OnePlus fitness band leaks in entirety, could be priced around Rs 2,499

OnePlus has confirmed that it is planning to make its debut in the wearables segment by introducing a fitness band. The OnePlus Band, as it is rumoured to be called, has been leaked in its entirety ahead of its launch in India. OnePlus has already revealed that it is working on a smartwatch that will launch in the coming months. Moreover, the OnePlus 9 series is rumoured to launch by mid-March, so we will likely see the much-awaited OnePlus Watch make an appearance there.

According to multiple posts and video by popular leaksters Mukul Sharma and Ishan Agarwal, the specifications and features of the upcoming fitness band have been leaked. The OnePlus Band is also tipped by Agarwal to launch at a price tag of around Rs 2,499 which is in line with an earlier report that hinted its price to be under Rs 3,000.

Exclusive: OnePlus Band Launching on January 11 in India -24/7 Heart Rate + SpO2 Blood Saturation Monitoring -Sleep Tracking -1.1" Touch AMOLED Display -14 Days Battery -IP68 -13 Exercise Modes -Around INR ₹2,499 What do you think?  #OnePlus #OnePlusBand #SmartEverywear pic.twitter.com/tCLLwCrrTV

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) January 4, 2021

Apart from this, the tipsters also claim that the OnePlus Band will launch on January 11 in India. OnePlus has also started teasing the launch of its fitness band in India which is indicative of an imminent launch.

The OnePlus Band features a 1.1-inch AMOLED screen that supports touch input and adjustable brightness. The fitness tracker will be offered in three colours-- Black, Navy and Tangerine Gray and has detachable straps. The fitness band weighs 22.6 grams and is certified for 5ATM and IP68 protection against sweat and water. 

Here's everything you need to know about the OnePlus Band. Specifications: https://t.co/nDjfXWU73r Images:https://ift.tt/3nbp0CV Launch date:https://ift.tt/2X9cQjB #OnePlusBand pic.twitter.com/bOEeeRdcKI

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) January 4, 2021

The fitness band is equipped with a slew of sensors including SpO2 blood-oxygen sensor, optical heart rate sensor, accelerometer and gyroscope. The OnePlus Band connects to a smartphone over Bluetooth 5.0 and the OnePlus Health companion app that will be released alongside. The OnePlus band will also offer features like notification alerts for calls, messages, remote camera control, Zen Mode and more.

It also has pre-installed exercise modes like outdoor run, indoor run, cycling, swimming, yoga and more. OnePlus Band has been leaked to be equipped with a 100mAh battery that offers 14-day battery backup. The fitness tracker charges with the charging dongle provided in-the-box.

 

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VAIO is coming back to India, launching laptops on January 15, 2021

If the name VAIO is familiar to you, that’s because there was a time when Sony VAIO laptops were available in India along with the rest of the world. Sony exited the VAIO PC business back in 2014, but it looks like the buzzing PC space in India has led to a comeback from the VAIO brand but this time in partnership with Flipkart. 

Speaking on the launch, Ms Seema Bhatnagar, Regional Business Director, South Asia, VAIO said, “We are enthused to relaunch VAIO and associate with names that have made it big in the e-commerce industry. Introducing finest-quality laptops in India, the brand focuses on reclaiming its space in the market while having an unrivalled demand by the customers. We are all set to present futuristic laptop range to the country’s burgeoning tech-enthusiasts and young business professionals. We are looking forward to becoming the top choice for laptop buyers across the country.” 

Details such as models, specifications, variants etc. are still not known but customers can expect an “extensive range of sleek and portable laptops equipped with top-of-the-shelf features that make for high-performance capability”. 

VAIO will relaunch laptops in India on January 15 so expect more details such as models, variants and price, then. According to the press release shared, “The brand that offers various services such as manufacturing, sales and marketing as well as servicing of VAIO laptops under the VAIO trademark in Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Middle East markets is now strutting in India to reimagine and co-create the future of laptops in the country”.

With most people spending 2020 working from home, it looks like the work from home trend could continue into 2021. With the ‘work from home’ trend, the laptop and PC space saw an increase in demand. It will be interesting to see how VAIO creates a space for itself in a price-sensitive market like India dominated by the likes of Lenovo, Acer and many more gunning for your attention.

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Xiaomi launches Mi 10i to take on the OnePlus Nord in India

Xiaomi Mi 10i has officially launched in India as the latest smartphone in the company’s Mi 10-lineup. Xiaomi had been teasing the launch of the Mi 10i for quite some time now and revealed that the phone has been customized for the Indian market. Moreover, the Mi 10i is based on the Mi 10T Lite which was launched globally in September 2020. The Mi 10T Lite was later launched with the upgraded hardware in China as the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and the Mi 10i is largely based on the latter.

The Mi 10i has a premium finish with metal-glass construction and a circular rear camera module that houses four cameras. The phone has been confirmed to be offered in three colours for users to choose from and comes equipped with a 108MP primary camera sensor. Here’s everything you need to know about the pricing, specifications and availability of the Mi 10i in India.

Xiaomi Mi 10i price and availability

Xiaomi has priced the Mi 10i starting at Rs 20,999 in India for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage and Rs 21,999 for the 6GB+128GB storage option. The maxed-out variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at Rs 23,999. The phone will go on its first sale starting January 7 on Amazon India and will go on open sale from January 8 on Amazon India, Mi India store and soon in offline stores as well. 

Xiaomi Mi 10i specifications

Xiaomi Mi 10i features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that supports 120Hz high refresh rate along with HDR10+ certification. The phone has a punch-hole cutout in the centre for the selfie camera and the screen is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection. The Mi 10i measures 9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 214.5 grams. It is also IP53 rated which protects the phone from dust and water ingress.

The Mi 10i is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 619 GPU. This is paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB UFS2.2 storage solution. The phone runs on MIUI 12 which is based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

Xiaomi Mi 10i has quad cameras on the back that consists of a primary 108MP camera which uses ISOCELL HM2 sensor and measures 1/1.52-inch in size. The primary camera has a 7P lens arrangement with an f/1.75 aperture and is supported by a secondary 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 118-degree field of view, a 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 is equipped with a 4,820mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging out of the box. Xiaomi claims that the phone can be charged from 0-100% in just 58 minutes.

 

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Sony reportedly discontinues production of some PS4 models

If information circulating the internet is to be believed, then it looks like Sony is stopping production on some PS4 models. The information comes from Twitter user @Cheesemeister3k who tweets, saying, “Dear customers: due to the manufacturer ending production, the following products will not be restocked.” ・PS4 500GB Glacier White ・PS4 1TB Jet Black ・PS4 1TB Glacier White ・PS4 2TB Jet Black ・PS4 Pro 1TB Glacier White

 

“Dear customers: due to the manufacturer ending production, the following products will not be restocked.” ・PS4 500GB Glacier White ・PS4 1TB Jet Black ・PS4 1TB Glacier White ・PS4 2TB Jet Black ・PS4 Pro 1TB Glacier White pic.twitter.com/nub3lxcJGX

— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) January 3, 2021

 

The two PS4 models which aren’t a part of this list are the PS4 500GB Jet Black and PS4 Pro 1TB Jet Black. Sony has a history of supporting its previous generation gaming consoles for a few years after the launch of a new console. High profile games releasing in 2021 like Horizon: Forbidden West will launch on Sony’s PS4. With the cease in production, it’s natural that Sony expects the demand for the PS4 to fall with more players eyeing the hard to find PS5. 

According to Toms Guide, “the PS3 wasn’t discontinued until mid-2017, almost four years after the launch of the PS4”. So, it is possible that the base PS4 could still be available for a few years. The PS4 Pro is in a precarious position offering some advantage over the PS4 but not as much as the PS5 making more sense for a consumer to pick up a PS5 instead of the Pro (provided they can get their hands on one). 

Ever since its 2014 debut, the PS4 has sold more than 114 million units, making it the 4th bestselling console of all time. The first three spots are held by the PS2, Nintendo DS family of consoles and the Game Boy respectively.

The PS5 only recently received a launch date in India. The console will be available for pre-order on January 12 and will go on sale on February 2. You can learn how to pre-order the PS5 in India here. 

Speaking of discontinued consoles, Microsoft discontinued the Xbox One X back in July 2020 just before the launch of the Xbox Series X and Series S. 

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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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