Qualcomms gaming focused Snapdragon 865 is here: Asus ROG Phone III and Lenovo Legion to have first dibs

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 865 Plus as a follow-up to the Snapdragon 865, with a few key improvements that should impact gaming performance more than anything else. With the launch of the new chipset, the Snapdragon 865 Plus in right now the most powerful premium chip offered by Qualcomm. The San Diego-based chip designer said commercial devices equipped with the Snapdragon 865 Plus will be announced in Q3 2020.

Like last year’s refresh of the Snapdragon 855 mid-way into 2019, the Snapdragon 865 Plus carries over most of the features and components of the Snapdragon 865, but offer three key improvements —

1. The Kryo 585 prime core can now go up to 3.1GHz, which is 10 percent higher than the Snapdragon 865 which could go up to 2.86GHz. 2. The Adreno 650 GPU offers 10 percent faster graphics rendering. 3. Comapatibility with Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 connectivity suite which can theoretically push Wi-Fi speeds up to 3.6Gbps.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Specs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Manufacturing Process 7nm Process Technology 7nm Process Technology CPU

1x3.1 GHz Kryo 585 Prime (Based on Cortex-A76) 3x2.42GHz Kryo 585 Gold (Based on Cortex-A76) 4x1.8GHz Kryo Silver (Based on Cortex-A55)

1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 Prime (Based on Cortex-A76) 3x2.42GHz Kryo 585 Gold (Based on Cortex-A76) 4x1.8GHz Kryo Silver (Based on Cortex-A55)

GPU

Adreno 650 (Clocked 10% faster) Vulkan 11 API 10-bit HDR Gaming

Adreno 650 Vulkan 11 API 10-bit HDR Gaming

ISP

Spectra 480 Dual ISP 200MP Photo Capture Up to 200 Megapixel Photo Capture Up to 10-bit color depth video capture 8K Video Capture @ 30 FPS 4K HDR Video Capture with Portrait Mode (Bokeh) Multi-frame Noise Reduction (MFNR) Real-time object classification, segmentation and replacement

Spectra 480 Dual ISP 200MP Photo Capture Up to 200 Megapixel Photo Capture Up to 10-bit color depth video capture 8K Video Capture @ 30 FPS 4K HDR Video Capture with Portrait Mode (Bokeh) Multi-frame Noise Reduction (MFNR) Real-time object classification, segmentation and replacement

Display

4K@60Hz QHD+@144Hz 10-bit colour depth, HDR10 and HDR10+

4K@60Hz QHD+@144Hz 10-bit colour depth, HDR10 and HDR10+

RAM LPDDR5 up to 2750MHz, up to 16GB LPDDR5 up to 2750MHz, up to 16GB Connectivity Snapdragon X55 Modem Snapdragon X55 Modem

Like before, the Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC will first debut on the ASUS ROG Phone III and the Lenovo Legion 5G gaming smartphone, due to launch later this year. The higher clock speeds of the CPU and GPU will certainly help the OEMs market their gaming phones better, but it’s also likely that regular flagships will also carry the chipset inside. That includes the follow-up to the OnePlus 8 series expected in Q3 2020.

Interestingly, this is also the first confirmation of the Lenovo Legion gaming phone that has been rumoured for long.

“Three years after the launch of the Lenovo Legion PC portfolio, we’re bringing our beloved gaming sub-brand’s core values of speed and powerful performance to 5G mobile gaming – where Lenovo Legion will be amongst the first to offer the new Snapdragon 865 Plus in our expanding family of gaming devices this year. Lenovo has a long history of co-engineering amazing consumer experiences with Qualcomm Technologies and we can’t wait to share more soon,” Jerry Tsao, vice president of Lenovo’s Mobile Gaming Group Emerging Markets said in a statement.

However, the Snapdragon 865 Plus doesn’t bring the most anticipated changes. Like its predecessor, the SoC continues to mandatorily combine the Snapdragon X55 5G modem discretely, which will lead to more space inside the chassis, and perhaps higher power consumption.

Having said that, the Snapdragon 865 Plus has shaped up to be a gaming powerhouse. It supports all of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite Gaming features including HDR gameplay, jank reducer, support for high-refresh rates and more. Qualcomm claims ‘desktop quality gaming’ on the Snapdragon 865 Plus, just like it did with the predecessor.

 

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PUBG Mobile challenges you to win a Chicken Dinner in 15 minutes

PUBG Mobile has announced the ‘Chicken Dinner in 15 minutes challenge.’ As the name would suggest, players are invited to try and win a Chicken Dinner in the game’s newest map, Livik in under 15 minutes. However, in order to participate, players must be at least 18 years old. The submission deadline for the challenge is July 28.

Gotta win fast! Steps to enter: 1.) Play on Livik and record a video of the win and results screen 2.) Post on social media and tag 3 friends + use #ChickenDinnerIn15Mins and #PUBGM 3.) Upload here: https://t.co/ZG0fmcRr4m pic.twitter.com/VFj368AssE

— PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) July 8, 2020 PUBG Mobile challenges: How to participate

In order to partake in the competition, show a record of you playing the new Livik map and getting a Chicken Dinner in less than 15 minutes. In order to do so, players can start recording the moment they win a Chicken Dinner and then show the Detailed Statistics page. Notably the ‘Survival Time’. 

Players then need to upload the video to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. They should also ensure that they use the tags #ChickenDinnerin15mins and #PUBGM in the description. It should be noted that the uploaded video should only feature the new Livik map.

Once uploaded, players need to fill out this link. 

PUBG Mobile challenges: Prizes

The top three winners will get an Extreme Climber Set (15d), while the fourth to tenth place teams will get the Alpine Climber Set (15d). It should be noted that those playing Solo are guaranteed the prize, while only one member of a team will get the price. PUBG Mobile also notes that if multiple teams are at a tiebreaker for time, points from kills will be taken into account.

You may want to check out our basic guide to the new Livik map if you're thinking of participating. You can check that out here.

If you prefer the scenic route, check out there coolest locations in Livik here.

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JBL Club series headphones with JBL Pro Sound launched in India, prices start at Rs 11,999

JBL has released its JBL Club series of headphones in India. These include the Club One, Club 950NC and Club 700BT. These headphones are available in over-ear and on-ear designes and come with a host of features such as JBL Pro Sound, Personi-FI and native voice assistants. 

The flagship of the series is the JBL Club One headphones that have been designed with High Res certified graphene drivers. It also comes with True Adaptive Noise Cancellation +  SilentNow. The former is said to monitor environmental sound 50,000 times per second and then automatically adapt to the ideal level of noise cancellation for the environment. SilentNow aims to compensate for sound leakage caused by factors like eyeglasses, hair or even head movement.  This features can also be activated without a Bluetooth connection when the user is looking for a bit more peace and quiet.

JBL releases Club series of headphones in India

The JBL Club series of headphones also come with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, along with JBL’s new Personi-Fi tech. Once activated via the My JBL Headphones app, users can customise their own listening preferences as the app will automatically calibrate the audio to the listener. This should result in a personal sound curve that is unique to each user.

“We are fulfilling on our promise of bringing the best of sound and world-class innovation with the launch of JBL CLUB Series in India. We understand the love for music our consumers have in India and these headphones, tested by top world musicians, will offer a legendary music experience to the listeners,” said Vikram Kher, Vice President- Lifestyle, HARMAN India. “Consumers can expect epic sound with JBL CLUB range complete with premium design aesthetics and advanced features.”

JBL Club Series Price 

The JBL Club 700BT is priced at Rs 11,999, while the JBL Club 950 is priced at Rs 17,999. The flagship device of the series, the JBL Club One is priced at Rs 29,999.

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Microsoft Instructs Game Developers to Make All Xbox Title Upgrades Free-of-Cost: Report

Microsoft has asked game developers to offer players upgrades from Xbox One titles to Xbox Series X free-of-cost. This can either be done through the Smart Delivery scheme, or any of the publishers’ own plans.

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JBL Club series headphones with JBL Pro Sound launched in India, prices start at Rs 11,999

JBL has released its JBL Club series of headphones in India. These include the Club One, Club 950NC and Club 700BT. These headphones are available in over-ear and on-ear designes and come with a host of features such as JBL Pro Sound, Personi-FI and native voice assistants. 

The flagship of the series is the JBL Club One headphones that have been designed with High Res certified graphene drivers. It also comes with True Adaptive Noise Cancellation +  SilentNow. The former is said to monitor environmental sound 50,000 times per second and then automatically adapt to the ideal level of noise cancellation for the environment. SilentNow aims to compensate for sound leakage caused by factors like eyeglasses, hair or even head movement.  This features can also be activated without a Bluetooth connection when the user is looking for a bit more peace and quiet.

JBL releases Club series of headphones in India

The JBL Club series of headphones also come with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, along with JBL’s new Personi-Fi tech. Once activated via the My JBL Headphones app, users can customise their own listening preferences as the app will automatically calibrate the audio to the listener. This should result in a personal sound curve that is unique to each user.

“We are fulfilling on our promise of bringing the best of sound and world-class innovation with the launch of JBL CLUB Series in India. We understand the love for music our consumers have in India and these headphones, tested by top world musicians, will offer a legendary music experience to the listeners,” said Vikram Kher, Vice President- Lifestyle, HARMAN India. “Consumers can expect epic sound with JBL CLUB range complete with premium design aesthetics and advanced features.”

JBL Club Series Price 

The JBL Club 700BT is priced at Rs 11,999, while the JBL Club 950 is priced at Rs 17,999. The flagship device of the series, the JBL Club One is priced at Rs 29,999.

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Intel unveils Thunderbolt 4 specifications Speeds unchanged and features native compatibility with Tiger Lake mobile processors

Intel had officially announced Thunderbolt 4 at CES 2020 when it stated that the new interconnectivity standard would be supported by Intel's upcoming Tiger Lake platform. However, most of the specifications around Thunderbolt 4 were shrouded in mystery until today's announcement. We now know that Thunderbolt 4 isn't any faster than Thunderbolt 3, which had a bandwidth of 40 Gbps, rather it raises the bare minimum requirements for certification, expands the feature set and adds compliance with the USB4 specification since Thunderbolt 4 will use the USB Type-C connector. Also announced today are the new 8000 series of Thunderbolt 4 connectors that will be available later this year. The new controllers include the JHL8540and JHL8340 host controllers for computer makers, and the JHL8440 device controller for accessory makers.

Typical Thunderbolt dock

“Thunderbolt provides consumers with a leadingconnectivity standard across a range of devices,helping to advance computing experiencesanddelivering on the promise of USB-C withsimplicity,performanceandreliability. The arrival of Thunderbolt4underscoreshow Intel is advancingthe PC ecosystem toward truly universal connectivitysolutions.”–Jason Ziller, Intel general managerof theClient Connectivity Division

Thunderbolt 4 Feature Set

As stated previously, Thunderbolt 4 is an expansion of the existing Thunderbolt 3 protocol with the intent on expanding its feature set. Thunderbolt 4 will still provide the same 40 Gbps bandwidth as Thunderbolt 3 over a single connection while using the USB Type-C connector. It now has compliance with USB4 whereas Thunderbolt 3 was merely compatible with USB 4.

Intel Thunderbolt 4 certification requirements and specifications

The difference is that in the latter case, one would operate the the least common denominator whereas with full compliance, Thunderbolt 4 will give you the proper rated experience. Thunderbolt cables can now be up to 2 meters in length and requires support for two 4K displays (or one 8K display) and should be rated for PCIe 32 Gb/s to pass the certification tests. TB4 will enable support for docks with up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Exclusive to Intel platforms thanks to VT-d

A critical requirement for Thunderbolt 4 certification is Intel VT-d based DMA protection. From a security standpoint, this is geared towards helping prevent physical DMA attacks. However, it should be noted that VT-d is an Intel exclusive technology that allows guest systems to directly access a PCI device. AMD uses AMD-V for a similar effect but the two are distinct. This requirement would effectively make Thunderbolt 4 exclusive to Intel processors only. This is a form of vendor lock-in that is frowned upon in the industry but a common practice nevertheless. We've reached out to Intel for further clarity on the same.

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Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Specifications, Performance Tipped on AnTuTu Ahead of July Launch

Lenovo’s upcoming gaming phone Legion may just have surfaced on AnTuTu benchmarks with an impressive score. It is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 865+ SoC with Adreno 650 graphics.

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