Logitech Sales Surge as Working From Home Boosts Demand

The rise in remote working - teachers giving lessons via video link and doctors giving virtual consultations - contributed to an increase in sales in the company's fiscal fourth quarter to $709.2 million (roughly Rs. 5,350 crores) from $624.3 million (roughly Rs. 4,700 crores) a year earlier.

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Ubisoft to hold digital event to showcase more games on July 12

After the Xbox 20/20 gameplay “reveals”, it’s now time for Ubisoft to try their hand at a ‘digital conference’. This event will allow fans of the company to get a look at its latest games such as Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla and more. Called Ubisoft Forward, the digital event will be an ‘E3-style showcase’ and will give users a glimpse at ‘exclusive games, exciting reveals and much more’. The event is scheduled to take place on July 12th. 

As the world reels from the Coronavirus outbreak, many companies are looking at ‘digital-only’ events as major conferences and events have been shelved, postponed or outright cancelled. One of these events was the biggest gaming conventions in E3 and developers have been moving towards digital events and launches. Ubisoft Forward will also coincide closely with Microsoft’s July Xbox 20/20 showcase which will see the company reveal’ gameplay footage’ of its first-part titles. After the dismal and disappointing Xboxb 20/20 that took place earlier this month, we hope that we do see more than what was already shown. 

There is no word on which games will be showcased at the digital event but one thing is for sure is that we will see more of Assasin’s Creed gameplay after the travesty that was the ‘gameplay reveal’ at Xbox 20/20. Assasin’s Creed Creative Director, Ashraf Ismail has also said that they plan to show off more actual gameplay when the event does roll around. For now, all we can do is wait and see how this turns out. 

Ubisoft is also expected to reveal more footage of Watchdogs: Legion and rainbow Six Quarantine as well. So do keep an eye out for that. In the meantime, if you’ve exhausted your game library, here are a few single-player games for you to sink your teeth into. Also, if you own an Xbox One, here is how you can play Red Dead Redemption 2 for free!

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PUBG Mobile Royale Pass Season 13 available from May 13: Heres what you get

While PUBG Mobile did roll out the v0.18.0 last week, the Season 13 Royale Pass was not. However, players who have been waiting for the pass won’t have to do so for much longer as it will be available from May 13 onwards. This season has the theme of ‘Toy Playground’ and is designed to evoke nostalgia. 

In Season 13 of PUBG Mobile’s Royale Pass, the ‘Carton Rangers’ will open for players to join the ‘toy squad’. Once they reach Rank 50, they get to choose between Ice Ranger or Fire Ranger. If they reach Rank 100, they will get the Ultra Defender set. All of these sets are based on the popular Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Players will also get to complete in-game challenges to unlock a myriad of special and rare items. 

Other new features of the Royale Pass Season 13 include the Puppet Agent outfit that features three separate forms. These can then be mixed and matched. Further, players who reach the highest rank can then upgrade the outfit to Mythic rarity. There is also a new challenge series wherein players can unlock upgrades to their outfits by completing the Toy Mastery and Puppet Agent series special missions. On top of this, all RP mission reminders at the on the result page have been improved for players to see their mission progress easier. Further, developers have also added reminders at the beginning and the end of the season.

PUBG Mobile v0.18.0 has introduced a bunch of new updates and features. This includes a new version of the Miramar map, few new weapons like the Win94 with a built-in scope and the p90 SMG. There are also new game modes like Jungle Adventure Guide and Bluehole Mode. You can learn more here.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to go on sale today at 12PM: All you need to know

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max launched in India back in March but because of the nationwide lockdown imposed to stem the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus disease, the smartphone didn’t get a date for sale. Indeed, when the lockdown rules were relaxed, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro went on its first sale, and now it’s time for the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to be on sale as well. Customers residing in areas designated green and orange zones can purchase the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max at 12PM on Amazon India.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max revised pricing

Even before the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max could go on sale, Xiaomi had to hike the prices it initially announced at the launch event due to the hike in GST rates for mobile phones taking effect from April 2020. As a result, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max became Rs 1,000 more expensive for all variants.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is now priced at Rs 16.499 while the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage is priced at Rs 17,999 and the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage is priced at Rs 19,999.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max can be purchased from Amazon India and Mi.com from today at 12:00PM. Only customers residing in green and orange zones will be able to place an order and get delivery of the smartphone.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max hardware specs and features

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max rocks a large 6.67-inch LCD display, the largest ever on a Redmi Note smartphone. There’s also a large 5,020mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G and offers up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Where the Note 9 Pro Max differs from the regular Note 9 Pro is in the primary camera setup. The Note 9 Pro Max packs a large 64MP camera sensor in the back, along with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, the Note 9 Pro Max rocks a 32MP selfie shooter.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max isn’t the only smartphone to come out of Xiaomi’s stables in the recent months. The company also announced its first Mi flagship after years. The Xiaomi Mi 10 was announced at a price of Rs 49,999 and comes powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and rock a 108MP rear camera setup. Alongside the flagship, Xiaomi also announced the Mi Box 4K and the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in India.

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Poco F2 Pro launching today: How to watch online, expected specs and price

Poco F2 Pro is set to launch today, May 12 in an online event globally. The successor to the Poco F1 has been much awaited and today all those speculations and rumours about the 2nd generation of Poco will be finally put to rest. Poco F2 Pro launch event is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM IST on May 12.

If you're ready, let's POCO!#POCOF2Pro online launch event on May 12. Stay tuned.#POCOisBACK #PowerfullyCool pic.twitter.com/XmcV8i5Yfn

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Poco X2 was announced earlier this year but was soon to be revealed as a separate line of phones and not a successor to the Poco F1. Soon, rumours about a Poco F2 Pro that’s said to be a rebranded version of the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition hit the Internet. However, Poco India GM C Manmohan has earlier said that the Poco F2 won’t be a rebadged version of any existing Xiaomi phone. That said, everything will be revealed in just about a few hours from now. 

Poco F2 Pro launch today: How to watch it live

Poco F2 Pro launch event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM IST on May 12, with the live stream being shared across Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. We’ve embedded the video link below.

Poco F2 Pro expected specifications, features and price

Poco F2 Pro is rumoured to feature a metal-glass construction with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display that uses a Super AMOLED panel. The screen is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 and supports HDR10+ playback.

The phone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU. This could be paired with upto 8GB RAM and 256GB storage options. It should optimally run on MIUI 11 with Poco Launcher that’s based on Android 11.

As for the cameras, the Poco F2 Pro is said to come with a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of a primary 64MP camera, a 5MP telephoto lens that doubles up as a macro camera, a 13MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 20MP selfie camera that is housed within a motorized pop-up module.

The F2 Pro could come with a 4,700mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging, Quick Charge 4+ and Power Delivery.

The leaked pricing of Poco F2 Pro for global markets indicate that it could be priced starting at 570 Euros which is roughly around Rs 45,000 by direct conversion.

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Realme Narzo 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6: Specifications, features and prices compared

Realme Narzo 10 has just been announced in India and sits between the Realme C and the current crop of Realme 6 series. It goes up against the likes of the Redmi Note 9 Pro with a build quality that’s inspired by the Realme X Master Edition. The phone has been priced very competitively in the Indian market and as such, it can get a bit confusing if you’re looking to purchase a mid-range phone for yourself.

So, we thought of taking a brief look at the specifications of the Realme Narzo 10 in comparison with the Redmi Note 9 Pro and its distant cousin, Realme 6. Here’s how the Narzo 10 fares in this specification-based comparison.

Realme Narzo 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6: Pricing

Realme Narzo 10 is priced at Rs 11,999 for the single variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 9 Pro starts at Rs 13,999 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and Rs 16,999 for the variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Similarly, the Realme 6 is priced starting at Rs 13,999 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, Rs 15,999 for the 6GB RAM variant with 128GB storage and Rs 16,999 for the maxed-out version with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Realme Narzo 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6: Design and Display

Most phones in the sub-Rs 15,000 price range feature a polycarbonate built with textured patterns on the back. Out of the three smartphones, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is the only phone to come with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the rear panel as well as on the front. All three phones can withstand usual splashes of water but it’s not recommended to take these phones anywhere near water.

The Narzo 10 features a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout on the front for the selfie camera. This gives the screen a 20:9 aspect ratio and around 82 per cent screen-to-body ratio. The screen on the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit larger at 6.67-inch with a Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera upfront. 

Realme 6, on the other hand, features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout on the front in the top-left corner. This gives the screen a 20:9 aspect ratio and is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 like the Narzo 10. Having said that, the most interesting feature of the screen is its high 90Hz refresh rate.  

Realme Narzo 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6: Cameras

The Narzo 10 and Note 9 Pro, both come with 48MP primary camera while the Realme 6 has a 64MP quad-camera setup. On the Narzo 10, there’s an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 119-degree field of view, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP black and white sensor for assisting in portraitures.

The Note 9 Pro has a similar setup with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The Narzo 10 can record in 1080p at 30fps with support for Electronic Image Stabilization whereas the Note 9 Pro can shoot 4K UHD videos at 30fps and slow-motion videos at 960fps.

As for the Realme 6, it comes with a 64MP primary camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. It can record in 4K UHD at 30fps and gets support from electronic image stabilization. All three phones feature a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies.

Realme Narzo 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6: Under the hood

Realme Narzo 10 is powered by MediaTek helio G80 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G52 graphics while the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the Snapdragon 720G at its heart. Likewise, the Realme 6 is powered by the Helio G90T chipset with Mali-G76 graphics. 

While the MediaTek chipsets are manufactures on a 12nm architecture process, Qualcomm makes the Snapdragon 720G using an 8nm die cast and it’s octa cores are clocked at upto 2.3GHz with Adreno 618 GPU. The phones are available in different configurations of RAM and storage options to choose from.

All three phones run on Android 10 based interfaces, MIUI 11 for Xiaomi and RealmeUI for the Narzo 10.

The Narzo 10 comes with a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel while the Note 9 Pro and Realme 6 feature side-mounted scanners for easier access and one-hand unlock.

The phones are packed with the basic set of sensors and connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio jack and more.

Realme Narzo 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6: Battery

The Realme Narzo 10 comes with a 5,000mAh battery like the Redmi Note 9 Pro and supports 18W fast charging out-of-the-box. The Realme 6, on the other hand, comes with a 4,300mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.

 

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Apple might shift large portion of iPhone manufacturing from China to India

Apple may be considering moving as much as a fifth of its manufacturing capabilities out of China and straight into India. The report comes via Economic Times which reports that Senior Apple Executives have been in talks with senior Government officials to chalk out a plan for the expansion. The plan, however, has not yet been executed as there is a lot of work that remains to be done.

According to the report, Apple will be seeking to scale up its production through its contract manufacturers, Foxconn and Wistron to roughly $40 billion worth of smartphones. However, Apple would only need to produce $10 billion worth of smartphones in India in order to reap the benefits of the production-linked incentive program that is being rolled out by the Indian Government. Currently, Apple manufacturers only $0.5 billion worth of iPhones in India, while factories in China produce $220 billion worth of products.

The current government has been strongly pushing for indigenous smartphone production not just for sale within the country, but also for the purpose of export. Under the Make in India plan, practically every major smartphone manufacturer has been producing several, if not all of their smartphone portfolios in India. This has allowed the brands to take advantage of the price sensitivity within the Indian smartphone markets, keeping the sale prices as low as possible. Samsung had inaugurated the world’s largest smartphone factory in Noida in July 2018, where the production line was not only producing devices for sale in India, but also for export. The effectiveness of the Make in India plan is also the reason why the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are priced significantly lower in India than in other markets.

Apple’s Make in India ambitions began with the iPhone SE and iPhone 6s being manufactured in India. Recently, the Wistron factories started to assemble the iPhone XR (Review) in India as well, which corresponded with a notable reduction in the price of the phone. However, if Apple has to scale its production to cover $10 billion worth of smartphones between 2020 and 2025, it may have to produce more than just the lower-tier iPhones within the country. Given the trend the company has followed so far, we don’t expect any of the iPhone 12 series smartphone production to be taking place in India.

The Coronavirus outbreak which started in China had brought the entire manufacturing machinery to a halt for some time. This shutdown meant that every tech company which manufactures in China will have to come to terms with delays. Rumours have pointed out that the 5G ready iPhone 12 may be delayed by a month due to this very reason. The weakness of this “Single-hub” manufacturing has never been more under the limelight and is the perfect time for companies to start diversifying when it comes to their manufacturing facilities. If Apple does come through in moving a fifth of its production to India, hopefully, we will see the more expensive iPhones also being manufactured here.

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