Honor V40 with 120Hz screen expected to launch on January 12

If information circulating the internet is to be believed, then we can expect to see the Honor V40 on January 12. The information comes from Chinese microblogging website Weibo, hinting at the January 12 official launch date. The same user who posted about the date posted that the display of the Honor V40 will support 120Hz refresh rate. 

Coming to other information about the Honor V40, the smartphone is expected to be powered by the Dimensity 1000+ SoC. The Dimensity 1000+ SoC is a 5G flagship chipset from MediaTek. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC is manufactured on a 7nm process with 5G support that includes dual 5G SIM, UltraSave power-saving solution and more. The 5G Ultrasave feature is said to improve the battery life by managing 5G connectivity, including modem’s configuration and frequency for better power efficiency. The Dimensity 1000+ also supports 144Hz high refresh rate displays along with HyperEngine 2.0 technology that optimizes the phone for enhancing the gaming experience. You can learn more about the chip here. 

The Honor V40 is also rumoured to come with 66W charging. Speaking of the design, leaked renders of the smartphone show a curved display covering the front of the smartphone with a small pill-shaped cutout for the dual-selfie cameras. The back of the smartphone has a quad-camera set up in a circular housing. It is speculated that the primary camera will be a 50MP shooter. 

If you are looking to pick up a new smartphone and aren't sure which phones are around the corner then you can check out our list of new and upcoming phones here.

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OnePlus 9 Lite could launch alongside OnePlus 9 series in 2021

The OnePlus 9 series is rumoured to launch in mid-March 2021 and some details about the rumoured third phone in the lineup have just been leaked. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are expected to be joined by a third phone called OnePlus 9 Lite, according to the latest report. While the launch is still a few months away, it has not stopped the rumour mill from digging up everything related to the upcoming OnePlus phones including a new smartwatch that’s in development.

According to a report by Android Central that cites insider source, OnePlus 9 Lite is the name of the third OnePlus phone in the upcoming series, and it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor instead of the Snapdragon 888. This places the OnePlus 9 Lite between the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus Nord and the company could be targeting the sub-Rs 40,000 price range. 

Previous reports have also indicated that the company is looking to launch a third phone in its upcoming series and could be called the OnePlus 9E. This phone may share a lot of its feature set with the OnePlus 8T as it was just launched in November with Snapdragon 865 SoC. We’ll likely see a high-refresh-rate display along with triple or quad camera array and a fast-charging battery. 

Not much is currently known about this rumoured third smartphone in the OnePlus 9 series except its name that could likely be OnePlus 9 Lite. Nevertheless, we do has some leaked information around the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, courtesy of multiple leaks including CAD renders and pre-production unit. 

The OnePlus 9 could feature a 6.55-inch display while the Pro version is rumoured to have a  bigger 6.7-inch screen. Both phones will likely support 120Hz refresh rate and have a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera upfront. 

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and could support 65W fast charging out-of-the-box that debuted with the OnePlus 8T.

OnePlus 9 is expected to feature a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture, a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 12MP telephoto camera with OIS support. Additionally, there have been rumours that OnePlus could collaborate with Lecia optics to improve the camera performance of the upcoming OnePlus 9 series. You can read more about it here.

 

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Daiwa launches 43-inch Smart TV with Alexa Built-in priced at Rs 24,490

Daiwa has launched a new Alexa enabled TV in India. The TV is available in 43-inch FHD, priced at Rs 24,490 but the TV will also be available in 32 and 39-inch HD ready options in the coming weeks. The TV comes with Alexa built-in, letting you control the TV using your voice. 

Daiwa 43-inch D43QFS Full HD Smart TV Features and specifications

The highlight of the TV is that it comes with Alexa built-in. This not only lets you ask Alexa about the weather, but you can also control your Alexa-enabled smart home appliances from the TV. The 43-inch Daiwa TV has a 1920x1080 FHD resolution. The TV also comes with pre-set picture modes – Cricket and Cinema for a customized user experience. For audio, the TV has 20W of sound output. Under the hood, the TV has the A53 Quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. It runs on Android 8.0.

The TV comes with a UI called ‘The Big Wall’ and the company claims users have access to 2500000+ hours of content with Cloud TV certified Apps – Disney+Hotstar, Eros now, Voot and more. 

For connectivity, the TV has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports along with Bluetooth and E-Share that helps assist Screen mirroring. Users can also use their smartphone as an air mouse for controls. 

If users register the TV by using the 'My Daiwa' app, they get 12 Months warranty + 1-year additional warranty on the Panel.

In other TV news, Xiaomi recently launched its QLED TV in India. You can check out the details of the TV here and our review of the TV here. Hisense has also announced its Tornado 4K TV with JBL speakers packing 102W of sound output. You can check out the details of the TV here.  

Daiwa and Shinco TVs are made in India. We had a chance to visit the assembly line to check out how the TVs are made. You can watch How Shinco and Daiwa TVs are made in India below.

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Philips launches Tower Speakers, Bluetooth speakers, and In-ear Headphones in India

Christmas is right around the corner and as the pandemic continues to stay, people are staying indoors and working from their homes, students attending classes online. Post work people spend their time watching movies or listening to music. Philips has expanded its range of audio products catering to a large audience. 

Here are five new products that have been added to the list of Philips Audio range:

SPA1140 - Tower Speakers

The SPA1140 are tower speakers that come with 140W audio output. They have a wooden cabinet design. The 140W speaker paired with the sub-woofers claim to give out an immersive experience. The controls are mounted on top of the speaker The speakers also come with mics to go with your karaoke. 

Price: Rs 19,990

 

SPA1100 - Tower Speakers

SPA1100 are a tad lower-end speakers than the SPA1140 tower speakers as these have an output of 100W. These tower speakers come with the same wooden finish body with a slimmer body. The multiple connection options at the top of the master speaker give you the option to choose your source of music as it can be paired with your TV as well as a Bluetooth connection with your phone to dance to your tunes. 

Price: Rs. 15,990

 

TAE1205BK - In-ear Headphones

The Philips TAE1205BK is a pair of wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphones that come with IPX4 certification for splash and sweat resistance. The earphones have a claimed playtime of upto 7 hours on a single charge. It comes with wing tips to fit your ears securely while running or working out. The oval acoustic tube comes with interchangeable tips for a comfortable fit as well as provides passive noise isolation. The earbuds are magnetic and stick together while travelling. It also comes with a flat cable for a tangle-free experience. 

Price: Rs. 3,799

BT2003GY - Bluetooth Speakers

The BT2003GY is a compact Bluetooth speaker that comes with a rechargeable battery. The speaker comes with a Type-C port for charging. The speaker also comes with a MicroSD slot for you to playback your locally stored music. It also has a microphone built-in for users to take calls on the go.

Price: Rs. 3,499

TAS1505BK - Bluetooth Speakers

The TAS1505BK is a portable Bluetooth speaker that comes with IPX7 water-resistant rating making it suitable for use in showers or the pool. It can withstand immersion underwater for upto 30mins in 1 m deep water. The speaker has a claimed 8-hour battery life on a single charge and also comes with a microphone to attend meetings or calls. The speaker comes with a passive radiator for bass 

Price: Rs. 1,990

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PUBG Mobile India launch remains uncertain as new leadership take the reins

PUBG Mobile India launch remains without a date but a new development in PUBG India subsidiary may spring up some hope in the hearts of fans who have been waiting for weeks now. PUBG Mobile was banned by the Government of India on September 2 citing security and privacy concerns along with other 118 apps. The company was quick to cut ties with Tencent, the company with the license to operate the game in India. Soon after, PUBG Corporation announced that a special version of PUBG Mobile was being developed that is in-line with Indian culture.

Krafton Inc. the parent company of PUBG Corp has appointed Aneesh Aravind as the Country Manager for PUBG Mobile in India. Aravind’s last stint was notably with Tencent, the game’s previous publisher. Moreover, the company is also busy expanding its team in India and more people have joined the development of PUBG Mobile India in recent weeks. Krafton has also brought on Karan Pathak as the Senior Esports Manager along with Arpita Priyadarshini as the Senior Community Manager. 

Interestingly, all of them were previously working with Tencent and have now joined the PUBG India team that has the license to publish PUBG Mobile in India. That said, there is no official update from the company as to when we can expect PUBG Mobile India to resume operations in the country. The last we heard from the company was when it released a website and a teaser video featuring three popular PUBG Mobile players, Aaditya ‘Dynamo’ Sawant, Jonathan Amaral and Chetan ‘Kronten’ Chandgude.

PUBG has also established an Indian subsidiary and has announced a partnership with Microsoft to use its Azure cloud services to store users data. These developments, however, have not led to any positive conclusion for the game’s impending launch. 

According to previous reports (1,2), multiple RTI responses reveal that the Indian government remains fixated on the ongoing ban on PUBG Mobile in India. “MeitY does not grant permission for starting of any websites / mobile Apps / service. Accordingly, MeitY has not granted permission to PUBG / PUBG mobile India,” reads one RTI response from the government. PUBG India officials have reportedly tried to meet with the government but are yet to receive any response for their request. Additionally, the National Child Rights Association has also opposed the launch of PUBG Mobile in India as it first wants appropriate legislations to be put in place for such games before allowing PUBG India to relaunch the game in the country.

PUBG Mobile India is a custom-version being developed for the Indian market and features a virtual simulation ground, clothed characters, green damage effects, restriction settings and more. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about the return of PUBG Mobile in India. PUBG Mobile was also the highest grossing mobile game of 2020 and you can read more about it here.

 

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Reliance to relaunch JioPhone in early 2021 priced under Rs 1,000 in India: Report

Reliance Jio is planning to relaunch the JioPhone in the first quarter of 2021 in India, according to a new report. The company is looking to reach out to potential users in smaller towns and villages that are still on 2G networks and is expected to launch the JioPhone once again. Reliance was reportedly in talks with domestic and global phone manufacturers to produce entry-level 5G smartphones. Earlier in July this year, Jio Platforms received an investment of Rs 33,737 crores from Google to develop entry-level 5G smartphones.

According to a report by The Economic Times (ET) that cites senior industry executives, Reliance will relaunch its affordable 4G JioPhone in India and will be priced under Rs 1,000. The JioPhone was launched back in 2017 and was succeeded by the JioPhone 2 in 2018. However, the JioPhone faced supply chain issues that made it unavailable for the better part of this year. The new report is in line with an earlier report by 91Mobiles that claimed the JioPhone price in India will increase by Rs 300.

“The JioPhone was last sold at Rs 699, but it will be difficult to match that pricing now due to increase in component costs post Covid-19 and import duties,” the source told ET. Moreover, Reliance aims to launch a subscription plan bundled with the JioPhone which corroborates with the previous report. The JioPhone relaunch could see Reliance offer it with a recharge pack of Rs 125 increasing the price of the phone to Rs 1,124. 

Reliance also plans on making the JioPhone available in more than 800,000 retail outlets after the phone remained unavailable during 2020 due to constant issues in components sourcing and supply chain. 

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 upfront.

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.

 

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Mi 10i colour and RAM variants leaked ahead of January 5 launch

Xiaomi has started teasing the launch of its next smartphone featuring a 108MP camera in India, supposedly the Mi 10i. The teaser page of the phone has been made live and the company's social media channels have also started posting teasers revealing some of its specifications and key features. 

Today, an alleged listing has leaked the possible colour variants of the phone. A Twitter by a user named Indranil Chakraborty revealed that the smartphone will come in Midnight Black, Pacific Sunrise, and Atlantic Blue colours.

It also suggests that the RAM and storage configurations will include a 6GB and 128GB variant alongside a superior 8GB and 128GB variant. Have a look at the tweet below.

#Mi10i @XiaomiIndia @manukumarjain @sumitsonal pic.twitter.com/E7jxWyfZAa

— Indranil Chakraborty (@Iamnil7) December 23, 2020 More details of the Mi 10i leaked ahead of the launch

Soon after Xiaomi teased the upcoming smartphone, popular leakster Mukul Sharma tweeted official-looking renders of the Mi 10i 5G. The shared renders of the Mi 10i share striking similarities with the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, which was launched in China a few months ago.

The leaked image also lines up with the teasers, shedding light on details like a 108MP camera, 120Hz refresh rate display and Snapdragon 750G chipset. The image and the details fall in line with previous reports where the Mi 10i was spotted on Geekbench, hinting that Xiaomi might bring the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G as the Mi 10i to India.

If the Mi 10i is the same device as the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, it's likely to have the same core hardware as well. The Note 9 Pro 5G has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. It has a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 108MP camera that uses an ISOCELL HM2 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. There’s a 16MP camera on the front for selfies.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is equipped with a 4,820mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging out-of-the-box. Going by the teasers, the Mi 10i has a circular camera module similar to the Note 9 Pro 5G and the back is also made of glass.

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