Oppos upcoming smartphone will sport a display with 90Hz refresh rate

Oppo recently launched its Reno2 series of smartphones in India that consist of the Oppo Reno2, Reno2 Z and the Reno2 F. Now, the company is gearing up to introduce these handsets in China on September 10. However, it seems like Oppo will also launch another handset that will get a feature most gaming phones come equipped with. The company’s vice president Shen Yiren has revealed that a handset wiṭh a 90Hz refresh rate is in the works. While there’s no information on which Oppo this is, Yiren confirms that it is not the Oppo Reno2 series of handsets and since the devices are already available in India, we know their specs and that there's no variant of the phone with a 90Hz display refresh rate. 

High refresh rates display panels are becoming more common in phones these days. However, the tech is currently reserved for flagship phones or gaming smartphones, which are essentially flagships with the latest hardware but are built and marketed to appeal to mobile gamers. The OnePlus 7 Pro features a 90Hz refresh rate for the display, while gaming-centric phones like Asus ROG phone gets a display panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Even though companies are integrating high refresh rate displays on their devices, the fact remains that there are few to no apps that can make use of it. For example, PUBG Mobile can touch a maximum of 60fps on high-end phones. 

Even if one does get a handset with higher refresh rate, let’s say 120Hz, there’s almost always an option to tone it down to 90 or 60Hz. In most cases, the smartphone itself will ramp up or dial down the screen’s refresh rate to conserve battery. When we tested the 90Hz display of the OnePlus 7 Pro, we noted that the high refresh rate is not really noticeable while gaming or watching videos. It is most apparent while using the handset and going through the UI, which seemed more fluid with smoother animations and transitions. You can read more on how we tested OnePlus 7 Pro’s 90Hz display here. 

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Google quietly adds UPI payment method in Google Play Store

Since its inception in 2016, UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has gradually been adopted by many Indian apps and services as one of the approved payment methods, including Google's own digital payment app Google Pay (previously Google Tez). Joining the game somewhat late is the Google Play Store as apps and games on the popular app store for Android devices can now be purchased through UPI. It appears that Google has added support for UPI on Play Store without publishing so much as a short blog post, earlier this weekend.

To get started with UPI payments on Google Play Store, you need not install or download anything special. In the Play Store app, swipe right from the extreme edge on the left to bring up the hamburger menu. Find the list item ‘Payment methods’ and select it. If the Play Store app on your Android device is version 16.3.36 or later, you should see the option to “Add bank account with BHIM UPI ID” under Add payment method.

Select the option to enter your UPI ID, which is usually in the following format: username@bankname. It is also known as VPA (Virtual Payment Address). If you've already got a UPI ID generated by your Google Pay app, then the Google Account linked to it must be the one you use in Google Play Store for UPI registration. Otherwise, expect to see an error pop up. Once you have verified your UPI ID, you should be able to use it for future payments within the Google Play Store. This includes apps, games, and subscriptions.

Started in April 2016 and revised a year ago by the National Payments Corporation of India, UPI is an instant payment system for inter-bank transactions. As of March 2019, 142 banks across the country support UPI as an approved payment method. Both iOS and Android devices have numerous digital payment apps that support UPI, such as BHIM, PhonePe, Paytm, and Google Pay. You can learn more about UPI here.

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Google adds an out of office feature to Gmail and Hangouts

Google is making things easier for you if you are out of office. If you are a Gsuite member, you can now mark ‘out of office’ on your Google Calendar and that will inform people reaching out to you even before they send an email or ping on Hangouts.

The new feature is available on Gmail and Hangouts. In Gmail and Hangouts, a banner that is positioned right in the compose window or the chat window respectively, will tell the user is out of office. The banner states the recipient is out of office and will back on so and so day and date. The banner comes right after you enter the recipients name on the compose window or if you open their chat.

The new feature is essentially to help you get more uninterrupted time away from work, while for a sender, it will be helpful for them to know the person they’re messaging is not there to reply.

The feature is being rolled out in phases to users. It will first hit instant mails and then come to scheduled emails as well. The feature was first announced at Google’s Cloud Next 2019 conference in April, as part of multiple new features announced for Gsuite users.

Hangouts is still on its death knell though. But Google has pushed the deadline to June 2020. Earlier in 2017, Google had announced it will be breaking Hangouts into two apps — Meet and Chat. Google first said they will be transitioning Gsuite users to the two apps and then the classic Hangouts users will be transitioned. However, later Google backtracked and said that on the basis of feedback from users, the transition will be postponed to June 2020.

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Nokia 81, Nokia 8110 4G receive price cut in India ahead of IFA 2019 Berlin event

Nokia is holding an event at the upcoming IFA 2019 trade show that will take place in Berlin from September 6 to September 11. While the company is expected to announce a couple of new smartphones at the event, it has officially discounted some of its existing handsets ahead of the event. The price of the Nokia 8.1 has been slashed again, along with the Nokia 8810 4G. The Nokia 8.1 was previously available starting at Rs 19,999 and now, after the price cut, it can be purchased starting at Rs 15,999. On the other hand, the Nokia 8810 4G is now available with a Rs 1,000 discount and is priced at Rs 2,999. 

The Nokia 8.1 comes in two variants and the above-mentioned price is for its 4GB RAM variant. The 6GB version of the handset has not received any discounts and is still priced at Rs 22,999. As for the specs of the Nokia 8.1, it is made out of a single block of Series 6000 aluminium with dual-tone diamond-cut edges. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC that is paired with 4GB + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 3500 mAh battery and runs on stock Android OS. Equipped with a 6.18-inch full-HD+ display that supports HDR 10. The phone also has a fingerprint sensor on the back. 

As for the Nokia 8810 4G, it is a smart feature phone that runs on KaiOS and supports 4G VoLTE for calling. The handset also comes with its own app store that gives users access to Google Assistant, Facebook, Google Maps, Twitter and more. The Nokia 8810 4G was announced for Rs 5,999 but the handset later received a price cut and was made available for Rs 3,999. With the laṭest price reduction, it can be bought for Rs 2,999. Do note that the discounted pricing of the two Nokia handsets is being reflected on ṭhe official Nokia India online store. 

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Moto One Action available via open sale in India: Price, specifications, where to buy and everything you need to know

If you are looking to pick up a Moto One Action, then there is good news for you. The smartphone, which was available via a flash sale, is now available via open sale. The Moto One Action is available in two colours - Denim Blue and Pearl White. Coming to the specifications of the device, the Moto One Action has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2520. The reason the resolution looks a little odd is that it has a 21:9 aspect ratio. The company is calling it a CinemaAction display. Like Samsung’s flagship devices, the Moto One Action has a punch-hole camera in the top left corner for selfies. Under the hood, the One Action is powered by an octa-core Samsung Exynos 9609 processor clocked at 2.2 GHz. The smartphone also has 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The storage is expandable via a microSD card. The endangered 3.5mm audio jack is also present on the device. It also houses a bottom-firing speaker. The phone runs on Android Pie and is an Android One device. The phone also comes with Moto Actions like twist to open the camera and chop to turn the flash on, so on and so forth.

At the back, the Motorola One Action has a triple camera setup. It has a 12MP+5MP camera for clicking photos and a dedicated 16MP camera for video recording. On the front of the smartphone, there is a 12MP selfie shooter. A 3500mAh battery powers the entire package and it also supports 10W fast charging. 

As of writing this article, the smartphone is available on Flipkart for Rs 13999. 

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Huawei Mate 30 series confirmed to launch on September 19

Confirming previous rumours, Huawei has announced the launch date of its upcoming Mate 30 series. The Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are set to launch on September 19 in Munich. Recently, Huawei’s 90-day extension period to conduct business with US firms ended, and Google has officially said that Huawei won’t be allowed to use the company's Android OS, services and popular apps like Google Maps on the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 series. 

Huawei took to Twitter to announce the launch date of the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. The company is urging consumers to “rethink possibilities” - hinting at an Android substitute on the Mate 30 series. The teaser suggests a circular rear camera setup, which was also seen on alleged leaked promo image of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro is expected to sport the same quad rear camera setup that is used on the P30 Pro. The P30 Pro features a 40MP primary sensor that has an f/1.6 aperture lens. In contrast, a previous report suggests that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro could feature two custom-made 40MP cameras on the back, instead of just one. The handset is most likely to use the company’s patented RYYB pixel layout. 

The Mate 30 series is tipped to be powered by the unannounced Kirin 990 processor, which is touted to be better in terms of power efficiency. Additionally, Huawei Consumer Business Software, Dr Wang Chenglu, has reportedly said that the upcoming Mate 30 lineup might not come pre-installed with Google Play Services. The company might use its home-grown HarmonyOS, which can apparently be used on a wide range of devices including TVs, smartphones, wearables, and more. 

Additionally, the Mate 30 series is said to ship with 25W wireless charging support, which is even higher than the 15W wireless fast charging that is currently available on Samsung’s latest Note flagship.

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World of Warcraft Nostalgia to Boost Activision Blizzard: Barron's

The initial reception for a re-launched version of a classic video game points to potential stock price growth of Activision Blizzard.

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