Most applications and websites have started showing spam in one or the other way. Companies like Xiaomi spam users with multiple notifications on the mid-range Redmi smartphones. While that was acceptable considering the phones were cheap, Google also started spamming users through the Calendar app.
Google Calendar has been spamming users for quite some time now and it has just come into the eyes of most users. It happens due to a default setting that Google has made inside the application. While you can disable this setting to get rid of the spams, most users do not know how to do that.
Go to the Event settings section and then click the menu labelled "Automatically add invitations"
From the drop-down menu, select "No, only show invitations to which I have responded"
In case you are shocked by how such a big company is doing something like this, you need to know that its not entirely Google's fault. Spammers simply send out email invites to Gmail users and Google automatically adds them to the user's calendar without the need to confirm or accept it.
A lot of people would want that the setting should be set at "Automatically add invitations." The reason behind it is that if a friend, partner or colleague shares a calendar event, it can be automatically added to the user's calendar. However, it will bring its own disadvantages with it.
While Samsung just launched the Galaxy Note 10 and Apple is gearing up to launch the next iPhone, most people still find for smartphones under a price bracket of Rs. 20,000. Xiaomi, Realme and Nokia are companies that are working hard to bring great hardware for affordable prices. Here are some of the best smartphones available under Rs. 20,000 in August 2019.
Realme 5 Pro
Realme 5 Pro comes fullHD+ IPS LCD display with a waterdrop style notch. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. It also packs in a quad-camera setup at the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary an 8-megapixel ultrawide and two 2-megapixel sensors. The smartphone is available in India for a starting price of Rs. 13,999.
Samsung Galaxy M40
Samsung Galaxy M40 comes with a punch-hole design.
Samsung Galaxy M40 runs on Samsung's OneUI based on Andriod 9 Pie. It sports a 6.3-inch bezel-less display with a punch-hole design. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core processor. It sports a triple camera setup at the back and a 16MP front camera. It is available at a starting price of just Rs. 19,990.
Xiaomi Mi A3
Xiaomi Mi A3 comes in three colour variants.
Xiaomi recently launched their all-new Android One based smartphone, the Xiaomi Mi A3. The smartphone runs on stock Android 9 Pie operating system. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor paired with up to 6GB of RAM. All of this comes in at a starting price of Rs. 12,999.
Nokia 8.1
Nokia 8.1 is powered by Google's Android One program.
Just like the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Nokia 8.1 is also based on Google's Android One program, which means it runs on a stock version of Android. Nokia 8.1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. It packs in up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. All of this comes in at around Rs. 18,789.
While Oppo smartphones have always been mostly about the camera, the all-new Oppo K3 manages to bring good performance as well. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. The mid-range smartphone comes with a bezel-less display, a pop-up selfie camera and more. Oppo K3 is available in India for a starting price of Rs. 16,990.
Redmi Note 8 Pro to get a World of Warcraft special edition.
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch their next series of mid-range smartphone, the Redmi Note 8 series. While the Redmi Note 8 will be more of a budget offering, the Redmi Note 8 Pro will get better hardware inside. The company is now also planning to introduce a special edition Redmi Note 8 Pro by collaborating with World of Warcraft.
The company will be unveiling the special edition of the mid-range smartphone on August 29, 2019. Since this launch date is for the Chinese variants, we still cannot say whether the Chinese brand is planning to launch the special edition on the other parts of the globe or not.
There will be two variants of the special edition model. While one will come with a dark colour scheme with Red and Black all around, the other will get a lighter shade with White and Blue. Apart from this, Xiaomi has also suggested that the smartphone will also support Nintendo Switch-like gamepad accessory.
By launching the special edition smartphone, the companies are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the popular title, World of Warcraft. The game was launched back in 2004 and it has completed its 15 years.
As far as the specifications are concerned, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is expected to powered by the MediaTek G90T chipset. It will come with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is also expected to sport a 64-megapixel camera at the back.
Android Q will officially be called Android 10, and here is the update schedule of all of the major smartphone manufacturers.
Google recently announced that it will be dropping the dessert naming scheme it followed for Android releases, and the upcoming Android Q operating system will officially be named Android 10. This brings an end to an era, with Android 9.0 Pie being the one to feature the company's legacy naming scheme.
Apart from the name change, the company announced that from now on all Android releases will be numbered like Android 11, Android 12 and so on. The operating system has also got a new logo and colour scheme.
The company is currently testing Android 10 Beta builds and is soon expected to release the public version. Here's a list of smartphones that will be updated to Android 10, when the company officially launches it later this year.
Google Pixel phones Android 10 update
Google Pixel smartphones will be the first ones to get the Android 10 update. All of the Pixel smartphones including the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a XL, are eligible to get the update and will get it as soon as the new operating system is officially launched.
All of the Pixel smartphones including the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a XL, are eligible to get the update.
Google's upcoming Pixel 4 series of smartphones, which will launch in October will come running Android 10 out of the box.
Samsung phones
Samsung has not revealed as to what all of its smartphones will be getting the new Android 10 update. However, we expect the company to make it available on the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Note 10 series first, followed by the S9 series and the Note 9. It might also update some of its Galaxy A-series and Galaxy M-series smartphones in-between. But, we standby the fact that these updates will not come quickly and Samsung will take its time in releasing them, indicated by its past patterns of Android system updates.
OnePlus phones Android 10 update
A number of Oneplus smartphones including OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro are already a part of Google's Android Q Beta program. All of these smartphones will be getting the Android 10 update soon after launch.
OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro are already a part of Google's Android Q Beta program.
When it comes to HMD Global manufactured Nokia branded smartphones, the company has been quite consistent in providing customers with regular software updates. All of the Nokia branded phones have been launched under Google's Android One program, which means they are guaranteed to get the latest Android updates.
After being the fastest to upgrade Nokia phones from N to O and O to P, I am super excited to share with you that the Q(ueue) for Nokia phones is moving fast as we get ready to welcome Android 10 on Nokia smartphones – roll out starts in Q4, 2019! #Nokiamobile#android10pic.twitter.com/qXM4ZXAPBo
The company’s chief product officer Juho Sarvikas, in a tweet, revealed the Android 10 update timeline for its smartphones. In the tweet, he mentioned that the Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 7.1 will be the company's first devices to get the Android 10 update in Q4, 2019. Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6.1 Plus, and Nokia 6 will be next after that all other devices will get it in 2020.
Xiaomi phones Android 10 update
Xiaomi will be releasing Android 10 update for its smartphones along with its upcoming MIUI 11 skin. Mi 9 and Mi MIX 3 5G are devices that are currently in the Android Q beta testing program, which means that they might be the company's first devices to get the update.
Xiaomi and Redmi phones will all be updated to Android 10 with the release of MIUI 11.
We can expect the company to release the update for its Mi A2 and Mi A3 series of smartphones, which are under Google's Android One initiative. Rest, the company is yet to announce its launch cycle for its devices.
Huawei phones Android 10 update
Huawei is the most controversial company on this list considering we are not sure that the company might be able to use Android in the near future due to the US-trade ban on it. Huawei Mate 20 Pro is listed under Google's Android Q beta program, which indicates that the device will be one of the first devices company will roll out the update to. Rest we don't know which all of the company's devices will get the Android 10 update.
Vivo phones
Vivo X27, Vivo NEX S and Vivo NEX A, none of them is available in India, however, all of them are a part of the Android Q beta program and will get the Android 10 update soon after its public launch.
Vivo X27, Vivo NEX S and Vivo NEX A will get Android 10 update.
Asus, Oppo, Realme, Sony, Essential and Tecno phones
Firstly, Asus has announced both of its Zenfone 5Z and Asus 6Z will get the Android 10 update. Asus Zenfone 5Z is even a part of the Android Q beta program. We expect the company to roll-out the update by early 2020 for both the devices.
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Note 10 series.
Samsung has recently launched its new generation of the Galaxy Note series. While the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 supports the new 25W charging, the Note 10+ gets support for faster 45W charging. Even though the bigger variant supports faster charging, it comes with a 25W charger inside the box. So, if you are looking to get the 45W charger, you should get it only from Samsung and here's why.
In short words, it is just like proprietary services like OnePlus Warp Charge, Huawei SuperCharge and the Oppo VOOC Charge, where manufacturers suggest users getting a particular adapter and using it with a particular cable. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+'s fast charging depends on the combination of high current requirements and the use of optional PPS technology.
Even if other brands come up with 45W fast charging adapters, they might not work as well with the all-new Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. To understand why that happens, we will need to take a deep dive into the world of USB.
The basic form of USB charging is called PDO. While USB typically supports 5V, USB PD brings support for 9V, 15V and 20V. Samsung is using 10V in order to put it with 4.5A of power and produce 45W output. However, most 45W chargers available will request for 15V at 3A. Due to the difference in volts and ampere, the Galaxy Note 10+ will not detect the fast charging thus charging the phone at a lower speed.
While there might be good options available in the third-party market in the coming future, for now, it is recommended to spend some extra cash and stick with the original Samsung 45W charger.
OnePlus has been on the news lately due to their upcoming announcement of the OnePlus TV. Apart from the TV, the company is also gearing up to launch the next generation of smartphones, the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro. Unlike the past launches, this time around the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is planning to launch the new smartphones in September.
OnePlus TV
Just like other Chinese brands, OnePlus is also trying to diversify its portfolio by not only launching smartphones but also other products. The brand is now trying to enter the Smart TV space by launching its own 55-inch Android TV.
OnePlus TV will compete against Mi TV in India.
A screenshot of the "About TV" settings page of the OnePlus TV has been leaked on the internet and it gives us some necessary details about the television. To begin with, it comes with a 1920x1080 panel and runs on Google's Android 9 Pie operating system. It further suggests that the TV will be powered by the MediaTek MT5670 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM under the hood.
OnePlus 7T
While the company has been launching two phones a year, they just changed the tradition by launching the OnePlus 7 Pro. So now, instead of two phones a year, they will be launching a total of four phones in a year. The Pro variant will carry all the bells and whistles and compete directly against flagships like the Galaxy Note or the iPhone whereas the regular variant will target the audience shopping on a budget.
OnePlus 7T to come with a waterdrop style notch. (Image: OneLeaks/PriceBaba)
The renders of the OnePlus 7T have already started to show up. The phone is expected to come with a triple camera setup at the back. Upfront, it will bring back the same design we saw on the 6T and the 7. Apart from that, the processor and RAM options are expected to be the same as the OnePlus 7.
It is being said that the company might launch a OnePlus 7T McLaren "Senna" Edition as well. Just like last year, it will carry a different colour scheme and design on the back and it might also bring some extra features over the regular variant.
OnePlus 7T Pro
Since the T variants are usually incremental upgrades, the OnePlus 7T Pro is expected to carry a lot of 7 Pro traits. It is said to come with the same curved 90Hz high-resolution display. It might come with the upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor coupled with up to 12GB of RAM. Also, there might be a 5G variant of the smartphone in certain markets as well.
The above-mentioned devices are expected to launch on September 26 and go on sale by October 15. However, all of this can be taken with a pinch of salt and we will have to wait to see what the company actually has been cooking in the kitchen.
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Note 10 series.
Samsung has recently unveiled its much-awaited Galaxy Note 10 series across the globe. While the smartphone has not even started shipping yet in some parts of the world, we are already seeing leaks and rumours of their upcoming flagship models. So, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S11 series.
As this is quite early to discuss the upcoming flagship, we cannot really get a lot of details about them. According to the popular tipster Ice Universe, the Samsung Galaxy S11 lineup has now entered their research and development stage, where the designers and engineers will work on the smartphone renders.
He has confirmed that the Galaxy S11 is internally codenamed "Picasso". He also suggests that the device will have a substantial camera upgrade and the selfie camera hole in-display will be smaller than the recently launched Galaxy Note 10. Further, he also claims that the devices will run on OneUI 2.x based on Android Q out of the box.
Someone asked about the Galaxy S11, there are four things that can be confirmed:
1. Codename "Picasso"
2. The camera has a substantial upgrade
3.Based on Android Q One UI 2.x
4.Hole in display is smaller than Note10
Other than that, it is unknown.
As always, the next Galaxy S series will bring the latest generation of Exynos or Qualcomm chipset based on the market. Also, it is being said that the next generation of flagship smartphones will come with an all-new memory module, which will significantly improve the performance of the devices.
Inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, the Galaxy S11 series might also drop the 3.5mm headphone jack. Also, it will bring support for the new 45W fast charging technology.
Tile is one of the most popular brands when it comes to tracking devices. The company has created something, which tough not extraordinary, brings a great purpose in everyone's lives. The Tile Mate has been available in the US for quite some time now and it has finally arrived in India.
Tile Mate is a tracker that can simply be attached to your keys, wallet, handbag and more. Once hooked, the device can be connected to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. This will help you in cases when you are not able to find your items around the place. If you use your phone to find the particular product, the Tile Mate associated with it will start ringing and help you realise where you kept the thing.
Commenting on the launch, Amlan Bhattacharjya, CEO, Brand Eyes, Distributors of Tile in India, said, "Brand Eyes strives to offer the best of global technologies and consumer electronic products to the Indian consumers. According to reports, India tops the list of ‘most forgetful countries’ in the Asia Pacific. Tile, as a service and a product, will give you the power of smart location, making you to #NeverLose your belongings.”
“Tile's devices, network and mobile app work together to help people locate the things that matter to them most. Tile's global community spans 200 countries and territories and helps people locate more than half a million items every day. Prior to Its launch In India, the Tile community already compromise of thousands of active users. Now that Tile will be available here, we are confident that the community will grow very rapidly," added Amlan.
Tile Mate helps people in ringing the device when they need to find a particular product. Also, if the device is not connected to Bluetooth anymore, the app can tell the last known location of the device. Further, the users can put up an alert for "Notify when found", which will notify users as soon as they come anywhere near the Tile.
As for the pricing, the Tile Mate is launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 2,499. The customers can even grab a pair of four at just Rs. 8,999. Interested buyers can head over to www.brandeyes.in to purchase it right now.
Motorola One Action comes with a triple camera setup at the back.
Motorola India has finally launched the much-awaited budget smartphone, the Motorola One Action. The device comes with a triple camera setup at the back and a punch-hole design upfront. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 13,999 and here are the alternatives you can consider in that price range.
Redmi Note 7 Pro
Redmi Note 7 Pro features a waterdrop style notch.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is one of the best smartphones under Rs. 15,000. It comes with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor. It also packs in up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is currently available at a starting price of just Rs. 13,999.
Realme 5 Pro
Realme 5 Pro comes with glass back design.
Realme 5 Pro was recently launched in India. The device is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor. It packs in up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is backed by a 4,045mAh battery and it supports VOOC 3.0 charging. All of this comes at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.
Samsung Galaxy M30
Samsung Galaxy M30 sports a Super AMOLED Infinity U display.
While the Samsung Galaxy M30 is slightly more expensive, it comes from a tier-one brand. Also, it brings features like an AMOLED display. It is powered by the octa-core Exynos 7904 processor. The device runs on Samsung Experience v9.5 built on top of Google's Android 8.1 Oreo. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,990.
Xiaomi India has just launched Mi A3 Android One smartphone in the country. The device comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. It is backed by a 4,030mAh battery, which supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology. All of this comes in at a starting price of Rs. 12,999.
Honor Play
Honor Play comes with flagship-grade hardware at a relatively lower price
While the Honor Play is almost a year old now, it is the only smartphone that offers flagship-grade specifications under Rs. 15,000. It is powered by the company's in-house Kirin 970 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM.
Google announced a new version of Android a few months ago. The company has already released the beta version fo the smartphone for dozens of smartphones. Now, Google is gearing up to officially launch the operating system, which also means that it is that time of the year when they announce the name of the next Android. Unlike the past years, the company is now ditching alphabets or dessert names for just plain numbers.
Till now, Android versions have been arranged in alphabetical order and the company has named them with desserts of corresponding alphabets. While most people loved it, there were people who found it difficult to pronounce some of those dessert names. So, the company has now decided to go with just plain numbers, which means that the Android Q will be known as Android 10. Since the rebranding has been made, the upcoming versions of Android will also be called Android 11, Android 12 and so on.
Currently, there are over 2.5 billion active Android devices over the world. Since it is being used worldwide, Google not only has to consider the people in the US but also people living in Italy, Russia or even India.
The old naming convention could have been difficult to understand for new users as they would not know if their phone is running on the latest version or not. Also, there were other confusions like pies are not a dessert in some places and marshmallows are not a popular treat in many parts of the world.
Apart from that, Google also went ahead and updated the age-old Android logo. The new logo now only shows off the head of the Android instead of the full body. The company has also changed the green colour a bit to make it a little more understandable.
