Redmi Go specs leak, showing us the first Xiaomi Android Go phone

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Xiaomi is well known around the world for making cheap-yet-powerful smartphones. Therefore, it’s only natural that the company would dip its toes into the relatively new Android Go ecosystem.

That day is right around the corner, as specs and images of the Xiaomi Redmi Go just leaked on Twitter, giving us a look at the very first Android Go phone from the company.

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Because this is an Android Go device, you shouldn’t expect a specs powerhouse or any kind of innovative, beautiful design. Instead, you should expect some bare-bones hardware paired with some very simple design to create a phone that’s as inexpensive as possible.

The leaked Xiaomi Redmi Go specs are below:

	Xiaomi Redmi Go Leaked Specs
Display	5-inch 16:9 LCD 1,280 x 720 resolution
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 308
RAM	1GB
Storage	8GB Expandable to 128GB with microSD
Battery	3,000mAh
Camera	Rear: 8MP, LED flash Front: 5MP
Bands	GSM: B2, B3, B5, B8 WCDMA: B1, B2, B4, B5, B8 TDD-LTE: B38, B40, B41(120MHz) FDD-LTE: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28
SIM	Dual SIM card slots
Connectivity	Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz, 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.1
Ports	Micro USB, USB 2.0
Operating System	Android Go (8.1 Oreo Edition)
Dimensions/Weight	140.4 x 70.1 x 8.35mm 137g
Colors	Black, Blue
Price (Estimate)	5,000 Indian Rupees (~$70) or less

Although we’ve got a clear idea of the Xiaomi Redmi Go specs from this leak, we’re not sure on the price. The source of the leak — @ishanagarwal24 — suggests that the phone will cost 5,000 rupees (~$70) or less when it hits the Indian market. There’s also no word on whether the device will hit other countries quite yet.

Either way, it’s nice to see the Android Go ecosystem gaining some traction, as developing nations represent much of the future for Android.

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Source: Android Zone

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Here’s how to get the Samsung One UI beta for Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

Samsung One UI beta is now rolling out to the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The update, which also brings Android 9 Pie to both phones, arrives on the heels of One UI beta becoming available on the Galaxy Note 8 earlier this week.

Previously, One UI made its way to the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus first, and will likely land on the Galaxy Note 9 in February.

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If you own a Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, or Note 8, you need to install the Samsung Members app from either the Galaxy Apps store or the Google Play Store, then follow the steps as outlined in our One UI beta sign up page. SamMobile reports the beta firmware version numbers are G950FXXU4ZSA5 for the Galaxy S8 and G955FXXU4ZSA5 for the Galaxy S8 Plus. U.S. residents will be able to sign up for the same beta via the Samsung+ app.

We already love the new One UI when we got to check out the beta on the Samsung Galaxy S9, including its system-wide dark mode, an overhaul of the recent apps menu, and much more.

Samsung has posted an Android 9 Pie update roadmap for its smartphones, and it states the stable version for the Note 8 will roll out in February, followed by the S8 and S8 Plus in March. Many more Samsung smartphones will also get the Android 9 Pie update this year, but only the Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, S9, S9 Plus, Note 8, and Note 9 phones will receive the big One UI refresh as well.

Source: Android Zone

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The LG G5 and V20 may have reached the end of their security updates

If you own an LG G5 or the more recent LG V20, you may want to consider getting a new phone soon. A report from XDA Developers (via 9to5Google) points out that both devices are no longer listed on the LG Security Bulletin website. If this is correct, and not merely a mistake on LG’s part, that means the G5 and V20 won’t be getting any more software support.

It’s especially troubling for the LG V20, which was the first phone that was released with Android 7.0 Nougat installed and working out of the box in September 2016. LG promised that the phone would get at least two years of software updates. Some people might have bought the phone thinking they would get at least two “letter” Android firmware updates during that time frame, believing that the V20 was supposed to get Android 9 Pie. However, it looks like that is not going to happen after all.

The LG G5 was the company’s risky, and ultimately failed, attempt to change the smartphone business with its modular device support. The accessories, which LG called “Friends,” connected to the bottom of the phone’s casing. These included the LG Cam Plus, which added more physical controls for the phone’s camera, and the LG Hi-Fi Plus, which offered improved audio for headphone users.

The LG V20 got solid reviews when it was released, thanks in part to its early support of Nougat. It was also a fan-favorite for features like its excellent audio hardware and its second 2.1-inch screen on top of the display that showed things like app shortcuts, favorite contacts, calendar reminders, and more.

Source: Android Zone

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