Google redesigns Chrome to sync with Windows 11 style

Reportedly, Google has updated Chrome with a new design that matches the Windows 11 style. One of the latest Chrome Canary builds can be seen with the new visual changes. In order to see the refreshed design, the user has to activate the toggle on the experimental features page.

Make sure to visit: Download the Windows 11 wallpapers in high quality from here

However, the changes or the new elements of design are not major. In fact, they are not much at the moment. But these are not the only changes making way for Chrome. The platform will inherit more innovations with future updates. As per the developer testing, the context menus have a new layout. To see the refreshed design, right-click anywhere in the browser or open a menu item.



Additionally, the window tab now has more rounded corners and displays drop shadow effects. Accompanying this is an experimental feature that enables the activation of making the browser context menus transparent.



 

For the information, Microsoft has confirmed that apps using the new elements will not hinder the performance of the operating system. All these changes and their impacts are thoroughly tested to enhance the overall performance. In short, the redesigned menus, rounded corners, and other new features will not affect the function execution.

To experience the fresh layout, download and install the latest version of Canary. Thereafter, activate the Windows 11 Style Menu option from the Chrome: // flags page. Now restart the browser.

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Google to fix the excessive battery drain & overheating issues caused by the latest update

Need to know something? the first thing we do is to Google it. Undoubtedly, the search engine has no near competitor. The platform gets constant updates and new features for a more seamless experience. However, sometimes these updates arrive with some bugs that are more annoying than being convenient.

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The recent update for the Google app v12.33.13 happens to break the call function for LG smartphone users. And now some users complained to face some overheating issues and excessive battery drain after updating the Google app to the latest version.

The users facing these issues say that they need to charge their phones often because of the Google app. It seems that the bug is quite widespread and numerous users are affected by this update. Here are some of the user's comment

106% drain on my battery! Since the new update, my phone has been dying pretty much instantly, going from 100 to 5% within 3 hours, when it would last me the entire day before! According to my battery statistics, Google has been consuming 106% of my battery. My phone is constantly hot all the time as well.

My phone battery is getting dried by the new update. Its using almost 40 % of battery in 2 hours based on battery usage statistics. After the update the voice search, lens are not opening they just showing blank page, even the google search shows loading sometime. Now i have to dissable this app to keep my phone from dieing

The only way to stop the trouble is to disable the app altogether. As uninstalling updates and clearing data doesn't work. But Google has finally noticed the issue and said that they are working to release a fix soon.

"Thank you for reporting this issue. We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve it as quickly as we can," says Google

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 get a new stable update with MIUI 12.5.9

Xiaomi launched the Mi Mix 4 in August this year with Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 out of the box. The company decided to bump the skin version to MIUI 12.5.9 with the latest stable software update.

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The build number will be changed to 12.5.9.0.RKMCNXM after flashing the update weighing 715 MB in size. Regarding changes, the package tends to resolve some bugs in the system, status bar, and notification shade. On top of it enhances the security by adding the September 2021 security patch. Refer to the changelog below to know the precise details.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Adds support for Xiaomi True Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones 3 Pro spatial audio function
  
  
  • Optimizes and update Google security patch (2021#09) to improve system security
  
  
  
  


• Lock screen
  
  
  
  • Fix the issue of flashing black bars occasionally when unlocking the fingerprint
  
  
  
  


• Status bar, Notification shade
  
  
  
  • Fixes the issue of floating notifications flickering abnormally due to the avatar space
  
  
  • Fix the anomaly that the round corners of the floating notification are missing
  
  
  • Fix the problem of occasional background abnormality when receiving a floating notification under the tripartite theme
  
  
  • Fixes an issue where the notification bar cannot draw down in full screen when using the three-party theme
  
  
  
  

As usual, the OTA update is having an incremental rollout. Therefore, it may take a while to reach all units. Alternatively, you can also track the update manually. To do this, open the Settings app > Software update > Check for update.

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[Update: September 2021 security patch] Oppo A53 Updates Tracker

In August 2020, Oppo officially launched the Oppo A53 smartphone with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD. Under the hood, the phone equips Snapdragon 460 Chipset along with Android 10 pre-installed. In the shooting section, the device holds a triple rear camera indulging a 13MP primary lens and a couple of 2MP lenses. On the other side, there’s a 16MP single front-facing snapper.



 

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Note: This is an updates tracker and will be updated regularly with the OPPO A53 updates. The software released are placed below in descending order (date-wise)

Oppo A53 Updates Tracker

• [October 4, 2021]: The Oppo A53 is receiving a new update on the firmware version CPH2127_11_C.16 weighing 599MB in size. The build enhances the security by adding the September 2021 security patch. To mention, it is based on ColorOS 11.1 (Android 11).

Changelog

ο Security
Integrates September 2021 security patch
ο System
Improves system stability and performance
Fix the USB connection issues when the phone is in optimized night charging mode.

• [April 27, 2021]: Oppo A53 is receiving the Android 11 based ColorOS 11 beta version update. The update is rolling out in India and Indonesia as of now and will reach other regions soon. The update changes the smartphone’s build number to A.69/A.77. The users need to register their devices to receive the ColorOS 11 beta version update and experience its features. Click here to know the features in detail.

As the update is having a phase-wise rollout, it may take some time to reach all the units. In the meantime, you can head to Settings > Software updates > Security updates to check the update manually. Also, we suggest you switch over to a WiFi network before downloading the update to avoid data charges.

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[Update: October 2021 Security Patch] Asus ROG Phone 5s Updates Tracker

Asus decided to add a new device to the ROG Phone 5 series— ROG Phone 5s. The smartphone comes with Snapdragon 888+ 5G SoC coupled with an octa-core processor and Adreno 660 GPU. The smartphone houses a 6.78-inch AMOLED display paired with up to 256GB of internal storage and 16GB RAM. A 64 MP sensor leads the triple-rear camera module and a 24 MP snapper serves video calling and selfies.

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Note: This is an update tracker and the page will be refreshed with every build released for the device. The updates are placed below in descending order (date wise).

Asus ROG Phone 5s Updates Tracker

• [October 4, 2021]: The ROG Phone 5s is receiving a new update on build number EU_18.1220.2109.131. The package brings few bug fixes for a seamless experience. Read the below changelog for precise information

Changelog

ο Fixed an issue where the volume of LINE & WhatsApp voice messages could not be adjusted
ο Fixed UI related issue with Scenario Profiles in Armoury Crate
ο Fixed the problem of short-term word drop at the beginning of an occasional call
ο Fixed a freeze issue when using Chrome to browse some webpages

• [September 17, 2021]: The new package for the ROG Phone 5s adds current security maintenance and resolves a few bugs. The update is bundled with the firmware version WW_18.1220.2109.126 that brings September 2021 security patch. Also, it addresses some bugs and optimization. Click here to know about the update in detail.


• [September 2, 2021]: Asus is already resolving few bugs for the ROG Phone 5s in a pre-release software update. The update is rolling out through the firmware version WW_18.1220.2107.115. Tap here to know which bugs are being addressed in this build.

As usual, the OTA build is unfurling to different serial numbers in batches. Therefore, it may take a while to reach out to your device. Meanwhile, you can navigate the update via Settings > System updates > System.

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OnePlus Nord CE gets OxygenOS 11.0.9.9 update!

OnePlus launched the OnePlus Nord CE before they unveiled the Nord 2. It came as an affordable variant of the original Nord. OnePlus has now started pushing a new update for OnePlus Nord CE. The latest update brings the OxygenOS 11.0.9.9 to the device. It brings a new security patch and a few changes to the device. The brand announced the update for the Nord CE through its forum.



The update is now live for the Indian, European, and North American units of the Nord CE. The Indian unit gets the update with the build number 11.0.9.9.EB13DA. While the EU variants get with 11.0.9.9EB13BA and North American variants with 11.0.9.9.EB13AA as the build number.

Changelog of the new update!

Changelog

[System]

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  Support ambient display screenshot

  
  


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  Added the Files by Google, find files faster with search and simple browsing

  
  


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  Improved system stability and fixed known issues

  
  


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  Updated Android security patch to 2021.09

  
  

The update brings support for screenshots during the Ambient display. It also brings September 2021 security patch for the device. OnePlus has added an additional app, i.e. the Google Files app. They have improved the system stability by fixing some issues. The update is currently rolling out as OTA for a small group of users. OnePlus will start the broader rollout after verifying the update. Head to Settings to check if the update has reached your device. Would you mind sharing the article with your friends who use the OnePlus Nord CE?

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[Update: September 2021 Security Patch] OPPO F17 Pro update tracker

Back in September 2020, OPPO unveiled a new device to the F series named OPPO F17 Pro. The device features 6.43 inches Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a peak brightness of 800 nits. The MediaTek Helio P95 chipset powers the device. It pairs with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It weighs around 164 grams and has a thickness of 7.48mm. The device has a quad-rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor. It is followed by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and two 2MP sensors. On the front, it has two sensors that sits inside the dual punch-hole. That is, it has a primary 16MP Sony sensor that pairs with a 2MP depth sensor. All this is backed by a 4015 mAh battery and supports 30W VOOC fast charging tech.



Note: Please remember that this is an update tracker article and will be revised with the updates of OPPO F17 Pro. 

Oppo F17 Pro Update Tracker

• [September 28, 2021]: OPPO has pushed a new update for the OPPO F17 Pro. The latest update brings the September 2021 security patch for the device. The latest update is live in India and is pushing out as OTA. It comes with the build number CPH2119_11_C.32 and weighs around 564MB. Apart from the security patch, the update doesn't bring any significant changes. So, head to Settings to check if the update has reached your unit.

We will continuously update this tracker when any future updates push out to the OPPO F17 Pro smartphone. So, don’t forget to bookmark this page if you’re one of the owners of the OPPO F17 Pro.

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Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2021 (MDZ-27-AA) arrives on FCC listing!

There are reports that Xiaomi is all set to launch the new Mi TV Stick (2021) to mark the success of the Mi TV Stick (2020). The latest version of the TV Stick was spotted on the FCC listing (via GChromecastHub). According to the listing, it carries the model number MDZ-27-AA. Apart from the model number, the specifications and the design are also got revealed via the listing. When it comes to design, it has slight changes and also gets whole new hardware.

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The new Stick pairs an Amlogic S905Y4 SoC, and it couples with a Quad-Core Cortex A35 16500+ DMIPSand an ARM Mali G31 MP2 GPU that is clocked at 850MHz. The new chipset is capable of rendering 4K resolution contents at 60fps on 10bit. The chipset also brings in support for AV1/H.265/VP9 P-2/AVS2 4Kp30, and H.264 codecs. It also supports HDR10/10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS HD. The current generation Mi TV Stick came with support for only Dolby Atmos and DTS HD.



Like every time, the Mi TV Stick will bundle the required accessories when you buy the new Stick. The manual of the new Mi TV Stick tells us that the new package will include the same items such as remote, cable, adapter, and Stick. That said, apart from the new Mi TV Stick (2021) and the regular contents like a 5W power adaptor (5V-1A), an HDMI extender cable, a voice controllable remote for controlling the Stick, you will also be able to find batteries inside the box. That is, you will get two AAA batteries which are used to power the remote.

More about the Stick!

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The remote of the new TV Stick looks similar to that of the current Mi TV Stick (2020). That said, it doesn't have any differences in style, but it gets better speeds. That is, it has better downlink and uplink speeds on the WiFi. It can now reach up to 866.7 Mbps downlink speed using a VHT80 channel and 300Mbps uplink via the HT40 channel. The increase in uplink and downlink speeds tells us that it will carry a new WiFi module. The same will help its users to experience buffer-free streaming while watching 4k content. If you remember, about the previous generation Mi TV Stick, the download speed was limited to 433.3 Mbps and uplink limited to 150 Mbps.

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The new Stick will use Android TV UI instead of Google TV UI, according to the test reports. Even though there are minor tweaks in the UI. Setting up the Stick for the first time can be done by performing the same steps as before. When the brand launches the product in the market, we expect all the above-said features to be present. There are few reports that suggest the new product will arrive in the market within a few weeks. Since the festive season is already nearing in many countries, we can see the launch happening soon. The new product is expected to compete with the recently launched Realme 4K TV Stick.

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[Update: September 2021 Security Patch] Samsung Galaxy A11 update tracker

Back in May 2020, Samsung launched the budget Samsung Galaxy A11 smartphone. The phone features a 6.4 inches PLS IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. It has an aspect ratio of 19:5:9, a pixel density of 268 PPI, and a screen to body ratio of 81.6%. Underneath the Galaxy A11, it features the Snapdragon 450 chipset.



The chipset pairs with 2, 3, and 4GB of RAM and 32 & 64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. It gets a triple-rear camera setup with a primary 13MP sensor. The sensor is followed by a 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. Upfront, it features an 8MP sensor that sits inside the punch hole. The device packs a 4000 mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging tech. When launched, it was running on Android 10 and later got upgraded to Android 11 (OneUI 3.1).

Note: Please remember that this is an update tracker article and will be revised with Samsung Galaxy A12 updates.

Samsung Galaxy A11 Update Tracker

• [September 24, 2021]: Samsung has pushed a new update for the users of the Samsung Galaxy A11 in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru. The update comes with the build number A115MUBS2BUI1, and the broader rollout of the update to other countries will begin soon. That said, the new update brings the September 2021 security patch for the Galaxy A11 smartphone. Apart from the security patch, the update also brings more than 50 fixes for the device.

Note that we will continuously update this tracker when any future updates push out to the Galaxy A11 smartphone. So, don't forget to bookmark this page if you’re one of the owners of the Galaxy A11.

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