AMD Radeon RX 6800 Graphics Card Now Available in India, AIB Models to Go on Sale From November 25

AMD Radeon RX 6800 is available for purchase via online and offline retail channels in India. Priced at Rs. 45,999 (suggested e-tailer pricing) in the country, the AIB models from AMD partners are expected to be available starting November 25.

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Xiaomi releases MIUI 12 based on Android 11 for Redmi Note 9 Pro in India

Xiaomi has released the Android 11 update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro with the new MIUI 12 firmware in India. The Redmi Note 9 Pro was launched in March, earlier this year alongside the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. The Redmi Note 9 Pro had received an update to MIUI 12 in September but that version was based on Android 10. The new update brings the MIUI 12 based on Android 11.

Many users have reported receiving the update to Android 11 based MIUI 12 in India. The new update has been released to some users for now and Xiaomi will initiate a broader rollout in the coming weeks. An update with the MIUI version 12.0.1..0.RJWINXM is being rolled-out to the users of Redmi Note 9 Pro in India. The changelog states that the update is based on the stable MIUI 12 running on Android 11 and is 2.3GB in size.

Users looking to update their phones to the new update can manually check it by going to the Settings menu. Tap on About and check for system updates. If there is an update available for your phone, it will pop-up there. The company is expected to expand the roll-out to other users very soon so many users should start receiving an update to the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.

It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 618 GPU. This is paired with upto 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage options to choose from. The phone also comes with a dedicated slot for microSD cards for further memory expansion.

The Note 9 Pro has a quad-camera setup that consists of a primary 48MP camera with an f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole cutout.

The phone’s power button on the right edge doubles up as a fingerprint sensor and it has a 5,020mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

 

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Audeze Penrose Planar Magnetic Gaming Headphones With PS5 Compatibility Launched

Audeze, a brand better known for its high-end audiophile headphones, has launched its Penrose gaming headphones for Rs. 24,990. The standard edition of the headset is compatible with the Sony PS5.

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JioPhone price could be hiked to Rs 999 in India soon: Report

Reliance Jio is planning to hike the price of the JioPhone in India, according to the latest report. The JioPhone debuted back in 2017 with 4G VoLTE support and was followed by the JioPhone 2 in 2018. The original feature phone from Jio currently sells for Rs 699 in India, however, that is expected to change as the company is planning to increase the price of the phone soon.

According to a report by 91Mobiles that cites retail sources in the know, Reliance is preparing to increase the price of its first-generation JioPhone by Rs 300. With this, the JioPhone is expected to retail at Rs 999. Moreover, the JioPhone is expected to be back on stocks soon and will be available to purchase, though at the new price. The company, the report says, is expected to make an official announcement soon.

The JioPhone is also being bundled with a recharge pack of Rs 125 that is expected to increase the price further by Rs 1,124. A leaked image of the retail boxes of JioPhone also indicates that the new phones will be powered by Qualcomm processor as the box states the phone is “licensed by Qualcomm”. There is no information on when Reliance will make an announcement officially.

The JioPhone features a 2.4-inch QVGA display with an alphanumeric keypad with a 4-way navigation toggle wheel and support for SD card slot. There is a 2MP camera on the back and a VGA camera up front. 

It is powered by a Qualcomm SoC and runs on KaiOS with support for WhatsApp, Facebook, Google Assistant and more. This is paired with 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage. There’s an option to increase the storage space by upto 128GB by using microSD card. The JioPhone comes with a 2,000mAh battery that offers upto 12 hours of battery life and upto 15 days of standby time. 

Recently, Reliance announced three new annual plans for users of the JioPhone. The three new tariff plans are priced at Rs 1001, Rs 1301 and Rs 1501 and comes with an annual validity. Until now, Jio offered monthly recharge plans for JioPhone users priced between Rs 75 and Rs 155. With the addition of three new plans, JioPhone users can now subscribe to annual plans without having to recharge their JioPhones every month. You can read more about the new plans here.

 

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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Conquest: Free Fire 2020 tournament with total prize pool of Rs 50,00,000

Esports has become quite big in India and we have seen a drastic rise in the number of tournaments held in the country. Qualcomm is the latest big name to enter the arena with the Snapdragon Conquest tournament. The tournament is a part of the company’s first mobile Esports initiative in India. 

Snapdragon Conquest tournament Details

The Snapdragon Conquest tournament is expected to encompass multiple events with many different competitive game titles. The tournament starts with Snapdragon Conquest: Free Fire 2020, which will see teams duke it out in Garena’s popular mobile battle royale game. 

Rajen Vagadia, Vice President, Qualcomm India Private Limited and President, Qualcomm India & SAARC, said, “India is a mobile-first industry. The phenomenal rise of mobile gaming in India is driving not just the demand for better devices in the industry but also the need for a richer ecosystem and more diverse opportunities for mobile gamers. The Snapdragon brand is known for delivering superior gaming experiences. Our work with the larger ecosystem of OEMs, game developers and publishers, is helping us learn and provide an upgraded gaming experience across multiple price tiers. We are really excited about the launch of Snapdragon Conquest, our new gaming program. With Snapdragon Conquest, we are creating a community that challenges the competitive skills of gamers, allowing us a deeper understanding of the gaming needs of all our users in India.”

Registration, prize money and dates

Details about the Snapdragon Conquest: Free Fire 2020 tournament are still sparse, but we do know that gamers will be competing for a total prize pool of Rs 50,00,000. Further, there is no entry or registration fee charged for participating in the tournament and everyone will be free to participate. However, the exact dates as well as the overall format of the tournament is not yet known. That will be revealed later via Qualcomm’s official Indian Twitter account, @Qualcomm_in. 

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OnePlus confirms Nord N100 has 90Hz refresh rate

OnePlus Nord N100 has a 90Hz refresh rate option, the company has confirmed putting a rest to all the speculations. The Nord N100 was launched alongside the Nord N10 on October 26 for the US and European markets and takes the OnePlus Nord lineup to more affordable price points. At the time of launch, OnePlus revealed that the Nord N100 features a 60Hz refresh rate, however now it has retracted that information in light of the recent findings.

According to a report by Android Authority that noticed this after the purchasing the Nord N100, the phone does have an option to switch the refresh rate to 90Hz. This falls in line with earlier speculations that the N100 is a rebranded Oppo A53. A OnePlus representative confirmed that “The N100 is equipped with a 90Hz display. Actual refresh rate depends on settings, applications used, and processing limitations.”

The company hasn’t come through with why the 60Hz refresh rate was being advertised when there is an option to change it to 90Hz. Having said that, there is a possibility that the higher refresh rate would affect performance and battery life of the N100. What’s interesting here is that OnePlus is not revealing more details on the 90Hz option found on the N100 but it does hint that there are processing limitations involved.

There’s currently no word on the launch of the Nord N100 in India.

OnePlus Nord N100 specifications

The OnePlus Nord N100 has a plastic body that measures 8.49 millimetres in thickness and weighs 188 grams. The phone is being offered in Midnight Frost colour. The N100 features a 6.52-inch display with HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The screen is further topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection and has 90Hz refresh rate.

OnePlus Nord N100 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. This is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage with an option to expand the storage by upto 256GB using microSD card. It runs on Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 out-of-the-box.

The N100 has a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 13MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s an 8MP selfie camera with features like face unlock. The rear cameras can record 1080p videos at 30FPS but don’t support EIS.

It has stereo speakers, rear fingerprint reader and is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Pokemon Go ‘Go Beyond’ Update to Release November 30, Level Cap Increased to 50

Pokemon Go will get a new ‘Go Beyond’ update on November 30, Niantic has announced. This will shake things up for pro players who have already reached level 40. These users will now get the chance to go up to level 50 – and be the first ones to do so. Game makers have also made adjustments to the levelling up mechanism, giving users more ways to earn XP.

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