Top 5 features of OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition: 10GB RAM, Warp Charge and more

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December 11, 2018

OnePlus 6T McLaren 3 — OnePlus 6T McLaren edition comes with carbon fibre design at the back

OnePlus has just unveiled the much awaited OnePlus 6T McLaren edition. The smartphone s set to launch in Indian on December 12. The highlights of the phone include 10GB of RAM and Warp charge. Here are the top 5 features of OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition, which makes it better than the regular version.

Warp Charge

OnePlus 6T McLaren 2 — Warp Charging uses a 30 Watt charger

Also Read: Xiaomi Poco F1 receives a permanent price cut of Rs. 1,000, will now start at Rs 19,999

OnePlus 6T comes with Dash Charge technology which uses a 20W charger. Now, with the McLaren Edition, the company has introduced Warp Charge technology. It uses a 30W charger and should technically charge your phone faster. OnePlus claims that Warp charge can offer a day's power with just 20 mins of charging.

10GB RAM

While the OnePlus 6T's top of the line variant comes with 8GB of RAM, the McLaren Edition takes it a step ahead and introduces 10GB of RAM. Once the phone is available in India, this will make the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition the first smartphone with 10GB of RAM to launch in India. The amount of RAM might seem overkill but it will be useful in the long run.

Design

OnePlus 6T McLaren 1 — It comes with 10GB of RAM and 256GB of storage

One of the few reasons why someone would pick the McLaren Edition over the regular versions is the design. Though the phone looks quite similar to the regular variant from the front, the back is where things get spicy. It features a carbon fibre design at the back with orange lining on the sides and bottom of the phone. It also has a McLaren logo at the back which is going to impress all car enthusiasts out there.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T First Impressions: Changes are incremental but impressive

Software customisations

Apart from the hardware changes, OnePlus has also tweaked the software in a way that McLaren fans like it. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has added a whole new boot logo to match up the whole theme. Also, there is all black and orange theme going on in the user interface.

Box contents

Another reason why someone would prefer to pick the McLaren edition is its box contents. The packaging itself shouts that something special is hiding inside. The whole box is coloured in McLaren Papaya Orange. Inside the box, there is a warp charger, a black and orange USB Type C cable and a USB Type-C to 3.5mm converter. Apart from the basics, the box has a carbon fibre case with McLaren logo and a glass plack with some real carbon fibre inside. McLaren fans are going to enjoy the whole unboxing experience.

Xiaomi warns Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite users from rolling back to Android Oreo: Here's why

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December 11, 2018

Xiaomi Mi A1, android pie, android one, mi a1 — Xiaomi Mi A1 users cannot rollback to Android Oreo now

Xiaomi has recently rolled out Android 9 Pie update for Mi A1. While the update has still not reached every Mi A1, the company has warned users not to try rolling back to Android Oreo. The warning was posted by "Elanine2046", an Administrator in the MIUI community.

The warning is for Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite users, who have already updated to Android 9 Pie. Notably, all these smartphones are a part of Google's Android One program. According to the post, Android Pie has brought many irreversible changes to the system file, which is why users are highly recommended not to roll back to any previous version. Further, the post claims that forcefully rolling back to Android Oreo might result in an unstable software experience.

Xiaomi Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite have recently received the Android 9 Pie update with the December 2018 security patch. The update brings all the changes that were introduced by Google including gesture-based navigation, app actions, Adaptive battery and much more. There are also stability improvements for the devices.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi A1 starts receiving Android Pie update: How to download, what’s new and more

Xiaomi Mi A1 Specifications

Mi A1 sports a 5.5-inch FullHD IPS LCD display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. It packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Under the hood, there is a 3,080mAh battery powering up everything.

Xiaomi teases a new smartphone with 48MP camera and a punch hole display: Here's everything you need to know

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December 11, 2018

Xiaomi 48mp camera — Xiaomi is working on a new phone with a 48-megapixel camera

In the smartphone industry, when a trend is started by one company, others tend to soon follow up. While Samsun recently unveiled the Galaxy A8s with Infinity O Display, Huawei is working on their View 20 with a punch hole camera. Now, Xiaomi is joining the contest and coming up with a smartphone with something similar.

Xiaomi's president Lin Bin has shared a new teaser image which reveals an upcoming smartphone. The teaser image claims that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is working on a smartphone with a 48-megapixel camera at the back. Speculations are that the smartphone could either be the Mi 9 or Mi Mix 4.

However, a few reports are claiming that the new smartphone will be a part of the company's Redmi series. Interestingly, Redmi series are more focused towards affordability. So, it would be quite interesting to see how Xiaom manages to put in such camera tech onto a budget smartphone.

Also Read: Honor View 20 with in-display camera to unveil on December 26

Moreover, just like the Samsung Galaxy A8s and Huawei Nova 4, the upcoming phone by Xiaomi will also have a hole in the display for the front-facing camera. Apart from this, the phone is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor and will feature an LCD panel from BOE.

As this is a Redmi phone, Xiaomi will do some cost cutting here and there. It is being said that the upcoming phone will have a huge chin instead of a truly bezel-less display. However, we have to wait until the company gives us more information on the device.

Top 5 Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 alternatives: Realme 2 Pro, Xiaomi Mi A2 and more

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December 11, 2018

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 features a notched displayAsus has finally launched the much anticipated Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2. The successor to the ZenFone Max Pro M1 brings a notch and a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. Here are some of the alternatives you should look for before hitting the buy button.

Realme 2 Pro

Realme 2 Pro offers the best value for money under Rs. 15,000. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The phone features a glass sandwich design and a water drop notch up front. Realme 2 Pro is currently available for a starting price of Rs. 13,990.

Also Read: Realme 2 Pro to receive Android 9 Pie update in 2019, new update fixes battery drain issue

Xiaomi Mi A2

In case you are looking for a phone that runs on stock Android, the Xiaomi Mi A2 should serve the purpose. It is a part of Google's Android One program and runs on stock Android 9 Pie. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. Xiaomi Mi A2 is available at a starting price of Rs. 15,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

Redmi Note 6 Pro, xiaomi — Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro comes with a total of four cameras

Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and sports a notched display. It features a dual-camera setup at the front as well as the back. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is currently available in India at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro launched in India: Price, Specifications and Availability

Nokia 6.1 Plus

In case you are looking for something from a tier one brand, the Nokia 6.1 Plus will be a good pick. It features a glass sandwich design and a notched display up front. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Nokia 6.1 Plus is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.

Honor 8X

Honor 8X sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels. It comes with a Kirin 710 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. It packs in 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. Under the hood, there is a 3,750mAh battery. Honor 8X is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Top 5 Oppo A3s alternatives: Xiaomi Redmi Y2, Realme 2 and more

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December 10, 2018

Oppo A3s, launched, specifications, india, price — Oppo A3s sports a notched display

Oppo A3s has just received a price cut in India. The smartphone is now available for a starting price of Rs. 8,990. The 3GB RAM variant of the same is now priced at Rs. 11,990. While the price cut has made the phone a tad cheaper, it still does not offers the best value for money. So, here are some alternatives to look for.

Realme 2

If you are a fan of Oppo's ColorOS, the Realme 2 will be a much better option here. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC. It packs in up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Realme 2 sports a 6.2-inch notched IPS LCD display. All of this is backed by a 4,230mAh battery and comes in at a starting price of Rs. 9,499.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2

In case you are looking for something more powerful and you are ready to spare some more cash, the Redmi Y2 will bring in a lot more to the table. The smartphone comes with a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. It packs in up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Redmi Y2 is available for Rs. 9,999.

Also Read: Yandex Phone with a new digital AI voice assistant Alice launched: Price, specifications and availability

Lenovo K9

Lenovo K9 is the only smartphone under Rs. 10,000 that offers a USB Type-C port. Priced at Rs. 8,999, it comes with a MediaTek P22 processor and 3GB of RAM. It features a 5.7-inch HD+ display. The dual-SIM handset comes with 32GB of onboard storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card. Lenovo K9 is available at a price of Rs. 8,999.

Infinix Note 5

If you are looking for a smartphone that comes with stock Android, Infinix Note 5 powered by Android One should do the job. It comes with a MediaTek P23 chipset and 3GB of RAM. Infinix Note 5 is available on Flipkart with a price tag of Rs. 8,999.

Also Read: Oppo F9 Review: Good performance and cameras, bad software

10.or G

Even though 10.or G is a bit old now, the phone does offer much better specifications than the Oppo A3s. It does have huge bezels but in exchange, it features a 5.5-inch FullHD display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. It packs in up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

Top 5 alternatives to Samsung Galaxy A8s: OnePlus 6T, Oppo R17 Pro and more

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Brahmjot Singh

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December 10, 2018

Samsung Galaxy A8s, infinity o display, galaxy a8s india launch, price in india — Samsung Galaxy A8s is the first Samsung phone to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack

Samsung has finally unveiled the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy A8s smartphone. It is the first phone to feature an Infinity O display, which means there is a hole punched onto the display to fit in the front-facing camera. Also, it is the first Samsung phone to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack. While the South Korean giant has not revealed the price, we are guessing it would be somewhere around Rs. 40,000, when it comes to India. Here are the alternatives you can buy right now.

OnePlus 6T

While the Samsung Galaxy A8s offers an almost full-screen experience, OnePlus 6T also offers a something similar with the help of a water drop notch. Moreover, 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.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T First Impressions: Changes are incremental but impressive

Oppo R17 Pro

In case you are looking for a smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, the R17 Pro is the alternative to look for. It features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels. The dual-SIM handset comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It also sports a triple camera setup at the back and a water drop style notch up front. The whole package comes with a price tag of Rs. 45,990.

Vivo Nex

If you do not prefer a notch or a punch hole camera, the Vivo Nex might be something to match your liking. It comes with a motorised selfie camera, which allows for a bezel-less AMOLED display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 GPU. Vivo Nex is available for a price of Rs. 44,990

Samsung Galaxy A9

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A9 vs OnePlus 6T vs Poco F1 vs Asus ZenFone 5Z: Which one should you buy?

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy A9 in India and it is the world's first smartphone to have four cameras at the back. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 coupled with Adreno 512 GPU. The smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is available for Rs. 36,990.

Poco F1

If you want to save some money and you don't care much about the looks of your phone, the Poco F1 will deliver way better performance than the Galaxy A8s. Poco F1 comes with a 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 M1 to receive Android Pie update soon: How to install, changes and more

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December 10, 2018

Zenfone Max Pro M1, android pie, update, 2019 — Asus will roll out the Android Pie update for ZenFone Max Pro M1 soon

Asus is currently gearing up to launch the successor to ZenFone Max Pro M1, the ZenFone Max Pro M2. While the launch event is getting closer, reports suggest that the Max Pro M1 will receive its much-awaited Android 9 Pie update in February 2019. Here's everything that the new update will offer.

While Asus has not made any announcement, this report is coming from a ZenFone Max Pro M1 user who called up the customer care. A company representative told the customer that they are working on the update and it should arrive sometime in February 2019.

As the ZenFone Max Pro M1 runs on stock Android, the Android Pie update will bring all the changes introduced by Google including Adaptive battery, gesture navigation, Digital Wellbeing and much more. Apart from Android Pie, the update will also bring in the latest security patch.

Also Read: Top 5 smartphones launching in December 2018: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, Samsung Galaxy A8s and more

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 Specifications

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC coupled with Adreno 509 GPU. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card. All of this is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

Meanwhile, the Taiwanese giant is all set to launch the ZenFone Max Pro M2 on December 11, 2018. The smartphone is said to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. It will feature a 6.3-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with a notch. Just like the ZenFone Max Pro M1, this one will also pack in a massive 5,000mAh battery.

Honor View 20 with in-display camera to unveil on December 26

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December 10, 2018

Huawei's sub-brand Honor has just announced that they will soon be launching the Honor View 20 smartphone. What brings so much hype about this device is on-screen camera. The selfie camera will be punched onto the display and it is being touted as the World's first phone to do so.

Honor is gearing up to launch the World's first smartphone with a "punch hole" camera on December 26, in Bejing, China. Soon after the official unveiling, the smartphone will be launched globally in Paris on January 22, 2019. Notably, the Honor View20 will also come with a 48-megapixel rear camera.

However, Samsung is said to unveil the Galaxy A8s today which is said to come with an Infinity O Display. The display will have a hole just to fit in the selfie camera. If Samsung launches the phone before December 26, the Galaxy A8s will be the first smartphone to have a punch hole camera.

Also Read: Top 5 alternatives for Honor 8C: RealMe U1, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and more

As for the specifications, Honor View 20 is said to come with the company's flagship Kirin 980 SoC. The phone will sport a 48-megapixel camera at the back. It is a Sony IMX586 CMOS sensor with 0.8-micron pixel size. Additionally, Honor will throw in some AI features which will run quite well, thanks to the Kirin 980 chip. Further, the smartphone will also feature Link Turbo, an AI feature by the company that allows the phone to download files using 4G and Wi-Fi simultaneously.

How to rollback from Samsung's One UI beta to Experience UI on Galaxy Note 9, S9 and S9+

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December 10, 2018

smart switch, samsung, one ui, how to, roll back. beta, galaxy note 9, galaxy s9, android pie — Samsung's new Android Pie based One UI is currently in beta testing and if you have tried it out and want to switch back to Experience UI, here's how you can do it.

Samsung is working on a new user interface (UI), One UI. The company recently invited Samsung Galaxy Note 9, S9 and S9+ users to try out this new UI based on Google's Android 9.0 Pie operating system under a Beta program. However, beta means that the software will have its share of bugs and issues. If out of excitement you installed Android Pie based One UI beta on your smartphone and now want to go back to the much more stable Experience UI, here's how you can do so.

Prerequisites

Backup your data as this process is going to wipe your smartphone completely.
A USB-Type C cable. It is recommended to use the one that came bundled in your phone's box.
A Windows PC or Mac.

How to rollback from Samsung's One UI beta to Experience UI

Step 1: Open Samsung Members app and tap on the Samsung Members tab.

Step 2: Look for "Registrations Open for One UI Beta Program”.

Step 3: Then tap on the "Deregister" button.

Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions and get out of the beta program.

Step 5: Now download and install Samsung's Smart Switch app on your Windows PC or Mac.

Step 6: Open the app and connect your smartphone using a USB Type-C cable.

Step 7: Now tap on download, which will be located below your device information.

Step 8: Follow the instructions that appear on the display in order to download the latest stable firmware version of the company's Experience UI.

Also Read: How to install Samsung One UI beta on Galaxy Note 9, S9 and S9+

Once the software is downloaded, it will be installed on your smartphone. The whole process can take more than an hour depending on your internet connection speed. Make sure that there is no interruption during the installation process as that can lead to permanent damage to your smartphone. So ensure your laptop and smartphone have plenty of juice when you start installing the software after the download is complete.

Disclaimer: Beetel Bite won’t be responsible for any damages that occur during the process, so please do it at your own risk. There might be data loss during the process.

Realme 2 Pro to receive Android 9 Pie update in 2019, new update fixes battery drain issue

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December 10, 2018

Realme is currently working on another OTA update for the Realme 2 Pro smartphone. The new update is expected bring in a major bug fix, where users were complaining about constant battery drain even when the device is in an ideal state. Also, it is being said that the company is working on the Android 9 Pie update for Realme 2 Pro, which should arrive sometime in 2019.

It is reported by the users that battery drain issue was being caused due to the TouchPal keyboard app. The app comes pre-installed with the smartphone and cannot be uninstalled. The reports claim that force closing the keyboard app and using an alternative keyboard fixes the issue. However, this is not the fix what users are looking for. So, a new update is in the works, which will bring a fix for the same. Apart from the fix, the update also brings the latest December security patch.

Alongside the small update, Realme is also working on Android 9 Pie update for the Realme 2 Pro. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer recently mentioned that in a recent tweet. The major update is expected to arrive sometime in Q1, 2019. It should bring all the goodness that Google has introduced in the operating system, including gesture based navigation, Digital Well-being and much more.

Hi, Realme 2 Pro will get Android Pie update in 2019. Keep following our social media handles for more information on the same.?

— Realme India Support (@RealmeCareIn) December 8, 2018

Realme 2 Pro Specifications

Realme 2 Pro sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and a waterdrop notch. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset paired with Adreno 512 GPU for graphics. It packs in up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card. All of this is backed by a 3,500mAh battery and the phone currently runs on Android 8.1 Oreo based ColorOS.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi A1 starts receiving Android Pie update: How to download, what’s new and more

As for the optics, Realme 2 Pro sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 16-megapixel primary and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture.

Also Read: Top 5 alternatives for Honor 8C: RealMe U1, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and more

Realme 2 Pro is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 13,990. While the 6GB+64GB variant retails for Rs. 15,990, top of the line 8GB+128GB variant comes in with a price tag of Rs. 17,990.

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