Microsoft's Project xCloud Game Streaming Service Public Preview Registrations Open in Select Regions

Microsoft's bid on mobile gaming via the cloud will be in the public eye soon, at least in the US, UK, and South Korea.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha with wraparound three-sided display announced, 108MP camera photos revealed

We all know the Mi Mix series represents Xiaomi’s flagship smartphones with a high screen-to-body ratio. But the company’s newest model in the series takes that definition to a whole new level. Xiaomi announced in Beijing yesterday the Mi Mix Alpha, a 5G concept smartphone with a wraparound three-sided display and a 108MP rear camera. Xiaomi says the device’s ‘4D surrounding curved display’ helps the phone achieve a screen-to-body ratio of 180.6 percent.

The Mi Mix Alpha is essentially one large wraparound touchscreen display covered in sapphire glass with a thin ceramic frame running across the height of the back panel to house the cameras. The top and bottom sides get a 2.15mm TC4 aerospace-grade titanium alloy frame each, which is attached to the ceramic strip on the back to hold everything in place. The part of the display that flows around the sides of the body is pressure-sensitive. A linear motor under the display simulates the touch of physical buttons.

Xiaomi says it has equipped the Mi Mix Alpha concept smartphone with three camera sensors on its ceramic back strip. The primary sensor is a 108MP 1.6μm unit with an f/1.69 aperture, assisted by four-axis optical image stabilisation and laser auto focus. The secondary sensor is a 20MP 1.0μm ultra wide-angle unit with an f/2.2 aperture and 117-degree field of vision. Xiaomi says it’s capable of 1.5cm macro photography. The last sensor is a 12MP telephoto 1.4μm unit with an f/2.0 aperture.

Along with images of the Mi Mix Alpha and its various physical features, Xiaomi has published photos taken through its 108MP camera sensor on Twitter. According to Xiaomi, the Mi Mix Alpha is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset and comes with up to 128GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage space (expandable up to 512GB externally). A 40W wired fast charger comes bundled to juice up the phone’s 4050mAh nano silicon cathode battery. At a reported price of 19,999 CNY (Rs 1,99,677 approx), the Mi Mix Alpha is more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Fold.

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Redmi 8A India launch today: How to watch live stream, expected price, specs and more

Xiaomi will launch the Redmi 8A smartphone via a soft launch event today, in India. There’s not much information about the device apart from what the company has revealed. We already know that the company’s ‘A’ series of smartphones are entry-level handsets aimed at first-time smartphone users or those who are upgrading from a feature phone to an Android device. The Redmi 8A is confirmed to sport a waterdrop notch display design and sport thin bezels all around the panel, except for the chin, which is slightly thicker and features the Redmi logo. Here’s what it could be priced at, what specs it could come with and how you can catch the livestream. 

Redmi 8A livestream 

Xiaomi will be live streaming the launch event of ṭhe Redmi 8A via its social media channels. A YouTube live video is already up on the company’s YouTube page but you can catch the livestream here, through the video embedded below.

Redmi 8A expected specs

Redmi has already confirmed that the Redmi 8A will feature a ‘bigger battery’ and the company’s teasers hint at the presence of a 5000mAh battery. It will also support faster charging but we will have to wait to know exactly how fast the new device can be charged. The handset sports an “aura wave grip design” on the back panel, and as mentioned earlier, it sports a waterdrop notch display design. 

A smartphone with model number M1908C3KE was previously spotted on TENAA, and it is believed to be ṭhe new Redmi 8A. Images of the phone on the website reveal a single camera setup with an LED flash and no fingerprint sensor on the back. This was confirmed by the company, since the phone has been revealed in the thumbnail of the live stream launch. The handset might just support face unlock, alongside the conventional PIN, password and other methods. As per the listing, the handset supports 4G LTE connectivity and is a dual-SIM device that runs on Android 9 Pie. 

Redmi 8A expected price

Redmi is expected to price its entry-level offering quite competitively, since the Redmi 7A was announced for Rs 5,999 last year. We expect the Redmi 8A to be priced the same or slightly higher in India. 

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Samsung Galaxy Fold India launch reportedly set for October 1, could be priced between Rs 15 and Rs 175 lakh

Samsung tried to recapture the innovation and awe of futuristic technology with its first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold. However, the device did not perform as the company anticipated as some of the units sent to reviewers malfunctioned and had to be recalled. This happened soon after the device was originally announced at MWC 2019 and since then, the company kept pushing the device’s launch further, until recently, when the issues were fixed and the Samsung Galaxy Fold was relaunched on September 6, 2019. The foldable phone is now going up for sale in the US on September 27 and as per a new report, it could hit  shelves in India on October 1.

Samsung Galaxy Fold reported India launch details 

Citing “highly-placed sources,” IANS reports that Samsung is gearing up to launch ṭhe Galaxy Fold in India on October 1. It will apparently be sold in the country via select retail outlets and will be made available only via pre-booking mode. The device’s price is said to be set somewhere between Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 1.75 lakh in the country and with such a hefty price tag, one would get some exclusive benefits. Those who purchase the Galaxy Fold in India will get access to specialised customer care services like one-on-one access to Samsung experts, and a 24/7 support hub online or over the phone, says IANS.

Samsung Galaxy Fold specifications 

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold features a dual display, one on the outside and a foldable display on the inside. There’s a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display on the outer side of the device while when unfolded, it packs a 7.3-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED panel on the inner side. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes with 12GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage. In terms of optics, the handset gets a total of six sensors. There are three main cameras on the back with a 12MP + 12MP + 16MP configuration and in the folded state, a 12MP sensor is present on the front. 

When unfolded, the front display features a notch on the upper right corner that houses dual cameras. It features a 10MP main sensor, along with an 8MP depth-sensing camera. The handset is backed by two batteries that have a combined capacity of 4380 mAh and it supports fast wired charging, and wireless charging. 

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Dell XPS, Inspiron, Alienware models refreshed with Intel 10th Gen Core series CPUs

After several months of silence, Dell has launched a slew of laptops as part of its updated 2019 product portfolio along with two all-in-one desktops. The American multinational has refreshed models across the XPS, Inspiron, and Alienware series. Some of the models are powered by Intel's 10th Gen Core series CPUs. Available in the Indian market through various online and offline retailers (including the Dell online store) starting tomorrow, Dell's new launches start at Rs 41,990.

XPS 13, 15

Dell's popular Thin and Light laptop continues to exist in its well-recognised compact 13-inch form factor but gets a few notable upgrades. The first is an improved webcam, which now employs a four-element lens construction for increased picture sharpness. In addition, the webcam is now a much smaller unit (2.25 millimetres).

Dell says its improved InfinityEdge display technology allows for even slimmer bezels on all four sides of the display. The laptop is available in a rose gold colour along with the signature carbon fiber black. Powered by Intel's 10th Gen Core series CPUs, the new Dell XPS 13 (7390) will be available in the market from October 2 at a starting price of Rs 1,13,990.

Unlike the XPS 13, the larger XPS 15 is powered by an Intel 9th Gen Core series CPU. Differentiating it from its 13-inch counterpart is a 15.6-inch 4K OLED panel. In addition, the XPS 15 gets discrete graphics thanks to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1600-series graphics card. The Dell XPS 15 (7590) will be available in the market from September 24 at a starting price of Rs 1,66,990.

Inspiron 5000 series

The updated Inspiron 5000 series includes the Inspiron 14 (5490) laptop, Inspiron 15 (5590) laptop, Inspiron 14 (5491) 2-in-1 convertible laptop, Inspiron 15 (5593) laptop, and Inspiron 24 (5490) AIO desktop. All of the aforementioned models are powered by Intel’s 10th Gen Core series CPUs. The Inspiron 24 (5490) AIO desktop comes with a 24-inch display, a pop-up camera that can pulled out and stowed away manually, and an inbuilt soundbar. The new Inspiron laptops borrow styling from the more expensive XPS line-up. According to Dell, the bezels on these models are narrower than they were on last year’s models.

The Inspiron 14 (5490) and Inspiron 15 (5590) will be available in the market from September 24 at a starting price of Rs 57,990 and Rs 41,990 respectively. The Inspiron 14 (5491) 2-in-1 convertible laptop will be available from October 2 at a starting price of Rs 68,990. The Inspiron 15 (5593) will be available from October 11 at a starting price of Rs 42,990. Lastly, the Inspiron 24 (5490) AIO desktop will be available in the market from September 24 at a starting price of Rs 59,990.

When asked about the more affordable Inspiron 3000 laptop range, Anand Subramanya, the Director of Product Marketing at Dell India, said to Digit in a face-to-face interview that the company is eyeing an October launch. To allow faster overall computing speeds, Dell will equip some of the models in its Inspiron series with a solid-state drive. The minimum capacity for these solid-state drives will be no lesser than 512GB, according to Subramanya.

Inspiron 7000 series

Like the updated Inspiron 5000 series laptops, the new Inspiron 7000 series laptops borrow their styling cues from the premium XPS line-up. They are also powered by Intel’s 10th Gen Core series of CPUs. The Inspiron 14 (7490) laptop will be available in the market from October 2 at a starting price of Rs 86,890. According to Dell, it weighs 1.025 kilogrammes. The Inspiron 13 (7391) 2-in-1 convertible laptop will also be available in the market from October 2 at a starting price of Rs 90,290. According to Dell, the convertible’s display hinge doubles as a dedicated garage for the touch stylus. The Inspiron 27 (7790) AIO desktop, which is an all-in-one desktop with a 27-inch display, will be available from September 24 at a starting price of 99,990.

Dell G3, Alienware m15

Dell has also refreshed two of its gaming laptops namely the Dell G3 and Alienware m15. The Dell G3 15 (3590) now sports a four-zone RGB backlit keyboard and a fingerprint scanner. Borrowing the older Alienware m15’s physical features, it ships with Dell’s proprietary Game Shift technology, which gives the laptop a short burst of improved performance, which, according to Dell, can come in handy while gaming. It also gets access to the Alienware Command Center app. The new Dell G3 15 (3590) is available in the market from September 24 at a starting price of Rs 70,990.

Now resembling the popular 17-inch Alienware Area 51m, the 2019 Alienware m15 comes with a 4K OLED display with HDR 400 Eyesafe technology and Tobii Eye Tracking. According to Dell, it also features an eight-phase voltage regulation system in its graphics card for improved performance along with a proprietary Alienware Cryo-Tech v3.0 cooling mechanism. The new Alienware m15 will be available in the market from September 24 at a starting price of Rs 1,88,490.

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Nintendo's Mario Takes Driving Seat in Race for Mobile Hit

Mario Kart Tour will feature gameplay familiar to long-time Nintendo fans but with controls optimised for mobile devices.

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Xiaomi Mi Full Screen TV with 8K video playback support, 97 percent screen to body ratio launched in China

Xiaomi recently introduced the Mi TV 4X series of televisions in India, along with the Mi Smart Band 4 and a Smart Water Purifier. Now, the company has announced a new Mi Full Screen TV Pro TV in China, which comes in 43-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch models. The new TV by the company comes with a 4K display that is equipped in a metal frame. It sports thin bezels all around and Xiaomi claims that its new TV features a screen to body ratio of 97 percent. 

Mi Full Screen TV Pro specifications

The Mi Full Screen TV Pro series features a thin bezel design and its frame is built out of aluminium alloy. It features a carbon fibre pattern on the rear, which is rather similar to the upcoming OnePlus TV. The TV is powered by a 12nm Amlogic T972 chip that has been developed in partnership by Xiaomi and Amlogic. The chip sports four A55 cores that can clock speeds of up to 1.9GHz and is said to offer increased performance by 63 percent and reduce power consumption by 55 percent. While the new Mi Full Screen TV Pro is equipped with a 4K display panel, it supports 8K video playback as well. 

All variants of the Mi Full Screen TV Pro come equipped with 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The device runs the company’s proprietary PatchWall OS and comes integrated with the XiaoAI digital assistant. Connectivity options on the device include three HDMI ports, two USB ports, an ethernet port, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. For audio needs, the new Mi TV sports stereo speakers that support Dolby Audio and DTS Audio. 

Mi Full Screen TV Pro price

The 43-inch variant of the Mi Full Screen TV Pro is priced at 1499 yuan (Rs 14,950 approx). The 55-inch and 65-inch models of the TV sport a price tag of 2399 yuan (Rs 23,880 approx) and 3399 yuan (Rs 33,835 approx). It will go on sale in China at 6PM from September 27. There is no information on whether the company will be bringing this new line of televisions to India. 

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