Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 goes on sale at 12 PM today: Price and specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is set to go on sale starting at 12 PM today and the phone will be available in multiple colours and storage variants to choose from. The Redmi Note 9 was launched in India back in July as the budget phone in the Note 9 series and successor to the Redmi Note 8 lineup. 

The Redmi Note 9 offers a Full HD+ display, octa-core processor, quad-cameras and more. Let’s take a look at the pricing, availability and specifications of the Redmi Note 9 in India.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Price and availability

The Redmi Note 9 starts at Rs 11,999 in India for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The other variant with 128GB storage is priced at Rs 13,499 while the maxed-out variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at Rs 14,999. It comes in four colours, Aqua Green, Scarlet Red, Pebble Grey and Arctic White to choose from.

The Redmi Note 9 goes on sale from 12 PM on September 10 on Amazon India and Mi India Store.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 specifications

Redmi Note 9 features a 6.53-inch display with a Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) and a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for the selfie camera. The screen is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection against drops and the phone is built with water-repellent coating. It measures 8.9mm at its thickest point and weighs 199 grams.

The Note 9 is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G52 GPU. This is paired with upto 4GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from with an option to expand the storage further by adding a microSD card. It runs on MIUI 11 out-of-the-box which is based on MIUI 11.

It comes with a quad-camera setup on the back which is positioned in the top centre, accompanied by a fingerprint reader. The Redmi Note 9 features a 48MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 118-degree field-of-view, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor supported by an LED flash. The rear cameras can record in 1080p at 30FPS. On the front, there is a 13MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole display that can also record in 1080p at 30FPS.

The Note 9 comes with the basic set of sensors and connectivity features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 along with USB Type-C connector to charge the battery. It comes with a 5,020mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and comes with 22.5W adapter out-of-the-box.

 

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Xbox Game Pass Adds EA Play for Free

EA Play is joining Xbox Game Pass for free. Microsoft has announced that EA Play — EA’s games subscription service, earlier known as EA Access / Origin Access — will now be included at no additional cost with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and Xbox Game Pass for PC.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Release Date Moved Up a Week to Meet Xbox Series Launch Date

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is coming a week early. With Microsoft setting November 10 as the launch date for Xbox Series X and Series S, Ubisoft has announced a new release date for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: November 10.

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Xbox Series X, Series S Price in India and Release Date Announced

The Xbox Series X will cost Rs. 49,990 in India, with the Xbox Series S coming in at Rs. 34,990, Microsoft India has announced. Both consoles will launch November 10, with pre-orders starting September 22.

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Is PUBG Mobile really banned in India Android users can still play the game

It has been a week since PUBG Mobile was banned in India, along with 117 apps and games, and after lengthy obituaries and even some alternatives cropping up, the game itself is far from being dead in India. The ban is seemingly superficial and while PUBG Mobile has been taken down from the official app stores on Android and iOS, the game itself has not stopped working. Players who have it installed can still play matches, while users who download the game from the official website can get a taste of the new PUBG Mobile 1.0 update that just dropped.

And by the looks of it, PUBG Mobile is putting up a strong fight to reverse the ban. The PUBG Mobile ban was announced on September 2nd, and in a surprising move, PUBG’s parent company, PUBG Corporation dropped Tencent Games as a franchise partner in India, and announced the game will be handled directly by PUBG Corporation, a South Korean company.

you can use VPN to update,, once update then no need VPN... btw Pubg mobile is still working in india.

— AKSHAY BANSAL (@modecraft) September 7, 2020

PUBG Mobile Korean version is still working in India. Looks like the servers are still accessible even after the PUBG ban. pic.twitter.com/W1Hk8D1ia6

— tarunsayal (@tarunsayal34) September 6, 2020

That certainly instils hope of seeing the game come back online in India, but for a comeback to happen, the game first has to stop working. There are now reports on social media that PUBG Mobile can still be played in India, despite the ban in place. Digit.in also independently verified the development and can confirm the game is indeed still working. But there are caveats in place.

The official PUBG Mobile website has been blocked by ISPs in India, and users are resorting to using a VPN connection to access the website and download the game. However, users who have the game already installed in the device may not be able to get the new update even with a VPN connection, as the downloads are not initiating in-game. The only other alternative is to download the app from the official website.

Downloading the APK from the official website will also grant access to the new 1.0 update that just dropped bringing a revamped Erangel map, along with a host of other visual upgrades.

What’s new in the PUBG Mobile 1.0 Update?

The biggest update is the new Erangel 2.0 map. It’s a complete overhaul that makes the map look far more realistic than ever before. The graphics has been revamped enabling 90FPS gameplay on all supported devices, while gameplay mechanisms like lighting, environments and map locations have been revamped making buildings, sky and water look more life-like. It’s a massive log changelog, and you can read all about it here.

Wait, why is PUBG Mobile still working?

It's a question plaguing everyone's mind, at least whoever has been enjoying getting Chicken Dinners in the game would surely agree the present arrangement is amicable enough. But in all probability, this is only temporary. It seems the game servers for India are still active and anyone with the game installed can still join in. However, this may soon change with the government ordering the ISPs to restrict access to the server, so if you find the game still running, enjoy while it lasts. Or till it comes back.

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Xbox Series X and Series S confirmed to launch on November 10, starting at Rs 34,990299

Microsoft Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are now confirmed to launch on November 10 starting at Rs 34,990. Microsoft has officially revealed that the Xbox Series X is priced at Rs 49,990 while the Series S will retail for Rs 34,990 starting November 10. Both the gaming consoles will be up for pre-orders starting September 22, however, India launch details have not been announced yet.

This is the tweet... Xbox Series X: $499 (ERP) Xbox Series S: $299 (ERP) Release date: November 10 Pre-order starts September 22: https://t.co/Dz5bRsAuwQ | #PowerYourDreams pic.twitter.com/MadZl4OOKJ

— Xbox (@Xbox) September 9, 2020

Xbox Series S was revealed on September 8 as the smallest Xbox ever with Microsoft calling it an all-digital console as it doesn’t come with a disc drive and 512GB SSD storage. Meanwhile, the Series X is the company’s flagship console that comes with a 4K UHD Blu-Ray drive and 1TB custom SSD storage to boot.

We heard you wanted prices? Xbox Series X ₹49,990 (ERP). Xbox Series S ₹34,990 (ERP). Release date November 10. Pre-order starts September 22: xbx.lv/3lYA474| #PowerYourDreams

Posted by Xbox India on Wednesday, 9 September 2020

The Xbox Series S offers 1440p gaming at upto 120FPS with support for DirectX ray-tracing, 4K upscaling, Variable Rate Shading, Variable Refresh Rate, Ultra-Low Latency and more. 

On the other hand, the Xbox Series X runs on a custom AMD Zen 3 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU with dedicated ray-tracing. This is paired with 16GB GDDR6 RAM and a custom 1TB SSD with an option to expand the storage via Seagate 1TB expandable card. Xbox Series X and S are compatible with Xbox One going further back to Xbox 360 games and more.

Both the Xbox Series X and S support Spatial Sound, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision as well. The major highlighting differences between both the new Xbox consoles is the gaming resolution they offer. The Series S offers QHD gaming while the Series X offers 4K UHD gaming at upto 120FPS.

Microsoft and Sony have both revealed the specifications of the Xbox Series X and PS5 respectively and you can see how the 2 consoles compare here. You can also check out our design comparison of the two consoles here.

 

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PUBG Mobile publisher looking for Indian partner amidst ongoing ban

PUBG Corp, the company that publishes PUBG Mobile could be looking to hand over distribution rights to an Indian partner amidst the ongoing ban, according to the latest reports. One of the most popular gaming titles in India, PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite were among the list of 118 apps banned by the Government of India over alleged involvement in activities that are damaging to the sovereignty and integrity of the country. 

According to a report by Mint, PUBG Mobile’s publisher PUBG Corporation is in talks with an Indian gaming firm to distribute the game in India. The report cites “a person aware of the negotiations” who mentions that the PUBG Corp. is looking for an Indian partner to hand over the distribution rights in the country. 

Earlier this week, PUBG Corporation severed its ties with Tencent Games in India and currently owns the publishing rights for PUBG Mobile in India. PUBG Corporation is a subsidiary of the South Korean gaming firm Bluehold Studio. And you thought PUBG Mobile has links to China? 

While the name of the Indian gaming firm remains a mystery, rumours are ripe of Reliance Jio Platforms taking over distribution of PUBG Mobile in India. Though, there’s no official word about any licensing deal between PUBG Corp and Jio yet, so we would advise our readers take this with a pinch of salt.

Meanwhile, PUBG Corp. has said that it wants to work with the Indian government and follow the guidelines. “PUBG Corporation fully understands and respects the measures taken by the government as the privacy and security of player data is a top priority for the company. It hopes to work hand-in-hand with the Indian government to find a solution that will allow gamers to once again drop into the battlegrounds while being fully compliant with Indian laws and regulations,” the statement reads.

PUBG Mobile had logged in over 18 crores (180 million) downloads by the time of being de-listed by the Play Store in India. Currently, players of the battle royale title in India are unable to download the new PUBG Mobile 1.0 update that was released earlier this week.

Following the ban on PUBG Mobile in India last week, a 21-year old student from West Bengal took his own life for not being able to play the game on his phone. You can read about that story here.

 

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