Honor 9X Availability

The Honor 9X originally launched in China last Summer as the company’s “premium mid-range” phone with a pop-up camera. Recently, the device was made available in more countries, though the specifications can vary by region. This is still a great device for an affordable price around $300 USD, so we’ve put together a little guide about buying the phone.

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As mentioned, the specifications vary slightly by region, but this the Honor 9X is a great value regardless. In China, the device is powered by the Kirin 810, while in Europe it’s equipped with the Kirin 710F. The Honor 9X features great cameras wherever you buy it, with a 48MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. What you get with most Honor devices is bang for your buck, and that’s certainly true in the case of the Honor 9X. This is a device with a beautiful full-screen display with no notches at an affordable price.

Since the original announcement, the Honor 9X has arrived in many more countries. In fact, Honor’s website now lists 28 countries, some of which will be getting the device “soon.” The full list of countries can be found below. Those with links have live store pages

Asia Pacific

• Philipines
• Vietnam
• Singapore

Europe

• Netherlands
• Russia
• Ukraine
• Germany
• Czech
• Slovakia
• Spain
• Finland
• Serbia
• Poland
• Bulgaria
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• France
• Greece
• Belarus
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Myanmar

Middle East & Africa

• Egypt
• Middle East & Africa
• Iraq
• United Arab Emirates
• Farsi
• Saudi Arabia

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Babbel Can Get You Speaking a New Language with Just 15 Minutes of Daily Practice

If you want to understand any culture, you really need to speak the language. Learning new words takes time, but there are ways to speed up the process. Babbel uses fun picture quizzes and native speaker audio recordings to help you start speaking faster. Lessons take just 15 minutes each day, and you should be able to hold simple conversations within weeks. You can get lifetime access to Babbel’s entire language catalogue (14 languages total) now for $159 at the XDA Developers Depot.

Developed by over 100 language experts, Babbel has been designed to make language learning fun and fast. Instead of wading through dull and borderline useless phrases, you start by learning everyday vocabulary. 

Once you have the basics down, Babbel helps you practice with simulated conversations. You hear a real native speaker, and then you get to reply in your own words. The app uses speech recognition to grade your pronunciation.

Babbel has courses for 14 different languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian. There are 10,000 hours of content in total, and you can learn on both desktop and mobile devices. 

Worth $399, lifetime access is now only $159.

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YouTube Music rolls out gapless playback for albums on Android and web

YouTube Music was launched in May 2018, taking over the reins from Google Play Music as Google’s primary music player app. While YouTube Music was launched with the key advantage of being able to tap into the plethora of official music videos and unofficial remixes present on YouTube, it did lack several key features that affect its usability as a music player. Features like SD card support, new album sort options, and quality selection were promised in August 2018; Android Auto support was added in February 2019, the ability to play locally stored media finally came in May 2019, and the Android widget finally came in October 2019. And now, finally, YouTube Music is rolling out gapless playback support for albums on Android and web.

YouTube Music announced the feature in a press release:

We’re excited to announce gapless playback in YouTube Music. Now, when listening to an album on YouTube Music, each track will lead seamlessly into the next without a pause in between for a high quality, continuous listening experience. Listening to your favorite albums has never been better! This update is currently for our premium members only on Android or web, with iOS coming soon.

YouTube Music users on Android and web can finally transition between songs without a pause interrupting their listening experience. The catch here is that the feature is limited to premium members only, which is a shame. Keep in mind that the app still requires a premium membership for the basic feature of background playback as a simple music player, which is a shame for an app that comes pre-installed on Android 9+ devices. For paid customers, the app does have some neat features though, such as the ability to automatically download up to 500 songs (including a “Liked” playlist), which has served me very well for long flights — the Premium membership does have its own benefits.

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Android 10 stable update rolls out for the Nokia 9 PureView

Earlier this year in September, HMD Global released the Android 10 update roadmap for its Nokia smartphones. As part of the roadmap, the Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 7.1 were expected to receive the Android 10 update in Q4 2019. In keeping with the update schedule, Nokia rolled out the update for the Nokia 8.1 early in October. Now, the company is finally rolling out the update for the Nokia 9 PureView.

As per a recent report from PiunikaWeb, the OTA update is now rolling out to Nokia 9 PureView users around the world. The update (v5.31D) upgrades the device’s software to Android 10 and introduces all the new features introduced in the software release. These include the system-wide dark mode, gesture navigation, additional controls for privacy and location, along with the Android security patches for November 2019. Nokia’s official Twitter account has also confirmed the release.

If you’re a Nokia 9 PureView user, you should check for the update on your device right away. In case you haven’t received the OTA notification yet and wish to install the update manually, you can download the Android 10 OTA package from the link below and sideload the build. Do note that you’ll need to install the previous update with the Android security patch for November 2019 if you wish to install the incremental OTA.

Android 10 Global Stable (v5.31D) for the Nokia 9 PureView (Incremental)

Android 10 Global Stable (v5.31D) for the Nokia 9 Pureview (Full)

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Via: PiunikaWeb

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Nokia launches a 55-inch 4K Android TV with JBL sound in India

While Nokia isn’t a brand you’d associate with smart TVs, the company has now partnered with Flipkart to launch the first-ever Nokia-branded smart TV in India. Priced at ₹41,999(~$588), the new 55-inch 4K  LED Nokia Smart TV runs Android TV based on Android 9 Pie and boasts of two 24-watt built-in speakers tuned by JBL. The TV includes support for DTS TruSurround and Dolby Audio to enhance the overall viewing experience which, Flipkart claims, addresses a major pain point among Indian consumers.

On top of that, the Nokia Smart TV claims to offer a superior visual experience with advanced technologies like intelligent dimming that helps produce deeper black through accurate backlight control. The 55-inch display on the TV also features support for a wide color gamut, which means that users will be able to enjoy life-like colors with the right balance of contrast, color, and brightness. The TV also makes use of MEMC technology to eliminate blurs and jitters to offer a lag-free viewing experience.

The Nokia Smart TV is powered by a quad-core processor and a Mali 450 GPU, coupled with 2.25GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM. While that doesn’t seem like much, it should be able to run Android 9 Pie without any issues. To give prospective buyers some peace of mind, Flipkart will also provide complete TV protection for the Nokia-branded smart TV at an additional price of ₹999(~$14). This additional protection will give users coverage of three years against any manufacturing defects and accidental damages, along with a buyback guarantee at the end of the three year period. Interested buyers will be able to purchase the Nokia Smart TV starting from December 10th.

It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time Flipkart has partnered with a brand to launch a smart TV in India. Earlier this year, the eCommerce platform partnered with Motorola to launch a range of Android TVs in the country. Both the Nokia Smart TV and Motorola’s smart TVs are manufactured by Flipkart with licensing from the respective brands. Flipkart also plans to launch more sizes of the Nokia Smart TV sometime down the line.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 may have the Galaxy S11’s 108MP and 5x zoom cameras

Late last month, we got our look at the first few renders of Samsung’s upcoming flagships — the Galaxy S11, Galaxy S11e, and Galaxy S11+. The renders revealed that the devices will feature a massive camera bump with a penta-camera setup, a centered hole-punch display, and no headphone jack. While the renders revealed little to no information about the hardware specifications, rumors suggest that the next-gen flagships from Samsung will feature its 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX S5KHMX senor that we’ve previously seen on the recently released Xiaomi Mi Note 10. Now, people familiar with the company’s plans have confirmed that the upcoming Galaxy S11 series and the Galaxy Fold 2 will feature the 108MP sensor.

Galaxy S11+ render courtesy @OnLeaks

As per a recent report from Bloomberg, Samsung is planning the biggest overhaul to the cameras on its flagship devices for next year. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that the company plans to include the 108MP camera sensor on both the Galaxy S11 series and the Galaxy Fold 2, with the Galaxy S11 series expected to pack an additional ultra-wide lens, a 5x optical zoom lens, and a time-of-flight sensor. The Galaxy Fold 2 is also expected to include the 5x zoom camera and it’s expected to be publicly unveiled alongside the launch of the Galaxy S11 series in February.

The report also claims that Samsung’s focus on improving the camera chops of its next-gen flagships can be directly attributed to the massive improvements we recently saw on Apple’s iPhone 11 lineup. Coupled with the camera improvements, the company’s second-gen foldable device and support for 5G wireless connectivity will form the core pillars of Samsung’s hardware strategy for 2020. It’s also worth noting that a recent teardown of the Samsung Camera app unearthed strings of code that suggest that the upcoming Galaxy smartphones might also feature support for native 8K video capture. Additionally, a CCC certification listing has confirmed that the devices will include support for 5G and 25-watt fast charging.

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Source: Bloomberg

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Garmin Venu with advanced fitness tracking, Spotify, and Garmin Pay launches in India

Garmin caters to a wide range of health and fitness products and while they started as a GPS equipment maker, the company has a wide range of sports and fitness trackers. In India, their portfolio primarily includes sports watches like the Forerunner and the Fenix series, light fitness bands like the Vívofit series, and analog-digital hybrids like Vívomore series. Today, they’re launching a new fitness tracker, the Garmin Venu, in India emphasizing on both – style and wellness.

The Garmin Venu is a hybrid between a fitness tracker and a full-fledged smartwatch. Firstly, it features a circular dial with metallic bezels and a 1.2″ AMOLED display. The AMOLED display has a resolution of 390×390 pixels and is coated with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 protective glass. The watch also supports AOD as well as “Live” watchfaces which include small animations besides the regular clock ticking.

When it comes to fitness tracking, the Garmin Venu not only tracks 20+ activities but also has a feature called “Garmin Coach,” which guides you through easy walk-through animations for workouts like cardio, strength, yoga, and Pilates. Besides the pre-loaded guides, you can also download more from the Garmin Connect app. You can also customize your workouts using the companion app and download them on to the Garmin Venu.

Additionally, the Garmin Venu has a pulse oximeter to determine the oxygen level in your blood. Furthermore, it comes with apps to measure the body’s energy and stress levels, supports menstrual tracking, your breathing cycles, and can track your daily intake of water.

Coming to its smartwatch features, the Garmin Venu smartly segments and prioritizes notifications and even lets you reply to messages from certain apps if the watch is paired with an Android device. Besides that, it has support for Spotify, Garmin Pay, and comes with an SOS mode.

The Garmin Venu is promised to have a 5-day battery backup. Additionally, it is rated for swimming at up to 5ATM.

The Garmin Venu is available in four designs and color variants –

• Slate stainless steel bezel with black case
• Rose gold stainless steel bezel with light sand case
• Silver stainless steel bezel with granite blue case
• Gold stainless steel bezel with Black Case

All of these variants come with Silicone cases by default but those can be swapped out by any standard 20mm strap.

The Garmin Venu will be priced in India at ₹37,490 (~$525 / €475) and will be available via Amazon until December 15. Following the day, Garmin Venu will be available via all major online platforms and offline retail chains.

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