Nova Launcher 6.0 is finally available: Here's everything you need to know

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March 3, 2019

Nova launcher, nova 6.0, tesla — Nova Launcher 6.0 packs in a bunch of new features

TeslaCoil Software released the Nova Launcher 6.0 update for beta testers a few months ago. After almost six months of development and beta testing, the update has finally made its way to the stable version. The newer version of the launcher app has a few new features and a couple of improvements here and there.

To begin with, the Nova Launcher 6.0 update brings in a quite useful addition, which is the ability to search for settings in the app. Additionally, users can now switch between Nova Search and Google Seach for the search bar in the desktop. The update also tinkers with the placements of a few settings like the Dock Settings have now been moved to Home Screen settings.

Apart from that, Nova Launcher 6.0 also includes a few new Adaptive Icon options. Even the free version users can change icon sizes now. Additionally, there are now even more folder options including an immersive mode, which opens the folder taking most of the screen space. Also, folder background shapes can now share the same options as adaptive icons and there are new vertical or horizontal scrolling options for the folders

Also Read: Here’s how to hide Infinity-O display on Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e

If that's not enough to impress, the new Nova Launcher 6.0 also lets users customise the search bar in the app drawer. The launcher is already feature-rich, which makes it one of the most popular launcher apps on the Google Play Store. With such additions coming on board, the launcher just gets better and gives its users many more options.

Facebook Messenger finally gets Dark Mode: Here's how to enable it

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Devesh Arora

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March 3, 2019

A few months ago, Facebook promised its users that they will be rolling out a Dark Mode for the Messenger application. As promised, the feature has finally made its way to the Android version of the app. However, there is a trick to enable the feature and here's how you can do it right away.

How to enable Dark Mode on Facebook Messenger?

Head over to Google Play Store and make sure that the Messenger app is up to date
Now open the app and send the half moon emoji to any of your contacts
This will enable the dark mode and you will see a message pop-up saying "You Found Dark Mode!"
Now, tap on your profile icon on the top left corner
Enable the Dark Mode toggle

Facebook Messenger Dark Mode — Dark Mode helps in saving battery on AMOLED screens

Once done, the whole user interface of the application will switch to a new black and blue theme, which is quite easy on the eyes at night. Additionally, the Dark Mode will also help in saving battery on phones with AMOLED panels.

Also Read: Top 5 messaging apps for Android and iOS: WhatsApp, Hangouts and more

Currently, this method is confirmed to work in countries including the Philippines, Portugal, India, Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia report that it worked for them. We tried the trick on an Android phone and it seemed to work just fine. However, people have also claimed that the same method works on iOS as well.

Oppo F11 Pro will go on sale starting March 16 at Rs 25,999: Exclusive

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Devesh Arora

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March 3, 2019

Oppo F11 Pro, oppo, f11 pro, india launch, price, price in india, leaks — Customers who pre-book the device will get additional benefits like a free gift, which the executive did not give us the details about, six months of Hungama app subscription, six months of accidental damage protection and much more.

Oppo is going to launch its next mid-range smartphone, the Oppo F11 Pro in India on March 5. While the company has already rolled out the teasers in forms of advertisements, it still lacks a few key details about the device. We at BeetelBite got our hands on a unit and had an exclusive chat with a Oppo Store executive. Here's everything we were able to gather from the device price, sale date, specifications and more with our chat with the store executive.

Oppo F11 Pro: Price and Offers

According to the Oppo store executive, Oppo F11 Pro will be priced somewhere between Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 26,000. And with the hints dropped by other executives, we were able to gather that the device might sport a price tag of Rs. 25,999 during its launch.

The smartphone will be launched in India on March 5 and pre-bookings for the same will open on the same day. Customers who pre-book the device will get additional benefits like a free gift, which the executive did not give us the details about, six months of Hungama app subscription, six months of accidental damage protection and much more. Pre-booked smartphones will start shipping on March 16, which will also be the first sale date.

Oppo F11 Pro: Specifications

Oppo F11 Pro sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a screen-to-body ratio of 90.90 percent. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The device runs Oppo's own ColorOS 6.0 skin built on top of Google's Android 9 Pie operating system, with the latest February 5, 2019, Android security patch. All of this is backed by a 4,000mAh battery, which supports the company's latest VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology.

Oppo F11 Pro offers a FullView display.

The pop-up selfie camera makes room for a notch less display

On the optics front, Oppo F11 Pro features a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 48-megapixel, f/1.79, primary sensor paired with a 5-megapixel secondary camera sensor. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter with the pop-up mechanism. The pop-up mechanism is quite similar to what we have seen on the Vivo V15 Pro. However, is located in the middle, and feels much smoother and refined compared to Vivo V15 Pro.

Here is why Spotify is the best free music streaming service in India right now

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Lalit Wadhwa

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March 2, 2019

Spotify India — Spotify finally launched its service in India

After a long wait, Spotify is rolling out its services in India. This means you can download the application in India officially without any fuss. This also brings premium plan options on the table which is worth checking out if you are an audiophile. It made sense for Spotify to launch in a growing market like India because of them being the biggest music streaming service in the world.

As we mentioned, the service is launched in India after a long wait, much after its competitors Apple Music, Google Music, and Amazon Music and after the growth to local players like JioSaavn and Gaana. According to the company, the delay was caused due to their efforts to sign deals with local music makers and record labels to bring content tailored for India on the platform before launch. The Indian regional music industry and Bollywood is huge and diversified. Despite all of these struggles, the service in India compared to other parts of the world like the USA. Here is why.

Pricing

Spotify India Premium — Spotify Premium is cheaper in India than the rest of the world

The Spotify premium plans around the world cost the same and you can subscribe to them on a monthly or a yearly basis. In India, you can subscribe to their Premium on a daily basis and a weekly basis too. What's more interesting is that the Premium prices in India cost Rs 120 for a month. That is around $1.69. In the USA and other parts of the world its around $9.99. This makes the Indian pricing substantially cheaper than other countries.

Features

Spotify India Remote Control — You can use Spotify as a remote control to play music on other connected devices.

There is a wide range of music including Bollywood, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, apart from a variety of international genres, podcasts, radio, and more for Indian users. If you are more interested in international music, you can find music from the legendary brand like nirvana and beetles which make the Spotify platform a one stop show for all your music needs. You can also use Spotify to cast music to things like Google Home and smart TV and more. You can also you one smartphone as a remote to play music on your second smartphone connected on the same network.

Benefits for Indians

In most parts of the world, the free tier of Spotify lets users skip three songs an hour and doesn't let them go back while in a playlist. The Indian version bypasses these restrictions. Also, you can search and play any song from Spotify library in free version in India, while the same cannot be done on free accounts from Europe and USA.

Vivo iQOO launched in China: Price, specifications and alternatives

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March 2, 2019

Vivo-iQOO — Vivo iQOO gaming smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 855 processor

Vivo's sub-brand iQOO has finally launched its first gaming smartphone in China. The highlights of the new smartphone include 44W fast charging, in-display fingerprint scanner and much more. It also has some gaming-centric features like pressure-sensitive buttons and liquid cooling technology.

Specifications

Vivo iQOO gaming smartphone features a 6.41-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x1080 pixels and a waterdrop style notch. The device is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor coupled with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The phone runs on Google's Android 9 Pie operating system. All of this is backed by a 4,000mAh, which supports Vivo’s new 44W SuperFlash charging technology.

Price and Availability

Vivo iQOO is set to go on sale in China starting March 6. The registrations are already open for the upcoming flash sale. As for the pricing, the Vivo iQOO will be available for a starting price of CNY 2,998 (roughly Rs 32,000). The 8GB RAM+128GB storage variant comes with a price tag of CNY 3298 (roughly Rs 35,000).

Also Read: Vivo V15 Pro First Impressions: Is the pop-up camera just a gimmick or is it actually worth it

Alternatives

OnePlus 6T

While the Vivo iQOO comes with the latest Snapdragon 855, the OnePlus 6T also packs in a punch when it comes to performance. The OnePlus 6T comes with flagship grade hardware including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. It packs in up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. OnePlus 6T is available for a starting price of Rs. 37,999.

Honor View 20

Honor has recently launched the Honor View 20 and it is one of the first smartphones to come with a hole punch display. The new smartphone also brings the latest flagship Kirin 980 chipset, which is based on a 7nm process. It also comes with a 48-megapixel camera at the back. The smartphone is available in India with a starting price of Rs. 37,999.

Here's how to hide Infinity-O display on Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e

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Devesh Arora

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March 1, 2019

samsung Galaxy s10, samsung, galaxy s10, galaxy s10e, galaxy s10+, galaxy s10 5g — Samsung now allows users to hide the camera cutout

Samsung recently launched three new smartphones under its Samsung Galaxy S-series. One of the best changes Samsung made with the new phones is the new Infinity-O Display with the new Dynamic AMOLED panel. While the display looks attractive, everyone might not like the camera cutout. So, Samsung has given an option to hide the cutout and here's how to do it on Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e.

How to hide Infinity-O display on Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e

Head over to the Settings app
Look for Display
Now tap on Full-screen apps
As a final step, toggle the Hide front camera

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A30 and A50 launched at the MWC 2019: Specifications, features and more

Once the setting is enabled on your smartphone, a black bar will appear on the top of the display. The display will look normal when you are on the lock screen or the home screen. However, you can notice the change the minute you fire up any application.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S10 features a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 3040x1440 pixels. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 processor. It comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 512 GB of onboard storage. The phone runs on One UI, which is built on top of Google's Android 9 Pie. All of this is backed by a 3,400mAh battery, which supports Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging.

Best Airtel pre-paid packs under Rs 500 with unlimited calling, data benefits and more

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Devesh Arora

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March 1, 2019

airtel, airtel plan, airtel Rs 149 plan, airtel prepaid, Airtel 2GB daily — Here's are some of the best-pre-paid plans one can choose from

Since the introduction of Reliance Jio in the Indian telecom industry, all the telecom operators have brought down the pricing of their packs. Airtel has a wide range of packs to choose from. So, here are four of the best plans that offer unlimited calling, data benefits and more.

Airtel Rs. 169 plan

With the price tag of Rs. 169, it is one of the cheapest unlimited plans offered by Airtel. The plan comes with 1GB of data for a validity of 28 days. It also brings in other advantages like unlimited local/national/roaming calls and 100 SMS messages per day. Technically, the user will be paying just a shy of Rs. 170 per month.

Airtel Rs. 399 plan

The Rs. 399 plan is one of the best selling Airtel packs. It offers 1GB of 3G/4G data per day along with unlimited local, STD, roaming incoming and roaming outgoing calls. Additionally, users will also get 100 SMS messages per day. It comes with a validity of 84 days.

Airtel Rs. 448 plan

Currently, the Rs. 448 is one of the most selling packs of the telecom operator. The plan offers 1.5GB of 3G/4G data per day for a period of 82 days. Along with the data, the plan also brings in unlimited local, STD, roaming incoming and roaming outgoing calls. Additionally, users will also get 100 SMS messages per day.

Also Read: Here’s why you should opt-in for pre-paid plans over postpaid ones: Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and Reliance Jio

Airtel Rs. 509 plan

While this plan is priced a little higher than the Rs. 500 price bracket, it does pack in a punch. The plan comes with 1.4GB of data for a validity of 90 days. It also brings all the advantages above mentioned packs offer including unlimited local/national/roaming calls and 100 SMS messages per day. Technically, the user will be paying just a shy of Rs. 170 per month.

Top 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro alternatives: Samsung Galaxy M30, Realme 2 Pro and more

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Brahmjot Singh

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February 28, 2019

Redmi Note 7, xiaomi — Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with a water drop style notch and a 48-megapixel camera

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro have finally arrived in India. The Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with a gradient back design and a 48-megapixel primary camera. At a starting price of Rs. 13,999, it is one of the best-looking smartphones in the price range. However, there are more options that bring in better user interface or a better display. Here are the top 5 alternatives of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy M30

Samsung M30, galaxy m30, launch in india, price in india — Samsung Galaxy M30 comes with the new Infinity U display

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy M30 smartphone in India. The device comes with a 6.4-inch fullHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display and it is powered by the octa-core Exynos 7904 processor paired with up to 6GB of RAM. The 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.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset paired with up to 6GB of RAM. The device runs on Google's Android 9 Pie, which has a near to stock user interface (UI). Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 11,999.

Also Read: Asus Zenfone Max M2 Review: Best budget smartphone yet?

Xiaomi Mi A2

If you dislike Xiaomi's MIUI and looking for a stock Android experence, the Mi A2 by Xiaomi should do justice. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. The smartphone sports a dual-camera setup at the back and a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. The base variant of the Xiaomi Mi A2 is now available for just Rs. 13,999.

Poco F1

In case you are willing to spare some more cash for a flagship-grade performance, the Poco F1 should be your pick. The device comes with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. Under the hood, it has a 4,000mAh battery. Poco F1 is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Also Read: Top 5 gaming phones available in India right now: OnePlus 6T, Poco F1 and more

Honor Play

Just like the Poco F1, Honor Play also offers flagship-grade hardware at a relatively lower price point. The device is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. It runs on EMUI build on top of Google's Android Pie. Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 16,999.

HyperX Pulsefire Surge Review: The gaming mouse for everyone

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Devesh Arora

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February 28, 2019

HyperX Pulsefire Surge, kingston, hyperx, gaming, mouse — HyperX Pulsefire Surge has a 360-degree RGB lighting

Kingston's sub-brand HyperX launched the HyperX Pulse Fire Surge a few months ago. The gaming mouse is focused on both FPS and casual gamers. It gives a great vibe to the gaming setup as well as brings a ton of features on board. Here's how the mouse performed out in the real world.

HyperX Pulsefire Surge Review: Design

HyperX Pulsefire Surge is known to resemble quite a lot to the Razer DeathAdder mouse in terms of the design. This makes the mouse quite comfortable to hold even during long gaming sessions. The mouse comes with a total of six buttons, out of which three are the default, one is for switching DPI and there are two customizable buttons on the left, which are really handy. The RGB lighting and the glowing logo gives a gamer vibe to the mouse.

One thing that I particularly disliked about this mouse is the fact the buttons do not make a clicky noise when they are clicked. It makes the mouse feel less tactile when compared to something like a Logitech G102.

HyperX Pulsefire Surge Review: Features

The Pulsefire Surge uses a Pixart 3389 sensor, which is the same sensor used in the Razer DeathAdder Elite. The sensor offers a DPI of up to 16,000. HyperX Pulsefire Surge needs a software called NGenuity, which can be used to customize the DPI and the RGB lighting of the mouse. The 360-degree RGB lighting on the mouse can really help to enlighten your gaming setup.

Also Read: Zowie EC1-B, EC2-B CS:GO Edition Gaming Mouse review: Made for fans

The software needs quite some time to get used to as it is not as easy as it seems. Saving a profile can be a problem if you are coming from Logitech or any other mouse brand. The software needs you to make an extra step if you want to save the profile. However, the plus point here is that the mouse comes with onboard memory, so one need to install the software to customise everything when connecting the mouse to a new PC.

HyperX Pulsefire Surge Review: Verdict

At a price of around Rs. 4,800, the HyperX Pulsefire Surge does pack in a punch. The mouse comes with 360-degree RGB lighting and a DPI of up to 16,000. If you are looking for a great and reliable gaming mouse for all sorts of games, this might just end your search right here. However, if you are looking for a more simplistic mouse with more tactile feedback, you might as well look elsewhere.

Top 5 Samsung Galaxy M30 alternatives: Xiaomi Mi A2, Realme 2 Pro and more

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Brahmjot Singh

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February 27, 2019

Samsung has just launched a new mid-range smartphone in India, the Samsung Galaxy M30. This is the third smartphone of the Samsung's new M-series, which is focused towards millennials. Samsung Galaxy M30 will be available at a starting price of Rs. 14,990 starting March 5. Here are the top 5 alternatives you should consider.

Xiaomi Mi A2

In case you are looking for a pure stock Android experience, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is the phone you should be looking for. It is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. The smartphone sports a dual-camera setup at the back and a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. All of this now comes in at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

Poco F1

In case you are willing to spare some more cash for a flagship grade performance, the Poco F1 should do the justice. It comes with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM. Under the hood, it has a 4,000mAh battery. Poco F1 is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. The device runs on Google's Android 9 Pie, which has a near to stock user interface (UI). Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 11,999.

Also Read: Asus Zenfone Max M2 Review: Best budget smartphone yet?

Realme 2 Pro

In case you are looking for good cameras, the Realme 2 Pro offers one of the best in the price segment. It features a dual-camera setup at the back and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The phone features a water drop notch up front and it is currently available for a starting price of Rs. 13,990.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy J4+ First Impressions: Does it have the Samsung Tax?

Honor Play

Just like the Poco F1, Honor Play also offers flagship-grade hardware at a relatively lower price point. The device is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. It runs on Android Oreo based EMUI out of the box. Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 16,999.

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How to enable Dark Mode on Facebook Messenger?

Oppo F11 Pro: Price and Offers

Oppo F11 Pro: Specifications

Pricing

Features

Benefits for Indians

Specifications

Price and Availability

Alternatives

OnePlus 6T

Honor View 20

How to hide Infinity-O display on Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e

Samsung Galaxy S10 Specifications

Airtel Rs. 169 plan

Airtel Rs. 399 plan

Airtel Rs. 448 plan

Airtel Rs. 509 plan

Samsung Galaxy M30

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2

Xiaomi Mi A2

Poco F1

Honor Play

HyperX Pulsefire Surge Review: Design

HyperX Pulsefire Surge Review: Features

HyperX Pulsefire Surge Review: Verdict

Xiaomi Mi A2

Poco F1

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2

Realme 2 Pro

Honor Play