Home Tags Posts tagged with "Rolling"
Tag:

Rolling

Internet

FreeCharge ‘Wallet on Delivery’ Payments Now Rolling Out; Paytm, MobiKwik Will Follow Suit

by Rajdeep
written by Rajdeep

FreeCharge 'Wallet on Delivery' Payments Now Rolling Out; Paytm, MobiKwik Will Follow Suit

Ever since Prime Minister Modi announced the demonetisation of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes, we’ve been seeing a lot of confusion, and while things will no doubt get back to normal soon, right now one problem that has come up for a lot of people is that the various e-commerce websites have decided to either stop cash on delivery altogether, or limit it to orders below a certain value.

Considering that CoD accounts for the bulk of online shopping in India, this is a big move, and one that hugely inconvenient for many people. Many people prefer to pay CoD because it is more convenient or faster, or because they don’t have access to prepaid options. For others, it adds a sense of security, so that they haven’t committed any money until they actually get the product they wanted. Snapdeal has announced a new payment option that it hopes will alleviate the problem, which it’s calling Wallet on Delivery. Minutes after the announcement, rival Paytm took to social media to say that it is working with “courier partners to enable Wallet on Delivery, also known as Paytm on Delivery [POD]”. MobiKwik also announced via email that it will offer a MobiKwik wallet on delivery option for online sellers.

The idea is simple – you can use the Snapdeal-owned FreeCharge wallet to pay for items at the time of delivery. This will allow users to pay only when the package is delivered, but still saves Snapdeal the hassle of handling cash orders, which complicate logistics significantly. It will also help customers right now as people will not have to scramble for the new currency notes at this point.

According to a Snapdeal employee who spoke to Gadgets 360, the Wallet on Delivery mechanism will work automatically – you will receive a PIN to use in your FreeCharge app and once you confirm it, the money will be deducted. This means that you won’t have to use a QR code type of mechanism. It is being rolled out with only Snapdeal right now, but could expand to other Snapdeal sites over time.

“The launch of Wallet on Delivery is an absolute need of the hour for consumers,” says Kunal Bahl, founder and CEO, Snapdeal. “The launch of this new feature by FreeCharge shortly after the announcement of the demonetisation of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 currency notes demonstrates our speed of execution in ensuring consumers’ needs are met in real time.”

The FreeCharge wallet can also be used to pay for utilities, cab rides via Meru, for online recharges, and at some offline merchants, as well as being used to pay for items from Snapdeal.

[Source:- gadgets.ndtv]

0 comment
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Internet

Google Accelerated Mobile Pages Now Rolling Out to All Supported Search Results

by Rajdeep
written by Rajdeep

Google Accelerated Mobile Pages Now Rolling Out to All Supported Search Results

Google in February introduced its Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) project to reduce load time for mobile webpages. If you’ve noticed some stories with a small ‘lightning’ symbol on it, it means those pages open within a second. Initially, the AMP initiative was limited to only ‘Top Stories’. In August, Google announced that the initiative would make its way to all of Google’s search results.

Google is now rolling out AMP optimised pages for all supported results (including non-news) to users around the world. Google AMP is designed to improve mobile user experience, reducing load times by creating stripped down versions of webpages. Doing so not only saves time and battery life but also cuts data by 10 times.

The rollout doesn’t change the search result, but only shows which sites have pages that can load ‘lightning’ fast. In a blog post by Google Inside Search, the company claims to “have over 600 million AMP documents created by sites such as eBay, Reddit, Shopify, WikiHow, and many more.”

 Google has also stressed that the Search engine doesn’t rank pages based on AMP support but adds that mobile users are more likely to click on the AMP link than a non-AMP one. Google’s ranking system does prioritise small load times and page speed, however, Google VP of Engineering David Besbrisexplained that if there are two identical pages – one mobile friendly and the other AMP-powered – it will show the AMP one.

The announcement on Tuesday is more of a signal to Web developers to ‘AMP’ up their content so that they can hop on to the lightning fast bandwagon.

[Source:- gadgets. ndtv]

0 comment
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Gadgets News

Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge Android Oreo Update Starts Rolling Out: Reports

by Loknath Das
written by Loknath Das

Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge Android Oreo Update Starts Rolling Out: Reports

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge have started receiving Android Oreo. The new Android version is available through a software update that some users in the UK have reportedly received at the present stage. The latest development comes shortly after Samsung officially revealed the update schedule for both of its 2016 flagships in South Korea. Also, the update emerges months after the company released Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.

As reported by a large number of users on Reddit, the Android Oreo update is rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge model numbers SM-G930F and SM-G935F. It reportedly brings firmware version G930FXXU2ERD5 for the Galaxy S7 and G935FXXU2ERD5 for the Galaxy S7 Edge. Further, the update is sized at around 1.27GB and includes Samsung Experience 9.0. There are also default Android Oreo features, including Smart Autofill and Picture-in-Picture mode among others.

The Android Oreo update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge additionally has features such as Samsung Cloud and Find My Mobile. Similarly, there are improvements, including Bluetooth with high-quality audio codec support, video player supporting auto repeat and 2x speed option, video recorder with the ability to block calls while recording, and sticky notification on Samsung Health to let you see step count at a glance. Folks at SamMobile report that alongside the update for unlocked Galaxy S7 users, the Android Oreo update available for Vodafone UK-locked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge units.

As with any other Android update, the Android Oreo update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge is rolling out as an over-the-air (OTA) package. You can check its availability on your device by going to Settings > Software updates. It is recommended to back up your data before proceeding with the update. You are also advised to use a high-speed data or Wi-Fi connectivity to download the update.

[“source=gadgets.ndtv”]

0 comment
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Gadgets News

Nokia 3 Android 8.0 Oreo Update Starts Rolling Out: HMD Global

by Loknath Das
written by Loknath Das

Nokia 3 Android 8.0 Oreo Update Starts Rolling Out: HMD Global

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Nokia 3 was launched in February last year
  • It arrived in India in June 2017
  • The Android 8.0 Oreo update is now rolling out

Nokia 3 (Review) has started receiving its Android 8.0 Oreo update. To recall, the smartphone had been launched back at MWC 2017, before being brought to India in June of the same year. It had been launched with Android 7.0 Nougat, but Nokia licensee HMD Global has been providing assurances from day 1 that it would rollout frequent Android version and security updates for all its smartphones. The company certainly seems to be keeping its promise, and all its smartphones thus far have been receiving timely updates. HMD Global had in December said it would skip the Android 7.1.2 Nougat version update for the Nokia 3, and instead proceed directly to the Android 8.0 Oreo update.

In late-January this year, HMD Global had said the Android Oreo beta update for the smartphone was around the corner, and by the end of February, it had released it. Now, on Tuesday, HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas tweeted to say the Android 8.0 Oreo update is now available for Nokia 3. Users can expect a phased rollout over-the-air (OTA). To check if the OTA update is available in your region, visit Settings > About Phone > System Update. We recommend users download the update on Wi-Fi, and, have a minimum of 50 percent of charge before installing. As of writing this copy, it is not known which Android security patch accompanies the Android 8.0 Oreo update. The company had in February rolled out the February Android security patch for the smartphone.

To recall, the Nokia 3 was launched in India at Rs. 9,499. It sports a polycarbonate body and metallic frame on the sides. For specifications, the Nokia 3 has a 5-inch HD display, Android 7.0 Nougat, 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek 6737 SoC. It comes with 16GB of inbuilt storage, which is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). Optics include an 8-megapixel camera on both the front and back. The Nokia 3 packs a 2650mAh battery and measures 143.4×71.4×8.4mm.

COMMENTS

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on Twitter, Facebook, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Nokia 3

Nokia 3

Rs.7,750
Buy
  • REVIEW
  • KEY SPECS
  • NEWS
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Feels solid
  • Stock Android experience
  • Dedicated slots for SIMs and microSD card
  • Bad
  • Average overall performance
  • Camera quality is below par
  • No fingerprint scanner
Read detailed Nokia 3 review
BUY AT
  • Nokia 3 (Matte Black, 16GB)
    Rs.7,750
  • Nokia 3 (Matte Black, 16GB) –
    Rs.8,230
  • Refurbished – Nokia 3 (Black, 16GB)
    Rs.6,999

[“Source-gadgets.ndtv”]

0 comment
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Gadgets News

Nokia 8 Android 8.0 Oreo Update Starts Rolling Out

by Loknath Das
written by Loknath Das

Nokia 8 Android 8.0 Oreo Update Starts Rolling Out

Nokia 8 Android 8.0 Oreo update is now rolling out, bringing the latest version of Google’s mobile OS to HMD Global’s flagship-class smartphone. Released in India on Friday night, the release of the Android Oreo update for Nokia 8 was announced by Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, in a tweet on Friday. Of course, the Android 8.0 Oreo beta build for Nokia 8 was released last month, but users needed to sign up to become a beta tester for that.  The update wighs 1518.1MB in size and includes the November Android security update as well.

All other Nokia Android smartphones from HMD Global will also receive their Android 8.0 Oreo updates in the near future, namely, the Nokia 2, Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6. In fact, they should all also get their Android P update, as promised by HMD Global last month.

nokia 8 oreo update gadgets 360 nokia

The Nokia 2 is the latest smartphone from HMD Global, and it went on sale in India on Friday. It is also the cheapest smartphone from the company, sporting a price tag of Rs. 6,999 (recommended best buy price).

As for the Nokia 8, the smartphone was unveiled globally back in August, and then launched in India in September, before going on sale in October. The dual-SIM (Nano) Nokia 8 bears a 5.3-inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) IPS display with 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is IP54 rated, which makes it splash proof. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC (4 Kryo cores clocked at 2.5GHz and 4 Kryo cores clocked at 1.8GHz) coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

The dual rear camera setup on the Nokia 8 includes two 13-megapixel sensors – one is an RGB sensor and features optical image stabilisation (OIS), while the other is a monochrome sensor. Both have an aperture of f/2.0, 1.12-micron pixel elements, phase detection autofocus, a 76.9-degree wide-angle lens, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), dual-tone LED flash, and an IR range finder.

On the front, the Nokia 8 bears another 13-megapixel sensor with PDAF, 1.12-micron pixels, an f/2.0 aperture, and an 78.4-degree wide-angle lens. All three cameras come with Carl Zeiss optics. The company is touting the ‘bothies’ feature with the smartphone, allowing users to take photos or videos using the front and rear cameras simultaneously. The Nokia 8 is also optimised for one-touch live-streaming via Facebook Live and YouTube Live. Also on board is OZO Audio tech for spatial 360-degree audio recording (using 3 microphones), including an Audio Focus mode.

The Nokia 8 comes with 64GB of inbuilt UFS2.1 storage, expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB) in a hybrid dual-SIM configuration. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C (v3.1), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, digital compass, gyroscope, and a proximity sensor. Bearing a 3090mAh non-removable battery, the Nokia 8 measures 151.5×73.7×7.9mm.

Source:-gadgets.ndtv

0 comment
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
error: Content is protected !!