So it might come as a bit of a surprise to some people that the one Xiaomi phone I am really looking forward to is none of these. And no, it is not the so-called Mi A2 either, the next in the Android One portfolio from the company. The phone I am actually looking forward to from Xiaomi this year is the Mi Max 3. Yep, you heard that right – the Mi Max 3 (not the Mi Mix 3), the next in Xiaomi’s oversized phone/phablet series, unless they decide to call it the Mi Max 2S....

And it has delivered it again with the Mi 11X and the Mi 11X Pro. Yes, for many people, the recent Xiaomi launch was all about the Mi 11 Ultra, the device with the largest camera sensor ever seen on a smartphone and a host of other flagship features. A phone that could hold its own against any flagship out there on paper, whether from the world of Android or the city of Cupertino....

The Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro and C7 Pro will apparently be the enhanced version of the Galaxy C5 and the C7 smartphone that were launched in China earlier this year. Just in case you are unaware, the Galaxy C series is the company’s latest range of device that aims to carve a niche for itself in the mid-range segment which is currently dominated by the Galaxy A and Galaxy J Series devices....

There are quite a few free software available to create or convert a file to PDF. But what if you are away from home or need more features, like the ability to edit PDF files or create them directly from other documents? The solution is to look for Free online services. Top 10 Free Online PDF Creators PrimoPDF PrimoPDF allows you to upload a file and receive it back as a PDF via email....

In addition to that, some websites do not offer multiple RSS feeds for each category/author. Technically Personal is one of them. Initially I had disabled multiple feeds for some stupid reason, but now I do not remember how I made that change. This is where some free online services come to the rescue. They allow anyone to create an RSS feed of any website. Some are very simple while others are more advanced, so depending on your level of expertise, you are sure to find a tool that can help you get the custom RSS feed you are seeking....

In such situations, what you need are private (custom) servers. A custom Discord server puts you in the driving seat and gives you the ability to decide almost every aspect of what happens there. You can create multiple Discord channels inside your server pertaining to different topics and interests and keep all the communications organized. To add to the advantages further are Discord bots: programs you can leverage to get more out of your server....

Twist, in a way, is a lot like Slack. There are channels, sophisticated search options, document support and it’s meant for your professional teams, not friends. However, Todoist has overlaid a slew of new features which transform the platform into a significantly more organized and calmer environment to interact in. For starters, individual channels are categorized into threads. Hence, you can quickly jump into a conversation you’re interested and not swamped by hundreds of unnecessary messages as soon as you launch the app....

A couple of times, I was not able to book a cab back home since the internet connectivity at that particular place was not up to the mark and the Uber app took forever to open, it is times like this that the dial an Uber feature will come in handy. Moving on, request a ride for others is yet another useful feature that was launched in U.S some time ago....

TENAA and FCC certifications have been a boon, in the sense they have always given us a sneak peek on the devices yet to come. Second generation Samsung A5 has been recently spotted on the TENAA, thus revealing the specs. If you remember the second generation Galaxy A7 has already made it to TENAA, whereas the Gen 2 Galaxy A3 was spotted on the FCC website. Now it is but fair for us to take a look at the leaked specifications of all these three devices....

Thanks to a tie-up with Philips, users will see the lights in their room change in sync with the sites they are surfing – so if you are on Facebook, get ready for the room to get a blue-ish tint or go all-white when you are on Google (we have not tried it out with TechPP yet – do mail us your experiences if you do). Of course, you will need to have Philips’ Hue color lights and enable the color syncing feature from the Philips Hue Bridge, pointing out which lights the browser will control....

And 2022 has got underway with Vivo adding its own contender to the list – the Vivo V23 Pro. Vivo has taken a very different approach from its competitors at around this price point to the brand’s credit. While most have tried to play up their spec sheets and unleash potential “flagship killers,” Vivo has developed a device that focuses on style rather than benchmark scores and spec readouts. It might not have the heavy-duty specs that some of the devices at this price point do, but it has other features that they do not....

VPNTraffic is a new entrant to the overly populated Premium VPN market. Like many others, it is also PPTP based and hence supports multiple platforms like Windows and Mac OS. I have been testing Vpntraffic for the past few days and I must say the service has been fairly good. Except once when their servers went offline, the vpn service has managed to perform as advertised. With Vpntraffic I could easily stream multiple online episodes on Hulu, watch a couple of NFL games and even voice chat on Skype without buffering issues....

As per FactorDaily, Flipkart is pegged at $20 Billion while Walmart has put the company’s value at $22 billion. This means that Walmart has to spend $16 Billion to acquire Flipkart. Google’s parent company, Alphabet is also said to be participating in the buyout via an investment of $3 billion. Meanwhile, Kalyan Krishnamurthy will continue to serve as the Chief Executive of Flipkart. The deal is expected to include both cash and stock component....

Now, it has gone a step ahead and made it even easier to utilize the Android Device Manager option on your smartphone. You can now visit the Google homepage to look up your lost Android device! Simply type in “Find my phone”, and Google will show where your phone is on a map. Assuming you had left it at a cafe or dropped it in a park, this is the best possible way to know its current location....

To jog your memory here’s what the tweet from Google read, “Well, since there seems to be some interest, ‘here you go! Wait ’til you see what it can do.” In addition, the tweet also included an image of the alleged Pixel 4, lying on its back, with focus on highlighting the rear camera setup. Without going into much detail, the discussion about the inclusion of a Soli chip started with the appearance of a mysterious hole in the camera bump....

2015 – 2020: Indian brands, from dominant to dead Sounds hard to believe? Well, five years ago, in 2015, the top five smartphone brands in the Indian market were: Samsung, Micromax, Intex, Lenovo (Motorola), and Lava, as per Counterpoint Research. And that is not all, there were others – Karbonn, Spice, Lyf, iBall, and Celkon, to name a few. Even brands that were known for other electronic products like Onida, BPL, and Videocon had phone divisions....

While this year certainly was one of innovation, where people no longer chose Apple tablets automatically over others, there are still a few traps to avoid if you’re looking for the most suitable gadget. Moreover, those looking for a cheap slate can indeed find something of quality, if they overlook size-related downsides or opt for weaker specifications. Christmas Tablet buying guide: the Big bouncers Just like we did for the smartphone category, we are going to show you what are the best options for Christmas this year and create a view based on performance, beauty and of course, price....

Talking about listening to music on smartphones, there is a general belief that an external device (like a headphone) connected to an iPhone sounds much better than the one connected to an Android. The root cause for this is the difference in the quality of DAC and AMP used on these devices. Before jumping onto how these affect the sound quality, let’s first get some basics out of the way....

The update brings along a plethora of features, chief among them are Live Folders, Cortana in new regions — including China, India and Australia, native support for several more screen resolution and a gamut of network enhancements. Besides that, we will also have improvements in Xbox Music, an app called Apps Corner, improvements in SMS app among others. You can read the most important features of Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 here....

The most affordable of them all, the Redmi 6A comes with a 5.45-inch LCD screen, an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a resolution of HD+. There’s a MediaTek quad-core chipset underneath coupled with 2GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage which can be expanded through a dedicated MicroSD card slot, and a 3000mAh battery. On the rear, you will find a 13-megapixel f/2.2 lens and for selfies, the Redmi 6A offers a 5-megapixel snapper on the front....