Windows 11 Update Tracker: Download and Install the latest Windows 11 update

The Windows 11 rollout is going full steam ahead. However, the new OS hasn’t been without issues and Microsoft is well aware of this fact. The company is periodically rolling out updates for Windows 11 to fix the bugs and introduce new features. This article will serve as the central repository of knowledge base (KB) articles and download links for all updates related to Windows 11, including both the Insider Preview and the stable builds.

Table of Contents:

• Glossary
• Windows 11 Build Index
• How to install
• Verification

Glossary

Windows updates are compressed in a special archive file format called Microsoft Cabinet (CAB) that supports embedded digital certificates used for maintaining archive integrity. When published via Microsoft Update Catalog, Microsoft often wraps them into the MSU (Microsoft Update) format.

The internal structure of a MSU package

The primary focus of this index is centered around the Cumulative Updates (also known as Monthly Rollups), which include both security and reliability updates that are packaged together. Since they’re cumulative in nature, the latest rollup package has the ability to update the target Windows version to the most recent build, regardless of what the previous build number was.

In some cases, one may need to apply a Servicing Stack Update (SSU) before installing the newest Cumulative Update (CU). The servicing stack is the code that installs other operating system updates, hence Microsoft usually bundles them with CUs before publishing a standalone MSU package. Power users or system admins may still prefer to deal with the CAB variant for ease of deployment. In that case, always install/integrate the SSU before engaging with the CU.

Microsoft also provides CUs for the .NET Framework portion of the Windows OS. Unlike the SSU, they’re distributed separately from the regular CUs.

Windows Feature Experience Pack is yet another type of update that delivers new feature improvements to customers outside of major Windows feature updates.

Then comes the Dynamic Updates (DU) that are meant for the Windows setup engine. They are being automatically downloaded and applied on the fly in order to fix the Windows recovery environment (WinRE), setup binaries, or any files that the Windows setup uses for feature updates. However, we decided not to include them in this index for the sake of avoiding clutters.

To have a clear idea about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates. Keep in mind that an inter-OS (e.g. from Windows 10 to Windows 11) or an inter-build (e.g. from Windows 10 November 2019 Update/Build 18363 to May 2020 Update/Build 19041) update is a way more complex scenario. Microsoft handles such upgrade paths using the Unified Update Platform (UUP), the details of which are not part of this tutorial.

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Windows 11 Build Index

Build Number 22000

The following index is shown in chronological order. Due to the fact that updates are being pushed from different development pipelines, a higher build number is not always the ideal indicator of the latest build. Please go through the update description before installing.

Build	Changelog and known issues	Download
22000.556 [March 2022 update]	KB5011493	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.527 [Optional February 2022 update]	KB5010414	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.526 [Weather content on the taskbar for Beta and Release Preview channels]	KB5010414	x86-64 ARM64
22000.493 [February 2022 update]	KB5010386	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.469 [Multiple fixes / Optional January 2022 update]	KB5008353	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.467 [Out-of-band – Fix for Windows Retail Demo Mode]	KB5010690	x86-64 ARM64
22000.438 [Out-of-band – Fix for VPN issues]	KB5010795	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.466 [Multiple fixes for Beta and Release Preview channels]	KB5008353	x86-64 ARM64
22000.434 [January 2022 update]	KB5009566	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.376 [December 2021 update]	KB5008215	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.348 [Fix for issues related to the Microsoft Installer / Optional November 2021 update]	KB5007262	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.346 [Fluent emoji for Beta and Release Preview channels]	KB5007262	x86-64 ARM64
22000.318 [November 2021 update]	KB5007215	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.318 (Feature Experience Pack only, major build number is still 22000.282) [Fix for expiring app certificates]	KB5008295	x86-64 ARM64
22000.282 [Fix for AMD issues]	KB5006746	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.258 [October 2021 update]	KB5006674	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.194 [Integrated with Insider Preview 11 and the General Availability build]	KB5005635	x86-64: MSU || UUP dump ARM64: MSU || UUP dump
22000.184 [Integrated with Insider Preview 10]	KB5005642	x86-64 ARM64
22000.176 [Integrated with Insider Preview 9]	KB5006050	x86-64 ARM64
22000.168 [Integrated with Insider Preview 8]	KB5005191	x86-64 ARM64
22000.160 [Integrated with Insider Preview 7]	KB5005189	x86-64 ARM64
22000.132 [Integrated with Insider Preview 6]	KB5005190	x86-64 ARM64
22000.120 [Integrated with Insider Preview 5]	KB5005188	x86-64 ARM64
22000.100 [Integrated with Insider Preview 4]	KB5004300	x86-64 ARM64
22000.71 [Integrated with Insider Preview 3]	KB5004252	x86-64 ARM64
22000.65 [Integrated with Insider Preview 2]	KB5004745	x86-64 ARM64
22000.51 [Integrated with Insider Preview 1]	KB5004564	x86-64 ARM64

Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8

Build	Changelog and known issues	Download
10.0.4488.1 [Released alongside 22000.527]	KB5010474	x86-64 ARM64
10.0.4470.1 [Released alongside 22000.469]	KB5009469	x86-64 ARM64
10.0.4465.6 [Released alongside 22000.434]	KB5008880	x86-64 ARM64
10.0.4455.1 [Released alongside 22000.348]	KB5007292	x86-64 ARM64
10.0.4435.1 [Released alongside 22000.282]	KB5006363	x86-64 ARM64
10.0.4420.2 [Released alongside 22000.258]	KB5005537	x86-64 ARM64
10.0.4400.3 [Released alongside 22000.100]	KB5004342	x86-64 ARM64
10.0.4395.3 [Released alongside 22000.51]	KB5004034	x86-64 ARM64

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How to Install these Windows 11 builds

CAB packages

To install a CAB update package, you need to use a built-in system utility called Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM). The command-line syntax should be as follows:

dism /online /add-package /packagepath:<path_to_cabfile>

CAB and PSF packages

Since Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21382, Microsoft has made a significant change in the Latest Cumulative Update (LCU) format. As a result, the end user can’t use the CAB file directly. To perform the installation using the built-in update module, the corresponding Patch Storage Files (PSF) package must be present. This is the exact reason one can find PSF files corresponding to each LCU in the Windows 11 UUP Dump. In case of an online installation, Windows Update only downloads and generates missing PSFX (PSF Express) payloads, while the CAB package only contain the manifests.

However, DISM alone can’t handle the PSF packages, which means we need to somehow combine the PSF and CAB files manually before trying to install them offline. Fortunately, there exists an open source tool named PSFX Repack for this job.

• Extract the archive of the PSFX Repack tool to a folder with a short path (like “D:\PSFX_Repack\”).
• Download both CAB and PSF files corresponding to the SSU and LCU and move them to the aforementioned folder. Kindly refer to the above index to note down appropriate the KB number before downloading.
  • You can remove the hash (if present) from the file names so that the file set looks like Windows10.0-KBxxxxxxx-x64.cab and Windows10.0-KBxxxxxxx-x64.psf. This step is optional, as the latest version of the PSFX Repack tool can handle the new naming scheme out of the box.
• Run psfx2cab_CLI.cmd to generate the combined CAB file.

• Use DISM to install the latest SSU CAB first, then the resultant LCU CAB file.

MSU packages

The MSU variant, on the other hand, is somewhat standalone in nature due to the fact that one can simply double-click on it to install the package. Note that DISM can also install MSU files.

After the installation finishes, you will be prompted to restart the PC for the changes to take effect.

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Verification

The Settings app in Windows 11 has an option to view the list of updates installed on your PC. Here’s how to access it.

• Open Settings and click Windows Update.
• Click/tap on Update history.

The good old Programs and Features applet in the classic Control Panel can also show you the list of installed updates.

• Right-click Start, click Run.
• Type appwiz.cpl and click OK. This opens the Programs and Features in the classic Control Panel.
• Click the View installed updates link on the left side. This shows you the list of updates along with the installation date column.

If the command-line is your thing, then you can opt for DISM or Windows Management Instrumentation (WMIC) as well. You need to execute the command from an elevated instance of Windows Terminal.

• Using DISM:

dism /online /get-packages /format:table | findstr "Package_for"

• Using WMIC:

wmic qfe

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We hope this article not only serves as a common update index for Windows 11 but also provides general installation instructions that can be useful for other Windows builds as well. We’ll be updating this guide with links to newer Windows builds, so check back again in the future!

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APK Teardown: Signal is working on a Snapchat-style Stories feature

It was Snapchat that introduced the concept of Stories, a feature that lets you post ephemeral photos or videos that disappear after 24 hours. The feature was a massive hit among Snapchat users and helped the platform grow exponentially after its introduction in 2013. The success of Snapchat Stories led to several copycats, with Instagram later introducing the feature under the same name and WhatsApp adding a Status feature. Twitter also briefly tried out its own version of Snapchat Stories called Fleets. It appears the privacy-focused messaging app Signal could be the next in line to add a story feature.

An APK teardown can often predict features that may arrive in a future update of an application, but it is possible that any of the features we mention here may not make it in a future release. This is because these features are currently unimplemented in the live build and may be pulled at any time by the developers in a future build.

Within the latest APK of Signal, we have discovered some new strings related to an upcoming story feature. From what we can gather, the Signal’s story feature will be quite similar to Snapchat and Instagram Stories.

Users will be able to choose from two story types: group story or private story. A group story can be sent to an existing group, while a private story will only be visible to select people you choose — think of it like Instagram “close friends.”

<string name="ChooseStoryTypeBottomSheet__choose_your_story_type">Choose your story type</string>
<string name="ChooseStoryTypeBottomSheet__group_story">Group story</string>
<string name="ChooseStoryTypeBottomSheet__new_private_story">New private story</string>
<string name="ChooseStoryTypeBottomSheet__share_to_an_existing_group">Share to an existing group</string>
<string name="ChooseStoryTypeBottomSheet__visible_only_to">Visible only to specific people</string>
<string name="ContactsCursorLoader_my_stories">My Stories</string>
<string name="ContactsCursorLoader_new_story">New Story</string>
<string name="ConversationListTabs__99p">99+</string>
<string name="ConversationListTabs__chats">Chats</string>
<string name="ConversationListTabs__stories">Stories</string>
<string name="CreateStoryViewerSelectionFragment__choose_viewers">Choose viewers</string>

The following strings suggest viewers will be able to react (via emoji) and reply to your story. However, you’ll be able to disable this from settings if you want to. You’ll be notified when someone reacts or responds to your story.

<string name="MyStorySettingsFragment__allow_replies_amp_reactions">Allow replies &amp; reactions</string>
<string name="MyStorySettingsFragment__hide_story_from">Hide story from</string>
<string name="MyStorySettingsFragment__hide_your_story_from">Hide your story from specific people. By default, your story is shared with your %1$s</string>
<string name="MyStorySettingsFragment__let_people_who_can_view_your_story_react_and_reply">Let people who can view your story react and reply</string>
<string name="MyStorySettingsFragment__my_story">My Story</string>
<string name="MyStorySettingsFragment__replies_amp_reactions">Replies &amp; reactions</string>
<string name="StoryGroupReactionReplyItem__reacted_to_the_story">Reacted to the story</string>
<string name="StoryGroupReplyFragment__copied_to_clipboard">Copied to clipboard</string>
<string name="StoryGroupReplyFragment__no_replies_yet">No replies yet</string>
<string name="StoryGroupReplyItem__private_reply">Private Reply</string>
<string name="StoryReplyComposer__react_to_this_story">React to this story</string>
<string name="StoryReplyComposer__replying_privately_to_s">Replying privately to %1$s</string>

Any content you add to your story will be visible to your Signal connections for 24 hours. Like Instagram Stories, you can also add text or a URL to your story as well.

<string name="StoryDialogs__adding_content">Adding content to your story allows your Signal connections to view it for 24 hours. You can change who can view your story in Setttings</string>
<string name="TextStoryPostCreationFragment__tap_to_add_text">Tap to add text</string>
<string name="TextStoryPostLinkEntryFragment__share_a_link_with_viewers_of_your_story">Share a link with viewers of your story</string>
<string name="TextStoryPostLinkEntryFragment__type_or_paste_a_url">Type or paste a URL</string>
<string name="TextStoryPostSendFragment__search">Search</string>
<string name="TextStoryPostTextEntryFragment__aa">Aa</string>
<string name="TextStoryPostTextEntryFragment__add_text">Add text</string>
<string name="TextStoryPostTextEntryFragment__done_adding_text">Done adding text</string>

You can also check out how many people viewed your story. There’ll also be an option to hide stories from specific people. Hidden stories won’t show up at the top of the stories list. And it seems Signal will also let you disable the story feature completely.

<string name="StoryViewsAndRepliesDialogFragment__views">Views</string>
<string name="StoryViewsFragment__no_views_yet">No views yet</string>
<string name="StoriesLandingFragment__hidden_stories">Hidden stories</string>
<string name="StoriesLandingFragment__hide">Hide</string>
<string name="StoriesLandingFragment__hide_story">Hide story?</string>
<string name="StoriesLandingFragment__my_stories">My Stories</string>
<string name="StoriesLandingFragment__new_story_updates">"New story updates from %1$s won't appear at the top of the stories list anymore."</string>
<string name="StoriesLandingFragment__no_recent_updates">No recent updates to show right now.</string>
<string name="StoriesLandingFragment__story_hidden">Story hidden</string>
<string name="StoriesLandingItem__hide_story">Hide story</string>
<string name="StoriesLandingItem__share">Share…</string>
<string name="StoriesLandingItem__unhide_story">Unhide story</string><string name="preferences__internal_disable_stories">Disable stories</string>
<string name="PrivacySettingsFragment__you_will_no_longer_be_able">You will no longer be able to share or view Stories when this option is turned off.</string>

We tried to enable the story feature in Signal, but the app kept crashing. The story feature appears to be in the advanced stage of development and could roll out soon. The feature will likely first arrive on the beta version of Signal before making its way to everyone. We’ll keep an eye out and let you know if we learn any new details.

Signal Private Messenger (Free, Google Play) →

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Here’s how much Apple’s new iPad Air 5, Mac Studio, Studio Display and iPhone SE cost in India

Apple’s first event of 2022 saw the launch of several exciting new products, including an all-new Mac computer, the powerful M1 Ultra chipset, M1-powered iPad 5 Air (2022), iPhone SE, and Studio Display.

During the announcement, Apple only shared the US pricing. If you’re looking for Indian pricing and availability of the newly announced Apple products, we have got you covered.

iPad Air 5 (2022)

The iPad Pro (2021) was the first to get the powerful M1 silicone, and Apple is bringing it to one more tablet: the iPad Air 5 (2022). The new iPad Air 5 looks the same as its predecessor, but there are some notable hardware upgrades on the inside. The new model features an improved display with 500 nits of brightness, P3 wide color gamut support, and an anti-reflective coating. The iPhone SE 3 has also got a new 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage support and offers up to 60% faster performance thanks to the new M1 chipset.

iPad Air 5 (2022) India pricing:

• 64GB (Wi-Fi): ₹54,900
• 64GB (Wi-Fi + Cellular): ₹68,900
• 256GB (Wi-Fi): ₹68,900
• 256GB (Wi-Fi + Cellular): ₹82,990
• Pre-orders begin on March 11, available starting March 18.

Education pricing:

• Starting at ₹50,783

Mac Studio

The Mac Studio is a brand new addition to the Mac lineup. Don’t let its compact size fool you. It’s a powerhouse of a device that sets a new performance benchmark in the world of personal computers. It’s the first Mac computer to be powered by the all-new M1 Ultra chipset, featuring a 20-core CPU, a 64-core GPU, a 32-core Neural Engine, and up to 128GB unified memory support. The Mac Studio also boasts an extensive set of ports — four Thunderbolt 4 ports, a 10Gb Ethernet port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Mac Studio India pricing:

• M1 Max
  • 10-core GPU, 24-core GPU (32GB RAM + 512GB SSD): ₹1,89,900
  • 10-core GPU, 24-core GPU (64GB RAM + 512GB SSD): ₹2,29,900
  • 10-core GPU, 32-core GPU (32GB RAM + 512GB SSD): ₹2,09,000
  • 10-core GPU, 32-core GPU (64GB RAM + 512GB SSD): ₹2,49,900
• M1 Ultra
  • 20-core CPU, 20-core GPU (64GB RAM + 512GB SSD): ₹3,69,000
  • 20-core CPU, 20-core GPU (128GB RAM + 512GB SSD): ₹4,49,000
  • 20-core CPU, 64-core GPU (64GB RAM + 512GB SSD): ₹4,69,000
  • 20-core CPU, 64-core GPU (128GB RAM + 512GB SSD): ₹5,49,000
  • Available for pre-order starting today, goes on sale on March 18.

Education pricing:

• Starting at ₹1,70,910

Apple Studio Display

Apple’s new 27-inch Studio Display is an affordable version of the Pro Display XDR. The monitor features a 5K retina display with P3 wide color gamut support, True Tone, 600 nits of brightness, and an anti-reflective coating. Apple also offers a nanotextured glass option which further reduces the screen glare. The 27-inch Studio Display boasts impressive hardware, including a 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Apple’s Center Stage feature, A13 Bionic processor, three studio-quality microphones, and a six-speaker setup consisting of four force-canceling woofers and two tweeters.

Apple Studio Display India pricing:

• Standard glass with tilt-adjustable stand: ₹1,59,990
• Standard glass with tilt and height-adjustable stand: ₹1,99,900
• Nano-textured glass with tilt-adjustable stand: ₹1,89,900
• Nano-textured glass with tilt and height-adjustable stand: ₹2,29,900
• Available for pre-order starting today, goes on sale on March 18.

Education pricing:

• Starting at ₹1,43,910

iPhone SE 3 (2022)

The new iPhone SE 3 (2022) retains the design of the original iPhone SE but brings notable hardware upgrades in key areas. It’s powered by Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, the same chip that powers the iPhone 13 line. It also adds the much-needed 5G support, offers improved battery life, and brings new camera features like HDR 4 and Deep Fusion.

iPhone SE 3 (2022) India pricing:

• 64GB: ₹43,900
• 128GB: ₹48,900
• 256GB: ₹58,900
• Pre-orders begin on March 11, available starting March 18.

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Xiaomi launches two new phones in the Redmi Note 11 lineup in India

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 11 lineup can be considered its flagship lineup for the globe, with enough Redmi Notes sold every year to eclipse all their other lineups and even other OEMs. Xiaomi also has been adding a whole bunch of models to the lineup, serving a larger range of needs and budgets than what the original Redmi Note lineup started off to serve. The company is now adding two devices to its lineup in India with the launch of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro (4G).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G: Specifications

Specification	Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G	Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G
Build	Glass back	Glass back
Dimensions & Weight	164.19 x 76.1 x 8.12 mm 202g	164.19 x 76.1 x 8.12 mm 202g
Display	6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 360Hz touch sampling rate 1200nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 Gorilla Glass 5	6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 360Hz touch sampling rate 1200nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 Gorilla Glass 5
SoC	Mediatek Helio G96: 12nm 2x Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.05GHz 6x Arm Cortex- A55 @ 2.0GHz GPU: Arm Mali-G57 MC2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695: 6nm 2x Kryo 660-Gold (Cortex- A78) @ 2.2GHz 6x Kryo 660-Silver (Cortex- A55) @ 1.7GHz Adreno 619
RAM & Storage	6GB LPDDR4X + 64GB UFS 2.2 8GB + 128GB Support microSD expansion through hybrid SIM slot	6GB LPDDR4X + 128GB UFS 2.2 8GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB Support microSD expansion through hybrid SIM slot
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh battery 67W fast wired charging 67W fast charger in the box	5,000 mAh battery 67W fast wired charging 67W fast charger in the box
Security	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)	Primary: 108MP Samsung HM2, f/1.9, 0.7μm Secondary: 8MP, ultrawide, f/2.2 Tertiary: 2MP, Macro, f/2.4 Quarternary: 2MP, Depth, f/2.4	Primary: 108MP Samsung HM2, f/1.9, 0.7μm Secondary: 8MP, ultrawide, f/2.2 Tertiary: 2MP, Macro, f/2.4
Front Camera(s)	16MP, f/2.45, 1μm	16MP, f/2.45, 1μm
Port(s)	USB Type-C, 2.0 3.5mm headphone jack	USB Type-C, 2.0 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio	Dual Stereo Speakers	Dual Stereo Speakers
Connectivity	WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1 GPS/AGPS, Glonass, Beidou Bands: GSM: 2, 3, 5, 8 WCDMA: 1, 5, 8 LTE FDD: 1, 3, 5, 8 LTE TDD: 40, 41	WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1 GPS/AGPS, Glonass, Beidou Bands: GSM: 2, 3, 5, 8 WCDMA: 1, 2, 5, 8 LTE FDD: 1, 3, 5, 8 LTE TDD: 40, 41 5G NR: N1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78
Software	MIUI 13 based on Android 11	MIUI 13 based on Android 11
Other Features	IR Blaster Hybrid Dual Nano SIM IP53	IR Blaster Hybrid Dual Nano SIM IP53

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G are similar devices that largely share the same build. The only differences between the phones arise because of 5G and its ancillary requirements. The 4G device uses a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC, while the Pro Plus 5G uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC with the X51 5G modem. The 4G device gets a lower storage variant to give it a lower starting price, while the Pro Plus 5G gets 256GB of storage as an option. The Pro Plus loses out on the 2MP depth camera to better accommodate 5G related hardware, but you aren’t losing out on too much.

Common highlights of the device include a nice 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 67W of fast wired charging for their 5,000mAh battery along with an included 67W charger in the box, and a 108MP primary rear camera.

If the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G [India] looks familiar to you, that’s because it is. It’s practically the same underlying phone that has been released/will be released with these different names in the relevant regions:

• Codename “peux”:
  • Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G [India]
  • POCO X4 Pro 5G [India]
• Codename “veux”:
  • Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G [Global]
  • POCO X4 Pro 5G [Global]
  • Redmi Note 11E Pro [China]

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G is a little easier to follow. The device has the codename “vida” for India, while it is “viva” for Global region. The marketing name has stayed the same so far.

Pricing and Availability

Redmi is pricing the phones as below in India:

• Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G:
  • 6GB + 64GB: ₹17,999
  • 8GB + 128GB: ₹19,999
  • Goes on sale in India from 23 March 2022
• Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G:
  • 6GB + 128GB: ₹20,999
  • 8GB + 128GB: ₹21,999
  • 8GB + 256GB: ₹23,999
  • Goes on sale in India from 23 March 2022

The devices will be available across Mi.com, Amazon.in, Mi Home, and Retail Stores.

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Here’s how you can watch Apple’s “Peek Performance” event

Last week, Apple sent out invitations to its antiquated “Peek Performance” Spring event. The wait is now almost over, as the event goes live in a matter of hours. We’re expecting to see new products across different device lineups from the company. These could include the rumored iPhone SE 3 (2022), a 5G-enabled iPad Air, and at least one upgraded Mac model. Just like recent events, the Cupertino tech giant is sticking to the virtual format for this one. That’s due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic that has limited how corporations can execute their presentations and announcement. We’re expecting a pre-recorded, high-quality production with movie-like special effects — rather than a real-time, live broadcast. This format makes the main keynote more engaging and fun to watch, without putting people at risk. You must be wondering, though, when and how to watch Apple’s Peek Performance event. Here’s everything you need to know.

What time is Apple’s “Peek Performance” event?

Apple’s Peek Performance event goes live later today at:

• West Coast: 10 AM Pacific
• East Coast: 1 PM Eastern
• UK: 6 PM Greenwich Mean Time
• India: 11:30 PM Indian Standard Time

How to watch the Apple event

Apple will be broadcasting the Peek Performance events on several platforms. So no matter what device you have, you will likely be able to find an app or website of your choice.

• Apple’s website: You can watch the event on the company’s website as soon as it starts streaming.
• Apple’s official YouTube live stream: If you’re connected to a slow network or would rather cast the stream to a big screen, YouTube is a great choice. You can set a reminder for this event right now, and you’ll receive a notification when the time comes.
• Apple TV app: The Apple TV app is available on the company’s devices, in addition to most popular Smart TVs. You can watch the event through this app if you have a supported device.

If the timing of Apple’s Peek Performance event doesn’t suit you, then worry not — you will be able to watch a recording of it on the company’s website and official YouTube channel. We will also be covering and commenting on Apple’s latest announcements as they happen — so make sure to check back during and after the event.

Which platform will you be using to watch Apple’s Peek Performance event? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Instagram puts its standalone Boomerang and Hyperlapse apps to rest

After pulling the plug on the standalone IGTV app earlier this month, Instagram has now removed the Boomerang and Hyperlapse apps from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Although Instagram hasn’t made a formal announcement about the removals, reports suggest that the company pulled all three apps from app stores simultaneously.

According to data from Apptopia (via TechCrunch), Instagram removed the Hyperlapse and Boomerang apps from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store on March 1, 2022. The Boomerang app had over 301 million downloads at the time of removal, while the Hyperlapse app had over 23 million downloads. The data further indicates that the Boomerang app was still averaging 26,000 downloads per day before being removed.

In a blog post confirming the removal of the IGTV app, Instagram said that the idea behind removing the standalone app was to make “it easier for people to have all of these features and abilities in the main app.” Since the main Instagram app already offers all the features from the Boomerang and Hyperlapse apps, the platform’s decision to shut these apps down makes sense.

It’s worth noting that Instagram’s standalone Layout app, which lets users organize photos into collages, is still available on the Play Store. Instagram has confirmed that it doesn’t plan on removing the app anytime soon. Talking about the recent removal, an Instagram spokesperson told TechCrunch, “We’ve removed support for the standalone Boomerang and Hyperlapse apps to better focus our efforts on the main app. We’ll continue working on new ways for people to be creative and have fun on Instagram.”

Did you actively use the Hyperlapse and Boomerang apps before the removal? Why did you prefer the standalone apps over using the same features in the main app? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Via: TechCrunch

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Here are the OPPO phones scheduled to receive ColorOS 12 in March 2022

Last month OPPO opened up the ColorOS 12 beta program for a bunch of new devices, including the OPPO F19 Pro, OPPO F17 Pro, and Reno 4. Now OPPO has detailed the next batch of phones scheduled to receive ColorOS 12 in March 2022.

OPPO plans to extend the latest version of its custom skin to many more phones this month. The company will kick off the ColorOS 12 beta program for the OPPO A53s 5G next week, followed by the Reno 4 Z 5G and Reno 7 Pro 5G. The beta program will allow users to try out an early version of ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 ahead of the public release. More details, including instructions for enrolling your device into the beta program, will be posted on OPPO Community forums, so keep an eye out.

The following OPPO phones are scheduled to receive a beta version of ColorOS 12:

• March 15, 2022
  • OPPO A53s 5G (India)
• March 16, 2022
  • OPPO Reno 4 Z 5G (Thailand, the Philippines)
• March 29
  • OPPO Reno 7 Pro 5G (India)

 

OPPO has also shared the list of phones that will receive a stable ColorOS 12 update in March. As per OPPO’s announcement, the stable update will start rolling out to select OPPO phones in India, Indonesia, Thailand, and the UAE from March 24 onwards.

 

• March 24, 2022
  • OPPO Reno 4 Pro 5G (Thailand)
• March 29, 2022
  • OPPO Reno 5 F (Indonesia)
  • OPPO Reno 4 F (Indonesia)
  • OPPO F19 Pro (India)
  • OPPO F17 Pro (India)
  • OPPO A94 (the UAE)
  • OPPO A93 (the UAE)
• March 31, 2022
  • OPPO Reno 4 Pro (India, Indonesia)
  • OPPO Reno 4 (Indonesia)

 

Hands-on with ColorOS 12 based on Android 12: Here’s everything new in the latest update for OPPO smartphones

ColorOS 12 brings tons of new features and improvements, including a new wallpaper-based theming system, Screen Translate, Background Stream Canvas AOD, Android 12’s Privacy Dashboard, camera and microphone indicators, and much more. Check out our hands-on of ColorOS 12 to learn more about new features and changes.

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Source: OPPO Community

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