Redmi Note 10 receives BIS certification, hinting at an imminent launch

India may soon see a Redmi Note 10 launch as the phone recently passed through BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification. A Xiaomi phone with model number M2101K7AI was spotted on the BIS listing and is believed to be the Redmi Note 10.

A phone with a similar model number M2101K7AG recently appeared on the US FCC listing. The BIS listing was spotted by 91Mobiles and hints that the phone is expected to arrive in Indian markets by February, while the company has not shared any details about the phone or any release date for that matter. The FCC listing revealed key specifications of the phone and revealed that the phone will come with dual-band Wi-Fi.

As per the previous reports, the phone is expected to come with a Snapdragon 732G SoC, with a 6.53-inch 120Hz Display and 64MP quad-rear camera setup. It will also be powered by a 5,050mAh battery and will come in 4GB+64GB and 6GB+64GB RAM and storage variants.

Redmi Note 10 could launch in February

The Redmi Note 10 Pro had also passed through BIS certification last month, and it could launch alongside the Redmi Note 10 in February. The Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro may run MIUI 12, based on Android 11, and come with both 4G and 5G variants in the country. The Redmi Note 10 Pro will launch in 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB configurations.

Lastly, the Redmi Note is touted to come in three-colour variants namely White, Grey, and Green colours while the Note 10 Pro might come with Blue, Bronze, and Grey colour options.

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Apple tops global smartphone shipments in Q4 2020, sees double digit growth in India

Apple has come to the top spot in terms of global smartphone shipments in Q4 2020. Research firm Counterpoint has released its Q4 2020 report, which suggests that the Covid-19 impact quieted in the last quarter and phone makers witnessed stable quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth in shipment numbers.

According to Counterpoint , total smartphone shipment in the last quarter crossed 395 million, and Apple managed to ship 81.9 million units, grabbing 21% of the market share and seeing a QoQ growth of 96%. Apple's speedy growth is credited to the iPhone 12 -series's popularity and the demand for iPhone 11. 

The Cupertino-based tech giant is followed by Samsung, which shipped 62.5 million smartphones, holding 16% of the global market share. Samsung saw a 22% QoQ decline. Samsung's demand is said to take a hit due to competition from Chinese brands in the budget and mid-range and Apple in the premium segment. 

The research firm reports that the global smartphone market declined 1% YoY in Q4 2020, but the market rose 8% QoQ in Q4 2020. The numbers are definitive indicators that the market has started recovering from the pandemic-impact.

India was a key market for Apple's growth

India has turned out to be one of the key markets for Apple and the company has registered double-digit growth in India for iPhones in the festive season (October-December), the company's CEO Tim Cook has announced today.

"We grew double digits in emerging markets led by strong performances in Brazil, mainland China, India, Thailand, and Turkey," Cook told analysts after declaring all-time high revenue for Apple's fiscal 2020 first quarter.

The double-digit growth is being attributed to the demand for iPhone 11 and iPhone XR, which witnessed a huge demand. 

Chinese smartphone brands stood in the green zone

The Counterpoint report says that the Chinese OEMs have also witnessed growth in the last quarter of 2020. A relatively new name Realme Realme became the fastest growing brand globally, growing 65% YoY in shipment volume.

Xiaomi's global shipment, on the other hand, increased 31% YoY to 43 million units in Q4 2020. Oppo increased 8% YoY and 10% QoQ to achieve 9% market share, with 34 million units shipped in Q4 2020. 

Counterpoint notes that Oppo and Vivo have surpassed Huawei for the first time to capture fourth and fifth spots in terms of global market share, respectively. Despite taking massive blow due to component shortage and US trade ban , Huawei still managed to acquire the third spot in the calendar year 2020. Samsung topped the table with 255.7 million units, and Apple stood second with 201.1 million shipments last year.

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Call of Duty: Mobile Blitz Mode now available: Everything you need to know

Call of Duty: Mobile’s Season 1 update dropped just a few days ago. As with all other updates there are a host of new features, weapons and events that will roll out over time. Blitz Mode is one of the modes added to Battle Royale in Season 1. As the name would suggest, this is a faster version of the traditional Battle Royale mode on the game. Here’s everything you need to know about Blitz Mode.

Same Call of Duty: Mobile Map, But Smaller

Unlike Alcatraz, the map used in Call of Duty: Mobile’s Blitz mode will be the same Isolated map that is used in the standard version of the game. However, the play area will be much smaller, and its location will be randomised for each game. Not only that, but the circle will shrink at a faster rate than normal. This will lead to faster matches.

Fewer Players

Besides small maps, the total number of players has been reduced to 40. This makes sense, considering the much smaller map. The usual count of 100 players would just make the game way too hectic. However, this doesn’t mean that Blitz Mode is a walk in the park.

Limited Options

Call of Duty: Mobile’s new Blitz Mode is limited to Third-Person Perspective (TPP). Further, players can only play in squads of four players. Single and Doubles options have been removed for the mode. However, players can play alone or just with their friends by adding them to their room and then deselecting the ‘Fill The Squad’ option.

Limited Time Only

In a post on Reddit, the developers have stated that the new mode will only be available till February 4. However, the devs also noted that it would be available from February 19 till February 26. In the meantime, Call of Duty: Mobile will host Snipers Only mode from February 5 to February 11, and Warfare mode from February 12 to February 18. 

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Xiaomi aims to change the True Wireless Charging game with Mi Air Charge Tech

It looks like true wireless charging technology is here, as Xiaomi has just revealed the next step of wireless charging technology. As touted by the company, the Mi Air Charge Technology is a 5W charging system. It also wirelessly charges devices over-the-air. Yes, you read that right!

Normal inductive wireless charging has around there for quite some time now. Basically, Qi Wireless charging requires wireless charging pads on both the source and receiving device to power up. There have been a lot of enhancements in this segment. These include taking wireless charging from a mere 5W to 80W/120W. But, these upgrades were substantial rather than revolutionary. This new technology looks to be rather revolutionary as it does not require devices to be in close proximity.

Xiaomi announces over-the-air charging technology

The new technology is capable of delivering wireless power to devices over a distance of a couple of meters from the “self-developed isolated charging pile”. This charging pile has 5 phase interference antennas to accurately determine the position of your mobile device. The 144 antennas transmit the millimeter-wide waves through beam forming. The receiving device has a built-in “beacon antenna” that converts it into electric energy through a rectifier circuit.

This new technology has been dubbed Mi Air Charge Technology. And yes, the company claims it is not science fiction and will eventually be able to charge multiple devices simultaneously. It is just a prototype demo at this stage. It is not yet clear if the company will release this product commercially as there are other players in the market who faced structural and implementation problems. Also, the regulatory authorities will scrutinize this product over health reasons beyond.

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Razer Viper 8K Gaming Mouse With 8,000Hz Polling Rate Launched, Touted to Have ‘Lowest Latency Ever’

Razer Viper 8K gaming mouse has been launched in the US and European markets. It comes with Razer’s improved optical switches and introduces Hyperpolling technology that brings true 8,000Hz polling rate.

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Xiaomi to launch MIUI 125 based on Android 11 globally on February 8

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will launch MIUI 12.5 globally on February 8. The MIUI 12.5 is based on Android 11 and debuted alongside the Mi 11 back in December 2020. In all likelihood, the Mi 11 global debut may also happen on the same day, though the company is yet to confirm that. 

Xiaomi posted a picture revealing the launch date of the MIUI 12.5 on Facebook, but the said post was taken down shortly afterwards. The poster just reveals the launch date of February 8, asking users to stream the event on Facebook.

The company has already teased the launch of the Mi 11 series globally but is yet to reveal the exact launch date. Since the MIUI 12.5 debuted alongside the Mi 11, we can expect the global launch to follow that tradition. 

Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 launch on Feb 8

The MIUI 12.5 launched in China has new features and improved privacy and security measures. These include features like haptics system, animations, Super wallpapers and the MIUI+ which integrated Android and Windows for multitasking. Besides, MIUI 12.5 has been developed to reduce memory use by upto 20% while system operations are designed to use 32% less memory and a 17% decrease in power consumption.

MIUI 12.5 is compatible with many Xiaomi smartphones set to receive it following the global launch. From Mi 10 series to the Redmi Note 7 series, more than 20 smartphones will get updated to MIUI 12.5 this year.

Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Mi 11 series globally which could consist of the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Lite as well as the Mi 11. The Mi 11 Pro is said to be an upgraded version of the Mi 11 with improved cameras and support for faster wireless charging. Meanwhile, the Mi 11 Lite is rumoured to be an affordable smartphone in the Mi 11 lineup with 64MP triple cameras and 120Hz refresh rate display.

 

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Elon Musk's Cyberpunk 2077-Approving Tweets Helps Boost Developer CD Projekt

Elon Musk gave shares in Polish games producer CD Projekt a further boost the company's update of its flagship game prompted short sellers to close positions earlier in the week.

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