Poco F1 users asked to return device for testing after facing post-update touchscreen issues

When the Poco F1 launched last year, it was the most affordable phone with flagship-grade hardware. The company has been releasing updates to the device regularly to mitigate any issues with the device. However, after receiving the MIUI v10.3.5.0 update, some users are apparently facing issues like screen freezing, ghost touches, and touch lags. The company has now asked the users who are experiencing any of these problems to return the handsets for testing.

The announcement was made by Pocophone Global head, Alvin Tse on Twitter in a string of tweets. He also gave an email ID to get in touch with the company so that users’ device could be picked up. “If yours is picked, they will email and give further instruction,” Alvin Tse said. It is likely that the company won’t be releasing a software fix for the phones plagued by this issue before it tests the phone to find the root cause.

It is to be noted that there is no mention that the company would give another device to users whose handsets have been collected. So either you have to wait till the team finds a fix for the problem, or you should have a backup device to use once your device gets picked up. In January, the company promised to fix the Poco F1’s touch-related issues as well as the battery drain problems with an update. However, these weren’t resolved.

Last month, Xiaomi announced that the MIUI 11 would bring a system-wide dark mode on the Poco F1 smartphones. Some Xiaomi devices already come with this feature, like Xiaomi Mi 8, Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Pro, which received a system-wide dark mode with the MIUI 10 beta update.

(2/2) If you are willing to send in your device (touch issues only), then please send your user ID, contact info, description of issue, Feedback ID, videos/screenshots to vzhaoxiaomi@xiaomi.com. If your device can help solve the issue, we will reach out and contact you. Thanks!

— Alvin Tse (@atytse) 12 July 2019

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Xiaomi Mi Super Bass Wireless Headphones launched in India at Rs 1,799

After teasing the Mi Super Bass Wireless Headphones, Xiaomi has finally launched the new device in India. The headphones are priced at Rs 1,799 and are touted to offer better features than other similarly priced headphones. The launch announcement of the headphone comes via the company’s official Twitter account and the device is also up for sale today. The Mi Super Bass Wireless Headphones will be available for purchase on Amazon.in and Mi.com today in Black and Red,Black, and Gold colour models. The headphones are said to deliver a 20-hour battery backup when playing music continuously at 80 percent volume. 

The Mi Super Bass Wireless headphones weigh 150g and feature a micro-USB port for charging. They can also be used to make and pick up calls and enable users to access the digital voice assistant. One can also use them in both wired and wireless mode and they come equipped with a 40mm neodymium iron boron driver unit that is said to deliver better bass output. The device comes equipped with pressure-less ear muffs cushioning, which is apparently made using soundproof PU material. The over-the-ear headphones connect to devices using Bluetooth 5.0 protocol, which is touted to deliver better range and connectivity. 

Xiaomi already offers some other audio accessories in India, like Mi Earphones and the Mi Earphones Basic. The two earphones are currently priced at Rs 399 and Rs 599 respectively. The company has launched the new Mi Super Bass Wireless Headphone during the Amazon Prime Day Sale, which will go on till July 16. Along with the device, Amazon is offering multiple other headphones and in-ear headphones on sale that can be purchased at a discounted price. You can check out our list of best and worst headphone deals during the Amazon Prime Day Sale here. There are also some considerable price drops on select laptops as well, which you can check out here. 

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Top 5 Amazon Prime Day Deals on Fire TV, Kindle and Echo devices

The Amazon Prime Day sale is live and if you are looking to get your hands on some of Amazon’s own products, then there is good news for you. Devices like the Echo family of speakers, Kindle e-readers, and Fire TV stick are on sale. Below we have shortlisted 5 deals on the Fire TV, Kindle and Echo devices that you can consider. 

Fire TV Stick (1080p) (Buy Here)

If you are rocking an older generation non-smart TV or have a TV whose smart capabilities aren’t great then you can consider the Fire TV stick. It comes with all the streaming services apps like Netflix, Prime Videos, Hotstar and more. It also comes with an Alexa enabled voice remote. The Fire TV stick, which would have cost you Rs 3,999, can be yours for Rs 2,799.

Fire TV Stick 4K (Buy Here)

If you have a 4K TV and are not happy with its smart capabilities, then you can consider the 4K Fire TV stick. It supports 4K resolution along with support HDR including Dolby Vision. It also comes with an Alexa-enabled voice remote control. The Stick, which would have cost you Rs 5,999, can be yours for Rs 3,999. 

Amazon Echo (Black) Bundle with Syska 9W smart colour bulb (Buy Here)

If you are looking for a foot in the door to the connected world and want Amazon’s Echo speaker, then you can consider the Echo bundle. The set comes with an Echo and Syska 9W smart colour bulb (pin type). You can use the Echo speaker to control the lights. You can also create a routine to dim them automatically at night. The combo, which would have cost you about Rs 10,000, can be yours for Rs 5,999.

Kindle (10th Gen), 6-inch Display (Buy Here)

Those looking to dive into the world of e-readers can check out the deal on the 10th generation Amazon Kindle. There are deals on all the Kindles, but the entry-level Kindle just got a little more affordable. The 10th-gen Kindle, which would have cost you Rs 7,999, can be yours for Rs 6,249. The 6-inch display of the Kindle has 4GB storage, 167 ppi glare-free display, and battery life enough to satisfy most readers.

Echo Dot (3rd Gen Black) Bundle with Syska 9W smart colour bulb (Buy Here)

If a budget IOT setup is what you want then you can consider the Echo Dot combo. You can use the Echo Dot speaker to control the lights. You can also create a routine to dim them automatically at night. The combo, which would have cost you about Rs 5,400, can be yours for Rs 2,449.

 

 

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Apple iPhone SE, 66Plus, and 6s6s Plus sales terminated in India: Report

After the launch of Apple iPhone XR, XS, and the XS Max in 2018, the Cupertino giant discontinued the iPhone SE, the 6s series, and the iPhone X in the US. Now, Apple seems to be doing the same in India. According to The Economic Times, Apple is terminating the sales of its ‘lower priced’ smartphones in India. The entry-level iPhones include the SE, 6, and the 6s series models. Following the move, buying an entry-level iPhone will become more expensive in India - by almost Rs 8,000.

However, the iPhone 6s (32GB) is still selling on Amazon.in for Rs 26,999. The other models are out of stock on the e-commerce site. “The decision was taken after Apple improved its revenue and profit in India in 2018-19, even though iPhone sales volumes took a hit, with the focus more on pushing the latest and higher-priced models. An industry executive said Apple India’s sales in the April-June quarter had gone up after it undertook a promotion to drop iPhone XR prices” claims the report.

“Cupertino does not want Apple India to chase volumes by discounting at the cost of profit,” said one leading trade partner of Apple. “These models which are being phased out will increase the average selling price of iPhones in India and boost both profit and revenue.” Apple India has declined to comment on the matter.

Analysts have forecasted that iPhone shipments will continue to fall this year following the plunge in iPhone sales last year.

As for the future of Apple in India, the tech giant is putting its efforts on the upcoming iOS 13, which will support 22 Indian languages. It can now also understand the Indian English accent. Moreover, Apple has expanded its iPhone assembling operations in India.

“These initiatives highlight how Apple still considers India an important market for business. Just that the priority has changed from just selling a box to improving overall-sales experience, brand positioning and financials,” the executive added.

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11-year-olds iPhone 6 catches fire in the US, Apple investigating: Report

An 11-year-old user in California has claimed that her iPhone 6 caught fire recently and that before throwing it on a blanket, she saw sparks flying everywhere. Kayla Ramos said that the iPhone 6 burned holes in the blanket once she threw it. She said that she only uses the device to watch YouTube videos and occasionally lets her siblings play games on it. Apple is investigating the matter, a media report said.

“I was sitting down, and I had my phone in my hand and then I saw sparks flying everywhere and I just threw it on a blanket. I was right here on the bed and the phone managed to burn through this blanket and make these holes,” 23ABC news portal quoted Ramos as saying. Maria Adata, Kayla’s mother, said that the next day when she called Apple support. The company reportedly asked her to send necessary pictures for proof and ship the phone to the retailer.

As per Adata, Apple is investigating the cause of the accident and will ship her a new phone. “I will no longer sleep with it next to me. I know we charge it a lot maybe that caused it, maybe it overheated,” Adata was quoted as saying. Apple, however, says that there can be a few factors that could cause a phone to overheat.

Apple generally points out that the usage of any unauthorised Apple product, like charging cables, could be a primary cause of such accidents. Any unauthorised repairs and external damage to a phone could cause also cause it to catch fire. This is not the first time that an iPhone has caught fire. 

In December last year, an Ohio man escaped the incident when his three-week-old iPhone XS Max (unidentified variant) exploded while it was in his pocket. Josh Hillard had said that his phone was in his rear trouser pocket when it randomly began to dissipate “a large amount of heat” as well as green- and yellow-coloured smoke. By the time Hillard went to a private spot to check it, the phone had caught fire.

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Realme X, Realme 3i India launch today: expected price, specifications, live stream, and more details

Realme’s flagship device is finally coming to India. The Realme X was launched in China way back in May, but there was no word about the India launch then. Now, the Oppo sub-brand is all ready to launch the Realme X in India at 12:30 pm. While the flagship smartphone was out a couple of months ago, the Realme 3i will be launched for the first time. The latter is supposedly a more affordable version of the Realme 3. For those who want to watch the smartphone launches, Realme will be live streaming the whole event on its company website.

Coming to the details of smartphones, the Realme X was launched in China at a starting price of CNY 1,499, which equals to approx Rs 15,300 when converted directly. The flagship smartphone is a premium mid-range handset featuring a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, which gives it over 91-percent screen-to-body ratio. This is the first time Realme is offering a smartphone with a notchless display. 

As for the Chinese variant, the Realme X is powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor, paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB of inbuilt storage. On the optics front, it features a dual camera setup on the rear: a 48MP Sony IMX586 main camera and 5MP secondary sensor. Additionally, the pop-up mechanism houses a 16MP camera. The same variant is reportedly coming to India as well.

Talking about the Realme 3i, the phone was mostly a mystery until Flipkart revealed some teasers with a bunch of information. The phone is said to feature a diamond-cut rear panel, which was last found on the Realme C2, a 6.2-inch Dewdrop display, and would be powered by a Helio P60 chipset. Moreover, the phone will reportedly pack a 4230 mAh battery. We should know more details about the phone during the launch event today.

The Realme X and the Realme 3i will be launched at 12:30pm in India today. You can watch the livestream of the event on Realme.com/in as well as on the company's Facebook page. The pricing will be revealed during the event as well. 

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Amazon Prime Day Sale on TV: Best and Worst 4K TV deals

Amazon Prime Day deals are live and if you are one looking to invest in a new TV, then this may not be the best time for you to pick one up. The deals on Amazon Prime Day aren't the best we’ve seen. There are of course the hidden gems and some deals worth considering and others to stay away from. Here is a look at the best and worst TV deals on the Amazon Prime Day sale.

BEST DEALS TCL 163.8 cm (65 inches) X4 65X4US 4K QLED Certified Android Smart TV (Gray) (Buy Here)

If size is what you are looking for then the 65-inch TCL QLED TV is one to consider. The TV before the deal was priced at Rs 1,09,990. But during the prime day deal is priced at Rs 99990. If you want a fantastic panel for about Rs 1,00,000 then there are other options to choose from. But if size is important, then you can consider this TV. It has a 4K resolution with support for 60Hz refresh rate. For connectivity, you have 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. The TV has Android TV OS and sports 30W sound output. 

Samsung 125 cm (50 Inches) UA50NU6100 4K UHD LED Smart TV (Black) (2019 model) (Buy Here)

The Samsung NU6100 4K TV is available in three screen sizes - 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch. It has a 4K resolution along with support for HDR. It has a refresh rate of 60Hz. For connectivity, you have 2 HDMI ports and 1 USB port. The TV boasts of 20W of sound output. On Prime Day Deal, the TV is available for Rs 49,999 but on any other day, the TV will cost you Rs 52,999.

Shinco 165 cm (65 Inches) 4K UHD Smart LED TV S65QHDR10 (Black) (2019 model) (Buy Here)

If a large 4K TV is what you are looking for on a budget, then you can check out the Shinco 65-inch 4K HDR TV. This TV is made in India. It has a 4K resolution along with support for HDR. It has a refresh rate of 60Hz. For connectivity, you have 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB port. The TV boasts of 20W of sound output and runs on Android AOSP. On Prime Day Deal, the TV is available for Rs 54,999 but on any other day, the TV will cost you Rs 57,999.

LG 123 cm (49 Inches) 4K UHD LED Smart TV 49UK6360PTE (Black) (2018 model) (Buy Here)

LG may have announced their 2019 wave of TVs but that doesn't mean their 2018 TVs are obsolete. The 40-inch 4K HDR TV which would cost you Rs 52,912 on any other day is available on Prime Day Sale for Rs 50,999. It has a 4K resolution along with support for HDR. It has a refresh rate of 60Hz. For connectivity, you have 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB port. The TV boasts of 20W of sound output and runs on LG’s WebOS. 

WORST DEALS

These may not be the best deals on the products, but the products themselves are worth considering. 

Sony Bravia 123.2 cm (49 Inches) 4K UHD Certified Android LED TV KD-49X7500F (Black) (2018 model) (Buy Here)

Sony’s 2018 Android TVs were a pretty good lineup and if you are looking for a Smart TV with an Android TV experience, then you can consider the Sony 50 inch X7500F. The 50-inch 4K HDR TV which would cost you Rs 77490 on any other day is available on Prime Day Sale for Rs 75990. The price difference of about Rs 1500 isn’t much especially when you are considering a high-end TV. The TV has a 4K resolution along with support for HDR. It has a refresh rate of 60Hz. For connectivity, you have 3 HDMI ports and 3 USB port. The TV boasts of 24W of sound output. 

Kodak 140 cm (55 inches) UHD 55UHDXSMART 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (Black) (Buy Here)

The Kodak 55-inch 4K HDR smart TV would cost you Rs 34,999 on any other day and on the Prime Day Sale is available for Rs 33,999. It has a 4K resolution along with support for HDR. It has a refresh rate of 60Hz. For connectivity, you have 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB port. The TV boasts of 20W of sound output and runs on Android AOSP. 

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