How to install Mobdro on Chromecast with Google TV?

Mobdro is an Android-based streaming app that has been around for several years now. The platform is most reliable when it comes to streaming videos in different categories such as TV Shows, Live TV, Sports, News, Documentaries, and much more. Moreover, installing it on your Chromecast can expand these options for free. On this page, we have created a guide to help you install Mobdro on Chromecast with Google TV.

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Mobdro on Chromecast will enable you to watch hundreds of channels from across the world by continuously scanning the web for free video links. The best part is the streaming app is organized and presents videos in a way so they are easy to browse.

FYI, the Mobdro app offers two types of media content: free sources and channel streams. As the name suggests, the former type gathers videos from free sources like YouTube. To mention, Mobdro is not available on the Android TV store as it is known for streaming copyrighted content. Therefore, before following any of the below steps, you need to enable the VPN.

How to install Mobdro on Chromecast with Google TV?

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  Install Downloader app

  
  

1. On the home screen, tap the Search menu.


2. In the box, type in "Downloader app" and search.


3. Click on the install button beside the Downloader app offered by AFTVnews.
   

Note: DO NOT open the app yet.

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  Unlock developer mode

  
  

1. Go back to the home screen and select your profile icon in the top right corner


2. Tap on the "Settings" menu and look for “System” and choose “About”


3. Scroll down to the near end until you see the “Android TV OS build” option


4. Press this button several times until a message pops up from the bottom of the screen saying, “You are now a developer!”
   

Do NOT miss this step as it is necessary to activate the developer's permissions.

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  Enable ‘Unknown Sources’

  
  

Open up the main settings page again and follow the below steps:

1. On the page, look for “Apps”


2. On the next page, select “Security & Restrictions”


3. Click on Unknown sources.


4. Thereafter, you will see the Downloader app, slide the toggle to blue next to it
   

Now, you can launch the Downloader app

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   Download the Mobdro apk file using Downloader

  
  

1. In the Downloader, enter the below URL in the field:  https://www.mobdro.bz/mobdro.apk


2. After a few seconds, the Mobdro apk will start downloading.


3. After the download is complete, click “Install” and then “Done.” 

You can now find the Mobdro app in your app drawer.

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Motorola Edge (2022) appears on Geekbench with Dimensity 1050 SoC

Motorola is preparing to launch a new device under the Edge series: Motorola Edge (2022). The handset will sit below that Motorola Edge (2022)+ that was launched a few months back. Ahead of any official announcement, the vanilla model has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmarking website. The database confirms some key specs of the upcoming phone.

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The Motorola Edge (2022) is expected to make its debut in Q3 2022. Going by the Geekbench listing, the handset has scored 745 points in the single-core round and 2142 points in the multi-core round of tests.

The portal confirms the presence of an octa-core processor with a core configuration of 2 + 6 at a clock speed of 2.50GHz. Considering this, it could be the MediaTek Dimensity 1050 processor. In addition, the chipset will be paired with 8GB RAM. However, we can expect the company to introduce the phone in more storage configurations as well.

On the software front, the website confirms that the Motorola Edge (2022) will come pre-installed with Android 12 OS. This further will be tossed with a layer of MyUX skin on top.

To recall, the smartphone was recently leaked revealing the presence of a 5,000 mAh battery. At the front, it is tipped to sport a 144Hz 6.5-inch Full-HD+ POLED display with a 2400 × 1080 pixels resolution.

For optics, the upcoming Moto Edge 2022 is likely to carry a triple camera setup led by a 50MP primary lens. Accompanying this could be a 13MP wide shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. Moreover, a 32MP snapper can serve selfies and video calls.

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Oppo K10 5G with Dimensity 810 SoC goes official in India for ₹17,499

Oppo has introduced a new budget smartphone in India under its K series flagship. The latest Oppo K10 5G is different from what is available in China. The device provides decent specs at an affordable price. Here’s a detailed look at the new phone.

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Oppo K10 5G features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with a water drop notch display at the top center. The panel offers an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, a MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G SoC powers the Oppo K10 5G. The processor is paired with 128 GB of internal storage and 8 GB of RAM that can be extended up to 5GB via the Virtual RAM feature. For software, unfortunately, it comes pre-installed with Android 12 OS tossed with ColorOS 12.1 on top.

For shooting purposes, the Oppo K10 houses an 8 MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. On the other side, there’s a dual-camera setup consisting of a 48 MP primary lens and a 2 MP secondary sensor.

In addition to this, a 5,000 mAh power cell keeps the system working with a 33W fast charging support. The other notable features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security, a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dual speaker grille, and a dedicated microSD card slot to expand storage.

Price and Availability

The Oppo K10 5G costs ₹17,499 for its sole 8GB + 128GB model. The handset will go on sale from June 15 via Flipkart in Midnight Black and Ocean Blue color options.

As for launch offers, you can get up to ₹1,500 off with SBI, Kotak, Axis, and Bank of Baroda cards on the first day of the sale.

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Xiaomi 12S Pro visits 3C certification with 120W fast charging support

The Xiaomi 12 series was launched in China back in December 2021, while it took three months to introduce the flagship to the global market. The lineup includes three devices: Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X. In the latest development, a new device named Xiaomi 12S Pro is going to join the list soon. The upcoming smartphone has made an appearance on China’s 3C certification database.

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The 3C certification database reveals the model number 2206122SC for the Xiaomi 12S Pro. The listing discloses that the phone will support 120W of fast charging technology. The smartphone is anticipated to arrive in the second half of the year with some incremental upgrades over the earlier phones.



To recall, the Xiaomi 12S Pro was leaked a few weeks back, revealing some of its key details. As per the rumors, the handset will feature a 2K LTPO 2.0 micro curve display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Underneath, it is tipped to power the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset. In the shooting department, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is tipped to house a triple rear camera module led by a 50 MP primary lens.

Besides, the rumor also suggests that Xiaomi will launch a follow-up to the Xiaomi 12 or Xiaomi 12X. There will be a new small screen device with a friendly size and a Full HD+ resolution.

However, there is no official word from the company yet for any of the foreknew smartphones. Anyway, we will keep you updated with any future announcements.

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YouTube TV extends 5.1 audio support to Roku, Google TV, and Android TV

As we know, YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service available in some selected markets. Last year, the platform announced the support for 5.1 Dolby audio capabilities to all subscribers with no additional charges. However, it was successfully functional on limited devices. Well, this will not be the case anymore as the 5.1 audio support is now expanding to all the users of Roku, Google TV, and Android TV devices.

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For the unaware, the 5.1 surround sound is commonly used in both commercial cinemas and home theaters. The system uses five full-bandwidth channels and one low-frequency effect channel to deliver the performance.

Now that the 5.1 audio is a counted feature on the YouTube TV, it is effective under some conditions. The audio will be adequate only on the content or channels that fully supports the immersive audio feature. This means you will get the most life-like audio experience by watching content on sports channels that have been made by keeping the 5.1 surround sound in consideration.

Although, the feature will also work fine with any TV show and movie. Putting it together, the 5.1 Dolby surround sound is now available for LG TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Google TV, and Android TV. Unfortunately, Apple TV and Fire TV users will still in the waiting list.

To check if your device supports 5.1 Dolby audio, go to the player controls menu and select “Stats for nerds.” Therein, you’ll see ac-3 (381) as the audio codec when outputting 5.1 audio.

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Realme Q2 Pro and Realme X7 gets Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta Update

Where Android 13 is on the way, the smartphone manufacturers are gradually upgrading their eligible flagships with Android 12. In addition, these OEMs toss up the Android version with their own skin iteration. In the latest development, Realme has added a couple of more devices to the Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta list: Realme Q2 Pro and Realme X7.

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Realme Q2 Pro and Realme X7 users can start testing their device’s compatibility with the Android 12 beta. The availability of the Realme UI 3.0 beta program is currently limited to China, while it will soon expand to more regions as well.

If you are an interested user of the respective handsets, follow the below steps for registration. However, before applying, be certain that your device runs the required C.17 version.

How to register for Realme UI 3.0 beta program?

1. Head to phone Settings > Software update


2. Look for the gear icon in the upper right corner of the screen


3. Click upgrade and early adopters and fill in the required information


4. Scroll down and click on the trial version by confirming the agreement


5. Lastly, Submit your details, finish the quiz, and tap on Apply Now button

In addition, make sure that your smartphone is at least 60% charged. Moreover, keep in mind that this is a beta build and will be loaded with minor and major bugs. These glitches can hinder the user experience. Therefore, we do not recommend flashing the beta package on your primary device.

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List of Xiaomi devices received [month] [year] Security Patch Update [Tracker]

Interestingly, Xiaomi holds the record for the most number of smartphones sold in one day. Besides the top-tier flagships, the mid-range and entry-level devices by the company also offer some outstanding specs. In addition, the tech giant keeps its eligible handsets up to date. Here we have created a list of smartphones that have received the [month] [year] security patch update.

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FYI, Mi provides three major Android updates and four years of security updates to its devices. Although the security updates do not bring along any visible changes, it does protect your phone from third-party threats and maintains your privacy.

[month] [year] Security Patch Update

• Xiaomi 10 Pro- Updates Tracker


• Xiaomi 11- Updates Tracker

The aforementioned smartphones have bagged the [month] [year] Security patch update. We will update the article as any new device joins the list, so stay tuned with us! 

May 2022 Security Patch

• Mi 10i- Updates Tracker


• MI 11T Pro


• Mi 11 Lite 4G


• Mi 11i/Hypercharge


• Mi 10T Lite


• Mi 11 Lite


• Mi 10 Lite


• Mi 10


• Mi 10T Pro


• Mi Note 10 Lite


• Mi 11X Pro- Updates Tracker


• MI 11 Lite 5G NE


• Mi 10 Lite Zoom Youth


• Mi 10 Lite Zoom


• Mi 11 Lite 5G NE


• Mi 12 Pro- Updates Tracker


• Mi 12X


• Mi Pad 5- Updates Tracker

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Realme GT Neo 3T launched globally with Snapdragon 870 SoC for €469.99

The Realme GT Neo 3T smartphone is finally official in the global market. The new member of the GT Neo 3 family was leaked yesterday, revealing its key specifications. Well, here are the official details of the first T series Realme smartphone.

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The Realme GT Neo 3T is built around a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display featuring a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner and a racing flag design. The panel offers HDR10+ support, a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 1300 nits, and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Under the hood, the device draws power from an octa-core processor based on Snapdragon 870 SoC. This chipset will be paired with Adreno 650 GPU, 8GB RAM, and up to 256GB internal storage. On the software front, the phone will come pre-installed with the latest Android 12 OS tossed with a layer of Realme UI 3.0 skip on top.

For shooting purposes, the Realme GT Neo 3T holds a triple rear camera module. The setup consists of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. At the front, there's a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Besides, a 5,000 mAh battery backs up the phone with an 80W fast charging support. The other notable specs include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, VC cooling, Virtual RAM feature up to 5GB, NFC, and a USB Type-C port

Price and Availability

The base 8GB + 128GB variant of the Realme GT Neo 3T is priced at €469.99. On the other hand, the upper model costs €509.99. The handset will arrive in Dash Yellow, Drifting White, and Shade Black color variants.

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Moto G82 5G with Snapdragon 695 SoC launched in India for ₹21,499

The Lenovo-owned company has expanded its G-series flagship in India today with the introduction of Moto G82 5G. The mid-range handset made its global debut last month. Let's take a closer look at the Indian model of the Moto G82 5G.

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The Moto G82 5G renders a thin and light design that is IP52 rated for dust and splash resistance. At the front, the Moto G82 features a 6.6-inch 10-bit pOLED display with a punch-hole cutout at the top center. The panel offers a Full HD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a 120Hz screen refresh rate, 91.32% screen-to-body ratio, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and DC dimming.

Underneath, the Moto G82 5G equips the Snapdragon 695 SoC integrated with Adreno 619 GPU. The chipset is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. On the software front, the smartphone can come pre-installed with Android 12 OS tossed with MyUX custom Android skin on top.

In terms of optics, the Moto G82 5G houses a triple-camera setup. The module consists of a 50 MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. On the other side, a 16 MP camera unit serves selfies and video calls.

In addition, the 5G-powered smartphone ships with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 30W TurboPower charging. The specifications include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, AI Face Unlock, a hybrid SIM slot, dual mics, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD card slot.

Price and Availability

The Moto G82 5G is available in two storage options of 6GB/ 128GB and 8GB/ 128GB costing ₹21,499 and ₹22,999 respectively. The phone will go on sale from June 13 via Flipkart in Meteorite Gray and White Lily color options.

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