Oppo Reno3 Pro 4G variant to launch soon in India

Oppo Reno3 Pro was launched alongside the Oppo Reno3 in China last December. The smartphone is confirmed to soon launch in India. While the Chinese variant features 5G connectivity, its Indian version will sport 4G connectivity, meaning that it will not run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. 

The latest development comes via Oppo India's VP and head of India R&D, Tasleem Arif, who took to Twitter to make the announcement. As per Arif, the Oppo Reno3 Pro with "Expert Camera credentials" is coming to India "soon." He added, “there are a pipeline of products by OPPO which will come with 5G version in India this year!”

Excited to share the most awaited news of 2020 - #OPPOReno3Pro with Expert Camera credentials is launching soon with 4G specifications in India. Moreover, there are a pipeline of products by OPPO which will come with 5G version in India this year!

— Tasleem Arif (@tasleemarifk) February 10, 2020

The Oppo Reno3 Pro features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) curved AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It runs Android 10 with ColorOS 7 skin on top.

On the optics front, Oppo Reno3 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup which consists of a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary camera sensor with f/1.7 aperture. This main camera sensor features OIS and EIS. Additionally, there's an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 116-degrees field of view, a 13MP telephoto lens with EIS and 5x hybrid zoom support and finally, a 2MP monochrome lens with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front lies a 32MP selfie shooter. However, the Indian variant will come equipped with dual front cameras. The rear camera can shoot 1080p slo-mo videos at 120fps.

Oppo Reno3 Pro packs a 4025mAh battery that supports VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. It comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor for authentication and supports multi-function NFC. 

The Oppo Reno 3 Pro is priced at CNY 3,999 (Rs 40,000 approx) for the 8GB + 128GB model in China.

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Redmi Note 8 price hiked by Rs 500 in India

The Redmi Note 8 was launched alongside the Redmi Note 8 Pro in October last year. The younger of the two siblings later made its way to the offline outlets in India. Now, the price of Redmi Note 8 has been hiked by Rs 500. Only the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant gets affected. The price of other models remains the same. While Xiaomi has not made any formal announcement regarding the price hike, it is already live on Mi.com and Amazon India website.

The price of 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant of Redmi Note 8 has been increased by Rs 500. While it was earlier selling for Rs 9,999, it is now available for purchase at Rs 10,499. The price hike is a result of the coronavirus outbreak in China, which has led to a shortage in the supply chain. 

A Xiaomi spokesperson told Gadgets360, “the extended shutdown in China is likely to have an impact on our Supply chain and, there is a risk of impact on the overall quantum of component supplies. While we are working to explore alternative supply channels for components and raw materials, the immediate impact is that the short supply might cause some negative pressure on the prices of these components. This has led to an increase in the price of the product temporarily.”

Redmi Note 8 features a 6.3-inch FHD+ screen with a dot drop notch. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset. It packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The handset runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. 

On the optics front, the Redmi Note 8 sports a quad rear camera setup: a primary 48MP Samsung GM1 sensor with f/1.79 lens + an 8MP Ultra-Wide lens that covers120-degree + a 2MP depth sensor + a 2MP Macro lens. It has a 13MP selfie shooter as well.

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GSMA cancels MWC 2020 over coronavirus health concerns

After more than a dozen companies pulling out of the MWC 2020, its faith was to be decided this week. The event was supposed to take place from February 24 to February 27 in Barcelona, Spain. Now, the GSM Association (GSMA) has decided not to go ahead with the event over coronavirus health concerns. Hence, MWC 2020 stands cancelled. It is an unprecedented move in the event’s history.

Earlier, GSMA had issued a bunch of reassuring press releases, announcing that things will proceed as planned. However, with all the cancellations, it must have realised that there probably wouldn't be much happening at MWC anyway.

The GSMA said in a statement, “the GSMA has cancelled MWC Barcelona 2020 because the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold the event. The Host City Parties respect and understand this decision. The GSMA and the Host City Parties will continue to be working in unison and supporting each other for MWC Barcelona 2021 and future editions.”

For reference, several companies including Huawei, Xiaomi, Motorola, Realme and more were looking forward to announcing new products at pre-MWC events on February 22 and 23. It is still unclear what will happen to those briefings. They might take place through online video streams as Sony announced before pulling out of the event. It is being speculated there would be a cancellation or delay of these press events. Considering the current situation, these events could be smaller or more restrained.

Meanwhile, “one major company” has told Android Authority it will still hold its event in Barcelona, provided media will be there. 

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Xiaomi Mi 10 to be launched today: Live stream, expected specs, price and more

Xiaomi is all set to unveil the Mi 10 series today. It is expected to announce the Mi 10 Pro alongside the Mi 10. The launch will take place through an “online-only broadcast” today. Mi 10 will be the successor to the Mi 9 that was launched last year. While Xiaomi hasn’t revealed any teasers for the Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 is confirmed to run on Qualcomm’s latest silicon, have a quad rear camera setup and a 90Hz refresh rate.

The launch event will start at 2 PM CST Asia, that is, 11;30 AM IST, through the official Xiaomi account on Weibo. Stay tuned to Digit for the latest coverage. 

As for the specifications of the Mi 10, it will feature a 90Hz curved AMOLED display that will have a single hole-punch design. Moreover, it will have a 180Hz touch sampling rate and support HDR10+ standard. The handset will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, as announced by Xiaomi at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit in December. Further, Mi 10 is teased to have support for 8K video recording and dual stereo speakers. The handset will include a 108MP primary camera.

The Mi 10 is confirmed to pack a 4500mAh battery. It may support 50W wired Flash Charge technology as well as 30W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. It is likely to come with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, and an infrared (IR) blaster. It is also said to have up to 16GB RAM.

The Mi 10 is claimed to be priced at CNY 4,200 (approx Rs 43,000) for the 8GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB + 256GB model may be priced at CNY 4,500 (approx Rs 46,000).

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Overwatch League Starts Strong on Ambitious Global Schedule

Packing a nearly 2,000-seat venue across the street from Madison Square Garden, those supporters validated the theory behind the Overwatch League’s ambitious global vision.

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Google releases 1,000 high-res Earth View wallpapers that can be downloaded for free

Google Earth View is getting 1,000 more images. This is the biggest update yet to the collection. The new images show off stunning sights from satellites and providing a birds-eye view of the Earth’slandscapes and oceans. The new images are optimized for today’s screens. They feature brighter colors, sharper images, and resolutions up to 4K. 

Earth View is a “collection of the most striking landscapes found in Google Earth”. Google presents the pictures in the Earth View gallery or via its Chrome extension. For reference, Earth View is a spinoff of Google Earth, which represented 3D images of Earth that uses satellite and aerial photography to present landscapes and scenes from different perspectives. 

Google says, “to prepare the final image, we optimize the color profile for the particular landscape, and export the final image in ultra-high resolution.”

Google leverages Earth View images for the Wallpapers app on Android alongside using them for Ambient Mode on idle Chromecast-connected screens, Smart Display Photo Frame and Android TVs.  Now, the total number of images available now is 2,500. 

The upgraded imagery features more locations around the globe like Greenland, Venezuela, Australia, the United States, Antarctica, and Saudi Arabia. Google worked with Ubilabs to sift through 36 million square miles of satellite imagery, while “maintaining fine camera control to get just the right shot.”

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iQOO 3 5G smartphone with Snapdragon 865 SoC to be launched on February 25

iQOO 3 has a launch date. The company has announced that its upcoming 5G smartphone will be launched on February 25. While the launch date is for the Chinese market only, it is expected to be launched in India later this month. The handset has already been confirmed to sport a quad rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor. Recently, iQOO 3 teaser also gave us our first look at the device's camera setup. Separately, the smartphone was spotted on Geekbench.

iQOO took to Weibo to share the launch date of its upcoming 5G smartphone. The event will take place on February 25 at 2:30 PM CST. However, we don’t know if it will be live-streamed or not. Aside from the launch date, the teaser doesn’t reveal much.

Earlier teasers have suggested that iQOO 3 will feature a 3.5mm audio jack on the top, which is supplemented by a secondary microphone. The volume rockers and a red-coloured power button will be placed on the right side. The teaser image also showcases a quad rear camera setup with an LED flash. The handset is likely to sport a 48MP primary sensor. Moreover, iQOO 3 5G is tipped to come with UFS 3.1 storage. 

The handset was also spotted on Geekbench. iQOO is listed to be powered by a chipset named “kona”, which is the codename for the Snapdragon 865 chipset. According to the listing, the iQOO 3 5G will be equipped with 12GB RAM and run on Android 10. However, as per the TENAA listing, it could come in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants. The smartphone is tipped to have an in-display fingerprint sensor and a hole-punch display design.

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