Garena Free Fire introduces new Elite Pass with the Celestial Street theme

Garena Free Fire has announced a new Elite Pass for the game. Called Celestial Street, the pass introduces new Celestial Street-themed rewards such as new skin sets. As with other Elite Passes, Celestial Streets theme as a story behind it, namely a tale of Damon and Celeste. 

As per the company’s release, “the Celestial Street EP tells the story of Damon and Celeste, two friends who grew up across the street from one another but raised in different cultures and crews. Their parents tried to keep them apart to maintain the balance of power, but Damon and Celeste kept their relationship secret until she was chosen as the leader of the Celestials. Forced to break up, Damon grew envious of Celeste’s promotion while struggling to show his father he can be the leader of the Hellkin.”

The skins and outfits in Celestial Street are said to be inspired by the concept of contemporary samurai styles, while the lower half features a mechanical theme. The two factions also come with the own colour themes, Damon’s skins and outfits feature black and red colours, while Celeste’s outfits are yellow and white. 

The rewards offered in the Elite Pass includes the Street Devil and Street Angel outfits worn by Damon and Celeste respectively. It also includes the Demon Fury loot box skin, the Celestial skateboard skin, the Demon Fury backpack skin and the Dust Off emote. Those who pre-ordered the Celestial Street EP between August 28 and August 31 will get a bonus in the form of the Golden Pan skin. 

In related news, Garena Free Fire has also confirmed that it will be adding a new character based on Bollywood actor, Hritik Roshan. The new character is called Jai and while the company has not confirmed his in-game abilities, leaks suggest that it will be called ‘Furious Reload’ and will automatically reload the player’s weapon.

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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G debuting on an upcoming POCO smartphone is nearly identical to its predecessor

Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 732G for its mid-range 7-series family of mobile chipsets. Going by the name, the Snapdragon 732G seems like an immediate successor to the Snapdragon 730G that has powered quite a few smartphones in India like the Realme X2, Poco X2 and the Samsung Galaxy A80. The Snapdragon 732G will also operate in the same segment, unlike the Snapdragon 765 SoC which is meant for high-end smartphones.

Qualcomm also confirmed that the Snapdragon 732G will debut on an upcoming POCO smartphone. Leak doing the rounds in the industry points to the Poco X3, and it sounds perfectly logical considering the previous Poco X2 (review) tasted good success by bringing the Snapdragon 730G at its affordable most price point in the beginning of 2020.

Debuting on the POCO X3?

"Since inception, POCO has been all about listening to user feedback and delivering exactly what they need,” said Manmohan Chandolu, General Manager, POCO India. “We’re thrilled to be working once again with Qualcomm Technologies to bring a sophisticated user experience for our users with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Mobile Platform. We’re hoping all our fans, especially the gaming community, appreciate the offering.”

Well, the G in the Snapdragon 732G does stand for gaming, so it’s safe to assume this upcoming POCO smartphone will appeal to gamers, and try to stick to the under-20k segment. POCO has confirmed this smartphone will come with a 64MP camera, that will bin pixels 4-in-1 to output 16MP images, much like the POCO X2. Previously, a US FCC certification leak pointed to 33W fast charging support and a 120Hz display.

What’s new in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G?

Well, going by the press-note shared by Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 732G is more similar to the Snapdragon 730G that it is different. The SoC relies on the same Qualcomm Kryo 470 cores, with the only difference being that the prime core goes up to 2.3GHz instead of 2.2GHz. The Adreno 618 GPU is also the same as before, and so is the Snapdragon X15 LTE modem.

Qualcomm promises some Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, by virtue of the G in the name. That includes “seamless and ultra-realistic gameplay in over a billion shades of colour”.

The platform also uses Qualcomm’s 4th-gen AI Engine which is the same as the Snapdragon 730G, yet the company claims a 2x improvement as compared to previous generations.

We will add more details to the specs of the chipset as and when it becomes available. From what we can see, the Snapdragon 732G simply offers a minor bump in maximum CPU clock speed, and preserves every other feature of its predecessor. Can it really be called an upgrade, in that case?

The POCO X3 will hold the key to that answer. The Snapdragon 730G combined with a 120Hz display propelled the smartphone to success in the mid-range segment, but it’s unlikely we will notice a generational change with the new Snapdragon 732G in use on the upcoming smartphone.

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Band 5 to launch in India soon: Report

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Band 5 fitness tracker are going to launch in India sometime in September, as per a new rumour. The Mi Watch Revolve is the global variant of the Mi Watch Color while the Mi Band 5 will succeed the Mi Band 4 that was launched around the same time in 2019. 

According to a report by 91mobiles that cites Ishan Agarwal as the source, the Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Band 5 are set to launch in India soon. The Mi Watch Revolve is expected to be unveiled in Silver and Black colour options to choose from.

Exclusive for @91mobiles: Guess what! Xiaomi is launching the Mi Watch Revolve & Mi Band 5 soon in India. Expect Silver and Black colour variants for Mi Watch Revolve.#Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve was launched in China as Watch Color. Please Link & Credit:https://t.co/P1G0Urzxdw pic.twitter.com/LXoe7pbug8

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 30, 2020

The Mi Watch Revolve is priced at CNY 599 in China which places it around Rs 6,500-mark by direct conversion. On the other hand, the Mi Band 5 is priced starting at CNY 189 which translates to around Rs 2,000. Going by Xiaomi’s reputation, we can expect the company to launch both the smart wearables at an aggressive price point in India.

Mi Watch Revolve specifications

The Mi Watch Revolve has a stainless steel casing and features 1.39-inch AMOLED screen. The Watch Revolve is equipped with a heart-rate monitoring system, sleep tracking, air pressure sensor and is certified for use by upto 5ATM waterproof levels. It comes with a 420mAh battery that Xiaomi claims can provide a 14-day backup.

Mi Band 5 specifications

The Mi Smart Band 5 features a 1.1-inch AMOLED display which is 20% larger than the previous generation Mi Band 4. The fitness trackers come preloaded with more than 65 watch faces and can be paired with up six different coloured straps. The screen also has a one-touch button which can be used to wake up the screen, otherwise, it serves as the back button.

The Mi Smart Band 5 comes with a magnetic charging dock so users will no longer have to take out the tracker from the rubber straps to charge it up every time. The fitness tracker claims to provide 14-day battery life and can be recharged from 0-100% in under 2 hours. In battery saving mode, the tracker can last for upto 20 days on a single charge.

It features 11 professional sports modes including outdoor running, treadmill, cycling, walking, freestyle, pool swimming, elliptical, rowing machine, jump rope, indoor cycling and Yoga. The tracker is also able to monitor running and walking automatically along with data points on pacing, kilometres alerts and heart-rate alerts.

The Mi Band 5 comes with a 5 ATM certification which means that it can survive 50 meters underwater for 10 minutes easily. The fitness tracker also supports 24-hour smart heart rate monitoring by up to 50% increased accuracy and also vibrates alerting wearer of irregular heart-rate.

The Mi Band 5 also comes with 24-hour sleep monitoring which offers 40% improved accuracy over the Mi Band 4 and can monitor your sleeping patterns to create data points that will help you improve your sleeping habits. It can also come in handy for music playback, finding your phone, incoming calls, SMS alerts and more.

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Compaq TVs launching in India on September 1

Compaq, a brand once synonymous with the PC space is now delving into the TV market. The brand is said to launch multiple TVs in its portfolio. To distinguish themselves, the TVs will be accompanied by sound from Mini. How this audio technology will change the viewing experience is yet to be seen but you can check out our deep dive into Mimi audio technology and how Compaq aims to distinguish itself from the competition in the video below. 

Those interested in catching the live stream of the launch of the Compaq TV can do so on their YouTube channel and Facebook page. Last week Compaq announced that it was partnering with Flipkart and that its new range of TVs will be available starting September 1. We can expect customers to get benefits from the e-commerce website like no-cost EMI and more to make the TVs more affordable. Compaq has been teasing the launch of the TVs on its Instagram page. From a truly bezel-less design to a slim form factor, Compaq has been teasing features of the TV. 

The wait is over. September 1, we unveil the New Compaq TV to the world. Get ready to experience Life in Compaq.#MyNewCompaq #CompaqTv pic.twitter.com/KqLMABymzH

— Compaq TV (@tv_compaq) August 30, 2020

Even though specifications of the Compaq TVs are not known, we can expect them to support 4K along with HDR and even Dolby Vision. Since most brands have taken to the Android TV platform, we can expect the TV to offer the same. While brands like OnePlus and Xiaomi offer their own UI in addition to Android TV it will be interesting to see what Compaq does in this space. 

The TV space is heating up in India with the 32-inch and 43-inch dominating and the 50 and 55-inch space also seeing growth. We have also seen brands market their 65-inch and above TVs in India as some households are looking to bring the theatre home. We have seen brands like Nokia which entered the Indian market with a 55-inch TV and subsequently launched a 43-inch (review) and then 65-inch TV. We have seen brands like Kodak and Thomson launch a new lineup of TVs from 43-inches all the way to 65-inches. 

In the premium segment, we have seen Sony launch the 'ready for PlayStation 5 TVs' in 55 and 65-inch screen sizes. You can read more about them here.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro could launch in India priced around Rs 35,000: Leaked specifications and more

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro could soon launch in India, as tipped by noted tipster Ishan Agarwal. The Mi 10T and 10T Pro leaked online just this past week, revealing key specifications and design of the upcoming successors to the Mi 9T series from 2019.

As per a tweet by Agarwal, Xiaomi is gearing to launch a new phone priced around Rs 35,000 with a feature set that includes a high refresh rate display, 108MP camera, Snapdragon 865 under the hood and more. The specifications are very similar to the Mi 10T Pro that was spotted online last week. 

New Xiaomi Smartphone that is (rumored to be) coming to India at a price point of around 35K will feature 108MP, SD865 & High Refresh Rate Display. Could it be the Mi 10T Pro? #MI10T #MI10TPro #Mi #Xiaomi https://t.co/UFTN3gq7YK

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 30, 2020

A picture of the alleged Mi 10T Pro was also posted online and it gave us a glimpse of the camera module on the phone. The power button is slightly recessed as it doubles up as a fingerprint reader.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T leaked specifications

The Mi 10T Pro is expected to come with a 144Hz high refresh rate display, 108MP rear triple camera and 5,000mAh battery. The phone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and likely runs on MIUI 12 out-of-the-box.

The alleged picture of the Mi 10T Pro reveals that the phone has a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, rectangular camera module with three lenses accompanied by an LED flash.

Last year, Xiaomi rebranded the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro as the Mi 9T and 9T Pro but this year, the Redmi K30 series is already out and so it’s good to see the company working on a new range of phones.

The Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T are expected to be launched in the coming few weeks, and we will know more about it as we near the launch date.

 

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Reliance JioFiber Broadband offers truly unlimited internet, no-condition 30-day Free Trial and more

If you are a JioFiber customer or are looking to get a connection, then there is good news for you. The company has announced a no-condition 30-day free trial for its broadband service where customers get speeds of 150 Mbps with truly unlimited data. Users also get access to a 4K set-top-box with subscriptions to 10 OTT apps for all new users. 

Who qualifies for the JioFiber 30 days free trial?

New JioFiber customers activating from 1st September, will get the 30-day free trial. However, it must be noted that existing JioFiber customers will also get some benefits. They are as follows.  

Plans of all existing JioFiber customers will be upgraded to match the benefits of The new tariff plans. Any JioFiber customer onboarded between 15th and 31st August will also get the free trial 30-day free trial benefit as a voucher in the MyJio app. What are the new benefits?

Well, to begin with, there is truly unlimited data on offer with the JioFiber plans. Also, all home plans will have symmetric speed, that is download speed = upload speed. The plans on offer from JioFiber are as follows

Rs 399 per month giving users 30 Mbps speed. Rs 699 per month giving users 100 Mbps speed. Rs 999 per month giving users 150 Mbps speed along with OTT subscription of 10 apps worth Rs 1000. Rs 1499 per month giving users 300 Mbps speed along with OTT subscription of 12 apps worth Rs 1500.

Commenting on this development, Mr Akash Ambani, Director, Jio, said “JioFiber is already the largest Fiber provider in the country with over a million connected homes, but our vision for India and Indians is much larger. We want to take Fiber to each and every home and empower every member of the family. After making India the largest and the fastest-growing country in mobile connectivity with Jio, JioFiber will propel India into global broadband leadership, thereby providing broadband to over 1,600 cities and towns. I urge everyone to Join the JioFiber movement to make India the broadband leader of the world."

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Heres how you can watch select Netflix originals for free, without a subscription

If you do not have a Netflix subscription but still want to check out some of the streaming giant’s content, well, you’re in luck. Netflix has enabled free access to a number of its original TV shows and movies. You can access these shows and movies without an account. First picked up by OnlyTech, the feature can be accessed through any desktop or Android browsers. The feature is not available on iOS browsers as of now. The feature is web-only. It is also not available on iOS, smart TVs, or Streaming sticks and is a marketing promotion to try and rope in new subscribers to the streaming service. A Netflix representative also confirmed the same saying, "You can watch select Netflix Original movies and TV episodes online for free, and without creating a Netflix account, by using a computer or Android device (iOS browsers are not supported)."

You can head on over to Netflix and watch shows like Our Planet, Stranger Things, Bird Box and more for free. With the TV shows, you can watch the first episode for free and then you’ll be prompted to purchase a subscription to watch the rest of the series. It is a great way to get new customers to your service by giving them a wide range of content to sample before they make their purchase. Apple TV+ also has a similar feature where you can watch the first episode of select shows. This isn’t the first time Netlix has introduced this sort of feature as it previously made the first episode of Bard of Blood free for anyone to watch. Netflix also ran a campaign where the company offered users a one-month subscription for Rs 5, so they aren’t;t new to the free content business. 

To access the free content, head on over to netflix.com/watch-free and you’ll see a list of all the shows and movies you can watch for free, without creating an account. In fact, if you’re considering watching Netflix with your friends, you can check out our handy guide on how you can do exactly that. The company was also testing out its Mobile+ plan, priced at Rs 349 per month in India. You can read more about that here. 

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