Apple silently updates Facetime call resolution to 1080p for iPhone 8 and above

Apple has silently added support for full HD (1080p) video calling via Facetime. The update is said to hit iPhone 8 and above which supported HD (720p) calling till now. The full HD calling will only be available over Wi-Fi connection and will be limited to HD (720p) on 4G on all iPhones. The new iPhone 12 series buyers, however,  do have an advantage as they can make use 5G to make 1080p Facetime calls.

The report mentions that the upgrade in resolution might have arrived with the iOS 14.2 update. The update was first spotted by MacMagazine, who first noted that Apple didn't mention the upgrade in resolution for Facetime calls in the release notes. They later found out that Apple has updated the spec pages that specify the resolution (1080p) in brackets for Facetime over Wi-Fi for phones like iPhone XR. We also went through Apple India store and found the same listed for iPhone SE 2020 and iPhone XR.

The report claims that the spec pages did not list video calls via FaceTime HD (1080p) until November 4th, but it started to appear after November 9th.

Arrives at the right time

Full HD video calls on Facetime isn't as surprising as iPhone 8 being a part of this upgrade is. The Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus were released in 2017, with support for full HD video from the front camera but Apple had restricted the Facetime call to HD resolution till now.

If you've used Facetime, you know that Facetime has been very consistent with its call quality, which has improved even more with faster internet, powerful chipsets and better front cameras. But 2020 has been the year which has changed the way the world looked at video calling, and Apple making progress with Facetime does not come as a surprise.

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iPhone 12 users are facing connectivity issues worldwide on LTE and 5G networks

The new iPhone 12’s are breaking sales records for Apple, but for a month or so some users have been reporting connectivity issues on their new iPhone on the Apple forums.

As per the users, many of them see a drop in the network just after a few minutes of usage. The issue is most prominent while driving or travelling. The issue is present in all the models of the Apple iPhone 12, as the phone drops network connectivity either 5G or LTE in the areas with good network reception. There are numerous threads on Reddit, concerning the same issue reported by multiple users worldwide. Indian users are also affected by this issue on their 4G networks.

People have reported that their signal drops suddenly before disappearing and to get back the signal you either have to restart your phone or toggle airplane mode on or off. The issue seems to be when switching between towers while travelling and for some unlucky users this happens even while standing still.

A particular user reports the following on Apple forums:

“Received my iPhone 12 Pro on Friday. Activated it on Saturday. Sunday I drove for 10 mns and when I arrive to my destination I saw no reception bars and No Service. And in the middle of the screen in a grey box: Your iPhone is not Activated.

The only way to get the connection back was to toggle Airplane mode to ON then OFF.

The iPhone had the cellular mode to 5G Auto. I switched it to LTE to test. And it was the same.

So I resetted the network settings: same issue and I resetted the iPhone as a new iPhone and reinstalled everything from scratch (not from a saved backup): same issue.

I drove my car and found the exact location where the phone lost the network. If the phone lost the network it means I reach the end of the coverage area from a certain antenna. It looks like something happened with the phone when I reach a zone covered by a new antenna.

I called my operator, and they told me that everything is good on their end and I have the right SIM card for a 5G device.

I called the Apple Tech Support, and they remotely installed on my phone two profiles:

Baseband and Telephony Logging

CFNetwork Diagnostics

I was able to replicate the issue after talking to the Apple Tech, and I was able to submit the report.

I pushed ahead and I found a lot of people on Reddit talking about the same issue not only on Verizon (my carrier) but also on AT&T. Just use the title I typed and you will find the article. I never had such issue with the 11pro.”

The issue is affecting a significant portion of users and has over 500 users following the same issue on their phones. This likely seems to be a software issue and should be patched by Apple in the next iOS update.

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Fortnite Season 5 Brings New Hunters to the Island, Galactus Event Saw Record 15.3 Million Concurrent Players

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5 is called ‘Zero Point’ and it brings hunters from across realities together on the island. These hunters include Mandalorian and Baby Yoda, among others.

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Vivo V20 Pro with 44MP dual selfie camera and Snapdragon 765G launched in India priced at Rs 29,990

Vivo V20 Pro has officially launched in India after weeks of leaks, rumours and teasers. With the launch of the V20 Pro in India, the company’s V20-lineup is complete with three phones, the V20 that was announced in October followed by the V20 SE in November and now the V20 Pro. Vivo had already unveiled the V20 Pro in Thailand back in September and now the pricing and availability details have been revealed for India.

The Vivo V20 Pro features a dual selfie camera on the front and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. We have seen the same chip power the OnePlus Nord which is one of the best selling phones in the upper mid-range segment in India. The Nord also has two selfie cameras upfront like the V20 Pro and supports fast charging out-of-the-box. 

Vivo V20 Pro pricing and availability

The Vivo V20 Pro is priced at Rs 29,990 in India for the sole 8GB RAM and 128GB storage version. The phone is being offered in two colours, Sunset Melody and Midnight Jazz to choose from. 

The phone is available to purchase from Amazon India, Flipkart, Vivo India store, offline stores and more.

Vivo V20 Pro specifications

The Vivo V20 Pro features a 6.44-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel. There is a wide notch upfront that houses the two selfie cameras and the screen is also home to a fingerprint reader.

The phone measures 7.49 millimetres in thickness and weighs 170 grams. The back panel is made from AG Matte Glass that has a matte finish which makes it fingerprint-resistant.

The V20 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It runs on FuntouchOS 11 which is based on Android 10.

Vivo V20 Pro comes with a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, there is a primary 44MP selfie camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 105-degree field-of-view.

The V20 Pro is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Xbox Game Pass December 2020 Games: Control, Doom Eternal, Assetto Corsa Among 17 Titles

Control, Doom Eternal, Assetto Corsa, Call of the Sea, Superhot Mind Control Delete, Dragon Quest XI, Gang Beasts, Rage 2 — the biggest new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in December 2020 for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PC, and/or Android.

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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 888 5G processor: How is it different from the Snapdragon 865

Qualcomm has announced its next-generation flagship processor, the Snapdragon 888, that will be powering the high-end smartphone segment in 2021. The chipset was announced during the ongoing Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 which is the company’s annual showcase for next-generation mobile platforms and technologies.

The new chip is the successor to the Snapdragon 865 chipset that we saw in almost every major flagship and premium-tier smartphone this year. The Snapdragon 888 is fabricated on a 5nm process which indicates significant gains in performance and power efficiency over the 865 which was manufactured on a 7nm process. 

During the announcement, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun took to the stage to announce that the Mi 11 will be one of the first smartphones to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor.

“Snapdragon 888 is the most powerful mobile platform from Qualcomm Technologies ever. In addition to the industry-leading 5G connectivity, it has brought groundbreaking breakthroughs and innovations in AI, gaming, and camera. I'm glad that our new flagship smartphone Mi11 will be one of the first devices with Snapdragon 888. This is another cutting-edge product from us and will be loaded with various hardcore technologies,” he said.

How is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 different from the Snapdragon 865?

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 features a third-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G modem that succeeds the X55 and brings worldwide compatibility with mmWave and sub-6 across all major bands, 5G carrier aggregation, global multi-SIM and more. 

With the new sixth-generation Qualcomm AI Engine, the chip has made advancements to improve performance and power efficiency by delivering 26 TOPS (tera operations per second) in comparison to 15 TOPS on the Snapdragon 865. It also features the second generation Qualcomm Sensing Hub that allows low-power always-on AI processes to function for AI-based features. 

Qualcomm claims that with the Snapdragon 888, it has tripled down on computation photography intending to “transform smartphones into professional-quality cameras”. The chipset is home to the new Qualcomm Spectra ISP that can capture photos and videos at 2.7 gigapixels per second and is touted to be 35% faster than the Spectra 480 ISP. 

The Snapdragon 888 also brings third-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming features. The previous generation of Snapdragon Elite Gaming introduced updatable GPU drivers, support for up to 144Hz refresh rate display and more. Qualcomm will be detailing the new chipset on the second day of the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020, and we will update this story as and when those details are revealed.

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GPU With Better Performance Than GeForce RTX 2080 Super Launched: Price in India

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GPU has been announced as part of the GeForce RTX 3060 series. It will be available from December 2 from Nvidia, and board partners.

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