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Xiaomi's  Redmi 7A  has so far been  available through online sales , but that is changing today. The entry-level smartphone is now also available through offline retail channels, but there is a catch. Buying the device from a physical store instead of online will command an INR 200 price premium. So while the base model with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage costs INR 5,999 online, to buy this one from a brick-and-mortar store you'll pay INR 6,199. Similarly, the version with 32GB of storage is priced at INR 6,199 online, and INR 6,399 offline. So you'll be eating some of the costs of having it distributed to myriad stores across the subcontinent, but you do get the added convenience of just walking into a store and immediately leaving with the phone in hand, without the need to wait for shipping. The  Redmi 7A was unveiled  in May. It comes with a 5.45-inch 720x1440 18:9 LCD touchscreen, a 12 MP rear camera, a 5 MP selfie shooter, the Snapdragon 439 SoC...

Just last week, the  OnePlus 7 Pro received a software update  that squashes a few bugs, fixes a couple of things and bumps up the security patch to August 2019. Well, today the  vanilla 7  is receiving the incremental update as well. The changelog is quite similar to the one of the 7 Pro although, the Oxygen version is 9.5.8. It optimizes the adaptive brightness, clears the issue with accidental touches during phone calls and takes care of some minor bugs. As always, it's a staged rollout so the OTA will take some time to reach all users. Source

OnePlus has released the fourth developer preview of Android Q for last year's and this year's smartphones - the  OnePlus 6 ,  6T ,  7 , and  7 Pro . The changelog of this developer preview doesn't reveal much about what's new and vaguely says that it comes with "system functions improvement". However, it does list the known issues which you can check out in the screenshot below:   Changelog of Android Q Developer Preview 4 for OnePlus 6, 6T, 7, 7 Pro OnePlus hasn't made any official announcement about the fourth developer preview at the time of writing, but users on the company's official forums have reported its arrival by sharing the download links. You can  head over here to download the preview for the 7/7 Pro. Download links for the 6 and 6T are currently unavailable. Source  |  Via

HTC released  Android Pie for the U11+ in Taiwan earlier last month, and now it has expanded the rollout of Pie in India. The update, version number 2.19.400.2, requires a reasonably hefty download of 1.37GB. It comes with the usual Android Pie goodies as well as the July 1, 2019 security patch. Additionally, the new firmware also brings in some system enhancements to the  U11+  and removes Google+ from BlinkFeed.     HTC U11+ Android Pie update The update is rolling out over the air and will reach all the Indian units in a few weeks. Users in other regions should expect a rollout soon. Source 1 ,  2  |  Via

The  Galaxy A50  is one of a (growing) number of smartphones in the company's mid-range line, newly revamped for 2019 in both branding and philosophy. This is definitely not going to be confused for a flagship by anyone, with its inner specs and outward plastic construction. But will it bend? Will it scratch? Will its screen burn? If you feel like these are the types of pressing questions you simply must know the answer to right now, then sit back and enjoy another durability testing video by Zack from  JerryRigEverything . If you didn't watch for some reason, here's the quick skinny. The screen scratches at a level 6 on the Mohs scale, with deeper grooves at level 7 (you probably know this phrase by heart by now if you've watched a few of these in the past). You can peel off the plastic sides if you must use a knife on them. The cameras on the rear are behind protective glass. The display lasts 30 seconds under the heat from a direct flame, and after that...

LG has already rolled out Android Pie for the  V40 ThinQ  in the US, Europe, and South Korea. Now it's time for the Indian units to get a taste of the latest version of Android. In addition to bringing the Android Pie niceties to the V40 ThinQ, the new firmware also comes with features like YouTube Live, Penta shot, Cine shot, Part Slo-mo, and Dual App. Besides, it also bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to July 1, 2019.     LG V40 ThinQ Android Pie update The Android Pie update, sporting build number PKQ1.190202.001 and weighing 1.5GB in size, is rolling out over the air and should reach all the Indian units in a few weeks. You can also try installing the update manually on your V40 ThinQ via the LG Bridge software. Thanks for the tip, Kamal! Source

Back in May, HTC released the  Android Pie update for the U11 in Taiwan . And now, this Chinese phone maker has expanded the rollout of Pie for the  U11 in Europe. The update comes bearing version number 3.31.401.1 and requires a download of 1.31GB. Aside from the usual Android Pie goodies, the new build brings along system enhancements and removes Google+ from BlinkFeed. The update is currently seeding in Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy. If you live in any other European country and have received the update already, let us know by dropping a comment below. Source 1 ,  2 ,  3

Remember the vivo S1 that  launched worldwide but is different than the  vivo S1  in China? The one that is  called vivo Y7 s at its domestic scene? Well, it is arriving today in Russia with another new name - vivo V17 Neo. It will arrive with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage and will cost the equivalent of $315/€285.       vivo V17 Neo promo images The phone comes with Helio P65 chipset, housing an octa-core CPU at 2 GHz. The screen is 6.38” Super AMOLED with an underdisplay fingerprint scanner, while the camera is in a waterdrop notch. There are three shooters on the back - an 8 MP wide-angle lens, 16 MP main shooter, and a 2 MP depth sensor. Another nice feature about the phone is its 4,500 mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support over the micro USB port. The colors are translated in Russia as Black Diamond and Aqua Pearl both will be available when the phone launches later today. Its price is RUB19,990 and there is only one memory option, ...

Huawei has launched its first pop-up camera smartphone in India -  Y9 Prime (2019) . It's priced at INR15,990 ($230/€210) and will be sold online exclusively through  Amazon.in  as well as through offline retail stores across the country. You can pre-book the Y9 Prime (2019) from August 5 through retail outlets like Croma and Poorvika, and if you do, you will get Huawei Sport BT headphones and a 15,600 mAh power bank worth INR4,598 ($65/€60) for free. The smartphone will be available for purchase on Amazon.in for Prime members on August 7, with general sales commencing from the next day. Talking about the specifications, the Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) is powered by the Kirin 710F SoC which is paired with 4GB RAM. It's built around a 6.59" FHD+ notch-less LCD and comes with a 16MP pop-up selfie camera which is one of its key features.     Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) in Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue colors Around the back, the Y9 Prime (2019) has a triple...