Samsung Galaxy A31 launched in India for INR. 21,999

It’s just a day ago Samsung released two new M Series devices in India. Today, Samsung has released another device but belongs to its mid-ranger A Series, the Galaxy A31. The all-new Galaxy A31 is priced at INR. 21,999 for its sole variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

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Unlike its predecessor Galaxy A30, the Galaxy A31 is powered by a MediaTek SoC, precisely, the MediaTek Helio P65. Since most of the Samsung devices used to have stunning displays, the Galaxy A31 is no different by providing a 6.4-inch FHD+ sAMOLED display.

With Dual-SIM option and a dedicated slot for expandable SD Card up to 512GB, the Samsung Galaxy A31 runs One UI 2 based on Android 10. There is a quad rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor with an f/2.0 lens and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter that has an f/2.2 aperture. The camera setup also has a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 lens and a 5MP sensor with an f/2.4 macro lens.

Keeping the lights on is the first-ever 5000mAh battery to feature in a Galaxy A Series devices. With 15W adaptive fast charging, you need not have to wait an eternity for the massive battery to recharge once depleted. As of the other specs, the phone includes all the vital connectivity options such as LTE-A, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi and NFC. Speaking of the NFC, the Galaxy A31 supports Samsung Pay via NFC which is excellent given the current scenario demands for contactless transactions or payments for our safety.

The device comes in three colour options; Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, and Prism Crush White. It will go on sale in the country starting today, June 4, and will be available via Amazon, Flipkart, BeNow, as well as the Samsung India eStore, apart from offline retailers including the Samsung Opera House.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A30s getting June 2020 Security patch update

 

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Samsung Galaxy A30s getting June 2020 Security patch update

Recently, Samsung released the June 2020 Security patch update for many smartphones like Galaxy S20 Series, Galaxy Z, and others. Now, the company started rolling out June 2020 security patch for Galaxy A30s. According to the changelog provided by the company, the update includes only the new security patch, and no new features were added to this update.

As usual, the update features a security patch with security loophole fixes, and other bug fixes that were posted by the users last month on Samsung & Google community forums. The update appears as the A307FNXXU2BTE4 firmware version and is currently rolling out only in Israel. However, the update will be released soon for many other countries in the upcoming few days.

As it is the first roll-out of the June 2020 security patch update for Galaxy A30s, a set of random users will first start getting the update. After the successful verification of the update, all the users will start receiving it within a few days.

Samsung is working hard to fix all the reported issues by sending the security patch updates regularly every month.

To check the update manually, navigate to the Settings> Software updates> Check for Updates. If the update is available then download it for a better experience. Otherwise, wait until you get the update. We also suggest you switch to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data costs.

Galaxy A30s Specifications

Galaxy A30s was launched in 2019 with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display, 1080×2340 pixels resolution. It is powered by a 10nm Exynos 9610 octa-core chipset coupled with the Octa-core processor and Mali-G71 MP2. The device is available in three variants – 3 GB RAM with 32 GB storage, 4GB RAM with 64 GB storage, and 4 GB RAM with 128 GB storage.

Coming to the camera, the device features a triple-camera on the rear side that includes a 25-megapixel primary camera + 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens + 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it sports a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The smartphone packs with a huge 4,000 mAh battery with fast charging support up to 15W.

Related: Exynos 990 Powered Samsung Galaxy S20 series starts getting June 2020 Security Patch Update.

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Android 11 beta launch postponed indefinitely

Nothing is going right in the world and its implication has affected various sectors all across the globe. As a tech enthusiast group, one of the things we’re excited, even during this critical phase was about the Android 11 beta launch scheduled for June 3. Seems our excitement is short-lived as Google has officially announced the postponement of the event.

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Now it’s not the time to celebrate, says the Android Developers Twitter handle as a reason for the indefinite postponement. The latest announcement comes as a nail in the coffin of all tech enthusiasts who’re already dejected with the Google I/O being cancelled due to the pandemic.

Despite, Google urges the Android fans and developers to wait as they will be back with more on Android 11 soon. But when exactly, no word on the same yet. We might even witness Google directly pushing the stable Android 11 to the wild. This possibility can’t be ignored though.

Thanks to Project Treble, it’s during the beta phase of a new Android release when Google includes other OEMs to make use of the early builds. In case if you forgot, last year, few devices from Vivo, OnePlus, Nokia, Huawei etc, were part of the Android 10 beta programme. Hope to see the same this year as well.

In case if you missed all the tidbits of the Developer preview builds, then do check our post on the Android 11 DP 4, which will give you a brief idea of what we can expect from the next major Android iteration.

Must See: New Features on Android 11 Developer Preview 4

 

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Unknown Realme RMX2185 device appears at TKDN Indonesia

Realme has got a slew of devices due for launch later this year from its popular X Series. The likes of Realme XT and X2 were popular in the emerging market such as India and Indonesia. Adding up to its X portfolio, Realme could have yet another device in the pipeline bearing the model number RMX2185.

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TKDN Indonesia had listed an unknown device yesterday with the model number RMX2185. The same device listing appeared today as well, grabbing our attention. So far we don’t know what the device actual name is, but presumably, it would be a model of upcoming Realme X50t 5G or even Realme X3.

Earlier, Realme X50t 5G was spotted in a Google Play supported devices listing and on China’s 3C agency database. It bears the RMX2052 (global) and RMX2052CN (Chinese version) model numbers and was previously spotted on the TENAA database as well. Judging by the model number, the RMX2185 could be an X50 Series if not Realme X3.

Various leaks and listings suggest Realme working on multiple devices. The launch of these devices could happen soon at a date and time that Realme find apt given the current scenario of the global economy. Moreover, we can expect more leaks and rumours in the coming days unfolding all most all the mystery revolving around the upcoming Realme X devices.

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Galaxy A51 8GB RAM variant launched in India

As per the research firm Strategy Analytics, Samsung Galaxy A51 (4G) was the world’s highest-selling Android smartphone in the first quarter of 2020. Especially in the region such as India the device had showcased incredible performance in terms of sale. As a follow up to the device’s popularity and to keep the hype revolving around the device intact, Samsung has launched a beefed-up variant with monstrous 8GB RAM in India.

Must See: Samsung Galaxy A51 start receiving One UI 2.1 and April 2020 Security patch update

The Galaxy A51 8/128GB variant is priced at INR. 27,999($370), which is around INR. 2,500 more than the 6/128GB variant. The pricing is not bad given the device packs features and flaunts modern design which is strikingly similar to the high-end flagships from Samsung such as Galaxy Note 10/S10.

Apart from the increase in RAM, the new variant of Galaxy A51 offers nothing new but all those goodies which we already know. It’s a device with 6.5-inch AMOLED display, 4,000mAh battery, and the Exynos 9611 AI chipset. A quad-camera setup comprising of 48MP, 12MP ultra-wide, as well as two more 5MP sensors, fine-tuned for depth-sensing and macro photography, resides at its back in a rectangular cut-out.

As of its availability, the Galaxy A51 8GB will be sold both offline and online platforms such as Flipkart. Potential consumers can choose from three colours: Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Black, and Prism Crush Blue.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 May Security Patch

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OnePlus 5/5T stable Android 10 update rolling out

While most of the Android OEMs provide at most 2 major updates for their devices, OnePlus always has been an exception with its exceptional support for the devices. If we think of a brand which could provide three major updates in the Android world, then there aren’t many, barring Google and OnePlus obviously. As such, OnePlus has started officially pushing the stable Android 10 for the OnePlus 5/5T.

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OnePlus 5/5T users couldn’t be happy anymore as the update marks the third major update for the OnePlus 5/5T. The fact that the devices which launched with Android 7.1.1 onboard a long time ago in the year of 2017 are getting major update treatment even now is something worth appreciation.

Speaking of the update, it comes in at around 1.9GB in size. The changelog is similar to the one we’ve seen in the initial beta. Nonetheless, have a look at the full changelog given below.

OxygenOS 10 changelog for OnePlus 5/5T

• System
  
  • Upgraded to Android 10
  
  
  • Brand new UI design
  
  
  • Enhanced location permissions for privacy
  
  
  • New customization feature in the Settings allowing you to choose icon shapes to be displayed in the Quick Settings
  
  


• Game Space
  
  • New Game Space feature now add all your favorite games in one place for easier access and better gaming experience
  
  


• Message
  
  • Now possible to block spam by keywords for Message (Messages – Spam – Settings – Blocking settings)
  
  


• Full Screen Gestures
  
  • Removed back gesture from the bottom of the screen
  
  
  • Added back gesture on left and right side of the phone
  
  
  • Added a bottom navigation bar to allow switching left or right for recent apps
  
  


• Camera
  
  • Electronic image stabilization currently under optimization and will be pushed in later stabler versions. Please stay tuned.
  
  

The OxygenOS 10 based on Android 10 bundles a whole new UI and other features. Don’t forget all the privacy and security improvements Google baked into the Android 10 apart from the visual changes.

Needless to say, the OnePlus 5/5T users can expect OxygenOS based features such as Game Mode that we all love. As per the changelog, there seems to be a bottleneck by which OnePlus couldn’t make the EIS a part of this release. Despite OnePlus promise to fix that with a later stable release.

Also Read: Best Custom ROMs for OnePlus 5T

 

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Verizon Moto E5 Play starts getting May 2020 Security Patch update

The Verizon Moto e5 Play starts getting the May 2020 security patch update in the United States. The device got the last security update in the month of March. After that the device didn’t get the April security update, but jumped to the May 2020 security patch.

Also, Check out: Realme TV and Realme Buds Air Neo goes official in India.

Coming to the update, it brings fixes for all the prominent security loopholes and issues that were listed in the last two months on Google community forums. As the old reported bugs are fixed, It will also improve the overall security of the system and enhances stability.

The update is rolling out in staged manners, which means that a set of random users will start getting the update now. After the successful verification of the update, all the users will start receiving it. The May 2020 security patch comes with an ODPS27.91-121-16-14 firmware version.

To check the update manually, navigate to the Settings menu on your smartphone. We also suggest you to switch to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data costs.

Moto E5 Play Features

Just to recall, the Moto E5 Play launched back in April 2018 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. The device features a 5.2-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution. It comes with 2 GB RAM coupled with 16GB internal storage. Coming to the camera, there’s an 8MP camera on the rear side. On the front, it comes with a 5 MP camera for selfies and video calling. The smartphone comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 2,800 mAh battery.

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YouTube Vanced: Download and install the latest version

YouTube Vanced, the popular YouTube mod available for Android is now at version 15.05.54. The developer has made a little change with the release by adopting split APK architecture. In that case, we’ll go through how to install the latest YouTube Vanced on your device and experience ad-free YouTube videos and much more.

Read More: Everything you need to know about YouTube Vanced

For the uninitiated, let’s give a brief intro. The YouTube (Ad)Vanced is a modded YouTube app overhauled with features including – ad blocking, background playback options and many other custom add-ons. Like most of the modded APK’s, the Vanced YT is free of cost. That being said and without any further ado, let’s see the installation procedure.

Downloads

Make sure you download one of your preferred from the links given below. Also, download and install the MicroG package given below.

Secondary Theme	Version	Architecture
Dark	15.05.54	Default
Black	15.05.54	Default
Dark	15.05.54	Legacy
Black	15.05.54	Legacy

MicroG: Download

Installation

1. Install SAI (Split APK Installer) from Google Play Store.


2. Open SAI


3. Choose the downloaded YouTube APK and install from SAI.

   
   
   

   
   
   

   
   


4. Then, install MicroG as you’d normally do.

Note: MicroG installation is must otherwise the YouTube Vanced will force stop while viewing a video.

As you can see we make use of SAI to install the YouTube Vanced. It’s so because the stock package installer doesn’t support parsing split APK’s yet. More info about Split APK’s or multiple APK’s can be found over here.

It’s a boon that YouTube Vanced can be installed on Non-rooted phones. Versions dedicated for rooted devices too are available though. Here’s a small bucket-list of features and customization options that YouTube Vanced brings to the table

• Blocks all YouTube ADs (some options are togglable) except in-app search/discovery ads.


• Background playback feature


• Force VP9(or HDR) or vice versa


• Override Max Resolution


• Pinch to Zoom on all devices


• Casting togglable (can be forced off)


• Togglable Theme (White/Dark/Black/Blue)


• PiP (Oreo Only)


• Video window new or old style


• Repeat video feature


• Preferred Resolution & Speed feature


• Swipe controls for Volume and Brightness


• And lot more

Hope you’ve successfully installed the latest YouTube Vanced. If in case of any issues or whatsoever, do let us know down in the comments.

 

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Now make Google Meet Video calls right from your GMail

Google has integrated Meet to users’ GMail accounts in India. No wonder since the video conferencing services have seen a tremendous boost in this period and Google don’t want to miss out the chance either. So by integrating the GMeet within the GMail, Google aims to influence the consideration of its video conferencing tool.

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Most of the GMail users would now see a new popup called Meet “New: on the left side of GMail. Under the Meet section, you will find two options: ‘Start a Meeting’ and ‘Join a Meeting’.

To make things a little clearer, here’s how you can make a Meet video call right from the GMail.

1. Start a meeting from GMail

• Open GMail and in the sidebar, click Start a meeting.


• In the Meet window, do one of the following:
  
  ○ Start with video and audio on your computer—Click Join now.
  
  ○ Start with audio-only on your phone


• Click Join and use a phone
  
  for audio, then enter your number, and click Call me and join.

2. Invite participants

• In the Add others box, do any of the following:
  
  ○ Share the meeting code with someone—Click Copy joining info,
  
  then send the info through an email or chat message.
  
  ○ Send someone an email invitation to the meeting—Click Add
  
  people, enter names or email addresses, then click Send invite.
  
  ○ Invite someone to join the meeting by phone—Click Add people,
  
  then click Call and enter a phone number.


• The recipient receives a phone call.

Participants can join a meeting from GMail simply by:

1. Open GMail and in the sidebar, click Join a meeting.


2. Enter a meeting code, then click Join.


3. Customize video settings, interact with participants, or share screen.

GMeet offers customization options, video settings, chat option and other interactive elements. The GMeet integration is being carried out slowly and would reach all the GMail users by a couple of days or weeks. In case if it’s not available for you, we’d say you to wait for few more days. The option should be visible then.

Also Read: Realme 3 and 3i Get May Security Patch

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