Tag: android

Asus ZenFone 8 Mini With Snapdragon 888 SoC, 120Hz 5.92-Inch Display Appears to Be in the Works

[ad_1]

Read More/Less


Asus ZenFone 7 Pro image used for representation.

Asus ZenFone 7 Pro image used for representation.

References to Asus ZenFone 8 were reportedly found in the kernel code of Asus ROG Phone 5 and Asus PixelMaster Camera app. The smartphone series is said to launch later this year.

Asus is reportedly working on the successor of Asus ZenFone 7 that may carry the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. The rumoured Asus ZenFone 8 series is said to include at least two devices namely Asus ZenFone 8 and Asus ZenFone 8 Mini. According to the XDA Developers, the Asus ZenFone 8 Mini’s codename was spotted in the kernel source code and firmware of Asus ROG Phone 5. Whereas, references to the Asus ZenFone 8 and Asus ZenFone 8 Flip were reportedly noted in the latest version of the company’s PixelMaster Camera app. The report adds the kernel code revealed references to codenames “SAKE,” “PICASSO,” and “VODKA.” Apart from the three codenames, references to “SAKE_PLUS” and “VODKA_PLUS” were also spotted. The publication states that it is unclear if the ‘plus’ references indicate more distinct models. At the moment, Asus is yet to confirm the details of the successor of the ZenFone 7 series. The company recently launched the Asus ROG Phone 5 with the same flagship Qualcomm processor.

The publication believes that the ‘SAKE’ codename belongs to the unannounced Asus ZenFone 8 Mini. The kernel code describes the device as a ‘small phone’ with a 5.92-inch OLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate and full HD+ (2,400×1,080) resolution. There is a reference of two image sensors – a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 and a new Sony IMX663 sensor – in the code. Furthermore, Asus ZenFone 8 Flip had allegedly appeared in a Google support document. It is suggested that the rumoured ZenFone 8 Mini and ZenFone 8 Flip are the same handsets. As mentioned, the smartphone is said to pack the Snapdragon 888 processor. It will be interesting to see if the rumour is accurate as most flagship Android smartphones (including budget smartphones) feature at least a 6.1-inch screen. Apple introduced the iPhone 12 mini last year with a 5.4-inch screen and its flagship Bionic A14 chipset. The smartphone has reportedly failed to attract customers.

The report adds that the Asus ‘Picasso’ seems to have the same panel as the ZenFone 7 series – a 6.67-inch Samsung-made OLED screen with Full-HD+ resolution. The phone also appears to feature similar camera hardware on the ZenFone 7 series, except for an additional 24-megapixel image sensor at the from. Details about the Asus ‘Vodka’ remain unclear.

[ad_2]

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

Leave a comment , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Vivo V17 starts receiving Android 11 update – Times of India

[ad_1]

Read More/Less


NEW DELHI: Smartphone maker Vivo has started rolling out Android 11 update for its smartphones. The company has now started rolling out Android 11 update for its Vivo V17 smartphone.
Launched in December 2019, this is the second major update for the Vivo V17. As reported by Pianika Web, the update comes with the firmware version PD1948F_EX_A6.70.8 and it weighs 3.43GB in size. This new Android update brings FunTouch OS 11 to the smartphone along with the security patch for the month of March.
After installing the update, Vivo V17 users will be able to experience Android 11 features like default screen recorder, better media controller, native smart home control, one-time permission to apps, security fixes via Google Play and others.
It is an OTA update and you will receive a push notification for it. However, you can also check for the update manually by going to Settings > System update.
Vivo V17 specifications
Vivo V17 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor coupled with 8GB of RAM. The device packs 128GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 256GB by adding a microSD card.
The smartphone sports a 6.44-inch full HD+ display with 1080×2340 pixel resolution and 19:5:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected with a layer of Schott Xensation UP glass.
The Vivo V17 boasts of a 32MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. The rear is home to a quad rear camera setup. The back panel houses the 48 main sensor with f/1.78 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, 2MP for portrait with f/2.4 aperture and 2MP for macro with f/2.4 aperture. The smartphone houses a 4500mAh battery with fast charging support.

[ad_2]

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

Leave a comment , , , ,

Oppo Find X3, Find X3 Pro, Neo and Lite Launched With Quad Rear Cameras: Price, Specs and More

[ad_1]

Read More/Less


The Oppo Find X3 series has debuted for the global market. The smartphone lineup includes the Oppo Find X3 Pro, Find X3 Neo, and Find X3 Lite. Notably, the vanilla Oppo Find X3 has also been launched, but it appears to be limited to only China. All the new Find X3 smartphones carry Qualcomm processors and quad rear cameras. They also support 65W fast charging solution.

In terms of pricing, the Find X3 comes with a starting price of CNY 4,499 (approx Rs 50,400) for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB variant and CNY 4,999 (approx Rs 56,000) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. It is being offered in black, blue and white colour options. Whereas, the Oppo Find X3 Pro price is set at EUR 1,149 (approx Rs 99,800) for the variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The pricing details of the Oppo Find X3 Neo and Oppo Find X3 Lite remain unclear at the moment. Oppo is yet to share the availability details of the new series for the Indian market.

Starting with Oppo Find X3 Pro, the smartphone features a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Quad-HD+ resolution, and 92.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display panel supports a peak brightness of 1300nit while the typical value is 800nit. Under the hood, it packs the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with Adreno 660 GPU, up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS3.1 storage. It supports dual-SIM cards (nano) and runs on Android 11-based ColorOS 11.2 out of the box.

Its quad rear cameras come inside a distinct rectangular module that has a considerable bump. The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS support and a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture with omnidirectional focusing. The two cameras are accompanied by a 13-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x hybrid optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom, and a 3-megapixel micro camera. There’s a 32-megapixel selfie camera inside the hole-punch cutout that supports OIS optical anti-shake. The camera app on the Oppo Find X3 Pro comes pre-loaded with portrait mode, multi-scene video, slow motion, time-lapse photography, super text, AI ID photo, microscope, and cute shooting.

Other features on the smartphone include an under-screen fingerprint, 5G, LTE MIMO, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2. The Oppo Find X3 Pro carries a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery (2200mAh + 2250mAh) that supports 65W Support SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging and 30W wireless charging.

On the other hand, the vanilla Oppo Find X3 carries the same 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Quad-HD+ resolution, and 92.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. It carries the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired Adreno 650 GPU, 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS3.1 storage. The camera specifications on the Oppo Find X3 are the same as its Pro sibling. The Oppo Find X3 also comes with a 4500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

The Oppo Find X3 Neo gets a relatively smaller 6.55-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and Full-HD+ resolution. Under the hood, it packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The quad rear camera system that has a different design from Find X3 and Find X3 Pro, includes a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 16-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. For selfies, there’s a 32-megapixel sensor is available inside the hole-punch cutout. The phone carries a 4,500mAh battery that also comes with support for 65W fast charging.

Lastly, the Oppo Find X3 Lite looks similar to Oppo Find X3 Neo but it features a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Its quad rear camera setup includes a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera, and two 2-megapixel cameras for macro and mono photos. It also carries a 32MP selfie camera. The phone packs a 4,300mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging. The Oppo Find X3 comes with the octa-core Snapdragon 765G SoC with 8GB RAM. Similar to its siblings, the phone support 5G connectivity.

[ad_2]

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

Leave a comment , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Truecaller’s Guardians Could Just Be The App Your Family Needs, Particularly When They Travel

[ad_1]

Read More/Less


You may already be using Truecaller, the incredibly popular app for detecting and blocking spam calls and managing messages on smartphones on your Android phone or Apple iPhone. The makers of the Truecaller app are now rolling out a new app call Guardians, which is designed as a personal safety app that lets you share your live location with guardian contacts and request for help in case you need it. The idea behind this app is to share your live location when you may be out and about and traveling alone, with select contacts called guardians, something that makes a lot of sense in these times when women’s safety in particular remains a big concern. The Guardians app is free to download and use and will be available for Android phones as well as the Apple iPhone.

The way the Guardians app works is that you can add friends and family as Guardians on the app—they will get a notification to accept your request. You can then choose to share your live location with them for a particular trip (this is called Watch Over Me) or permanently share your location with them (this feature is called Forever Share). The Guardians app will have an “I Need Help” button which will send emergency notifications and location data to the contacts you have selected as guardians. The guardian contacts will get your phone status data as well, such as battery strength and phone profile status, to give you a better understanding of the emergency situation.

The Guardians app by Truecaller is a standalone app that can be used by anyone, and isn’t an integrated part of another app, such as the Uber cab booking app, for example. This means you can share your location data with your parents if you are taking a late-night cab back from work, have your friends track you as you head home using public transport after a movie or even allow family members to track elders who may be traveling at the time. “Guardians was born out of a simple question – how can we crowdsource personal safety, just like the way we crowdsource protection against spam, scams and frauds with Truecaller? We also believe that we have the right tools and the conviction to make Guardians happen. Our engineering team has a proven track record of building great user experiences and we have also crossed the milestone of 270 Million active users (200 Million in India alone),” says Alan Mamedi, CEO & Co-founder of True Software Scandinavia AB.

Truecaller insists that privacy very much remains the foundation that Guardians is built on. The company confirms that neither they can, nor can anyone else, see the data. The live location data is shared with encryption between the person sharing the location data and the person receiving the location data. The company also insists that no data will also be shared with any third parties. Since your location data isn’t shared on any servers anywhere, there is no option to revisit a previous journey at a later date.

There is also a volunteer guardian option in case you call for help and your guardian contacts aren’t nearby or are some distance away. The developers say that the app will then search for those who have signed up as volunteers on the Guardian app and ping them requesting for help. However, questions remain about the volunteer backgrounds and how these checks may be done for all volunteers who sign up on the app, though the developers insist there are multiple checks already in place and more can be put in place if there is a need for it. At this time, the Guardians app is still not available on the Apple App Store for the iPhone, and we have not been able to check the process of signing up as a volunteer and the verifications that it may entail.

The Guardians app by Truecaller rolls out today on the Google Play Store for Android phones and will be available from tomorrow on the Apple App Store for iPhone users.



[ad_2]

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

Leave a comment , , , , ,

Redmi Note 10, Note 10 Pro’s Prices Leaked Ahead of Official Launch on March 4

[ad_1]

Read More/Less


The upcoming Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro’s alleged pricing details have surfaced online, ahead of their official launch tomorrow (March 4). The new series is also speculated to include the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, but its pricing details remain unclear, at the moment. Redmi’s parent company Xiaomi has been teasing multiple features of the new smartphones over the last few days. The series is confirmed to pack the Snapdragon chipset from Qualcomm and a 108-megapixel camera, though it is expected to feature only on the Pro Max model.

According to YouTuber Sistech Banna (via Gadgets 306), the Redmi Note 10 retail box carries a price tag of Rs 15,999 for the 6GB + 64GB storage configuration. Since the price written on a retail box is always higher than the eventual sales price, and the YouTuber suggested that the actual pricing may come down to Rs 13,999. The regular Redmi Note 10 may get a 4GB + 64GB storage option that could be relatively cheaper. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 Pro could come with a price tag of $279 (roughly Rs 20,400) for the 6GB + 64GB storage model. An old leak had claimed that the Pro model also has 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB storage variants, though the pricing details remain unclear. Whereas, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is tipped to come in two storage options – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB.

ALSO READ: Redmi Note 10 Series Confirmed to Pack 120Hz Display: What We Know Ahead of Official March 4 Launch

Currently, Xiaomi has set up a dedicated micro-site for the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series. The website reveals that the new smartphone lineup will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset for gaming, Gorilla Glass protection on the front panel, IP52 rating for dust and water resistance, and hi-res audio output. The website further suggests the smartphone series’ would feature a light build and support a fast charging solution. As mentioned, one of the devices will feature a 108-megapixel camera alongside 120Hz display.



[ad_2]

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

Leave a comment , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Redmi Note 10 Series Confirmed to Pack 120Hz Display: What We Know Official Ahead of March 4 Launch

[ad_1]

Read More/Less


Xiaomi has confirmed that the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series will feature a 120Hz display alongside a 108-megapixel camera. The company shared the development across social media platforms; however, it remains unclear which Redmi Note 10 series device will feature the camera and display tech. Previous rumours have indicated that the latest Redmi Note 10 lineup will comprise the vanilla Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. The smartphone series will launch officially in India on March 4.

Currently, Xiaomi has also set up a dedicated micro-site for the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series. The website reveals that the new smartphone lineup will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset for gaming, Gorilla Glass protection on the front panel, IP52 rating for dust and water resistance, and hi-res audio output. The website further suggests the smartphone series’ would feature a light build and support a fast charging solution.

Meanwhile, tipster Xiaomiui had recently claimed the top-in-line Redmi Note 10 Pro Max would come with a 120Hz IPS display, Snapdragon 768G processor, and a quad rear camera setup that includes the 108-megapixel primary sensor. The phone may pack a 5,050mAh battery. The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is also tipped to come in two storage options – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB and Dark Night, Glacier Blue, Gradient Bronze, Vintage Bronze, and Onyx Gray colour options. The same tipster had suggested that the Redmi Note 10 Pro would feature a 120Hz IPS display and pack a 5,050mAh battery. Under the hood, it may pack the Snapdragon 732G SoC and a quad-camera setup at the back with a 64-megapixel primary camera. There could be three RAM + storage configurations – 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB. The colour options are expected to be similar to Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

ALSO READ: Redmi Note 10 Series Variants, Specifications & Colour Options Leaked Ahead of March 4 Launch

Lastly, the regular Redmi Note 10 is said to feature an IPS display (likely with a 60Hz or 90Hz refresh rate) and the Snapdragon 678 SoC. Like its siblings, the regular model may also come with a quad rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel main sensor. Its alleged storage options include 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB – to be available in Aqua Green, Frost White, Lake Green, Pebble White, and Shadow Black colour options.



[ad_2]

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

Leave a comment , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ladies And Gentlemen, Your Movie Downloads Are Ready; Netflix For Android Gets Intelligent Downloads

[ad_1]

Read More/Less


Netflix has rolled out a really cool new feature called Downloads For You, and it is the next big upgrade to downloading content from Netflix on your Android phones and tablets, some three years after Smart Downloads rolled out. The global video streaming giant says that Downloads For You will work intelligently and automatically download recommended TV shows and movies, based on what you have been watching thus far, and therefore what Netflix understands of your tastes. This feature is now rolling out with the Netflix app for Android devices now, while a similar feature will begin testing for Apple’s iPhone and iPad soon.

But before you get all stressed about whether this will eat up the storage space on your Android phone or tablet, Netflix lets you choose how much of the device space you want to give for Netflix Downloads For You to use—this could be 1GB, 3GB or 5GB, and based on the space available, Netflix will predict and download movies and TV shows for you. All said and done, this is opt in feature, which means you need to open the Netflix app on your Android phone or tablet and toggle the Downloads For You option to on. Then you choose the space that can be reserved for these downloads. And voila, the next time you open your Netflix app on a long flight or a road trip, prepare to be surprised.

Android users are having a really good time of it, off late. Earlier this year, Netflix added a new immersive audio experience for Android users and that it will now stream content with Extended HE-AAC with MPEG-D DRC (xHE-AAC) audio extensions on compatible Android devices. At the end of the year 2020, Netflix clocked more than 200 million users globally. In India, Netflix at present offers four subscription plans. The Mobile-only Rs 199 plan offers streaming at up to 480p resolution and can be used only with the Netflix mobile app. The Basic Rs 499 plan also offers maximum 480p resolution streaming and can be used on any mobile, TV or PC, but streaming is limited to one screen at a time. The Standard plan priced at Rs 649 offers Full HD resolution streaming with the ability to simulcast Netflix on two screens at the same time. The highest tier Premium plan is priced at Rs 799 per month and streams 4K + HDR content and can be viewed on up to 4 screens at the same time.



[ad_2]

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

Leave a comment , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,