OnePlus 8 series along with the 5G variant will go on sale in India on May 29

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro finally have a release date in India. Customers will be able to get their hands on the devices starting May 29. The smartphones are up for pre-order on Amazon.in. OnePlus has also said that the 5G variant of the OnePlus 8 Series will be available in India from May 29. However, OnePlus has also said that in a special early access sale, the OnePlus 8 5G will be made available in limited quantity starting at 2 pm on Amazon.in on 18th May.

OnePlus 8 series 5G launch offers

Along with sales going live, OnePlus has also introduced several launch offers that will go live on purchase of the OnePlus 8 Series 5G starting 29 May. The offers are as follows.

Rs 3000 Instant Discount on OnePlus 8 Pro 5G and Rs 2000 Instant Discount on OnePlus 8 5G on purchase with SBI Credit Cards.  Up to 12 months no-cost EMI across oneplus.in and Amazon.in on purchase using popular bank debit and credit cards. Additionally, users can avail up to 12 months of no-cost EMI at no extra cost across all online and offline channels on purchase with SBI Credit Cards.  With Bajaj Finance, users can now purchase the devices at one-third of the total value, while paying the remaining amount at low monthly instalments over the course of 12 months.  Benefits worth Rs 6000 including Rs 150 off on 40 prepaid recharges of Rs 349 with Jio  Exclusive OnePlus 8 Series 5G Pop Up Bundle sale for Red Cable Club members on 28 May 2020

The Limited Edition pop-up bundle, available for both OnePlus 8 5G and OnePlus 8 Pro 5G will include the OnePlus 8 Series device along with a pair of Bullets Wireless Z (Black) earphones, a Cyan Bumper Case and a Karbon Bumper Case at just Rs 1000 above the retail price of the OnePlus 8 Series device. 

The pop-up bundle will open up for an exclusive sale for Red Cable Club members on 28 May 2020, starting at Rs Rs 45,999. The Pop Up Bundle is a limited series that will be available for purchase through invite codes only. Those interested can stay tuned on the Red Cable Club membership page for more information on invite codes. Later, the Limited Edition pop up bundle will be available on select channels.

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro India Price

The OnePlus 8 is priced at Rs INR 41,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and Rs 44,999 for the 8GBRAM and 128GB storage variant. Finally, the 12GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 49,999. The OnePlus 8 Pro, on the other hand, starts at Rs 54,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs 59,999. 

In other OnePlus news, OnePlus India General Manager, Vikas Agarwal said the company has started manufacturing the smartphones (OnePlus 8 series) in India and they will go on sale in the country soon. OnePlus relies on the Oppo factory in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh for manufacturing, and the company resumed operations earlier last week. Mr Agarwal also said the phones will be made available for sale from May end. You can read more about Made in India OnePlus devices here.

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Gaming Firm Razer to Roll Out Mask Vending Machines in Singapore

Razer, known for its gaming gear such as consoles and keyboards, is among a wave of companies that have modified or set up new factory lines to meet a surge in demand for medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This is the Unreal Engine 5 running on a PlayStation 5

A game may run on a console, PC, or even the smartphone that sits snug in your pocket. However, at the heart of every game is the engine that ensures the perfect harmony between hardware and software, giving you a smooth gaming experience. A lot of you may be aware of the Unreal Engine that has powered games for decades. In the current console generation, we have seen open-world games like Batman: Arkham Knight and Days Gone, fighting games like Mortal Kombat, Injustice, and even action games like Gears 5 running on the Unreal Engine. From detailed character models to fluid animations and even visually stunning environments, we have seen games look phenomenal on the current console generation, especially if you are playing them on a PS4 Pro or Xbox One X.

With the PS5 and Xbox Series X set to launch towards the end of 2020, it's time for a new engine to exploit the hardware. We already know about Unreal Engine 4.25 and you can check out its details here. What we have for you today is the Unreal Engine 5 running on the PlayStation 5. This is the first time we are seeing anything running on the next-gen hardware from Sony. Unreal Engine 5 was introduced with “Lumen in the Land of Nanite,” a real-time demo running live on PlayStation 5. Let's take a look at some of the features touted in this new engine.

According to Epic, one of its goals in this next generation is to achieve photorealism on par with movie CG and real-life and put it within practical reach of development teams of all sizes. We already know the specifications of the PS5 and Xbox Series X and you can read them in detail here. But it's safe to say that with the AMD Zen 2 architecture, RDNA 2 GPU, hardware-accelerated Ray-Tracing and SSD storage, getting games to look like a CG movie on the next-gen consoles shouldn’t be too tough, especially since Epic promises to provide the tools with Unreal Engine 5. Before we get into the details of the engine, take a look at its capabilities in the video below.   

The above video highlights two of the new core technologies that will debut in Unreal Engine 5 - Nanite and Lumen.

According to the Epic, “Nanite virtualized micropolygon geometry frees artists to create as much geometric detail as the eye can see. Nanite virtualized geometry means that film-quality source art comprising hundreds of millions or billions of polygons can be imported directly into Unreal Engine”. One of the downsides to current-gen games is limited geometry in the distance which is drawn in while you approach it. This is a problem and can take a player out of the immersion. Put simply, Unreal Engine 5 aims to not only address this problem but also go a step further by ensuring the details are lush and gamers get true-to-life CG environments. We can’t wait to see a game running in Unreal Engine 5. 

The next core technology is Lumen. According to Epic, “Lumen is a fully dynamic global Illumination solution that immediately reacts to scene and light changes. The system renders diffuse interreflection with infinite bounces and indirect specular reflections in huge, detailed environments, at scales ranging from kilometres to millimetres. Artists and designers can create more dynamic scenes using Lumen, for example, changing the sun angle for the time of day, turning on a flashlight, or blowing a hole in the ceiling, and indirect lighting will adapt accordingly. Lumen erases the need to wait for lightmap bakes to finish and to author lightmap UVs—a huge time saver when an artist can move a light inside the Unreal Editor and lighting looks the same as when the game is run on consoles.” This means we will see better and more realistic lighting in games that will run on the Unreal Engine 5. 

So, when will we see games running on Unreal Engine 5? Unreal Engine 5 will be available in preview in early 2021, and in a full release late in 2021, supporting next-generation consoles, current-generation consoles, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Epic also says that they have planned ahead for forwards compatibility, so game developers can get started with next-gen development now in UE4 and move projects to UE5 when ready.

Epic will also release Fortnite, built with UE4, on next-gen consoles at launch and migrate the game to UE5 in mid-2021.

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Vivo V19 with dual-selfie cameras and Snapdragon 712 launched in India, to go on sale from May 15

Vivo V19 has launched in India after going through a couple of delays due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent nation-wide lockdown that prohibited smartphone manufacturers to operate normally. The V19 was announced in April and comes with dual selfie cameras, Snapdragon 712 processor and fast charging support.

Let’s take a brief look at the specifications, pricing and availability of Vivo V19.

Vivo V19 price and availability

Vivo V19 starts at Rs 27,990 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and Rs 31,990 for the 256GB storage option. It is available in two colours-- Mystic Silver and Piano Black with the sale commencing from May 15 on Amazon India, Flipkart and Vivo India Store. 

Vivo V19 specifications

Vivo V19 has a metal-glass design that measures 8.5mm at its thickest point with the phone weighing close to 186 grams. It features a 6.44-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses a Super AMOLED panel with dual-punch-hole cutout for two front-facing cameras that give it a 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone comes fitted with an optical fingerprint reader for fast unlock.

The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. This is paired with 8GB RAM with up to 256GB storage options to choose from along with support for a microSD card for storage expansion.

The V19 has a quad-camera setup that consists of a primary 48MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear camera setup can shoot in 4K UHD at 30fps. On the front, there’s a 32MP primary selfie camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera housed within the punch-hole notch cutout.

Vivo V19 has a 4,500mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging out-of-the-box, courtesy of Vivo Flash Charge 2.0.

 

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Oppo Find X2, Find X2 Pro with 120Hz display and Snapdragon 865 set to launch in India soon

Oppo Find X2 and Oppo Find X2 Pro have been confirmed to launch in the coming weeks in India. Both flagship smartphones were announced back in March with top-of-the-line specifications, 120Hz refresh rate display and more. 

Oppo India’s official Twitter handle has posted a teaser video showcasing the Find X2 series, hinting at an imminent launch. As the Indian government eased some of the restrictions in place to combat COVID-19, smartphone manufacturers are slated to resume product launches in the country as they have been allowed to restart their factories.

The #OPPOFindX2 is coming to let you witness the #PerfectScreenOf2020 with a Billion colours and ultimate smoothness with its 120Hz Ultra Vision Screen! The #TrueFlagshipExperience is coming soon to India. Get Notified: https://t.co/9ckLNJDdGk pic.twitter.com/vXTVdSy64x

— OPPO India (@oppomobileindia) May 13, 2020

Oppo hasn’t revealed the exact launch date but is expected to announce the phone in the coming weeks in India. The phone's listing is also live on Amazon India and user's can register their interest on the e-tailer's website. Let’s take a brief look at the specifications of Oppo Find X2 series.

Oppo Find X2 series specifications

Oppo Find X2 Pro comes in the ceramic or leather back panel with a topping of Gorilla Glass 5. It is IP68 rated which makes the phone resistant to dust and water for protection against daily wear and tear. The Find X2 Pro features a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a QHD+ (3168 x 1440 pixels) resolution. The display has a high 120Hz refresh rate with support for HDR10+ playback and Gorilla Glass 6 for added protection.

The Find X2 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with 5G support, octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU. This is further paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage options to choose from. 

It comes with a triple camera setup that consists of a primary 48MP camera with an f/1.7 aperture and OIS support, a secondary 13MP telephoto-periscope lens with f/3.0 aperture and 5x optical zoom and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The rear cameras can shoot 4K UHD at up to 60fps backed by Electronic Image Stabilization. On the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole cutout.

An optical fingerprint sensor is housed under the screen and the phone is packed with a 4,200mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging out-of-the-box. Oppo claims that it’s Super VOOC 2.0 charging solution can recharge the phone from 0-100 per cent in 38 minutes flat.

The regular Oppo Find X2 features the same set of hardware including the display, processor and battery. However, the camera setup uses a 13 MP telephoto lens instead of a periscope one, along with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera supported by dual-LED flash.

The Find X2 is also IP54 rated and hence is just splash proof against drops of water, unlike the Pro variant that receives an IP68 certification.

 

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Made In India OnePlus 8 smartphones to go on sale May end: Report

The OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro launched on April 14 at an online event in the midst of a global pandemic. And while the smartphones have seen a good response in the US and Europe, they are yet to go on sale in India. Presently, you can only pre-order the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro on Amazon India. However, in an interview with IANS, OnePlus India General Manager, Vikas Agarwal said the company has started manufacturing the smartphones in India and they will go on sale in India soon.

OnePlus relies on the Oppo factory in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh for manufacturing, and according to the news wire service, the company has resumed operations earlier last week. Mr Agarwal also said the phones will be made available for sale from May end.

"The OnePlus 8 series will be available in the Indian market by May end. We have resumed operations in the Noida facility last week itself in line with the health safety regulations laid out by the government,” Mr Agarwal told IANS.

OnePlus begins doorstep repair service, opens service centres

With the relaxations in areas designated green and orange zones by the government, OnePlus has resumed doorstep repair service as well as reopened some of its service centres.

Presently, the doorstep repair service is live across six cites — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai.

“In addition to this, we have resumed services in our standalone customer service centres in 18 cities as of now, while aligning with the government advisory and guidelines on health and safety measures,” Mr Agarwal added.

Echoing the sentiments of PM Modi’s speech to encourage local consumption, Mr Agarwal also said that OnePlus is committed to delving deeper into the government’s “Make in India” strategy, stating that it has already made significant investments in the country owing to the success it found here. Indeed, India is one of the key markets for OnePlus and because of local manufacturing, the company was able to price the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro quite aggressively as compared to markets like the US and Europe.

It has been also been speculated that the next OnePlus flagship could come with 65W fast charging. You can read more about the story here. 

Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo and Samsung also resumed services

Not just OnePlus, other smartphone giants like Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo and Samsung have also resumed operations. Xiaomi said during a media briefing that the Foxconn plant in Andhra Pradesh is now operational and other facilities will also be opening soon in line with the government directives for safety.

Xiaomi also announced a unique Mi Commerce platform where local sellers in your area can take online orders and provide home delivery of the smartphones.

Similarly, Realme, Vivo and Samsung have also begun selling smartphones online to customers residing in green and orange zones.

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PlayStation 4 Sales Reach 110.4 Million, PlayStation 5 Still on Track; Sony Confirms

Sony has released its sales numbers for fiscal year 2019 and even though it has reported lower numbers compared to last year, the PlayStation 5 console is still on track.

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