HTC might release 5G flagship smartphone in July

HTC has been out of the smartphone game for a notable period of time, and given that a big chunk of their smartphone division was acquired by Google back in 2018, there really was no reason to believe that HTC would make smartphones again for the global markets. Despite the last two years of trouble, it appears that HTC is once again gearing up to launch a flagship smartphone.

There are no specification leaks as of now, but according to MyDrivers, the Taiwanese smartphone company HTC may be readying a 5G enabled flagship smartphone for release later in July 2020. The speculation is that it would sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and would pick up right from the HTC U12, the last flagship smartphone the company launched.

IT would be interesting to see just how many of the modern trends HTC infuses into their allegedly upcoming flagship. We do know that back in the day, HTC was known for its brilliant displays, with the HTC U12 already ditching the bezels on the size. We could, therefore, see an HTC flagship with a bezel-less display, although it would be interesting to see whether they go with the notch, punch-hole design or a pop-up assembly for the front-facing camera. Besides, the display, HTC was also pioneering on the front of audio and camera. USonic, HTC’s Sonar-based ear-mapping technology was first implemented in the HTC U11 and would tailor the sound output based on the listener’s ear canal. For its time, the tech was very impressive, not to mention, the audio output itself was lauded by most. Lastly, HTC was also one of the very first companies to implement pixel binning, starting with the HTC One, and then being branded as the company’s UltraPixel technology. The report by MyDriver also talks about the launch of the 4G version of the Desire 20 series sometime in June.

The report concludes that HTC would launch its devices in Taiwan first. It is not clear whether HTC will bring these devices to international markets, and if so, to which ones.  

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Fujifilm X-T4 with IBIS launched in India

Fujifilm India has announced the new Fujifilm X-T4 in India, the fourth camera in the company’s X-T series. The X-T4 also comes nearly two years after the launch of the X-T3, and yet, the two cameras share a lot in common. The Fujifilm X-T4 falls in the performance segment of the company’s mirrorless lineup, but this time includes various refinements and features that take into account both photo and video usage of the camera.

Fujifilm X-T4 Specifications

At the heart of the Fujifilm X-T4 is a 26-megapixel APS-C X-Trans sensor accompanied by the X-Processor 4 image processing chip. The sensor and the image processor are the same found on the X-T3, but there are a number of other upgrades packed into the X-T4. For starters, the new X-T4 also incorporates in-body image stabilization that the company claims can work effectively to compensate up to 6.5 stops worth of shutter speed. the on,y other Fujifilm camera to sport in-body image stabilisation was the X-H1. The AF module comes with 425 AF points with support for both contrast and phase-detect AF, the same as on the X-T3, but the company says that new algorithms make the X-T4 the fastest focusing camera in Fujifilm’s mirrorless lineup. For those who would want to use the X-T4 for video, you get support for recording 4K video at up to 60fps all in-camera with a bit-rate as high as 200Mbps. You can choose between MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 encoders for recording the files. Unlike the cameras of the past, the X-T4 comes with its own dedicated switch for video recording, and this should definitely please a lot of the video shooting user base. Fujifilm has retained the Dual SD Card slot on the X-T4 but made a major update to the battery. The new battery on the X-T4 now has a CIPA rating of 500, higher than the 390 CIPA rating of the X-T3. The new shutter on the X-T4 is rated for 300,000 actuation and aids the camera is shooting as fast as 15fps.

Fujifilm X-T4 Price and Availability

Fujifilm India has announced that the X-T4 is available for pre-order right away. There are three variants available, X-T4 Body only priced at Rs. 154,999, X-T4 Kit with Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 priced at Rs. 184,999 and X-T4 Kit with Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR is priced at Rs. 199,999. The camera paired with the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 will be made available at a later date. It is interesting to see Fujifilm price the X-T4's body higher than the Canon EOS R, and only a few thousand rupees away from the Nikon Z6 and the Sony A7 MarkIII, given that the latter three all sport full-frame sensors.

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PUBG Mobile Season 14 Royale Pass leaked, suggests Spark the Flame theme

PUBG Mobile’s Season 13 may have just been released a few weeks back, but it looks like the Season 14 leaks have already begun. Notable tipster, Mr. Ghost Gaming has posted a new video which details some information about the upcoming season. While leaks are best taken with a pinch of salt, the YouTuber has been pretty accurate with his leaks so far.

Kicking this off is the fact that the Season 14 Royale Pass will have the theme of ‘Spark the Flame’. As one might expect. Tier rewards include outfits, weapon skins, parachutes and more. There also seems to e some Egyptian-themed outfits that have male and female variants. There also seems to be a Cowboy-themed skin as well.

It is still not known when the Season 14 update for PUBG Mobile will drop or what will be the new features added into to game. However, a few days back. PUBG Mobile shared a very cryptic email that seems to suggest the launch of a new map. The email features a picture of a postcard, and the stamp hinted at a new map. Speculation suggests that this may be the new Karakin map, while others believe it could be a new and improved version of the Erangel map that has been a part of the game since the beginning. 

The Season 13 update for PUBG Mobile introduced a host of new features, most notable of them being the new Mad Miramar update. This update takes inspiration from the Miramar 2.0 map that was added to PUBG PC a few months back. The new map adds a couple of more locations, a new unique vehicle as well as an updated version of the Win94 rifle that packs a built-in 2.7x scope. You can check out our beginner's guide to the new Mad Miramar map here.     

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Call of Duty: Mobile teases new Gulag Showers map

Call of Duty Mobile is teasing another new map for the game. However, just like Rust before, the community quickly recognised it as the Gulag Showers map. The map is based on a level in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. However, it should be noted that the map is pretty small and may be limited to 2v2 or 1v1 matches instead of the traditional 5v5 matches in call of duty mobile. In fact, a leaked video also seems to suggest the same. It is not yet known when the new map will be added to the game. However, it stands to reason that the new map will be released sometime next month. 

Caution: Slippery when wet ⁣⁣ Coming soon to #CODMobile! pic.twitter.com/qj7CIP7fI1

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) May 23, 2020

Activision is also set to introduce a bunch of new changes to Call of Duty: Mobile next month. This includes an expansion of the Battle Royale map. The new map will see new areas added to the North and North-Eastern corners. The developers have also confirmed the addition of a new assault rifle called the HBRa3 that was first introduced in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.

The Public Test Servers from Garena are leaking out lots of information and features that may soon be added to the game. This includes information about new perks, scorestreaks and operator skills. As well as new additions to Battle Royale mode. All these features will most likely be a part of the Season 7 update.

Currently, Call of Duty: Mobile is running a whole host of challenges and events. This gives players the opportunity to earn weapons like the Pharo SMG, the Locus sniper rifle, the Cordite SMG and the Cryo Grenade. There is also a new event that gives players the chance to earn the new Poltergeist battle royale class.

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Reliance Jio 4G Work From Home plans offer users up to 50GB data with a validity of 30 days

If you don't have broadband connectivity at home, then chances are you are looking at 4G connectivity to get some work done from home. In such cases, there are some data providers that are offering additional data benefits as a part of work from home packages. Some are giving broadband levels of data packs to ensure smooth working from home processes. If you are one that is working from home and do not have access to a decent broadband connection, then you can check out some of the 4G data vouchers available as a part of the work from home plans offered by service providers. Today we are taking a look at Reliance Jio’s work from home 4G data vouchers. There are three vouchers to choose from and they all come with 30-day validity. What's different is the price and the amount of data on offer. 

Reliance Jio Work From Home 4G Data Packs - Price, validity, data limit, and more

Reliance Jio offers users three Work From Home 4G Data Packs. All three packs come with 30 days validity but where they differ is with the price and validity. The plans are priced at Rs 151, Rs 201, and Rs 251 and bring with them data capacity of 30GB, 40GB, and 50GB respectively. One thing to note is that the work from home plans only bring with them data and no calling as a part of the plan. 

If you do not have a Jio SIM and are looking to work from home by tethering your smartphone to your computer, then there is another plan for you to consider from Airtel.  Airtel has announced a Rs 251 data voucher that offers 50GB data benefits to users on their current validity pack. Airtel’s new Rs 251 data voucher works as an add-on voucher that gives you 50GB worth of data without any validity. This means that you’ll get 50GB on top of your existing tariff plans with the same validity as your current active voucher. This new tariff plan provides 50GB data in a single go with no daily data capping. You can read more about the Airtel plan here. 

If you are looking to upgrade your broadband to an unlimited broadband plan, you can check out our comparison of all unlimited broadband plans here.

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Xiaomi Redmi K30i launched with Snapdragon 765G, 48MP quad cameras: Price, specifications and more

Xiaomi has announced yet another affordable 5G smartphone, the Redmi K30i in China. The Redmi K30i is a slightly toned-down version of the regular K30 with 48MP quad-camera array, Snapdragon 765G chipset and a 120Hz high refresh-rate display. 

While the phone has been announced in China, there’s no word from the company about its possible launch in India. Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 10 5G in India along with its first true wireless earphones and Mi Box. Here are the key specifications of the Redmi K30i.

Xiaomi Redmi K30i specifications and pricing

The Redmi K30i features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) display with a 120Hz high refresh-rate and support for HDR10 playback. It has a dual punch-hole cutout that house the two selfie cameras and the screen is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection.

It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 620 GPU that provide a 40% uptick in the graphics performance. This is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage with no option to expand the storage further. The phone runs on MIUI 11 out-of-the-box.

Xiaomi Redmi K30i comes with a quad-camera setup that consists of a primary 48MP camera with an f/1.79 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 120-degree field-of-view, a 5MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear cameras are capable of recording in 4K at 30FPS and slow-motion videos at 960FPS. On the front, there is a primary 20MP camera supported by a 2MP depth sensor for selfies.

The power button doubles up as a fingerprint reader for quicker access. It is fitted with a 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charging that Xiaomi claims can recharge the phone from 0-100% in just about an hour.

Xiaomi Redmi K30i is priced at CNY 1,899 for the single variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. This roughly translates to around Rs 21,200 by direct conversion. The phone is available in different colours like white, blue, red and purple to choose from.

 

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Xiaomi Mi TVs receive new Collections feature in India as a part of the PatchWall UI

If you are rocking a Xiaomi TV, then there is good news for you. Mi TVs are getting a new feature called 'Collections' which curates content by genre, actors, etc. The curated content or collections appears as a row below recently added row and above the Live News row in the UI as per the images shared. The information comes from Eshwar Nilakantan. He is the category lead for smart TVs at Xiaomi India. He took to Twitter to reveal the information.

His tweet reads, “Launched Collections on PatchWall! One place to check out the best-curated movies across Genres, Actors, etc.. The curated list has movies for everyone! Mi Fans - hope you like this feature!!”

PatchWall, as a UI, brings forth content before you get to streaming services. So when you look at the UI, it will show you movies and TV shows from different streaming services and when you click on the content, it will launch with the respective streaming service. It is quite a user-friendly UI and is great for those that are looking at their first smart TV experience. 

Xiaomi recently added Sony LIV content to its PatchWall UI. So if you are a Sony Liv subscriber, you should see the content there, to begin with. Xiaomi’s PatchWall also brings with it a Kids Mode, giving users access to features like a parental lock, safe universal search, free educational content, and more. 

If you are rocking an older TV and looking to get a smart TV experience then you can check out the Mi Box 4K. It runs on Android and brings with it a host of interesting features. You can check out our in-depth look at the Mi Box 4K here and a look at how it compares to the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K here.

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