Was Apple lying about its water-resistant claims

The Italian competition authority, The Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), on Monday slapped a fine of €10M (roughly ₹87,90,85,660 directly converted) on Apple for misleading their product claims on the water-resistant ability of the devices.

The devices included are from 2011 to 2019 namely from the iPhone 8 to iPhone 11 under the fine. The fine was announced on two grounds. First, in promotional materials, Apple claimed that their phones were water-resistant upto a depth of 4-meters for upto 30 minutes. The AGCM said this was only under laboratory conditions with still and pure water which is not likely a real case scenario.

The AGCM claims that Apple’s marketing misleads its consumers into believing that devices were waterproof rather than water-resistant with the limitations not given in the advertisements. Second, a disclaimer that Apple’s warranty excludes damage by liquids was deemed an aggressive attempt to circumvent consumer rights obligations by the authority given the marketing of Apple.

Apple places a liquid damage indicator inside the phones which turn colour from white to pink when in contact with liquid and checking the indicator is a standard procedure for the repair staff when the phone comes in for repair and if the phone was under warranty and it showed water-damage then Apple would be voiding the warranty of the product which was against the consumer rights and marketing of Apple.

Apple has declined to comment on the matter. 

Apple has previously been fined by other competition authorities for different situations such as slowing down phones with older batteries forcing the users to upgrade to a newer model. The tech giant has 60-days to appeal the decision from the date it was notified. This comes at a tome when Apple is looking at moving production from China to Vietnam and you can read more about that here. 

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Micromaxs next phone could have high refresh rate, liquid cooling and 6GB RAM: Report

Micromax In Note 1 and In 1B were both launched in November and marked the company’s comeback into the Indian smartphone market. The In Note 1 has gone on sale already and was met with positive response as the company announced it was sold out within minutes. The In 1B could not go on sale as scheduled due to some logistics issue and is set to go on sale at a later date. 

Rahul Sharma, co-founder of Micromax along with Sunil Joon, Product Head recently released the first episode of 'Let’s talk India ke liye' where the duo answered some pertinant questions around the In Note 1 and In 1B along with giving us an overview of where the company is headed, going forward. In the video, it is revealed that the next phone by Micromax could feature a high refresh rate screen, liquid cooling along with 6GB of RAM.

Answering queries from users across social media platforms, Sharma also states that while both the phones are being made in India, not all components are manufactured in India yet. As an example, he revealed that the battery of the In Note 1 is still being sourced from China because the company could not get the necessary certification to manufacture it in India. However, the battery inside the In 1B is made in India.

While giving time to many user queries, Sharma also announced that the back cover for the In Note 1 was available now and will start shipping in-the-box. Moreover, existing buyers of the In Note 1 will also receive the back cover soon.

The new Micromax phones are currently exclusive to Flipkart but the company is planning to make them available in offline stores as well. Additionally, the company has also released a WhatsApp number where users can directly reach out to the company in case of any suggestions, issues and more.

Micromax In Note 1 specifications and pricing

Micromax In Note 1 has a plastic build that measures 8.99 millimetres in thickness and weighs 196 grams. It features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout in the middle for the selfie camera.

The In Note 1 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. This is paired with 4GB RAM and upto 128GB storage to choose from. The phone also supports microSD cards of upto 256GB storage for expansion. The In Note 1 runs on stock Android 10 out-of-the-box.

The Micromax In Note 1 has a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 115-degree field of view, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole cutout.

The In Note 1 has a fingerprint reader on the back and is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and reverse charging. Micromax In Note 1 is priced starting at Rs 10,499 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and Rs 12,499 for the 4GB+128GB variant.

 

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Oppo Reno 5 series design revealed in leaked renders

Oppo Reno 5, Reno 5 Pro and Reno 5 Pro+ have been leaked online giving us a look at the design of the upcoming phones. The Reno 5 series is expected to be launched soon with some rumours claiming an announcement on December 10 could happen. However, there is no official word just yet.

A new render posted by Digital Chat Station reveals the alleged design of the Reno 5, Reno 5 Pro and Reno 5 Pro+ giving us a look at the exterior of the phones and how they will look in comparison with the Reno 4 series. In the pictures shared on Twitter, the phone on the left if the Reno 4 SE with a flat-screen while the phone in the middle is the Reno 4 Pro. It is expected that the Reno 5 will have a similar design as the Reno 4 SE while the Reno 5 Pro and Reno 5 Pro+ will be based on Reno 4 Pro.

某种意义上，Reno5系列三款新机正脸: pic.twitter.com/qoq3t4IZ5A

— Digital Chat Station (@StationChat) December 1, 2020

The Reno 5 Pro has also been spotted on TENAA and HDR10+ website confirming the name of the series and revealing key specifications. Let’s take a brief look at everything there is to know about the Reno 5 series.

Oppo Reno 5 series specifications

The Reno 5 is expected to feature a 6.43-inch display while the Reno 5 Pro and Reno 5 Pro+ could have larger 6.55-inch screens. The Reno 5 could be powered by the Snapdragon 765G which is found on other mid-range phones like the OnePlus Nord. The Reno 5 Pro could be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chip while the Reno 5 Pro+ likely has Snapdragon 865 under the hood.

The Oppo Reno 5 and Reno 5 Pro could feature a 64MP quad-camera setup with an ultra-wide-camera, macro camera and a depth sensor. On the other hand, the Reno 5 Pro+ is rumoured to have a 50MP primary camera, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 12MP telephoto camera and a 2MP macro camera. The three phones in the Reno 5 series are expected to have a 32MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole notch cutout.

The Reno 5 could be equipped with a 4,300mAh battery, the Reno 5 Pro with a 4,350mAh battery and the Reno 5 Pro+ with a large 4,500mAh battery. All three phones are expected to support 65W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Many users unable to pre-register for FAU-G, nCore Games to issue fix soon

nCore Games finally made its highly-anticipated game, FAU-G: Fearless And United Guards available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store. Unfortunately, it seems like not all users are able to pre-register. A number of users have taken to social media to complain that their devices are seemingly incompatible with the game. The reason for this is not certain yet. Many claim that their device offers plenty of power to run games like FAU-G. Some users say that the game is listed as "incompatible" with their device even though they have a device with 6GB RAM or even 8GB RAM. It should be noted that the game’s listing on the Google Play Store does not reveal its requirements. Rather, the sections for size, and Android requirements list it as “varies with device.” 

My mobile 6gb ram oppo Reno not support why? pic.twitter.com/DP0hhMzEg3

— SS GAMING CHANNEL YT-தமிழ் (@SSGAMINGCHANN15) November 30, 2020

 

Hey ! @nCore_games Do I Need 16 GB Ram And 1TB Storage With Flagship Class Processor Why My Phone With 4GB Ram with helio p22 Still Incompatible For This App ? Disappointing pic.twitter.com/bYYQASS8iQ

— Faug Memes (@FauG_Meme) November 30, 2020

 

Why is my Device with 8GB RAM and 112.5GB Internal Memory free not compatible? #FAUG #BeFearless pic.twitter.com/ZWZV6UCsJW

— ABHINAV SINHA (@ToughAbhinav) November 30, 2020

Digit.in reached out to Vishal Gondal, Advisor and Investor in nCore Games, and he gave a pretty succinct statement saying, “We have identified the problem and will be issuing a fix soon.” So players should just hold tight as the issue should be fixed, and they will be able to pre-register for the game soon. It should be noted that we were able to pre-register for the device on our OnePlus 6T Mclaren Edition that packs 10GB RAM and currently runs Android 10.

 

Checking this bhai

— Vishal Gondal (@vishalgondal) November 30, 2020

 

It should be noted that we still do not know when the game will be available. Regardless, the fact that the game is listed on the Google Play Store is a pretty big step in its own right. It also revealed a bunch of other information that we could glean from the listing. For starters, we finally got a look at what appears to be the main menu of the game, which suggests that it will feature two in-game currencies. Most likely one will be a free currency, while the other will be a premium currency that players will have to pay to get. There is also an in-game store that will allow players to make in-game purchases.

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New Xbox update lets users pre-load games with a new Coming Soon section, adds Optimized for X|S badge

Whether you have an Xbox One or the new Series X/S, you can check out the November update for the console which is now live. The update brings with it a bunch of interesting features, but if you have been a part of Xbox’s insider program, then you have been enjoying these features for some time now. The update brings with it a lot of features including dynamic background options and an Auto HDR indicator in the guide, “Optimized for X|S” badges for compatible games as well as letting Game Pass members pre-load games with a new Coming Soon section. Let’s check out some of these features in detail. 

Dynamic Backgrounds for Xbox Series X/S

With the Xbox Series X/S, you can customize the background of the home screen with motion and colour. The update adds six new options. This includes homages to previous generations of Xbox consoles and others based on popular profile themes. 

Identify which games have auto-HDR

As the title suggests, you will now be able to see which games are implementing auto HDR. For those unaware, the Xbox Series X|S can apply HDR to some games, enriching the experience especially if you have an HDR capable TV. According to Microsoft, “When you open the guide during a game with Auto HDR running, you’ll see a new tag to let you know the game is benefiting from this feature”.

Optimised for Series X/S badge

The Xbox has over 30 games optimized for the Series X/S including games like Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and The Falconeer and many more. Since the Xbox Series X/S are backwards compatible with Xbox One, Xbox 360 and OG Xbox games, this badge makes it easier to identify which games are optimised for the new consoles. Players will be able to see the new “X|S” badge to their tiles in My Games and Apps, in both the Games and Full Library views. Players can also use the Filter button to see only “Optimized for Xbox Series X|S” games.

Add family member accounts during setup

As the title suggests, users will be able to add family members during the setup of the console to ensure everyone at home can play as soon as the console is ready to go.

Pre-install games that are “Coming soon” to Xbox Game Pass!

If you see a game you are looking forward to in the “coming soon” section of Game Pass and would like to keep it ready to go on day 1, then you can pre-install it on the Xbox. 

A lot of the features mentioned above have been available to Xbox insiders for some time. If you would like to get your hands on some of these features early and help test them before the final rollout, you can do so by joining the Xbox insider program. You can learn more about it here.

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Xiaomi could announce Mi 11 series as early as January 2021

Xiaomi Mi 11 flagship smartphone series is rumoured to launch as early as January 2021, according to the latest reports. The Mi 10 lineup was announced in February, earlier this year and if a recent tip is to be believed, Xiaomi could be planning to host the Mi 11 launch a month before usual. Interestingly, Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun is making an appearance during the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 later today where he could reveal more details about the Mi 11 series.

Mi 11 (tentatively named) has been sent to the Internet for filing, and it is estimated that it will be announced next month, and the production capacity will start to climb [吃瓜]

— Digital Chat Station (@StationChat) November 30, 2020

According to a post by Digital Chat Station, the Mi 11 is expected to be announced in January and the company has sent the phone for filing. The Mi 11 will likely be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processor rumoured to be the Snapdragon 875 which will be unveiled in just hours from now. So in all likelihood, the January release does seem possible.

Like Xiaomi, OnePlus is also reportedly planning to launch the OnePlus 9 series a month before usual. The company could announce the successor to the OnePlus 8 series sometime in March 2021. Since then, the rumour mill is constantly churning out leaks and speculative renders for the OnePlus 9 series. However, there is no confirmation on the kind of hardware the Mi 11 is slated to feature except for some rumours here and there.

Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro are expected to be powered by the rumoured next-generation flagship Snapdragon processor. The Mi 11 could have a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera but overall will likely have trimmed down features. The Mi 11 Pro is rumoured to feature a QHD+ display that supports 120Hz refresh rate. It could have a 50MP primary camera along with a 12MP telephoto camera but there is no information on the other cameras.

The Mi 10 Pro is Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone for 2020 but it did not launch in India. It has a premium finish with a large display that curves on the sides along with minimal bezels on top and bottom. The Mi 11 Pro has quad cameras on the back with a 108MP primary camera, two telephoto cameras and a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 50W fast charging and 30W fast wireless charging.

We expect Xiaomi to offer powerful and flagship-grade hardware on the upcoming Mi 11 series as well. The company could make an announcement about the Mi 11 series during the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 where co-founder Lei Jun is set to make an appearance. If you want to catch the Summit live, here’s how to watch the launch of the next Snapdragon flagship processor.

 

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BSNL Rs 199, Rs 798 and Rs 999 Postpaid Plans Available Pan India: Report

If you are a BSNL customer, then it may be time for you to check the plan you are on and change it as the service provider has a bunch of new plans that kick into effect today, December 1. In order to take on the competition, BSNL has three plans - Rs 199, Rs 798 and Rs 999. As you can make out from the pricing of the plans, the Rs 199 is aimed at those that don't want to spend a lot and is also aimed at attracting customers that are tied onto competing telecom providers. The Rs 798 plan is for those that need a lot of calling and data and the top tier plan is for those that want the best.

With the introduction of these three plans, BSNL is expected to remove some plans from their portfolio which include the Rs. 99, Rs. 225, Rs. 325, Rs. 799, and Rs. 1,125. If you have one of the removed plans, then according to Telecom Talk, “Existing users on the Rs 99, Rs 225, Rs 325, Rs 799 and Rs 1125 will stay on the same plans until further notice from the company”. However, let’s dive into the details of the new plans and see if they are a lucrative offering. 

BSNL Rs 199 postpaid plan

Kicking things off with the entry-level plan, the Rs 199 postpaid plan brings with it “unlimited on-net voice calling, 300 off-net minutes”. Users also get 100 SMS limit per day. For your data needs the plan has 25GB of data with a maximum rollover of 75GB. If you exhaust the limit, you will be charged Rs 10.24 per GB. 

BSNL Rs 798 postpaid plan

Moving over to the Rs 798 postpaid plan, users get unlimited voice calling to any network and a limit of 100 SMS per day. For data, users get 50GB per month with data rollover up to 150GB. With this plan, users can also get up to two family connections with unlimited voice, 50GB data and 100 SMSes per day. This is for each family member.

BSNL Rs 999 postpaid plan

Lastly, we have the Rs 999 plan. With this plan, users get unlimited voice calling to any network along with 100 SMSes per day. For data, the plan offers 75GB data with rollover up to 225GB. For the family connection with this plan, each member gets unlimited voice, 75GB data and 100 SMSes per day. The limit for this plan is up to three family members. 

If you are looking for an alternative postpaid service provider, you can check out our comparison of postpaid plans here. You can also check out our comparison of prepaid plans offering users 3GB data per day here. 

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