Xiaomi could launch Mi laptops on June 11 in India

Xiaomi is all set to launch its range of Mi laptops for the very first time in India and the launch event could be scheduled for June 11, if the latest rumour is to be believed. Xiaomi has officially started teasing about the Mi laptops for the past week and even gave a shout-out to other laptop brands in India including Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus and Acer.

According to an exclusive report by 91Mobiles that cites popular leakster Ishan Agarwal, Xiaomi could launch the RedmiBook 13 laptop in India under the Mi banner. As it is the company’s first laptop launch in India, it seems like Xiaomi wants to kick off its run in the laptop market by rebranding a RedmiBook laptop. While it hasn’t been confirmed yet, the report states that the 2019 version of RedmiBook 13 is likely to be announced in India. 

Xiaomi has also started teasing some of the key features of the upcoming laptop and there could be more than one notebook that the company brings to India. This has been hinted by Aggarwal, who in a separate tweet, indicated that two notebooks going by the model number XMA1901 and XMA1904 has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG. Interestingly, XMA1904 model hasn’t been announced in China yet and the XMA1901 coincides with the RedmiBook 14 from China.

While the specific details on the laptops are currently awaited, the upcoming laptops by Xiaomi are expected to support 1C fast charging solution that can recharge the laptop from 0-50 per cent in 35 minutes. Let’s take a brief look at the RedmiBook 13 which is rumoured to be rebranded as a Mi laptop for India.

Xiaomi RedmiBook 13 specifications and pricing

Xiaomi RedmiBook 13 features a 13.3-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution anti-glare display with narrow 4.65mm bezels on three sides. The display offers 178-degree wide-viewing angle with 250 nits maximum brightness. It is 16.3 mm thin and weighs around 1.23 kilogrammes.

The laptop comes in two sets of configuration options-- with 10th gen Intel Core i5-10510U processor and 10th gen Intel Core i7-10510U chipset. This is paired with 2GB NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics along with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD storage.

The RedmiBook 13 comes fitted with a chiclet keyboard with a 1.3 mm keystroke travel along with Microsoft PTP supported trackpad. It comes with two USB 3.1 ports, an HDMI port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

It is fitted with a 40 watt-hour battery cell and supports 1C fast charging technology that is capable of charging the laptop from 0-50% in 35 minutes. The laptop comes bundled with a 65W power adapter.

RedmiBook 13 starts at CNY 4,499 (Rs 47,490) for the base variant with Core i5 processor and CNY 5199 (Rs 54,800) for the Core i7 variant. The new RedmiBooks will also come with Ryzen 4000 CPUs. 

 

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WeTransfer has now been banned by the Indian Government

Well, it looks like the Indian government is at it again. This time file-sharing website, WeTransfer has now been banned in India. Why? Well, it’s because of ‘national security’ and ‘public interest’. Authorized by the Department of Telecommunications, the order was passed on May 18, 2020. The order was sent to Internet Service Providers and stated that WeTransfer and two other links were to be banned under grounds of ‘national security’ and public interest’. 

Currently, it still available on FusionNet, ACT and Airtel networks but it has been cut off from Reliance Jio networks. We could see other ISPs banning the website shortly. WeTransfer is a website that allows users to share large files of up to 2GB for free with their contacts and such. Higher data caps are available when you purchase the paid version of the website. But, alas, Indians will not be able to use the service any longer. Even though the government has given a reason for the ban, it’s still rather vague and not very clear why this happened. 

Banning websites in India isn’t a new development as the government has already instituted a ban on adult-oriented websites in the past and many more instances of banning have implemented on the country. In fact, VPN downloads have seen a rise of 405% since the government decided to ban adult websites. You can read more about that story here. The government has also banned games like PUBG Mobile for CRPF troops. You can read more about that here. 

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Googles SODAR tool aims to help Android users maintain social distancing

Google has released a new tool that is aimed at helping people maintain social distancing. The tool is currently only available on Android and uses the phone’s camera to visualise a white circle around the user via Augmented reality (AR). This circle has a radius of 2m around the user. “This experiment uses WebXR to visualise 2-metre social-distancing guidelines in your environment,” the website states.

How to use SODAR

In order to use the tool, users must head to https://ift.tt/2XAsO64 from their Android phones while using the Google Chrome browser. Then they need to allow the required permissions and then point the camera at the ground in order for the tool to get its bearings straight. Once done, the tool will project a 2m circle around the user, which can be used to ensure social distancing. 

Google is also working with Apple to create a system for contact tracing. The API is now available and Switzerland became the first country to use it to create own contact tracing app called SwissCovid. he app is presently in pilot testing and will be used by the EPFL employees, ETH Zurich, the Army and some hospitals and government agencies. Due to privacy features added to the API by Google and Apple, the SwissCovid app cannot track user location.

Of course, it already has developed its own contact tracing app called Aarogya Setu. To know the fundamental difference in how Aarogya Setu and SwissCovid work, click here. 

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Call of Duty: Mobile shows off new Battle Royale map expansion, teases addition of tanks, new boss and more

Call of Duty: Mobile has started teasing its next major update, specifically the expansion to its battle royale map. While the developers had hinted at the expansion earlier, this time they have pretty much showcased the new version of the Isolated map as well as hinted at a couple of new things that players might expect.

The new map will be an expansion of the current map along the North and North-Eastern borders, It will add new locations like Harbor, Sanatarium, Black Market, Ski Town, Heat Overgrown and Downtown. The new map seems to offer a snowy theme North and North-East, with more urban locations towards the West.

Over on Reddit, the developers said that the new map will feature “new areas to explore, loot, and fight over in the next update, but there are also interactive areas to utilize, new enemies, to find, and new vehicles to master.” They also posted an image that teased new additions to the map along with a bunch more stuff that players can expect.

Most notable of the new additions seem to be a tank. It should e noted that while PUBG Mobile to has a tank-like vehicle in the form of the BRDM-2, that vehicle does not have a turret and isn’t weaponised. The tank being added to Call of Duty: Mobile does seem to have a turret, which should make it a formidable opponent for players.    There are also some subtler references in the image. There is a sketch of a giant zombie-like creature with a butcher’s knife. This may allude to a new boss in the upcoming map. There is a note that reads, “NOVA-6 shipment stolen.” This may be hinting that the lethal gas grenade may be making its way to multiplayer. A couple of weeks back, the developers did release a teaser that showed the new Rust map being covered in green gas.

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Indian Government now offering Rs 4 lakh to users who can find flaws and vulnerabilities in Aarogya Setu app

If you’re a hacker or someone who knows coding in regards to apps can now help find bugs in India’s own contact-tracing app Aarogya Setu. In a tweet that was published bu the government, researchers and experts who have the technical knowledge regarding apps are being offered Rs 4 lakhs to help find bugs and issues with Arryoga Setu. This bug bounty is open to all comers including people on Aarogya Setu. The government says, “Everyone, including researchers and users of Aarogya Setu, are encouraged to report any vulnerability impacting the privacy and information security posture of Aarogya Setu application.”

Here's an opportunity for all to join #TeamSetu! Find a bug in the app or suggest improvements and win exclusive cash prizes. #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/hTRFCbXjNJ

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) May 28, 2020

A few weeks ago, French security researcher Robert Baptiste who goes by the pseudonym Elliot Alderson (a character from the TV show Mr Robot) posted a tweet saying that Aarogya Setu has a few flaws that may lead to a leak in the information collected. After that kerfluffle, the government has now decided to make Aarogya Setu open source. This essentially means that anyone can now inspect and check the source code for the app and make necessary changes where they see fit. This was a necessary move for the government as the public backlash getting worse. 

Researchers who do find bugs in the app will be asked to responsibly disclose those vulnerabilities and even get paid for it. The government has also laid down a few guidelines for people to follow. Basically, the reported vulnerability should only be present in the Aarogya Setu app or its source code or back-end server. They further added that the bug or vulnerability should be able to be exploited by “an unrooted phone running a version of Android supported by Aarogya Setu, with ADB Disabled and with all default Android security features in place.”

In other Aaryoga Setu news, the app is now mandatory for people who are flying. You can read more about that here. There has been a new contact-tracing app called SwissCovid which is based on Google and Apple’s UPI as well, you can check out how it compares to our own Aarogya Setu app here. 

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Garena Free Fires new Fabled Foxes-themed Elite Pass to be available from June 1

Garena has announced that a new Elite Pass will be available for Free Fire players starting June 1, 2020. The new pass has a theme of Fabled Fox and features a “story of revenge as two gang leaders return to a home they were forced out of.” Rewards include unique themed skins and a motorbike. 

“The Fabled Fox EP stars two protagonists: Ben and Zarya. Both grew up in the Salter District but were forced out as adolescents when the Smaki Gang took over. Their new home is controlled by the Vulpes, a far worse situation. Coerced to join the Vulpes and rise through the ranks in order to survive, a decade has passed and Ben and Zarya are now leaders. They decide now is the time to use their ferocity and cleverness to take back the Salter District from the Smaki Gang,” the developers note in the press note.

The rewards in this Elite Pass include Kitsune’s Riposte/Revenge skins. These are the male and female skins shown in the Fabled Fox key art. There is also the Fabled Foxes Rucksack, which is a new backpack skin that grants a special effect. There is also the Fabled Foxes Loot Crate what is a new loot crate that resembles the Fabled Foxes’ mask. There is also a new bike skin called the Fabled Foxes Motor Bike.

Garena notes that this EP was inspired by Japanese Mythology’s Inari Okami, the god of foxes. Based on this lore, the Fabled Fox skin set is themed like the animal and combines Japanese-style garments with contemporary streetwear.

Garena is also planning another major update for the game, which will bring back the Purgatory map along with a bunch of new features. That update is scheduled to be available from June 4 and you can learn more about that here.  

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PUBG Mobile Summer Land event offers discounts on in-game items, gun skins and more

PUBG Mobile is currently hosting an event called Summer Land. The event offers players discounts on various in-game items such as outfits. So those who are interested in making in-game purchases may want to do so quickly as may wish to take action quickly as a some of these activities may end as early as May 31.

Summer Surprise Bundle Discounts

The Summer Surprise Bundle Discounts allow players to get up to 60% off on in-game items. This who purchase one item will get 10% off, while those who purchase two will get 30% off. Buying three items gives users a discount of 60%. This is valid till June 14.

Team Death Match rewards

Those players that complete two TDM matches with friends stand to get a cannon as a reward. However, those who complete five matches with friends will win the Rain Forest AUG. The activity is only valid till May 31.

Summer Land Special BP

The game is giving spenders the chance to win the Cheetah set. All they have to do is spend Battle Points in order to participate. The event will end on May 31. 

Log in rewards

Even those players who aren’t inclined towards spending money have a chance to win rewards. All they have to do is log in to PUBG Mobile and they can win gun skins, parachute and more. This event will be available till June 3.

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Infinix Hot 9, Hot 9 Pro launched in India: Price, specifications, features

Infini has announced the Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro in India. The Infinix Hot 9 is priced at Rs 8,499 whereas the Infinix Hot 9 Pro is priced at Rs 9499. The Infinix Hot 9 will go on sale on June 8 while the Hot 9 Pro will go on sale sooner, on  June 5. Both the devices will go on sale on Flipkart. Both the smartphones will come in Ocean Blue and Violet colour options and will be powered by the Helio P22 octa-core processor. 

Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro specifications

Coming to the specifications of the 2 smartphones, both of them bring with them the same specifications under the hood with the key difference being in the camera specs. Both smartphones are dual-SIM devices and run on Android 10 with XOS 6.0 overlaying it. The front of the smartphones has a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 1600x720p resolution and a 20:9 aspect ration. The smartphones boast of 90.5 percent screen to body ration. The display on the smartphone can reach 480 nits of brightness. Under the hood, the smartphones are powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core processor and 4GB RAM. The Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro come with 64GB built-in storage expandable via a microSD card. The smartphones have a 5000mAh battery

Moving to the camera, both the Infinix Hot 9 and Infinix Hot 9 Pro come with a quad-camera setup a the back. The Infinix Hot 9 has a 13MP primary camera whereas the Hot 9 Pro has a 48MP primary camera. For the rest, we have a 2MP depth camera, a 2MP macro camera, and an additional low light sensor. The Hot 9 has a triple LED flash, whereas the Hot 9 Pro has a quad-flash setup. 

On the front, the 2 smartphones have an 8MP punch-hole selfie camera. The Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro also come with Bluetooth 5, and the endangered 3.5mm audio jack. It also has FM radio built-in. 

Infinix Hot 9, Hot 9 Pro price and availability

The Infinix Hot 9 is priced at Rs 8,499 (4GB RAM + 64GB storage) whereas the Infinix Hot 9 Pro is priced at Rs 9499 (4GB RAM + 64GB storage). Both smartphones will be available on Flipkart. The Infinix Hot 9 will go on sale on June 8 while the Hot 9 Pro will go on sale sooner, on  June 5.

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Garena Free Fires next major update will bring a new weapon, Purgatory map and game modes

Garena has released patch notes for the next major Free Fire update and it looks like players will see a lot of new additions and features. This includes a new weapon, a returning map, as well as a new character and pet. The update is expected to be available in India on June 4. 

The developers also seem to be taking strong steps against hackers. “Ever since April, we started to take strong actions against hackers by banning their accounts and devices from playing Free Fire ever again. However, we’re not going to stop here. In this patch, we’re adding new anti-hack systems into our game to ensure that no players are getting an edge by using third-party programs to assist them. The Dev team would like to remind all players that we have a zero-tolerance policy against hackers. When players are banned from using unofficial third-party programs, we will not lift those bans under any circumstances, any time,” the developers state in their patch notes. This comes a few weeks after two ‘professional gamers’ from Entity Gaming and TSG Army were banned for using hacks.

Changes to Clash Squad

Clash Squad will see the addition of the Kalahari map to the matchmaking pool. There will also be a new leaderboard for Kills and Winrate as well as a Career performance page for Clash Squad in a player’s profile. Further, players who leave in the middle of Clash Squad matches too often will be temporarily banned. In the event a part does leave in the middle of a match, he/she will be replaced by a bot. Those who manage to reach Gold III during the season will receive the Golden Eagle weapon. 

Return of Purgatory, the addition of new weapons and gameplay changes 

A few months back, Garena replaced the Purgatory map with Kalahari. However, it looks the map will be making a comeback in this update. However, the map will be removed from Rush Hour. 

The VSS will now offer greater bleeding damage, while the Kar98 sees an increase in the duration between shots. The SKS sniper rifle also sees buffs to damage, rate of fire and armour penetration, while the SVD gets buffs to damage and armour penetration. Other weapons to get buffs and debuffs include the M1887 and M14.

New character and pet

Garena Free Fire will now offer Wolfahh as a new playable character. This character is based on gamer streamers and offers reduced headshot damage and increased limb damage for every kill up to 25%.

The new pet is called Falco and it offers increased gliding speed during the skydive and increased diving speed after the parachute opens.     

You can read the complete patch notes here.

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Vivo X50 Pro key specifications, pictures and pricing leaked

Vivo X50 Pro has been leaked in its entirety and is set to launch in China on June 1. The leaked image reveals most of the key specifications of the upcoming X50 Pro and likely comes from a presentation. A bunch of other pictures of the official design schematics of the X50 Pro have also surfaced online giving us a full-blown look at the Vivo X50 Pro.

According to pictures posted on Weibo, the Vivo X50 Pro comes with a 90Hz high-refresh-rate display, 48MP primary camera that uses a Sony sensor and is powered by Snapdragon 765G chipset that comes with 5G support. In India, Vivo recently launched V19 and it comes with dual selfie cameras, Snapdragon 712 processor and more. Let’s take a look at the leaked specifications and images of the Vivo X50 Pro.

Vivo X50 Pro leaked specifications and pricing

The Vivo X50 Pro is expected to feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) display that uses an AMOLED panel with a punch-hole cutout on the front for the selfie camera. The screen features a 90Hz high-refresh-rate and is certified for HDR10 playback.

It is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset and is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage options to choose from. The X50 Pro comes equipped with a quad-camera setup that consists of a primary 48MP Sony IMX598 sensor followed by an 8MP telephoto camera with periscope lens, a 13MP camera with 2X optical zoom and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera. On the front, housed within the punch-hole cutout is a 32MP selfie camera.

The X50 Pro comes with a 4,315mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging out-of-the-box.

Vivo X50 Pro is expected to be priced at CNY 3,998 which roughly translates to Rs 42,300 by direct conversion. The official launch is scheduled for June 1 and we’ll have more information about the phone then.

 

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Xiaomi Mi TV Stick Android-based streaming device could launch soon: Report

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick, an Android-based streaming device that looks a lot like the Fire TV Stick has been making the rounds on the internet for some time now and it looks like the device is real. It was reportedly shown during a product briefing in Germany. The details of the device come from the German website WinFuture. The image of the device shows the streaming stick along with a remote control. The remote control with the Mi TV Stick looks exactly like the remote we have seen with the Mi Box 4K that recently launched in India. It has dedicated hotkeys for launching Netflix and Prime Videos and also a dedicated Google Assistant button. The device itself has a dual-tone black colour scheme in the image with half the device matte black while the other half is glossy. The specifications listed online show that the Mi TV Stick is similar to the Mi Box S which is available in the US.

There is no official information on the streaming stick and we don't know if and when it will come to India. There is no information on the pricing either. 

Coming to the Mi Box 4K, Xiaomi recently launched the device in India for Rs 3,499 and is available on Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home, and Mi Studios. Coming to the specifications, the Mi Box 4K has the ability to stream in 4K. It supports HDR 10 but does not support Dolby Vision. It supports Dolby Audio and DTS but not Dolby Atmos. It has a 64-bit 2.0Ghz CPU, Mali 450 GPU at 750MHz, 2GB DDR 3 RAM, and 8GB eMMC storage. It has a compact form factor and all the connectivity options are at the back. You have an HDMI 2.0b port to connect to your TV, a USB 2.0 port, and a 3.5mm audio port. The device also comes with a remote control which is a lot like the MI TV remote control. It has a power button, a dedicated button to bring up the Google Assistant, navigation, and hotkeys for Netflix and Prime Videos and also volume controls. The device runs on the Android TV platform. It also has access to the Google Play Store. You can check our FAQ about the Mi Box 4K here and our review of the device here. You can also see how it compares to the Fire TV Stick 4K here.

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge VR Experience Announced, Set Between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker

We’re getting a new Star Wars VR experience. ILMxLAB and Oculus are developing Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, which ties into the theme park attraction and is set between Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

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Xbox Series X backward compatibility: Expect some serious upscaling chops

Microsoft’s next-generation console —the Xbox Series X — already looks like a powerhouse when you consider the specifications of the machine. Microsoft's deep dive back in March gave us a sneak peek at a few neat features like Quick Resume and better colours for backward compatible games in action. It looks like Microsoft wants to “up” your gaming experience by not only making games run faster but look better, all without any developer support - a concept that's been restricted to the PC space so far. The company has announced additional details about how backward compatibility will work on the new console. Let's break down what Microsoft has just revealed. 

“With more than 100,000 hours of playtesting already completed, thousands of games are already playable on Xbox Series X today, from the biggest blockbusters to cult classics and fan favorites,” says Jason Ronald, Director of Program Management for Xbox Series X. This means that if you have a large catalogue of Xbox One, Xbox 360, and even the original Xbox games lying around, you will more than likely be able to jump back into those experiences with the new console. 

Ronald goes on to say, “Backwards compatible games run natively on the Xbox Series X hardware, running with the full power of the CPU, GPU, and the SSD. No boost mode, no downclocking, the full power of the Xbox Series X for each and every backward compatible game.” The no boost mode, no downclocking does look like a jab at Sony, but the thing to note here is that you will be able to leverage the power of the Xbox Series X to play games that are more than 15 years old. Microsoft already highlighted this in the past, but they have reiterated that some games will be enhanced to HDR, even 4K in some cases, to give you a more immersive feel when playing age-old games. This is great as HDR is fast becoming a standard feature with new TVs and it will be a whole new experience to see a classic game in this new light.

One of the most interesting things that Jason Ronald says is, “We are also creating whole new classes of innovations including the ability to double the frame rate of a select set of titles from 30 fps to 60 fps or 60 fps to 120 fps”. Yes, 120fps on games sounds like a dream. We have seen games like the Batman Arkham franchise for the Xbox One and PS4 with its uncapped frame rate do a decent job on the One X and PS4 Pro and the ability to play a game like Halo 2, Gears of War or even Alan Wake at a higher frame rate will be a great experience. 

Despite the fact that Unreal Engine 5 is showing us what the future of gaming will like on the next-gen console, Microsoft is pouring a lot of hard work and effort into ensuring that you not only have a large library of games to look forward to on your new console, but you also have a huge library of games to get started on the console from the get-go. 

Finally, gone will be the days when one has two console generations sitting under the TV for the first year, just to be able to jump back in and play some old games. With the new initiative, gamers will finally be able to trade in or sell their old console for a new one without losing their library of games. 

Microsoft has been very open about the Xbox Series X and apart from one gameplay reveal event that got a bit of negative backlash, the rest of the Xbox Series X reveal has been extremely positive. Here’s looking forward to the next Xbox gameplay reveal where we could possibly see titles from Microsoft’s first-party studios.

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Xiaomi Mi laptops officially teased, launching in India soon

Xiaomi has officially teased that its soon going to launch its range of Mi laptops in India. The company’s Twitter handle posted a teaser tagging Dell, Acer, HP, Lenovo and Asus, confirming the much-awaited launch, that earlier leaks have indicated is set to happen sometime in June. 

While the company hasn’t revealed specifically which laptops are coming to India, previous rumours have indicated that it could be the RedmiBook 14. Having said that, as the tweet comes from the Mi Twitter handle instead of Redmi, we believe the company could launch Mi Book Air, Mi Book Pro or Mi Gaming laptop in India.

Some leaks and rumours in the past have also indicated that Xiaomi could introduce the RedmiBook in India as the trademark for RedmiBook was seen listed on the Indian Intellectual Property website hinting at an imminent launch. However, it remains to be seen whether the company will set foot in the laptop market of India with the RedmiBook range of laptops.

Xiaomi Mi laptops specifications

Xiaomi offers laptops under two brands in China-- Mi and Redmi with the latter targeted towards affordable offerings. In fact, the company recently announced three new laptops in the RedmiBook range of thin and light laptops in 13-inch, 14-inch and 16-inch screen sizes. These laptops are powered by AMD Ryzen 4000 series of processors paired with upto 16GB RAM and 1TB storage options to choose from. Though we still don’t know any details about the laptop(s) that are going to launch in India. 

Xiaomi laptops have been drawing much attention in India from the past few years after the company made its mark in the Indian smartphone market by offering affordable and dependable phones. Manu Kumar Jain, MD at Xiaomi India has previously highlighted the company’s ambition to launch laptops in India. By his own admission, Xiaomi laptops are something the Mi fans have been demanding since a long time and in a video released earlier this year, Manu assured that the company will have something for its fans “very soon”.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the launch schedules of many products for the year 2020 have been impacted and as such it could still be a while till we see Xiaomi release its first laptop in India. The latest leaks have indicated June as the possible month for the launch and we’ll know more as we near the official reveal.

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LGs 48-inch OLED finally starts shipping, coming to Asian markets in June

Earlier this year, LG had unveiled a new lineup of OLED televisions at Consumer Electronics Show called the CX series. The main highlight of the CX series was a never-before-seen 48-inch model, which caused a lot of excitement amongst consumers around the world. The CX series from LG would start at 48-inches and offer screens as large as 77-inches. While the CX series TVs had started shipping a few months ago, there was no sign of the 48-inch model, until now.

LG’s 48-inch CX OLED TV has started shipping in the United Kingdom and is expected to be available in other European and Asian markets later in June. The television carries a price tag of £1,499, which roughly translates to Rs 1,40,000. LG lists the price of the 55-inch variant of the C9 for Rs 2,29,990 on its website, but the television can be found for a much lower price of Rs 1,49,999 on Amazon India. Currently, the LG India website lists the 55-inch, 65-inch and the 77-inch versions of the CX series OLED TVs. The televisions are marked as “coming soon” and do not have a price listed. The 48-inch version of the TV is not yet listed either.

When LG announced the 48-inch OLED TV, it garnered a lot of attention, with plenty of excitement to go with that. The reason for this is because OLED TV manufacturers have started their range of televisions from 55-inches, a size that’s fairly large, and incapable of being fit in many homes. Homes across many countries such as the U.K., Japan and even parts of India tend to be on the smaller side, so a smaller OLED TV makes sense. However, many manufacturers say that an OLED with 4K resolution doesn’t make sense below a certain size since the visual acuity offered wouldn’t be much different from an FHD TV set in the same size.

Despite LG’s announcement of a smaller OLED form-factor, we are yet to see other manufacturers such as Sony make similar declarations. With the LG CX 48-inch OLED finally shipping to consumers, it would be interesting to see how the new form-factor pans out and whether it genuinely opens up a new market for the new television technology.

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Far Cry 5 is free-to-play this weekend, discounts on all games in the series

For gamers who have not gotten their hands on Far Cry 5 yet, we’ve got some good news for you as you will now be able to play the game for free this weekend. Of course, you will have to go through Ubisoft’s UPlay to do that. Another piece of good news for Far Cry fans is that the entire series is now discounted. Even though preloading is available now, you will be able to play the from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31. 

If you’ve missed out on playing Far Cry 5, this is a great time to jump into one of the better open-world games out there. It’s got a pretty good story with an insane cult holding an entire town hostage somewhere in Montana. The environments are beautiful and incredibly detailed, giving you the feeling of being in the American heartland. The game is rather huge and two days is not enough to finish it, but you’ll definitely get a first-hand experience and maybe buy the discounted game after you’re done. And, if you feel like Far Cry 5 isn’t doing it for you, there’s always the rest of the games in the series that are on discount. 

If you’re still stuck at home and have run out of cool games to play, we’ve got you covered with this list of the best games across all platforms, right here. Ubisoft is also planning on holding a digital event to showcase more of their games in July. You can read more about that here. 

Check out gameplay from Far Cry 5 in the video below. 

 

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Apple retailers now offering custom-configurations for MacBooks and more

One of the biggest disparities between Apple’s markets elsewhere and India was that in India, the company only launched specific configurations for their laptops. In most other markets, users enjoyed the ability to configure their Macs to their liking. Well, all that’s started to change.

According to TechCrunch, Apple retailers in India have started accepting orders for custom-configured Apple machines, with a lead-time of 4-5 weeks. What this means is that you no longer have to settle for the limited configurations that are normally listed on the Apple India website. For example, the brand new Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch can be configured using an 8th or 10th generation Intel processor, along with up too 32GB RAM and 2/4TB of storage. However, in India, users would have had to choose between pre-configured systems. Now, they can simply go to an Apple retailer and order a custom-configured MacBook Pro 13-inch. This facility is available for all Apple computers.

It is interesting to see build-to-order systems being made available via retailers now. When we reviewed the 16-inch MacBook Pro, we had noted that Apple retailers in India could get custom configured builds of the laptop for customers, but that facility was available only for bulk/enterprise orders and required payment to be made in forex. The process now is not only much simpler but also open to everyone who wishes to use it.

The build-to-order facility comes via retailers just ahead of Apple launching its own webstore in India, with a physical sore expected to launch later next year. Apple’s ambitions were confirmed by company CEO Tim Cook himself during an investor call earlier this year, saying that the company had been trying to work out the permissions with the Indian Government. Despite the national lockdown brought on by the spread of COVID-19, it would appear that Apple is in track to realise its ambitions of a more substantial presence in India.

Currently, Apple sells its products in India via a massive network of distributors, which works fine when it comes to iPhone and iPad devices, but the more expensive laptops and computers offered by the company go into complicated territory. For a distributor to stock inventory of every possible permutation and combination of a laptop is just not feasible, which is why Apple only brought specific configurations to India.

Since these built-to-order systems are going to be imported, it would be interesting to see how this would impact the final price of the machines. We expect that import duties and shipping costs would have a noticeable impact on the final price tag.

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Garena Free Fire Asia All-Stars 2020 tournament announced: Everything you need to know

Garena has announced that it will be hosting the 2020 Free Fire Asia All-Stars (FFAA) tournament next month. The event will be online-only and will see top streamers as well as professional players across India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam to competing virtually for a total prize pool of $80,000 (approx. Rs 60,61,000). The event will be held on June 12 and June 13, which each day hosting tournaments for streamers and pro players separately.

Those interested will be able to watch the matches live online on YouTube and Garena’s own platform, BOOYAH! The company notes that local casters will e delivering commentary in Hindi too. 

Influencer All-Stars

The Influencer All-Stars tournament will be held on June 12 with teams competing for a prize pool of $30,00. India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam will be represented by three teams, comprising of a mix of streams and professional players. However, the three teams from India will be all-streamer teams.  

Pros All-Stars

On June 13, the top professional teams from the four teams will compete to become the inaugural All-Stars champion as well as for a prize pool of $50,000. Of the four regions will be represented by their top three teams. In India, the invitations will be extended to the top finishers at the previously-held Scrim Wars.

Tournament Format

Both sets of tournaments will follow the same format. Teams will battle for over six rounds across the Bermuda, Purgatory and Kalahari maps. Points will be awarded on each round based on the round ranking and the number of kills. Winning the round would net a team 20 points, while two points are awarded for each kill. Regions will then be ranked based on the points earned by their respective teams at the end of the tournament. 

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Sony Is Planning a Digital Event on June 3 to Showcase Upcoming PS5 Games: Report

Sony is reportedly planning digital event for June 3 where it might showcase some of the upcoming games for the PlayStation 5 (PS5). It is being said that even though Sony will not share every detail about the upcoming console, the event would bring the best look yet at the PS5.

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Microsoft Windows 10 May 2020 update rolling out with cloud restore option

Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 10 May update to all users. This is one of the two feature updates Microsoft rolls out annually and is expected to include a great number of features and fixes for the Windows 10 OS. The update is rolling out to regular users now, but it will be a while before the deployment reaches 100 percent of the users base.

Some of the interesting updates brought by this new update include the ability to choose between Classic and Enhanced search, which defines just how much of the data on your PC is indexed for search. Remember, indexing can be very CPU and RAM intensive so its nice to be able to choose between a full and partial index. DirectX is also receiving an upgrade, incorporating Ray-Tracing 1.1. For those looking for more “in your face” features, the Xbox Game Bar will finally have an fps overlay option. Perhaps the most useful feature users are going to get through this update is the ability to restore their machines using the cloud. Currently, if you need to wipe your machine and re-install windows, you need a bootable version of Windows installer either on a USB drive or a DVD drive. For laptop owners, this may not be a problem since most OEMs bake in a recovery partition, but for desktop users, having access to Windows installation media 24x7 may not be possible. For those who don’t have a windows recovery disc, you can now simply reset your PC using the cloud. The version of Windows that will be installed will be the same as the one that was installed, however, your personal files and applications will all be removed. For a full list of what's included in the update, you can visit the Windows Experience Blog.

Given that Windows Update has had very poor reliability over the last few months, users should be hesitant on updating their machines in the early days of the release. Microsoft is not making the update mandatory for users as the moment, but it is possible that a few months down the line, once the update has proven to be stable, the policy might change.

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PUBG Mobile teases new Mysterious Jungle Mode, to be available from June 1

PUBG Mobile will soon be getting a new mode for players to play with. Called the Mysterious Jungle Mode, the mode will be limited to Sanhok and will be available from June 1 onwards. Aside from in-map modifications, there will also be new jungle-themed outfits that will be made available to players. 

According to the patched notes released at the launch of the v0.18.0 update, the new mode won’t be directly available for players to select. Instead, there will be a random chance to enter the mode when playing in Sanhok. This mode gives players the chance to find totems, which players can invoke and receive a “blessing or an item”. There is also Jungle Food that players can eat to gain “mysterious effects”. However, details of the blessings players get as well as the mysterious effect players get is not yet known. However, what is pretty straightforward is the Hot Air Balloon that players can control. 

Besides the Mysterious Jungle Mode, Tencent has also added the Bluehole Mode. This mode is pretty similar to the classic mode. However, instead of one circle, there are two. There is your traditional circle which is your safe zone, and a smaller circle inside it. Just like the area outside the larger circle, the area inside the smaller circle will also drain the health of any player inside. As such, the safe zone area is smaller in size, making it more likely for players to come across each other. However, the smaller circle also marks the location of the next circle, so players can plan and strategize accordingly.   

Of course, PUBG Mobile’s v0.18.0 update also brought with it a bunch of new additions, most notable being the new Mad Miramar map that packs a whole host of new features. If you’re having trouble with the new map and need some help, you may want to check out our basic guide to the new map here.

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PUBG Mobile May Be Getting a New Map Called Fourex: Report

PUBG Mobile has seen a lot of new additions and updates as a way to keep players motivated and entertained. Now, a new Classic map has appeared in the beta version of the game suggesting it could make its way to the regular version of the game in the near future.

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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro sale in India delayed

If you were looking to get your hands on the OnePlus 8 or the OnePlus 8 Pro anytime soon, then there is bad news for you. The sale of the two smartphones has been delayed. The information comes via the OnePlus blog post which reads,  “In the past couple of weeks, we shared information about pricing for the OnePlus 8 Series 5G in India and about availability and sale dates. Although we were looking to have 29th May as our open sales date for the OnePlus 8 Series 5G, due to unforeseen circumstances, our production was temporarily halted last week and has altered our sales plan. Because of this, we had to reschedule our date for open sales in India. But we’re happy to let you know that production is already back up and running. In order to start bringing the OnePlus 8 Series 5G to you as quickly as possible, we will hold a special limited sale across online and offline channels for the OnePlus 8 5G at 12 PM on 29 May 2020. The new sales schedule for the full OnePlus 8 Series5G lineup – The OnePlus 8 5G and the OnePlus 8 Pro 5G will be out soon. Stay tuned!”

So, there is no clear date as to when the smartphone will go on sale in India, but we can expect clarity for the same in the coming days. There is however a limited sale across online and offline channels for the OnePlus 8 5G at 12 PM on 29 May 2020. The blog post adds that Customers who pre-booked OnePlus 8 Series 5G on Amazon.in and OnePlus stores can purchase devices as and when stocks are available.

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro were being assembled in the Oppo facility in Greater Noida. Due to some employees testing positive for the Coronavirus, production at the plant had to stop. It is however said that production at the plant has started again. This halting of production could be the reason for the delay in the sale of the smartphone. 

Speaking of the price of the OnePlus devices, the OnePlus 8 base variant with 6GB+128GB storage starts at Rs 41,999. The mid-variant of the OnePlus 8 with 8GB RAM+128GB storage is priced at Rs 44,999 while the top variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at Rs 49,999. The OnePlus 8 Pro with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage starts at Rs 54,999 while the top variant with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage starts Rs 59,999.

If you think the OnePlus 8 family of devices are too expensive, then you should know that OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has hinted that an affordable OnePlus smartphone could be en route to India very soon. You can read more about it here. 

When the Greater Noida facility was shut down, OnePlus issued a statement that reads, “The health and wellbeing of our employees, partners and contractors remain our top priority. We are closely monitoring the current situation while ensuring necessary measures are being implemented in accordance with the Government’s instructions. In line with our recent sale announcements for the OnePlus 8 series 5G, we are moving forward with our sales schedule as planned”.

In other OnePlus news, OnePlus has announced a partnership with Epic Games, the outcome of which is going to excite a lot of gamers. The two companies have partnered together to release a version of Fortnite that will run at 90fps on the new OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 8. You can read more about it here.

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Sonys PS5 reveal could be just around the corner

Information circulating the internet suggests that a PS5 reveal event is just around the corner. Both VentureBeat and Bloomberg say that Sony is planning a PlayStation event for June 3 but this is subject to change. Information circulating the internet last week suggested that an event was planned for June 4, so it is possible we could get an event as early as next week for the new console. Fingers crossed. The sources go on to say that it is possible these dates will change keeping the current pandemic situation in mind. 

It is also expected that the console's design and pricing along with the release date will be withheld and we could get this information at a future date. Since both Microsoft and Sony want to price their consoles competitively, both brands are waiting for the other to blink first and reveal the price so the other can undercut it. According to VentureBeat, “Sony also doesn’t need to go too deep on any games it may show on June 3. The company is planning follow-up events. This includes a State of Play that will focus on both next- and current-gen games. That State of Play has a tentative schedule of early August. Again, this could shift drastically depending on a number of factors”. 

Sony has taken to its online State of Play to reveal details of two of its biggest upcoming games, Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us Part 2, so it is possible we can get deep dives into more games through the online State of Play events. 

Sony has been drip-feeding us information about the PS5 and apparently the company has had to evolve its promotional plans in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We got a GDC like reveal for the PS5’s specifications and a simple blog post highlighting the new DualSense controller. 

Microsoft, on the other hand, has not only shown us the specifications, but the design of their upcoming Xbox Series X. Microsoft also had a gameplay reveal stream, but that was met with some negative feedback as there was very little gameplay revealed as a part of the stream.

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Last of Us Part 2 new gameplay shows off more of the story and gameplay mechanics

We got a proper look at one of the year’s most anticipated game, The Last of Us Part 2, courtesy of Playstation’s State of Play presentation. Even though we've gotten a full story trailer, in the new 24-minute presentation, Neil Druckmann, Director of The Last of Us Part 2, gave us a much deeper look at the gameplay and even gives us a bit more of the story of the game. It goes without saying that the game looks beautiful with a large variety of locales and environments to explore. The game retains much of the first part’s gameplay mechanics with a few added features and skills. We’ll take you guys through what we saw and what you can expect from the final release. 

Naughty Dig has taken a bit hit in regards to The Last of Us Part 2 with a ton of the game being leaked weeks before the actual release date. But, the hype is still high and fans are still excited for what looks to be the Playstation 4’s swan song before the Playstation 5 hits store shelves later. As per the presentation, the game takes place a few years after the events of the first. Joel and Ellie are living in Jackson, Wyoming when an event that is not revealed rocks the community and sends Ellie on a quest for revenge. A majority of the game then takes place in Seattle as Ellie battles through two different sets of human enemies in the Washington Liberation Front and a cult-like group called the Seraphites or Scars. And, of course, we’ve got the infected as well. There are a few new infected such as the Shambler, but Druckmann did reveal that there were more creatures in the final game. 

In the gameplay demo, we can see a few added features such as Ellie using a vine to rappel down buildings and swing across obstacles to even swimming underwater in certain sections. There will also be sections where you can ride a horse and explore the large and luscious environments as well.

The game retains much of what made the first game great in its stealth and crafting systems and this one looks to follow in the same vein. The game snippet looks to take place in some kind of abandoned hospital where Ellie stealthily sneaks around, taking out her pursuers. New sections also include climbing into air vents to sneak around. Collecting scrap and resources also returns as weapons are also crafted on special workbenches. The gameplay demo wasn’t very long but gave us a good look at what we can expect from the final product when the game ships on June 21. 

In other Playstation news, the game could also see an HBO show from the creators behind the hit-series Chernobyl. You can read more about that here. Naughty Dog has also partnered with Seagate to release limited edition external hard drives. You can read more about that here. 

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Reliance JioFiber users now getting double data benefits with annual subscriptions

Reliance Jio is offering double data benefits to its JioFiber broadband users as many people resort to working from home in the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak. With the country under lockdown, broadband consumption has seen a steady rise as many users now have to stay back and work from their respective homes.

As a result, telcos are on their toes to gradually keep adding more subscribers to their broadband services and Jio isn’t an exception. TRAI's latest report states that the number of wired broadband subscribers stood at 19.14 million at the end of 2019 but witnessed a decline of 0.27% by the end of January 2020. 

The JioFiber tariff plans that start from Rs 699 are now receiving an additional double data monthly on an annual subscription to any of the tariff plans.

Reliance Jio’s website has been updated to reflect these new changes with added benefits. JioFiber customers are now eligible to avail additional data benefits starting from 200GB to  5,000GB add-on data.

Reliance Jio double data benefits on annual subscriptions

Reliance is offering double data benefits to subscribers of its JioFiber annual plans. JioFiber Bronze plan is priced at Rs 699 and comes with 350GB data usage limit now. This includes the 100GB worth of data, double data benefit due to lockdown and annual plan benefit that gives additional 100GB data, totalling up to 350GB. If you subscribe to the annual Bronze plan, it will cost you around Rs 8,388.

Similarly, the Silver plan is priced at Rs 10,188 annually and offers up to 800GB worth of high-speed broadband data. This includes 200GB plan benefit, double data benefit due to lockdown, 200GB introductory data and 200GB annual plan benefit.

The Gold plan is priced at Rs 15,588 and offers speeds up to 250Mbps with 1,750GB worth data. This includes 500GB plan benefits, additional double data benefits of 500GB and introductory data benefit worth 250GB. If anyone subscribes to annual Gold plan, they are further entitled to get 500GB worth of data as per the new offer.

JioFiber’s Diamond plan is priced at Rs 29,988 and offers speeds up to 500Mbps with up to 4,000GB data limit. This includes 1,250GB plan benefit, another 1,250GB double data benefit due to lockdown, 250GB introductory data and 1,250GB annual data benefits if subscribed annually.

The Platinum tariff plan is priced at Rs 47,988 annually and offers speeds up to 1Gbps with up to 7,500GB worth of data. This includes 2,500GB plan benefits along with double data and annual plan benefits that total up to 7,500GB data.

JioFiber’s Titanium plan is priced at Rs 1,01,988 annually and offers 15,000GB worth of data benefits including double data and annual plan benefits.

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Motorola Moto G Fast key specifications leaked ahead of the official launch

Motorola Moto G Fast has been leaked in its entirety, thanks to the Motorola US YouTube channel that posted an official video of the phone in question. By the looks of it, the Moto G Fast is an entry-level smartphone and doesn’t have a lot to boast about except, of course, the basics.

The official video was first spotted by PulseMouse but was taken down by Motorola US in an attempt to get a hold of the situation. However, the video was re-uploaded by some eagle-eyed YouTube channels. There are rumours that the Moto G Fast could be a toned-down version of the Moto G Power. Having said that, let’s take a brief look at the specifications of the Moto G Fast.

Moto G Fast specifications

The Moto G Fast is confirmed to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and is paired with 3GB of RAM. The phone has a triple camera setup on the back the consists of an ultra-wide-angle camera with 118-degree field-of-view and a macro lens as well.

From the promo video, the phone can be seen with a punch-hole cutout on the front for the selfie camera which has become a common sight on smartphones these days.

There’s a fingerprint sensor on the phone in the form of the Motorola batwing insignia.

The Moto G Fast is claimed to have a two-day battery life which could be a hint at a large 5,000mAh battery. It’s not known whether the phone will support fast charging and will come with a fast-charging adapter in the box.

We’ll know more about the Moto G Fast as we near the launch date. Given that the phone’s promotional content is ready to go, we could see an announcement in the coming days.

 

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau reveals companys plan to launch affordable smartphones in India soon

OnePlus is getting back at producing affordable smartphones, company CEO Pete Lau officially revealed this in an exclusive chat with Jared Newman of the Fast Company. Lau has hinted that an affordable OnePlus smartphone could be en route to India very soon and it’s likely he’s talking about the much-rumoured OnePlus Z a.k.a OnePlus 8 Lite.

The OnePlus Z was rumoured to be unveiled during the OnePlus 8 series launch event which took place on April 14 but remained a no-show. Subsequent chatter around the purported OnePlus Z on Twitter and online forums hinted that the phone has been postponed to a later date in Summer 2020 due to the Coronavirus outbreak. 

Having said that, the interview is the first time the company has publicly spoken about the plans to launch “affordable phones” with hints to expand into other product categories. “We can look at it as having a more affordable product offering, but all products that still remain up to the OnePlus standard . . . and through this enabling, more people to have access to OnePlus products,” Lau tells the Fast Company through an interpreter.

Why is OnePlus going back to its roots?

There could be myriad reasons as to why OnePlus needs to get back to selling value for money devices. The company that once touted itself proudly as the “flagship killer” has been known to increase the prices of its phones with every new iteration. Starting with the Rs 21,999 ($300) priced OnePlus One to the latest OnePlus 8 series of smartphones that start at Rs 41,999 ($699), the prices of the phones have increased exponentially since the OnePlus 6T series. This could have led to OnePlus losing a significant chunk of early adopters who still expect flagship-grade performance but without paying as high a price as the current crop of OnePlus phones.

This is well reflected in Lau’s statement where he says, “What we’re seeing is that with current products, there’s still a demand from a large consumer base for a more suitable price that enables more consumers to be able to access OnePlus products. That’s really important insight, and it’s something that we’re taking into very serious consideration.”

OnePlus’ decision to launch affordable smartphones comes at a time when most flagship smartphones have essentially vacated the sub-Rs 35,000 segments and now come with exorbitant price tags. The rumoured OnePlus Z can prove to be an important phone for the company, to this effect. 

OnePlus Z leaked specifications

OnePlus’ upcoming affordable phone could feature a 6.4-inch OLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution. It could have a punch-hole cutout at the top for the front-facing 16MP camera. The screen is expected to support a 90Hz refresh rate with a fingerprint reader underneath the display.

OnePlus Z is rumoured to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chip with 5G support and paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The phone could have a triple camera setup on the back the consists of a primary 48MP camera, a 16MP camera and a 2MP depth sensor.

OnePlus Z could come with 4,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging courtesy of Warp Charge 30. It is expected to be priced starting at CNY 2,999 which roughly translates of Rs 32,000 by direct conversion.

We’ll know more about the affordable OnePlus phone as we near the launch which is expected to be held in India first.

 

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Nokia 43-inch Smart TV will launch on June 4 on Flipkart

Nokia has been teasing its 43-inch TV for some time now and it looks like the TV is finally launching on June 4 on Flipkart. The exact pricing of the TV isn't known but it is expected to be priced between Rs 31,000 and Rs 34,000 and will bring with it features like a Dolby Vision. To put things into perspective, Kodak has a 43-inch TV, the 43CA2022 priced at Rs 23,999, and that TV also brings with it Dolby Vision. Coming back to the Nokia 43-inch TV, it is expected to have the same features as its 55-inch sibling, bringing with it sound from JBL and the unique looking stand. 

Nokia 43-inch TV specifications

It looks like the Nokia 43-inch TV will get a lot of features from its elder sibling. The audio from the TV is expected to be powered by JBL. It isn't confirmed whether the TV will be a 4K TV but it's safe to assume that it will be considering it supports Dolby Vision in addition to HDR. The TV is said to run on Android TV out of the box so we can expect it to have the Play Store along with access to all popular streaming services. The 55-inch Nokia TV has a 10-bit ADS panel with 400 nits of brightness. It covers 85-90% of 10-bit colour space. We expect the 43-inch TV to support the same. 

When it comes to audio, the Nokia Smart TV audio is powered by JBL with 24W of sound output. The sound tuning and equalizer are catered to by JBL. The TV has two full-range drivers, front-facing tweeters and down-firing mid and low range drivers. There is no separate woofer. The TV also supports Dolby Audio and DTS TruSurround. The 55-inch Nokia Smart TV runs on a quad-core processor coupled with 2.25GB RAM and 16GB storage and it is possible that the 43-inch TV has the same specs. 

Nokia 43-inch TV Price

The exact pricing of the TV isn't known but it is expected to be priced between Rs 31,000 and Rs 34,000. When it comes to availability, all we know is that the TV will launch on June 4 on Flipkart and we think the TV will go on sale on the same date, but this is something we will have to wait and see. 

If you are in the market to pick up a 43-inch smart TV you can check out our list of the best 43-inch smart TVs here. Realme recently launched a 43-inch TV and you can read more about it here. You can also check out how the Realme 43-inch TV compares to the Xiaomi 43-inch TV here.

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Sony launches ZV-1 a compact camera for vloggers and content creators

Sony has launched a new advanced point and shoot camera, and no, it isn’t an RX-100. The new camera is the Sony ZV1 and is a camera designed for Vloggers and content creators. At first glance, it shares some glaring similarities to the RX-100 series of cameras, but a closer look reveals a number of differences.

The Sony ZV-1 packs a 1" 20-megapixel sensor and a 25.5-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens makes its core specs very familiar. We have seen Sony use this configuration on various version of the popular Sony RX-100 models of the past, but the current RX 100 Mark VII has opted for a different lens configuration. This automatically lends the ZV-1 a reliable heritage, as we’ve seen this combination of sensor and lens win many users over. The ”vlogger” centric features start with the full articulating touchscreen. Then there is also the reworked ergonomics that are more suited for “selfie-style” shooting. Perhaps the biggest feature that’s going to attract vloggers to this camera is Sony’s Eye-AF, a feature that will lock onto the subject’s eye and track it so as to keep the subject in focus. This is a feature that’s found in many modern-day professional mirrorless cameras and its inclusion into the Sony ZV-1 is bound to rack up favourable points for Sony.

In terms of camera specs, the ZV-1’s sensor has an ISO range of 125-12800, offering plenty of room for shooting in all kinds of lighting situations. The camera can record 4K video at 30 fps, with bitrates as high as 100Mbp. For those looking to shoot in FHD, your options for frame rates are more generous, ranging from 24p all the way to 120fps.

Sony has announced that the ZV-1 will launch with a special introductory price of approximately $749 USD, applicable till June 28, 2020. After that, the price will increase to approximately $799 USD. In terms of when the camera will come to India and at what price, those details have not yet been revealed.

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PUBG Mobile to Get ‘Mysterious Jungle’ Mode on June 1, Teaser Reveals

PUBG Mobile is adding a new mode called the “Mysterious Jungle” on June 1. The team behind the highly popular battle royale game teased the arrival of the new mode through a tweet posted on Wednesday.

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Hero Electronix launches Qubo Smart Home Security Camera at Rs 4,290

Hero Electronix has expanded its range of Qubo smart home devices with the addition of the Qubo Smart Home Security Camera. The highlight of the product is the fact that it comes packed with a range of AI-based features that are aimed at making the device much more useable.

AI features

AI features of the Qubo Smart Home Security Camera include Person Detection and Baby Cry Alert. Person Detection utilises AI to analyze the video feed to determine if it has detected a human, only then will it send an alert to the user. General Motion Capture usually sends alerts the user whenever any motion is detected. As for the Baby Cry Alert, it does exactly what it says and alerts the user if it detects a baby crying. The feature allows the camera to be used as a baby monitor. 

The device is also compatible with Alexa and works with any Alexa-enabled device with a display. This can be used to get a live video feed from the camera via voice commands. In order to ensure privacy, the company claims that the feed is secured using the Q-Crypto framework, which is said to ensure all access to the device is only from authenticated and authorized users    

Hardware and price

Hardware-wise, the Qubo Smart Home Security Camera is capable of recording 1080p video with 10x digital zoom and a Night Vision mode. There is also a 2-way communication feature that allows users to have conversations. The camera can also be used outdoors and offers an IP65 rating. The device is priced at Rs 4,290 across leading offline outlets and online channels from next week onwards.

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iFFALCON offering discounts on select TVs as part of its 2-year anniversary

iFFALCON is celebrating its second anniversary in India and as part of the celebration, the company is offering discounts on the F2A LED Smart TV and the K31 UHD LED Smart TVs. The F2A LED Smart TV is available with 40-inch panel size and is priced at Rs 15,999. The K31 UHD LED Smart TV is available in 43-inch and 55-inch variants and is priced at Rs 20,999 and Rs 29,999, respectively. It should be noted that the offer is only valid until May 31, 2020.

An iFFALCON spokesperson stated, “We are glad to complete 2 years of service in India. The journey has been very inspiring and full of great learnings, which has helped us innovate at every step and become what we are today. The super deals at appealing prices are part of this celebration. We will continue to enhance our existing suite of products and services, and roll out more innovations in the times to come.”

iFFALCON F2A LED Smart TV

The iFFALCON F2A LED Smart TV comes with a Full HD panel and is powered by Android 9 Pie. As such, it comes with all other features that you have come to expect from an Android TV. This includes built-in Chromecast and Google Assistant. It also comes with features like micro dimming, which individually adjusts the brightness and contrast of the panel, thereby improving the viewing experience. Other features include a Dolby decoder, which is said to improve audio quality. Speaking of Audio, the TV comes with a smart volume feature that automatically adjusts the sound based on what is playing. 

iFFALCON K31 AI UHD LED Smart TV

The iFFALCON K31 AI UHD Smart TV is powered by Android 9 Pie and comes with features like built-in Chromecast and Google Assistant. Other notable features include AI Dynamic Picture Adjustment, which is said to leverage an AI algorithm to automatically adjust the display settings, without the need for the viewer to spend time manually adjusting it. It should also be noted that both the 40-inch version and the 55-inch version come with a 4K UHD resolution of 3840x2160p.

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Facebook launches CatchUp, an audio-only group chatting app

As the world comes to grips with the Coronavirus outbreak, we’ve seen the rise of video calling applications as the most preferred means of communication. But, it looks like Facebook is bucking that trend with the launch of CatchUp. The app is a strictly audio-only app that can set up group calls with up to 8 people. Users also do not need to possess an account on Facebook to access the service as it works with your phone’s contact list. It also lets you know when other users are available to talk. 

The reason behind Facebook ‘s decision to make CatchUp audio-only is a simple one. In a blog post, Nikki Shah, Product Lead on Facebook says, “Keeping in touch with friends and family is important, especially during this time of physical distancing. Messaging and video calling are great ways to send a quick update or connect with someone face-to-face, but speaking to someone over the phone offers a unique balance of both convenience and personal connection. Based on our studies, we found that one of the main reasons people don’t call friends and family more frequently is that they don’t know when they are available to talk or are worried they may reach them at an inconvenient time. CatchUp addresses this problem and even makes group calling as easy as one tap.”.

The app is currently being tested out in the US for a limited time on iOS and Android and there is no word on when it’ll come to other regions as of now. Facebook has also been making a few major strides in India as well as the company has reportedly invested $5.7 billion in Reliance Jio Platforms. The social media giant has bought Gif-making site GIPHY for $400 million and plans to integrate the app with Instagram. You can read more about it, here. 

 

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PUBG Mobiles new KillDeath ratio explained

PUBG Mobile’s Season 13 update introduced a number of notable new features. However, one of the most notable new additions that managed to fly under the radar was a new way the Kill vs Death ratio (K/D ratio) was implemented. The update changed the way K/D ratio is calculated for players.

Earlier, K/D ratio was calculated based on the total number of kills a player has by the total number of deaths. While this system seems to work on traditional multiplayer games, it was deemed unsuitable for PUG Mobile’s Battle Royale-style gameplay. The developers noted that players were boosting their K/D ratio by surviving till the end.

PUBG Mobile new Kill/Death Ratio

With Season 13, Tencent has introduced a new K/D system wherein the K/D ratio is calculated based on the number of kills a player gets in each game, regardless of whether the player survived till the end. This means that the new K/D ratio is calculated based on the total number of kills a player gets by the total games played by the player. 

This means that if a player has a K/D ratio of eight according to PUBG Mobile's new calculation system, he/she will have to maintain a record of eight kills or more in every game in order to maintain and improve that kill record. Getting less kills in a game would reduce that K/D ratio.

The new K/D ratio is just one of the many subtle changes introduced in Season 13. Other subtle changes include firearm balancing (especially to shotguns), death replay improvement, new results screen UI and more. Of course, some of the major changes in the game include the addition of an upgraded version of the Miramar Map, canted sights, and more. You can learn more about the update here. 

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ARM announced Mali G78 and Mali G68 GPUs with asynchronous clock speed control and support for 24 GPU cores

Like clockwork, ARM announced the roadmap for 2021 CPU and GPU designs for mobile devices that included the ARM Cortex-A78 and ARM Cortex-X1 CPU cores, promising 25 per cent and 30 per cent boost in performance respectively. On top of that, ARM also revealed new GPU designs, namely, the Mali G78 GPU and the Mali G68 GPUs, meant to take mobile gaming to its next frontier.

The new Mali GPUs take into account high-end gaming on high refresh rate displays, machine learning application and the likes. The Mali G78 is meant for premium smartphones while the Mali G68 is for mid-rangers.

ARM Mali G78: Up to 24 cores with asynchronous clock speed control

The Mali G78 is based on ARM’s Valhall microarchitecture that also powers the previous Mali G77 and Mali G57 GPUs, with some new improvements. For one, the Mali G78 now supports more cores, up from 16 to 24 cores this time, which might help the GPU close the gap in performance on Qualcomm’s Adreno GPUs which is preferred in most high-end smartphones.

ARM allows OEMs to keep the core count variable in the Mali GPUs and the exact performance metrics will depend on exact core configuration and clock speeds of the GPU. ARM did claim a 25 per cent boost in performance because of the new design and an anticipated move to 5nm manufacturing process.

ARM said the Mali G78 offers a 15 percent improvement over the previous Mali G77 in performance density, along with a 10 percent improvement in power savings and a 15 per cent boost in AI performance. ARM also promised a performance improvement between 6 percent to 17 percent in gaming, over the previous generation. The company said that packing up to 24 cores will yield 11 per cent improvement, but keep in mind mobile devices have tremendous space crunch for extra silicon to accommodate more cores. Expect smartphones to aim for a sweet spot of 10-12 cores in the GPU.

While the Mali G78 does gain a good boost thanks to more cores, the secret sauce in this year’s offering is what ARM is calling the Asynchronous Top Level. It basically means the GPU will have asynchronous clock speeds for the shader cores and the Top Level that includes the L2 cache, Tiler, MMU and the Control Fabric. ARM said the Top Level will run at 2x the speed of the shader cores for faster texture and geometry processing. This allows for higher bandwidth to keep the shader cores fed with more work to do, allowing OEMs to scale-up performance significantly with more cores. Having more cores that run at a lower frequency can also help save power. However, OEMs may not be willing to dedicate more silicon area for the extra cores.

ARM Mali G68: Smaller silicon, better performance

On top of the Mali G78, ARM also announced the Mali G68 GPU meant for mid-range devices, succeeding the Mali G57 GPU. The new offering shares a lot of features with the Mali G78 and covers lesser silicon area than the previous generation.

The Mali G68 also boasts of the Asynchronous Top Level present in the Mali G78, only this one can scale between one to six cores.

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ARM Cortex A78 and Cortex X1 cores are designed for big things

ARM has today made not one, but two huge announcements. The company has revealed their next processor cores, the Cortex A78 an expected upgrade to the current A77 and the Cortex X1, a brand-new core altogether. With the announcement of the Duo, ARM is taking serious swings at the likes of Apple’s A-series bionic processors.

Cortex-A78: All about power efficiency

The Cortex A78 cores move to a 5nm process node which help improve not only the efficiency numbers, but also those of performance and even the area taken up by the core within the processor die. The Cortex A78 promises a 20 percent boost in performance over the A77 within a 1-watt power budget. This is achieved thanks to higher clocks, the move to 5nm and the architecture changes. Instead of looking at the Cortex A78 in terms of its peak performance output, consider the fact that a Cortex A78 core running at 2.1 GHz consumes up to 50 percent less power than a Cortex A77 core running at 2.3GHz. Current SoC’s tend to use a cluster of A77 and A55 cores banded together, and ARM says that the Cortex A78 cores could replace the current A77 ones, leading to 20 percent increase in sustained performance while taking up 15 percent less area within the SoC die. The next generation of mobile SoCs, atleast the ones using Cortex A78 cores, seem to promise slightly improved performance, but significantly better power efficiency. The current Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip uses a combination of the custom Cortex A77 and Cortex A55 cores.

Cortex-X1: All about performance

ARM’s processor cores have always had a hard time competing with Apple’s A-series chips. The Cortex A7x cores just could not match Apple’s engineering, and now, ARM’s answer to that is the Cortex-X1 core. The chip is a result of ARM’s Cortex-X Custom (CXC) program and wholly deviated from ARM’s philosophy of trying to balance performance, power and space occupied. ARM claims that the Cortex-X1 core should be able to deliver 30 percent performance gains over the Cortex A77 cores and a 23 percent boost of the just-announced Cortex A78 core. This is for all cores running at the same clock speed, making it an even bigger achievement. The X1 cores also come with double the L1, L2 and L3 caches in comparison to Cortex A78. It is important to note that ARM has not revealed any specific power efficiency numbers for the X1 core. Additionally, given its larger footprint on the die and higher power demands, its unlikely that an X1 core would make its way into a smartphone for now.

We’re going to make a wild assumption here and say that it is likely that the ARM Cortex-X1 core could lay the groundwork for the long rumoured ARM-based Apple laptops. While an X1 core may not be paired with a Cortex A55 core, creating an SoC with 4 Cortex-X1 and 4 (or more) Cortex A78 cores could be a potential laptop-powering combination. Amazon-created Graviton2 has already showed that it can give both Intel and AMD a run for its money in the server space when it comes to performance per dollar. The chip is using ARM's Neoverse N1 cores, so we know that ARM can definitely design powerful chips. ARM says that it will supply Cortex X1 cores only to those partners who have been a part of the CXC program from the beginning, and that they would all get the same configuration of the chip. The company did, however, mention that it might consider customised solutions for different partners at a later date. At the moment, ARM has not disclosed who is eligible to receive the X1 cores.

It is shaping up to be a promising year for System on Chip technologies, with the 5nm process becoming commercially available by the end of the year. We can definitely expect Qualcomm to further tweak the performance of the Cortex A78 cores, but it would be far more exciting to see products that make use of ARM’s Cortex-X1 core.

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OnePlus Announces Partnership With Epic Games; Fortnite Now Runs at 90FPS on OnePlus 8 Series

OnePlus has announced its partnership with developer Epic Games to bring an improved Fortnite gaming experience on OnePlus smartphones. As per the press release by the Chinese smartphone maker, the OnePlus 8 series will be the first to get 90FPS gameplay in Fortnite.

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Xiaomi launches Redmi 10X with MediaTek Dimensity 820 and 5G support: Specifications and pricing

Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi 10X series in China. The Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro 5G along with the Redmi 10X 4G was announced at an event in China. The new smartphones bring 5G connectivity along with the Dimensity 820 chipsets and are aimed at boosting the 5G adoption ratio.

The 4G variant of the Redmi 10X is essentially a rebranded version of Redmi Note 9 for the Chinese market.

There’s currently no word on if and when the new Redmi 10X series will make its way to other regions including India. Let’s take a brief look at the Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro 5G specifications and prices.

Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G and Redmi 10X Pro 5G specifications

Xiaomi Redmi 10X and 10X Pro feature 6.57-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) display that uses an AMOLED panel with a waterdrop notch cutout that gives the screen a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen is certified for HDR10+ playback with 600 nits maximum brightness.

The phones run on MediaTek Dimensity 820 5G chipset with an octa-core processor and Mali-G57 graphics chip. This is paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage options to choose from. The Redmi 10X series runs on MIUI 12 out-of-the-box.

The Redmi 10X Pro comes with a quad-camera setup which consists of a primary 48MP camera, an 8MP telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view and a 5MP macro camera. There’s a 20MP front-facing camera on the Redmi 10X Pro while the regular 10X comes with a 16MP selfie camera. 

On the Redmi 10X, there’s a triple camera setup that consists of the same primary, ultra-wide and macro camera of the Redmi 10X Pro, with the exception of the telephoto lens.

The rear cameras can do 4K UHD recording at 30FPS and slow-motion videos in 720p at 960FPS.

Both the Redmi 10X Pro and Redmi 10X comes with the usual set of connectivity features including 5G support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C port. The phones are equipped with a 4,520mAh battery with the Redmi 10X supporting 22.5W fast charging and 10X Pro supporting 33W fast charging.

Xiaomi Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro 5G prices

The Redmi 10X 5G starts at CNY 1599 (~ Rs 16,900) for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, CNY 1799 (~ Rs 19,000) for the variant with 128GB storage, CNY 2,099 (~ Rs 22,200) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB version and CNY 2,399 (~ Rs 25,300) for the maxed-out variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

The Redmi 10X Pro 5G starts at CNY 2229 (~ Rs 23,500) for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and CNY 2599 (~ Rs 27,500) for the 256GB storage variant.

The Redmi 10X 5G goes on sale from June 1 and will be available in blue, pink, gold and white colours. The Redmi 10X Pro 5G will go on sale from June 6.

 

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For Some Indian Tech Companies, COVID-19 Has Been an Opportunity

As Ola, Uber Zomato, and Swiggy announce mass layoffs to adopt a leaner business strategy, companies like WhiteHat Jr, Gamerji, and Mirrorsize are actively hiring and have significantly grown their business.

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Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel register a significant drop in download speeds in April: TRAI

Top telecom operators Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio have witnessed a major drop in internet speeds in April as indicated by the latest set of data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority in India. Reliance Jio recorded an average download speed of 13.3 Mbps in April which is a 30% drop in speeds when compared with the average speed in March which stands at 19.5 Mbps.

As most people started working from home due to the Coronavirus lockdown that resulted in a nation-wide lockdown, telecom operators haven’t been able to keep up with the surge in demands. Telcos have earlier urged OTT service providers such as Netflix and video services like YouTube to lower their streaming quality in an attempt to maintain the surge in traffic without sacrificing on bandwidth. 

The latest TRAI report indicates that Vodafone Idea registered 5.6 Mbps average download speed followed by Bharti Airtel averaging 5.5 Mbps. In comparison, Vodafone was clocking in 6.7 Mbps average download speed in March while Airtel saw 6.2 Mbps download speeds.

TRAI’s data is based on the metrics derived from its MySpeed app that takes into account various elements including data speed, signal strength and more. According to previous data set released by TRAI, Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone witnessed peak performance in February, earlier this year where Jio registered 21.5 Mbps average download speed while Airtel and Vodafone saw an average download speed to 8 Mbps.

Reliance JioFiber subscriber count dips

TRAI’s report on the decline in wired broadband subscribers that was released last month states that the number of wired broadband subscribers stood at 19.14 million at the end of 2019 but witnessed a decline of 0.27% by the end of January 2020.

The report also indicates that the total number of wireless subscribers increased from 1,151 million to 1,156 million at the end of January 2020, registering an increase of 0.43 per cent.

 

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OnePlus and Epic Games announce partnership, bring 90fps gaming to OnePlus flagship devices

OnePlus has today announced a partnership with Epic Games, the outcome of which is going to excite a lot of gamers. The two companies have partnered together to release a version of Fortnite that would run at 90fps on the new OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 8. This is a big deal since no OnePlus device has been able to offer gaming at a frame rate higher than 60fps.

The partnership between OnePlus and Epic Games will result in a version of Fortnite that will run at up to 90fps on the company’s latest flagships, the OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 8. “OnePlus and Epic Games have created one of the best Fortnite experiences ever on a smartphone. The OnePlus 8 Series delivers a smooth, high framerate Fortnite gameplay experience – that even current generation console game systems can’t match,” said Pete Lau, Founder & CEO, OnePlus. “OnePlus creates the best devices for mobile gaming through our industry-leading display, speedy performance, and overall user experience designed with power-users in mind.” 

The OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 8 use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with 8 or 12GB of RAM and feature 120Hz and 90Hz refresh rate displays respectively. The previous flagships from OnePlus, the OnePlus 7T Pro also sports a 90Hz display, however, uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. OnePlus has clarified that the 90Hz frame rate will be limited to the newest OnePlus phones, and users of the OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7Pro and even the OnePlus 7 would be able to run the game at 60fps max. The OnePlus 7Pro (Review) was the first OnePlus device to sport a high refresh rate display, but at the time, did not run any game higher than 60fps. Finally, a year later, we are getting our first high-refresh-rate gaming experience on a Oneplus device.

“OnePlus and Epic Games have created one of the best Fortnite experiences ever on a smartphone. The OnePlus 8 Series delivers a smooth, high framerate Fortnite gameplay experience – that even current generation console game systems can’t match,” said Pete Lau, Founder & CEO, OnePlus. “OnePlus creates the best devices for mobile gaming through our industry-leading display, speedy performance, and overall user experience designed with power-users in mind.” 

There is a large library of games that can run at frame rates higher than 60fps, thanks to the early push by brands like Razer and Asus. Most of these apps, however, only function at high frame rates when they are run on the Razer Phone II or the Asus ROG Phone II. Both the phones sport a 120Hz display and now, the OnePlus 8 Pro is joining their ranks. While it's great to see OnePlus finally bring high-fps gaming to their flagship device, we cannot wait to see more titles running at 90fps on OnePlus’ devices. The OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 8 are available on Amazon and OnePlus's own website for purchase, with a shipping date set for May 29.

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OnePlus 5 and 5T start receiving Android 10 stable update

If you are a OnePlus user, then you should be confident by now that OnePlus brings new updates to older devices whenever possible. It looks like the OnePlus 5 and 5T will be the latest to get the stable Android 10 update. The information comes from the OnePlus Forum where users are posting screenshots of the update coming to the OnePlus 5 and 5T. The OnePlus 5 and 5T launched back in 2017.

OnePlus 5 and 5T Android 10 details

The screenshot of the update posted by the users has all the details of the features coming to the smartphone. The OnePlus 5T Oxygen OS 10.0.0 is 1875MB in size and brings with it a host of features. To start with, it updates the smartphone to Android 10 and brings a brand new UI design. It also brings enhanced location permission for privacy and new customization features in the settings allowing you to choose icon shapes to be displayed in the quick settings. 

The update also brings a new Game Space feature that allows you to add your favourite games in one place for easier access. 

The update also lets users block spam by keywords for Messages. The update also brings full-screen gestures. 

The OnePlus 5T was also the first phone to get a special edition in the form of a Star Wars special edition. Speaking of special editions, it looks like the partnership between OnePlus and Mclaren has ended. The OnePlus 6T and the OnePlus 7T Pro were the 2 devices to get a Mclaren edition. If there was one device that embodied the DNA of the McLaren formula more than the special editions was a device that was never released to the public. It was the OnePlus Concept One. As the name suggests the device was a concept and wasn't released to the public, but we got our hands on the device and you can check out our hands-on in the video below. The unique thing about the OnePlus Concept One was the fact that it had a disappearing camera. OnePlus used electrochromic glass technology to hide the rear cameras on the handset, the same as what is seen on Mclaren 720S. It also has the same papaya orange colour found on the McLaren car and the signature stitching found on the seats of the 720S. You can read more about OnePlus and McLaren's partnership here.

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MSI announces gaming and creator laptops feat 10th Gen Intel processors in India

MSI has announced the availability of their gaming and creator laptops featuring the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA RTX/GTX graphics cards. The 10th Gen lineup consists of the GT76 TITAN, GS66 Stealth, GE66 Raider, GS75 Stealth, GE75 Raider, GP75 Leopard, GL75 Leopard, GF75 Thin, GF65/GF63 Thin, Creator 17, Creator 15M and Creator 17M laptops. The laptops will be available for sale on 26th May 2020 at MSI’s exclusive stores, authorised retailers as well as leading e-commerce websites such as Flipkart and Amazon. The entire range is priced between Rs. 89,990 to Rs. 4,25,990.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Green Lin, Regional Marketing Manager, MSI, said “India is one of MSI’s most important markets and we have seen a surge in the number of gamers and content creators. With a complete new line up, MSI continues to introduce ground breaking technologies and the firsts in its categories such as 10th Gen processors in the gaming range & the Mini LED screen in the content creation series, an industry first feature for both the products. Products like these are a testament towards our commitment to innovation.”

Adding to this, Mr. John Hung, General Manager, MSI India said, “MSI is proud to be one of the first brands to launch the latest Intel 10th Gen mobile laptop solution ranging from high end to mainstream segment catering to everyone’s needs. Combined with the new CPU and GPU, we have also introduced two brand new chassis of the laptop (GE66 RAIDER and GS66 STEALTH with 300Hz refresh rate and maximum allowed battery (99.9Whr). We wish to bring the best experience to users and allow them to enjoy the latest technology with the best design and best thermal solution on a laptop.”

GE66 Raider and GS66 Stealth: New models

Unveiled at CES 2020, the GE66 Raider and GS66 Stealth are the latest additions to the MSI lineup. The GS66 Raider comes with a 300 Hz refresh rate display panel and a 99.9 Whr battery which is the largest battery capacity that a laptop can have to be allowed on airplanes. Another aspect that appeals to the RGB crowd is the inclusion of a horizontal RGB panel that spans the entire breadth of the laptop in the form of a panoramic lighting on the front edge.  

The GS66 Stealth is an upgrade over the GS65 in an aesthetic as well as performance perspective. Like the GE66, the GS66 can also be upgraded to have a 300 Hz panel and both units can have up to 64 GB of RAM. The top SKU for the GE66 Raider will be priced at Rs. 2,23,990 whereas that of the GS66 Stealth will be priced at Rs. 2,79,990.

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