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  • How to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro?

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro provides multiple ways to capture the screenshot. Long screenshot or scrolling screenshot features also available. In this post, let us explore how to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.

    Here is the list of methods to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.

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    Hardware Key combination method to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

    • Navigate to the page/App on which you want to capture a screenshot.
    • Press and Hold Power and Volume Down button simultaneously.
    • You will hear shutter sound(provided phone is not in silent mode).
    • Small Preview will appear in the top right.
    • This confirms screenshot is saved.

    Screenshot button method to take a screenshot

    • Go to the screen on which you want to grab a screenshot.
    • Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the notification panel.
    • Tap on screenshot button.

    Using Quick Ball to take a screenshot

    Quick Ball was introduced in MIUI 8. It is something similar to Assistive Touch in iOS. Once enabled, a floating circle will appear. This has quick access shortcut to five functions. Home, back, recent, power off and screenshot.

    • To enable Quick ball, go to Quick ball->Additional settings->Quick ball. Now enable the Quick Ball.
    • Now, on any screen on which you want to capture a screenshot, just tap the quick ball icon.
    • Choose screenshot shortcut.

    Three Finger gesture screenshot

    To use this method, you need to enable three-finger gesture first.

    How to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8
    • Go to “Settings” – “Additional settings” – “Button and gesture shortcuts” – “Take a screenshot” – select “Slide 3 fingers down”.
    • Now Slide down 3 fingers on the page you want to take a screenshot.
    • The screenshot will be saved.

    Scroll Screenshot in Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro

    To take scroll screenshot or long screenshot,

    • Take a screenshot using any of the above-mentioned methods.
    • You will see a preview in the top right.
    • There you will find the scroll. Tap on it.
    • Continue till you want the screenshot to be taken.

  • Samsung Galaxy M30s Tips and Tricks

    Samsung Galaxy M30s runs on OneUI 1.5 on top of Android Pie. Samsung has provided many customizations and useful features on this smartphone. Some of these features are exclusive to this device and some are available on other devices as well. Here is the list of Samsung Galaxy M30s Tips and Tricks.

    Samsung Galaxy M30s Tips and Tricks

    Enable automatic call recording

    Galaxy M30s has a built-in auto call recording feature.

    • Go to the dialer.
    • Then go to options(Three dots in the top right corner).
    • Select Settings.
    • Tap on recording calls.
    • Enable Auto recording.

    You can access recorded calls by tapping on Recorded calls in the recording calls menu.

    Enable Night mode or Dark mode in Galaxy M30s

    You can enable the dark mode on Galaxy M30s by following the steps given below.

    • Go to Settings->Display.
    • Enable Night mode.

    Customize Always on Display

    If you want to customize the way Always-on display then,

    • Go to Settings->Lock Screen.
    • Enable Always On Display and tap on it.
    • You can select any of the options between Tap to show, Show Always or Show as Schedule.

    Take 48MP photos in Galaxy M30s

    By default, photos are not taken in 48MP. If you want to take pictures in 48 megapixels,

    1. Open the camera app.
    2. Tap on the Aspect Ratio icon.
    3. Select 3:4H option.
    4. Now, the photos will be captured in 48MP.

    Dual messenger in Galaxy M30s

    Samsung Galaxy M30s supports dual messenger feature. This provides the option to use two accounts of WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook etc. To enable dual apps,

    • Go into the Settings → Advanced features.
    • Tap on Dual Messenger.
    • A list of apps that are compatible with Dual Messenger will be displayed.
    • Toggle the switch of the Whatsapp if you wish to use a separate account with.
    • Read the Disclaimer. Once you have read the Disclaimer, tap on Confirm to continue.
    • Tap on Install. A second icon for the selected app will appear on your Home screen. You’ll be able to use a different account in the second copy.
    • You can access it on the home screen.

    How to get the pictures in the gallery to show on the home page of Galaxy M30s?

    • Open the Gallery.
    • Select the picture you wish to set as wallpaper.
    • Once you are in the image, tap Menu (this may appear as three dots).
    • Tap Set as wallpaper.
    • Choose where you wish to set it: Home screen, Lock screen or Home and lock screens.

    Optimise and extend battery life

    One of the best ways to extend the battery life on the Galaxy M30s is by closing unwanted apps. For that

    • Go to Settings>> Device Maintenance.
    • Tap on Battery.
    • You will see all running apps and how much percentage of each app is consuming.
    • You can tap “Save Power” to close all such apps to save battery.

    These are some of the quick tips and tricks of Galaxy M30s. If you have any questions or suggestions, please write in the comment section below.

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  • OnePlus 7T FAQ Pros and Cons

    OnePlus 7T is the latest smartphone which has few improvements over its predecessor. These improvement makes it closer to OnePlus 7 Pro. Here are the some of OnePlus 7T faq.

    The latest OnePlus 7T is the first phone in India to run on Android 10 out of the box. It also features new Warp Charge 30T standard.

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    OnePlus 7T FAQ Pros and Cons

    OnePlus 7T FAQ

    What is the cost of OnePlus 7T in India?

    OnePlus 7T costs ₹37,999 for the 8GB / 128GB variant and ₹39,999 for 8GB / 256GB variant.

    What are the OnePlus 7T advantages over OnePlus 7?

    There are several improvements on the new flagship compared to OnePlus 7. Here are the list of additional features.

    • The display is slightly bigger. Now it sports 6.55 inch screen(6.41 inch in OnePlus 7) with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1080×2400 resolution. It also has 90Hz refresh rate, as well as HDR10+.
    • New Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC.
    • Improved battery capacity from 3700 mAh to 3800 mAh.
    • new Warp Charge 30T standard.
    • Improved camera setup. Now it has triple camera setup in the rear. It has 48-megapixel main Sony IMX586 camera with f/1.6 aperture, and 12-megapixel telephoto lens with a f/2.2 aperture, and a third 16-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.2 aperture. OnePlus 7 had dual camera setup.

    What are the OnePlus 7T Cons over OnePlus 7 Pro?

    With several improvements, OnePlus 7T comes close to OnePlus 7 Pro. However there are few areas OnePlus 7 Pro has advantage over OnePlus 7T. Here are the list of OnePlus 7T cons compared to OnePlus 7 Pro.

    • Notch display compared to full screen display.
    • Full HD+ resolution unlike QHD+ resolution.
    • Slightly smaller battery capacity. 3800 mAh vs 4000 mAh.

    What are the OnePlus 7T Cons?

    Some of the missing features of OnePlus 7T are,

    • No wireless charging support.
    • There is no 3.5mm headphone jack or USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack dongle.
    • Lacks microSD card slot.
    • No official water and dust rating.

  • How to take screenshot in Galaxy M30s- 4 Methods

    Taking screenshot is one of the easiest ways to save or share the content on your phone. There are multiple options when it comes to taking a screenshot on Galaxy M30s. Though principles are the same, there are few refinements and additional enhancements. In this post, we will cover how to take a screenshot on Galaxy M30s using 4 different methods.

    Here is the list of different methods on how to take a screenshot on Galaxy M30s

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    Below are the different methods to capture screenshot in Galaxy M30s. You can use whichever one you like the best.

    Power and Volume Down Screenshot in Galaxy M30s

    This is one of the most common methods to capture screenshot in Android phones. This works in Galaxy M30s as well.

    1. Go to the page on which you want to take a screenshot.
    2. Press and hold Volume Down and Power button simultaneously.
    3. The screenshot will be captured.

    Palm Swipe to capture screenshot in Galaxy M30s

    • First, ensure palm swipe to capture is enabled. For that, go to Settings->Advanced Features-> Motions and Gestures. Ensure Palm Swipe to capture is enabled.
    • Now on any screen on which you want to take a screenshot, swipe your palm from one side to another.
    • The screenshot will be captured.

    Assistant Menu screenshot in Galaxy M30s

    • Go to Settings->Accessibility->Interaction and dexterity. Enable Assistant Menu.
    • You will get a small floating icon on the screen.
    • Now, navigate to the page on which you want to take a screenshot.
    • Tap on Assistant Menu icon.
    • Select the Screenshot button.
    • The screenshot will be saved.

    Scroll screenshot in Galaxy M30s

    Samsung Galaxy M30s provides the option to take scroll screenshot. For that,

    • Go to Settings->Advanced Features->Screenshots.
    • Enable Screenshot toolbar.
    • Now take a screenshot using any of the above-mentioned methods.
    • You will find a toolbar in the bottom of the preview screen.
    • Tap on down arrow icon.
    • It will start taking the scrolling screenshot.

    Video guide on how to take a screenshot in Galaxy M30s

    Here are the detailed steps by step video guide on how to take a screenshot in Galaxy M30s.

  • iPhone 11 FAQ – Features you may like to know

    Apple iPhone 11 is official now. The new lineup has several improvements which include raw performance as well as the camera. Here is the quick information in the form of iPhone 11 FAQ.

    Apple has made some major changes to the iPhone 11 lineup by adding better camera setup, smarter sound, new colour options and improved processor. Here is the quick summary of iPhone 11 lineup.

    iPhone 11 FAQ Features and Price

    iPhone 11 FAQ

    Image Source: Apple Newsroom

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    What are the different variants of iPhone 11 available?

    The new iPhone 11 lineup consists of 3 major variants apart from storage. They are
    1. iPhone 11
    2. iPhone 11 Pro
    3. iPhone 11 Pro Max

    What is the difference between iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro?

    Biggest difference between iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are display and camera setup. Key difference comparison is given below.
    Display
    iPhone 11: It has 6.1 inch LCD display panel(Liquid Retina HD display) with the screen resolution of 1792×828 and 326 PPI pixel density. 1400:1 contrast ratio. and 625 nits max brightness.
    iPhone 11 Pro: It has 5.8 inch OLED screen(Super Retina XDR display) with the screen resolution of 2436×1125 and 458 PPI pixel density. 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 800 nits max brightness.
    Camera
    iPhone 11: Rear dual camera setup.12MP Ultra Wide and 12MP Wide cameras.
    iPhone 11 Pro: Rear triple camera setup. 12MP Ultra Wide and 12MP Wide cameras. It also has additional 12MP Telephoto camera.

    How much is the new iPhone 11 in India?

    Based on storage, it is available in three price variants.
    64GB variant of iPhone 11 price is ₹64,900.
    128GB variant of iPhone 11 price is ₹69,900.
    256GB variant of iPhone 11 price is ₹79,900

    Does iPhone 11 support dual sim cards? What type of sim cards can be used?

    Yes. It supports 1 nano sim card and another eSIM. You can read more on this here.

    Is the iPhone 11 water and dust resistant?

    Yes. It is rated IP68(maximum depth of 2 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529.

    Does iPhone 11 have Wireless charging support?

    Yes.

    Does the iPhone 11 have USB C?

    No.

    Why are there 3 cameras on the iPhone 11 Pro?

    First one is a wide-angle lens. The second one is the ultra-wide-angle lens. The third one is the telescopic lense.

    What size is the iPhone 11?

    It has 150.9 mm (5.94 inches) of height. 75.7 mm (2.98 inches) of width and 8.3 mm (0.33 inches) of depth. iPhone 11 weighs 194 grams.

    How much is the iPhone 11 Pro Max in India?

    Based on storage, it is available in three price variants.
    64GB variant of iPhone 11 Pro Max price is ₹1,09,900.
    128GB variant of iPhone 11 Pro Max price is ₹1,23,900.
    256GB variant of iPhone 11 Pro Max price is ₹1,41,900.

    How much is the iPhone 11 Pro in India?

    Based on storage, it is available in three price variants.
    64GB variant of iPhone 11 Pro price is ₹₹99,900.
    128GB variant of iPhone 11 Pro price is ₹1,13,900.
    256GB variant of iPhone 11 price Pro is ₹1,31,900.

    What is the difference between iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max?

    iPhone 11 Pro Max has a bigger display screen size and better claimed battery life.