We got a very elegant teardown of the PS5 from Sony itself where the company revealed not only the slot for expandable storage but also the large fan and cooling technology meant to keep the PS5 whisper quiet. If you missed that teardown, you can check it out here.
However, today we have an unofficial teardown of the PS5 DualSense controller. This one comes from TronicsFix who quite meticulously tears down the DualSense controller.
Once he opens up the controller, he compares it to the DualShock 4 controller found on the PS4. You can see that the haptic motors are quite different when compared to the vibration motors found on the PS4 controller. The battery on the DualSense controller is a lot bigger than its predecessor but it remains to be seen how much of a difference there is in the battery life of the 2 controllers.
There are also more chips on the DualSense controller when compared to the DualShock 4 to obviously cater to the new tech in the new controller. One thing to note is that the analog sticks on both the controller are exactly the same, as far as the hardware is concerned.
When it comes to the haptic motor, it is a lit larger than the vibration motor found on the DualShock 4. Moving over to the adaptive triggers, it looks like there is a spiral motor. When the motor rotates, it increases/decreases the tension on the DualSense trigger. TronFix says that the adaptive triggers have a modular design which should help with repairability.
One thing to note is that the controller has a lot of rubber dampers, on the motherboard, on the triggers and more to help control the amount and spread of vibration to a different part of the controller and more importantly, to the motherboard.
YouTuber Austin Evans also got his hands on the DualSense controller and shows it working on an Android smartphone to play Xbox games via xCloud. He also breaks the controller while trying to take it apart. You can check out his video here.
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The ongoing border tensions between India and China did put a dent in the market share of Chinese companies, but the military and political stand-off has also caused a beloved Indian smartphone brand to rise from the ashes. Micromax made a comeback to the Indian smartphone market with a new smartphone line-up called ‘In’. The company launched two new smartphones under the ‘In’ brand — The Micromax In Note 1 and Micromax In 1B.
Right at the start, the Micromax co-founder stressed that the company is fulling manufacturing the smartphones in India, at a plant in Rajasthan using SMT equipment from FUJI, which is used to assemble the phones. The chipset used in the smartphones comes from Taiwan, but the origin of the rest of the components are unknown at this point. For now, here’s what the smartphones have to offer —
Micromax In Note 1, In 1B price and availability
The Micromax In Note 1 comes in two variants. The 4+64GB variant is priced at Rs 10,999 while the 4+128GB variant is priced at Rs 12,999. The Micromax In 1B starts at Rs 6,999 for the 2+32GB variant while the 4+64GB variant starts at Rs 7,999.
Both smartphones will be available online on Flipkart.com and on Micromax’s own e-commerce portal. The Micromax In Note 1 will go on sale from November 24, 2020 while the Micromax In 1B will go on sale from November 26, 2020.
Micromax In Note1 specs and features, comparison
The Micromax In Note 1 sports a glossy rear panel with an X-shaped gradient that reflects light. On the front is an 18:9 display with minimal bezels and a punch-hole front camera in the center.
The Micromax In Note 1 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC with the ARM G52 MC2 GPU. The chipset is also widely used by Realme and Xiaomi in their mid-range smarphones like the Narzo 20 and the Redmi Note 9. It’s an octa-core chipset built on a 12nm process, and comes with two ARM Cortex A75 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and six ARM Cortex A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. There’s 4GB RAM on both variants, with the storage going up to 128GB.
The In Note 1 also comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a punch-hole camera in the center. There’s a 5,000mAh battery inside that tops up using a 18W fast charger.
As for the cameras, the In Note 1 is right up there with the competition, at least in terms of the hardware. The In Note 1 rocks a 48MP quad camera stack with a 5MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP depth camera and another 2MP macro camera. On the front is another 16MP selfie shooter.
Preliminary comparisons based on the hardware specifications indicates the Micromax In Note 1 is aggressively competing with the likes of the Realme Narzo 20, the Redmi Note 9, and the like. Most smartphones in this price range are indeed powered by the MediaTek Helio G series SoCs, while the Snapdragon 720G is also just within reach in the POCO M2 Pro.
Camera wise, the In Note 1 competes toe to toe, but it’d ultimately come down to how well the cameras are tuned, and the camera app itself. The battery life and fast charging support, on the other hand are pretty much at par with the competition.
Micromax In 1B specs and features, comparison
The Micromax In 1B is the budget offering, priced aggressively starting Rs 6,999. It’s powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, that’s also present in the Realme C11, C15 and the POCO C3. It’s also an octa-core chipset built on 12nm process. Only this uses ARM Cortex A53 cores clocked at up to 2.3GHz. The phone is offered in 2GB and 4GB RAM variants with 32GB and 64GB storage respectively.
The Micromax In 1B features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch, and a 5,000mAh battery keeps the lights on. There’s a 10W charger in the box.
The In 1B sports a modest dual camera setup at the back with a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it gets an 8MP selfie shooter.
With the In 1B, the challenge is going to be primarily with the Realme C11, POCO C3, both of which rely on the Helio G35 as well. The rest of the specs are also quite similar, and here the In 1B is quite aggressive.
Earlier, the company had posted a video announcing its comeback into the market, with an obnoxiously racist “Cheeni Kum” campaign. Mind you, this is the same company that would previously just rebrand wholesale Chinese smartphones to sell in India. Just how much of the new smartphones are indigenously manufactured and designed? Well, that remains to be seen.
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The Moto G9 launched in India back in August 2020 but internationally, the device was known as the Moto G9 Play. It looks like we now have some information about the successor which could be called the Moto G10 Play. The reason we say 'could be' is because the information comes from known leakster Steve Hemmerstoffer AKA OnLeaks. He says, that the Motorola phone bears the model number XT-2117. He goes on to say, “I unfortunately can't confirm this device moniker but by looking at it, I assume it will be unveiled as the Moto G9 Play successor and thus, maybe the Moto G10 Play.”
Moto G10 Play Leaked Specification
If the leaked specifications are to be believed, then the smartphone will have a 6.5-inch flat display and a rather noticeable chin. It will have a hole-punch design for the front camera. While there is a square cutout for the three cameras at the back, there is no information on the specifications of the sensors. The cameras are accompanied by a flash as well. The phone will also have a fingerprint sensor, but it has been moved to the side of the device on the power button. The smartphone also features the endangered 3.5mm headphones jack.
The Moto G10 Play recently received FCC and TUV Rheinland certifications. From the certification, it was revealed that the smartphone houses a 4850mAh battery.
There is no information available about the price or launch date of the smartphone.
In other Moto news, we saw the launch of the Moto Razr 5G in India for Rs 1,24,999. The foldable smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. You can learn more about the device here.
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A new generation of gamers is willing to spend lakhs on the right mix of specifications and swag – and a new generation of stores is willing to offer the custom gaming experience without having to put in hours and hours of painful effort.
Dirt 5 is out this week as the eighth instalment in the franchise from Codemasters. Dirt 5 focuses completely on off-road racing with a plethora of gorgeous tracks and fun modes to choose from. From the title’s release date to its pricing, here’s everything you need to know about Dirt 5.
Once upon a time, to access Apple’s services, you'd need an Apple device. How far we’ve come from closed ecosystems. It was already confirmed that the Apple TV app would be available on the PS5 at launch and you can read more about it here. Now, it has been confirmed that the Apple TV app will not only come to the next-gen Xbox consoles but current-gen Xbox One as well.
Microsoft says, “When our all-new Xbox family of consoles launch worldwide on November 10, you’ll have more than just the entertainment apps you enjoy today on Xbox One. We’re excited to share that the Apple TV app is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10. The Apple TV app gives you access to thousands of shows and movies from one convenient location, allowing you to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, brand-new and popular movies, and personalized entertainment recommendations.” In addition to Apple TV, all the existing entertainment apps such as Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, NBC Peacock, Vudu, FandangoNow, Twitch, Sky Go, NOW TV, Sky Ticket and more, will also be available on the Xbox Series S/X. However, it must be noted that in India the Disney+ Hotstar app is not available for either Sony or Microsoft’s consoles.
Since the Xbox Series S/X support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, one will be able to enjoy shows from streaming services that support the same. Apple TV has a large library of Apple TV+ shows that are mastered in Dolby Vision and Atmos and if you have a capable home entertainment setup, you will be able to make the most of it as well. Apple TV+ subscription in India is priced at Rs 99 per month. If you have purchased a new iOS or macOS device recently, you get a 1-year subscription for free.
Apple also recently launched Apple One subscription in India and you can learn all about it here.
The Microsoft Xbox Series S and X are launching in India on November 10, along with the rest of the world. While Sony has revealed the price of the PS5 in India, there is no information on when the console will hit store shelves.
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Just ahead of rolling out Disappearing Messages on the platform, WhatsApp has released a FAQ on its website explaining how the feature will work and how it will help users. WhatsApp is working on a Disappearing Messages feature that will allow users to send messages that will disappear after seven days.
According to the FAQ posted on the website, WhatsApp says “you can send messages that disappear on WhatsApp by enabling Disappearing Messages. Once enabled, new messages sent in the individual or group chat will disappear after seven days. The most recent selection controls all messages in the chat. This setting won’t affect messages you previously sent or received in the chat.”
While Disappearing Messages on an individual chat can be activated by either parties, in a group chat, only the admin can enable Disappearing Messages or turn it off. With the feature turned on, all messages sent to a chat will disappear after seven days. This will happen even if the user does not open WhatsApp for a week. However, users can still see the preview of the message in the notifications bar, even after seven days.
Furthermore, Disappearing Messages that are forwarded to a chat where the feature is turned off, the messages won’t vanish. Disappearing messages will also be included in chat backups made before the seven-day expiry date is hit, but they will be deleted once the backup is restored.
It’s important to keep in mind that even though the messages will disappear after seven days, users can still forward, screenshot or save the message before it disappears. Disappearing Messages are not just for texts, but also works for photos, videos and other files shared. Files shared with the feature turned on will also vanish after seven days, and they too are subject to the same methods of circumventing the expiry. Additional, with auto-download turned on, the media file may disappear from the chat, but will exist in the device storage.
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