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Top 5 reasons to buy an Android phone over an iPhone: Customisations, Notifications and more

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Brahmjot Singh
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Android 9.0 Pie is Google's latest offering

The war between the two popular mobile operating systems, Android and iOS is never-ending. While one offers more security, other brings in more customisation options. It usually comes down to user preference. So, here are the top 5 reasons why you should prefer an Android phone over an Apple iPhone.

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Currently, Poco F1 is one of the best value for money smartphones

When you look out for an Android phone, you will be astonished by the number of options in front of you. From Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 80,000, there are a variety of smartphones available. Also, you can choose between something like Poco F1, which offers great value for your money or even the OnePlus 6T, which comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Customisations

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Some phones even have a customisable Always-on-Display

The number of customisations an Android phone offer is leaps and bounds ahead of what iOS could ever offer. If you are bored of just how your home screen looks, you can just head over to the Play Store and download a new launcher and even new icon packs. While Apple fanboys will argue that Jailbreaking an iPhone opens up the world of customisations, remember not everyone likes to take that risk. Also, there are dozens of custom ROMs and kernels if you really want to experiment with the capabilities of your device.

Notifications

One thing that Android has always been better at is the way it handles notifications. A simple task like swiping away a notification feels way easier and natural when compared to iOS. Also, there are individual actions for the notifications and bundled notifications help in keeping things clean.

Also Read: Top 5 reasons to buy an iPhone over Android: Security, Apps and more

Multi-Tasking

As smartphones are getting more powerful, people like to perform multiple tasks at once. Multi-tasking on Android is way better than iOS as it offers split-screen mode and an option to clear all the background apps together.

Apps

Apps are one of the best parts of using a smartphone.

Android offers millions of applications and games on its Google Play Store. It also gives users the liberty of easily sideloading any application, which is quite helpful for developers. There are even apps that allow users to lock other apps, which is not available on iOS.

Samsung updates its Android 9.0 Pie rollout schedule: Over 30 Galaxy devices to receive One UI

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Tech Desk
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Samsung's One UI is based on Google's Android 9 Pie operating system.

Samsung in a recent announcement has made a number of changes to its Android 9.0 Pie based One UI update roll-out schedule. The company has made this announcement on its Samsung Members app. Seeing the new updated list we noticed that the company is rolling out the update to a few of its smartphone earlier than promised.

According to the updated list, Samsung will be rolling out the Android 9.0 Pie update to its Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus by the end of this month. The Galaxy Note 8 will get the promised update by the end of February and the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus will get it by the end of March.

In April, the company will be rolling out the One UI update to a large number of its devices. These will include the Galaxy Tab S4 10.5, Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6 Plus, Galaxy A7, Galaxy A8 Plus, Galaxy A8 Star, Galaxy A9, Galaxy J2, Galaxy J2 Core, Galaxy J4, Galaxy J6 Plus and Galaxy On7 (2018).

Coming to May, the Galaxy J4 Plus, Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J8 will all be receiving the update. Then in July, we will see the Galaxy J7 (2017), Galaxy J7 Duo and the Galaxy J7 Neo get the One UI update.

Also Read: List of smartphones to receive Android 9.0 Pie update soon: Samsung, Nokia, Xiaomi

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7-inch receive the update in August. Whereas, the Galaxy Tab A (2017) and Galaxy Tab A 10.5 inch will be the last devices to receive the update in October.

Samsung has stated that the schedule and models might change over the course of this rollout if the company finds any issues while working on these. Additionally, they might even stop the update even after the rollout has started if there is a requirement for an emergency fix. The company will keep users updated regarding the status of these update via their Samsung Members app.

Jio GigaFiber to officially roll out starting March 2019: Here's everything you need to know

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Tech Desk
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Mr. Mukesh Ambani announced his plans about GigaFiber on August 15

Relinace Jio started offering the Jio GigaFiber connection to some users in Delhi and Mumbai a few months ago. Now, the telecom operator is gearing up to commercially launch the GigaFiber across the country. Initially, it will only be available in major cities like Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai and later spread towards the tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India.

For those who are unaware, GigaFiber is a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) broadband service by Reliance Jio, which aims to bring high speed internet connection to every house. According to a report by India Today, Jio is planning to commercially launch GigaFiber in India sometime in March 2019.

As of now, users in Delhi and Mumbai have been enjoying a free trial version of the FTTH broadband connection. Now with GigaFiber, Jio aims to provide a high-speed internet connection to over 50 million houses in India. The GigaFiber setup will also come with a router and a Jio GigaTV setup box.

At the recent Reliance AGM, Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced that Jio is planning to spread GigaFiber in 1,100 cities. It means that within the first phase over 1,100 cities will be covered.

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

As of now, the company has not revealed the pricing details of the internet service. Under the preview offer, the company offered 1100GB monthly data with up to 100mbps speed for the initial three months. As the company likes to bring revolution in terms of pricing, we are expecting a really competitive price sheet from the telecom operator.

Top 5 reasons to buy an iPhone over Android: Security, Apps and more

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Devesh Arora
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Apple iPhone XS Max is one of the most expensive smartphones

Security

One of the more popular reasons why people opt in for an iPhone, is the security it brings. The operating system is way more secure than Android as it is completely controlled by Apple. Android, on the other side, is controlled and modified by the OEM you buy your phone from.

Apple even denied the request of the FBI for providing one of its user's private data. On the other side of the world, smartphone manufacturers like Huawei have been accused of selling their user's personal information to third parties.

Software Optimisations

As we have said this before, the user experience is wildly dependent on the software. Apple is known for optimising their software in such a way where 4GB of RAM is enough to beat the competition having upwards of 8GB. Also, considering that Apple has to optimise the software only for a small number of devices, it performs way better and smoother than most Android flagships.

Apps

While most apps are now common between the two popular mobile operating systems, there are a few apps that are still iOS only. Also, the apps developed for iOS are of higher quality and usually has fewer bugs when compared to their Android counterparts.

Also Read: Top 5 reasons to buy an Android phone over an iPhone: Customisations, Notifications and more

Most new apps like Fortnite tend to first appear on the App store. The game was available on iOS nearly four months before it ever hit Android. Also, apps that use camera like Instagram and Snapchat work way better on the iPhones.

Support

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iPhone 5S currently runs on iOS 12.1.2

Apple offers an industry leading device support. Apple iPhone 5S, which was launched back in 2013 runs the latest iOS 12.1.2 from 2018. In the Android world, Samsung Galaxy S4 (launched in 2013) got only updates till Android Lollipop (2014).

While Android updates come for a maximum of three years, Apple delivers updates to even a 5 year old device. Though the company was recently accused of slowing down old iPhones, the more recent iOS 12 update has been optimised in such a way that it runs faster even on older devices.

Eco System

When customers head over to the Apple store and pick their first brand new iPhone, they willingly or unwillingly get stuck into the EcoSystem. In case you are wondering what this ecosystem is about, its the way Apple devices talk to each other.

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Apple iOS integrates quite well with MacOS

Once you get an iPhone, you might invest in a smartwatch and the only good option you will have is the Apple Watch. For wireless earphones, your best bet would be the AirPods. Now for a good synchronisation, the laptop of your choice would be the MacBook. Once you have invested this much into the ecosystem, your upgrades will most probably come from Apple.

Basically, Apple's devices work quite seamlessly with each other, which makes iOS leaps and bounds ahead of Android.

Top 5 features coming to WhatsApp in 2019: Dark Mode, App Lock and more

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Devesh Arora
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WhatsApp is planning to bring these top 5 features in 2019

WhatsApp has been around for years now and it has become one of the most popular cross-platform messaging applications. One of the reason behind its success is the amount of features developers keep adding now and then. The Facebook-owned company also has huge plans for this year and here are the top 5 features coming to the app in 2019.

None of these features have been confirmed by WhatsApp. However, they are truly based on speculations and rumours.

Dark Mode

One of the most anticipated features is the Dark Mode. We have seen enough rumours and reports that suggest WhatsApp is working on some kind of Dark Mode or Night Mode. This mode will basically turn the whites into blacks making the app easier to use at night. Also, this will help saving battery on phones with OLED displays.

App Lock

Most people like to hide their chats as that is something personal. WhatsApp is planning to eliminate the need of any sort of third part app lock by introducing such feature within the app itself. Users will be able to make use of the Fingerprint scanner on their phones to authenticate.

Continuity in Voice Notes

We all have that one friend who tells his or her stories through multiple voice messages. We have to manually switch to the next voice note when one gets over. So, WhatsApp is working on a feature where two or more consecutive voice notes will play continuously without any interruption.

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

Media Preview in Notification

Currently, notifications only show "Image" or "Video" when a media file is received. They have added the feature in the Beta version where users can get a preview of the image in the notification shade itself. The feature will soon extend to the stable version of the app.

Stickers

While stickers have recently started gaining popularity among WhatsApp users, the company is trying to make the experience better. Just like emoji search, there will also be a sticker search available, which will allow for an easy search of stickers. Also, WhatsApp is planning to add more stickers down the road.

Realme announces Yo! Days: Free Realme Buds, Backpacks at Re. 1, Realme U1 on open sale and much more

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Tech Desk
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Realme U1 gets a great offer during the sale

Realme has just announced the Realme Yo! Days. The company is celebrating the sale with its 4 million customers for becoming the No. 1 emerging smartphone in India. Under the Yo! Days, the company will also bring the much popular Realme U1 smartphone to an open sale. The sale is set to kick off on January 7 at 12AM and will go on until January 9, 2019.

Apart from the Realme U1, the brand will also bring its much awaited accessories on sale. These accessories will be sold under the company's “Proud to be Young” brand, which will include the Buds Earphones and Backpacks.

Commenting on this, Madhav Sheth, Chief Executive Officer, Realme India said, “The Realme Yo! Days campaign has been designed to rejoice with our 4 million users. Our users are our brand ambassadors and the elaborate campaign came out as a New Year offering towards our esteemed customers. We are sure to achieve many more milestones this year with the overwhelming response we have been receiving from the customers.”

Interestingly, the first 500 Realme U1 orders will ship with a pair of free Buds earphones, which are worth Rs. 499. The consumers can claim the offer within the 3 days of the sale. Also, other RealMe smartphones including Realme 2, Realme C1 and Realme 2 Pro will be available in an open sale during the Yo! Days.

Additionally, 300 Realme backpacks will be available for just Re. 1 during the sale. The backpacks are set to go on an open sale on January 7, 12AM. If you are not lucky enough to get one at Re. 1, the original price of the backpack is set to Rs. 2,399.

Also Read: Realme starts rolling out ColorOS 5.2 to Realme 2, Realme C1: Here’s what’s new and more

The company is also offering a 15 percent cashback up to Rs. 1,500 with Mobikwik during the sale. While the Realme 2 Pro will get a discount of Rs. 1,000, the U1 will get extra Rs. 1,000 off on exchange. There will also be R Power Challenges and Re. 1 crazy deals.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 starts receiving stable Android 9 Pie update: Report

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Devesh Arora
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One UI is based on Google's Android 9 Pie operating system

Samsung recently started rolling out the stable version of Android 9 Pie for Galaxy S9 and S9+. While the update has not reached all the devices yet, the South Korean giant has also started to push out the stable version for the Galaxy Note 9.

The report comes a few days after the Galaxy Note 9 received its third Beta update for One UI. According to a report by SamMobile, the update has been spotted by users in Germany and the ones who were already on the Beta version got an update of just around 95MB. This shows that the last update was nearly stable and it was ready to be pushed to the masses.

A few days ago, Samsung promised that the update for the Galaxy Note 9 will be rolled out by January 15, 2019. It is good to see that the update has started reaching the devices within the first week of the month itself.

We at BeetelBite tested out the Beta version of One UI on our unit of Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The software got significantly better over the course of three updates it received. Notably, the last update fixed most of the issues and was nearly as good as a stable one.

Also Read: Top 5 features of Samsung One UI: Night mode, Gesture navigation and more

Currently the update is being rolled out in specific regions and it is going to take some time before it lands in India. Once the update is available, you will receive a notification on your smartphone. However, you can also keep checking for any available updates manually by heading over to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.

If you were running a Beta version, we do recommend formatting your device once it is updated. It will help in delivering a much better and smoother user experience.

Xiaomi to launch Mi Power Bank 3 on January 11

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Tech Desk
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Mi Power Bank 3 comes with a Matte Black finish (Image: Weibo)

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi is gearing up to launch a new power bank, the Mi Power Bank 3. It is said to come with a capacity of 20,000mAh. Xiaomi is set to launch the power bank on January 11.

Mi Power Bank 3 will be built out of a single mould of plastic and will have a matte texture all around. It will come in only stealth black finish, which will give it a much more premium and subtle look. However, as it carries a huge capacity battery it is going to be quite bulky in comparison to something like the Mi Power Bank Pro.

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Unlike the last generation, the new Mi Power Bank 3 will come with three ports for output. This means the user will be able to charge up to three phones/tablets simultaneously. While the two USB-A ports will deliver an output of 5V at 2.4A or 9V at 2A or 12V at 1.5A, only one port will deliver 5V at 3A.

The third device can be charged using the USB Type-C port, which can deliver an output of up to 45W. It is a two-way port as it will be used to charge the power bank itself as well. Additionally, the power bank supports fast charging which means you can provide 45W of power to juice up the bank quickly. Interestingly, the Mi Power Bank 3 will be eligible to charge MacBook Air and a few other laptops with such power output.

Also Read: Xiaomi slashes prices of Mi TVs in India: Mi TV 4A 32, Mi TV 4C Pro 32, Mi TV 4A Pro 49

According to Xiaomi, the Mi Power Bank can charge fully using a 10W charger in less than 11 hours. However, if you want quicker charging, you can use a 45W adapter to charge the power bank in less than 4.5 hours.

PUBG Mobile to soon feature Zombies, Tuk-tuk vehicle and more: Report

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Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) is available on multiple platforms

Tencent Games is constantly working on a better gaming experiance for PUBG Mobile players. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds recently introduced the Vikendi map and the 0.10.0 update, which brought in a ton of new changes. Now the firm is working on even more with the upcoming 0.10.5 update.

The 0.10.0 update had its own problems where users were complaining about considerable lag and latency issues. This is why the company is working on the 0.10.5 update, which is set to roll out sometime this month.

According to the report by PUBGgamers, the update is bringing quite a lot of exciting changes. Firstly, the update is bringing will bring weather mode for the recently released Vikendi map including Day, Moonlight and Snow. Also, the Beta mode of the Vikendi map will switch to a stable version.

Also Read: Top 5 PUBG Tips and Tricks: Here’s how to win a chicken dinner every time

PUBG Mobile is also adding new weapons like G36C SMG, PP-19 Bizon SMG and the Mk47 Mutant rifle. The Mk47 uses the 7.62mm bullets, which is the same used on AK47. There are also new vehicles coming in which include the Snow Bike and Tuksai. Tuksai is also more popularly known as Tuk Tuk or Auto Rikshaw in India.

There will also be FPP mode for driving vehicles which will make the FPP mode more intuitive. It is also being said that PUBG Mobile will add in new voice chats. Reports also suggest that the update will introduce Zombies in the game.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 and S8+ to soon get Android 9 Pie based One UI Beta update

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Tech Desk
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SAmsung Galaxy S8 will soon get the One UI Beta update

Samsung recently started rolling out the Android 9 Pie based One UI update for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. Galaxy Note 9 users, on the other hand, are still stuck with Beta version of the OS. While the stable update is about to arrive, Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8/S8+ users will get the Beta update soon.

A recent report suggests that Samsung is currently testing out the builds G950FXXU4ZSA1, G955FXXU4ZSA1 and N950FXXU5ZSA1, which correlate to previous generation flagships Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 respectively. The letter "Z" in the build numbers suggest that they are under a beta program.

Unlike the Galaxy Note 9, beta builds for the previous generation are only being tested internally. However, this means that the company might soon start rolling out the Open Beta version for the public via their own Samsung Members application.

Also Read: How to rollback from Samsung’s One UI beta to Experience UI on Galaxy Note 9, S9 and S9+

As for the changes, the new update will bring in Google's latest operating system, Android 9 Pie on board. One UI will make single-handed use easier for devices like Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8+. It also adds in features like Night Mode, Lift up to wake and much more.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is powered by the Exynos 8895 octa core processor. It packs in up to 6GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. All of this is backed by a 3,300mAh battery, which supports Adaptive Fast Charging.

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