OnePlus recently launched the Nord CE 5G, and the phone has already started receiving its first software update. The latest update rolling out to users in India is the OxygenOS 11.0.2.2EB13DA update that is quite lightweight in size. The new OnePlus Nord CE update brings a number of new features and also comes with the May 2021 Android security patch.
There are also other tweaks that are introduced with the update. These include improved colour accuracy for the display and also fixes to the camera software. As OnePlus explains, the latter involves improvements to the portrait photography of the selfie camera. As for the rear camera, the update brings camera improvements in white balance consistency and a promise of overall improved image detail. Apart from this, the update also fixes a number of other bugs to improve the overall experience of using the phone.
Talking about the phone, the Nord CE 5G from OnePlus brings with itself a lot to like, including a 64MP triple camera set-up, 90 Hz fluid AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 750G 5G processor, and Warp Charge 30T Plus fast charging. Along with this, the phone also brings OnePlus’s latest OxygenOS 11.
Nord CE is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset which promises a 20% CPU and 10% GPU boost over its predecessor. This is down to the fact that it uses Kryo 570 CPU and Adreno 619 GPU. It also packs in an advanced AI Engine that promises to provide users with an incredibly smooth and intuitive experience, from enhanced gaming to improved voice-chat.
Nord CE comes pre-installed with OxygenOS 11, claimed to be OnePlus’s fastest and most responsive software to date. OxygenOS 11 comes with features like Dark Mode, Zen Mode, and a new always-on display (AOD). In addition, OOS 11 has been optimized for single-handed operations.OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with a large 4,500mAh battery, with support for improved Warp Charge 30T Plus charging technology. The company claims the OnePlus Nord CE can charge from 0 to 70% in just half an hour. OnePlus Nord CE also adapts to reduce the time spent at 100% battery to maintain good battery health while charging overnight.
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The Holger 26 is the newest addition to your ever-growing arsenal in Call of Duty: Mobile. The weapon is the second weapon added to the game with the Season 4- Spurned and Burned update. The first was the MK2 marksman rifle that would unlock when players reached Tier 21 in the free Battle Pass. The Holger 26 can be unlocked via a Season Challenge called Holder Strike. As with all such challenges, players can earn a bunch of other rewards along the way.
Here is what you need to do in order to unlock the Holger 26 in Call of Duty: Mobile Kill 30 enemies in any game mode - 10x Weapon XP cards, 1000x Battle Pass XP Kill 20 enemies with any Assault Rifle equipped with 5 attachments - Smoke Grenade (Wanted), 1500x Battle Pass XP Kill 15 enemies with Headshots using LMG - M21 EBR (Carrion), 2000x Battle Pass XP Kill 30 enemies with any LMG equipped with any magazine and 4 attachments - Spray (Eternal Slumber), 2000x Battle Pass XP Kill 30 enemies with any Assault Rifle with any charm attached - Holger 26 LMG, 3000x Battle Pass Kill 30 enemies with any Holger 26 with any 3 stickers attached - Deputised Frame, 4000x Battle Pass XP Holger 26 statistics
The Holger 26 is described as a very versatile weapon, especially when compared to its contemporaries in the LMG class. The weapon comes with a 100 round magazine by default. However, unlike most other weapons, the magazine attachments for the Holger 26 actually reduce the ammo capacity of the weapon. This can make the weapon more akin to Assault Rifles in terms of mobility. This combined with the weapon’s high fire rate and good recoil control makes it another option for mid-to-long range combat.
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Research firm, KPMG has released its newest report on the state of online gaming in India. Called ‘Beyond the tipping point -A primer on online casual gaming in India’, the report covers a host of topics. This ranges from the types of gamers in general to in-game advertising metrics. They also talk about the state of gaming in India during the COVID lockdown. Here’s a look at some key metrics from the report.
The firm notes that compared to global markets, online gaming in India is still at a very nascent stage. While the country has the second-highest number of gamers in the world, its Average Revenue Per User is still quite low compared to even other developing and comparable markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and South Africa. KMPG notes that there could be a number of reasons for this ranging from significantly lower GDP per capita of India as compared to mature gaming markets to a negative perception of gaming in India.
However, the firm did note that the potential of the casual gaming market in India is pretty huge. It states that while there are 433 million casual gamers in India right now, it is projected to balloon up to 657 million users by FY25. This means that the online casual gaming market could increase from Rs 60 billion to Rs 169 billion in the same time frame.
The report also noted that the In-App Purchases (IAP) in India rose quite a bit during the COVID lockdown in 2020. In Q1 2020, IAPs in India were around $37.6 million. However, by Q2 2020, this number rose by 52% to $57.1 million. By Q3 2020, this number slightly declined to $43.1, which is still higher than Q1.
For additional insight, you can download KPMG’s entire report here.
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Airtel has started 5G trials in Gurgaon ahead of an expected rollout early next year. While commercial 5G network won’t roll out anytime soon, telecom companies including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea have received permission from the government to conduct trials in different regions of India. Airtel is trialling its 5G network in the Millennium city in Cyber Hub, Gurgaon where it has demonstrated its mettle by offering upto 1Gbps speeds.
According to a report by ET Telecom, Airtel is working with smartphone companies such as Apple, OnePlus, Realme, Oppo and more to test its 5G network in India. Apart from this network in Gurgaon, Airtel will also start testing its 5G network in Mumbai in the next few weeks. Airtel is using Ericsson 5G hardware for its trials which is in line with the DoT (Department of Telecom) guidelines. Airtel has been given 3500MHz, 28GHz and 700MHz bands in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru to conduct its 5G trials.
The report also states that the DoT has allotted 700MHz, 3.5GHz and 26GHz bands to Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio for testing 5G networks. Vodafone Idea will be using Nokia and Ericsson hardware while Jio is working with Samsung, Nokia, Ericsson apart from testing its indigenous 5G solution as well.
Airtel’s #5G trial network speeds in Gurgaon. Running on Ericsson gear. pic.twitter.com/nLctWjIHuX
— Danish (@DanishKh4n) June 14, 2021
ET Telecom’s Danish Khan uploaded a video on Twitter that showed Airtel 5G network running SpeedTest at over 1Gbps speeds. Danish said that the phone being used in the video is a OnePlus 8 series phone and that OnePlus issued a special patch to enable 5G on this particular phone. Going by the looks of it, the phone looks likely to be the OnePlus 8 Pro.
While Airtel is testing its 5G network, spectrum regulations do not allow the general public to have access to the next-generation network, and for good reasons. The telecom companies are starting to test out 5G networks to assess their performance and stability in the long run. These tests could go on for months as the DoT is yet to put 5G spectrum for auction and till that happens we are still at least a year away, if not more, from getting our hands on a commercial 5G network. Reliance Jio and Airtel, both have plans to launch their 5G services soon after the availability of the 5G spectrum in the country.
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E3 2021 is well underway and Microsoft kicked things off with its Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. The company showed off a total of 30 titles, 27 of which will be available on Xbox Game Pass. The company also notes that all of the console tiles would be optimised for Xbox Series X and Series S. Here’s a look at some of the coolest revealed during the showcase.
Halo Infinite
Halo was supposed to be a launch title for the Xbox Series X/S. But that obviously didn’t happen. But at least we will get to enjoy the multiplayer aspect of the game for free.
The Forza Horizon is probably one of, if not the biggest arcade racing game right now. With Forza Horizon 5, the action moves to Mexico!
Developer: Turn 10 Studios Release Date: November 9
Age of Empires IV
The long-dormant Age of Empires series gets a shot in the arm with Age of Empires IV. The release should get fans of the RTS genre all excited.
Developer: Relic Entertainment Release Date: October 28
Psychonauts 2
The first Psychonauts is revered as one of the greatest games ever made. Psychonauts 2 is obviously a sequel and brings back Tim Schafer as the game’s director.
Developer: Double Fine Release Date: August 25
Redfall
Redfall is a new co-op shooter from Arkane Studios, which is probably best known for its Dishonored line of games. The new title will be exclusive to Xbox Series X/S and the PC.
The trailer for Outer Worlds 2 is just as tongue-in-cheek as one would expect. The trailer revealed very little but was probably one of the most entertaining of E2 2021.
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment Release Date: TBA
Starfield
Starfield is probably the most exciting new IP Bethesda plans to release. During E3 2021, it was finally confirmed that the game would be exclusive to the Xbox and PC.
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios Release Date: November 11, 2022
S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chernobyl
The first S.T.A.L.K.E.R game was very well received for its atmospheric setting and attention to detail. If the trailer for its first proper sequel is to be considered, it looks like we’re in for more of the same.
Developer: GSC Game World Release Date: April 28, 2022
Back 4 Blood
Back 4 blood is a 4 player co-op shooter set in a zombie apocalypse. If that sounds a lot like Left 4 Dead, that’s because it is from the same creators.
Developer: Turtle Rock Studios Release Date: October 12
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Realme Narzo 30 5G and Narzo 30 4G will launch in June in India, the company has confirmed. Realme Narzo 30A and Narzo 30 Pro were both launched in India earlier this year and now the standard Narzo 30 is all set to arrive in two variants. Realme CEO Madhav Sheth has also revealed that the Narzo 30 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor which we have previously seen on phones such as the Realme 8 5G and Poco M3 Pro 5G.
Carrying forward the #PowerMeetsStyle legacy, #realmeNarzo30, and #realmeNarzo305G is all set to win the hearts of Young Players once again! Launching this month, RT if you are excited. pic.twitter.com/Pmtac8T53U
— Madhav Max 5G (@MadhavSheth1) June 14, 2021
According to a tweet by Madhav, the company has been working on the 4G and 5G version of the standard Narzo 30 and is ready to bring it to India this month itself. The Narzo 30 4G and 5G models will sit between the Narzo 30A and Narzo 30 Pro, completing the lineup. Furthermore, in a separate tweet, Madhav has revealed that the Narzo 30 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G processor.
The Realme Narzo 30 4G and 5G variants have launched globally in the past few months and both of them are quite similar inbuilt and specifications. Here’s everything you need to know about the Realme Narzo 30.
Realme Narzo 30 4G and Narzo 30 5G expected specifications
The Realme Narzo 30 4G and 5G variants that launched globally feature the same 6.5-inch Full HD+ display that offers 90Hz refresh rate support. The screen has a punch-hole notch cutout in the top-left corner. The Narzo 30 5G measures 8.5 millimetres in thickness and weighs 185 grams while the Narzo 30 4G has a thickness of 9.4 millimetres and is a little bit heftier at 192 grams.
The Narzo 30 5G is powered by the Dimensity 700 processor while the Narzo 4G is powered by the Helio G95 processor. The phones run on Realme UI 2.0 which is based on Android 11. There is a microSD card for storage expansion as well.
The Narzo 30 5G and Narzo 4G both have a 48MP primary camera, 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor. There is a 16MP selfie camera on the front as well. The power buttons on both phones double up as a fingerprint reader.
Both phones have a 5,000mAh battery with the Narzo 30 5G supporting 18W fast charging and Narzo 30 4G supporting 30W fast charging out-of-the-box.
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Looks like the launch of Battlegrounds Mobile India is getting quite close. The developers are going ‘guns a blazing’ when it comes to teasing the launch of the title. However, the exact launch date is still unknown. However, the latest teaser of the game literally suggests that the launch is closer than what we may think.
When is Battlegrounds Mobile India launching?
According to a post on its official Facebook page, the devs note that the launch of Battlegrounds Mobile India is “closer than you think.” Previously, professional players and streamers had hinted that the game may launch on June 18, which is this Friday. However, since nothing has been confirmed yet, we all have no other option other than waiting.
If you’ve somehow been living under a rock, Battlegrounds Mobile India is pretty much a re-branded version of PUBG Mobile India and will be exclusive to the country. This means that the game will feature exclusive Indian content. However, what that actually entails remains to be seen. What we do know is that those who pre-register for the game on the Google Play Store will receive a bunch of exclusive in-game items. This includes the Recon Mask, Recon outfit, Celebration Expert Title, and 300 AG. These can be claimed once the game goes live.
The developer, Krafton Inc., has announced that the game received 20 million pre-registrations in two weeks since being listed. In fact, it was noted that the game got 7.6 million pre-registrations on its opening day alone. By comparison, another highly anticipated mobile game, FAU-G (review) received just over a million votes within 24 hours of its pre-registration.
Unfortunately, there are still a bunch of imitator apps on the Google Play Store. As always, these apps are trying to cash in on the popularity of the game. These apps are usually poor imitators or low-quality games. As such, gamers are advised to be careful before pre-registering. A simple way to click here to go straight to the official listing of Battlegrounds India Mobile here.
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OnePlus 7 and 7T series of phones have started receiving the latest OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 5 update. This is a global update, which according to the company is the final public beta release based on Android 11 for these four smartphones.
The update brings with itself a number of new features to the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro. It also brings up the security patch level to May 2021. Additionally, there are also improvements introduced to fix compatibility issues with third-party apps on Android 11 and also enhance the stability of the phone.
The update also adds some battery optimisations, and there are some enhancements for stock apps including the Phone and Gallery. The update is currently being rolled out to users via an OTA update.
As we mentioned earlier, this current update is the last Android 11 beta build for the OnePlus 7/7T series. However, the devices will continue to receive OxygenOS 11 updates on the stable channel. Here's the complete changelog of the update.
System
Reduced battery consumption under specific scenarios Improved the compatibility of specific third-party apps on Android 11 Fixed known issues and improved system stability Upgrade Android Security Patch level to May 2021
Phone
Improved the overall application stability Fixed the probability issue about can not answer the calls via the Google Fi app
Network
Improved the Wi-Fi connection stability
Gallery
Improved the overall loading speed
Shelf
Improved the animation performance and frame rate
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is all set to launch on June 22 in India and is the fourth phone in the Mi 11 series. The Mi 11 Lite is an exceptionally thin and lightweight smartphone given the current standards as it is just 6.8 millimetres thin and weighs 157 grams. Ahead of its launch, Xiaomi is heavily teasing the phone and a new video reveals that the Mi 11 Lite will be priced under Rs 25,000 in India.
As per a video by India Today Tech, Xiaomi is bringing the 4G variant of the Mi 11 Lite to India and it will be priced under Rs 25,000. If that pans out to be true, the Mi 11 Lite will go up against the likes of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G, Realme X7 series and more. Moreover, a microsite has gone live confirming the availability of the Mi 11 Lite on Flipkart.
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Garena has announced the dates of the Free Fire City Open tournament finals. This is the first such tournament in India where survivors compete for a chance to represent their own city. The Free Fire City Open is spread across eight cities, namely Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow, and Visakhapatnam. The qualifiers have already confirmed the finalists, and now these teams will now compete for a prize pool of Rs 60 lakh. Each city has 12 teams, while the remaining cities in India will compete in wildcard finals.
Garena Free Fire City Open: Dates and format
The individual city finals will start from June 15 onwards and go on till July 9. From these finals, 12 top teams will qualify for the national finals and compete for the Rs 60 Lakh prize pool. This will culminate in the grand finals which will be held on August 15.
Garena Free Fire City Open: Teams
Here’s a look at all of the teams that will compete in their respective city finals.
Ahmedabad
GJ-Teddy Fearless-4 Conqueror The-Extremee Boltregiment New Invention War House Team Struglers United_4hl City Slums Underdogs_77 Zero-Degree
Sony announced its new Cognitive Processor XR back at CES 2021 in January and now we have the first TV powered by the XR processor launching in India. This is the Sony BRAVIA X90J. The TV is available in 55, 65 and 75-inch screen sizes.
What's new with the Cognitive Processor XR?
According to Sony, the chipset uses “a completely new processing method designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear”. Since TVs are getting quite large, rather than focusing on the entire screen there are times when we will focus on a particular part of the screen or a particular character. So, the processing will ensure that the focal point of content will look its best on the TV while maintaining the best possible details for everything else on the screen.
According to Sony, “the new processor can cross-analyze an array of elements at once, just as our brains do. By doing so, each element is adjusted to its best final outcome, in conjunction with each other, so everything is synchronized and lifelike – something that conventional AI cannot achieve”.
Sony says that “Cognitive Processor XR can also analyze sound position in the signal so the sound matches precisely with what's on the screen”. This may sound familiar as Sony Acoustic Surface technology found on its OLED TVs like the A8H (review) project sounds from specific parts of the screen to make it so that the sound is coming from where it should rather than below the TV. On Sony OLED with Acoustic Surface, the entire screen vibrates to produce sound making the entire screen the speaker.
Sony Bravia X90J Features and Specifications
Coming to the specifications of the X90J, as mentioned above the TV is available in three screen sizes - 55, 65 and 75 inches. The TV has Full Array backlighting with local dimming; however, we do not know the number of dimming zones. The TV has a 4K panel with support for HDR 10, Dolby Vision and HLG. The TV also supports eARC. The TV comes with four HDMI ports, two of which support HDMI 2.1 bringing 4K at 120Hz, ALLM and VRR. The TV also has a mini-AV port, two USB ports, headphones out, optical out and also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The TV also has an IMAX enhanced mode and light sensors which change the pictures settings based on the ambient light in the room.
With the power of the XR processor, the TV brings a bunch of features like dual database processing, XR 4K upscaling, XR Super Resolution, XR Triluminos Pro, XR Contrast Booster, XR HDR Remaster and more to enhance the viewing experience.
The TV has 20W of sound output and brings two full range (Bass Reflex) drivers and two tweeters.
The TV runs on the Google TV UI which we first saw on the Sony X80J that was released some time ago. The new UI is quite similar to what we’ve seen on the new Google Chromecast. The TV brings features like a Chromecast built-in, access to the Google Play Store to download popular apps and also support for Apple AirPlay. You can also control the TV with your Alexa speaker.
Sony BRAVIA X90J price and availability
The Sony BRAVIA X90J, 55-inch variant is priced at Rs 1,39,990. it will be available starting today, June 10, 2021. The 65 and 75-inch variants are expected to be available soon.
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EA just dropped the first trailer for Battlefield 2042 and boy does it raise a lot of eyebrows. As one of the biggest FPS franchises, the game had a lot riding on its shoulders, especially considering that its biggest rival, Call of Duty, has been on a near-continuous uptick. Meanwhile, the last full-fledged Battlefield release was Battlefield V in 2018.
Check out the reveal trailer for Battlefield 2042 below. Note the use of the infamous RendeZook manoeuvre made famous by player Anders Lodahl aka Stun_Gravy. The move sees players eject out of a moving jet, shoot down a tailing jet with a rocket launcher, and then climb back into their jet. It’s just as cool as it sounds.
Battlefield 2042: Gameplay
From what we can make out from the trailer and the official website, it looks like Battlefield 2042 will continue the tradition of large, open-scale warfare. Matches can have up to 128 players and the map will include all sorts of weapons and equipment. This includes current-gen military weapons as well as some futuristic tech. We also see liberal use of wingsuits as well as some large scale maps with the Frostbite 3 Engine doing an impressive job of showing the destruction. Players will have three game modes to choose from. This includes All-Out Warfare, Hazard Zone, and a yet unnamed mode. All-Out Warfare is the standard game mode, while details of the other two will be revealed at a later date. One can assume that the game may feature some form of a battle royale mode.
It should also be noted that the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will only support 64 players, while the 128 player mode will be available on the current generation consoles and the PC.
An interesting thing to note is that the maps are tipped to feature dynamic environments that will change over time thanks to events and storms. The trailer showcased some of that in the form of a tornado and a rocket launch. How exactly this will switch things around is anyone’s guess right now.
As always, Battlefield 2042 will also include lots of vehicles for players to pilot. This includes armoured fighting vehicles, tanks, helicopters, and jet fighters. Players will also have the option of choosing a Specialist when starting a map. These Specialists are based on the game’s four Classes. Each of the Specialists offers one unique Speciality and a Trait. But the loadout itself will be customisable by players.
Battlefield 2042: Live services
As with pretty much all games released these days. Battlefield 2042 will come with a Live Service. The idea is to continue updating the game to keep players engaged. This would include expanding on in-game lore via Seasonal updates. Each in-game Season is set to last for about three months. Each new Season will come with a free and paid Battle Pass.
Battlefield 2042: Release date
The game is already up for pre-order and is scheduled to release on October 22 this year. EA will release the gameplay trailer on June 13. Hopefully, we will also get more information about Battlefield Mobile around that time.
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OnePlus is all set to launch a new smartphone tomorrow -- OnePlus Nord CE 5G. And ahead of its launch, reports have started to emerge about a new phone from the company under the Nord line-up. Tipped to be called the Nord 2, this new phone is tipped to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset.
As per a new leak, the OnePlus Nord 2 is likely to launch in July, and is likely to be launched in India along with a few other markets across the globe. The leak comes courtesy of well-known tipster Digital Chat Station who also reveals some other information about the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2. Additionally, the leak also reveals key design details about the OnePlus Nord 2.
The leak claims that the phone will come with an attractive design and feature a punch-hole display with a high screen-to-body ratio. The phone will also offer minimal bezels to ensure a clean, modern look. Apart from this, the phone is tipped to a Sony IMX766 sensor-based primary camera. As per the leak, the phone will feature the same camera module as the OnePlus 9 Pro, however, the lower right lens will be replaced with an LED LED flash.
Other than this, the leak also reveals the pricing of the OnePlus Nord 2. As per the tipster, OnePlus Nord 2 is tipped to be launched at a price of CNY 2,000 (approx Rs 22,300). If this is indeed the case then the phone will be priced similarly to the original Nord which was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 24,999.
For now, OnePlus is focussing on bringing to the market the Nord CE 5G. The phone is set to be launched tomorrow and is tipped to feature interesting specs such as the Snapdragon 750G SoC and fast refresh rate display and 64MP triple cameras. It is also tipped to be priced around the Rs 22,000 mark.
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Indian customs officials at the Delhi Airports seized an impressive haul of electronics goods and other miscellaneous items a few days ago. Among the items confiscated were 10 Sony PS5 consoles (review), 173 used laptops and 222 Apple iPhones. It also included lots of food supplements and cosmetics too, but we at digit don’t really care for that. What we do care for is the fact that the overall haul has an estimated overall market value of around Rs 2.5 Crore. IN its tweet, the official Delhi Customs Twitter handle noted that these goods were misdeclared as household goods coming in from Dubai.
SIIB, ACC Export Commissionerate intercepted & seized 222 Iphones of various models, 173 used laptops, 4391 bottles of food supplements, 10 Sony PS 5 & cosmetics with overall market value of around Rs 2.50Cr at NCT, Delhi. Goods were misdeclared as household goods from Dubai. pic.twitter.com/JrcChVY8VW
— Delhi Customs (@Delhicustoms) June 5, 2021
Of course, this isn’t the first time people tried smuggling iPhones into the country. However, this is one of the first times someone tried to smuggle PS5 consoles. The consoles are still quite in demand and tend to sell out the moment it becomes available. As such, there are still loads of PlayStation gamers looking to buy the PS5. With the console still in demand, it was only a matter of time before people tried to smuggle them over and sell them at a much higher cost.
Besides smugglers, gamers also have to deal with scalpers. These people usually train bots to purchase as many units of the console as possible when they come online. These units are then sold at a higher price, thereby netting the scalper a tidy profit.
Unfortunately, the PS5 isn’t the only victim of scalpers. Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S and the new graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD are facing a similar problem. It looks like the only way this can be solved when manufacturers can start meeting demand.
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Poco M3 Pro has officially launched in India and is the company’s first 5G phone that is powered by a Dimensity 700 5G processor. The phone was announced globally back in May and the company is now bringing it to India. The Poco M3 Pro has a striking switchblade design on the back with a glossy finish. It features a high refresh rate display, 5G network support, had triple cameras on the back and is equipped with a fast-charging battery. Here are the price, specifications and availability details of the Poco M3 Pro.
Poco M3 Pro price and availability
The Poco M3 Pro is priced starting at Rs 13,999 in India for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and Rs 15,999 for the 6GB/128GB storage option. It goes on sale from June 14 and will be available on Flipkart. Poco is offering Rs 500 off as part of the early bird discount on the first day of the sale.
Poco M3 Pro specifications
The Poco M3 Pro has a plastic build with a dual-tone design on the back that Poco calls switchblade design. The phone measures 8.9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 190 grams. It features a 6.5-inch display that offers a Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution and support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen has a punch-hole notch cutout for the selfie camera and is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3.
Poco M3 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor that brings in 5G capabilities with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G57 GPU. This is paired with upto 6GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from. There is an option to expand the storage by using a microSD card slot. It runs on MIUI 12 which is based on Android 11.
There is a triple camera array on the back of the Poco M3 Pro that consists of a primary 48MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. There is an 8MP selfie camera on the front as well.
The power button on the Poco M3 Pro doubles up as a fingerprint reader. The Poco M3 Pro is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging out-of-the-box.
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E3 2021 is in an all-digital format after being cancelled last year amid pandemic concerns between 12th and 15th June. You can now sign up on E3's website to gain access to the E3 2021 portal and app to attend E3’s 2021 virtual event as a fan. E3 2021 will be streaming on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. We can expect big announcements from Microsoft-Bethesda, Nintendo, Square Enix, Ubisoft and other publishers.
E3 2021 Schedule
E3 2021 will see most major game studios and publishers bring out the best that they're working on. Here are some of the conferences that you should be looking forward to. The timings have been adjusted to reflect Indian Standard Time (IST).
2K Games - 12th June - TBA
2K is supposedly working on an XCOM Avengers game with Firaxis and a Borderlands spin-off by Gearbox. The game is reportedly dubbed "Tiny Tina's Wonderlands," which is intended to follow the main series' class-based shooting gameplay. The last game in the leak, known as Codename Volt, is a supernatural sci-fi game with a toss-up between Saints Row and Cthulhu, developed by Hangar13.
Ubisoft Forward - 10:30 PM IST, 12th June
Ubisoft has set an E3 presentation on June 12th, and the publisher has disclosed some of the items it plans to show off. Among the titles on display will be the upcoming Rainbow Six release, known as Rainbow Six Extraction. Ubisoft revealed it at E3 2019 as a co-op shooter that puts you up against diseased people, expanding on Rainbow Six Siege's Outbreak mode. It was expected to come in early 2020, but that, of course, did not happen. Another peek at Far Cry 6 and updates on Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Rainbow Six Siege are also on the agenda for next week's Ubisoft Forward. But, unfortunately, there will be no news about Division and Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake.
Microsoft-Bethesda - 10:30 PM IST, 13th June
The Xbox & Bethesda Game Showcase will last 90 minutes and feature software from Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda. A highly anticipated title that could appear at the event is Starfield, which was announced back at E3, 2018. Aside from Bethesda’s games presently under development, Microsoft may unveil additional information on Halo Infinite, one of the most anticipated Xbox Series X titles. In addition, we may also learn more about the new and upcoming Fable and Forza Motorsport titles.
Square Enix - 1:15 am IST, 14th June.
Square Enix has promised a deeper look at Life is Strange: True Colors, releasing on September 10th and an update on Marvel's Avengers. The E3 presentation will also include a new look at Babylon's Fall, first announced at E3 2018. It's one of the original IPs PlatinumGames have been working on, apart from NieR. From first impressions, it immediately felt like a souls-like game. It'll be interesting to see how things have changed since then.
Nintendo - 9:30 PM IST, 15th June
Nintendo is preparing to flesh up its game lineup for the remainder of the year. The Direct will last around 40 minutes and focus solely on software, most of which will be released in 2021. After the Direct, you'll be able to watch Nintendo Treehouse Live, featuring about three hours of deep dives into various titles. Aside from the fact that it will primarily focus on the Switch game selection for 2021, we have no idea what will be featured. We hope it’ll be about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 or Metroid Prime 4, or even Splatoon 3. But we can’t say anything for sure due to Nintendo’s secretive nature. However, due to the short 40 minute run of the Nintendo Direct, the rumoured Switch Pro’s announcement is highly unlikely.
Games Confirmed For E3 2021
AK-Xolotl Aeon Drive Akatori Amber Isle Anno: Mutationem Archvale Assassin's Creed Valhalla Babylon's Fall Batora: Lost Haven Battlefield Bear and Breakfast Beasts of Maravilla Island Behind the Frame Black Book Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Blooming Business Casino Chernobylite Chivarly 2 Death Trash Death's Door Demon's Mirror Despot's Game Dying Light 2: Stay Human El Paso, Elsewhere Elderand Endling Eternal Cylinder Falling Frontier Far Cry 6 Fire Tonight Ghostrunner Grime Grow: Song of the Evertree Guild of Dungeoneering Halo Infinite Happy's Humble Burger Farm Hello Neighbor 2 Humankind Industria Kitsune Tails Kraken Academy Kung Fu Kickball Lamentum Legend of Keepers: Return of the Goddess Life is Strange: True Colors Loot River Marvel's Avengers Moonglow Bay Moroi My Lovely Wife Naraka Bladepoint No Longer Home Omno Onsen Master Ooblets Paralives Phantom Abyss Potion Craft Rainbow Six Siege Rainbow Six Quarantine Rawmen Riders Republic Rubi: The Wayward Mira Run Die Run Again Sable Serial Cleaners Severed Steel Shadow Warrior 3 Slime Heroes Source of Madness Starfield Super Space Club Tamarindo's Freaking Dinner The Gecko Gods The Legend of Tianding The Light Bringer The Light of Darkness Tinkertown Trash Sailors Trifox Ultra Age Unmetal Unpacking Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong Venice 2089 Vertigo White Shadows Wolfstride Ynglet Zodiac Legion
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Apple has officially unveiled iOS 15, macOS Monterey, iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8 during WWDC 2021, its annual developer's conference. The new software updates to all Apple products will roll out later this year and has only been currently previewed to developers. Additionally, Apple also showcased a slew of new privacy features that let users be in more control of their personal data and how it's used by apps. Here’s everything Apple announced during WWDC 20201.
iOS 15 features
With iOS 15, Apple has given an overhaul to FaceTime and has introduced SharePlay which is a new way for users to connect with their friends or family and watch a movie or listen to music together. Apple is also bringing spatial audio to FaceTime for better audio quality and also has a new microphone mode that removes the ambient noise during a call. FaceTime is also getting support for portrait video calls and has a redesigned grid view for group video calls.
Perhaps, one of the biggest updates to FaceTime is that a user can now create a FaceTime call link and share it via text messages, WhatsApp or even email. This lets anyone join the FaceTime call even if they are not using an Apple device. FaceTime call links can now be opened on a browser on an Android or Windows device.
SharePlay is like a watch party on FaceTime where you can listen to a song with your friends together, watch a movie in sync and more. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. The SharePlay feature is currently supported by Disney+, ESPN+, HBO Max, Hulu, MasterClass, Paramount+, Pluto TV, TikTok, Twitch and more services are being added.
There is a new feature called Focus which lets users filter notifications and apps based in an attempt to reduce distractions. The new Focus feature will automatically suggest apps and widgets based on your use case or you can create a Focus manually. It’s Apple’s own take on user profiles that lets users switch between work and personal profiles and more.
The iOS 15 also gets a revamped notifications that make them easier to identify by adding a picture to contacts and bigger icons for apps. There is a notification summary that collects non-time-critical notifications and delivers them at the time of your choosing. The new update uses AI to arrange notifications and arrange them based on the priority which is based on the users’ interaction with the said app.
Apple is also extending on-device intelligence to work with Live Text to identify text in a picture and Spotlight can now search photos by location, people, scenes, objects and more. It can also find text and handwriting in photos and the camera app can also recognize text in a frame and copy it quickly. The new update also brings Apple Music integration with Memories in the Photos app. With on-device intelligence, the app offers personalized song suggestions that can be used to edit a memory video.
Safari has been redesigned for iOS 15 and makes it easier to use it with one hand. There is a new tab bar that floats at the bottom of the screen and the new tab groups allow users to save important tabs and access them later from the iPhone or iPad or Mac. Some of the new features also include an option to customize Safari’s homepage and support for web extensions on iOS.
The Weather and Notes app has been redesigned for iOS 15. The Weather app now shows more visually detailed data and redesigned animation backgrounds along with full-screen maps. The Notes app has received tags that lets users categorize notes easily and there is an Activity view that shows the history of a note.
macOS Monterey features
Apple has also showcased the next generation of macOS and taking the reins from Big Sur is macOS Monterey. The new macOS gets SharePlay in FaceTime and Shared with You feature lets you easily check out the content shared with you through Messages right in Photos, Safari, Apple Podcasts, Apple News, and the Apple TV app.
The Safari browser has been redesigned for macOS Monterey with a minimalist look, a new tab bar and more. With the new macOS, Apple is also bringing shortcuts that will automate everyday tasks and seems to be an extension of the Automator app. Apple is also bringing Universal Control and AirPlay to the macOS that works across multiple Apple devices.
“We think our customers are going to love browsing the web with Safari’s new tab design, enjoying shared experiences with SharePlay in FaceTime, and using their Mac and other Apple devices together in new ways with Universal Control and AirPlay to Mac,” said Craig Federighi, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Apple.
iPadOS 15 features
The iPadOS 15 brings multitasking to the iPad in an attempt to boost productivity with features including split view and slide over. There is a new multitasking window that lets you go into split view or slide over. The new iPadOS 15 will let you add widgets to the home screen to offer information at a glance. These have been designed specifically for the large display of the iPad. It has also got an App Library to organize apps into categories like Productivity, Games and more. The translate app has also been added to the iPadOS 15 and it is also compatible with Universal Control allowing users to move content between iPad and Mac.
watchOS 8 features
Apple also unveiled watchOS 8 for the Apple Watch that brings in two new workout types: Tai Chi and Pilates. The Breathe app has been revamped and will now be called the Mindfulness app. The upcoming watchOS 8 also brings tracking respiratory rate while sleeping and the information can be viewed in the Health app on iPhone.
“With watchOS 8, we’re bringing more convenient access to places users to live, work, and visit with significant updates to Home and Wallet, expanding support for both physical and mental well-being, and enabling richer personal connections with the new Portraits face and updates to Messages,” said Kevin Lynch, Apple’s Vice President of Technology.
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It's no secret that OnePLus is set to launch the OnePlus Nord CE 5G in India later this week. Ahead of its launch, the phone has been teased a number of times and has also been the subject of a few leaks. And now, a new leak has also revealed the price of the device.
The information appears to have been leaked accidentally by the company, with pricing details of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G briefly available on the OnePlus website. The pricing details were first spotted by MySmartPrice. In its report, the publication claims to have found information about an HDFC Bank offer on the official website which reveals discount offers on select OnePlus phones and TVs. Interestingly, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G was also listed there with a discount of Rs 1,000 on a minimum transaction price of Rs 22,999 -- thereby giving us a hint that the OnePlus Nord CE 5G will be priced in India at Rs 22,999. This also falls in line with expectations that the smartphone will be cheaper than the original Nord launched at Rs 24,999.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Leaked design details
Apart from this, PriceBaba has also leaked a new render of the device showing off the OnePlus Nord CE 5G’s design from the back. The render also shows off a vertical rear camera module which appears to be comprised of three camera sensors and an LED flash. The back of the phone also houses the OnePlus logo which is placed in the centre. The renders also show the phone's rear panel in blue colour - but we expect additional colours to also be announced at the time of launch. Overall, the design appears to be similar to the original Nord.
As per the previous leak, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G will feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. This display will also house a punch-hole and will also be equipped with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor. The Nord CE 5G is tipped to get a full plastic build, with the frame and the back panel, all tipped to be made up of plastic. Under the hood, it will hide an octa-core Snapdragon 750G SoC. This chip is not the newest in the market, but it still is quite powerful. The report adds that the smartphone will retail in two variants -- 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage options.
Other than this, the OnePlus Nord CE is also set to get a triple camera setup with a 64MP lens. The report adds that one of these sensors will be an OmniVision sensor. This lens will be sat next to an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. For the front camera, the phone is set to offer a 16MP lens.
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After putting up the blockbuster game Among Us for free on it’s store last week, Epic Games has revealed their next free game on sale this week. The game which is free this week is… *drumroll* Frostpunk!
Epic Games Store - Free Game - Frostpunk - June 4-10th, 2021
As the meaning of the word free suggests, the game can be redeemed by players free of charge only on the Epic Games Store from the 3rd of June to the 10th of June. If you are confused as to what the entirety of free games work on Epic Games, it basically means that you can claim the game for free only for the duration of the free period. However, if you are busy playing another title at the moment,fret not! For you can play the game whenever you want after claiming it. The game becomes a permanent part of your library once you’ve claimed it and is available for unlimited downloads and play.
Frostpunk was released in 2018. It is a strategy/city builder game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players are tasked with building the last city on Earth, and keeping its citizens alive and thriving.
The game offers various modes to cater to your own playstyle. Endurance mode offers a steep challenge while serenity is a more laid back experience for people just looking for fun. There are also multiple maps with different obstacles and various weather patterns for players to deal with. It really sounds like the game will have a lot of replay value to keep people coming its way.
Unfortunately however, Epic is yet to reveal the next free game. Sometimes the platform reveals what they’re about to release next for free and that way, the people who might be planning on buying it could wait and get it for free instead of spending money on the game. Guess we’ll just have to wait for now and see what comes next!
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None of the iPads in Apple's current tablet lineup supports wireless charging, but it looks like that's about to change soon. According to a new Bloomberg report, the Cupertino tech giant is working on a new version of the iPad Pro that supports wireless charging. And to accommodate the tech behind that, Apple is also said to switch to a glass back for the new models.
Both of these changes are quite significant to the tablet since its first release back in 2010. This would be the first iPad model to support wireless charging and they all have had an aluminum back so far, with the glass back entering the scene for the first time.
Apple is also said to be working on a magnetic charging system for the new iPad Pro similar to the MagSafe connector with the iPhone 12. In addition to that, we are also hearing that the company will add reverse wireless charging to these new iPad Pro models, allowing them to act as a wireless charger themselves.
Along with this new iPad Pro model, Apple is also said to be working on a new iPad Mini model that will reportedly hit the shelves later this year. This iPad Mini model is expected to have narrow bezels due to which it will mostly ditch the home button too. Going by that, it will also be the first iPad Mini design change in many years. It could be the same iPad Mini model that we've been hearing a lot about lately.
But that's all the info we have about these new iPads, at least for now. If we were to guess, the new iPad Pro will also be powered by the rumored M1X chip. Considering the fact that Apple only recently released the new M1 iPad Pro with its Mini LED display, this new iPad Pro with wireless charging may not arrive until next year. The new iPad Mini, however, is expected to come out by the end of this year, so let's hope for the best.
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Square Enix - 1:15 am IST, 14th June.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
