Alleged Redmi K30 Pro passes 3C certification, could come with 30W fast charging support

A new Xiaomi device has been spotted passing the 3C certification. The device is a 5G smartphone and while the name of the phone is not known, it is likely to be a Redmi K30 series handset. The certification reveals that it will be the first dual-mode 5G smartphone from Xiaomi. The smartphone is allegedly stated to come with a charger with the model number MDY-11-EF (CC9 Pro). It means that the smartphone will have support for 30W fast charging.

Previously, the Xiaomi CEO confirmed that the Redmi K30 5G model will be launched this December. It is expected that Redmi may launch the Redmi K30 next month, while the Pro variant could be launched next year. The company has also already shared a partial image of the upcoming Redmi K30 smartphone, which showed that the device could come with a punch-hole display that will be pill-shaped to house two front-facing cameras.

Redmi K30 is rumoured to be codenamed “Phoenix.” The device is said to come with a 120Hz refresh rate display. A method called  “isSuppotHighFrameRate” was spotted by XDA-Developers. The high refresh rate setting was forced to show up and it is defined to only switch between 60Hz and 120Hz. The new feature may debut with the Redmi K30.

Moreover, Redmi K30 is tipped to sport a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. According to the report, a new method called “isBroadSideFingerprint” has been added in the recent versions of MIUI 11. A graphic shows a generic smartphone with dual hole-punch front cameras and a right-side-mounted fingerprint scanner. You can read more about it here.

The Redmi K30 may also be the first device to sport Sony’s upcoming IMX686 image sensor that is supposed to be a 60MP image sensor. Redmi K30 will launch in December with 5G support and it will be the successor of the Redmi K20.

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Alleged Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite spotted on US FCC revealing 45W fast charging

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has been making rounds on the internet for quite some time now. Leaks and rumours have revealed the internal specifications such as processor and camera resolution of the smartphone already. Now, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has been allegedly spotted receiving US FCC certification. The certification documents have revealed some interesting details about the hardware of the device. Moreover, the Galaxy S10 Lite is rumoured to launch as soon as next month. 

The latest development comes from the folks at XDA-Developers who have spotted the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite’s US FCC certification. The listing carries a model number SM-G770F. Interestingly, it is the same model number that was recently revealed by Brazil's ANATEL as well as the Geekbench listing. Furthermore, one of the three screenshots of ‘About Phone’ in the certification documents have revealed the name ‘Galaxy S10 Lite.’ The screenshots also mention that the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will be a dual SIM device.

The FCC Listing has unveiled another piece of interesting information about the Galaxy S10 Lite. The smartphone will reportedly have high charging capacity - the one seen on the Galaxy Note10 lineup. The ‘Rated; option on ‘Status’ page in the Setting’s app mentions “DC 11V; 4.05A”, which is said to translate to a net power output of 45W. Samsung calls it Super Fast Charging 2.0 technology.

Previously, Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite was spotted on Geekbench 5 listing. According to the listing, the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM. It could run Android 10 out of the box. The Galaxy S10 Lite managed to score 724 points in the single-core department and 2,604 in the multi-core test, which is higher than the scores of Galaxy S10. The device may feature a  6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution.

As for the optics, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is said to sport a triple camera setup with a 48MP main shooter with an aperture of f/2.0 and phase-detection autofocus, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor with an aperture of f/2.2, and a 5MP depth sensor with an aperture of f/2.2. It may come with a  single 32MP selfie shooter with an aperture of f/2.2. The Galaxy S10 Lite is tipped to pack a 4370mAh battery.

Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is rumoured to come in ‘Prism’ colours, like the Prism Black, Prism Blue, and Prism White that the Galaxy S10 is currently available in. It is also likely to borrow the green and yellow options from the more affordable Galaxy S10e. The device is said to launch in December. In the meantime, you can read our review of the Galaxy S10 here.

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Half-Life: Alex is a VR game launching in March 2020: System requirements, price and everything you need to know

A couple of days ago, Valve announced that a new Half-Life game was in the works. Called Half-Life: Alyx, the game is set between the events of Half-Life 1 and Half-Life 2 and is a VR experience. A lot of information is available about the game but before we delve in, you should check out the trailer of the game below.

Now that you are as excited as we are for the game, let's break down the key information you need to know about the game.

Price and release date.

Half-Life: Alyx is priced at Rs 1,299 on the Steam Store but is currently available at a 10% discount priced at Rs 1169. The game will release in March 2020 and there is no concrete date yet. Just the month. 

Since it a VR game, what headsets will it support?

The headset is compatible with all PC based VR headsets including the Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality Headset. It will be compatible with the Oculus Quest as well but you will need the Link cable for it to work on the portable headset. 

What are the minimum system requirements for Half-Life: Alyx?

You will need a Windows 10 PC (sorry Mac users) powered by a Core i5-7500 or Ryzen 5 1600 or better. For the GPU, you will need a GTX 1060 or RX 580 (6GB VRAM) graphics card or better. The system will also need 12GB of RAM but according to The Verge, 8GB should work as well. 

Is this a full-sized game or just a VR experience?

Half-Life: Alyx is a full-sized game and not just a demo or experience. Players can expect a 12 to 15-hour experience from the game. Valve has said that the length of the game will be the same as Half-Life 2.

What kind of gameplay can I expect from the game?

Since this is a VR game compatible with all the PC based VR headsets, you can expect to customize the game experience a bit. For the headsets that support room scaling, you should be able to move around physically, you can also play the game standing or sitting based on your comfort. You can use the traditional analogue stick to move around the room or teleport from one position to the other as we have seen in numerous VR games. 

Did you know you could build your own levels in Half-Life: Alyx?

For starters, the game is based on Valve’s Source 2 engine and the game will provide a set of tools for anyone to build their own new levels. It will be interesting to see the kind of levels players will make in the VR world. 

According to the press release, “Everyone at Valve is excited to be returning to the world of Half-Life”, says Valve founder Gabe Newell. “VR has energized us. We’ve invested a lot of ourselves in the technology. But we’re also game developers at heart, and to be devoting ourselves to a VR game this ambitious is just as exciting. For that to come in the form of Half-Life feels like the culmination of a lot things we care a lot about: truly great games, cutting edge technology, and open platforms. We can’t wait for people to experience this.”

If you are interested in a deep dive with the developers of Half-Life: Alyx, you can check out a 22-minute interview with the developer conducted by Geoff Keighley below.

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Vivo U20 launching in India at 12 PM today: Specs, expected price and everything else you need to know

Vivo is all set to expand its U-series of smartphones with the launch of Vivo U20 today. The smartphone will succeed Vivo U10 that was launched in India a couple of months ago. Vivo U20 teasers have already revealed some of the key specifications of the smartphone. It is seen to sport a blue gradient back panel finish. The phone will launch at 12 PM in India today, November 22. The phone will go on sale on Amazon India and Vivo e-store. The price, availability and launch offers of Vivo U20 are expected to be revealed at 12 PM.

According to the teasers, Vivo U20 will feature a 6.53 full-HD+ FullView display with waterdrop-style notch. The smartphone is tipped to have a 90.3 percent screen-to-body ratio. Vivo U20 is listed to be powered bt the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset. It could come equipped with 6GB RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It will pack a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The teaser page claims that Vivo U20 can last for about 273 hours on standby. Further, it can last for about 21 hours on Instagram usage, 17 hours on Facebook usage, and 11 hours on YouTube usage.

Vivo U20 is also claimed to be a rebranded version of the Vivo U3 that was launched in China last month. There is no official word on the same yet. However, all the specifications revealed for the Vivo U20 thus far match with the Vivo U3 specifications. According to this, Vivo U20 may sport a triple rear camera setup: a 16MP primary camera with an f/1.78 aperture + an 8MP wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture + a 2MP depth sensor. It may also come with a 16MP selfie shooter.

For reference, Vivo U10 is priced at Rs 8,990 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant, whereas the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage option costs Rs 9,990. Vivo U20 may be priced slightly above this price bracket.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Nails the Jedi Feel, Fails the Narrative and More

After two mediocre and forgettable entries, EA produces a Star Wars game in Jedi: Fallen Order that has a lot going for it — single-player campaign, a Jedi protagonist, and an underdog story — but it’s unable to craft an intriguing narrative and a living, breathing galaxy far, far away.

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Google Stadia Game Streaming Service Sees a Muted Launch

Google Stadia will eventually cost $10 a month, but it’s currently available only to those who bought a $130 bundle that includes a three-month subscriptions.

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BSNL tags along with Jio, Airtel and Vodafone, reportedly hiking tariffs in December

Top telecom operators in India like Reliance Jio, Vodafone and Airtel recently announced hiking tariff plans in the coming weeks. While it is confirmed that prices will increase, there’s still no word on how exactly this will impact consumers. Now, BSNL is also planning to increase its tariff prices from December, reports ET. An unnamed senior BSNL official has apparently confirmed that the state-run telecom operator will increase its prices from December 2019. When the price increase happens, BSNL users will be notified about the development, the report states. 

“We are presently examining our voice and data tariff and will increase it from December 1, 2019,” the BSNL official reportedly told ET. Even if BSNL is planning to increase its tariff plans, the news doesn’t really come as a surprise since the company has been losing money and is constantly trying to increase its revenue. However, if the telco does increase tariff pricing, it will go up against its prior decision of crediting back six paise to its users when they place a voice call. The company announced this soon after Reliance Jio announced that it will charge its users six paise per minute as IUC charges. 

We suggest that you take the report with a pinch of salt since BSNL has not confirmed this yet. Additionally, while BSNL might be mulling over increasing its tariff prices, Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone have already confirmed that they will do so. Jio says, "We will also work with the Government and comply with the regulatory regime to strengthen the industry to benefit Indian consumers and take measures including appropriate increase in tariffs in next few weeks in a manner that does not adversely impact data consumption or growth in digital adoption and sustains investments."

In a media statement, Vodafone said that data charges in India are the cheapest in the world. “To ensure that its customers continue to enjoy world-class digital experiences, Vodafone Idea will suitably increase the prices of its tariffs effective 1 December 2019,” Vodafone’s statement reads. Similarly, Airtel cites recurring intensive investments in the telecom sector to keep up with fast-changing tech. “It is, therefore, extremely important that the industry remains viable to support the vision of Digital India. Accordingly, Airtel will appropriately increase price offerings in the month beginning December,” Airtel’s statement reads.

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