Realme 3 Pro starts receiving March 2020 OTA update, bringing with it much needed fixes

If you are a Realme 3 Pro user, then there is good news for you. The smartphone has started receiving the March 2020 OTA update. The update version is RMX1851EX_11.C.04. If you haven't received the update, then worry not. The update for the Realme 3 Pro is being delivered in a staged rollout. The Realme post reads, “In order to ensure the stability of this update, it will have a staged rollout. The update will be randomly pushed out to a limited number of users today (March 23, 2020) and will have a broader rollout in a few days after making sure there are no critical bugs. If no critical bugs are found, the full rollout will be completed in the upcoming days.”

As far as new features are concerned, there are none in this update. This update is meant to fix the problems with the Realme 3 Pro. The update brings with it the March 2020 Android security patch and a host of fixes. The fixes that come with the update are as follows.

Optimized the effect of game audio. Fixed the probability error of boot animation display. Fixed the low probabilistic stuck issue while using third-party applications. Optimized system power consumption. Fixed low probability stuck issue due to the memory leak of the system. Fixed the probability issue that photos or screenshots are not displayed after upgrading.

Coming to the specifications of the Realme 3 Pro, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 mobile platform. The 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant of the Realme 3 Pro costs Rs 12,999, while the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage version retails for Rs 14,999. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the phone is priced at Rs 15,999. The smartphone has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It also has a dewdrop notch giving the smartphone a 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The phone comes equipped with Hyper Boost 2.0 software, which is claimed to enhance the phone’s speed and gaming experience.

For the optics, the Realme 3 Pro has a dual-camera setup on the back. There is a 16MP primary Sony IMX519 sensor, with an f/1.7 aperture. The 5MP secondary has an f/2.4 aperture. For your selfie needs, it has a 25MP sensor with an f2.0 aperture. The front camera supports modes like AI beautification and face unlock feature. The smartphone runs on ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9 Pie. A 4045mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast-charging support powers the entire package.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max first sale in India postponed due to Coronavirus lockdown

Redmi announced the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max alongside the Redmi Note 9 Pro on March 12. The devices were launched at an online-only event. The smartphones come with the same display, colour options and more. While the Note 9 Pro went on sale recently, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sale in India was to take place on March 25. However, as per the latest development, it has been postponed due to the current circumstances with the Coronavirus lockdown. 

Xiaomi India chief Manu Kumar Jain took to Twitter to confirm the latest development. However, he didn't reveal the exact date on which the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will now go on sale. Further, the Redmi Note 9 Pro sale will still happen as scheduled. The phone will go on sale today at 12 noon IST via Amazon India, Redmi India's official site, Mi Home, and Mi Studio Stores.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max price in India starts at Rs 14,999 for the 6GB + 64GB storage variant, whereas its 6GB + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs 16,999. Further, the 8GB + 128GB storage option carries a price tag of Rs 18,999.

The handset features a 6.67-inch punch-hole display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the camera array, back, and front. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset. On the optics front, it sports a quad rear camera setup: a 64MP primary lens + an 8MP Ultra-wide-angle lens with a 119-degree field of view + a 5MP macro with a focal distance of 2cm + a 2MP depth. On the front lies a 32MP selfie shooter.

It packs a 5020mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Further, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also comes with 2x2 MIMO WiFi for battery latency and coverage and NavIC chip.

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OnePlus 8 Pro with Snapdragon 865 spotted on AI Benchmark, score falls below Xiaomi Mi 10

OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 are tipped to be launched in April, which is a few weeks earlier than the regular update cycle. However, ahead of the launch, the phone’s specifications and features have already leaked online. This time around, the OnePlus 8 Pro has been spotted on AI Benchmark, which is a website that keeps track of AI performance statistics of mobile and desktop CPUs. It reiterates on the already-leaked key specification of the smartphones. Further, the scores reveal where it stands in terms of current flagship AI scores.

On the AI Benchmark, the OnePlus 8 Pro is listed below the Honor 9X Pro, Nova 5, Nova 5i Pro, Xiaomi Mi 10 5G and a couple of other models. Moreover, it is listed above the Google Pixel 4, ASUS ROG 2, Mi 10 Pro 5G and the Realme X2 Pro. For reference, OPPO Find X2 is not on the list but it has an AI score of 39,638 points which is significantly higher than the OnePlus 8 Pro’s 33,480. The phone has been spotted running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, paired with 12GB RAM. 

Recently, an alleged OnePlus 8 Pro was seen sporting a punch-hole display surrounded by slim bezels. The button placement looks similar to the OnePlus 7 series, volume rockers are placed on the left edge, whereas the alert slider and power key seem to reside on the right edge of the device. The OnePlus 8 Pro was also spotted on Geekbench where it scored 4296 on single-core and 12531 on multi-core tests. The phone is likely to come with a 120Hz refresh rate. Further, the handset may feature wireless charging as well as an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

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Redmi K30 Pro, K30 Pro Zoom to launch today along with RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition: What to expect and how to watch live stream

The day has arrived for the Redmi K30 Pro to get launched in China via an online presentation. At the same event, Xiaomi is also expected to unveil the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom, and even a refresh Redmibook laptop with with Ryzen processors and a Mi Air Purifier F1. There are more accessories that will get launched as well according to hints left at Xiaomi's Weibo channel.

How to watch Redmi K30 Pro live stream

The K30 Pro launch event will be streamed live via the brand's Weibo channel. The event will begin at 2PM local time (11:30 AM IST) where Xiaomi will be revealing more details around the specs, features, price and availability of the Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom Edition. Not much is known about the two devices except for the fact that they will be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC, have 5G support and sport a bezel-less display with a pop-up camera. Notaby, the previous Redmi K30 was launched in India as the Poco X2, which might mean that the Redmi K30 Pro could very well be the much-elusive Poco F2 everyone is still waiting for.

Redmi K30 Pro expected price and specs

The Redmi K30 Pro will be a flagship device under the Redmi brand and based on previous leaks, it's likely to priced around CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs 35,200). The pricing may of course change. Based on the recent teasers from Xiaomi, the K30 Pro will rock an HDR10+ Super AMOLED display with 1200 nits of brightness and 180Hz touch sampling. Both phones are expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 and feature UFS 3.1 for faster read-write speeds.

As for the cameras, the K30 Pro will retain the pop-up selfie camera. The rear panel will reportedly come with a circular module housing a quad camera setup that includes a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor. A telephoto lens is expected to deliver 3x optical zoom along with dual optical image stabilisation. Not much is yet known about the K30 Pro zoom, but we might just see a persicope telephoto lens on the phone.

Refreshed RedmiBook 14 with Ryzen processors, Mi Air Purifier F1, Redmi x Keith Harring Accessories to also launch alongside

Based on a recent leak, Xiaomi is also expected to take the wraps off a refresh RedmiBook 14 that is expected to rock 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. Not much details are known but the 2020 model may be powered by the latest Ryzen 4000 series of APUs. The previous 2019 model of the RedmiBook 14 was powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U or AMD Ryzen 7 3700U processors.

Xiaomi is also expected to launch an new Mi Air Purifier F1. Furthermore, a new Redmi TV is also expected to launch today.

Finally, XIaomi has been teasing a new lineup of accessories in partnership with Keith Harring which might be unveiled at today's event. However, the company didn't reveal what accessories will get the refresh. Stay tuned as we bring you more details once the event starts streaming.

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Redmi Note 9S goes official: Price, specs, availability

Redmi Note 9S has gone official, and as rumoured, it’s the Redmi Note 9 Pro in another name, launched in South Asian markets like Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Everything about the Redmi Note 9S is same as the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

The Redmi Note 9S is powered by the Snapdragon 720G and offers up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. There’s also a variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The body is covered in Gorilla Glass 5 and there’s a splash-resistant coating as well. At the back, there’s a 48MP quad camera setup while the screen on the front is dotted by a hole-punch 16MP selfie camera.

Redmi Note 9S hardware specifications

The Redmi Note 9S offers a 6.67-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD panel with 91 percent screen to body ratio and 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by the 8nm Snapdragon 720G SoC with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.

At the back, the quad camera setup is led by a 48MP camera sensor with f/1.79 aperture. That’s followed by an 8MP ultrawide lens with 119-degree field of view, a 5MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is a 16MP selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture.

The Note 9 Pro comes with a dedicated microSD card slot and there’s a 5020mAh battery inside with 18W fast charging support. There’s support for Bluetooth 5, Dual Nano SIM, GPS and NavIC. The  Note 9S also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C port.

Redmi Note 9S price and availability

Since the Redmi Note 9S is practically the same as the recently launced Redmi Note 9 Pro, it’s safe to say this is meant for other markets. The price of the Redmi Note 9S starts from RM 799 (roughly Rs 13,000) for the base variant while the 6GB RAM+128GB variant will retail for RM 899 (roughly Rs 15,000). The phone will be available in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore later this month. Redmi is offering three colour variants — Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Grey. AliExpress will also deliver the device in other countries for $249 (roughly Rs 19,000) from April 7.

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Vivo V19 launch reportedly delayed due to the Coronavirus outbreak

Vivo will be launching the Vivo V19 in India soon. The launch date was set for March 26. The phone was made official in Indonesia last month. However, that was a rebranded version of the Vivo V17 that was launched in India a few months back. The V19 that will be launching in India is expected to be different than the Indonesia model. Now, the launch has reportedly been delayed by the company. There is no official confirmation on the new launch date. However, the phone could be launched in the first week of April.

The teaser posted on Twitter showed the silhouette of the Vivo V19. Further, the dual hole-punch is clearly visible in the photo. The handset is said to be powered by the Qualcomm 712 SoC. For reference, the Indonesian model packs the Snapdragon 675 chipset. According to previous rumours, Vivo V19 will feature a 6.44-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is tipped to come with 8GB of RAM. Moreover, the handset is said to come in two storage options: 128GB and 256GB. Leaks suggest that the device will be available in Piano Black and Mystic Silver colour variants.

As for the optics, the Vivo V19 could sport a quad rear camera setup: a 48MP primary camera + an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens + a 2MP macro sensor + a 2MP depth sensor. On the front may lie  32MP + 8MP dual selfie shooters. The latter is expected to be a wide-angle sensor. It is rumoured to pack a 4500mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging technology that the company calls Vivo Flash Charge 2.0.

Vivo V19 price in India could be around Rs 25,000.

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PUBG on PC update 63: Adds changes to weapons and Team Deathmatch

For all you gamers staying home during this lockdown, here’s some sweet, sweet news for you guys. PUBG on the PC has just been hit with update 6.3 as it went live last week. You’ve got a few new changes to weapons and Team Deathmatch mode as well as a delicious Panzerfaust, which was previously teased. Weapons have now been rebalanced including one that is only found in Care Packages. You can expect the usual bug fixes as well as changes to invincibility as it relates to Team Deathmatch. 

If you were one of the players being bombarded by a player with invincibility you’ll thank the developers for this update as it only works before the player jumps into the game. Invincibility will not work when the player is in-game. 

The Panzerfaust also makes its debut as the developers have been teasing the weapon for some time now. Like its real-life counterpart, the weapon is rather devastating but lacks the speed to really stick it to the enemy as it can actually be dodged if you’re fast enough. Look, it’s still a powerful weapon that’ll lay waste to whatever you’re firing at but it does have a few drawbacks which you find out once you actually use the weapon. 

Other changes include a red dot sight and increased damage for the Tommy Gun in Team Deathmatch. The UMP-45 also gets a bit of a push, spec-wise with the M249 moving from Care Packages and losing a little bit of steam, because of that switch. 

Check out all the updates, changes and logs, right here. 

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