Google’s new video shows how to switch from iPhone to Pixel

Google has just posted two new videos on its YouTube account which breaks down the setup process for transferring your data from an iPhone and familiarizing yourself with your phone.

The first video is “Switching from iPhone”, and explains how to prepare your iPhone for transferring data to your Google Pixel or Pixel XL. The nice lady reminds you to turn off iMessage and FaceTime, and to make sure both devices are charged to at least 50% before continuing.

On the setup page, tapping on “Copy your data” will bring you to the screen that will be able to see what is on your old device before transferring. You’ll need to use the “Quick Switch Adapter” (A.K.A. OTG adapter) that’s graciously included with every Pixel.

Once everything is transferred over, a second video can help you get familiar with the ins and outs of the Google Pixel and getting used to the on-screen controls. It also shows you how to open Google Assistant, and use the navigation buttons. Overall, it shows you how to get around the Pixel Launcher, particularly the new app-drawer opening gesture.

As Droid-Life pointed out, the Google Play Store version demoed in the video is not out yet, notable changes include a color scheme makeover and cleaner app descriptions with a larger “Install” button.

Google Allo 2.0 for Android is out with direct replies, split-screen multitasking support

Today Google is releasing the first big update for its Allo chat app for Android. Allo 2.0 is currently in the process of rolling out through the Play Store. As always with Google app updates, it may take a few days before every single Allo user receives the new version. And depending on where you live, you may not get the new iteration if you go and hit Install right now. Fret not, though, for Allo 2.0 is headed to everyone.

This release brings with it a bunch of new features. The app now has a splash screen when you start it, and it supports direct share - meaning you can directly share stuff from the Android share menu to the contacts you most frequently chat with (without first needing to select the app).

More importantly, Allo now supports the split-screen multitasking mode introduced in Android 7.0 Nougat. It's also gained direct replies in notifications, as well as a Monochrome theme which you can enable in Settings. App shortcuts are available when you long-press the Allo icon in Android 7.1, and if you're rocking the newest release of the OS you'll also get GIFs inside the keyboard. Inserting these in Allo is now a go. Finally, you now get direct voice recognition when you're chatting with the Google Assistant.

Xiaomi announces Mi MIX with borderless display

The Mi MIX has a custom-made 6.4-inch, 2040x1080 pixel, 17:9 aspect ratio display that takes up 91.3% of the front. The display has really thin bezels on the top and sides, making it look nearly borderless. There is only one significant bezel, and that is at the bottom, where you will also find the front speaker and camera. The Mi MIX does not have physical buttons at the bottom and is the first Xiaomi phone with on-screen controls. The 17:9 aspect ratio means even with the on-screen buttons you still get full 16:9 area for your content.

The earpiece and proximity sensor are completely hidden and had to be reimagined. The Mi MIX uses a piezoelectric ceramic driver for the earpiece and an ultrasonic proximity sensor, which works through the display.

The body of the Mi MIX is made entirely out of ceramic, with ceramic back, ceramic frame, and ceramic buttons. The design uses a mortise and tenon joint for attaching the display to the body, instead of glue or other adhesives. The industrial design has been done by designer Philippe Starck.

Inside, the Mi MIX runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821. The 128GB model gets 4GB of RAM while the 256GB model gets 6GB of RAM. The 256GB model also gets gold trim, with 18K gold accents on the camera lens and fingerprint sensor on the back. The back camera has 16 megapixel resolution with PDAF and 4K video, and the front camera is 5 megapixels. The phone also has dual SIM connectivity. The whole thing is powered by a 4,400mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

The Mi MIX is priced at RMB 3,499 ($515) for the 4GB/128GB model and RMB 3,999 ($590) for the 6GB/256GB model. Both variants come with a leather case.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is now official with a Snapdragon 821 and curved OLED panel

Xiaomi finally took the ribbon off the Mi Note 2 today. Right off the bat, we can't fail to mention the phablet has taken more than a few pointers from the now late Samsung Galaxy Note7 and frankly, the timing couldn't be better.

The Mi Note 2 comes with a stylish dual-curved design on both the front and the back. Furthering the similarities with the aforementioned Samsung device, the Mi Note 2 also has a 5.7-inch OLED, panel, curved on both sides. Since we are talking about a true flexible panel here, not just some optical trickery, we have to wonder if the panel itself isn't actually sourced from Samsung. However the panel resolution is FullHD rather than QHD as the rumors suggested.

With a 77.2% screen to body ration, the Mi Note 2 appears quite impressive on renders and there is little to frown at in the rest of the specs too. The phone is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 821 SoC with a max clock speed of 2.35GHz. It is working in tandem with up to 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM and as much as 128GB of snappy UFS 2.0 storage. 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is the other available option.

As for the camera, the Chinese OEM has skipped on a trendy dual-camera setup. Instead, it has gone for a 22.56MP Sony IMX318 Exmor sensor with a f/2.0 lens. The main shooter also has EIS digital stabilization for video capture all the way up to 4K.

It works through a dedicated 3-axis gyroscope and promises excellent real-time jitter compensation. You also get the benefits of a hybrid PDAF and contrast autofocus system, dual-tone LED flash and Xiaomi's proprietary low-light and long-exposure technologies.

On the front side of the Mi Note 2 there is an 8MP shooter with a Sony IMX268 sensor. Unlike most selfie cameras currently on the market, it is not a fixed focus module and comes with autofocus. It has an aperture of f/2.0 as well and a few additional Xiaomi optimizations, like improved group selfies and Beautify 3.0.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is well equipped in the connectivity department as well. It offers global LTE support across 6 network types and a total of 37 bands. There is a high-precision GPS module inside and a fully functional NFC module. The latter enables P2P communication, but also reading, writing and card emulation, which will definitely be handy for many in a modern NFC access control work spaces and homes.

Other interesting features on the Mi Note 2 include a high-quality 24-bit / 192kHZ DAC. And last, but not least, the phablet is powered by a hefty 4070 mAh battery pack, equipped with Quick Charge 3.0.

As already mentioned, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will come in a couple of varieties. The top of the line model has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will sell for CNY 3299 ($485/INR33000) in its home market and CNY 3499 ($520/INR35000) for the global version, complete with Google Play Services. And if you want to save a few bucks, in the low end there is a 4GB plus 64GB model for CNY 2799 ($415/INR28000).

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will have a dual-curved screen

Xiaomi execs are preparing their presentation for next Tuesday, October 25, when they will be unveiling the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. Meanwhile, the social media team is building up the hype - the most recent revelation confirms the curved screen of the upcoming flagship.

A dual-curved screen matches the renders we saw earlier this week. It will be a QHD AMOLED screen, if the leaked slides are to be believed. Xiaomi’s Twitter account is mum on the subject of dual-cameras, but we expect a few more teaser tweets before the event commences.

The Mi Note 2 will arrive next Tuesday at an event that will be livestreamed on Facebook. It is expected to have a Snapdragon 821 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM, 4,100mAh battery and a reasonable price (expected to be $400-$450 based on RAM/storage).

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Android 7.0 Nougat update starts hitting Motorola Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus

Just yesterday there were reports that Motorola has begun soak testing the Moto G4 Plus Nougat update, and now, the company has officially announced that the Android 7.0 update has been released for both Moto G4 and G4 Plus smartphones.

It's worth mentioning that while the soak test was being carried out in Brazil, the latest announcement regarding the Moto G4 and G4 Plus Nougat update has been made by Motorola on its India website.

The announcement page also contains details of all the changes/features that the update brings along. Head to the Source link below to take a look.

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Buy OnePlus 3 at Rs. 1 and many more gifts

OnePlus is conducting a Diwali dash sale, in which you can get a OnePlus 3 at Rs. 1 and many other OnePlus Products at Rs. 1 also!

All you have to do is register on their website from the link below -

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Report estimates 5-7 million Samsung users to switch to iPhone 7 following Note7 discontinuation

Following the Note7 discontinuation, the question naturally on everyone’s mind is: Which phone will people switch to that meets the needs of Note7 and/or Samsung users alike. Many in the tech industry mention the LG V20 as a viable replacement, or maybe even the Google Pixel phones (another survey showed a small percentage of people who are switching to Google’s phones).

For the average consumer, market analysis firm KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo estimates that up to 5-7 million Samsung customers will be switching to the iPhone 7 this year. This is mostly thanks to Samsung users who will lose faith in Samsung which will “have a tendency to like iOS and camera features, making the new iPhone an attractive sale”.

Approximately 12 million Note7 orders were placed, and the same firm estimates at least 50% of these orders will convert to sales for either the iPhone 7 or (and more likely) the iPhone 7 Plus, with its similar price point and dual-camera setup.

But as a true Android replacement, many who have been turned off by Samsung might turn to the LG V20 or the Google Pixel XL. Though, some Note7 users love the 5.7 inch screen size, which the Pixel XL doesn’t offer.

Many will argue whether the iPhone 7 will be able to win over a loyal Samsung customer, but given the circumstances as Samsung’s biggest competition, Apple is best positioned to win over many consumers from a marketing standpoint, as well as the fact that at least one friend can convince them (or try to) that the iPhone would be the best buy and with added ecosystem features like iMessage and Facetime.

Do you think the forecast is totally inaccurate? Or do you think Samsung's booboo really messed with its reputation enough for that many customers to switch operating systems?

Samsung permanently discontinues the Galaxy Note7

Samsung has announced that it is ending the production of the Galaxy Note7 and permanently discontinuing it worldwide.

The decision comes immediately after the company issued a press release asking users to power down all original and replaced Note7 units, and for retailers and career partners to stop sales and exchanges of the smartphone.

“We remain committed to working diligently with appropriate regulatory authorities to take all necessary steps to resolve the situation.” said Samsung in a statement yesterday.

The decision to end the Note7 production is the final step in a rather tumultuous journey. After being announced back in August and being met with generally positive reviews, the Note7 first came under fire — quite literally — after reports of units exploding surfaced on the internet. After 35 cases had been reported, Samsung issued an official recall of the device, which sent everyone in a tizzy and airlines and airport authorities calling for an official ban on usage of the device in several countries.

Samsung did what it could, replacing not just the affected but every Note7 it sold and issuing a new device with an updated battery pack and a green battery indicator so the customers and authorities alike could tell them apart. It even restricted the older devices from charging beyond 60% so people who hadn’t replaced theirs yet wouldn’t overcharge them.

But after the replacement units also started catching fire, most notably one on a Southwest Airlines flight 994 from Louisville to Baltimore, which had to be evacuated when a passenger’s replacement Note7 caught fire, Samsung eventually asked everyone to power them down. And finally did what was inevitable and, some might argue, what should have been done from the beginning, pulled the plug entirely on the Note7.

We are waiting to hear from Samsung on how it plans to proceed with existing Note7 devices that are out there and also how it deals with customers who have pending orders.

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Samsung is officially asking everyone to return their Galaxy Note7 devices, again!

Today, all four major carriers have already suspended the sale of the Samsung Galaxy Note7, as yellow-and-blue retailer Best Buy. At that point, Samsung still hadn’t acknowledged there was an issue with the Galaxy Note7 replacements.

Samsung has just released a statement urging all global partners to stop sales and recall-exchanges of the Note7 while the company further investigates the most recent reports of batteries flaring up on replacement devices. See the official statement from Samsung’s international site below.

This is a really unfortunate situation for Samsung, likewise the phone maker is sure to lose many loyal customers. And it all stemmed from Samsung’s desire to get the Note out before the iPhone 7, rushing to get the manufacturing done, and yet again, when Samsung had to rush to get its replacement devices out to the masses.

Samsung has also updated its recall page with the most recent information regarding where to return your devices. US Samsung recall page.

Xiaomi Mi Max “Prime” will go on sale in India on October 17 for RS 19,999

The Xiaomi Mi Max was released back around May. Today, Xiaomi announced a new variant of the Mi Max for its three-day Diwali event. The Xioami Mi Max Prime has a few major differences with much of the same specs.

The Prime version of the Xiaomi smartphone has a better CPU, a bit more RAM, and plenty more storage. A Snapdragon 652 takes the place of the Snapdragon 650 normally found in the Mi Max, adding a couple of extra cores for a bit more horsepower. With the added horsepower, Xiaomi also threw in an extra GB of RAM to bring it up from 3GB to 4GB. Finally, the Mi Max Prime comes with a whopping 128GB of internal memory up from 32GB.

The Xiaomi Mi Max Prime will be available for purchase in India starting on October 17 with a retail price of RS 19,999 and can be purchased through Mi.com

As a refresher, the Mi Max (and Mi Max Prime) has a huge 6.44 inch display at 1080p, offers dual SIM connectivity, a 16MP main camera, 4,850 mAh battery, 5MP front facing camera, and runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 with MIUI 7.

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Samsung Kills Note 7 Production After Replacement Units Catch Fire

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 has turned in the Achilles’ heel for the South Korean electronics giant, leading to irreparable damage to the company’s reputation.

The new smartphone which was touted by many as being the best Android Smartphone of the year initially started to catch fire while charging. The company then issued a global recall of the smartphone, which in itself was poorly executed, while reports of more Samsung phones, including the Galaxy S7 Edge, Core Prime and some other previous models of Galaxy Note catching fire and exploding emerged.

Earlier Airline authorities FAA and even the DGCA in India had banned the Note 7 to the extent that the phone had to be kept off during the flight, while replacement units, ones with the green battery icon could be used.

However, a replacement unit of the Galaxy Note 7 with a green icon, exploded aboard a US flight last week. This makes even the replacement Note 7 units unsafe.

Samsung, while temporarily,  has killed the production of its Note 7 handset, and may dispose 2.5 Million Recalled phones along with 1 million replacement units it had manufactured. While the company is still struggling to recall the 2.5 million phones that are already out in the world, Samsung officials shrugged off reports of overheated batteries, calling the incidents “isolated cases” related to issues of mass.

The Galaxy Note 7 replacement process has also been stopped, meaning, you no longer can replace your affected Galaxy Note 7 phone with a new replacement Galaxy Note 7 with a green charging indicator.

Many Galaxy Note 7 handsets sold via non official channels remain in countries like India, where a process to recall them has not been instated, making the handsets a risk to several consumers who continue to use the phones.