The Xiaomi Mi 11 could launch as early as December 29: Report

Just a few weeks ago we reported that the Xiaomi Mi 11 could be launching as early as January 2021. The Mi 10 lineup was announced in February, earlier this year. Recently, the protective case for Mi 11 Pro leaked, showing the camera design of the new phone. But if an exclusive report by gizmochina is to be believed, the Mi 11 could be launching ever earlier, namely, December 29. As per the report, the source who relayed the info does not know if it’ll be a global or China launch. 

In fact, the Mi 11 could be the first smartphone in the market with a Snapdragon 888 flagship processor. The rumoured camera specifications show that it could have a 50MP primary camera, 48MP ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP telephoto lens, while the fourth lens could be a depth sensor. Previous leaks showed that the phone could feature a 120-Hz screen along with a 2K resolution display with a punch-hole camera for selfies. Xiaomi has already announced that it will be coming with the new Snapdragon 888 SoC flagship chipset and it is also being reported that the phone will also come with the new 120W fast charging technology that the company had revealed earlier this year. 

In other Xiaomi news, the Redmi 9 Power design’s has been leaked ahead of its launch in India on December 17. You can read more about that story here. 

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Cyberpunk 2077 team to receive full bonuses despite games buggy and unoptimized release

So, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally out and well, let’s just say it’s no Witcher 3. The PS4 version seems to be running between 720p and 900p and in busy sequences like driving or large outdoor areas, the game even drops to the low 20s in terms of frame rates. Which essentially renders the game almost unplayable. And the PC version hasn't been spared of bugs and unoptimized performance as well. To say that it’s been a rocky launch would be an understatement. 

This is not to say that the game is bad, far from it. When it runs smoothly, Cyberpunk 2077 is a technological marvel in terms of visuals. The game is just straight up beautiful to look at. Plus the story ain’t half bad either. So it’s a decent bit of good news to hear that the team behind the game will be receiving their bonuses as per an earlier promise by the developers. The team was told that they would receive bonus pay based on how well the game was received. And it looks like CDPR are not backing down on their word. 

In an email to the team, Adam Badowski, studio head and creative director for Cyberpunk 2077 said, “We initially had a bonus system that was focused on the game's ratings and the release date, but after consideration, we believe that measure is simply not fair under the circumstances.".  

So, at least the team behind the game has a good ending to the story. But, for PlayStation and PC users, there is a hotfix for Cyberpunk 2077 that is out right now and hopefully that will fix performance issues and bugs for a ton of users. 

 

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Google has added 50 or so Augmented Reality animals to Search

Back in July, we reported that Google ARCore had partnered with Universal to bring dinosaurs from Jurassic Park that were projected on a flat surface. Google has also added animations and effects like roaring and stomping to make it more immersive. SUers could check out dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Pteranodon, and Parasaurolophus, using AR. 

Google has gone one step further and added 50 new animals to the AR search. These little cute critters will now interact with you using AR. Animals such as a red panda, chipmunk, cow, zebra, pig, hamster and many more can now be projected in your home using AR. 

Hip(po), hip(po), hooray!

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Cyberpunk 2077 runs between 720p and 900p on PS4 with lots of texture pop-in and bugs

In development for nearly a decade, Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most anticipated games from acclaimed developer CD Projekt Red. The game has been in development for 7 years and is currently available for the PC, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5 and Google Stadia. The game which was set to release in April 2020 was delayed multiple times and finally launched on December 10.

According to Digital Foundry, the game runs between 720p and 900p on the PS4 and in busy sequences like driving, the game even drops to the low 20’s in terms of frame rates giving a lacklustre gaming experience. Not to mention the fact that the game is riddled with bugs. You can check out Digital Foundry’s detailed analysis below. 

Digital Foundry also played the game on the next-gen consoles - the Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and the PS5. the consultation out here is that the game has the same resolution as the PS4 Pro on the PS5 which is a tad over 1080p and runs at a smooth 60 fps albeit with some dips in driving and heavy sequences. 

We at digit are playing the game on the PS5 and confirm that the game has a smooth framerate but is littered with bugs. In fact, we encountered a bug in act 1 that prevent us from progressing and had to start a fresh new game. 

Coming back to Digital Foundry, they say that the game has a performance mode and a resolution mode on the Xbox Series X which gives you either 60 FPS or higher resolution at a locked 30FPS. The game in its current avatar looks best on PC with features like ray-tracing proving that this is truly a next-gen title that needs a little more work. Even on the PS5, when installed on the external SSD, the game takes 15 seconds to load from a cold boot and upon death, reloads in a matter of 15 seconds. You can check out some of our gameplay of Cyberpunk 2077 on a PS5 in the video below.

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OnePlus 9 preproduction unit leaked online

There is no official release date for the OnePlus 9, but it looks like we have our best look yet of what the smartphone looks like. PhoneArena has got its hands on photos of a preproduction unit of the OnePlus 9. Know leaker r Max Jambor has also corroborated the authenticity of the leak. So, it is possible that this is our best look yet of the OnePlus 9.

From the leaked images we can see the triple camera stack housing at the back of the phone. It is quite the prominent bump that houses the three cameras. From the camera stack, it appears as though we have two previously rumoured 48MP cameras and one Macro or monochrome camera.  

The biggest change one will notice is the logo at the back of the phone. It is said to be OnePlus’ dedicated logo for prototype units and this will be replaced with the standard logo we have come to see from OnePlus once the unit is in its final stages of production. 

Coming to the front, the smartphone is speculated to have a 6.55-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 20:9. The smartphone is also speculated to be powered by the recently announced Snapdragon 888 coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone is expected to run on Android 11 out of the box with Oneplus’ OxygenOS overlaying it. 

In other OnePlus 9 leaks, information circulating the internet suggests that the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro could be accompanied by a third OnePlus device, called the OnePlus 9E. It is also speculated that the OnePlus 9 Pro could be IP68 certified. You can learn more about it here.

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iFFALCON launches K61 4K Android TV

iFFALCON has launched the K61 Android TV in India and it will be available on Flipkart. The TV is available in three screen sizes - 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch. In a press release, iFFALCON says the TV starts at Rs 24,999 however, on Flipkart, the 43-inch variant of the TV is priced at Rs 26,999. Changing the pin code from Noida (201304) to Pune for example (411001) the price of the TV jumps to Rs 27,290. This does make us wonder why the price of the TV is different in different pin codes.

iFFALCON K61 features and specifications

As mentioned above, the TV is available in three screen sizes - 43, 50 and 55-inches. All of them run on the Android TV platform and bring with them access to the Google Play Store. With the Play Store, you have access to all popular streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and more. It also comes with a voice-enabled remote control that brings up the Google Assistant. 

Speaking of connectivity, the 43-inch TV has 2 HDMI ports and 1 USB port while the 50 and 55-inch variant bring with them 3 HDMI and 2 USB ports respectively. The TVs support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only. The brightness listed on the Flipkart page of the TV is 280 nits for the 43-inch TV and 290 nits for the 50 and 55-inch variant which is a little low when you see that other budget TVs are offering up to 500-nits of brightness. All three sizes have DLED backlighting. 

All three TV panels have a refresh rate of 60Hz and have the Amlogic 64bit A55 x 4 900 MHz - 1.1 GHz CPU and Mali 470×3 600 MHz - 800 MHz GPU. The TVs come with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. All the TVs boast of 24W of sound output. 

iFFALCON K61 pricing and availability

The iFFALCON K61 available in 43, 50 and 55-inch screen sizes is available on Flipkart. At the pin code of 201301, the 43-inch variant of the TV is priced at Rs 26,999 and the 50-inch is priced at Rs 33,999. The 55-inch variant is labelled as coming soon with a price tag of Rs 70,990.

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Nokia PureBook X14 key features revealed on Flipkart ahead of launch in India

Nokia PureBook X14 is set to launch in India soon and will be available to purchase from Flipkart. The teaser page for the upcoming laptop launch has now been updated and reveals that the PureBook X14 will be the first laptop from Nokia. The key specifications and features of the X14 have also been revealed in a listing on Flipkart.

As per the listing on Flipkart, the PureBook X14 is a thin and light laptop weighing 1.1 kilograms and is powered by the 10th generation Intel Core i5 processor. Flipkart is likely handling the manufacturing and distribution under Nokia’s license as it does with the company’s TV range.

The PureBook X14 goes by the model number NKi510UL85S which was recently spotted receiving the BIS certification. There were multiple SKUs in the BIS listing, however, the PureBook X14 looks likely to be the first laptop and other models in the PureBook range could follow suit.

Interestingly, the listing also reveals that the PureBook X14 will be priced at Rs 90,000. However, this could well be a placeholder and the actual price will be revealed at the time of the official launch. The Flipkart listing also reveals the specifications of the X14 in detail.

Nokia PureBook X14 specifications

The Nokia PureBook X14 features a 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with support for Dolby Vision. The laptop has 4.8 millimetres thin bezels on sides and offers up to 178-degree viewing angle. The X14 has a magnesium-aluminium alloy body with a matte black finish. It weighs 1.1 kilograms and has a thickness of 16.8 millimetres. 

The X14 is powered by the 10th generation Intel Core i5-10210U processor and is paired with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD storage. The memory can be expanded by up to 16GB with Intel UHD graphics. It runs on Windows 10 Home edition out-of-the-box.

The I/O ports on the PureBook X14 include two USB 3.1, single Type-C and USB 2.0 ports along with an HDMI port, Ethernet port and headphone jack. It also features an HD IR Webcam that supports Windows Hello features to unlock the laptop with ease. Additionally, the X14 has a backlit keyboard offering 1.4 millimetres key travel. 

The PureBook X14 is fitted with a 46.7 WHr battery and claims to offer up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge.

 

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