PES 2021 to Be a ‘Season Update’, PES 2022 in the Works With Unreal Engine

PES 2021 will be a “season update” as opposed to a full-scale launch, Konami has confirmed. This is happening because Konami is already focused on PES 2022 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, being developed with Unreal Engine.

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Reliance Jio partners with Google to launch entry-level 4G, 5G phones in India

Reliance has announced that Google has invested Rs 33,737 crore in Jio Platforms, the company’s digital arm for a 7.73% stake. Both Google and Reliance are also collaborating to develop entry-level 4G / 5G affordable smartphones for India that run on an optimised version of Android and Play Store. This comes after a series of investments in Jio Platforms that started with Facebook investing Rs 43,574 crore for a 9.99% share.

Google’s investment is the first from its recently announced Google for India Digitization Fund which will see the company invest Rs 75,000 crore into India’s digital economy over the next five to seven years.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said, “Our investment of $4.5 billion in Jio is the first and the biggest investment we will make through this fund. I am excited that our joint collaboration will focus on increasing access for hundreds of millions of Indians who don't currently own a smartphone while improving the mobile experience for all.”

Google is working towards enabling more smartphone users in the country from a while now and this collaboration with Jio will allow it to reach out to first-time smartphone users and people who want to get on the Internet. In his speech, Reliance Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani said that the company is working towards upgrading 350 million feature phone users to an affordable 4G/5G smartphone and its partnership with Google will help accelerate the migration of users from 2G feature phones to 4G smartphones. 

Reliance Jio partners with Google 

“We think the time is right to increase our commitment to India significantly, in collaboration with local companies, and this partnership with Jio is the first step. We want to work with Jio and other leaders in the local ecosystem to ensure that smartphones—together with the apps and services in the Play Store—are within reach for many more Indians across the country,” wrote Sanjay Gupta, Country Head and VP and Sameer Samat, VP of Product Management at Google India in a blog post.

Google already has a special edition Android Go version for entry-level smartphones and many smartphone makers have previously released phones in India running on Android Go edition. With its JioPhone series, Reliance has already sold more than 100 million feature phones to budget users proving its mettle in reaching out to the masses, and now its smartphone backed by Google will take it further in putting a smartphone in the hands of everyone. It will be interesting to see how this collaboration between Google and Jio to make an affordable budget smartphone for India fares in the long run.

 

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Everything we know about the upcoming OnePlus Nord

OnePlus is going back to its roots and is gearing up to launch a mid-range phone called the OnePlus Nord on July 21. This phone is supposed to kick off a brand new product line, of the same name, consisting of affordable OnePlus devices.

OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, has confirmed that the phone will launch first in India and Europe at a price under $500 or Rs 38,000 (approx directly converted), but the exact pricing is still not known. For this price, OnePlus is packing the phone with great specs including a Snapdragon 765G processor and a 90 Hz Super AMOLED refresh rate panel. The phone is also confirmed to support 5G and NFC. According to leaks and rumours, the device will feature a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED display with 408ppi pixel density in a 20:9 aspect ratio, 4300 mAh battery which supports Warp 30T fast charging and an under the display fingerprint scanner. The Nord is also rumoured to have two spec variants: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. OnePlus confirmed that the device will not be IP68 rated and according to leaks we should not expect wireless charging either. 

OnePlus Nord Design and Camera Specs 

Recently in an interview with tech Youtuber, Marques Brownlee aka MKBHD, Carl Pei gave us the first glimpse of the new phone. On the top left corner on the front, we see a pill-shaped dual selfie camera. We could see thick bezels running along the edge of the device like those in the iPhone XR and iPhone 11. On the back, we saw something similar to the OnePlus 8 with some OnePlus branding, a camera strip and curved edges. The devices that Pei showcased were in two colours: teal and grey/black with glossy finishes. Unlike previous OnePlus devices, the camera strip was positioned on the top left corner instead of the centre. The camera strip consisted of 4 lenses which Pei said will be “flagship quality.” According to leaks, the rear camera consists of a 48-megapixel wide senor, 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with a 119-degree field of view, 5-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro senor. On the front, the device is rumoured to sport 32-megapixel wide sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. During this interview, Pei confirmed that the device will not feature a headphone jack and praised the technology in Truly Wireless Earbuds, hinting at the upcoming OnePlus Buds.

OnePlus Nord Availability 

Pre-orders for the device have already begun today at 1:30 PM IST on Amazon India. Customers will be entitled to two surprise gift boxes; one after pre-ordering and the other after completing the purchase. Pre-ordering the device will cost Rs.499.

OnePlus is holding the world’s first AR event on July 21 when it’s going to launch the OnePlus Nord. The company is already selling physical invites for Rs.99 on Amazon India and you can download the OnePlus Nord app on both iOS and Android to attend the event. 

 

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Oppos 125W fast charger takes just 20 minutes to charge a 4,000mAh battery

Oppo has launched its new range of fast charging solutions and has unveiled a 125W flash charger, 110W mini flash charge adapter, a 65W AirVOOC wireless charger and a 50W mini SuperVOOC charger. These new charging adapters comes as a result of the fast-developing technologies that enable OEMs to provide a fast charging experience to the end-consumers. 

Oppo’s new lineup of fast charging adapters and wireless charging dock feature advanced temperature control regulators which assist in providing a safe and secure fast charging experience. “OPPO has been leading the development of fast charging ever since VOOC flash charge was launched in 2014. Now, we are committed to continuing to build on our expertise and advantages in the field of high power, wireless and ultra-small charging technologies in order to provide users with a safe, efficient and convenient ultra-fast charging experience,” said Jeff Zhang, Chief Charging Technology Scientist at Oppo. 

Oppo 125W flash charge: 20 minutes to fully charge 4,000mAh battery

Oppo 125W flash charging technology claims to charge a 4,000mAh battery by up to 41% in just 5 minutes and can fully charge it in 20 minutes tops. The charging adapter also supports 65W PD (Power Delivery) and 125W PPS (Programmable Power Supply) standards, making it one of the most versatile charging solutions. There’s currently no phone in the market that supports 125W fast charging so expect the next smartphone from Oppo to ship with support for these new charging standards.

The 125W fast charger is capable of supplying up to 20V 6.25A with an improved power density so that the charger remains compact. The charger has three parallel charge pumps which are capable of up to 98% power conversion by splitting the charging and 10 additional temperature sensors ensure increased safety. Oppo’s 125W fast charging standard also uses voltage surge protection in order to provide stable and efficient charging. The charger also uses USB-C to USB-C wire for charging unlike Oppo’s earlier fast charging solutions based on USB-A.

Oppo 65W AirVOOC wireless flash charge: 30 minutes to fully charge 4,000mAh battery

Oppo also unveiled its 65W wireless charging solution that’s aimed at providing a hassle-free fast charging experience. The company also showcased a conceptual wireless charger which supports 65W fast charging with a dual-coil design that increases the charging efficiency.

The company claims that the AirVOOC wireless charger can fully charge a 4,000mAh battery in 30 minutes and is compatible with all Qi-certified devices. The wireless charger is equipped with a cooling fan that ensures that the temperature of the back of the phone is kept 2-degrees lower by dissipating heat. It also uses a glass panel likely for faster heat dissipation.

Oppo 110W flash charger and 50W mini SuperVOOC charger

Oppo has also announced two small chargers in its new flash charge and SuperVOOC lineup. The 110W mini flash charger is compact and similar to the design of a regular 18W charging adapter but can charge a phone at 110W. It is compatible with all the other different fast-charging standards like 30W, 65W PD and 36W quick charge as well. 

The 50W mini SuperVOOC charger is very lightweight at 60 grams and is just 10.5mm at its thickest point. This fast charger can easily be carried in your pockets and supports all the other fast charging systems like 30W and can charge phones as well as laptops.

 

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PUBG Mobile Season 14 with Spark the Flame theme now available

Almost a week after releasing the 0.19.0 update for PUBG Mobile the game developers have finally made the Season 14 Royale Pass available for players. The new season sports a ‘Spark the Flame’ theme and comes with new outfits, skins and more. 

As always, there is a free Royale Pass in place, but to get the more interesting rewards, players are encouraged to buy an Elite Upgrade or an Elite Upgrade Plus Royal Pass. The Elite Upgrade is priced at 600UC, while the Elite Upgrade Plus Royale Pass will set players back by 1800UC. 

Elite Upgrade rewards include the chance to unlock all 100 rewards through ranking up, exclusive perks, a Rose Unicorn Helmet, a ‘Drop the Bass’ pan as well as a gain of 25 Ranks, which is equivalent of 2,500UC. However, players obviously also get a bunch of extra bonuses like the Avian Tyrant Frame. 

PUBG Mobile Season 14 with ‘Spark the Flame’ theme

Besides this, PUBG Mobile’s new Season 14 also celebrates the second anniversary of Royale Pass by bringing back the Roaring Dragon and Dragon Hunter-themed outfits. These outfits were first introduced in Season 5 and will only be available for a limited time. 

Besides all this, players will also be able to try out a new RP Prime Subscription, that will be introduced in collaboration with Google. This will include Prime and Prime Plus options that can be subscribed to simultaneously. This includes monthly, quarterly and even yearly payments. Those who subscribe to it will receive 300RP or 900RP vouchers every month along with redemption discounts and Airplane Ranking display perks.

Of course, the biggest highlight of the new update has to be the new Livik map that is currently exclusive to mobile devices. you can check out our basic guide to the new map here. 

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The Xiaomi Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor is a digital tire inflator that runs on battery

Xiaomi’s Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor is a digital tire inflator and is launching in India. It is currently available on Xiaomi India's crowdfunding platform and will start shipping from August 10. It is priced at Rs 2,299 but it looks like this is for the crowdfunding only. Once the product goes mass market, it will be priced at Rs 3,499. The device works independently and does not need any external power source. This is because it has a lithium-ion battery inside. Speaking of its battery life, it can charge 5 car tyres before running out. According to Xiaomi, the Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor can fill a car tyre in 6 minutes. So let’s dive in and check out all the features on offer on the  Xiaomi Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor

Xiaomi Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor is a digital tyre inflator and can work on a bicycle or a car, scooter or even a football. It can inflate tyre up to 145 PSI pressure. Users can preset the pressure and the device will auto shut-off after filling up to the preset pressure setting. You do not need to connect it to an external power source as it comes with a 2000mAh battery. 

There is a battery indicator on the device which remains white when the battery is more than 50%, turns orange when the battery is between 20-50 and goes red when there is less than 20% battery. On a full charge, the Xiaomi Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor can inflate up to 5 car tyres or 8 bicycle tyres. However, remember that the device cannot be used while charging. 

The device has a compact form factor and is easy to carry. A user can preset the air pressure and connect the device to the tyre and it will auto-fill till the preset pressure is reached. As mentioned above, the device can fill a car's tyre in about 6 minutes. It can also fill 8 bicycle tyres on a charge and takes about 3 minutes to fill one. 

The device also has an LED light and a display for ease of use. The Xiaomi Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor has a gross weight of 547 grams and charges via a micro-USB cable. It takes less than 3 hours to reach full charge. 

Xiaomi Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor Price and Availability

The Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor is currently available on Xiaomi’s crowdfunding platform and will start shipping from August 10. It is priced at Rs 2,299 but it looks like this is for the crowdfunding public only. Once the product goes mass market, it will be priced at Rs 3,499.

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OnePlus Nord is up for pre-order in India: Heres how to get one

OnePlus Nord pre-orders will go live from 1:30 PM in India and the upcoming affordable phone by OnePlus can be pre-booked on Amazon India. The company has been revealing key features ahead of Nord’s launch on July 21 and recently even confirmed that the phone will be joined by the reveal of the company’s first true wireless earbuds, OnePlus Buds.

OnePlus Nord will be up for pre-orders in limited quantities and interested buyers will have to pay Rs 499 upfront to pre-book the phone. If you pre-order the OnePlus Nord, you will be entitled to receive two gift boxes with official merchandise and other surprise gifts worth Rs 5,000. Here’s how to pre-order OnePlus Nord in India.

How to pre-order OnePlus Nord in India?

OnePlus Nord will be up for pre-orders starting July 15 on Amazon India. Interested buyers will have to pay Rs 499 upfront to book the phone. Everyone who pre-books the phone will receive a gift box with merchandise and those who pay and purchase the phone will receive a second gift box with OnePlus Bullets Wireless and a phone case. 

To pre-book the OnePlus Nord, go to this Amazon India page. The pre-orders will go live starting at 1:30 PM on July 15 with a link to pay the pre-order amount and reserve the OnePlus Nord.

OnePlus Nord leaked specifications

OnePlus Nord is rumoured to feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 90Hz high-refresh-rate. The leaks have indicated that the phone could have a dual punch-hole cutout in the corner for the selfie camera.

The phone is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset with an octa-core processor and Adreno 620 GPU. This is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and there could be more variants as well.

The OnePlus Nord could come with a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP camera, a 16MP ultra-wide-camera, a 2MP macro lens and a depth sensor. On the front, there is a 32MP primary camera supported by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera for selfies. It is rumoured to be fitted with a 4,300mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging out-of-the-box.

OnePlus Nord launches on July 21 alongside the OnePlus Buds in an AR event that starts from 7:30 PM IST.

 

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