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Samsung has a really confusing mid-range segment at the moment. The South-Korean giant has around a dozen devices within the mid-range segment and now the upcoming Galaxy A90/A90 5G renders have surfaced online. The leaked renders show that the A90 would feature a waterdrop notch and a triple rear camera setup. A previous leak first spotted by XDA Developers also hinted that the Galaxy A90 would support the company's latest 45W Super Fast Charger which was introduced along with the Galaxy Note 10 Plus . It seems Samsung is really bringing the heat towards the mid-range segment, however, with brands such as OnePlus already dominating within the segment, Samsung might have a hard time trying to sell the A90 over the OnePlus 7T or the OnePlus 7T Pro depending on how it chooses to price the devices. Nonetheless, what's even more interesting is the fact that we're going to see 5G capabilities in a device that isn't a flagship smartphone. That's really g

The Realme X is an excellent smartphone and offers a ton of features — both hardware and software. If you've got your self the Realme X, then you might be in for a sweet treat since the company has now published its official Bootloader unlock guide . Realme's bootloader unlock guide provides all the necessary details which would help users to unlock their bootloader on the Realme X. With an unlocked bootloader, you'd be able to install third-party ROMs and tinker around with the device as you please. However, it's worth noting that installing custom ROMs might end up bricking your phone especially if you do not have any prior experience with flashing custom ROMs.

Xiaomi's latest budget smartphones — the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro  are finally here as the company launched them in China yesterday. Both smartphones offer incredible value for money starting at just  CNY999 or roughly Rs. 10,000 for the Redmi Note 8 and  CNY1,399 around Rs. 13,999 for the Redmi Note 8 Pro . As you might know already, Xiaomi's MIUI skin packs in a ton of features and options for users to play around with. One of those features is the ability to capture a screenshot. While you might know one or two ways to capture a screenshot on your Redmi Note 8/Note 8 Pro, there are more than two ways to take a screenshot. How to capture a screenshot Method 1: Key combination Capturing a screenshot via the key combination is pretty easy and is one of the most popular methods to take a screenshot. Press and hold the  Volume Down  and  Power Key  simultaneously. That's it. The screenshot would be saved to your gallery

Oppo's latest trio of mid-range devices — the Reno 2 , Reno 2Z and Reno 2F come with some pretty decent specifications and features for the price. The Reno 2 is the top-of-the-line device amongst the three and packs in Qualcomm's Snapdragon 730G chipset which is currently the most powerful mid-range chip from the chipmaker. However, even though the device has great specifications, it does not guarantee that you wouldn't come across a bug or two. Usually, certain rogue apps might slow down your phone or a system update might introduce a few bugs which are often fixed by resetting the device. Reset the Oppo Reno 2/Reno 2Z/Reno 2F There are two ways to reset the Oppo Reno 2 series — Software Reset or Hard Reset . Let's take a look at both the ways to reset the device. Important: To avoid any loss of personal data, it would be a wise decision to backup all files on your device since resetting it would erase all the data on your smartphone . Also

Google's search engine is easily one of the most used search engines around the world. However, what if I told you that you could help plant trees by simply switching from Google to another search engine that's almost just as good? Would you be interested in making the switch? For those of you who are willing to make the switch and help plant trees, then please read along. For the others who simply cannot ditch Google's powerful search engine, I'd still suggest reading on to learn more about Ecosia — the search engine that plants trees with your searches for free. Ecosia offers users the ability to search the internet just as they would via Google search, however, every couple of searches by a user helps the company plant trees. " We use the profit we make from your searches to plant trees where they are needed most. Get the free browser extension and plant trees with every search ." You wouldn't have to pay a single dime to use Ecosia —

Oppo unveiled the Reno 2 series trio yesterday in India. The three devices launched are the Reno 2, Reno 2Z, and the Reno 2F. The Reno 2 with 20x Digital Zoom capabilities isn't the successor to the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom as some might assume, however, it succeeds the standard Oppo Reno whereas the Reno 2Z and 2F are entirely new devices to the lineup since they come with MediaTek chipsets under the hood. Nonetheless, all three devices come pre-loaded with the company's custom skin over Android — ColorOS which offers users a ton of features including a few gimmicky ones. However, one feature we all use is the ability to take a Screenshot . Fortunately, there are multiple ways you could take a screenshot on the Oppo Reno 2 as well as the Reno 2Z and the Reno 2F. How to capture a screenshot Method 1: Key combination This is one of the most common ways to capture a screenshot on almost all Android devices. Press the  Volume down  +  Power key

Oppo has unveiled its latest mid-range smartphones in India — Oppo Reno 2 , Reno 2Z , and the Reno 2F . The Reno 2 is the slightly higher tier device of the trio and would be available for Rs. 36,990 whereas the Reno 2Z is priced at Rs. 29,990 . The company has not yet revealed the price of the Reno 2F which isn't going on sale next month and would be available in November . Oppo's first device from the trio to go on sale would be the Oppo Reno 2Z which goes on sale from  September 06, 2019 and the Reno 2 would go on sale from September 20 . Oppo Reno 2 Specifications Oppo Reno 2 rear with Shark-fin pop-up camera. 6.55-inch Dynamic AMOLED display |  2400 x 1080 pixels | 20:9 aspect ratio. Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G . 8GB RAM | 256GB storage expandable up to 512GB via MicroSD card . Rear camera:  48MP Sony IMX586 + 13MP telephoto + 8MP wide-angle + 2MP mono. Front camera: 16MP | Shark-fin Pop-up. 4,000mAh battery with support for VOOC 3.0. P

Google is close to announcing its latest flagship devices for the year — the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL. It seems the company isn't trying much to keep the flagship duo a secret since we've already seen several live-pictures of the Pixel 4 out in the wild. The company even confirmed by a Tweet that the Pixel 4 would come with Google's Project Soli sensor which would allow users to use hand gestures to interact with the device. Now, a Tweet posted by a popular tipster Mukul Sharma  shows off the Pixel 4 in a couple of high-quality images. Alleged live shots of the Google Pixel 4. #google #pixel4 pic.twitter.com/w1c6VKgELh — Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) August 28, 2019 The images are of the standard Pixel 4 and not the Pixel 4 XL. If these alleged images are the real deal, then some of you might be a tad disappointed since the Pixel 4 does have a substantial bezel at the top, however, the device has a slim bottom chin. Nonetheless, with all t

PUBG Mobile is still one of the most popular mobile games and we're seeing the developers organizing several esports tournaments with high prize-pools. If you're a regular PUBG player, then I'm sure you'd be interested in knowing how to receive free in-game items . Yes, you read that right. Players can link PUBG to their YouTube accounts and watch certain live-streams to win items for free. In case that sounds good to you, then here's how to connect your PUBG account to YouTube. Connect PUBG to YouTube Connecting your PUBG account to YouTube is fairly simple, however, there are a few things you'd have to set up if you do not have them already. Pre-requisites:  Google Account signed into YouTube. Twitter/Facebook linked with PUBG. YouTube app for Android would make things easier. Now simply follow these steps to get your PUBG account linked to YouTube. Launch the YouTube application on your device. Tap on your profile pic

Nintendo's Mario Kart is probably one of the best games ever created and has been played by millions of children and adults alike. Mario Kart fans can now rejoice since the epic racing game is now making its way over to Android devices. If you're looking forward to playing Mario Kart Tour on your Android device, then you could now pre-register for it via the Google Play Store . "RACE AROUND REAL-WORLD CITIES IN ADDITION TO CLASSIC MARIO KART COURSES" The game is fairly similar to other games in the Mario Kart series and would bring a ton of cool challenges and a few exciting modes such as Frenzy mode, which can make you practically invincible. Mario Kart Tour would be available to download from 25 September via the Google Play Store. Be sure to pre-register for the game to be notified once it's up on the Play Store. Pre-register for Mario Kart Tour

'Threads' is a new app currently in development by Facebook which would allow users to share images, messages, location and more with their 'close friends' according to The Verge . The application acts as a companion app to Instagram and is designed specifically for users to view and share things only with people whom they've added to their Close Friends list on Instagram. Of course, Instagram has declined to comment on the information which means Threads isn't yet an official application and could be ditched at any moment. Threads would also have a feature for automatic sharing for users to opt-in. Once a user chooses to opt-in for the automatic sharing feature, the app would share the user's real-time location, speed, and a couple of other details with their close friends. It's worth keeping in mind that Instagram was also working on a direct messaging application called  Direct which it pulled the plug on since it didn't meet th

Before discussing any further details regarding the possibility that Vivo's upcoming Nex 3 could support 120W Flash charging , I'd like to say that this rumor should be taken with a grain of salt since it seems almost too good to be true. Nonetheless, if this rumor floating around the web is to be true, it could really change the way we charge our smartphones and is exciting to think about. Most smartphones currently available only support 25W - 45W charging which just goes to show how much of an improvement the 120W Flash charging could be on the Vivo Nex 3. Based on these leaks and rumors , the Vivo Nex 3 is shaping up to be an excellent smartphone with a bunch of bleeding-edge features which would slowly make their way over to other OEM devices.

Oppo's flagship Reno 10x Zoom is an excellent smartphone with a lot to offer. The company is now ready to launch the successor to the standard Oppo Reno as well as the flagship Oppo Reno 10x Zoom. The Oppo Reno 2 was rumored to come with the Snapdragon 730G chipset which is the latest mid-range processor from Qualcomm and quite a bit more powerful than the Snapdragon 710 present on the existing Oppo Reno. For those of you interested in benchmarks and raw performance, there's some good news since the Oppo Reno 2 was spotted on an Antutu benchmark. Oppo Reno 2 Antutu Benchmark The benchmark results reveal that the device is indeed powered with the Snapdragon 730G chipset and scored 259109 on the Antutu benchmark which is what we'd expect from the SD 730. Of course, the device is running Android 9 Pie and would be upgradeable to Android 10 without a doubt. It's worth noting that the Antutu score may vary with the retail units of the device since the devi

Realme's current flagship, the Realme X is one of the best lower mid-range smartphones currently available in India. Starting at a price of Rs. 16,999 the pop-up camera touting device has a lot to offer. It comes with a polycarbonate build which helps the company shed a few bucks off the cost although the overall build quality isn't shabby by any means. While plastic might not shatter like glass, its prone to picking up scratches easily. Fortunately, there are a few excellent cases for the Realme X that you could buy to keep your shiny new device looking brand new for a long time. Best Realme X cases Here are the best cases for the Realme X in India. 1. Tarkan Soft Back Case If you're looking for a great case on a super low budget, then look no further than this transparent soft back case for the Realme X from Tarkan. The case comes with " Shockproof Corners with Air Cushion Technology " which offers some decent protection again

Shadow of Death: Dark Knight is an excellent fantasy RPG game which has a free version as well that's monetized by ads, however, if you're someone who does not like being interrupted while gaming by ads, then you're going to love this deal. The game's paid version is now available to download for free thanks to a sale on the Google Play Store. You'd have to be quick to install the game on your device since there's only one day left for the sale to end. This exciting stickman fighting game is priced at Rs. 28.00  which is quite cheap yet offers a pretty decent gaming experience. There are four unique shadow knights to choose from, each of which offers a different play style. Shadow of Death: Dark Knight also has great graphics and is a fun way to kill time when you're bored. Download Shadow of Death: Dark Knight

Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+  at its Unpacked event on  August 7  in New York. The latest flagship duo from the company have a lot to offer but when you're living in a world where the Galaxy S10+ exists, it's hard to justify buying the standard Note 10. The Galaxy Note 10 starts at a price of Rs. 69,999 in India whereas the S10+ is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 73,900 . Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Aura Red Of course, you do get the slightly slimmer bezels and boxier design and the extra storage space on the Galaxy Note 10 — 256GB when compared to the S10+'s 128GB which might be a bonus for some although most users are satisfied with 128GB of onboard storage. Apart from the S-Pen and higher onboard storage, the Galaxy Note 10 falls behind the S10+ in most other aspects. Here are a few things the Note 10 lacks when compared to the S10+: No headphone jack. FullHD+ display vs QHD+ on the S10+. 3500mAH battery vs 41

There's no denying that Minecraft is a really addictive game once you learn the basics. The block crafting game has been available on Android for a few years now, however, Minecraft is a paid application. If you've been looking for a free Minecraft alternative , then your search ends here. RealmCraft is a free block crafting game available on the Google Play Store that offers a similar gameplay experience to Minecraft. What's even more interesting is the fact that players can even export skins from RealmCraft to Minecraft. A recent update to the game also introduced a multiplayer beta mode in which users can chat with other real-world players in the game. MINECRAFT EARTH BETA PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN As expected, you could collect resources, build structures and fight enemies just as you could in Minecraft. The only downside at the moment is the plethora of in-game ads you'd have to encounter while playing. However, if you could look past the pesky pop

Minecraft is a game that seems to never die. The age-old game is still relevant today which can be clearly seen with the number of views on the most subscribed individual's YouTube channel — PewDiePie , who has been uploading a series of Minecraft videos. Microsoft also released Minecraft Earth beta for iOS devices about a month ago, however, Android users can now rejoice as well since the swanky new AR game is now open for pre-registration on the Google Play Store. Minecraft Earth is a lot like Pokémon Go with a few changes. Players would be able to go out into the real world and collect materials and get creative while building structures along with their friends. Currently, there's not a lot going on with the beta version of the game since there are only a few features and modes available. Microsoft, however, would be adding new modes such as adventure mode in which players could interact with other Minecraft Earth players. Of course, the beta ver

Up until now, Google has been naming each version of Android after desserts, however, to our surprise, the tech giant has completely ditched the traditional naming scheme for the latest Android 10 release. Google has officially announced that the upcoming Android version would be called Android 10 and future releases would follow the new sans-dessert names as well such as Android 11 and so on. This new naming pattern is a lot less erratic especially for those users who aren't really familiar with the traditional dessert names for Android. Not only has Google deserted the dessert naming scheme for its future Android versions but it has also changed the logo for Android and made it a tad more minimalistic. The company's YouTube video shows the subtle tweaks made to the Android logo such as moving the Android robot's eyes lower and making a few other adjustments to the shape of the head. What are your thoughts on Google's new naming patte

After dozens of redesigns, Google has finally rolled out the latest material design theme for the Google Play Store on Android. The refreshed design on the Play Store is a tad more minimal than the previous layout and there's a lot of 'white' going around. Google Play Store Redesing 2019 App icons also appear to be a tad larger than before and application pages are simplified as well with a large Install icon for apps not installed on your device below the application name and rating and other information. The Movies and Books section has received a makeover as well since only the ' accents ' change color when you tap on Movies or Books which is a lot cleaner than before. Overall, the new material design for the Google Play Store is a breath of fresh air and minimalists would love the updated design.

Realme's latest budget duo — the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro were launched in India yesterday at a starting price of Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 14,999 respectively. Both smartphones come pre-loaded with Android 9 Pie along with the company's custom skin Color OS 6.0. If this is your first smartphone from Oppo or Realme, then you might not be familiar with a few features on the device such as how to capture a screenshot. Fortunately, capturing a screenshot on the Realme 5 and the Realme 5 Pro is fairly simple and there are more than a couple of ways to take a screenshot on both devices. How to capture a screenshot Method 1: Key combination This is one of the most common ways to capture a screenshot on almost all Android devices. Press the Volume down + Power key simultaneously to take a screenshot. Easy peasy. The screenshot would automatically be saved to the Gallery. Method 2: Gesture screenshot You could also use a three-finger gesture

Oppo's sub-brand Realme launched the Realme 5 Pro and the budget-friendly Realme 5 in India yesterday. The Realme 5 Pro is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999 although you could pick it up from Flipkart for Rs. 13,999 . Unlike the Redmi Note 7 Pro which has a glass sandwich design, the Realme 5 Pro has a polycarbonate build which has its own pros and cons. Nonetheless, if you're interested in knowing whether or not the latest device from Realme is water-resistant, then you might be slightly disappointed since the Realme 5 Pro does not have any official IP rating. However, things are not all that bad since the smartphone does have some splash resistance which means the device shouldn't be damaged with a few splashes of water as long as it's wiped off soon. Realme also mentions that users can unlock the device with wet hands too as long as there isn't much water. With all that said, I'd still suggest keeping the device as far away from wa

Vivo's OG Nex smartphone was one of the first smartphones to kick-off the bezeless smartphone trend we've caught ourselves in. The launch of the company's newest Nex smartphone is around the corner and we've already seen a bunch of leaks and rumors circulating around the internet regarding the Nex 3. A popular technology leakster, Mukul Sharma just posted a couple of Tweets showing off a few "alleged" images of the Vivo Nex 3 in all its glory. Alleged image of the Vivo NEX 3. #vivo #vivonex3 pic.twitter.com/R8majb0k4G — Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) August 20, 2019 The thread has three images of the Vivo Nex 3 which gives us a glance at the new 'Waterfall' style curved display which basically wraps around the sides of the phone. There seems to be a narrow top and bottom chin on the device which is to be expected. Nonetheless, I'm looking forward to seeing how the waterfall display ages since companies would have to in

It seems several companies are jumping on the game-streaming bandwagon now that the biggest player of them all — Google is ready to launch Stadia by the end of the year. Just before Google's second Stadia Connect event, Nvidia announced that it would be bringing its very own game-streaming service to Android later this year. Nvidia's aptly named  GeForce Now cloud gaming platform would take on Google's Stadia and could possibly be just as good if not better than Stadia. The company claims the service would launch as a beta for “ flagship devices from LG and Samsung ”, however, Nvidia could partner up with other manufacturers to have the GeForce Now application pre-installed on their devices. Nvidia has not yet revealed any pricing details for the GeForce Now game-streaming service, however, it's expected the company would charge around $25.00 per 20 hours of gameplay which is relatively higher than Stadia's pricing. Nonetheless, the pricing migh

Google just wrapped up its second Stadia Connect and the company has announced a few new game titles which would be available on Stadia for users to play. For those who haven't yet heard about Google's game-streaming service, here are a few things to know. Google Stadia was announced earlier this year where the company showed off how the game-streaming service would work and what devices would be supported. Stadia would allow users to play and experience console-quality games on almost any device such as your smartphone or tablet since the game would run off Google's own servers hence you wouldn't have to invest thousands of rupees in buying a gaming rig for yourself. Of course, you would need a strong internet connection though. Nonetheless, let's take a look at the 7 new games announced during the second Stadia Connect event. Cyberpunk 2077 Kine Orcs Must Die 3 Windjammers 2 Destroy All Humans! Superhot Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle Y

If you're someone who loves those endless runner games, then it's time to rejoice since one of the most beautiful and unique runner games called Sky Dancer Premium is now available for free on the Google Play Store. The application is priced at Rs. 21.00 on the Play Store when not on sale, which isn't much, however, if you still weren't satisfied with the low price, then you could get the game for no cost at all within these 4 days. Sky Dancer Premium does not have any ads and you could also collect and open chests without having to watch any ads which you would have to go through on the free version of the game. The game's premium version also offers four free characters: Hattori, Joker, Tharbadis, and David hence without wasting much time, go ahead and grab the game for free from the Google Play Store. Download Sky Dancer Premium

WhatsApp has finally released the Fingerprint lock functionality for its Android beta application. This feature allows users to lock the app to prevent others from snooping around the instant messaging application. The new feature comes with WhatsApp's beta 2.19.221 build which is available to download via the Google Play Store if you've signed up as a beta tester for WhatsApp. To enlist yourself as a beta tester, simply click here  or search for WhatsApp on the Google Play Store and go to the app's page. Scroll down until you see the option to  Become a beta tester . Tap on I'm in and wait for a few minutes to be enrolled as a beta tester for the app. Now simply download the WhatsApp Messenger (Beta) application on your device. Once you've downloaded the latest WhatsApp beta, it's time to set up the Fingerprint lock feature. Enable WhatsApp Fingerprint lock Enabling the Fingerprint lock feature is fairly simple and shouldn't take more