Citroen announces Ami all-electric light quadricycle with 70km range

Citroën has announced in France a new all-electric light quadricycle called Ami. Designed to compete with the Renault Twizy electric quadricycle that has been around in the European market since 2012, the Citroën Ami is capable of delivering a driving range of up to 70 kilometres on a single charge and a claimed top speed of 45 kilometres per hour. The Citroën Ami will be available in France from March 30 and in Spain, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, and Germany a few months later.

Being a quadricycle, the Citroën Ami is about the same size as the Bajaj Qute that sells in India. Thanks to its symmetric exterior components, the Citroën Ami looks more or less the same whether it’s viewed from the front or back. In fact, Citroën has fitted a rear-hinged door on the driver’s side and a front-hinged door on the passenger’s side to maintain symmetry in the car’s design. On the inside, the little French quadricycle has two seats and a small dashboard with a dedicated smartphone holder.

The Citroën Ami is powered by a flat 5.5kWh lithium-ion battery that is housed under the floor. Citroën says it can be charged fully in three hours using a domestic 220V power socket and the bundled charging cable. Citroën also says that, since the Ami is considered a quadricycle in Europe, it can be driven with or without a valid driving licence. In France, drivers over the age of 14 can drive an Ami if they have earned a road safety certificate.

The new Citroën Ami comes with purchase, car sharing, and long-term rental options. It can be bought for 6,000 euros (Rs 4.77 lakh approx) as an online order or from a Citroën showroom. Alternatively, it can be rented on a long-term basis (48 months) for 19.99 euros (Rs 1,590 approx) a month after an initial payment of 2,644 euros (Rs 2.10 lakh approx). There’s also a car sharing option available through intermediary Free2Move, which lets a subscriber borrow the Citroën Ami at 0.26 (Rs 20.69) per minute. We don’t know at the moment if or when Citroën will launch the Ami in India.

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T receive OxygenOS 1032 with February 2020 security patch

OnePlus has generally pushed software updates out to its devices in a timely fashion. In the latest instance of this positive trend, the Chinese electronics manufacturer is rolling out the latest OxygenOS 10.3.2 software as an over-the-air update to the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. The update, which contains the latest security patch for Android, is currently being rolled out in a staged manner. If you own either of the models, you can expect to see the notification update pop up anytime now.

According to OnePlus Global Product Operations Manager Manu J, the new OxygenOS 10.3.2 update carries the latest February 2020 security patch for Android. In addition, it comes with a fix for a previously reported bug that causes the screen to flicker when the user is swiping up from the lock screen to unlock the device. Lastly, the update contains fixes for some ‘general bugs’ and improves the overall system stability. Read the changelog published by OnePlus here.

According to some of the OnePlus Community members, the new update indeed fixes the screen flickering issue in the lock screen but fails to bring a solution for a notch-related complaint that began with Android 10. According to many users on the forum, Android 10 does not ‘hide’ (blacken) the status bar around the display notch the way Android 9 Pie did. Instead it pushes the entire status bar below the notch, thus wasting some essential screen space.

The OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T received their last software update to OxygenOS 10.3.1 exactly one month ago, which contained a long list of system-level bug fixes. Apart from carrying the December 2019 security patch for Android, the OxygenOS 10.3.1 update fixed a critical camera crash issue and optimised the image preview time in Pro mode. It also fixed a disconnection issue many users reportedly faced while using 5GHz Wi-Fi hotspot. You can read more about the fixes in the previous software update here.

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Watch how PUBG Mobile has been keeping cheaters out of the game

PUBG Mobile is not just about a hundred people fighting it out, keeping cheaters out is also a big fight for the developer in its goal to keep a fair and competitive environment in the game. The game released a behind-the-scene look at how they have been fighting cheaters using the Project: Ban Pan security system that results in the ban of about 8,000 accounts every day.

Project: Ban Pan was showcased during the PUBG Mobile Club Open 2019 Fall Split Global Finals in December 2019 enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for cheating. The video is based on a real case of a cheater who got banned for ten years. Check it out below -

PUBG Mobile also added a few new features to keep the game free of cheaters. Death Replay is one such feature available in the latest 0.17.0 update of the game. The update will be rolled out on March 3, and will let players see how they died in the game from the perspective of the opponent.

There’s also a PUBG Mobile Safety Station, a website that gives players a platform to report suspicious behaviour and track whether reported users found cheating got their due punishments.

“Like our players, we’ve always had a zero-tolerance policy for cheating. To protect the fair and competitive environment of the game, creating a fair and even playing field is always one of our highest priorities,” Vincent Wang, General Manage of Global Publishing, Tencent Games said in a press statement.

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Poco X2 Head for Red sale coming up on March 3 on Flipkart, only Phoenix Red variant going on sale

Planning on getting the Poco X2 and have eyes only for the red colour variant? Poco will be holding a ‘Head for Red’ sale where only the Phoenix Red variant of the Poco X2 will be up for sale on Tuesday, March 3. The company claimed they will have the largest stocks yet. You can even get a discount of Rs 1,000 upon using an ICICI credit and EMI transactions.

Poco X2 specs and features

The Poco X2 is a powerful mid-ranger that introduces a lot of new features in this segment. That includes a 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD display, dual punch-hole cameras and a Snapdragon 730G SoC under the hood. There’s also a 4500mAh battery that gets topped up with a 27W fast charger included in the box. Furthermore, the Poco X2 features a 64MP quad camera setup that includes an 8MP ultrawide lens, 2MP macro lens and another 2MP depth sensor.

The phone runs on the PocoUI based on Android 10. However, it does show a lot of ads especially from the stock Xiaomi apps that comes pre-installed. Know this that the apps often push quite obscene and downright misogynist content and flood the notifications panel despite not even signing into the apps.

Other than this, the Poco X2 is quite a wholesome smartphone that ticks all the boxes.

Poco X2 price

The Poco X2 starts from Rs 15,999 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, while the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 16,999. Lastly, the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage is priced at Rs 19,999.

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OnePlus to reveal something on March 3, and its not the OnePlus 8

There’s never a dull moment for the people at OnePlus. Just as the hype around the OnePlus Concept One was starting to simmer down, OnePlus UK’s twitter handle has announced the existence of another new product. A short video on the Twitter page lists March 3 2020 as the reveal date.

The video shows a collection of pipes and metallic structures, without giving a clear idea of what the device could be. According to OnePlus UK’s tweet, this is not a smartphone or even a commercial product for that matter, leading us to believe that OnePlus may be gearing up to reveal another concept project to the world.

Analysing the video, there seems to be a myriad of suggestions in there. At initial glance, the metallic parts seem to resemble the inside of a watch, but then we see a pipe-like structure that’s more commonly associated with the type of lens known as the probe lens. Briefly, we also see the number 6 machined into the side of one of the panels. Needless to say, the video is not giving much away, but thankfully, the official reveal is only a few days away.

OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro in the coming months, expectedly a little sooner than usual. Usually, OnePlus themselves start releasing bits of official information about the phone ahead of launch, and since that hasn’t happened yet, we can assume that this teaser is not for the phone. OnePlus also recently showed off the Concept One, a smartphone that the company said will not be available for sale. The smartphone’s main USP was the electrochromic glass that was used to cover the camera assembly, making the cameras completely disappear when not in use. OnePlus also said that the glass could double us as a neutral density filter.

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Google Authenticator app no longer safe thanks to new malware

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) was the industry’s answer to curbing illegitimate access for online accounts. This was especially the case to prevent bank accounts from being hacked and was eventually utilized by companies like Google, Facebook, Apple etc. Now a new security threat claims to be able to steal 2FA codes from the Google Authenticator.

According to Threatfabric, new Android malware is capable of stealing 2FA codes from Google’s app. Typically apps like Google’s 2FA or even Microsoft’s App for that matter are considered safer than the SMS method of receiving 2FA codes. This was because SMS isn’t transmitted over a secure protocol and can be intercepted. Then there’s the additional threat of SIM cloning that has led to multiple counts of banking fraud in the past. Now, it would appear that Google’s 2FA app has also been proven to be vulnerable.

According to Threatfabric, the malware is not yet being distributed or advertised on underground forums, suggesting that the hack may still be in testing stages. What we don’t know yet is whether the malware is exploiting something in the Android OS or a weakness in Google’s 2FA app to gain access to the codes. The report only lists the vulnerability to impact Android, meaning iOS users are still secure. This could also mean that the vulnerability exploits a combined vulnerability in Android and the 2FA app. There is also no information on whether the malware would make other 2FA apps vulnerable, but in either case, it is something to be supremely worried about.

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Crossy Road Castle Launched as an Exclusive to Apple Arcade

Crossy Road Castle has been made an Apple Arcade exclusive and will be available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS devices.

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Realme 5 Pro and Realme X start receiving Android 10 based Realme UI update

Realme has been on a roll for the last few months, releasing one phone after another. Recently the company launched the Realme X50 Pro 5G, the first phone with the Snapdragon 865 chipset and consequently 5G.  Amidst all the hardware announcements, Realme 5 Pro and the Realme X are now receiving an update to Android 10 based Realme UI.

Since its inception, Realme has been using Oppo’s ColourOS as the choice of operating system for all its smartphones. The company had announced plans to develop its own OS, but the plans were eventually parked. Instead, the company now has a lightly customised version of ColourOS called Realme UI, based on Android 10. In January, Realme XT and Realme 3 Pro received updates to Realme UI and now, Realme 5 Pro and Realme XT users can enjoy the same.

Realme says that the update will roll out in a staggered manner, with the first batch of users getting the update today. Wider roll-out is expected to occur in the coming few days. In terms of features, the list is pretty long, with the most important being an OS-level upgrade from Android 9 to Android 10. Other changes are listed below.

Visuals Updated UI to realme UI Brand new Real Design makes visuals more attractive and operation more efficient. Smart Sidebar Optimized user interface and improved one-handed operation. Optimized Smart Sidebar: Replaced File Console with File Manager; removed OSIE Visual Effect and No Notification Alerts. Drag an app out of Smart Sidebar to open it in Split-screen Mode. Added two new features: “Assistive Ball Opacity” and “Hide Assistive Ball on Fullscreen App”. Optimized the Floating Window feature for more apps. Added Bubbles: A bubble is displayed when you open an app in a floating window from the Smart Sidebar. Tap the bubble to collapse or open the app. Screenshot Optimized 3-Finger Screenshot Gesture: Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen, and swipe to take a screenshot of the selected part of the screen (partial screen capture). Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen, and swipe your fingers outwards to capture a long screenshot. Added screenshot settings: You can adjust the position of the screenshot preview floating window and set the screenshot sound. Optimized screenshot preview floating window: After taking a screenshot, drag it up and release it to share it, or drag it down and release it to take a long screenshot. Navigation Gestures 3.0 Optimized: New Android 10 navigation gestures Optimized gestures: All gestures are supported in landscape mode. System Added Focus Mode: Minimizes outside distractions when you are learning or working. Added whole new charging animation. Optimized the Quick Settings user interface for easier one-handed operation. Added pause feature for screen recording. Added a floating window and settings for screen recording. New sounds added for file deletion, calculator key touches, and compass pointer. Optimized system built-in ringtones. Added TalkBack floating prompts for Accessibility. New management feature for recent tasks: You can view the memory of recent tasks and locked apps. Games Optimized visual interaction for Game Space. Optimized loading animation for Game Space. Homescreen Added new live wallpapers. Added artistic wallpapers. Added option to open Global Search or the notification panel when swiping down on homescreen. Added option to customize the size, shape, and style of app icons on homescreen. Optimized the graphic design of password unlock to facilitate one-handed operation. Support for animated wallpapers on the lockscreen. Added a Simple Mode for homescreen, featuring larger fonts, icons, and a clearer layout. Security Random MAC address Generator: When your phone is connected to Wi-Fi, network system generates a random MAC address to avoid targeted ads and protect your privacy. Tools In Quick Settings or Smart Sidebar, you can open Calculator in a floating window. Added the trim feature in Recordings. Added the Weather (dynamic) ringtone, which automatically adapts to the current weather. Added weather-adaptive animations in Weather. Added audio source selection for screen recording Camera Optimized the Camera UI for better user experience. Optimized the Timer UI and sound. Photos Optimized the Album UI for a clearer structure and photo thumbnails. Added Album Recommendations that recognize more than 80 different scenes. Communication realme Share now supports sharing files with OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi devices. Optimized the Contacts UI for a more efficient experience. Settings Search Settings now supports fuzzy match and contains a search history. Music Added Dual Mode Music Share in realme Lab

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Instagram brings Direct Messaging to Windows 10

Instagram, ever since its acquisition by Facebook, has slowly been expanding on its image as a social media platform. In its latest bid to increase the ways in which users can access the platform, Instagram has now finally brought direct messaging to Windows 10.

Instagram has updated its app on the Windows Store which now allows users to access their direct messages on their Windows 10 PCs. The interface of the app is very much like the one you’d experience on the web, but, with one addition; the DM button. Being able to send and receive messages on Instagram has just got more convenient, with the feature now being accessible on Windows 10 machines. Sadly, those who browse Instagram using web browsers will not be able to use the feature since its only available in the Windows app.

Instagram has slowly been expanding and opening up the ways in which users can engage with the platform, by initially making it possible to browse images using a web-browser. Slowly it allowed users to interact with the posts as well, allowing for comments, reactions and likes to be posted through the browser. In its recentmost development, Instagram brought Stories to the web, allowing people to view stories, but not interact with them. For the most part, posting content on Instagram via a web-browser is still missing, and likely that it would be the last thing the Facebook-owned company brings to its feature set.

In case you would like to use Instagram’s DM feature using your Windows 10 PC, then you’d need to download the Instagram app from the Microsoft Store.

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GameStop reveals several PS5 features but its nothing we didnt already know

Sony has been silent about its upcoming PS5 for far too long. The last time the Japanese tech giant spoke about the console was at CES 2020 where we got a look at the official PS5 logo. Since then the only thing we know for sure is that Sony will not be present at E3 2020 and has also withdrawn from PAX and GDC 2020 due to the Coronavirus. GameStop seems to be looking to fill the void of PS5 news and has a listing page for the PS5 that reveals some details about the upcoming console. The page does not have any new information and only reiterates what we already know about the console. 

The page talks about the fact that the console can play physical discs, something we are aware of. It also talks about the new features of the PS5 controller including the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, again features we have been aware of for months now. The listing also says that the console will have “full 8K TV support, Bespoke 8-core AMD chipset, 3D Audio, built-for-purpose SSD storage, backward compatibility with PS4 games/PSVR hardware, And ray-tracing capabilities.” Again, we have been aware of this information. Elaborating on the CPU, the listing says that the console will have an 8-core, 16-thread CPU based on AMD’s Zen 2 microarchitecture. 

Microsoft on the other hand recently released a blog post by Xbox Head, Phil Spencer. The blog highlights the fact that the console has a 12 Teraflop GPU based on RDNA 2. It has a ZEN 2 CPU along with SSD storage and also supports hardware-accelerated DirectX ray-tracing. It also supports HDMI 2.1 bringing with it features like ALLM, VRR and more. You can read all the information revealed by Phil Spencer here. 

When it comes to games, Microsoft has confirmed that all first-party cross-gen games need to be purchased once. When you play a compatible game on the Series X, it will download the necessary update to take advantage of the new console. CD Projekt Red has said that Cyberpunk will need to be purchased only once on the Xbox. So if you purchase the game on your Xbox One and upgrade your console to the Series X, the game will download the relevant update when the developer releases it. This is called Smart Delivery and the option to partake is open to all developers. 

Both Microsoft and Sony are slated to launch their new consoles in 2020.

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Get OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 free when you buy the OnePlus 7T Pro

If you are confused about whether to pick up a OnePlus 7T Pro or wait for the OnePlus 8, then there is some motivation for you to pick up the former device. If you purchase the OnePlus 7T Pro from OnePlus.in, then you can get the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 free with the smartphone. Remember, you need to purchase the device from OnePlus.in. In order to avail the offer, you need to go to the OnePlus 7T Pro page, add the device to your cart and checkout. Just before you reach the payment page, you will see the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 added to your card for free. Whether the free earphones are a motivation to pick up the OnePlus 7T Pro is something we will let you decide. 

Speaking of the specifications of the OnePlus 7 T Pro, the smartphone features a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120x1440 pixels giving it a 516 PPI and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display also has a 90Hz refresh rate and comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The OnePlus 7T Pro Android 10 out of the box. The UI is near stock with very few customizations. 

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7T Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ coupled with the Adreno 640 GPU. It is available in one variant only - 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. A 4085mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T fast charging powers the smartphone. The smartphone also features dual stereo speakers that support Dolby Atmos. The smartphone also has OnePlus' Reading More, Night Mode, Zen mode and more. 

Moving to the camera, the OnePlus 7T Pro sports a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a  48MP primary Sony IMX 586 sensor with f/1.6 aperture + an 8MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture + a 16MP ultra wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture. The main sensor and telephoto lens also feature optical image stabilization. The smartphone can also record super slow-motion 720p video at 480 fps, 720p video at 960 fps and 1080p video at 240 fps. The OnePlus 7T Pro is priced at Rs 53,999.

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Huawei MediaPad M6 tablet expected to launch in India in the first week of March

Huawei is expected to launch a tablet in India in the first week of March to take on the iPad. Currently, Huawei sells two tablets in India - Huawei MediaPad T5 and the Huawei MediaPad M5 lite. Both the tablets have a 10.1-inch display. Huawei aims to take on the iPad with the launch of the new tablet. At this stage, it is speculated that the new tablet is the MediaPad M6 that is currently available internationally. Digit has learned that the tablet will launch in the first week of March and will boast of inbuilt Harman Kardon quad speakers. It is also speculated to bring a premium design and a large display. The expected price of the tablet is between Rs 20,000 and Rs 25,000. 

The Huawei MediaPad M6 has a quad-speaker setup with Harman Kardon speakers. So putting two and two together, we think Huawei will launch the M6 in India. Speaking of the specifications, the tablet has a 10.8-inch display with a 2560x1600 pixel resolution giving it a pixel density of 280 PPI. It has an IPS panel. Under the hood, it runs on the Kirin 980 SoC coupled with either 4GB or 6GB LPDDR4x RAM. For storage, it has 4GB, 128GB and 256GB options. It isn’t clear which storage variant or RAM variant will launch in India. The Tablet runs on EMUI based on Android 10. For the optics, the camera has an 8MP front camera with a fixed focus and a 13MP rear camera with auto-focus. 

The Huawei M6 weighs 498 grams and comes in two colour options - Champagne Gold and Titanium Grey. A 7500mAh battery powers the entire package. Apart from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the tablet also supports LTE. As mentioned above, the tablet has 4 speakers powered by Harman Kardon. 

In the box, you get the Huawei M6 tablet, a charger, Type-C cable, SIM eject tool, quick start guide, and a warranty card. Optional accessories include the Huawei M-Pen lite, Folio Cover, and a smart magnetic keyboard. 

If the Huawei M6 is priced closer to the 20k price point, it could be an attractive proposition. Currently, the cheapest iPad which is the entry-level 10.2-inch retina display iPad has a starting price of Rs 29,990 for the Wi-Fi-only 32GB variant. The iPad is available in three colours - Silver, Space Grey, and Gold. It is powered by the A10 Fusion chip and also boasts of Touch ID. It is compatible with the first-generation Apple Pencil and is also compatible with the smart keyboard.

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Nubia Red Magic 5G Alleged Live Photo, Gameplay Test Results Surface Online

Red Magic 5G by Nubia will have a unique looking design and will sport a 144Hz display. It is capable of running Real Racing 3 at full 144fps, and others at higher frame rates as well, which is great news for gamers.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 512GB storage variant goes on sale in India for Rs 44,999

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite was launched in India late last month. The smartphone comes with an Infinity-O Display and runs Android 10 out of the box. The phone was launched in a single 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. Now, the company has unveiled a new variant with 512GB of inbuilt storage. The only difference is the storage, the rest of the specifications remain the same. The new model is priced at Rs 44,999. That means, Samsung is asking Rs 5,000 more for the increased storage variant. 

The company is also offering customers an additional upgrade bonus of up to Rs 5,000 in exchange for their old smartphones. The new variant will go on sale from March 1 via retail stores, Samsung Opera House, Samsung e-shop and leading online portals. It will be made available in Prism White, Prism Black, and Prism Blue colour options.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite comes equipped with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2400×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O Display with 394 PPI. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. It comes with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and128GB/512GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card. It runs OneUI 2.0 based on Android 10.

As for the optics, the handset sports a triple rear camera setup: a 48MP lens with f/2.0  aperture and OIS + a 12MP Ultra Wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture + a 5MP macro camera with f/2.0 aperture. On the front lies a 32MP selfie shooter. Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It packs a 4500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. The device weighs 186 grams.

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MediaTek Helio P95 SoC announced with incremental performance upgrades

MediaTek has announced the Helio P95 SoC for smartphones. The P95 comes with an 8-core CPU cluster with two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. The chipset also features a PowerVR GM 94446 GPU which MediaTek claims offers a 10 percent boost in GPU performance over the Helio P90. Furthermore, the Helio P05 features a large L3 cache.

Looking at the spec-sheet of the newly announced chipset, it seems MediaTek is targeting high-end mid-range smartphones with support for up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. As for the cameras, the SoC is able to support a single 64MP sensor or 24+16MP stacks. On the display side, the SoC supports resolution upto 2520x1080 pixels with 21:9 aspect ratio.

The Helio P95 boasts of a triple ISP with 14-bit RAW and 10-bit YUV processing along with in-demand camera features like AI-based noise reduction for low-light photography, 5-person pose tracking and scene recognition along with an AI depth engine.

MediaTek chipsets are incomplete without dedicated AI cores and this one is no different. The Helio P95 features APU 2.0 which the company claims delivers a 10 percent boost in AI benchmark performance compared to the previous generation.

There’s also the company’s proprietary HyperEngine enhancements which apparently improves gaming and the overall tuning of the device it would be powering.

As for the connectivity, the MediaTek Helio P95 supports Cat.12 4G LTE and 4x4 MIMO along with VoLTE, ViLTE, Dual 4G Dual SIM, WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0.

So far, we don’t any information about upcoming phones powered by the new chipset but it’s likely that Helio P95 powered devices start showing up in India by the second half of 2020.

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Vivo Z6 5G with Snapdragon 765 SoC launched in China: Specs, price and more

Vivo has launched its new Z-series model. The Vivo Z6 5G has been launched in China. It packs a quad rear camera setup and as the name suggests, supports 5G connectivity. The smartphone comes with liquid cooling technology that employs a combination of conductive copper coil and a thermal gel to manage the phone's temperature during intensive tasks like gaming.

Vivo Z6 5G specifications

The Vivo Z6 5G features a 6.57-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,400 pixel) display with 20:9 aspect ratio and 90.74 percent screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The handset runs FuntouchOS, based on Android 10, Further, it comes with features like Multi-Turbo 3.0 and Game Space 3.0 for better resource management and performance output.

On the optics front, the handset sports a quad rear camera setup: a 48MP primary sensor with f/1.79 aperture and 6-element lens + an 8MP wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and 112-degree field of view + a 2MP macro camera + a 2MP depth sensor. On the front lies a 16MP selfie shooter with an f/2.48 aperture.

The phone offers 128GB of onboard storage. It packs a 5000mAh battery that supports 44W Super Flash Charging technology that is claimed to juice up the battery from 0 to 70 percent in only 35 minutes. 

Vivo Z6 5G price

The Vivo Z6 5G price in China starts at CNY 2,198 (approx Rs 22,000) for the base 6GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model costs CNY 2,598 (approx Rs 26,000). There is no word on the phone's availability in India yet.

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Google wants its apps back on Huawei devices, applies for a license

Huawei’s ongoing tussle with the U.S government has been ongoing for a while now. Because of a trade ban imposed on the Chinese company, Huawei had to lose out on offering Google services and apps in its new smartphones. A new report now states Google is keen to starting working with Huawei again and wants its apps back on Huawei devices.

Google has reportedly applied for a license to bundle Google apps in Huawei devices and effectively resume business with the Chinese tech giant. Just a few days earlier, Google had warned Huawei users not to side load Google apps for security reasons.

Google play and Android Vice President, Sameer Samat told German news outlet DPA that Google has applied for a license but could not comment on when a decision based on the application will be made.

Last year, Microsoft was granted a similar license to do business with Huawei and continue having Windows OS in Huawei laptops like MateBook 13. Google can technically argue with the same logic Microsoft applied and the world will be much better off with Huawei back into familiar territory with access to the Google Play Store and other services.

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Oppo A31 2020 with Helio P35 chipset, triple rear cameras and more launched in India

Oppo has announced the expansion of its A-series with the launch of Oppo A31 (2020). It is a budget phone that comes in two configurations. For reference, Oppo A31 was launched back in 2015. The 2020 variant comes with triple rear camera setup and features a waterdrop-style display notch. Further, Oppo has provided a gradient finish as well as a physical fingerprint sensor. 

Oppo A31 (2020) features a 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1,600 pixels) display with 20:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, paired with 4GB and 6GB of RAM options. It sports a triple rear camera setup: a 12MP primary sensor + a 2MP depth shooter + a 2MP macro lens. On the front lies an 8MP selfie shooter. The handset runs Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.1.2 on top.

As for the storage, it comes equipped with up to 128GB of onboard storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB) through a dedicated slot. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Further, it packs a 4230mAh battery that is touted to deliver “all-day usage” on a single charge. As for connectivity options, it includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, MicroUSB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 

The Oppo A31 (2020) is priced at Rs  11,490 for the 4GB + 64GB variant, while its 6GB + 128GB option carries a price tag of Rs 13,990. The former will go on sale in India starting Saturday, February 29. Further, the 6GB + 128GB variant will be available for purchase from the second week of March.

Launch offers include a five percent instant cashback using Yes Bank credit card for both EMI and non-EMI options on Amazon, Flipkart, TataCliq, Snapdeal, and Paytm Mall between February 29 and March 31.

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Springworks launches WhatsApp tool that allows instant identity verification

A Bengaluru-based HRTech startup named Springworks has launched a WhatsApp-based tool - SpringVerify - that allows users to quickly and seamlessly verify someone’s identity in a couple of minutes. While corporations have been running Employee Background Checks forever, this is the first time that employers, whether in a business or household setting, will have access to a tool of this kind, right within WhatsApp. Users will be able to verify who they are dealing with. It is one of the earliest adoptions of WhatsApp to be used for Identity Verification and Crime Monitoring across the globe.

 

We just launched a #WhatsApp tool that tells you whether a govt ID furnished by a person is a valid ID or fake. It's as simple as taking a pic of the ID + sending a message on WhatsApp. Takes 2 mins. flat! Try it out: https://t.co/emhVwrwJ2h ++also runs a court record check.

— Abhash Kumar (@AabhashK) February 27, 2020

 

If you need to verify someone’s identity on WhatsApp, all you need to do is just give a missed call at 080-47193400 to get started. You can also start a WhatsApp chat to verify identity through this link. The tool integrates with the WhatsApp API. It lets users share a picture of one of the Pan Card/Driving License/Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card right inside WhatsApp to know who they are dealing with. SpringVerify then verifies whether the furnished ID card is present in the government records. Moreover, the user can also share a picture or selfie of the ID holder and the tool will match that with the picture on the ID. It has multiple use cases, for example, a seller can use it for identifying the OLX buyer and vice versa.

The tool is free to use for the first 1,000 users. However, a check will typically cost Rs 49. SpringVerify on WhatsApp also has another unique capability to find whether the ID holder has a Court Record. It is able to match this with digitized court records only from courts of law across India. 

“Going forward we’ll also be launching a service that will do ‘Continuous Crime Monitoring’ and notify the user if a Court Record match is found for the ID being verified, as soon as it happens”, said Anoop Suresh, VP-Business and Ops at Springworks. “We have translated all our learning and product capabilities from having run employee background checks for 150+ enterprises and high-growth organisations over the last year into this tool and made it simpler for everyday use”, said Kartik about the origins of the WhatsApp tool.

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Apple may announce an iPad keyboard with a trackpad later this year

Apple is tipped to release a new iPad accessory this year. According to a new report, an iPad keyboard with a built-in trackpad could be incoming. It is rumored to be released alongside the next version of iPad Pro later this year. The leak comes after Apple was reported to bring an updated Smart Keyboard with a scissor-switch design. It could be similar to the design we have on the 16-inch MacBook Pro. 

The latest development comes from The Information. It claims that Apple could be readying a new iPad keyboard with a built-in trackpad. Apple markets the iPad as an alternative to Windows laptops. Hence, by adding a trackpad to the keyboard, the company would be able to make the iPad Pro a better substitute for laptops. The report says the new iPad Pro Smart Keyboard will be "made of materials similar" to the current Smart Keyboard options. Further, Foxconn is claimed to be one of the "main manufacturers" of the new Smart Keyboard. 

The exact launch date of the new accessory is still unknown.  However, the report goes on to say that it will be launched sometime “later this year”, possible alongside the iPad Pro. The tablet is said to come with a triple rear camera setup, which is similar to the one seen on the iPhone 11 Pro models. The company is also rumored to have plans to integrate a 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor on the new iPad Pro model. It may enable new augmented reality (AR) and camera experiences.

With the built-in trackpad in the Smart Keyboard, Apple would give a tough fight to Microsoft's Surface and Samsung's Galaxy tablets. 

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Top flagship smartphones to buy

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Key Highlights:

6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display is the best on a smartphone Apple A13 Bionic SoC is the fastest processor on a smartphone Triple 12MP camera setup at the back takes good photos consistently

Bottomline: The iPhone 11 Pro Max is right now one of the best smartphones you can buy. It’s expensive, but for the money, you get the best display, the best cameras and the fastest processor on a smartphone. The latest iPhone is perfect for creative professionals, vloggers and people who stay connected all the time on the go. The new iPhone also lasts much longer and can even top up using a fast charger that comes bundled in the box.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

Key Highlights:

6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display is HDR10+ certified and has one of the highest pixel counts Quad camera setup that includes wide, ultrawide and telephoto lenses and a ToF 3D camera Large 4300mAh battery with 45W fast charging support

Bottomline: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is perfect for big-screen users who can’t compromise on performance or cameras. The built-in S-Pen should appeal to doodlers, artists and entrepreneurs while the large battery ensures the phone stays on till the time you get back home and plug it in. The Galaxy Note 10+ is one of the best Android flagships you can buy.

Huawei P30 Pro

Key Highlights:

Exclusive 40MP triple camera setup that includes a periscope telephoto lens capable of delivering 50X digital zoom Bright 6.47-inch curved OLED display comes with HDR10 certification Large 4200mAh battery with support for 40W fast charging and reverse wireless charging

Bottomline: The Huawei P30 Pro is one of the best camera flagship you can buy today. The triple camera setup has been developed in collaboration with Leica and rocks a custom 40MP primary camera, a 20MP ultra wide camera and an 8MP periscope telephoto lens capable of offering 50X digital zoom. It’s also pretty good for content consumption with the large OLED display that has HDR10 support. But more than that, it’s the 4200mAh battery that makes this a reliable flagship to use as a daily driver.

OnePlus 7T Pro

Key Highlights:

90Hz Fluid AMOLED curved display with HDR10+ certification offers excellent visuals Snapdragon 855+ along with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage ensures flagship performance 4085mAh battery with 30W Warp Charge 30T support ensures long battery life

Bottomline: The OnePlus 7T Pro is a wholesome flagship that ticks all the right boxes. The 90Hz refresh rate display is hard to ignore while the hardware under the hood ensures you can run anything on the phone without a hitch, be it a high-end game or a 4K video. There are three cameras on the back including a 48MP wide angle camera, another 8MP telephoto lens and a 16MP ultra-wide lens, which offers a wide range of choice when you shoot.

Samsung Galaxy S10+

Key Highlights:

Premium design with a curved AMOLED display and dual punch-hole cameras Triple rear cameras offer a wide range of choice while shooting Large 4100mAh battery with 15W fast charging support

Bottomline: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ offers reliable, consistent camera performance and also doubles as a good smartphone for content consumption. The triple rear cameras are tuned to produce sharp, detailed photos while the curved 2K AMOLED display with HDR10+ certification lets you watch movies at the highest resolution on a phone. The 4100mAh battery also ensures a day-long battery life even under heavy usage.

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Top mid-range smartphones to buy

Xiaomi Redmi K20

Key Highlights:

Pop-up 20MP selfie camera that lights up as it rises Bezel-less 6.39-inch AMOLED display with HDR certification 48MP triple rear camera including an ultrawide lens and a telephoto lens

Bottomline: The Xiaomi Redmi K20 treads the line between a premium flagship and a mid-range smartphone. The phone has a striking gradient colour finish and sports an edge-to-edge bezel-less display thanks to a pop-up camera. Inside, the Snapdragon 730 chip with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage handles everything you throw at it with ease while the 48MP triple rear camera will keep you busy shooting photos.

Realme XT

Key Highlights:

First smartphone in India to offer the 64MP camera in a quad camera setup Bright Super AMOLED display offers crisp visuals 4000mAh battery with 20W VOOC charge support

Bottomline: The Realme XT is perfect for camera enthusiasts. With a wide variety of shooting modes thanks to a quad camera setup, which includes India’s first 64MP camera along with an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s a bright AMOLED display that’s perfect for gaming and watching movies. The Snapdragon 712 SoC also ensures you don’t miss a point while gaming and the 8GB RAM + 128 GB variant is perfect for multitasking. If you need more convincing, the 4000mAh battery lasts well over a day and tops up in around an hour thanks to a 20W fast charger.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Key Highlights:

Versatile 64MP quad camera setup that also includes an ultrawide lens and a macro camera Good gaming performance thanks to the MediaTek Helio G90T SoC and up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage Amazon Alexa built-in, which can be integrated with the in-built IR blaster to control home appliances with your voice

Bottomline: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is an all-rounder of sorts, offering something cutting-edge for everyone. Like taking photos? The 64MP quad camera stack will keep you busy shooting in multiple modes. Addicted to gaming? The MediaTek Helio G90T is primed for gaming and there’s liquid cooling inside ensuring sustained high performance. There’s also a large 4500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support to sweeten the deal.

Samsung Galaxy M31

Key Highlights:

Two day battery life thanks to a 6,000mAh battery 64MP quad camera setup tuned with AI algorithms to give you sharp photos 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display is great for watching movies

Bottomline: The Samsung Galaxy M31 is perfect for long binges on Amazon Prime Video thanks to a 6,000mAh battery that will keep the phone running for days. There’s also a 64MP quad rear camera to keep you busy while the Exynos processor along with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage ensure you have plenty of resources for your apps and games.

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Microsoft, Epic, Unity Will Also Skip GDC 2020 Due to Coronavirus Threat. MS, Unity Will Hold Online Events

Three more companies have joined the ever growing list of attendees to cancel their presence at GDC 2020. This time, Microsoft, Epic, and Unity have announced that they will withdraw from the event due to coronavirus risks.

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Vivo APEX 2020 concept phone teased ahead todays launch

Vivo will unveil the APEX 2020 concept phone today. Ahead of the launch, the company has rolled out several teasers hinting at key features. The teaser video shows that the phone will sport 120 degrees curved edges. Another teaser reveals that it will feature a gimbal camera. The concept phone is confirmed to have 60W fast charging support as well.  The phone will be announced at an event starting at 1:30 PM today. 

As for the teaser on Weibo, it showcases Vivo APEX 2020’s curved edges. The phone also has slightly tapered corners for better protection. It is already confirmed to come with edges that curve at an angle of 120 degrees. Another poster teaser says the concept phone will have support for 60W ultra-fast flash charging technology. Moreover, the phone will sport a stable micro gimbal main camera at the back with a micro-PTZ lens to reduce the shake in videos. The primary camera will be of 48MP. Further, it will have a periscope telephoto lens that will offer 5x to 7.5X zoom.

The Vivo APEX 2020 will feature a 6.45-inch screen. For reference, Vivo 2019 was powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, coupled with 12GB RAM. The 12GB RAM model was Vivo’s first 5G device. The phone featured a 6.39-inch AMOLED display which doubles up as the speaker via a piezoelectric transducer to emit sound. It also had Full-Display Fingerprint Scanning, which essentially means that a user can touch anywhere on the screen to unlock it via the in-display fingerprint scanner. 

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Nubia Red Magic 5G live image appears online

Nubia will be launching the Nubia Red Magic 5G soon. The phone has appeared online. The images and specifications have also surfaced in the past. Now, Game Bench has shared a live shot of the Red Magic 5G phone today to reveal its design. Nubia has already confirmed that the Red Magic 5G will come equipped with a 144Hz refresh rate OLED screen. Moreover, the company’s president Ni Fei already confirmed up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB storage for the phone. 

From the image, we can see there is a vertical camera strip that houses three cameras followed by the “REDMAGIC” logo that appears to light up in different colours. The top and bottom edges are not clearly visible. However, the edge consists of a shoulder button, an air vent, and a pogo connector. Moreover, previous image has revealed that it will sport an air vent, a volume rocker and a power key on its red-coloured spine.

Earlier, the device bearing model number NX659J has been spotted on TENAA.  It comes in a dual-coloured frame with the left side sporting a blue coat of paint while the right-hand-side will tout a red finish. The rear panel is seen sporting a metal casing with visible grilles for the heat dissipation on the top and bottom. 

According to the TENAA listing, the Nubia Red Magic 5G will sport a 6.65-inch display and a 4400mAh battery. The device will have an "air-cooled fast charging solution" to prevent the phone from overheating while charging and maintain the battery's longevity.

On the optics front, the Nubia Red Magic 5G s expected to come equipped with the 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor. It is tipped to support 55W fast charging technology as well.

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Realme 6 Pro spotted on Geekbench, render appears online

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro are all set to be launched on March 5. The company will also launch the Realme Band that was teased at the end of the Realme X50 Pro 5G launch a couple of days ago. Ahead of the launch, a live render of the Realme 6 Pro has appeared online. Moreover, the device has appeared on Geekbench, revealing key information.

The live render comes from Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, who posted the image on Weibo. However, the tipster hasn’t mentioned the name of the phone. But judging by its back panel, it seems to be the Realme 6 Pro. As for the Geekbench listing, Realme smartphone with model number RMX2061 has popped up online. The listing suggests Realme 6 Pro pack 8GB of RAM and runs on the latest Android 10 software. The phone scored 571 in the single-core test, and 1676 in the multi-core test. It is listed to be powered by a 1.8Ghz Qualcomm octa-core processor, which is expected to be the Snapdragon 720G.

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro both are teased to launch with a 90Hz FHD+ display. On the back, the two handsets will sport a quad rear camera setup. It will feature an Ultra-wide lens, a 64MP primary camera, a telephoto lens, and an ultra macro lens. The smartphones are teased to come with 20x zoom. Further, the Realme 6 series will feature the 30W flash charge that is claimed to charge the device up to 40 percent within 15 minutes. 

The Realme 6 series will be launched on March 5 at 12:30 PM. The Blind Order sale is now live as well.

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'Plague Inc' Game Removed From Apple’s China App Store Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Strategy simulation game "Plague Inc.", which surged in popularity in China when the coronavirus epidemic first started, has been removed from the China app store after regulators said it contained illegal content, its developer said on Thursday.

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Best budget smartphones with good battery life

Samsung Galaxy M31

Key Highlights:

Gigantic 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support 64MP quad rear camera setup that also includes an 8MP ultrawide and 5MP depth sensor 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display is a treat

Bottomline: If you are looking for a smartphone that needs to be charged only every few days, the Samsung Galaxy M31 is the answer. The 6,000mAh battery is simply the largest you can get and it makes the phone last well over two days. Furthermore, the 6.4-inch AMOLED display not only delivers superior visuals but also saves power and, with all that extra battery life, you can keep taking photos with the reliable 64MP triple camera stack on the back of the phone.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Key Highlights: Big 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging delivers day-long battery life under heavy usage MediaTek Helio G90T is built for gaming and multitasking 64MP quad rear camera takes sharp and well-detailed photos

Bottomline: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is really an all-rounder in the budget segment that ticks all the boxes including a day-long battery life. The 4,500mAh battery lasts well over a day even under heavy usage while the 18W fast charger tops it up in no time. You also get a 64MP quad rear camera that includes the largest camera sensor available so far for a smartphone and then there’s liquid cooling to keep it from heating while gaming.

Realme 5 Pro

Key Highlights: 4,035mAh battery with 20W VOOC 3.0 charging easily makes the phone last over a day Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC is both fast and power efficient 48MP Quad camera setup delivers superior images with high sharpness and details

Bottomline: The Realme 5 Pro is an excellent budget smartphone with the right mix of hardware and software features. The phone runs on the Snapdragon 712 SoC that is known for efficient power consumption with no compromise in performance. There’s a 4035mAh battery that not only lasts long but tops up in no time thanks to a 20W VOOC charger. The Realme 5 Pro also comes with a reliable 48MP quad camera setup that offers a wide choice of shooting modes and sharp and vivid photos in both well-lit and low-lit situations.

vivo U20

Key Highlights:

Large 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support helps it last well over a day Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC under the hood is built for gaming 16MP Triple camera setup offers flexibility in shooting

Bottomline: Few smartphones in the budget segment offer as good hardware at such mouthwatering low prices. The vivo U20 is one of them. With a Snapdragon 675 SoC, most games run without a hitch, while the bright LCD panel makes watching movies a treat. And the 5000mAh battery inside keeps the phone running for more than a day, and if you do run out of charge, there’s an 18W fast charger to top it up in no time.

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Best gaming smartphones

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Key Highlights:

Super Retina XDR OLED display offers the best viewing experience on a smartphone Apple A13 Bionic is the fastest processor on a smartphone Access to Apple Arcade which opens up a whole new world of immersive mobile games

Bottomline: The iPhone 11 Pro Max is hands down the best smartphone you can buy right now, and apart from state-of-the-art cameras and seamless performance, it also offers one of the best gaming experiences on a smartphone. The A13 Bionic SoC under the hood can run just about anything you throw at it without a hitch and the large 6.50-inch OLED display is one of the best in its class with accurate colours, high touch sensitivity and low battery consumption. The iPhone 11 Pro Max also gives you access to Apple Arcade, Apple’s dedicated platform for high-definition games.

OnePlus 7T Pro

Key Highlights:

Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification and QHD+ resolution Snapdragon 855+ SoC ensures all games run at their highest graphics settings Warp Charge 30T tops up the phone in less than an hour even while gaming

Bottomline: Few smartphones match up to the performance the OnePlus 7T Pro delivers and it’s not surprising that this is one of the most preferred among mobile gamers. With maxed out hardware that includes the Snapdragon 855+ designed specially for gaming, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage, everything runs at its best possible quality be it the popular PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty: Mobile or even Asphalt 9 and other games.  

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Key Highlights:

6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+ is one of the best out there for gaming and watching movies 12GB RAM, 512GB storage and Exynos 9825 SoC ensures everything runs without a hitch Large 4300mAh battery with support for up to 45W fast charging lets you play for long hours

 Bottomline: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is an all-rounder. It’s great for tweaking that presentation on the go as well as shooting your vacation photos and a whole lot of gaming. With a large and bright display, the Note 10+ immerses you in the game giving you a great experience. It’s packed with a lot of power with the latest Exynos processor, 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, while the large 4300mAh battery easily makes the phone last well over a day even with heavy usage.

Oppo Reno 10X Zoom

Key Highlights:

Large, expansive bezel-less AMOLED display. Flagship performance especially during gaming. High definition audio output.

Bottomline: The Oppo Reno 10X Zoom may be known more for the camera setup at the back, but it also doubles up as a fantastic gaming smartphone primarily for the large, expansive AMOLED display that's uninterrupted by a notch or a cutout. The panel is also highly responsive and outputs rich colours which makes games look more immersive. There's also a Snapdragon 855 SoC which offers flagship performance and supports any and every game available on the Google Play Store.

Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro

Key Highlights:

Uninterrupted, bright and vivid AMOLED display that stretches all the way to the edges Snapdragon 855 ensures all games run at their highest quality Large 4000mAh battery keeps the phone running well over a day

Bottomline: The Redmi K20 Pro is a wholesome budget flagship that is one of the best smartphones for gaming. With flagship hardware under the hood and a bright AMOLED panel, gaming is a delight on this smartphone. Add to that a 48MP triple camera setup, and you also have the ability to take great photos with the phone. The 4,000mAh battery with 27W fast charging support makes it last well over a day under heavy usage.

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Top selfie camera phones under Rs 20,000

vivo S1 Pro

Key Highlights:

32MP selfie camera offers sharp, detailed selfies using pixel binning techniques and AI beautification Pose Master feature suggests poses to get that perfect selfie AI Face Beauty algorithm lets you tweak your facial features in the photo

Bottomline: Selfies are a serious business these days and vivo has been at the forefront of popularising selfies among Indians. The vivo S1 Pro offers a high-resolution 32MP camera that relies on 4-in-1 pixel binning to deliver sharp self portraits even in dimly lit restaurants and in the streets at night. There’s also ample RAM and storage along with a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC to ensure all your mobile computing needs are fulfilled.

Redmi Note 8 Pro

Key Highlights:

20MP front camera combined with Xiaomi’s AI beautification algorithm understands Indian faces and optimises selfies accordingly 64MP quad rear camera gives you a wide array of choices in shooting landscapes and portraits MediaTek Helio G90T SoC ensures gaming at high quality

Bottomline: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is an all-rounder covering almost all aspects of a smartphone with cutting-edge technology. It’s also one of the best smartphones for selfies in this price range. It is known particularly for the high-resolution camera sensor and the inbuilt AI algorithms that optimise selfies with reliable output. There’s a 64MP quad rear camera setup on the back, ensuring you don’t miss out on capturing the beautiful world outside but good luck getting out of the house because the MediaTek Helio G90T SoC is primed for gaming and will keep you hooked for hours with a massive 4,500mAh battery.

Xiaomi Redmi K20

Key Highlights:

The 20MP pop-up camera offers both good selfies and a modern design The front camera supports wide panoramic selfies to help you include a lot more people in group selfies AI beautification optimises selfies based on Indian skin tones and facial structures

Bottomline: The Xiaomi Redmi K20 looks sharp with an edge-to-edge AMOLED display and a flaming gradient colour finish. There’s a pop-up 20MP selfie camera that’s perfect for taking short videos and portraits. The front camera can take panoramas, record videos, take portrait selfies and improve photos with the touch of AI. Apart from this, the Redmi K20 is a fantastic mid-ranger with the Snapdragon 730 ensuring fast and smooth performance with ample RAM and storage to cover all your mobile computing needs.

Oppo F15

Key Highlights:

The 16MP selfie camera offers sharp selfies even against strong backlight thanks to HDR capabilities The 48MP quad rear camera offers a wide array of choice ensuring you don’t miss out on the shot The Bright and vivid Super AMOLED display is a treat

Bottomline: The Oppo F15 is both stylish and capable. With Oppo’s expertise in selfies, the Oppo F15 is a good choice for selfie lovers. The 16MP front camera can take sharp selfies in both good light and low thanks to a dedicated night mode and HDR algorithms. On top of that, the Oppo F15 offers decent multitasking capabilities and can run nearly all popular Android games without a hitch.

Samsung Galaxy A50s

Key Highlights:

The 32MP selfie camera relies on pixel binning to generate sharp and well-detailed selfies The 48MP triple rear camera includes an ultrawide lens to let you capture sweeping landscapes The front camera is also good for vlogging with the ability to record 1080p videos at 30 FPS

Bottomline: The Samsung Galaxy A50s is one of the slimmest smartphones out there, and it’s also quite powerful. With a 32MP front camera, it’s a great choice for selfie lovers particularly those who like taking selfies in bars, pubs and restaurants where the light is often not adequate. The front camera can also take portrait selfies, and it offers a wider field of view to include everyone in the groupfie.

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