Jio is launching free Wi-Fi calling for its subscribers across India

In yet another step towards convenience and accessibility Jio in now launching Wi-Fi calling at no additional charge to all of its voice subscribers in India. You do need a supported device to make use of the feature. The list is rather long - a good thing in this case, but some of the more notable handsets include: Apple iPhone 6s and newer Google Pixel 3, 3A, 3A XL Motorola Moto G6 Most Samsung Galaxy A, J, M and On series phones from around 2016 and newer; Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S6 and newer flagships The popular Xiaomi Poco F1, Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Many other...

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Apple App Store breaks record, earns $386m in a day in 2020

Apple concluded a lucrative year and started the new one off with a huge bang on day one. The App Store revenue for 2019 was record breaking and so was the amount earned just between Christmas Eve and New Year - $1.42B. Apple paid developers $38B in 2019, a quarter of what they've earned since the App Store launched in 2008 - $155B. Developers were paid $34B in 2018. Meanwhile Apple started off 2020 with a record-breaking $386M earned from the App Store on New Years Day - a 20% increase over last year. It was a big year for Apple services with the launch of Apple TV+, News+ and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_posts_record_app_store_performance_earns_386m_in_a_day_in_2020-news-40938.php

Realme 2 Pro gets January security patch in new Color OS 6.0 update

The Realme 2 Pro has received a new firmware update that brings the January 2020 security patch and a few new features. The firmware, RMX1801EX_11_C.26, is 2.71GB in size and is still ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9 Pie. It adds a few features, such as activating the flash when a call comes in and enabling Dark Mode via a notification shade toggle. The Realme 2 Pro received Android Pie with the Chrome Boost camera more in May 2019 and is due to receive Android 10 and ColorOS 7.0 by June of this year. Source

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LG V60 ThinQ back panels leak, hint at a quad camera setup

The back panel of the LG V60 ThinQ has surfaced. Photos show two different color options, the second of which has a pearl-like finish. The phone is expected to be unveiled at the MWC in February and it will feature 5G connectivity and a Dual Screen accessory like the V50 before it. The slot for the camera on the V60 appears to be wider, which may suggest that a fourth camera will join the party. The recent LG G9 renders also show a quad camera arranged on a horizontal strip, this seems to be LG's design for 2020 flagships. Back panels for the LG V60 ThinQ The LG V60 ThinQ will...

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Xiaomi Mi 8 receives stable Android 10

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the latest device to receive Android's latest version. The update is now seeding to global variants of the Mi 8 and bears the MIUI 11.0.1.0 QEAMIXM build number. It comes in at 1.9 GB and brings the December security patch. Update changelog Users are getting all the usual Android 10 features like better privacy, improved location controls and enhanced system-wide dark mode. In addition, users will also get to enjoy the revamped MIUI 11 which comes with overhauled visuals, sounds and improved system stability. Mo

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_8_receives_stable_android_10_-news-40934.php

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 to pack Snapdragon 855 and a 10MP selfie camera

Excitement for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 is understandably running high, but there is plenty of steam in the Galaxy Fold 2 hype train as well. Especially now that the vertically folding, clamshell handset has been spotted in live images and could actually be joining the S20 on stage at the February 11 event. Now a new scoop courtesy of a pretty reliable tipster, claims that the handset will stick to the older Snapdragon 855 chipset, instead of the new 865. The reasons for this are unclear, but most likely the Galaxy Fold 2 has been in development for quite some time - before...

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