Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 finally gets its MIUI 12 update with Android 10

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 was released last year alongside the Redmi Note 8 Pro and MIUI 11 for India. While the Redmi Note 8 Pro hogged all the limelight thanks to the gaming-focused MediaTek Helio G90T, the Redmi Note 8 flew under the radar for playing it safe with the Snapdragon 665, despite our review praising the phone. If you purchased the phone, here’s some good news for you: the Redmi Note 8 is finally receiving Android 10, and it comes along with MIUI 12 update.

The Redmi Note 8 launched in India with MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. A bit after launch, the phone received its stable MIUI 11 update. While many other Xiaomi phones have received their MIUI 12 stable updates already, the Redmi Note 8 finally gets it on the Global region. The phone did previously get MIUI 12 based on Android, but the update was restricted to the Chinese region.

Download MIUI 12 on Android 10 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (codename: ginkgo) — v12.0.1.0.QCOMIXM

Keep in mind that this update is still considered as “stable-beta”. Stable-beta updates are only intended for users enrolled within the Mi Pilot beta testing program, meaning that builds assigned for this group will not install on devices with Mi Accounts that do not have the requisite permission. Once the Mi Pilot beta testers give positive feedback, the same build then gets opened up as a stable release, creating a lot of confusion — the same build might first fail to install, but then it will make an appearance through the official OTA. If you get the error message that the update is for closed beta testers only, you can sideload the update through TWRP. If Xiaomi finds that there are no showstopper bugs, the update will be opened up for all Redmi Note 8 users without any changes.

Redmi Note 8 XDA Forums

The changelog for this update is as follows:

• [System]
  • Stable MIUI based on Android 10
  • Updated Android Security Patch to September 2020. Increased system security

While the changelog is not very long, this is an important update. It brings along all the changes that MIUI 12 brings along, as well as all of the changes that Android 10 brought along under-the-hood.

MIUI 12 Full Changelog

• System animations
  • New: All-new physically based animation engine with advanced architecture will refresh your device’s look.
  • New: Dynamic window technology takes switching screen orientation to a new level.
• System visuals
  • Brand new visual design works for all types of content and languages.
  • Magazine-level layouts bring important things into the spotlight and make content structure clear.
• Privacy protection
  • New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
  • New: Reset your device ID and control how it’s used based on virtual ID technology.
  • New: Grant permissions that will be used only while you’re using an app.
  • New: You can also grant permissions just once, and decide again next time a permission is required.
  • New: Restrict access to telephony to third party apps.
  • New: Return blank messages to the apps that require personal information.
  • New: Receive notifications whenever apps record audio, use camera, or access your location.
  • New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
  • New: Get comprehensive stats on how apps use permissions in app behavior history.
  • New: Visit privacy.miui.com to learn how MIUI protects your privacy. Optimization: Apps aren’t allowed to launch other apps in the background now.
• AI Call Assistant
  • New: Mi AI can answer your calls now!
  • New: You can record a customized greeting that will be played to the other person during AI calls.
  • New: Customized greetings are also supported for outgoing calls.
• Xiaomi Health
  • New: All-new Xiaomi Health gives you more options and makes your health stats more accurate.
  • New: Put your device next to you before falling asleep to analyze your sleep cycle and record talking and snoring.
  • New: You can sync data with supported wearable and smart home devices.
  • New: Xiaomi Health can remind you to stand up and move when it detects that you’ve been sitting down for too long.
  • New: The app also analyzes your stats and gives you simple health advice.
• Control center
  • New: Swipe down from the upper right corner of your screen to open Control center.
  • New: Animated icons are a joy to look at!
• Accessibility
  • New: Mi Ditto combines dictation and speech output, making mobile devices more convenient for people who have difficulties using conventionally designed smartphones.
• Trips
  • New: Traffic and suggested routes to airports and train stations.
  • New: You can track your previous trips now.
  • New: Checklists for trips.
  • New: Alarms for train arrivals.
• Mi Carrier Services
  • New: View your SIM balance and mobile data usage stats.
  • New: Save frequently used phone numbers to top up balance and buy mobile data later.
  • New: Buy SIM cards and services.
• Messaging
  • New: Promotional messages are grouped according to their content now.
• Status bar, Notification shade
  • New: All-new design.
• Weather
  • New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.
• Settings
  • New: Security introduces new comprehensive privacy protection mechanisms.
  • New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features upfront.
• File Manager
  • New: Use the floating shortcut to filter and sort items, as well as switch view.
• Calendar
  • New: New layout tailored for landscape orientation is available now.
  • New: We added lots of fresh animations that will accompany your actions.
  • New: Calendar cards will remind you about important events and anniversaries.
• Notes
  • New: You can create folders with notes now.
  • New: New dynamic backgrounds look gorgeous!
  • New: Tasks are completed with a satisfying animation now.
  • New: Checklists of subtasks make managing your agenda much simpler.
• Security
  • New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.
  • New: Keep your home safe with smart home device alerts.
  • New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox.
• Xiaomi Cloud
  • New: Shared family storage plan is available now.

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Realme 7/7 Pro, Narzo 20 Pro, and 2 Pro receive updates with a bunch of camera improvements

Realme is rolling out a host of camera improvements for the Realme 7 series, Realme 2 Pro, and Narzo 20 Pro with the latest Realme UI update. As per recent posts on the Realme community forums, the latest Realme UI update for the Realme 7 (v. RMX2151PU_11_A.61) includes the Android security patches for September 2020, optimizations for the image clarity and noise in various camera modes, and more. Since the Realme 7 and Narzo 20 Pro share a common firmware, the update is also applicable to the latter.

The Realme UI update for the Realme 7 Pro (v. RMX2170PU_11_A.17), on the other hand, brings the Android security patches for October 2020, several camera optimizations, and bug fixes. And finally, the Realme 2 Pro update includes Android security patches for October 2020, a new Focus mode shortcut, smooth scrolling support, super nighttime standby, and more. You can find the complete changelog for the three devices in the section below.

XDA Forums: Realme 7 || Realme 7 Pro || Realme 2 Pro

The OTA updates for all three devices are being rolled out in a staged fashion, and they will reach a limited number of users initially. After Realme ensures that there are no critical bugs in the update, it should roll out to more users. In case you don’t wish to wait for the OTA update, you can download the full firmware package from the links below and sideload the update manually.

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Downloads

• Realme 7/Realme Narzo 20 Pro
  • RMX2151PU_11_A.61
• Realme 7 Pro
  • RMX2170PU_11_A.17
• Realme 2 Pro
  • RMX1801EX_11.F.12

Changelog

• Realme 7/Narzo 20 Pro
  • Security
    • Updated Android security patch: September, 2020
  • Camera
    • Fixed the probabilistic dark image issue of the ultra-wide camera in HDR mode
    • Optimized the image noise of the main camera in HDR mode
    • Optimized the image preview clarity of third-party applications
    • Optimized the image sharpness
    • Optimized the image clarity of the Portrait mode
  • Charging
    • Optimized the charging algorithm
  • System
    • Added Soloop
    • Fixed the probabilistic screen flicker issue in some scenarios
  • Bluetooth
    • Fixed the volume increase of the Bluetooth Car Kit when disconnected and connected again
    • Fixed the automatic screen lock when clicking the expand icon of the Bluetooth toggle in the control center
  • Launcher
    • Fixed the probabilistic screen flicker when customizing the icons in Dark Mode
• Realme 7 Pro
  • Security
    • Updated Android security patch: October, 2020
  • Camera
    • Optimized the overexposure of the front camera
    • Optimized the color shifts of the rear camera
    • Optimized the dynamic range of the rear camera in 64MP mode
  • System
    • Optimized the minimum brightness when playing videos
    • Fixed the probabilistic issue that the screen dims after fingerprint unlock in outdoor scenarios
    • Fixed the probabilistic issue of unable to fast charge in some scenarios
• Realme 2 Pro
  • Security
    • Updated Android security patch: September/October, 2020
  • Quick Settings
    • Added Focus mode shortcut
  • realme Lab
    • Added Smooth scrolling
    • Added Super nighttime standby
  • Applications
    • Added Soloop
  • Game Space
    • Optimized the default settings of the brightness lock
  • Settings
    • Added schedule time feature for Eye comfort
    • Added settings for default audio input devices
    • Added toggle for physical button screenshot in screenshot settings
    • Added toggle for display keyboard when entering app drawer
    • Optimized the customized resolution and bitrate settings of Screen recording

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Microsoft will soon force-open some websites in Edge instead of Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer has had a long and meme-full life, and it is way beyond time to move on. The browser is actively being replaced by the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser, and the company has made clear its intention of sunsetting IE 11 sooner rather than later. If you are still using Internet Explorer 11 for your browsing needs, Microsoft will now refuse to open certain incompatible websites, and will instead force-open them on Microsoft Edge.

According to a report from ZDNet, users trying to access certain websites on Internet Explorer will find that they can no longer do so. IE will refuse the load the URL, and it will automatically open the website in the Edge browser instead. This forced IE-to-Edge behavior is part of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer deprecation plans and will be enabled with the release of Edge 87 that is scheduled for next month.

This behavior is enabled for only 1,1,56 websites and will be in force irrespective of whether you navigate to these sites through a hyperlink click or you manually enter the URL. Some of the entries in this list include YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Yahoo Mail, StackOverflow, StackExchange, GoDaddy, and more. The report provides a video to showcase the new forced behavior:

Internet Explorer will provide an explanation for why it couldn’t load the website. Enterprise customers can change some aspects of this intrusive behavior. This change is also only present on computers where both Edge and IE are installed.

Considering how Internet Explorer has dropped off in popularity, this change does not really affect all that many users, of which retail consumers are even fewer. But just in case you are still holding on to Internet Explorer and not choosing to opt for Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome, know that your internet experience is likely to remain sub-par and even deteriorate over the coming weeks and months.

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Source: ZDNet

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OnePlus Nord receives OxygenOS 10.5.9 update with Game Space and October 2020 security patches

OnePlus was a little late to roll out the September 2020 security patch update to the OnePlus Nord, which arrived at the start of this month. But that thankfully won’t be the case this time around as the company has already started pushing out the October security patches to its latest mid-ranger. The OxygenOS 10.5.9 is rolling out in batches to the OnePlus Nord and brings several new improvements alongside the security bump to October 2020.

The new update for the OnePlus Nord adds a new gaming tools box within Game Space, a new quick reply and mistouch prevention feature for gaming, improves Bluetooth and network connection stability, and fixes general bugs. The full update changelog is posted below:

• System
  • Updated Android security patch to 2020.10
  • Improved system stability and general bug fixes
• Game space
  • Newly added gaming tools box for convenient switches of Fnatic mode. You can now choose three ways of notifications: text-only heads up and block just for your immersive gaming experience
  • Newly added quick reply feature in a small window for Whatsapp and INS (Enable it by swiping down from upper right/left corners of the screen in gaming mode)
  • Newly added mis-touch prevention feature. Enable it, swipe down from the top of the screen, click, and the notification bar will pop out.

• Bluetooth
  • Improved Bluetooth connection stability
• Network
  • Improved network stability

The OxygenOS 10.5.9 update has started seeding to the OnePlus Nord units, and you can expect it to hit your device in the following days or so. In case you don’t want to wait for the automatic rollout, we have obtained direct download links to OTA zip files, which you can use to manually flash this update. We have provided links to both incremental OTA and full OTA zips, which you can find below.

Downloads

India

• OxygenOS 10.5.9 Full OTA
• OxygenOS 10.5.8 –> 10.5.9 Incremental OTA

Europe

• OxygenOS 10.5.9 Full OTA
• OxygenOS 10.5.8 –> 10.5.9 Incremental OTA

Global

• OxygenOS 10.5.9 Full OTA
• OxygenOS 10.5.8 –> 10.5.9 Incremental OTA

Buy OnePlus Nord from Amazon India || OnePlus Nord Forums

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LG Wing lands in India with the LG Velvet 4G in tow

After officially unveiling the LG Wing last month, LG has now launched the quirky smartphone in the Indian market. Powered by Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 765G chip, the LG Wing features an innovative design with a swiveling main display and a small secondary display hidden underneath. Along with the LG Wing, the South Korean OEM has also launched a 4G variant of the LG Velvet in the country featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 chip. Here’s a quick look at the two new devices from LG:

LG Wing & LG Velvet 4G: Specifications

Specification	LG Wing	LG Velvet 4G
Dimensions & Weight	169.5 x 74.5 x 10.9 mm 260g	167.2 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm 180g
Display	Main Display: 6.8″ FHD+ P-OLED FullVision display 20.5:9 aspect ratio 2460 x 1080 resolution  Second Display: 3.9″ G-OLED display 1.15:1 aspect ratio 1,240 x 1,080 resolution	6.8″ FHD+ P-OLED display 2460 x 1080 resolution 88.7% screen-to-body ratio 395ppi
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G: 1x Kryo 475 (ARM Cortex-A76-based) Prime core @ 2.4GHz 1x Kryo 475 (ARM Cortex-A76-based) Performance core @ 2.2GHz 6x (ARM Cortex-A55-based) Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz 7nm EUV process Adreno 620	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Adreno 630
RAM & Storage	8GB + 256GB Expandable via microSD card slot	6GB + 128GB Expandable via microSD card slot
Battery & Charging	4000 mah Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ Wireless Charging	4,300mAh Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (25W)
Security	In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
Rear Camera(s)	Primary: 64MP, f/1.8 Secondary: 13MP, ultra-wide-angle, f/1.9, 117° FoV, 1.0µm pixels Tertiary: 12MP, ultra-wide, big pixel, f/2.2, 120° FoV, 1.0µm pixels, gimbal motion camera	Primary: 48MP, f/1.8 Secondary: 8MP, ultra-wide-angle, f/2.2, 120° FoV Tertiary: 5MP, f/2.4 depth sensor
Front Camera(s)	32MP, f/1.9, pop-up camera	16MP, f/1.9
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1 NFC USB 3.1 Type-C	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1 USB Type-C IP68 dust and water resistance
Software	LG UX based on Android 10	LG UX based on Android 10

The LG Wing is one of the most interesting new smartphones to hit the shelves in 2020 thanks to its unique design. And even though LG hasn’t had a great run in the Indian market over the last few years, the LG Wing does have the potential to turn things around for the company.

Aside from the sheer wow factor of its swivel mechanism, the LG Wing is a decidedly mid-range smartphone with decent specifications. It features a 6.8-inch FHD+ P-OLED main display and a 3.9-inch G-OLED secondary display. As mentioned earlier, it’s powered by the 5G-capable Snapdragon 765G chip, and it features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.

On the camera front, the device features a triple camera setup on the back with a 64MP f/1.8 primary camera, a 13MP f/1.9 wide-angle camera, and a 12MP f/2.2 wide-angle gimbal motion camera. For selfies, it has a pop-up 32MP f/1.9 camera. Rounding off the specifications is a respectable 4,000mAh battery with QC 4.0+ fast charging and wireless charging support. In terms of software, the LG Wing runs LG UX based on Android 10 with some unique features to make the most of the dual-screen functionality.

The LG Velvet 4G is a slightly modified version of the mid-range LG Velvet that was launched internationally earlier this year. Instead of the newer Snapdragon 765G chip, the LG Velvet 4G features Qualcomm’s two-year-old flagship Snapdragon 845 chip. But the rest of its hardware remains the same as the international 5G variant.

Much like the LG Wing, the LG Velvet comes with a 6.8-inch P-OLED display and LG makes up for the lack of a second screen on the device with a nifty dual-screen attachment. The smartphone features 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage, a triple camera setup on the back with a 48MP f/1.8 primary sensor, and a 16MP selfie shooter that’s housed within the teardrop-style notch over at the front.

The LG Velvet packs in a larger 4,300mAh battery with support for QC 3.0 fast charging. The device also features IP68 dust and water resistance, and MIL-STD0810G certification. The optional Dual Screen attachment brings an additional 6.8-inches of screen real estate, with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels. Much like the LG Wing, the LG Velvet 4G also runs LG UX based on Android 10.

Pricing & Availability

The LG Wing will go on sale in India starting November 9th. The device is priced at ₹69,990, and it will be available in a single Illusion Sky color variant. The LG Velvet 4G will go on sale in the country on October 30th. The device is priced at ₹36,990, and it will be available in a single Aurora Silver color variant. In case you wish to purchase the device with the dual-screen attachment, you’ll have to shell out ₹49,990.

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This is Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi Watch Lite smartwatch

Following the launch of the Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Watch earlier this year, Xiaomi is now gearing up to launch an affordable smartwatch called the Mi Watch Lite. The upcoming smartwatch was recently spotted in an FCC certification listing, which gives us our first look at its design and some of its specifications.

As per the listing, the Mi Watch Lite will feature a rectangular dial like MIUI-powered Mi Watch from last year with a 1.4-inch color touchscreen display and a single button on the right edge. Although the render included in the listing isn’t high resolution, it does reveal that the watch will have a silicone strap with a traditional clasp.

The specs list included in the listing further reveal that the Mi Watch Lite will come with built-in standalone GPS, multiple fitness modes, water-resistance up to 50 meters, swimming mode recognition, and support for 24-hour heart rate monitoring.

Additionally, the listing highlights that the watch will go by the model number REDMIWT02 and it will feature a 230mAh battery. The Mi Watch Lite will feature Bluetooth 5.1 for connectivity and it will be compatible with Android 4.4 or iOS 10 and above.

As of now, we have no official information from Xiaomi regarding the Mi Watch Lite. However, the model number mentioned above leads us to believe that it may be launched under the Redmi brand in some markets.

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Via: FCCID

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The OnePlus Watch release date has allegedly been postponed

OnePlus has forayed into a lot of fields that are not just flagship smartphones. Now, we have mid-range phones under the Nord sub-brand, TWS earbuds, and even TVs sold under the OnePlus brand. But one that we’ve been looking forward to for quite a while is a smartwatch from OnePlus. This year, the rumor mill started talking about a device called the OnePlus Watch. This device, with a circular design, should have been released this month, but alas, OnePlus announced the OnePlus 8T and later on two new Nord phones, the Nord N10 5G and the Nord N100, and there was no mention whatsoever of the OnePlus Watch’s launch in any of the two announcements. Renowned leaker Max J has an explanation for this, though.

According to them, the launch of the OnePlus Watch was postponed indefinitely, and there is no revised date of announcement available just yet. They didn’t explicitly say that the device was shelved, though, just that it’ll come at a later date, and it is being guessed that this is because of a production or software issue. At the OnePlus 8T event, the company basically confirmed that they were working on a smartwatch, but did not unveil any other details about the device. It’s a considerable change of plans as the leaker had previously said that the device was gearing up for an October release, which clearly didn’t happen. So whatever happened with the device that considerably postponed its launch must have arisen quite recently.

We don’t know yet when the OnePlus Watch might get launched. It could be headed for a quiet launch before Christmas shopping kicks off. My guess would be that the phone might be launched together with the OnePlus 9 next year, which is seemingly headed for an earlier launch than usual. It would be the perfect chance for launching it as a companion device to the new flagship lineup, which would be presumably comprised of the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. Only time will tell, though.

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