Moto G9 Plus listing reveals key specifications, design and price

Motorola Moto G9 Plus key specifications including the design and price may have been leaked after a listing of the phone went live on the website of telco Orange Slovakia. The listing reveals several key features of the upcoming Moto G9 Plus which is a buffed-up version of the Moto G9 that launched in India earlier in August. 

The Moto G9 was launched in India starting at Rs 11,499 and features triple cameras, Snapdragon 662 under the hood, fast charging support and more.

Moto G9 Plus and Moto E7 Plus have also been subject to a number of leaks in the past with alleged renders being posted online in August. Let’s take a look at the specifications and pricing of the Moto G9 Plus.

Moto G9 Plus specifications and pricing

Moto G9 Plus features a 6.8-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. As per the listing, the Moto G9 Plus measures 9.69 millimetres in thickness and weighs 223 grams.

The listing did not reveal the processor details but the G9 Plus is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. This could be paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage and there could be multiple variants made available at the time of launch. Moreover, the phone supports microSD cards of upto 128GB for users to expand the storage further.

The phone is rumoured to come with a quad-camera setup that consists of a primary 64MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, there could be a 16MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

The Moto G9 Plus has been rumoured to come fitted with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging out-of-the-box. 

The listing on the Orange website details the Moto G9 to be priced at Euro 235 which roughly translates to Rs 20,000 by direct conversion.

 

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Poco X3 NFC makes its global debut: Price and specifications

Poco X3 NFC has officially launched making its global debut as the successor to the Poco X2 that was launched in India earlier this year. Poco X3 is the first phone to launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732g processor that was recently announced. 

Poco X3 NFC, as the name suggests, comes with NFC for some regions while a non-NFC variant is expected to reach other regions. Nevertheless, the X3 takes this Poco mid-range lineup forward with features like high refresh rate display, 64MP quad cameras and more. Let’s take a look at the pricing and specifications of the Poco X3 NFC.

Poco X3 NFC pricing and specifications

Poco X3 NFC features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a 120Hz high-refresh-rate and HDR10 support. The screen has a centre punch-hole notch cutout for the 20MP selfie camera and is further topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5. 

It has a glass back and the X3 is IP53 rated which means it has water repellent coating inside.

The Poco X3 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor with an octa-core processor and Adreno 618 GPU. This is paired with upto 6GB RAM and 128GB storage with the phone running on MIUI 12 based Poco launcher. The phone also supports microSD cards of upto 256GB so users can expand the storage further according to their needs.

The Poco X3 comes with a quad-camera setup that consists of a primary 64MP camera with an 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. 

It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and is equipped with a 5,160mAh battery to boot. The battery support 33W fast charging out-of-the-box.

Poco X3 NFC is priced starting at Euro 229 (~Rs 19,800) for the variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage and Euro 269 (~Rs 23,000) for the 128GB storage variant. This roughly hints at a starting price of around Rs 19,000 by direct conversion, whenever the Poco X3 launches in India, that is.

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Call of Duty: Mobile: Heres what to expect in the Season 10 update

Another season of Call of Duty: Mobile is almost here and as always, Activision has been teasing some new additions for a while now. The new Season is scheduled to be available from September 10 and while it may not offer a huge number of changes like Season 9, players should expect a fair bit of tweaks and additions to gameplay.

New map

It seems like players should now expect brand-new maps with every new season of Call of Duty: Mobile. This time around, players will be getting the Terminal, a map that is based on the infamous No Russian mission from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The map is set in an airport terminal and should offer players a decent mix of strategies. 

Another map that is headed to Call of Duty: Mobile is Pine. As the name would suggest, the new map will be located in a heavily wooded area. However, it should be noted that Pine will be exclusive to Call of Duty: Mobile’s Gunfight mode and as such, it is quite tiny.

New map incoming! ⁣ ⁣ Pine is coming to #CODMobile for Gunfight mode in the next season! pic.twitter.com/cYuPdUyG3O

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) September 6, 2020 New game mode

Call of Duty: Mobile will also soon be getting a new game mode called Headquarters. The game mode is similar to Domination and Hardpoint wherein players are tasked with capturing and holding points in the map for their team. However, there is a twist. The moment your team captures the Headquarters, you won’t respawn till the enemy team captures it and the whole cycle starts anew.  

Wait, capture, and defend!⁣ ⁣ New Multiplayer mode, Headquarters is coming to #CODMobile in the next season! pic.twitter.com/KIb8pbN4Ql

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) September 5, 2020 New Operator Skill

Season 10 of Call of Duty: Mobile also adds a new Operator Skill. Called Equalizer, the skill equips the player with two SMGs with built in suppressors. This should allow players to project a hail of bullets at the enemy making it especially devastating in close-range combat against groups.

POP OFF with this dual integrated Operator skill, Equalizer!⁣ ⁣ Coming to #CODMobile as a part of the next season! pic.twitter.com/CYQnbJU1iZ

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) September 6, 2020 New Battle Royale class

The Battle Royale mode in Call of Duty: Mobile also gets a little bit of love in the form of the Hacker class. The new class comes with the ability to black out the minimap of all nearby enemies. It will also disable any active enemy gadgets like drones, tripwires and more. Its passive ability is called Hard Wired and ensures that the player’s minimap is not blocked by interference.

Prevent your enemies from using their utilities against you with the new Battle Royale class, Hacker!⁣ ⁣ Coming to #CODMobile next season! pic.twitter.com/Ob1hGS2dRD

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) September 7, 2020

Call of Duty: Mobile's Season 9 update bright in a major overhaul in terms of gunplay. The new Gunsmith system aimed to not only streamline the many different weapons in the game, but also introduced a wider array of customisation options as well as a much higher weapon level cap. You can learn more about Gunsmith here. 

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Dirt 5 Release Date Delayed Again, Now Out November 6

Dirt 5 has been delayed — again — by three weeks. Instead of driving in October 16, the next chapter of the Dirt racing franchise will now release November 6 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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Vodafone Ideas new brand identity revealed - Vi

Vi (read: We) is the new brand under which Vodafone Idea will take the telecom’s journey forward in India. Three years after announcing its merger with Idea back in March 2017, the company was known as “Vodafone-Idea” for the longest time. Now, with the reveal of a new brand identity, the integration between Vodafone and Idea is complete as it looks to take on Reliance Jio.

Vodafone-Idea lost around 6 million subscribers by the end of March while Jio has kept on adding more subscribers. However, with the new brand launch, Vi is looking to attract more customers to its network and also ensuring the existing ones don’t jump ship. 

Nick Read, CEO of Vodafone Group PLC said, “As the integration of the two businesses is now complete, it’s time for a fresh start. That’s why we believe that now is the perfect time to launch Vi, one company which combines the strengths of Vodafone India and Idea. Vi’s focus will be to deliver to citizens and businesses in India a superior network experience, better customer service and leading products and services.”

With the launch of the new brand, Vi has a new design that will be carried across the website, app, products and more. Existing users have already been shifted to the new branding platform and the company’s advertisements will start airing on TV and social media later in the day.

Vodafone and Idea brands are now "Vi" (read as "We"). VIL marks completion of the world's largest integration with the launch of this single brand identity @VodafoneIN @Idea #VodafoneIdea (1/3)

— VodafoneIdea_News (@VodaIdea_NEWS) September 7, 2020

Ravinder Takkar, MD and CEO of Vodafone Idea Limited said, “Vodafone Idea came together as a merged entity two years ago. We have since then focused on integrating two large networks, our people, and processes. And today I am delighted to present Vi, a brand that will bring important meaning to the lives of our customers. Indians are optimistic and want to get ahead in life. They would love a credible partner to help them on this journey. Vi's positioning is built around this promise and will focus on meeting the customer needs to help them thrive.”

As part of the launch celebrations, Vi has also announced Happy Surprises contest on its new Vi app. Users have to spot the new branding logo in the app and they stand to win prizes every day. The company is also promising stronger, more robust and faster network and is also assuring customers residing in top cities and metros for a faster 4G internet speeds.

Existing users can download the Vi app from the Play Store or App Store and you can also visit the new website myvi.in.

 

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Poco X3 NFC key specifications leak hours before the official launch

Poco X3 NFC has leaked online just hours before its official global debut. Some key specifications were already rumoured and the new information corroborates with those earlier speculations. The Poco X3 NFC design has also been revealed as part of another leak so now we have a fair idea on what to expect from the upcoming successor to the Poco X2.

According to an exclusive report by GizmoChina, the Poco X3 NFC is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor that was announced recently. The phone features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with a 120Hz high-refresh-rate and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. Moreover, the Poco X3 NFC comes with 64MP quad cameras and a 5,160mAh battery to boot with fast charging.

Another leak by noted Twitter handle Digital Chat Station also hinted at the existence of a Poco X3 Lite with dual cameras on the back. However, there is no official word on the launch of a “Lite” variant of the Poco X3. Nevertheless, the picture posted also gives us a clear look at the Poco X3.

Poco X3 leaked specifications

As per the multiple leaks around Poco X3 NFC, the phone is expected to feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a 120Hz high-refresh-rate and HDR10+ support. The screen has a centre punch-hole notch cutout for the 20MP selfie camera and is further topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5.

The X3 is likely to have a glass rear panel and could be water repellent certified. The phone has been confirmed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor with an octa-core processor and Adreno 618 GPU. This could be paired with upto 8GB RAM and 256GB storage with the phone running on MIUI 12 based Poco launcher.

The Poco X3 comes with a quad-camera setup that consists of a primary 64MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. 

It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and is equipped with a 5,160mAh battery to boot. The battery support 33W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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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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