Xiaomi teases Redmi Note 10 India launch, to announce more details tomorrow

Xiaomi has hinted at the imminent launch of the Redmi Note 10 in a new teaser video posted online. The teaser video features Manu Kumar Jain, MD at Xiaomi India saying that they are planning to announce something on February 10 at 10:10 AM. There are tons of references to the Redmi Note series and the number “10” throughout the duration of the video.

However, the company has not revealed the name of the phone in the video. In all likelihood, Xiaomi will announce the launch date of its upcoming smartphone under the Redmi Note series on February 10. The Redmi Note 9 series made its debut in India in March last year, but the sale was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Xiaomi could be looking to release the Redmi Note 10 series a bit earlier than usual.

As per earlier leaks, the Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro are rumoured to launch in February with storage variants tipped as well. The Redmi Note 10 series is expected to launch at aggressive prices and in three colours. 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series leaked specifications

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is rumoured to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor with 64MP quad-camera setup on the back. The phone is also expected to be fitted with a 5,050mAh battery with fast-charging support.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro has previously surfaced on different certification websites across the world, and it could have a 120Hz high-refresh-rate display. Apart from this, we expect the next generation of Redmi Note phones to run on MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

We will know more about the launch of Xiaomi’s upcoming smartphone tomorrow. The company is also planning to launch the Mi 11 in India which made its global debut earlier this week. You can read more about the Mi 11 here.

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Garena Free Fire teases addition of new Legendary Costume

Garena Free Fire is teasing the addition of a new Legendary Costume to the game. The company posted the teaser on its official social media channels. It also teased that players would have seen the costume “somewhere already”. To recall, the game recently received the OB26 ‘Project Cobra’ update. The new skin will be a part of the update that also includes new gameplay features, weapons and more.

The teaser is the exact same photo used by Garena as the main image in the official patch notes published on its website. It is also the image used on the game’s main welcome screen. This gives us a good look at the Legendary Costume before its official launch.

Free Fire Legendary Costume Details

Details of the new costume are not yet official. But some YouTubers have managed to snag a couple of details by using different versions of Free Fire. According to their videos, the new Legendary Costume will offer exclusive emotes and animations. These videos suggest that the costume will be available with separate sections for the head, face, torso, pants and shoes. It is not yet known if the entire set will be available for purchase together, or if players will have to purchase each piece separately.  Further, we do not know if the special abilities of the costume will require the player to wear all the pieces.

As mentioned earlier, the Legendary Costume is a part of Garena Free Fire’s new OB26 ‘Project Cobra’ update. The update introduces a number of new gameplay features that mix up the core gameplay of the game. This includes new Revival elements that allow players to revive not just individual teammates, but also entire teams. The update also adds a new Training Ground with more activities for players to partake in. The update also adds a new weapon called the MAG-7 Shotgun. To know more about the OB26 update, click here.

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Epic Games Spring Showcase and Sale Starts From February 11, Brings New Announcements, Discounts on Games

Epic Games has announced a Spring Showcase and Sale, both of which will start from February 11. The Spring Showcase includes new announcements, gameplay, and more that will be streamed on Twitch.

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Android 12 leak reveals new design, privacy features and widgets

Google’s Android 12 that is expected to launch sometime later this year has leaked courtesy of some UI screenshots. The next Android OS will succeed Android 11 that launched in September 2020 and will power popular smartphones by the end of the year. Google usually goes live with a developer preview of the latest Android iteration early in the year which is followed by beta release.

According to a report by XDA Developers that cites documentation received from an anonymous tipster, Google is planning a major revamp for the next Android update. The tipster shared a document that is said to be an early draft of new feature changes to Android 12 that Google shares with major partners. The documents also include screenshots that reveal new UI design, privacy settings toggle, status bar indicators and new widget types.

Before we go into the details of the leaked document, do note that this is a very early look at some features and things could change between now and the official announcement.

Android 12 leaked features

The screenshots posted by XDA Developers indicate at a UI design overhaul with large toggle buttons in the notification panel. There are now four quick toggles on top instead of six on Android 11. Conversations and app notifications are arranged in separate cards as on the current version of Android but are a bit more rounded and looks clean. 

We can also notice a new indicator in the top-right corner which is said to be the privacy indicator like on iOS. This hints at the likelihood of new privacy options being added to Android which will alert the user for whenever an app or service used the camera and/or the microphone. In addition, it seems a notification will pop up every time the camera or microphone is used and users can manage the usage by tapping on the settings icon.

Android 12 may also see the addition of dedicated control toggles in the settings menu to disable the camera and mute microphone. As the report notes, this option is already present via “sensors off” quick toggle, but it does not appear unless developer options are enabled.

The leaked screenshots also give us a glimpse at the new type of widgets called “conversation widgets” which the company plans to make mandatory for Android 12 phones. These new widgets are essentially app shortcuts that provide details on pending calls, messages and other notifications. Apart from this, Google also plans to make the camera and microphone indicators mandatory Android 12 onwards. Google is expected to release the first Developer Preview of Android 12 in the next few weeks, and we will know more about the next Android OS then.

 

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Electronic Arts Buys Glu for $2.1 Billion to Tap Into Growing Mobile Gaming Market

Electronic Arts announced a $2.1-billion (roughly Rs. 15,300 crores) deal to by smartphone-focussed game studio Glu Mobile.

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Call of Duty: Mobile Public Test Build reveals new Scorestreak, Operator Skills, Weapons and more

Call of Duty: Mobile’s Public Test Beta is now available to players. As one might expect, the build comes with a bunch of new features and additions that aren’t available in the standard build of the game. As such, it is quite possible that players will see these features in the next major update to the game. 

If you wish to download the Public Test Build for yourself, you can do so here. However, do note that there are only limited slots available. In case you aren’t able to book yourself a place, don’t worry as many YouTubers have already started posting the new features in the build.

What’s new in the Call of Duty: Mobile Public Test Build

New Scorestreak: Napalm

One of the big new features in the new build is the introduction of the Napalm Scorestreak. When activated, the Scorestreak calls in a plane that drops napalm on the battlefield. This will burn any enemy caught within the blast radius. It'll probably work as a combination of the Molotov Cocktail and Cluster Strike. 

New Operator Skill: Bull Charge

The Bull Charge Operator Skill will equip the player with a shield and allow them to charge head first into the enemy. Any players that it hits will be downed. As such, the operator skills  might be best suited in maps with long corridors.

New Multiplayer Maps: Shipment 2019, Shoothouse and Oasis

The Public Test build also has a bunch of new multiplayer maps in it. This includes Shipment 2019, which would be an updated version of the Shipment 1944 map that was added last year. There is also Shoothouse, which was initially a part of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Oasis seems to be a map set in the Middle East and seems to be based on a map initially launched for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

New Weapons: AS VAL and SPR 208

As one might expect, the build also contains two new weapons. While both these weapons are currently locked, the placeholder names have revealed what they will be. This includes the AS VAL assault rifle and the SPR 206 Marksman’s Rifle.

Battle Royale Mode: New elements

The Battle Royale mode in Call of Duty: Mobile will see 2 new explosives added to the mix. This includes the Delay Bomb, which will stick to any surface and explode after a bit. There is also the Anti-Tank Proximity Mine that will explode when a vehicle comes close. Both of these will explode if the user shoots them. Another notable new addition is a new Operator Class. This one is called Cluster Strike and allows users to call in an airstrike at any given location. It also allows users to spot any enemy using a wingsuit.

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Xiaomi launches Mi 11 with 108MP triple cameras and Snapdragon 888 globally

Xiaomi has officially announced the Mi 11 globally after its debut in China back in December 2020. The Mi 11 is Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone for this year and features high-end features such as a high-refresh rate, 108MP triple cameras and support for fast wireless charging. The Mi 11 features a 2K AMOLED screen with sound optimized by Harman Kardon.

The Mi 11 Pro which was expected to make an appearance alongside was a no-show after all. Xiaomi is yet to reveal its plans for the launch of the much-rumoured Mi 11 Pro. There are two changes to the global variant of the Mi 11. It supports 55W fast wired charging with Xiaomi provides 55W GaN charger in-the-box as opposed to 65W fast charging adapter it provides to users in China. Additionally, the company has only launched the 8GB RAM variant of the Mi 11 globally and the 12GB variant remains China-exclusive for now.

Xiaomi Mi 11 specifications and price

Xiaomi Mi 11 has a new design with squircle camera module on the back and a metal-glass construction. It measures 8.06 millimetres thick and weighs 196 grams. Xiaomi offers it in two colours: Midnight Gray and Horizon Blue. The Mi 11 features a 6.81-inch 2K AMOLED screen with WQHD (3200 x 1440 pixels) resolution and supports 120Hz high refresh rate, HDR10+ with a 1,500nit peak brightness. The display is topped with the Gorilla Glass Victus for added protection against regular wear and tear.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor lies at the heart of the Mi 11 and is built on a 5nm process with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 660 GPU. This is paired with upto 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and upto 256GB UFS3.1 storage options to choose from. The phone runs on MIUI 12 out-of-the-box which is based on Android 10 and will soon receive the MIUI 12.5 which is based on Android 11.

Xiaomi Mi 11 has a triple camera system on the back that consists of a primary 108MP camera with a 1/1.33-inch sensor and an f/1.85 aperture. This is followed by a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 123-degree field of view along with a 5MP macro camera. The rear cameras can record in 8K UHD at 30FPS and 4K UHD at upto 60FPS along with 480P slow-motion video recording. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

The Mi 11 is equipped with a 4,600mAh battery with support for 55W fast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging. It also supports 10W reverse wireless charging.

Xiaomi Mi 11 is priced starting at EUR 749 for the base variant with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage and EUR 799 for the 256GB storage option. This roughly translates to a starting price of Rs 65,000 by direct conversion. Xiaomi has also unveiled the Mi TV Q1 75-inch along with Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2.

 

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