Google works towards eSIM-only phones with Android 13: Heres how

Google released Android 13 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) last month, but even weeks later, new features of Android 13 are being spotted. One such feature (found by Mishaal Rahman of Esper.io) is the support for Multiple Enabled Profiles (MEP) which lets a single eSIM simultaneously connect to two different carrier connections. This would open up possibilities for eSIM-only or even portless phones in the future. 

But, what are Multiple Enabled Profiles, and how does it work?

How two connections on one eSIM would work

Even with their size changes from full to mini to micro to nano, SIM card slots still take up space in our phones which the manufacturers may want to use for other applications. After all the size and number of different smartphone components have been increasing with each passing year. So, the eventual solution might seem like eSIMs but at present dual eSIM phones are also not that prevalent or ideally solving the aforementioned size constraints. What to do then?

Well, Google has a solution, it seems. 

It’s called Multiple Enabled Profiles (MEP) wherein a single physical interface is involved between a SIM and a modem but with multiple logical (software) interfaces. All of these separate logical interfaces will have their own independent communication channel between the said SIM and modem.

For the modem, there will be no difference between the physical and logical interfaces. It will consider them as two carrier connections. 

It will be backward compatible and even existing devices with a single eSIM chip connected to a modem should be able to support MEP. It will be platform agnostic as well which means this concept of MEP and two carrier connections on a single SIM is something that could work on iOS, macOS, and Windows too. That said, we will have to see how Google decides to license its patented tech.

In the past, the company has been reportedly spotted testing MEP support on certain Pixel hardware. Now we will see if it decides to implement this feature, and how it pans out. 

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OnePlus TV Y Series 43 Y1S Pro launching in India soon via Amazon

After the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G in India, the brand is working on releasing a new 4K TV from its Y-series named OnePlus 43 Y1S Pro. As evident from its moniker, this will be a 43-inch TV with 3840×2160 pixels resolution. The company has started teasing the upcoming launch event through its social channels and has acquired a microsite on Amazon India. So, you know one outlet where it would be available through.

Here’s everything we know about this forthcoming OnePlus Smart TV:

OnePlus Y1S Pro 43 Specs and Features (Expected)

 

This particular OnePlus Y1S Pro will sport a 43-inch “bezel-less” display with 4K resolution and HDR10 content support. The visuals will be backed by MEMC (motion smoothening) and content optimization for better color, clarity, and dynamic contrasts.

The output from the screen will be complemented by a 24W speaker setup. The sound is aided by Dolby Audio. 

You would get the option to cast content onto the OnePlus TV using Miracast and Chromecast. Other Google goodies in the mix are Ok Google voice-based Google Assistant activation and the Google Play library of apps.

OnePlus Connect 2.0 and a Smart Manager for performance optimization will be also part of the feature set.

Other expected specs include Android 10 OS, 2 USB ports, 3 HDMI Ports, dual-band WiFi, 2GB RAM, and 8GB of onboard storage.

Smarter is experiencing over watching. The bezel-less design with a 4K viewing experience makes the all-new OnePlus TV Y1S Pro definitely worth waiting for! Stay tuned: https://ift.tt/pKcwRQB #OnePlusTV pic.twitter.com/LUQA1ZjXQe

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) April 2, 2022

We will keep you posted on other details as we come across them. 

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Samsung Galaxy M33 5G launched in India with Exynos 1280 SoC

Samsung has launched the Galaxy M33 5G in India starting at a price tag of ₹15,999 (introductory price). For that price, you are getting a 5nm octa-core Exynos 1280 chipset, Android 12 based OneUI 4.1 software, 50MP+5MP+2MP+2MP rear cameras, a 120Hz 1080P TFT LCD panel, and a 6000mAh power source inside. Although the device supports 25W charging, Samsung doesn’t ship a charger with the M33 5G. So, that’s something to note. Speaking of which, here are the other details about the new Galaxy M-series phone you should know about:

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G Specs and Features

Samsung is giving a 6.6-inch TFT LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2408x1080p resolution, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There is an Infinity-V cutout housing an 8MP selfie shooter.

The photos from the back will be handled by a 50MP main sensor, a 5MP 123˚ ultrawide snapper, a 2MP depth-sensing unit, and a 2MP macro module.

Inside, Galaxy M33 5G is running on an Exynos 1280 chipset coupled with 6/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage. You have the option to use up to 16GB virtual RAM as well as up to 1TB micro-SD card storage expansion. 

Stating ecological reasons, Samsung is removing the charger from the box. You can buy the compatible 25W charger separately. That will be juicing up the 6000mAh mammoth battery within the M33 5G.

The rest of the repertoire comprises an Intelligent Voice Focus for clearer call reception, Android 12 based One UI 4.1 software, USB-C 2.0 port, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.1, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a fingerprint scanner.

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G Price in India and Availability

Galaxy M33 5G will be available through Samsung Shop and Amazon India from April 8 at 12 PM priced at ₹18,999 for the 6+128GB model and ₹20,499 for the 8+128GB variant. Note there is a launch offer of ₹2000 ICICI discount (applicable on credit card and EMI transactions). 

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Xiaomi 12 Pro India launch likely in April: Heres what we know so far

Xiaomi India’s Twitter page has been dropping hints about the likely launch date of Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G. The device was first revealed to be coming soon to India the other day. Then in a successive tweet by Xiaomi India chief Manu Kumar Jain shared an image of him holding the 12 Pro 5G and the tweet read, “The time will tell.” Well, the date and time on the image are April 12 and 12 O'clock respectively. So, could Xiaomi 12 Pro launch in India on April 12 at 12 noon?

Life is a show, let's make it worth the wait. #Xiaomi12Pro 5G is coming soon to India! Because the show is incomplete without "The Showstopper". pic.twitter.com/OEmOCb1tcy

— Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) March 31, 2022

That’s something to be confirmed yet. Meanwhile, let’s have a quick rundown of the phone’s details.

Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G Specs and Features (Global variant)

Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G comes with a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 3200x1440 pixel resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and Dolby Vision support. The front also houses a 32MP camera for selfies and video calls. 

Rotate to the rear side and there you’ll see its 50MP main camera (OIS), a 50MP 2x optical telephoto zoom, and a 50MP 115° ultrawide snapper.

You can unlock the device with an under-screen fingerprint reader and you will be interacting with MIUI 13 based on Android 12. This is present on top of internals like Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4600mAh battery with 120W fast charging speed.

The flagship wars have begun in India Thanks to my sources, I can confirm that Xiaomi's flagship of the year, Xiaomi 12 Pro is coming to India this April! Looking forward to the launch & seeing how it stacks up against all the other flagship phones.  pic.twitter.com/LdWYaK2xJh

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) March 31, 2022

Now if Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G is in fact launching on April 12, then in the days leading up to the event, we may get more concrete details about the Indian variant. The online chatter fueled by folks like Ishan Agarwal also hints toward the April 2022 launch. We’ll see.

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Angry Birds Classic Returns to App Store and Google Play With New Engine, No In-App Purchases

A remake of the classic Angry Birds game has been released on the App Store and Google Play.

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Instagram update brings better messaging and music sharing features

Instagram is stepping up its game as a social networking app with a host of messaging features. You get to reply to Direct Messages while you are browsing the feed, and when you find something interesting, it can be shared with close friends quickly. If you don’t want to disturb the other person with your messages, there’s an option to deliver them quietly too. On the contrary, when you want to suggest to the other person a new piece of music, you can send a 30-second preview of it from Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. Speaking of music, you can personalize the chats with your dear ones using new LoFi wallpapers. Overall, the new update is likely to make DMs faster and more fun. 

Meta says this announcement is part of their “ongoing work to improve how you connect and share with your closest friends”.

New Instagram Messaging Features

Reply while you browse: You can now reply to incoming DMs without going to your inbox. The newly received DMs will appear as a banner on top. You can interact with it then and there to reply. Quickly send to friends: You just have to tap and hold the share button to reshare posts to your closest Instagram friends. See who’s online: Like Facebook Messenger, Instagram now shows contacts that may be available for chat at the top of your inbox. Play, pause, and re-play: You will be able to directly send a 30-second preview of songs from Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify soon. The receiver will be able to listen to it from the chat window itself. Send messages quietly: If you don’t want to disturb someone while they are sleeping or are busy, then drop the messages with a “@silent” at the beginning of your message. They won’t be pestered by your DM notifications. Keep it on the lo-fi: Customize the chat backgrounds with the new lo-fi themes. Create a poll with your squad: You can create a poll in the group chat and take decision based on the result.

Meta is blurring the distinction between the various social media platforms. Well, not just its apps like Instagram, Messenger, Whatsapp, etc, but is also known to take inspiration from competitors like TikTok, Snapchat, Telegram, etc. With a steady stream of updates like this, it may not only improve the experience for its users but also build a moat around its app ecosystem.

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Watch out Krafton Digit to launch its own PUBG competitor called SabG

We here at Digit love PUBG, and who wouldn’t! It had everything you would want. But we feel that we could make that game even better. How can we do that? Well, we remove the most controversial aspect of the game… guns! So we are announcing our own PUBG competitor called SabG, a game that aims to promote vegetable eating among gamers while still retaining the tactical shooter fun that players expect.

It’s like the La Tomatina festival, but deadlier…

Why we made SabG

We made SabG because we saw a gap in the market. We realised that there was no tactical vegetable shooter in the market. Two minutes later our intern reminded us of Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare. But we chose to ignore that and told him to get back to cleaning dusty PSUs. ‘Cause no pay, no opinion! 

Disclaimer: Dramatic re-enactment

Once our ingenious idea was set in place, we got to work. The first thing we needed to do was find the right veggies for the task.

How we tested veggies

Choosing the vegetables was not easy. The veggies needed to offer good graphical fidelity, excellent frame rate. But at the same time, they should not get too hot, even under extreme duress. The last thing we want is an overcooked vegetable. As we all know, overcooked vegetables are known for offering poor performance.

Here, we test the sound quality of the Bottle Gourd, also known as the Lauki.

The Carrot was quite impressive as it was compatible with GPUs.

Cucumbers are known for being cool. A quick test of thermals confirmed the same.

Vegetables, like many other things, don't come with chargers in the box! Thanks Apple!  

What players can expect in SabG

Players will get everything that they have come to expect from a tactical vegetable shooter like SabG. This includes a high calibre arsenal consisting of the healthiest killing tools known to mankind.

Carrots

The compact and portable nature of the carrot will allow for quick and easy deployment. It can also be dual-wielded for extra Vitamin A.

Bottle Gourd

The large size, coupled with its weird taste, makes the Bottle Gourd an excellent choice for those who wish to do large amounts of damage.

Brinjal

The Brinjal is quite firm, as such, it can cause massive damage. It is also available in a variety of sizes and shapes for additonal versatility. 

Onion

The onion makes for a great tactical option due to its excellent ability to make the enemy cry. However, it needs to be used carefully as it can have the same effect on the user. 

Cucumber

It’s a Cucumber. Need we say more?

Future plans

Unlike certain publishers, SabG will not feature any microtransactions. Rather, players can choose the optional ‘Dhaniya/Mirch’ (Coriander/Chilli) add-on for free. We are also working towards a fruit-based DLC for SabG.

Minimum requirements

This can run it

Disclaimer: The above article is entirely fictitious and part of an elaborate April Fool’s Day joke. However, if you are a major publisher like EA, or Activision and want to make this a reality for some reason, then feel free to reach out to us.

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