Micromax In 1B to go on sale from December 10 in India: Pricing and specifications

Micromax In 1B is confirmed to officially go on sale from December 10 in India. The In 1B was previously scheduled to go on sale on November 26 but due to some logistics issue, the sale did not go as planned. The Micromax In 1B was launched alongside the In Note 1 in November and marked the company’s re-entry into the Indian smartphone market. 

Ho jao ready to go #INForIndia! IN 1b is coming to you on 10th Dec on https://t.co/I1pS4u1xaV & https://t.co/udXRDYsYnL. Get the IN 1b 2GB + 32GB for just INR6999, and 4GB + 64GB for just INR7999. Know more about the phone here: https://ift.tt/3lEQznx #MicromaxIsBack pic.twitter.com/LFHlZYgG2r

— IN by Micromax #INNote1 (@Micromax__India) December 3, 2020

The In 1B is an entry-level smartphone that is powered by a MediaTek processor, has multiple cameras on the back and a high-capacity battery. The base variant of the phone was recently revealed to run on Android 10 (Go Edition) as it has 2GB of RAM at its disposal. 

Micromax also hosted a talk on YouTube where co-founder Rahul Sharma answered queries from users across different social media channels. The company has revealed that the next Micromax phone could feature a high refresh-rate display, liquid cooling technology with 6GB of RAM, as many users demanded. Let’s take a look at the pricing, availability and specifications of the Micromax In 1B.

Micromax In 1B pricing and availability

The Micromax In 1B is priced starting at Rs 6,999 for the base variant with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage and Rs 7,999 for the variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. 

The phone is set to go on sale on Flipkart and Micromax India website starting December 10. Micromax has also revealed that the phone will go on sale in the offline market in the coming weeks.

Micromax In 1B specifications

Micromax In 1B features a 6.52-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout on the front. The In 1B measures 8.9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 188 grams.

The In 1B is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 processor with an octa-core CPU and is paired with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage options to choose from. The phone supports storage expansion by using microSD cards of up to 128GB. The base variant of the phone runs on Android 10 (Go Edition) while the 4GB variant runs the full-fledged Android 10 out-of-the-box.

The Micromax In 1B has a dual-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 13MP camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

There is a fingerprint reader on the back and the phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery.

 

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Infinix Zero 8i with 90Hz refresh rate launched in India: Price, specifications and availability

Infinix Zero 8i has officially launched in India as an affordable mid-range smartphone and is a toned-down version of the Zero 8. At its price, the Zero 8i goes up against the likes of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 7, to name a few. The Infinix Zero 8i features a high refresh rate display, dual selfie cameras, quad cameras on the rear and supports fast-charging battery. 

Presenting the most awaited and precious #InfinixZero8i with whopping 8+128 GB storage. At ₹14,999, Sale starts on 9th Dec on Flipkart! Check out on Flipkart :https://t.co/5hqE4yDvvy#NewLaunch#Smartphone#ZeroSeHero#InfinixIndia pic.twitter.com/lYOkraTptg

— InfinixIndia (@InfinixIndia) December 3, 2020 Infinix Zero 8i pricing and availability

Infinix offers the Zero 8i at Rs 14,999 for the sole option with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone is being offered in two colours, Silver Diamond and Black Diamond to choose from. The Zero 8i will be available to purchase from Flipkart starting December 9. Do note, however, that the price of Rs 14,999 is an introductory price which means that the company could increase the price of the phone after some time.

Infinix Zero 8i specifications

The Infinix Zero 8i has a plastic built that measures 9.1 millimetres and weighs 210 grams. The 8i features a 6.85-inch Full HD+ (2460 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that supports 90Hz refresh rate and has dual punch-hole cutouts for two selfie cameras.

The 8i is powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T processor with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G76 GPU. It runs on Android 10-based XOS 7 UI. This is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage with a dedicated microSD card slot to expand the storage further.

Infinix Zero 8i has four cameras on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view, a 2MP depth sensor and an AI camera. The rear cameras can record in 4K at 30FPS and is supported by quad-LED flash and EIS. There are two selfie cameras up front, a primary 16MP camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 105-degree field-of-view. 

The Zero 8i has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Taiwanese man forced to sell his PS5 after wife discovers it is not an air purifier

Getting your hands on the latest consoles is a bit of a task these days, especially in India where the PS5 doesn’t even have a launch date yet. But the console has officially been launched worldwide and a user called Jin Wu in Taiwan picked it up for a sweet discount. Reportedly, the first buyer had picked up the PlayStation 5 and essentially fooled his wife into thinking it was an air purifier. The PS5’s design is quite unconventional and looks quite similar to a few ‘fancy’ air purifiers in the market, given the size of the product as well as the colour. Jin Wu, the buyer decided to speak to the seller on the phone and was surprised when hearing a female voice on the other line and found the console to be cheaper than other listings online.

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He then wrote on his Facebook post “When the seller arrived, it turned out to be a middle-aged man. You could tell that he definitely played video games, just with a single look.” Wu then asked the seller about the console and the conversation went as follows:

Wu: "Where did you buy this console?” Seller:” Pchome (an online retailer in Taiwan).” Wu: “Oh, you're really quick at reserving the console,” Wu: “Did you manage to reserve two consoles? If not, why are you selling this?" Seller: "It's my wife who wants to sell it..."

The post goes on to say, “I went silent after seeing the look in his eyes. I could feel his pain. Seems like women can still tell the difference between a PS5 console and an air purifier.". Well, it seems like Jin Wu got a fairly nice deal at a time when it is extremely hard to find a PlayStation 5 console all around the world. Lucky man. 

For all you gamers out there who feel his pain, here is a tongue in cheek PS advertisement which plays on similar themes. 

PS: Watch it with English subtitles on. 

 

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Xiaomi teases launch of new product before 2020 ends, could be the Mi TV 5 QLED TV range

Xiaomi has teased the launch of its next product in India before the year ends. The company has announced that it will be unveiling a new product that is a “perfect amalgamation of design and premium technology.” This was followed by a hashtag saying “QuantumLeapsAhead” which could be a hint to Xiaomi’s range of Quantum LED televisions. The company had announced its QLED range back in November 2019 with the Mi TV 5 Pro which is the successor to the Mi TV 4 Pro which was one of the thinnest Android TVs available at the time.

It's the dawn of something new. If you know, let us know.#QuantumLeapsAhead pic.twitter.com/vFEUXqIjuZ

— Mi India #Mi10TSeries5G (@XiaomiIndia) December 3, 2020

According to posts shared across Xiaomi’s social media handles, the company is gearing to launch a new product with Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain saying “it’s the dawn of something new.” The social media posts are also accompanied by the hashtag “QuantumLeapsAhead” which could be a hint at Quantum Dot LED televisions. 

The company has expanded its television portfolio over the years and its catalogue currently consists of TVs sized from 32-inch to 65-inches starting from as low as Rs 13,999. That said, the company is yet to introduce a true successor to the Mi TV 4 Pro and the Mi TV 5 Pro could likely be on cards to take its place. Xiaomi has not revealed an exact launch date for its upcoming product, however, we expect to know more details in the coming week as the launch is set to happen before 2020 ends.

Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro features

The Mi TV 5 Pro measures just 5.9 millimetres in thickness and the bezels surrounding the display are 47.1 per cent narrower, measuring 1.8 millimetres. The TV has an aluminium built that does not make use of any screws to achieve the slim form factor. 

The TVs in the MI TV 5 Pro range comes equipped with Quantum Dot QLED display panel, which supports HDR10+, MEMC motion compensation, 8K decoding, and support 108 per cent NTSC colour gamut. The TVs come in three screen sizes to choose from-- 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch. 

The Mi TV 5 Pro range is powered by a 12nm Amlogic T972 chipset with support for 8K video recording and is claimed to be 63 percent higher than the previous-generation CPU. This is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage with the television running on the company’s PatchWall UI. 

More details about Xiaomi’s mysterious product launch is expected to surface in the coming weeks, and we will keep an eye out for when it happens.

 

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Apple will be forced to sell power adapters with iPhones in Brazil

Now that Apple has started to ship its products without a power adapter or accessories in the box, certain countries such as Brazil and France have kept the company on their toes and forced them to ship certain accessories in the box.

As it was reported earlier in October by 9to5mac, Apple had to keep shipping EarPods in the box due to local laws in France. A similar issue will be faced by Apple in Brazil as the State of São Paulo has decided that Apple has to now ship iPhones with accessories in the box. The decision was confirmed by Procon-SP, which is the public consumer protection agency of São Paulo state. 

As per reports, Procon-SP had asked for clarification from Apple on removing the power adapter from the iPhone box in October. It had asked the company to prove that removing them would not harm the consumers and to show the real benefits to the environment. Apple had responded with an argument stating that most of the users have a compatible charger and this move would reduce carbon emissions.

However, according to Procon-SP, they were not satisfied with the response from Apple, and a power adapter is considered as an essential component to use the product, and shipping a phone without a power adapter is against the Brazilian Consumer Defence code.

Apple must respond to this notification in 24 hours from when it was notified, or they will be fined in Brazil, as the agency states that Apple hasn’t provided substantial evidence that removing the chargers from the box would help the environment and not provided any guarantee that it would offer the same technical support to consumers who have bought third party chargers.

The decision is only applicable in the São Paulo state for the time being but Brazil’s National Consumer Secretary is considering forcing Apple to make this decision countrywide. It would be interesting to see if other countries follow the same path as many companies start following the Apple trend and stop including the adapters in their retail boxes.   

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Tipster reveals Huaweis launch roadmap suggesting P50 series launch in March

After a cold year for Huawei smartphones, the company is now likely to eye 2021 to make a comeback with its flagship P50 series. The company usually releases the P-series in the first quarter, and a new leak suggests that the upcoming phone will be released in March 2021. The same leak also suggests that the MatePad Pro 2 is likely to arrive sometime later in Spring.

A tipster with username Teme has shared a roadmap of upcoming Huawei's upcoming product launch on Twitter. All the leaked information comes directly from the tipster without any proof backing the claims. We do not claim the credibility of the claims, but some of his revelations corroborate with previous leaks. Here's what Teme tweeted.

End of the year Watch GT 2 pro ECG sale start 21 December End of the month: new smart screen launch maybe some other products too. 2021 Mate X2 unclear release time, MWC is possible. P50 series in March and like Mate 40 series poorly available. Later in spring new MatePad Pro 2 pic.twitter.com/qEh6Hnt5Y8

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) December 2, 2020

The tweet reveals that the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro with ECG will start selling globally from December 21. The smartwatch was launched in September for selected regions. He also claims that the company will be launching a new smart screen by the end of this month alongside some other products. For next year, Teme suggests the Mate X2 foldable release date is unclear but it might be showcased at MWC 2021. The P50 and MatePad Pro, as mentioned earlier, might release in March and spring season, respectively.

The Huawei P50 series is tipped to run Android 11-based EMUI 11.1. Other leaks have revealed that it might also boast of the innovative 'liquid lens technology', said to increase autofocus speed by a huge margin. As of now, we haven’t really heard much about the Huawei P50, but it’s probably going to use the same chipset as the Huawei Mate 40, specifically the Kirin 9000.

While Huawei's India ambitions got marred by various reasons with US ban being the biggest, there's no word on its smartphones exiting the Indian market. So we're still hoping to see the Huawei P50 making it to the Indian market sometime later in 2021, unlike its predecessor. Apart from that, we can also say that unless Huawei’s relationship with the US improves, the Huawei P50 won’t have access to Google apps and services. So we're still unsure about its entry in India. But there's one way how the company can re-enter the Indian market without Google's support. Read about it here.

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Oppo Reno 5 Series might launch on December 10: Report

Oppo shared a post on Weibo in which the company states that Oppo’s “Star Diamon Rejuvenation series” will be launching on 10 December. The post does not mention any caveats of the Reno series, but the rumours from other sources state it could be dubbed as the Reno series. There is also a short clip of a phone which also fails to mention if it is going to be called the Reno series or not.

The series is expected to launch with three models - Oppo Reno 5, Oppo Reno 5 Pro, and Oppo Reno 5 Pro Plus on 10 December. Thanks to a few tipsters we have a few leaked images of the front and back of the phones from different sources. The images show a quad-camera setup at the back of the phone.

The tipster known as Digital Chat Station had shared a few images on Weibo of all the three models highlighting the front. From the images, we can see that two of the phones have curved displays while the third one has a flat display. It would be notably easy to say that Reno 5 has a flat display while the Pro and Pro Plus sport a curved display. All the phones have a front camera with a punch-hole display located in the top left corner.

Another tipster named Sanyi Life had shared images of the back of the phone on Weibo. The phone has a quad-camera setup on the back with three cameras aligned vertically. The tipster has also shared some specifications which show that the device is powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC and supports 65W fast charging.

The alleged specifications state that the Reno 5 is expected to come with a 6.43-inch full HD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 64MP primary sensor and an 8MP secondary sensor, and a pair of 2MP sensors. It could come with a 4,300mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC. 

The Reno 5 Pro and Pro Plus could feature a 6.55-inch display with the Pro Plus sporting a 50MP primary sensor, 16MP secondary, 12MP tertiary sensor, and a 2MP sensor. The Pro Plus could be powered by Snapdragon 865 SoC and also come with a 4,500mAh battery.

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