Everything we know about iPhone 12 so far

The iPhone is one of the most anticipated devices each year and this year is no different. We are already seeing many leaks about the iPhone 12 and a lot of new information is cropping up from the iOS 14 beta. So here is everything we know about the iPhone 12:

iPhone 12 Launch Date:

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, there have been production delays which will result in the iPhone 12 launch being pushed back to October. Apple CFO, Luca Maestri, confirmed this during the company’s quarterly earnings call,” As you know, last year we started selling iPhones in late September. This year, we project supply to be available a few weeks later.” We might also see a staggered launch with 2 devices launching early in October and the other 2 in November.

iPhone 12 Design & Size:

According to reports, we will see a brand new boxy design for the iPhone this year, just like the iPad Pro. This means that the iPhone 12 will not have curved edges and will have thinner bezels and a smaller notch too. As per the reports, the iPhone 12 will continue to have a dual rear camera set up with the Pro devices featuring a brand new LidAR sensor like the iPad Pro 2020.

Reports also suggest that Apple will launch with the iPhone in 3 different sizes, a small 5.4 inch and a 6.1 inch iPhone 12 along with a 6.1 inch and a larger 6.7 inch iPhone 12 Pro.

iPhone 12 Pricing:

Based on Apple’s history of pricing the iPhone, the iPhone 12 Pro could start at $999, but we might see the iPhone 12 starting at a cheaper $649. This comes after Apple launched the iPhone 11 at $50 cheaper than its predecessor, iPhone XR. 

iPhone 12 Colour options:

The iPhone usually launches in 3 different colours: black, white and a third surprise colour. Last year, it was the Midnight Green which was very popular amongst consumers. This year we might see a ‘Phantom Blue’ colour option.

iPhone 12 Specs:

Apple’s in-house chipsets are some of the most powerful processors in the mobile industry and this year Apple is expected to launch the iPhone with its brand new A14 Bionic chip. This new chipset along with the rumoured LidAR sensor will see Apple delve deeper into Augmented Reality.

The Cupertino giant usually doesn’t announce the RAM in its devices but it is rumoured that this year’s iPhone 12 Pro devices will feature a 6GB RAM, whilst the iPhone 12 devices will feature 4GB RAM.

With many companies including OnePlus and Samsung sporting high refresh rate displays in their flagship devices, it is expected that the new iPhones will feature a ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate display like the iPad Pro. But there have also been some contradictory reports suggesting that this spec has not been finalized yet and that the devices will ship with a traditional 60Hz display. We will know more closer to the launch date.

Apple is also widely expected to launch its first 5G iPhone this year with its own 5G antenna and modems after it acquired Intel’s 5G modem business for $1 Billion. All 4 iPhone 12 devices are expected to support 5G. 

This will probably also be the first year when the cheaper iPhones will have OLED displays instead of LCD panels like the iPhone XR and iPhone 11.

iPhone 12 Accessories:

Apple was the first company to ditch the headphone jack and this year it might be the first to ditch the charging adapter and EarPods which normally ship with the device in the retail box. If true, this will be a huge change in consumer tech. 

 

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Microsoft xCloud for Android Game Streaming Service Launches September 15 on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Microsoft's Project xCloud game streaming service will leave preview and be available for Android devices in 22 markets on September 15. It will be accessible via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the company's video game subscription service.

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FIFA 21 Gameplay Trailer Reveals ‘Rewind’, Details Several Other Features

FIFA 21 gameplay trailer is here. It reveals the introduction of “Rewind” and details “Competitor Mode”, “Agile Dribbling”, “Creative Runs”, and “Positioning Awareness” among a lot more.

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Oppo Reno 4 Pro goes on sale today in India: Price, specifications and features

Oppo Reno 4 Pro goes on sale today in India and will be available to purchase from Amazon India, Flipkart, Tata Cliq, and major offline stores. The Reno 4 Pro was launched in India on July 31 and today, August 5 is when it will be up for grabs for the very first time in India. The Reno 4 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 720G chip, quad cameras on the back and support for fast charging out-of-the-box. 

Oppo Reno 4 Pro pricing, sale date and launch offers

Oppo Reno 4 Pro comes in a single variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage priced at Rs 34,990 and is available in two colours-- Starry Night and Silky White. 

Oppo Reno 4 Pro is available on Amazon India, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Paytm Mall, Tata Cliq, Reliance Digital, Croma, Sangeetha, and Poorvika offline stores.

There are various cashback and exchange offers on the Reno 4 Pro depending on where you are buying it from. A few of the e-tailers also offers a no-cost EMI option for users for up to 12 months. 

Oppo Reno 4 Pro specifications

Oppo Reno 4 Pro is very thin and lightweight and comes with an anti-glare matte finish on the rear which is soft-to-touch. It measures 7.7 millimetres in thickness and weighs around 161 grams. The phone features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a single punch-hole cutout on the top-left corner of the display that houses the selfie camera.

The Reno 4 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 618 GPU. This is paired with 8GB RAM and upto 256GB storage options to choose from. It runs on ColorOS 7.2 which is based on Android 10.

Oppo Reno 4 Pro comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 48MP with f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP monochrome camera and a 2MP macro camera. The rear cameras are capable of shooting in 4K at 30fps with support for optical image stabilization. On the front, housed within the punch-hole cutout is a 32MP selfie camera.

It is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging via SuperVOOC 2.0 fast-charging adapter that Oppo claims can go from 0-100% in 36 minutes. You can check out the phone here. 

 

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China wont accept Trumps smash and grab against TikTok, as per state-owned newspaper

After getting banned in India, TikTok is now on the verge of losing its US market. President Donald Trump has warned of banning the short video app in the US on September 15 if it doesn't sell the US business to an American company. Microsoft also showed interest in acquiring TikTok's operation and CEO Satya Nadela is in the conversation for the deal. Under the proposed agreement, Microsoft said it would take over TikTok's operations in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. 

The US President later said that he made a demand for a "substantial portion" of the purchase price to be paid to the US treasury. Now ByteDance is under immense pressure, mainly because it has recently lost a market it was hugely invested in (India), and now it's another huge market at stake due to national security concerns.

China won't accept the "theft" of TikTok

Bytedance hasn't commented on this yet. But China Daily, a state-run newspaper today published an editorial that reads, "China will by no means accept the theft of a Chinese technology company, and it has plenty of ways to respond if the administration carries out its planned smash and grab."

Another Chinese government-backed newspaper, Global Times called the sale a "daylight robbery." 

The US government has a clear case against Huawei over IP theft and other issues, but there's no substantial evidence against TikTok as of now. For taking a cut in the TikTok-Microsoft deal, the Trump government has yet to explain why the treasury should be given a cut. TikTok's future in the US market is still blurry; it all depends on the resolution that ByteDance comes up with if it needs to survive in the US market. Also, it would be interesting to see how the Chinese government retaliates to the move.

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Hisense enters India with 6 TVs starting from Rs 11,990: Price, specifications and features

Hisense has launched its television range in India starting with six 4K UHD and Full HD televisions. The brand has been eyeing an Indian launch from quite some time now and is also expected to bring its refrigerator and air conditioner range sometime later this year. 

Hisense has announced three Full HD TVs in the A56E series and three 4K UHD TVs in the A71F series. “We are delighted to announce 6 new models of the make in India television range with attractive inaugural consumer benefits like 5 Year Panel Warranty and special inaugural prices valid from 6th to 9th August on the entire range,” said Rishi Tandon, COO Hisense India.

The TVs by Hisense come with features like Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos, Google Assistant support and more. The company has also revealed that it is bringing the 65-inch QLED, two UHD televisions, 100-inch Laser TV, 86-inch 8K TV and Dual-Cell QLED TV to the Indian market soon. Let’s take a look at the pricing, specifications and features of the new Hisense TVs.

Hisense 4K UHD and Full HD TV pricing in India

Hisense 32-inch HD TV is priced at Rs 11,990, 40-inch HD TV is priced at Rs 18,990 and 43-inch Full HD TV is priced at Rs 20,990. The 4K UHD range comes in three sizes-- 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch priced at Rs 24,990, Rs 29,990 and Rs 33,990 respectively.

The TVs will go on sale from August 6 on Amazon India, Flipkart, TataCliQ and Reliance Digital. As part of the launch offer, Hisense is offering a 5-year warranty on the panel for all its TVs sold between August 6-9.

Hisense A56E TV range specifications and features

The Hisense A56E TV range comes in three sizes-- 32-inch HD, 40-inch HD and 43-inch Full HD resolution. These televisions feature a two-pole design stand and is fairly slim at the edges. It comes with a Natural Color Enhancer feature that optimizes the colour automatically while the noise reduction feature ensures that the audio remains free of any distortion. The TVs are equipped with 24W surround sound speakers while the 32-inch comes with a 20W speaker system.

The A56E range comes with 2 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports for extended connectivity. The TVs are powered by Android TV 9.0 with built-in Google Assistant, Play Store, Chromecast and comes pre-loaded with YouTube, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar and other OTT apps.

Hisense A71F 4K UHD TV range specifications and features

Hisense also announced three 4K UHD televisions in the A71F lineup with the display measuring 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch respectively. There are two other sizes, 58-inch and 70-inch that will be available at a later date. 

The 4K UHD TV range from Hisense comes with a unibody design with narrow bezels for an enhanced viewing experience. These TVs come with an ultra-dimming feature that optimizes the pictures and videos on the screen to look better and richer in colours. The three TVs support Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR that aim to deliver vivid pictures and detailed sound. The 43-inch TV is powered by 24W speakers while the rest of the variants come with a 30W speaker system. 

The Hisense 4K TV range supports HDR10+ playback in addition to HDR10 and HLG codecs. It also has a game mode which reduces input lag when playing games on the TV.

The A71F series of Hisense TVs come with three HDMI 2.0 ports and two USB ports. With this, users can connect a set-top-box, gaming console, streaming devices and more to the TVs.

 

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Realme V5 with new design, MediaTek Dimensity 720 goes official: specifications and pricing

Realme V5 has launched as the first phone in the company’s new V-series and comes with a revamped design and 5G support. The V5 was announced in China and is expected to arrive in India sometime later this year. With a big “realme” logo slapped across the rear glass panel, the V5 Silver colour variant goes for a matte finish while the other two colours, Blue and Green sport a dual-tone design.

The Realme V5 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chip and comes with a quad-camera setup on the back. Let’s take a brief look at the specifications and pricing of the Realme V5.

Realme V5 specifications and pricing

Realme V5 features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that supports 90Hz high-refresh-rate and is topped by a layer of Gorilla Glass for added protection. It has a punch-hole cutout on the front for the selfie camera which gives a 20:9 aspect ratio to the screen.

The V5 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G chipset with an octa-core CPU and Mali0G57 GPU. This is paired with upto 8GB RAM and upto 128GB storage options to choose from. It runs on Realme UI 1.0 which is based on Android 10.

Realme V5 comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear cameras are capable of recording in 4K UHD at 30FPS and 1080p at up to 120FPS with support for EIS. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.1 aperture, housed within the punch-hole cutout.

The V5 has a side-mounted fingerprint reader and is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. Realme claims that the phone can go from 0-100% in 65 minutes.

The Realme V5 starts at CNY 1,499 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage while the 8GB variant is priced at CNY 1,899. This roughly translates to a starting price of around Rs 16,000 in India by direct conversion.

 

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