Mi Note 10 Lite is being offered in three colour options.
Xiaomi hosted a launch event in Europe on Friday where they finally unveiled the much-awaited Mi Note 10 Lite smartphone. The latest mid-range smartphone offering from the company comes with a 3D curved AMOLED display as it is a part of the flagship Mi Note 10 family. Some of the other key highlights of the smartphone include the Snapdragon 730G processor, quad rear camera setup and a massive 5,260mAh battery.
Mi Note 10 Lite Specifications
Mi Note 10 Lite features a 6.47-inch fullHD+ curved AMOLED display with a waterdrop-style notch. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM. For storage, the phone comes with up to 128GB of non-expandable onboard storage. It runs on Android 10 based MIUI 11 out of the box. All of this is backed by a massive 5,260mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.
On the optics front, the handset sports a quad-camera setup at the back consisting of a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 5-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Upfront, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is launched at a starting price of EUR 349 (roughly Rs. 28,500) for the base model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Users can bump up the storage with the 6GB + 128GB variant, which will retail at EUR 399 (roughly Rs. 32,600). The company has also announced an 8GB RAM variant but the price has not been revealed yet.
The all-new smartphone will be available in three colour variants, Midnight Black, Nebula Purple, and Glacier White. The smartphone is set to go on sale starting mid-May. Xiaomi has not yet revealed the India launch details yet. However, we can expect the phone to arrive on the Indian shores soon.
Apart from that, the company also launched the Redmi Note 9 as well as the Redmi Note 9 Lite for the European market.
Xiaomi has rolled out the MIUI 12 eligible devices list.
Xiaomi has just announced the launch of the latest iteration its Android-based custom skin, MIUI 12. The latest version of the skin not only offers aesthetic changes but also brings in tons of new features. Currently, the latest edition of MIUI is available only in China and it should expand to other markets soon.
While the company has not yet revealed a timeline for the rollout, it has revealed the list of devices that will be receiving the MIUI 12 update. In the pure Xiaomi fashion, the update will be rolled out in batches. Here's a list of eligible Xiaomi devices that will soon be receiving the latest update:
List of Xiaomi devices that will receive the MIUI 12 update
Xiaomi has already started rolling out the update for some of the above-mentioned devices via a closed beta program. While the closed beta of the MIUI 12 is limited to Chinese variants, the company has stopped rolling out global beta versions. Also, as these beta versions might feature some bugs, we would highly recommend waiting for the stable release.
As far as the MIUI 12 features are concerned, the latest iteration of the custom Android skin brings Dark Mode 2.0, an improved dark theme for Xiaomi smartphones. Apart from that, the new update brings a new collection of wallpapers, improved animations, new gestures, health tracking, AI calling, enhanced security and much more.
Helo app is a social media platform aimed at the Indian audience with support for 14 regional languages. It comes pre-installed on some Android smartphones, which explains how it has managed to cross the 100 million download mark so easily on the Google Play Store. It has even bagged the number six spot on the top social media apps list of the Apple App Store.
As mentioned above, the Helo app is available in 14 different languages, which include English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Bengali, Kannada, Odia, Bhojpuri, Assamese, Rajasthani and Haryanavi. With content focused towards the Indian audience, this has become one of the best social media platforms in the country.
It brings a wide collection of jokes, WhatsApp status, wishes, shayari and entertainment news. Apart from that, the users also get access to all kinds of viral videos, TikTok videos, TV show clips, movie clips, dance and song videos. With so much viral content on the platform, users have the urge to share it amongst their friends. This is where another feature of the app comes into play, which is the ability to share all of these video files via WhatsApp, WhatsApp Status, Facebook and Xender.
Once users have successfully created their account on Helo, they will also be able to share their thoughts by commenting on the content or even reposting it on their profile. The feature list does not end here as the users can even use the app's camera feature to click pictures and make videos with fun effects and beauty filters.
Cricket fans can even take advantage of the app to keep a track on live scores and chat with other cricket fans around the country. The users even get an option to initiate a poll to see which celebrities, politicians and food items are supported by most people.
How to download Helo app on Android, iPhone?
Open the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on your Android or iOS device respectively
Search for 'Helo app'
Download and install the application published by 'Helo Holdings Limited'
Once download, open the app to walk through the initial setup process
Select the language you want to see the content in
You can also choose to login by tapping on the profile icon displayed on the bottom right corner. It allows sign in with phone number, Facebook, Google, Twitter and even TikTok. Once logged in, it will display only personalised content for you.
Helo Lite for Android
Alternatively, users can also download the Helo Lite app from the Google Play Store. The application is basically a toned-down version of the Helo app. It does lack a few features but it brings most of the functionality and uses less storage space on your Android smartphone. It can even run on hardware as old as 5 years.
Here's how the new Apple iPhone SE compares to the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite in terms of specifications.
Apple recently launched its new iPhone SE and it's just an updated iPhone 8, due to which it lacks a lot of the features present in the iPhone 11, but does come with an updated processor, camera and more. It is priced at Rs 42,500 for the base variant in India. At this price point, it might seem like a no-brainer to a number of people. However, Samsung has also recently launched its Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone around the same price bracket, and it is a fierce competitor.
Apple iPhone SE price: starts at Rs. 42,500 [Black, White, (PRODUCT) RED]
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite price: starts at Rs. 42,000 [Prism Blue, Prism Black, Prism White]
Apple iPhone SE vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite: Design
Whereas, the Galaxy S10 Lite features a much modern look with a full-screen display and a hole-punch camera. It also comes with a fingerprint sensor, however, because it has near to no bezels, the fingerprint sensor is integrated inside of the display.
Coming to the sizes of the devices, they are extremely different, The Galaxy S10 Lite sports a 6.7-inch display, which would easily engulf the 4.7-inch display of the iPhone SE. Making both the devices targetted towards different people.
Coming to the back, the iPhone SE sports a glass back, which feels much more premium when compared to the Galaxy S10 Lite's 'Glasstic' back. The glass back also allows the SE to support wireless charging, which the S10 Lite lacks.
The iPhone SE comes with an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, which is another aspect that the S10 Lite misses. None of them sports a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you better carry a converter or a pair of Bluetooth earphones with you at all times.
Apple iPhone SE vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite: Display
Apple iPhone SE 2020 sports a 4.7-inch Retina HD display. Whereas, the Galaxy S10 Lite sports a 6.7-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED display, which is not only larger than SE's display but also sporting newer technologies.
The iPhone SE comes with an LCD panel whereas, the Galaxy S10 Lite sports a Super AMOLED display panel, which is a much newer and comparatively better display technology.
The iPhone sports huge bezels, similar to the iPhone 8. However, the S10 Lite sports minimal bezels and has a display integrated hole-punch selfie camera module.
Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite: Performance
Apple iPhone SE is powered by the company's latest A13 Bionic processor, which is that same processor used inside of the latest iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro smartphones. This is the company's most powerful chipset to date. The new iPhone SE only comes with 3GB of RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, on the other hand, utilises last year's Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor paired with 8GB of RAM.
Apple iPhone SE is powered by the company's latest A13 Bionic processor.
As I have not tested these phones side by side, I will not be able to pass judgement, on which device would perform better. However, considering the processor specs, the iPhone does hold the higher ground. But, at the same time, a normal user will not be able to tell the difference, at least for the next two to three years.
Apple iPhone SE runs iOS 13 and will be upgraded to iOS 14 later this year, along with the launch of the iPhone 12 series. The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite runs Google's Android 10 operating system with the company's One UI 2.0 skin on top. One area where Apple will pull a win is support. All iPhones to date have had more support than most of the Android phones ever launched.
Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite: Cameras
Apple iPhone SE sports a single 12-megapixel wide-angle camera on the back. It also supports 4K video recording at up to 60 fps. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite features a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 5MP macro lens. It also supports 4K video recording at 60 fps.
Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite: My thoughts
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is powered by the last year's Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor.
As of now, I cannot give you a verdict on which smartphone is a better buy. However, what I can tell you is that both the phones will have their own niche markets. The iPhone SE (2020) might be able to sell a lot more units than any other similarly priced smartphone. But, it will not change the minds of people who want specific things like a modern design, a better display, a bigger battery and more from their device.
This new double data offer is available in nine telecom circles, meaning every Vodafone Idea user will not be able to benefit from the offer.
Vodafone Idea during the current nationwide lockdown, during COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, has announced the launch of a new double data offer for its Rs. 299, Rs. 449 and Rs. 699 prepaid recharge plans. This announcement comes just days after it limited the double data benefits that were being made available for its Rs. 399 and Rs. 599 prepaid plans in select circles.
This new double data offer is available in nine telecom circles, meaning every Vodafone Idea user will not be able to benefit from the offer.
Select circles where the offer will be made available include Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai, Kolkata, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir circles.
If you are located in the select circles mentioned above, you will get a total of 4GB of high-speed 4G data, rather than the 2GB offered usually. Along with this, you will also get truly unlimited calls to any network in India and 100 daily complimentary SMSes. Vodafone Play, Zee5 and Idea Movies will also be made available totally free of cost, and can be accessed from the respective Vodafone and Idea apps.
Under the Rs. 299 plan you will get the benefits for a total of 28 days. The Rs. 449 plan comes with a validity of 56 days. Lastly, Rs. 699 plan offers users 84 days of validity.
How to recharge Vodafone Idea connection online:
Head over to the respective website of either Vodafone or Idea.
There you need to hover on the recharge tab and tap on the prepaid plans button.
Change the circle to where you live.
After the plans show up, select the one you like.
Enter your phone number.
Choose a payment method.
Make the payment and you are done.
The recharge will take some time to show up on your phone.
Here are three methods via which you can make WhatsApp video calls easily.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, most of the countries including India have implemented a complete lockdown. And during this time, if people want to stay connected to each other they only have the digital options of staying connected, as all of the physical options are not viable as of now.
Ways of staying connected to your close ones include calling, social media, sending instant messages and video calling to name a few. Video calling is a method, with which you can converse with each other while at the same time feeling a bit of physical connection with the help of the ability to see each other.
To make a video call using WhatsApp is easy just open the contact and press on the video call button to initiate the call.
This has propelled people to looking at other video calling apps like Google Meet, Skype, House Party and more. However, one app they are missing on is WhatsApp. Most Indians already have the app installed on their phones, which will help people not require to check if the other person has the app or not, they can simply pick up their phone and make a call.
To make a video call using WhatsApp is easy just open the contact and press on the video call button to initiate the call. As shown in the embedded video below:
Making group calls feels like a bit of a task but is not that difficult when you get to learn it once. Below, we will be teaching you three methods via which you can make WhatsApp video calls.
WhatsApp Group video call from a single video call
Open WhatsApp and then open the chat of the person you want to video call with.
Now, tap on the video all button located on the top right corner.
When the person accepts, you can press the 'Add participants' button and select the contact you want to add to the call.
After they accept the call, they will show up making it a group video call.
To add more participants repeat the process from step 3.
After you open WhatsApp, head into the 'Calls' tab, located on the extreme right screen. It can be accessed by pressing the calls tab or by swiping from the right to left till the end.
Inside of the calls tab, press the new call button and select the new group call option.
Search and select all of the participants you want to add to the video call.
After selecting them, tap on the video call button to initiate the call.
Motorola is expected to launch two new smartphones under its Edge series, the Motorola Edge and Edge Plus.
As the COVID-19 pandemic starts to decline, companies have started unveiling new smartphones. After the iPhone SE 2020 and the OnePlus 8 series, Motorola is now gearing up to bring their first true flagship smartphone of this year. Motorola Edge will be a new series in the company's portfolio and here's what they will offer.
Motorola is expected to launch two new smartphones under its Edge series, the Motorola Edge and Edge Plus. While the Edge Plus will bring the true flagship experience, the vanilla Edge will be more of a toned-down version. The company has not yet announced the names of the upcoming flagships but we have seen enough leaks, rumours and teasers till date that point towards the aforementioned naming scheme.
Motorola Edge series was originally scheduled to launch at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event was cancelled the launch of the new flagship was postponed. Both the Edge and Edge Plus has been on the rounds on the internet and we have gathered enough information about the two.
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Motorola Edge Plus is expected to be powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with 5G support. Apart from that, the phone is said to come with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. The Motorola Edge, on the other hand, is expected to come with the Snapdragon 765 SoC instead. Both the phones are expected to feature bezel-less displays with curved edges.
Motorola will be live streaming the event via their social media channels on April 22 at 9:30 PM IST. The company has not generated the live stream link yet. Once it is shared across, we will embed the video here.
According to the report, TENAA lists the device to sport a 6.57-inch display with a hole-punch to accommodate the camera, it will also come with a 4,100mAh battery. (Representational Image: Realme X2 Pro)
Realme X3 has been spotted on TENAA with the model number RMX2142. The listing was spotted by MySmartPrice. However, we were not able to verify it ourselves on TENAA. Apart from this, another variant, the Realme X3 SuperZoom was also spotted online.
According to the report, TENAA lists the device to sport a 6.57-inch display with a hole-punch to accommodate the camera. It will come with 5G support and will be backed by a 4,100mAh battery.
To recall, Realme X3 was recently spotted on the Chinese certification website 3C, also known as MIIT certification. According to the 3C listing, the device will sport 30W fast charging.
Apart from this, Realme X3 SuperZoom was recently spotted on Thailand's NBTC certification site. It has been listed under the model number RMX2086. The same device has also shown up on Geekbench, and according to the listing, the device is powered by an octa-core processor paired with 12GB of RAM. It also states that the device runs Google's Android 10 operating system. According to the website, the device was able to score a single-core score of 792 and a multi-core score of 2,507.
Seeing all of these leaks makes us think that the company plans to launch the Realme X3 quite soon. It is a successor to the Realme X2, which was launched last September, and taking the company's six-month upgrade cycle into count, it should have been launched already. However, taking the COVID-19 pandemic into account we can see why there has been such a huge delay in the launch.
Panasonic Seekit is a Bluetooth based smart tracker available in India similar to Tile. It is available in two variants: Seekit Edge and Seekit Loop, at Rs 1299 and Rs 1499, respectively.
We have the Seekit Edge for review and we have to say that it is a sleek smart tracker that fits easily in your wallet. And considering the company's claim of an 18-month battery backup, you can simply put it in your wallet and forget it.
Key features of the device include Bluetooth 5.0 integration, IP65 rating for dust and water resistance and a range of up to a distance of 100 feet.
Panasonic Seekit Review: Build Quality
Panasonic Seekit feels light and soft to touch while holding. However, it does not feel as durable as its competitor, the Tile. It is very thin, due to which it can fit anywhere. I personally kept it inside of my wallet and thanks to its sleek design, it did not change the thickness of my wallet.
It can be used as a keyring also.
The tracker also comes with a lanyard hole, with which you can attach it to your backpack or to your keychain.
It consists of a circular button in the middle, which can be used for various purposes. However, figuring out its uses cannot be done without you reading the manual. It is just too complicated.
Panasonic Seekit Review: Battery Life
The company claims that the device comes with battery life of up to 18 months on Seekit Edge and 12 months on Seekit Loop. Here we have to believe its claims, as we have not waited as long as 18 months to write this review.
Also, there is no battery percentage monitor anywhere inside of the app or the device.
A point to keep in mind if purchasing this, there is no way that someone could change the battery in the unit, without prying it open and maybe damaging it in the process. So after the battery runs out, you will have to get a new Seekit.
Panasonic Seekit Review: Range and Tracking
This is where every manufacturer throws in a lot of theoretical numbers and try to oversell the product.
Panasonic claims that Seekit has a range of up to 100ft with no obstructions. When I tested this claim personally, I found out that in crowded places like an office or a cafe, it was around 40-50 feet.
After you lose range, the app will still tell you the last seen location and you can go to that and try to establish a connection. Once it makes a connection. It will help you pinpoint the location with a red, yellow and green indicator to help you get close to the device.
It's a sleek little tracker.
It also has a buzzer to help find the exact location with it beeping. However, it is not that loud. I had it in my office drawer and tested this feature, I was barely able to listen to it during this process. This could have been due to other noises in the office. In a more silent environment, it is easily distinguishable.
Panasonic Seekit Review: Features
The app has a lot of interesting features.
It comes with a number of features built into it. When paired and connected to the app, Seekit will buzz whenever it gets out of range of your smartphone. The app and the device monitor the connection strength and when it drops below a certain level it starts buzzing to remind you, that you forgot your belonging.
The alarm goes off on both devices notifying you of your tracker. It also sports the last seen location along with proximity guidance as we explained earlier. You can also press the button on your Seekit three times to make your phone ring, this will help you find your phone when you lose that. This works even when your phone is in silent or vibrate mode.
You can also share access to it with your friends. So if you were to give your car to your friend, he can use this feature to keep track of the car keys without resetting it and repairing it. Also, you can revoke access anytime.
Panasonic Seekit Review: Verdict
It is a good piece of technology if you have trouble finding your car keys or wallet in the morning.
If you are someone who often forgets where he kept his wallet or his car keys, then this a good product for you. However, its planned obsolescence of 18 months and inability to turn it off once it's turned on its something that holds its back. But, if you are okay with that then, this is a decent investment.
PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 update will bring the new Miramar 2.0 map.
PUBG Mobile is currently one of the most hyped games in the mobile gaming industry. Tencent Games has managed to gain such popularity by constantly pushing out new updates for the game. With the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, the company has the chance to attract more gamers from across the globe. With the upcoming 0.18.0 update, the publisher is bringing enough updates to bump up the excitement among the players once again.
PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 update has already started rolling out under the beta phase and it is speculated to be available for the masses starting April 24. With an update file weighing in at around 2GB, it will be made available to both Android and iOS users via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store respectively.
With the upcoming update, the game is bringing a new map called Miramar 2.0, new modes like Safety Scramble Mode and the Jungle Adventure Mode and much more. Here's everything you can expect from the upcoming 0.18.0 update.
Miramar 2.0
PUBG Mobile was earlier said to bring an update to the much-popular Erangel map. However, the company decided to update the Miramar map instead. Since the map is just an update, it will be called Miramar 2.0. The new map will bring some visual changes including Racing Ramp, Golden Mirado, Vending Machine and Water City.
Safety Scramble Mode
PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 beta update has received a new Evoground Mode called the Safety Scramble Mode. This mode is inspired by the Bluehole Mode seen on the PC version of the popular game. Bluehole Mode adds another blue zone to the game. However, the Safety Scramble Mode on the mobile version can be a little different considering the different mechanics and controls.
Jungle Adventure Guide Mode
The new Jungle Adventure Guide Mode will be made available with the new update. The players will be able to enjoy the new mode only on the Sanhok Map.
Apart from the new map and modes, the game will also get a new results screen, new achievements in the achievements section and some adjustments in the in-game settings.
Alongside the new update, the players will also expect a new Season Royale Pass. The company will be releasing the much-awaited Season 13 Royale Pass soon after the update is rolled out to the masses. With the new royale pass, the gamers will get access to a new character Andy, the Power Ranger Mythic Outfit, the Vector Skin, four new emotes and more. Reports suggest, the new Season 13 Royale Pass will be released on May 13, 2020.
