Xiaomi Mi A3 receives Rs 1,000 price cut, now starts at Rs 11,999

Xiaomi has announced a price cut on its Mi A3 smartphone in India. The third generation of the Android One smartphone by the company has dropped Rs 1,000 from its price tag and is now available starting at Rs 11,999. It was launched in India last year, back in August, priced starting at Rs 12,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version. The same variant is now available for Rs 11,999, after the price cut. The Mi A3 is also available in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option, which has also received a price drop and is now priced at Rs 14,999, down from its previously announced price of Rs 15,999. The price drop announement for the device comes via a tweet by Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi's India chief.

The new pricing for the Mi A3 is now reflecting on Amazon, Flipkart and Mi.com. In terms of specifications, the Mi A3 is powered by the 11nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor. There’s a 6.08-inch AMOLED HD+ display on the front, which sports a 19.5:9 display aspect ratio and a resolution of 1560 x 720 pixels. While the display size is bigger on the Mi A3 over the Mi A2, the resolution takes a beating since the Mi A2 sports a 1080 x 2160p resolution. The Mi A3 is backed by a 4030mAh battery, which charges over a USB Type-C port with support for Quick Charge 3.0 (18W Fast Charge). In addition, the company decided to bring back the 3.5mm audio jack, which was omitted from the Mi A2.

In terms of optics, the Mi A3 comes equipped with a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 48MP Sony sensor with f/2.2 aperture. This main sensor is supplemented by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The device’s rear camera is capable of recording 4K videos at 30fps and slow-motion Full HD video at 120fps. On the front, it gets a 32MP sensor, which is paired with an f/2.0 aperture lens and comes with support for AI Face Unlock and Panorama selfie. The handset also features a P2i nano-coating that is said to provide protection against accidental spills.

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OnePlus 8 Pro rumoured to support wireless charging

Information circulating the internet suggests that the OnePlus 8 Pro could sport wireless charging. The information is posted on twitter via leakster Max J. who tweeted an image of a smartphone charging on a wireless charging pad, with the caption, “Charge like a pro”. The phone doesn't explicitly look like a OnePlus 8 Pro, but the “Charge like a pro” cation has led many to believe that the upcoming OnePlus 8 Pro will support wireless charging. One needs to take this information with a grain of salt as OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has said that he finds wireless charging "too slow" and "it's just not worth it" when compared to the fast charging technology that comes with Warp Charge. This information comes from an interview on The Vergecast. 

It is also speculated that the wireless charging capabilities will only make an appearance on the OnePlus 8 Pro and not the OnePlus 8. It is also speculated that a mid-ranged OnePlus christened the OnePlus 8 Lite will make an appearance alongside the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. 

In November, Max J. also tweeted that the OnePlus 8 could feature a 120Hz display. In January 2020, OnePlus confirmed the existence of a 2K 120Hz display. According to the company, the new screen uses MEMC technology for smoother video playback and a QHD+ resolution. It also comes with 4096 levels of brightness control. You can read more about the 120Hz display here. 

OnePlus isn't the only company looking at implementing a 120Hz display on its smartphone. Samsung is expected to implement the same on its upcoming Galaxy S20 flagship and Oppo is also expected to implement the technology in the upcoming Find X2. You can read more about the upcoming Find X2 here and the S20 120Hz display here.

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OPPO F15 to go on sale in India today through Amazon, Flipkart, and offline retailers: Price, offers and more

The Oppo F15 was launched in India last week. The device comes equipped with a quad rear camera setup with a 48MP main sensor. It comes in a single variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Oppo F15 supports an eye protection certification from TÜV Rheinland and comes preloaded with DC Screen Dimming 2.0 technology. The smartphone is going on sale in India today. 

The Oppo F15 features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that sports a 2400x1080p resolution. The phone is powered by a Mediatek Helio P70 SoC that also powers the Oppo F11 Pro, Realme 5 and other related phones. It comes with a microSD card slot to support memory expansion of up to 256GB. The phone runs ColorOS 6.1.2 that is based upon Android 9 Pie. There’s also an in-display fingerprint sensor on the device.

On the optics front, the Oppo F15 sports a quad rear camera setup: 48MP main sensor with f/1.7 aperture lens + an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.25 aperture lens + a 2MP mono lens + a 2MP sensor that assists in capturing bokeh shots. On the front lies a 16MP selfie shooter with an f/2.0 aperture lens. 

The Oppo F15 packs a 4000mAh battery that supports VOOC 3.0 charging, which is said to fully charge the phone in 76 minutes. 

The Oppo F15 price in India is Rs 19,999 for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It will be made available in Lightning Black and Unicorn White colour variants through Flipkart, Amazon and offline retailers starting today. 

As for the sale offers, Oppo F15 purchasers will get a one-time screen replacement until January 26. Users who buy through HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Yes Bank credit and debit cards will get a five-percent cashback. Jio users can get 100 percent additional data benefits. Customers will also get zero downpayment options from Bajaj Finserv.

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Sony to Launch PlayStation Now Service in India This Year: Report

As per a new report, Sony is reportedly planning to launch the PlayStation Now cloud-based game streaming service in India later this year.

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Xbox Series X Alleged Live Images Leaked, Reveal the Ports on Microsoft’s Next-Gen Console

Alleged live images of Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Series X console have surfaced online, and they reveal the port selection on Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console.

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Tencent Bids $148 Million for Online Games Maker Funcom

Tencent Holdings launched a 1.33 billion Norwegian crown bid for computer games maker Funcom on Wednesday, sending the Oslo-listed firm's shares sharply higher.

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Google releases 3 Android apps to help to curb excessive phone usage

Google has released three more Android apps to help you curb excessive phone use. Under its digital wellbeing initiative, the company has been releasing various apps to manage your usage. After the addition of Focus mode that lets you pause apps that you find distracting, Google is now adding 3 new apps - Envelope, Activity Bubbles and Screen Stopwatch.

Envelope asks users to put their phone in an envelope so they can’t use it. Google describes Envelope as "an experimental app which temporarily transforms your phone into a simpler, calmer device, helping you to take a break away from your digital world." The app asks you to print out a special PDF and fold it into the shape of an envelope. Then, you have to seal your phone inside and use it through the paper, only having access to the dialer and the camera. The app is currently only available to the Pixel 3a users here.

Coming to the second app, Activity Bubbles creates a bubble in the wallpaper every time you unlock your phone. The bubble gets bigger the longer you are on your phone. Once you lock your phone again, that bubble stops growing, and the process starts over again. By the end of the day, it creates an abstract bubble pattern as your wallpaper. You can download it here.

Screen Stopwatch is what it says it is. It creates a live wallpaper that displays phone usage in real-time, giving you a precise count of how much time you spend on your phone each day. The counter stops when you lock your phone, but every time it is unlocked you get a constant, ticking reminder from your home screen that is meant to encourage you to put it down. You can download the app here.

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