Xiaomi is ready with a 120W fast charger, watch leaked video

Xiaomi had revealed last year that it was working on a 100W Super Charge Turbocharger, showing how it can top up a 4,000mAh battery from 0-100% in just 17 minutes. Now, Xiaomi has an even more powerful charger to showcase. This time the charger can top up a phone with 120W power.

The charger can be seen briefly in this video —

The 120W charger comes with the model number MDY-12-ED. It has a maximum output of 120W achieved with 20V power that passes through the charger. That’s the maximum limit defined by USB Power Delivery standards. Only this time, the charger uses 6A current, instead of 5A previously.

The charger also supports other charger speeds, starting from 15W and going up to 120W. There’s no word of a smartphone from Xiaomi that can support such high charging speeds, yet. But the race for the fastest charging is heating up.

Realme, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi are currently embroiled in the fight to get the most powerful smartphone charger to the masses.

Realme teased a 100W SuperDart charger late last year, while Vivo showcased a 120W charger at MWC Shanghai last year. Vivo claimed its speed is slightly faster at 13 minutes to charge a 4,000mAh battery.  While Xiaomi has not disclosed how fast its 120W charger can top up a 4,000mAh battery, it’s likely to take roughly the same time as Vivo’s.

Presently, the fastest charger is offered by Realme with the Realme X50 Pro at 65W. The same charger will be used in the upcoming Oppo Find X2 Pro flagship as well. Coming next is the iQOO 3 5G with a 50W charger. You can check out our charging speed comparison between these two chargers in the video embedded below. 

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PlayStation 5 Reveal Event Rescheduled for 12 June

Sony PlayStation has officially announced the rescheduled date for their digital event, PS5: The Future of Gaming. The event which was previously scheduled to take place on 5 June 1:30 AM IST, was cancelled until further notice out of respect for the ongoing political unrest in the United States. After a brief break, the event is now scheduled to be taking place on 12 June 2020 1:30 AM IST. The digital event is part of Geoff Keighley’s E3 alternative, Summer Game Fest, which was started as a response to the cancellation of gaming events worldwide due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

 

See you Thursday, June 11 at 1:00pm Pacific time (9:00pm BST) for a look at the future of gaming on #PS5: https://t.co/9XJkXYProo pic.twitter.com/8EoN34UPdd

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) June 8, 2020

 

The announcement comes from Sid Shuman, Senior Director, SIE Content Communications in an official blog. He started out by thanking fans worldwide for being patient and understanding the gravity of the situation that led to the initial cancellation. He said, “Hi all - thanks for being patient and understanding while we reschedule this PS5 event for Thursday, June 11 at 1 PM Pacific time  / 9 PM BST. We needed to step aside so key voices could be heard during this historic and important time.” He further went on to share more details pertaining to the event. He stated that the event is not actually a live event. But instead, a pre-taped program that will be running at 1080p and 30 frames per second. Which means that we could assume the event to be well-produced to a certain extent. Probably shot in some private studio with some form of professional equipment and social distancing. If that is the case, it would be so much different from the other Summer Game Fest events up until now.

In an earlier blog post from Jim Ryan, President & CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment had stated some additional details in regards to the event. He stated that the event will be running for a little over an hour. However, certain leaks suggest that the event will be running for a little over 2 and a half hours. As expected with every other PlayStation conference until now, we can expect a first-look at a series of games being revealed at the event, showing the potential of the new hardware. In Jim’s words, “The games coming to PS5 represent the best in the industry from innovative studios that span the globe. Studios, both larger and smaller, those newer and more established, all have been hard at work developing games that will showcase the potential of the hardware.” Jim had also stated that this conference was only a part of the upcoming updates on the PlayStation 5 and that after the showcase, they still have so much more to show us.

Towards the end of the blog post, Sid Shuman also recommended that we wear headphones while watching the show as there is some cool audio work as well. And that blasting it on our speakers or phones would be somewhat of a disservice to our experience. The event will be live on Twitch and YouTube on the official PlayStation channels and also on the Summer Game Fest website on 12 June 1:30 AM IST. Make sure to tune in.

Similar to the upcoming PS5: Future of Gaming event, Microsoft had also held a conference for the Xbox Series X earlier this month, showcasing a bunch of new game titles for their upcoming next-gen console. The event had received a ton of backlash for false advertising gameplay footage for Ubisoft’s upcoming title, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which you can check out here. Additionally, feel free to sign up to the Summer Game Fest here, to keep up to date with new gaming events as and when they pop up.

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OnePlus TV will be available on Amazon India, price starts below Rs 20,000

OnePlus is gearing up to launch the OnePlus TV On July 2. Leading up the launch, it looks like OnePlus is taking to Twitter to tease features of the TV.  OnePlus has tweeted a video showcasing a bunch of TVs being tested for colours and the teaser ends with the Amazon logo confirming that the TV will be available on Amazon. The teaser also has the text “A Smart Viewing Experience in the making” in the video.  Another Twitter post has an image which reads, “Heavy on Specs, Easy on Price. Starting From Rs 1X,999”. This has led many to believe that OnePlus TV could start at Rs 19,999 or it could be cheaper as well. 

Recently, OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau took to Twitter to announce the reveal date for the upcoming OnePlus TV. His Tweet reads, “It's official. We're making our premium smart TV experience more accessible to our Indian community. #SmarterTV”. The launch event will be hosted at 7 PM IST, 2 July, via a Livestream. There is no information on the screen size, technology or design information about the upcoming OnePlus TV. 

"In 2020, we aim to further enhance the OnePlus connected ecosystem experience. We look forward to offering a wider range of smart TVs that embody our burdenless technology experience, and also provide a truly seamless smart TV experience for our community at an accessible price range,” said Pete Lau, Founder and CEO, OnePlus, “We believe the new range of OnePlus TVs will redefine the premium experience in their respective price segments by providing unparalleled quality, coupled with best-in-class displays and premium design.” 

You can check out more about the OnePlus TV here. We think OnePlus could delve into the 32-inch and 43-inch screen size space with the new TVs and here is a look at how we think this will impact the TV market. Nokia, Realme, Xiaomi and many more have 32 and 43-inch TVs available in the market. You can check out our comparison of the FHD TVs here and the 4K TVs here.

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Google Maps will alert users of crowded buses, COVID-19 checkpoints, and more

After months of being locked up in our houses, the country is slowing starting to spring back to action. But the threat of coronavirus is very much present, and it’s likely that India still hasn’t seen its peak. So even if transport, shops and offices open up slowly, it’s important to maintain physical distance. In the absence of a vaccine or medicine, this is really the only way to flatten the curve. Google Maps has released a bunch of new features that will alert users of places that are crowded, medical checkpoints and other important locations.

India is in the first wave of countries getting the feature. Other than India, countries like Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom and the US are also receiving the feature. It will be available in both iOS and Android apps. Previously, Google Maps had added locations of food and night shelters in India.

“Getting from A to B can be more complicated these days. Because of COVID-19, it’s increasingly important to know how crowded a train station might be at a particular time or whether the bus is running on a limited schedule. Having this information before and during your trip is critical for both essential workers who need to safely navigate to work and will become more important for everyone as countries around the world begin to reopen,” Ramesh Nagarajan, product management director at Google Maps wrote in a blog post.

Social distancing for both drivers and public transport takers

According to the blog, Google Maps will share relevant information from local transit agencies when you look for directions that are most likely to be restricted during the pandemic.

“This can help you prepare accordingly if government mandates impact transit services or require you to wear a mask on public transportation,” the blog states. The transport alert feature is live in multiple countries including India, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom and the U.S. These countries will provide information from local transit agencies to Google Maps to help users decide on the steps they need to take before boarding a bus or a train.

Maps is also rolling out a new driver alert feature that informs about COVID-19 checkpoints and restrictions in the route when crossing a national border. This feature will not be in India right now. Only Canada, Mexico and the US will get the feature.

If you are going to a COVID testing centre or heading to a medical facility, Maps will alert you to verify eligibility and follow guidelines of the facility so you don’t get turned away by the medical authorities. Google will receive data from local, state and federal governments and their websites. It’s not clear whether this feature will be coming to India.

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Sony PS5 Online Event Rescheduled to June 11

Sony unveiled plans to showcase games tailored for its planned PlayStation 5 consoles Thursday in a sign of a ramped up effort for the year-end holiday season.

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TCL launches 4K Android TV P715 in India with hands-free controls

TCL has launched its new 4K HDR TV lineup in India - the P715. The TV runs on the Android TV platform, bringing with it access to the Google Play Store and support for popular streaming services. The screen size options of the TCL P715 isn’t known but it is speculated to range from 43-inches and go up to 75-inches with the price ranging between Rs 39,990 to Rs 99,990. The TVs also support Chromecast built-in and come with hands-free voice control. Thanks to the far-field voice recognition, users can control the TV without hunting for the remote control, by simply using their voice. How well this works, is something we will tell you in our review. 

TCL 4K HDR Android TV P715 specifications and features

As we’ve mentioned above, the TCL P715 Android TV boasts of hands-free voice control. This means you should be able to tell the TV to launch a particular app. Whether you will be able to switch the TV on and off using your voice remains to be seen. The ability to switch the TV on and off with your voice is a feature we have seen in the Sony A9G OLED TV. The TV needs to be powered and on standby for it to work. 

Coming back to the TCL 4K P715 Android TV, thanks to the Android TV platform, users can also control their smart home appliances that are compatible with the Google Assistant using the TV. The TV also supports HDR 10 but does not support Dolby Vision. It also boasts of “Rich Color Expansion algorithm which the company claims, “can improve the display effect of the low colour display to high colour display when playing videos and natural pictures.” How well this works is something we will tell you in our review. The TV also boasts of Micro Dimming, 4K upscaling and support for Dolby Audio. In addition to the remote control, users will be able to use the MagiConnect app on their smartphone to control the features of the TV. Users will also be able to take screenshots and share them on social media, cast content to the TV and vice versa, making it possible for users to cast video and audio from the TV to the smartphone. The app will also let you control basic TV functions and use the smartphone as a keyboard, in case you need to type in text on the TV. We know how annoying typing in a password on the TV can be using the remote control.  

The TV also boasts of TCL Contents Channel. According to TCL, “TCL Contents Channel’s interface is designed in a waterfall, continuous stream layout aggregating massive local and international content, feeding endless personalized recommendations to viewers – including movies, TV shows, games, and apps.”  

TCL 4K HDR Android TV P715 price and availability

The screen size options of the TCL P715 isn’t known but it is speculated to range from 43-inches and go up to 75-inches with the price ranging between Rs 39,990 to Rs 99,990. 

The 43-inch TV space is heating up and it is speculated that OnePlus will launch a 32-inch and/or 43-inch TV on July 2 in India. You can read more about the upcoming OnePlus TV here. Recently we have seen the launch of the Nokia 43-inch TV and you can see how it compares to other 4K 43-inch TVs here. You can also check out our comparison between the Xiaomi Mi TV and Realme TV here. 

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Here are the mobile plans offering free subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and more

Telecom operators are offering a free subscription to OTT services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5 and more. This opens several doors for the viewer as they have ample choices when it comes to streaming movies and TV shows. With more and more OTT players focusing on producing original shows and movies, the quality is also bound to improve and so many OTT services offer complimentary subscriptions to users of a particular telecom provider. 

OTT platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar are offered for free along with some prepaid and postpaid recharge plans from telcos such as Reliance Jio, Vodafone-Idea and Airtel. Let’s take a look at all the mobile recharge plans offering free OTT subscriptions.

How to get Amazon Prime Video subscription for free? 

Airtel offers a free subscription to Amazon Prime with some of its recharge plans for prepaid and postpaid customers. Airtel has a prepaid plan priced at Rs 349 which comes with a validity of 28 days along with 2GB data per day. As part of the Airtel Thanks offer, you will also get a free subscription to Amazon Prime for a month. However, if you’re a postpaid user, Airtel offers free Amazon Prime subscription for one year on plans priced Rs 499 and above.

Vodafone subscribers can also get a free complimentary subscription to Amazon Prime. If you’re a Vodafone Red postpaid users, you can watch Prime Video for free on recharge plans priced at Rs 399 and above. If you’re already on any of the Vodafone Red plans, you can download the Vodafone Play app on your phone to avail the offer.

How to get Netflix subscription for free? 

Netflix has partnered with Vodafone for its RedX limited edition postpaid plan that’s priced at Rs 1099. This plan offers 1 year of complimentary Netflix subscription along with Amazon Prime subscription as well. Sadly, no other telecom operator currently offers free Netflix subscription bit we’ll keep an eye out for complimentary Netflix subscriptions by telcos and will update accordingly.

How to get Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription for free?

Reliance Jio offers complimentary subscription to Disney+ Hotstar for its prepaid customers. Jio prepaid users have an option to choose from four tariff plans to avail the free Disney+ Hotstar offer. There’s a plan worth Rs 401 that has a validity of 28 days and comes with access to Disney+ Hotstar VIP for one year and 90GB data. You can also recharge with Rs 2,599 annual plan to get the VIP subscription. This plan comes with 740GB data and unlimited calling. Additionally, Jio has two add-on tariff packs worth Rs 612 and Rs 1208 that come with free Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription. Both these plans need a base plan to be activated as they only offer additional data.

Airtel also offers a tariff plan worth Rs 401 that comes with a complimentary subscription to Disney+ Hotstar VIP with a validity of one year. The plan is valid for 28 days and comes with 3GB data per day but comes without any calling or SMS benefits. 

How to get Zee5, ErosNow and SonyLIV subscription for free?

As part of the Airtel Thanks membership, any prepaid customer recharging with tariff plans above Rs 149 is eligible to get access to Zee5 Premium and Eros Now. If you’re a postpaid subscriber, you can opt-in for any of the Airtel infinity plans to get a complimentary subscription to Zee5 and Eros Now.

Similarly, Vodafone offers Zee5 Premium subscription with all its prepaid tariff plans starting from Rs 19. Additionally, the plans also come bundled with a subscription to Vodafone Play which offers TV shows, movies and more from ErosNow and SonyLIV as well.

 

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