Highlights: Xiaomi Poco F1, Mi 8 and Mi 8 Pro get 4K 60fps video recording support The support is being rolled out in the latest MIUI beta update Poco F1 recently got the Widevine L1 certificate via a MIUI Beta OTA update The Poco F1 has got a beta version update of the company’s firmware MIUI update that has brought 4K 60fps video recording support to the device. Apart from Poco F1, the Chinese tech company’s last year’s flagships, the Xiaomi Mi 8 and the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro, are also getting the ability to record videos in 4K 60fps. The beta update comes a month after Poco India General Manager C Manmohan had announced on Twitter that “...4K 60 FPS will be rolling it out in the stable update in February.” Reportedly, this particular update started to roll out on March 1. The news comes a few days after the Poco F1 received the Widevine L1 certificate via a MIUI Beta OTA update. With the Widevine L1 certification, Poco F1 users will be able to stream premium content in HD resolution. However, even after the update, the users will not be able to stream HD content Netflix because only the certification for streaming HD content on Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar is being rolled out. C.Manmohan had revealed the news of the update via a Tweet. The certification is being rolled out via a MIUI Beta update to Poco F1 users who have signed up for the Beta program. Poco says that it will be released for all the users once the beta testing of the feature is complete. Presently, the Poco F1 has Widevine L3 which only allows streaming in 540p on Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. In January, the MIUI 10 2.2.0 update brought 960fps slo-mo video recording, alongside 120fps and 240fps slo-mo videos, low-light mode and bug fixes. The update also brings enhanced low-light mode to improve photos taken in the dark. The low-light mode takes eight images in different exposures and merges them into one for a brighter, more sharp shot. The feature was reportedly in testing a month before it was rolled out to users. Related Read: Redmi Note 7 Pro with 48MP camera launched in India alongside Redmi Note 7 Poco F1 is not the only smartphone to block HD streaming, no Xiaomi device can stream Netflix in HD
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The Vivo iQOO that was leaked earlier turns out to be a gaming sub-brand. Vivo announced a gaming smartphone with the specs maxed out. We’re talking a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 44W fast charging and a triple camera setup. Add to that 12GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage, it’s Vivo’s most powerful smartphone yet. The Vivo iQOO launched in China and looks every bit a gaming phone. There’s a 6.41-inch OLED display with a waterdrop notch. It also won’t be a Vivo flagship without a under-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone’s gaming chops include pressure sensitive buttons on the side that can be used while playing games. There’s a Halo light strip on the back that lights up when you cross a milestone. It’s als liquid cooled using a vapour chamber. On the software side, there’s AI Turbo, Center Turbo, Net Turbo, Cooling Turbo, and Game Turbo. All of them can be turned on with Multi-Turbo, which Vivo claimed boosts app startup by 30 percent and frame-rate by 70 percent. The Multi-Turbo mode also automatically switches between Wi-Fi and 4G when gaming. The iQOO also has something good to offer for photographers. There’s a triple-camera setup on the back that houses a 13MP wide-angle lens with Sony IMX263 sensor along with a 12MP Sony IMX363 primary shooter with dual-pixel technology and a 2MP depth sensor. The waterdrop notch has a 12MP camera for selfies. The Vivo iQOO launched in Electric Blue and Lava Orange variants which starts at CNY 2,998 (roughly Rs 31,000) for the 6/128GB configuration, CNY 3,298 (roughly Rs 34,000) for the 8/256GB variant and CNY 4,298 (roughly Rs 45,000) for the 12GB/256GB variant. The first flash sale is scheduled for March 6 at 10AM in China. Related Reads: Vivo iQoo's first smartphone set to launch on March 1 featuring 12GB RAM, Snapdragon 855 Platform 
Highlights: Asus revised the prices of its flagship, mid-range and budget Android devices. The price cuts come after Samsung introduced a range of mid-range and budget smartphones in the new Galaxy M series. The price cuts already reflect on Flipkart and will be permanent. Asus has slashed prices of its entire 2018 smartphone lineup including the Asus Zenfone 5Z, Zenfone Max Pro M1, Zenfone Max Pro M2 and Zenfone Max M2. After the price cut, the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 will start from Rs 8,499, Rs 500 lower than the Rs 9,999 starting price. The Zenfone Max Pro M2 also got a big price cut of Rs 3,000 and will now be available from Rs 9,999. The flagship Asus Zenfone 5Z which launched at Rs 29,999 will now be available from Rs 24,999. Finally, the Asus Zenfone Max M2, the company’s budget Android will also be available from Rs 8,499, down from the launch price of Rs 9,999. The price cuts come in the face of Samsung launching a range of mid-range devices including the Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 and the Galaxy M30, all under Rs 15,000. The price-cut could also be a reaction to the launch of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro that launched at Rs 13,999 and comes with a 48MP camera on the back. The 3GBRAM/32GB storage variant of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 will now be selling for Rs 8,499 while the 4GB/64GB variant will retail for Rs 10,499. The 6GB RAM variant of the phone will be sold at Rs 12,499. The successor to the phone, the Zenfone Max Pro M2 also received a big price-cut. The base variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB stroage will be available for Rs 9,999 while the 4GB/64GB variant will come for Rs 11,999. Finally, the variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage will come for Rs 13,999. The budget Asus Zenfone Max M2 with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage will come for Rs 8,499 while the 4GB RAM variant with 64GB storage will retail for Rs 10,499. The flagship Asus Zenfone 5Z with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage will now retail for Rs 24,999 while the 128GB variant will come for Rs 27,999. There’s also the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage that will sell for Rs 31,999. The phones are already available at Flipkart with the slashed prices. The price cuts are permanent and will not be revised later. Related Reads: Asus ROG Phone, ZenFone Max Pro M1, Max Pro M2 and more Asus phones listed to receive Android 9 Pie update in 2019
Highlights: The Tesla Model 3 gets a new low-end variant in the US It costs $35,000 (Rs 25 lakh approx) Tesla’s Model 3 has a new entry-level variant in the US and it costs $35,000 (Rs 25 lakh approx). Through a blog post, Tesla announced that the new much-awaited Standard Model 3 would have a range of 220 miles (354 kilometres), a top speed of 130 miles per hour (209 kilometres per hour), and take 5.6 seconds to go from 0–60 miles per hour (0–100 kilometres per hour). In addition, Tesla announced a Standard Range Plus variant for $37,000 (Rs 26 lakh), which increases the car’s range by 20 miles (32 kilometres). “To achieve these prices while remaining financially sustainable, Tesla is shifting sales worldwide to online only. You can now buy a Tesla in North America via your phone in about 1 minute, and that capability will soon be extended worldwide. We are also making it much easier to try out and return a Tesla, so that a test drive prior to purchase isn’t needed. You can now return a car within 7 days or 1,000 miles for a full refund. Quite literally, you could buy a Tesla, drive several hundred miles for a weekend road trip with friends and then return it for free,” writes Tesla confidently in its blog. The Model 3 was originally announced in 2008 but finally went on sale in the US in 2017. The Elon Musk-owned company sells the Model 3 as a compact four-door electric sedan. The new Standard variant is powered by a 50 kWh battery that supports both AC and DC charging. The car’s 18-inch rear wheels are powered by a single electric motor. The Model 3 uses Tesla’s proprietary Autopilot software, which is capable of navigating the car automatically in some situations. In addition, the car is capable of parking itself automatically. Aside from the Model 3, Tesla is planning to build an electric SUV called Model Y in Shanghai and launch it in 2020. While introducing the Model 3 is perhaps Tesla’s best bet if it decides to set up shop in India, there’s no definite information on whether it will happen yet. Though the Model 3 costs a reasonable $35,000 (Rs 25 lakh) in the US, it won’t cost the same if it is imported to India. We’ll just have to wait and see if Tesla is considering India as a serious market for the sale of its electric car range. Related Read: Porsche Macan to go fully electric
