Realme C17 with Snapdragon 460 and 90Hz display could launch by December in India

Realme C17 could launch by December in India, according to the latest rumours online. The C17 was launched on September 22 in Bangladesh and was expected to launch sometime in October in India. The Realme C17 follows the Realme C12 and Realme C15 that were launched in August in India. 

Provided there are no last moment changes, the Realme C17 is set for launch late November or early December in India.#Realme #RealmeC17

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) October 26, 2020

According to a tweet by popular tipster Mukul Sharma, the Realme C17 could launch by late November or early December in India, “provided there are no last moment changes”.

[ Update ] According To My Source Realme X7 Series Will Not Launch Before Diwali in India. pic.twitter.com/XQMfXJyvGU

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) October 27, 2020

Another tweet by tipster Abhishek Yadav states that the Realme X7 series will not launch before Diwali in India. The festival of Diwali is scheduled for November 14 and if we go by these rumours, the company could be planning to announce Realme C17 and the X7 series in India by December. 

Do you want me to launch X7 & X7 Pro in India?#BuildingTheX

— Madhav Faster7 (@MadhavSheth1) October 15, 2020

Previously, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth had hinted that the company was looking to launch the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro in India. However, there is no official word on the launch yet. Meanwhile, Realme is preparing to launch the Watch S on November 2 in Pakistan and the smartwatch is expected to launch in India soon. The Realme Watch S Pro teased during the IFA 2020 was also expected to launch by end of the year. 

Realme C17 is a budget phone that packs in a high-refresh-rate display, quad-cameras on the back and a high-capacity battery to boot. Lets’ take a look at the specifications of the C17.

Realme C17 specifications

Realme C17 has a plastic build that measures 8.9 millimetres and weighs 188 grams. The C17 features a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution LCD screen with a 90Hz high refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera up front. The screen is also topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass for added protection against regular wear and tear.

Realme C17 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. This is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage with a microSD card support to expand the storage. The phone runs on Realme UI that’s based on Android 10 out-of-the-box.

The C17 has a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 13MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth camera. There’s an 8MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout upfront. 

There is a fingerprint reader on the back and the C17 comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging out-of-the-box. It is priced at 15,990 Tk in Bangladesh which translates to around Rs 13,900 by direct conversion.

 

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PS5 unboxing videos show how huge the console is

To say that Sony has been a bit coy when it comes to the PlayStation 5 would be a bit of an understatement. The company only recently announced the India pricing of the console and now finally we have unboxings of the console going live and one thing is pretty clear - The console is HUGE! 

So what do you get in the box? Well… besides the console itself (and the manuals), you get:

DualSense controller USB Type-C charging cable for the controller HDMI 2.1 cable Power cable for the console (no bulky adapter/box) Plastic stand

Now the plastic stand is used if you place the console on its side. As there is no flat surface on either side of the console, the stand will ensure that it remains still. But you can also place it when propping up the console vertically. However, it does seem like the PS5 can stand on its own vertically if need be. IGN’s unboxing video gives you a good idea of how to place the stand.

All of the unboxing videos mention the size of the console because it is pretty large. In fact, it is larger than all other Sony PlayStation consoles, including the original PS3, which was a massive console in its own right. Gamespot has a short and sweet video that compares the size of the PS5 with all Playstations starting with the PS1 all the way to the PS4.

Of course, the PlayStation 5 also features a bunch of accessories that can be purchased separately by users. This includes secondary DualSense controllers, DualSense Charging Station that can charge two controllers at the same time, the Sony Pulse 3D wireless headset, and the Sony HD camera. MKBHD unboxes all of those accessories in his video which you can see below. Interestingly, he also notices that the white plastic on the console and the controllers features a textured pattern and looking closely, one can make out that the pattern on the texture is made of PlayStation’s controller symbols, which is a neat touch. 

Of course, one of the big things about the console is the new DualSense controller. Many of the unboxing videos mention that the controller is now very similar to the Xbox One controller in terms of grip and one can see that when compared to the DualShock controllers. However, the new controller's party piece is a new haptic feedback system that uses haptic feedback, the in-built speaker and resistive triggers to enhance gaming experience. Cnet’s video talks about the system and shows it in action in one of the games. 

The launch of oth the Sonly PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X is less then a month away. And while we don;t knwo who will end up winning this generation of consoles, we can safely say that console gamers have plenty to look forward too. If you are planning to uy the Sony PlayStation 5 from aroad, you need to check this out.

Main image source: MKBHD

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Micromax In-series teased with MediaTek processor, could be Helio G35 or G85

Micromax In-series is set to launch on November 3 in India and the company has started releasing teasers through its social media handles. The latest teaser for the upcoming In-series hints at the use of either the MediaTek Helio G35 or Helio G85 processor. Previous reports have indicated that the company is planning to announce two smartphones under the In-series, one of them being powered by the Helio G35 and the other with Helio G85 processor. 

According to a video teaser posted on the official Twitter handle of Micromax, the company has asked fans to share screenshots of video that displays G35 and G85 processor. A Twitter user posted a screenshot with the video paused at G85 to which the company replied by saying “We are gearing up for it”.

India is gearing up to game on with the ultimate performance. And we have the perfect processor for that. Share the screenshot to tell us which one you think it is. #INMobiles unveiling on 3rd Nov, 12 noon.#MicromaxIsBack #INForIndia pic.twitter.com/g4EoKHN7Pr

— Micromax India (@Micromax__India) October 27, 2020

The upcoming phone under the Micromax In-series has been leaked previously with reports suggesting that the company is preparing to announce two phones, namely the Micromax In 1 and Micromax In 1a. Let’s take a look at everything we know about these phones.

We are gearing up for it. Thank you for your support!

— Micromax India (@Micromax__India) October 27, 2020 Micromax In-series leaked specifications

Micromax has started releasing teases to generate hype around its In-series ahead of the launch on November 3. However, as per an earlier report by The Mobile Indian, Micromax In 1 and 1a are expected to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ display and will run on stock Android out-of-the-box. The phones could come with a 5,000mAh battery as well.

The In 1a is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 processor with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. This variant reportedly has a dual-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 13MP + 2MP cameras and an 8MP selfie camera upfront.

The other variant with 3GB + 32 GB is expected to feature a triple camera setup that could use 13MP + 5MP + 2MP camera array along with a 13MP front-facing camera. This variant of the phone is likely to be powered by the Helio G85 processor as has also been hinted by the teaser video.

Micromax has also revealed its plans to target the Rs 7,000-Rs 15,000 smartphone segment in India where companies like Xiaomi and Realme have dominated the most in the past few years.

 

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Epic Games CEO Criticises Apple for Its ‘Crazy, Misguided’ View After Ban on Fortnite

Epic Games has stepped up its attack on Apple for blocking Fortnite from the App Store in August. It has said that Apple has no right over the “fruit of Epic’s labour”. Its CEO Tim Sweeney also took to Twitter to criticise Apple for its “crazy, misguided view”. Facebook has also objected to Apple not allowing its recently launched Facebook Games cloud servic...

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Netflix reportedly prepares to add an audio-only mode for background listening

Netflix is no stranger to adding new features to its platform like adding the fast forward button, lock screen option, and the latest being the speed of the video being played. Just like YouTube, it has included the option to change the playback speed as well as forwarding video. You can learn more about speeding up playback on Netflix here. On top of this,Netflix is also planning a stream fest for India customers, starting on 4-Dec, the 48-hour fest would allow customers to binge Netflix for free.

But we digress, folks over at XDA discovered a new feature called background audio playback. This was found in a teartown of the Netflix app version 7.79.1 APK teardown and suggests that it might let users listen to their favorite shows.

The following strings were found in the APK:

Save your data by turning off the video and listening to your favorite shows.

New

The video is off, but you can continue listening to your show while you are busy doing other things.

The feature can be useful in cases when you are deeply engrossed in the storyline and just can’t afford to stare at your screen, or you are running low on data and can’t miss the next big mystery unfolding. It might also suggest that Netflix may be planning to add podcasts to its list of offerings. 

The ability to have an audio-only option isn’t a new feature for a streaming service. If you are a YouTube Premium member, you can stream YouTube content and switch off the display and still listen to the content playback. 

As the feature is still under development, it is unclear if and when Netflix plans to release officially.

 

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YouTube Rolling Out Player Redesign, New Gesture Controls for Android and iOS

YouTube has announced a series of Android and iOS updates as a part of the redesign of the video player page. The general look stays the same, but the company has worked to optimize the layout and placement of the buttons to make the app more easily accessible and simplify the look.

The changes in the player screen include the addition of cc (closed captions) button on the top right from the overflow menu. Similarly, the “autoplay” toggle is now almost centred at the very top of the screen. YouTube says that it will be testing the rearranged autoplay toggle design on Desktop soon.

Youtube offers more gestures to allow people to have more control over the video player, the double-tap to fast-forward or rewind video for 10 seconds was already included and now the company has added swipe up and swipe down to enter and exit the full-screen mode, respectively. Simply swipe up and the video will start playing in full-screen mode and swipe down would switch to the portrait mode.

Youtube is also boosting the Video Chapter feature by letting the users click within the player to get a list view. Users will be able to see a complete list of all chapters “included in the video that they are watching, each with a preview thumbnail of what you'll find in that chapter”

Youtube has also started rolling out suggested actions that prompt the user to rotate the phone or play a video in VR for a better experience. Also, bedtime reminders are included in the app itself to set reminders at specific times to stop watching videos and go to bed.

The company plans to introduce more features in the near future.  

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Watch Dogs: Legion Release Date, PC System Requirements, Review, Price, and More

Watch Dogs: Legion is set to hit the shelves on October 29. The third instalment in Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs series, Legion promises to amp up the hack-based gameplay that made the titles popular. It brings along a fun new feature that allows you to take control of an array of characters from anywhere in post-Brexit London – the open-world city the game’s based in.

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