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Highlights: Asus announces Android 9 Pie Beta program for its Zenfone Max Pro M1 smartphone.  Max Pro M1 users can now enroll in the program to try it out.   Asus recently published a list of its devices that are slated to receive the latest Android 9 Pie update this year. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 was one of the handsets on the list and it seems like the company is making good on its promise.  In a tweet, Asus announced that the Android Pie Beta Program is now official for the Max Pro M1 and users can now enrol and try out the beta build of the latest Android flavour. One can apply for the beta program here but should note that beta builds are usually buggy and are not recommended to be flashed on your daily driver. Additionally, on the beta program’s registration page,  the company says it won’t provide downgrade service for beta power users, “unless beta power users would like to quit the beta user program.” One should also note that there are some requirements to participate in

Highlights: Asus announces Android 9 Pie Beta program for its Zenfone Max Pro M1 smartphone.  Max Pro M1 users can now enroll in the program to try it out.   Asus recently published a list of its devices that are slated to receive the latest Android 9 Pie update this year. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 was one of the handsets on the list and it seems like the company is making good on its promise.  In a tweet, Asus announced that the Android Pie Beta Program is now official for the Max Pro M1 and users can now enrol and try out the beta build of the latest Android flavour. One can apply for the beta program here but should note that beta builds are usually buggy and are not recommended to be flashed on your daily driver. Additionally, on the beta program’s registration page,  the company says it won’t provide downgrade service for beta power users, “unless beta power users would like to quit the beta user program.” One should also note that there are some requirements to participate in

Highlights: The Samsung Galaxy A90 could have a sliding and rotating camera It could look like a combination of the camera units seen on the Oppo N1 and Oppo Find X   If you thought the slide-out camera on the Oppo Find X was cool, wait till you hear the new word on the street about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A-series smartphone. According to the popular leakster @OnLeaks, the Samsung Galaxy A90 could come with a sliding and rotating camera system. In his tweet, he believes it will be a “kinda mix between Oppo Find X and Oppo N1 systems”, which means the camera module could slide out of the smartphone’s body and rotate to face either the user or the subject behind. As sophisticated as the new camera system may sound, its inclusion on Samsung’s upcoming model isn’t confirmed. The leakster claims to have heard about it from a “new and yet unconfirmed but seemingly reliable source”. So it’s probably best to take it with a hint of salt. On the other hand, given how smartphone manufacture

Highlights: The Samsung Galaxy A90 could have a sliding and rotating camera It could look like a combination of the camera units seen on the Oppo N1 and Oppo Find X   If you thought the slide-out camera on the Oppo Find X was cool, wait till you hear the new word on the street about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A-series smartphone. According to the popular leakster @OnLeaks, the Samsung Galaxy A90 could come with a sliding and rotating camera system. In his tweet, he believes it will be a “kinda mix between Oppo Find X and Oppo N1 systems”, which means the camera module could slide out of the smartphone’s body and rotate to face either the user or the subject behind. As sophisticated as the new camera system may sound, its inclusion on Samsung’s upcoming model isn’t confirmed. The leakster claims to have heard about it from a “new and yet unconfirmed but seemingly reliable source”. So it’s probably best to take it with a hint of salt. On the other hand, given how smartphone manufacture

Highlights; Motorola's foldable smartphone could look like the iconic RAZR V3 from the 2000s Motorola might even pursue a dual-hinge design   Big players in the smartphone industry like Samsung and Huawei have been busy showcasing their foldable smartphones at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, while Motorola has been keeping silent. Now, however, a new interview by Engadget reveals that Motorola is indeed actively working on its first foldable smartphone and that the Lenovo-owned company could launch it sometime before the year ends. More importantly, the interview suggests that Motorola’s upcoming foldable smartphone could resemble the RAZR, the popular clamshell phone from the 2000s. Renders published by Engadget reveal a RAZR-like design in that the phone folds shut like a traditional clamshell handset but opens up to show a vertical folding touchscreen with a tall aspect ratio on the inside. There is, of course, that famous RAZR chin at the bottom, which could ho

Highlights; Motorola's foldable smartphone could look like the iconic RAZR V3 from the 2000s Motorola might even pursue a dual-hinge design   Big players in the smartphone industry like Samsung and Huawei have been busy showcasing their foldable smartphones at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, while Motorola has been keeping silent. Now, however, a new interview by Engadget reveals that Motorola is indeed actively working on its first foldable smartphone and that the Lenovo-owned company could launch it sometime before the year ends. More importantly, the interview suggests that Motorola’s upcoming foldable smartphone could resemble the RAZR, the popular clamshell phone from the 2000s. Renders published by Engadget reveal a RAZR-like design in that the phone folds shut like a traditional clamshell handset but opens up to show a vertical folding touchscreen with a tall aspect ratio on the inside. There is, of course, that famous RAZR chin at the bottom, which could ho

Highlights: Asus lists its phones that will receive Android 9 Pie update this year. The Asus ROG Phone, Asus Max Pro M1, Max Pro M2 and many others make the cut. There is no specific detail about the update like when it will be rolled out for the phones.   Asus has a wide smartphone portfolio in India, with the ROG Phone being the latest added to the lineup. The company has now revealed the name of its phones that will be receiving the Android 9 Pie update and as expected, the ROG phone is on it. Alongside the company’s gaming-centric smartphone, the listing also includes the Zenfone 5Z, Zenfone Max Pro M1, Max Pro M2, and some older phones. However, the company has not provided any specifics, like a date, about when exactly will these handsets be updated. The news comes via the company’s official forum where a forum moderator posted the list.  All the Asus phones that will be updated to Android 9 Pie this year are listed below. Do note that while the Zenfone 5Z and Max Pro M2 are inc

Highlights: Asus lists its phones that will receive Android 9 Pie update this year. The Asus ROG Phone, Asus Max Pro M1, Max Pro M2 and many others make the cut. There is no specific detail about the update like when it will be rolled out for the phones.   Asus has a wide smartphone portfolio in India, with the ROG Phone being the latest added to the lineup. The company has now revealed the name of its phones that will be receiving the Android 9 Pie update and as expected, the ROG phone is on it. Alongside the company’s gaming-centric smartphone, the listing also includes the Zenfone 5Z, Zenfone Max Pro M1, Max Pro M2, and some older phones. However, the company has not provided any specifics, like a date, about when exactly will these handsets be updated. The news comes via the company’s official forum where a forum moderator posted the list.  All the Asus phones that will be updated to Android 9 Pie this year are listed below. Do note that while the Zenfone 5Z and Max Pro M2 are inc

Highlights: Samsung Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 smartphones launched in India.  The Galaxy A10 and the Galaxy A30 are priced at Rs 8,490 and Rs 16,990 respectively. The Galaxy A50 starts at Rs 19,990.   Samsung has launched three new smartphones in the entry-level and mid-range segments, under its Galaxy A-series brand. The three new models are the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50, which are priced starting at Rs 8,490, Rs 16,990, and Rs 19,990 respectively. While the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 come with what the company calls an Infinity-U display, the cheaper Galaxy A10 sports an Infinity-V display design. All three models will go on sale in India from March 2. Galaxy A10 The Galaxy A10 is the entry-level model among the three new A-series phones. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, which means the tiny notch on the top of the display is V-shaped. For optics, it gets a single 13-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.9 aperture along with a 5-megapixel selfie camera

Highlights: Samsung Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 smartphones launched in India.  The Galaxy A10 and the Galaxy A30 are priced at Rs 8,490 and Rs 16,990 respectively. The Galaxy A50 starts at Rs 19,990.   Samsung has launched three new smartphones in the entry-level and mid-range segments, under its Galaxy A-series brand. The three new models are the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50, which are priced starting at Rs 8,490, Rs 16,990, and Rs 19,990 respectively. While the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 come with what the company calls an Infinity-U display, the cheaper Galaxy A10 sports an Infinity-V display design. All three models will go on sale in India from March 2. Galaxy A10 The Galaxy A10 is the entry-level model among the three new A-series phones. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, which means the tiny notch on the top of the display is V-shaped. For optics, it gets a single 13-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.9 aperture along with a 5-megapixel selfie camera

Highlights: Mi LED TV 4A PRO launched in India at Rs 12,999. Xiaomi also announced the Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones Basic that is priced at Rs 1,499   It’s been a busy day for Xiaomi today. It just launched two long-awaited smartphones, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro at a starting price of Rs 9,999 and Rs 13,999 respectively. But that’s not all. The Chinese electronics manufacturer also launched the Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones Basic at Rs 1,499 and the 32-inch Mi LED TV 4A PRO at Rs 12,999. Pre-orders for the earphones start on Mi.com from today, while the TV will be available from March 7 at noon on Mi.com, Mi Home, and Flipkart. The Mi Sports Earphones Basic is a pair of splashproof wireless earphones. More specifically, they are IPX4 rated for resistance against water splashes and sweat. Xiaomi claims they can deliver a battery life of 7 hours on a single charge. The company also says they feature enhanced bass response and come with an in-line microphone, along with

Highlights: Mi LED TV 4A PRO launched in India at Rs 12,999. Xiaomi also announced the Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones Basic that is priced at Rs 1,499   It’s been a busy day for Xiaomi today. It just launched two long-awaited smartphones, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro at a starting price of Rs 9,999 and Rs 13,999 respectively. But that’s not all. The Chinese electronics manufacturer also launched the Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones Basic at Rs 1,499 and the 32-inch Mi LED TV 4A PRO at Rs 12,999. Pre-orders for the earphones start on Mi.com from today, while the TV will be available from March 7 at noon on Mi.com, Mi Home, and Flipkart. The Mi Sports Earphones Basic is a pair of splashproof wireless earphones. More specifically, they are IPX4 rated for resistance against water splashes and sweat. Xiaomi claims they can deliver a battery life of 7 hours on a single charge. The company also says they feature enhanced bass response and come with an in-line microphone, along with

Highlights: Redmi Note 7 Pro launched in India along with the Redmi Note 7.   After teasing the Redmi Note 7 for Xiaomi has finally launched the smartphone in India, along with the Redmi Note 7 Pro. In India, the company decided to make a global debut of the Redmi Note 7 Pro, which packs a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor. While the Redmi Note 7 that was previously announced in China featured a 48MP Samsung G1 sensor, the company has changed the optics of the device for India. It now gets a 12MP primary sensor instead of the 48MP Samsung sensor.  Redmi Note 7 Pro Specifications The phone features Aura Design, which is said to deliver immersive experience with thinner bezels. It features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LTPS screen with a 19.5:9 waterdrop notch display design. The company says it has managed to incorporate a larger display in the same form factor. Features like Sunlight Display that boosts brightness and contrast, and Reading Mode which adjusts colour temperature to cut down on blue light a

Highlights: Redmi Note 7 Pro launched in India along with the Redmi Note 7.   After teasing the Redmi Note 7 for Xiaomi has finally launched the smartphone in India, along with the Redmi Note 7 Pro. In India, the company decided to make a global debut of the Redmi Note 7 Pro, which packs a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor. While the Redmi Note 7 that was previously announced in China featured a 48MP Samsung G1 sensor, the company has changed the optics of the device for India. It now gets a 12MP primary sensor instead of the 48MP Samsung sensor.  Redmi Note 7 Pro Specifications The phone features Aura Design, which is said to deliver immersive experience with thinner bezels. It features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LTPS screen with a 19.5:9 waterdrop notch display design. The company says it has managed to incorporate a larger display in the same form factor. Features like Sunlight Display that boosts brightness and contrast, and Reading Mode which adjusts colour temperature to cut down on blue light a

Highlights: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ is getting its first software update The update enables the user to remap the Bixby button It also enables a new feature called Instagram Mode   It’s only been a few days since the global launch of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and we’re already seeing a software update roll out to it. According to a recent report by Sammobile, the new Samsung flagship is getting an option to remap the Bixby button and a feature called Instagram Mode, apart from a list of bug fixes and stability improvements. Owners in France and Germany have reportedly already received the new update. Let’s review the known list of changes and additions in the Galaxy’s new software update. The most notable change is the ability to remap the Bixby button on the side of the phone’s body. It can be reprogrammed to launch an application of your choice, such as Facebook or WhatsApp. Samsung has been criticised in the past for removing the Bixby button remap feature from the software of some o

Highlights Snapdragon variant of Galaxy S10 beats Exynos variant on PCMark 2.0 Exynos 9820 20 percent faster than Exynos 9810 Samsung, for the last few years, has insisted on shipping its flagship smartphone with two different chipsets in individual markets. While countries like the U.S. get the Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered variant, India gets the Samsung Galaxy S10 powered by the company’s own Exynos 9820 processor. AnandTech has run early benchmarks on the Snapdragon and Exynos variants of the S10 and the results are rather interesting. The benchmarks run on the two phones include PCMark 2.0 and Speedometer 2.0. Traditionally, we have seen the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S smartphones to be faster than their Exynos counterparts, and this report shows nothing different. For the most part, the Snapdragon 855 powered Samsung Galaxy S10 beats the Exynos variant by a large margin in most of PCMark’s testing parameters, including the Web Browsing, Photo Editing and even Writing 2.0 sub-tests

Highlights: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ is getting its first software update The update enables the user to remap the Bixby button It also enables a new feature called Instagram Mode   It’s only been a few days since the global launch of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and we’re already seeing a software update roll out to it. According to a recent report by Sammobile, the new Samsung flagship is getting an option to remap the Bixby button and a feature called Instagram Mode, apart from a list of bug fixes and stability improvements. Owners in France and Germany have reportedly already received the new update. Let’s review the known list of changes and additions in the Galaxy’s new software update. The most notable change is the ability to remap the Bixby button on the side of the phone’s body. It can be reprogrammed to launch an application of your choice, such as Facebook or WhatsApp. Samsung has been criticised in the past for removing the Bixby button remap feature from the software of some o

Highlights Snapdragon variant of Galaxy S10 beats Exynos variant on PCMark 2.0 Exynos 9820 20 percent faster than Exynos 9810 Samsung, for the last few years, has insisted on shipping its flagship smartphone with two different chipsets in individual markets. While countries like the U.S. get the Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered variant, India gets the Samsung Galaxy S10 powered by the company’s own Exynos 9820 processor. AnandTech has run early benchmarks on the Snapdragon and Exynos variants of the S10 and the results are rather interesting. The benchmarks run on the two phones include PCMark 2.0 and Speedometer 2.0. Traditionally, we have seen the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S smartphones to be faster than their Exynos counterparts, and this report shows nothing different. For the most part, the Snapdragon 855 powered Samsung Galaxy S10 beats the Exynos variant by a large margin in most of PCMark’s testing parameters, including the Web Browsing, Photo Editing and even Writing 2.0 sub-tests

Highlights: The next generation of Porsche Macan will be all electric, announces Porsche It will share the Porsche Taycan's 800-volt architecture Porsche predicts half of its models to be electric by 2025   The Macan is Porsche’s top-selling luxury crossover SUV. It’s been around in the market since 2014 and is now about to receive a major transformation. According to a news release sent out by Porsche, the next generation of the Porsche Macan will be fully electric. The big SUV joins the recently announced Taycan in this new electric revolution, on which Porsche will be investing six billion euros by the year 2022. According to Porsche, the decision to build the next-generation Macan at the company’s Leipzig plant was taken in early July last year. The German car maker believes the Macan “fires the starting pistol for electrification” of cars at Porsche. Like the Taycan, which—in turn—shares its architecture with the Audi e-tron GT, the Macan will use a newly developed 800-volt a

Highlights: The next generation of Porsche Macan will be all electric, announces Porsche It will share the Porsche Taycan's 800-volt architecture Porsche predicts half of its models to be electric by 2025   The Macan is Porsche’s top-selling luxury crossover SUV. It’s been around in the market since 2014 and is now about to receive a major transformation. According to a news release sent out by Porsche, the next generation of the Porsche Macan will be fully electric. The big SUV joins the recently announced Taycan in this new electric revolution, on which Porsche will be investing six billion euros by the year 2022. According to Porsche, the decision to build the next-generation Macan at the company’s Leipzig plant was taken in early July last year. The German car maker believes the Macan “fires the starting pistol for electrification” of cars at Porsche. Like the Taycan, which—in turn—shares its architecture with the Audi e-tron GT, the Macan will use a newly developed 800-volt a

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 will be launched in India on Thursday. The company is hosting an event in New Delhi to unveil the mid-ranger that is already available in China. Like with every Redmi Note device, Xiaomi plans to cut ahead of the competition this time as well. The Redmi Note 7 offers a 48-megapixel camera on the back, which Xiaomi hopes will set the phone apart from the rest. The company is also expected to announce the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Redmi Go at the event. Over the course of the past few months, multiple leaks and rumours have given us an idea how the Redmi Note 7 Pro will turn out to be. Before the phone launches in India, here’s everything you need to know — How to watch the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 launch live? The Redmi Note 7 launch is expected to start at 11:30AM. The event will be streamed live on Xiaomi’s social pages on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. Digit will also go live from the event, so you can tune into our Instagram page to get all the action. What does t

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 will be launched in India on Thursday. The company is hosting an event in New Delhi to unveil the mid-ranger that is already available in China. Like with every Redmi Note device, Xiaomi plans to cut ahead of the competition this time as well. The Redmi Note 7 offers a 48-megapixel camera on the back, which Xiaomi hopes will set the phone apart from the rest. The company is also expected to announce the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Redmi Go at the event. Over the course of the past few months, multiple leaks and rumours have given us an idea how the Redmi Note 7 Pro will turn out to be. Before the phone launches in India, here’s everything you need to know — How to watch the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 launch live? The Redmi Note 7 launch is expected to start at 11:30AM. The event will be streamed live on Xiaomi’s social pages on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. Digit will also go live from the event, so you can tune into our Instagram page to get all the action. What does t

Highlights: Microsoft's new Lite OS could take on Chrome OS It will share its core with Windows 10   Rumours of a Microsoft equivalent to the well-established Chrome OS have been making rounds on the internet for a few weeks now. It has been referred to in the past as “Windows Lite” but it appears we have an accurate name now. Brand Sams of Petri believes Microsoft’s new operating system will be called Lite OS and is currently codenamed “Santorini”. Microsoft is reportedly working very hard to bring the software out as soon as possible. When it releases, Lite OS will target Chromebooks, which are mostly entry-level laptops that run Chrome OS. Though Lite OS is expected to be launched as a standalone operating system for PCs with basic specifications, it’s believed to share its core with Windows. The Petri writer went so far as to develop a mockup of Lite OS’ user interface. “The mockup I created at the top of this post is an accurate portrayal of what the OS looks like in its curr

Highlights: Microsoft's new Lite OS could take on Chrome OS It will share its core with Windows 10   Rumours of a Microsoft equivalent to the well-established Chrome OS have been making rounds on the internet for a few weeks now. It has been referred to in the past as “Windows Lite” but it appears we have an accurate name now. Brand Sams of Petri believes Microsoft’s new operating system will be called Lite OS and is currently codenamed “Santorini”. Microsoft is reportedly working very hard to bring the software out as soon as possible. When it releases, Lite OS will target Chromebooks, which are mostly entry-level laptops that run Chrome OS. Though Lite OS is expected to be launched as a standalone operating system for PCs with basic specifications, it’s believed to share its core with Windows. The Petri writer went so far as to develop a mockup of Lite OS’ user interface. “The mockup I created at the top of this post is an accurate portrayal of what the OS looks like in its curr

Highlights: Samsung Galaxy M30 launched in India. The smartphone features the new Exynos 7904 processor. It comes equipped with a triple rear camera setup.   After teasing and revealing some aspects of the Samsung Galaxy M30, the company has launched the phone in India. It is the third device in Samsung’s M series of handsets and it brings a triple-rear camera to the sub 20k price segment. The Galaxy M30 is expected to go up against the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone, which will launch tomorrow in India and is priced in the same range as the Redmi Note 7 is rumoured to be placed in. Highlights of the phone include a large 5000mAh battery and the new Exynos 7904 octa-core processor that it is powered by.  Samsung Galaxy M30 Specifications The Samsung Galaxy M30 is powered by the Exynos 7904 octa-core processor that is clocked at 1.8Ghz. It is the newest SoC by the company, which is debuting in a device. The phone comes in two variants. One with 4GB RAM, coupled with 64GB of internal st