Micromax In 1, In 1A Live Images Leaked, Colour Options, Quad Camera Setup and More Revealed

Micromax is all set to make its comeback in the Indian market after a long gap. The company is introducing an all-new IN series this time, which is officially confirmed to debut on 3rd November. Recently, the company officially teased the design of one of the upcoming smartphones in a social media post. The official teaser confirmed a squircle rear camera module, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an X-shaped pattern on the back panel with a glossy design on the device. Now ahead of the launch, the full-back design and the color variants of a Micromax In device are leaked.

Micromax IN 1A and IN 1 color variants

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— TrakinTech (@TrakinTech) October 31, 2020

A new leak has confirmed that one of the upcoming devices will be available in white and teal color variants. The teal variant of the smartphone will have X-shape pattern on the rear panel which seems missing on white variant. The device seems to have a polycarbonate back panel with a glossy finish. The leaked images also confirm quad-rear cameras and LED flash inside a squircle camera island on a Micromax In smartphone.

Micromax IN 1a and IN 1: Price in India

The devices under the IN series are expected to be priced between Rs, 7,000 and 15,000 in India. But we will have to wait until next week to know the official pricing of smartphones.

Micromax IN 1 and IN 1a: Specifications 

The upcoming IN 1a and IN 1 will pack a large 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display. While the IN 1a is expected to sport a center punch-hole notch for the selfie camera, the IN 1 might come with a water-drop notch. These devices will offer clean and stock Android experience without any ads or bloatware, as confirmed by co-founder Mr. Sharma. Reportedly, these devices will be fuelled by 5,000mAh batteries.

While the company confirmed MediaTek Helio G35 and Helio G85 on the upcoming devices. It didn’t explicitly mention which device will feature Helio G85. Though, IN 1a had made an appearance on the Geekbench database revealing Helio G85 SoC under-the-hood. As an implication, IN 1 should be powered by Helio G35 SoC, which is rumoured to be pack 2GB RAM.

In the optics department, IN 1a will offer a 48MP quad-rear camera setup. While the IN 1 will come with a 13MP dual-rear camera setup. While the megapixel count and functionality of these sensors isn’t known yet, we can expect to see a ultra-wide-angle lens on the IN 1a. What do you think about the upcoming IN series devices? Do let us know in the comments below.

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Flashback: remembering the best Tegra-powered phones, tablets and "others"

Nvidia is in the process of acquiring ARM, which made us think of the time when the company, which is best known for its GPUs, was actually a major player in the smartphone market. Here are Tegra chipsets' greatest hits. Two of the first Tegra-powered phones were the Microsoft Kin One and Two, which we've covered in a previous Flashback. Unfortunately, that chipset proved quite under-powered for the kind of UI that Microsoft wanted to run. But that was an early single-core chip. Microsoft Kin One • Microsoft Kin Two The Tegra 2 brought us the first dual core smartphone, the LG...

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Huawei P Smart 2021 in for review

The latest arrival to our office is the Huawei P Smart 2021 smartphone, also sold at some markets as Huawei Y7a. It is an entry-level smartphone that lacks Google services, but brings other promising features like a 48MP camera, a massive battery with fast charging support, and a 6.67” screen with Full HD+ resolution. The retail box of the phone consists of a Huawei SuperCharger that lets you top the phone at up to 22.5W. The technology was initially introduced with the company flagships and it is good to see it trickle to the lower echelons. We have to go through our usual battery...

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Hot take: OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100

OnePlus isn't what it used to be - as the market changes the company evolves to try and adapt better. Its phones slowly turned from flagship killers to actual premium flagship phones. Sure, they are still undercutting many of the competition based on MSRP, but store prices are usually close enough so as not to make a difference. And while OnePlus matches the competition in the display and design and its software is a favorite to many it often fails to impress with camera quality. However, we are not here to talk about flagships. Instead we will focus on the just launched Nord series -...

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Motorola Moto G 5G pops-up online, running a Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset

When Motorola announced the rhythmically-named Moto G 5G Plus back in July, it was pretty apparent that a vanilla Moto G 5G should eventually follow. Now we seem to have the scoop on a Moto device, codenamed “Kiev”, allegedly coming to market as the Moto G 5G. The original source on this is somewhat sketchy. But seems to mostly check out. Motorola Moto G 5G leaked shot Apparently the Moto G 5G will be based on the new Snapdragon 750G chipset – a promising part that offers 5G support, including mmWave and AI noise suppression at a budget price point. The exciting silicon already...

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Intel launches Iris Xe MAX discrete graphics for low-power notebooks

Intel launched their Iris Xe MAX discrete graphics chip for thin and light notebooks and they already have a few SKUs on the market with Acer (uses Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core processors along with Intel Xe Iris MAX Graphics) and more partners are expected to launch their Intel Iris Xe MAX powered notebooks in the weeks to come. Unveiled at the Intel Architecture Day 2020, the Xe-LP microarchitecture was designed for low-power applications with focus on media decode, casual gaming and accelerating AI features in compatible applications. Intel’s Iris MAX Xe will compete with the likes of NVIDIA’s MX-class Discrete GPUs (ex. MX350) and AMD’s RX Vega 8 Integrated GPUs. Key features of the Intel Iris Xe MAX discrete graphics chip include PCIe Gen 4.0 support and Intel Deep Link. The latter allows dynamic power sharing between the Intel CPU and Intel GPU, and can leverage the media encoders in both silicon to work in tandem to accelerate certain workloads.

“We set out to redefine the role of discrete graphics in thin-and-light laptops and address a growing segment of creators who want more portability. Iris Xe MAX graphics and Intel® Deep Link technology serve as examples of the kind of platform-level innovation that Intel plans to bring to market in the future as we execute our scalable Xe Roadmap.” said Roger Chandler, Vice President and General Manager of Client XPU Product and Solutions in the Intel Architecture, Graphics and Software Group.

Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics

The Intel Xe graphics architecture is a scalable architecture which is designed to work in a wide variety of applications ranging from low-power notebook graphics to discrete gaming graphics cards to machine learning GPUs to enterprise HPC applications. What we’re seeing today is the Xe-LP microarchitecture which is designed for low-power notebooks. The Iris Xe MAX GPU has 96 EUs which can go up to 1.65 GHz and will be hooked up to 4GB of LPDDR4X memory with a peak memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s. It’s using Intel’s 10nm Superfin process.

Since Iris MAX Xe is designed to compete in the same league as NVIDIA’s MX-class GPUs and AMD’s RX Vega Integrated GPUs, it hosts several features such as variable rate sharing, Intel DLBoost, AV1 decode support, PCIe Gen 4.0 support, adaptive sync and Intel Deep Link which we will get to shortly. It should be noted that Iris Xe MAX supports DirectX 12.1 and has Variable Rate Shading which is a DX12 Ultimate feature. Other DX12 Ultimate Features such as DirectX Ray Tracing are not performed on low-power GPUs so expecting them on the Iris MAX Xe would be silly.

Intel Deep Link

Intel Deep Link is a new feature that comes into play when an Intel 11th Gen processor is paired with the Iris Xe MAX GPU. Since both the GPUs (IGP on the CPU, and the GPU) have the same Xe microarchitecture, it’s easy to combine their strengths via software to accelerate certain workloads. This does not mean that Intel is running multi-GPU configurations for gaming, for such situations, the Iris MAX Xe GPU will be working alone. Although, users will be able to switch between the GPUs if they chose to. Certain games such as Dota 2 benefit from lower latencies so an IGP can outperform the discrete GPU. But for most use cases, the discrete GPU would be best for gaming.

Coming back to Deep Link, developers will be able to utilise OneAPI toolkits such as OpenVINO to accelerate certain AI applications. The Xe GPU has two media encoders so the two chips working together can use four media encoders together. Intel revealed that they have a proof of concept of how the two GPUs were able to accelerate media encoding far quicker than even some discrete high-end graphics cards. This would mean that you can export videos much quicker using Intel’s codecs accelerated by Deep Link compared to something like NVENC. Intel will shed more light on this development next year.

Notebooks powered by Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics

Several OEMs have already announced designs featuring Intel’s 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core processors along with Intel Iris Xe MAX discrete graphics. Acer’s Swift 3x is the first unit to feature the new Intel GPU and other OEMs such as ASUS and Dell will be releasing their SKUs shortly.

Intel Iris Xe MAX DG1 GPU will be present in the ASUS VivoBook Flip TP470 and the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 laptops.

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Samsung highlights some of the new One UI 3.0 Android 11 features

One UI 3.0 builds are well into public beta at this point. Galaxy S20 family devices in both the US and Germany, signed-up for the program are already running test Android 11, One UI 3.0 ROMs and in a more-recent development, so are US Note20 units. A new page has now gone up on the company’s official Malaysian website, highlighting some of the major new additions and changes in One UI 3.0. Probably the biggest news on there, however, is in the small print below the images, that promises a November launch for One UI 3.0. Samsung is yet to officially unveil a list of supported...

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Micromax In 1A phone teased in video ahead of launch

Micromax is making a return to the India smartphone market, with a launch already set for November 3. We are still a bit short on hardware specifics and even the exact models of the upcoming In phones are not officially confirmed. However, most rumors seem to point at a pair of devices, allegedly called the Micromax In 1 and In 1A. One with a Mediatek Helio G35 chipset and the other with a G85 one. Beyond all of the official teasers, at least one of the new phones has now popped-up in the wild, in an first-look YouTube video, featuring Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma. Mr. Sharma...

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Google Pixel 5 teardown video offers a bit more context for the screen gap issue

Google’s latest and greatest Pixel 5 has started to slowly make its way onto the market, with first impressions and reviews from media and the community already revealing some issues with the device. Pixel-related hardware issues have pretty-much turned into an industry meme at this point, with basically every generation getting heat in one way or another. Call it a self-fulfilling prophecy if you want, but the Pixel 5 didn’t manage to break the cycle. Reports of screen gap issues have started popping-up here and there. What better way to actually take a closer look at what is...

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro in for review

Our review of the iPhone 12 is already up, but we've also been spending some quality time with the more premium iPhone 12 Pro. But while the review team is still doing its thing here go a few early thoughts. The iPhone 12 Pro certainly makes a better first impression than the iPhone 12. For starters the frame isn't aluminum but stainless steel. It feels better too and it's shinier. The rear glass is nicer to touch too, thanks to its matte finish (the regular 12 gets a shiny one). Finally the iPhone 12 Pro gains 25 grams on the regular 12, making it feel denser and more...

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iPhone 12 Hands-on Review – Retroactive Re-engineering

A couple of years ago when Apple launched the iPhone XR, it was fairly obvious the Cupertino tech giant was trying to introduce an iPhone that would be more appealing to most iPhone users. And, that strategy worked and how! The iPhone XR was the most selling phone in 2019 and the iPhone 11 continues that trend in 2020. And, in 2021, I fully expect the iPhone 12 to follow suit. 

And to bolster that goal, Apple has also made the right upgrades to entice buyers. New design, hugely upgraded display, and a more powerful chip, are some of the bigger leaps Apple has made this year. I’ve been using the phone for about a day and here are my first impressions. 

(All the product shots were captured using an iPhone 11 Pro and a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra)

iPhone 12 design – can’t be more polished and refined

With the 12th generation iPhones, Apple has made design changes that cleverly fuse the old with the new. This “retroactive re-engineering” is definitely a good move because it makes the product lineup even more refined and tight. 

The flat sides and curved edges of the metal railing are immediately reminiscent of the iPhone 5’s design. In fact, the entire design is flat now and flat designs are coming back into fashion now. Moreover, If you recollect, even Samsung has started flattening out its displays now. 

So yeah, with this new design we now had a unified ID for the iPhone and iPad product lineups. 

Moving on, the iPhone 12 has a matte aluminium frame, glossy glass back, matte camera module, and a ceramic shield glass on the front. The matte frame definitely makes the phone feel slippery. I felt it while I was playing Call of Duty Mobile. I slapped on the MagSafe case and the grip was immediately better, as a result. Talking about MagSafe, while I’d like to talk about the new wireless charging tech introduced by Apple, I don’t have the charger unfortunately. 

Now, there is another bit of news doing the rounds that some users are complaining that the iPhone 12’s sharp edge could cut fingers. I feel that is a bit of a stretch and I must admit I chuckled a little when I read it. 

Anyway, the phone feels much lighter than the iPhone 11 and that’s not surprising considering the weight has dropped by a whopping 30 grams. Furthermore, the all-purpose power button is larger now, and you get an IP68 water protection as well. I also noticed a couple of things in the little time that I had with the phone. The haptic feedback vibration felt slightly stronger compared to the iPhone 11/11 Pro. And, the stereo speaker setup sounded slightly louder and fuller too. It could be a rejig of the components inside the chassis or a tighter design that could be effecting this change. Or, it could be the result of some effective tuning. Either way, I am not really complaining. 

All in all, the design is going to be the biggest driving force for anyone looking for a new iPhone this year. Plus the new colours – including this potent Deep Blue one – look fantastic. 

iPhone 12 display – flat is in

The iPhone 12’s 6.1-inch flat display now comes with a Super XDR OLED panel, immediately making it more attractive with its inky deep Blacks. It can go up to 650 nits during normal usage and up to 1200 nits when you are watching HDR content. You must’ve seen a lot of reports stating the iPhone 12 has a lower brightness level compared to the 12 Pro. Well, I can’t test that but when looking at it standalone it is definitely an upgrade. Plus, when compared to an iPhone 11’s panel side-by-side, the iPhone 12 is a marked improvement in colour temperature accuracy.

Having said that, I am definitely disappointed Apple hasn’t used a high refresh rate panel with ProMotion tech. But, Apple fans will probably not be bothered too much about it because the iPhone 12’s 60Hz panel is extremely smooth. And, most untrained eyes won’t be able to tell the difference between Apple’s well-tuned 60Hz display and a 90Hz AMOLED. To be honest, I don’t mind it either. 

Also read: Apple iPhone XS Review: Great Performance, Even Higher Price

What I do mind, however, is the notch. I am sure Apple is working on a solution to remove it. But, we’ve already had two years of Android phones with water-drop notches and hole-punch cameras that now it feels like Cupertino is lagging behind. 

iPhone 12 cameras – minor but useful upgrades

The iPhone 12 packs the same 12MP main+12MP ultra-wide camera setup as the previous generation iPhone 11. But, the main camera now has a wider f/1.6 aperture lens. Camera nerds would know that this will enable better low light photography and better natural bokeh of close subjects. Apple has actually extended the Night mode to all the cameras now, which is great. But, I am pretty excited about the Dolby Vision HDR video recording too. 

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Now, I have managed to take a few images, and most of them were crisp and pretty punchy as well. However, I noticed a few colour temperature inconsistencies but that should be fixed going forward. The low light images in particular looked pretty stunning. I haven’t tested extensively but I have a few samples for you to see.

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There are a few comparisons as well. The differences between the image quality of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 are quite telling. The iPhone 12 image definitely looks punchier. But again, this is a single shooting scenario. I am definitely going to test it extensively to know which one comes out on top. I shall also throw in the iPhone 11 Pro for good measure. 

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iPhone 12 performance and software – one small step, one giant leap

The iPhone 12 is the first smartphone ever to use a chip with a 5nm fabrication process – the A14 Bionic. This means that you are bound to get better power efficiency. But, here’s the twist. Apple has played it smart here. Because the chip is more power efficient and the iPhone 12 now uses an OLED panel, which is not as power-hungry as an LCD, Apple went ahead and reduced the size of the battery. And now, the iPhone 12 has a 2815mAh battery compared to the larger 3110mAh one on the iPhone 11. Whether that reduces battery performance is something I need to check in due course. As for the charging speeds, it can go up to 20W speeds now compared to 18W last year. Minor bump, yes. 

Also read: Apple iPhone XR Review: This Year’s Most Sensible iPhone

Needless to say, the A14 Bionic is super powerful and possibly the most powerful chip out there. However, for some odd reason, AnTuTu thinks otherwise. That’s also because the iPhone 12 has only 4 gigs of RAM as opposed to 6GB on the iPhone 12 Pro. AnTuTu takes RAM performance into account when tallying up the final score. But, benchmarks are one thing, what matters is the actual daily usage performance and the gaming experience. Both of which are vastly superior on the A14 Bionic-toting iPhone 12. If you don’t believe me,  professional PUBG Mobile players use an iPhone or an iPad because they get sustained performance. 

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To add to that, what makes the iPhone an iPhone is the excellent software experience. iOS 14 has grown up now and you get widgets too. Customisation nerds are going to love it. What I like about iOS 14 are the bundled services and especially Apple Arcade. I absolutely love the kind of games that are available on Arcade and clearly puts the iPhone in a different league compared to the Android ecosystem. 

But, this experience is largely the same whether you are using the iPhone 12 or a 3-year old iPhone X. So, nothing really exclusive here. Regardless, that is the allure of the iPhone – even if your iPhone is old, you aren’t treated any differently. While Android phone brands have been promising three-years of regular software updates this year, let’s see if they actually deliver. And more importantly, they should be able to do so without affecting the performance drastically. 

iPhone 12 closing thoughts

The iPhone 12 is shaping up to be the phone most folks will want to buy this year. It is slick, powerful, and definitely offers more value compared to its more expensive sibling – the iPhone 12 Pro. In conclusion, just by making a few nips here and a few tucks there, Apple has improved the user experience by leaps and bounds. 

Although, I’d suggest you wait for my full review to know my detailed thoughts on the iPhone 12. 

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Micromax IN 1A Series First Look, Key Specifications Revealed in a YouTube Video Ahead of Launch in India

Micromax is all set to make a comeback in India, with its launch of ‘IN’ series smartphones on November 3. Now, ahead of its official launch, a YouTube video with Micromax founder Rahul Sharma has given a key sneak peek into what the Micromax IN 1A series smartphones will come with. The first look video has showed two key colours of the Micromax IN 1A smartphones – green and white, and a few key specifications have been teased as well. Going by the specifications, the Micromax IN 1A smartphones appear to be squarely competitive in the sub-Rs 15,000 price segment.

Micromax IN 1A expected specifications

The Micromax IN 1A shown in the video appears to come in two variants, which in turn appear to have two colour variants – white and a blue-green shade. According to Micromax’s Sharma, the finish of the smartphone also appears to come with an X pattern on the rear – something that appears to be in line with other budget smartphone offerings such as the Realme Narzo 20 Pro.

India is incredibly beautiful. Our upcoming smartphone display gets you fully immersed in it. #INMobiles unveiling on 3rd Nov, 12 noon. Are you #INForIndia? #MicromaxIsBack pic.twitter.com/U2qhdbzFR4

— Micromax India (@Micromax__India) October 31, 2020

The Micromax IN 1A smartphones are also said to come with 48MP quad rear cameras, although the exact configuration of the quad camera module was not revealed. Along with this, the front camera of the smartphones is seen to be a centrally located punch-hole one, which is an interesting upgrade from the water drop notch that budget smartphone front cameras come with. To the rear, both the variants appear to feature physical fingerprint scanners.

As for the processors powering the Micromax IN smartphones, the video suggests that the Micromax IN 1A smartphones will have MediaTek chipsets powering both the devices. While the first variant is said to feature the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, the more powerful variant will seemingly come with the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. RAM and storage variants have not been revealed yet, but given market trends, it may be safe to expect at least 4GB RAM and 128GB of native storage on the Micromax IN 1A smartphones.

Other specifications remain under wraps, for now. Earlier today, Micromax also tweeted a teaser for its smartphone’s display, which appears to have a fairly standard layout with a thick chin bezel at the bottom. From the teaser, it so appears that the left edge of the phone features the SIM tray, as well as a single button. While it is likely that this is the power button of the phone, it would be unusual to see the power button placed to the left edge.

All speculations will be put to rest on November 3, when Micromax unveils its comeback phones in India.

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You can now set a custom background on Google Meet

Custom backgrounds on Zoom is how most people working from home is going places in 2020, and the feature is finally coming to Google Meet. Desktop users on Windows, Mac and Chrome OS can apply a custom background to their video feed on Google Meet.

There’s no need for an additional extension or software to apply the feature. It’s now built-in to the desktop version of Google Meet. You can choose from a library of images or use your own. There’s photos of landscapes, office spaces to get over your FOMO.

The feature will only be available to desktop users, for now. Google said mobile support is coming soon. Google also said it would take around seven days for most users to start seeing the feature on their Google Meet desktop app. The feature is rolling out on a staged manner.

Custom backgrounds is a widely used feature on Zoom, and was bound to make its way to other video conferencing apps. It’s also available on Microsoft Teams.

Confused about how to use Google Meet? Check out our guide.

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PUBG Mobile India Ban: What is Error Code Restrict Area?

PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite have been the most popular games in India. The popular eSport was banned by the Government of India over data security concerns. Despite the ban, PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite were still working for some players in India. However, on October 29, the developers announced that PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite will stop working in India in order to comply with the government order. Now, on loading the game, players are now seeing a pop-up messaging on the screen that reads “Error code: Restrict area”. What is  Error Code Restrict Area?

PUBG Mobile India Ban: What Is Error Code Restrict Area?

PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite have stopped working in India. Upon loading the game, the game throws an error message which reads “Server is busy, please try again later. Error code: restrict-area.” The code simply means that PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite have been banned in India and players can no longer play the game unless the ban is lifted by the Indian government.

If you are wanting to play PUBG Mobile or PUBG Mobile Lite in India and trying to find a way around to load either of the games, chances are you would fail. The company has shut all its services in the country after the government order.

PUBG made the announcement on the official PUBG Mobile Facebook page on October 29. The full statement reads as follows:

“Dear fans, to comply with the interim order of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology dated 2nd September, 2020, Tencent Games will terminate all service and access for users in India to PUBG Mobile Nordic Map: Livik and PUBG Mobile Lite (together, ‘PUBG Mobile’) on 30th October, 2020. The rights to publish PUBG Mobile in India will be returned to the owner of the PUBG intellectual property. Protecting user data has always been a top priority, and we have always complied with applicable data protection laws and regulations in India. All users’ gameplay information is processed in a transparent manner, as disclosed in our privacy policy. We deeply regret this outcome, and sincerely thank you for your support and love for PUBG Mobile in India.”

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Leaked AnTuTu score pegs upcoming Snapdragon 875 to be 25 faster than before

Qualcomm has confirmed it will hosting the annual Snapdragon Summit from December 1, but this time in a virtual avatar due to the COVID-19 pandemic where the company is highly anticipated to launch the successor to the Snapdragon 865, likely called the Snapdragon 875.  And before its official launch, we may already have an idea of how powerful the next-gen flagship really is.

The AnTuTu score of the Snapdragon 875 has leaked out online, showing a 25% jump in performance, than the previous generation. According to the leak, the Snapdragon 875 (codenamed Lahaina) has scored a whopping 847868, which is claimed to be around 25% more than the AnTuTu score of the Snapdragon 865+.

However, the leak comes from an unverified Twitter leakster, and we suggest taking this information with a pinch of salt.

While it’s not clear yet how small or densely packed, the scores indicate the Snapdragon 875 would mark a big leap in raw performance. Both Apple and Huawei embraced 5nm architecture in the chipsets used in the new iPhones and Mate 40 series respectively. It’s likely that Samsung and Qualcomm will also follow suit. Just how much will the difference in performance be, that remains to be seen.

Rumours are also rife that Qualcomm is working on its gaming phone in collaboration with Asus, likely as a reference to showcase the performance chops of the new chipset. With top-end performance plateauing when it comes to real-world usage, it’s in gaming where the might of a new processor would likely flourish.

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OnePlus 8T gets minor OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 update

The OnePlus 8T is getting its second software update since launch. The company is now rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 for all three regions (US, EU, and India). If you haven't received the update yet, it should be available in the next week or so. The 11.0.2.3 update is largely for fixing some of the issues reported in the previous version. It optimizes the system power consumption and reduces heat generation. There also seemed to have been an issue with icons not displaying correctly on the homescreen that have been fixed. There are also some fixes to Bluetooth and the Gallery app and...

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Vivo V20 SE India Launch Date Leaked, Reportedly Available for Pre-order via Offline Retail Stores

Vivo is gearing up for the launch of a new smartphone under the Vivo V20 series called V20 SE in India. Vivo V20 SE price in India and specifications were leaked via a listing on Croma and Reliance Digital store. The company is yet to announce the official launch date of the Vivo V20 SE in India. However, a report by 91Mobiles suggests that Vivo V20 SE will launch in India on November 2. The report also lists out the pre-booking offers on Vivo V20 SE. Vivo V20 SE specifications include a Snapdragon 662 processor, a 48MP triple-camera setup, and a 4,100 mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support.

Vivo V20 SE launch date leaked

Vivo V20 SE launch in India is likely to happen on November 2, if we go the details revealed by 91Mobiles. The smartphone will sit below the standard Vivo V20 that was launched in October in India.

Vivo V20 SE pre-booking offers

Vivo V20 SE pre-booking offers include up to 10 per cent cashback on transactions made using ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank of Baroda cards. The company is also offering a 1-time screen replacement, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea benefits worth up to Rs 10,000 and bonus data, and Vivo upgrade program.

Vivo V20 SE price in India

Vivo V20 SE is priced at Rs 20,990 for the 8GB + 128GB storage option. The smartphone has been listed to come in a Gravity Black colour. We can expect to launch the V20 SE in more colour options in India. 

Vivo V20 SE sits below the standard Vivo V20, which is priced in India at Rs 24,990.

Vivo V20 SE specifications 

The Vivo V20 SE listing on Croma and Reliance Digital revealed its complete spec-sheet. Vivo V20 SE features a 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2400 resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The screen has a waterdrop notch on top for housing the front camera. 

Vivo V20 SE has a triple-camera setup at the back. There is a 48MP primary camera with an aperture of f/1.8, an 8MP macro camera with an aperture of f/2.2, and a 2MP Bokeh camera with an aperture of f/2.4. Camera features include various modes like Pro, Slo-mo, AI 48 MP, DOC, Portrait, Photo, Video, Night, AR Stickers, Pano, Live Photo, etc. 

Under the hood, Vivo V20 SE’s performance unit features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor and Adreno 610 GPU. The processor is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal memory. Storage can be further expanded using a microSD card. It packs a 4,100 mAh battery with support for 33W flash charge via a USB Type-C port.

The smartphone also features an in-display fingerprint scanner and comes with face unlock as an alternative. 

Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, etc. Vivo V20 SE weighs 171 grams and is 7.4mm thick, according to the listing. 

What do you think about the Vivo V20 SE price and specifications? Let us know in the comments below.

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Samsung Exynos 981 SoC Could Be in the Works, Bluetooth SIG Certification Reveals

Samsung is known for manufacturing its own processors for its smartphones in various regions. In some parts of the world, the Korean smartphone giant makes use of Qualcomm’s processors, but in the rest, the brand’s in-house Exynos chipsets fuel its smartphones (even the flagship ones). Being one of the very few smartphone brands which produce their own chipsets as well, Samsung keeps coming up with new processors every now and then. The brand is reportedly working on unveiling its Exynos 1080 and Exynos 2100 processors soon. That being said, we have today spotted a new processor, which is unheard of so far – the Exynos 981 processor. The Exynos 981 processor has today been certified by the Bluetooth SIG certification, which hints at a potential launch. Take a look.

Exynos 981 processor certified by Bluetooth SIG

As seen in the Bluetooth SIG certification image, the Exynos 981 processor appears to be a new chipset, which could likely power the company’s future mid-range smartphones. The certification description for the processor says, “The Exynos 981 is to be used together with a compatible RF chip to build a full BT + WiFi solution supporting Bluetooth 5.2”. The presence of Bluetooth 5.2 support hints that the processor could be a new one.

Other than what we mentioned above, the Bluetooth SIG certification for the Exynos 981 processor does not tell us anything about it. Plus, since this is the first time that we have come across this new processor moniker, the information surrounding it is next to none for now.

Readers must be made aware that the existence of the Exynos 981 processor is strictly doubtful as of now, as there have been no leaks/rumors surrounding it, let alone an official confirmation. We, therefore, would advise readers to take this with a slight grain of salt for now until things become officially clear.

What are your thoughts on the potential Exynos 981 processor? Which smartphone do you think could be powered by this mystery chipset? Do let us know in the comments section below.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War requires 250GB on the PC

Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will require up to 250GB of storage space at launch on PC. This is for the gamers who will be running the game in 4K with ray-tracing enabled. For the standard non ray-tracing, the game will require 175GB for the offline story mode and 50GB only for the multiplayer mode.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will feature 4K visuals, uncapped frame rates, Ray Tracing Shadows, NVIDIA DLSS, and Reflex Technology.

It is possible that Black Ops Cold War could be a lot closer to its PC size on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, as the consoles will be able to harness the power of new ray-tracing enabled GPUs with resolution up to 4k.

Sony has said PlayStation 5 will offer players more flexibility on how they manage their storage on the console, enabling users able to configure installations and choose to install just a game’s multiplayer or delete the single-player campaign once completed.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be released on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on November 13, 2020.

Minimum Specs:

OS: Windows 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit (v.1803 or higher) CPU: Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300 RAM: 8GB RAM HDD (at launch): 50GB (MP only), 175GB (all game modes) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon HD 7950

Recommended Specs:

OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600X processor RAM: 12GB RAM HDD (at launch): 175GB HD space GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1660 Super or Radeon R9 390 / AMD RX 580

Recommended Specs for Ray-Tracing:

OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) CPU: Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 1800X RAM: 16GB RAM HDD (at launch): 175GB HD space GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Recommended Specs for Competitive mode (to run at high fps with high refresh rate monitor):

OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) CPU: Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 1800X RAM: 16GB RAM HDD (at launch): 175GB HD space GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / RTX 3070 or Radeon RX Vega64 Graphics

Ultra Specifications:

OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest Update) CPU: Intel i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 3700X RAM: 16GB RAM HDD (at launch): 250GB HD space GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080  

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Oxygen OS Open Beta 9 is now live for OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro users

If you are a OnePlus 7T or 7T Pro user and like testing out new features on your smartphone, then there is good news for you. The Oxygen OS Open Beta 9 is now live for OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro users. So, what’s new in this Beta? It brings with it improved system stability and fixed general issues, updated Android Security Patch to 2020.10. The update also fixes the flashback issue when switched to the front camera in particular cases. 

On its official blog, OnePlus says, “Please keep in mind that this is beta software. These builds are sometimes not as stable as our official OTAs generally are. By installing this update, you accept the potential risks. For those who were on previous versions for OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro, we appreciate your active feedback and for reaching out to us. With your help, we have been able to better optimize and improve several key areas. Thank you for your patience and as always, we look forward to getting your continued feedback via the Community app”.

As far as the official OTA updates are concerned, the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro and 7T received an OTA update in October 2020. The latest update doesn’t have new features as such, but updates the software to version 10.3.6 for users in India, fixing some bugs and retaining the previous September security patch. You can learn more about it here.

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To replace the iPhone 12 camera, you will have to visit an official Apple technician

The iPhones are quite expensive in India and if something goes wrong with the device outside of the warranty, one usually resorted to getting their devices fixed by third-party repair shops. It looks like this may be difficult for iPhone 12 users. iFixit has discovered that replacing the camera module of the iPhone 12 causes some issues. It's not just a simple error screen that one gets. However, it looks like the same problem does not affect the iPhone 12 Pro. 

As reported by GSMarena, “iFixit explains that Apple has changed its training manuals. Starting with the iPhone 12 series, changing the display and camera requires the use of the System Configuration tool, which will connect to Apple’s servers before reprogramming the new component to work properly.” 

During the era of the iPhone 5s, one could only fix the fingerprint sensor on the iPhone via an authorised Apple repair. This made sense as the fingerprint sensor is vital for security. You can check out the iPhone 12 camera swap test video below.

 

Speaking of the new iPhones, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are on sale in India, with the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max going on sale later in November. The smartphones announced earlier in October can be purchased from the online Apple Store, and from authorised retailers across the country. Interestingly, the new iPhones are yet to be made available on both Flipkart and Amazon. You can learn more about the iPhone 12 devices here. 

If you are an iPhone user, then know that the Apple One subscription is now available in India. You can learn all the details here.

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T-Mobile announces LG Wing is coming to the carrier, launched BOGO deal

Today, T-Mobile is announcing the arrival of the LG Wing 5G directly from the carrier. The phone will be available in both Aurora Gray and Illusion Sky – the latter is not available from Verizon. The Wing 5G is coming with support for T-Mobile's low-band (600MHz) and mid-band (2.5GHz) 5G networks. To boost sales of the LG Wing, T-Mobile is offering a BOGO (buy one, get one free) promotion for anyone who purchases two LG Wing 5G smartphones from the carrier. Although promotions from US carriers usually require customers to add a line or trade in an eligible device, T-Mobile really...

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PS App for Android and iOS Gets Updated With a Redesign, Voice Chat and PS Store Integration, and More

The Sony PS5 releases starting November 12. As Sony gears up for the release, it is prepping the services it offers with the PlayStation platform. The latest development in this area is that Sony has now updated the PlayStation App for Android and iOS. The new update brings a ton of new features, including a fresh design, voice chat, PlayStation Store integration, and more!

The PS App had been stagnant for a while now, and the feature set was not very impressive. Sony announced the newly updated app with a video trailer showcasing the new feature additions. Take a look at the trailer:

PS App Android and iOS Update Features

The most striking change is the brand new design. The user experience has been refined a lot, and the new home screen makes the app a pleasure to use, with easy access to all the features.

The new update adds features that focus on connectivity and social. The PS App now has the game party function built-in, with messaging and voice chat with PSN contacts and up to 15 people allowed for the latter.

The PS App now also has the PlayStation Store integrated. You can browse the store, pre-order and purchase new games from the PS App now. You also get the news feature from the PS Store built-in.

Not only can you buy games, but you can also download them remotely to your PS5 through the PS App. The app will now let users manage the storage on their PS5 in case you run out of storage while downloading a game remotely. PS Remote Play is also available when connected to Wi-Fi. The Xbox App also got an update recently, enabling remote play.

The updated PS app is now available to download on the iOS App Store, and on the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for more updates leading up to the PS5 launch.

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iPhone 12 cameras can only be replaced by official Apple technicians, 12 Pro is unaffected

Back when Apple added a fingerprint reader to the iPhone 5s, it made it impossible to replace by anyone other than an authorized technician. That makes some sense – a bogus reader may circumvent security. But over the years more and more components have become difficult to replace. During its teardown and testing of the iPhone 12, iFixit found that taking the camera out and replacing it with an identical module from another phone causes issues. And not just the error report you get when you swap screens (“Unable to verify that this iPhone has a genuine Apple display”). No, this looks...

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Sony PS5 Stocks To Be Limited at Launch, Company Aims To Sell Over 7.5 Million Units by March 2021

Sony PS5 release is all set for November 12. We have been talking about the PS5 launch dates for various regions, including India, and also about the games. However, there hasn’t been enough attention to the stock availability or sales targets, but now we have some insight into both. Apparently, the Sony PS5 is likely to face stock issues and be in limited quantities at launch. However, Sony is expecting to sell over 7.5 million units of the PS5 by March 2021.

Sony PS5 has been seeing a lot of demand, revealed PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan in an interview with Reuters. Ryan called the demand “very, very considerable”.

Sony PS5 pre-orders ended up selling more units in the United States in the first 12 hours than the PS4 did in 12 weeks. Due to the high demand, and the supply chain disruption thanks to the pandemic, finding a PS5 will be harder than before. Ryan noted:

“It may well be that not everybody who wants to buy a PS5 on launch day will be able to find one.”

Sony, however, is working as hard as it can to ensure sufficient supply for the 2020 holiday season, said Ryan. In any case, it will be difficult to buy one, for now.

Sony Plans To Sell Over 7.5 Million PS5 Units by March 2021

The demand and supply crunch will dampen the sales in the early months of the PS5 release, likely until the end of 2020. However, we can expect the supply to hit normal figures later. Sony is optimistic about the console’s sales figures, said Jim Ryan in a different interview with Korean website Naver.

Jim noted:

“The second pre-order in Korea is scheduled for noon on Wednesday, October 7. We think the PS5 will sell more in its first fiscal year than it sold in the first fiscal year at the time of PS4 launch.”

The PS4 sold 7.5 million units in the fiscal year of its release, i.e. from November 2013 to March 31st, 2014. Sony is expecting to sell more PS5 units, which means they’re looking at a sales figure of over 7.5 million by March 2021.

So, we can expect PS5 to be available in sufficient quantities, starting in 2021. Until then, you might have a tough time getting your hands on one. In the meantime, we still don’t have a confirmed PS5 India release date. Stay tuned for more news!

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