Apple might announce iPhone 12 launch date this week

Apple is expected to announce the date where it will reveal the iPhone 12 at some point in the coming days, perhaps this week. This information isn’t through a leak, but rather a postulated guess on the part of Bloomberg writer Mark Gurman, who in his tweet said that Apple is likely to announce a date on which they will announce the iPhone 12.

Typically, Apple would send out invites for the iPhone launch 2 weeks prior to the event. This is to give journalists and attendees time to figure out travel plans to the Apple Campus in Cupertino, however, given that there is still no cure or vaccine for COVID-19, Apple is likely to hold a virtual event, just like they did for WWDC 2020. This means there’s really no reason to send out an invitation so far ahead in time. However, Mark Gurman’s tweet comes in the face of the months of rumours that Apple is expected to announce a new iPad and the Apple Watch Series 6 this month, with the iPhone 12 being launched later next month. Jon Prosser, another prominent Apple leakster with a track record of getting launches right has also tweeted that Apple is readying to launch a new iPad and the Apple Watch Series 6, and according to him, Apple already has the press release scheduled to go out on September 8.

I wouldn’t get too excited about rumors of new Apple products appearing this week. More likely I think: an announcement of the upcoming (of course virtual) September iPhone/Apple Watch event.

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 6, 2020

Apple press release is currently scheduled for Tuesday (September 8) at 9:00am EST — though, I should note that it’s not locked in until the press has been briefed, day of. I’ll tweet early that morning to update you if it changes.

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) September 6, 2020

Apple typically launches the new iPhones at a dedicated event in September, however, this year, things have not gone according to plan. The COVID-19 pandemic had apparently caused delays in the testing of the 5G radio, besides all the disruptions in the supply chain, which has eventually led to a delayed iPhone event. This year, Apple is rumoured to be launching four models, two for the iPhone 12 and two for the iPhone 12 Pro series. Up until now, its always been the Pro series that’s received two sizes, but given the popularity of the iPhone XR and iPhone 11 lineup, it makes sense why Apple would want to offer the iPhone 12 in two sizes as well.

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Xiaomi launches 32-inch and 43-inch Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition in India starting at Rs 13,499

Xiaomi has launched the Horizon Edition of the Mi TV 4A. The Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition is available in 32-inch and 43-inch screen sizes. The TVs bring with them an HD and FHD resolution, respectively. The biggest unique feature of the Horizon Edition is the bezels on the front of the TV. The Horizon Edition brings with it a near bezel-less design when compared to the rest of the 4A family of TVs under Xiaomi’s umbrella. 

Speaking of Xiaomi’s TVs, users now have more options in the 32-inch and 43-inch screen sizes. Xiaomi has the Mi TV 4A Pro 32-inch priced at Rs 12,999, and then we have the Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition priced at Rs 13,499. In the 43-inch screen size space, there is the 4K Mi TV 4X priced at Rs 24,999 and the Mi TV 4A Pro priced at Rs 21,999 and the new Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition priced at Rs 22,999.

Speaking on the launch Eshwar Nilakantan, Category head for TV at Mi India said, “At Mi India, we are constantly working towards providing the best hardware and software. Having sold over 4 million units till now, we not only understand the requirements of Indian consumers but have also taken significant steps to address their need; by offering customizations and solutions best suited for our Mi Fans and consumers.”

Eshwar goes on to say, “With people consuming more content lately, Mi TV Horizon Edition series aims to bring in a cinema-like experience at home. With the new bezel-less design, we are confident that these TVs will enhance and enrich users' binge-watching experience.”

Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition Specifications and Features

As mentioned above, the Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition is available in two screen sizes. We have a 32-inch TV with a 1368 x 768p resolution and a 43-inch TV with a FHD 1920 x 1080p resolution. Both the screen sizes bring with them Xiaomi’s Vivid Picture Engine Technology, 20W stereo speakers with DTS-HD surround sound, Quad-core Processor + Mali-450 Graphics, 1GB RAM + 8GB storage, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2.

When it comes to connectivity options, both the screen sizes support three HDMI ports, two USB ports, Ethernet connectivity and 3.5mm connectivity. What the 43-inch TV has but the 32-inch TV lacks is S/PDIF. 

The TVs also come with Xiaomi’s minimalist remote control with hotkeys for Netflix and Prime Video. It also has a Google Assistant button. 

The Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition is running on Xiaomi’s PatchWall UI and the TVs also give you access to Android TV. With Android TV you get access to features like the Play Store to download apps, Google Assistant, Chromecast and more. With PatchWall, the TV brings with it “deep integration of 23+ Content Partners including Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar etc., content from 16+ languages and a number of unique features”. 

Xiaomi’s unique features include a universal search feature which lets users find shows and movies on all the possible platforms without launching the particular streaming service. It also has a Kids Mode with a parental lock to help restrict content not suitable for kids. 

Curated lists help people discover content they may have otherwise ignored. The UI has curated lists like Celebrity Watchlist, India Top 10 Today, Collections, lists as per regional languages/genre and more.

Another feature added to the Mi TV Horizon Edition is the Mi QuickWake that wakes the TV up in 5 seconds. This essentially means that the TV doesn’t shut down but goes into sleep or rest mode so it can wake up when the user presses the power button. 

The TVs also bring with the Data Saver to help consume less bandwidth if you have an internet connection with a limited data cap. 

Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition Price and Availability. 

The 32-inch Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition and the 43-inch Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition are priced at Rs 13,499 and Rs 22,999 respectively. The 32-inch TV will be available on mi.com, Mi Home and Flipkart on 11th Sep at 12 PM. The 43-inch TV will be available on mi.com, Mi Home and Amazon on 15th Sep at 6 PM.

Both these TVs will be available across all Mi Stores, Mi Studio and offline partner stores soon.

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Realme 7i specifications and design leaked ahead of launch

The Realme 7i has leaked online ahead of its launch in Indonesia on September 17. On the heels of the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro launch in India, the Realme 7i is also expected to launch in India soon and complete the Realme 7 lineup. 

Some promotional posters of the Realme 7i have been posted online, revealing key specifications and design as the phone debuts alongside the Realme 7 in Indonesia later next week.

As per the leaked images, the Realme 7i is seen to come with a rectangular camera module on the back with the brand’s logo at the bottom and a fingerprint sensor as well. The rear panel looks likely to have a gradient finish in two colours, blue and green.

The Realme 7i also has a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera upfront with noticeable bezel on the bottom. Let’s take a look at the leaked specifications of the Realme 7i.

Realme 7i leaked specifications

Realme 7i could feature a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a 90Hz high refresh rate. The screen has a punch-hole cutout for the 16MP selfie camera housed in the top-left corner.

According to the images leaked, the Realme 7i could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor and will be paired with at least 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. However, there could be multiple variants at the time of launch. The fingerprint sensor is situated on the rear panel.

It comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

The Realme 7i could come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging out-of-the-box.

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21-year-old reportedly commits suicide due to PUBG Mobile ban: Report

It looks like the ban on PUBG Mobile is taking its toll. According to a report by PTI, a 21-year-old student in West Bengal’s Nadia district committed suicide for not being able to play the game. As per the police, the student was found hanging in his house on Friday. 

PTI’s report notes that after he had his breakfast, the victim went to his room. However, when his mother went to call him for lunch, his room was locked from inside. After the student did not respond to calls to open the door, his mother called the neighbours who broke into the room and found him hanging from the ceiling. The mother notes that her son was apparently frustrated for not being able to play PUBG Mobile. 

After talking to the family members, the police say that the student killed himself for not being able to play the game, which was blocked by the government last week.

A 21-year-old student allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his home in West Bengal's Nadia district as he was frustrated over not being able to play PUBG: Police

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 6, 2020

To recall, the Government of India banned PUBG Mobile, PUBG Mobile Lite and 116 other games. The move came a couple of weeks after the government banned 59 apps including TikTok. All the apps were banned citing security concerns as all of them were linked to China. After the initial ban of 59 apps, there was some debate whether PUBG Mobile would be banned as there was some confusion over the origins of the game as the parent company of PUBG, Krafton Game Union, is South Korean and is responsible for the PC and console versions of the game. However, the mobile version of the game was developed and published by Tencent.

This is possibly the first death that has been attributed to the game post its ban in India. Prior to the ban, a number of deaths were linked to the game. This ranged from suicide to strokes. Players who are feeling depressed following the banning of the game are advised to seek help and support. Then may also consider playing any of the many alternatives.

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Airtel Xstream Bundle gives users speeds up to 1 Gbps, unlimited data Xstream Android TV Box and access to OTT

Existing Airtel customers broadband plans have been upgraded to offer unlimited downloads and you can learn more about that here.  However, if you are a new customer, then there are some new offers for you. Airtel has announced the launch of its new Airtel Xstream Bundle. The Airtel Xstream bundle is available at 5 different price points and brings with it unlimited data, Airtel Xstream Android 4K TV Box and access to OTT content. Let’s take a look at all the available plans in detail 

Airtel Xstream Bundle details

The Airtel Xstream Bundle is available at 5 price points. All the plans bring with them unlimited data, unlimited calls and the Airtel Xstream Android 4K TV Box worth Rs 3,999. The Rs 499 and Rs 799 plans bring with them 40 Mbps and 100 Mbps speed respectively along with access to 7 OTT apps and 5 Studios on the Airtel Xstream Android 4K TV Box. 

Airtel changes Entertainment forever with the launch of Airtel Xstream Bundle – Unlimited Data at speeds upto 1 Gbps, Airtel Xstream Android 4K TV Box and Unlimited OTT content for the whole family from Airtel Xstream. Plans now start at just Rs. 499. pic.twitter.com/CwSp5JFHqA

— Bharti Airtel (@airtelnews) September 6, 2020

The other three plans priced at Rs 999, Rs 1499 and Rs 3,999 offering speeds of 200 Mbps, 300 Mbps and 1 Gbps, respectively, and bring with them access to the 7 OTT apps and 5 Studios along with Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5 on the Airtel Xstream Android 4K TV Box. 

Speaking of the Airtel Xstream Android 4K TV box, it is the Airtel set-top-box running on Android, giving you the best of a smart TV experience and traditional TV in one package. It is a lot like the Sky Binge+ box we reviewed earlier.

Earlier, Airtel has limited data offerings with its plans and users could add Rs 299 and make their existing plan offer unlimited data. But Airtel has since changed that, converting all their plans to offer users unlimited data. Speaking of unlimited data, if you do not have Airtel service in your area and are looking to get a broadband plan with unlimited data, you can check out our comparison of the best unlimited broadband plan here. Tata Sky recently launched a 300 Mbps plan and you can learn more about it here.

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Honor Hunter Gaming Laptop to Launch on September 16, Company Confirms

Honor Hunter, the Huawei sub-brand’s first gaming laptop, is set to launch on September 16. The company officially confirmed the news on Weibo. The company also announced that it will launch two new smartwatches at an event on the 16th.

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Googles Lo-Fi Player now lets you create live music on your browser

If you love music but really don’t know how to play an instrument or even program music, Google’s got you covered. The search engine giant recently released the Google Magenta Lo-Fi player that you can load up in your browser and start creating music right away. The project was created by an intern at Google and looks really retro with the 8-bit graphics and aesthetic. All you need to do to start making music is load up the player and start clicking on the various instruments you see on screen. It really is as easy as that. Objects like the cat, piano, acoustic guitar and bass will allow you to customize different tracks and melodies. 

In a blog post, Google said, “We chose Lo-Fi Hip Hop because it’s a popular genre with relatively simple music structure. This limited flexibility helps ensure that the music always makes sense. We’re able to create something more like a “music generating room” than a musical instrument or composition tool.”

Google has incorporated several music machine learning models developed by the Magenta team to help users make the experience more novel and dynamic. Google has also transformed the  Lo-Fi Player into an interactive YouTube stream where instead of clicking on the various objects to make music, you simply type in the commands in the Live Chat. Google has also made the source code for the player available on GitHub. 

This may not be world-changing but it really allows people to mess about with sounds and loops and who knows, this could actually push people into making more music. Check out the Lo-Fi Player, here.

In other Google news, we’ve got a handy and easy-to-follow guide on how you can activate Google Chrome’s Dark Mode on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac, right here. The search engine giant has also rolled out a new Saved tab on Google Maps to help you keep track of your favourite places. And finally, here is how you can recover your deleted photos on Google Photos. 

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