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Android P Beta version now available for Google, Nokia and more devices: How to install

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Devesh Arora
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Android P
Android P still hasn't got a name. What's your guess?

Google finally announced the official beta version of the Android P yesterday at Google I/O 2018. Android P Developer Preview has already been out for a while for the Google Pixel devices. Now the Beta version with more features is available for even more devices.

Apart from the Google Pixel users, even the Nokia, Xiaomi, OnePlus users among others will be able to enjoy the being in the beta program of the upcoming Android version. As this is a beta program, there will be plenty of bugs in the software. We highly recommend not to try installing the Beta software on your primary device. However, if you still decide to do it a full backup is highly recommended.

Android P Beta Program is now available for Nokia 7 Plus and other devices as well

Android P Beta: List of Supported Devices

  • Google Pixel/Pixel XL
  • Google Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL
  • Nokia 7 Plus
  • Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
  • Vivo X21
  • Oppo R15 Pro
  • Essential PH‑1
  • Sony Xperia XZ2
  • OnePlus 6

Android P Beta: How to Install (Google Devices)

  • Head over to Android Beta's official website on your smartphone
  • Here you have to sign up for the Android P Beta program
  • Once signed up, you can simply go to Settings>About Phone>System Update in order to receive the latest OTA update.

Android P Beta: How to Install (Other Devices)

Sadly, for third-party manufacturer's devices, the installation is not as easy as Google Pixels.

  • Head over to Android Beta's official website on your PC
  • Enrol for the beta program by filling in the details
  • Download the flashable image and flash it to your smartphone

How to get back to your Stable Android?

You can simply go back to Android Beta's website and opt out of the Beta program. Once you opt out of the program, head over to System Update and you should be able to get back to the latest stable Android version available for your device.

Yahoo introduces Squirrel chat app: Here are some alternatives

By
Devesh Arora
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Yahoo Squirrel
Yahoo Squirrel is currently available only on an Invite basis

Yahoo has introduced its own new instant messaging application in order to compete against Facebook's WhatsApp. The Squirrel app from Yahoo is just like most messaging applications which allow personal 1-to-1 chats as well as allows you to create a group and have a group chat.

Yahoo Squirrel offers organized chats and allows users to create different room and they can even make them private. Users can also create customised one-tap reactions for jokes or other messages. In group chats, Squirrel brings in a feature called blasts where the important messages will be pinned so that everyone reads it.

Currently, the Yahoo Squirrel app is available only on invite basis where a user has to invite in order to allow you to download and install the application. So, you cannot just head over to Google Play Store and download the app and start using it. Invite system seems annoying? Here are some alternatives to the Yahoo Squirrel app.

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging application

WhatsApp is currently the most popular messaging application. WhatsApp offers all basic features like personal chats, group chats and even voice and video calls. The application is widely used across the world.

Also Read: WhatsApp for iOS can now play Facebook and Instagram videos within the app

Hike Messenger

Hike also offers a new Wallet features that let you make payments within the app

Hike Messenger is an application that was made in India and it is a great alternative to WhatsApp. While WhatsApp is limited when it comes to features, Hike Messenger brings a lot of features to the table like Sticker support and much more. Interestingly, Hike also allows you to create a group with as many as 1000 members. Speaking of groups, Hike users can also split bills in a group.

Google I/O 2018 begins today: Here's how to watch the live stream

By
Devesh Arora
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Google I/O 2018
Google I/O 2018 will begin starting today, May 8

Google I/O is one of the most awaited events in the tech community. The event goes on for three days but the main thing is the opening-day keynote where Google reveals the most important set of announcements. The presentation will be led by the CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai.

How to watch the live stream?

The Google I/O 2018 Keynote is set to kick off today, May 8 at 10:00 AM PT which converts to 10:30 PM in IST. Sadly, not everyone can make their way to California. So, Google will be live streaming the event so that the fans can know whats coming up. If you are interested in watching the event you head over to Google I/O's website to watch the event,

What to Expect?

Android P

One of the biggest and much-anticipated announcements at the Google I/O 2018 will be the Android P. The Android P will be an upgrade over the last year's Android Oreo software and will bring in a lot of new features and changes. Google has already released the developer preview of the Android P. However, soon after today's event, Google will start rolling out stable updates for the Pixel devices.

Also Read: How to install Android P developer preview on your Google Pixel/Pixel 2 devices

With the new Android P update, Google will bring in changes to the UI and will bring native notch support. Further, the new software will make interacting with notifications better. Also, there will be improvements to the battery life and performance.

Google Lens

Google Lens was introduced by the company last year which is used to bring up relevant information using visual analysis. This year, Google will be updating the Google Lens to Google Lens 2.0 and bring some improvements.

Apart from Android P and Google Lens 2.0, Google has a lot more to announce today at the Google I/O 2018.

OnePlus 6 to support SuperSlowMo, Colour varinats confirmed

By
Devesh Arora
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Mr. Amitabh Bachchan testing out the OnePlus 6 (Source: Twitter)

OnePlus is gearing up to launch its next flagship smartphone next week. The OnePlus 6 is all set to be unveiled in front of the public on May 16. Days before launch we just got a confirmation that the OnePlus 6 will be available in Black and White colour variants. Also, the company has teased that the upcoming smartphone will have some sort of Super Slo-Mo features.

Bollywood actor, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan who is also OnePlus's Brand Ambassador in India posted a photo on twitter holding the OnePlus 6. In the picture, Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus, was holding a white OnePlus 6 while the brand ambassador was checking out the black variant. However, the picture was posted accidentally and deleted soon after.

OnePlus recently posted a video on their official Twitter and Facebook handle teasing some Slowmotion capabilities of the upcoming smartphone's camera. The tweet read "Let's slow down time!" which clearly shows OnePlus is doing something with the cameras. OnePlus is doing this in order to compete against the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. The latter smartphones are capable of recording videos at 960fps at 720p.

Also Read: WhatsApp text that can crash the application: Here’s everything you need to know

As far as the specifications are concerned, the OnePlus 6 will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The smartphone is said to come with a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The device is rumoured to come with a 16-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back.

Oppo F7 Cricket Limited Edition Launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

By
Devesh Arora
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oppo f7 limited edition
Oppo F7 Diamond Black Cricket Limited Edition comes with a designer cover

As the IPL 2018 is going on, Oppo has taken this as an opportunity to launch a new limited edition smartphone. Oppo has launched the Oppo F7 Diamond Black Cricket Limited Edition smartphone in India. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 21,990 and will be available via Flipkart and offline markets starting May 14.

Commenting on the launch, Will Yang, Brand Director, OPPO India said, "In India, cricket is not considered a sport but a religion. The eternal love for cricket in India is undying. Keeping these things in mind, we have always come up with new and exciting editions to fulfil the needs of our consumers. With the F7 Cricket Limited Edition, we hope that this phone will resonate more with the audiences and be flaunting a device with the signature of our sports brand ambassadors would be an honour for our customers."

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Oppo F7 features a 6.23-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2280 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. The device packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and it is backed by a 3,400mAh battery.

On the optics front, the Oppo F7 sports a 16-megapixel camera at the back with a f/1.8 aperture. Up front, there is a 25-megapixel selfie shooter.

If the Diamond Black Cricket Limited Edition Oppo F7 failed to impress you, here are some great alternatives.

Vivo V9

Vivo V9
Just like the Oppo F7, Vivo V9 also features a notch up front

Though Oppo and Vivo belong to the same parent company, they compete against each other with their flagships. The Vivo V9 is the perfect alternative for the Oppo F7. The Vivo V9 sports a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 1080x2280 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone features a dual-camera setup at the back and a 24-megapixel camera at the front. Vivo V9 starts at a price of Rs. 22,900 in India.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with an 18:9 display up front and a dual-camera setup at the back

If selfies are not your priority and you want better specifications for the amount you pay, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro should be your choice. Even the higher end 6GB+64GB variant of the smartphone is around Rs. 5,000 cheaper than the base variant of the Oppo F7. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. The 6GB+64GB variant of the smartphone is priced at Rs. 16,999.

WhatsApp for iOS can now play Facebook and Instagram videos within the app

By
Devesh Arora
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WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of the most popular cross-platform messaging application

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has rolled a new update for the Apple iOS users. The 2.18.51 update brings a couple of new features to the table. The new features now allow iPhone users to play YouTube, Facebook and Instagram videos within the WhatsApp app itself.

Earlier, if the users clicked on Instagram or Facebook videos they were redirected to their respective apps or browser links. Now, they can simply playback the videos within the app itself with PiP (picture-in-picture) mode. PiP mode will allow users to keep playing the videos and still scroll through or switch between chats.

However, the feature though included in the changelog does not seem to work properly just yet. So, users will need to wait for a couple of days until the next update is rolled out and the feature starts working.

Also Read: How to read WhatsApp messages without the sender knowing about it

Recently, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a couple of announcements at the F8 event. As far as WhatsApp is concerned, the CEO announced that the cross-platform messaging application will soon get support for group video calling. The app will also get support for stickers found on some of its competitors such as Hike Messenger.

Meanwhile, a WhatsApp text has been flying around that is potentially crashing the application on people's smartphone. The text includes a Black Dot emoji and says this text can hang your smartphone. Here are some ways to prevent that text from hanging your smartphone.

Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale kicks off: Here's everything you need to know

By
Devesh Arora
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Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale will kick off on May 13

Flipkart is again bringing another sale on the e-commerce website. The Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale is set to kick off on May 13 and will go on until May 16. The sale will bring offer, massive discounts on new products as well as on exchange.

Apart from what Flipkart is offering, HDFC card users can take advantage of even more offers. Flipkart and HDFC have come together to offer a 10 percent Instant Discount on using HDFC credit and debit cards. Buyers can claim 10 percent discount even on EMI transactions.

Here's what Flipkart has to offer

Google Pixel 2

Google Pixel 2 has the best smartphone cameras and is flagships from 2017. Flipkart is offering huge discounts on the smartphone. The Google Pixel 2 which is currently priced at Rs. 52,999 will now be available for as low as Rs. 34,999 for the 64GB variant.

Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL sport a 12-megapixel camera at the back

Samsung Galaxy On Nxt

Samsung Galaxy On Nxt is company's mid-range offering which was launched at a price of Rs. 17,900. The smartphone will now be available at just Rs. 10,900 which is a really good deal. The Galaxy On Nxt features a 5.5-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display. The smartphone comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.

Apart from the above-mentioned smartphones, the e-commerce website is also offering discounts of up to Rs. 37,000 on gaming laptops. Speaking of gaming, gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation 4 will also get price drops.

Also Read: Reliance Jio now offers 1.1TB of data in select cities: Here’s what you need to know

In the accessories segment, wearables like the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, Misfit Vapor and even the Apple Watch Series 3 will be available at discounted prices. Headphones will get up to 75 percent off and the Blaunpunkt Wireless Dolby Soundbars will start at just Rs. 9,999 which were originally priced at Rs. 24,999

There will be offers in other segments as well, including clothing, footwear, household appliances, furniture and much more.

Honor 10 to debut in India on May 15: Here's what to expect

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Tech Desk
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Honor 10 Flipkart banner
Flipkart has already created a banner for the upcoming #Honor10

Honor, the Chinese manufacturer Huawei's sub-brand, is gearing up to launch another smartphone in India. The much-anticipated Honor 10 will be launched in India on May 15 and will be exclusively available via the e-commerce website Flipkart.

Flipkart has already put up a banner for the Honor 10 on its website which further redirects users to a dedicated page created for the upcoming smartphone. Interested buyers can head over to Flipkart and click on Notify Me option under Honor 10 in order to get notified as soon as the smartphone goes on sale.

Honor 10 was initially announced in China last month. The smartphone is finally making its way to India on May 15, 2018. Interestingly, the Global Launch of the upcoming smartphone is also set to May 15.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Honor 10 features a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2280 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset. The device packs in 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based EMUI 8.1 out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 3,400mAh battery powering up the internals.

Also Read: Asus ZenFone Live 1 with Android Go announced: Here are some alternatives

On the optics front, the Honor 10 sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 24-megapixel and a 16-megapixel sensor.

The smartphone is expected to launch in the price bracket of Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 40,000 and will compete directly against the OnePlus 6 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. Notably, the OnePlus 6 will be launched in India just 2 days after the Honor 10's official launch.

Nokia 7 Plus to soon get support for dual-VoLTE: Here's what you need to know

By
Devesh Arora
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Nokia 7 Plus users will soon be able to use 4G networks on the SIM2 slot as well

Nokia recently launched a couple of new smartphones in India, one of which was the Nokia 7 Plus. The Nokia 7 Plus is a great smartphone but misses onto one feature. The smartphone does not support LTE on both the sim-slots. Interestingly, Nokia will soon roll-out an update enabling users to get LTE networks on their 2nd SIM as well.

Juho Sarvikas, CEO of Nokia, replied to a tweet by Siddhartha Sharma saying, "Thanks Sid for the awesome review and don't worry, 2nd sim will support LTE shortly!" However, shortly here might mean that the Nokia 7 Plus users will have to wait for a few weeks until Nokia officially rolls out the update.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Nokia 7 Plus features 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 device packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The Nokia 7 Plus runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 3,800mAh battery powering up the internals.

Also Read: Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco now available in India: Here are some alternatives

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.

As for connectivity, the dual-SIM smartphone supports 4G, VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and a USB-Type C port. The smartphone also features a fingerprint scanner at the back.

The Nokia 7 Plus is currently available in India with a price tag of Rs. 25,999.

WhatsApp text that can crash the application: Here's everything you need to know

By
Brahmjot Singh
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Facebook-owned WhatsApp is a popular application around the globe used for sending free text messages over the internet. Currently, there is some bug in the application that is potentially crashing the application and here's everything you need to know about it.

A text message is being circulated currently which when opened can simply crash your WhatsApp application. The text message says, If you touch the black point then your WhatsApp will hang.” There is a black dot emoji included in the message and if the user touches the dot, the smartphone will hang and ultimately the application will crash.

Why does this happen?

Technically, if you will convert that WhatsApp message into Unicode, you will find RLM instead of LRM. RLM is used for languages like Arabic and Urdu while English and Hindi use LRM. So, as your text is shown in English but comes with RLM, it cannot understand the codes properly and ends up crashing the whole application.

Also Read: Asus ZenFone Live 1 with Android Go announced: Here are some alternatives

 

How to prevent this from happening?

If you receive such text and you see a preview of it, just do not open the text. Instead, go ahead and delete the whole chat of the person who sent you the message. You can simply do this by heading over to WhatsApp and then long-press on that particular contact. Once the contact is selected, just tab on the Bin icon shown next to the pin icon up top.

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