Redmi teases Note 7 series new colour, asks fans to guess its name

Redmi has teased a new colour variant of the Redmi Note 7 series of devices in China and has asked its fans to guess its name. The company shared an image on its Weibo handle, and if we go by the image, the phone sports a glossy white-coloured finish. The back panel does not have a gradient colour finish. However, the phone sports vertical patterns that are probably reflected when light falls on it at different angles. 

As mentioned, the company has asked fans to guess the name of the new colour variant. It is likely that Redmi will then shortlist one name as the official name the new colour. The winner will probably will get a Redmi suitcase. It is not known whether the company will release the colour for all variants of the phones or offer it on only some variants depending on RAM and storage. Further, there is no info on whether these colours will come to India or not.

As of now, the Redmi Note 7 comes in Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, and Ruby Red colour options. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is offered in Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Space Black colours. Recently, the company launched the 6GB RAM + 64GB of internal storage variant in India. The price of this variant is Rs 15,999. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is also available in two variants: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB + 128GB storage.

The company has also unveiled the Redmi Note 7S in India. The main difference between the two is the 48MP sensor in the ‘S-version’. Other specs are similar to the non-S variant. The Redmi Note 7S sports a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and the back. It has a  6.3-inch Full HD+ waterdrop notch display. Under the hood, we have the Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with two RAM options - 3GB and 4GB RAM paired with 32GB and 64GB of built-in storage respectively. A 4000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4 powers the entire package.

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Blaupunkt launches 4K QLED Android 7 smart TV in India priced at Rs 69,999

Blaupunkt has launched a 55-inch 4K QLED TV priced at Rs 69,999. For the prime day sale, the TV is available for Rs 64,999. The TV supports 4K along with HDR 10. For connectivity needs, the TV has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. The TV has a QLED display, a technology mostly found on Samsung TV panels and TCL TVs as well. The TV comes with a minimalistic remote control which also houses a dedicated voice control button. The TV runs on Android 7 out of the box with the Blaupunkt Hybrid Launcher. The QLED TV also boasts of built-in WiFi, a Dual Core A73 Processor, Mail 450 GPU. the TV is also a mere 7.9mm thick.

Customers can also download the “Blaupunkt TV Care” App on Android devices to address any queries they may have pertaining to the television. In the box along with the TV, consumers get the TV along with a wall mount kit, user manual, warranty card, remote control and batteries. The TV is available in 55-inch screen size only. There are no other screen size options available.

Blaupunkt entered the TV market back in September 2019. The company launched a total of eight televisions across its Family, Smart Sound, and the 4K UHD Series in India. The TVs that were launched back in September were initially unveiled at the IFA Berlin 2018. At the launch event, we had a chance to spend some time with the Blaupunkt 49-inch 4K UHD Smart TV, or the BLA49AU680 to be precise. The TV came with two remote controls in the box, ran on Android and boasted of a built-in soundbar to cater to the problem of lacklustre audio from the TV. You can check out our impressions of the TV here. 

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OnePlus 7 Pro 6GB RAM variant, which sells for Rs 48,999, costs Rs 22,359 in components: Report

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the company’s latest flagship handset with which the company aims to take on premium flagship phones by other companies like Samsung and Apple. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the handset is sold for Rs 48,999 in India but how much do you reckon it costs to build the OnePlus 7 Pro? Well, as per a leaked BOM cost sheet of the handset, the sum of components used on the OnePlus 7 Pro is $324.21 or Rs 22,359. As per the leaked sheet pricing, the most expensive component of the OnePlus 7 Pro is the 6.5-inch AMOLED display that the company sources from Samsung, which is listed for $80 (Rs 5,400 approx). 

The second most expensive component is said to be the Snapdragon 855 chip, which is reported to cost  $70 (Rs 4,800 approx). The handset comes equipped with triple rear cameras consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom  and a 16MP Ultra-wide camera. This camera setup is apparently priced at $27.29 (Rs 1,922 approx), while the 6GB PDDR4X RAM and 128GB storage are listed for $26 (Rs 1,785 approx) and $20 (Rs 1,372 approx) respectively. While the cost of components might add up to $324.21 or Rs 22,359, it doesn’t take into account the labour, production, marketing, distribution and other costs. 

We previously came across a similar BOM sheet for the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. It revealed that the 128GB storage version of the phone, which retails at a price of $999, costs about $420 in parts. In this case too, the display was reported to be the costliest component, which was listed for $86.50 (roughly Rs 6,200), and was followed by the applications processor and modems at $70. You can see the complete story here. 

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 with Exynos 9825 chipset, 8GB RAM visits Geekbench

Samsung will launch the next Note flagship on August 7 and just about 20 days ahead of the ‘Unpacked’ event at 4pm ET (August 8 at 1:30am IST) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, the phone has been spotted on Geekbench. The phone with model number SM-970F has an Exynos 9825 chipset at the heart and is married to 8GB RAM. It scores 4495 points on single-core, and 10223 on multi-core benchmarking tests.

This is not the first time that the phone has showed up on the benchmarking website. Previously, a phone with model number SM-N976B, the same chipset and RAM, passed the certification. However, the phone with model number SM-970F has scored better than SM-N976B in benchmark tests, hinting at optimisation on the software level.

Further, there’s also a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855-powered version with model number SM-N976V. This model sports 12GB RAM, and it scores less than the one with the model number SM-N970F in Geekbench's single-core test but gets marginally higher points in the multi-core test.

Media reports have suggested that the company will launch at least three variants of the Note 10 Series: A Galaxy Note 10, a Galaxy Note 10+ and a Galaxy Note 10 5G. Some have claimed that the South Korean tech giant is expected to unveil four models, with two being the 5G variants of the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+. Both phones are likely to have similar designs, but the Plus variant is said to ship with a larger screen, bigger battery and an additional ToF optical unit on the back.

Recently, a report said that Samsung would also launch wired in-ear headphones with active noise-cancellation alongside the Galaxy Note 10. However, it is not clear whether the company would bundle these headphones in the box or will offer them as a part of some offer or with an apparent special edition of the upcoming device. Apparently, the headphones will be USB-C type and not 3.5mm because recently, a media report claimed that Samsung would do away with the 3.5mm jack in the Galaxy Note10.

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PUBG Mobile v0135 update to roll out today: Heres everything you need to know

PUBG Mobile will be updated to version 0.13.5 today. The developers made the announcement on social media, and gamers should see a notification for the same when booting up the game. The update is said to require at least 181MB of storage space on iOS and 158MB on Android. The developers note that those with different versions of the game will not be able to invite each other, so players are advised to update the game at the earliest. Another incentive to update the game quickly is in the form of ‘Parachute Trail*1’ and 1,888BP. However, these rewards will only be available to those who update the game between July 16 and 22. 

New weapon

One of the most notable additions to the game is the introduction of a new weapon, the PP-19 Bizon. This is the fifth submachine gun added to the game and it uses 9mm rounds. The weapon will be available on Erangel and Vikendi, and features a 53-round magazine. However, it does not support magazine upgrades. In fact, the weapon only support muzzle and scopes (up to 6x) .

The game notes that the gun has a single shot damage of 35, and a fire-rate close to that of the UMP. Thanks to its large magazine, the weapon can be pretty handy early in the game, but the lack of upgrades means that its usefulness may go down later in the match.

New Season

The update also brings with it Season 8. The most notable of the new additions is a new season interface. The classic mode results screen has also been adjusted. Another feature that has been adjusted is the Season 8 rewards screen. The entire Season 8 outfit will now be available at Gold tier. Reaching Diamond tier will give players access to Season-exclusive weapon finishes. 

Tier rewards have also been adjusted such that players who reach Crown or above will get a special team-joining effect and name tags. Reaching Ace or above will result in a permanent season title. Other changes include new tier transfer rules. Players below Gold are transferred as-is to the next season.  

Royale Pass

With a new season somes a new Royale Pass. This time around, it seems to be ocean/summer-themed where players will discover “some long lost treasures in the ocean.” It also brings players the option to ask friends for Elite Pass or Elite Pass Plus. Further, the game is celebrating the first anniversary of Royale Pass, and is launching some Season 2 and Season 3 events again. This will allow players to get their hands on some of these rare items. 

Other changes include the addition of Third Person Perspective to team Deathmatch Room mode. There are also new ‘Rating Protection’ cards that are available in ‘duration’ and ‘uses’ varinants. These will take effect when ratings change and no ratings will be deducted when the card is active. 

PUBG Mobile also gets a new High Frame Rate option to HDR mode. This will be available for some high-end devices only, and can be accessed via the Graphics option in Settings. However, users are warned that turning this on will result in higher battery drain.

The iOS version of the game gets a background download and update feature. This means that when iOS players are downloading a new patch, the app can be sent to the background. Further, PMCO themed events will be added in “late July.” After completing the missions, players will be able to listen to the new PMCO song by Alan Walker and will also get the PMCO theme for the main menu.

Besides this, the game also recieves a bunch of fixes and improvements. You can check out the entire patch notes about PUBG Mobile v0.13.5 here. 

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PUBG Mobile v0.13.5 Update Brings New PP-19 Gun, HDR Mode, Season 8 Royale Pass, and More

PUBG Mobile’s latest v0.13.5 update brings a new submachine gun called PP-19, adds HDR mode, introduces TPP-Team Deathmatch to Room Mode, and more.

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TCL launches P8E 4K HDR TV running Android 9 starting at Rs 40,990

TCL has launched the P8E 4K Android 9 TV. The TV starts at Rs 40,990 and is available in three sizes - 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch. Apart from supporting 4K resolution, the TV also supports HDR 10. The TV sports a Quad-core CA53 64-bit 1.1GHz CPU, Mali T860 MP2 480MHz, 2GB DDR3 RAM, and 16GB Storage. It supports HDMI 2.0, USB2.0, WIFI 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections. Coming to the price, the TV starts at Rs 40,990. The TV is said to be available on Amazon.in from July 15 but as of writing this story, the TV is listed as “Currently unavailable”.

Commenting on the latest launch, TCL India Country Manager Mr Mike Chen, said “At TCL, we have been committed to delivering smart and innovative solutions that upgrade everyday living without causing a strain on one’s pocket. To the same end, we are excited to bring India’s very first 4K AI Android 9 Smart TV with Handsfree (Farfield) technology. The latest launch carries our 38 years of legacy forward, serving industry-leading innovations in AI & IoT to serve an integrated and immersive experience, within a price bracket that feels comfortable. We are affirmative that India’s growing number of tech and digital savvy users would appreciate this advanced offering and look forward to an affirmative response.”

Coming to other features, the TV has a metal frame and supports micro-dimming. Apart from running Android, which gives the TV access to the Google Play Store for apps, the TV also has the TCL TV +APP Store. The TV also has TCL’s T-cast to cast content from the user's smartphone to the TV display. For sound, the TV has two 10W speakers and two 5W speakers. 

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