Vivo X60 and X60 Pro with Zeiss optics and 2nd-gen gimbal camera launched: Price and specifications

Vivo has officially launched the X60 series in China with Zeiss-backed second-generation gimbal camera system. The Vivo X60 and X60 Pro are the successors to the X50 series that debuted earlier this year and was launched in India in July. The Vivo X60 Pro+ was also rumoured to launch alongside but will be announced sometime in January 2021.

The X60 series features the next generation of the gimbal camera system that has been improved for stability along with the addition of Carl Zeiss optics as a result of the partnership between both the companies. The X60 series also marks the debut of the OriginOS that is set to power the upcoming phones by Vivo. Let’s take a brief look at the specifications and pricing of the Vivo X60 series.

Vivo X60 and X60 Pro specifications and pricing

Vivo X60 and X60 Pro share a lot in common including features like the gimbal camera, display, processor and more. The X60 and X60 Pro feature a 6.56-inch Full HD+ (2376 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel with a 120Hz high refresh rate and HDR10+ playback certification.

The phones use AG glass on the back and are offered in multiple colours to choose from. The Vivo X60 measures 7.36 millimetres in thickness and weighs 175.6 grams while the X60 Pro has a 7.59 millimetres thickness with a weight of 178 grams. 

Both the X60 and X60 Pro are powered by the Exynos 1080 processor that is made on a 5nm process with octa-core CPU and Mali-G78 GPU. This is paired with upto 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and upto 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on OriginOS 1.0 which is based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

The Vivo X60 Pro has quad-cameras on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera that uses Sony IMX598 image sensor with an f/1.48 aperture and 4-axis optical image stabilization. There’s a 13MP secondary ultra-wide-angle camera with a 120-degree field of view followed by a 13MP portrait camera and an 8MP periscope telephoto lens that offers 5X optical zoom and upto 60X digital zoom.

The Vivo X60 has the same camera specifications as the X60 Pro, save for the telephoto camera. On the front, both phones have a 32MP selfie camera housed in a punch-hole cutout in the centre. 

The Vivo X60 is equipped with a 4,300mAh battery while the X60 Pro has a 4,200mAh battery to boot. Both phones support 33W fast charging out-of-the-box.

Vivo X60 series is priced starting at CNY 3489 for the base variant of the X60 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. This roughly translates to a starting price of Rs 40,000 by direct conversion if and when the X60 makes it to India. Similarly, the X60 Pro is priced at CNY 4498 for the 12GB+256GB version. 

 

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Xiaomi rumoured to launch the Mi 11 Pro in February 2021: Report

Xiaomi could launch the Mi 11 Pro in February 2021, according to the latest report. The company announced the Mi 11 at an event on December 28 as the first phone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor but a superior “Pro” model was nowhere to be seen. That said, the Mi 11 does pack impressive hardware such as the 2K AMOLED screen with 108MP cameras and more.

According to a report by GizmoChina that cites a post on Weibo by popular tipster Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 11 Pro after the Spring Festival in China. The Spring Festival marks the beginning of the Chinese new year and kicks off from February 12, 2021. There’s no word on an exact date for the launch of the Mi 11 Pro as the company is keeping everything under wraps for now.

Before the launch of the Mi 11, leaked renders indicated that the Mi 11 Pro could feature an improved primary camera along with a periscope camera. Apart from that, little is known about the specifications of the Mi 11 Pro but one can expect it to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 as the standard Mi 11.

The Mi 11 features a 6.81-inch QHD+ (3200x1400 pixels) resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel with support for 120Hz refresh rate. It has a new design with curved edges and a squircle camera module. The screen is also topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus for added protection.

The Mi 11 also has a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 108MP camera with an f/1.85 aperture, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 123-degree field-of-view and a 5MP macro camera. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole cutout.

Xiaomi has equipped the Mi 11 with a 4,600mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging. The Mi 11 is priced starting at CNY 3999 for the base variant which roughly translates to a starting price of Rs 45,000 by direct conversion. However, there is no official word on the India launch of the Mi 11 yet. Xiaomi could launch the Mi 11 in India after its global unveil that has been teased already. You can read more about the Mi 11 here.

 

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LG has started rolling out AirPlay 2 and Homekit support to select 2018 Smart TVs

LG has started rolling out Airplay 2 and Homekit support for select 2018 Smart TVs with a software update according to MacRumours. Also, the report states that the company had promised this update earlier in the year in a tweet and has started to deliver on its promise.

Airplay 2 enables Apple users to stream music, podcasts, and videos from their iPhones, iPads, or Mac devices to their televisions just like Android users use the Chromecast feature. The inclusion of this update enables Apple device users to stream to their televisions without the need for any external device or Apple TV box. 

Customers worldwide can now enjoy the Apple TV app on LG 2018 OLED and Super UHD TVs, with UHD TV models to follow. LG's 2018 TVs will add support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit later this year, and more details will be shared when these features become available

— LG UK (@LGUK) September 7, 2020

The update also includes support for Homekit, which enables the users to control the volume, TV power, and more using just the Home app or Siri for hands-free control of the device. The features are also found on select Televisions and devices for which the list can be found here.

Initially, the company had said that it would only support TVs manufactured after 2019 since they could not guarantee a seamless user experience on older models. This resulted in thousands of people petitioning the company to reconsider its standing for the support.

LG had also made the Apple TV app available on select 2018 smart TVs and you can check out the details below. The company has not listed out any specific models which would be getting Airplay 2 support.

Customers worldwide can now enjoy the Apple TV app on LG 2018 OLED and Super UHD TVs, with UHD TV models to follow. LG's 2018 TVs will add support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit later this year, and more details will be shared when these features become available

— LG UK (@LGUK) September 7, 2020

LG has teased its QNED TV which the company will show off at CES 2021. You can learn what QNED is here.   

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Vi Vodafone Idea offering 50GB additional data with annual Rs 1,499 plan

Vi (Vodafone Idea) is offering 50GB additional data with its annual Rs 1,499 plan for prepaid subscribers. The annual plan offers 24GB data normally, but the company has increased the benefits of the plan by offering additional data that brings the total to 74GB. The data pack is available to purchase from the Vi app along with the new benefits.

The additional benefits with the annual plan were first spotted by OnlyTech with an additional 50GB data. The offer is also appearing as a pop-up message in the app and Vi is also sending text messages to inform its prepaid user base about the offer. Having said that, some users have also reported not receiving the additional benefits after recharging the annual plan. It is likely that the plan is only being offered to select users in circles for now. 

#vodafoneidea fraud company... Free 50 GB data free on the rechrge of Rs 1499 showing in ur VI app..proof is attached with this tweet...I did rechrge of Rs 1499 but 50 Gb free data is not credited. your company is doing fraud with cx's.@ViCustomerCare @TRAI @VodafoneGroup pic.twitter.com/PgV1GBfw38

— RAKESH RAWAT -R^2 (@rakeshrawat80) December 26, 2020

We were independently able to confirm the existence of the additional benefits offered along with the annual plan priced Rs 1,499.

The annual plan now provides 74GB data with unlimited calls, 3,600 SMS and access to Vi Movies and TV shows with a collection of original TV shows, movies and live TV channels. The plan has a validity of 365 days from the date of recharge. 

Vodafone recently launched a new postpaid family plan offering unlimited data and calls starting at Rs 948. It offers unlimited local, STD and national roaming calls along with 100 SMSs for each connection. Additionally, the plan also offers a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Zee5 subscription along with Netflix with premium tier plans. 

Vodafone has also started offering weekend data rollover with some tariff plans starting at Rs 249. The telco is currently offering nine recharge plans with Weekend Data Rollover benefits. The plan worth Rs 249 offers 1.5GB data with 28-day validity and goes up to Rs 2,595 offering 2GB data per day for a year. You can read more about it here.

 

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Garena Free Fire to offer Bermuda Remastered map, free Diamond Royale Vouchers and more on Jan 1, 2021

It looks like Garena has a lot in store for Free Fire players in the new year, starting from Day one itself. The company has lots of events planned for January 1 2021, including free giveaways of Diamond Royale Vouchers, the return of a classic weapon and a brand-new version of their classic map. Here’s what’s happening on that day.

Bermuda Remaster

A new version of the classic Bermuda map will be available to players from January 1 onwards. As one might expect, the new version of the map will see an overhaul in terms of detail as well as some additions like buildings and structures. The new map should allow for a shift and strategy, while adding new life into a classic. Players can also download the new map in advance, which will allow them to play the new map the moment it is made available.

Free Diamond Royale Vouchers

As an added bonus, players who log into Free Fire on January 1 will get five free Diamond Royale Vouchers. These can then be used in Royale to try and win prizes like skins or outfits. It should be noted that these vouchers will only be available for those who log in on that day.

Return of the Scythe

The Scythe melee weapon will be making a return to Garena Free Fire on January 1 as well. The new weapon will be added to Bermuda Remastered and players will have to search for the weapon if they want to use it. 

Besides all this, Garena has also announced that it will be bringing One Punch Man themed outfits and items to the game soon. However, the exact details of what will be added are still unknown. Free Fire recently added a new character called Chrono to the game. The new character is based on the popular football player, Cristiano Ronaldo and comes with a special ability called Time Warp. You can learn more about the character here. 

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OnePlus Nord and Nord N100 gets December security patch in the latest update

OnePlus has been keeping up on the bi-monthly update schedule for their devices. On Monday, the company announced the rollout of December security patches for the OnePlus Nord and Nord N100. The December patch comes right before we jump into 2021. 

Here are the key updates for OnePlus Nord:

The Nord is getting the OxygenOS 10.5.10 for India and Europe with the build number 10.5.10.AC01DA in India, 10.5.10.AC01BA in Europe, and 10.5.10.AC01AA​ for the global region. The major update in this rollout is the December security patch for the device. However, Indian users will get a OnePlus Store app installed after the update which can be uninstalled by the users.

Here is a complete changelog for the update:

System

Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.12 Updated GMS package to 2020.09 General bug fixes and improved stability

OnePlus Store

An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled) – IN only OnePlus Nord N100 updates:

The Nord N100 receives the OxygenOS 10.5.5 (EU) and 10.5.4 (NA). The update includes improved camera performance on the phone as well as adds a new quick setting to adjust mute, ringtone, and vibration.

Here is a complete changelog for the update:

System

Optimized system power consumption in some scenarios Added a quick setting switch to adjust mute, ringtone, and vibration Fixed the issue that the phone cannot wake up under certain circumstances (NA only) Fixed a low probability call noise issue Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.12 Updated GMS package to 2020.09 (NA only)

Camera

Improved the camera's shooting experience

Network

Improve the stability of communication functions

Bluetooth

Optimize Bluetooth device compatibility (NA only)

This marks a final update for 2020 for these devices, and we hope to see these devices to be updated to Android 11 in the coming year.  

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OnePlus 9 pre-production unit leaked, sold for 6,000 on eBay

The OnePlus 9 pre-production unit that was leaked earlier this month has apparently been sold for $6,000 on eBay. The pictures were first posted by PhoneArena but soon after a listing of the same or a similar prototype unit surfaced on eBay priced at $3,000. As per PhoneArena, the device in question was a T-Mobile variant but the one listed on eBay is an unlocked version that’s compatible with all GSM carriers.

This particular listing was taken down shortly afterwards as few images of the OnePlus 9 prototype contained device identifiers that would have easily led the company to track the owner of the phone. The OnePlus 9 prototype surfaced again in a new listing but at $6,000. The seller added a text in the new listing that says, “I am not responsible for oneplus erasing this phone or anything they may do to the phone after purchase period. If you purchase this you agree to those terms.”

It will probably be very, very easy for OnePlus to trace this device back to its owner. I don't know what compels people to put up prototype devices for sale online, especially without even redacting identifiable information.

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) December 26, 2020

The listing now has a sold-out tag indicating that someone actually managed to purchase the device. Do note that this is not the final production unit and a lot could change between now and the final product that is rumoured to launch sometime in mid-March 2021. 

OnePlus 9 series has been leaked previously with reports hinting that OnePlus 9 Lite could be joining the fray. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor while the OnePlus 9 Lite is rumoured to launch with Snapdragon 865 under the hood.

The OnePlus 9 could feature a 6.55-inch display as per the leaks, while the OnePlus 9 is said to feature a slightly bigger 6.7-inch screen. The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will likely opt for a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera and support 120Hz refresh rate. 

OnePlus 9 is expected to feature a triple camera setup on the back headlined by a 50MP primary camera, a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 12MP telephoto camera with OIS support. There are also rumours that the standard OnePlus 9 could skip the telephoto lens and get a macro camera instead. As per the latest report, OnePlus could collaborate with Lecia optics to improve the camera performance of the OnePlus 9 series. 

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are also likely to support 65W fast charging out-of-the-box that debuted with the OnePlus 8T in October.

 

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