Garena Free Fire gives players the chance to earn the Blue Blaster Bundle for free

Garena Free Fire is giving players in India the chance to earn a cricket kit outfit for their character. The outfit is called the Blue Blaster Bundle and as the name would suggest, it’s an homage to the Indian cricket team. It should be that the bundle can be earned for free. However, getting the bundle isn’t really straightforward as players will have to go on a bit of a hunt to get it.

Garena Free Fire: Blue Blaster Bundle

In order to get the bundle, players will have to collect tokens and use those to buy the bundle. These include Orange Balloon Tokens and Green Balloon Tokens. These tokens can then be exchanged for rewards.

In order to collect the Orange Balloon Tokens, players will have to complete various in-game missions. But to collect Green Balloon Tokens, players can do one of two things. They can either watch the FFCO Finals on August 6, at 6:00PM IST, and get a redemption code once the Final ends. This gives them 20 Green Balloon Tokens. Or, then can collect the tokens master Match Drop from August 15 to August 16. Players will get one token per match. 

Players will then have to exchange 20 Orange Balloon Tokens and 20 Green Balloon Tokens in order to get their hands on the Blue Blaster Bundle. However, players can also choose to spend a smaller amount of tokens and get rewards such as Weapon Royale Vouchers, Universal Memory Fragments, and Random Loadout Loot Crates.

Besides this, Garena Free Fire will also be awarded to any players who log in on August 15. Any player that logs in that day will receive three Diamond Royale Vouchers for free. It should be noted that these vouchers are times, so they should spend those ASAP.

In related news, Free Fire recently received the OB29 '4nniversary' update. The update brings with it a bunch of new characters, weapon rebalancing, and more. You can check out more details here. 

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Mi Mix 4 Geekbench Listing reveals Snapdragon 888+ and other details

Xiaomi will present Mi Mix 4 and Mi Pad 5 in China on August 10. The phone is confirmed to run the latest MIUI 12.5 (Android 11-based) and will allegedly include an under-display camera. Ahead of the official unveiling, the Mi Mix 4 showed up on the Geekbench and the listing reveals that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 888+ octa-core chipset. 

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Mi Mix 4 Leaked Specifications and Features

The Geekbench listing is for a 12GB RAM variant, but the starting configuration is expected to be 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. 

The earlier set of leaks showcased a secondary display on the rear, but the fresh one’s don’t show any such peculiarity. Xiaomi has always tried to literally stretch boundaries with the display on Mix series phones. This year we are expecting an uninterrupted, high refresh rate AMOLED panel (probably LTPO), with the selfie camera positioned underneath. Yes, the Mix 4 could be Xiaomi’s first phone with an under-display front camera.

On the rear, there will reportedly be a 50MP primary camera, a 48MP periscope-style zoom camera, and a 48MP ultra-wide snapper. 

The Mi Mix 4 is also expected to include UWB or Ultra Wide Band connectivity. We have had UWB on Samsung and Apple devices, and it is about getting precise location data in a secure manner. For instance, using UWB data your car can unlock the exact door that you are approaching or you could navigate to the precise location of the keys concealed under your couch cushion. Other expected features include stereo speakers, a 4500mAh battery with 120W fast charging support, and fast wireless charging. 

We won't have to wait much longer for the upcoming flagship to be unveiled in its full glory. In fact, the Mi Mix 4 is already up for pre-order on select retail stores in China. 

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Motorola teases Edge 20 Series India launch

Motorola has teased the India launch of the Edge 20 series on its social media handles. The Edge 20 series that was globally presented last week comprises three phones - Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20 and Edge 20 Lite. It’s still unclear if all three will make it to the country. 

The three Moto Edge phones are 5G ready and include a 108MP primary rear camera (Samsung Isocell HM2), and 30W fast charging. Motorola assures of Android 12 and Android 13 version updates in future. All three also get Motorola's Ready For Desktop interface that addresses productivity needs by bringing a desktop-like interface when connected to an external monitor (similar to Samsung's Dex). 

This is your calling. Find what sets you apart. #FindYourEdge pic.twitter.com/GfEtZA75rK

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) August 7, 2021 Moto Edge 20 Series Specifications 

The Pro model is powered by Snapdragon 870 octa-core chipset and employs a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It also brandishes a periscope-style 8MP telephoto camera capable of 5x optical zoom. Other than that, it includes a 16MP ultrawide camera, under-display fingerprint sensor, 32MP primary camera, and 4500mAh battery. 

The mid-tier Motorola Edge 20 is powered by Snapdragon 778 and retains the 6.7-inch 144Hz OLED display,  the 108MP primary camera and the 16MP ultra-wide shooter. It replaces the periscope module with a regular 8MP 3x optical zoom camera. The phone houses a 4000mAh battery, under-display fingerprint sensor, and 32MP selfie camera. 

The Lite model employs MediaTek’s Dimensity 720 5G paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Apart from the primary 108MP camera, the phone is equipped with an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor on the rear. The Edge 20 Lite further includes a 5000mAh battery, 6.7-inch 90Hz OLED display, and a 32MP selfie camera. 

Expected Moto Edge 20 Series India Price

In Europe, Edge 20 Pro has a starting price of starts at €699.99 (or roughly Rs. 60,000), the Edge 20 Pro goes for €499.99 (or roughly Rs. 45,000), and the Edge 20 Lite is priced at €349.99 (or roughly Rs. 35,000). The India pricing is expected to be lower. 

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Battlegrounds Mobile India announces in-game rewards as the game closes in towards 50 million downloads

As Battlegrounds Mobile India gets close to 50 million downloads, Krafton has announced that it plans to introduce special rewards for players. The developer has announced that these rewards will be made available to all players as they cross certain downloads. It should be noted that the game is currently only available for download on the Google Play Store. 

Krafton notes that the rewards will be spread across three download milestones. Once the game crosses 48 million downloads, players will get three Supply Coupon Crate Scraps. Upon crossing the 49 million mark, players will get three Classic Coupon Crate Scraps. Finally, when the game crosses the 50 million downloads, players will get a permanent Galaxy Messenger Set.

Krafton notes that the rewards will be made available in-game via the events section. The rewards will be automatically unlocked once each minestrone is achieved. As such, players are advised to check-in daily. Once the 50 million download mark is reached, the reward will be maintained for a one-month redemption period. Further, all Battlegrounds Mobile India who access the game after the milestone completion will be eligible to receive the reward as per the above set period. 

As mentioned earlier, the game is currently only available on Android. It is not yet known when the game will make its way to iOS. But it should eventually make its way to Apple devices.

Battlegrounds Mobile India was launched back in July 2, and marked the return of the popular battle royale game. As such, the popularity of the game should not come as any surprise. However, the fact that the game is closing in on 50 million downloads in just over two months should impress even the most ardent of fans. 

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Players Who Faced Issues With Daily Special Bundle Purchases Now Receiving Rewards

Battlegrounds Mobile India is giving rewards to players who faced issues with purchasing the Daily Special Bundle during July 13 and July 16. Developer Krafton shared the details for these rewards on the official website stating that the rewards have started appearing for players.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 key specs leak, pre-bookings starts in India ahead of launch on August 11

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are all but confirmed to launch during the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 11. Ahead of its launch, Samsung is letting enthusiasts pre-book their upcoming Galaxy phones by paying Rs 2,000. In addition, the key specifications of both the Galaxy Fold 3 and Flip 3 have leaked giving us a brief look at what to expect from the upcoming foldable.

Samsung is offering a Galaxy Pre-reserve VIP Pass to users interested in buying the company’s upcoming Galaxy smartphones. The VIP pass is being sold on Samsung India’s official website and ensures your spot at pre-booking the phones when they go official next week. Along with the VIP Pass, users will receive the Galaxy SmartTag worth Rs 2,699 free and an assured 100% refund on cancellation of the pre-booking. You can check out the VIP Pass by clicking here.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 expected pricing

The alleged pricing of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 has also leaked previously. The Fold 3 could be priced around Rs 1,35,000 in India while the Galaxy Z Flip 3 which is a clamshell foldable phone will launch priced somewhere between Rs 80,000 - Rs 90,000. 

The latest leak by WinFuture also reveals full specifications and renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3. Here’s everything you should know about it.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 leaked specifications

As per the report by WinFuture, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 features a 7.6-inch AMOLED display with 2208x1768 pixels resolution and upto 120Hz refresh rate. The cover display measures 6.2-inches offering 2260x832 pixels resolution and is topped with Gorilla Glass Victus.

It measures 6.4mm when opened and 14.4mm when closed, weighing 271 grams. It is also IPX8 rated and will be offered in three colours: Phantom Green, Phantom Black and Phantom Silver. 

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor with an octa-core CPU that is paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 storage options to choose from. It runs on Android 11-based OneUI 3.1.

It has triple cameras with a 12MP primary camera that offers f/1.8 aperture and OIS, 12MP ultra-wide camera with a 123-degree field-of-view and a 12MP telephoto camera with OIS. When unfolded, there is a 4MP under-display camera in addition to the 10MP cover display camera for selfies. 

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is said to come equipped with a 4,400mAh battery that supports fast charging and wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 leaked specifications

As per WinFuture, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 measures 6.9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 183 grams. Like the Fold 3, the Flip 3 is also IPX8 certified and will be offered in Phantom Black, Cream and Lavender colours. It features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2640x1080 pixels) resolution AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and topped with Gorilla Glass Victus. There is a 1.9-inch cover display as well.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is also powered by Snapdragon 888 processor with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. It runs on OneUI 3.1 just like Fold 3.

There is a 12MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS followed by another 12MP ultra-wide camera with a 123-degree field-of-view. There is a 10MP selfie camera as well.

The Flip 3 is equipped with a 3,300mAh battery that supports fast charging and wireless charging.

 

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Xiaomi beats Samsung to be the number one phone brand in June 2021

According to a new Counterpoint report, Xiaomi surpassed Samsung to be the world's number one smartphone brand for the first time in the month of June. Xiaomi smartphones accounted for a total of 17.1 per cent global market share by volume. Samsung and Apple followed with 15.7% and 14.3% market share, respectively. 

Considering the results of the entire second quarter, Samsung still retained its lead and Xiaomi still made it to the second position. Xiaomi has achieved this success in a short span of around 10 years. 

Will the momentum continue?

The company was founded in 2010 and released its first smartphone in 2011. To date, it has shipped over 800 million smartphones. The Chinese smartphone maker has been the best selling smartphone brand in India for a while and managed to surpass Samsung first in Europe and then globally. 

As the Counterpoint report notes, Huawei’s decline significantly contributed to Xiaomi’s growth in the quarter. The company managed to fill the gap left by Huawei and Honor in Africa, China, Europe, and the Middle East. Xiaomi was also the fasted growing brand in its home country China, thanks to the remarkable response received by Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9 and Redmi K series. 

Counterpoint’s report notes that Xiaomi may continue to enjoy the pole position for some more time till the situation normalizes in Vietnam. The country is currently reeling under pandemic stress, which has also had a negative impact on Samsung’s production units in the country.  Once the market opens up, Samsung is expected to bounce back and regain the top spot. 

Also Check: Apple says chip shortage could impact iPhone production in Q4, 2021

The lead is in terms of sales volume, not profit 

Of course, the lead is in terms of smartphone sales and not total revenue. Since a large portion of Xiaomi’s success can be attributed to its affordable Redmi phones that sell at razor-thin margins, Samsung and Apple should be raking in considerably higher profits. 

In its earnings release, Samsung reported a 20% increase in sales, and a 54% increase in profits Year-on-Year (YoY). Apple also posted record earnings in the June quarter riding on the success of its new smartphones. iPhones sales grew by a stunning 50% YoY. 

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