Some Xiaomi Mi A1 Users are Receiving Stable Android 9 Pie Update

Just a couple of days ago, we reported that the Xiaomi Mi A1 is receiving Android 9 Pie beta update in various parts across the globe. Now, some Mi A1 users on Reddit are stating that they’re receiving the stable Android P update out of nowhere. The stable Android 9 Pie update for Mi A1 weighs 1074.9MB in size and it brings December 2018 security patches, FM Radio app and all the other features introduced by Google. Notably, users from Netherlands and Canada have received this update, but some Indian users of Mi A1 also mentioned that they managed to grab it by clearing the data and cache of Google Play Services, Google Play Framework apps. Furthermore, some users managed to grab it via VPN method which is famous for OnePlus devices.

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Xiaomi Mi A1 Now Receiving Stable Android 9 Pie Update

Xiaomi did a commendable job this year in rolling out timely software updates. It already pushed Android 9 Pie update to a majority of Xiaomi Mi A2 users, and now, it has started the rollout for Xiaomi Mi A1. The Android 9 Pie update for Mi A1 brings the adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, revamped interface, redesigned Settings app and more.

Xiaomi has also added FM Radio application to the Mi A1. Since the launch of the phone back in December 2017, users complained about the absence of FM Radio support on the Mi A1. While Xiaomi is yet to reveal the reason behind its absence, it’s good to see the company finally added it as most of the users have been asking for it since the day of its launch.

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We don’t have a Mi A1, so we really can’t state anything about the update’s bugs and performance. But some users who updated their Mi A1 to Android 9 Pie states that all the Bluetooth paired devices have been disconnected which forced them to reconnect them. Some of these devices include Mi Band 3 and Bluetooth headphones.

Xiaomi Mi A1 Android 9 Pie Update: How to Get it Right Now?

Normally, a smartphone brand pushes an Android update in a phased manner and that’s what Xiaomi is following right now. But going by Reddit reports, you can get the update by performing some steps. Firstly, this is the most common method used by many people to get a new version of the Android update: clear the data & cache of Google Play Services, Google Services Framework, Location Services, Fused Location and Google Backup Transport apps and check for the update manually. You might receive the update by this method.

If not, you can try the VPN method which is often used by several OnePlus users out there. Download any VPN app from Google Play Store and connect to the Netherlands server. Now check for the update manually again. If you receive it, proceed with the installation process.

2.0 box office collection: Rajinikanth-Akshay’s film earns Rs 400 crore worldwide

2.0 box office collection: 2.0 has been breaking box office records since its release. The film stars Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson in lead roles.

2.0 box office collection: 2.0 becomes one of the highest grossing films overseas in its first weekend.

Rajinikanth starrer 2.0 has had a smashing opening weekend. The film has earned Rs 400 crore worldwide. It has surpassed Fantastic Beasts, which slipped to the second position with 51.40 million dollar collection.

The box office numbers were shared by trade analyst Ramesh Bala on Twitter. He mentioned in a tweet, “#2Point0 is the No.1 Movie in the World for the Nov 29th – Dec 2nd Weekend with ~ ₹ 400 Crs [₹ 57.14 M] Gross WW Opening Weekend, it beats No.2 #FantasticBeasts ‘s this Weekend Gross of $51.40 M.”

2.0, which stars Akshay Kumar in the antagonist’s role, has also become the highest grossing south Indian movie in the US. It has surpassed the lifetime numbers of Rangatsthalam in just four days of its release. Bala shared, “#2.0 with $3,588,450 is now 2018’s Highest Grossing South Movie in #USA. It overtakes #Rangasthalam ‘s Life-time gross of $3,513,450.. * #2.0 – 3 Lang Versions.. #Rangasthalam – Only Telugu.”

#BREAKING : #2Point0 is the No.1 Movie in the World for the Nov 29th – Dec 2nd Weekend..

With ~ ₹ 400 Crs [₹ 57.14 M] Gross WW Opening Weekend, it beats No.2 #FantasticBeasts ‘s this Weekend Gross of $51.40 M..

Congrats #Superstar @rajinikanth @akshaykumar @shankarshanmugh

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 3, 2018

The Shankar directorial is also one of the top five all-time highest grossing south Indian films at the US box office. While the chart is still dominated by Baahubali and Baahubali 2, 2.0, which released on November 29 worldwide, stands at the fourth position followed by Rangasthalam.

Nov 29th – Dec 2nd International (Outside North America) Top 5 BO:

1. #2point0 – $52.5 Million

2. #FantasticBeasts – $40.2 Million

3. #RalphBreaksTheInternet – $33.7 Million

4. #TheGrinch – $27.1 Million

5. #Venom – $13 Million— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 3, 2018

#2Point0 with $3,588,450 is now 2018’s Highest Grossing South Movie in #USA

It overtakes #Rangasthalam ‘s Life-time gross of $3,513,450..

* #2Point0 – 3 Lang Versions.. #Rangasthalam – Only Telugu..

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2.0 received a mixed critical reception. The Indian Express film critic Shubhra Gupta gave the film 2 stars in her review. She wrote, “The real film kicks in post-interval, with the appearance of Akshay’s Pakshiraja, a good man turned bad, out of fear and justifiable anger. The Bird Man will do anything to save his feathery friends, even if it means killing and smashing his way through buildings and cell towers and people who like their hand-sets.”

The film, which brought Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth together on the screen for the first time, also starred Amy Jackson in pivotal role.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro 2 smartphone to launch in India on December 11

Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus is all set to launch its latest smartphone in the country. The company has confirmed it will launch Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone in India on December 11. The smartphone will also launch in Indonesia on the same day .The company has also announced that the smartphone will be exclusively available online on Flipkart.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro 2 smartphone to launch in India on December 11
All the specifications of the smartphone are not known right now but Asus has confirmed that the upcoming Zenfone Max Pro M2 will come with a notch screen display protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and come with a Sony sensor in the rear camera.

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is expected to come with a 6.26-inch full HD+ display with 1080×2280 pixel resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The handset is said to run Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. The smartphone is expected to offer 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage which can be expanded further by installing a microSD card.
The dual-SIM smartphone is said to come with a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and dual rear camera setup. The device is expected to sport a 12MP primary sensor with LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, Sony IMX486 sensor, LED flash and 5MP secondary sensor. The front of the smartphone is expected to house a 13MP selfie shooter with LED flash and f/2.0 aperture.

Like all the Zenfone Max series smartphone this one is also expected to come with a massive battery. It is expected to be backed by a 5000mAh battery and offer dual 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

Fortnite Season 7 Release Date Announced, Snow Map Teased

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  • Fortnite Season 7 begins on December 6
  • Snowboarding could be a part of it
  • Expect a winter theme

The Fortnite Season 7 release date is December 6. Epic Games confirmed that it would be winter-themed spectacle as well, hinting that the Fortnite map would feature snow and ice. Considering that Fortnite Season 6 ends on December 4, a two day gap before the next set of events is par for the course. Like past Fortnite Seasons, Fortnite Season 7 will bring with it new gear, challenges, and of course, changes to the game’s map. We could also see new mini-games make their way to the battle royale shooter such as playing golf in Fortnite Season 5. With a Fortnite Season 7 release date of December 6, expect the Fortnite Season 7 start time should be 9am BST (1:30pm IST) on December 6.

“A bitter ice spreads… 3 days to Season 7,” reads a tweet from the official Fortnite account confirming when fortnite season 7 would begin and hinting at snow and ice featuring heavily too. The included image with the tweet also suggests that snowboarding would be a part of the festivities as well.  It makes sense when you consider that it starts in December which usually is a period of chilly weather in the northern hemisphere.

There are some clues that point to this as well. For one, a snow storm has been seen on the horizon to the south of the Fortnite map and has grown considerably over time and a snowy theme was even hinted at when the Hunting Party skin was introduced.

Furthermore, assets regarding different noises while moving such as the crunching of snow were leaked on Reddit too. Plus, the FNBRLeaks Twitter account had screenshots of sound files for snow footsteps (via VG247) corroborate the same too with a second tweet having audio of exported fortnite files that aren’t exactly the same as the sound of snow in Viking Village. All of this points at the possibility of snow coming to the Fortnite map very soon.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro now on sale in India for Amazon Prime users

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is on sale on Amazon India for Prime users. Non-prime users can purchase the device starting midnight December 4. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro India price is set at Rs 69,990

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Mate 20 Pro is the first Mate-series phone to launch in India
  • It is priced at Rs 69,990 and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage
  • It highlights a triple camera setup, Kirin 980 SoC and 40W fast charging support

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is now available for purchase in India via Amazon. The company announced during the launch event that the Mate 20 Pro will go on sale starting Monday, December 3, but this will only be available for Amazon Prime users. For non-Prime users, the phone will be available starting midnight December 4. The Mate 20 Pro is the first Mate-series phone to launch in India and it highlights a triple camera setup, Kirin 980 chipset and 40W fast charging support, among other things.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro India price is set at Rs 69,990. This model comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Huawei will also be launching a special edition Mate 20 RS Porsche Design at a later date. For the Mate 20 Pro, Amazon India is offering 10 per cent instant discount with IndusInd Bank Cards and RBL Bank Credit Cards, No Cost EMI on Bajaj Finserv EMI cards and all major credit cards. Idea/ Vodafone users can also avail 20 per cent rental discount or additional data benefits.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro specifications

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes with a premium design language that draws on the Samsung Galaxy S9. It gets a 3D glass protection on the front and back that curves around the edges and seamlessly meets the frame. The rear panel sports a gradient colour design in Twilight colour. The phone is also offered in Emerald Green colour.

The latest Huawei flagship offers a 6.39-inch 2K+ (1440×3120) OLED display with 538 ppi pixel density and 86.90 screen-to-body ratio. The display gets a wide notch that houses a bunch of sensors such as Flood Illuminator, Dot Projector, IR cameras, ambient light sensor and a selfie camera. Some of these sensors are used for 3D face unlock and for improved selfies by creating a 3D model of the face.

One of the highlights of the Mate 20 Pro is that it is powered by the latest Kirin 980 chipset from Huawei which is based on a 7nm process that delivers a marked improvement in performance and power efficiency over its predecessor. The chipset also comes with dual NPU for advanced AI computation. This is coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The Mate 20 Pro offers 128GB of internal storage with support for expandability up to 256GB via microSD card.

The other big highlight is the Leica-branded triple camera matrix setup on the back. The system includes a 40MP wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 20MP Ultra wide-angle lense with f/2.2 aperture and an 8MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. The cameras also support laser and phase detection auto focus as well as AIS (AI-based stabilisation). On the front, the Mate 20 Pro sports a 24MP 3D depth sensing camera.

The Mate 20 Pro houses a 4,200mAh battery with 40W SuperCharge support. The Mate 20 Pro also supports 15W wireless charging support and Huawei will be bringing its wireless charger to India as well. Notably, the phone offers a feature called Reverse Wireless Charging. Connectivity options for the Mate 20 Pro include 4G LTE, hybrid SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS and USB Type-C support. The Mate 20 Pro ships with EMUI 9 based on Android 9 Pie.