Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 entry-level 5G chipset claims to be 100 more powerful than Snapdragon 460

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 480 5G processor which brings next generation of mobile connectivity to affordable price points with entry-level phones. The Snapdragon 480 follows the Snapdragon 460 chip that was launched back in January 2020 and is the first 4-series SoC to offer 5G support.

"Qualcomm Technologies continues to accelerate 5G commercialization globally to make 5G smartphones more accessible, especially as people worldwide continue to connect remotely. The Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform will exceed OEM’s and consumer’s expectations in delivering high-and mid-tier features at an affordable price,” said Kedar Kondap, Vice President, Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor is manufactured on an 8nm process and features the integrated Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF system that brings support for mmWave and Sub-6GHz 5G with Standalone (SA) and Non-standalone (NSA) modes. It also enables multi-gigabit 5G connectivity for fast download and upload speeds. The chipset offers support for dual Wi-Fi antennas with Wi-Fi 6 features, dual-frequency GPS and NavIC for positioning systems.

Qualcomm claims that the Snapdragon 480 can deliver up to 100% performance improvements when it comes to peak CPU and GPU performance. The SoC features Kryo 460 CPU running at up to 2.0GHz, Adreno 610 GPU and Hexagon 686 processor that enable up to 100% performance gains in CPU and GPU performance and up to 70% AI performance improvement in comparison to Snapdragon 460 processor. 

The Snapdragon 480 is also the first processor that brings in support for Quick Charge 4+ technology. It is also equipped with Spectra 345 ISP that supports receiving input from three camera units simultaneously. The Snapdragon 480 supports triple 13MP cameras in ultra-wide, wide and telephoto arrangement and can also record 720p videos simultaneously.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor also supports Full HD+ displays with 120Hz high-refresh-rate for a smooth and lag-free experience. It also supports aptX audio, optimized gaming experience, seamless streaming and more.

Several OEMs have ushered in support for the new Snapdragon 480 processor including OnePlus, Oppo, Nokia, to name a few. OnePlus is planning to launch a phone based on the Snapdragon 480 processor and it could likely be the successor to the OnePlus Nord N100.

“We can’t wait to deliver advanced 5G capabilities to the mass market through an upcoming device based on the new Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform,” said Kinder Liu, Chief Operating Officer at OnePlus. 

 

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Garena adds a new pet called Beaston pet to Free Fire

Garena Free Fire has introduced a new pet to the game. Called Beaston, the new pet seems to be a cybernetic baboon, with a physique of a gorilla. As with almost every other pet in Free Fire, Beaston grants a boost to certain abilities, thereby giving the player an edge on the battlefield. However, it should be noted that Beaston is currently not yet available to purchase for players in India, but should be available sooner rather than later.

Skill

Beaston’s skill is called Helping Hand, and it increases the throwing distance of Grenades, Gloo Walls, Flashbangs, and Smoke Grenades. The percentage increase that players can expect will change depending on the level that Beaston is at. 

Actions

Beaston has three available actions that can be performed. The first is a ‘Celebration’ that occurs when the player kills an enemy or takes a medkit. The second is a ‘Play’ action that can be manually triggered via the command wheel, while the third is called ‘Show’ which is also triggered via the command wheel. These are unlocked when Beaston reaches level two, three and four, respectively.

Skins

Beaston is available with one skin that is called the Great White Beaston. As the name would suggest, this skin changes Beaston’s fur to white, with gold and black additions. This is unlocked when Beaston reaches level six.

The skill granted by Beaston makes it a handy companion for those players who like to bombard their enemies with grenades to soften them up or flush them from their hiding spots. Beaston would also make for a good companion for players who like to use Alvaro as their primary characters. That’s because Alvaro’s passive ability, Art of Demolition, is increased explosive damage and damage range. 

To know more about the pets in Garena Free Fire, click here. 

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Xiaomi Mi 10i with 108MP camera prices leaked ahead of launch: starts at Rs 24999 in India

Xiaomi Mi 10i is slated to launch on January 5 in India and it could be priced starting at Rs 24,999, as per the latest report. Xiaomi has been teasing the launch of the Mi 10i in India from the past few weeks and the company recently confirmed that it is launching Mi 10i in India. The Mi 10i has been customized for the Indian market and is based on the Mi 10T Lite that was launched globally in September.

#NewYear, #New #Colour!  Mi Fans, introducing the all-new "#Pacific #Sunrise" colour on the all-new #Mi10i, #ThePerfect10! This has to be my favourite colour so far. Absolutely cool, right?  RT if you too love it. I ❤️ #Mi #Xiaomi #PacificSunrise pic.twitter.com/GHXtUqS7ZI

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) January 2, 2021

As per a tweet by popular tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, the Amazon listing for the Mi 10i went live for sometime revealing the prices of the two variants. The tweet is accompanied by a video that shows the listing of the Mi 10i on Amazon India app. The Mi 10i is shown to be priced starting at Rs 24,999 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and Rs 27,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant. 

Seems like Amazon has accidently leaked the pricing of Mi 10i. -6GB+128GB: ₹24,999 -8GB+128GB: ₹27,999#Mi10i pic.twitter.com/V2fFSHIo8P

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) January 4, 2021

Additionally, a report by IndiaToday that cites industry sources says that the Mi 10i could be priced around Rs 27,000 pitting it directly against the OnePlus Nord. The Mi 10T Lite was also launched in China with an upgraded 108MP sensor as the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. Interestingly, the Mi 10i has also been teased to feature a 108MP camera which indicates that the Mi 10i shares a lot in common with the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Mi 10T Lite.

Xiaomi has also revealed that the Mi 10i will be offered in three colours at launch-- Pacific Sunrise, Atlantic Blue and Midnight Black. Here’s what you can expect from the launch of the Mi 10i on January 5 in India.

Xiaomi Mi 10i expected specifications

Xiaomi Mi 10i is rumoured to feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display that supports 120Hz refresh rate along with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The Mi 10i will likely be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor and will run on MIUI 12 out-of-the-box.

The Mi 10i has been revealed to have four cameras on the back headlined by a 108MP camera likely using ISOCELL HM2 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

The Mi 10i could come equipped with a 4,820mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging out-of-the-box. Xiaomi has scheduled the launch of Mi 10i on January 5 at 12 PM which is when we will know the official price of the phone.

 

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Xbox Series XS shortage leads Microsoft to ask AMD for help

As the next generation of console make their way to India, it looks like Microsoft may have a few issues to iron out first. In a report on Gizmodo, it was stated that the Xbox Series X and Series S were both facing serious shortages. The console has been out for more than a month now, and it seems that demand is far outstripping the supply of these consoles. With that in mind, Microsoft have reached out to chip manufactured AMD to help fast-track processes at its end. 

This should not come as a bug surprise to gamers as in November, Xbox’s chief financial officer Tim Stuart had stated that shortages of the Xbox Series X and Series S could last till April 2021! And Microsoft is not alone in this either as Sony have also been facing shortages of the PS5 and are struggling to get the console out to gamers. It also doesn’t help when bots and scalpers scoop up consoles. 

AMD are also in a bit of a bind as the company has had a few issues when it comes to the Ryzen 5000 processors as well. The company had a difficult time meeting the demand for those chips, and it looks like it may have some logistical issues to iron out. There also seems to be a shortage of GDDR6 RAM as well which led to the slowing down of production on GPUs and on next-gen consoles. 

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CoWIN vaccine app under development as India prepares for mass COVID-19 vaccination

The CoWIN (COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network) app is reportedly under development as India prepares for mass vaccination drives against Coronavirus. The government is currently testing the CoWIN system internally and many states across the country are working to conduct vaccine trials before a public rollout. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has already hailed the vaccination system stating that the “World’s largest COVID-19 vaccination programme set to begin in India.”

The Indian government is yet to release its official CoWIN app on the Play Store or App Store so beware of downloading any other app from either of the stores. There are high chances that many malware apps could be masquerading as the CoWIN app which is yet to be launched officially.

CoWIN was announced by Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad as a platform to effectively rollout and scale-up COVID-19 vaccine distribution system all over India. The Indian government has announced a grand challenge for startups to strengthen CoWIN platform. “Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has identified seven focus areas of technology development to holistically address the likely limitations associated with complete and effective vaccine distribution system (VDS) and its seamless administration across India,” reads the press release.

Co-WIN platform to facilitate: Registration & verification of beneficiaries Scheduling inoculation SMS reminders for schedule & follow on dosage Reporting Adverse Event Following Immunisation e-Certificate post-vaccination pic.twitter.com/TP4ZHi8KPD

— Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) January 3, 2021

The grand challenge is open for participants till January 15 after which the app is expected to release officially. The top five participants will be provided with the necessary APIs to test their solutions and integration with CoWIN system along with a chance to win Rs 2 lakhs for each shortlisted candidate. Moreover, the top two candidates will be rewarded Rs 40 lakhs and Rs 20 lakhs after successful integration of their respective solutions to the CoWIN system.

The official website of CoWIN that’s registered on the Indian government domain has also gone live. However, as mentioned it is being tested internally and the public will be able to register it once it is formally announced in India. The app is expected to be a one-stop-shop for everything related to Coronavirus vaccine and users will be able to register on the app using government verified identity cards like Aadhar card.

As of writing this, the government is yet to release the CoWIN app officially, so be sure not to download any app posing as the official CoWIN app for the COVID-19 vaccination system in India. There are many such apps already available on the Play Store but none of those apps is the official CoWIN app and is likely made to steal your private information.

 

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro leak reveals new design, periscope camera, 120x zoom and more

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro has been spotted in a new leak on Weibo where an official-looking poster gives us a glimpse of the upcoming phone. The Mi 11 was launched on December 28 but the Pro variant was a no-show. However, recent rumours have indicated that the Mi 11 Pro exists and could launch during the Spring Festival that begins from February 12. 

According to a report by mydrivers, a new poster has leaked online showing the Mi 11 Pro in two colours. The renders in the image indicate that the Mi 11 Pro will have a quad camera setup in a rectangular module with a periscope lens. The phone is also likely to offer 120x zoom and has the same 2K QHD display as the Mi 11. The company could offer the Mi 11 Pro in two colours, blue and white but there could be multiple colours at launch.

The major differences between the Mi 11 and the Mi 11 Pro are likely to be the camera sensors that could include a 108MP sensor along with a periscope lens. The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor and could come equipped with a 4,970mAh battery with fast charging support.

The Mi 11 was launched on December 28 as the world’s first phone to be powered by the next-generation Snapdragon 888 processor. The Mi 11 features a 6.81-inch QHD+ (3200x1400 pixels) resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel with support for 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is also topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus for added protection.

Xiaomi Mi 11 is equipped with triple cameras on the back that includes 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. The Mi 11 has a 4,600mAh battery to boot and supports 55W fast charging along with 50W fast wireless charging. You can read more about Mi 11 here. 

 

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Xiaomi Mi 11 with Snapdragon 888, 108MP cameras to launch globally soon

Xiaomi’s flagship Mi 11 smartphone will soon launch in global markets, the company has officially teased. The Chinese company unveiled the Mi 11 as the world’s first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone on December 28 and now the phone is headed for a worldwide release. The company has released a teaser poster for the global launch of the Mi 11 series.

Testing the spotlights right now. The #Mi11Series global launch is about to happen. Stay tuned for more details! #InnovationForEveryone pic.twitter.com/e5WMAheJjK

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) December 28, 2020

Xiaomi has announced the Mi 11 but the “Pro” variant of the phone was surprisingly missing in action. However, the company’s teaser mentions Mi 11 series which can be an indication that the Mi 11 Pro is on its way to a global unveil soon. Xiaomi is yet to reveal the exact dates of the global launch of the Mi 11 series.

As per previous reports, the Mi 11 Pro could be launch after the Spring Festival that commences from February 12. The Pro variant of the phone will likely have a new design, improved cameras and a larger battery to boot.

The Xiaomi 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.

Xiaomi is yet to reveal whether it plans to bring the Mi 11 to India anytime soon. However, considering the Mi 10 did arrive in India, we expect the company to launch the Mi 11 in India as well. There's no word on the exact date of the launch of the Mi 11 series globally as well as in India. You can read more about the Mi 11 here. 

 

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