The Most Exciting PC News of 2020 for Gamers, Enthusiasts, and Working from Home

The biggest names in the PC hardware industry - Apple, Intel, AMD and Nvidia - all made the news in 2020 for their bold innovations and performance leaps, and in some cases, their setbacks as well

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Cyberpunk 2077 Maker CD Projekt Sued by Investor Over Botched Launch

CD Projekt, the Polish video-game publisher of Cyberpunk 2077, was sued by an investor who claims the company misled him about the potential of the error-plagued game whose botched release this month caused shares to dive.

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Panasonic Lumix G100 with Nokia OZO Audio launched

As the year comes to a close, brands are trying to have their “one more thing” moment. Realme just launched a pair of new devices and now Panasonic has just announced a brand new mirrorless camera, the Panasonic Lumix G100. This is a camera with a micro four-thirds sensor and not a full frame one.

Specifications and Features

The Panasonic Lumix G100 is a budget-friendly mirrorless camera but is here to offer a host of features that are designed specifically for vloggers. The micro four-thirds sensor offers a 20-megapixel resolution and also sports 5-axis sensor-shift based image stabilization. While this takes care of the image quality aspect, Panasonic has infused the G100 with OZO Audio technology, a marvel from the house of Nokia. Panaonic says that by combining their own audio processing technologies with that of OZO, they’re able to track a subject across the frame and record their audio. This is a feature that we’ve seen implemented in some smartphones, but never in a DSLR or mirrorless camera due to the processing power required to achieve this feat.

Given the camera’s vlogger-centric focus, Panasonic has made the Lumix G100 extremely light, weighing in just at 412 grams with the LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm / F3.5-5.6 kit lens. Panasonic has also introduced a new camera grip that makes using the G100 extremely easy, allowing the camera to be controlled by the grip via a USB cable. Panasonic has priced the camera at INR 58,990 (without grip) and INR 67,990 (with grip). Both the kits of LUMIX G100 come with the LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S.(H-FS12032) lens.

Interestingly, this is the second camera to launch in the Indian market that’s catering specifically to vloggers. The first was the Sony ZV-1, a compact camera from Sony with a 1” sensor and the same 20. Megapixel resolution. The ZV-1 also sports a very usable 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens, making it a very capable all-round camera for photo and video both. Panasonic joins this camera with a very similar feature set, but the added advantage of being able to change lenses.

 

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OnePlus 9 real-life images leaked hinting at wireless charging support

OnePlus 9 series is rumoured to launch sometime in mid-March 2021 and two real-life images of the OnePlus 9 have allegedly leaked online. The OnePlus 9 succeeds the OnePlus 8 and the new leak hints that it may support wireless charging as well. A separate leak also indicated that the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro could be joined by a third phone that could be called OnePlus 9 Lite. 

According to new images leaked by 91Mobiles from “a trusted source”, the upcoming OnePlus 9 is shown with a punch-hole cutout and flat-screen design as the recently launched OnePlus 8T. Moreover, one can also see the “Charging wirelessly” indicator below the date and time indicating that the OnePlus 9 will also receive some wireless charging goodness after all. 

In the second image, we can spot the toggle for enabling reverse charge hinting that the company could be planning to bring in support to charge other devices as well. The OnePlus 9 could support 30W fast wireless charging that debuted with the OnePlus 8 Pro and is said to be equipped with 4,500mAh battery which is a slight improvement over the 4,300mAh battery on the OnePlus 8. 

Some earlier reports have also speculated that OnePlus could announce the third phone in the upcoming OnePlus 9 series and it may feature a lot of similarities with the OnePlus 8T. The OnePlus 9 Lite, as it is being rumoured to be called, will likely be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor along with high refresh rate screen and a fast-charging battery. 

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 up front.

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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How to send Christmas stickers, wishes and greetings on WhatsApp

Christmas is right here and WhatsApp has released a Christmas sticker pack for users to kick off the festivities. However, if past months have taught us anything is the need to stay inside our houses due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. As such, messaging apps like WhatsApp become essential for day-to-day communications which is why the popular instant messenger has added a bunch of new stickers to celebrate Christmas. Users can send the new stickers greeting to their friends and family members. The messaging app also offers animated sticker packs that can be used and can also download third-party stickers from the Play Store. 

Here’s how to send Christmas greetings to your friends and family and wish them a Merry Christmas. Additionally, WhatsApp has also introduced some new features and you can read all about it here.

How to send Christmas stickers on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp has released new Christmas sticker pack titled Merry and Bright that has been designed by Miguel Ángel Camprubí and includes 20 stickers. From Christmas tree to Santa Claus and more, the sticker pack covers Christmas as celebrated in different regions. Additionally, there are updates available to existing sticker packs with some of them receiving Christmas stickers as well. 

WhatsApp has tons of stickers to choose from and users can download more sticker packs from the Google Play Store. However, third-party sticker apps are not supported on iOS yet. You can send Christmas greetings by using WhatsApp stickers by following these steps.

1. Open WhatsApp and select the chat you want to send the sticker to.

2. Tap the emoji button and then select the sticker icon.

3. Here you will see the list of stickers available on WhatsApp that you can browse through.

4. The search results will display some stickers for Christmas greetings.

5. Select a sticker from the list and you will be able to directly send it to the selected chat.

Another method involves downloading third-party stickers from the Google Play Store for Android phones. 

1. Open the chat you want to send the sticker to.

2. Tap on the emoji icon and select stickers.

3. Tap the settings icon and select the browse tab.

4. Scroll down to the end of the list and tap the Play Store icon.

5. You will be redirected to the Play Store with a list of third-party stickers.

6. Search, choose and install the sticker pack of your liking or download Sticker Maker to create your own custom WhatsApp stickers for Christmas. You can also search for "Christmas WhatsApp stickers" on Play Store to get accurate app results.

7. To view the downloaded sticker packs, tap the Add icon and the sticker pack will be listed under My Stickers.

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Nokia releases new Android Build for the Nokia 24, December security update for Nokia 61 and Nokia 7 Plus

The Nokia 2.4 has started receiving an update that adds system improvements and various changes in the UI. The update is over 1GB in size, which could be rather large for some, so we’d recommend you download the update over Wi-Fi. With the build number v1.130, the update also comes with the Nokia December security patch. Again, do remember to manually check your phone for the update if you have not received a notification. 

Not to be left out, the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 Plus are also receiving updates for the December security patch. This update isn’t too big and clocks in at 32.89MB for the Nokia 6.q and 32.46MB for the Nokia 7 Plus. The update retains the same build number for the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 Plus. 

Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 Plus receive December update

Users may have to manually check for updates as this seems to be a worldwide rollout. It might not be available to all users at the moment as the update is often rolled out in phases. We recommend you regularly check for updates by going to Device Settings -> Software Updates -> Check for Updates just to be sure. 

Users should keep their phones up to date with the latest security patches as it helps with system stabilization and general quality of life improvements. The phone was initially running on the August security patch. The Nokia 2.4 was launched in India on December 4, and you can check out our review of the phone here. 

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ with 50MP quad cameras, Snapdragon 865 officially launched

Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ has officially launched for the Chinese market and follows the Oppo Reno 5 and Reno 5 Pro that was announced earlier this month. The Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ has a 50Mp quad-camera array on the back and is powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor. Oppo has teased the launch of the Reno 5 series in India, and it is likely we see the trio of phones in the Reno 5 lineup arrive next year.

The Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ is an upgraded version of the Reno 5 Pro with a new design, cameras and fast charging support. While the Reno 5 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ processor that was announced for India recently, the Reno 5 Pro+ has Snapdragon 865 processor under the hood. Here’s a brief look at the specifications and pricing of the Reno 5 Pro+.

Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ specifications and pricing

The Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ has a new design with pyramid-shaped crystal textures that resembles a matte finish. The phone is offered in a black and a gradient finish that changes colours with the light. Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ measures 7.99 millimetres at its thickest point and weighs 184 grams. It features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel with 90Hz refresh rate support, 1100 nits peak brightness and HDR10+ playback. The screen has a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera and has an in-screen fingerprint sensor underneath.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with an octa-core CPU and is paired with upto 12GB RAM and 256GB storage options to choose from. It runs on ColorOS 11.1 that is based on Android 11. 

The Reno 5 Pro+ has a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 50MP camera which uses Sony IMX766 lens with an f/1.8 aperture, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 13MP telephoto camera and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera housed inside the notch cutout. The rear cameras can record in 4K at upto 60FPS and supports EIS and OIS.

Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging out-of-the-box 

Oppo has priced the Reno 5 Pro+ starting at CNY 3,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. This roughly translates to a starting price of Rs 45,000 by direct conversion in India. However, there is no word whether Oppo is planning to bring the Reno 5 Pro+ to India anytime soon.

 

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