Nokia 6 4GB RAM Variant Launched in India as a Flipkart Exclusive:

 Price, Release Date, Specifications

HIGHLIGHTS-

• Nokia 6 will be available Rs. 16,999
• Handset comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage
• Exchange offer on Nokia 6 will be available on Flipkart

Nokia 6 will be available in India in a new 4GB RAM variant, as a Flipkart-exclusive. It also bears twice the inbuilt storage, at 64GB, compared to the original model. The new variant will go on sale from Tuesday, February 20 and interested buyers can now go to the Nokia 6 (4GB) page on Flipkart to add themselves under 'Notify me' list. Notably, the Nokia 6 will be available in its Matte Black colour variant. Earlier, the Nokia 6 was available in a 3GB RAM variant, which HMD Global had launched back in January last year, alongside the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5. Interestingly, it was the 4GB variant that got unveiled in China. It should be noted, that the new model is not the Nokia 6 (2018), that HMD Global announced last month.


Nokia 6 (4GB variant) price in India, launch offers

The Nokia 6 will go on sale at a 'best buy' price of Rs. 16,999. Additionally, as part of the launch, an additional exchange discount of Rs. 2,000 is being offered. The 3GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 14,999.

Nokia 6 specifications, features-

In terms of specifications, the new Nokia 6 variant is almost the same as that of the previous model (except the RAM and storage). The dual-SIM Nokia 6 (4GB) runs a pure version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The handset sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920pixels) IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, and as mentioned, comes with 4GB of RAM. Similar to the 3GB variant, the Nokia 6 features a 16-megapixel rear camera with PDAF, a f/2.0 aperture, a 1-micron pixel sensor, and dual-tone LED flash. The Nokia 6 has an 8-megapixel autofocus front camera with a f/2.0 aperture and an 84-degree wide-angle lens.

The Nokia 6 comes with 64GB of inbuilt storage, as compared to the 32GB in the previous model. The internal storage is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). Connectivity options on the Nokia 6 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, NFC, Micro-USB with OTG, and a 3.5mm audio jack.


Meanwhile, sensors on board the smartphone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor. It features an aluminium unibody design, dual speakers with Dolby Atmos audio. The Nokia 6 measures 154x75.8x7.85mm, is powered by a 3000mAh battery.

Gmail Go app is now available for download via Google Play

Here's What It Offers-

HIGHLIGHTS-

• Gmail Go app is now available for download via Google Play
• The APK file size of the new app is 9.51MB
• The app has most of the basic features of the regular Gmail app

Setting up the stage for Android Oreo (Go Edition), Google has now released the Gmail Go app. The new app, which is compatible with devices running Android 8.1 Oreo and later, is available for download on Google Play store. It comes weeks after the release other Go edition apps, including Files Go, Gboard Go, Google Go, Maps Go, and YouTube Go. The app supports most of the basic features of Gmail as well as offers you multiple account support to let you set up both Gmail and non-Gmail addresses, such as Outlook.com, Yahoo Mail, or other IMAP/POP email accounts, instantly.

The APK file size of the Gmail Go app is significantly smaller than the regular Gmail app; it's 9.51MB versus 20.66MB. This makes the app lighter when installed, consuming around 25MB on compatible devices - contrary to the 47MB space consumed by its regular version. Despite its lightweight build, the Gmail Go app provides you with an advanced inbox that categorises social and promotional emails under different tabs to help you focus on important messages first.

The app also supports the convenient conversation view that groups emails for all IMAP, POP3, and Exchange accounts under one roof. Similarly, Google has given support for swipe actions and sender images in the conversation list. The interface of the new app is also quite identical to the original Gmail for Android, though you may notice the change in the user profile section that sits on top of the title bar and displays your profile photo and background image on the regular Gmail app.

Why Google Is Bullish About Android Oreo (Go Edition)-

In order to make the experience safer for end users, the Gmail Go app automatically blocks spam messages using Google's internal data sets and algorithms. You are also provided with the option to report any of the new emails as spam or mark it as important to get it right in the Primary tab. Further, you can add a label to your emails to categorise them as per your requirements. The app also allows you to manage how frequent you'd like to receive notifications by disabling alerts for social or promotional messages.

The overall experience of the Gmail Go app is quite similar to what you can get from the regular Gmail app. However, we did notice some lag when tested the app on an Android 8.1-running Pixel 2 XL. This may be due to some bugs that are likely to be fixed ahead of the release of Android Go devices. Of course, the prime purpose of the Gmail Go app is to provide Gmail access amidst using less RAM and data.

Meanwhile, you can visit Google Play to download and test the Gmail Go app on your Android 8.1 device. Its latest APK file is also available for download through APK Mirror.

10 secret WhatsApp tricks you (probably) didn't know about.

WhatsApp has almost replaced your text messages and has now over 1 billion people using it every day to be connected with their families and friends. The most widely used instant messaging app crossed the 1.3 billion monthly active users mark in July and has over 55 billion messages sent per day. The company has claimed that there are over 4.5 billion photos shared per day while it supports 60 languages. The service saw a boom in shared videos over time and now has 1 billion videos shared per day on the messaging platform. The instant messaging service keeps introducing new features to the platform to keep increasing the user engagement. Some of the major WhatsApp features introduced this year include WhatsApp Status, share your live location, and deleting messages for everyone. While there are many WhatsApp features that you may already be aware of but here are some which you might not have used ever.

#1. Pin Chats on WhatsApp

WhatsApp introduced the Pin chat feature on Android in May this year while iOS users got the feature in July. WhatsApp's Pin chat feature allows users to pin up to three chats to the top of the chat list. The pinned chats will remain at the top always which will mean that you will first see the three chats that matter to you the most.
To pin a chat, tap and hold a specific chat which you wish to pin. Tap the Pin icon that appears at the top of the screen. In case, you want to unpin a chat then tap and hold the pinned chat in your chat list and remove the pin icon.
On iPhone, users can pin chats by swiping right on the chat and can unpin by swiping right on the pinned chat.

#2. How to block someone on WhatsApp

This is considered as one of the best tools to deal with strangers or people who keep sending texts on WhatsApp. To block someone, open WhatsApp and then tap on the application menu. Then go to Settings > Privacy Settings > Blocked Contacts to display all contacts that you have already blocked. You can tap on 'Add contact' icon at the bottom of the screen to select a contact a block. In case, you want to block an unknown contact on WhatsApp, simply open the chat conversation, scroll on the top, and then Block.
In case you blocked someone by mistake, we have you covered. Go to Settings > Privacy Settings > Blocked Contacts and long-press the contact that you wish to unblock.
iPhone users to block anyone on WhatsApp can tap on Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked and tap on add new. Then, users can select the contact you wish to block from the list.

#3. Pin Chats on WhatsApp

WhatsApp introduced the Pin chat feature on Android in May this year while iOS users got the feature in July. WhatsApp's Pin chat feature allows users to pin up to three chats to the top of the chat list. The pinned chats will remain at the top always which will mean that you will first see the three chats that matter to you the most.

To pin a chat, tap and hold a specific chat which you wish to pin. Tap the Pin icon that appears at the top of the screen. In case, you want to unpin a chat then tap and hold the pinned chat in your chat list and remove the pin icon.
On iPhone, users can pin chats by swiping right on the chat and can unpin by swiping right on the pinned chat.

#4. How to block someone on WhatsApp

This is considered as one of the best tools to deal with strangers or people who keep sending texts on WhatsApp. To block someone, open WhatsApp and then tap on the application menu. Then go to Settings > Privacy Settings > Blocked Contacts to display all contacts that you have already blocked. You can tap on 'Add contact' icon at the bottom of the screen to select a contact a block. In case, you want to block an unknown contact on WhatsApp, simply open the chat conversation, scroll on the top, and then Block.
In case you blocked someone by mistake, we have you covered. Go to Settings > Privacy Settings > Blocked Contacts and long-press the contact that you wish to unblock.
iPhone users to block anyone on WhatsApp can tap on Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked and tap on add new. Then, users can select the contact you wish to block from the list.

#5. How to delete messages for everyone on WhatsApp

Delete for everyone has been one of the latest boons for WhatsApp users and enables people to delete chat in case it was sent to a wrong person by mistake. The Delete messages for everyone allows users to delete specific messages sent to either an individual or a group. Messages deleted for everyone will be replaced with "This message was deleted" in the receiver's chat. Similarly, the sender will also see "This message was deleted" in the chat. This will mean that the sender has deleted the message for everyone.
It's worth mentioning that you can delete messages for everyone for up to seven minutes after sending the message. Once seven minutes have passed, you cannot delete messages for everyone.
To delete the message on WhatsApp, go to the chat containing the message you want to delete. Tap and hold the message or messages to delete multiple messages at once. Tap Delete at the top of the screen > Delete for everyone.
For the delete for everyone to work, users will have to make sure that the sender and receiver are using the latest version of WhatsApp.
Similarly, iPhone users can open the chat and select the message or messages to delete from the chat. Then, tap Delete > Delete for Everyone.

#6. How to create shortcut for specific WhatsApp chats

The WhatsApp shortcut for specific chat is one of the ways people can directly access the chat conversation even without opening the main app. To create shortcut for a specific chat, go to Chat > contact chat > Menu > More > Add shortcuts or chats.

#7. How to use Starred messages on WhatsApp

Starred messages are one feature that allows WhatsApp users to bookmark specific messages so they can quickly be referred to later. To star a message, tap and hold the message you wish to star and then tap the Star icon that appears on top of the screen. To unstar a message, tap and hold the message and select the remove Star icon.
WhatsApp users can also access the list of Starred messages by opening WhatsApp and tap the Menu button. You can then tap Starred messages. Similarly, iPhone users will have to tap and hold the message they wish to star. Tap the Star icon in the menu.

#8. How to use two-step verification on WhatsApp

WhatsApp's two-step verification is an optional feature that adds more security to the account. One of the biggest advantages of keeping the two-step verification enabled is it requires the six-digit pin to access WhatsApp chats.
To enable two-step verification on WhatsApp, open WhatsApp app > Settings > Account > Two-step verification > Enable.
WhatsApp also optionally requires an email address when you enable Two-step verification which comes in handy when you forget your six-digit pin. This offers the additional layer of security to your personal chats.

#9. Highlight messages on WhatsApp

Out of many WhatsApp features introduced this year, the company also added highlighting messages feature where users can turn texts in chat to bold, italic, and strikethrough.

In bold, the text in the chat conversation, add an asterisk on either side of the text you are sending on WhatsApp. For italics, you need to add underscore on either side of the word. Similarly, for strikethrough just add tildes on both sides.

#10. Hide status for some users on WhatsApp

WhatsApp Status is a good way to express your feelings to your friends and families and you might want to keep it closed for only a few. By default, WhatsApp status updates are set to be shared with all your contacts. You can, however, choose to share your status updates with all of your contacts, or with selected contacts only.

To change the status privacy, go the Status screen > Tap on Menu button > Status privacy > choose who can see status updates.

#11.Change app language in WhatsApp

WhatsApp supports multiple languages across the world. In India, WhatsApp supports English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, and other languages. To change the language of your WhatsApp, you can go to Settings > Chats > App Language > Choose the language you want to use.

#12. Send broadcast message on WhatsApp

WhatsApp broadcast messages might have taken a hit in popularity after the introduction of WhatsApp Groups feature. But, it is still one of the best ways to send public messages to your contacts privately. Want to invite people to your private party at home, you can always use 'New broadcast' feature. Broadcast messages are only received by contacts that have your mobile number saved. For sending a broadcast message on Android, Chats > Menu > New broadcast. On iPhone, users can send a broadcast message by going to Chats > Broadcast Lists > New List > Add contacts.