[Update: October 2020 Security Patch] Google Pixel 4a Update Tracker

A couple of months back, Google has officially launched Google Pixel 4a smartphone. The device sports a 5.81-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 443 PPI density. It comes in 6GB RAM and 128GB variant. Moreover, the Pixel 4a is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) Chipset coupled with Octa-core Processor and Adreno 618 GPU. In-camera, it packs a 12.2-MP single rear camera and 8-MP front-facing camera.

Related: Samsung Galaxy A50 Updates Tracker.

• [October 7, 2020]: Google Pixel 4a devices have finally started receiving the October 2020 Security patch update. The update is bumping on the RP1A.201005.006 Firmware version. According to the official release note, the update couples with the latest Security patch, bug fixes etc. Apart from that, the company has reportedly not added any new features yet. This update will enhance the performance and the Security level on the smartphone.

The company is sending the updates in phases, and it usually takes a few days to reach all the units. Meanwhile, you can go to Settings>Software updates>Check for the updates to check the update manually. Also, make sure to maintain a minimum of 60% charging before update to avoid unnecessary interrupts. We also suggest you to switch over to a WiFi network to prevent carrier data charges.

Up Next: Deal: LG G8X for just Rs 19,990 during Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale.

[Update: October 2020 Security Patch] Google Pixel 4a Update Tracker

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Deal: LG G8X for just Rs 19,990 during Big Billion Days Sale

In September 2019, LG officially released G8X ThinQ smartphone at 59,999. After a few days, due to the GST increase, the smartphone’s price increased to 54,990. And this year, Flipkart Big Billion days are slashing the smartphone’s cost to more than 65%. Wow! that could be the deal of this year.

As we all know that, Flipkart Big Billion days are a few days far away from us, and everyone is very excited to buy their needs. The Flipkart Big Billion Days will be held between October 16 to 21 of this year. On account of this sale, the company has also started shortlisting the selected products and revealing them every day. According to the Flipkart offers poster, LG G8X ThinQ will be available at a price tag of Rs. 19,990 during the sale. However, the company has still not yet released the date of availability.

During this sale, you can use Credit/Debit cards to avail an extra 10% off on the product, and you can expect a bit of price drop on the return of your old smartphones if available. If you are looking forward to purchase a smartphone in the same price tag, this would be an outstanding choice.

LG G8X Specifications

LG G8X features a 6.4-inch OLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection, 19.5:9 ratio, and 403 PPI density. The smartphone is available only in one variant, i.e., 6GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage. Furthermore, it can be expandable via a microSDXC card. The LG G8X is powered by an Octa-core processor based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) Chipset and Adreno 640 GPU.

In terms of camera, the device sports a 12-MP + 13-MP dual rear camera and a 32-MP single front-facing camera. The device runs Android 9 out of the box and houses with a 4000 mAh battery coupled with 21W Fast charging, USB Power Delivery 2.0, Wireless charging 9W, and Quick Charge 4.0 support. The device also has an In-display fingerprint scanner. In connectivity options, there’s Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, USB Type-C, NDC etc.

Deal: LG G8X for just Rs 19,990 during Big Billion Days Sale

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Realme 7i, SLED TV 55-inch, Buds Wireless Pro & Air Pro, Smart Cam 360, and 20,000 mAh Powerbank Launched in India

In an online launch event, Realme has officially launched Realme Smart TV, Smart Cam 360, Buds Wireless Pro, Buds Air Pro, 7i Smartphone, Powerbank, etc. All the devices will be available from Midnight on October 16 via Realme.com and other major online & offline stores. The company has also announced the Diwali offers of all these products.

Realme 7i Specifications

Realme 7i houses a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and 90 percent screen-to-body ratio, 90Hz refresh rate. The device comes in two variants – 4GB RAM with 64GB variant and 4GB RAM with a 128GB variant. Furthermore, it can be expandable via a microSD card. Moreover, the smartphone is powered by an Octa-core processor based Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC.

In the camera department, there’s a quad rear camera that assembles with a 64-MP Primary camera with an aperture of f/1.8 lens, an 8-MP ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-MP monochrome lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-MP camera with an f/2.4 lens. For selfies and video calling, the device offers a 16-MP shooter with f/2.1 aperture.

Realme 7i runs Android 10 based Realme UI out of the box and houses a 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging support upto 18W. The smartphone’s connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G LTE, 3.5 mm audio jack, etc. Moreover, there’s also a fingerprint scanner on the rear side.

Price & Availability

• Realme 7i will be available in Fusion Blue and Fusion Green color options and will go on sale from October 16 via Flipkart, Realme’s officially online store, and other major offline stores.


• In price, the device costs Rs. 11,999 for 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant and Rs. 12,999 for 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant.

Realme Smart SLED TV 55-inch Tv Specifications

The BBK-owned Realme has officially unveiled the World’s first 4K SLED Smart TV. The 55-inch Smart Tv features 4K Ultra HD resolution with 1.7 billion colours. The Tv also offers 24W Quad Speakers with Dolby Audio. Moreover, it comes with a 1.2GHz Cortex-A55 Chipset coupled with Mali-470 MP3 GPU and 16GB internal storage.

Some of the Tv features include 108% NTSC Wide Colours Gamut, Chroma Boost Picture Engine to optimize the colour production, Premium Bezel-less design, etc. The connectivity options of the Tv include Bluetooth v5.0, Audio jack, two USB ports, three HDMI ports, one AV out & one Ethernet port. Like all the other Tv’s, it appears with a few pre-loaded apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Youtube, etc. Interestingly, there are also dedicated hotkeys to access the above apps quickly.

Price and Availability

Realme Smart SLED TV 55-inch Tv costs nearly 42,999, and the sale date has not been revealed yet. However, you can pre-order it from 16 OCT Midnight via Realme.com, Flipkart, and offline stores.

Realme Buds Wireless Pro Specifications

Talking about Realme Buds Wireless Pro features, it comes with active noise cancellation up to 35 dB, 10mm Bass Boost Driver, transparency mode, Sony LDAC Hi-res audio, 94ms low latency mode, and many others. Moreover, the buds offer 22 hours of battery life on both earphones and case.

Price and Availability

• Realme Buds Air Pro carries a price tag of Rs. 3,999


• The buds Air Pro is available in Disco Green and Party Yellow color options and will go on sale from October 16 to midnight via Realme.com, Amazon & offline stores.

Realme Buds Air Pro Specifications

Realme buds Air Pro is going to be the company’s first truly wireless earphones. The buds’ features include Active Noise cancellation upto 35dB, 94ms Super Latency, 24hrs Total Playback, 10mm Bass Boost Driver, Transparency Mode, etc.

Talking about the price, the Buds Air Pro is priced at Rs. 4,999 and will be available in Rock Black and Soul White color variants. In availability, the buds will go on sale from Midnight of October 16 via Realme.com, Flipkart, and other offline stores.

Realme Smart Cam 360 Specifications

Initially, Realme has officially unveiled the Smart Cam 360 at IFA 2020, and finally, the company has launched it in India now. Talking about the features, it comes with 1080p FHD Video Recording, 360 Panoramic Vision, Infrared Night Vision, Voice Talkback, Full color in low light, 14-day storage, and 1080p much more.

Realme Smart Cam 360 carries a price tag of Rs. 2,999 and will go on sale on October 16 at Midnight on Flipkart, Realme’s Online store, and other major offline stores.

Realme 20,000 mAh Powerbank Specifications

The new 20,000 mAh Powerbank comes with one USB Type-C and two USB ports. As per the company’s information, it offers quick charging support upto 18W on the three ports. The Powerbank offers protection for over-voltage, battery overcharge, surge, and more.

The Powerbank will be available in Black and Yellow colors, and it costs Rs. 1,599. It will go on sale from October 16 to midnight via Flipkart, Realme.com, and offline stores.

Realme 7i, SLED TV 55-inch, Buds Wireless Pro & Air Pro, Smart Cam 360, and 20,000 mAh Powerbank Launched in India

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[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Oppo Reno 3 Pro Update Tracker

At the beginning of 2020, Oppo has officially unveiled the Oppo Reno 3 Pro smartphone. The device sports a 6.4-inch display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and is powered by a Mediatek Helio P95 (12 nm) Chipset. In-camera, there’s a 64-MP + 13-MP + 8-MP + 2-MP quad rear camera and a 44-MP + 2-MP dual rear camera. The smartphone is available in 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of onboard storage.

Related: Realme V5 5G Updates Tracker.

• [October 4, 2020]: Oppo has started seeding out the September 2020 Security patch update to the Oppo Reno 3 Pro users. The update is bumping on the CPH2035_11_A.25 Firmware version and is rolling globally. Coming to the changelog, apart from the latest Security patch, there’s nothing new in this update. So, this update might also include fixes for known issues, optimizations, and improvements.


• [July 11, 2020]: Starting from this day, Oppo Reno 3 Pro smartphones have started receiving June 2020 Security patch update. The update appears on the CPH2035_11_A.19 and features the Mail app and Oppo Relax app, and a few fixes. Apart from that, the company has not added any new features to the device. More details about this update can be found in our dedicated article.

Similar to all the other updates, the company is sending the updates in phases, and it may take some time to reach all the units. In the meanwhile, navigate to Settings>Software updates and check for updates to manually check the update status. We also suggest you switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

Related: Oppo F9 Pro Update Tracker.

[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Oppo Reno 3 Pro Update Tracker

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Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, Chromecast with Google TV, Nest Speaker launched Officially

Today, in the online “Launch Night In” event, Google has officially launched Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, Chromecast with Google TV, and Nest smart Speaker in the United States. As of now, the New Chromecast with Google TV is only available to buy in the country for $49.

Google Pixel 5 Specifications

The device houses with a 6-inch OLED display (1080 x 2340 pixels) and houses with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, and a Gorilla Glass 6 protection. It is powered by an octa-core processor based Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage.

Coming to the central part – the camera, it packs a dual rear camera that compromises of 12.2 MP primary camera with f/1.7 lens + 16-MP ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture. On the front, there’s an 8-MP single camera for selfies and video calling. Pixel 5 comes with a 4,080mAh battery that lasts for one day after a full charge. Moreover, it comes with the 18W Qi wireless charging support.

Interestingly, Google Pixel 5 runs Android 11 out of the box, and the company promised that it would provide Software and Security Patch updates up to 3 years. The connectivity options of the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC etc. The smartphone measures 144.7 x 70.4×8.0 mm and weighs around 151 grams.

Price and Availability

• Google Pixel 5 costs $699 (Approx. Rs. 51,415) and will go on sale from October 15 in the United States. The company has also started taking the pre-orders, and additionally, users will be getting Bose QC 35 II for free with the pre-order.


• The device is available in two colors, i.e., Just Black and Sorta Sage.


• On the purchase of Google Pixel 5, you will be getting Google Stadia, 3 months of YouTube Premium trial subscription, Google Play Pass and Gold/Silver Status on Play Points, 100 GB Google One storage upto 3 months.

Google Pixel 4a 5G Specifications

Talking about the Google Pixel 4a, it houses a 6.2-inch display with a resolution of 2340 × 1080 Pixels, 60Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and 413ppi density. Moreover, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage.

In terms of camera, there’s a dual rear camera setup that assembles with 12MP Primary camera + 16MP wide-angle (107° and ƒ/2.2) lens and an 8-MP single camera on the front side. Google Pixel 4a runs Android v11 out of the box and packs a 3,885 mAh battery with 18W USB-C fast charging support. Moreover, there’s a fingerprint scanner on the rear side just below the camera. In-connectivity, it comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, USB Type-C, 5G Network, etc.

Price and Availability

Google Pixel 4a is priced at $499 (Approx. Rs. 36,713), and the smartphone will be available for purchase on November 5. Interested users can pre-order the device from November 5 onwards and get Bose QC 35 II headphones for free.

Chromecast with Google TV

Talking about the new Chromecast, it costs around $49, and it is already available to buy in the United States. Furthermore, the Chromecast runs Android TV OS out of the box. The device comes with a short remote which offers Google Assistant, Netflix, and Youtube buttons. Similar to all the other TV’s, it also comes with a few pre-loaded apps like Netflix, Prime, etc., and there’s also the Google Playstore to download additional apps. It is available in Snow, Sky, and Sunrise colors.

Google Nest Speaker

The Google’s new Nest Speaker is the replacement for the old Google Home. It is priced at $99 (Approx. Rs. 7,284) and will go on sale from October 5 in 21 countries. The company has also started taking the pre-orders, and the interested users can place an order from here—Quad Core A53 1.8 GHz Processor powers the Nest Speaker.

The connectivity options include built-in Chromecast, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz/5 GHz), Bluetooth v5.0 etc. The Speaker also comes with support for the Android and iOS operating systems.

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[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Oppo F9 Pro Update Tracker

To recall, Oppo F9 Pro was landed long back in 2018 by sporting a 6.30-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. In-camera, there’s a 16-MP + 2-MP dual rear camera and a 25-MP single front-facing camera. The device runs Android v8.1 Oreo out of the box and packs a 3,500 mAh battery.

Related: Realme 6 Update Tracker.

Note: This is a tracker, and it will be updated regularly with Oppo F9 Pro smartphone Security Patch updates

Oppo F9 Pro Updates Tracker

• [September 30, 2020]: The September 2020 Security patch update for the Oppo F9 Pro is spinning on the CPH1823EX_11_F.14/ CPH1881EX_11_F.14 build numbers. Apart from the latest Security patch, the company has not included anything in this update. So, the Security patch might also include stabilizations, improvements, and a few optimizations.


• [July 3, 2020]: Oppo F9 Pro users have started experiencing the Security patch for the month of June 2020. The update is rolling on the CPH1823EX_F.10, and it is based on ColorOS 7.1. The update features the latest Security patch, optimizations, and fixes for known issues. Reportedly, the company has not added any new features to the device. So, this update is only meant to increase the Security patch level of the smartphone.

Similar to all the other updates, it is also seeding out in a stagged manner and is expected to reach all the smartphones within a week. However, you can also check the update manually by navigating to Settings>Software updates>Security updates. Also, make sure to switch over to the WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

Related: Oppo F9 Update Tracker.

[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Oppo F9 Pro Update Tracker

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[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Realme 6 Pro Update Tracker

At the beginning of 2020, Realme has officially launched the Realme 6 Pro smartphone. The device sports a 6.6-inch display (1080 x 2400 pixels) and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor. In terms of the camera, there’s a 64-MP + 12-MP + 8-MP + 2-MP quad rear cameras and a 16-MP + 8-MP dual front-facing camera. It is available in 6/8GB of RAM and 64/128GB internal storage variants.

Related: Oppo F9 Update Tracker.

Note: Please keep in mind that this is an update tracker article, and it will be updated frequently with Realme 6 Pro smartphone updates.

Realme 6 Pro Updates Tracker

• [September 30, 2020]: The September 2020 Security patch update has finally started hitting the Realme 6 Pro smartphones. The update is rolling out as the RMX2061_11_A.35 Firmware version in Indian markets and as the RMX2061EU_11_A.28 Firmware version for European users. The update comes with the latest security patch, bug fixes, and a few optimizations. Reportedly, the company has not added any new features to the device.


• [June 28, 2020]: The June 2020 Security patch update for the Realme 6 Pro is bumping on the RMX2061_11.A.25 Firmware version. As per the changelog, the update features the latest Security patch, Realme Link App, reported bug fixes, and a few enhancements. The performance and stability of the smartphone are expected to be increased by this update. Check our dedicated article to know more details about this update.


• [May 22, 2020]: Realme has started seeding out the May 2020 Security patch update for the Realme 6 Pro users. The update is spinning on the RMX2061_11.A.17 Firmware version, and it weighs around 3.36GB in size. The update adds the new animation to the charging, bug fixes, and a few optimizations. So, this update is only meant to improve the performance and stability of the smartphone. Click here to know more details about this update.


• [April 24, 2020]: The Security patch for the month of April 2020 has started hitting the Realme 6 Pro smartphones. The update is arriving as the RMX2061_11_A.15 build number and comes with a couple of changelogs. As per the release note, the update sports Security patch, new add-ons, optimizations, and fixes for issues. The update also adds the ultra-dark mode to the rear camera. More details of this update can be found in our dedicated article.


• [March 18, 2020]: Starting from this day, the Realme 6 Pro smartphones have started experiencing the March 2020 Security patch update. The update is bumping on the RMX2061_11_A.11 Firmware version. According to the changelog, the update adds the Security patch, mail and Soloop applications, and bug fixes for user-reported & known issues. Reportedly, the company has not added any new features to the smartphone. Interested users can click here to know more details about this update.

As the company is sending the updates in phases, it usually takes a couple of days to reach each and every unit. So, don’t get panic and meanwhile, head to Settings>Software updates and check for updates to check the update manually. We also suggest you switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

Up Next: Realme Narzo 20, 20A and 20 Pro launched in India officially.

[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Realme 6 Pro Update Tracker

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[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Oppo F9 Update Tracker

Oppo F9 was landed long back in 2018 by featuring a 6.3-inch display with 1080 x 2340 pixels of resolution. It is powered by Octa-core Processor-based Mediatek Helio P60 (12 nm) Chipset. The device packs a 16-MP + 2-MP dual rear camera and a 25-MP single front-facing camera.

Related: Oppo K1 Updates Tracker.

Note: We will keep this post updated with the latest updated information regarding the Oppo F9 smartphone.

Oppo F9 Update Tracker

• [September 30, 2020]: The September 2020 Security patch update for the Oppo F9 users is coming on the CPH1823EX_11_F.14/ CPH1881EX_11_F.14 build numbers. Talking about the changelog, besides the Security patch, Oppo hasn’t added any new features. So, this update is only meant to increase the Security patch level and to enhance the smartphone’s stability.


• [July 3, 2020]: On this day, the Oppo F9 smartphones have started picking the June 2020 Security patch update. The update is arriving on the CPH1823EX_F.10 Firmware version and it weighs 337 MB in size. Apart from the Security patch, the company has not added any new features. So, the Security patch might also include bug fixes for known issues and a few optimizations. Click here to know more details about this update.

In terms of availability, as the company is pushing the updates in phases, it may take a few days to reach all the units. However, you can navigate to Settings>Software updates>Check for updates to check the update manually. We also suggest you switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

Up Next: Oppo Reno 4 Pro Galactic Blue Edition launched in India for Rs. 34,990.

[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Oppo F9 Update Tracker

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[Update: August 2020 Security Patch] Realme Narzo 20 Pro Update Tracker

After the successful launch of the new Narzo 20 Series, Realme has started seeding out the first update to Narzo 20 Pro with August 2020 Security Patch. The Realme Narzo 20 Pro becomes the very first smartphone to receive the update in Narzo 20 Series.

Related: Realme X3 Update Tracker.

Note: This is an updates tracker and will be updated regularly with the Realme Narzo 20 Pro smartphone updates.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro Youth Edition Updates Tracker

• [September 30, 2020]: The August 2020 Security Patch update for Realme Narzo 20 Pro comes on the RMX2161_11_A.45 Firmware version. According to the changelog, the update features the latest Security Patch, new add-ons, and a few optimizations. The company has reportedly added 64M professional mode and decimal point display feature for fast charging animation. The update brings optimizations for quality of the rear camera, noise in night mode, charging speed, touch control experience and much more.

Similar to all the other update, the company is pushing the update in phases, and as a result, it might take a few days to reach all the units. Meanwhile, navigate to Settings>Software updates>Check for update to check the update manually.

Related: Realme Narzo 20, 20A and 20 Pro launched in India officially.

[Update: August 2020 Security Patch] Realme Narzo 20 Pro Update Tracker

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