8, the build number is PD2020F_EX_A_6.70.8 and bundles November 1, 2020 security patch. Considering it’s an OS upgrade, you can expect the latest Android 11’s features on the new UI. Anyway, you can take a look at the entire changelog below:

• Added Notification History so users can view previously received notifications.
• The newly added Priority chat function will pin corresponding notifications at the top of the notification bar.
• Chat bubble functions for chat with an enable/disable option.

That said, the update is Over-The-Air(OTA) and hence, it should take a few days to reach everyone. Besides, the update seems to be rolling out in India and there is no info on other countries. Interestingly enough, the report mentions that the ROM changes from Funtouch OS 11 to vos OS_2.0 after the update. It could be a mistake and we will have to wait for Vivo’s clarification here as the Vivo V20 has Funtouch OS 11 instead of this.

Also, to correct our error, we had reported in our launch article that Vivo V20 Pro 5G comes with Android 11 pre-installed. However, unlike the Vivo V20, it actually comes with Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 10 out of the box. And as mentioned on the official website, the company is now rolling out the Android 11 update to the device.

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Vivo just launched the Vivo Y51 in Indonesia. However, it looks like the company is already in plans to bring the sibling Y51s. A report by MySmartPrice hints that the Vivo Y51s Indonesian and Russian launch isn’t that far away.

According to the report, a Vivo device with model number V2031 has been listed on Russia’s EEC certification portal. Additionally, the device has reportedly obtained Indonesia’s SDPPI certification as well. Here, the listing on SDPPI shows that the marketing name of the device is Vivo Y51s. To compare, Vivo Y51 that got certified in Indonesia has a model number V2030.

Anyway, the Vivo Y51s isn’t a new device for us. The company has already launched it in China back in July. The device, which currently retails for 1698 yuan($259) there, launched with 5G connectivity, and a punch-hole display. Let’s wait and see if Vivo makes any changes to the device for Indonesia and other markets.

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Vivo Y51s Specifications

The Vivo Y51s in China itself has a lot of similarities to the Vivo Y70s. However, the main difference lies in the selfie camera, rear ultra-wide lens, and storage. Anyhow, the Vivo Y51s features a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD display with a punch-hole on the top left. The display has a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, Samsung’s Exynos 880 5G SoC powers the device. The integrated 5G modem in the SoC can fetch downlink, uplink speeds up to 2.55Gbps and 1.28Gbps respectively. Besides, the SoC is paired with a single 6GB RAM, 128GB storage in China. As for the optics, you get a 48MP main lens, two 2MP macro, and depth sensors tucked inside the rectangular layout with rounded corners. Upfront, you get an 8MP selfie shooter.

Other specifications include a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W charging, micro USB port, Funtouch OS 10.5 based on Android 10, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 4G, GPS, BeiDou for connectivity.

UP NEXT: Vivo to set up a smartphone manufacturing plant in Pakistan

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Huawei is going through tough times but that did not stop the company from unveiling EMUI 11, the latest version of its mobile software. The Chinese telecom giant announced it at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE 2020 on September 10. Since then, it has been releasing beta as well as stable builds for eligible devices worldwide. Now, within three months from its announcement, the company has already hit a milestone.

According to the official Weibo account of EMUI, over 10 million users are on  EMUI 11 in less than three months from the day of its unveiling. Since the company did not mention whether this count only includes those users who are on stable build, we believe this is the total count of stable, closed beta, and open beta users combined.

As per the official list of eligible devices, a total of 28 HUAWEI-branded smartphones and tablets will be receiving EMUI 11 update in China . For global markets, this number drops to 19. Some of these devices have already got the stable update.

Having said that, we are still puzzled if this 10 million+ count also includes HONOR devices running Magic UI 4.0, which is nothing but a fork of EMUI 11. That’s because EMUI’s Weibo post is vague without detailed information.

Normally, Huawei’s smartphone and tablet user base includes numbers from HONOR as well since it was a sub-brand of the company up until recently. But now, as the brand has been sold off to Zhixin New Information Technology Co. Ltd, the EMUI 11 user count shared by the Chinese tech giant could be devoid of HONOR devices.

UP NEXT: HUAWEI reveals EMUI 11 update timeline for global markets

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Recently, Samsung Galaxy A50s received the One UI 2.5 update. Following it, the Galaxy A70 is also getting the update along with November 2020 Security patch.

As reported by Tizenhelp(via Sammobile) Galaxy A70 is reportedly receiving One UI 2.5 update based on Android 10 in Europe. However, it looks like the update is only for Ukraine as of now. That said, Samsung might be initially testing the update before expanding to all regions where Galaxy A70 exists.

The update has a firmware version A705FNXXU5CTK4 and weighs 1421 MB. As mentioned earlier, it includes the latest security patch(November 1, 2020) along with improvements to the keyboard, Wi-Fi, keyboard features, and more. Additionally, Sammobile report says the Galaxy A70 update is only rolling out for Kyivstar mobile network carrier. This corroborates the above-mentioned theory which Samsung usually carries out for its update cycle.

Anyway, the new update seems to add a split keyboard support on landscape mode, YouTube search feature on Samsung Keyboard. Plus, users can now use Bitmoji stickers on Always On Display(AOD). For Messages, users get SOS messages, location sharing via SOS for every 30mins up to 24hrs.

Apart from the regular One UI 2.5 update, Galaxy A70 also gets a new Wi-Fi setting features. Users can now see the quality of a new connection, Wi-Fi password requesting feature. Samsung has recently been updating its mid-range Galaxy A and budget M series of devices with One UI 2.5, and One UI Core 2.5 updates respectively.

The first A series device to get it is the Galaxy A71, which was followed by Galaxy A51. For the M series, Galaxy M21 is the first to get One UI Core 2.5 update before M31. Earlier, the company rolled out the One UI 2.1 update last month with features like Single Take, Night Hyperlapse, My Filters, and more.

In any case, this is just an incremental update, and it should eventually get the bigger One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 soon. However, unfortunately Galaxy A70 isn’t present in the list of A series devices to get updates up to three years. If you are someone living in Ukraine currently, you can try updating the Galaxy A70 by navigating to Settings->Software Updates->Download and Install.

UP NEXT: Galaxy Xcover 5 could be Samsung’s first 5G rugged smartphone

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Earlier this year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A11, a budget smartphone with a punch-hole display. After a while, its successor, expected to darn the Galaxy A12 moniker, appeared on the Geekbench listing recently. Now, the same device has appeared on Samsung’s official support page.

As reported by 91Mobiles, Samsung Russia’s official support page has listed a model number SM-A125F/DSN. Now, if we recall, an earlier report said that Samsung Galaxy A12 will have a model number SM-A125F. The new listing on Samsung’s support page is similar and corroborates the previous info. That said, apart from the model number, there is no info on the page.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Specifications(Expected)

However, thanks to early reports we know what features the device will likely bring to the table. As per a recent Geekbench listing, Galaxy A12 will sport the MediaTek’s Helio P35 SoC. This is a departure from the Qualcomm (Snapdragon 450 SoC) on the predecessor Galaxy A11. While the device tested on Geekbench had 3GB RAM, reports say that it will come with 32GB, and 64GB storage options. Hence, we can expect a higher 4GB variant as well.

Furthermore, reports say that the Galaxy A12 will be very similar to the predecessor. Thus, we can expect features like a punch-hole display at the front. At the back, the device is expected to retain the physical fingerprint sensor(capacitive) and come in Black, White, Blue, and Red colors.

That said, it will likely have other features like microSD card support, Android 10, triple rear cameras, NFC, and more. Precisely, if the device were to be similar to the Galaxy A11 as reports say, it could feature an HD+ display, 4,000mAh(or higher) battery with 15W fast charging. Let’s wait for concrete info to confirm the same but in any case, the listing suggests that the launch is very near.

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OnePlus 5 has finally received an incremental OTA(Over-The-Air) update after quite a while. The new OxygenOS 10.0.1 update brings September 2020 security patch along with a few bug fixes.

OnePlus, through its community forums, announced(via XDADevelopers) the incremental update for the device. Accordingly, it says that the current update is only for the OnePlus 5 but the company will soon roll-out an incremental update for the OnePlus 5T as well.

Talking about the update, It weighs 253MB. As mentioned earlier, the update has bug fixes, security patch, and an updated GMS package as well. You can take a look at the entire changelog of the update below:

• System
  • Fixed the abnormal call recording issue
  • Fixed the de-activated alarm issue when the phone was powered off
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.09
  • Updated GMS package to 2020.08
• Full-Screen Gestures
  • Back gesture from the bottom of the screen is available (OP5T only)
• Camera
  • Electronic Image Stabilization added, bringing you a more stable shooting experience.

That said, this update comes after a few months of a messed up update from OnePlus. Back in May, the company rolled out a stable version of the OxygenOS 10 one month after a beta release. However, the update had many bugs including broken EIS(Electronic Image Stabilization).

Four months later, OnePlus issued an apology for not communicating the delay of updates to OnePlus 5/5T to users. It said that a serious communication module bag hampered the development. Anyway, the OnePlus 5 from 2017, launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and considering it already got the Android 10 update, it’s highly unlikely to get the Android 11.

Having said that, OnePlus says this update is a staged rollout. Hence, it will rollout only to a limited number of users initially. After verifying that it doesn’t have any critical bugs, OnePlus will rollout the update to everybody in a few days.

UP NEXT: OnePlus’ budget Nord phones will only get a single major Android update

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Xiaomi has been updating its devices to MIUI 12 since April. The company is yet to finish the rollout as the list of eligible devices is long and there are multiple versions of certain devices. The Redmi Note 8 from the second half of 2018 began to get the update only in late September in China, followed by the global rollout in October. Now, the users in India are also being treated with the latest version of MIUI.

The Redmi Note 8 has been Xiaomi’s best-seller worldwide multiple times in the past quarters. Despite that, the company did not provide the Android 10 update to this handset, let alone MIUI 12. The device only received MIUI 11 update after its launch.

But now, a year after its release, the firm began to deliver MIUI 12 update along with Android 10 in China. The same update was later extended to other regions and now, it has finally reached India, which is Xiaomi’s largest market outside its home country.

The MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 users in India comes with build number V12.0.1.0.QCOINXM. Like all OTA system update, it is currently being pushed in batches. If early adopters don’t face any critical issues, the build will be made available for more users in the coming days.

The Redmi Note 8 is not eligible for Android 11 update and therefore, the currently rolling out Android 10 update is its last Android upgrade. However, it should receive MIUI 13 whenever Xiaomi releases it.

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Xiaomi has been continuously seeding  MIUI 12 updates to its smartphones since the official announcement in April. But the Redmi Note 8 from last year only began to receive the update along with Android 10 in late September in China. Now, a similar build is finally live for the global variant of the handset.

For those unaware, the Redmi Note 8 international version has three types of builds and they are Global, India, and Indonesia respectively. However, the update is currently only available for the Global variant.

That means Redmi Note 8 users outside India and Indonesia can update their phone to MIUI 12 from the Settings app. Whereas, the customers in the two excluded countries will have to wait for more as even a single stable beta build is yet to go live for those regions.

That said, the MIUI 12 stable update for Redmi Note 8 global variant comes with build number V12.0.1.0.QCOMIXM. As mentioned in the beginning, this release also brings the long-awaited Android 10 upgrade as well.

Anyway, although Xiaomi has confirmed that they have rolled out the update to all the units out there, it may take time in certain cases. Hence, do not worry if you haven’t received the update yet.

UP NEXT: Redmi Note 9S is receiving MIUI 12 update worldwide

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Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 2S and Mi Mix 3 recently got their MIUI 12 update based on Android 10 in China. The devices, being more than a year old, aren’t going to get the Android 11 which is a no brainer. However, if you own one of these devices, and are wanting to try out the new features of Android 11, you just got lucky.

Both the Mi Mix 2S and Mix 3 have got(via Notebookcheck) a new Custom ROM based on Android 11. The ROM is called ArrowOS. ROMs of both the devices are developed by an XDA member with username palaych. For the unware, ArrowOS is a custom ROM based on AOSP/CAF. AOSP is an Android Open Source Project while CAF is Code Aurora Forum. The ROM has a simpler UI with no bloatware and is closer to the stock android experience. The ROM has two versions- VANILLA and GApps. VANILLA is without Google Apps(pure AOSP) and the latter includes one.

Mi Mix 2S Android 11

The Android 11 build for Mi Mix 2S(codename: Polaris) is ArrowOS 11.0 with Linux Kernel 4.x. The ROM is official meaning it is constantly supported by the Developer but is currently in Alpha state. This means the ROM might have a few bugs here and there. The dev says almost everything works well in the custom ROM so you don’t have to worry about broken LTE or major glitches. Below are that’s not working as of now:

• Encryption(disable it)
• Wi-Fi display
• Android Auto
• SELinux status: permissive.

Mi Mix 3 Android 11

For the newer of the two, Mi Mix 3, Android 11 ROM is the same ArrowOS 11.0 with Linux Kernel 4.x. The codename of the device is Perseus. The developer says almost everything is working as usual. It is currently listed as an Alpha build just like the Mix 2S. Below are few bugs spotted as of now:

• WiFi Display
• Android Auto doesn’t work.
• “Ok, Google” doesn’t work with display off.

If we recall, Mi Mix 2S launched with Android Oreo(8), whereas Mix 3 launched with Android 9 Pie. They got their Android 10 update but didn’t make the cut for the list of devices to get Android 11 from Xiaomi.

Hence, this custom ROM compiled by developers is a blessing for the users whose devices aren’t sure to get the next MIUI 13 in the first place.

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Huawei has already confirmed that the company will be launching its next-generation Mate-series flagship smartphones — Huawei Mate 40 lineup on 22nd October. Now, as the launch date nears, more and more details about the phones keep surfacing online.

In the latest development, a few images of the upcoming Mate 40 Pro smartphone’s user interface have leaked online. The photos confirm some of the phone’s specifications and features that have been previously leaked or rumored.

The leaked screenshots confirm that the Mate 40 pro will come powered by the company’s own Kirin 9000 SoC. The company’s executive has already confirmed this and it could also be Huawei’s last flagship chipset, at least for the time being due to new sanctions imposed on the company by the United States.

It is also confirmed that the device will be running the EMUI 11 custom user interface, which is based on the Android 10 operating system but without the support for Google Mobile Services. Instead, the device will likely have Huawei Mobile Service. It’s noteworthy that Android 11 has already been launched but since Google started uploading the open-source code last month, Huawei didn’t get enough time to upgrade the software.

EDITOR’S PICK: Xiaomi announces 80W wireless charging technology that fully charges 4000mAh battery in 19 minutes

As for other details, the leaked images confirm 2772 x 1344 pixels screen resolution, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. The leaked render image of the phone also showcases a circular camera setup on the back and a dual punch-hole cutout on the front.

A recent leak indicates a 50MP triple camera system on the back, along with 20MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto zoom camera. It will have 5x optical zoom and support for 8K video recording. On the front, there will be a 13MP primary sensor and a 3D sensor.

The phone supports Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6 in terms of connectivity. It reportedly packs a 4,400mAh battery with support for 65W fast wired charging via a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port that can fully charge the device in under one hour.

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Motorola launched Moto G8 Power Lite in India in late May. Surprisingly, for a phone releasing in 2020, it came with Android 10 out of the box. Now, nearly five months after its launch, the handset has finally begun to receive last year’s Android 10 in the country while some devices are awaiting for their stable Android 11 build.

A few years back, Motorola was known for delivering faster Android updates. It was also one of the few companies to provide regular security patches. But that is not the case anymore.

The company has become so bad in software that it launched Moto G8 Power Lite with Android Pie after 8 months from the release of Android 10. What’s even worse is it has taken the firm almost five months to deliver a year old Android update.

Nevertheless, it is here now in India and if you own this smartphone, then make sure to check for the OTA update from Settings. That said, as it is being currently rolled out in batches, it may take time to reach your unit. Therefore, don’t worry if you haven’t received it yet.

On the other hand, Motorola had promised at least two Android updates for its flagship smartphone Edge Plus. However, it is yet to receive a single Android 11 beta build.

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(Via)

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Update: As promised, HMD Global has released the Android 10 update for the Nokia 5.1 today. The update is available in waves with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan getting it first. Users in India will receive the update much later but latest by October 29.

The #Android10 roll out for #Nokia5dot1 is available today. Get ready to upgrade your phone experience with all of the latest features! Head over to our Community Forum for details on availability by country: https://t.co/wKZgGy0Csa @NokiaMobile pic.twitter.com/pm6fkPZZSq

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 8, 2020

Original Story:

Yesterday, HMD Global released the Android 10 update for the Nokia 3.1. The update comes more than a quarter later after it was promised. Of all the devices scheduled to get the Android 10 update, the only one left is the Nokia 5.1, and there is a high chance it will be available today.

When the Nokia 3.1 Android 10 update announcement was made, a Twitter user asked Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, when the update will be available for the Nokia 5.1. His response was “Give us like ~24h”. This means the update should be announced today or latest by tomorrow.

Give us like ~24h

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 7, 2020

The Nokia 5.1 was released in 2018 with Android 8.0 Oreo. The Helio P18-powered phone was updated to Android Pie last year and the coming Android 10 update will be its second major OS upgrade.

Since the Nokia 5.1 is the last Nokia device to be updated to Android 10, we expect HMD Global to release its Android 11 update roadmap soon. Actually, the roadmap was accidentally posted last month but the tweet was deleted. The shared image also had some missing devices, so there is a chance that the new one will have more phones on the list.

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The Nokia 3.1 released in May 2018 with Android 8.0 Oreo is now receiving the update for Android 10. The update was released today and has begun rolling out to the smartphone today.

This update comes later than expected. HMD Global had promised the update will roll out to the device in the latter part of the second quarter of the year but it has arrived in the fourth quarter.

Attention #Nokia3dot1 owners
The latest #Android10 update has been released to your devices. Experience the newest features on your phone today.

For more news on Nokia smartphones and Android 10 visit https://t.co/HJBaU1Q2OA pic.twitter.com/vplD4pD8sr

— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) October 7, 2020

Android 10 brings Dark Mode, Smart Reply, Gesture Navigation, and more features. Sadly, we haven’t seen a screenshot of the update, so we do not know the file size and what security patch is included.

As is the norm, the update is rolling out in waves. The countries under Wave 1 include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

The official post on the Nokia Community page says that 10% of the aforementioned markets will get it today. By October 10th, 50% of users should have received it and all users should have gotten it by October 12.

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Huawei announced EMUI 11 as the latest version of its mobile operating system earlier this month at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE (HDC) 2020. At the very same day, the company started rolling out the beta updates to 10 of its devices in China. A few days later, 9 more devices were added to the program as the company promised. Now, the firm has opened beta registrations for two more devices namely HUAWEI Mate Xs and HUAWEI MatePad 10.8.

The first batch of EMUI 11 Beta  initiative included the entire P40 series, Mate30 series, and the MatePad Pro tablet. Whereas, the second batch brought in certain nova7 and nova6 series smartphones as well as some HONOR 30 and V30 series handsets.

Now, the third batch has been announced in China and surprisingly, it only includes two devices. They are HUAWEI Mate Xs (TAH-AN00m), the last foldable form the company and HUAWEI MatePad 10.8 (SCMR-AL09, SCMR-W09).

That said, we expect the Chinese telecom giant to start recruiting beta testers for more devices in the coming days. Above all, we also look forward to seeing more regions added to the global beta program, in addition to new devices apart from the P40 lineup and Mate30 Pro.

Anyway, these are just beta build builds ast the name implies and the stable rollout for the current beta devices may take some more time.

UP NEXT: EMUI 11 devices will be getting select Android 11 features and upgrade to HarmonyOS

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The Redmi Note 8 has been one of the global bestselling Xiaomi smartphones for the past few quarters since its release. Unfortunately, this handset is still running Android Pie although it was updated to MIUI 11 a long time back. But now, finally, after a year from its launch, the device is receiving Android 10 update along with MIUI 12 in China.

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has begun to roll out MIUI 12 to Redmi Note 7 series and Redmi Note 9 series worldwide. However, the Redmi Note 8 users were left out not only for MIUI update but also for Android 10.

Thankfully, the company has finally started to roll out them together in China with build number V12.0.2.0.QCOCNXM. Since it is the initial stable build, it is being seeded out to limited random users in the firm’s home country. In case you do not know, Xiaomi calls this sort of builds as “Stable Beta”.

If the early adopters don’t face any serious issues, the same build will be made available for more users in the coming days. Further, going by the company’s MIUI 12 rollout pattern, the global variants of this phone should get the update sometime later in October.

Having said that, the Redmi Note 8 is not eligible for Android 11 but it should receive MIUI 13 when it gets released.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi Mi 8 SE & Redmi 9 receive MIUI 12 update in China

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Huawei officially announced EMUI 11 earlier this month at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE 2020. Initially, the beta builds of the company’s latest mobile software were limited to certain devices in China. Now, the Chinese smartphone maker has begun to recruit beta testers in Germany, Russia, Turkey, and the UK.

EMUI 11 is the ninth iteration of Huawei’s mobile operating system. Unfortunately, it is based on Android 10 due to the US ban. However, the company has promised to bring select Android 11 features to its devices before updating them to HarmonyOS later next year.

That said, the company has rolled out beta builds of the new version of its Android skin to a plethora of devices in its home country China. Thankfully, it has now started beta recruitment for global markets as well.

Currently, the registrations for the EMUI 11 Beta program is live in Germany, Russia, Turkey, and the UK for the following four smartphones.

• HUAWEI P40
• HUAWEI P40 Pro
• HUAWEI P40 Pro+
• HUAWEI Mate30 Pro

We expect Huawei to soon open global beta registrations for more handsets as well as tablets in the coming weeks. 

Anyway, it is worth noting that this initiative is purely for beta builds that may contain severe bugs. So we would recommend you to stay away from it if you don’t know what you are getting into. 

Further, although the Chinese telecom giant will begin to seed beta builds to selected users in a few days from now, the stable rollout may take time.

UP NEXT: Huawei Smartphones to start getting HarmonyOS 2.0 beta update as early as January 2021

(Via)

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Android 11 is already here but there are still a large number of devices yet to even get updated to Android 10. Among these devices are the Meizu X8 and Meizu Note 8 smartphones. Today, Meizu announced it is ceasing the development of an Android 10 update for the two phones.

The Meizu X8 and Meizu Note 8 were announced in 2018 as part of Meizu’s mid-range lineup. They ran Android 8 Oreo out of the box and a few months ago, Meizu announced the phones will get an Android 10 update. Today, it released a statement saying the two phones will no longer get updated due to the numerous problems encountered during development.

According to Meizu, the Android 10 development has resulted in multiple issues such as IMEI and baseband loss, Bluetooth failure, fingerprint scanner failure, and system instability for the two phones. Apparently, they have tried but couldn’t find a fix to all the issues. After deliberation, they decided to cease development. The official statement includes an apology to users of both devices.

Meizu says it has begun rolling out a new stable update (Flyme 8.1.5.0A) to beta testers to fix these issues and return them back to working conditions. It also said that both phones will continue to receive Flyme system updates and application updates.

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The Mi Mix 3 5G is Xiaomi’s first 5G smartphone. It initially launched in Europe, followed by China. The handset came with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie out of the box. It neither received MIUI 11 nor Android 10. Back in July, the company even said there were no plans for MIUI 12. But we missed out on statements provided by Xiaomi, in which it confirmed Pie-based MIUI 12 for this device. As promised, the firm has been now seeding the MIUI 12 update to users since last week.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G did not get proper software support it deserved being the company’s first 5G smartphone as well as a device from popular Mix series due to poor sales figure. But a petition on Change.org and requests from users finally made Xiaomi roll out MIUI 12 for this phone, however, it comes with Android Pie.

The update is currently available for the European (EEA) variant of the handset with build number V12.0.1.0.PEMEUXM (via Xiaomi Firmware Updater). The MIUI builds for this smartphone come in two more versions – Global & China. But they are yet to receive the update.

Though Mi Mix 3 5G has now received MIUI 12, it will be not getting Android 10 as per Xiaomi. It’s ironic because this phone was part of Android Q Beta program earlier last year.

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Earlier today at HDC (HUAWEI Developer Conference), the Chinese telecom giant announced EMUI 11 alongside HarmonyOS 2.0. The company has even released beta builds for 10 of its devices. However, unlike other OEMs, Huawei’s latest Android skin is based on Android 10 as the firm could not work with Google due to the US ban. Anyway, we can expect future builds to come with Android 11 as the search giant has now released the source code to AOSP.

Now that we have clarity about the Android version, let us take a look at all the new features that EMUI 11 brings to HUAWEI and HONOR devices.

Long-Take Animations

If you have watched the movie 1917, you might be aware that the whole movie looks like it was shot in a single take. This method of filmmaking is known as “long-take” where the screen does not change.

Huawei’s Human-Factors Engineering Research Lab designed the animations of EMUI 11 inspired by the long-take shots used in movies, as explained above. These are subtle animations that take place where the user’s eyesight is focussed by not disturbing the whole screen.

These can be found in certain system applications like Gallery and Calendar to name a few. It’s worth noting that similar animations can be also found in MIUI 12.

New Always On Display

Huawei brought some improvements to Always-on Displays (AOD) in its EMUI 10.1 earlier this year. Now, with EMUI 11, the AOD feature gets another facelift with support for DIY styles and a number of default styles inspired by the work of renowned painter Piet Mondrian. Talking about DIY styles, users can select any image, video or GIF of their choice.

EMUI 11 AOD

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What’s interesting is EMUI 11 AOD now looks and feels exactly like MIUI 12 AOD+. Even their settings page is identical.

Redesigned Gallery App

The stock Gallery app finally adds support for pinch to switch between pictures/videos between day and month view in the “Photos” tab. Whereas, the content in the “Albums” tab is now laid out in 4:3 aspect ratio with new settings to sort photos as XDA Developers points out.

EMUI 11 Gallery

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Live Icons

Xiaomi’s MIUI features live icons for certain system apps, which animates when users exit those apps. In MIUI 12, the company even implemented it for quick toggles in the new control center. On the other hand, live icons in EMUI 11 can be not only found in the notification panel but also inside certain system applications such as Phone, Huawei Music, Huawei Notepad, and more.

Multi-Screen Collaboration 3.0 & Smart Multi-Window

With newly introduced Smart Multi-Window feature, users can resize the windows of the floating apps and even switch between different such applications from a dock. On foldables like the company’s Mate X and Mate Xs, users can also open multiple floating apps just like on the Galaxy Z Fold2.

EMUI 11 Smart Multi-Window

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Further, Multi-Screen Collaboration 3.0 brings support to open up to three apps on the connected computer at a time. Users can now attend calls as well as use their device’s camera as a webcam. The new version also adds support to edit the documents stored on the laptop directly from the user’s EMUI device.

Privacy & Security

Just like fellow Chinese Android skins, Huawei’s EMUI 11 also now notifies the usage of camera, microphone, and GPS in the status bar. It also adds an option to share pictures without EXIF data. 

Further, it also brings hidden albums and hidden memos for Gallery and Huawei Notes app respectively. That’s not all, a new Safety Cast feature restrains sensitive content to cast on the user’s output display.

EMUI 11 Beta & Rollout

Currently, the following 10 HUAWEI-branded devices are eligible for the beta program.

• HUAWEI P40
• HUAWEI P40 Pro
• HUAWEI P40 Pro+
• HUAWEI Mate 30 
• HUAWEI Mate 30 5G
• HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro
• HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G
• PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS
• HUAWEI MatePad Pro
• HUAWEI MatePad Pro 5G

HONOR-branded devices like the HONOR 30 series, HONOR V30 series, and even the HUAWEI nova 7 series will be added in the program in the coming days. That said, Huawei is yet to announce the stable rollout timeline.

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At the Redmi 9A launch in India, Xiaomi revealed that it has shipped more than 34.6 million Redmi A series of smartphones in the country since 2017. The Redmi 8A Dual, which the brand launched in February is the number one selling smartphone in India as per IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, June 2020. Now, this handset has begun to receive Android 10 update.

It was strange of Xiaomi to launch Redmi 8A Dual with Android Pie in February 2020. Anyway, the phone comes with MIUI 11 and is also eligible for MIUI 12. Before seeding out the company’s latest mobile software, the firm has decided to update it first to Android 10.

Currently, the build is being rolled out to a handful of users (via @Mi_Updates on Telegram). If they find no issue, it will be made available for more users, followed by a complete rollout in the coming days.

That said, the Android 10 update for Redmi 8A Dual in India comes with build number V11.0.1.0.QCQINXM. This phone is also sold as Redmi 8A Pro in Indonesia but that variant is yet to receive this update.

Also, it is worth noting that Xiaomi is yet to provide Android 10 update for Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T though all other devices from its generation as well as the previous generation have received it.

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Samsung debuted One UI 2.5 based on Android 10 with Galaxy Note20 series and Galaxy Tab S7 series. It is an incremental update to One UI 2.1 released earlier this year with Galaxy S20 series.  Since the new Note is on sale now, the company has begun to roll out the software shipped with it to the current-gen Galaxy S series. In the official announcement post, Samsung even revealed the list of devices that will be getting the new One UI 2.5 update.

The first version of One UI was introduced with Android Pie update in 2018. Since then, it has been updated with new features and optimization with the release of new flagships and Android 10. The latest version is One UI 2.5 and it brings the following features.

• Camera

  • Pro Video mode: Support for controlling smartphone’s mic direction and external microphones.
  • 8K video recording at 24fps
  • 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio video recording

• Samsung Notes

  • Audio Bookmarks: Synchronize  notes with audio recordings of lectures or meeting
  • Support for importing and editing PDF files
  • Auto save and syn between Galaxy smartphones, Galaxy tablets, and PC
  • New template and background color options
  • Add handwritten text to typed documents

• Samsung DeX

  • Wireless DeX support on TVs with Miracast
  • Support for multi-finger gestures to switch between applications

• Connectivity

  • Share WiFi password with nearby Galaxy devices in the contact list
  • Know the speed of WiFi connections before connecting

• Reminder

  • Preset time and location for upcoming meetings and tasks

Anyway, do note that all the above-mentioned features of One UI 2.5 may not be available for all the eligible/supported devices listed below.

Samsung One UI 2.5 Eligible/Supported Devices

Galaxy S Series

• Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
• Galaxy S20 Ultra
• Galaxy S20+ 5G
• Galaxy S20+
• Galaxy S20 5G
• Galaxy S20
• Galaxy S10 5G
• Galaxy S10+
• Galaxy S10
• Galaxy S10e
• Galaxy S10 Lite
• Galaxy S9+
• Galaxy S9

Galaxy Note Series

• Galaxy Note10+ 5G
• Galaxy Note10+
• Galaxy Note10 5G
• Galaxy Note10
• Galaxy Note10 Lite
• Galaxy Note9

Galaxy Z Series

• Galaxy Z Flip 5G
• Galaxy Z Flip
• Galaxy Fold 5G
• Galaxy Fold

The One UI 2.5 update for these Samsung Galaxy smartphones will be rolled out in batches across the world in the coming days. Unfortunately, the older Galaxy Tab S series will not be getting it even though the Galaxy Tab S7 series comes pre-installed with this new software.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S7, and Galaxy Tab S7+ with One UI 2.5 out of the box. Even the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold2 will also be debuting with this software. The company’s other smartphones were expected to get his version of One UI in the coming days. But the firm surprised everyone by initiating the rollout to Galaxy S20 series on the first-day sale of Galaxy Note20 series, which happens to be today.

The One UI 2.5 update for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra is currently live for the 5G variants of these handsets in certain regions. The models that are receiving the update are the following listed below.

• Galaxy S20 – SM-G981B
• Galaxy S20+ – SM-G986B
• Galaxy S20 Ultra – SM-G988B

The above-mentioned variants of Samsung Galaxy S20 series are getting the One UI 2.5 update with build number G98xBXXU4BTH5 in European countries like Spain, Italy, Hungary, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, and others. Other models and 4G variants of these phones should also start receiving the update in the coming days. 

This update based on Android 10 brings some of the Galaxy Note20 series features like navigation gestures support for third-party launchers, improved Pro Video mode, changes in Single Take, Wireless DeX, and more.

UP NEXT: Here’s the official list of Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for three generations of Android updates

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