Nubia Red Magic 5G With 144Hz Display, 4,500mAh Battery Launched: Price and Specifications

Nubia has announced its Red Magic 5G gaming phone in the Chinese market. It is powered by a Snapdragon 865 SoC and has a 144Hz refresh rate screen with a 4,500mAh battery.

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D2h Stream Android-based set-top box, D2h Magic Stick launched in India

D2h announced two new connected devices in India. One is an Android-based set-top box named D2h Stream and the other one is a voice-enabled stick with built-in support for Amazon's Alexa, the D2h Magic. The D2h Stream will be made available for Rs 3,999 for the new subscribers. On the other hand, it is priced at Rs 2,499 for existing subscribers. In contrast, the D2h Magic is priced at Rs 1,199. It is only available for select D2h subscribers.

D2h Stream

The D2h stream us an internet-enabled Android-based HD Set Top Box. It runs on the latest Android TV 9.0 OS. Apart from the TV channels, it offers access to the Google Play Store allowing the viewer to download and stream content from OTT platforms. It will support all popular OTT platforms like Watcho, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Voot, ALTBalaji, YouTube and more. Further, it works with any television. 

It comes with built-in Google Assistant, Chromecast, and superior Dolby audio. It allows users to stream content from any device directly to their TV screens. Further, users can operate and control the device with simple voice commands using the Alexa built-in remote.

D2h Magic Stick

The D2h Magic Stick is a voice-enabled kit with a dongle and remote powered by Amazon Alexa. It allows users to access popular OTT Apps and thousands of Alexa skills through their existing set-top boxes. The d2h Magic (voice-enabled) with Alexa-powered remote control comprises a Wi-Fi dongle, a Bluetooth and an Alexa-enabled remote control. 

The subscribers can use voice commands as an intuitive and preferred mode of interaction with the set-top box to book cabs, get the latest news, information and recipes, set reminders for their favorite programs, ask for recommendations on trending programs, access their account details, register ‘call me’ requests and discover a vast array of content from movies to music to sports and more. 

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PUBG Mobile receives new in-game features as part of 2nd Anniversary celebration

PUBG Mobile is one of the most popular games. It has been one of the most interesting games in recent times. It is still growing and generating a lot of buzz. The game is now celebrating its upcoming 2nd anniversary with a massive festive content that has arrived in-game with a fresh wave of interactive games, events, anniversary exclusive items, and achievements. The players can now join in the latest anniversary celebration and enjoy the all-new Royale Pass Season 12. It is themed as “2gether We Play” to emphasize fun and teamwork.

Players now have a chance to enter a special themed Amusement Park Mode within Erangel in Classic Mode. The old-school amusement park will randomly appear in three locations on the map, decked with interactive arcade machines to activate with game tokens, included games and attractions like Hunt Game, Space War, What’s in the box, Shooting Range, Trampoline, and Launcher. High-rise Launcher will appear in the middle of the amusement parks. Players can be launched into the air to use their parachute and glide again. Further, they can choose one ultimate set out of two with dynamic effects. 

New achievements can be unlocked including the return of First Anniversary Cake Collection Achievement, Second Anniversary New Mini-Game Achievement, Anniversary Login Exclusive Achievement. Moreover, the 1st Anniversary themed items are returning to the Redemption Shop for those who missed out last year’s celebration.

The updated content of the PUBG Mobile 2nd Anniversary Celebration arrives right after the 0.17.0 version update. The latter includes the return of Hardcore Mode, new air drop weapon DBS, “Brothers in Arms” teamwork system, Death Replay function for players to see how they were eliminated and more.

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Nubia Red Magic 5G launched with industry-first 144Hz screen in China

Nubia launched its next gaming phone, the Red Magic 5G in China on March 12. It packs some impressive hardware, including a144Hz refresh rate display. Further, it comes with up to 16GB RAM. It is made of aviation-grade aluminium alloy. There is an LED-backlit logo in a vertical stripe on the rear panel as well. It comes equipped with two dedicated pressure-sensitive shoulder buttons on the right side that offers a touch sampling rate of 300Hz.

The gaming phone features a 6.65-inch Full HD+ (1080 x2340 pixels) AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified panel has a 240Hz touch sampling rate and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio without any notch or punch hole. The display also has an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC clocked at 2.84GHz. It comes with up to 16GB of dual-channel LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. Moreover, there is the usual liquid cooling hardware that is accompanied by copper foils, thermal gels, and graphite. The handset has a dedicated 15,000RPM fan and an external vent to dissipate heat. 

The gaming phone sports a triple rear camera setup: a 64MP primary Sony IMX686 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture + an 8MP wide-angle lens + a 2MP macro snapper. On the front lies an 8MP selfie shooter.

It packs a 4500mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging. It runs Red Magic OS based on Android 10. It retains the 3.5mm audio jack as well. The phone comes in three colour options: Hacker Black, Mars Red, and Cyber Neon. There is also a Transparent Edition. 

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is priced at CNY 3,799 (Rs 42,000 approx) for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB model. Further, the top-of-the-line 16GB+256GB transparent edition model is priced at CNY 5,199 (Rs 55,000).

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New Google Chromecast Ultra reportedly in the works based on Android TV

It looks like Google is working on a new Chromecast Ultra. The device was expected to be unveiled at Google I/O 2020. However, due to COVID-19, Google I/O has been cancelled. There is no information on when the device will now be unveiled to the public. Unless Google decides to do a web-only event like other brands have resorted to these past few weeks. Coming back to the device at hand, the information about the upcoming Chromecast Ultra comes from 9to5Google. Sources close to the website say that the new Chromecast Ultra has the codename “sabrina”. The source says that the dongle will have the same form factor as the current Chromecast Ultra but will bring with it a remote control. It will support 4K and HDR, but it isn’t clear if it will support other formats like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. 

The remote control which will come with the new Chromecast Ultra will be a cross between the Daydream remote control and the Apple TV remote control. It is also expected that the remote control will have a microphone for easy access to the Google Assistant along with a dedicated button to bring up the assistant.

Aesthetically, it seems the device will be the same as the 3rd-generation Chromecast aka the Chromecast 3 (read our review here). It is expected to have a soft rounded finish with the “G” logo on it. It is still unclear whether the device will come in black and white colour options only or will it come in the colourful options we saw with the Chromecast 2 (read our review here).  

According to 9to5Google, “Our source tells us that the device will fill a long-awaited gap in the market: a mass-consumer dongle that runs full-fledged Android TV.  The device will give users access to apps such as YouTube TV, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and more.”

For consumers in India, it looks like Google could be late to the streaming party with this upcoming device. There are a lot of Android TV based streaming boxes available, some from service providers like Airtel and ACT combining their respective services with the Android TV box to give consumers a package deal. We also have a device like the Fire TV Stick, which is available in 2 options - FHD and 4K HDR to cater to those that want to upgrade to a smart TV experience. Just so you know, the 4K Chromecast Ultra was never officially launched in India. 

The first generation Chromecast was a revolutionary device when it was launched back in 2013, giving users the ability to transform their old TV into a smart TV. With the advent, growth and affordability of smart TVs, such streaming devices seemed like an unnecessary device. However, a lot of budget smart TVs in India come with a lacklustre smart TV UI making devices like the Fire TV stick and Chromecast as essential as a Soundbar is to enjoy content on your flat-screen TV.

We have also seen devices like the NVIDIA Shield bring with it the benefits of the Android TV like UI, but also work as a gaming device hooked up to the TV. 

It will be interesting to see how this new Chromecast Ultra takes on devices like the Fire TV stick especially in a country like India. If you are a proud owner of a Chromecast 3, you can check out our guide on how to set it up here. You can also read our impressions of the Fire TV stick here.

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Realme 6 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro: Specs and price comparison

Redmi took the stage to announce its Realme 6 Pro rival today. Interestingly, it didn’t announce a Redmi Note 9. Instead, the company announced two Note 9 Pro variants. Since the budget phones are getting better with each generation, here is a quick look at the specs of the two latest phones side by side. Here’s a Realme 6 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro: Specs comparison.

Display

The Realme 6 Pro features a 6.6-inch capacitive LCD display that has an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate.  The screen contrast is 1500:1. Its display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and it has an oleophobic coating as well.

In contrast, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes equipped with a 6.67-inch LCD display. It features a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio, which the company calls Cinematic screen. There is no high refresh rate on the screen and it offers a 60Hz refresh rate. Further, the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. 

Performance

The Realme 6 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Snapdragon 720G SoC, paired with Adreno 618 GPU. It comes in two LPDDR4x RAM options: 6GB and 8GB. Moreover, there are two storage options as well: 64GB and 128GB of 2.1 onboard storage. It can be expanded by up to 256GB through a dedicated microSD card slot.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 8nm Mobile Platform, paired with Adreno 618 GPU. It comes in two LPDDR4x RAM options of 6GB and 8GB with 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. Further, it is expandable by up to 256GB with a dedicated microSD card slot.

Camera

The Realme 6 Pro comes with quad rear camera setup. It includes a 64MP Samsung GW1 primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens + an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor + a 12MP telephoto lens with + 2MP macro shooter. The macro lens has a focal length of 4cm. The system supports up to 4K video recording at 30fps frame rate and has 20x hybrid zoom. It has features like 64MP Mode, Ultra Steady Video, Ultra Steady Max Video, Night Mode and more. On the front lies a dual 16MP + 8MP selfie shooter.

The cameras come with features like Ultra Steady Video, Portrait Mode, Timelapse, Panoramic view, Beauty Mode, HDR, Face-Recognition, Night Mode, and Bokeh Effect Control.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sports a quad rear camera setup. It consists of a 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor with f/1.89 aperture PDAF, EIS, 0.8μm pixel size, LED flash, and EIS + an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 119-degree field of view + a 5MP 2cm macro lens + a 2MP depth sensor. On the front lies a 32MP selfie shooter. It can shoot 4k at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps/30fps and 720p at 30fps.

Moreover, the camera has features like RAW photography support, Night Mode. Pro Colour, Portraiture, 21:9 frame and more.Video Pro mode, Slow-Mo selfie.

Battery and Connectivity

The Realme 6 Pro packs a 4,300mAh battery that supports 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 fast charging technology. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, NavIC, and a USB Type-C port. Moreover, the phone comes with a superlinear speaker and supports Dolby Atmos as well as Hi-Res Sound Quality features. It sports a 3.5mm headphone jack as well. Further, the handset has dual SIM support and alongside a dedicated microSD card slot.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max packs a 5,020mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. The fast charger comes inside the box with the phone. Further, it supports Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz) 2 x 2 MIMO, VoWiFi, Bluetooth 5, GPS, NavIC and USB Type-C.  Further, it comes with an infrared sensor as well as the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Design

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sports an “Aura Balance Design”, which includes Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front, back as well as the camera module. It sports a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It comes with a P21 coating for splash resistance. The device measures 165.5mm x 76.68mm x 8.8mm and weighs 209 grams. It comes in Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black colour options.

The Realme 6 Pro measures 163.9mm × 75.8 x 9.4mm and weighs 195 grams. It features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor as well. The frame is made out of plastic, whereas the back cover is made out of glass. It comes in Lightning Blue and Lightning Orange colour options.

Price

Realme 6 Pro price in India starts at Rs 16,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs 17,999. The  8GB RAM + 128GB storage option will be made available for Rs 18,999.

On the other hand, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max price in India starts at Rs 14,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model. Moreover, the 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs 16,999 and the 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs 18,999.

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Philips launches Dolby Atmos enabled Soundbar priced at Rs 31,990

Philips has launched a new Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar with the model number TAPB603. It will be available online and offline for Rs 31,990 starting in March 2020. The Philips Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar comes with a 3.1 channel setup and boasts of 320 W output. The three channels claim to reproduce height as well as depth, “creating a virtual 3D surround sound perfect for an ideal cinematic setup”. How this works is something we will tell you when we get the soundbar in for testing.  For connectivity, the soundbar brings with it HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) along with two HDMI inputs with 4K pass-through. It also has audio-in and optical inputs, along with Bluetooth.

Commenting on the availability of the soundbar, Mr. Jonce Lin, Country Head, Philips Branded Television, Audio and Monitors, TPV Technology India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Nowadays, the soundbars are a must-have gadget that are designed to enhance the viewing experience for all audiophiles and cinephiles. Consumers will now be able to enjoy thrilling moments with the feature-loaded TAPB603. With a sleek design and Dolby Atmos, consumers are in for a treat at a reasonable cost.”

Since the soundbar boasts of Dolby Atmos support, it will be interesting to see how it performs, especially considering the fact that it does not have surround speakers or up-firing speakers. We have reviewed the Sony HT-Z9F, a premium Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar and that soundbar can be upgraded using rear wireless satellite speakers. It, however, does not have upward-firing drivers and simulates the height channels to give you a Dolby Atmos effect. You can read our review of the Sony HT-Z9F here. 

At the same Rs 30,000 price point we have seen the launch of the Yamaha YAS-209. The soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos but brings with it support for DTS Virtual X, a sound technology that competes with Dolby Atmos. It has 200 W of output and comes with a wireless subwoofer. It also comes with the Alexa assistant built-in and comes with 1 4K HDR-enabled passthrough port in addition to ARC connectivity. It also supports optical and Bluetooth connectivity. You can read more about the YAS 209 here.

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