A number of new games will be arriving on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch in July. F1 22, Loopmancer, Stray, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are some of the best games you can play this month.
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OnePlus 10T Leaked Renders Reveal Familiar Design Sans Hassleblad Branding And Alert Slider
The OnePlus 10T is an upcoming phone, rumours of which started circulating back in March. OnePlus launched the OnePlus 10 Pro (review) as its flagship device in India but the vanilla OnePlus 10 was missing from the picture. Now it seems like the company has ditched the standard OnePlus 10 altogether for the OnePlus 10T which is rumoured to be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip.
OnePlus 10 Pro design for reference
According to an exclusive report by Smartprix, courtesy of popular tipster OnLeaks, we now have a brief look at what the OnePlus 10T will look like based on some high-resolution detailed renders. As per the report, these renders are based on live pictures of a pre-production unit and the phone looks eerily similar to the OnePlus 10 Pro sans the Hasselblad branding.
Hey #FutureSquad! Come and take a close and detailed look at the upcoming #OnePlus10T through crispy sharp 5K renders and 360° video... On behalf of @Smartprix https://t.co/JJbcaiOcOL pic.twitter.com/Egs0fGurG8
— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) June 30, 2022 OnePlus 10T Renders leaked
Here you can see the OnePlus 10T in all its Emerald glory but one major change that wouldn't go down with potential buyers is the removal of the iconic Alert Slider which doesn't find a place in the upcoming OnePlus 10T. Moreover, the leak also says that the OnePlus 10T will have a plastic frame and a glass back. Apart from this, the selfie camera is centrally positioned as opposed to the top-left corner on the OnePlus 10 Pro or even the OnePlus 9.
The bezels (even the bottom one) seems slim and overall the OnePlus 10T looks like a premium mid-range smartphone. Let’s see what to expect inside it.
OnePlus 10T Specs and Features (Expected)
The premium tag in its classification could owe to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. This processor is rumoured to ship with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Depending on the market, the software layer on top could be Android 12. OnePlus could give Oxygen OS or ColorOS based on the market you buy it from.
Other exciting features seem to be a 6.7-inch 10-bit FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, a 32MP selfie snapper, a 50MP+16MP+2MP rear camera setup, linear motor, dual speakers, NFC, a 4800mAh battery, and 150W fast charging support.
Well, that’s pretty much what we have managed to gather for you now. However, since we seem to be a while away from the OnePlus 10T launch event and are likely to run into more such details about the device before that, we advise you to stay tuned.
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Oxygen OS 12 Beta Released For OnePlus 9RT: Heres What It Has To Offer
Much to the delight of the OnePlus 9RT, the first open OxygenOS 12 beta for the device has been released by OnePlus. Based on Android 12, this beta can be downloaded and installed by OnePlus 9RT users who are on build A.08. OnePlus took to its community forum to announce this update that will let users download and get an early look at OxygenOS12 ahead of time without having to install a custom ROM.
Source: OnePlus Community Forum: @ shantanubarik
Here's a look at the new additions that OnePlus listed to be a part of this beta release:
New design
Optimized desktop icons with improved textures by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layersPerformance
Newly added Quick launch, a feature that detects the apps you use frequently and pre-loads them so you can open them quickly Newly added a chart to display your battery usage Optimized the auto-brightness algorithm to adapt screen brightness to more scenes for a comfortable screen reading experienceDark mode
Newly supported three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experienceShelf
Newly added style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health statusWork Life Balance
Newly added Work Life Balance feature, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings Supported automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalizationGallery
Newly supported switching between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasingCanvas AOD
Newly added diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustmentGames
Optimized the gaming experience in team fight scenes Newly added the HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizerCamera
Optimized the display of camera modes on the menu bar Optimized the experience of zooming in or out when shooting videos with rear cameraAccessibility
Newly added visuals to text instructions for an intuitive understanding of accessibility functions Newly supported more system apps in TalkBack, including Photos, Phone, Mail, and Calendar Optimized categorization of functions by grouping them into vision, hearing, interactive actions, and generalFor anyone looking to install this update, you can get it from the OnePlus announcement post at this link: https://ift.tt/xG5OcPL
Before installing, just know that given that this is a beta update, OnePlus itself claims that there will be hiccups as you use the phone with this build installed. If you ever feel that things are not running as you expected, you can always go to the same webpage where you downloaded the beta from. There you can get a rollback package that you can install and get back to the last version of OxygenOS you were on.
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Smartphone Launches In July 2022: Nothing Phone 1, OnePlus Nord 2T, ROG Phone 6 and more
As we enter July 2022, smartphone brands are gearing up for yet another packed month with lots of launches. From the much anticipated Nothing Phone (1) to the ROG Phone 6, July 2022 will see its fair share of phone launches and most of these phones will arrive in India too. So, if you’re someone who’s been saving up to buy the latest smartphone in India, we suggest you go through this list which has details on all upcoming smartphone launches in July 2022.
OnePlus Nord 2T
The OnePlus Nord 2T was launched in global markets back in May and now it's launching in India. Though it’s not confirmed, OnePlus could launch the Nord 2T on July 1 in India. The Nord 2t features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Dimensity 1300 chipset. It’s got three cameras on the back with a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, you’ll find a 32MP selfie camera. It’s also got stereo speakers and an in-screen fingerprint reader. It is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging.
Asus ROG Phone 6
The ROG Phone 6 is all set to launch on July 5 globally featuring a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. It’s likely powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset with upto 18GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. There are triple cameras on the back headlined by a 64MP main camera and a 12MP selfie camera up front. The ROG Phone 6 has the same thickness as the ROG Phone 5 at 10.39 mm and likely has the same 6,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging.
Nothing Phone (1)
The Nothing Phone (1) is one of the much-anticipated smartphone launches of 2022 and it’s happening on July 12 in India. It’s rumoured to feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and has a transparent rear panel with an array of LED lights. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 778+ chipset likely paired with upto 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It’s got two cameras on the back, a 50MP main camera and a 16MP ultra-wide camera as well as a 16MP selfie camera up front. The power button acts as a fingerprint reader and the Phone (1) is expected to have a 4,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging and 5W wireless charging.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi’s flagship phone the Xiaomi 12 Ultra is launching on July 5 in China and will likely make its way to India soon. It’s confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and it's likely the first phone in the series to have its cameras tuned by Leica, as part of the new partnership. Other features include a large 6.6-inch QHD+ AMOLED display, stereo speakers and a fast-charging battery. Xiaomi is also launching the 12S, and 12S Pro alongside the 12S ultra and all three phones are expected to have Lecia-tuned cameras.
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PlayStation Plus Free Games July 2022 Announced
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus games for July 2022. The three games will be Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (PS4 and PS5), The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan (PS4), and Arcadegeddon (PS4 and PS5).
The announcement was made on the PlayStation Blog, and will be available to all PlayStation Plus subscribers from July 5.
PlayStation Plus free games July 2022Of the three titles, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is easily the most recognisable of the lot. The long-awaited sequel, which was released almost 20 years after the original platformer trilogy, was released to critical acclaim. Crash Bandicoot 4 comes with modern gameplay and graphics, but still retains the charms of the original Crash games. The platforming is still no child's play and will challenge even platforming veterans. You can check out our review for the game here.
The next game on the list is Dark Pictures: Man of Medan from Supermassive Games, which is the first game in their Dark Pictures Anthology. While it doesn't stand out as much as the studio's more popular horror titles like Until Dawn and The Quarry, Man of Medan certainly plays similarly, where players are tasked with taking control of making choices for various characters to survive the night.
Finally, we have Arcadegeddon, which is a co-op PvE and PvP multiplayer shooter. The game's setting is pretty quirky, where players are fighting to save the last local arcade. There are tons of different mini-games, loot to find, different environments to explore, and more. The game will constantly keep you on your toes.
All three of these will be available for free starting July 5, 2022, up until August 1, 2022. The previous month's games - God of War, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl - will be free up until July 4, 2022.
In other PlayStation news, Sony has officially launched its new PlayStation Plus tiers and updated its pricing, you can check out the details here.
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Dizo Buds P Launched In India With 13 mm Drivers, 40 Hour Playtime
Realme TechLife brand, Dizo, has launched their latest TWS earbuds in India – the Dizo Buds P. The Buds P feature a half-in-ear form factor, which Apple’s AirPods first popularised. The earphones are an entry-level offering from the company packed with features such as 13 mm dynamic Bass Boost+ drivers, 40 hours of combined playback time, and noise cancellation for calls. The earphones will be available in three colourways and are slated to go on sale on Flipkart starting July 5. Dizo debuted its AIOT journey in collaboration with Realme back in 2021 launching TWS earbuds and smartwatches.
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Acer Aspire 5 Gaming Laptop With 12th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU Launched in India: All Details
Acer has launched the new Aspire 5 (A515-57G) gaming laptop in India with the latest 12th Gen Inter Core i5 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU. The new gaming laptop features a 15.6-inch IPS display with slim bezels and full-HD resolution. The laptop is currently available for purchase through both, offline and online, channels.
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Government to Finalise GST Rates on Online Gaming in August: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned that the GST rates on online gaming, horse racing and casinos will be finalised in the 48th GST Council Meeting which will be held in August in Madurai. She also added that the compensation can be continued at least for a few years.
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iQOO 10 Legend BMW Edition Shows Up In New Renders With A New Design Language
For years, iQOO has been partnering with BMW for exclusive editions of its flagship phone. This year things don’t seem to be any different as alleged renders of the iQOO 10 Legend BMW Edition have appeared online. Legend, for the unversed, is the name given to the top-tier model of iQOO phones in India. In other markets, the phone could carry a slightly different title. So far we have seen 3 colorways of the so-called iQOO 10 Legend BMW Edition. They come from different sources.
iQOO 10 Legend BMW Edition: What We Know So Far
The first image of the iQOO 10 Legend BMW Edition came from the Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station (via Weibo). The phone had a multi-tone finish on the back as always. At the top, there is the camera panel with seemingly three sensors. The leader of the lot is apparently a 50MP camera. Beneath the panel, there is a group of multi-colored stripes. What’s different, as you can see is that the stripes are horizontal this time around.
BREAKING !!! iQOO 10 leaked for the first time! It adopts a revolutionary new ID with modular splicing design on the back. We can also find some familiar elements, such as classic aramid fiber stripes. The new and the old together contribute to its noticeable avant-grade look. pic.twitter.com/TOWTWlFK03
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 27, 2022Below the stripes, it is the color white on the model renders shared by Digital Chat Station while on the ones shared by Ice Universe, we get to see the other two colors.
Other than this, the iQOO 10 Pro variant is rumored to ship with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 2K LTPO panel with an embedded ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and support for 200W wired brick, and 65W wireless adapter.
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Xiaomi 12S Cameras Confirmed To Be Led By A 50MP Sony IMX707 Sensor
Xiaomi has announced the launch of the Xiaomi 12S lineup in China on July 4, 2022. The series is expected to have the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S Pro, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. Among the three, today we will be talking about the standard Xiaomi 12S. The company has taken to Weibo to reveal the primary camera on the phone will be a 50-megapixel Sony IMX707 sensor.
The new era of mobile photography is here. Everything will be unveiled at 19:00 (GMT+8) on July 4th, 2022. #Xiaomi12SSeriesLaunch pic.twitter.com/nteecJfIYV
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) June 28, 2022 Xiaomi 12S Specs and Features (Expected)
Starting off with the Xiaomi 12S cameras, there are three on the back comprising a 50MP Sony IMX707 with OIS, a 7P lens, an f/1.9 aperture, an ultrawide camera, and a macro/telemacro sensor. The specifics of the latter two are not here at the moment.
We don’t have a word on the front camera either. But, it is likely to be seated inside a 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen.
At the heart of the phone, there could be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, paired with up to 12GB RAM, up to 256GB onboard storage, Android 12-based MIUI 13 software, and a 4,500mAh battery backed by 120W fast charging support.
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is teased to feature a 1-inch Sony IMX 989 main camera. We may learn more about the three Xiaomi 12S phones in the days leading up to the launch. So, stay tuned for that.
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Sony Inzone Headphones, Monitors Announced for PS5, PC Gaming Enthusiasts: Details
Sony Group said on Wednesday it's launching a new Inzone line of headphones and monitors targeting the growing PC market for videogames as the Japanese conglomerate looks beyond its core PlayStation console gaming audience.
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Arm Unveils New Chip Technologies for Video Games on Smartphones
Arm, the British chip technology firm, has unveiled a set of new chip technologies aimed at making video games on smartphones look better while preserving battery life. The latest push to improve mobile chips comes as Arm customers like Apple and Qualcomm are reducing their dependence on Arm.
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Asus ROG Phone 6 Design And Accessories Revealed In Leaked Renders Ahead Of Launch
Asus ROG Phone 6 has leaked in new renders ahead of its official launch on July 5. The ROG Phone 6 follows the ROG Phone 5 from last year and will be launching globally next week. Some of the key specifications of the ROG Phone 6 have also surfaced courtesy of the TENAA certification listing. But a new leak gives us a look at the design of the upcoming ROG Phone 6 along with a couple of accessories to go along.
Asus ROG Phone 6 - 6.78" AMOLED display 165Hz refresh rate - Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 LPDDR5, UFS 3.1 - Android 12 - 64MP triple rear - 12MP front - 5850mAh battery 65 watt - In-display fingerprint scanner - 229 gram weight - 10.39mm thick - 3.5mm jack#Asus #AsusRog6 #AsusRogPhone6 pic.twitter.com/q44iuswwN6
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) June 24, 2022
According to an exclusive report by 91Mobiles citing Evan Blass, we get a brief look at the design of the upcoming ROG Phone 6. As per the images shared by Evan, the ROG Phone 6 picks up its looks from the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate flush with a white rear panel and a large triple camera cutout. The back of the phone also has the ROG Vision matrix display that is likely customizable as on the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate.
We also get a look at two ROG Phone 6 accessories: the Aero Active Cooler 6 and the Devilcase Guardian Lite Plus. The Aero Active cooler isn’t new though it seems it’s been redesigned with a larger fan outlet and RGB lights along with four additional trigger buttons. The Devilcase Guardian Lite Plus, however, is a new accessory for a ROG Phone and acts as a protective shell with cutouts for two shoulder buttons. Devilcase is a Taiwanese manufacturer of phone cases and its Guardian range of cases is said to be extremely durable.
Asus ROG Phone 6 Specs and Features (Expected)
The Asus ROG Phone 6 has been spotted in a TENAA listing giving away its key specifications. The ROG Phone 6 features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display which is the same size as the ROG Phone 5 but has a higher 165Hz refresh rate. It even has the same profile measuring 10.3mm and 239 grams.
As with every iteration of the ROG Phone, the ROG Phone 6 is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and is said to be paired with upto 18GB LPDDR5 RAM and upto 512GB UFS 3.1 storage options to choose from.
The ROG Phone 6 is also rumoured to have a telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom which would be a first for any ROG Phone. Additionally, the ROG Phone 6 has a 5,850mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging, the same as the ROG Phone 5. We’ll know more as we near the offical launch date next week.
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Akash Ambani Succeeds Mukesh Ambani As The New Reliance Jio Chairman
Mukesh Ambani has resigned from the post of director of the Reliance Jio board and passed the baton to his elder son Akash Ambani who is the new chairman of the board. Mukesh Ambani, 65, resigned from the board on June 27 as per a recent stock exchange filing. Let’s learn about the new Chairperson of the Reliance Jio Infocomm. In other words, here are a few things you need to know about Akash Ambani.
Akash Ambani, The New Reliance Jio Chairman: What you need to know
Mr. Ambani is clearly making his succession moves, not to mention the wealth transfer. We will be keeping a close eye on the business tycoon, his family and how they impact the tech landscape.
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How To Send WhatsApp Chats Using Google Assistant And Siri
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging platform on the planet. As per Q3 2020 data, WhatsApp users send about 100 billion messages on a daily basis. So, that means a lot of typing and touching the phone. But, what if we told you there is a way to remotely send messages on WhatsApp using Google Assistant or Siri (depending on the phone you have). Well, so there are two ways, one each for Android and iOS users.
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MacBook Pro 13-inch Now with slower storage
It looks like the ‘sequel curse’ has hit Apple MacBooks, as there have been reports that the SSDs on their latest M2-powered laptops are performing at almost half the speeds compared to their M1 predecessors. This problem was discovered after the first batch of laptops hit the stores and were purchased by consumers. However, it seems to be limited to the base model 13-inch MacBook Pro, which got a processor upgrade this year.
In 2020, Apple launched their first set of M1-powered laptops, which included the MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro. These laptops took no time to become fan favourites as their performance numbers were super impressive. Both these laptops got a processor upgrade this year when Apple announced their M2 chip. While the design of the MacBook Pro remained the same, Apple decided to overhaul the look of the MacBook Air. This put doubt in the minds of everyone about whether people would buy the base M2 MacBook Pro (13-inch) over the Air. Well, now, there seems to be another argument against the ‘Pro’ model.
This performance dip was first reported by YouTubers Max Tech and Created Tech. They got their hands on the M2 MacBook Pro (13-inch) and ran the Blackmagic Disk Speed Test on the devices. From the tests, it was revealed that the base model M2 model, had 34 per cent slower write speeds than the M1 model, and the read speeds were down by 50 per cent. The strangest thing is that this performance dip was only noticed in the base 256 GB variant of the laptop, while the higher-end ones, with more storage, did not have this issue.
These were numbers reported by the YouTuber Max Tech from the tests:
M1 MacBook Pro: 2900 MB/s (read speed) and 2215 MB/s (write speed) M2 MacBook Pro: 1446 MB/s (read speed) and 1463 MB/s (write speed)When Created Tech removed the back cover of the laptop, it was that Apple, instead of putting two 128 GB NAND chips in the base variant like last year, Apple had included only one 256 GB NAND Chip in the M2 model. This seems to be the most probable cause of the performance dip. However, the reason for this change remains under the wraps. One of the probable causes could be the global chip shortage that forced Apple to cut down the chip. Anyways there has been no communication from Apple yet. Now that this issue has been uncovered though, it will be interesting to see how Apple reacts to it.
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Amazon Alexa Voice Could Sound Like Your Deceased Relative: How It Works
At the Amazon Tech Summit, the tech giant teased a tech that could be cool or creepy, or even contentious. An Echo Dot was asked to do a task in the voice of a dead relative of the user and the thing responded in that voice. Now, although, Amazon vaunts endearing use cases like how you could get the sense of talking to a deceased loved one, the question is whether bad actors would also share the right intentions. Also, could we get Alexa to speak in the voice of our favorite celebrities?
Amazon Alexa Voice: How this tech could work
Rohit Prasad, senior vice president, and head scientist, Alexa artificial intelligence said the tech uses AI to synthesize voices based on the data from short audio clips fed to the machine learning system. The result aims to have “human attributes of empathy and affect.”
The biggest value proposition is that the new Alexa voice can “make [loved ones’] memories last”.
But not everybody buys this Amazon claim.
Rachel Tobac, chief executive of San Francisco-based SocialProof Security doesn’t think the “user-friendly voice-cloning technology” is ready. Speaking to Washington Post, she adds, “If a cybercriminal can easily and credibly replicate another person’s voice with a small voice sample, they can use that voice sample to impersonate other individuals. That bad actor can then trick others into believing they are the person they are impersonating, which can lead to fraud, data loss, account takeover, and more”.
Not to forget the ethical concerns of whether the deceased person’s approval is required to use the tech like this. So, lot’s of things to consider before the tech would become a reality someday.
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 Leaks Revealing New Features And Design
Apple is expected to launch the AirPods Pro 2 alongside the iPhone 14 series, probably in a September event. But, months ahead of the event, the TWS earphones have appeared in a new leak through a Chinese website 52audio, that not only gives us a look at the design of this Pro-graded AirPods but also shares what to expect in terms of the AirPods Pro 2 features. Let’s dig in.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 Features and Specs (Expected)
Beginning with the design, the case and the buds look fairly reminiscent of the precursor. They have got the white color with black and gray accents. The cradle seems to have a USB-C socket, something which is doubtful as some major publications believe otherwise. 9to5Mac thinks the Lightning Port is unlikely to leave Apple products until 2025.
Under the hood, the AirPods Pro 2 is said to ship with a new System-In-Package (SIP) for the H1 chip. This could bring "higher integration and better manufacturing technology". The key benefit has to be better Active Noise Cancelation (ANC).
The source also claims features like custom high-amplitude drivers, adaptive EQ, high dynamic range amplifiers, spatial audio for head tracking, and an audio sharing facility.
Now, the audio benefits of the AirPods lineup are likely to expand with a new Hearing Aid feature. Even the case appears to have microphones that could be used to transmit sounds to the earphone. The renders show the case also has speakers which could perform the Find My function to notify the location of the case.
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Fall Guys Reaches 20 Million Players Milestone in Two Days of Going Free-to-Play
Fall Guys reached 20 million players in just two days of going free-to-play on June 21. The platform battle royale game was also launched on Switch, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X on June 21.
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Xiaomi Pad 5 Review: Heavy on features, light on pocket
Xiaomi is back in the tablet space and how! It sets a benchmark with its Xiaomi Pad 5 which goes heavy with features on offer but is light on the pocket. Its closest competitor is the Apple iPad (9th gen) which undoubtedly offers a better tablet experience, especially with its support of apps and games but, with the Pad 5 you’re getting some of the most high-end features at half the price, even when you include the supported accessories.
Xiaomi Pad 5 is packed with functional features to the brim and carries a reasonable price tag. It marks Xiaomi’s return to the tablet space in India after 8 long years and aims to offer a premium tablet experience rivalling Apple iPads. Xiaomi has enough experience with the Indian smartphone market that has helped it remain at the top of the game and with the Pad 5, it aims to replicate that success in the tablet segment. Right from the Dolby Vision certified display, powerful Snapdragon 800-series chipset, quad speakers and a large battery to boot, the Xiaomi Pad 5 offers everything you need for a great tablet experience and tries to make its case against the Apple iPad 2021 (9th gen). But does it have enough potential to be considered as an alternative to the mighty iPad? We try to find out in this review of the Xiaomi Pad 5.
Also Read: iPad Air (2022) Review - Utilitarian Maximus
Xiaomi Pad 5 review: Build and Design
The Xiaomi Pad 5 has a premium build and feels great to hold in the hand. The middle frame is made from aluminium while the rear panel is largely plastic with a glossy finish that’s resistant to fingerprints but not so much with smudges. The Pad 5 is thinner than the iPad (9th gen) at just 6.9mm but is slightly hefty at 511 grams. Still, you will be able to use it comfortably with both hands like when gaming or watching something casually on YouTube.
The Pad 5 has four speakers, two at the top and two at the bottom accompanied by a power button and a Type-C port respectively. The power button does not have an embedded fingerprint reader which I feel is a missed opportunity for Xiaomi and anyone who buys the Pad 5 will have to make do with either a pin or pattern to unlock the tablet. There is a magnetic connector to dock the Smart Pen and a three-pin pogo connector to attach the Keyboard. The Xiaomi Pad 5 is well-designed for daily use and feels every bit more premium than you would expect from a tablet at this price.
Xiaomi Pad 5 review: Display
The Pad 5 has a gorgeous and high-resolution 10-bit display even though it uses an LCD panel, the visuals are sharp with good contrast and details that make for a great viewing experience. The screen is certified for Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback which makes watching movies or TV shows on Netflix or Prime Video even more vibrant and enjoyable with supported content. While using the Smart Pen, the display may feel a bit slippery and as a result, I noticed some ghost touches sometimes when scribbling in the Notes app. Though it has palm rejection which works well almost all the time, you can always apply a matte screen protector to get a paper-like feel which is much better if you will be using the Smart Pen regularly with this tablet.
Xiaomi claims 650 nits brightness in High Brightness Mode which we found to be accurate in my daily use. In our tests, the display goes up to 635 nits on average in high brightness mode (Sunlight Mode) and around 630 nits in the normal mode. Since it's not an OLED panel, the display doesn’t have perfect black levels and goes to 6 nits which is decent. It also has a colour temperature sensor like the True Tone in iPad which adjusts colours based on the ambient lights. The screen also has Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Xiaomi Pad 5 review: PerformanceThe general day-to-day performance of the Pad 5 is really great and there’s really nothing that breaks the experience. From MIUI for Pad to system animations and multitasking, the Pad 5 is excellent for playing games and doing some work on the side. It offers solid performance across the board and is capable of sustaining it for a long time giving you a sense of dependability which can’t be said for many tablets in this price range.
The Snapdragon 860 is capable of lending enough power for tasks like sketching, taking notes, editing photos and gaming or watching content on the go. In synthetic benchmarks like AnTuTu, Geekbench, 3DMark and more, the Pad 5 received decent scores that only prove that it is capable of running all apps and games you can find on the Play Store without any issues. In AnTuTu, the Pad 5 got 534436 points while in Geekbench 5 it received 731 points in single-core and 2499 points in multi-core tests. In the CPU throttling test, the Xiaomi Pad 5 was able to hold out on its own giving us 94% of its maximum performance. Being a tablet with a large surface area, heat dissipation isn’t a problem and this tablet rarely runs hot.
It runs intensive games like Genshin Impact, COD Mobile and BGMI without breaking a sweat though if you're coming from a smartphone, there’s a bit of a learning curve to play on such a large screen. The Xiaomi Pad 5 also has a great set of speakers that complement the visuals making for a great gaming and viewing experience. Though the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack is missed given that you will cover one speaker grille on each side when holding the tablet in landscape mode.
MIUI for Pad gives it a neat and minimal look which remains greatly responsive and smooth for the most part. The Android system still recognizes it as MIUI 13 based on Android 11 and there are still a lot many optimizations that are needed like the feed layout on Twitter or Instagram. However, my hope is that Xiaomi will continue to work on improving the MIUI for Pad especially since the Android 12 update is due which brings in much better support for large screens.
Xiaomi is offering a Smart Pen and a Keyboard dock as separate accessories with the Pad 5. The Smart Pen isn’t as polished as the Apple Pencil (2nd gen) but offers great pressure sensitivity levels with low latency, making it a great tool for taking notes in the Smart Note app or just sketching something in Sketchbook. It weighs just 12 grams and attaches to the top of Pad 5 when held in landscape. It charges wirelessly for the duration it is docked and takes just 20 minutes to fully charge.
The other accessory is the Keyboard for the Xiaomi Pad which makes it a versatile tool but remains unavailable at the time of writing this review. You can further pair it up with a wireless mouse and you’re all set to get some work done. The keyboard is good enough for some writing work or just generally browsing around the web but don’t expect a laptop-like performance especially if your use case requires you to deal with a lot of spreadsheets. Otherwise, it’s a great utility for students who have just gotten into college and are looking for a portable and lightweight device for daily use.
The Xiaomi Pad 5 has a pretty large battery which offers a long battery life. In my use, you could go on for a day or two of using the Pad 5 regularly. If you plan on watching occasional movies and TV shows, for the most part, expect around 3-4 days of battery life easily. In our video loop test, the Xiaomi Pad 5 ran a local 4K video file over VLC for around 14.5 hours before giving up on us. This was with the brightness set to maximum and refresh rate set to 120Hz which is pretty good.
Though the Pad 5 supports 33W fast charging, Xiaomi bundles a 22.5W adapter in the box. On average, it took around 1 hour and 55 minutes to fully charge the massive 8,720mAh battery. You can effectively reduce the charging time if you have a 33W Xiaomi charger handy otherwise it's not worth buying separately.
Xiaomi Pad 5 review: Cameras
The Pad 5 has a 13MP rear camera which is decent and does a good job of scanning documents and sharing them when required. However, it’s not going to be a first choice for taking pictures for anyone who has a smartphone in their pocket. The front-facing camera is also good enough for video calls and it manages to put across sharp visuals with natural skin tones. However, its placement is the same as on the iPads which means you’ll never appear to be looking straight into the camera while on a call in landscape mode.
Xiaomi Pad 5 review: Verdict
Xiaomi is back in the tablet space and how! It sets a benchmark with its Xiaomi Pad 5 which goes heavy with features on offer but is light on the pocket. Its closest competitor is the Apple iPad (9th gen) which undoubtedly offers a better tablet experience, especially with its support of apps and games but, with the Pad 5 you’re getting an immersive display with 120Hz refresh rate, better audio experience, great battery life and 256GB storage for Rs 28,999 (iPad 2021 is Rs 44,900). Add in the cost of the Smart Pen (Rs 5,999) and you’re at around Rs 35,000 and while we don’t know the price of the Keyboard, it’s unlikely to go beyond the 44k mark. The first-generation Apple Pencil costs Rs 8,500 and the Smart Keyboard costs another Rs 13,900, totalling Rs 67,300. Did the math for you!
The Xiaomi Pad 5 is a solid showing from the company but it does have its fair share of drawbacks. The MIUI for Pad needs more optimizations be it in system or with apps but the cohesiveness of iPad OS is missing right now. The Pad 5 misses out on cellular connectivity, GPS, biometric fingerprint reader and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Save for the cellular option, all are essential features in my opinion. Then there’s the case of Xiaomi pulling a fast one by offering support for 33W fast charging but a 22.5W adapter in the box.
The question remains whether the Xiaomi Pad 5 and by extension Android is ready and worth any kind of investment by users. Our review unit is running MIUI 13 which is sadly based on Android 11 but was able to handle multi-tasking and tasks like gaming and sketching with great ease. I can see Pad 5 being used by college students and creative pros who want to try their hands at sketching and designing. It runs the Microsoft Office suite so you can make your projects on this tablet and even write your first novel on it. It works as a great media consumption device too, but what it can’t do is be a laptop replacement and perform high-level tasks meant for laptops.
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Xiaomi 12 Ultra Specs Leaked Ahead Of Rumored July Launch Event
Xiaomi could launch the Ultra model of the Xiaomi 12 series on July 5, 2022, in China. At least that’s what the rumors (via Trak.in) suggest. Well, the rumor mill has also churned out the possible specifications of the phone such as Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 120Hz AMOLED screen, Android 12-based MIUI 13 software, and 120W charging support, among other things.
Xiaomi 12 Ultra Specs and Features (Expected)
Xiaomi could arm the 12 Ultra with a 6.6-inch 120Hz curved AMOLED panel on the front, very likely with a punch hole.
On the back, the phone could carry a quartet comprising of a 50MP Sony IMX989 primary sensor, a 48MP ultrawide snapper, and two periscope zoom camera lenses.
Inside, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra could bear a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, a 5000mAh battery (with 120W fast charging support), up to 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage.
The software on top could be MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
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PlayStation Plus July 2022 Games Leaked: Crash Bandicoot 4, Arcadegeddon, Man of Medan
PlayStation Plus' free games for July 2022 will include platform game Crash Bandicoot 4, as well as survival horror title The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan, according to a report.
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Noise ColorFit Vision 2 Smartwatch Launched In India With 40 Sports Modes
Noise has brought a new smartwatch for the Indian audience christened ColorFit Vision 2. It sports an AMOLED screen on the front with Always-On Display for a quick look at the time and other important information. The wearable also comes with standard offerings like the ability to monitor various sports modes, heart rate, and blood oxygen.
Noise ColorFit Vision 2 Specs and Features
Noise has given 40 sports activities to track. Along with it, you can monitor the health metrics like 24/7 heart rate, SpO2, menstrual cycle, sleep, etc.
You can connect to a smartphone and get the notifications synced. You get alerts such as SMS messages, emails, weather alerts, alarms, and calendar alerts.
You access these features through a 1.78-inch AMOLED touchscreen that’s squircle in shape.
All these and the watch runs for 7 days. You get to charge it up using a magnetic adapter.
Noise ColorFit Vision 2 Price and Availability
You can pick a Noise ColorFit Vision 2 starting June 24 at an introductory price of ₹2,999 through Flipkart and Noise website. The available colorways are Black, Green, Blue, and Rose Gold.
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Jabra Talk 65 Bluetooth mono headset launched in India at 8,999
Jabra Talk 65, Jabra Talk 15, and Jabra Talk 25 are the three new Bluetooth mono headsets launched in India. Out of the lot, the Talk 65 is the more premium one and it is currently listed on Amazon India. It runs on Bluetooth 5.1 and also packs in 2 noise-canceling microphones, IP54 dust, and water protection, up to 14 hours' worth of juice, and support for popular smart assistants.
Jabra Talk 65 Bluetooth mono headset Specs and Features
Although it’s a mono-headset in design, the thing can be worn on either of the ears. The company claims its built-in 2 noise-canceling mics are able to block about 80% of noise from outside. This should endow good calling experience.
It works over Bluetooth 5.1 within up to a 100m/ 300ft radius. You can use it for a claimed 14 hours of battery life. While on standby, the headset can drive up to 17 days on a single charge.
Jabra offers hands-free Siri and Google Assistant use, streaming of GPS navigation notifications, and IP54 dust and water resistance.
Meanwhile, Talk 15 and Talk 25 are Bluetooth 5.0-based and bring 7 hours of talk time and 9 hours of battery life respectively.
Jabra Talk 65 Bluetooth mono headset Price and Availability
You can buy the Talk 65 for ₹8,999 through select retail outlets.
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HP OMEN 16, OMEN 17, Victus 15, And Victus 16 Launch In India With Latest Specs
HP gaming laptop roster gets upgraded Omen 16, Omen 17, Victus 15, and Victus 16. As you’d expect, the new machines feature up-to-date computing and graphics processors from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. Find all the details you need to know about these laptops here along with how much they cost and where to buy them.
HP OMEN 16 and OMEN 17 Specs and Features
Internally, the HP Omen 16 and Omen 17 laptops come with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or RTX 3080 Ti with the latest MAX Q technologies or AMD Ryzen RX 6650M GPUs, Intel 12th gen and AMD Ryzen 6000 series CPUs, up to 32GB DDR5 4800 MHz, and up to 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSD. There is also an enhanced heat dissipation system. The display options go up to 165Hz QHD IPS panel with 3ms response time and 100% sRGB coverage.
HP Victus 15 Specs and FeaturesHP Victus 15 is equipped with a 15.6-inch screen, improved video calling settings, and 12th gen Intel i7/i5 CPUs with Nvidia RTX 3050Ti GPU.
HP Victus 16 Specs and Features
This HP laptop has got a 16.1-inch panel with up to FHD 144 Hz, up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050Ti Laptop graphics, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, up to 32 GB DDR5-4800 MHz memory, up to 512 GB PCIe NVMe TLC storage, and improved thermal efficiency.
The company has also unveiled a few desktop PCs from both Omen and Victus lineup. The roster includes OMEN 45L, 40L, and 25L, and Victus 15L desktops. You can check out their details here.
HP Omen 15, 16 and Victus 15, 16 Pricing and Availability HP OMEN 16 will be available in the colour Shadow Black, starting at ₹109999 HP Omen 17 will retail from August 2022 starting at ₹199999 HP Victus 15 will be up for grabs from July 2022 starting at ₹67999 HP Victus 16 is selling now starting at ₹84999.As for other news, reviews, feature stories, buying guides, and everything else tech-related, keep reading Digit.in.
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Amazon Offering Fire TV Stick With a Wireless Game Controller in India to Attract Casual Gamers
Amazon is offering the Fire TV Stick with a Bluetooth-enabled Micromini X Ninja wireless game controller in India under a limited-period combo offer.
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Poco F4 and Poco X4 GT Launch with 64MP Camera, 67W Charging, And Android 12
Poco has launched the Poco X4 GT and Poco F4 in the global market. The latter is made available in India too. Both phones share similarities with each other like a 64MP+8MP+2MP triple rear camera setup, and MIUI 13 based on Android 12. The phones also bear resemblance to other Xiaomi phones. For instance, the Poco X4 GT appears to be a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro which again is expected to land in India as Redmi K50i. Speaking of availability, the Poco smartphones have currently landed in Europe. Here is how much they cost, among other details —
Poco F4 Specs and Features
Poco F4 is having a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and FHD+ resolution. Within its punch hole lies a 20MP selfie snapper. The back cameras, meanwhile are a 64MP leader, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro shooter.
To unlock the device, you get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock. Once you do, you will be interacting with Android 12-based MIUI 13 laid on top of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. The innards also consist of LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 4500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
Other things in the mix are a USB-C port, WiFI 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, Dolby Atmos-tuned dual stereo speakers, and an infrared sensor. It is available in Green, Black and Silver color.
Poco X4 GT Specs and Features
Poco X4 GT sports a 6.6-inch FHD+ 144Hz screen. The phone’s camera arrangement includes a 16MP front camera and a 64+8+2MP triplet at the back. The internals comprises a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chip, and a 5080mAh battery.
It also comes with a side-facing fingerprint reader, Android 12-powered MIUI 13, 67W fast charging, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C socket, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, and Dolby Atmos-backed stereo speakers. It will be retailing in Black, Green, and Silver colorways.
Poco F4 and Poco X4 GT Launch Price and Availability
Poco F4 is priced at €399 (~₹ 32,853.68) for the base 6+128GB variant, followed by €449 (~₹ 36,970.68) for the 8+256GB model. In India, the 6+128GB model costs ₹27,999, 8+128GB model costs ₹29,999 and the 12+256GB variant costs ₹33,999. Indian buyers can grab it from Flipkart starting June 27, 2022.
The Poco X4 GT, on the other hand, costs €379 (~₹31,206.88) for the 8+128GB variant and €429 (~₹35,323.88) for the 8+256GB unit. This is expected to come later as Redmi K50i in India.
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