OnePlus phones now receiving Google Assistants Ambient Mode feature

OnePlus is now rolling out the new Ambient Mode for Google Assistant on its smartphones. The new mode was first introduced by Google with the Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab and the  Smart Tab M8. Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode option is enabled when a supported device is plugged in for charging and it basically enables a smart display like UI. Users will be shown notifications and information from various apps in a slightly more prominent manner in this mode. One will also be able to control their music, smart home devices and turn their phone into a digital photo frame. OnePlus 3 and above phones are now receiving the new mode in a phased manner. 

It should be noted that the rollout is staged, which means some users might get the feature before others. Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode is compatible with devices running Android 8 and above. The new mode was announced with the Lenovo Smart Tab M8 HD and Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab tablets last year when they are docked for charging. Later, it was rolled out for some Nokia smartphones like the Nokia  6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 8.1, and more. You can check out the entire list here. Also, check out the video below to get a gist of how the new mode works. 

 

After one receives the update, one needs to head over to Settings to activate the new mode. Go over to Settings and access Account Services in the Google option. Here, under Search, navigate to Assistant & Voice, tap on Google Assistant, then Assistant and scroll down to Assistant device to find the option ‘Phone’. The option, if enabled for your device, will be listed here. Alternatively, when one plugs in their OnePlus handset, they should receive a notification that should take you through the setup process. 

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LG V60 ThinQ leaked promo image suggest four mics, quad-cameras, 5000mAh battery and more

LG has pulled out of MWC 2020 but details about its next flagship smartphone have leaked online. An image of the alleged LG V60 ThinQ gives us our first look at the device’s rear panel. LG always marketed its V-series as phones that are capable of shooting cinematic videos and the upcoming phone is expected to be no different. As per the image, it might sport a four-channel microphone system to capture audio better.

Evan Blass shared an image grab from a leaked video that could be LG’s promotional material for MWC 2020. The back panel showcases a quad rear camera setup and one of them appears to support optical image stabilisation. The handset may come equipped with dual-LED flash as well. The image also shows a single selfie shooter positioned in the middle. It could be housed in a notch. 

As for the display, the device may feature a  6.7 or a 6.9-inch screen. It is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. Additionally, the leak hints at a 5000mAh battery. For reference, the predecessor – LG V50S ThinQ – had a 4,000mAh battery. A 3.5mm audio jack is also showcased at the bottom of the device. The phone may come with bottom-firing speakers.

The LG V60 ThinQ could sport an in-display fingerprint sensor since there isn’t a rear-mounted physical fingerprint scanner. The power button sticks out of the body as well. There is no information regarding the launch date of the device. However, it was expected to be showcased at the MWC 2020.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865 SoC, 8GB RAM and more

While Xiaomi Mi 10 is all set to be launched in an online-only event on February 13 in China, the leaks just won’t stop coming. The handset has been spotted on Geekbench revealing the internals. Moreover, images of the smartphone’s retail box have leaked online as well. It is expected to be launched alongside the Mi 10 Pro. 

A report from MySmartPrice claims that the Mi 10 has been spotted on Geekbench. The phone scored 900 and 3271 points in single-core and multi-core scores respectively. The handset is listed to run Android 10 and has 8GB RAM. It is powered by an octa-core SoC, most likely the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. The leaked retail box reaffirms the listing information. It says Mi 10 has Snapdragon 865 SoC, 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It may feature a 6.4-inch screen with a Full HD+ resolution. It is expected to pack a 4800mAh battery. 

On the other hand, Mi 10 Pro 5G is said to feature a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080x2080 pixels) display. It is revealed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset as well, paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It may have a quad rear camera setup: 108MP + 16MP + 12MP + 5MP. It may have a 4500mAh battery.

Previous rumours have claimed that Mi 10 Pro 5G could come with support for 66W fast charging. It is tipped to have a 120Hz OLED display. 

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iQOO 3 5G official teaser confirms camera setup, while Geekbench listing hints at key specs

iQOO was announced as a separate entity from Vivo last month. The company announced plans of introducing its first 5G smartphone in India, in February 2020. Now, IQOO has released an official teaser for the iQOO 3 5G smartphone, which is expected to launch in India soon. The teaser gives us our first look at the device's camera setup. Separately, the smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench as well. 

The latest development comes via Weibo, where the company uploaded a teaser for the iQOO 3 5G. The teaser video gives us a glimpse of its design. The handset features a 3.5mm audio jack on the top, which is supplemented by a secondary microphone. Further, the volume rocker and a red-coloured power button seem to be placed on the right side. The image also showcases a quad rear camera setup with an LED flash. On closer inspection, one can observe a 48 Mega Pixel branding. Moreover, iQOO 3 5G is tipped to come with UFS 3.1 storage. 

In another instance, iQOO 3 5G has been spotted on Geekbench. The phone uses a motherboard listed as "kona" - the codename for Snapdragon 865 chipset. According to the listing, the iQOO 3 5G will be equipped with 12GB RAM and run on Android 10. However, as per the TENAA listing, it could come in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants. Moreover, some leaked live images of the iQOO 3 last week hinted at the presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor and a hole-punch display design.

Looking at the number of leaks and information revealed lately, iQOO 3 5G could be the first smartphone from the brand in India. It is rumoured to launch sometime this month in the country. 

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020: Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip and more expected

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is slated to take place on February 12 and we expect a host of new devices to be announced. Rumours suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S20 series of handsets could be unveiled at the event, which was previously expected to be the S11 series. Additionally, the second foldable phone by the South Korean smartphone maker is also expected to be launched at the event with more details in tow, since it was recently showcased in an ad during the Oscars. Samsung Galaxy Buds+, the updated version of the Galaxy Buds could also be unveiled at the event. Here’s everything you can expect from the Galaxy Unpacked 2020. 

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 timings

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on February 12 at 11 PST (12:30 AM IST). It will be live-streamed via Samsung’s social media channel and we will update this post with a link when the stream is live. Stay tuned to Digit for all the details.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020: What to expect?

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S20 series of handsets at the event. The lineup is rumoured to feature the Samsung Galaxy S20, along with the Galaxy S20+ and the top-end Galaxy S20 Ultra. 5G variants of the handsets could be announced but 4G models will most likely be made available for other regions. 

Some features are expected to be similar across all Galaxy S20 phones. The three handsets are rumoured to feature a punch-hole front camera design, a multiple rear-camera setup and the S20 Ultra may sport a 108MP primary sensor. There might be a curved Dynamic AMOLED display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz as well. The Galaxy S20 Ultra is rumoured to sport a 108MP main camera sensor, a 48MP periscope telephoto camera that could support up to 100x hybrid zoom, a 64MP sensor and an ultra-wide camera. The Galaxy S20+ might get a quad-camera setup, which is expected to feature 12MP + 64MP telephoto + 12 MP ultra-wide-angle cameras, along with a ToF sensor. 

Samsung is expected to dole out more details about the Galaxy Z Flip during the Galaxy Unpacked 2020. The handset is now confirmed to feature a clamshell folding design that is similar to the new Motorola Razr. There’s also a smaller secondary display on the upper region of the handset that folds out, which will show information like the time, some notifications and more. You can check out the Oscar ad unveiling the handset here. 

Rumours making the rounds on the internet suggest that the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ will also be announced during the event. The devices are expected to be an upgrade over the current Galaxy Buds, which are the company’s latest truly wireless earphones. The Buds+ are expected to feature a dedicated gaming mode and come with Spotify integration as well. The device was previously listed on the App Store, which hinted at an 85mAh battery capacity on the new cans, resulting in a claim of 7.5 hours of talk time or 11 hours of music playback on a single charge.

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Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi Powerbank launched in India: Price, specs and more

Following the usual pre-launch tease on its social media pages, Redmi has launched its first smartphone of the year in India along with its very first portable power bank. The Redmi 8A Dual is an entry-level smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chip and a massive 5000mAh battery. The 2GB RAM + 32GB storage variant of the handset is priced at Rs 6,499, while the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant is priced at Rs 6,999. The 10000mAh version of the Redmi Powerbank costs Rs 799, while the 20000mAh version costs Rs 1,499. The Redmi 8A Dual will go on sale on February 18 at 12PM via Mi.com and Amazon.in in the following colour options: Sky White, Sea Blue, and Midnight Grey. The Redmi Powerbank will also go on sale at the same time as the Redmi 8A Dual in white and black colour options but only on Mi.com.

The Redmi 8A Dual is named so presumably because it’s a dual SIM model with VoLTE and VoWiFi support for both slots. The front side of the handset features a 6.22-inch Dot Notch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and a P2i splash-proof nano-coating, while the back side features Redmi’s new Aura XGrip design with a faint mesh-like texture. The company claims this is an improved version of its older WaveGrip design. The back side is also home to the primary 13MP camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The inbuilt camera software has a dedicated mode for portrait photos. It also has native support for Google Lens. The selfie camera is an 8MP unit.

According to the Chinese electronics manufacturer, the Redmi 8A Dual has undergone 23 hours of durability testing against drops and saltwater corrosion. Though the handset’s maximum internal storage space remains fixed at 32GB, it can be expanded to up to 512GB using an optional microSD card. Redmi claims the handset’s 5000mAh battery is good for up to two days of use. Equipped with a USB Type-C port, the Redmi 8A Dual supports not just 18W fast charging but also reverse charging. It means the handset can be used to charge other devices; it’s a feature that’s not common across entry-level devices. 

The Redmi Powerbank features an anti-slip design on the sides and dual input ports at the top, which means it can be charged using either microUSB or USB Type-C. Its dual USB-A ports can charge two devices at the same time. Pressing the power button twice successively enables it to charge low-power devices safely. According to Redmi, the power bank can both charge and discharge at the same time without affecting its power delivery to connected devices. The 10000mAh version of the Redmi Powerbank supports 10W fast charging, while the 20000mAh version supports 18W fast charging. If you’re interested in Redmi’s 2020 offerings, you can visit Mi.com on February 18 a little before noon.

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POCO X2 goes on sale in India today: Price, specs and everything you need to know

The POCO X2 will go on sale today at 12 noon in India. This will be the first time the POCO X2 will go on sale in the country. Users can purchase the device through Flipkart starting at 12 noon, today. Launched on February 4, the POCO X2 is a rebranded version of the Redmi K30 4G. It was launched in China last year and features a 120Hz display along with a Snapdragon 730G SoC. 

POCO X2 price and launch offers 

The POCO X2 is now available at a price of 15,999 for the 6GB + 64GB model. The 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB variants cost Rs 16,999 and 19,999, respectively. It is also available in three colours, namely, Blue, Matrix Purple and Phoenix Red. If you have an ICICI bank card or use an EMI transaction, you can avail a Rs 1000 discount. 

POCO X2 specifications 

The phone has a 6.67-inch full-HD+ RealityFlow 120Hz Display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and comes with a 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution. The phone has Intelligent Dynamic Refresh Rate technology. The Poco X2 has a quad rear camera setup which houses a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor with an f/1.89 lens and an 8 MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens. It has a third 2MP tertiary sensor with an f/2.4 macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. It has a dual selfie camera setup at the front which features a 20 MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor.

The Poco X2 runs the Android 10 OS with MIUI 11 on top. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC, paired with Adreno 618 GPU and up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

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