Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 pricing leaked ahead of rumoured launch

The Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 have leaked yet again, this time revealing the price of the upcoming phones. Samsung is hosting its Galaxy Unpacked event on March 17 which is when the company could launch the Galaxy A52 and A72. Both phones have been at the centre of several leaks from the past few weeks giving us a glimpse at their specifications.

According to a report by MySmartPrice that cites industry sources, the Galaxy A52 4G is set to be priced starting at Rs 26,499 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and Rs 27,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant. Additionally, Samsung could price the Galaxy A72 starting at Rs 34,999 for the 8GB+128GB model and Rs 37,999 for the 256GB storage option.

Samsung could launch the Galaxy A52 in 4G and 5G models but a recent report hints that the Galaxy A52 5G could launch as Galaxy M62 5G. Samsung is currently keeping everything under wraps and is expected to reveal more details possibly on March 17.

Samsung Galaxy A52 specifications

Samsung is rumoured to launch a 5G and a 4G variant of the Galaxy A52 with a similar feature set. The Galaxy A52 5G is expected to have an aluminium-glass build measuring 8.4 millimetres in thickness and weighing 187 grams. The Galaxy A52 could feature a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution Super AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout in the centre for the selfie camera. The 5G variant has support for up to 120Hz refresh rate while the 4G variant will have to make do with a 90Hz refresh rate.

The Galaxy A52 5G is likely powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 619 GPU. Meanwhile, the 4G variant is expected to have a Snapdragon 720G under the hood with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 618 GPU. This is paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage options to choose from. The phones will likely run on Android 11 based One UI 3.0 and has a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy A52 with quad cameras that consists of a primary 64MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 123-degree field-of-view, 5MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor. The rear cameras can record in 4K UHD at 30FPS and 1080p at 120FPS. Additionally, there’s a 32MP selfie camera on the front housed within the notch cutout.

The screen is also home to a fingerprint reader and the phone is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging out-of-the-box.

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OnePlus Watch teased ahead of OnePlus 9 series launch on March 23 in India

OnePlus has dropped the first teaser for its first smartwatch that could simply be called the OnePlus Watch. The OnePlus 9 series is set to launch on March 23 in India and as previously rumoured, the OnePlus Watch may tag along as well. OnePlus officially confirmed during the launch of the OnePlus 8T last year that it was working on its first smartwatch followed by rumours that it will launch in 2021 alongside the OnePlus 9 series.

You asked for it. You're getting it.

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) March 12, 2021

The official Twitter handle of OnePlus posted a tweet hinting at the launch of the company’s first smartwatch. Over on the OnePlus Forums, fans have been asked to “Watch this space for something new” in a post that teases the design of the upcoming smartwatch. 

“We’re excited to bring you an exclusive Community announcement... it’s time for something new. This fresh addition to the OnePlus family is healthy, punctual and even takes care of you while you sleep,” reads the post on the forum. This all but confirms the launch of the OnePlus Watch in the coming weeks and what better an opportunity to expand into a new category while announcing the latest crop of its flagship smartphones. 

OnePlus Watch has been rumoured for quite some time now and recently it got certified by the BIS in India. Moreover, the schematic design of the OnePlus Watch has also previously leaked giving us a glimpse of how the smart wearable may look like.

Having said that, the most credible piece of information comes from CEO Pete Lau himself who has earlier given us a tease of the first smartwatch they are making. OnePlus first started working on a smartwatch back in 2015 but soon abandoned its plans in order to focus on its existing offers. However, Pete has revealed that they are working with Google to improve WearOS connectivity and features in an attempt to improve the value of a smartwatch.

“For your smartwatch, in terms of notifications being able to seamlessly appear on the TV or using your smartwatch to also control the smart display or your smartwatch detecting that you've fallen asleep and then also eventually putting your smart display to sleep,” Lau told InputMag in an interview last year.

OnePlus Watch has been tipped to feature a circular dial design as hinted by the sketch in the teaser. It is also expected to offer features like SpO2 monitor, heart rate sensor, health companion, sleep tracking, exercise modes and more that debuted with the OnePlus Band (review), earlier this year.

Also Read: OnePlus 9 series India launch: Everything we know so far

 

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Xiaomi Redmi smart TV features teased ahead of launch on March 17

Xiaomi will launch the first Redmi smart TV on March 17 in India. Ahead of its official unveil, Xiaomi has started teasing some key features of the upcoming Redmi TV that the company says offers the “XL Experience”. Moreover, since this will be the first television under the Redmi brand, Xiaomi has also revealed the new Redmi remote.

Manu Kumar Jain, MD at Xiaomi India took to Twitter and revealed that the upcoming Redmi smart TV has Dolby Vision support and is HDR10+ ready. Additionally, the TV has a dedicated picture engine that will optimize the overall visual experience of watching your favourite movies or TV shows.

Xiaomi’s Redmi India Twitter handle has also posted a picture of the new Redmi remote that will be bundled along with the new Redmi smart TV. The remote is similar to the ones Xiaomi provides with its Mi range of smart TVs. There’s a dedicated button each for Netflix and Prime Video confirming their presence and the TV is expected to run PatchWall UI out-of-the-box.

Xiaomi is yet to reveal the exact specifications of the upcoming Redmi TV so we don’t know how large the display is going to be. However, given the presence of Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, it is likely to be a 4K TV. Xiaomi could also launch a 65-inch smart TV in India since the Mi TV 4X 65-inches is no longer listed on the Xiaomi website. The Mi TV 4X was launched back in 2019 so it's already due for an upgrade.

Xiaomi Redmi smart TV expected features

Xiaomi Redmi ‘XL Experience’ smart TV has also been listed on Amazon, indicating that it will be available to purchase from Amazon India after its launch. While the listing does not reveal the features of the upcoming products, the company could launch new TVs under the Redmi X or Redmi Max series as it does in China.

Then again, there is a possibility that we may get an entirely new product range under the Redmi brand, and we expect Xiaomi to reveal key details in the heads-up to the launch on March 17. Xiaomi has confirmed that it will launch the Redmi Smart TV on March 17 at 12:00 PM in India.

 

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OnePlus 9 Pro certified by BIS ahead of launch on March 23 in India

The OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 Lite/9R/9E have been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) ahead of their official launch on March 23 in India. OnePlus is expected to launch the standard OnePlus 9, 9 Pro and an affordable OnePlus 9 Lite. The latter could eventually end up being called OnePlus 9R or 9E, as per rumours.

According to a report by MySmartPrice, two OnePlus phones bearing model numbers LE2101 and LE2121 on the BIS website. The LE2121 is the OnePlus 9 Pro whereas the LE2101 is said to be the affordable OnePlus 9R/9E. Additionally, popular tipster Mukul Sharma has also posted a tweet highlighting that the OnePlus 9 Pro has been certified by BIS.

So the OnePlus 9 Pro has now received the Indian BIS certification ahead of launch.#OnePlus #OnePlus9 #OnePlus9Pro pic.twitter.com/XVxRpYAXli

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 12, 2021

OnePlus has revealed that it has partnered with Hasselblad to develop the cameras on the upcoming OnePlus 9 series. Both companies will be working together for the next three years in an attempt to strengthen the photography capabilities of OnePlus phones. The company has also been teasing some key features of the OnePlus 9 series as we near the launch day.

OnePlus 9 series leaked specifications

OnePlus 9 could feature a 6.55-inch Full HD + display as per the leaks, while the OnePlus 9 Pro is said to feature a slightly larger 6.7-inch QHD + screen. The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will likely opt for a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera and support a 120Hz refresh rate. As for the OnePlus 9R, it is rumoured to feature a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor while the OnePlus 9R is rumoured to launch with Snapdragon 690 processor under the hood. 

OnePlus 9 Pro is expected to feature a quad-camera setup on the back headlined by a 48MP primary camera, a 50MP secondary camera, an 8MP camera and a 2MP camera with OIS support. The OnePlus 9 will likely have triple cameras on the back while the OnePlus 9R could have a 64MP primary camera followed by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera. 

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are also likely to be equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging out-of-the-box which debuted with the OnePlus 8T in October. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 9R is expected to have a slightly larger 5,000mAh battery with fast-charging support out-of-the-box.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon Conquest: Free Fire Open 2020 tournament finale to kick off from today

The Finale of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Conquest: Free Fire Open 2020 tournament is set to kick off from today. The Finale will be spread between March 12 and March 13 and will see all 12 finalist teams battle it out to be the winners of the inaugural tournament.

To recall, Qualcomm announced the tournament back in November last year. It was the first time Qualcomm has hosted such a tournament. Garena Free Fire was chosen to be the game of choice for this year’s tournament. Registrations for Snapdragon Conquest kicked off in December 2020. Anyone was free to enter the tournament provided they were above the age of 12.

Finalist of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Conquest: Free Fire Open 2020 tournament

As mentioned before, 12 teams have made it through to the finals of the tournament.

4 Unknown Galaxy Racer Sixth Sense Hex Esports Total Gaming Esports Team Elite Team Chaos Life Hackers Raven Esports Team Mayhem The4AM Blood Bashers

Prizes

The team that wins Qualcomm Snapdragon Conquest will win Rs 20,00,000. The second and third-placed teams will win Rs 8,00,000 and Rs 5,00,000 respectively. There are also prizes up for grabs for reaching the finale. Additionally, individual valour and team effort will also be commended in the grand finale and receive special awards such as:

Team with the highest kills in the Grand Finale - INR 1,00,000 Individual with the highest kills in the Grand Finale - INR 50,000 The Most Valuable Player Award (Fan vote) - INR 50,000 The Most Popular Team Award (Fan vote) - INR 1,00,000

How to watch

The finals will start streaming at 5:00pm IST on Friday, 12th March and on Saturday, 13th March 2021. It will be available on Snapdragon Conquest’s official website, and the official Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube accounts

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Garena Free Fire x Attack on Titan crossover event set to start from today

The oft-teased crossover event between Garena Free Fire and Attack on Titan is all set to release sometime today. The new event is similar to the old crossover event with One Punch Man. As such, players can expect some a lot of content based around the Attack on Titan manga and anime. 

Garena Free Fire x Attack on Titan: What to expect

According to a post on the game’s official Reddit page, the event is scheduled to go on till the end of March. The event will not only offer various costumes and weapon skins, but there will be events and Easter eggs for players to find. It will also include a brand new game mode. 

Costumes and weapon skins on offer

Players will be able to earn the Survey Corps uniform from the series. These will have the ‘Wings of Freedom’ displayed on the jackets. These will be available in male and female variants.  Besides this, players will also get to earn the Armoured Titan costume. 

Asides from that, players will be able to earn a couple of weapons skins as well. This includes Attack on Titan versions of the P90 SMG and the M1014 shotgun. It is not yet known if the developers plan to add more skins as the event progresses.

Attack on Titan themed in-game features

The crossover event will also see a number of changes to in-game features centred around the Attack on Titan theme. This will include a new lobby, new airdrop crates, a new plane and login keyart. 

As mentioned before, Garena plans to release a special new game mode based on the Attack on Titan event. The new mode in Garena Free Fire will be available on March 28. However, details of this new mode have not yet been revealed. The developers note that information about the mode will be teased over the coming weeks.

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PUBG Mobile India unban status still a mystery as no conversation happened during recent Krafton investment

PUBG Mobile developer Krafton Games pumped Rs 144Cr into the Indian esports entity called Nodwin Gaming. This news sparked a lot of conversation around PUBG Mobile and how the investment could pave the way for the game's comeback in India.

Well, if you were expecting that to happen, then you might want to check out what the folks over at IGN India have to say. At an IPO press conference, Nodwin parent company Nazara shed some light on the matter and confirmed that there was no discussion around PUBG Mobile.

When asked about the impact of Nodwin's partnership with Krafton on Nazara’s esports projections particularly in the light of the ongoing PUBG Mobile ban in India, the company's Managing Director and Founder Nitish Mittersain confirmed to IGN India that there was no conversation around the game and what it means for the country.

PUBG Mobile India not coming back anytime soon 

“We believe that the esports market in India is going to grow very large and we’re right at the infancy of that market,” said Mittersain. “We’re starting to see green-shoots of how that market can be. Krafton is a gaming giant from South Korea and South Korea is the birthplace of such businesses like esports and they have immense experience and scale on how such businesses have evolved in South Korea and how it can evolve in India.”

He noted that PUBG Mobile's fate in India is not Nazara and Nodwin. According to Mittersain, Nodwin's partnership with Krafton has nothing to do with the game. “It’s a far deeper, far more strategic partnership with a long term perspective in mind. Just to clarify, there has been no conversation at all during this entire period of discussing and signing this deal in terms of what this deal means for PUBG in India and what it does not," he said.

It appears to be a strategic partnership than anything else and it looks like Krafton will have to continue negotiating terms with the government to bring the game back.

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