Sony reveals Indian prices for PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red and Midnight Black controllers

As we reported earlier, July 12 will see the PS5 restocked in India. Well now, there’s more good news on the horizon as Sony has just revealed the price of the latest PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red and Midnight Black controllers in India. A report on IGN India states that the official Sony store, i.e ShopAtSc have set the Indian price of the two controllers at Rs 6,390 for the Cosmic Red variant while the Midnight Black controller will set you back by Rs 5,990. So, all in all, it isn’t too expensive for these modern controllers. 

This is good news for PC gamers as well, as the DualSense controller can easily be connected to their gaming rigs without any real hassles. Unlike the previous controllers where you had to jump through hoops to get it to work on the PC. As of right now, the listing has only popped up on ShopAtSc, but you can expect the controller to be available at other outlets like Amazon India, Vijay Sales, and Flipkart. 

We will also see a restock of the Disc Edition of the PS5 along with the Digital Edition on July 12 at 12 PM IST on Amazon India, Flipkart, Vijay Sales, and ShopAtSC. The PS5 has a handful of exclusives such as Returnal (review), Demon Souls, Astro's Playroom, Destruction AllStars, to name a few. First party heavy hitters like Spider-Man Miles Morales (review), Sackboy: A Big Adventure and more are available on the PS4 as well. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart (review) is exclusive to the PS5 only. 

If you missed out on Sony’s State of Play which took place this morning, you can check out the stream here. 

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Pokemon Go Fest 2021 Starts July 17, Rs. 399 for Tickets; Indian Trainers Can Get 3 Months YouTube Premium Membership

Pokemon Go Fest 2021 is a celebration of the game completing five years since launch in July 2016. Niantic has announced Pokemon Go Fest 2021 that will start on July 17. The two-day event will be open to all players globally including India and they can purchase tickets to be part of the event.

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OnePlus 66T to receive Oxygen OS 11 Open Beta one month ahead of schedule, will include Android 11 upgrade

The OnePlus 6 and 6T are set to receive their third major software update in the form of the Oxygen OS 11 Open beta a month earlier. The update was originally scheduled for August 2021. The Oneplus 6 and 6T were launched in May and Oct 2018, respectively with Android 9 Pie as the default operating system. Both devices will now be upgraded to Android 11 after the Open Beta ends, meaning they have received three years of software support since their launch. Android 11 will most likely be the final OS update for the OnePlus 6/6T.

OnePlus 6/6T Oxygen OS 11 Features

Owners of the OnePlus 6/6T will see a significant graphical and UI overhaul with the Oxygen OS 11 open beta. The new update features a fresh new UI, upgraded Fnatic mode, newly designed camera UI, a shortcut for dark mode, smarter animation effects, a new weather widget and more. 

Oxygen OS 11 also enables users to quickly reply to messages received on Instagram, Whatsapp, Telegram and other messaging apps. The update also added a mistouch prevention feature that is great for phones like OnePlus 6T with a curved screen that is prone to accidental touches. 

Precautions Before Installing OnePlus 6/6T Oxygen OS 11 Open Beta

Oxygen OS 11 is not a stable release. It will have bugs that can render your user experience less than pleasant. In some cases, an unstable release can also brick your phone. So before installing Oxygen OS 11 Open Beta on your OnePlus 6/6T, remember to make a full backup. 

There are no details on the rollback package and you cannot install an OTA to go back to a stable build if the Open beta bricks your phone. However, you can expect the packages to be available soon. 

OnePlus had previously announced two years of software updates and an additional year of security updates for their smartphones. The policy applies to all the latest Oneplus smartphones and some of the older devices like the OnePlus 3/3T. 

Recently, it was revealed that the upcoming Google Pixel 6 will get five years of software updates. Considering OnePlus earlier stated it wants to offer a Google Pixel-like software update, maybe Pete Lau and Co. have a policy revisit on their schedule. 

 

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Realme 32-inch FHD TV Review: One step forward, 2 steps back

The SDR performance of the TV is good, but the HDR performance of the TV is poor. The inability to control the picture settings when consuming content via the built-in apps is a step back to the flaws we saw in Realme TVs in 2020. The audio output from the TV is good and the smart capabilities work well. While FHD resolution in 32-inch TVs is rare, you’d be better off going for an HD ready 32-inch TV with better picture performance. The compromise of resolution for better picture performance at 32-inches is an acceptable tradeoff. 

 

It was about a year ago that realme launched a 43-inch FHD TV (review) and while we liked the SDR performance of that TV, the HDR and some basic functions left us wanting more. Something as simple as controlling the picture presets when consuming content from the TVs native apps wasn't possible and that was a big letdown. This year we reviewed the 43-inch 4K TV from realme and were quite impressed with what it offered. Today we have with us the 32-inch FHD TV from realme. Simply put, this TV suffers from the same flaws we experienced back in 2020 with 43-inch Full HD TV with HDR performance and the inability to change picture settings when consuming content from built-in streaming services. 

Realme 32-inch FHD HDR TV Specs at a glance

Panel Size: 32-inch  Panel Type: VA Panel Resolution: 1920x1080p - FHD Panel Refresh Rate: 60Hz HDR 10 support: Yes Dolby Vision Support: No Weight (with stand): 3.7 kgs HDMI Ports: 3 USB Ports: 2 Bluetooth: Yes, 5.0 Wi-Fi: Yes (2.4Ghz Only) Ethernet: Yes Speakers: 4 drivers with a total sound output of 24W Built-in storage: 8GB Price: MRP: 17,999

Realme 32-inch FHD HDR TV: Display and picture quality

Let's kick things off with the most important thing about the TV, the display panel and picture quality. The TV supports Full HD resolution along with HDR 10. In our measurements, we recorded a peak brightness of about 300 nits with sustained brightness at about 250 nits. The TV supports HDR 10 but does not support Dolby Vision. Let's break down the panel performance of the TV.

realme 32-inch FHD TV display tested on Calman Ultimate

Realme 32-inch FHD HDR TV: HDR performance

The TV can display HDR 10 content from the TV's native apps as well as from an external device. However, it must be noted that the TV only supports HDCP 1.4. When it comes to HDR performance, the overall experience of the TV left us wanting more. Shows like Altered Carbon and Our Plant on Netflix lacked the punch one would expect from an entry-level HDR TV. The overall picture was dark and dim and the fact that we couldn't control the picture presets or switch HDR off when consuming content via the native apps on the TV is a big letdown and a deja vu of the experience we had on the Realme TVs last year. Plug in an external device like a Fire TV Stick (review) or a PS5 (review) and switch the settings to SDR and you have a much better content consumption experience. For a side-by-side visual comparison, stay tuned for our video review. Overall, for HDR the performance of the TV was lacklustre.

We used the Spectracal Calman to measure the colour reproduction TV found that the average delta error was quite high meaning that the colour reproduction was off when compared to the D65 white point standard. In the ColorChecker analysis, we found an average delta error of 11.9 without luminance error and an average delta error of 37 with luminance error. As for the Colour Match analysis, the errors were 14.11 without luminance error and 24.9 with luminance error. While the ‘move’ preset showed a lower error rate when compared to the ‘standard’ preset during the Calman test, it was the standard preset which was more appealing in real-world performance. 

realme 32-inch FHD TV display tested on Calman Ultimate

Realme 32-inch FHD HDR TV: SDR performance

The SDR performance of the TV was a lot better than the HDR performance. We played movies like Mission Impossible Rogue Nation, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Young Sheldon and more which are in SDR and the experience was quite enjoyable. It looks like the picture preset for the built-in apps in the standard preset. This worked well for all the SDR content we consumed. Plugging in an external device and changing the picture presets had mixed results. For example, in Spider-Man, the Standard preset, though slightly cool, had an overall pleasant picture performance. The reds and blues in Spidey's suit look rich. However, shift to the Movie preset and the black webs design in his suit shimmers and merges into the suit. Same for Young Sheldon, the Standard preset has a pleasant experience when compared to the movie preset. While you can tweak the picture presets, we suggest leaving it on Standard for most content. 

For the SDR Calman performance, we recorded an average delta error of 9.28 in the ColorChecker analysis for the Movie preset while the standard preset gave us an error of 11.89.

Above: Standard Preset

Below: Movie Preset

realme 32-inch FHD TV display tested on Calman Ultimate

Realme 32-inch FHD HDR TV: Gaming performance

We hooked up a PS5 to play games on the TV and once again the HDR performance is poor. Spider-Man: Miles Morales (review) looks quite dark is in HDR when compared to SDR and the same is the case with Dirt 5 (review). When playing games in HDR, the TV offers a dark and dull image for both the games. Switch to SDR, and we have a much more enjoyable experience. Once again you can see the difference in performance in our video review once it goes live. Needless to say, if you plan on gaming on this TV, do it in SDR. 

Another thing we saw is that the TV has game mode under the picture modes as well as in the settings (2 game modes), something we noticed on the 43-inch FHD TV launched last year.

Realme 32-inch FHD HDR TV: Audio performance

Just like its sibling from last year, the 32-inch FHD realme TV comes with 4 drivers offering a total sound output of 24W. The audio performance from the speakers is quite good. Be it everyday TV watching like news, or TV shows which have more conversations than bangs, to the occasional movie, the speaker output is the one impressive thing this TV offers. In a small bedroom, the TV was easily audible at about 50 per cent volume.

Realme 32-inch FHD HDR TV: UI

Just like the realme TV launched in the past, this one also comes with stock Android TV out of the box. Its performance is once again at par with what we experienced last year. Overall, the UI is smooth, but there are times when you call upon the assistant and it’ll take a bit longer than expected to respond. This usually happens when consuming content via the built-in Netflix app and then calling the assistant via the dedicated button on the remote control. Unlike the new 4K TVs launched, this one does not come with hands-free controls. 

Realme 32-inch FHD HDR TV: Remote control

If it ain't broke, don't fix it and the remote control is once again, the same we’ve seen on other realme TVs with its teardrop design, comfortable grip and is overall easy to use. It also has dedicated buttons for OTT services - Netflix and Prime Video. 

Realme 32-inch FHD HDR TV: Build and design

Considering the price of the TV we don't expect it to boast of stellar design. The TV has a plastic shell and even though the bezels surround the display aren't the slimmest we’ve seen; they are slim enough not to hinder the viewing experience. The plastic feet holding the TV in place hold the TV quite sturdily. All the ports are laid out on one side and we have three HDMI ports, two USB ports, LAN port, antenna, AV and digital audio out. It also supports Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz only) and Bluetooth 5.0. 

Realme 32-inch FHD HDR TV: Bottom Line

It’s deja vu, once again. The SDR performance of the TV is good, but the HDR performance of the TV is rather poor. The inability to control the picture settings when consuming content via the built-in apps is a step back to the flaws we saw in realme TVs in 2020. The audio output from the TV is good and the smart capabilities work well. While FHD resolution in 32-inch TVs is rare, you’d be better off going for an HD ready 32-inch TV with better picture performance. The compromise of resolution for picture performance at 32-inches is an acceptable tradeoff.

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Tencent Deploys 'Midnight Patrol’ to Identify Underage Gamers in China via Facial Recognition

Tencent has announced a new system called 'Midnight Patrol' that will use facial recognition to identify underage gamers who are not allowed to play video games late in the night in China.

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Qualcomm partners with Asus to launch Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders: All you need to know

Qualcomm has stepped foot in the smartphone business by finally launching its first device. This will be a special smartphone, one that the chipmaker is creating in collaboration with Asus for the members of its Snapdragon insiders program. As Qualcomm has explained, this "Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders” has been designed by Asus and will pack high-end specifications and a feature set to match any other phone out there. 

The new Qualcomm phone will target more than 1.6 million Snapdragon Insiders, a community of fans that's on speed dial with the company, and gets to know about news coming from Qualcomm before the rest of the world. The new superphone from Qualcomm attempts to reach out to these users.    Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders: Specifications 

The new smartphone from Snapdragon comes with a 6.78-inch display that supports up to 144Hz refresh rate and a high resolution of 2448x1080 pixels. It is an AMOLED panel in make, with promised Delta-E colour error levels less than 1, and a peak brightness of 1200 nits. There are no cutouts on the screen for a camera. Instead, the company has chosen to go for bezels to house the cameras and sensors. Covering the display is a sheet of Gorilla Glass Victus for protection.

Under the hood we have Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset -- instead of the Snapdragon 888 Plus -- which has been paired with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. As for cameras, Qualcomm has fitted this Snapdragon insiders phone with a 24MP front-facing camera with a 27mm focal length. At the back of the phone, we have a triple camera set-up with a primary 64MP f/1.8 Sony IMX686 sensor with a 1/1.73” large sensor size. The second lens in the list is a Sony IMX363 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera that offers real-time distortion correction and can also shoot 4cm macro photos. Completing the list is an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and 4-axis OIS. In terms of features, this new phone comes with AI auto zoom and is also capable of recording 8K at 30fps and 4K UHD at 30/60fps.

Keeping the lights on the device is a 4000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 5 and 65W fast charging. However, in India, Qualcomm will be shipping the phone with a 35W charger. The device will also come with a pair of Snapdragon-branded MW08SI TWSearbuds and a charging case for the same. 

Smartphones for Snapdragon Insiders: Price

The Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has been announced to go on sale in August. The phone is available in Midnight Blue colour. The company has priced it at $1,499 and has announced that it will be up for purchase through Asus' online and offline retail channels in China, Germany, Japan, Korea, the US, UK and India.

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Hisense launches a 70-inch variant of the A71F TV for an inaugural special price of Rs 91,990

The Hisense A71F (review) is available in a bunch of screen sizes including 43, 50, 55 and 58-inches. Now the TV will be available in 70-inches starting from July 10. The TV will bring the same features found on its other siblings including Android TV UI, built-in Chromecast, slim bezels and more. Let’s take a look at the specifications of the Hisense 70A71F.

Hisense 70-inch A71F features and specifications

Kicking things off with the specifications of the A71F The TV has a 70-inch display with a 4K resolution and support for HDR 10 and Dolby Vision. It also supports Dolby Atmos. While the press release shared with us says the TV has 36W of sound output, the Hisense India website pegs the speakers at 30W of sound output. The TV has direct LED backlighting with no dimming zones. 

The TV runs on Android TV 9 out of the box offering users a stock Android TV UI. you also get access to the Google Play Store to download popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and more. The TV also comes with Chromecast built-in letting you watch content from your smartphone to the TV wirelessly. The TV comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. 

When it comes to connectivity options, the TV supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, two USB ports, three HDMI ports, optical port, headphones port, RF port, AV port and an ethernet port. All the HDMI ports are HDMI 2.0. 

The TV comes with the same remote control we saw on the 55-inch TV we reviewed earlier and you can check out our video review of the TV below. 

 

Hisense 70-inch A71F price and availability

The Hisense 70A71F 70-inch 4K HDR TV will be available at an inaugural special price of Rs 91,990 and will go on sale starting July 10. However, the TV is listed on Croma for Rs 87,990.

Hisense will also launch a 65-inch variant of the Hisense Tornado TV with a 102W JBL six-speaker system by the end of July for Rs 71,990.

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