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Re: Microsoft integrates smart phonetic Indic keyboards in 10 Indian languages in Windows 10

Abhishek Baxi — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:50:19 -0000

You need to install the phonetic keyboard seperately, just not the language pack. Once you've installed Bangla, click on options, and then 'Add a Keyboard'. In keyboard, you'll get a few options... install the phonetic one.

https://imgur.com/a/aekhxFT

Re: Microsoft integrates smart phonetic Indic keyboards in 10 Indian languages in Windows 10

Abhishek Baxi — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 06:28:05 -0000

I don't know the language, so I just tried typing 'bharat', 'desh', and 'abhishek'. Check if it works.
Screenshot: https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ap0vSHe...

Re: Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 7 in India

Abhishek Baxi — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 03:44:32 -0000

Fixed.

Re: This third-party cable allows you to charge your Surface devices via USB-C

Abhishek Baxi — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 13:46:05 -0000

And it's not compact.

Re: Nokia 8.1 is official: HMD Global’s new mid-ranger

Abhishek Baxi — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:41:51 -0000

Fixed. Sorry about that.

Re: Xiaomi is slyly pushing ads all over MIUI and there’s no way out

Abhishek Baxi — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:11:56 -0000

But the Settings app or the File Manager? Not easy, my friend.

Re: Xiaomi is slyly pushing ads all over MIUI and there’s no way out

Abhishek Baxi — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:49:01 -0000

The link in last paragraph does link to the post where the option to turn off recommendations is mentioned.

It's not a way to turn off ads. There's no toggle in MIUI Settings. The option to turn off ads is a workaround. Not many people would know and discover it. Let's not kid ourselves.

Re: Xiaomi is slyly pushing ads all over MIUI and there’s no way out

Abhishek Baxi — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 06:01:14 -0000

Racism and factual inaccuracies never make for a good comment.

Re: Xiaomi is slyly pushing ads all over MIUI and there’s no way out

Abhishek Baxi — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 06:00:02 -0000

I'm okay with advertising if one, there is transparent disclosure about it and second, they are not obtrusive or makes the UI an eye-sore.

Re: Xiaomi is slyly pushing ads all over MIUI and there’s no way out

Abhishek Baxi — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:56:31 -0000

The last paragraph links to the forum post specifying the way to turn off the ads. It's a workaround, not a toggle switch in Settings so to say.

Re: Xiaomi is slyly pushing ads all over MIUI and there’s no way out

Abhishek Baxi — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:55:44 -0000

Has there been a statement from Xiaomi that they won't serve advertising in European models? Every brand starts a feature/service in one market where they want to test the waters. India is the company's biggest market.

Also, the way to turn off ads is not intuitive for regular users, so it is more off a trick than an 'option to turn off ads'. If they cannot highlight a way to turn off ads, it implies they want to push advertising. That's what the article is about.

Re: Xiaomi is slyly pushing ads all over MIUI and there’s no way out

Abhishek Baxi — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 02:06:01 -0000

Your comment is borderline inaccurate. There's no straightforward way to get rid of ads that a normal consumer would discover. I mention the observations are from India perspective; and state the phone/build that has ads. Nowhere in the article I mention Poco. IDK what you'll gain by writing such comment.

Re: OnePlus hopes the new Type-C Bullets will make you forget about the missing headphone jack

Abhishek Baxi — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 08:56:47 -0000

I hear there's also a coffee maker that drips espresso from the Type-C port.

Re: Nokia 6.1 Plus first impressions: HMD Global’s next bet in the mid-range segment

Abhishek Baxi — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:53:04 -0000

It does.

Re: Nokia 7 plus review: The perfect mid-range smartphone

Abhishek Baxi — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:31:18 -0000

Nokia 7 plus is a great phone. OnePlus 6 is a solid phone as well.

It's difficult to compare. Nokia 7 plus is a mid-range smartphone, the OP6 is just on the periphery of flagships. Top of the line specs and pretty good camera. And a 10k price difference.

If you're liberal with budget, go for OP6. If you're stretching and don't need raw power, N7P is just fine.

Re: Nokia 7 plus review: The perfect mid-range smartphone

Abhishek Baxi — Sat, 19 May 2018 02:36:00 -0000

I use it as my daily driver. I don't have to convince you.

Re: Nokia 7 plus review: The perfect mid-range smartphone

Abhishek Baxi — Wed, 16 May 2018 03:35:55 -0000

Nope, I'm team Pixel!

Re: Nokia 7 plus review: The perfect mid-range smartphone

Abhishek Baxi — Tue, 15 May 2018 23:51:58 -0000

In India, Nokia 7 Plus is above the bestselling Xiaomi devices and the new Huawei P20 Lite and below the mid-range flagships from Honor and OnePlus. This is an underserved segment that once had devices like ASUS Zenfone, Samsung mid-rangers, et al. but could now use some great devices.

Re: Nokia 7 plus review: The perfect mid-range smartphone

Abhishek Baxi — Tue, 15 May 2018 23:47:56 -0000

Reason:
Xiaomi's track record with updates (and it wasn't a bad call since the Oreo update came quite late). Nokia has been stellar with its 2017 portfolio.
Nokia 7 Plus supports Android P.
Mi A1 had a random 'Mi Community' app pre-loaded.

Re: Everyone needs to get off Microsoft’s back for Eric Lundgren’s jail sentence for counterfeiting

Abhishek Baxi — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 05:29:14 -0000

Even after the explanation about refurbished PCs in the article, some people are missing the point.

The restore disks are available for free for individuals to download. However, refurbrishers have to pay $25 to Microsoft to, in a way, 'continue' the Windows license on the refurbished PC.

Re: Everyone needs to get off Microsoft’s back for Eric Lundgren’s jail sentence for counterfeiting

Abhishek Baxi — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 05:26:40 -0000

Not a silly argument. When an act is commercial and transactional, it is a business (with whatever intention) and is liable to uphold laws and regulations.

Re: ASUS Zenfone Max M1 hands-on

Abhishek Baxi — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:13:32 -0000

Pure Android is stock. Android One is stock. The latter is controlled by Google, and have certain requirements to be fulfilled. Some brands might not want to go for it.

Nokia last year was pure Android. This year, they're Android One. All devices are getting regular updates.

Re: ASUS Zenfone Max M1 hands-on

Abhishek Baxi — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:48:54 -0000

Not, Android One. Pure Android though.

Re: ASUS Zenfone Max M1 hands-on

Abhishek Baxi — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:48:40 -0000

Nope. One 4G at a time.

Re: Bolt Crossbody laptop bag from Waterfield Designs is a perfect compact bag for your Surface

Abhishek Baxi — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:34:45 -0000

I take your feedback. Thank you.

I would also like to state that most bag companies which make bags targeted towards tech-focussed audience, make bags for devices. There's X bag for MacBook, Y bag for Surface, Z bag for iPad. These also serve as reference sizes (I indicate in my article what devices this one could fit). Also, in the headline, I do call it as a 'laptop bag' too so that all users can check if this works for them.