Netflix breathes new life into the stale Terminator franchise with an animated series

After the travesty that was Terminator: Dark Fate, fans have all but abandoned the franchise. Created by James Cameron in the 80s, The Terminator was a dark look at a future war that spills out on to our timeline. The film saw massive success and a sequel pished the limits of filmmaking even further. T2: Judgement Day is one of the greatest films ever made, and it's easy to see why. The direction, writing, story and special effects all come together to create a sci-fi masterpiece. But, alas, the subsequent sequels toned down the violence to a PG-13 rating and forever ruined the franchise. But, there seems to be a sea change coming. Variety has just reported that there is a Terminator animated Netflix series in the works. 

Terminator animated series announced by Netflix

There is no word on the production yet as it is still in its early stages of development. But, we do know that the series will be produced by Skydance. The project will also feature IG productions who have worked on Ghost in the Shell and Eden of the East. In a statement to Variety, John Derderian, Netflix’s vice president of Japan and anime said, “Terminator is one of the most iconic sci-fi stories ever created–and has only grown more relevant to our world over time. The new animated series will explore this universe in a way that has never been done before. We can’t wait for fans to experience this amazing new chapter in the epic battle between machines and humans.”

It’s clear that Netflix are looking at really breaking the anime market with original shows like Castlevania and Dragon’s Dogma being some of the best on the platform. We’re also getting a new Pacific Rim animated series on Netflix. If you’re a fan of anime, we’ve also got a list of the best anime shows that you should definitely check out. 

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OnePlus 9R tipped to launch with OnePlus 9, 9 Pro and smartwatch: Report

The OnePlus 9R could launch alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro in March. Moreover, the company may also introduce its first smartwatch, the much awaited OnePlus Watch alongside the OnePlus 9 series launch. The OnePlus 9 series is rumoured to launch by mid-March, but the company is yet to announce the exact date of the launch of its new flagship smartphones.

According to popular tipster Ishan Agarwal who relayed the info to 91Mobiles, OnePlus 9R, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus Watch could launch in March. This is not the first time we are hearing about the OnePlus 9R as it was previously spotted by reliable tipster Evan Blass. As per recent reports, the affordable OnePlus smartphone in the new line-up may be called the OnePlus 9R instead of the OnePlus 9 Lite. 

What products should you expect from #OnePlus this March? At least these 4: - OnePlus 9R (Yup, that's the name I'm hearing, not 9E or lite) - OnePlus 9 - OnePlus 9 Pro - OnePlus Watch#OnePlus9 #OnePlus9Pro #OnePlus9R #OnePlusWatch Please link & credit: https://t.co/03P23AwT0i pic.twitter.com/NmVSv5Mfqz

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) February 27, 2021

Another leak by OxygenUpdater hints at the possible colour variants of the OnePlus 9 series. The OnePlus 9 is expected to be offered in Astral Black, Arctic Sky and Winter Mist while the OnePlus 9 Pro could arrive in Stellar Black, Forest Green and Morning Mist.

Meanwhile, OnePlus has officially revealed that it is working on a smartwatch that is expected to arrive this year. That being said, there’s no official word on the launch date of either the OnePlus 9 series or the OnePlus Watch. The OnePlus 9 series and OnePlus Watch have leaked previously and here is everything we know about it so far.

OnePlus 9 series leaked specifications

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor while the OnePlus 9R is rumoured to launch with Snapdragon 690 processor under the hood. 

The OnePlus 9 could feature a 6.55-inch Full HD + display as per the leaks, while the OnePlus 9 Pro is said to feature a slightly larger 6.7-inch QHD + screen. The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will likely opt for a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera and support a 120Hz refresh rate. As for the OnePlus 9R, it is rumoured to feature a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. 

OnePlus 9 Pro is expected to feature a quad-camera setup on the back headlined by a 48MP primary camera, a 50MP secondary camera, an 8MP camera and a 2MP camera with OIS support. The OnePlus 9 will likely have triple cameras on the back while the OnePlus 9R could have a 64MP primary camera followed by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera.

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are also likely to be equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging out-of-the-box which debuted with the OnePlus 8T in October. The OnePlus 9R is expected to have a slightly larger 5,000mAh battery with fast-charging support out-of-the-box.

 

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Oppo F19 Pro, F19 Pro+ teased on Amazon, price, key specs also leaked

Oppo has long been rumoured to launch the F19 series of phones in India. Reports suggest the series could come with two new phones, the F19 Pro and F19 Pro+. While the company has not confirmed the launch date of the devices yet, the series has been officially teased on Amazon India, with the e-commerce platform setting up a landing page for the Oppo F19 Pro and F19 Pro+. 

The page is currently set to "Notify Me" for the two devices, hinting at an imminent launch for them. The landing page does not reveal any other details about the Oppo F19 series, however, a new leak from tipster Sudhanshu revealed the complete details about the F19 Pro and the F19 Pro+. 

Oppo F19 and Oppo F19 Pro+ specs and features

The tipster claims the two phones will come with the same punch-hole-clad 6.4-inch AMOLED panel. However, there will be other differences between them with the F19 Pro hiding the Helio P95 SoC under the hood, while the Pro+ packing a MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor underneath the display.

For cameras, the F19 Pro is tipped to get a 48-megapixel lens-based quad-camera set-up which will house an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, 2-megapixel depth and 2-megapixel macro sensor. For selfies, there will be a 16-megapixel lens on the device. In comparison, the F19 Pro+ will get a 64-megapixel primary lens paired to an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. 

The F19 Pro+ is tipped to also get a slightly bigger 4,500mAH battery, with the F19 Pro only getting a 4,310mAh pack. The leak also takes the lid off the price of the device, with the F19 Pro tipped to retail at Rs 20,000 while the F19 Pro+ tipped to launch in India at Rs 25,000. Both phones are also said to get in-display fingerprint scanners. There's no other detail available about the device at the moment, but considering the phones have been listed online, we can expect more information to start coming in the coming days. 

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PS Plus subscribers to receive four free PS4 and PS5 games for the month of March

If you’ve managed to snag a sweet PS5 or own a reliable PS4, there are four reasons that should cheer you up. For subscribers of PS Plus, there are a whopping four games for free on the service for the month of March. Just last month we got Destruction AllStars, Control Ultimate Edition and Concrete Genie. This month though, Sony is giving PS Plus subscribers four great games such as the Final Fantasy 7 remake, Maquette, Remnant: From the Ashes and a VR game called Farpoint. 

Final Fantasy 7 Remake: 

A remake of one of the most beloved titles in gaming, FF7 is a joy to play. The game will be available for both the PS4 and PS5 (vis backwards compatibility). But, there is a bit of a downside to this offer though. The upgraded version for the PS will not be available for free and players will have to purchase the upgrade to experience the next-gen version of the game. For us PS4 plebs, we’re free to play the entire game. 

Remnant: From the Ashes

If you’re a fan of mindless monster shoot’em up action, then you will love Remnant. The gameplay is solid, and it’s got great enemy design as well as some cool bosses. It is a co-op shooter, so you can call on a friend to kick some creature butt. The game will be playable on both the PS4 and the PS5. 

Farpoint:

Farpoint is a VR FPS game that can be played using a DualShock controller. Blast your way through alien worlds and hideous enemies in a single-player campaign. After that, you can jump into multiplayer mode as well. The game is best played with the Aim controller. 

Maquette:

Exclusive to the PS5, Maquette is a puzzle game with a first-person perspective. Developed by Annapurna Studios, you can expect a bit of pretentiousness and arty-farty nonsense with this game. If you’re into that sort of thing. 

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OnePlus 9 Pro camera interface and key specs leaked in screenshots

After a series of leaks on the OnePlus 9, now some key details of the OnePlus 9 Pro have been leaked online. The leaks come in the form of screenshots that are allegedly taken on the OnePlus 9 Pro. The leak not only reveals some key specifications but also adds weight to the possibility of its existence alongside the upcoming OnePlus 9.

The new OnePlus 9 phones are expected to launch in mid-March, and the anticipation among Indians is as high as always. Rumours indicate that there will be three models of the phone - OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, and a cheaper 9E/9Lite/9R. You can get all the scoop about the upcoming OnePlus 9 series here. 

Coming back to the latest leak, a Greek publication Techmniacs.gr has shared screenshots of the 'About Phone' screen and camera app of the OnePlus 9 Pro. As per the screenshot, the OnePlus 9 Pro will have a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The information is already known that it will have a Snapdragon 888 chipset. However, it does reveal that is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

OnePlus 9 Pro leaked screenshots revealing key details

The image also shows that the OnePlus 9 Pro will have four rear cameras – a 48MP + 50MP + 8MP + 2MP. It does not mention the details of the front camera, but we expect it to be the same as it will be on the OnePlus 9 - a 16MP selfie shooter. Previous reports have claimed that the OnePlus 9 Pro will feature a Hasselblad powered rear camera.

Lastly, it also revealed that the OnePlus 9 Pro will run Android 11 out of the box.

While the first screenshot reveals some of the specifications, the other two images show that there could some tweaking in the camera app's design. As per the image, the settings menu has been moved to the top and from the bottom. The redesigned video settings menu will allow users to switch between frame rates, resolutions, and aspect ratios.

Looking closely, you will also find a key camera feature - support for 8K video recording at 30 frames per second and 4K video recording at 120 frames per second.

That's all that the new leak has revealed about the OnePlus 9 Pro. With the launch date approaching, we're likely to see more details of the phone pouring in.

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Sony experiences outages on the PlayStation Network with problems still persisting on select games

If you’ve been having difficulties starting up games on your PS4 or PS5, then the problem isn’t at your end. The PlayStation Network suffered an outage that began on Friday and seems to still be causing a few problems. If you own a PS Vita, PS4 or a brand-new PS5, just know that these platforms are going to be affected by the outage. According to reports by Engadget and The Verge, it seems that some games are affected while others remain fully playable. 

Sony's PlayStation Network experiences outages on Friday and Saturday

An update on the PlayStation Network page states that ‘some services are experiencing issues’. Account management and the PlayStation store seem to be safe. The only category that seems to still be experiencing issues is Gaming and Social. Sony has had a few problems with the PlayStation Network, with the most notable being the 2011 PSN hack. While this isn't at the level of that issue, it is still a big problem. Engadget has reported that games like Minecraft and Call of Duty: Warzone were not accessible. On the other hand, Fortnite seemed to be running just fine. 

 

Sony had also earlier experienced a short outage on PSN on February 10th. We’re not sure how bad the issue is, at the moment, but we should be hearing something regarding the problem soon. In the meantime, if you’re looking for a PS5 in India, you could be waiting till the second half of the year. You may want to read more about that here. And, in case you’ve already bought your PS5, you’ll be happy to hear that Sony is looking to grant users access to the locked M.2 expansion slot this summer via a firmware update. You can read more about that here. 

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How to watch Chelsea vs Manchester United Premier League 2020-21 match online

The world will be witnessing one of the biggest fixtures of the year at the Premier League, where Chelsea will take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge stadium in the United Kindom. It's a big game for both the teams for their race to the top four in the league.

For those in India, if you've been wondering how to watch the encounter online, we've got some help. You can catch live action on TV or via an online live stream. Read on to know how and where to watch the Chelsea vs Man United live stream live.

When will the Chelsea vs Manchester United match begin in India?

The match takes place today at Stamford Bridge, with kick-off set for 4.30 PM GMT. In India, the match will kick off at 10:00 PM IST on February 28.

Which TV channel will telecast the Chelsea vs Manchester United match in India?

All the Premier League 2020-21 matches are telecasted exclusively on Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select HD1. So you can watch Chelsea vs Manchester United on the same. 

Where to watch the Chelsea vs Manchester United fixture online?

If you wish to watch Chelsey vs Manchester United online, the only option you have is to tune in to Disney + Hotstar. Note that you will need the VIP subscription to get full access to the match. You will only be allowed a minute of streaming as free. 

The Diney + Hotstar VIP subscription costs Rs 399 for a year. This VIP plan is highly recommended to those who follow sports as you get access to all the exclusive sport streams on the platform for a year, alongside new movies, Hotstar specials and more.

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Everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite

Recently, an alleged Geekbench listing of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite was spotted on the benchmarking platform. The listing reveals some key details about the tablet that is supposedly a toned-down variant of the premium Galaxy Tab S7. 

According to the listing, first spotted by MySmartPrice, the tablet will run Android 11 and will be powered by an octa-core chipset along with 4GB RAM. However, the listing does not come as a surprise as the tablet has been mentioned in other reports as well. One of such reports claimed that Samsung has been working on a mid-range tablet that will come in Wi-Fi, LTE and 5G variants.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite leaked specifications

Thanks to previous reports combined with the recent Geekbench listing reveal, we now have a clear picture of what the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite might offer.

The alleged Geekbench listing of model number SM-T736B corroborates with the previous report, which claimed that the 5G model of the tablet will have the same model number. It also revealed that other models are said to be named SM-T730 (Wi-Fi) and SM-T735 (LTE). 

The Geekbench listing reveals that the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite 5G has scored 650 points in single and 1694 points in multi-core tests, respectively. As already mentioned, the listing also reveals that the Galaxy Tab 7 Lite will have 4GB of RAM and will run Android 11. 

Other known specifications as per multiple reports include an Adreno 619 GPU and the CPU has a max clock speed of 2.21GHz, which drops a hint at Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset as it also falls in the mid-range category. 

There are some speculations making rounds that the tab might be named Tab S8e instead of S7 Lite 5G. Also, it is reported that Samsung may also launch a bigger variant of the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite as a Plus variant. The larger variant, however, is said to have the same hardware as the alleged Galaxy Tab S7 Lite, but a bigger display. For those unaware, Samsung launched the Plus variant of its flagship Tab S7 tablet as well. The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite is speculated to come out sometime in June this year.

Samsung currently has a dominant position in the Android tablet market, and especially premium tablets. In the past, we've seen multiple tablet options across segments from Samsung, which makes the existence of the S7 Lite even more likely.

 

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Redmi Note 10 series teased again, retail packaging revealed by company

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi Note 10 series on March 4. The series is likely to feature three new phones, the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max. Ahead of the launch, the phone maker has teased the series, with the company's India CEO Manu Kumar Jain taking to Twitter to show off the Redmi Note 10's box. 

The teaser image reveals key specifications and features of the upcoming budget smartphone, with the box showing the Redmi Note 10 in orange gradient colour. The teaser also reveals other details about the devices, with the box confirming the top-end Note 10 will get a 108-megapixel lens. In another teaser, Jain has also confirmed that the Redmi Note 10 will support 120Hz display.

 

#RedmiNote10 series promises to offer an experience like none other. Count on it to be #10on10! Bigger, better, brighter, smoother #120Hz display & #Redmi's first #108MP flagship camera. Know no bounds with the greatest #RedmiNote ever! Launching 4.3.21! I #Redmi pic.twitter.com/9AKFvgUFk3

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) February 28, 2021

 

Apart from this, Xiaomi has officially announced that the Redmi Note 10 series will be powered by Qualcomm's premium mid-range Snapdragon processors. While the company is yet to reveal the exact details about the processors powering the Redmi Note 10 series, it is expected that the Snapdragon 732G chip could make an appearance on one of the phones in the lineup. Reports suggest the standard Redmi Note 10 could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 processor which was launched back in December 2020. 

Previous leaks have indicated that the Redmi Note 10 will arrive in three colours: White, Green and Grey and in two configurations of 4GB/6GB RAM and 6GB storage. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 10 Pro is expected to be offered with 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage options to choose from. The third phone on the list, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, is expected to be offered in black, bronze and blue colours with 6GB/8GB RAM and upto 128GB storage options.

As mentioned above, one of the phones in the Redmi Note 10 series will be the 108MP camera in the line-up. This will be part of a quad-camera set-up. However, we don't have any detail about the other lenses on the set-up. According to previous reports, the Redmi Note 10 Pro could have a 64MP camera lens based set-up.

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Facebook introduces new music app inspired by TikTok called BARS

In a bid to capture the TikTok market, Facebook has introduced an app called BARS. Developed by the company’s NPE team, the app will function much like TikTok. It will give users the ability to record music with almost studio-like quality. Users will also have access to drum beats and loops that they can spit rhymes over. If it wasn't clear already, Facebook is looking at targeting the younger  demographic that listens to rap music. Even the term ‘bars’ refers to the lyrical content in a rap song. If anything, considering the popularity of hip-hop in India, we could see the app taking off. 

Facebook introduces BARS, a TikTok-like app

The app also comes with an auto-suggest feature that will help rappers come up with better rhymes. It truly is the commodification of music, but what can you do? This was bound to happen at some point. The app will also come with auto-tune and other post-processing effects to really sell the ‘studio-like’ audio quality claim. Even as recently as June 2020, Facebook launched an app called Collab as a beta test on iOS. The app allowed different users to collaborate with each other on their music. It looks like Facebook is really going all in on the music aspect of these apps. How it actually turns out, only time will tell. 

It is understandable that Facebook would work on apps like BARS and Collab, given that most people have been working remotely for the past year. The pandemic has completely changed modern society and Facebook is looking at capitalizing on that. BARS is up on the Apple App store as closed beta. Only members of the team have uploaded videos to the app but anyone who wants to learn more about the app can download the app and sign up to have their name reserved for when it does fully launch. 

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Realme GT gets listed on Geekbench, retail box image also leaked

Realme GT is all set to go official on March 4 in China, and ahead of its launch, the phone has been listed on the benchmarking website Geekbench. The listing reveals some key details about the device, including its key specifications. The Geekbench listing shows the phone could come with model number RMX2202 and reveals other details about the device. 

According to the listing, the phone could come with a powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. The device scored 1138 and 3572 points in the single-core and multi-core tests on Geekbench. Interestingly, an image of the retail box of the smartphone has also been shared by former OPPO VP Brian Shen. 

As for the device itself, the handset had previously appeared at AnTuTu. This listing also revealed that the device is going to be a flagship phone and will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. Apart from this, the device is tipped to come with a massive 5000mAh battery with support for 125W fast-charging. It is also expected to have a 6.8-inch 160Hz OLED display, and speculations suggest we could also see a version with a 120Hz display. 

Other speculated specifications of the device include an in-display fingerprint sensor, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 overlaying it. Apart from this, the phone could also get a quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary camera. The smartphone is expected to have a punch-hole camera in the top left of the display. There is no information on the price of the smartphone or for the matter its India launch date. However, if previous Realme releases are anything to go by, we can expect it to launch in India soon after its international debut on March 4.

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Vivo S9 teased ahead of March 3 launch, colour variants and 44MP rear camera confirmed

It is no secret that the Vivo S9 is scheduled to launch on March 3. And ahead of its launch, the company has teased the device revealing the rear panel design of the Vivo S9 arriving on March 3. A quick look at the teaser reveals that the smartphone is similar in design to the Vivo S7 5G and sports a triple camera setup. The company has also confirmed that the phone will bring with itself a 44-megapixel selfie shooter.

Interestingly, the teaser also reveals details about another device, the Vivo S9e. The poster confirms that the company will launch the Vivo S9e with a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The teaser, however, does not confirm the launch date of the phone but since it has been teased alongside the S9, it is quite possible that it may be launched alongside the debut with the vanilla S9 on March 3.

Apart from this, the teaser also reveals other details about the Vivo S9, including the fact that it will be available in two colors. However, we've also seen the Vivo S9 being listed on the company's official China website before which confirmed that there will also be a third white-colored variant as well.

It is interesting to note that Vivo hasn't revealed the front design of both phones, or for the matter other specs of the device. All this still remains under wraps. However, reports have suggested that the Vivo S9 will come with a wide-notch. It could be a similar display to the one seen on its predecessor Vivo S7 5G. The Vivo S9e is expected to get a slightly different display with reports suggesting a waterdrop notch screen for the device. However, the displays on both phones are expected to feature FHD+ AMOLED panels with 90Hz refresh rate support.

Other than this, the Vivo S9 5G is expected to house a Dimensity 1100 chipset under the hood. This could be paired with up to 12 GB of RAM, and a 4,000mAh battery. In comparison, the Vivo S9e may feature a Dimensity 820 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and a 4,100mAh battery. For battery, both will support 33W fast charging. 

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IT Rules 2021 and the need to regulate social media platforms: What it means for you

The Indian government has released the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 with an aim to regular social media platforms, digital media and OTT platforms. When the new rules come into effect, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and more will have to ensure better checks and balances when it comes to user-generated content shared on their platforms. Similarly, the new rules also entail a three-tier content classification model for regulating OTT platforms like Netflix and Hotstar and you can read more about that separately here.

Essentially with the new IT Rules 2021, the Government of India is trying to regulate the digital media sphere and with it the content that is shared online. The new IT Rules are formed under the IT Act, 2000 and supersede the previous IT Rules 2011. The Ministry of Electronics and IT in its press release said that the “new Rules empower ordinary users of social media, embodying a mechanism for redressal and timely resolution of their grievance.”

Until now, digital media and OTT platforms have largely remained away from the ambit of any regulations courtesy of Section 79 of the IT Act which allows a safe harbour. However, in the past couple of years, the Indian government has been trying to put a leash on Big Tech companies as they look for larger accountability from them in the eye of challenges like fake news, misuse, violence spread of defamatory content and disruption of public order among others. The new rules are applicable to OTT platforms, digital media and social media at large and will be enforced by the Ministry of Electronics and IT and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Establishing grievance redressal system

Under the new IT Rules 2021, social media platforms have been asked to follow due diligence, the lack of which will mean that “safe harbour” provisions won’t apply to them. Furthermore, the government directs these companies to set up a grievance redressal mechanism for users to send in their complaints. “Intermediaries shall appoint a Grievance Officer to deal with such complaints and share the name and contact details of such officer. Grievance Officer shall acknowledge the complaint within twenty-four hours and resolve it within fifteen days from its receipt,” as per the new rules.

Though social media platforms have empowered users, yet they need accountability against its misuse and abuse. These Rules substantially empower the users to seek redressal for their grievances. Take a look to know more. #ResponsibleFreedom #OTTGuidelines pic.twitter.com/o5Z2brfnA8

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) February 25, 2021

The IT Rules 2021 also classify two kinds of social media platforms. There’s social media intermediaries and significant social media intermediaries, the latter being platforms with a large user base. The government also revealed that over 53 crore Indians use WhatsApp followed by over 44.8 Crore YouTube users, 41 Crore Facebook users, 21 Crore Instagram users and 1.75 Crore Twitter users. These could potentially be the kind of significant social media intermediaries that the government categorizes in the new rules. 

Under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, what are the additional due diligence that needs to be followed by a significant Social Media Intermediary? Have a look! #ResponsibleFreedom #OTTGuidelines pic.twitter.com/VQwQCpoSKA

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) February 25, 2021

The significant social media intermediaries will be obliged to follow some additional measures that include appointing a Chief Compliance Offer, Nodal Contact Person and a Resident Grievance Officer in India. Apart from this, these platforms should also have a physical contact address in India which should be notified on the website and apps. 

Identifying the source of information

A big red flag in the IT Rules 2021 is the Traceability aspect detailed by the government. In it, the government has asked social media platforms to enable “identification of the first originator of the information” which essentially means the source of the information/content. This will be applicable in the event of “prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution or punishment of an offence related to sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign states, or public order or of incitement to an offence relating to the above or in relation with rape, sexually explicit material or child sexual abuse material punishable with imprisonment for a term of not less than five years.”

However, take the example of an end-to-end encrypted app like WhatsApp or Signal which does not keep a track of messages sent or received by its users. What happens to such apps in case the government wants to know the source of a particular message? There is no clear answer to this yet. However, instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram have banked on their end-to-end-encryption features to offer privacy to their users time and again. When the new rules come into effect, it remains to be seen what measures do the social media giants take to safeguard the privacy of their users.

Amidst the concerns around lack of transparency, accountability & rights of users related to digital media, the IT Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code Rules 2021 have been announced. Take a look to know some of the key details. #ResponsibleFreedom #OTTGuidelines pic.twitter.com/KKIIDMcEn3

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) February 25, 2021

The IT Rules 2021 also lay down the measures to remove content that is deemed “unlawful” by the government. The new rules state that social media companies are prohibited from hosting or publishing any unlawful information obtained “in relation to the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, public order, friendly relations with foreign countries etc.” after receiving a court order or government notification. Furthermore, the new rules ask social media platforms to inform users before removing or disabling access to the information posted by them. “Users must be provided an adequate and reasonable opportunity to dispute the action taken by the intermediary,” the rules state.

The IT Rules 2021 have been published in The Gazette of India which means that it is currently under effect except for some rules for significant social media intermediaries which will come in effect after three months. We have explained the new IT Rules for OTT platforms separately that you can read here.

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PlayStation Users to Get Free Games Until June as Part of 'Play at Home', PS Plus March Games Announced

Sony has brought back its ‘Play At Home’ initiative for a second year, where it gives away free games to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 gamers – regardless of them having an active PlayStation Plus subscription or not. Check out all the details here.

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PlayStation 5 Could Get an Update to Unlock M.2 Expansion Slot This Summer

PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020 with one SSD and an expansion slot. Now, a report states that it may get a firmware update this summer that will unlock its M.2 expansion slot.

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JioPhone 2021 offer announced, promises 2 years of unlimited data and JioPhone at Rs 1,999

In a bid to bring new subscribers to its network, telecom operator Reliance Jio has today announced the new "JioPhone 2021 Offer" which will be available from March 1. The new offer is an extension of Jio's plans to upgrade millions of 2G users in India to the more advanced 4G baseband that the company's network operates on. Jio claims to have successfully upgraded more than 100 million users to its 4G platform to date. However, it now plans to upgrade three times this number to its 4G network with the help of its JioPhone 2021 offer.

Speaking about this new offer, Akash Ambani, Director, Reliance Jio, commented, "There are still 300 million subscribers in India who remain trapped in the 2G era, unable to access basic features of the internet, at a time, when the world stands at the cusp of a 5G revolution. Since the last 4 years, Jio has democratised the internet and passed on the benefits of technology to every Indian. Technology no longer remains a privilege of a select few. The New JioPhone 2021 offer is another step in that direction. At Jio, we have and will continue to take bold steps to eradicate this digital divide and welcome every Indian to join this movement."

What is the new JioPhone 2021 offer?

Under the new JioPhone 2021 offer, the telecom operator is offering a JioPhone with 24 months of unlimited service at a one-time price of Rs 1,999. As part of the offer, new subscribers will be extended a number of benefits, including unlimited voice calls and 2GB high-speed data every day for a period of two years. In fact, the company is pegging this offer as one where the subscriber will not have to get a recharge for the first two years. The only cost associated will be the Rs 1,999 initial payment for the device.

Interestingly, Reliance Jio is also offering a one-year plan under the JioPhone 2021 offer. For this, subscribers will have to shell out Rs 1,499 as a one-time payment and in return, the telecom operator will provide them with the JioPhone device and 12 months of unlimited service which will include unlimited voice calls and 2GB of high-speed data daily for usage.

Additionally, Jio has also announced a plan for existing Jio users. Under this, existing JioPhone users can get the same 2GB daily data and unlimited calls for a year, but at a more affordable price of Rs 749. However, under this third plan, the company will not be bundling a free JioPhone for use as the plan can only be activated on existing JioPhone numbers. 

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite visits Geekbench with a Snapdragon 750G SoC

Geekbench is usually a very good platform to spot upcoming devices. A lot of unannounced devices including smartphones, laptops, and tablets visit Geekbench when someone ends up running the benchmark while testing it before the release. This time, a new Samsung tablet has shown up on Geekbench, revealing some key specifications.

The tablet in the discussion here is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. It popped up on Geekbench with model number SM-T736B. This is said to be the 5G variant of the table, and it looks like Samsung will end up bringing the Wi-Fi and LTE variants too.

Looking at the listing, the tablet seems to be running on the Snapdragon 750G chip with a base frequency of 1.80Ghz. The SoC is coupled with 4GB RAM, and it is running on Android 11 OS. As you can see, the device has managed to show a single-core score of 650 and a multi-core score of 1694. Here, check it out -

This is the same processor that's also powering some other phones like the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G, Motorola Moto G 5G, and many others. It's a very capable processor, so it'll be interesting to see how the tablet will perform when it comes out.

This isn't the first time we're hearing about the Galaxy Tab S7, by the way. An earlier leak had pointed that the tablet will arrive with a 12.4-inch display, and it will be packed with some good features like 5G support and Samsung's Galaxy Continuity that lets users use the tablet as a secondary device with a Galaxy phone.

The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite should be an interesting offering considering the fact that the original Galaxy Tab S7 and the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus were excellent devices. The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite is speculated to come out sometime in June this year, so let's wait till we get more info about the device leading up to its launch.

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Jio launches JioExtender6 AX6600 WiFi 6 mesh extender priced at Rs 25,999

Jio has launched a Wi-Fi 6 compatible mesh extender. You can daisy-chain multiple JioExtender6 AX6600 to extend the Wi-Fi range in your house if you need to get Wi-Fi 6 speeds in every corner. The JioExtender6 AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 mesh extender is priced at Rs 25,999 and is listed on Jio’s website. 

JioExtender6 AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 mesh extender specifications and features

The JioExtender6 AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 mesh extender supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. Jio claims it offers 4X increase in the network capacity. It supports speeds up to 1Gbps, but users need to be subscribed to the 1Gbps plan. The mesh extender has a compact triangular form factor with all the connectivity options housed at the back. It has two Gigabit Ethernet Ports. It also sports 128MB NAND storage and 256MB RAM. It supports 2.4GHz 570 Mbps (40 MHz), 2X2 + 5GHz: (80MHz) 1200 Mbps for Wi-Fi Devices. 5GHz: 4800 Mbps (160MHz) 4X4 for Mesh connections. The PS5 (review) is one of the consumer electronics devices launched in India that supports Wi-Fi 6. 

JioExtender6 AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 mesh extender price

The JioExtender6 AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 mesh extender is priced at Rs 25,999. Customers can also avail EMI starting at Rs 1223.86. Users can purchase the device from Jio’s own website, and it will be delivered within 3-5 business days. It comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty and 6 months power adapter warranty.  

If you are in the market to get a new broadband connection, you can check out the best unlimited broadband plans here. While it is great to see the service, providers offer high-speed internet at home, mobile internet speed still needs a lot of work in the country. India ranks 131 in Ookla's global average mobile internet speeds, and you can check out the details here. With 5G around the corner, we could see things improve, and you can learn everything there is to know about 5G in India here.

 

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Sony will reportedly unlock the PS5s SSD in the summer of 2021

The PS5 comes with 825GB SSD storage with a mere 667GB available to the user. This means you can have no more than a few games on the internal SSD at a given time. Most popular AAA games are about 40-50GB in size, with games like Call of Duty crossing the 100GB barrier. The PS5 (review) has an M.2 expansion slot, but the expansion option was locked when the console launched. According to a Bloomberg report, Sony is looking to grant users access to the expansion slot this summer via a firmware update. 

According to the Bloomberg report, “Adding support for additional drives will be enabled with a firmware update that also unlocks higher cooling-fan speeds to ensure the console doesn’t overheat, the people said, asking not to be named because the plans are not yet public”. So, it looks like in addition to granting users access to the expansion options, Sony could also increase the cooling fan’s speed to ensure the drive doesn’t get too hot. 

Sony could unlock PS5 SSD storage M.2 drive

Considering the fast speed of the PS5’s SSD, users will have to check for compatibility before investing in an M.2 drive. During the GDC 2020 PS5 talk, Lead System Architect for the PS5 Mark Cerny said that M.2 drivers were being tested for compatibility. We think Sony will shed light on the required specifications for the expansion drive before releasing the update. While the PS5 does support an external USB 3 drive, it is only to store and playback PS4 games. Users cannot use it to back up PS5 games, which is a bummer. 

Microsoft, on the other hand, has gone with a proprietary approach. The proprietary 1TB expansion card for the Xbox Series X/S costs a whopping Rs 23,499 in India. To put things into perspective, the Xbox Series S is priced at Rs 34,990. However, Xbox gamers can back up Xbox Series X (review) games to an external drive and copy them back to the internal drive when they want to play the games, adding a bit of convenience to those that don't want to invest in the native storage expansion.

Both Sony and Microsoft have launched their respective consoles in India, but both of them will be scarce for the foreseeable future. You can learn why, here.

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Google tipped to release new foldable Pixel phone, likely to launch by the end of this year

The foldable phone segment is surely picking up pace. Over the past two years, we've seen a number of new foldable phones being launched, with players such as Samsung and Motorola coming out with their own products in the market. And now, it looks like another big player will soon enter the fray with its own foldable phone. 

As per a new leak, this player will be Google, with the leak confirming that the tech giant is indeed working on a foldable Pixel phone. The information comes courtesy of trusted tipster, Jon Prosser, who has claimed in a tweet that the rumoured Google Pixel foldable smartphone, rumoured to launch in the fourth quarter of 2021, is indeed real. Prosser has not shared an exact timeline for the launch of the device, however, he has claimed that the foldable phone will be launched towards the end of this year or early next year.

Google foldable phone could be coming soon

Interestingly, this is not the first time we are hearing about a foldable phone from Google. Earlier this week reports had emerged claiming that Samsung will produce OLED displays for foldable phones from Google, Xiaomi, and OPPO. As for the Google foldable phone, it could be codenamed ‘Passport.'

Reports suggest Google has been working on this foldable Pixel device since 2019. Earlier, a patent had also emerged showing the foldable smartphone prototype design featuring a display that would fold inwards. This Google Pixel phone with a folding screen is tipped to get a 7.6-inch screen size, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2. Since the Google Pixel line-up is expected to feature mid-range hardware, this foldable phone may also adopt a similar strategy. Or it's entirely possible that Google equips this device with a flagship chipset.

While information about this foldable phone is scarce, we expect the display to have a high refresh rate like the Galaxy Z Fold 2. For now, we can only wait for more details to emerge about the phone, which considering how things are going, shouldn't take much time.

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Xbox Series S Pre-Orders Return on Amazon, Flipkart; Series X to Start Shipping From April 16

Xbox Series S will be available on Amazon from March 9 and you can place your order today. Pre-orders are also up on Flipkart with no shipping date.

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Frameworks new modular laptop will let you replace its old parts for easy upgrades

One of the main reasons why many users prefer buying desktops over laptops is because they aren't very upgradeable. Even the most upgrade-friendly laptops will only let you swap out the storage or the RAM. There's always a limit on what one can replace from a laptop and that's exactly why exceptions are always welcome.

This is where a new company called Framework comes into the picture. They just announced a new laptop called the Framework Laptop, which according to them is a fully upgradeable thin-and-light laptop. Here's how it looks -

The laptop sports a 13.5-inch display on the front with slim bezels, and it runs on an 11th Gen Intel Core processor. The laptop also supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM and 4TB or more of Gen4 NVMe storage. You also get a 1080p webcam on the front and a 55Wh battery.

The specs of the laptop, as you can see, are quite commendable for a thin-and-light notebook. The highlight of the machine, however, is the fact that you can swap out most of the components for a better one whenever they are available.

Yes, you can customize the laptop's ports, storage, memory, battery, display, keyboard, and more. Heck, you can even replace the entire mainboard to boost performance as they launch updated versions with newer generation CPUs. That's quite an impressive value proposition and makes it very rare in the world on non-upgradeable laptops.

Users can also pick and choose the components that they want to go into the machine. For instance, you can tell Framework the kind of ports you want and which side of the laptop you want them on. Now, who doesn't want to pick and choose the ports and say goodbye to dongles?

The ability to swap out components also makes it very easy to repair. If you end up breaking, say, the display of the notebook. You'll then be able to simply order a replacement screen and put it together yourself.

Framework will be selling different configurations of the laptop running Windows 10 Home or Pro. If you feel like assembling your laptop just like how you would assemble a desktop, then you can also get the Framework Laptop DIY Edition.

It's worth pointing out that Framework isn't the first company to sell the idea of modular machines. We've seen this across various product categories. Google's now-defunct Project Ara is probably what comes to your mind when you think of a modular design in technology. Framework, however, seems to be committed to executing this properly in the laptop space and it'll be interesting to see how it works out when it launches this spring.

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Microgravity launches new VR-AR facility in Gurugram

Microgravity has announced the opening of a new Virtual Reality-Augmented Reality (VR-AR) in India. The company has launched a new gaming facility in Gurugram, Haryana. It is located in JMD Empire Square and is spread over 12,000 sq. ft. The company has also announced that it has partnered with Zero Latency to “enhance and provide the most unique and adrenaline-rushing gaming experience.”

Rahul Bhattacharya, Co-founder & MD, Microgravity, said “We are really excited about bringing an entertainment and a gaming concept that is highly Immersive, Safe, and Adventurous. With the digital reality gaming industry gaining popularity, we had the desire to bring the best in innovation to a wider audience. At our facility, people can experience new content in single and multiplayer formats. Our partnership with Zero Latency brings the best in this space.  With the launch of our flagship gaming hub in Gurugram, we aim to showcase these gaming concepts and refresh them based on feedback.”

In order to ensure safety during this pandemic, the company notes that it will follow “extremely high protocols in security, safety and hygiene.”

“People are looking for safe and newer experiences post the stress caused by the pandemic.  With help from our expert team, and an exclusive tie-up with Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) we have embraced a multi pronged disinfection strategy to create a safe space.  Consumers will be able to pick out their next immersive adventure with all measures in place.”

Games on offer in the Microgravity facility

The new facility aims to offer single player as well as multiplayer experiences. These include high-end simulators for free-roaming & racing, virtual reality bays, classic video gaming docks, and a golf experience that uses projection and simulation technology. Games on offer include Singularity, Engineerium, SOL Raiders, Outbreak Origins, and Zombie Survival.

The new Microgravity facility will open its doors on February 28. It is open to all those above the age of 12. 

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Redmi MAX 86-inch 4K HDR TV with HDMI 21 announced

Alongside the Redmi K40, Redmi also showcased the Redmi Max 86-inch TV. The TV is a 4K TV with support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and also comes with an HDMI 2.1 port. The TV will go on sale in China and is priced at 7,999 yuan (Rs. 90,500 approx. directly converted). The TV will go on sale from March 4. 

Redmi Max 86-inch TV Specifications and features

As mentioned above, the TV has an 86-inch display with a 4K resolution (3840 × 2160 pixels). It also boasts of 178-degree viewing angle. In addition to 4K, the TV supports HDR 10, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. It claims to cover 92% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut.

Under the hood, the Redmi Max 86-inch TV is powered by the MediaTek MT9650 quad-core Cortex A73 processor coupled with the Mali-G52 MC1 GPU. It has 2GB RAM and 32GB built-in storage. 

When it comes to connectivity options, the TV has three HDMI ports, one of which supports HDMI 2.1. With HDMI 2.1 users get access to 4K at 120Hz, Automatic low latency mode (ALLM) and variable refresh rate (VRR). So, if you have a PS5 (review) or an Xbox Series X (review), you can take advantage of the features of the consoles on this TV. The TV also supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and 2 USB ports. It also has S/PDIF and Ethernet. 

For audio, the TV has two 12.5W speakers. It also runs on PatchWall, Xiaomi’s own UI overlaid on Android. There is no information on whether the TV will launch in India. 

In other TV news, Xiaomi recently launched its 75-inch QLED TV internationally priced at EUR 1,299 (Rs 1,14,500 approx. directly converted). The TV has full array backlighting with 192 dimming zones. The TV boasts 100% NTSC and 95% DCI-P3 colour space. It also claims 1000 nits peak brightness. You can learn more about the TV here. 

TCL is launching its P725 TV running on Android 11 in India on March 10. The TV has a 4K display along with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. You can learn more about the TCL P725 here.

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Govt frames new rules for OTTs such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar

The Government of India has announced plans for a new regulatory framework to govern OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hotstar. Under the new rules, these popular streaming services will face stricter rules over the content they can host on their platforms. The regulatory framework called Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 makes a number of suggestions, among which is a 3-tier content classification model for regulating OTTs.

Self-regulation for OTTs: How it will work

Under this, the streaming platforms will have to self-classify content under U (universal), 7+, 13+, 16+, and A (adult) categories. Apart from the classification of content, platforms will also be required to implement parental locks for content classified as U/1 13+ or higher. They will also have to put in place a reliable age verification mechanism for Adult rated content. 

The framework also suggests the setting up of a regulatory body for grievance redressal. This body, the government suggests, should be headed by a "retired Supreme Court, High Court Judge or a very eminent person in this category". Although this panel won't take any action, it will oversee the censoring of content available on web streaming platforms. 

The power to take down content will rest with the regulatory officer who will form the tip of this 3-tier system. This regulatory officer working on the suggestions of the panel mentioned above can order the taking down any show or movie streamed on a social media platform. For now, the government has announced a timeline for the implementation of this draft framework. However, considering the process has been set in motion, we can expect swift progress in the next few weeks. 

Further, the central government has also announced new rules to govern social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. The new rules will regulate social media content and most importantly require platforms to take unlawful content quicker. As per the new rules, the government will ask the platform to reveal the originator of a post or tweet and take the objectionable post down within 24-hours of the order. The government has also proposed voluntary verification of users and a compliance officer as well as grievance officer. Further, it has also asked the social media platforms to appoint a 24x7 point of contact.

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Twitter will soon let you charge your followers for your tweets with Super Follows

Twitter has been dabbling with the idea of introducing a subscription model and a "tipping" option to have more meaningful revenue streams for its platform. This has been one area in which it has been lagging behind its competitors. Now, the company has confirmed that it is indeed working on some new products to fill this gap.

Super Follows

During Twitter's virtual Analyst Day, the company announced that it is bringing a new feature called 'Super Follows'. This is essentially a paid subscription model that charges members for exclusive content from accounts they follow.

With this feature, for instance, a user can pay a set amount of money to receive perks like exclusive tweets, subscribers-only newsletters, and more. Twitter gave an example of how an influencer can compile a bunch of tweets that would only be pushed out to their Super Followers.

It's a very good way to make for both veterans Twitter users with huge following and influence, as well as for Twitter. We can totally see this feature being used extensively by influencers to, say, give a sneak-peak to their followers of upcoming products. Twitter will most likely tie-up its other features like the new Twitter Spaces, etc. to this new model and allow people to make money off their content.

Communities

In addition to the 'Super Follows', Twitter also announced 'Communities', which is similar to Facebook Groups. With Communities, Twitter will allow its users to follow and engage with a particular topic more easily. If you want to be a part of a particular conversation like cats, social justice, etc. then this new feature will prove to be very useful. 

Twitter announces Communities, like Facebook Groups but on Twitter (they’ve started working on it in the web app since at least few weeks ago) https://t.co/5YBmEfgsUn pic.twitter.com/JlkrZNjLBo

— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) February 25, 2021

This feature will also easily tie into Super Follows and allow users to be a part of an exclusive influencer community. 

Twitter hasn't given us an exact timeline for the release of these new features just yet. But given how prompt they are with pushing out the new features like voice DMs to their users, we expect these new products to arrive sooner rather than later.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series design revealed in hands-on video: Report

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series has leaked in new real-life images and a hands-on video that reveals its design in full glory. Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Redmi Note 10 series on March 4 in India but when has that stopped the rumour mill from churning out leaks and rumours. That said, this new leak seems to be on point since it is reportedly coming directly from an offline retailer.

As per several pictures and a hands-on video posted on Instagram by a mobile phone retailer, the Redmi Note 10 series is set to get a design refresh that is more in line with the company’s flagship Mi 11. The phone has a glossy back panel with a rectangular camera module in the top-left corner. Xiaomi has already confirmed that it is bringing 108MP cameras to the Redmi Note 10 series and has also teased the new design of the upcoming phones calling it “Evol Design”. The pictures and the video posted on Instagram were taken down later but Twitter user Geekytamizha posted few pictures and a short clip from the video on their profile.

Here is the video: pic.twitter.com/pIXbAYLXbr

— Geekytamizha (@Geekytamizha_) February 25, 2021

The unit shown-off in the video has the model number M2101K7AI and is allegedly being sold off for Rs 17,000 without the retail packaging. The phone has 128GB storage and runs on Android 11 based MIUI 12.

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India next week. Based on previous leaks, the Redmi Note 10 series is expected to feature a 120Hz high refresh rate display, 64MP cameras on the standard variant and a 108MP camera on the Pro variants.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series leaked specifications

The Redmi Note 10 Pro has previously surfaced on different certification websites across the world, and it could have a 120Hz high-refresh-rate display. Apart from this, we expect the next generation of Redmi Note phones to run on MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is expected to be available with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone is expected to be available in three colours: black, bronze and blue. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 10 is rumoured to be offered in three colours: White, Green and Grey with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB storage. Additionally, the Redmi Note 10 Pro could arrive in three colourways including Blue, Grey and Bronze and could launch in three storage variants: 6GB/8GB RAM paired with 64GB and 128GB storage.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is also rumoured to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor with a quad-camera setup on the back. The phone is also expected to be fitted with a 5,050mAh battery with fast-charging support. We will know more about the Redmi Note 10 series in the lead-up to the launch, scheduled for March 4.

 

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Samsung unveils Galaxy A32 4G with 64MP quad cameras and 90Hz display

Samsung has quietly unveiled the Galaxy A32 4G. The new variant has been launched after the company recently unveiled the Dimensity 720 chipset powered Galaxy A32 5G smartphone in Europe. As per a report by GizmoChina, Samsung is yet to reveal the pricing and availability of the new device.

The new Samsung Galaxy A32 4G comes with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with an Infinity-U notch design. The panel is capable of running Full HD+ resolution at a 90Hz refresh rate. Interestingly, this makes the Galaxy A32 the first A-series smartphone to feature a 90Hz display. Under the display, Samsung has also hidden an integrated fingerprint scanner. In terms of design, the Galaxy A32 4G is quite manageable as the phone measures 158.9x73.6x8.4mm and weighs 184 grams. 

Samsung Galaxy A32: Specifications and features

Under the hood, we have an unspecified octa-core processor powering the Galaxy A32 4G. The chipset is clocked at 2.0GHz which could very likely be a Helio G85 chipset. This is paired to multiple RAM options like 4 GB, 6 GBB, and 8GB. For storage, Samsung has announced two choices 64GB and 128GB. This can be expanded using a microSD card for additional storage.

As for cameras, the phone comes with quad rear cameras with a 64-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. As for selfies, the phone comes with a 20-megapixel camera. The device comes with a 5,000mAh battery which supports 15W charging. The phone has been announced to be available in colors like Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Violet.

As mentioned above, Samsung has not made any announcements about the pricing or availability of the device. For now, the company has only revealed the specifications and colour variants of the device. However, with the information now revealed, it is only a matter of time before Samsung reveals other details about the device as well.

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NVIDIA launches RTX 3060 in India Stocks similar to RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA has launched the RTX 3060, the youngest member of the RTX 30-series Ampere graphics cards but with more memory (12 GB) that the more powerful RTX 3060 Ti (8 GB). There will be no Founders Edition cards for the RTX 3060 so all of those GPUs have been allocated to board partners. Industry sources tell us that the stock situation for the RTX 3060 is similar to that of the RTX 3060 Ti. At the same time, NVIDIA's retail partner, RPTech has unlisted the RTX 3060 Ti from their official website. As of now, we do not know what this means for the RTX 3060 Ti. Whether it will be restocked, remains to be seen.

The RTX 3060 is a mid-range graphics card that's targetted at folks who own 900-series and 10-series graphics cards and supposedly offers 30% more performance than the RTX 2060 in rasterised and ray-traced video games. Listings for the graphics card have already gone up on several online stores with no official pricing being mentioned. Folks wanting to purchase the card will have to individually reach out to the stores to get the latest prices. The previously launched RTX 3060 Ti cards have been selling for nearly twice the stated MRP in India. The international price for the RTX 3060 is USD 329 (Approx INR 28,185 with taxes).

NVIDIA RTX 3060 Specifications

Rumours had indicated a weaker RTX 3060 prior to the launch of AMD's RX 6000 series GPUs. It would have had fewer SMs and equal or lesser memory than the RTX 3060 Ti. Thankfully, we now have an RTX 3060 that has 28 Streaming Multiprocessors which give us 3584 CUDA cores. They also include 112 3rd Gen Tensor Cores, 28 2nd Gen RT cores and a 192-bit memory interface.  Essentially, you have a narrower bus addressing a much larger chunk of memory. Benchmarks should peg the card at about 75-80% of what the RTX 3060 Ti is capable of at 1080p. 

Here are the specifications of the RTX 3060 compared against the RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 2060 Super and GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5. 

Model RTX 3060 Ti RTX 3060 RTX 2060 Super GTX 1060 GPU GA104-200-A1 GA106-400-A1 TU106-410-A1 GP106-400-A1 CUDA Cores 4864 3584 2176 1280 Boost Clock 1410 MHz 1320 MHz 1470 MHz 1506 MHz Memory 8 GB 12 GB 8 GB 6 GB Memory Type GDDR6 GDDR6 GDDR6 GDDR5 Memory Clock 14 GHz 14 GHz 14 GHz 8 GHz Memory Bus 256-bit 192-bit 256-bit 192-bit Bandwidth 448 GB/s 336 GB/s 448 GB/s 192 GB/s TGP 200 W 170 W 175 W 120 W Process Samsung 8NM Samsung 8NM TSMC 12nm TSMC 16nm

It certainly seems like a worthwhile upgrade for folks who currently own a GTX 1060 or older graphics card whereas RTX 2060 Super owners can stay with their existing GPUs until the next major GPU launch happens. 

NVIDIA RTX 3060 India availability and price

While the RTX 3060 is expected to sport a more economical price tag compared to the RTX 3060 Ti, we don't expect to see Indian retailers selling it at the stated MRP any time soon. The stated MRP is USD 329 which with taxes comes out to around INR 28,185 but it's extremely unlikely that we'll see cards selling at that price. The global chip shortage problem is expected to last for another year and will only start easing up in the latter part of this year. So don't be surprised to see exhorbitantly priced graphics cards for the next couple of months. NVIDIA is certainly doing their part by trying to provide founders edition cards in India at affordable rates via their retail partners, RPTech. However, only 10-40 cards are stocked around once every month or so. Moreover, the infrastructure has been shown to be barely sufficient to handle the web traffic load when the cards do go on stock.

NVIDIA Partner unlists RTX 3060 Ti

As of today, RPTech has unlisted the RTX 3060 Ti from the website. You can still get to the RTX 3060 Ti page if you have the direct URL. It remains to be seem if the card will be restocked again.  

The card was recently stocked on the 15th with about 40 units available on the day of sale and saw the portal crash multiple times througout the day.

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AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series to Get New GPU/ GPUs on March 3

AMD Radeon RX 6000 series will be getting new products on March 3. AMD took to Twitter to share the event date — March 3 at 11am US time (9:30pm IST).

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Realme 8 series teased for India launch, could feature 108MP cameras

After launching the Narzo 30 series in India, Realme has now teased the launch of its upcoming Realme 8 series in the country. The series has been teased by the company's India CEO, Madhav Sheth, who took to Twitter to share this information. 

While the company explicitly doesn't mention the series in its tweet, the tweet does enough to hint that the company is teasing the Realme 8 phones. The cryptic tweet mentions a #InfiniteLeapWith8 which is a good enough hint that the company is hinting at the Realme 7 successor. Interestingly, the tweet also hints that the upcoming series could offer 108MP cameras as it has an attached image that mentions 108MP cameras. Although we're not sure if all models will feature 108MP cameras, it is expected that at least one of the models will house this lens. For now, the company hasn't revealed any more details, but the company has promised more details tomorrow.

A great breakthrough ahead! Do you guys know what 108 stands for? Stay tuned, unveiling tomorrow.#InfiniteLeapWith8 #DareToLeap pic.twitter.com/fD8B3WFHOd

— Madhav FutureX (@MadhavSheth1) February 25, 2021 Realme 8 specifications and features

The Realme 8 has been leaked previously. The phone appeared on Geekbench with the model number RMX3092. The listing revealed the phone to house an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset under the hood. As per the listing, the chipset will be paired with 8GB RAM. The phone's core hardware will be tasked to run an Android 10 OS-based copy of the RealmeOS. However, it can be expected that the company may upgrade it to Android 11 at the time of launch. 

Apart from this, the Realme 8 has also been listed on China’s 3C certification. The listing revealed that the phone will come with 65W fast-charging support. The phone is also expected to come with support for 5G. The Realme 8 series could offer two phones, however, there's currently no information available about the hardware of the Pro variant which could be launched alongside the vanilla Realme 8 in a few weeks.

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Samsung seems to be gearing up for the launch of the Galaxy A32, Galaxy A52, and Galaxy A72 in India

Samsung have released some incredible phones in the budget and mid-range segment in India under the Galaxy A and Galaxy M series. The company has also slashed the prices of some of its mid-range phones in the country, which we think is a subtle hint at the arrival of some new devices.

Now, we have come across some more info that all but confirms the launch of the Galaxy A32, Galaxy A52, and the Galaxy A72 here in India. The folks over at Sammobile spotted the support pages for the Galaxy A32 4G (SM-A325F/DS), Galaxy A32 5G (SM-A326B/DS), Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS), and the Galaxy A72 (SM-A72F/DS) on its Indian website.

The sheer existence of these pages makes us believe that these phones will soon be made official in India. That being said, it is worth pointing out that Samsung has not listed support pages for the Galaxy A52 5G and the Galaxy A72 5G yet. This means that Samsung may or may not launch those devices in India. We'll definitely be seeing the support pages from them go live soon if they're on the cards.

We are already quite familiar with the Galaxy A32 since it has already been launched in various markets worldwide. The Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72, however, are the devices that haven't been made official anywhere yet. It will be interesting to see what kind of hardware they will bring to the table.

As for the Galaxy A32 5G, it is touted to be Samsung's cheapest 5G smartphone yet. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V LCD screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G processor, a 48-megapixel quad-camera setup at the back, and more. Its 4G variant, listed as the Galaxy A32 4G (SM-A325F/DS), is rumoured to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor.

Although the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 aren't official yet, we have a good idea of what to expect from the phones. Both phones are expected to bring a high refresh rate panel, making them the first set of phones to do so in this price segment for Samsung. In fact, the Galaxy A52 5G variant may even have a 120Hz panel since it'll be powered by a more powerful processor.

The key difference between the Galaxy A52 4G and the Galaxy A72 4G will be screen size and battery capacity. While the Galaxy A52 is expected to sport a 6.5-inch screen and a 4,500mAh battery, the Galaxy A72 is said to come with a 6.7-inch screen and a 5,000mAh battery. Other rumoured features for these phones include a 64-megapixel quad-camera system, an in-display fingerprint reader, a USB Type-C port, and 25W fast charging.

Source: Sammobile 

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TCL to launch Android 11 TV P725 in India on March 10

TCL will launch its Android 11 TV in India on March 10 at 11 AM. The company has the launch date listed on its website and has been teasing the launch of the P725 on Twitter as well. TCL launched the P715 in 2020 and the successor - the P725 was announced at CES 2021. The TV will run on Android TV 11 out of the box, but it isn't clear if the TV will come with the new Google TV UI. TCL’s website teases the “newest experience” “big together” and “faster processor”, hinting at some features users can expect. 

Witness a whole new upgrading in visuals with stunning processing capability. Stay Tuned for #InspiringConnectedLiving #ComingSoon Know more : https://t.co/S4LoxmkLR0 pic.twitter.com/IifIrUO8du

— TCL India (@tcl_india) February 24, 2021 TCL P725 Android 11 TV Features and Specifications

The TCL P725 is a 4K TV with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The TV does not have QLED backlighting but does support hands-free commands. It is an LED-backlit LCD TV with support for all popular streaming services. The TV will run on Android 11 out of the box, but it isn't clear whether the TV will have the new Google TV UI. You can learn more about the TCL P725 here. 

TCL also launched a bunch of TVs running on Android 11 at CES 2021, and it isn't clear if these TVs will launch in India as well on March 10. At CES 2021, TCL showed off the C825 which is TCL’s second-generation mini-LED TV. It also announced the TCL C725, the successor to the TCL C715 we reviewed in 2020. 

IN other TCL news, it is possible that TCL will bring Android 11 to its 2020 and even some 2019 TVs. You can learn more about it here. 

In other TV news, LG has announced that it is opening its WebOS platform to other TV manufacturers and more than 20 manufacturers from across the globe have committed to partnering with LG for WebOS. You can learn more about new TVs that will come with LG’s WebOS here.

   

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OnePlus next affordable phone could be called OnePlus 9R instead of OnePlus 9E9 Lite

In addition to launching some flagship killer phones, OnePlus has decided to dip its toes in the affordable phone market too. We already have a couple of budget OnePlus phones on the market, and it looks like the company ready to bring out more. If you are keeping tabs on the rumors, then you probably have a good idea about the upcoming OnePlus budget phone and its specs.

Adding on to that, the reliable tipster Evan Blass has now leaked the moniker OnePlus 9R. According to him, this is going to be the next OnePlus budget phone. He claims to have spotted a source code that mentions the name OnePlus 9R. Here, check it out -

Hello, OnePlus 9R: https://t.co/0ARy9HiUXW

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 24, 2021

His short post on Voice, as you can see, doesn't reveal much about the phone itself. It only gives us the name of the device which was earlier rumoured to be called the OnePlus 9E/9 Lite. "Goodbye OnePlus 9E/9 Lite...", the post says. It's worth pointing out that this is the same phone that is expected to hit the market alongside the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro.

As for the specifications of this particular device, we already have a decent idea of what to expect. Thanks to all the leaks and rumours, we are expecting the phone to come with a 6.5-inch 90Hz display with an FHD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 690 SoC is said to be at the heart of this phone alongside 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage.

OnePlus could launch the OnePlus 9R as an affordable option

For optics, the OnePlus 9R is tipped to come equipped with a 64MP primary camera and an 8MP wide-angle lens. Given the affordable price tag that it is expected to come with, we don't expect this particular phone to have any Hasselblad camera integration like the OnePlus 9 Pro. The handset is also said to come with a 5,000 mAh battery, but that's all we know about the OnePlus 9R for now.

The OnePlus 9R, for those of you who don't know, is expected to come out alongside the highly anticipated OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro next month. Both of those phones are expected to carry a powerful set of specs and features including the Snapdragon 888 SoC, 65W fast-charging support, and more.

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OPPO Find X3 Pro, X3 Neo, X3 Lite prices and color variants leaked before launch

The folks over at Oppo have been keeping themselves busy with a lot of smartphone launches, and it's no secret that the company is preparing to launch a few more devices over the next couple of months. Now, a fresh leak by 91mobiles has revealed some key details of the devices in the Find X3 series.

Oppo Find X3 Series

The upcoming Find X3 line-up is tipped to launch on March 11 and will include the Oppo Find X3 Pro, Find X3 Lite, and Find X3 Neo models. The Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G will be the flagship offering in the series, and it is said to be available in a single variant featuring 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. The device is expected to be priced between EUR 1,000-1,200. It will be available in Blue, White, Orange, and Black colour options.

The Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G is said to be a very capable device with flagship specs like a 6.7-inch QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 888 processor, a versatile quad-camera setup, and more. You can learn more about the device and its leaked specs here.

The Oppo Find X3 Neo is next inline, and it is expected to be priced between EUR 700-800 for the 12GB + 256GB variant. That roughly translates to about Rs 62,000 approx As for the color variants, you can expect to see the Find X3 Neo in Silver and Black hues. Lastly, we have the Oppo Find X3 Lite. It is expected to be priced anywhere between EUR 400-500 (Rs 35,000 - Rs 47,000) for the 8GB+128GB variant, and you'll be able to choose between Blue and Black colours for this model.

Oppo A54 5G and A94 5G

In addition to the Find X3 series, we also have some info on Oppo's A-series budget phones. We are looking at some info on the Oppo A54 5G and the Oppo A94 5G models, and they are expected to be priced between EUR 200-300 and EUR 300-400 respectively. These phones, as the pricing suggests, are aimed at more budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo A54 5G is said to come equipped with specs like a 90Hz panel, 48-megapixels quad-camera setup, a 5,000 mAh battery, and more. We don't know much about the A94 5G just yet, but we hope to learn more about both of these devices as we get closer to their release date.

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