Many are waiting with bated breath for the MWC 2020. LG is expected to release another dual-screen smartphone at the event. This piece of news emerged from the Korea Herald. The report says that LG is working to launch the V60 ThinQ at the upcoming Mobile World Congress. The Korea Herald’s report suggests that the LG V60 ThinQ Dual-Screen will be a 5G-enabled smartphone. The device is likely to feature a secondary display, similar to LG G8X ThinQ that was released last year. However, the major difference here would be that the hinge mechanism that attaches the screens will have undergone a complete redesign. Naturally, it would be far ahead of its predecessor, V50 ThinQ.
V60 ThinQ Dual-Screen
The hinge on the LG G8X ThinQ is designed to move 180-degrees. This means that the second screen can wrap up all the way. However, the two displays are separated by an inch or less. Due to this unfortunate gap, users cannot enjoy a flawless viewing experience. The reason behind the redesign could that the company wants to fix this issue. However, as long as there is a hinge, chances are that visual interruption will be a problem. Maybe working with software could put an end to this? We have no concrete idea of what LG is working on, but we do know that the V60 ThinQ will feature a revamped hinge design.
A Foldable Phone Or A Dual-Screen Phone?
Where Huawei Mate X, Galaxy Fold, and Moto Razr smartphones are all foldable models, LG is still trying to make the dual-screen hinge-design model work. While Samsung’s Galaxy Fold did not really receive any great feedbacks, it was quite better than its G8X ThinQ. Besides all this, LG has filed some patents. From a look at that, it looks like the company is working on a couple of models – one with a fold-out display and one with a rollable screen.
LG Display has also made quite stir with supplying foldable OLEDs for smartphones, laptops, and tablets. From all this, it is apparent that LG believes in the foldable design model. Maybe the company is of the opinion that testing out its second-screen concept for a little while more will make it a better device. Although not a lot of details is known about the upcoming LG V60 ThinQ, we do know that it will feature at the MWC 2020.
LG G8X ThinQ
Instead of investing heavily in foldable phones, LG has chosen to focus on Dual Screen accessory. Where Samsung and Motorola are working on foldable devices, LG has something completely different in mind. The company does not seem to be changing its focus anytime soon either. The V60 ThinQ Dual-Screen is expected to be launched by LG at the MWC 2020 that is scheduled in late February. This flagship device will be released along with a newer Dual Screen accessory. The new accessory is what will feature the redesigned hinge mechanism. We are not sure if the separation will be completely gotten rid of or whether it will merely be reduced. LG hopes that with the release of V60 ThinQ, sales will increase.
OnePlus’ next smartphone could be sold by Verizon, a leading wireless carrier. A report from Android Police suggests that OnePlus 8 will be available for purchase from Verizon Wireless after its release. It is expected to launch sometime later this year. The report also says that the phone is likely to come with 5G hardware. If the sources are to be believed, this is the first time a phone from this manufacturer will be sold by Verizon. Other OnePlus devices have supported Verizon’s 4G network. Since the OnePlus 8 is expected to come with 5G support, it might work with Verizon’s millimetre wave. This is available in 31 US cities as of now.
OnePlus 8
According to Android Police, the OnePlus 8 model that might be sold by Verizon will be the standard variant. It is not likely to be larger than the OnePlus 8 Pro model. The device will come pre-loaded with Verizon’s standard apps and features. This includes support for VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling. The very first US carrier to sell a OnePlus device was T-Mobile. This was when OnePlus 6T launched towards the end of 2018. The fact that Verizon is now part of the team is definitely a major plus point for OnePlus. It is expected that they will now enjoy a larger audience to whom they were previously not very well-known. This works out well for all parties involved since OnePlus tends to price its phones quite aggressively. Chances are, even today, that Verizon’s customers might be able to get lower monthly bills while enjoying top features.
OnePlus-Verizon Alliance
Although not a lot is known about this alliance, one thing is quite sure. The alliance is going forward with the release of OnePlus 8. This smartphone is expected to be released in the US with Verizon. The phone will come with 5G connectivity. Where T-Mobile is the only US carrier for OnePlus phones right now, the list will expand with the inclusion of Verizon with the upcoming release.
OnePlus 8 with Verizon
Quite recently, OnePlus flaunted its Concept One phone at CES 2020. The eye-catching feature included a disappearing camera. On January 13th, in China, the company is expected to demonstrate new “screen technology”. While we don’t know much about this tech and what exactly it could be, we do know that OnePlus shared a graphic regarding the same. In that, we see glass panels stacked on top of one another. Is there any chance the OnePlus 8 will have this new tech or is it for an upcoming device? All we know is that it could replace the pop-up selfie cam for a hole-punch display.
Issues with past models
The OnePlus 7 Pro, the previous version of the model, was released in May of last year. It priced quite low when compared to others in the series. It was available for purchase with T-Mobile. However, soon after, T-Mobile stopped its sale of the 7T Pro model. The carrier started selling OnePlus 7T sometime in October, which sells for less. Another point of concern with OnePlus is the two data breaches the company has unfortunately gone through in the last couple of years.
After weeks and weeks of rumours and speculation, Samsung finally made two of its smartphones official. The Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite will be exhibited at the CES 2020. In a press release, Samsung recently talked about the basic specs of both these phones. Spec-wise, it looks like both the devices are pretty much the same. Both feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a punch-hole on top. Here, at the centre, resides the 32 MP selfie camera. Another common spec that both the phones have is the 4,500 mAh battery. With regards to other hardware, both devices have 128 GB of storage with either 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM, according to the variant you select.
Note 10 Lite
Looking at software, both Galaxy S10 and Note 10 Lite come with Android 10 out of the box. This is one of the few devices at the moment which supports this. One UI 2.0 features here as well. So, where do these devices actually differ? Well, first of all, the camera. Although both have triple-lens arrays, the Galaxy S10 Lite has a 48 MP primary camera with “Super Steady OIS”, a 5 MP Macro camera for super-close shots, and thirdly, an ultra-wide 12 MP camera. The primary camera is designed to offer the best stability. On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite features three 12 MP sensors. The primary has an f/1.7 sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus, while the other two sensors come with ultra-wide and telephoto lenses.
Features and Specs
Besides the camera, the processors of both devices are also quite different. The S10 Lite features a 7 nm 64-bit Octa-core processor while the Note 10 Lite boasts of a 10 nm 64-bit Octa-core processor. It is believed that these are Snapdragon 855 and Exynos 9810 respectively. Another point of difference is the inclusion of an S-Pen. Where the Galaxy Note 10 Lite comes with an S Pen, the other does not. Of course, it connects wirelessly and can be stowed within a silo on the device. Other features are the same, such as the presence of the Samsung Notes app and more.
S10 LiteS10 Lite
At the CES 2020, we can expect both these devices to be exhibited by Samsung. While the specs and features have been advanced by the company, there is no word on the pricing yet. We will get to know that at the event. The Note 10 Lite will be available in Aura Glow, Aura Black, and Aura Red. The S10 Lite will come to be available in Prism White, Prism Black, and Prism Blue.
The Release
Samsung recently confirmed the launch date for the Galaxy S10 Lite device. It is set to be released on January 23, starting sales from the popular online platform, Flipkart. India is expected to be among the first markets where this phone is likely to be launched. The upcoming phone will feature Snapdragon 855 processor and 8GB RAM. So far, there has been no news about the release of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite in India.
The Nintendo Switch has been a great success, all thanks to the number of features that it comes with. While most players discuss the merits of Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and the exclusives that they offer, Nintendo Switch has tons of them too. It is true that Nintendo Switch games generally are priced higher, but it is well worth it since they are of higher quality with a lower number of issues.
The Nintendo Switch was launched about two years ago. When it was first released, it didn’t have a lot to its name. However, in the past two short years, the console features tons of games featuring even third-party titles to pacify western players. Of course, how can they miss out Nintendo franchises?! In this post, we will look at some of the best Nintendo Switch exclusives. For more, check out our article on The Best NES Games Of All Time.
1. Super Mario Maker 2
Super Mario Maker 2 is a worthy upgrade of the Super Mario Maker. The game, of course, is set around the building and levels. Players would be able to play other players’ creations which is quite fun, to be honest. While it is not available on Nintendo 3DS like its predecessor, this version has a longer single-player campaign. It has also been designed better with more features to keep the players engaged, such as the custom clear conditions and slopes. The Story Mode has more than 100 stages, making certain that players are in for a long treat. The drag-and-drop system introduced here is easy to use, both with a controller or using a touchscreen.
Super Mario Maker 2
2. Pokémon Sword And Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield was released soon after the launch of the Nintendo Switch Lite. It is believed to be one of the most detailed and excellently designed Pokémon games till now. It can be plated in docked modes or in handheld. Users can trade and play with each other. While it is highly detailed, it is not as tough as the previous games, making certain that players stay entertained but still are able to have fun. The story was also different from the older games, making it more exciting for the players.
3. Super Mario Odyssey
This list would be incomplete without a mention of this iconic game, Super Mario Odyssey. With more level designs, boss fights, and non-linear gameplay, the developers have certainly revamped the game. New Donk City and other levels are now spacious and attractive than ever before. The design does it best to keep the players captivated throughout. A new character seen here is Cappy. Cappy can easily turn Mario into almost any object or enemy, move through narrow areas, and even make way through lava pits. In addition to the gameplay, the engaging audio and the cheerful graphics make it a must-play game.
4. Luigi’s Mansion 3
Luigi’s Mansion 3 has an engaging storyline with the classic ghost-vacuuming gameplay. It also features Professor Elvin Gadd. Luigi goes to a hotel in the game to rescue his friends who are trapped in the paintings. If you don’t want to play alone, you can always try the ScreamPark and ScareScraper modes. It is one of the classic horror games that you just cannot miss. With regards to graphics, it is very beautifully designed with attention to detail and rich visuals.
Nintendo Switch Exclusives- Luigi’s Mansion 3
5. Kirby Star Allies
This is a kid-friendly game where Kirby floats through the air while copying enemies’ abilities. Although the 2D structure remains the same, Kirby’s abilities have improved. Where Kirby was once only able to steal power, now he would also be able to recruit enemies to add to his team. He would also be able to combine powers to hold fort better and launch more powerful attacks. If the game gets too tough for you, you can play it with your friends as well. This is a great game to play on a gaming console.
6. Snipperclips: Cut it out, together!
The game basically puts two players together to complete paper puzzles. How they do this together is what is ingenious. Players would have to literally cut segments out of their bodies using scissors. Although it is based heavily on trial-and-error gameplay, it is a big part of the entertainment factor. The users don’t seem to mind it either. If you are playing with friends, you can use the Party mode where up to 4 friends can be added.
7. The Legend Of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
This game is a 3D remade of Game Boy, a 1993 hit. The game is set on Koholint Island and features much of the traditional elements that we are used to. Players can even win a Yoshi doll by playing the trade quest claw game. Although it is a remake, the graphics have improved in leaps and bounds. The game also has nice characters with a stable storyline. With the remake, Inventory management has become better than ever. Now, users can equip more than two items simultaneously.
The Legend Of Zelda Link’s Awakening
8. Octopath Traveler
Octopath Traveler is a turn-based role-playing game. This has a unique combat system that involves eight travellers who get into eight thrilling adventures. Since it features turn-based combat, it is already different than most others in the market. With plenty of stories, engaging characters, and a flawless storyline, you can be sure that you will stay entertained.
9. Tetris 99
How can we come to the end of this list without talking about Tetris 99? While it doesn’t fit into the concept of traditional video games, no one can deny its gameplay is captivating. Basically, the game pits 99 players against each other. The game is online and the last person to be standing is the winner. The twist here is that besides completing your board, players can also attack others by sending additional lines of tiles to their boards.
10. Golf Story
While there is a little bit of Golf in the game, as the name suggests, but it has a more in-depth game to it. It is a story-focused RPG that old-school players are likely to fall in love with. With the game set across different environments, a variety of activities, and of course, golf, you are likely to keep engaged.
This list of the best Nintendo Switch Exclusives should be a great trip down the memory lane.
You may have noticed that the Motorola One range of smartphones do focus a lot on the camera quality and specs. After Motorola One Zoom with its four rear cameras, we saw the Motorola One Action with its triple lenses. Now, the latest in the line is the Motorola One Hyper. The phone is marketed as a budget model. With regards to the camera, it only has two rear lenses. However, the main camera features 64-MP. As far as the 32-MP front camera is concerned, it only pops out when the user wants to click a selfie. With a unique design and some nice features, the phone is a good option to consider.
Motorola One Hyper Design And Display
The case that the Hyper uses is made of plastic, but looking at the price of the phone, it seems just right. The phone features a 3D curved design on the back of the phone and has a matte finish. Overall, the device looks pretty trendy and stylish. Despite the plastic case, the phone gives off an expensive look. While Motorola One didn’t come in any cheerful colours, you can expect more exciting colours in Hyper. One Hyper is expected to come in Deep Sea Blue, with the Dark Amber colour releasing later. In certain areas, including Europe and Latin America, users will be able to purchase the Fresh Orchid colour model.
Motorola One Hyper Display
The fingerprint sensor is located at the rear and comes with a light ring around it. This lets you know if you are low on battery, or if you have a call coming in, or any other notification. The light ring is completely customizable. You can choose to make it blink or stay on continuously and also be able to change its brightness. You will notice a headphone jack on the top while the USB-C port is located on the bottom. The phone is completely water repellent too. By this, Motorola means that although there is no IP rating for water resistance, it is sturdy enough to withstand a splash or two. Of course, there is no notch or a bezel since the front camera is a pop-out model. This also gives you more space on the screen. The pop-up camera allows the phone to have a free border around the display. This is being called as Total Vision by Motorola.
Hardware
The Motorola One Hyper is powered by Snapdragon 675. This is the same one that is used in its flagship Moto Z4 and Motorola One Zoom. The device has 128GB of built-in storage which users would be able to expand up to 1TB with a microSD card. The phone comes with a 4,000 mAh battery, so you can be sure that the device is going to last you at least a day. It supports up to 45W fast charging. However, do note that only an 18W charger comes in the box. Talking about software, the One Hyper will be shipped with Android 10.
Motorola One Hyper Review
Camera Review
One of the main features to stand out in this phone is its front pop-out camera. While it is not the first one of its kind, it is Motorola’s first attempt with such a design. Asus ZenFone 6 and even OnePlus 7 Pro boast of a similar camera model. You can easily launch the camera by tapping on the front-facing camera icon within the Camera app. Since the phone also supports gestures, you can use it to open the camera as well. Making a twist-to-capture gesture with the phone will lead the pop-up camera to spring up for selfies.
Since the camera is designed to pop up in less than a second, you won’t have to wait too much. The camera popups with a mechanical noise, which many users seem to love. However, it is not actually due to any mechanics, it is simply audio set for it. If you are among those who find this disturbing, it can be switched off easily by visiting the settings menu. If you drop the phone, you will notice that the pop-up camera retracts automatically. The device’s accelerometer and gyroscope detect the fall and immediately retracts the camera to keep it safe.
Rear Camera
Regards the rear camera, the main camera is a 64-MP shooter which takes pictures of the utmost clarity and rich colours. With quad pixel-binning technology, the Motorola One Hyper cameras manage to combine four adjacent pixels into one, bringing better images. There is also a Night Vision mode for low light photography along with a laser autofocus feature for keeping images in focus. The phone also has shot optimization, allowing it to detect automatically when Night Vision should be applied. However, if you want, you would be able to enable it manually as well. According to Motorola, you will never to have to do anything manually since the camera has been specially designed to work automatically.
Motorola One Hyper Camera
In addition to the main 64-MP camera, there is an 8-MP wide-angle lens with a 118-degree field of view. This lets for about four times more scene capture, according to the company. The wide-angle lens can be enabled with a single click. How the camera will compare with Pixel 3a is something that is yet to be seen. However, this is one of the best camera phones in this price range.
Verdict
The company is selling the Hyper unlocked via its website. The phone will work on GSM-based cellular networks. This means AT&T and T-Mobile customers will have no trouble, but Verizon and Sprint customers are unlucky. On the brighter side, the display of the is quite large and it is very comfortable to use as well.
It is very difficult for devices like Motorola One Hyper to make the news when the company is working on more exciting models like foldable phones, such as Motorola Razr. However, on this budget, the Hyper is truly an excellent release. The camera is an excellent addition, and this looks as if it could be a worthy rival to Pixel 3a, considering its relatively lower price.
Google is steadily working on increasing the number of games available on Stadia. Thanks to the buddy pass, you can play with your friends and family more games than ever before. In August of last year, it came out that Borderlands 3 will now be made available on Google Stadia. Today, you can now enjoy RPG Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 along with Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint. The latter is a tactical shooter game with interesting features certain to keep you hooked.
With Stream Connect, players would be able to view the same things as the other players or teammates. This happens in split-screen with Google’s servers doing the work instead of you needing your own setup. Users would be able to view up to three teammates’ perspectives simultaneously. This comes in pretty useful as you co-ordinate and on the next moves so that you can all march towards victory.
Google Stadia Games: Borderlands 3
Google has been trying quite hard to add more games to Stadia. Unfortunately, its game library still has a conspicuous lack of original content. However, the collection seems to be improving with Google promising more games by the end of the year. Although the service was launched only a few weeks back, there are already a few games added to the platform.
Google Stadia Games
Google has managed to increase the number of games available for Stadia just before the release. So far, Stadia has 22 games available. The company assures the users that before the year is complete, there would a lot more additions here. The latest additions include Borderlands 3, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and Ghost Recon Breakpoint. These games are priced along the same range.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
The Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has been created with colourful and engaging moments. Enjoy the game as you time travel and protect historic moments. You will gain more power by understanding new techniques, playing online with friends, and defeating rivals. This would gain you a lot more power as a Time Patroller. Unravel stories centring your favourite Dragon Ball characters. Looking at Borderlands 3, it is currently being offered at a discount with Stadia Pro. This offer is expected to last only for a short while. The game is available in Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Super Deluxe Edition. Enjoy the game by joining your fellow hunters in this action-packed game. Once set up, users can play this game across all the supported devices.
Coming to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, it is one of the last games to be added to Stadia. Stadia’s Stream Connect is a unique feature which works great for the game since it allows users to monitor the screen of three teammates. This game is available with certain discounts as well.
Wrapping Up
Out of the three games, Borderlands 3 and Ghost Recon Breakpoint are discounted while Xenoverse 2 is popular enough to be offered without discounts or new features. The Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 3 comes with both discounts and additional cosmetics while the latter also offers an add-on content season pass.
WhatsApp is one of the world’s most popular messaging app. While it has a ton of useful features, there is always space for improvement. The latest update Whatsapp Android Update is something that could save many of us some grief. Currently, it is not very easy to see and confirm who you are sending images or pictures to. Where users only see the icon of the receiver’s profile picture, now users would be able to see the contact name right below the picture. The previous system allowed users to make mistakes by sending pictures to the wrong person since no validation or confirmation was asked before you hit the send button.
The latest update is here to help us all out. Now, when you send a picture to the receiver, you will see their contact name clearly right under the profile picture icon. This is intended to work as a confirmation measure that you are sending it to the person you think you are. This WhatsApp update is only for users using the app on their devices. Huawei, Samsung, and Sony smartphone owners will all receive the update shortly. iPhone users already have the feature on their version of WhatsApp. This came as part of their latest iOS version update.
Whatsapp Update
Whatsapp Android Update
Besides this update, did you know there are many more things you can do with your WhatsApp than simply changing profile pictures and chatting with friends and family? WhatsApp is working on releasing two other major updates real soon. The first feature basically allows users to merger WhatsApp with other messaging services. This means that you can merge WhatsApp with other Facebook-owned services, such as Facebook Messenger and Instagram. You would be able to have continuous conversations with people regardless of the platform they are using. Naturally, this will allow users to text each other on a single platform, creating better messaging experiences.
Another update which many are waiting for with bated breath includes Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra. This is expected to be introduced for WhatsApp sometime in 2020. With this, users would be able to make and receive payments through the app. It has been designed specifically to ensure that it is highly user-friendly and secure. While the company mentioned it would be released in 2020, the actual date for the same is yet to be released.
Whatsapp update self-destructing messages
WABetaInfo and Self-Destructing Messages
WhatsApp is planning to bring another new feature – self-destructing messages. While platforms like Telegram and Snapchat have had this for a while, WhatsApp is releasing it just now. Good news is that this feature will work smoothly with the app’s upcoming dark mode. WABetaInfo is a publication that focuses solely on WhatsApp. It goes through the beta versions and identifies any possible upcoming features and it is considered to be pretty reliable. According to WABetaInfo, this would be available under Group Settings called ‘Delete Messages’. It will show the users the number of timeframes in which a message will be viewable.
Huawei’s has developed an operating system of its own called HongmengOS. It is known as HarmonyOS is English. Richard Yu, the CEO of the Chinese tech giant’s consumer division, mentioned at a Huawei Developer Conference that this OS can be easily used in different devices, including smart speakers, sensors, and of course, smartphones. This is Huawei’s way of entering the Internet of Things play. The HarmonyOS Operating System is planned to be first used on smart screen products, such as smartphones and televisions. Their long-term goal is to have the OS in other devices, such as car head units, wearables, and more.
Huawei and the US
The HarmonyOS is expected to launch first in China, followed by a global release, according to Yu. The move comes with the US placed Huawei on their blacklist. This basically stops US companies to have any kind of a trade relationship with the company. Once this got underway, Google suspended its business with Huawei. However, a few days later, the US government allowed Google to work with Huawei for 90 days. That period is almost at its end.
HarmonyOS Operating System
During this time, Huawei had talked about its operating system which was still in the development stage at that time. According to Yu, they are not yet sure if they would be able to use Android, but users can be sure that the products and devices already sold with Google’s OS will not be affected or impacted in the least by this issue.
How does HarmonyOS work?
HarmonyOS is open source. This means that anyone could use this operating system for their devices. The reason behind why Huawei made its OS open source is because it will help make it more popular and attract more users than ever to create apps for it. Naturally, if more device manufacturers start using it, there will also be more apps being made for it. Of course, it is quite important to have a wide range and variety of apps to make an OS successful.
Huawei’s HarmonyOS
Yu also said that there are plenty of manufacturers out there who have quite a bit of interest in using the HarmonyOS. However, he did not go into much detail over that. He believes that the most popular OS of today, such as Apple’s iOS and Android, are not ideal for the different devices. Especially in this age of IoT, the existing OS are not suitable for the large number of devices that would be connected to the Internet.
HarmonyOS Operating System Release
The goal behind the creation of HarmonyOS is to develop a single software that can work effectively and seamlessly across a range of different devices. It would be able to work equally well between large devices, such as laptops and the much smaller sensors so that the end result can be reliable and stable. According to Yu, HarmonyOS for smartphones and laptops is expected to be ready for use soon in China. The OS is expected to hit the international markets by mid-2020.
Redmi K20 has started getting Android 10-based MIUI 11 update. This OTA or over the air update for the phone has the build number MIUI V11.0.2.0.QFJCNXM. While it is a bit heavy at 2.3GB, it is well worth it! Currently, the update is being rolled out in China and the global rollout is expected to happen soon after. Xiaomi recently finished its MIUI 11 Global Stable ROM rollout program. Although Redmi K20 was part of the first phase of the roll-out, it received the update to the MIUI custom skin based on Android 9 Pie instead of Android 10.
You may remember Xiaomi pushing stable MIUI 11 updates quite recently. However, that was based on Android 9. The company then started to bring MIUI 11 update based on Android 10. They intend to start with Redmi K20. After China, one of the first markets to receive this update is likely to be India.
Redmi K20 Update
Redmi K20 Update
The K20 by Xiaomi was released in July last year. The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie out of the box. This latest update is all about the Android 10-based update to the MIUI skin. It brings tons of new features to the device while working to admirably enhance security, privacy, and software stability. Popular features that will come with the update include Mi-Go travel kit, Mi work kit, and dynamic font and sound system.
The Redmi K20 Pro received the same update in September of last year. However, the regular variant is all set to receive the update as well. With Android 10, users would be able to enjoy more privacy controls, system-wide dark mode, bubble notifications, smart reply, hierarchy-based system notifications and more. There will also be a new gesture navigation mode. You will also be able to use the focus mode which lets the users silence certain apps that are intrusive or disturbing.
Android 10-Based MIUI 11 Update
How to download Android 10-based MIUI 11 update
All things considered, we think Xiaomi’s global launch will happen quite soon. If you have a Redmi K20 device, it is advised that you keep an eye open for updates. You will be able to check by visiting the About Phone tab within your Settings menu. Navigate to System Update tab. If any update is available, you will be able to view it here. You can then easily download and install it. If you are planning to install a major update, it is highly recommended that you take a backup of your device data and media.
Regarding the Android 10 update on your Redmi K20, you will receive an update notification automatically. This update is expected to integrate all the new features that Google has introduced. However, since MIUI is heavily skinned, you may notice some features getting implemented differently in Xiaomi devices compared to devices running on stock Android. The download shouldn’t take a long time to download and install. If you have the same device, you are in for some luck!
Vivo Y11 has finally been officially released in India. It is ready to go on sale on both offline and online platforms. Although the Chinese smartphone manufacturer first launched the smartphone in Vietnam, it is now ready for release in India. The top specs of the Vivo Y11 include dual rear camera setup at the back, waterdrop-style notch, a huge 5,000mAh battery, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a rear fingerprint sensor. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC.
The phone is available only in one variant which has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage option. Besides being available in its own store, Vivo India e-store, it will be available in Paytm Mall, Tata Cliq, Amazon.in, and Bajaj EMI E-Store. You can also find it on Flipkart from December 28 onwards. With regards to the colour options, the smartphone comes with Mineral Blue and Agate Red colours.
Vivo Y11 Release
Vivo Y11 Specifications
The Vivo Y11 comes with dual-SIM that runs on Nano sims. The phone runs on Android 9 Pie with Funtouch OS 9 on top. Coming to the display, it has a 6.35-inch HD+ LCD screen with a chin under the display. You will also notice a waterdrop-style notch at the front. The Y11 model is powered by a 12nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC. It has four Cortex-A53 cores paired with four high-performance Cortex-A53 cores. It offers the users 3G RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The graphics are handled by Adreno 505 GPU. The LCD panel has a resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels.
With regards to the camera, the dual rear camera setup features a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.2 lens and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. There is also an 8-megapixel selfie camera at the front with an f/1.8 lens. While the rear camera has flash, the front doesn’t. Other features of the camera include time-lapse, slow, PDAF, watermark, AI Face Beauty, palm capture, voice control, live photos, professional mode, HDR, panorama, portrait bokeh, and camera filters.
Vivo Y11
The Vivo Y11 boasts of a 5,000mAh battery with 18w fast charge support. Vivo U20 is another Vivo phone with a huge battery. Its connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 4G LTE, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and USB OTG. You will find the usual sensors, such as ambient light sensor, magnetometer, accelerometer, and a proximity sensor. There is a rear fingerprint sensor as well.
The Release
While the Vivo Y11 is known as quite a heavy model, it has become quite popular none the less. Its main competitors include the likes of Realme 5 and Redmi 8. It doesn’t hurt that that Y11 is priced pretty much in the same range. One great advantage it has over others is that it offers a good deal more than its competitors at almost the same price. With its popularity in the market, there are plenty of deals and discounts being offered by various platforms, including major credit card and debit card providers. The fact that it has a huge battery to sustain it is a major attraction.
