The Redmi Note 10 series will feature Super AMOLED panels, confirms Xiaomi

There's a lot of hype surrounding the upcoming Redmi Note 10 lineup launch. Xiaomi will unveil the new phones later this week and we are expecting to see a host of new devices, much like the Redmi Note 9 series. We'll find out exactly how many phones Xioami launches on March 4, along with their final specifications and pricing.

In the meantime, Xiaomi has shared a piece of info about the Redmi Note 10 series to keep the excitement going. Xiaomi India’s Managing Director, Manu Kumar Jain took it to Twitter to announce that the Redmi Note 10 series will feature Super AMOLED panels. Notably, this is the first time we'll be seeing AMOLED panels on the Redmi Note series and we are glad that Xiaomi decided to pull the trigger.

Here, check out Manu Kumar Jain's tweet below - 

 BOOOOM! Excited to share that #RedmiNote10 series will feature #SuperAMOLED display - 1st TIME EVER ON a #RedmiNote!  Undoubtedly the single-most #10on10 anticipated reveal of all-time! RT and share this epic news! I  #Redmi #AMOLED pic.twitter.com/NSlgPAQqSJ

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) March 2, 2021

The tweet, as you can see, includes a clip that displays a lot of requests and even results from a poll that Redmi India had posted on its Twitter handle. The poll has now been deleted but it is no surprise that a significant number of people wanted an AMOLED panel instead of the high refresh rate LCD display. Both Manu's tweet and the clip clearly mention that the phones will feature a Super AMOLED panel.

That being said, we are not entirely eliminating the possibility of at least one of the phones in the series having a high refresh rate panel. It will be interesting to see at least one of the phones in the series with a high refresh rate Super AMOLED panel and take a budget smartphone space by surprise.

As per the leaks, the Redmi Note 10 Pro will be a 4G device with a 120Hz panel, a quad-camera setup at the back with a 64MP sensor, a generous 5,050 mAh battery, and a Snapdragon processor. Given how we are just a couple of days away from the official release, we will definitely have more to talk about the official specifications and features soon.

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Samsung Galaxy A32 price leaked ahead of March 5 India launch

Samsung Galaxy A32 is set to launch on March 5 in India but a new leak could spoil the starting price of the upcoming A-series phone. The Galaxy A32 could be priced starting at Rs 21,999 for the variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Galaxy A32 was announced in February with 64MP quad cameras on the back and a 90Hz refresh rate display.

According to a tweet by popular tipster Ishan Agarwal, the Galaxy A32 will be priced at Rs 21,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It is also expected to be offered with 8GB RAM and supports microSD cards of upto 1TB for storage expansion. 

For a smartphone powered by the Helio G80, the Galaxy A32 does look expensive if the latest leak is to be believed. The Galaxy A32 does have powerful hardware and looks well-built that could potentially justify its leaked pricing. However, we will advise our readers to take this with a pinch of salt till the official price is revealed.

Samsung also went live with a microsite for the India launch of the Galaxy A32 teasing its key features. Here’s everything we know about the Galaxy A32 including its key specifications.

Samsung Galaxy A32 specifications

Samsung Galaxy A32 features 6.4-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses a Super AMOLED panel with 90Hz refresh rate support. The rear panel of the Galaxy A32 is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 and the phone measures 8.4 millimetres in thickness and weighs 184 grams.

The Galaxy A32 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 processor with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G52 GPU. This is paired with upto 8GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from. It runs on One UI 3.0 which is based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy A32 with a 64MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 123-degree field-of-view, a 5MP macro camera and a 5MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera housed within the waterdrop notch. The rear cameras can record in 4K UHD at upto 30FPS and 1080p at upto 120FPS.

The Galaxy A32 also features an in-screen fingerprint sensor and is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Samsung Galaxy M12 launches on March 11 in India: Here is how its different from the Galaxy A12

Samsung Galaxy M12 is set to launch on March 11 in India, Samsung has confirmed. The Galaxy M12 follows the Galaxy M11 from 2020 and features a 90Hz high-refresh-rate display and a large 6,000mAh battery to boot. The Galaxy M12 arrives after the company announced the Galaxy M02 series and Galaxy A12 in India.

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— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) March 1, 2021

Samsung has gone live with a microsite for the Galaxy M12 launch in India which is scheduled for March 11. The phone will be available to purchase on the same day from Samsung India e-store, Amazon India and major offline outlets across India. Previous rumours have hinted that Samsung could price the Galaxy M12 under Rs 12,000 at launch.

Samsung Galaxy M12 India launch: How is it different from Galaxy A12

The Galaxy M12 shares a lot in common with the Galaxy A12 that launched in India last month. Samsung priced the A12 starting at Rs 12,999, and it features 48MP quad cameras with a 5,000mAh battery. The Galaxy M12 seems to feature the same 6.5-inch IPS display as the A12 but with a faster 90Hz refresh rate support. 

Moreover, the cameras on the M12 also look similar to the A12’s camera array that has a primary 48MP camera, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 123-degree field of view, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Both have the same 8MP selfie camera as well.

The Galaxy M12 has a larger 6,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging while the A12 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery.

Previous leaks have also revealed that Samsung could offer the Galaxy M12 with 4GB and 6GB of RAM when it launches in India.

Samsung Galaxy M12 specifications

Samsung Galaxy M12 has a plastic build with a pattern on the back panel and a squircle camera module tucked away in the top-left corner. The phone measures 9.7 millimetres in thickness and weighs 221 grams.

The Galaxy M12 features a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a 90Hz high refresh rate and a waterdrop notch cutout. It is powered by the Exynos 850 processor with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G52 GPU. This could be paired with upto 6GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from. There’s a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

The Samsung Galaxy M12 has quad cameras on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 123-degree field-of-view, 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

There’s a side-mounted fingerprint reader and the Galaxy M12 is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Apple could release an iPhone with a punch-hole display instead of a notch in 2022

While we are still scratching our heads, trying to figure out what Apple has in store for us this year, we already have some news about the 2022 iPhones. That's right, there are some reports talking about Apple's plan to retire the notch in 2022.

According to a research note published by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF securities, it looks like Apple will ditch the notch in favour of a punch-hole display design for some of its iPhones next year. These iPhones are expected to be a part of the iPhone 14 Pro series, however, it is too early to tell what they will be called.

The research note, as reported by the folks over at AppleInsider, speculates that at least the high-end iPhone models in 2022 will adopt the new punch-hole display design. So if Apple ends up launching four iPhone models next year and sticks to the same naming scheme, then probably the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max will feature this punch-hole design.

Apple's new iPhone could feature punch-hole camera

While Apple is a little late to the party, we are glad that the iPhones will finally have more screen real estate. The notch design introduced back with the iPhone X back in 2017 already feels like a thing of the past, especially in comparison to modern Android phones like the Galaxy S21 series that offer a higher screen-to-body ratio.

That being said, it remains to be seen how Apple will manage to fit in all the hardware components required for FaceID. Sadly, the research note doesn't talk about this. Instead, Kuo's latest report talks about an iPhone SE 5G variant that is expected to come out in the first half of next year. It is touted to be the first entry-level iPhone model to feature 5G, the next-generation cellular standard that debuted with the iPhone 12 series.

The iPhone 13 models that are expected to come out this year will most probably retain the same notch design. But to compensate for the lack of any innovative design, it looks like Apple might give us the highly-anticipated 120Hz ProMotion display. This particular display tech is still exclusive to Apple's iPad Pro models.

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LG launches CX 48-inch OLED TV in India with four HDMI 21 ports

LG has finally launched its 48-inch OLED TV, the LG CX, in India. The TV is priced at Rs 1,99,990. It was first shown off at CES 2020 and is marketed as a gaming monitor cum TV since it has four HDMI 2.1 ports along with support for NVIDIA G-Sync. 

Commenting on the launch, Hak Hyun Kim- Director- Home Entertainment- LG Electronics India said, “The gaming industry is thriving and the lockdown, occasioned by the economically disruptive coronavirus pandemic, has significantly boosted amount of time people spend playing video games or watching movies at home. With our continued focus on providing the most superlative experience for our customers by providing the latest technology that enhances their lifestyle, we believe this new launch will be a harbinger towards setting new benchmarks in gaming, sports and cinema viewing experience, and we are confident our customers will love it.”

LG CX specifications and features

The LG CX is LG’s 2020 OLED TV, and in India has been available in screen sizes of 55, 65 and 77-inches. LG has now introduced the 48-inch variant of the TV. Speaking of the LG CX 48-inch OLED TV specifications, it has an OLED panel along with support for 4K. It supports all popular HDR standards like HDR 10, Dolby Vision, HLG. It also supports Dolby Atmos. Under the hood, the TV is powered by LG’s alpha9 Gen 3 AI Processor. It supports Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in. 

The LG CX 48-inch TV runs on LG’s own WebOS and brings with it access to all popular streaming services thanks to its app store, including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV, and many more. You have dedicated hotkeys for Netflix and Prime Video on the remote control. It supports both Google Assistant and Alexa. It comes with LG’s Magic remote control that literally works like a magic wand. You can wave the remote to move the cursor on the screen or use traditional navigation via the directional buttons. The TV also has a Home Dashboard to control your smart home appliances. 

The LG CX has 4 HDMI ports for connectivity options, all of which are 2.1 enabled, 3 USB ports, 1 RF input, LAN port, Optical port, and headphones out. It also supports Bluetooth 5.0 and also has dual-Band Wi-Fi. The LG CX 48-inch TV has a 2.2 channel setup with 40W of sound output. 

LG CX 48-inch OLED TV gaming features

Since all the HDMI ports on the TV are HDMI 2.1 ports, they support features like ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and 4K at 120Hz. This means that if you have a PS5 (review) or the Xbox Series X (review), or an NVIDIA 30 series GPU, you can take advantage of this TV's gaming features on offer. The 48-inch screen size also makes it ideal for those who want to use the TV to replace their monitor. The TV can also automatically identify when a gaming console is connected and change the picture mode accordingly. 

We have reviewed the LG GX, which brings a lot of features similar to the LG GX. You can check out our review of the TV here. 

LG CX 48-inch OLED TV price and availability

The LG CX-48-inch OLED TV has an MRP of Rs 1,99,990 on LG’s India official website. 

 

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PUBG and Other Mobile Games ‘Violent, Explicit, Addictive’: Prakash Javadekar

Many mobile games are "violent, explicit, and addictive," and PUBG was just one example, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said Sunday, announcing a government plan to set up a centre of excellence in gaming and other related areas to promote Indian cultural ethos.

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Instagrams New Live Room feature will let you set up live broadcast with up to four people

The lack of in-person connection due to the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed social media platforms to see significant growth through 2020. Notably, the live audio platform Clubhouse has seen rapid adoption in recent times, following which both Twitter and Facebook are building a rival. It looks like Instagram also wants to do something for its users, which is why they announced a new feature today called 'Live Rooms'.

'Live Rooms', according to Instagram, is a much-requested feature, and it will allow up to four people to broadcast live together at the same time. This is quite a departure from Instagram's live feature that only allowed users to live stream with one other person. Instagram hopes this will open up more creative opportunities in terms of live broadcast formats.

Being able to go live with more people will potentially attract more viewers. We can already see this feature being widely used by people across the globe to start a talk show or a podcast, among many other creative collaborations. Instagram noted that it'll also allow fans to buy badges to support the hosts, thereby helping them to make more money. It appears that some other interactive features like Shopping and Live Fundraisers will also be integrated into Live Rooms.

How to start an Instagram Live Room

In order to start a Live Room, you will have to swipe left and select the live camera option. You will then have to add a title to the room and tap the Room icon to add guests. This will populate a list of people who have already requested to go live with you, and you will simply be able to search for other guests to add.

For safety reasons, Instagram will not let any person that's been blocked by any of the Live Room participants join the livestream. Also, any guests who have previously had their live access revoked for violating Instagram's Community Guidelines won't be able to join any Live Rooms.

Instagram's Live Room seems like a direct competition to Clubhouse, however, Live Room requires people to be on-camera. But Instagram Live Room is widely available to all the across globe on both Android and iOS, which makes it instantly more accessible than Clubhouse which is currently available only on iOS, that too on an invite-only basis.

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