Face Unlock for OnePlus 5 is Rolling Out Via Stable OxygenOS 5.0.2 OTA Update

OnePlus is now rolling out a new stable software update to the OnePlus 5 users which brings in the most requested Face Unlock feature. Earlier, OnePlus rolled out the same Face Unlock feature to Open Beta users on ‘huge demand’ from the users. The new OxygenOS with version 5.0.2 is now rolling out as an incremental one with only a few users expected to receive it in the first phase of the rollout. The broader rollout of the update will begin in the coming days once OnePlus verifies that there are no bugs in the version. However, if you can’t wait for the update, just … Continue reading Face Unlock for OnePlus 5 is Rolling Out Via Stable OxygenOS 5.0.2 OTA Update

Xiaomi Rolls Out MIUI 9.2 Global Stable ROM for Redmi 1S Based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat

Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 9 Global Stable ROM for its Redmi 1S smartphone. Through the official MIUI forum, Xiaomi announced the release of MIUI Global Stable ROM V9.2.2.0.KHCMIEK for Redmi 1S. The MIUI 9 update for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S brings several new features as per the changelog. For first, there improved search results in Contacts with improved layout and readability. There are better blocklist rules which now allow for separate rules for every SIM card. This update is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat. The MIUI 9.2 Update also brings new App Lock features. There’s newly added App Lock step before unlocking … Continue reading Xiaomi Rolls Out MIUI 9.2 Global Stable ROM for Redmi 1S Based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat

Nokia 3310 4G VoLTE phone announced

After more than a month the phone got certified,, HMD Global today officially announced the Nokia 3310 4G phone with VoLTE support in China. It has a similar design and a similar 2.4 inch QGVA color display, 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash light, Bluetooth, microSD expansion slot and a 1200mAh battery as the Nokia 3310 3G, but this has a more powerful processor, more RAM, more storage and it runs on YunOS compared to Java-powered Feature OS in the 3G version. The version that is launched in China comes with single SIM support and has support for 2G: 900/1800; 3G: TD-SCDMA B34 / 39 … Continue reading Nokia 3310 4G VoLTE phone announced

Vivo Xplay 7 Could Be the World’s First Smartphone With 10GB of RAM

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo realesed the world’s first phone with in-display fingerprint scanner called X20 Plus UD. The company is now gearing up to release its next flagship Android smartphone, dubbed Xplay 7, which could be one of most impressive smartphones this year as per leaked specs. The alleged presentation slides of the Vivo Xplay 7 suggest the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s top-range Snapdragon 845 mobile chipset. The CPU is said to be paired with a whopping 10GB RAM and will offer 512GB of storage. The Xplay 7 is also said to flaunt a 4K OLED display, and the device … Continue reading Vivo Xplay 7 Could Be the World’s First Smartphone With 10GB of RAM

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Users Will Start Receiving MIUI 9 Stable ROM Update Starting Today

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has started the official rollout of MIUI 9 Global Stable ROM for its Redmi Note 3 users. This announcement was made by one of the Xiaomi’s top official on Twitter today. Rohit Ghalsasi, the Product Manager at Xiaomi India, took to Twitter to reveal the MIUI 9 will be rolling out to Redmi Note 3 devices starting today January 28. He tweeted: “Redmi Note 3 users will start receiving MIUI 9 stable update starting from today, but not everyone will get the update same time. It may take 48-72 hrs for you to get the update.” It was only a … Continue reading Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Users Will Start Receiving MIUI 9 Stable ROM Update Starting Today

Apple iPhone X Plus, iPhone X 2018 said to feature 4GB RAM, bigger two-cell batteries: KGI

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities is back again with a trio of new investor notes that offers new light on the upcoming iPhones; the iPhone X, X Plus, and an entry-level 6.1- inch phone The Analyst previously stated that Apple likely to introduce two new iPhones with OLED panels and an iPhone with an LCD display. Starting off with the entry-level iPhone, it is said to sports a 6.1-inch FHD+ 18:9 LCD display with ultra-slim bezels. Kuo predicts that it will pack a 2,850 to 2,950mAh rectangular shape battery that is nearly 8.5 percent larger than current iPhone X. Taiwanese manufacturers; … Continue reading Apple iPhone X Plus, iPhone X 2018 said to feature 4GB RAM, bigger two-cell batteries: KGI

Latest WhatsApp Beta for Android Comes Hidden With Seven Facebook-Like Sticker Packs

There’s no fact denying that WhatsApp is working hard to bring Facebook’ sticker packs to the instant messaging platform. But the official rollout to users is unknown at the moment. However, the latest WhatsApp Beta versions- 2.18.19 and 2.18.21 submitted by WhatsApp to the Google Play Store comes hidden with seven sticker packs. That said, WhatsApp is yet to activate them to end users, but we have no info on when the Facebook-owned company is planning to activate them. Spotted by WhatsApp watcher WABetaInfo, the sticker packs are Unchi, Rollie, Dragon Clan, Meep, Fox, Baach, Zanimaux, and The Defenders. In the earlier … Continue reading Latest WhatsApp Beta for Android Comes Hidden With Seven Facebook-Like Sticker Packs

Samsung Says it’s Still the Leading Smartphone Brand in India

Samsung Electronics is now disputing a Canalys report which put China’s Xiaomi ahead of the South Korean company in India. The Chinese smartphone maker allegedly toppled Samsung to become India’s top-selling smartphone company as per the new data from Canalys. Samsung, however, rubbished the Canalys report claiming that it still leads the smartphone market share in India. The company cited data by German research firm GfK, which says Samsung has 45% of the value market share and 40% of the volume share. In its official statement, Samsung said, “Samsung is India’s number 1 smartphone company by a distance. As per … Continue reading Samsung Says it’s Still the Leading Smartphone Brand in India

Xiaomi Mi A1 Android Oreo Update Reportedly Suspended Again Due to Bugs

Xiaomi has once again suspended Android 8.0 Oreo rollout for its Mi A1, the only Android One smartphone from the company. The Chinese manufacturer has been trying to get the Mi A1 updated to Oreo for quite some time now, but each time a number of issues seem to crop up. The stable Oreo for Mi A1 first began rolling out at the beginning of January, which however was stopped after several reports of degraded performance and bugs. Xiaomi resumed the rollout last week, only for a moderator on official Xiaomi forum to announce rollout was stopped once again due … Continue reading Xiaomi Mi A1 Android Oreo Update Reportedly Suspended Again Due to Bugs

Nokia 7 Plus With Snapdragon 660 SoC and Android 8.0 Oreo Spotted on Geekbench

HMD Global will launch a new variant of the mid-range Nokia 7 smartphone at the MWC 2018 event next month. And the smartphone will be named as Nokia 7 Plus with upgraded internals and maybe with an 18:9 display as well. The Nokia 7 Plus has now paid a visit to the popular benchmarking site, Geekbench which confirmed the key specifications of the upcoming device. The key upgrade is the processor as the Nokia 7 Plus is now spotted with Snapdragon 660 SoC. As you can in the image, the model name clearly shows Nokia 7 Plus. So, it’s safe … Continue reading Nokia 7 Plus With Snapdragon 660 SoC and Android 8.0 Oreo Spotted on Geekbench