Garena Free Fire reveals international tournament roadmap for 2021

Garena has been pretty active when it comes to its e-sports. The company is already in the middle of the Spring leg of the Free Fire India Championship 2021. Garena has now revealed the e-sports roadmap for 2021. It should be noted that these are only the international tournaments, and the company will presumably host regional tournaments over the course of the year.

According to the roadmap, Garena will host three major international tournaments over the course of the year. This includes two editions of the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) and one edition of the Free Fire All Stars. The Free Fire World Series is scheduled to be held in April and May, while the Free Fire All Stars tournament will be held in July.

Garena Free Fire World Series tournament

The Free Fire World Series kicked off in 2019 and has become Garena’s flagship series. The event was replaced with the Free Fire Continental Series due to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, FFWS will return this year and feature a brand-new logo to boot.

The April edition of the Free Fire World Series will kick off from April 24. The Finals for the same will be held on May 1. Garena plans to expand from the initial roster of nine regions and include 22 teams of 13 regions in this year’s edition. This includes places like the Middle East, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The prize pool has also increased to $2,000,000, which is approximately Rs 14,46,80,500.

Garena Free Fire All Stars tournament

The Free Fire All Stars aims to bring together top influencers and professional players from around the world. It will then pit them against each other to see who is the best. Garena should reveal details of the tournament in the coming months.

As mentioned earlier, these three are only the International events planned by Garena. The company will still hold regional tournaments all throughout the year. In India, the company plans to hold four tournaments. In chronological order, this will be the Garena Free Fire India Championship 2021 Spring, Free Fire Pro League 2021 Summer, Free Fire India Championship 2021 Fall, Free Fire Pro League Winter.

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Realme Narzo 30 series and Buds Air 2 launched in India: Price, specifications and availability

Realme Narzo 30 series has launched in India alongside the Buds Air 2 TWS earphones with active noise cancellation (ANC). Realme has also launched some gaming accessories to go along with the Narzo 30 series including a mobile gaming controller, cooling back clip and finger sleeves. The Narzo 30A and Narzo 30 Pro follows the Narzo 20 lineup from 2020 and is powered by MediaTek processors with a large capacity battery and high refresh rate displays.

Realme Narzo 30A, Narzo 30 Pro price and availability

The Realme Narzo 30A is priced starting at Rs 8,999 for the base variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage and Rs 9,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant. Meanwhile, the Narzo 30 Pro starts at Rs 16,999 in India for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage and Rs 19,999 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage option.

The Realme Narzo 30A goes on its first sale from March 5 while the Narzo 30 Pro will be available from March 4 onwards. The new phones will be available to purchase from Flipkart, Realme India store and offline retail stores.

Realme Narzo 30A specifications

Realme Narzo 30A has a plastic build that measures 9.8 millimetres in thickness and weighs 207 grams. It is being offered in two colours: Laser Black and Laser Blue. The Narzo 30A features a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout for the selfie camera upfront.

The Narzo 30A is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor with an octa-core CPU running at upto 2.0GHz along with Mali-G52 graphics. This is paired with 3GB/4GB LPDDR4X RAM and upto 64GB storage options to choose from. The storage on the phone can be expanded via a microSD card with upto 256GB. It runs on Realme UI based on Android 10 and will receive the Realme UI 2.0 update which is based on Android 11.

The Narzo 30A has dual cameras on the back that consists of a 13MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture along with a portrait camera with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the waterdrop notch. The rear cameras can record in 1080p at 30FPS with features like super nightscape mode, chroma boost and more.

The Narzo 30A is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging out-of-the-box. Realme claims that the phone is capable of offering 52 hours worth of phone calls or 27 hours of YouTube.

Realme Narzo 30 Pro specifications

The Realme Narzo 30 Pro features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate and has a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Narzo 30 Pro measures 9.1 millimetres in thickness and weighs 194 grams. It is being offered in two colours: Sword Black and Blade Silver. Moreover, the power button on the Narzo 30 Pro doubles up as a fingerprint reader.

The Narzo 30 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor with 5G network support and an octa-core CPU running at upto 2.4GHz along with a Mali-G57 CPU. This is paired with upto 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and upto 128GB UFS 2.1 storage options to choose from. There’s also an option to expand the storage further by using microSD cards of up to 256GB. It runs on Realme UI out-of-the-box and will receive an update to Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.

The Narzo 30 Pro has triple cameras on the back headlined by a 48MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole cutout. The rear cameras can record in 4K UHD at 30FPS and 1080p at upto 60FPS along with support for UIS video stabilization. 

The Realme Narzo 30 Pro is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging out-of-the-box.

Realme Gaming accessories

Bring home the best gaming experience with the #realmeProGamingKit! The realme Cooling Back Clip is priced at only ₹1,799  The realme Mobile Game Controller is priced at ₹999  The realme Mobile Game Finger Sleeves is priced at ₹129 pic.twitter.com/UDo7wpdhIj

— realme (@realmemobiles) February 24, 2021

Realme has also launched three gaming accessories to go along with the Narzo 30 series. These include the Realme Cooling Back Clip, Mobile gaming controller and Finger sleeves. The Cooling back clip enables fast and efficient heat dissipation while the gaming controller lets users enhance their gaming experience. The colling back clip is priced at Rs 1,799 while the mobile gaming controller is priced at Rs 999. As for the Realme Finger Sleeves, it is priced at Rs 129 and will be available to purchase from the Realme India store.

Realme Buds Air 2 price and features

Realme Buds Air 2 TWS earphones feature active noise cancellation and 10mm Diamond-link Carbon (DLC) drivers that aims to provide richer bass and detailed sound. The Buds Air 2 weighs 34.5 grams with the charging case and connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth 5.2. The Buds Air 2 is also IPX5 certified which makes it resistant to splashes of water and sweat. 

The Buds Air 2 offers 22.5 hours worth of battery life on a single charge with ANC enabled and 25 hours with ANC disabled. On a single charge, the Buds Air 2 offers upto 5 hours or music playback time. Moreover, the TWS earphones offer 88ms low latency for an unfettered gaming experience. It takes around 2 hours to fully charge.

The Buds Air 2 is priced at Rs 3,299 in India and is available in Closer White and Black colours to choose from. It goes on sale from March 2 on Flipkart and Realme India store.

 

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Sony confirms PSVR 2 for PS5, will come with a new controller

Sony has officially confirmed the next generation PSVR headset. The new headset will connect via a single cable to the PS5, and the new controller for the PSVR headset will incorporate features found on the DualSense Controller. In an official blog post, Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President, Platform Planning & Management, said, “Today I’m pleased to share that our next-generation VR system will be coming to PlayStation 5, enabling the ultimate entertainment experience with dramatic leaps in performance and interactivity. Players will feel an even greater sense of presence and become even more immersed in their game worlds once they put on the new headset”.

PSVR 2 specifications and features

The blog post highlights an early look at some features we can expect from the second generation PSVR headset. To begin with, you will no longer have to deal with a bundle of cables and a break-out box to connect the headset to the console. The second-generation PSVR headset will connect to the PS5 (review) via a single cable. The headset’s resolution will also see a bump, and users can expect to have a higher field of view as well. Needless to say, VR games on the PS5 will sport higher fidelity. 

Unlike the first generation PSVR headset, which relied on the Move Controllers launched during the PS3 era, the PSVR 2 will have a new controller with features found on the DualSense. The DualSense controller brings incredible haptic feedback along with Adaptive Triggers for an immersive gaming experience. It will be interesting to see how developers add to the immersion with high fidelity visuals and controls that give you feedback. 

 

Introducing the next generation of VR on PlayStation: https://t.co/gaUarkeJZJ pic.twitter.com/IBToCWnOaV

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) February 23, 2021

 

The first generation PSVR headset was a good entry point for those that wanted to experience VR gaming but couldn’t afford a state-of-the-art gaming PC and headset. While the PSVR headset offered some immersive experiences in the form of Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, Tetris Effect, Blood & Truth, Moss, Beat Saber, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard and many more, the limitations in comparison to PC VR were felt when Half-Life Alyx (review) launched. Can we expect to see Half-Life Alyx on PSVR 2? 

PSVR 2 launch date and price

Sony has confirmed that the PSVR 2 will not launch in 2021. The blog post reads, “There’s still a lot of development underway for our new VR system, so it won’t be launching in 2021”. In an interview with GQ, President & CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment Jim Ryan said, “Dev kits (for the new PSVR headset) are about to go out”. So we can expect the headset to launch in 2022. There is no information on the price, but we can expect the headset to have competitive pricing.

     

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LG opens its WebOS platform to other TV manufacturers, could give Android TV some serious competition

LG has announced that its WebOS platform will now be available on TVs that are not made by LG. The South Korean tech giant has announced that the WebOS TV platform ecosystem will be licensed to other brands. More than 20 TV manufacturers from around the world have “committed to the webOS partnership, including brands such as RCA, Ayonz and Konka with more partners expected to join in the future”. 

At CES 2021, LG unveiled WebOS 6, the newest version of its TV OS which will be available on LG’s 2021 TV lineup. 

Will LG WebOS 6 be licensed to OEMs?

According to the Verge, “the “powered by webOS TV” platform is based on webOS 5.0. So it’ll look just the same as LG TVs from the last several years”. While this is the same UI we have seen on TVs like the LG GX (review) and LG C9 (review), it is still a good and fluid UI for TVs. It has a card like layout which occupies the bottom of the screen giving you access to apps and services. 

LG’s WebOS offers access to a voice assistant and also supports LG’s Magic Remote which makes navigating the UI a breeze. The UI also has a home dashboard, letting you control smart home appliances from the comfort of the TV. You can also configure IFTTT devices to the home dashboard.  

In India, we have a lot of budget TVs dominated by Android TV UI. We have also seen some TVs like the Akai 43-inch TV (review) running on the Fire TV UI. Xiaomi offers customers PatchWall and Android TV UI. It will be interesting to see how LG’s WebOS competes with Android, especially in the budget segment, where we have seen Android TV lag on some TVs. While Android TVs do have the advantage of the app ecosystem, we may see more developers optimizing and porting their apps to WebOS to ensure a wider reach.

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OnePlus Nord gets new OxygenOS 10511 update, new January 2021 security patch

OnePlus Nord is getting the new OxygenOS 10.5.11 update. With it, the affordable OnePlus device is now running the January 2021 Android security patch. Interestingly, the new OnePlus Nord update comes shortly after the release of the last OxygenOS 10.5.10 update that was rolled out in December 2020 and brought with it the December patch along with general bug fixes. As for the new update, OnePlus has not introduced any new features with it, but it does bring in some system stability improvements. 

The update is based on Android 11. OnePlus has announced that the update is currently in a beta stage and is currently rolling out in phases. As such, the update will be rolled out to select users and once their feedback comes in it will be rolled out to a broader audience. If you haven't received the update yet, you can check for it manually by going to Settings > System > System update.

OnePlus Nord: Price and specifications 

To remind our readers, the  OnePlus Nord is available in India in three RAM/storage variants -- 6GB/64, 8GB/128GB and 12/256GBGB. These are priced at Rs 24,999, Rs 27,999 and Rs 29,999, respectively. It will be available in two colours - Blue Marble, Grey Onyx.

As for the specifications, the OnePlus Nord comes with a 6.44-inch display with FHD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio and 90Hz refresh rate. The display is protected by a Gorilla Glass 5 sheet to keep it safe from scratches and cracks as well. For cameras, there are four lenses on the back with a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 5MP depth sensor. On the front, the OnePlus Nord gets a 32MP main and an 8MP wide-angle camera. 

Under the hood, there's the Snapdragon 765G paired with 6/8/12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB, 128GB and 256GB UFS 2.1 storage. The phone comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It comes with USB 2.0, Type-C port for audio and charging duties, but note that there's no wireless charging present on the Nord. However, it does have OnePlus' proprietary WarpCharge 30T fast charging tech that claims to charge the 4115mAh battery from 0-70% in 30 minutes.

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PS4 exclusive Days Gone remastered for PS5, now coming to PC

Ever wanted to play an exclusive PlayStation game but don’t own a PS4 or PS5? Well, there’s good news for you as a whole slate of PlayStation games are heading to the PC. This news comes after a GQ interview with SIEA (Sony Interactive Entertainment America) CEO, Jim Ryan where he revealed that some PlayStation exclusives are coming to the PC. These include the zombie/open world game Days Gone (review). We have already got Horizon Zero Dawn and Death Stranding (review) on the PC, but it looks like Sony is finally embracing other gaming platforms. The developers of Days Gone, Bend Studios also posted a tweet reacting to the announcement.

Surprise. #DaysGone comes to PC this spring. Stay tuned for more details. pic.twitter.com/vcSYSKgOtn

— Bend Studio #DaysGone (@BendStudio) February 23, 2021 PlayStation exclusive Days Gone will finally come to PC

There were already rumours floating around that a few PlayStation exclusives were making their way to the PC. On a more personal level, we really hope that Bloodborne comes to the PC in glorious 60 fps. The game is currently available on the PS4 and can be played on the PS5 via backwards compatibility. It has not received any next-gen upgrades and still plays at 30fps. We’re hoping that it comes to the PC, so we can finally explore Yharnam in sweet, sweet 4K 60 fps. Also, can you imagine God of War 2018 on a PC? Be still our beating hearts. Other games that could make their way to the PC include the Persona series, the older God of War games and much more. We will only find out more in the coming months.

All these games are actually playable on the PS5 as well, via backwards compatibility. Most of these PS4 games will also come with a next-gen upgrade, giving players access to higher frame rates and resolutions. If you did not manage to get a PS5 when it launched in India, here is when the PS5 could be restocked in India. You can also check out our review of the console in the video below.

 

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series confirmed to be powered by mid-premium Snapdragon processor

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series is set to launch on March 4 in India and ahead of its launch, the company has confirmed that the lineup will be powered by Qualcomm’s mid-premium Snapdragon processors. Xiaomi has been teasing the launch of the Redmi Note 10, Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max for the past few weeks with the rumour mill working in tandem in the heads up to the launch. 

Xiaomi’s official social media handles for Redmi India posted a video featuring Rajen Vagadia, VP and President at Qualcomm India. In the video, Rajen reveals that the upcoming phones in the Redmi Note 10 lineup will be powered by mid-premium Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. As per earlier reports, the Redmi Note 10 series is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 732G chipset.

Looks who's joined the party! We're proud to partner with @qualcomm_in to bring you what is undoubtedly going to be 2021's smartphone of the year!#RedmiNote10 series will feature the best mid-premium Snapdragon™ processor of the year! Join us for the #10on10 reveal on 4/3/21! pic.twitter.com/xvHimq7EEB

— Redmi India - #RedmiNote10 Series is coming! (@RedmiIndia) February 23, 2021

The Redmi Note 10 series has been teased to feature a new design that Xiaomi is calling “Evol. Design” with a lightweight profile and a large capacity battery to boot. The Redmi Note 10 lineup also has Gorilla Glass protection on the front and is IP52 rated making it resistant to dust and water.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series leaked specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is expected to be available with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone is expected to be available in three colours: black, bronze and blue. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 10 is rumoured to be offered in three colours: White, Green and Grey with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB storage. Additionally, the Redmi Note 10 Pro could arrive in three colourways including Blue, Grey and Bronze and could launch in three storage variants: 6GB/8GB RAM paired with 64GB and 128GB storage.

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.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is also rumoured to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor with a 64MP quad-camera setup on the back. The phone is also expected to be fitted with a 5,050mAh battery with fast-charging support. We will know more about the Redmi Note 10 series in the lead-up to the launch, scheduled for March 4.

 

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