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Tech giant Google today released Android 9 Pie , the latest version of its Android operating system that promises better user experience and enhanced privacy features. The rollout comes at a time when users across the globe, including in India, are concerned about privacy and security of information on their smart devices. The new OS version will start rolling out as an over-the-air update for Pixel phone users, while companies like Sony Mobile, Xiaomi, HMD Global, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus and Essential Phones as well as qualifying Android One will receive the update by the end of the year, Google said in a blogpost. "We are also working with a number of other partners to launch or upgrade devices to Android 9 this year," it added. "Android 9 aims to make your phone even smarter by learning from you and adapting to your usage patterns. It also helps you get things done faster, like predicting what you'll want to do next based on your context and display...

China-based smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is enjoying quite some success in the price-conscious Indian smartphone market, thanks mainly to its affordable budget smartphone segment, where the company has a stronger hold than competitors. Xiaomi’s latest offering, the Redmi 5A, is another budget device that comes with best-in-class features and specifications.  But it is the subsidised launch price of Rs 4,999 for the first 5 million units – against the actual price of Rs 5,999 – that makes the phone a lot more special. Business Standard reviewed the Redmi 5A to test its overall performance. Here are our observations: The Xiaomi Redmi 5A sees no radical change in design over predecessor Redmi 4A. The front side of the device is dominated by a 5-inch HD display covered with flat glass. There is no additional layer to protect the screen from unwanted scratches or survive accidental falls, so users might like to use high-quality tempered glass to protect the screen. ...