Google Pixel 4a launching in India on October 17: Everything you need to know

The Google Pixel 4a is now launching in India on October 17, the company has confirmed after it launched the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) globally on Wednesday. The Pixel 4a was announced in India on August 3 with a launch date set for sometime in October. The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) won’t be launched in India, Google confirmed previously and the Pixel 4a is the only phone by the company that is planned for India.

As per a post by the official Twitter handle of Google, the company confirmed that the Pixel 4a is set to launch on October 17 in India and will go on sale on Flipkart. The price of the phone has not been revealed yet and it is expected to be announced closer to the day of the availability. The Pixel 4a is already listed on Flipkart as its specifications and features have been revealed during the last announcement.

Hi Roger, we appreciate your interest in our Pixel devices. The Pixel 4a launches in India on October 17th and will be available for purchase on Flipkart. To learn more about the Pixel 4a check out the official blog post here: https://t.co/EOgWtQ7NMg Appreciate it.

— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) October 1, 2020 Google Pixel 4a expected pricing in India

Google Pixel 4a is priced at $349 in the US which roughly translates to around Rs 25,000 by direct conversion. The India pricing is expected to be around the same ballpark figure and it will go up against the likes of OnePlus Nord, Apple iPhone SE 2020, Realme X3 and more.

Google Pixel 4a specifications

The Google Pixel 4a has a new design with a soft-to-touch plastic back but without the dual-tone style as on the Pixel 3a. It measures 8.2 millimetres in thickness and is fairly lightweight, weighing 143 grams, due to the polycarbonate built. There is a square camera module on the back with the fingerprint reader placed in the middle for faster unlock speeds. The phone doesn’t go for an in-display sensor as is the trend these days likely to keep the price down.

The 4a features a 5.8-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses an OLED panel. The screen has a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for housing the selfie camera and has minimal bezels on the sides. This gives it a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, the display is HDR+ certified which should enhance the video-viewing experience on the phone while the audio is expected to be decent with stereo speakers.

The Pixel 4a is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with an octa-core CPU clocked at upto 2.2GHz and Adreno 618 GPU. This is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Being a Pixel phone, Google offers unlimited photo and video storage in Google Photos in high quality for free. The Pixel 4a is a slightly toned-down version of the Pixel 4 that debuted late last year. It doesn’t come with the Soli radar chip or Pixel Neural Core but does come with the Titan M security chip which helps in keeping your data safe along with assured updates for three years.

Google Pixel 4a comes with a single 12MP camera which uses the same Sony IMX363 sensor as the Pixel 4 with support for OIS and EIS. Google claims that the camera of the Pixel 4a is capable of producing Pixel 4-like images from its camera with features like Live HDR+, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Super Res Zoom and more. The phone’s rear camera is capable of recording in 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60/120fps and 720p at up to 240fps while the selfie camera can shoot Full HD videos at 30fps. The front camera on the phone is the same as the Pixel 3a with an 8MP camera with an 84-degree field-of-view.

The 4a does not lose out on the 3.5mm headphone jack and comes pre-loaded with Google Assistant along with a slew of new features like the new Recorder app which transcribes speech to text using AI and machine learning algorithms. In addition, the phone has accessibility features like live Transcribe and Live Caption as well.

The Pixel 4a is equipped with a 3,140mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Google claims that the 4a can provide a 24-hour battery backup and comes with Adaptive Battery feature that manages the battery life based on how you use your phone.

 

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Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T Lite launched globally: Price and specifications

Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T Lite have officially launched as the company’s latest flagship and mid-range smartphones under the Mi 10T series that succeeds the Mi 9T lineup from 2019. The Mi 10T series is also rumoured to launch in India sometime in October. Xiaomi also announced the Mi Watch that was recently launched in India as the Mi Watch Revolve alongside a 65W fast charger.

Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have a lot in common including a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, 144Hz high refresh rate display and a large capacity battery that supports fast charging out-of-the-box. The Mi 10T Lite, on the other hand, is the world’s first phone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor that was announced last week. Let’s take a look at the price, specifications and features of the Mi 10T series.

Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, Mi 10T Lite pricing

Xiaomi Mi 10T is priced starting at Euro 499 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and Euro 549 for the 8GB RAM variant. The Mi 10T Pro starts at Euro 599 for the base 8GB+128GB variant and Euro 649 for the 8GB+256GB variant.

The Mi 10T Lite is priced at Euro 279 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage and Euro 329 for the 6GB+128GB storage variant.

Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro specifications

Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera up front. The screen supports 144Hz high refresh rate and is HDR10+ certified as well. The display is also topped by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 as is the back panel. The phone is made using an aluminium frame and measures 9.3 millimetres in thickness. The Mi 10T weighs 216 grams while the Mi 10T Pro weighs 218 grams. 

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU. This is paired with upto 8GB RAM and upto 256GB storage options to choose from. The phones run on MIUI 12 based on Android 10, out-of-the-box.

Both the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro come with a triple camera setup but the primary camera on the Mi 10T uses a 64MP sensor while the Mi 10T Pro uses a 108MP primary camera. There is a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 123-degree field-of-view and a 5MP depth sensor on the Mi 10T and 10T Pro. The rear cameras are capable of recording 8K UHD videos at 30FPS and 4K UHD at upto 60FPS. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole cutout. 

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have a side-mounted fingerprint reader and the phones come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging out-of-the-box. Xiaomi claims that the phone can go from 0-100% in 59 minutes.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite specifications

The Mi 10T Lite is a mid-range phone in the lineup and the world’s first phone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor. The Mi 10T Lite features a 6.67-inch display with a Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The screen supports a 120Hz high refresh rate and supports AdaptiveSync that optimizes the refresh rate of the phone automatically between 30Hz to 120Hz. The display is also topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5. The Mi 10T Lite measures 9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 214 grams.

The Mi 10T Lite is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU. This is paired with upto 6GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from. Like the other two phones in the series, the Mi 10T Lite also runs on MIUI 12.

The phone has a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 120-degree field-of-view, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear cameras can record in 4K UHD at 30FPS and 960FPS slow-motion videos. There’s a 16MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole cutout.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite comes equipped with a 4,820mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging out-of-the-box.

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Lava eyeing a comeback with five budget smartphones launching in November: Sources

Lava Mobiles is preparing to launch as many as five new smartphones in India sometime in November. The company is reportedly expanding its portfolio to go up against the likes of Xiaomi, Realme and Vivo that dominate this particular phone segment. Lava currently offers phones in the entry-level segment that are priced under Rs 8,000. However, according to industry sources, Lava will launch five new budget smartphones under different price points.

The company is aggressively expanding its portfolio and will launch four new budget smartphones in India along with a Designed in India phone, something Lava is focused on from the last year, said sources in the know of the development. 

The upcoming phones by Lava will target different budget ranges so you can expect the new phones to be priced under Rs 6,000, between Rs 6,000-Rs 8,000 and Rs 8,000-Rs 10,000, the sources added. There is also expected to be a phone priced above Rs 10,000 from Lava Mobiles along with a new product under a different category.

Lava hosted a Design in India Challenge, back in July this year, inviting students and professionals to design and prototype a smartphone in India under the government’s Make in India initiative. We will likely see a “Designed in India” phone released by Lava very soon.

Lava recently launched a feature phone, Lava Pulse that’s said to be the world’s first phone equipped with a heart rate monitor and blood pressure sensor. The company has previously also launched a couple of entry-level phones such as the Lava Z66, Lava Z61 Pro and more. That said, the company is looking to make a comeback in the budget segment as are many erstwhile Indian smartphone makers like Micromax and Karbonn.

Both the companies are rumoured to be developing “Made in India” smartphones and are expected to launch them in time for the Dusshera and Diwali festivities that kick off from October. We expect to see more developments in the coming weeks as Indian phone makers are vying for a comeback in the budget phone segment in India.

 

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Doom Eternal coming to Game Pass tomorrow, with EA Play coming on November 10 to Game Pass Ultimate members

Users of Xbox’s Game Pass now have something to rip and tear through as Doom Eternal comes to the game subscription service tomorrow. Doom Eternal (Review) has been hailed as one of the best games of the decade, surpassing its predecessor in every possible scenario. And, as you all know, we reported that Microsoft has purchased Zenimax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, the publishers of Doom Eternal. It would make sense for Microsoft to blow the doors of the purchase by including one of the highest-rated and critically acclaimed games to Game Pass in October. 

But Microsoft isn’t done just yet. The company has also announced that EA Play will be available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members a little earlier than everyone else on November 10. In a statement on the Xbox blog, Sarah Bond, CVP, Gaming Partnerships and Ecosystem said, “Earlier this month we announced that we’ve teamed up with Electronic Arts to provide Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC members an EA Play membership at no additional cost. Today I’m announcing that starting November 10, EA Play will be available on Xbox consoles, including Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and beginning in December, members with an Ultimate or PC subscription will be able to download and play games from the EA Play library on Windows 10 PCs.”. 

As far as a bang for your buck subscription goes, Game Pass is pretty hard to pass up. And, as the console wars are heating up, with both Microsoft and Sony announcing the launch date and price of the Xbox Series X/S and PS5, offers like a Game Pass subscription really go a long way. 

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Xiaomi to launch Redmi phones powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and 750G soon: Report

Xiaomi could soon launch Redmi phones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 750G processor, according to the popular tipster, Digital Chat Station. Xiaomi is rumoured to be developing new Redmi phones powered by the two flagship chipsets and is expected to launch these phones in China first. While not much known about these Redmi phones, there are rumours that Xiaomi could launch the Redmi Note 10 series soon.

According to a post by the Twitter handle Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi is preparing to launch Snapdragon 865 and 750G-powered phones under its Redmi sub-brand. These phones are expected to feature high-refresh-rate LCD screens and a high-capacity battery to boot. The tipster hasn’t revealed any more information about the upcoming phones, but we expect to know more in the coming weeks.

Don’t worry, Redmi will soon be Shanghai overseas with the same Snapdragon 750G/Snapdragon 865 new machine, and those who like high-brush LCD large batteries can wait [halo]

— Digital Chat Station (@StationChat) September 30, 2020

As for the Redmi Note 10 series, it has been leaked previously after being certified and listed on China’s regulatory authority TENAA as well as Geekbench. The two listings revealed key features of the Redmi Note 10 series but those aren’t in line with the latest information as the Geekbench listing states that the phones run on MediaTek DImensity processor.

Moreover, a new report indicates that Xiaomi could announce the Redmi Note 10 series in October and the phones may be rebranded versions of the Mi 10T series that is scheduled to launch later today. Meanwhile, here’s everything we know about the Redmi Note 10 that leaked online previously.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G leaked specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G features a 6.57-inch Full HD+ resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel. The phone measures 8.99mm thin and weigh around 206 grams.

It is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at upto 2.6GHz and is paired with 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB storage options to choose from. The phone also supports microSD card up to 2TB for storage expansion.

The Redmi Note 10 5G has a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera with support for EIS and LED flash. The other two cameras use an ultra-wide-angle lens and a depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera tucked away in the waterdrop notch.

The listing indicates that the Note 10 5G has an in-display fingerprint sensor and doesn’t lose out on 3.5 mm audio jack. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G packs in a 4,500mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging out-of-the-box.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T series set to launch today: Watch the live stream here

Xiaomi Mi 10T series is scheduled to launch globally later today and is also rumoured to launch in India sometime in October. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro are expected to be the two phones in the series, however, previous leaks have indicated that a Mi 10T Lite could also debut alongside. Xiaomi’s new Mi 10T series succeeds the Mi 9T from 2019 and has been leaked previously with some key features out in the open.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Series launch event live stream

Xiaomi Mi 10T series launch event is scheduled to start from 5:30 PM IST (14:00 GMT) and will be live-streamed on YouTube and the official social media handles of the company. We have embedded the live stream link below for your convenience.

Xiaomi Mi 10T series leaked specifications

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is expected to feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a 144Hz high refresh rate and HDR10+ certified. The screen is also layered with Gorilla Glass for added protection against drops.

It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU. This is paired with 8GB RAM and upto 256GB storage options to choose from. The Mi 10T Pro runs on MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

The phone comes with a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 108MP camera with OIS, an 8MP telephoto camera with 5x hybrid zoom and a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera. The rear cameras can record in 8K at 30FPS and in 4K UHD at upto 60FPS. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole cutout.

The Mi 10T Pro has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and it is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 50W fast charging and 30W fast wireless charging.

As for the Mi 10T, it is expected to come with the same set of hardware but with 6GB RAM and 64MP primary rear camera.

The Mi 10T could be priced starting at EUR 550 while the Mi 10T Pro could be priced starting from EUR 640. The Mi 10T series is rumoured to be priced around Rs 35,000 in India but there’s no official word on its launch in India yet.

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Sony 8K LED TV Z8H will launch in India on October 5

If you are looking to be one of the first to get onto the 8K bandwagon, then there is good news for you. The Sony Z8H, Sony’s flagship 8K LED TV will launch in India on October 5, 2020. The TV will support HDMI 2.1 which makes it ready for the next console generation - the PS5 and the Xbox Series X. The price of the TV is not yet known. However, the TV is listed on the Sony India website with a “price on request” label. 

Sony Z8H 8K TV features and specifications

The Sony Z8H is powered by Sony’s X1 Ultimate chipset and we got a chance to see this chipset in action at CES 2020. This chipset is the brain behind the 8K picture processing on the TV. To put things into perspective, Sony says that the X1 Ultimate is twice as fast as the X1 Extreme processor.

The Sony Z8H has a Full-Array LED-backlit display and also boasts of X-tended Dynamic Range PRO with local dimming. It has Sony’s TRILUMINOS display and in addition to 8K, the TV also supports HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. For sound, the TV boasts of Sony's Acoustic Multi-Audio system which includes a vibrating frame tweeter to make it look like the sound is coming from a specific spot on the TV rather than below or from the side of the TV. The TV can also be used as the center channel in your home theatre system. For audio, the TV has two mid-range drivers, two subwoofers, and two tweeters.

Speaking of the display itself, the TV will be available in 85-inches only. It runs on the Android TV platform, bringing with it access to the Play Store and all popular streaming services from the get-go. It has 16GB built-in storage and comes with a voice-enabled remote control. For connectivity, the TV has 4 HDMI ports and 3 USB ports. 

The TV supports the Google Assistant built-in and can also be controlled via your Alexa-enabled speaker. It also supports Apple Airplay and Apple HomeKit.

LG recently launched its 8K TV lineup and you can learn more about the LG 8K TV here.

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PS5 Games to Be Priced Up to Rs. 4,999 on PlayStation Store

PlayStation 5 games will cost up to Rs. 4,999, if the PlayStation website is to be believed. Listings reveal that the most expensive PS5 games — such as Demon’s Souls and Destruction AllStars — will come in at Rs. 4,999, up from Rs. 3,999 that was the previous ceiling.

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OnePlus 8T to run on Android 11 based OxygenOS 11 at launch

OnePlus 8T runs on the Android 11 based OxygenOS 11 out-of-the-box, the company has confirmed ahead of its launch on October 14 in India. OnePlus is also expected to announce as many as five other products according to the latest rumours, but there are no concrete details on what those products will be. Nevertheless, the company has also revealed that the OnePlus 8T is the first phone from its stable to support 65W fast charging, thanks to the Warp Charge 65 technology.

OnePlus is currently running the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta program and is finalising the update for the public rollout that’s expected to reach users in the next few months. More details about the public rollout should be revealed during the launch of the OnePlus 8T. Some highlighting features about this upcoming OxygenOS 11 update includes an Always On Display, a new visual design across the system, Zen Mode 2.0 and more. You can read more about the OxygenOS 11 here.

Additionally, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that we won’t see a OnePlus 8T Pro this time as the company feels that there is “no room for upgrade” and it will continue selling the OnePlus 8 Pro as its flagship product. OnePlus 8T is up for pre-booking and most key specifications are out in the open courtesy of multiple leaks.

OnePlus 8T leaked specifications

OnePlus 8T is confirmed to feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a 120Hz high refresh rate. There is a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for the selfie camera and the screen is relatively flatter than the OnePlus 8.

OnePlus 8T is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and could be paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage or 12GB+256GB storage options to choose from. The phone is expected to run on OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, out-of-the-box.

OnePlus 8T could come with a 48MP primary camera, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera that is housed in the punch-hole cutout.

OnePlus 8T is confirmed to come fitted with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging out-of-the-box courtesy of Warp Charge 65.

 

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LG launches 5 new soundbars in India starting at Rs 29,990

LG has launched its 2020 range of soundbars in India. There are 5 soundbars with prices ranging from Rs 29,990 for the entry-level SN4, going up to Rs 79,990 for the SN10YG. There are 5 soundbars in LG’s line-up with the wattage ranging from 300W to 600W. The SN4 model will be released in November 2020. The rest of the LG Sound Bar 2020 line-up will be available in key markets October onwards.

Commenting at the launch, Mr Hak Hyun Kim – HE Director said, “Customers today demand an all immersive cinema and home entertainment experience along with cutting-edge design features and the convenience of not having to use multiple devices. The latest Sound Bar product range by LG not only delivers high-quality and immersive sound experience but also offers innovative features to create a more personalized experience for the users, that take the cinema experience up a notch. LG has always sought out consumer feedback and implemented innovations specially catered to the evolving market demand while providing the most technologically advanced and superior product range for the families and modern generations today. With its newest launch, LG continues to innovate to meet the sound quality and experience desired by users today and create the most superior yet feasible user experience.”

LG Soundbar SN4 features and price

Kicking things off with the entry-level model, the LG SN4 is priced at Rs 29,990 and will be available starting November. It is a 2.1 channel soundbar with 300W of output and support for DTS Virtual: X. It has ARC support but does not support 4K pass-through. It has LG’s AI Sound Pro. The soundbar is accompanied by a wireless subwoofer and also supports Bluetooth streaming. In addition to HDMI ARC, it also has an Optical port. 

LG Soundbar SNH5 features and price

The LG soundbar SNH5 is priced at Rs 39,990 and is available in key markets starting October. If it's a loud soundbar you are looking for then you can check this one out as it has an output of 600W. The soundbar also supports DTS Virtual:X. It also supports LG’s AI Sound Pro to adjusts sound levels based on what you're watching. The soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer. The LG SNH5 is a 4.1 soundbar with 4 drivers housed in the bar itself. For connectivity, the soundbar has HDMI ARC, Bluetooth and an Optical port.  

LG Soundbar SN6Y features and price

The LG Soundbar SN6Y is a 3.1 channel soundbar and comes with a wireless subwoofer. The added centre channel is for additional dialogue clarity. It is priced at Rs 39,990 and supports DTS Virtual:X. The soundbar also supports High-Resolution Audio playback. It also supports LG’s AI Sound Pro to adjust the sound levels based on what you are watching. For connectivity, the soundbar has HDMI ARC, Optical port and Bluetooth. Users can also add a pair of wireless surround speakers (sold separately) to make this a home theatre setup.  

At this price point, the LG SN6Y competes directly with the Sony HT-G700 soundbar (review). 

LG Soundbar SN8YG features and price

The LG SN8YG soundbar is priced at Rs 59,990 and will be available starting October 2020. The soundbar has audio powered by Meridian Audio Technologies and supports higher bitrate, Hi-Res content and uncompressed Dolby Atmos in addition to DTS: X. The soundbar also boasts of upfiring height speakers. It is a 3.1.2 system. This means it has 3 front-firing drivers, 2 top firing drivers and a wireless subwoofer for the low frequencies. Users can also control the soundbar using the Google Assistant. The soundbar also supports 4K and Dolby Vision passthrough. The soundbar also boasts of LG’s AI Sound Pro. The soundbar boasts of HDMI 2.1 ensuring you get uncompressed Dolby Atmos audio when connected to a compatible LG TV. Users can also add a pair of wireless surround speakers (sold separately) to make this a home theatre setup.  

LG recently launched its HDMI 2.1 enabled OLED and NanoCell TVs. You can read more about them here. 

For connectivity, the LG SN8YG has HDMI eARC, Optical port, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The soundbar has a total output of 440W. 

LG Soundbar SN10YG features and price

At the top of the food chain, we have the LG SN10YG. This premium soundbar is priced at Rs 79,990 and will be available starting October 2020. It is a 5.1.2 setup and users also have the option to add a pair of surround speakers (sold separately) to make this a complete home theatre setup. The soundbar is powered by Meridian Audio Technologies and also brings with it support for Dolby Atmos and HDMI 2.1. It also supports 4K and Dolby Vision HDMI passthrough. It brings with it upfiring speakers to add to the Dolby Atmos effect. The soundbar supports the Google Assistant which is built-in. For connectivity, the soundbar has 2 HDMI passthrough ports with support for 4K and Dolby Vision. It also has 1 HDMI eARC port and also has optical and Bluetooth connectivity and also connects to the internet via Wi-Fi.  The soundbar has 3 front-firing drivers, two side-firing drivers and 2 upwards firing drivers to simulate a surround sound effect.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Bulb with B22 base launched in India: Price, features and availability

Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Bulb has launched in India alongside the Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Speaker. The new Mi LED bulb was announced during Xiaomi’s Smarter Living 2021 event and has a B22 base that is compatible with most sockets used in Indian homes. 

The Mi Smart LED Bulb requires 7.5W to power on and can emit over 810 lumens brightness while being energy efficient. Let’s take a look at the price, features and availability of the Mi Smart LED bulb.

Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Bulb price and availability

Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Bulb is priced at Rs 499 in India and is available to purchase from Mi India store. Do note that it is a single, white colour bulb and not an RGB supported colour bulb.

Make the most of your voice  The #MiSmartLEDBulbWhite supports voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. You can adjust  or turn on/off just by using the voice command. RTif you wanna switch to smart. pic.twitter.com/SGKx6DKg6S

— Mi India #SmarterLiving2021 (@XiaomiIndia) September 29, 2020 Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Bulb features

Xiaomi Mi Smart Bulb has a B22 base which is why it is compatible with all sockets in most Indian homes. The Mi Smart Bulb has a single white colour and the brightness can be controlled by pairing it with the Mi Home app on your smartphone. The bulb also works with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa and can be turned on or powered off just by giving voice commands.

Xiaomi claims that this Mi Smart Bulb has 15,000 hours of service life which translates to around seven years over a daily average use of around 6 hours. The Mi Smart Bulb does not need to be paired with a smart hub as it can be paired with the Mi Home app.

The Mi Home app allows users to change brightness, scene modes and schedule the bulb to turn on automatically. 

Xiaomi has also announced its first smartwatch in India, the Mi Watch Revolve and you can read more about it here. The Mi Smart Band 5 was also announced alongside and you will find more about it here.

 

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Google Plays billing system will be compulsory for in-app purchases from September 2021

After the recent PayTm controversy, Google has announced that all the apps that sell digital content through the Play Store will have to use Google Play's billing system and Google will charge a fixed percentage fee for every purchase made on that app. On September 18, Google blocked the Paytm app on Play Store for violating its policy on sports betting activities.

Google’s statement reads, “The Google Play Billing policy has always required developers to use Google Play's billing system for in-app purchases of digital goods. Today we have clarified the language in our Payments Policy to be more explicit that all developers selling digital goods in their apps are required to use Google Play’s billing system. Again, this isn’t new. Our policy has always required this. And we will require Google apps to follow the same rules.”

The search giant states that the Google Play Billing policy has always existed, this statement is just a clarification that explicitly reiterates on the policies. This would mean it’s compulsory for app developers to use Google's billing system that takes 30% fee on the payment made within the app. This is applicable starting September 2021. The company also stated it would tweak next year's version of Android to make it simpler to use other app stores on its devices without safety compromises.

What was the PayTm controversy?

Paytm added a fantasy cricket tournament in the Paytm First Games app and the app also promoted other fantasy sports as banners on the homepage which redirected users to a third-party website. According to Google, this form of promotion puts users in potential harm and in such cases the app is taken down from the Play Store temporarily until it is restored and meets the policies. The app was restored after sometime once PayTm removed the ‘cashback’ feature. PayTm later stated that Google forced it to remove the UPI cashback and scratch cards to get re-listed on the Play Store even though offering both is legal in India. The Softbank-backed payment service company also alleged that it was "arm-twisted" by Google to comply with its biased Play Store policies "that are meant to artificially create Google's market dominance."

All this drama led to the clarification from Google’s end on its policies that follow. 

Here’s when developers will need to use Google Play billing 

As per the policies, developers charging for apps and downloads from Google Play. Also, Play-distributed apps that have paid access to features, services, subscriptions or digital content need to pay the fixed fee. For example, if someone is buying in-app items like virtual currency, extra lives, additional playtime, add-on items, characters and avatars in a game, Google will have its cut in that too. Similarly, subscription services such as Healthify Me, Tinder, Byju’s, Spotify or Netflix share a cut for every payment made inside the app.

Here’s when developers don’t need to use Google Play Billing 

The list of conditions above look like every purchase inside Play Store needs to give a cut to Google, but that’s not the case. There are cases where the developer doesn’t need to go through Google Billing system. For example, if you are purchasing or renting of physical good such as groceries, clothing etc, or if you are purchasing a physical service like Uber’s ride, Urban Company’s at home haircut or simply a Cult Fit gym membership. Some other examples will include payment of a credit card bill or a utility bill such as your DTH recharge or a postpaid mobile bill.

Applications that do not comply with the policies have an year

Google says “more than 98% of developers already comply with this long-standing policy.” For the two percent that have over 2 billion monthly active users and incompliant with the policies are allowed time until September 30, 2021 to update them with the required changes. New apps submitted to Play after January 20, 2021 will need to be in compliance with the guidelines. In addition to this, Google will continue to prohibit transactions relating to categories like alcohol, adult goods and services, gambling, counterfeit, drugs etc.

Google has also taken a note of apps that trick users into spending money on their apps. Developers are asked to mention all charges with complete clarity. Google’s policy reads, “developers must clearly and accurately inform users about the terms and pricing of their app or any in-app features or subscriptions offered for purchase. In-app pricing must match the pricing displayed in the user-facing Play billing interface. If your product description on Google Play refers to in-app features that may require a specific or additional charge, your app listing must clearly notify users that payment is required to access those features.”

If you have played PUBG Mobile, you might be familiar to ‘spin wheels’, ‘loot boxes’ and ‘lucky draws’. These options offer randomized virtual items when you use game credits (bought using real money). In these scenarios, Google has asked the developers to clearly disclose the odds of receiving those items in advance.

Google is assuring “openness” to its developers

The search giant emphasised on how it believes in having an open ecosystem. It sheds light on the bright side of its policies like allowing developers to communicate consumers about alternate ways of payment outside the app. It offers refunds and other support directly to make sure the developers can offer a reliable service to its consumers. Most importantly, allowing them to publish their apps on other Android app stores like Galaxy Store, Indus App Bazaar, Opera Mobile Store and many more. 

In a virtual briefing, Google Director Business Development, Games and Applications Purnima Kochikar said, "you can also distribute your apps to the web, there are multiple ways. So, if an app is distributed through a third-party store or through the web, Play policy does not apply...It's all about openness." Android developers are allowed to distribute apps through other Android app stores, directly via websites, or device preloads, all without using Play Billing.

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Microsoft 365 outage affected Outlook, Teams and Office 365 users globally

Microsoft 365 cloud-based services were affected in a global outage rendering major services including Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Office 365 inaccessible for many users. Microsoft has acknowledged the outages and investigated the issue identifying a recent update as the cause for the disruption of the services affecting millions.

Microsoft took to Twitter and posted status updates over the issue and the resolutions taken by the company to restore its services. At first, the company identified an update as the cause of the global outage and subsequently rolled it back. However, the company did not observe an increase in the connections for the disrupted services which meant that the update wasn’t the cause of the outage. 

We're investigating an issue affecting access to multiple Microsoft 365 services. We're working to identify the full impact and will provide more information shortly.

— Microsoft 365 Status (@MSFT365Status) September 28, 2020

“We've identified a recent change that appears to be the source of the issue. We're rolling back the change to mitigate the impact,” Microsoft 365 Status said in a post.

Microsoft then rerouted the traffic to an “alternate infrastructure” while continuing to investigate the issue. After this mitigation attempt, the disrupted services saw an increase in user connections. Microsoft hasn’t revealed the cause of the global outage but many users are still unable to access some of the services.

“We’re seeing improvement for multiple services after applying mitigation steps and we’ll continue monitoring the services to ensure full recovery,” a status update read.

At the time of writing, Microsoft says that the incident has been resolved and any users still experiencing the issue will be resolved soon. That said, many users were unable to access SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business as well and many have taken it to Twitter posting screenshots and other details as they cannot access some services. Most of these users are from North America and the Asia Pacific regions.

We're investigating an issue where users may be unable to access SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. Please look for SP223025 in the admin center.

— Microsoft 365 Status (@MSFT365Status) September 29, 2020

“The majority of services are now recovered for most users. We’re closely monitoring some residual impact for subset customers located within North America,” the company said.

Microsoft Teams gained a lot of users due to many people working for home amidst the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and in April, earlier this year, Microsoft Teams reported over 75 million daily users. The disruption of its services restricted many users from using the different cloud-based services under the Microsoft 365 umbrella, but it remains unclear as to what caused the outage.

 

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New OnePlus Nord phone to launch soon, could be the OnePlus Nord Lite

The OnePlus Nord could soon add another phone in its line-up as the company has started teasing an upcoming launch. We already know that the OnePlus 8T is scheduled to launch in India on October 14 and it could be likely that we will see this new OnePlus Nord phone launch alongside it. There have been many leaks in the past hinting at the existence of a OnePlus Nord Lite, a toned-down version of the Nord that was spotted visiting Geekbench.

The official OnePlus Nord Instagram handle posted a sketch of the company’s logo with the caption “coming soon”, hinting at the launch of an upcoming product. Recently, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G was leaked online, revealing its key features and it looks likely to be a budget offering by the company for the US market. The N10 could be a codename for the phone that’s unofficially being referred to as the OnePlus Nord Lite.

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OnePlus Nord debuted in India on July 21 and marked the company’s re-entry into the mid-range segment of the smartphone market. The OnePlus Nord caught on quickly in these past months and is now nearing a three-month run. 

OnePlus Nord N10 leaked specifications

The OnePlus Nord N10 has leaked previously hinting that the phone could feature a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display with a 90Hz high refresh rate support. The N10 is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage in tow. The Snapdragon 690 SoC is fabricated using Samsung’s 8nm process and incorporates a 5G radio. The Snapdragon 690 is an octa-core CPU featuring two Cortex-A77 based cores and six Cortex-A55 based cores, with the two big cores being clocked at 2Ghz.

The N10 is also rumoured to be the first OnePlus phone to be equipped with a 64MP primary camera with three additional rear cameras.  The rest of the specifications remain to be revealed, but we should have more information as we near the launch date.

OnePlus 8T 5G is confirmed to launch on October 14 in India and here’s everything we know about it.

OnePlus 8T leaked specifications

OnePlus 8T is confirmed to feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a 120Hz high refresh rate. There is a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for the selfie camera and the screen is relatively flatter than the OnePlus 8.

The OnePlus 8T is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and could be paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage or 12GB+256GB storage options to choose from. The phone is expected to run on OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, out-of-the-box.

The OnePlus 8T could come with a 48MP primary camera, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera that is housed in the punch-hole cutout.

The OnePlus 8T is confirmed to come fitted with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging out-of-the-box courtesy of Warp Charge 65.

 

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Xbox Series X and Series S: Price, Specs, Controller, Games, Release Date, and More

Xbox Series X|S price in India, Xbox Series X|S specs, Xbox Series controller, Xbox Series X|S games, Xbox Series X|S release launch date, Xbox Series X|S vs PS5, Xbox Series S vs Series X vs One X, Xbox Series X|S backward compatibility, Xbox cloud gaming — all you need to know about the next-gen of Microsoft’s Xbox.

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Mafia: Definitive Edition Review: Half-Baked in Every Sense

Mafia: Definitive Edition review: 2K-owned developer Hangar 13’s remake of the 2002 critically-acclaimed game has a lot of new ideas, but it’s unable to execute any of them well enough to answer why a remake was necessary.

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Garena Free Fires October Elite Pass will be called Anubis Legend II, will feature an Ancient Egypt theme

Garena Free Fire has announced its latest Elite Pass (EP). Called Anubis Legend II, the new pass features and Ancient Egyptian theme. The latest EP is a continuation of the first Anuis Legends EP that was released back in February 2019. The release shared by Garena reveals that the new Elite Pass features a planet that is on the edge of destruction and many of its major powers come together to recoup their losses. 

The release notes, “in this continuation of the Anubis Legend EP, a future timeline within the Free Fire universe has entered doomsday, with four major countries working together peacefully to recover the world’s crumbled economy and ravaged environment. Behind the scenes, one leader’s advisors are making moves to put an end to the Republic of Kemet’s leadership, Princess Isira and Queen Amala. Fortunately, King Solaris and the princess are well versed in combat and can join forces to fight off any and all assassination attempts.”

As one might expect, the new Elite Pass includes a bunch of rewards that players can get. This includes Egyptian-themed skins, the Relic Guardian (Solaris) and the Relic Monarch (Isira) skin bundles. Other rewards include the Cursed Serpent backpack, the Pharaoh Hound Loot Crate, the Anubis Legend II Grenade skin, and the Pharaoh’s Ride surfboard skin. 

The month of September was pretty big for Garena Free Fire as the month saw a bunch of events and skins centred about the popular TV show, Money Heist. The month saw a bunch of notable events including a free giveaway of the Detective Panda pet. There was also a recent update that finally allowed players to play the game in Hindi.

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Realme 7i, Realme 7 Pro Special Edition and Realme SLED 4K TV confirmed to launch on October 7 in India

Realme 7i alongside Realme 7 Pro Special Edition and Realme 55-inch SLED 4K TV are confirmed to launch on October 7 in India. Realme is hosting an AIoT launch event on October 7 where it is expected to launch multiple smart products across different categories like audio and wearables that were shown-off during Realme’s IFA 2020 appearance.

Realme has confirmed that the Realme 7i, first launched in Indonesia on September 17 will be making its way to India, joining the Realme 7 series of phones that were also announced earlier this month.

Get ready to welcome the fusion of clarity, power & smoothness with the all-new #realme7i. Launching the First 64MP Smartphone in the segment at 12:30 PM, 7th October on all our official channels. Know more about the #CaptureSharperPlaySmoother experience: https://t.co/0JiiW4oLC2 pic.twitter.com/r5cUygmpWe

— realme (@realmemobiles) September 29, 2020

Moreover, there’s a new Realme 7 Pro Sun Kissed Leather Special Edition that will be unveiled during the event on October 7. Then, there’s the Realme 55-inch 4K SLED TV that’s confirmed to make an appearance alongside the other products. The TV uses a new LED backlighting technology that its calling SLED and you can read more about it here.

We are all-set for the #LeapToNextGen to make your lives much cooler. Introducing the trendsetting smart life of the next generation with a range of products focused on our '1+4+N' product strategy. Join us as we unveil them at 12:30 PM, 7th October on all our official channels. pic.twitter.com/RiJRcYCvpC

— realme Link (@realmeLink) September 29, 2020

Moreover, in the invitation posted online, the company hints at multiple products launching on October 7 including the Realme Watch S Pro, Realme Buds Air Pro, Realme Buds Wireless Pro, Realme smart toothbrush, selfie stick and more. 

Realme 7i and AIoT launch event 

Realme 7i, Realme 7 Pro special edition, Realme SLED 4K TV and more products are scheduled to launch on October 7 at 12:30 PM IST. 

Realme 7i specifications

Realme 7i features a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display that supports 90Hz high refresh rate. There is a punch-hole notch cutout on the top-left corner for the selfie camera. The phone measures 8.9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 188 grams.

The Realme 7i is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor that comes with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. This is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage with users having the option to expand the storage by using microSD card.

The 7i comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view, a 2MP macro camera with 4 centimetres focusing distance and a 2MP black and white camera. There is a 16MP selfie camera up front, housed within the punch-hole cutout.

The phone has a fingerprint sensor on the back and is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Heres when your Nokia smartphone might get the Android 11 update

Google has started rolling out the latest Android 11 update starting with its Pixel phones. As expected, a lot of Android users are now curious to know if and when the new update will arrive on their devices. In a long list of major Android smartphones, there’s only Nokia that is still making vanilla Android smartphones under the Android One program. It promises at least three years of Android OS updates and a lot of Nokia users must be keen to know if their smartphone will receive it. 

To rest those curious souls, there could be good news as HMD, from Nokia Mobile’s Twitter handle, shared a roadmap of the Android 11 rollout for supported Nokia smartphones. The tweet is now removed, but Neowin got hold of a screenshot.

Looking at the list, HMD Global appears to be adhering to its three-year update promise. As some devices in the list were shipped with Android 9 out of the box. Here’s what the leaked screenshot tells us about the supported Nokia devices and the timeline. 

Nokia's smartphones to receive Android 11 update

The first Nokia smartphones to receive the Android 11 update are Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 8.1, Nokia 2.2, and the Nokia 5.3. As per the report, these devices will get Android 11 by Q4 2020.

The next phase of smartphones will get the update in Q1 2021. It will be covering the Nokia 1.3, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 2.4, Nokia 2.3 and Nokia 3.4. And the final phase appears to be Q2 2021, that will bring Android 11 to the Nokia 3.2, the Nokia 7.2, the Nokia 6.2, the Nokia 1 Plus, and the Nokia 9 PureView.

While we did not spot this tweet on Nokia’s handle, but we were able to verify that the roadmap was tweeted and deleted soon. It’s still blurry why the company took it down, but if we could guess, the company might have found some inaccuracy or was simply not prepared to make it public yet. But if it’s true, everyone using one of the Nokia phones listed above can take a deep breath.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker with built-in Google Assistant launched in India: Price, features and availability

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker has officially launched in India with built-in Google Assistant for users to be able to control it via voice commands. The Mi Smart Speaker debuted alongside the Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve during Xiaomi’s Smarter Living 2021 event, ear,ier today. 

The Mi  Smart Speaker is designed as a home speaker with a light ring at the top and is equipped with powerful front-firing drivers that provide a room-filling sound experience. Let’s take a look at the pricing, features and availability of the Mi Smart Speaker in India.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker pricing and availability

Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker is priced at Rs 3,499 and is available to purchase starting October 1 from Amazon India, Mi India store and Mi Home stores across India. It will be available in offline stores soon.

Xiaomi is also offering a 1-year free subscription to Gaana music streaming service on the purchase of Mi Smart Speaker.

Here's the all-new #MiSmartSpeaker: Sound never sounded this smart. - Powerful 12W Speaker with 63.5mm Massive Driver - Google Assistant built-in Special Introductory Price - ₹3,499. First sale on Oct 1st at 12PM on https://t.co/D3b3QtmvaT, @Flipkart, and Mi Home stores. pic.twitter.com/WIdLwSYFcT

— Mi India #SmarterLiving2021 (@XiaomiIndia) September 29, 2020 Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker features

The Mi Smart Speaker features a metal design with a matte finish and a 0.7 millimetres mesh design that is capable of proving a room-filling sound. The mesh design consists of 10,531 holes that also ensure that the internals of the speaker remains dust-free.

It is equipped with a Texas Instrument sound processor with 12W speaker unit that powers 63.5 millimetres sound drivers for an immersive sound signature. The speakers have been tuned by DTS Professional for an enhanced audio experience with strong bass and clear vocals. The Mi Smart Speaker features Google Assistant so you can just start the speaker by saying “Ok Google” and proceed by giving it voice commands to play music, set reminders and more. 

The Mi Smart speaker is equipped with two far-field microphones and the top has control buttons for volume, play/pause and a dedicated microphone switch off button. The top of the speaker also has an RGB light ring that supports upto 16 million colours. It also comes with Chromecast built-in and two speaker units can be paired together for a stereo experience.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 launched in India: Price, features and availability

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 has launched in India alongside the Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Speaker during the company's Smarter Living 2021 event. The Mi Band 5 was announced globally back in June, earlier this year and is the successor to the Mi Band 4.

The Mi Smart Band 5 features a colour AMOLED display and is water-resistant for upto 50 meters. It also comes equipped with a set of fitness tracking sensors including heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking and more. Let's take a look at the price, features and availability of the Mi Smart Band 5 in India.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 price and availability

The Mi Smart Band 5 is priced at Rs 2,499 in India and will be available to purchase from October 1 from Amazon India, Mi India store and Mi Home stores across India. The Mi Smart Band 5 will also be available in offline stores soon.

We’re sure you’re all set to get #MiSmartBand5 on your wrist. Priced at ,, it will be available on https://t.co/D3b3QtmvaT, https://t.co/pSUGw3nldZ, and Mi Home stores on October 1st. RTif you are gonna buy this in first sale.#SmarterLiving2021 #MiSmarterLiving pic.twitter.com/sAN71cfUil

— Mi India #SmarterLiving2021 (@XiaomiIndia) September 29, 2020 Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 features

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 features a 1.1-inch AMOLED display which is 20% larger than the previous generation Mi Band 4. The fitness trackers come preloaded with more than 65 watch faces and can be paired with up six different coloured straps. The screen also has a one-touch button which can be used to wake up the screen, otherwise, it serves as the back button.

The Mi Smart Band 5 comes with a magnetic charging dock so users will no longer have to take out the tracker from the rubber straps to charge it up every time. The fitness tracker claims to provide 14-day battery life and can be recharged from 0-100% in under 2 hours. In battery saving mode, the tracker can last for upto 20 days on a single charge.

It features 11 professional sports modes including outdoor running, treadmill, cycling, walking, freestyle, pool swimming, elliptical, rowing machine, jump rope, indoor cycling and Yoga. The tracker is also able to monitor running and walking automatically along with data points on pacing, kilometres alerts and heart-rate alerts.

The Mi Smart Band 5 comes with a 5 ATM certification which means that it can survive 50 meters underwater for 10 minutes easily. The fitness tracker also supports 24-hour smart heart rate monitoring by up to 50% increased accuracy and also vibrates alerting wearer of irregular heart-rate.

The Mi Smart Band 5 also comes with 24-hour sleep monitoring which offers 40% improved accuracy over the Mi Band 4 and can monitor your sleeping patterns to create data points that will help you improve your sleeping habits. It can also come in handy for music playback, finding your phone, incoming calls, SMS alerts and more.

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve launched in India: Price, features and availability

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve has launched in India as the first Android smartwatch from the company. It was announced during the company’s Smarter Living 2021 event where Xiaomi also announced the Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Smart Speaker and more. 

The Mi Watch Revolve is compatible with all Android and iOS devices as users just need to download the Xiaomi Wear companion app from the respective app stores. It features an AMOLED screen, water resistance, heart rate and sleep monitoring and more. Let’s take a look at the price, features and availability of the Mi Watch Revolve in India.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve price and availability

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve is priced at Rs 10,999 in India but as an introductory offer, it is available for Rs 9,999 till Diwali 2020. 

The Mi Watch Revolve is offered in two colours, Midnight Black and Chrome Silver with replaceable silicone straps in Space Black, Nepture Blue, Cosmic Dust and Astral Olive colours. There’s a leather strap in Midnight Black that will be available at a later date.

The Mi Watch Revolve goes on its first sale from October 6 at 12 PM on Amazon India, Mi India store and Mi Home stores. It will be available in offline retail stores soon.

We know you can’t wait to get the #MiWatchRevolve on your hands. First sale on 6th Oct at 12:00 noon on https://t.co/nVqFSYMyzY, https://t.co/eAH2tkFLCb and Mi Home Stores. RTand tell us your favourite feature with #MiWatchRevolve. Stand a chance to win . pic.twitter.com/r64IbCElBa

— Mi India #SmarterLiving2021 (@XiaomiIndia) September 29, 2020 Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve features

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve has a stainless steel 46mm dial with a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen that supports always-on display. The screen is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 and an anti-scratch coating. It has 112 watch faces that users can choose based on their preferences and it also has replaceable watch straps that come in different colours.

The Watch Revolve is equipped with a heart-rate monitoring system, sleep tracking, air pressure sensor and is certified for use by upto 5ATM waterproof levels. It comes with an in-built Firstbeat Motion algorithm that monitors users fitness and provides actionable insights. The Watch Revolve has 10 sports modes that cover everything from running to swimming. 

For using the Mi Watch Revolve, users need to pair it to their smartphones by downloading the Xiaomi Wear app that’s available for Android and iOS.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve is equipped with a 420mAh battery that Xiaomi claims can last seven days on a single charge and upto 14 days of standby time.

 

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Android 12 Will Make Using Third-Party App Stores Easier, Google Says

Android 12 will make it easier to use third-party app stores, Google has announced through a blog post. The Android maker has also updated its payments policy to emphasise on the requirements for enabling in-app purchases.

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Fortnite Still Unwelcome in Apple's App Store as Epic Games Fails to Convince Judge

Epic Games on Monday failed to convince a US judge to make Apple put its hit title Fortnite back in the tech giant's App Store, while their legal battle heads for a possible trial next year.

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There wont be a OnePlus 8T Pro, confirms CEO Pete Lau

The OnePlus 8T 5G is going to be the latest to join the company’s flagship range of smartphones after the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, but the 8T won’t arrive with a ‘Pro’ variant alongside. Earlier this month, leakster Max J suggested that the company might not launch the OnePlus 8T Pro, which is now confirmed by CEO, Pete Lau.

The company started releasing the ‘T’ variants of OnePlus smartphones with the OnePlus 3T, which brought a battery and front camera update to the OnePlus 3. Similarly, the Pro variants made their debut with the OnePlus 7 Pro, followed by the OnePlus 7T Pro.

Looks like the company has decided not to go with an 8T Pro variants this time. But why?

Why no OnePlus 8T Pro?

OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, took Chinese social media website Weibo to share the news that there won’t be a ‘T’ variant of the OnePlus 8 Pro. The reason given in the Weibo post is that there is no room for an upgrade in the Pro variant, and those who would like the best experience can go for the OnePlus 8 Pro, as it’s still a competent device.

Here's what OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, posted on Weibo.

This means that the OnePlus 8T could be a standalone smartphone at launch. However, the same Weibo post suggests that the company could be coming up with some surprises for its fans. 

The OnePlus 8T has been making headlines since it was first leaked and the company has teased some of its key features as well. Pre-bookings for the 8T are starting from September 25 in India, ahead of its official launch on October 14. OnePlus 8T is confirmed to feature 65W fast charging courtesy of Warp Charge 65 tech that was revealed recently and a 120Hz refresh rate display. Like all OnePlus devices, the OnePlus 8T has been leaked previously with some of its key features spilt way ahead of the launch.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Speaker to launch in India today: Watch live stream here

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Speaker are set to launch in India in the next few hours during its Smarter Living 2021 event. Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 5 back in June while the Mi Watch Revolve was announced globally. While three products have been confirmed to launch, it is likely Xiaomi has more surprises for its fans.

The prices of the Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve have been tipped previously. The Mi Smart Band 5 is expected to be priced starting at 2,999 while the Mi Watch Revolve is expected to be priced under Rs 9,999 in India.

Xiaomi Smarter Living 2021 event live stream: How to watch

Xiaomi Smarter Living 2021 event is scheduled to start from 12:00 PM IST and the event will be live-streamed on YouTube and official social media handles. The company has created a dedicated section on its website for the event where it is revealing some key features of the upcoming products. We have embedded the live stream link below and you can watch the launch right here when it starts from 12 PM.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 features

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 features a 1.1-inch AMOLED display which is 20% larger than the previous generation Mi Band 4. The fitness trackers come preloaded with more than 65 watch faces and can be paired with up six different coloured straps. The screen also has a one-touch button which can be used to wake up the screen, otherwise, it serves as the back button.

 

The Mi Smart Band 5 comes with a magnetic charging dock so users will no longer have to take out the tracker from the rubber straps to charge it up every time. The fitness tracker claims to provide 14-day battery life and can be recharged from 0-100% in under 2 hours. In battery saving mode, the tracker can last for upto 20 days on a single charge.

It features 11 professional sports modes including outdoor running, treadmill, cycling, walking, freestyle, pool swimming, elliptical, rowing machine, jump rope, indoor cycling and Yoga. The tracker is also able to monitor running and walking automatically along with data points on pacing, kilometres alerts and heart-rate alerts.

The Mi Smart Band 5 comes with a 5 ATM certification which means that it can survive 50 meters underwater for 10 minutes easily. The fitness tracker also supports 24-hour smart heart rate monitoring by up to 50% increased accuracy and also vibrates alerting wearer of irregular heart-rate.

The Mi Smart Band 5 also comes with 24-hour sleep monitoring which offers 40% improved accuracy over the Mi Band 4 and can monitor your sleeping patterns to create data points that will help you improve your sleeping habits. It can also come in handy for music playback, finding your phone, incoming calls, SMS alerts and more.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve features

The Mi Watch Revolve has a stainless steel casing and features 1.39-inch AMOLED screen. The Watch Revolve is equipped with a heart-rate monitoring system, sleep tracking, air pressure sensor and is certified for use by upto 5ATM waterproof levels. It comes with a 420mAh battery that Xiaomi claims can provide a 14-day backup.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker features

Xiaomi has teased the launch of Mi Smart Speaker during its Smarter Living 2021 event. The smart speaker can be controlled via voice commands and has physical buttons on the top. More details about the smart speaker will be revealed during the event.

 

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