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Google Assistant’s New ‘Hold for Me’ Feature Debuts on Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G

Google has introduced a new ‘Hold for Me’ feature on Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G phones enabling users to use their time productively, while waiting on call for a customer support representative. Called ‘Hold for Me’, this feature does the waiting for the user and notifies them when a representative finally comes on the call. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/33fCRkZ

Google Pixel 4a launching in India on October 17: Everything you need to know

The Google Pixel 4a is now launching in India on October 17, the company has confirmed after it launched the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) globally on Wednesday. The Pixel 4a was announced in India on August 3 with a launch date set for sometime in October. The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) won’t be launched in India, Google confirmed previously and the Pixel 4a is the only phone by the company that is planned for India. As per a post by the official Twitter handle of Google, the company confirmed that the Pixel 4a is set to launch on October 17 in India and will go on sale on Flipkart. The price of the phone has not been revealed yet and it is expected to be announced closer to the day of the availability. The Pixel 4a is already listed on Flipkart as its specifications and features have been revealed during the last announcement. Hi Roger, we appreciate your interest in our Pixel devices. The Pixel 4a launches in India on October 17th and will be available for pur...

Realme CEO teases companys 125W charging brick

Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth has teased a picture of company's 125W UltraDart charger brick. The super fast charging tech was first showcased in July, and the company claims it can charge 33% of a 4,000mAh battery merely in three minutes. In his tweet, Madhav Sheth has shared an image that shows a power brick with a 125W rating mentioned on it. The tweet also tells that the charging technology will be first introduced in Europe. Sheth did not share any more details regarding the Indian market. Here's the tweet- I just stepped out of our realme Labs and couldn't wait to share a sneak-peek of what's coming up. We're planning #FAS7ER things for @realmeeurope - so stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/ZUP7tGI5Nn — Madhav Faster7 (@MadhavSheth1) September 29, 2020 Realme's 125W UltraDART charging tech Realme has been among the first OEMs to bring 45W and 65W charging into the budget smartphone market. Company's upcoming 125W charging, if it works as claimed, will be a revo...

Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro With 144Hz Display Launched, Mi 10T Lite Debuts as Well: Price, Specifications

Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have been launched as the latest flagship models by Xiaomi. Both new smartphones, which are the upgrades to the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro that debuted in February, come with an identical hole-punch display design and a 144Hz refresh rate as well as include Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and support 5G connectivity. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36r2TUe

Doom Eternal coming to Game Pass tomorrow, with EA Play coming on November 10 to Game Pass Ultimate members

Users of Xbox’s Game Pass now have something to rip and tear through as Doom Eternal comes to the game subscription service tomorrow. Doom Eternal (Review) has been hailed as one of the best games of the decade, surpassing its predecessor in every possible scenario. And, as you all know, we reported that Microsoft has purchased Zenimax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, the publishers of Doom Eternal. It would make sense for Microsoft to blow the doors of the purchase by including one of the highest-rated and critically acclaimed games to Game Pass in October.  But Microsoft isn’t done just yet. The company has also announced that EA Play will be available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members a little earlier than everyone else on November 10. In a statement on the Xbox blog, Sarah Bond, CVP, Gaming Partnerships and Ecosystem said, “Earlier this month we announced that we’ve teamed up with Electronic Arts to provide Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC members an EA Play mem...

OnePlus World Teased to Launch on October 1, Could Be a VR Platform

OnePlus is teasing the arrival of OnePlus World tomorrow, October 1. While the company remains tight-lipped, speculations are rife on what it might be. Some rumours suggest that it is a virtual world created by the company ahead of the OnePlus 8T launch on October 14, while others suggest that this may refer to the launch of OnePlus Watch. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2EKv7xW

Xiaomi to launch Redmi phones powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and 750G soon: Report

Xiaomi could soon launch Redmi phones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 750G processor, according to the popular tipster, Digital Chat Station. Xiaomi is rumoured to be developing new Redmi phones powered by the two flagship chipsets and is expected to launch these phones in China first. While not much known about these Redmi phones, there are rumours that Xiaomi could launch the Redmi Note 10 series soon. According to a post by the Twitter handle Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi is preparing to launch Snapdragon 865 and 750G-powered phones under its Redmi sub-brand. These phones are expected to feature high-refresh-rate LCD screens and a high-capacity battery to boot. The tipster hasn’t revealed any more information about the upcoming phones, but we expect to know more in the coming weeks. Don’t worry, Redmi will soon be Shanghai overseas with the same Snapdragon 750G/Snapdragon 865 new machine, and those who like high-brush LCD large batteries can wait [halo] — Dig...

Xiaomi Mi 10T series set to launch today: Watch the live stream here

Xiaomi Mi 10T series is scheduled to launch globally later today and is also rumoured to launch in India sometime in October. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro are expected to be the two phones in the series, however, previous leaks have indicated that a Mi 10T Lite could also debut alongside. Xiaomi’s new Mi 10T series succeeds the Mi 9T from 2019 and has been leaked previously with some key features out in the open. Xiaomi Mi 10T Series launch event live stream Xiaomi Mi 10T series launch event is scheduled to start from 5:30 PM IST (14:00 GMT) and will be live-streamed on YouTube and the official social media handles of the company. We have embedded the live stream link below for your convenience. Xiaomi Mi 10T series leaked specifications Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is expected to feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a 144Hz high refresh rate and HDR10+ certified. The screen is also layered with Gorilla Glass for added protection against drops. It is powered...

Sony 8K LED TV Z8H will launch in India on October 5

If you are looking to be one of the first to get onto the 8K bandwagon, then there is good news for you. The Sony Z8H, Sony’s flagship 8K LED TV will launch in India on October 5, 2020. The TV will support HDMI 2.1 which makes it ready for the next console generation - the PS5 and the Xbox Series X. The price of the TV is not yet known. However, the TV is listed on the Sony India website with a “price on request” label.  Sony Z8H 8K TV features and specifications The Sony Z8H is powered by Sony’s X1 Ultimate chipset and we got a chance to see this chipset in action at CES 2020. This chipset is the brain behind the 8K picture processing on the TV. To put things into perspective, Sony says that the X1 Ultimate is twice as fast as the X1 Extreme processor. The Sony Z8H has a Full-Array LED-backlit display and also boasts of X-tended Dynamic Range PRO with local dimming. It has Sony’s TRILUMINOS display and in addition to 8K, the TV also supports HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby ...

OnePlus 8T to run on Android 11 based OxygenOS 11 at launch

OnePlus 8T runs on the Android 11 based OxygenOS 11 out-of-the-box, the company has confirmed ahead of its launch on October 14 in India. OnePlus is also expected to announce as many as five other products according to the latest rumours, but there are no concrete details on what those products will be. Nevertheless, the company has also revealed that the OnePlus 8T is the first phone from its stable to support 65W fast charging, thanks to the Warp Charge 65 technology. OnePlus is currently running the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta program and is finalising the update for the public rollout that’s expected to reach users in the next few months. More details about the public rollout should be revealed during the launch of the OnePlus 8T. Some highlighting features about this upcoming OxygenOS 11 update includes an Always On Display, a new visual design across the system, Zen Mode 2.0 and more. You can read more about the OxygenOS 11 here. Additionally, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that ...

LG launches 5 new soundbars in India starting at Rs 29,990

LG has launched its 2020 range of soundbars in India. There are 5 soundbars with prices ranging from Rs 29,990 for the entry-level SN4, going up to Rs 79,990 for the SN10YG. There are 5 soundbars in LG’s line-up with the wattage ranging from 300W to 600W. The SN4 model will be released in November 2020. The rest of the LG Sound Bar 2020 line-up will be available in key markets October onwards. Commenting at the launch, Mr Hak Hyun Kim – HE Director said, “Customers today demand an all immersive cinema and home entertainment experience along with cutting-edge design features and the convenience of not having to use multiple devices. The latest Sound Bar product range by LG not only delivers high-quality and immersive sound experience but also offers innovative features to create a more personalized experience for the users, that take the cinema experience up a notch. LG has always sought out consumer feedback and implemented innovations specially catered to the evolving market demand w...

Oppo A93 Confirmed to Launch on October 6, Design Details Teased

Oppo A93 is set to launch on October 6 in Malaysia. The company has started teasing the arrival of the phone in the region and shared multiple renders revealing design and key specifications. The Oppo A93 has a pill-shaped notch for dual selfie cameras at the front and a quad camera setup on the back. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2G3N6QR

Vivo V20 Series Confirmed to Launch in India Soon, to Be Offered via Flipkart

Vivo V20 series of smartphones has officially been teased by the company to launch in India. The company’s India handle has posted a short teaser video on Twitter, hinting at the phones’ imminent launch in the country. A promotional page for the Vivo V20 was also spotted on the Flipkart app, hinting at its availability on the e-commerce platform soon. It was earli... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jh64Si

OnePlus 8T Confirmed to Run on Android 11-based OxygenOS 11; Geekbench Listing Surfaces

OnePlus 8T will launch with OxygenOS 11, based on Android 11, out-of-the-box, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed through a forum post released on Tuesday. Lau also claimed that the new OnePlus phone will be the first global smartphone to launch with Android 11 — aside from Google’s own Pixel phones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jf9XHr

Mi 10T Series Launching Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Mi 10T series will be launched today, September 30, at 2pm GMT +2 (5:30pm IST) through a virtual event that will be livestreamed on Xiaomi’s social media handles, as well as YouTube and the official website. The Mi 10T series is the follow-up to the Mi 10 series that launched in February this year and includes the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Lite, and the Mi 10 Ultra. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kYYWdx

Garena Free Fires October Elite Pass will be called Anubis Legend II, will feature an Ancient Egypt theme

Garena Free Fire has announced its latest Elite Pass (EP). Called Anubis Legend II, the new pass features and Ancient Egyptian theme. The latest EP is a continuation of the first Anuis Legends EP that was released back in February 2019. The release shared by Garena reveals that the new Elite Pass features a planet that is on the edge of destruction and many of its major powers come together to recoup their losses.  The release notes, “in this continuation of the Anubis Legend EP, a future timeline within the Free Fire universe has entered doomsday, with four major countries working together peacefully to recover the world’s crumbled economy and ravaged environment. Behind the scenes, one leader’s advisors are making moves to put an end to the Republic of Kemet’s leadership, Princess Isira and Queen Amala. Fortunately, King Solaris and the princess are well versed in combat and can join forces to fight off any and all assassination attempts.” As one might expect, the new Elite Pas...

Poco M2 to Go on Open Sale Starting September 30 via Flipkart, Poco X3 Next Sale Scheduled for October 5

Poco M2 will go on open sale from Wednesday, September 30, via Flipkart starting 12pm (noon). This means interested shoppers will not have to wait for a day and time to get a chance to purchase the phone. The Poco M2 was launched in India earlier this month and has gone on multiple flash sales since. It is offered in two RAM and storage configurations, as well as thre... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36jJAMG

Samsung Galaxy M11, Galaxy M01 Price in India Cut by Up to Rs. 1,000

The Samsung Galaxy M11 is seeing its first price cut since launch, whereas the Samsung Galaxy M01 sees a price cut for the second time. Both the phones were launched together in India in June this year. The Samsung Galaxy M11 sees a price cut of up to Rs. 1,000 whereas the Samsung Galaxy M01 sees a price cut of Rs. 400 in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3461EHn

Realme 7i, Realme 7 Pro Special Edition and Realme SLED 4K TV confirmed to launch on October 7 in India

Realme 7i alongside Realme 7 Pro Special Edition and Realme 55-inch SLED 4K TV are confirmed to launch on October 7 in India. Realme is hosting an AIoT launch event on October 7 where it is expected to launch multiple smart products across different categories like audio and wearables that were shown-off during Realme’s IFA 2020 appearance. Realme has confirmed that the Realme 7i, first launched in Indonesia on September 17 will be making its way to India, joining the Realme 7 series of phones that were also announced earlier this month. Get ready to welcome the fusion of clarity, power & smoothness with the all-new #realme7i. Launching the First 64MP Smartphone in the segment at 12:30 PM, 7th October on all our official channels. Know more about the #CaptureSharperPlaySmoother experience: https://t.co/0JiiW4oLC2 pic.twitter.com/r5cUygmpWe — realme (@realmemobiles) September 29, 2020 Moreover, there’s a new Realme 7 Pro Sun Kissed Leather Special Edition that will be unveiled du...

Heres when your Nokia smartphone might get the Android 11 update

Google has started rolling out the latest Android 11 update starting with its Pixel phones. As expected, a lot of Android users are now curious to know if and when the new update will arrive on their devices. In a long list of major Android smartphones, there’s only Nokia that is still making vanilla Android smartphones under the Android One program. It promises at least three years of Android OS updates and a lot of Nokia users must be keen to know if their smartphone will receive it.  To rest those curious souls, there could be good news as HMD, from Nokia Mobile’s Twitter handle, shared a roadmap of the Android 11 rollout for supported Nokia smartphones. The tweet is now removed, but Neowin got hold of a screenshot. Looking at the list, HMD Global appears to be adhering to its three-year update promise. As some devices in the list were shipped with Android 9 out of the box. Here’s what the leaked screenshot tells us about the supported Nokia devices and the timeline.  N...

Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker with built-in Google Assistant launched in India: Price, features and availability

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker has officially launched in India with built-in Google Assistant for users to be able to control it via voice commands. The Mi Smart Speaker debuted alongside the Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve during Xiaomi’s Smarter Living 2021 event, ear,ier today.  The Mi  Smart Speaker is designed as a home speaker with a light ring at the top and is equipped with powerful front-firing drivers that provide a room-filling sound experience. Let’s take a look at the pricing, features and availability of the Mi Smart Speaker in India. Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker pricing and availability Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker is priced at Rs 3,499 and is available to purchase starting October 1 from Amazon India, Mi India store and Mi Home stores across India. It will be available in offline stores soon. Xiaomi is also offering a 1-year free subscription to Gaana music streaming service on the purchase of Mi Smart Speaker. Here's the all-new #MiSmartSpeaker: Sound never ...

Realme 7i Set to Launch in India on October 7, 55-Inch SLED 4K TV and Realme Watch S Pro Expected as Well

Realme 7i is set to launch in India on October 7, the company revealed through a dedicated page on its website. The Realme phone was initially launched in Indonesia as a tweaked version of the Realme 7. Alongside the Realme 7i, the Chinese company is poised to unveil a series of connected devices under its “UNI Smart AIOT ecosystem” as well as the recently teased ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jdTnYp

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 launched in India: Price, features and availability

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 has launched in India alongside the Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Speaker during the company's Smarter Living 2021 event. The Mi Band 5 was announced globally back in June, earlier this year and is the successor to the Mi Band 4. The Mi Smart Band 5 features a colour AMOLED display and is water-resistant for upto 50 meters. It also comes equipped with a set of fitness tracking sensors including heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking and more. Let's take a look at the price, features and availability of the Mi Smart Band 5 in India. Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 price and availability The Mi Smart Band 5 is priced at Rs 2,499 in India and will be available to purchase from October 1 from Amazon India, Mi India store and Mi Home stores across India. The Mi Smart Band 5 will also be available in offline stores soon. We’re sure you’re all set to get #MiSmartBand5 on your wrist. Priced at ,, it will be available on https://t.co/D3b3QtmvaT, https://t.co/pSUGw3nldZ, ...

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve launched in India: Price, features and availability

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve has launched in India as the first Android smartwatch from the company. It was announced during the company’s Smarter Living 2021 event where Xiaomi also announced the Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Smart Speaker and more.  The Mi Watch Revolve is compatible with all Android and iOS devices as users just need to download the Xiaomi Wear companion app from the respective app stores. It features an AMOLED screen, water resistance, heart rate and sleep monitoring and more. Let’s take a look at the price, features and availability of the Mi Watch Revolve in India. Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve price and availability Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve is priced at Rs 10,999 in India but as an introductory offer, it is available for Rs 9,999 till Diwali 2020.  The Mi Watch Revolve is offered in two colours, Midnight Black and Chrome Silver with replaceable silicone straps in Space Black, Nepture Blue, Cosmic Dust and Astral Olive colours. There’s a leather strap in Midnight Black th...

iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Tipped to Launch on October 13, Storage Configurations Leaked

iPhone 12 launch date, variants, and storage configurations have been shared by a known tipster on Twitter. The upcoming iPhone models are expected to be launched at an event on October 13. Interestingly, the tipster mentions the iPhone 12 mini in the post, claiming that it is the final marketing name. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jd0WON

There wont be a OnePlus 8T Pro, confirms CEO Pete Lau

The OnePlus 8T 5G is going to be the latest to join the company’s flagship range of smartphones after the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, but the 8T won’t arrive with a ‘Pro’ variant alongside. Earlier this month, leakster Max J suggested that the company might not launch the OnePlus 8T Pro, which is now confirmed by CEO, Pete Lau. The company started releasing the ‘T’ variants of OnePlus smartphones with the OnePlus 3T, which brought a battery and front camera update to the OnePlus 3. Similarly, the Pro variants made their debut with the OnePlus 7 Pro, followed by the OnePlus 7T Pro. Looks like the company has decided not to go with an 8T Pro variants this time. But why? Why no OnePlus 8T Pro? OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, took Chinese social media website Weibo to share the news that there won’t be a ‘T’ variant of the OnePlus 8 Pro. The reason given in the Weibo post is that there is no room for an upgrade in the Pro variant, and those who would like the best experience can go for the OnePlus ...

Realme 55-inch 4K SLED TV launching in India on October 7

Realme has sent out invites for its digital event where the company will launch its upcoming SLED TV. The event is an online-only event and will be broadcast on Realme’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube pages. The invite sent out to the media reads, “We are glad to invite you for the digital launch of “Leap to Next Gen''. These tech lifestyle products will soon become a part of realme’s UNI Smart AIOT ecosystem and make users’ life cooler. Also during this event, we will introduce the World’s First SLED 4k TV(55”) which has industry’s leading display technology based on SPD (Spectral Power Distribution)”. The event will be broadcast on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:30 PM.  Realme’s upcoming SLED boasts of a Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) technology used for the backlighting of the TV, but how this affects the viewing experience on the TV is something we will only know when we get our hands on it. Till now, we have seen TVs with LED backlighting, OLED TV and QLED TVs. So, it will...

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Speaker to launch in India today: Watch live stream here

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Speaker are set to launch in India in the next few hours during its Smarter Living 2021 event. Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 5 back in June while the Mi Watch Revolve was announced globally. While three products have been confirmed to launch, it is likely Xiaomi has more surprises for its fans. The prices of the Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve have been tipped previously. The Mi Smart Band 5 is expected to be priced starting at 2,999 while the Mi Watch Revolve is expected to be priced under Rs 9,999 in India. Xiaomi Smarter Living 2021 event live stream: How to watch Xiaomi Smarter Living 2021 event is scheduled to start from 12:00 PM IST and the event will be live-streamed on YouTube and official social media handles. The company has created a dedicated section on its website for the event where it is revealing some key features of the upcoming products. We have embedded the live stream link below and you can watch the...

Google Maps is testing Android Auto-like car mode interface for mobile app

Google Maps might get a major makeover soon. A future update for the Google Maps mobile application is reported to bring an all-new car mode UI which is very similar to the current in-car navigation system found in Android Auto.  Folks at Android Police have spotted a car mode interface within the Google Maps mobile application that resembles the Android Auto's in-car look and feel.   At the time of writing this article, we did not find the new update on any of our devices yet, but it's being reported to arrive in a phased manner sometime later as Google is testing this feature on some with some of the users. What's new in Google Maps' car mode? Android Police has shared a few screenshots of the upcoming car mode which give us a good look at what to expect from it. The most evident design change in the new update is the large tile shaped, Android Auto-style buttons and the main screen.  As per the screenshots, the new "car mode", when enabled, will only sh...

OnePlus Warp Charge 65 adapter revealed, multiple OnePlus products to launch on October 14 in India

The OnePlus 8T Warp Charge 65 fast charging adapter has been revealed by CEO Pete Lau, ahead of the official launch of OnePlus 8T on October 14 in India. The company detailed its next-generation 65W, Warp Charge 65, fast charging solution last week and later in the weekend, Lau showed off the retail charging adapter for the Warp Charge 65. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau posted a picture on Weibo revealing the 65W fast charging adapter with a Type-C cable. Notably, this is the first charging adapter by the company to have type-C to type-C charging adapter and by the looks of it, the adapter does look a bit smaller than the current Warp Charge 30T adapter. OnePlus 8T is confirmed to pack in a 4,500mAh battery that can go from 0-100% in 39 minutes tops or 0-58% in 15 minutes. OnePlus 8T uses a dual-cell battery technology that charges two separate cells at more than 30W simultaneously while keeping the thermals in check. The Warp Charge 65 adapter also supports 45W Power Delivery and is back...

Vivo V20 Series Tipped to Launch in India on October 12

Vivo V20 series of smartphones could be launched in India on October 12, according to a report. The lineup consists of the Vivo V20 Pro, Vivo V20 SE, and the Vivo V20. However, the report, citing industry sources, claims that only two of these three phones will debut in India, without specifying the models. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34bUBgC

Tata Sky launches 200 Mbps broadband plan with unlimited data, heres how it compares to JioFiber and Airtel

With more people relying on a good internet connection at home to get work done, it is obvious that service providers need to offer fast speeds with high data to have a smooth work from home and binge from home experience. With Airtel removing data caps from its plans and Jio offering some interesting broadband plans, it is up to other players like Tata Sky to stir up the home broadband market. In an attempt to do so, Tata Sky has reduced the price of its 300 Mbps broadband plan and introduced a new 200 Mbps plan to bridge the gap between the 150 Mbps and 300 Mbps plans. The Tata Sky 300 Mbps plan which would have cost Rs 1900 per month for unlimited data is now priced at Rs 1500 for unlimited data. These prices are before taxes.  But if you are looking at a cheaper alternative or your router isn’t capable of handling 300 Mbps, then you may want to check out the newly introduced 200 Mbps plan from Tata Sky. Let’s take a look at the plan in detail and see how it compares to other ...

Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro specifications and pictures leaked ahead of the launch

Xiaomi is set to unveil its new 'T' variants of its flagship Mi 10 on September 30. The upcoming phones in the series will be called the Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro and there's a rumour that a toned-down variant Mi 10T Lite will also be unveiled alongside the two premium phones.  Unsurprisingly, the specification and renders of the two key phones have been leaked on Twitter ahead of the launch. Some highlights include the Snapdragon 865 chipset and 144Hz refresh rate display.  The renders are in line with what we have seen in the past. Both the phones will have a punch-hole design for the front camera and also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor instead of an in-display.  A lot of these specifications have leaked previously as well and the new leak pretty much covers everything in terms of design and internals for the two upcoming Xiaomi phones. Xiaomi has found it difficult to keep a tight lid on its upcoming devices in the past as well, and it happened...

Xiaomi Redmi 9A gets a new variant: Price and specifications

The Xiaomi Redmi 9A has launched with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage in China as a new model of the Redmi 9A. Xiaomi launched the Redmi 9A on September 2, earlier this month starting at Rs 6,799. The phone is available in two variants-- 2GB+32GB and 3GB+32GB but there’s no word whether the company is planning to launch the new 6GB RAM variant in India anytime soon. The Redmi 9A with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at CNY 999 in China which roughly translates to around Rs 10,000 by direct conversion. The Redmi 9A launched in China is also available in 4GB+128GB storage variant but that model didn’t make it to the Indian market. Currently, Xiaomi has the Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi 9i, Redmi 9 and Redmi 9A in its arsenal as the budget offerings and so it is unlikely that we will see the company introduce a new variant of the Redmi 9A in India anytime soon. Xiaomi Redmi 9A starts at Rs 6,799 in India for the base variant with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage and Rs 7,499 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB st...

Google removes 17 apps infected with the Joker Bread malware

Google has removed 17 apps from the Google Play Store for being infected by the Joker (Bread) malware. This is one of the most persistent malware we have seen on Google’s mobile OS and the company has been dealing with it since 2017. In that time, Google has removed more than 1700 apps that have been plagued by the Joker malware. These 17 apps were downloaded 120,000 times before being detected. The list of 17 apps is as follows.  All Good PDF Scanner Mint Leaf Message-Your Private Message Unique Keyboard - Fancy Fonts & Free Emoticons Tangram App Lock Direct Messenger Private SMS One Sentence Translator - Multifunctional Translator Style Photo Collage Meticulous Scanner Desire Translate Talent Photo Editor - Blur focus Care Message Part Message Paper Doc Scanner Blue Scanner Hummingbird PDF Converter - Photo to PDF All Good PDF Scanner According to Zscaler security, “This spyware is designed to steal SMS messages, contact lists, and device information along with silently...

Realme 7i India Launch Teased by CEO Madhav Sheth, Appears on Support Page

Realme 7i is expected to be revealed soon as the company’s CEO for India and Europe, Madhav Sheth, teases the arrival of a Realme 7 series phone on Twitter. While Sheth’s tweet shows a phone with a quad rear camera setup, no other details have been announced around the Realme 7i. The support page of Realme 7i has also started appearing on the company’s India web... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36f4CfA

Reliance Jio Postpaid Plus service decoded: Single screen Netflix, annual Amazon Prime subscription and more

Reliance Jio announced the Jio Postpaid Plus plans that comes with bundled with benefits that includes subscriptions to popular OTT services — Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ Hotstar, along with access to the Jio suite of apps. The postpaid plans start from Rs 399 and bundles 4G data and unlimited calling, along with in-flight connectivity for passengers flying to foreign destinations. The most basic plan under the Postpaid Plus service is priced at Rs 399 and comes with 75GB 4G data, unlimited voice and SMS, and subscription to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, along with data rollover option up to 200GB. There’s also a Rs 599 plan that includes 100GB data, and an additional connection under a family plan. For Rs 799, users can option of adding two SIM cards, and 150GB data, while the Rs 999 plan offers 200GB data, 500GB rollover and three additional SIM cards.  The highest plan is worth Rs 1,499 and offers 300GB data and unlimited voice and data services when roaming in t...

Google Meets free unlimited video conferencing is ending on September 30th

In April, Google announced that it would allow anybody with a Google account to be able to create free meetings of up to 100 people on Google Meet for an undefined duration. The company also stated that the promo offering unlimited-length meetings in its video conferencing app Google Meet after September 30th. As the date approaches, Google has reconfirmed that free version of Meet will be limited to meetings no longer than 60 minutes. As per Google's response to The Verge, Google's spokesperson said that “We don’t have anything to communicate regarding changes to the promo and advanced features expiring." This means that as of now, the search giant has no plan to extend the free benefits on conferencing and other features.  What will change after September 30? Currently, all Google account users can create free meetings with up to 100 people for an unlimited time. After September 30, users who haven't paid for the Google Meet plan won't be able to continue their...