Overwatch 2 'Isn't as Controversial as It Sounds', Jeff Kaplan Says

Jeff Kaplan believes that Overwatch 2's central hook of PVE will be enough to incentivize players to purchase it

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E-Sports Players Face as Much Stress as Professional Athletes, Research Finds

E-sports players competing in top-flight tournaments face the equivalent pressure and stress as professional athletes like footballers and rugby stars in high-profile tournaments, new research has found.

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Realme 5 October OTA update brings wide-angle video recording, dark mode and more

Realme has been quite speedy when it comes to releasing software updates for its phones. Now, the Realme 5 is receiving the November OTA update that is being rolled out in stages. The new update brings a host of new updates for the handset, some notable features being added to the device being a system-wide dark mode, wide-angle camera video recording and addition of the realme Laboratory option. As per the company’s blog post, the October OTA update for the handset will be first rolled out to limited users and will be followed by a broader rollout. 

With version number RMX1911EX_11_A.18, the new update brings the Android Security patch to October 2019. In terms of camera, Realme 5 users will be able to shoot wide-angle videos. The main camera’s brightness capabilities have been improved, along with low-light scene shooting for portrait mode using the rear camera. Preview clarity for images is also said to be improved, and a problem of noise on the subject's face with front and rear camera has been fixed. As mentioned above, the handset now has the realme Laboratory option, along with system-wide dark mode and an option for notification dots for updates. 

There are some updates for the notification center and status bar as well. The reminder for 'hotspot has been enabled' is now removed and a fast switch toggle between SIMs has been added in the notification center. Swiping left or right on any notification now dismisses it and an option to swipe down on the home screen for global search or notification center is finally available. A fix for the battery not being fully charged has also been implemented. 

Realme 5 is the company’s mid-range handset that is powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC. The handset features a 6.5 inch IPS LCD display that is protected by Gorilla Glass 3+ and comes in 3GB and 4GB RAM variants, and with up to 128GB of internal storage. It sports a quad-camera setup that consists of a 12MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP sensor configuration and gets a 1MP sensor on the front.  

 

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Vivo U20 with Snapdragon 675 AIE chipset to launch in India on November 22

Vivo is looking forward to expanding its U-lineup. The Chinese phone manufacturer is all set to launch the Vivo U20 in India at 12 noon on November 22. The latest development comes in the form of a teaser microsite on Amazon.in. The teaser image has revealed that the Vivo U20 will pack a triple rear camera setup and a waterdrop notch at the front. Further, the smartphone will be powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE chipset, paired with 6GB RAM. It will have UFS 2.1 storage. 

The Amazon teaser page gives us a look at the Vivo U20’s front and back. The phone will be sporting a gradient design with a blue-purple backdrop. On the rear, one can see a fingerprint sensor and a triple rear camera setup with LED flash, but there is no information regarding the specification of the sensors. On the front, we can see a tiny notch and a small chin at the bottom. 

According to the teaser page, the Vivo U20 will be launched in India on November 22. It is likely to remain an Amazon-exclusive device. The teaser further mentions the presence of the Snapdragon 675 chipset in the smartphone. The page mentions that it will bring a performance boost of 25 percent (in terms of AnTuTu benchmark score) over the Snapdragon 665 SoC that powers its predecessor – the Vivo U10.

Vivo U20 is said to come equipped with up to 6GB RAM, which means it could arrive in several RAM versions. The phone may feature a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) display. It is expected to sport a 16MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera setup. It may come with a 16MP selfie shooter. The handset is expected to run Funtouch OS 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie. It may pack a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

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After Call of Duty, Apex Legends will now make its way to the mobile platform

Mobile gaming has truly come of age in the past few years. With the emergence of PUBG: Mobile as the premier mobile game and the disruptive introduction of Call of Duty: Mobile, the mobile gaming market has grown up. The platform is even getting a mobile version of Diablo called Diablo: Immortal for mobile. Now, it looks like another cross-platform game is making its way to the mobile gaming scene. Apex Legends is due to be released sometime next year of EA has its way. 

At EA’s Q2 2020 earnings call, Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA, said, “With the Apex Legends community now growing pass 70 million players, we're focused on expanding to mobile new platforms and new geographies, as well as launching and Apex competitive gaming program that we'll share details on soon.” He has said that the game will be hitting mobile devices sometime in the 2021 fiscal year. According to most people, the 2021 fiscal year will take place from October 1 2020 to September 30, 2021. So even if you’re looking forward to capping a few fools, you’ll have to wait for at least a year before you can aim down the sights of Apex Legends. 

It isn’t just the mobile platform that will be getting Apex Legends as Andrew Wilson has also said that the game will be ported over to the PlayStation 5 and the Microsoft Project Scarlett as well. Wilson says, “Our pipeline of future content is packed with really fun experiences that will be delivered through upcoming seasons and a regular cadence of updates for the community.”

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Ultraviolette F77 all-electric sports motorcycle announced in India

While well-established foreign automakers such as Hyundai and MG Motor have been busy bringing in large electric cars into the country, Indian startups have been working on home-grown electric motorcycles. Roughly five months after the official unveiling of the Revolt RV400 electric motorcycle, Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive has announced an all-electric sports motorcycle called the F77. Set to go on sale in the third quarter of 2020, the Ultraviolette F77 will be available in three variants at a starting price of Rs 3 lakh (on-road).

The Ultraviolette F77 is powered by a 25kW brushless DC electric motor that delivers up to 450Nm of torque. Complementing the motor is a 4.2kWh lithium-ion battery that’s good for a claimed range of up to 150 kilometres on a single charge. According to the EV-maker, the motorcycle’s removable battery can be charged from 0 to 80 per cent in three hours, using the standard charger, and in fifty minutes using the fast charger. The battery pack has a rugged build, a grab handle for portability, and a bi-directional CCS Type-2 charging port.

The Ultraviolette F77 can go from 0 to 60 kilometres per hour in 2.92 seconds, and from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 7.03 seconds. It has a top speed of 147 kilometres per hour. The motorcycle’s ignition and on-board software are managed by an app on the user’s smartphone. The F77 is capable of receiving over-the-air firmware updates. In addition, the app allows the user to customise their motorcycle and retrieve riding data from it. The F77 features disc brakes on both wheels with a dual-channel anti-lock braking system. It’s also equipped with three driving modes, namely Eco, Sport, and Insane.

In related news, Indian automaker Revolt announced the RV400 in June this year. The Revolt RV400 is limited to a maximum speed of 85 kilometres per hour but has a slightly higher ARAI-certified range of 156 kilometres. While it’s not exactly a sport motorcycle in the way the F77 is, the RV400 expected to sell at a third of the F77’s expected starting price. The Ultraviolette F77 is expected to go on sale first in Bengaluru in the third quarter of next year.

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Motorola Razr foldable phone to be announced today Could launch in India as well

Motorola is gearing to launch its vertically folding phone, Motorola Razr 2019. The premium-looking flip phone from the past is all set to make a comeback. The event will be held in Los Angeles today, but Motorola hasn't confirmed the timing of its event. The Razr foldable phone has leaked several times in the recent past. The alleged renders showcase a flip-like design that includes a secondary display on the front panel. 

Motorola is highly likely to announce its foldable phone because the company sent out invites for today’s event that included a GIF with the title “An original unlike any other.” It suggested the foldable design of the phone. Further, it also mentioned that “You’re going to flip.” 

Moreover, the Motorola India Twitter account has changed its cover image to what looks like the unfolded Motorola Razr 2019. Hence, it is speculated that the foldable phone could make its way to India as well. However, all the official Motorola accounts on Twitter including the UK, Brazil, Canada and more have set the same cover image.

Some of the recent renders of the Motorola Razr folding phone suggest that the new Razr could come with a small screen at the front that may display notification alerts. It will come alongside a camera sensor that could be used to capture selfies. Once unfolded,  the Motorola Razr 2019 would open vertically unfolding from the middle.

Motorola Razr foldable phone is said to feature a 6.2-inch display with 876x2142 pixels resolution, while the cover display could have a resolution of 600x800 pixels. The phone is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The foldable phone could carry a price tag of 1,500 Euros that converts to Rs 1,18,500 approximately.

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