MediaTek Helio G96 & G88 SoC launched, brings display & photography capabilities to premium smartphones

MediaTek has announced two new additions to its Helio G series chips - the Helio G96 and Helio G88. While the Helio G96 and Helio G88 both are slightly better than the Helio G95 and the Helio G85 respectively, they're not strict upgrades that bring any substantial changes.

MediaTek Helio G96 SoC

The Helio G96 features a pair of Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.05 GHz and six A55 cores. This, in case you don't know, is the same as the Helio G95. For GPU, the new Helio G96 brings a Mali-G57 MC2, which is more of a downgrade from the Mali-G76 MC4 from before.

In terms of upgrades, the Helio G96 will ensure premium everyday user experiences with its support for 120Hz displays with up to FullHD+ resolution. This will work for both LCD as well as OLED, which is great. The Helio G95 only supported 90 Hz @ 1080p+. The maximum camera resolution has also been increased to support the 108 MP sensors that are available on the market now. The video capture, however, is still capped at 4K @ 30FPS.

Other upgrades include support for UFS 2.2 storage, up from UFS 2.1 support on the previous one. You also get support for faster LTE (Cat 13 downlink) and a newer Bluetooth version 5.2.

MediaTek Helio G88 SoC

Coming to the Helio G88, this is again very similar to its predecessor. You are looking at the same pair of Cortex-A75 cores running at 2.0 GHz along with the six A55 cores. The Mali-G52 MC2 GPU is also the same as the one seen on the Helio G85, running at 1Ghz frequency. Other things like RAM and storage support, and even the LTE modem have remained unchanged.

In terms of upgrades, the Helio G88 now supports 90Hz displays at up to 1080p+ resolution, up from the capped 90Hz @720+ support on the Helio G85. Also, the main camera on the devices powered by the Helio G88 can now have a 64MP sensor, up from 48MP. Other new camera processing tricks include 3DNR and MFNR noise reduction in hardware.

Both the Helio G96 and the Helio G88 have also been upgraded to HyperEngine 2.0 Lite and support for Dual SIM operation with VoLTE.

In case you are wondering about the availability, these new chips will start making their way into the next generation of smartphones launching later this year.

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Steam Deck Handheld Gaming PC Announced by Valve to Compete With Nintendo Switch

Steam Deck has been announced as a new portable handheld gaming PC that brings the vast library of Steam to a Nintendo Switch like form factor. It is offered in three storage options and will go on sale starting December this year.

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Garena Free Fire All Stars Asia 2021 details revealed

Garena has announced details regarding its Free Fire All-Stars tournament. To recall, the Free Fire All-Stars tournament will take place in three regions, Americas, Asia and Europe, and Middle East Africa (EMEA). The Asian leg will be the first of the three and will see the top players, influencers and content creators coming together to play matches. The matches will be live-streamed on from July 23 to July 25 Jul, starting from 10:00 PM IST on Facebook, YouTube, and BOOYAH!.

Garena Free Fire All-Stars: Teams

The participants of Free Fire All-Stars will be divided into multiple teams. Teams from the subcontinent have been grouped into two, namely Team Samosa and Team Dosa. True to its name, the lineup includes an all-star cast that includes the likes of Vasiyo, Pahadi, TSG, Gaming Aura, Sooneta and more. 

Garena Free Fire All-Stars: Dates and prizes

The Garena Free Fire All-Stars tournament will be spread out across three days. Each day will have a different theme to it. The winning team for each day will win US$10,000.

On July 23, eight teams will compete in Bomb Squad matches. All teams will compete in a single-elimination format. The top team from a ‘Best of 3 maps’ from the quarters and semis will proceed to the finals. There, the winners will be decided on a 'Best of 5 maps’.  

On July 24, the eight teams will compete in Clash Squad. As before, teams will battle it out in single-elimination format from a ‘Best of 3 maps’ from quarters and semis. The finals will be on a ‘Best of 5 map’.

On July 25, the final day, players will compete in classic Battle Royale matches. This will see 12 teams competing in BR mode across 3 maps. The teams will play in a ‘Best of 6’ format with Bermuda, Kalahari and Purgatory played twice.

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PS5-inspired Xbox Series X and Series S controller redesign in the works, hints Chief Phil Spencer

Xbox Series X and Series S controller are almost identical in design and function to the older Xbox One gamepad, except for an addition of the Share button. Xbox Cheif, Phil Spencer touched upon this fact during a recent episode of Kinda Funny Gamescast. During the podcast, he hinted at an upcoming Xbox controller refresh and praised Sony for making the amazing PS5 Dual-sense gamepad.

Xbox Series X and Series S controller refresh happening soon

The inspiration for Xbox Series X and Series S controller refresh will most likely come from the PS5 dual sense. It is clear from the dual-sense reference Spencer made during the podcast and said “I think Sony's done a nice job with their controller, we kind of look at some of that and think, 'Are there things that we should go do?”

On top of that, in January, Xbox put out an official poll asking Series X and Series S owners what new features from the Dual-Sense controller they would like to see on an Xbox gamepad.

Additionally, Spencer also turned down speculations related to any upcoming Xbox exclusive VR device. He praised the Oculus Quest 2 VR device for providing a great virtual reality experience.

Microsoft Xbox future road plan

The Xbox is evolving as a brand. In 2021, it is less about what hardware you play games on and more about the massive library of games, cloud gaming and developing new IPs. Xbox’s acquisition of Bethesda was one of the biggest stories this year and certainly benefitted the consumers as well. Xbox added a massive library of Bethesda games to its popular and ever-expanding Game Pass and made some of the biggest titles of this generation including Starfield and potential Elder Scrolls 6, an Xbox and PC exclusive.

Furthermore, Microsoft also continues to develop new IPs with studios from around the world. In a recent interview, Spencer also hinted at the possibility of adding new game developers under the Xbox Games Studios banner from regions like India, Africa and South America in the near future.

Xbox also achieved a great feat when after years of struggling to find its place in India one of its latest consoles became the best-selling gaming console in the region. Phil Spencer is colloquially known as the man that brought Xbox from the dead and now maybe he will also be the man to dominate the ninth generation of gaming consoles.

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Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro officially launched in India: Price, specifications and features

Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro have officially launched in India. The Camon 17 is priced under Rs 15,000 while the Camon 17 Pro brings with it a 48MP selfie camera. The Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro are powered by MediaTek’s Helio G85 and Helio G95 processors respectively and both are equipped with a 5,000mAh battery to boot. Here’s everything you need to know about the Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro including its price, specifications and availability details.

Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro: Pricing and availability

The Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro are available in a single storage variant in India. The Camon 17 is priced at Rs 12,999 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Camon 17 Pro is priced at Rs 16,999 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro will go on sale during the Amazon Prime Day 2021 sale which begins on July 26. 

All buyers purchasing the Camon 17 Pro will receive Tecno Buds1 worth Rs 1,999 free. Moreover, Tecno is also offering a 10% instant discount for HDFC Bank cardholders and EMI transactions.

Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro specifications

The Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro features a 6.8-inch HD+ (2460x1080 pixels) resolution display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. Both phones have a punch-hole notch cutout for the selfie camera up front. The Camon 17 measures 8.82 millimetres in thickness while the Camon 17 Pro is 8.95 millimetres thick. The Camon 17 is available in three colours: Frost Silver, Spruce Green and Magnet Black while the Camon 17 Pro is available in Arctic Down colour.

Tecno Camon 17 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor with an octa-core CPU while the Camon 17 Pro is powered by the Helio G95 processor. Both phones run on HiOS 7.6 which is based on Android 11. The Camon 17 is being offered with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage while the Camon 17 Pro has 8GB of RAM instead. There is an option to further expand the storage by adding a microSD card of upto 256GB.

The Tecno Camon 17 has a 64MP primary camera followed by two 2MP cameras and an AI camera. The Camon 17 Pro replaces the AI camera with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 120-degree field-of-view. On the front, the Camon 17 has a 16MP selfie camera while the Camon 17 Pro has a 48MP selfie camera. 

Both the Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro are equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. The Camon 17 supports 18W fast charging while the Camon 17 Pro offers 33W fast charging.

 

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Xiaomi Mi 12 leaked specifications suggest a flagship-killer with worlds first 200MP camera

The Xiaomi Mi 12 has leaked online along with the specs that show it to be a big flagship killer. Notebook check recently reported on the Xiaomi Mi 12 Ultra and now they have some information related to the regular base Xiaomi Mi 12 smartphone. The report claims that although Xiaomi Mi 12 and Mi 12 Ultra have different specs, ultimately, they’re similar in design. The leaked information gives us a clear look at the Xiaomi Mi 12 including its display, SoC and some other crucial information.

Xiaomi Mi 12 Specifications, Features, Launch Date

Recently, a model code “211213AC” pertaining to a Xiaomi smartphone surfaced on the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) database, proving the existence of a Mi 12 smartphone. Notebook check references another report from MyDrivers that puts Xiaomi 12 as a flagship killer. In terms of specs, it will most likely feature the rumoured Qualcomm Snapdragon 895 processor. It is a top of the line SoC that hasn’t even been released yet. Furthermore, the report goes on to claim that Xiaomi Mi 12 will sport a 2k screen featuring an LTPO panel offering an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120Hz. 

Xiaomi Mi 12 will also feature amazing camera performance thanks to a 200MP 1-inch sensor, but experts believe that it stay reserved for the Mi 12 Ultra. Additionally, the Xiaomi Mi 12 will have support for 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. 

In terms of charging capabilities, sources claim that Xiaomi Mi 12 will at least have a 120W wired fast charging support. Wireless charging, however, will stay limited to 100W only. From its initial specs, Mi 12 seems like a flagship killer. But it’d all depend on Xiaomi and what pricing they ultimately choose for the Xiaomi Mi 12 and Mi 12 Ultra. 

In recent times, Xiaomi devices have become expensive. Xiaomi’s latest and greatest, Mi 11 Ultra features top of the line specs but also costs Rs 69,999 in India. Considering that Mi 12 has even more ludicrous specs, I wouldn’t get my hopes up for budget pricing. Lastly, the Mi 12 could release before the end of December this year.

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GoNoise ColorFit Ultra with 173-inch display, SpO2 monitoring and more launched in India

GoNoise has launched its new fitness tracker in India under its ColorFit range of products. Called the GoNoise ColourFit Ultra, the device is a sub-5000 wearable and will take on the looks of the Mi Band 5, Oppo Band Style and the Fire-Boltt 360. 

GoNoise ColorFit Ultra: Features

The GoNoise ColorFit Ultra packs a 1.73-inch TruView Display with a resolution of 320x382p. It also offers a 78% viewing area. In terms of build, the wearable offers an aluminium body. It sports a single button on the side and an optical sensor at the bottom. 

The GoNose ColorFit Ultra not only offers 24x7 heart rate monitoring but also comes with SpO2 monitoring for checking blood oxygen levels. It can also track sleep and stress levels of the user. Another notable feature is the fact that the device can be used to help women track their menstrual cycles. 

In terms of activity tracking, the device can track up to 60 activities. This includes fencing, boxing, and more. Users will also be able to log in to the GoNoise app and connect with friends to track each other’s fitness routines. 

Other features of the GoNoise ColourFit Ultra include the ability to quickly reply to texts, get weather updates, remotely control music and more. It can also remind the user to drink water or wash their hands. 

GoNoise ColorFit Ultra: Price

The GoNoise ColorFit Ultra is priced at Rs 4,999 and will be available in Gunmetal Grey, Cloud Grey, and Space Blue colour options. The device will go on sale from July 16 onwards. GoNoise also notes that buyers will get a 1-year limited warranty.

You can check out our review of the GoNoise ColourFit NAV by clicking here.

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