[Update: Mumbai, Kolkata, and more] Airtel launches VoWiFi in Delhi/NCR, to be rolled out all over India soon

Update (12/23/19 @ 1:58 AM ET): Airtel has announced a broader rollout of VoWiFi, now covering Mumbai, Kolkata and more regions. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on December 10, 2019, is preserved as below.

It’s no doubt that both Airtel and Vodafone are struggling right now. Not only have the companies been facing the worst quarterly losses in the telecom sector’s history, but they have also racked up a massive liability. Earlier this month, Bharti Airtel’s board approved a fundraising plan for $3 Billion for “any future payouts” including AGR liabilities as well as debt refinancing. Out of the $3 Billion, $1 Billion will be raised through debt, while the other $2 Billion will be raised by issuing additional equity shares. In a bid to attract more users to its platform and counteract the massive losses, Airtel has now launched its VoWiFi services in Delhi/NCR.

The new Airtel VoWiFi service aims to enhance indoor voice calling experience for smartphone users by allowing users to seamlessly switch from LTE to WiFi-based calling when they’re inside their homes or offices. Users will incur no extra charge for voice calls made with Airtel VoWiFi and the company promises that the application will consume minimal data.

Talking about the launch Randeep Sekhon, CTO Bharti Airtel, said, “As a customer-obsessed brand, we constantly working on improving customer experience based on their feedback. Seamless indoor coverage has been a key ask from mobile customers but getting permissions for site installations has always been a big challenge for mobile operators, particularly in top metros. ‘Airtel Wi-Fi Calling’ is another pioneering technology intervention from Airtel and will go a long way in making the voice calling experience more seamless.”

Airtel VoWiFi will not require any additional apps and can be easily configured on any smartphone by following a few simple steps. Users can check smartphone compatibility by following this link, enable the WiFi calling feature on their smartphones, and then turn on VoLTE for a seamless calling experience. As of now, Airtel VoWiFi includes support for the iPhone 6s and later, the Xiaomi Redmi K20/K20 Pro, POCO F1, Samsung Galaxy J6, A10s, On6, M30s, and all models in the OnePlus 7 series.

The service is currently only compatible with Airtel Xstream Fiber home broadband and the company plans to roll out support for all broadband services and WiFi hotspots in the near future. Following the successful rollout in Delhi/NCR, Airtel plans to extend the service all over the country. It’s also worth noting that even though the VoWiFi might not generate direct revenue for Airtel, it may help the company retain customers by offering a better calling experience.

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Update: Airtel VoWiFi rolling out in Mumbai, Kolkata, as well as in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka

Airtel has announced a broader rollout of VoWiFi, covering the cities of Mumbai and Kolkata, as well as the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. Aamir was briefly able to access VoWiFi on his broadband connection, which is provided through a local ISP and is not Airtel Xstream Fiber.

The press release still mentions Airtel Xstream Fiber as a current requirement, with broader compatibility with other broadband services rolling out.

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Honor 9X with AIS Super Night Mode

Every year Honor pushes the boundaries of what we can expect from budget devices with their X-Series phones. As we approach the holidays, Honor is launching their newest addition to the family, the Honor 9X. Powered by the Kirin 710F, the Honor 9X brings a few newer features that set this phone above others in its class. A full-screen notch-less display is made possible by the motorized pop-up camera that houses the selfie sensor.

With the 9X, Honor put a great deal of attention into the photography aspect of this phone. The device is fitted with a 48MP triple camera that includes an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The f/1.8 aperture is paired with the half-inch sensor to produce super clear photos. The AIS super night mode promises improve your low-light photos. Observe some of our sample shots below.

Honor 9X	Specs
Display	6,59″ 1080 x 2340p
Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 710F
RAM	6GB
Storage	128GB
Main Camera	48MP/8MP (Ultrawide)/2MP (Depth Sensor)
Selfie Camera	16MP Motorized Pop-up
Battery	4000mAh
Operating System	Android 9.1.0 EMUI 9.1.0

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Here are the (alleged) specs for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite

Samsung is gearing up for the launch of the Galaxy S11 series early next year. But the three devices in the series aren’t the only interesting phones Samsung is currently working on. We already know that the company is planning on launching a Galaxy S10 Lite, which was previously confirmed in an FCC listing. While rumors about the devices have been popping up since October this year, we recently learned more about its internal specifications. But the Galaxy S10 Lite isn’t the only ‘lite’ phone that Samsung has in the works. The company is also expected to launch the Galaxy Note 10 Lite sometime soon and we now have some key details about its specifications.

According to a recent report from WinFuture, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite (model no. SM-N770F) will be a slimmed-down version of the flagship Note 10 lineup featuring the same S-Pen and a slightly older Exynos 9810 SoC. The processor is coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Much like the Galaxy S10 Lite, the Note 10 Lite will feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 2400 x 1800 resolution and a pixel density of 398 PPI. The device will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner and a centered hole-punch display for the selfie camera.

In the camera department, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite will feature a 12MP f/1.7 sensor with dual-pixel autofocus, along with a 12MP f/2.4 2x telephoto lens, and a 12MP f/2.2 wide-angle camera. For selfies, the device will feature a 32MP f/2.0 shooter. The Galaxy Note 10 Lite will feature a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device will be backed by a large 4,500 mAh battery with support for 25-watt fast charging. Other features include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC support, dual-band WiFi.

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite will measure in at just 8.7mm thick and it’ll weight 198g. Upon release, the device will run Samsung’s One UI 2.0 based on Android 10 and will be available in three color variants. Samsung has reportedly priced the device at €609 (~$675), which makes it a compelling option for fans of the Note lineup who don’t require top-of-the-line hardware. In comparison, the Galaxy S10 Lite will be priced at €679.99 (~$755.98) which is probably because it features a more powerful Snapdragon 855 SoC and more capable camera setup. Both the devices are expected to launch in Europe early next year.

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Source: WinFuture

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Google Chrome for PCs is getting a new media control tool with support for Chromecast

A lot of us listen to music through our web browsers these days – be it through the likes of YouTube Music, Soundcloud, Google Play Music, or any of the other countless cloud-based music services that are out there. It can be quite annoying to control the music playing in the background though, especially if, like me, you may have a lot of tabs open at any given time. A new feature that was announced on the official Chromium blog – though the post was quickly taken down – is a media controller that can be accessed from anywhere inside of Google Chrome.

As also spotted by Chrome Story, there’s even more to the feature than meets the eye. It appears to work with Chromecasts so that you can control casted content from just about anywhere in Google Chrome, according to the official description of a new flag called “Global Media Controls for Cast”. A similar functionality used to exist where you could go to chrome://cast in your URL bar and control currently casting devices on your home network, though it no longer works.

The original feature, simply dubbed “Global Media Controls”, is already possible to enable now. It actually launched as part of Chrome OS earlier this year but took some time to reach Google Chrome on other platforms such as Windows, MacOS, and Linux. The media controls look exactly as they would on Android – a pause/play button, the currently playing URL, and the title. Sites can also implement more advanced functionality such as skipping, fast forward, and album art. The notification even changes color to match the currently playing content, just like on Android. The feature is similar to what rolled out as part of Chrome OS 79, which saw media controls for websites accessible from the lock screen.

At the moment, YouTube fully supports it and Soundcloud works as well. You can enable the feature and try it out for yourself simply by navigating to chrome://flags/#global-media-controls in your address bar. Let us know what you think!

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Via: ArsTechnica // Via: Chrome Story

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AOD DoubleTap Mod enables double tap to wake the Ambient Display on OnePlus phones

Over the past years, Always On Display features have gained popularity with several OEMs as one of the alternative solutions to deliver the functionality that notification LEDs would have otherwise delivered. On OnePlus devices, however, there is no Always On Display feature. Instead, the OEM prefers to use its own implementation that comes in the form of Ambient Display. Ambient Display lights up when you get new notifications or when you tap the screen, but offers very limited functionality. OnePlus AOD DoubleTap Mod aims to fix some of the annoyance from the lack of functionality by offering an easier and quicker transition to the lockscreen.

Ambient Display on OnePlus smartphones only provides a glimpse of your notifications by display the icon of the notifying app. If you wish to undertake any action beyond this glimpse, you have to transition away from the Ambient Display. This is done by either pressing the power button or by unlocking the phone using the fingerprint sensor. Since newer OnePlus smartphones come with in-display fingerprint sensors, this transition is not too much of an issue. However, some users would still prefer a method to invoke the lockscreen that is consistent with what you can expect from other OEMs. On other OEM phones, you can simply tap or double-tap the Ambient Display to transition to the lock screen.

OnePlus AOD DoubleTap Mod by XDA Member XJIOP brings back this consistency by allowing users to double-tap on the Ambient Display screen to transition to the lock screen. From the lock screen, you can view the notification text and remove the notification with a swipe without needing to unlock the screen. The app installs normally and does not need root to function as it enables its functionality through accessibility settings. The app has been tested on the OnePlus 7T, but should work on all OnePlus devices after the OnePlus 6, and also possibly on other devices with AMOLED display. If you are interested, you can also check out the source code of the app.

OnePlus AOD DoubleTap Mod — XDA Discussion Thread

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Google’s first Pixel Feature Drop enables dual-frequency GNSS, improved Face Unlock, and T-Mobile eSIM support for the Pixel 4

Right on schedule, Google released the December 2019 Android Security Bulletin earlier this month. In typical fashion, Google pushed an update for its Pixel smartphones immediately after publishing the security bulletin. However, Google surprisingly delayed the update for its new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones, choosing instead to grab headlines a week later with the first “Pixel Feature Drop.” Google’s new approach to updating its Pixel smartphones involves holding the rollout of major new features in its first-party apps until it’s time for the next feature drop. The first feature drop brought features like automatic Call Screen, a new Portrait Mode filter and auto-framing feature in Google Duo, and retroactively applying blur to your existing photos in Google Photos. In addition, the update also brought 3 new features to the Google Pixel 4 that you may not have been aware of: dual-frequency GNSS, an improved Face Unlock, and support for T-Mobile’s network via the built-in eSIM.

Dual-frequency GNSS

In the specification sheet for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, Google said that support for dual-frequency GNSS would be coming soon. What dual-frequency GNSS allows for is better location tracking as your phone can track more than one signal from a satellite using two different frequencies. For the GPS system, that’s the L1 and L5 frequencies. For the Galileo satellites, that’s the E1 and E5a frequencies.

In case you missed it, the December update for the Pixel 4 enabled dual frequency GNSS support. Your phone can now connect to L5 and E5a frequencies.https://t.co/LiKFWrfab5 pic.twitter.com/gziL48TYq5

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) December 19, 2019

In the blog post for the Pixel Feature Drop, Google said that “you’ll also get amazingly fast accuracy in Google Maps with improved on-device computing for much better location quality.” Support for dual-frequency GNSS is based on hardware, but from this statement, it sounds like Google made other improvements to improve location tracking in Google Maps.

Face Unlock that gets better over time

Not referenced at all in the blog post for the Pixel Feature Drop is the fact that the Google Pixel 4’s Face Unlock has received a big improvement. No, they haven’t added the ability to add a second face, nor have they added the ability to require your eyes to be open. What they have done is made Face Unlock improve over time. Rather than relying on only the initial face model created when you first set up Face Unlock, the Pixel 4 now uses recent images of your face to improve its model over time. These images are taken when you unlock your Pixel 4 with Face Unlock, so you won’t even notice it’s getting better.

During initial set up of Face Unlock after the December update, there’s a new sentence in the instructions informing you of this change. Google’s support page says that face models are stored in the Pixel 4’s security chip, referring to the Titan M, so no images or face models need to be stored online. Digging into the December update, we also noticed that Google has changed Face Unlock to now warn the user when the face model is inadequate and needs to be re-done.

This improvement to Face Unlock was highlighted in the changelog for the December 2019 OTA update that rolled out the users. Since Google didn’t highlight it in their Pixel Feature Drop blog post nor did they mention it on their support forums, I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of people missed this change.

T-Mobile eSIM support

The Pixel 4’s eSIM can be provisioned on many different carriers around the world, but with the latest update, T-Mobile USA is now one of them (via AndroidPolice). Since the Pixel 4 supports dual SIM, dual standby, you can provision both the physical nanoSIM and the eSIM on different networks while still being able to receive calls and texts from both.

Google Pixel 4 Forums ||| Google Pixel 4 XL Forums

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