Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ start receiving the new beta version of Android Pie
South Korean smartphone giant Samsung has started rolling out a beta version of Android Pie update for its Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones. However, we should point out that the update is currently available only in the UK, France, Poland and Germany. The beta update is 324MB in size and gets software version G960FXX2ZRLF for Samsung Galaxy S9 and G965FXXU2ZRLF for Galaxy S9+.
It is worth noticing that the stable update for Android Pie for Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 + would be available in January. By rolling out such updates, the company is actually working to fix the bugs that have been detected in previous beta builds of Android Pie for the two smartphones.
The bugs this update takes care of includes improper functioning of apps that require Samsung account, problems with Message notifications, and Phone app crashing on pressing the call button. The update will reportedly reach other markets in a few days’ time too.
Speaking about the specifications of Samsung Galaxy S9, it is powered by the Exynos 9810/Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and runs on Android Oreo with Samsung Experience UI on top. The smartphone features a 5.8-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
The flagship smartphone weighs 163grams and houses a 3,000mAh battery. The device comes with a Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP autofocus f/1.5-f/2.4 camera with optical image stabalization. It is available in Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue and the recently launched Polaris Blue colour options.
Coming to the specifications of Samsung Galaxy S9+, it comes with a 6.2-inch QHD+ Curved Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The smartphone has 6GB of RAM and a 3,500mAh battery. The device comes with a dual rear camera setup with Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP autofocus f/1.5-f/2.4 lens and a telephoto lens with 12MP autofocus f/2.4 lens. The mobile has three internal storage variants— one with 64GB storage, another with 128GB storage and the most high-end one with 256GB storage.
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ASUS unveils two AMD-powered laptops aimed at gamers in India
Taiwanese consumer electronics maker ASUS has launched its two gaming laptops in India today. Powered by the latest generation AMD Ryzen Mobile processors, both the laptops – ASUS Gaming F570 and VivoBook 15 – come with graphics from AMD Radeon Vega and focus on gaming and entertainment. Here are the pricing details and specifications of the newly launched ASUS Gaming F570 and ASUS VivoBook 15 laptops:
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ASUS Gaming F570 and ASUS VivoBook 15 price in India
ASUS Gaming F570 laptop is available with up to 8GB of RAM and it is priced at Rs 52,990. ASUS VivoBook 15, on the other hand, comes in two variants – 4GB RAM and 8GB RAM – priced at Rs 30,990 and Rs 35,990 respectively. Both the laptops are available for purchase on Paytm Mall as well as offline stores in the country.ASUS Gaming F570 and ASUS VivoBook 15 specifications
Coming to the specifications of the two laptops, ASUS Gaming F570 comes with 15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) Anti-Glare display and it is powered by AMD Ryzen 5 -2500U processor clubbed with up to 8GB of DRAM DDR4 RAM and AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics. The laptop supports up to 16GB of memory and has 1TB SATA 5400RPM HDD storage. ASUS F570 laptop focuses on gaming and runs the Windows 10 operating system. It weighs 1.9kg and comes with two memory card slots, Bluetooth v4.2, two Type A 2.0, one Type A 3.0 and one Type C 3.1 (Gen1) USB ports. Speaking of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505), it has a 15.6-inch FHD Anti-Glare display with 81% screen-to-body ratio. One of its variants come with AMD Ryzen 3 – 2200U processor and AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, and the other comes with AMD Ryzen 5-2500U processor and AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics. The 4GB RAM variant supports 12GB of memory and 8GB of RAM comes with 16GB of memory. The device comes with 1TB SATA 5400RPM HDD storage and runs Windows 10. Speaking about the launch of the two laptops, Arnold Su, ROG and PC Head of ASUS India said, “We are excited to unveil the Gaming F570 and VivoBook 15 (X505) specially designed for our Indian consumers. Both the laptops feature the latest AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Radeon Vega graphics, ensuring effortless productivity, multitasking, and entertainment. Pioneering the thin and light segment we are the only brand with models catering to this segment with Ryzen processor. We’re positive that the rising brigade of India’s ambitious users demanding more from their laptops would appreciate the latest offering.” For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Garmin Instinct launched in India: Price and specifications
Garmin has launched its GPS-enabled smartwatch Instinct in India today. The rugged smartwatch is aimed at sports enthusiasts and those who love being a part of extreme activities, particularly outdoors.
Priced at Rs 26,990, the Garmin Instinct smartwatch comes in Flame Red, Graphite and Tundra colour variants. Interested buyers can buy the newly launched smartwatch at Garmin’s authorised stores, the company’s official website, Paytm Mall, Amazon India, and select Helios stores.
The smartwatch has a 3x-axis compass and a barometric altimeter. Multiple navigation satellites are supported on Garmin Instinct including GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. Additionally, the smartwatch also comes with a wrist-based heart rate monitor that not only tracks your heart rate zones when you are working out but also gives you information about your stress levels.
The Instinct smartwatch is said to last up to 14 days in a single charge, provided its done in smartwatch mode. With full GPS tracking, its battery will last for 16 hours and when the power-saving UltraTrac mode is on, it can be used for 40 hours.
Garmin Instinct is said to be compatible with other products from the company including the InReach Mini. For those unaware, InReach Mini enhances the security of users by enabling them to send and receive messages and SOS calls from the watch itself.
The smartwatch from Garmin also comes with Virb action cameras and the company’s dog-tracking collars, Astro. Besides all this, there are some other fitness features in the newly launched smartwatch including a sports app and wellness data.
The smartwatch comes with 16MB of storage and users can sync the smartwatch with their smartphones using Garmin’s Connect app. Garmin Instinct is compatible with both Android and iOS. The Garmin Explore app can be used to create and edit routes, download maps, and more.
The company has also added that their new offering, Instinct, is made up of fibre-reinforced polymer, which is said to add strength and durability to it. Besides being rugged and outdoor-centric, the GPS-enabled smartwatch is said to come with the US military standard 810G. This basically means that it is thermal, shock and water resistant.
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Fitbit Ionic and Versa smartwatches get support for more third-party apps
Popular wearables maker Fitbit has updated its Ionic and Versa smartwatches with the latest version of Fitbit’s operating system – Fitbit OS 3.0. Among the key highlights that the update has got is the ability of the smartwatches to support some new third-party apps. Fitbit OS 3.0 will also enable users to create logs for their water intake, sleep, and weight directly in their smartwatch. Earlier, this had to be done via the mobile app that connected the smartwatch to the user’s smartphone.
The most notable apps which will now be supported by smartwatches running on Fitbit OS 3.0 are Couch to 5K and Achu Health. Speaking about these apps, Couch to 5K is a training program that coaches beginners towards running long-distance races, while Achu Health can help users predict potential illness by notifying them about any unusual temperature increase in their bodies. Going forward, these apps will display daily goals or send notifications to users on their smartwatches.
Another two apps that are now available on Fitbit smartwatches include Genius Wrist and MySwimPro. While Genius Wrist will provide structured on-device workouts, productivity and visualization tools, MySwimPro will get video coaching and training plans for swimmers of all levels. The latter will also use real-time heart rate of the wearer from the smartwatch and help them enhance their swimming performance accordingly.
Support for some other apps will be added next year on Fitbit OS 3.0. These include TRX, Charity Miles, FitBark and Mindbody.
We should point out that if you use Charge 3, you will not be getting this OS update. So your wait for popular third-party apps will be a little longer than that of others. And as of now, there is no official word on when the OS update will be rolled out to Charge 3 users.
What we do know is that an upcoming update in 2019 will improve the female health tracking feature on the smartwatches to show more data. Fitbit has said that it will be adding symptom trends to its female health tracking feature. While there is no word on whether there will be features for menopause tracking or family planning, we really do wish that Fitbit gets those in its smartwatches, as these features are what most women would find useful.
Speaking about the software update being rolled out, Jon Oakes, Senior Vice President of Product at Fitbit said, “We are excited to announce these software and app updates as they provide Fitbit smartwatch users with more ways to take action based on their personal data to achieve their health and fitness goal.”
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India sees over 50% improvement in average fixed download speeds in 2018: Ookla
In 2018, India saw the greatest improvement in fixed broadband speed among the most popular countries in the world. According to a report shared by Ookla, a platform that is widely known for its speedtests, India ranks 65th in broadband and 111th in mobile.
The report further said that the country has shown an improvement of 50.4% and has an average fixed download speed of 23 Mbps. Speaking of mobile, the country showed a 15.2% increase in average overall download speeds.
If you we talk about the five largest countries in the world, China topped the list of the fastest average mobile speeds. The list of countries with fastest fixed download speeds was dominated by the United States, and China managed a second spot there too. India and Brazil had a tie on the third position of the list.
Another important reveal by the report was that the number of gigabit tests in New Delhi swelled from 119 in 2017 to 20239 results in 2018. This is a massive increase of 16908%.
Ookla’s report also said that the overall world’s internet speed increased by over 15% in the current year. The mean global speed, according to the report, is said to be 22.82 Mbps. It was also stated that mobile downloads went up by 15.20% in the last 12 months and mobile uploads grew by 11.60%.
It is worth noticing that with Reliance Jio’s JioPhone and JioPhone 2 feature phones being introduced in the market and the fall in tariff pricing of mobile data plans, the number of internet users has grown tremendously in India. As of September 2018, Jio had a user base of a massive 1,191.40 million. And we should point out that other major telecom players like Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea also have millions of users in the country. Since’s Jio’s entry in the telecom space, these players have been forced to slash the prices of their mobile data plan too. But this fall in prices has led to a lot more Indian users come online.
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[Video] Micromax Infinity N12 Unboxing, First Look And Camera Shots
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Micromax Infinity N12 features a 6.19 inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18.9:9. The company has touted the presence of a notch on the display of the smartphone that gives users more screen space for gaming, watching videos and more. Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor clocked at 2GHz, Micromax Infinity N12 comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
The price of Micromax Infinity N12 is Rs 9,999.
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Lenovo Z5 Pro GT with 12GB RAM, Snapdragon 855 SoC unveiled: Price and specifications
Chinese smartphone brand Lenovo has had an interesting year. It made some silent launches but managed to get some top-notch phones in the market. And it even re-entered the Indian market after almost a year. And now, the handset maker has unveiled its Lenovo Z5 Pro GT smartphone which comes with a massive 12GB of RAM and is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 processor in China. Here’s a look at the pricing details and the specifications of the device:
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Lenovo Z5 Pro GT specifications
We’ll start by talking about the specifications of Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, the smartphone sports a 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 × 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass for protection, and following the current trend, there is an in-display fingerprint scanner onboard. As we mentioned earlier, Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is powered by Snapdragon 855 processor, which is the latest chip that Qualcomm has launched. The smartphone comes in three RAM variants – the base model with 6GB RAM, the most high-end one with 12GB RAM and another one with 8GB of RAM. Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is available in 128GB, 256GB 512GB storage options and runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Lenovo’s ZUI 10. On the camera front, the smartphone features a dual rear camera setup with a 16MP primary Sony IMX519 sensor that has an f/1.8 aperture and a dual-tone LED flash clubbed with a 24MP Sony IMX576 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. There is a dual selfie camera on the device too. The front-facing snappers of the handset include a 16MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture along with an 8MP IR camera that is used for facial recognition. The smartphone houses a 3350mAh battery and its connectivity options include Dual SIM, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, USB Type-C and NFC.Lenovo Z5 Pro GT price
The base model of the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT mobile, which comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, bears a price tag of 2,698 Yuan and the middle variant with 8GB RAM and same storage costs 2,998 Yuan. Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is also available with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 3998 Yuan and the most high-end option with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage costs 4398 Yuan. Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is all set to go on sale on January 24 and its pre-orders will begin on January 1. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Samsung’s foldable phone to house a 6,000mAh battery: Report
South Korean technology giant made news last month when it gave the world the first look of its foldable phone at its developer conference. After that, it has been reported that the device will be launched early next year with Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. Some reports have also claimed that three Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones would launch first and the launch of Samsung’s 5G smartphone and the foldable phone will follow.
A new report from a Korean market research group LetsGoDigital has surfaced online that reveals certain features of the upcoming Galaxy F. According to the report, the foldable handset will house an enormous 6,000mAh battery. That’s actually the kind of battery capacity that we see in tablets and not smartphones. But considering that Samsung Galaxy Fold is a tablet-cum-smartphone and it has a 7-inch AMOLED screen, a 6,000mAh battery is not very surprising.
The report has further said that the battery of the device will be ‘split into two’ in order to cater to the folding display of the smartphone. Additionally, it has also been revealed that Samsung Galaxy F will house an 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and this may be the only variant of the handset.
Although it has not been confirmed yet, the smartphone is said to be powered by Exynos 9820/ Snapdragon 855 processor. But what we do know is that the foldable phone will run OneUI based on Android 9 Pie, which promises to bring enhanced multitasking capabilities to the folding phone. It will also add a minimalistic design to the user interface and increase the ease of performing various tasks.
Coming back to the report that has recently surfaced online, it claims the presence of 12MP+12MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP selfie camera. It has been tipped that the upcoming folding phone by Samsung will bear a price tag of 2 million won, which becomes approximately Rs 1,28,000 when converted. The smartphone giant has said that initially, it will only make a million units of the Galaxy Fold phone and more units will only be made if the demand arises.
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This is when all Realme smartphones will be updated to Android 9.0 Pie
With already a large and growing fan following, Realme might just give other companies a run for their money as all of its smartphones are receiving an Android Pie update. Xiaomi has also recently updated Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite to Android Pie and is yet to update the Mi A1 to this OS. For Mi A2 Lite, only a few units have been updated.
Updating phones with the latest OS is not a cake walk considering that your phone might be affected by a bug anytime due to software update. With Xiaomi still fixing the bug in Mi A1 it cannot be ascertained when it would launch the Android Pie for this device. Xiaomi being one of the dominating brands in the mobile market is facing such a problem. Considering that it gives a lot of positive weightage to the fact that all Realme phones are being updated to Android 9.0.
A tweet from Realme India Support has confirmed that every Realme smartphone will be updated to Android 9.0 by the first two quarters of 2019. Though the devices will run on Oppo-engineered ColourOS system overlay, the basic operating system would be Android Pie.
Recently in this month, Realme has enhanced the quality of many of its smartphones. These enhancements are ColourOS 5.2 for Realme 2 and Realme C1, security patch updates and camera improvements which encompass every smartphone.
Having spread its wings in India, the company is now planning to head towards Pakistan. Having a reputation for selling affordable phones, it will probably take a chance anywhere it anticipates the scope of demand for affordable devices.
Recently, Realme launched the U1 smartphone. To recall its specifications, it has a dual camera setup, which has a 13MP primary sensor and 2MP secondary sensor. The smartphone houses a 3,500mAh battery and comes with a 25MP front camera, one has the privilege of many beautification features in the cameras. Connectivity options in the Realme U1 smartphone includes WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, FM Radio, microUSB 2.0 and GPS. It comes with multiple colour options including Ambitious Black, Brave Black and Fiery Gold.
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Google Pixel 3 has got a price cut, will be sold at Rs 63,107
The price of Google Pixel 3 has been reduced to Rs 63,107 in Paytm Mall from its original price which was Rs 71,000 a few days ago. The discount was initially set to be Rs 66,428, however, customers can avail a cashback of Rs 3,321 as part of the offer. The discounted price of Rs 66,428 is only available for the 64GB storage variant because the 128GB variant is not available. Wondering how to avail the cashback? Simple—just use the “SAVE5” promocode at the time of checkout. The offer is also available on the Paytm Mall app as well.
The Google Pixel 3 runs on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box, has 8MP sensors and supports 1080p videos at 30fps. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and the phone comes in ‘Just Black’ and ‘Clearly White colour options.
You would be happy to know that along with Google Pixel 3, the Google Pixel 2XL has also got a price cut. It is being sold at Rs 39,975 now. Here also there is a cashback scheme available, which would help you save Rs 1,999 thereby paying just Rs 37,967. In the same way like the Google Pixel 3, you need to use the “SAVE5” promocode to avail cashback on the Google Pixel 2XL.
For the unknown, in a referral offer launched on Flipkart, Google is offering a discount of Rs 7,000 to the referee and an e-gift voucher of Rs 2,000 to the referrer. The offer will run till December 20 on Flipkart.
Coming to the specs and price of the phone, the Google Pixel 3 comes in two storage variants of 64GB and 128GB, which sold for for Rs 71,000 and Rs 80,000 respectively. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie and its dimensions are 145.6×68.2×7.9mm. The handset weighs 148 grams and has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the screen.
Google Pixel 3 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and has 4GB RAM. It has a dual 8MP + 8MP selfie cameras and a single 12MP rear camera. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot, NFC, USB 3.1 and GPS. Messaging options include SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM and of course can run Whatsapp messenger too. Other features include a fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass and barometer.
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Scam calls in India increased by more than double in 2018: Truecaller
Let’s face it. Truecaller is one among the apps that a major chunk of people install on their smartphones in spite of the fact that it’s blamed for privacy intrusion quite often. The app, which is the best known for identifying calls from unknown numbers and blocking spam calls and messages, has released its ‘Truecaller Insight Special Report’.
According to the report, India stands second in terms of the number of spam calls received by users (January to October), whereas Brazil tops the list. In Brazil, an average Truecaller user received 37.5 spam calls per month in 2018. With that number, the country overtook India as the ‘most spammed’ country from last year.
Speaking about India, 6.1% of overall calls that Indian users received in 2018 were spam calls. The average number of spam calls received by users in India came down by 1.5% from 2017, according to the report. The average number for this that the report has stated is 22.3 calls per user/month.
the report says that 91% of the spam calls in the country were made by telecom service providers. They were followed by scam callers, who have gone up from 3% in 2017 to 7% in the current year. Telemarketers, who contributed to 13% of spam calls in 2017, came down to 2% this year.
The report further reveals that most calls from telecom companies revolved around informing users about various offers and balance reminders. And as you must have noticed, scam calls grew more than double as compared to 2017.
The report says that globally, 74.1 billion calls were made in 2018. And among these, 17.7 billion were spam calls. This basically means that almost every fourth call received by users was a spam call.
“Digging deeper into the bigger markets, we found common categories that tie all these spam calls together. The biggest pattern we could see was that operators across the world are the biggest spammers,” the report said.
We should mention that Truecaller is among the most popular apps of its kind and it has a user base of 300 million across the globe. Out of all these users, a massive chunk of 150 million are based in India. The report from Truecaller is based on 20 countries that were affected by spam calls in 2018. If you want to get to know of some little-known features of Truecaller, click here.
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The Xiaomi Redmi 7 series was reportedly spotted in the Nashville Chatter on Chinese 3C certification website. The series included three smartphones. Based on the website, though differing from one another, the smartphones have a few things in common. All of them have 4G LTE support and 5V/2A charging, which translates into 10W fast charge support.
One of its smartphones, Redmi 7 Pro, now has been spotted in TENAA also. Due to this, several features of the phone have been revealed. According to the leak, the phone sports a waterdrop-shaped notch, a dual camera setup at the back and a rear fingerprint sensor. It will have a 5.84-inch display screen and a 2,900mAh battery. Dimensions have also been tipped and will be at 147.76 x 71.89 x 7.8mm.
It is yet to be known if the phone would be called Redmi 7 Pro or not but since the display of the model is the same as Redmi 6 Pro it is speculated to be that. As said before the Redmi 7 series is said to include three phones—Xiaomi Redmi 7A, Redmi 7, Redmi 7 Pro. The model numbers listed in 3C certification website and TENAA are M1901F7E, M1901F7T and M1901F7C. The model numbers of Redmi 6 series were prefixed with M18 so there is a high chance that the M19 models represent Xiaomi Redmi 7 series.
The Xiaomi Redmi 7 series is expected to have face unlock, expandable storage and dual VoLTE support. Once launched, it would probably compete with Realme, Asus, Nokia and Oppo. The competition is going to be tough considering that these brands are launching phones with appealing specs. This could mean that there might be a price war in store for consumers.
To recall, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 had two RAM variants which came in different price segments. It had a 32GB and 64GB RAM variant which costed Rs 7,999 and Rs 9,499 respectively. The Redmi 6A also has two RAM variants—16GB storage priced at Rs 5,999 and 32GB storage priced at Rs 6,999. Lastly, the Redmi 6 Pro came with a price tag of Rs 10,999 and Rs 12,999 for 3GB RAM variant and 4GB RAM variant respectively. Since all the price points are covered by Xiaomi, it will be interesting to see where they place the next generation of smartphones. Chances are the Chinese company will be eating into its own pie.
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PUBG Mobile’s Vikendi Snow Map released: 10 things to know
Popular gaming app PUBG Mobile has finally got the much-awaited update that comes with the Vikendi Snow Map. There are a number of exciting new changes that have been added to the PUBG Mobile game including a Snow theme and features that make it easier for your enemies to track you. Here’s our list of everything that you need to know. Read till the end to find out about a rewards that the company has promised for some users:
In order to access the Vikendi Snow Map, you would have to update your mobile app to version 0.10.0, which is now available for all iOS and Android users. On both the platforms, it weighs more a gigabyte, wo recommend you to use a Wi-Fi to download it.
The key highlight of the update is the Vikendi Snow Map that has come to PUBG Mobile. The map spreads across 6X6Km and is completely covered in snow. Furthermore, plentry of new area have been added to the map including Port, Zabava, Cosmodrome, Vihar, Movatra, Dobro Mesto, Krichas, Trevno, Peshkova, Lumber Yard, Milnar, Sawmill, Dino Park, Goroka, Coal Mine, Hot Springs, Cantra, Volnova, Tovar, Villa, Castle, Winery, Pilnec, Mount Kreznic, Podvosto, Cement Factory and Abbey.
It has been reported that Kricha, Goroka, Cosmodrome and Castle are four areas where players can find good loot.
The fact that the entire game area is covered in snow actually makes the game tougher. This is because your avatar’s footprints will stay in the snow for some time and this can be a very big giveaway of your hiding location. The snow also registers tracks of various vehicles that are available in the game.
The new update has got Vikendi exclusive snowmobiles to the game that can be used to travel in the snow. Developers are expected to add more improvements to these snowmobiles shortly.
Another Vikendi exclusive addition is G36C Assault Rifle. The rifle can has replaced the SCAR-L rifle that was earlier in the game for players.
The snow is not the only new thing about the locations used in the game. Since the holiday season is just around the corner, the game has a Christmas theme. So a lot of aspects like costumes, vehicles and even the parachute your avatar will use to land is Christmas themed.
The game can now be played in three different settings – one for 16:9 displays, one for 18:9 displays with rounded corners, and one for ‘Notched’ displays. You can head to the Settings of your game to adjust it.
It is worth mentioning that anyone who downloads the game before December 25 will be rewarded by the company. As a part of the reward, these early birds will be getting 1,888 BP points and the Outfit Box 3.
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Is a part of version 0.10.0 update
In order to access the Vikendi Snow Map, you would have to update your mobile app to version 0.10.0, which is now available for all iOS and Android users. On both the platforms, it weighs more a gigabyte, wo recommend you to use a Wi-Fi to download it.
Vikendi Snow Map
The key highlight of the update is the Vikendi Snow Map that has come to PUBG Mobile. The map spreads across 6X6Km and is completely covered in snow. Furthermore, plentry of new area have been added to the map including Port, Zabava, Cosmodrome, Vihar, Movatra, Dobro Mesto, Krichas, Trevno, Peshkova, Lumber Yard, Milnar, Sawmill, Dino Park, Goroka, Coal Mine, Hot Springs, Cantra, Volnova, Tovar, Villa, Castle, Winery, Pilnec, Mount Kreznic, Podvosto, Cement Factory and Abbey.
Loot rich areas
It has been reported that Kricha, Goroka, Cosmodrome and Castle are four areas where players can find good loot.
The snow makes the game tougher
The fact that the entire game area is covered in snow actually makes the game tougher. This is because your avatar’s footprints will stay in the snow for some time and this can be a very big giveaway of your hiding location. The snow also registers tracks of various vehicles that are available in the game.
You can use snowmobiles to travel
The new update has got Vikendi exclusive snowmobiles to the game that can be used to travel in the snow. Developers are expected to add more improvements to these snowmobiles shortly.
The new G36C Assault Rifle
Another Vikendi exclusive addition is G36C Assault Rifle. The rifle can has replaced the SCAR-L rifle that was earlier in the game for players.
Christmas theme
The snow is not the only new thing about the locations used in the game. Since the holiday season is just around the corner, the game has a Christmas theme. So a lot of aspects like costumes, vehicles and even the parachute your avatar will use to land is Christmas themed.
In case you have a smartphone with ‘notched’ display
The game can now be played in three different settings – one for 16:9 displays, one for 18:9 displays with rounded corners, and one for ‘Notched’ displays. You can head to the Settings of your game to adjust it.
Rewards
It is worth mentioning that anyone who downloads the game before December 25 will be rewarded by the company. As a part of the reward, these early birds will be getting 1,888 BP points and the Outfit Box 3.
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[td_smart_list_end] Xiaomi Mi A2 to receive Android Pie update
Seems like more phones of Xiaomi are set to get Android Pie updates. After a limited number of Xiaomi Mi A2 phones received the Android 9 Pie update on November 16, the company will rollout this update to rest of the phones today. Some units of Mi A2 Lite also received the Android Pie update 10 days after the A2, too. Some reports do suggest that the global rollout will begin by end of December or early January.
Over that, the Xiaomi Mi A1 is also slated to get the Android Pie update soon. The company is waiting for a bug to be removed from the phone and then the users will be able to update to the new version of the Android OS. Right now, Xiaomi is trying to remove the bugs on the basis of frequent soak tests. There are rumours that the Mi A2 Lite and Mi A1 would be updated within a certain time frame. However, since the company hasn’t announced anything in this regard, we can take this as a speculation only.
To recall the specs of Xiaomi Mi A2, its dimensions are 158.7×75.4×7.3mm and the smartphone weighs 166grams. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, USB 2.0, infrared port and GPS. It has a dual rear camera setup which comprises of 12MP and 20MP sensors. As for the front snapper, the device sports a 20MP single camera for selfies. The mobile has a 6GB RAM variant with 128GB internal storage and the other RAM variant is 4GB with 32/64GB storage. The handset has a fingerprint sensor, an accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass inbuilt. Messaging options include SMS, MMS Email, Push email and IM. It houses a 3,000mAh non-removable battery and comes in black, gold, blue, red, rose gold colours.
Speaking about the specs of Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, the handset has dual cameras with 12MP and 5MP sensors. It has a 5MP single camera in front for selfies and video calling. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot, infrared port, GPS, FM Radio and a microUSB 2.0. The smartphone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery which is non-removable. Colour options are black, blue, gold, rose gold and red.
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Micromax Infinity N12, Infinity N11 smartphones launched in India: Price, specifications and more
Homegrown smartphone maker Micromax has today launched its Infinity N12 and Infinity N11 smartphones in India. Both the handsets fall in the budget segment and are touted to come with AI photography, a massive 4,000mAh battery and feature notched displays. Here are the pricing details and the specifications of the newly launched Infinity N12 and Infinity N11 smartphones by Micromax:
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Micromax N12, N11 price in India
As we have mentioned earlier, Micromax Infinity N12 and Infinity N11 smartphone fall in the budget segment of the smartphone market. While Micromax Infinity N12 is priced at Rs 9,999, Micromax Infinity N11 costs Rs 8,999. The smartphones will be available on both online and offline channels, however, the exact date of sale has not been announced yet. Micromax has tied up with Reliance Jio to offer customers a cashback of Rs 2,200 and an additional 50GB of data with recharges of Rs 198 or Rs 299.Micromax N12, N11 specifications
Micromax Infinity N12 and Infinity N11 smartphones share a number of specifications. We’ll start by talking about the tech specs of Micromax Infinity N12. The smartphone features a 6.19-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18.9:9. The company has touted the presence of a notch on the display of the smartphone that gives users more screen space for gaming, watching videos and more. Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor clocked at 2GHz, Micromax Infinity N12 comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. To enhance the security of the device, Micromax has added a fingerprint sensor and facial unlock. For imaging duties, Micromax Infinity N12 mobile has a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 5MP sensors and a 16MP selfie camera. The modes on the rear cameras of the smartphone include Beauty, FaceCute, Professional, Panorama, among others. The cameras can also be used to record a Time-Lapse and have modes called Beauty Video and Video Slow. The selfie camera of the device comes with Beatty, FaceCute and Portrait modes. The company has also touted the AI photography of the smartphone. The smartphone houses a massive 4,000mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Speaking of Micromax Infinity N11 smartphone, most of its specifications of the device are the same as Micromax Infinity N12. The only difference is the RAM and selfie camera of the smartphone. Micromax Infinity N11 comes with 2GB of RAM and has an 8MP front-facing snapper. Rest everything remains the same as the older sibling. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.The new Honor Band 4 will soon be available on Amazon India at Rs 2,599
Recently Honor 8C smartphone has been made available in India and now is the turn of one more product from the Huawei owned company. The device called Honor Band 4 would be priced at Rs 2,599 and will start selling on December 18, 12PM onwards.
Apparently, Honor 3 which is the predecessor of this fitness band was available at a higher price at the time of its launch. It came at a price of Rs 2,799 that is Rs 200 more than the current version. Which is a good thing for customers as they will end up getting the latest Honor band at a cheaper price. Also, one of the reasons for Honor to keep the price low of its new band could be that they want it to compete with Xiaomi’s Mi Band 3, which is retailing for Rs 1,999 on e-commerce stores.
Speaking of the specs of Honor Band 4, it comes with a 0.95-inch AMOLED screen and a dual-colour strap. Colour variation of the strap is between yellow, pink, red and green. Many devices like the Honor Band 4 are now available with water resistance and this band is no different. It can be dunked in water up to 50 meters. With that the smartband can identify swim strokes, too. So, you can take it out for a swim next time you hit the pool.
Over that, it can track sleep patterns too. Honor Band 4 comes with an upgraded running posture algo that can enable runners to maintain their track records in an enhanced manner. Features such as step counter is also part of the package. Battery of this smartband has also been improved. Honor Band 4 can last up to 2 weeks on a single charge and has a standby time of 21 days. Last but not the least, the band has a unique Foot Mode that works once you attach it to a shoe. The foot mode gives the user a more accurate reading of the run considering that it tracks the foot like pattern, impact, swing angle, step length and more.
Once it is out it will be intriguing to see which product appeals to the customers more—the Honor Band 4 or the Mi Band 3. The Mi Band 3 is priced lower than the Honor Band 4, and that could be the reason it might have an upper hand over the latter. However, specs also matter. If we go by the specs, the Honor Band 4 is asking for a premium, but definitely justifies it on paper.
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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 goes on sale in India via Flipkart
This month saw the launch of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone which, as the name suggests, is the successor of Zenfone Max Pro M1. The newly launched smartphone has gone on sale for the first time in India today exclusively on Flipkart. The key highlights of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 are its massive 5,000mAh battery and its dual rear camera setup. Much like its predecessor, the smartphone is available in three storage options and the company has announced some launch offers for the device. Here are the details about the sale, offers, pricing and specifications of the smartphone:
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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 price and launch offers
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone comes in three storage options in India – 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage, 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage, and 6GB RAM/64GB inbuilt storage. While the base model is priced at Rs 12,999, the 4GB RAM model costs Rs 14,999 and the 6GB RAM variant bears a price tag of Rs 16,9999. The smartphone is available in Blue and Titanium colour options. Launch offers available with the smartphone include a discount of Rs 1,000 with HDFC Bank credit and debit cards and a 5% discount on paying with Axis Bank Buzz credit card. Customers can also opt for a no-cost EMI option that starts at Rs 1,667. And last but not the least, customers will be able to get Flipkart’s Complete Mobile Protection programme for Rs 99.Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 specifications
Speaking of the specifications of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, it comes with dual-SIM functionality and features a 6.26-inch full-HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It is mentioned in the above-mentioned RAM/Storage options and sports dual rear camera setup with a 12MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary depth sensor. The device also has a 13MP selfie camera on its front panel. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 mobile houses a 5,000mAh battery and can hold a microSD card of up to 2TB. You’ll find standard connectivity options on the device including 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, GPS, FM radio, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro-USB port. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Micromax Infinity N-Series smartphone set to launch in India today: How to watch the live stream
Homegrown smartphone maker Micromax is all set to launch a smartphone in India today. This will be the company’s first handset to come with a notch on top of its display and will be a part of Micromax’s Infinity N series. The ‘N’ in Infinity N supposedly refers to the notch. In the teasers that have been shared by the company, besides the notched display, one can also see a dual rear camera setup on the back panel of the smartphone. However, apart from this, we don’t know too much about the Micromax Infinity N series smartphone. The company will be live-streaming the launch of its newest smartphone and here’s how you can watch it:
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How to watch the Micromax Infinity N series launch live stream
Micromax will be live streaming the launch of its Infinity N Series smartphone on its Twitter profile and Facebook page. Interested viewers can tune in at 12:00 pm to watch the new smartphone getting launched live.Watch the unveiling of Micromax #InfinityNSeries https://t.co/FalH8oA01r
— Micromax India (@Micromax__India) December 18, 2018
Micromax Infinity N Series smartphone expected specifications
As we mentioned earlier, not much is known about the Micromax smartphone that is set to launch in the country today. What we do know is the fact that the device will come with a notch on top of its display and will sport dual cameras along with an LED flash on its back panel. The company has also confirmed the presence of a selfie flash on the device. Although a teaser of the Android smartphone hints that the handset has a dual front camera setup, there is no official word on it. So, it may be another front-facing sensor. The company is also calling the Infinity N Series smartphone as ‘powerful’, and that might be a hint towards the processor used in the device. But then, there’s no word about that too and we will have to wait for a few more hours till we get to know about more. We should point out that the homegrown smartphone maker had previously announced that it will be launching thirteen smartphones in the country between September 2018 and March 2019. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Fossil launches new smartwatches across six brands in India
In what can be termed as Fossil’s biggest-ever launch in India, the global lifestyle accessories maker has unveiled seven Next-Gen touchscreen smartwatches. The smartwatches have been launched in collaboration with six luxury brands — Emporio Armani, Skagen, Michael Kors, Armani Exchange, and Diesel.
The seven smartwatches that have been launched are Fossil Gen 4 Smartwatch Venture HR and Explorist HR for Fossil, Emporio Armani Connected for Emporio Armani, Skagen Falster 2 for Skagen, Michael Kors Access Runway for Michael Kors, A|X Armani Exchange Connected for Armani Exchange and Diesel Full Guard for Diesel. The pricing of the newly launched smartwatches starts at Rs 19,995.
Powered by Wear OS by Google, the new smartwatches are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 Platform. The range comes with features like touchscreen digital display, wireless syncing, magnetic charging, Bluetooth technology and a long battery life. The series is compatible with iOS 9.3+ and Android 4.4+. Android Go edition is not supported. Other features of the smartwatches include a heart rate sensor, a GPS, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, an ambient light and a microphone.
So whether users are going for a run or working out in the gym, they will be able to track the heart rate during logged exercises with Google Fit.
Speaking about the launch, Johnson Verghese, Managing Director of Fossil said, “With the launch of next generation of smartwatches, we have amplified the technological features on the wrist while maintaining our aesthetically fashioned designs, creating an experience individual to each consumer.”
The smartwatch series come with heart rate functionality which, according to the company, was a much-demanded feature by customers. The integrated heart rate shows the beats per minute to the user on the watch face.
Gautam Sharma, Vice President Brand Strategy-APAC also spoke about the new products. He said, “Since our entry into the smartwatch market three years ago, it has been Fossil’s mission to meld technology and design.”
The watches are swim-proof and come with untethered GPS capabilities. The GPS will enable users to track their walks, runs, hikes, bike rides and more. The smartwatches come equipped with Google Fit and other third-party fitness apps to enable this functionality.
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HyperX launches Alloy Core RGB gaming keyboard and Pulsefire core gaming mouse in India
The gaming division of Kingston Technology company, HyperX, has launched two newproducts today. This includes an Alloy Core RGB gaming keyboard and Pulsefire Core Gaming Mouse. They are priced at Rs 6,290 and Rs 4,290 respectively and come with a warranty of 2 years each.
“We’re really excited to launch our first membrane keyboard along with our Pulsefire Core Mouse that offers a quality gaming experience with latest features for a great price.” said Mr. Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director, HyperX India. “With festive phase still around, both the products are perfect for gamers looking for reliability and premium quality” he further added.
The keyboard features HyperX’s signature radiant light bar and RGB lighting effects on it. This includes six different lighting styles and three brightness levels. The company has endeavored to make it reliable for gamers by giving it a durable plastic framework so that the keyboard is long lasting. The keys have a tactile feel, but at the same time would not make any sound at the touch of the fingers. The keyboard also features gaming-grade-anti-ghosting functionality and key rollover. It is water-resistant to withstand 120ml of liquid, which we are sure all gamers would love. There are dedicated media controls and quick access buttons for lighting and Game Mode place control right in front of the user.
As for the overall specifications of the keyboard. The keyboard type is Membrane, it has 6 LED modes and 3 brightness levels, USB 2.0 connection and its polling rate is 1000Hz that is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. Its dimensions are 443.2×175.31×35.68mm and weighs 1,121grams.
Let’s talk about the HyperX Pulsefire Core gaming mouse now. The company is confident that it would provide gamers with an authentic gaming experience. The mouse weighs 87grams, has a Pixart 3327 optical sensor with native DPI settings of up to 6,200 DPI. It is customizable with NGenuity software, which is HyperX’s own. This allows gamers to personalize the seven buttons and its macros and colour preference. To get into more details about its specs, the mouse has a 220 IPS speed and 30G acceleration. The durability of both the left and right mouse button is 20 million clicks.
To talk about its light effects, it has one lighting zone and four brightness levels. On-board memory includes one profile and connectivity options include USB 2.0. The mouse’s polling rating is 1,000Hz and its dimensions are 119.3×41.3×63.9mm with a cable length of 1.8 meters.
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Realme U1 3GB RAM variant is now available via open sale on Amazon India
Oppo‘s sub-brand Realme launched its U1 smartphone in India last month. The selfie-centric Realme U1 is available in two variants in the country – one with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage and the other with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. While the former is priced at Rs 11,999, the latter bears a price tag of Rs 14,999. Realme smartphones have been accepted very well by the audience since the sub-brand was launched by Oppo earlier this year. And Realme U1 is no exception.
However, until now, the smartphone was only available for sale via flash sales. If you haven’t been able to buy the smartphone in the flash sales so far, then you can at least buy the base model of Realme U1 on Amazon India’s website as the 3GB RAM variant has now gone an open sale. The smartphone is available in two colour options – Ambitious Black and Brave Blue. There are several offers that can be availed by customers including a Reliance Jio cashback of Rs 2,500 that customers will get in the form of 5 coupons of Rs 50 each. There is a ‘No Cost EMI’ option available on all major debit and credit cards and customers would get an e-coupon from Cleartrip.
To recall the specifications, Realme U1 is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 SoC and it comes with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The smartphone is available in 32GB and 64GB internal storage options and it can hold microSD cards of up to 256GB. Realme U1 smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo with a layer of Color OS 5.2 baked on top.
On the camera front, Realme U1 sports a dual rear camera setup comprised of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary depth sensor. On the front panel, a 25MP front-facing snapper is also housed that can be used to click selfies and make video calls. The front-facing snapper has a number of modes that can be used and it also comes with beautification features. The smartphone packs 3,500mAh battery and includes all standard connectivity options.
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The Xiaomi Redmi 5A finally gets the new MIUI 10 update based on Android 8.1 Oreo
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A, which was launched a year back is finally being upgraded to the MIUI 10 user interface based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Until now the phone was running on MIUI 9 built on Android 7.1 Nougat. Now it can be ascertained that the phone would be upgraded to the Android Oreo version.
This is part of the global stable update, which means that every person possessing the Redmi 5A would be availing the update. In case you still haven’t received the update, it could be that the software rollout is happening in a phased manner. In that case, you might have to wait for sometime before you can receive the update. You can check the availability of the update by going to Settings then About phone, click on System update next and then press Check for updates.
To recall its features, the Redmi 5A comes with a 5-inch display with a HD screen resolution of 720x 1,280 pixels. It has a 1.4GHz quad-core processor that comes with a 2GB RAM and an internal storage of 16GB. A micro-SD card slot is available, which can store up to 256GB of files. The Redmi 5A has a single camera setup on both back and front. It sports a 13MP front camera with an aperture of f/2.2 on the back, and a 5MP front shooter for selfies. The phone is powered by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery.
The MIUI 10 update was announced back in January this year and was unveiled on May 31. The MIUI was earlier available in Redmi 5A but it was based on the Android 7.1 N. Now, in an effort to meet the customers’ expectations, Xiaomi has rolled out the phone on the Oreo OS, which might make some of them happy as the phone will last longer. Some of the other phones, which Xiaomi upgraded to MIUI 10 are Redmi 5, Redmi 4, Redmi 3S and Redmi 4A. The new MIUI also recently came out for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Poco F1. Other Xiaomi phones in which the MIUI 10 update became available before this were Mi Max 2, Mi 4s, Mi 4c, Mi Max, Mi 4, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus and Mi Max Prime.
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How to speed up your computer? Here are 5 ways
Slowing down of your computer can be a very nasty problem indeed. If a file doesn’t open which you require urgently, then it can lead to lot a lot of frustration. Hence, tackling this problem is of utmost importance for anyone whose daily activities are centred around the computer or PC.
Your computer might be running slow because of countless number of reasons. And it is difficult to find out unless you know the possible circumstances under which this problem has occurred. Once your computer slows down you might have to try various ways to speed it up since the problem is not known to you initially. It is highly recommended that you find the root cause and eliminate that in due course of time.
Here are some ways in which you can speed up your computer:
- Try troubleshooting your computer. The performance troubleshooter finds the reasons why your computer might be slowing down. It gives you details like how many users are logged in, whether multiple programs are running together. To do this, click on ‘Start’ and visit the ‘Control Panel’. In the search bar type troubleshooter, and then click on ‘Troubleshooting’. Then in ‘System and Security’ click on ‘Check for performance issues’. This will display all the issues and, in all likelihood, will come with a solution to the problem as well.
- Delete the programs you never use. The computer’s data often comprises of virus scanners, disk cleaners etc. These are manufacturer-installed software, which come into action without us being aware of them. So, if your computer already has a lot of data or programmes overload it, you might consider removing them. Freeing up disk space is bound to speed up things.
- A particular programme might be using a lot of your data. This happens in situations when your device has suddenly slowed down. You can find this out via Task Manager. Just check the performance tab in Windows 10 PC’s in the task manager and you will see which software is using how many resources. Just end that application and you will see a speed boost.
- Some applications running on system tray or notification area. They start functioning once after you turn on your computer. Click the up arrow icon near the system tray, right click on any application you don’t find useful/don’t need to run in the background and then close them. You can also stop them from starting at PC startup in Windows 10 task manager in the startup tab.
- Disk Defragmentation. Disk defragmenter rearranges fragmented data and helps your hard disk work more smoothly. Also, sometimes your hard disk contains too much data from old files which are no longer in use. Remember to clear them up. Storage of these files leads to excess data with the adding up of new data leading to overload of your computer and a consequent slowdown.
10 Truecaller features you didn’t know about
Truecaller has gained immense popularity because of its useful features that let us identify spam calls, block phone numbers and know who is calling us from unknown phone numbers. But there’s a lot more that you can do using the app besides its ‘signature’ features. Here, we are listing down ten features of Truecaller that you may find to be useful:
People record calls for various reasons. And if you have a separate app installed to do this, it’s time to delete it and use that extra space on your device for something else. This is because Truecaller can record calls too. Just three on the three-lined icon (hamburger icon) on the top left of your app and select ‘Call Recordings’. Then press ‘Start’ and call recording will be enabled on your app.
Yes, it’s possible to check who is calling you on Truecaller even without internet connection. However, there is only one requirement for this – the person should have called you at least once before while you had Truecaller installed on your device. Once the app identifies a particular number one time, it can recognise it the next time even if your mobile data is off.
While video calling is hugely popular on apps like WhatsApp and Skype, you can also make video calls via Truecaller. However, it is worth noticing that while you press the video call button on the Truecaller app, the call will actually be made via Google Duo. So, you and the person you are calling should have Google Duo installed too. In order to make a video call on WhatsApp, press on your contact then select Video Call from the options that will appear.
Some people may find it too intrusive, but you can check people’s last seen on Truecaller as well as see if they are online right now. Open your Truecaller app tap on the contact’s name to open the contact card. Below the name and the tag of your contact, you will be able to see if they are online, or when they were last online or whether they are currently on a call.
Not everyone appreciates people checking their last seen or see if they are on a call via Truecaller. If you can relate to that, then you needn’t uninstall Truecaller to keep your privacy in check. This can be disabled by going to – Settings>Privacy>Availability. However, on disabling this, you would not be able to see other people’s ‘last seen’ or check whether they are on a call too.
If you think Truecaller invades your privacy, then you can unlist your number from the app’s database. However, you will not be able to install the app using that particular number too. In order to unlist your number from Truecaller, https://www.truecaller.com/unlisting. Type in your number along with the country code and select ‘Unlist Phone Number’.
The app has tied up with over 80 banks like HDFC and ICICI for its feature Truecaller Pay. Using this feature, users can create their Virtual Payment Address and then send or receive money using UPI from their contacts on Truecaller.
If you add your bank account details on Truecaller, you will be able to check your account balance, do instant money transfers and make payments via the app itself. There are options for getting recharges done and making various payments through the app.
If you often end your messages by signing off, you can create a message signature on Truecaller. Just type on the bottom left icon on your app, and then press on the three-dots icon on the top right. Select ‘Settings’ and then tap on Message signature. Type your message signature and then press ‘Save’.
You can save all your Truecaller data on Google Drive. For doing this, select the three-lined icon on the top right and then enable ‘Backup’. This way, you will be able to have the same data in case you uninstall and reinstall the app.
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Record phone calls
People record calls for various reasons. And if you have a separate app installed to do this, it’s time to delete it and use that extra space on your device for something else. This is because Truecaller can record calls too. Just three on the three-lined icon (hamburger icon) on the top left of your app and select ‘Call Recordings’. Then press ‘Start’ and call recording will be enabled on your app.
Check who is calling without using internet
Yes, it’s possible to check who is calling you on Truecaller even without internet connection. However, there is only one requirement for this – the person should have called you at least once before while you had Truecaller installed on your device. Once the app identifies a particular number one time, it can recognise it the next time even if your mobile data is off.
Make video calls to your contacts
While video calling is hugely popular on apps like WhatsApp and Skype, you can also make video calls via Truecaller. However, it is worth noticing that while you press the video call button on the Truecaller app, the call will actually be made via Google Duo. So, you and the person you are calling should have Google Duo installed too. In order to make a video call on WhatsApp, press on your contact then select Video Call from the options that will appear.
Checking when your contacts were ‘online’ last
Some people may find it too intrusive, but you can check people’s last seen on Truecaller as well as see if they are online right now. Open your Truecaller app tap on the contact’s name to open the contact card. Below the name and the tag of your contact, you will be able to see if they are online, or when they were last online or whether they are currently on a call.
Stop anyone from checking if you are ‘online’
Not everyone appreciates people checking their last seen or see if they are on a call via Truecaller. If you can relate to that, then you needn’t uninstall Truecaller to keep your privacy in check. This can be disabled by going to – Settings>Privacy>Availability. However, on disabling this, you would not be able to see other people’s ‘last seen’ or check whether they are on a call too.
Unlist your number from Truecaller
If you think Truecaller invades your privacy, then you can unlist your number from the app’s database. However, you will not be able to install the app using that particular number too. In order to unlist your number from Truecaller, https://www.truecaller.com/unlisting. Type in your number along with the country code and select ‘Unlist Phone Number’.
Send or receive money
The app has tied up with over 80 banks like HDFC and ICICI for its feature Truecaller Pay. Using this feature, users can create their Virtual Payment Address and then send or receive money using UPI from their contacts on Truecaller.
Check your Bank balance and make payments
If you add your bank account details on Truecaller, you will be able to check your account balance, do instant money transfers and make payments via the app itself. There are options for getting recharges done and making various payments through the app.
Create a message signature
If you often end your messages by signing off, you can create a message signature on Truecaller. Just type on the bottom left icon on your app, and then press on the three-dots icon on the top right. Select ‘Settings’ and then tap on Message signature. Type your message signature and then press ‘Save’.
Back up data on Google Drive
You can save all your Truecaller data on Google Drive. For doing this, select the three-lined icon on the top right and then enable ‘Backup’. This way, you will be able to have the same data in case you uninstall and reinstall the app.
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[td_smart_list_end] Samsung Note 9, Galaxy S9+, Nokia 6.1 Plus, others available at discounted prices on Flipkart
Get ready to shop extensively on Flipkart ad the company is providing discounts for a range of Nokia and Samsung flagship phones. The smartphones will be available on the e-commerce website from December 17 to December 19. It is worth noticing that Flipkart is offering discounts on smartphones from both the companies launched in the last few years. Let’s take a look at the offers that can be availed for the next three days.
The e-commerce is offering a discount of Rs 5,700 on Samsung’s latest flagship phablet, Samsung Note 9. While its original price was Rs 73,600, the device is now available at Rs 67,900 on Flipkart. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ (Polaris Blue) which was initially priced at Rs 64,900, is available at a discounted price of Rs 52,900. Also, the 8GB RAM model of Samsung Galaxy A9 can be picked up at Rs 42,000 instead of Rs 39,990.
If you are interested in buying the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2108), you should know that the e-commerce giant is offering an extra discount of Rs 4000 if customers opt for the Flipkart exchange program. In this program, customers can exchange their old smartphones for a new one.
A discount of Rs 5,500 can be availed on Samsung Galaxy On6 for the next three days. So, the smartphone is available at Rs 9,990 instead of Rs 15,490.
Other deals on Flipkart include a price cut of Rs 5,000 on Samsung Galaxy On Max, a discount of Rs 3,500 on Samsung Galaxy On5, and Samsung Galaxy On Nxt being available at a slashed price of Rs 9,990 instead of Rs 17,900.
Now, let’s talk about Nokia devices. The Nokia 6.1 Plus with the 4GB RAM is available at a discounted price Rs 14,999 on Flipkart instead of its original price – Rs 17,600. Speaking of Nokia 5.1, the price of the smartphone has been discounted from Rs 13,199 to Rs 9,999. However, the offer is applicable to the smartphone’s 3GB RAM variant only. The company’s flagship smartphone, Nokia 8 Sirocco can also be bought a reduced price. While it was originally priced at Rs 54,999, it can now be picked up at Rs 36,999 till December 19.
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