Vivo V20 (2021) quietly launched in India at ₹24,999

Vivo has quietly launched the 2021 edition Vivo V20. The device has directly listed on Amazon India website without any announcement. The device’s price is set at Rs. 24, 990, and the sale has already been started.

Related: Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G launched with Snapdragon 865 SoC and 90Hz refresh rate.

Vivo V20 (2021) Specifications

Vivo V20 features a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor. It is available in 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. Furthermore, it can be expandable upto 1TB with a microSD card.

In terms of camera, the Vivo V20 sports a triple rear camera setup that assembles with a 64-megapixel primary camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 44-MP single camera for selfies and video calling.

The device runs Android 11 based Funtouch OS 11 (Skin) out of the box. Moreover, it houses with a 4,000mAh battery backup, including fast charging support upto 33W. In-connectivity options, it comes with dual-SIM functionality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, fingerprint sensor, etc.

Vivo V20 (2021) Price and Availability

The device is available in Midnight Jazz and Sunset Melody color options, and it carries a price tag of Rs. 24,990.

Related: Moto G9 Power launched in India with 6,000mAh Battery at Rs. 11,999.

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Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G launched with Snapdragon 865 SoC and 90Hz refresh rate

The BBK-owned Oppo has finally launched the Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G smartphone in its home country – China. Some of the smartphone’s highlighting specifications include the Snapdragon 865 SoC, fast charging support up to 65W, and 90Hz display. Talking about the price, the phone is priced at RMB 3,999 (approx. Rs 45,067) for the starting model.

Related: Moto G9 Power launched in India with 6,000mAh Battery at Rs. 11,999.

The dual-sim Reno5 Pro+ 5G houses a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is available in two variants, i.e., 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB of internal storage. Moreover, the smartphone is powered by an Octa-core processor based Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC with Adreno 650 GPU.

In the camera department, it sports a quad rear camera setup that assembles with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor + 16MP ultra-wide lens + 13MP telephoto lens + 2MP macro sensor. For selfies and video calling, there’s a 32MP single front-facing camera.

The Reno5 Pro+ 5G runs the latest Android 11 based Color OS 11 out of the box. There’s also a 4,500mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging support. The smartphone’s connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 5G, Bluetooth v5, NFC, GPS/ GLONASS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack port. Furthermore, the device also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Price and Availability

• 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage – RMB 3,999 (approx Rs 45,067)


• 12GB RAM + 256GB internal storage – RMB 4,499 (approx Rs 50,672)

The device is available in Floating Night Shadow and Star River Dream Color options and will go on sale from December 29.

Related: Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Note 9 5G, and Note 9 4G Edition’s launched in China.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra receiving Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, S20 FE, and many other devices have recently received the One UI 3.0 update. Now, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones have started picking the Android 11 based One UI 3.0 update. The update weighs nearly 1.5GB in size and is rolling out only to the European and Indian users.

Must See: Asus ZenFone 6 Update Tracker.

What’s new?

As stated by the changelog, the update adds the latest Security patch, Android 11 & One UI 3.0 goodness, new features, fixes, optimizations, and many more changes to the Camera part. The update refreshes the Camera part and makes autofocus & exposure controls easier and more intuitive. It also brings improvements to many applications and systems. However, you will be undergoing changes and new features while using your smartphone.

As this is the initial rollout of this update, it usually takes a week to reach all the units. Meanwhile, you can also navigate to Settings>Software updates>check for updates to check the update status manually. Also, make sure to switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

One UI 3.0 Key Features

• Quick settings and notifications


• App drawer


• Android 11 conversations


• Notification bubbles


• Volume controls


• Lockscreen widgets

Up Next: Xiaomi Redmi 7A Update Tracker.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite starts getting Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update

Recently, Samsung rolled out the One UI 3.0 update to Galaxy S20 Series, One UI 2.5 update to Galaxy A50 and A70 devices. Now, the company has started pushing out the Android 11 One UI 3.0 update to the Galaxy S10 Lite smartphones. The update is bumping on the G770FXXU3DTL1 Firmware version, and it weighs nearly 2,053.34 MB in size.

What’s new?

Talking about the changelog, the update comes with the December 2020 Security patch, Android 11 features/ add-ons, One UI 3.0 goodness & features, and further, it might also include optimizations and fixes. Some of the features of One UI 3.0 include conversations section in the notifications area, dedicated media playback widget, and much more.

The update refreshes and brings improvements for many of the applications like Calendar, Phone, Messages, Samsung Internet, Keyboard, etc. As of now, this update is currently limited only to Indian and Spain markets only. However, it will be released shortly for all the other countries too in the upcoming days.

As it is the initial release of this update, it generally takes a week to reach all the Galaxy S10 Lite users. Meanwhile, you can also check the update status manually by heading over to Settings>Software updates>Check for updates. Also, make sure to switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

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[Update: November 2020 Security Patch] Poco M2 Pro Update Tracker

A couple of months back, Poco has officially launched the Poco M2 Pro at a medium price range with a 6.67-inch display which is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device is powered by Octa-core processor based Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) Chipset paired with Adreno 618 GPU. It is available in 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of internal storage. In terms of camera, there’s a quad rear camera and a 15-MP single front-facing camera.

Related: Redmi 8 starts getting MIUI 12 Update.

Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated frequently with the updates of the Poco M2 Pro smartphone.

Poco M2 Pro Update Tracker

• [December 22, 2020]: The Security patch update for the month of November 2020 has finally started hitting the Poco M2 Pro devices. The update bears the V12.0.2.0.QJPINXM Firmware version and it is based on Android 10. Talking about the changelog, apart from the latest Security patch, the company has not added any new features to the device. The changelog of this update is as follows.

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    Optimization: Updated Android Security Patch to November 2020. Increased system security.

    
    
  
  

Like all the other updates, it is also spinning out in a phased manner which means a set of random users will start experiencing the update now. After the successful verification, everyone will be getting it within a week. You can also check the update status manually by navigating to Settings>Software updates and Check for updates.

Related: Mi 10 Lite Zoom receiving MIUI 12 based Android 11 stable update.

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Redmi 8 starts getting MIUI 12 Update

Recently Xiaomi has rolled out the MIUI 12 based Android 11 stable update to the Mi 10 Lite users and other updates to many smartphones. Now, the company has finally started rolling out the MIUI 12 Stable update to the Redmi 8 users. The update bears the V12.0.1.0 QCNMIXM Firmware version and is currently rolling out only to Global users.

Related: Mi 10 Lite Zoom receiving MIUI 12 based Android 11 stable update.

What’s new?

According to the changelog/release note, the update adds new features, optimizations, and fixes for known/reported issues. The new features include Swipe down from the upper left corner to open the Notification shade and from the upper right corner to open the Control center, When Notification shade is open, swipe down from the upper right corner to open Control center, and much more. Nevertheless, the changelog of this update is as follows.

Changelog

Control center

New: Swipe down from the upper left corner to open Notification shade and from the upper right corner to open Control center

New: When Notification shade is open, swipe down from the upper right corner to open Control center

Optimization: Control center layout in landscape mode

Dark mode

Optimization: Brightness and color improvements for wallpapers in Dark mode

System

Fix: Home screen went black and started flashing after unlocking in some cases

Status bar, Notification shade

New: Screen lights up with animation now

New: Status bar color gradient animation

Similar to all the other updates, Xiaomi is also rolling out this update in a phased manner. So, it generally takes a week to reach all the devices. Meanwhile, you can also check the update status manually by navigating to Settings>Software updates and checking for updates. We also suggest you to maintain at least 60% of charging before updating to avoid carrier data charges.

Up Next: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Update Tracker.

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Mi 10 Lite Zoom receiving MIUI 12 based Android 11 stable update

After the fruitful rollout of the MIUI 12 update to the wide range of various gadgets, Xiaomi has started seeding out the MIUI 12 based Android 11 stable update to the Mi 10 Lite Zoom. The update bears the V12.1.3.0.RJVCNXM Firmware version as of now, it is currently limited to Chinese users only.

Related: Samsung Galaxy S20 Series starts getting One UI 3.0 update with Android 11.

What’s new?

The changelog/ release note of the update houses the new features and changes of Android 11 that include new UI, Quick access to smart devices, Built-in screen recording, etc. & more changes to the system. Along with Android 11, this update also comes with the October 2020 Security patch update. So, this update is meant to improve the smartphone’s performance and the Security patch level.

As this is the update’s initial rollout, it ordinarily takes a couple of days to reach all the units. In the meanwhile, you can also navigate to Settings>Software updates and check for updates to check the update status manually.

Android 11 Core Features

• Bubbles, bubbles everywhere,


• Notification history


• Chat bubbles


• screen recorder


• Media controls


• One-time permissions and auto-reset


• Theme scheduling

Related: Xiaomi Redmi 9 receiving MIUI 12 update along with November 2020 Security patch [Download].

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Moto G9 Power launched in India with 6,000mAh Battery at Rs. 11,999

A couple of days back, Lenovo owned Motorola has launched the Moto G9 Power in Europe at a price tag of EUR 199 (Approx. Rs. 17,790). Today, the company has launched the same device in India at a very less price of Rs. 11,999. Talking about the key specifications, the device sports a hole-punch display, IP52-rated water-repellent build, and two colour shades.

Moto G9 Specifications

The dual Nano-SIM Moto G9 features a 6.8-inch HD+ IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by an octa-core processor based Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC out of the box. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. Furthermore, it can be expandable upto 128GB with a microSD card port.

Coming to the main part, the camera – it houses with a triple rear camera setup that includes 64-MP Primary camera with f/1.79 lens aperture, 2-MP Secondary camera with an aperture of f/2.4, and last but not least, 2-MP depth sensor with f/2.4 lens. For selfies and video calling, there’s a 16-MP single front-facing camera.

Moto G9 runs Android 10 out of the box and packs a 6,000mAh battery including 20W fast charging support. The device packs with a fingerprint scanner on the regular rear side just beside the camera on the Moto logo. The device connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, NFC, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone measures 172.14 x 76.79 x 9.66 mm and weighs 221 grams.

Price and Availability

• The device comes only in a single variant, i.e. 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, and it costs around Rs. 11,999.


• Moto G9 is available in Electric Violet, and Metallic Sage colour options and the sale of the smartphone is going to start from December 15 via Flipkart.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Series starts getting One UI 3.0 update with Android 11

As per the One UI 3.0 update rollout plan, Samsung is rolling out the updates sequentially. After the successful rollout of the One UI 3.0 to Galaxy A50s, A70, and others, the company has now started seeding out the same update to the Galaxy S20 series. The update is rolling out on the G988BXXU5CTKG/ G988BOXM5CTKF/ G988BXXU5CTKF Firmware version, and it weighs nearly 179.82 MB in size.

Related: Realme X50 Pro receiving Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0 stable update.

According to the changelog/ release note, the update adds the December 2020 Security patch, One UI 3.0 goodness, new user interface, improvements to the camera, bug fixes, etc. The changelog of this update is limited, and the company has not added all the changes. However, you will be experiencing all the changes while using your smartphone.

Similar to all the other updates, it also spinning out in phases, and as a result, it usually takes a couple of days to reach all the units. Meanwhile, you can also navigate to Settings>Software updates and check for updates to check the update status manually. In case if you have received the update, then install it for better performance. Otherwise, wait until you get it.

Up Next: Redmi Note 9 Update Tracker (Download OTA).

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Realme X50 Pro receiving Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0 stable update

The BBK-owned Chinese smartphone brand – Realme has started seeding out the Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0 Stable version Realme X50 Pro smartphones. The update is hitting all the devices on the RMX2076PU_11.C.16 Firmware version and is currently limited only to Indian users.

Related: Redmi Note 9 Update Tracker (Download OTA).

What’s new?

As stated by the changelog, the update comes with Personalizations, High Efficiency, new add-ons & optimizations for the system, filters for the launcher, new add-ons & optimizations to Security and Privacy, Immersive mode in Games, new add-ons for the camera, Realme Lab, and Accessibility.

The new add-ons include Tone tunes, weather animations, filters for Drawer mode, System cloner, Low battery message, Immersive mode which reduces disturbances while gaming so you can stay focused, Cloud Sync for Private Safe feature which allows you to sync the photos in your Private Safe to the cloud, Sleep Capsule, Sound amplifier, etc.

As this is the initial rollout of this update, it usually takes a couple of days to reach all the units. Nevertheless, everyone will be experiencing the update within a week. Meanwhile, you can navigate to Settings>Software updates and check for updates to manually check the update status.

Related: [Download] Poco Launcher v2.20 focuses on Minimalist design and Personalization.

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