Nokia 7 Plus starts receiving Android 9.0 Pie update: Here's what's new

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September 28, 2018

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Nokia is one of the few OEMs that have already started pushing out the Android 9 Pie update on their smartphones. The Nokia 7 Plus is the first Nokia smartphone to get the latest iteration of Android. The company has already started rolling out the update and you should soon get a notification about the same.

Nokia 7 Plus is a part of Google's Android One program which explains why Nokia was able to provide the update soon enough. The new update brings overall performance improvements to the device. Android Pie introduces gesture-based navigation, app actions and much more. However, the much-hyped Digital Wellbeing feature is still missing as it is not even currently available for the Pixel devices. Apart from the new version of Android, Nokia also brings bug fixes and performance improvements to the Nokia 7 Plus.

Nokia 7 Plus Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Nokia 7 Plus sports a 6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2160 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. The dual-SIM handset packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. All of this is backed by a 3,800mAh battery.

Also Read: Top five Android Go smartphones: Nokia 1 to Moto E5 Play

On the optics front, the smartphone sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel and a 13-megapixel sensor. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro launched: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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September 28, 2018

Xiaomi has finally unveiled the much-awaited Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro in Thailand today. The Redmi Note 6 Pro is a direct successor to the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The new generation does not bring many changes under the hood but brings in a more modern design with the notched display. The Redmi Note 6 Pro is available in Thailand for a starting price of THB 6,990 (roughly Rs. 16,000).

If you cannot wait for the smartphone to arrive in India, here are the alternatives that you can consider.

Specifications

As for the specifications, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro features a 6.26-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with Adreno 509 GPU. The dual-SIM handset packs in 4GB of RAM and 6GB of internal storage. Under the hood, there is a 4,000mAh battery powering up the device.

On the optics front, the Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel primary and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is another dual-camera setup which is a combination of a 20-megapixel primary and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Review: Still the budget king?

Alternatives

Nokia 6.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 Plus is the latest mid-range smartphone from the company. It is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Just like the Redmi Note 6 Pro, this one also has a notched display up front. The Nokia 6.1 Plus is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.

RealMe 2 Pro

Also Read: Top 5 alternatives to the RealMe 2 Pro

RealMe recently launched the RealMe 2 Pro in India. At a starting price of just Rs. 13,999, the RealMe 2 Pro brings in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor which is way better than the SD636 found on the Redmi Note 6 Pro. The RealMe 2 Pro also comes with a water drop style notch and up to 8GB of RAM.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

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Apart from the new design, the Redmi Note 6 Pro is mostly the same as the Redmi Note 5 Pro. So, if you cannot wait for the newer smartphone, the older one will still give you a similar experience. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Top 5 reasons to buy the RealMe C1

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Brahmjot Singh

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September 27, 2018

RealMe C1 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset

RealMe hosted a launch event in India today where they unveiled the much-awaited RealMe 2 Pro. Alongside the RealMe 2 Pro, the company also took the wraps off the RealMe C1 which is a new entry-level smartphone from the company. The device is pretty impressive at least on paper and here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider it as your next smartphone.

Price

The first and foremost reason behind even thinking about the realMe C1 should be the price. The company has priced the smartphone quite aggressively as a result of which you can grab the C1 for as low as Rs. 6,999. For the price, the RealMe C1 is offering a lot which also makes it one of the best value for money smartphones in the category.

Display

The RealMe 2 Pro comes with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. Now such a huge display with a notch is quite difficult to find at this price. The notch is something which not most people like, but it surely gives the phone a more premium look.

Cameras

RealMe proudly claims that the dual-camera setup at the back of the RealMe C1 is a segment first. The dual-camera setup at the back consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor which is paired with a 2-megapixel secondary lens. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel AI-powered selfie shooter. All of this looks quite impressive at least on paper.

Also Read: Top 5 alternatives to the RealMe 2 Pro

Performance

At Rs. 6,999, the RealMe C1 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC which is way better than the Snapdragon 435 or 425 being offered by the competitors. Though the chip cannot handle PUBG Mobile at the highest settings, it should be able to give a pretty smooth experience in most games.

Battery

The RealMe C1 comes with a massive 4,320mAh battery which should be able to last you through a full working day. This amount of battery capacity is also trough to find with such a low price tag.

Top five alternatives to the RealMe 2 Pro you can get right now

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Devesh Arora

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September 27, 2018

RealMe has finally launched the highly anticipated RealMe 2 Pro smartphone in India. The smartphone manufacturer has priced the phone at a starting price of Rs. 13,990. For that price, RealMe is offering Snapdragon 660 and up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. This is the first smartphone with 8GB of RAM to be priced under Rs. 20,000. Here are the top five alternatives that, though not offering such specs, can offer a way better user experience.

Xiaomi Mi A2

If you really want a phone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, currently, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is the most popular option. the Xiaomi Mi A2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset and it runs on a clean stock version of Android as it is a part of the Android One program. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is available with a price tag of Rs. 16,999.

Vivo V9 Pro

Vivo recently launched the Vivo V9 Pro in India and it is one of the few smartphones that offer Snapdragon 660 for under Rs. 20,000. The Vivo V9 Pro features a 6.3-inch FullHD+ display and comes with 6GB of RAM. The smartphone will be available for as low as Rs. 17,999 during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale.

Also Read: Here’s how to get the Vivo V11 Pro for just Rs. 23,990

Xiaomi Poco F1

In case you are willing to spare a little bit of extra cash for your next smartphone, the Poco F1 would be a much better option. The Xiaomi Poco F1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC which is going to give you way better performance than the SD660 on the RealMe 2 Pro. The dual-SIM handset comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. All of this comes in at a starting price of just Rs. 20,999.

Honor Play

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Similar to the above mentioned Poco F1, the Honor Play can also get you flagship grade hardware for a relatively lower price point. The Honor Play is powered by the company's own flagship Kirin 970 chipset and it can easily outperform the RealMe 2 Pro. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 Plus is the latest mid-range smartphone from the company. Though it does not come with a Snapdragon 660 chip, it has stock Android on board which delivers faster day to day performance. The Nokia 6.1 Plus available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.

Here's how to use two WhatsApp accounts on any smartphone

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Devesh Arora

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September 27, 2018

Since almost every phone now comes with dual-SIM capabilities, more users might want to use two WhatsApp accounts. However, that either requires you to install an application like Parallel apps which brings in a lot of advertisements and effects your phone's performance or your phone should have the feature built right into it. What if you don't want to use such an app or your phone does not have that feature? Here's how you can still use two WhatsApp accounts seamlessly.

The best way to get two WhatsApp accounts working on a single smartphone is from the feature built into the smartphone. OnePlus, Samsung, Honor, Huawei and Xiaomi are some of the most popular brands who do provide the feature on the latest update of their customUI. You can check that by going into the Settings app and finding something like "Parallel Apps" or "Dual Messenger" or "App Twin". These features work seamlessly as they are built in the UI and they do not affect the device performance in any manner.

Also Read: How to send a WhatsApp message without saving the phone number

However, if you have an older smartphone or for some reason, the feature is not available in your country, you can follow these simple steps to get two WhatsApp accounts working on a single smartphone.

How to use two WhatsApp accounts on any Android smartphone

Whatsapp Business can be used for your secondary number

Head over to the Google Play Store and search for WhatsApp
Now tap on Install (If your primary account is already set up, you can skip to Step 4)
Open WhatsApp and fill in the details to set up your primary account
Now again open up the Play Store and search for WhatsApp Business
Enter your secondary phone number and set up the account

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Now you have two WhatsApp accounts working on a single smartphone. Yes, we know that the other number will be switched to a business account but currently, this is the only way to get two accounts working without getting any advertisements or any performance issues. The WhatsApp Business app is soon coming to iOS as well, so you can use this neat little trick on your iPhone as well.

How to unlink your Aadhaar card from Paytm

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Brahmjot Singh

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September 26, 2018

PayTM and other wallet applications have been getting a lot of popularity these days. One major reason behind a few people not using these services is the requirement of linking Aadhaar. However, this is not the case now as the Government of India has passed a new law where users no longer need to get through all this trouble.

The Supreme court of India has declared the Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act as unconstitutional. It now means that digital wallets and telecom services can now work without asking users to upload their Aadhaar details. Also, school education and exams can be given by a person even if he or she does not have an Aadhaar card.

So, what if you have already linked your PayTM with your Aadhaar? Well, if you are concerned about your privacy, you can now delink your Aadhaar from PayTM and still continue enjoying the services quite seamlessly.

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Here's how you can delink Aadhaar from PayTM account

Call the PayTM customer care at 01204456456 from your registered mobile number
You can ask them to delink your Aadhaar from your PayTM account
They will now sen you an e-mail which will read "Dear Customer, in order to process your request, we need you to send us a clear picture of your updated Aadhaar card for validation purpose. Request you to share the same with us."
You will have to reply to the e-mail with a soft copy of your Aadhaar card attached
PayTM will now respond back to you via e-mail stating that the Aadhaar will be unlinked within 72 hours

Now after 72 hours, you can check in the PayTM app or call the customer care again to verify if the Aadhaar has been unlinked or not.

Here's everything we know about the OnePlus 6T till date

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Devesh Arora

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September 26, 2018

OnePlus is now gearing up to launch their next flagship smartphone of the year, the OnePlus 6T. The company unveiled the OnePlus 6 back in June and just after around 5 months, the company is ready to show off their next flagship killer. The OnePlus 6T is said to launch sometime in October 2018.

Specifications

As for the specifications, the OnePlus 6T will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with the Adreno 630 GPU. The dual-sim handset will pack in up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It is said to come with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels. The display will have a water drop style notch which we have seen on smartphones like Oppo F9 Pro. The device will run on Android 9 Pie out of the box. Under the hood, there will be a 3,500mAh battery.

On the camera front, the OnePlus 6T is rumoured to come with a triple camera set up at the back consisting of a 20-megapixel, a 12-megapixel and a TOF 3D sensor. Up front, there will be a 25-megapixel selfie shooter.

Also Read: OnePlus to soon launch new Smart TV, says the company

One of the most noticeable changes with the OnePlus 6T will be the in-display fingerprint scanner. We have seen a few Vivo smartphones having an in-display fingerprint scanner and now the technology is coming to the masses with a more popular brand among enthusiasts. The in-display fingerprint scanner would not be as fast as the traditional one but we will have to wait for the OnePlus 6T to test that out.

Another noticeable change will be the lack of the headphone jack. OnePlus, during the launch of the OnePlus 6, was proud to state that they are one of the last brands to have a headphone jack on their flagship smartphone. Sadly, the company has now officially stated that there will be no headphone jack on the OnePlus 6T. However, as more people are now emerging towards the wireless audio world, this should not be a major problem for most.

Also Read: OnePlus to kill the 3.5mm headphone jack on the OnePlus 6T: Confirms Carl Pie

As there will be no 3.5mm headphone jack in OnePlus' upcoming smartphone, the company has also announced that they will soon be launching the OnePlus Bullets Type-C. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer believes that USB Type-C can deliver a better audio performance than the tradition 3.5mm headphone jack. The new OnePlus Bullets Type-C will be launched alongside the OnePlus 6T.

As far as the pricing is concerned, the OnePlus 6T is said to come at a starting price of USD 569 (roughly Rs. 41,300) and the top-end variant might cost upwards of USD 650 (roughly Rs. 47,200). A recent set of leaks suggest that the smartphone will be unveiled at an event on October 17 in India.

Top 5 alternatives to the Vivo V9 Pro

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Devesh Arora

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September 26, 2018

Vivo India has launched a new mid-range smartphone in India, the Vivo V9 Pro. After the successful launches of the Vivo V11 and V11 Pro, the company is targeting the audience who want a device for an even cheaper price point. The Vivo V9 Pro will be priced at Rs. 19,990. However, during the upcoming Amazon India's Great India Festival you can grab it for as low as Rs. 17,990.

Here are some alternatives to consider before you lock down on your choice.

Xiaomi Mi A2

In case you selected the Vivo V9 Pro for the Snapdragon 660, the Mi A2 can deliver a better performance for the price. The Mi A2 runs on Android One which brings in stock Android 8.1 Oreo. Due to the stock Android on board, the Snapdragon 660 chip inside can perform better than it could on the Vivo V9 Pro. The Mi A2 comes with a price tag of Rs. 16,999.

Xiaomi Poco F1

If you are willing to spare a little extra cash, the Poco F1 can deliver you a flagship-grade experience for the price. The Xiaomi Poco F1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with the Adreno 630 GPU. The dual-SIM handset comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. All of this comes in at a starting price of just Rs. 20,999.

Also Read: Xiaomi Poco F1 to be available in open sale from now: Poco F1 is now also splash resistant

Honor Play

Just like the Poco F1, the Honor Play can also get you flagship grade hardware for a price similar to the MRP of Vivo V9 Pro. The Honor Play is powered by the company's own flagship Kirin 970 chipset. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

Nokia 6.1 Plus should be your pick f you are looking for a good smartphone from a trusted brand below Rs. 20,000. The Nokia 6.1 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor which surely is not as powerful as the SD660 on the Vivo V9 Pro. However, stock Android with Android One should give you a buttery smooth performance. The Nokia 6.1 Plus available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.

Also Read: Motorola One Power launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

Motorola One Power

Motorola recently launched the Motorola One Power in India which is yet another Android One smartphone. It is available at a price of Rs. 15,990. The device comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to receive MIUI 10 next month

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Tech Desk

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September 26, 2018

Xiaomi has started rolling out the stable version of the latest MIUI 10 for its Redmi series smartphones. As the more recent devices like Redmi Note 5 Pro have started receiving the update, the company is now working on the update for older devices. Xiaomi has just confirmed that it will be rolling out a stable version of MIUI 10 for the much popular Redmi Note 4 by mid-October.

Alongside the Redmi Note 4, the Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 5 and the Redmi 5A will also start receiving the update next month. As per a post on Mi Forums, these budget smartphones will be updated sometime around mid-October. The new update will bring major improvements to the performance of these devices. It will also bring features based on Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.

MIUI 10 will also bring gesture-based navigation which will allow you to get even more screen real estate. The new update will have an improved notification shade a newly designed recents menu. The update also brings improvements to the camera as there will be an AI portrait mode which will give a bokeh effect to the images taken.

Also Read: MIUI 10 Global Beta First Impressions: Should you update?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Specifications

As for the specifications, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. The dual-SIM handset packs in 3GB or 4GB of RAM coupled with 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. All of this is backed by a 4,100mAh battery.

Vivo V11 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Devesh Arora

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September 25, 2018

Vivo has launched yet another mid-range smartphone in India, the Vivo V11. It is a toned down version of the company's recently launched Vivo V11 Pro. The major difference here is the lack of an in-display fingerprint scanner which is compromised as a physical one at the back. The phone is priced at Rs. 22,990 and will be available starting September 27.

Specifications

As for the specifications, the Vivo V11 features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. The dual-SIM handset packs in 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. All of this is backed by a 3,315mAh battery. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based FunTouch OS 4.5.

On the optics front, the Vivo V11 sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 16-megapixel primary and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is a 25-megapixel selfie shooter.

Also Read: Here’s how to get the Vivo V11 Pro for just Rs. 23,990

Alternatives

Xiaomi Poco F1

In case you are looking to save some money and sacrifice the looks, you can get some flagship grade hardware with Poco F1. The Xiaomi Poco F1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with the Adreno 630 GPU. It comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The Poco F1 is available at a starting price of just Rs. 20,999.

Honor Play

Just like the Poco F1, the Honor Play can also get you flagship grade hardware for a price less than that of the Vivo V11. The Honor Play is powered by the company's own flagship Kirin 970 chipset. The phone comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The phone is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Also Read: Honor Play First Impressions: Ultimate Gaming experience on a budget?

Vivo V11 Pro

If you only want a Vivo smartphone and if you can spend Rs. 2,000 more, you should get the Vivo V11 Pro. The phone comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 6.41-inch FullHD+ Super AMOLED display. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM. The Vivo V11 Pro is priced at Rs. 24,999.

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