Asus Zenfone 6 Edition 30 launched at Computex 2019
Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus had launched its Zenfone 6 flagship smartphone a few weeks back in Spain. The smartphone is the successor of the Asus Zenofne 5Z smartphone that was launched last year. At Computex 2019, the company has launched a limited edition of Asus Zenfone 6 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The newly launched smartphone is called as Asus Zenfone 6 Edition 30.
The Asus Zenfone 6 Edition 30 smartphone has a new design and comes with enhanced specifications. The smartphone was launched with other products like the ZenBook Edition 30 laptop, VivoBook laptops, and Prime X299 Edition 30 motherboard.
The Asus smartphone features a new design at the rear panel that comes with Zen-inspired concentric circles patterns. The back panel of the smartphone has 3D-curved glass design. The device is only available in Matte Black colour and has an embossed Edition 30 logo on its back. The concentric circle patterns were earlier available on older Asus smartphones too. The company has said that it will only be producing just 3,000 units of the ZenFone 6 Edition 30 handset. It will come with a warranty of 30 months, however, as of now, there is no word on the price and availability of the device.
Nubia Red Magic 3 with Snapdragon 855 SoC will be launched in India in mid-June
Gaming smartphones were once a niche category, but now, they are as premium as the flagship devices of some companies. After the launch of Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 in India today, another well-known gaming phone is making its way to the country – the Nubia Red Magic 3. Nubia is a sub-brand of the Chinese telecommunication company – ZTE. Today, the company announced that it will be launching its Nubia Red Magic 3 in India in the middle of June (next month). The device was launched in China last month in April. Some of the highlights of the Nubia Red Magic 3 includes a big 5,000mAh battery, 90Hz refresh rate display and Snapdragon 855 CPU.
Nubia Red Magic 3 price and availability
Although the company hasn’t revealed the exact pricing of Nubia Red Magic 3 in India, it will be similar to its China’s pricing. The Nubia Red Magic 3 with 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage is priced at CNY 2,899 (approximately Rs 30,000) while the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant is priced at CNY 3,199 (approximately Rs 33,200). Similarly, the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the device holds a price tag of CNY 3,499 (approximately Rs 36,300) and the top end variant of the Nubia Red Magic 3 with 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage is priced at CNY 4,299 (approximately Rs 44,600). The company, in a statement, said, “With an aim to deliver the most complete gaming experience on mobile, Nubia Red Magic 3 has a ground-breaking and innovative design, sleek, and fully optimised software. The Nubia Red Magic 3 has impressive specifications and state-of-the-art technology.”Nubia Red Magic 3 specifications
The Nubia Red Magic 3 sports a 6.65-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) HDR AMOLED display. It supports dual-SIM and runs Android 9 Pie. The device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Unlike other flagship smartphones today, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn’t hold a notch but it has slight bezels on the top and the bottom of the display. The Red Magic 3 packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging. According to the company, the device can give up to an hour of gaming by charging for just 10 minutes. On the camera front, the Nubia Red Magic 3 features a single rear camera which comprises of a 48MP lens with an f/1.7 aperture. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Other features of the Nubia Red Magic 3 includes front-facing stereo speakers, DTS:X, 3D sound technologies, and liquid cooling support. the liquid cooling keeps the smartphone cool in the long and intensive gaming sessions. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Samsung Galaxy A50 receives a price cut of Rs 1,500 on both its variants
Samsung Galaxy A50 was launched in India back in February 2019 as a mid-range smartphone with Samsung branding and some impressive specifications. When launched, the Samsung Galaxy A50 had a price tag of Rs 19,990 and it was placed after the Samsung Galaxy A30 at that time.
Now, almost 2 months after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A50, it is receiving a price cut of Rs 1,500 in India. This price cut is applicable to both the variants of the Samsung Galaxy A50 – one with the 4GB RAM and the 6GB RAM as well. Some highlights of the Samsung Galaxy A50 include a Super AMOLED display, an octa-core CPU and a triple rear camera set up.
Samsung Galaxy A50 price (revised)
As mentioned above, both the variants of the Samsung Galaxy A50 have received a price cut of Rs 1,500. The 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage of the Samsung Galaxy A50 is now selling at Rs 18,490, while the 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage of the device is selling for Rs 21,490. Earlier the prices of the Samsung Galaxy A50 were Rs 19,990 and 22,990 respectively. The new pricing has been updated on Samsung India’s official website along with Amazon India and Flipkart. Interested customers can visit any of these online market places and buy the Samsung Galaxy A50 for the revised prices.Samsung Galaxy A50 specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A50 sports a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is powered by an octa-core Exynos 9610 SoC paired with 4GB and 6GB RAM. The smartphone supports dual-SIM (Nano) and packs a 4,000mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy A50 runs Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI and it comes with 64GB storage with support for microSD card up to 512GB. On the camera front, the Samsung Galaxy A50 features a triple-rear camera which comprises of a 25MP main camera with an auto-focus and an f/1.7 aperture. The second camera is a 5MP sensor with fixed-focus and an f/2.2 aperture paired with an 8MP lens with an f/2.0 aperture. On the front, the Samsung Galaxy A50 features a 25MP selfie camera. Other features of the Samsung Galaxy A50 includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C port. The sensors include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, hall sensor, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Compare: Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and Asus ROG Phone and OnePlus 7
Xiaomi’s gaming sub-brand Black Shark has finally made its way to India. The company launched its Black Shark 2 in India today and with it, there has been a new addition to gaming smartphones that are available in the country. The smartphone is one of the most anticipated and advanced gaming smartphones in the current market as it comes with some of the best specifications the technology industry has to offer. The handset is powered by the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC and packs up to 12GB of RAM. It comes with an AMOLED display which most of the top-end smartphones come with and has 256GB of expandable storage. Here, we compare the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 with the Asus ROG Phone and the newly launched OnePlus 7. Both of these devices come packed with some of the best specifications in the industry. And although the Asus ROG phone is a year old now, but it still packs a decent punch.
Display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: 6.39-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display Asus ROG Phone: 6-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display OnePlus 7: 6.41-inch Full HD+ displayProcessor
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC Asus ROG Phone: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC OnePlus 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoCRear camera(s)
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: A 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture and a 12MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Asus ROG Phone: Dual rear cameras with a 12MP sensor and an 8MP sensor. OnePlus 7: 48MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture + a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 apertureSelfie camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: A 20MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 lens Asus ROG Phone: An 8MP front-facing camera OnePlus 7: A 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 apertureRAM and storage
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: 6GB RAM/ 128GB internal storage and 12GB RAM// 256GB storage Asus ROG Phone: 8GB of RAM clubbed with 128GB of internal storage OnePlus 7: 6GB/ 8GB RAM and 128GB/ 256GB storageSupport for microSD card
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: Yes, up to 256GB Asus ROG Phone: No OnePlus 7: NoBattery
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: 4,000mAh battery Asus ROG Phone: 4000mAh battery OnePlus 7: 3,700mAh battery with 20W fast charging supportOperating system
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: Android 9 Pie Asus ROG Phone: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ROG Gaming UI OnePlus 7: Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOSStarting Price
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: Starting price of Rs 39,999 Asus ROG Phone: Rs 69,999 OnePlus 7: Starting price of Rs 32,999 This is how the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 compares with the Asus ROG Phone and OnePlus 7. All three come with some pros and cons and which among three is perfect for you really depends on what exactly do you prefer while buying a gaming smartphone. Which among the three would you buy? Let us know in the comments below.
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10 smartphones that you can buy for an excellent gaming experience
Technology companies are launching more and more gaming smartphones considering how much that audience has grown. Even today, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched its gaming handset Black Shark 2 in India. The company has said that the device has features that would enhance the experience for gamers who like to play heavy games. However, that is not the only smartphone that you can buy if you like gaming. Here’s a list of gaming smartphones that you can buy in India right now:
OnePlus 7 Pro has been launched recently by the Chinese smartphone brand and it has a number of features that make it a worthy gaming smartphone. Firstly, it is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor and has up to 12GB of RAM. In addition to this, the refresh rate of its display is 90Hz, which will surely enhance the experience of gaming on it. OnePlus 7 Pro also has a Liquid cooling technology which ensures that the smartphone doesn’t heat up while gaming.
The newly launched Black Shark 2 is especially aimed at gamers. The smartphone comes with the Liquid Cool 3.0 technology that, according to the company, increase the heat dissipation by 20 times. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 also has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite Gaming that helps it in delivering an enhanced gaming experience. It also comes with pressure-sensing Magic Press technology. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, Black Shark 2 comes with Adreno 640 GPU and up to 12GB of RAM. In other words, it has everything that a smartphone needs for gaming.
Asus ROG Phone is the Taiwanese smartphone maker’s gaming-centric offering. Asus ROG Phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with the company’s ROG Gaming UI. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor clubbed with Adreno 630 GPU that is said to be optimized for gaming. The handset comes with 8GB of RAM. Asus ROG Phone’s gaming-centric features include GameCool vapour-chamber cooling system, side-mounted ports, two programmable ultrasonic AirTriggers and advanced force-feedback haptics.
Although primarily known for photography, Huawei P30 Pro smartphone also aces in gaming. The smartphone is powered by 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 Kirin 980 octa-core processor clubbed with 8GB of RAM. Put together, these internals proved to be powerful enough to handle the heaviest of games.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ is one among the best smartphones for gaming that you can find today. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, Samsung Galaxy S10+ comes with a massive 12GB RAM. With a combination of these two, there isn’t a game that wouldn’t run smoothly on the Samsung Galaxy S10+.
No matter what kind of games you play, they cannot be too heavy for iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, Apple’s current flagship smartphones. The devices are powered by Apple’s own A12 Bionic chipset, and the processor can handle very heavy usage. It manages to do well even with the most graphic-hungry games.
While OnePlus 7 does not have some of the premium features that the OnePlus 7 Pro has, it is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The handset comes with up to 8GB of RAM. As we have mentioned earlier, the combination of Snapdragon 855 SoC with a massive RAM always means that the device can handle heavy games.
Here’s another photography-centric smartphone that performed very well in terms of gaming during our time with you. Even with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, the device did a good job even with games like PUBG Mobile during our time with it. The smartphone’s 6GB RAM also supports enhanced gaming performance.
The affordable iPhone of the year, iPhone XR, is powered by the exact same processor as iPhone XS, even though the RAM in the device may be slightly lesser. However, this surely does not affect the gaming performance of the smartphone as we have used the iPhone XR for playing some very heavy games. You wouldn’t regret buying it if you are a gamer.
Razer smartphones are known for their gaming. However, Razer Phone 2 is not available in India yet. The smartphone comes with Snapdragon 845 SoC and 8GB of RAM. The gaming-centric features of the Razer Phone 2 include vapour chamber cooling, wireless charging and water resistance. In addition to this, the battery of the Razer Phone 2 supports Qualcomm QuickCharge+.
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OnePlus 7 Pro
OnePlus 7 Pro has been launched recently by the Chinese smartphone brand and it has a number of features that make it a worthy gaming smartphone. Firstly, it is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor and has up to 12GB of RAM. In addition to this, the refresh rate of its display is 90Hz, which will surely enhance the experience of gaming on it. OnePlus 7 Pro also has a Liquid cooling technology which ensures that the smartphone doesn’t heat up while gaming.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The newly launched Black Shark 2 is especially aimed at gamers. The smartphone comes with the Liquid Cool 3.0 technology that, according to the company, increase the heat dissipation by 20 times. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 also has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite Gaming that helps it in delivering an enhanced gaming experience. It also comes with pressure-sensing Magic Press technology. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, Black Shark 2 comes with Adreno 640 GPU and up to 12GB of RAM. In other words, it has everything that a smartphone needs for gaming.
Asus ROG Phone
Asus ROG Phone is the Taiwanese smartphone maker’s gaming-centric offering. Asus ROG Phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with the company’s ROG Gaming UI. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor clubbed with Adreno 630 GPU that is said to be optimized for gaming. The handset comes with 8GB of RAM. Asus ROG Phone’s gaming-centric features include GameCool vapour-chamber cooling system, side-mounted ports, two programmable ultrasonic AirTriggers and advanced force-feedback haptics.
Huawei P30 Pro
Although primarily known for photography, Huawei P30 Pro smartphone also aces in gaming. The smartphone is powered by 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 Kirin 980 octa-core processor clubbed with 8GB of RAM. Put together, these internals proved to be powerful enough to handle the heaviest of games.
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Samsung Galaxy S10+ is one among the best smartphones for gaming that you can find today. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, Samsung Galaxy S10+ comes with a massive 12GB RAM. With a combination of these two, there isn’t a game that wouldn’t run smoothly on the Samsung Galaxy S10+.
iPhone XS
No matter what kind of games you play, they cannot be too heavy for iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, Apple’s current flagship smartphones. The devices are powered by Apple’s own A12 Bionic chipset, and the processor can handle very heavy usage. It manages to do well even with the most graphic-hungry games.
OnePlus 7
While OnePlus 7 does not have some of the premium features that the OnePlus 7 Pro has, it is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The handset comes with up to 8GB of RAM. As we have mentioned earlier, the combination of Snapdragon 855 SoC with a massive RAM always means that the device can handle heavy games.
Vivo V15 Pro
Here’s another photography-centric smartphone that performed very well in terms of gaming during our time with you. Even with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, the device did a good job even with games like PUBG Mobile during our time with it. The smartphone’s 6GB RAM also supports enhanced gaming performance.
iPhone XR
The affordable iPhone of the year, iPhone XR, is powered by the exact same processor as iPhone XS, even though the RAM in the device may be slightly lesser. However, this surely does not affect the gaming performance of the smartphone as we have used the iPhone XR for playing some very heavy games. You wouldn’t regret buying it if you are a gamer.
Razer Phone 2
Razer smartphones are known for their gaming. However, Razer Phone 2 is not available in India yet. The smartphone comes with Snapdragon 845 SoC and 8GB of RAM. The gaming-centric features of the Razer Phone 2 include vapour chamber cooling, wireless charging and water resistance. In addition to this, the battery of the Razer Phone 2 supports Qualcomm QuickCharge+.
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PUBG Mobile’s Season 7 was made available to everyone via update version 0.12.5 just a few days back. And today, the beta version of PUBG Mobile’s new 0.13.0 update has started rolling out to some users. The preview of the new PUBG Mobile update was given by Youtuber Mr. Ghost Gaming which gives us an idea of what to expect from the new update of the popular battle royale game. The following are the new features that are present in the new 0.13.0 beta update of PUBG Mobile. However, we should point out that some of these may not come to the stable update, as that has happened earlier
Godzilla Event
PUBG Mobile is no stranger to partnerships. This time, the company has announced its partnership with the upcoming movie Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters. The new update that will be rolled out as a partnership between the two will bring a special event. As a part of the crossover, new loading screen, new avatar frames and a new mode called Team Deathmatch will be added. The new mode will enable two teams of players to play against one another with unlimited respawns. When you spawn in Erangel, you will also be able to see Godzilla in the water and spot his footsteps on the map.Bizon Gun
The new beta update will also get a new weapon called the Bizon. This is already available on PUBG PC. It is basically a Russian submachine gun fitted with a large capacity helical magazine. The gun is said to be restricted to Erangel and Vikendi maps and it will come iwth 9mm ammo.Kar98k Lab Skin
With the new beta update of the game, we will be getting a new gun that we can play around with. The Terror Fang Kar98k will be offered in the gun lab with up to seven research. You will be able to get it by gathering paint and materials from crates and rewards. Bizon is the fifth gun that will be added after M416, M16A4 and the UZI.Vikendi Map
Vikendis’s Snow covered map will finally be out of beta and become fully downloadable for all. This basically means that there should be less number of glitches and bugs on the map. A new secret cave has also been unlocked which will give you access to level 3 loot as well as rare guns like AUG A3. You will be able to reach the loot if you have a snowmobile or a bike. Other additions to the PUBG Mobile beta update version 0.13.0 include MVP emote and two new male quick voice sets. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Redmi K20 specifications leaked, will come in a gradient blue colour option
Xiaomi is all set to launch its next flagship smartphones – Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 Pro – on May 28, 2019. The company has also teased few details about its upcoming devices. Now, Lu Weibing, Redmi’s General Manager has revealed that the upcoming Redmi devices will come with dual-band GPS support which will enhance the positioning accuracy and the speed of location detection of the device. In addition to this, a marketing image of the Redmi K20 has surfaced in China which reveals that the smartphone will come with a pop-up selfie camera and a new gradient blue colour option was also revealed. A new leak has surfaced on the internet which details about some major specifications about the upcoming Redmi device.
Talking about the marketing poster of the Redmi K20, it was spotted in China and it shows that the device will have a pop-up selfie camera. Prior to this, the device in a gradient red colour was leaked but the poster shows a blue gradient version of the Redmi K20. However, whether the Redmi K20 Pro will get the Blue gradient version or not is currently not known. The poster also shows the triple-rear camera setup the Redmi K20 will be housing. The poster further reveals that the Redmi K20 will come with a 48MP main rear camera and a 4,000mAh battery and will be powered by the Snapdragon 730 SoC.
Redmi’s Lu Weibing posted on Weibo about the upcoming Redmi K20-series saying that it will come with a dual-band GPS. The dual-band GPS will come with the capability of using L1 and L5 satellite signals to improve the positioning accuracy and speed. The dual-band GPS will deliver faster and will give more accurate location tracking and it will also be less prone to interferences.
Some new specifications about the Redmi K20 Pro has also been leaked. Both the devices are set to launch simultaneously in China tomorrow. The Redmi K20 Pro is the more beefed up version of the Redmi K20 and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC. The retail box with the details about the Redmi K20 Pro has been leaked on Weibo. According to the leaks, the Redmi K20 Pro will reportedly sport a 6.39-inch AMOLED display panel and will pack a 4,000mAh battery with 27W fast-charging support. It will also pack a 48MP rear main camera and will have the triple-rear camera setup with a pop-up selfie camera.
More details about both the devices will be unveiled once they launch tomorrow on May 28.
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The much-awaited flagship device from Xiaomi – Redmi K20 Pro – is scheduled to launch tomorrow on May 28 in China. Before the launch of the device, the company has been teasing about the Redmi K20 Pro for some time now. Xiaomi will be launching two variants of the device – the Redmi K20 Pro and the Redmi K20. The Redmi K20 Pro has been named the Flagship Killer 2.0 by the company and it is expected to take on the newly launched OnePlus 7 that is priced at Rs 32,999. Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi India’s head also tweeted about the Redmi K20 Pro that it will soon be launched in India. But a day before its launch, a few renders, price and specifications of the Redmi K20 Pro have been leaked online.
Details about the Redmi K20 have also been surfaced online. The handset is said to come with a powerful speaker and will come with an advanced audio experience through the Mi Sound proprietary amplification technology. The Redmi K20 will come with Game Turbo 2.0 feature which will enhance the gaming experience on the smartphone. The Redmi General Manager, Lu Weibing also said that the Redmi K20 will also come with a DC Dimming feature similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro. This feature will control the screen brightness using the DC voltage. The Redmi K20 will also sport a 3.5mm headphone jack. Here are the details of the smartphone that have been leaked:
Redmi K20 Pro price (expected) and availability
A recent leak claims that the Redmi K20 Pro with 6GB RAM/ 64GB variant will be priced at CNY 2,599 (approximately Rs 26,100) while the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage will cost CNY 2,799 (approximately Rs 28,100). The top-end variant of the Redmi K20 Pro with the 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage variant will cost CNY 2,999 (approximately Rs 30,200). The pre-booking of the Redmi K20 Pro is currently live as it started back on May 24, 2019. Interested customers can pre-book the Redmi K20 Pro by paying CNY 100 (approximately Rs 1,000). Currently the India launch date of the Redmi K20 Pro is not revealed by the company. But it is confirmed that the device will soon make its way to the Indian market.Redmi K20 Pro specifications (expected)
The Redmi K20 Pro is expected to sport a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with 6GB and 8GB of RAM. On the other hand, the Redmi K20 Pro will come with 64GB, 128GB and 256GB of internal storage. The device will reportedly pack a 4,000mAh battery and will come in the red gradient back panel with flame-like design. It will have an in-display fingerprint scanner and a super-wide-angle lens. On the camera front, the Redmi K20 Pro will feature a triple-rear camera setup with 48MP as its main camera. Details of the other two cameras is currently not known. On the front, there will be a pop-up selfie camera. It should be noted that, these specifications are based on leaks so they should be taken with a pinch of salt. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.AMD Zen 2 core, X570 socket, RDNA architecture and Radeon RX 5700-series GPUs launched: Get all the details here
The Computex is an annual event where all the major PC tech and components maker reveal and release their new products, services and this year, it is all set to begin tomorrow. Prior to this, we saw that AMD released its new 3rd gen Ryzen 3900X CPU at the event. During its Computex inaugural keynote presentation, the President and CEO of AMD, Dr. Lisa Su revealed the 7nm-based CPU and GPU for 2019. Other than the CPU and GPU, the company also launched some of the new products and services ahead of the Computex 2019.
AMD Zen 2 core will be used in the next-generation of AMD Ryzen and EPYC CPUs. According to the company, the Zen 2 core delivers 15% more IPC and it is more powerful and gives a better performance than the earlier used cores. It comes with a design improvement, has larger cache sizes and comes with a redesigned floating-point engine.
AMD also launched the world’s first PCIe 4.0 supported chipset – X570 for socket AM4. The new chipset offers the broadest ecosystem readiness in the AMD history. The company also launched PCIe 4.0 storage solutions along with 50 new motherboards. Other than a new chipset, AMD’s new 3rd Gen CPU – Ryzen 9 3900X and all the other 3rd Gen AMD CPUs also come with PCIe 4.0 support.
Dr. Su also announced the launch of AMD’s RDNA gaming architecture along with AMD Radeon RX 5700-series GPUs. Comparing it to the earlier Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture, the new RENA architecture promises to deliver good performance, power and a better memory efficiency in a smaller package. On the other hand, the 7nm AMD Radeon RX 5700-series GPUs is powered by the same RDNA architecture and it will come with the GDDR6 memory. The Radeon RX 5700-series will also support PCIe 4.0.
The CEO also announced its Datacenter updates where a demonstration of the 2nd Gen AMD EPYC-based CPU gave 2 times better performance than two Intel Xenos on the NAMD benchmark. AMD teamed up with Microsoft’s Azure to announce better levels of performance for the CFD (computational fluid dynamics) which earlier was unobtainable. To achieve this, Microsoft’s Azure HB cloud ran on a 1st Gen AMD EPYC-CPU based system.
In addition to this, AMD’s CEO Su joined with other technology leaders from Microsoft, Asus, Acer to showcase the computing performance of AMD and its graphics ecosystem. The new launches of AMD will make the PC industry more competitive and with the release of new AMD CPUs and GPUs, it will compete against the likes of Intel and NVIDIA. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.The world's first PCIe 4.0 ready platform for gamers: the new X570 chipset for socket AM4 enables high-performance graphics cards, networking devices, NVMe drives, and more. Available only with 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors. https://t.co/OgLHoqWv9T pic.twitter.com/3rP9Wt7fu6
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 with up to 12GB RAM, Snapdragon 855 SoC launched in India: Price and specifications
Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi has launched its Black Shark 2 smartphone in India today. The gaming smartphone had launched in China in March this year and its key highlights include a massive 12GB of RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 handset also comes with some gaming-centric features like Liquid Cool 3.0 technology and a touch response rate of 240Hz. Here are the price details and specifications of the newly launched Xiaomi smartphone in India:
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 price in India
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is available in two storage variants in India. While the base variant has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, the high-end model has 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. The former is priced at Rs 39,999, and the latter would cost you Rs 49,999. Black Shark 2 smartphone is available Shadow Black and Frozen Silver colour options. Both the variants of the Black Shark 2 smartphone will be available starting June 4 on Flipkart’s website.Xiaomi Black Shark 2 specifications
Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 smartphone is the successor of the Black Shark smartphone that the company launched last year. It comes with the Liquid Cool 3.0 technology that is claimed to increase the heat dissipation by 20 times. The handset also houses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite Gaming that helps it in delivering an enhanced gaming experience on the go. The smartphone also has a pressure-sensing Magic Press technology. The smartphone has support for dual SIM cards and it runs Android 9.0 Pie operating system. The device features a 6.39-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and comes with TrueView Display support. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the smartphone comes with Adreno 640 GPU and up to 12GB of RAM. For imaging duties, the Black Shark 2 has a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture and a 12MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The camera of the smartphone has support for 2x optical zoom. The device has a 20MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 lens. The Black Shark 2 comes with up to 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. For connectivity, there are options like 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C port. Sensors on Xiaomi Black Shark 2 include accelerometer, ambient light, and a gyroscope. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner and houses a 4,000mAh battery. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.OnePlus 7 Pro receives a new OxygenOS 9.5.4 update with camera improvements and bug fixes
It has not even been a month since the launch of OnePlus 7 Pro and the company has already released a new software update for the new smartphone. The new OxygenOS update will come with camera improvements for the device. The new update for the OnePlus 7 Pro is bringing the new OxygenOS 9.5.4 in India and various other markets as well and as OxygenOS 9.5.5 in Europe. The new update for the OnePlus 7 Pro comes with HDR support and it enhances the low light image quality of the device. Other than that, the general system improvements have also been made to the OnePlus 7 Pro along with optimizations designed for Double Tap to Wake. There is also Ambient Display included in the OnePlus 7 Pro update.
When launched, the camera of the OnePlus 7 Pro was supposed to be one of its major selling point, but the fans and critics were disappointed with the camera performance of the device. So the new camera improvements update will enhance the imaging performance of OnePlus 7 Pro. The update was announced on the official OnePlus forum.
In the blog post, the company said about the update, “This OTA will have a staged rollout, the OTA will be received by a limited number of users today and will have a broader rollout in a few days after making sure there are no critical bugs.”
According to the official announcement, the new OxygenOS 9.5.4 update and the OxygenOS 9.5.5 update will be rolling out in India, Europe and other markets for the OnePlus 7 Pro. As mentioned above, the new update brings improvements to the Image Quality in HDR and low light conditions. Other than that, the new update for the OnePlus 7 Pro also fixes the white balance and focus issues of the device.
System improvements of the OnePlus 7 Pro includes Double Tap to Wake and Ambient Display. The new OxygenOS update has also fixed the issue of audio delay which happened when connected to a Bluetooth headphone when playing games. Lastly, there are bug fixes and general overall improvements that have been made in the new update for the OnePlus 7 Pro.
The new update comes as an OTA (over-the-air) rollout and would take some time to reach all the OnePlus 7 Pro. It is 182MB in size and when it will reach the users’ respective regions, they will be notified about the update. But if its not, they can go to Settings, and then to System Update to manually look for the update.
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Huawei CEO will be ‘the first to protest’ if the Chinese government retaliates to US trade ban
Founder and CEO of Chinese smartphone brand Huawei, Ren Zhegfei, has done a number of interviews in the last week in which he has spoken about the US trade ban on his company. In an interview with Bloomberg, Zhengfei has said that he neither expects nor hopes for a retaliation from the Chinese government when it comes to the ban placed on Huawei placed by Trump’s administration. He said, “That will not happen, first of all. And second of all, if that happens, I’ll be the first to protest.”
Since the US government has imposed a ban on all companies in the country on doing business with Huawei, a number of technology websites have halted their dealings with the Chinese smartphone brand. These include Google, which has revoked the company’s license to use Android and its other services, Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom, ARM and Microsoft. It should be noted that ARM is based in the UK, but it has stopped its business after the US trade ban with Huawei because of some of its processors are produced in the US.
We should mention that the American security agencies have called out the situation as a national security threat and it has urged people to not buy smartphones from Huawei. Allegations regarding intellectual property and trade secret theft have been levied on the Chinese smartphone brand and this has tarnished its reputation in spite of the fact that no material evidence of wrongdoing has been found yet.
President Trump recently said that the measures taken by him and his government are more of a trade negotiation move against China than a real security response to the smartphone brand.
In a situation like this, it may be right for Huawei to look for the Chinese government’s support. However, CEO Zhegfei has taken a very different approach to the matter. He has said that the company’s current situation is like managing an aircraft with a hole on its side, so it’s far from being great, but at least the plane is still up. The company will have to make appropriate adjustments too.
We should also add that it has been reported that the company has stockpiled components from each of these companies that will last them three months to a year. However, stockpiling is not a permanent solution and the company would have to think of a way to deal with this problem with a more long-term and effective solution if it wants to survive.
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AMD’s 3rd gen Ryzen 3900X with a boost clock speed of 4.9GHz launched at Computex 2019
The Computex 2019 is scheduled to be held tomorrow on May 28, 2019 and will go on till June 1, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan. Ahead of the event, Intel announced its new Core i9-9900KS CPU with a clock speed of 5GHz. Now, AMD has officially announced its new 3rd Gen high-performance Ryzen CPU – the AMD Ryzen 3900 which costs 50% less than the Intel’s Core i9-9920X CPU. The new AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is based on the 7nm architecture which consumes less power. The newly launched 7nm Ryzen 9 3900X is a 12 core CPU with 24 threads and holds a price tag of $499 (approximately Rs 35,000).
The new top-end CPU from AMD, the Ryzen 9 3900X has a smaller Thermal Design Power (TDP) at 105W unlike the Intel Core i9-9920X. It has a boost clock speed of 4.9GHz on all twelve cores. The company also showed a demo at the Computex 2019 where the Ryzen 9 3900X was put against the Intel’s Core i9-9920X. The Ryzen 9 3900X is 19% faster than the Core i9-9920X. The Ryzen 9-3900X is also twice the price of Intel’s CPU making it cost efficient.
Counting all the launched CPUs by AMD in is new 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs we see that the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X will be the top-end processor launched by the company. The new Ryzen 9 3900X has 12 cores and 24 threads. It will have a boost clock speed of 4.9GHz and will pack 70MB cache. The top-end CPU will be powered by 105W TDP and will hold a price tag of $499 (approximately Rs 34,656). The next in line is the AMD Ryzen 3800X which comes with 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a boost clock speed of 4.5GHz and 32MB cache. It is powered by 105W TDP and holds a price tag of $399 (approximately Rs 27,711).
The Ryzen 3700X is the next in line and comes with 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a boost clock speed of 4.4GHz, has 36 MB cache and 65W TDP. It is priced at $329 (approximately Rs 22,849). The last in line and the cheapest of the lot is the AMD Ryzen 3600 which comes with 6 cores and 12 threads. It has a boost clock speed of 4.4GHz and has 36MB cache. The Ryzen 3600 is powered by 65W TDP and is priced at $199 9 approximately Rs 13,820).
All the new AMD 3rd Ryzen CPUs will be made available from July 7, 2019 onwards. The company also launched new GPUs along side its CPUs at the event – the new AMD Navi graphics units. The new AMD Navi graphic units will be powering the upcoming Radeon RX 5000GPUs which will be made available in the markets in July 2019.Here's an exclusive #COMPUTEX2019 look at the newest edition to the Ryzen family, the 12 core/24 thread 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen 9 3900X processor. https://t.co/OgLHoqWv9T pic.twitter.com/75FzfpdiKx
— AMD Ryzen (@AMDRyzen) May 27, 2019
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Intel has previewed its new 10nm ‘Ice Lake’ CPU for Ultrabooks and Core i9-9900KS CPU
Ahead of the upcoming Computex 2019, Intel previewed its new 10nm ‘Ice Lake’ CPUs meant to be used in the Ultrabooks laptops. These Ice Lake CPUs will have integrated Gen11 graphics capabilities. Intel also showed the performance numbers of the CPU and these numbers were better and higher than the current Intel’s Gen9 integrated CPUs and the AMD’s Ryzen 3000 series APUs for laptops. According to Intel, the Gen11 Ice Lake CPUs also support VRS (variable rate shading) which is a DirectX 12 feature that allows games to drop the shading part of frame which doesn’t need it. In addition to this, the Gen11 CPUs will reportedly achieve a 1 Teraflop of computing bandwidth.
The 10nm Ice Lake CPUs also comes with AI performance acceleration using the VNNI (Vector Neural Network Instructions). Intel also said that the AI inference instructions running on Ice Lake CPUs with Gen11 graphics is up to 8.8 times faster than any other comparable CPU. The graphs show that the performance of Ice Lake CPUs is 1.42x and 2.08x across the number of demanding games and benchmark scores running at 1080p. While comparing it to a similar AMD CPU, the numbers vary from 0.94x and 1.16x. These numbers were generated by the company itself in its own labs but the real-world performance of the CPU is not currently known.
Although the Ice Lake CPUs was previewed by Intel and more details of it will be revealed at Computex 2019, but they will launch in the second half of the year. But Intel is also expected to provide the 10nm chips for the thin and light Ultrabooks, while for gaming and other heavy usage laptops, the 14nm chips will be used.
Other than that, the company also announced a new consumer-based CPU – Core i9-9900KS with a base clock speed of 4GHz. But it can also be pushed to 5GHz using the Turbo Boost speed on all cores. The new Core i9-9900K will be able to reach 5GHz but only on two cores, while its all-core Turbo Boost speed is 4.7GHz. Other details about the new Core i9-9900KS chips have been announced by the company and it is not yet confirmed whether it will work within the same 95W TDP as the earlier Core i9-9900K or not. Also, the pricing and the availability of the new chip is currently not known. More details about the new chip will be announced at the Computex 2019.We’re happy to preview the new #9thGen Intel Core i9-9900KS. With 8 cores running at 5.0 GHz, the world’s best gaming desktop processor just got better. #Computex https://t.co/H62tfxk0gL pic.twitter.com/rqtBjCiSvc
— Intel (@intel) May 26, 2019
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 to launch in India today: How to watch the live stream
Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi is all set to launch its Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone in India today. The launch of the Black Shark 2 smartphone is all set to take place in New Delhi at 1 pm IST. The company has also made the live stream of the launch of the smartphone available, so you would be able to see the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 get unveiled in India. The smartphone was launched in China in March this year, so we already know its specifications. The key announcements today will be its price and availability details. Read on to get more details about the smartphone launch:
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 price in India (expected)
In China, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 smartphone is available in four storage models – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/128GB, 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 12GB RAM/256GB storage. While the base model is priced at CNY 3,199 (approximately Rs 32,700), the 8GB RAM/128GB storage model costs CNY 3,499 (approximately Rs 35,800) and the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant is priced at CNY 3,799 (approximately Rs 38,800). The most high-end model is priced at CNY 4,199 (approximately Rs 42,900). Even in India, the smartphone is expected to be priced similarly. We have attached the live-stream of the launch event of the Black Shark 2 here, so you can also come to the thin page to watch the launch. You can also head to the company’s YouTube channel at 1 pm to watch the device getting launched.Xiaomi Black Shark 2 specifications
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has already been unveiled in China as well as Europe. So, most of the specifications of the smartphone are expected to remain the same. Powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC, the Black Shark 2 comes with up to 12GB RAM. The handset has up to 256GB of internal storage. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 smartphone sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display. According to the company, the Black Shark 2 uses the world’s first ‘direct touch multilayer liquid cooling system’ that is claimed to keep the CPU 14-degrees cooler. For imaging duties, the Black Shark 2 smartphone has a dual-rear camera setup on its back panel that has a 12MP primary camera and a 12MP secondary camera with 2x optical zoom. The smartphone has a 20MP front-facing snapper on its front panel that is meant for selfies and video calls. The Black Shark 2 houses a 4,000mAh battery and sports an in-display fingerprint scanner. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Oppo Reno Z with 48MP primary camera, 6.4-inch display launched: Price and specifications
After the launch of Oppo Reno, Reno 10x Zoom and Reno 5G smartphones, the Chinese handset maker has launched its Oppo Reno Z mobile in Europe. The smartphone comes with a water-drop style notch display, a pop-up selfie camera and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 SoC. Here are the price details and specifications of the newly-launched Oppo Reno Z smartphone:
Oppo Reno Z specifications
The Oppo Reno Z smartphone features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that comes with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and has a full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display of the smartphone has a fingerprint scanner embedded on it. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 mobile platform, the smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The handset can hold a microSD card for more storage. Oppo Reno Z smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0. On the camera front, Oppo Reno Z has a dual rear camera setup that has a 48MP Sony IMX596 sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP sensor in the pop-up camera module. The rear panel of the smartphone has a glass back and it features an O-Dot ceramic point that protects the camera sensors of the smartphone when it is placed on flat on the surface. Oppo Reno Z houses a 3,950mAh battery that has support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. Connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. To recall, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition has a 6.6-inch panoramic AMOLED display and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC clubbed with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB inbuilt storage. The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition houses a 4,065mAh battery that has support for VOOC 3.0 support. For imaging duties, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition comes with a triple-rear camera setup with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, a 13MP periscope telephoto lens and an 8MP super wide-angle lens. For selfies and video calls, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition sports a 16MP swing front facing camera.Oppo Reno Z price and availability
The Oppo Reno Z smartphone is available only in 6GB RAM/128GB storage option that costs EUR 150. In Europe, the sale of the smartphone will begin in June and it will be available in Ocean Green and Jet Black colour options. As of now, there is no word on when the device will be available in other markets including India. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Google to soon announce its Stadia’s price, game titles and launch information soon
Google unveiled its new cloud-based gaming service called Stadia at its GDC 2019 (Game Developers Conference) in March. At the event, the company didn’t reveal the exact price or game titles that Google’s Stadia will come with. But now, Google may announce the price and upcoming game titles which will be coming to the Stadia among other information.
This was confirmed by Google Stadia’s official Twitter handle where it announced that it would be revealing the price, game announcements and launch information about the platform. It also said that “Stay tuned here for more Stadia details coming soon.” This tweet reveals that the company will soon be launching the game and price of the Stadia. The company might share these above-mentioned details this summer itself.
Talking about Google Stadia, the Stadia is a cloud-based infrastructure where the game developers can easily design and write the games. Then they would also be able to run those games directly on Google’s hardware at data centres. According to Google, game developers will not be limited to just computing the games and will be able to create them with “nearly unlimited resources”. This is Google’s first serious attempt on making games and games consoles.
But it should be noted that Google Stadia won’t be coming to India right after its launch as the country’s internet and technology infrastructure is not strong enough to support the Stadia. And according to Google, the Stadia might be launched in India in the next two years. The local partners in India have already been talks with Google about its India launch and they are suggesting that the platform will be launched in the country in 2021. But it would mean that the Stadia will be the first game streaming service of its kind to be launched in India. Currently, Google Stadia will be released officially in the US, the UK, Europe, Canada this year.
Microsoft and Sony, the two of the major console makers, are also looking forward to releasing their upgraded and new console this year or the next. So, the gaming industry will soon see a boom in game titles, and player numbers as well as the gaming industry in general.This summer, three of the wishes you've been asking for will finally be granted:
— Stadia (@GoogleStadia) May 24, 2019
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A laptop with 6 dangerous malware is on sale via auction, costs over $1 million
More often than not, people want their gadgets to be as away from viruses as possible. If your laptop or PC gets a virus it may cause issues in the device’s performance, and it’s a more serious one, it may lead to loss of money or personal information. In a rather eyebrow-raising piece of news, internet artist Guo O Dong has created a new ‘piece of art’ which is basically a laptop that has six of the world’s most dangerous pieces of malware. He calls it ‘The Persistence of Chaos’ and it is supposed to be absolutely safe as long as you don’t connect it to your Wi-Fi or plug in a USB.
Speaking about ‘The Persistence of Chaos’ laptop, Guo O Dong said that via the laptop, he wanted to physically show the threats that come with the digital world. He said in a statement to technology website The Verge, “We have this fantasy that things that happen in computers can’t actually affect us, but this is absurd. Weaponized viruses that affect power grids or public infrastructure can cause direct harm.”
As we mentioned earlier, there are six viruses in the 10.2-inch Samsung NC10-14GB laptop and all of them have been chosen on the basis of the magnitude of economic damage that has been caused by them. The malware in the laptop includes the ILOVEYOU virus from the 2000s which looked like a love letter in emails and Wannacry ransomware virus. We should mention that WannaCry was spread in various parts of the world in 2017 and made computers shut down till money was paid via bitcoin to hackers. North Korea was blamed for this virus.
Speaking about WannaCry, Guo said that it is the perfect example of how attacks in the digital world can cause physical harm. He said, “WannaCry caused the (UK’s National Health Service) the equivalent of $100 million in damages and led to the cancellation of tens of thousands of doctors’ appointments. It is not a leap to say this caused significant human harm, though it might be hard to pinpoint the effects exactly down to the patient.”
He also mentioned that the six viruses that are present in the laptop have caused physical damage of up to $95 billion. ‘The Persistence of Chaos’ was commissioned by DeepInstinct and is now being auctioned. There is a live stream of the laptop also available that shows how it behaves and its price. At the time of writing, the price of the unique laptop was $1,200,749. Although most people would think that this is a lot for a laptop that is full of malware, others may want to pay the price for the idea behind it.
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OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T will be getting the new Android Q update soon
Android Q is the newest OS offering from Google after Android 9 Pie. Till now, Google has released a list of smartphones which will be getting the new Android Q update after its official release. Today, OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T will be getting the Android Q update once it rolls out. OnePlus announced this news on its official OnePlus forum where it states that the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T will be getting the new OS update. But the company has also said that the users shouldn’t expect a launch timeline of the new OS update anytime soon.
It should be noted that the company in 2018 has promised that the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T will be getting the new Android 9 Pie update by December 2018. And the devices got the new Android Pie update earlier this year after a delay of around 6 months. That’s why the company hasn’t revealed the rollout date of the new update till now. So, users will have to wait until the arrival of Android Q sometime later.
As mentioned above, the official OnePlus forum states that the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T will be receiving the Android Q update. Both the devices had launched back in 2017 and were promised to get two years of regular Android updates and three years of security updates.
The company said, “We have already released Android Q Developer Preview on the forum for the OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 6/6T, available. For those wondering, rest assured: Android Q will also make its way to the OnePlus 5 and 5T. Just remember, there are no ETAs.”
Other than the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T, the company hasn’t revealed if any other smartphones will be receiving the Android Q updates. But earlier, the company had shared a link for Android Q Beta 3 for the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro users. Interested users can download the new Android Q Beta 3 update for their new OnePlus 7 series smartphones by visiting the website. But it should be noted that the update is still in its beta phase now so it would be filled with bugs. Users should update to the new Android Q Beta 3 update on their OnePlus 7 series devices on their own risk.
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Google Assistant, Search and Maps can now be used to order food
Google is making sure that all of its popular services and platforms become more useful. Google’s AI Assistant is also one of the best AI voice assistants in the industry. And now, the California-based tech giant has improved its AI assistant so that the US users can now order food online using the Google Assistant. Other than that, Google Assistant now can also be used to open Google Maps or Google Search. For that, the users just need to put their voice inputs (speak aloud) to Google Assistant and it will display the search results, and open the Maps to order food online.
The Google Assistant also has gotten a new ‘order online’ button which can be used to order the food. Currently, it supports DoorDash, Postmates, Delivery.com, Slice and ChowNow but Google will also be adding Zuppler and other services in the coming weeks. To order food, the user doesn’t need any other accounts or apps as his Google account will be enough to order the food. The menus of the restaurants are shown on the smartphone or the device the user is ordering the food from. They can also see the complete costs and choose extra add-ons for their food. By doing this, Google has integrated the food services to Google Assistant so that everything will be available at one place. In addition to this, the users will be shown everything on the screen before him including the delivery charges and the total amount of the food. The user then can decide the way he wants to pay for the food and share his delivery address.
To order through the Search or Maps apps, the user can simply search for their choice of restaurants supported by Google Assistant. Then can ask Google Assistant and give them commands like “Hey Google, order food from (restaurant’s name)” and it takes you to the ordering and menu page. All the restaurants supported by Google Assistant will support Google Pay for making the payments. With this, the company has taken away the need to give out their credit card details to the restaurant or Google Assistant.
Currently, the food ordering services of Google Assistant is available in the US only. Google hasn’t revealed if this service will be made available in countries other than the US and if yes then when?
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Microsoft’s Project xCloud will be able to stream all the games of Xbox One
Gaming is becoming one of the most rapidly growing platforms of the current times. PUBG, Fortnite and Battlefield FireStorm have brought online gaming to a new level. Earlier this week, Sony revealed its plans about its upcoming PlayStation 5 and what specifications it will bring. Although the new PS5 will be launched next year, some of the specifications have already been confirmed by the company. One of the major selling points of Xbox One is backward compatibility, which means that it would support all the games of all the Xbox and Xbox 360. It gave the Xbox One a game collection of more than 3,500 titles. Now, Microsoft has revealed that its cloud-based gaming system Project xCloud will be capable of streaming any of the Xbox games without the developers needing to make any changes.
According to the developers, when they update the Xbox One game, it would also be automatically applied to the Project xCloud versions. The company also said that custom Project xCloud blades are being deployed for Azure data centres in 13 regions. The Microsoft Azure platform will have a focus on game development hotspots of North America, Europe and Asia. Microsoft Azure is the new cloud-based platform from Microsoft, and Capcom and Paradox Interactive (the major game developers) and it will soon be testing the games directly with the Project xCloud as well.
An earlier update of the Xbox Developer Kit includes deeper support for streaming. This will allow the games to adjust their features and functionality when they are running on the cloud. Such adjustments could include hosting multiplayer matches on a sole server to minimize the latency of the game. The developers can also tweak the font sizes when they are playing the game on the device in a smaller screen along with increased accessibility.
Microsoft and Sony have recently entered into a strategic partnership to develop image sensors, chips, and more. Sony is also planning to use Microsoft’s Azure platform for cloud gaming. With this partnership, we could see a better game development between the companies. But this is not just limited to games as both the companies have something to gain from this partnership. Sony will be entering into the cloud gaming and streaming business with this partnership.
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Apple rolls out iOS 12.3.1 for iPhones and iPads, brings new improvements and fixes
Earlier this month, Cupertino-based technology company Apple rolled out a new update for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Macbooks. And now, Apple has rolled out its new iOS 12.3.1 which fixes three issues in the iPhones and iPads. The new update for iOS has fixed bugs and as mentioned above, it has come two weeks after the new update iOS 12.3. Although the new update for the iOS doesn’t come with any new security flaws, it fixes the issues related to the VoLTE calls of iPhones and iPads. Other than that, the iOS 12.3.1 also fixes two other issues related to the Messages application of iPhones and iPads.
Apple’s iOS updates page lists out that the new iOS 12.3.1 update will fix the issue of VoLTE voice calling which earlier prevented the users from making or receiving the VoLTE calls on their devices. Other than that, it fixes the Messages application which caused the messages from unknown sources to appear in the conversation list of the user even though the Filter Unknown Senders is enabled. Lastly, the new iOS 12.3.1 comes with a fix that prevents the Report Junk Link from appearing in the Messages threads from unknown senders.
Although the users of the iPhones and iPads will automatically be notified of the new iOS 12.3.1 update. But if not, then they can manually check for the new updates. For that, they need to go to Settings, then to General and then to Software Update. After that, the devices will start downloading the new update. But before installing the iOS 12.3.1, the iPhones or iPads should have 50% battery.
Other changes the new iOS 12.3.1 brings is the bug fixes of the last iOS 12.3. The company is also expected to bring out its new iOS 13 in for its next iteration of iPhones and iPads at the WWDC 2019, which is scheduled to begin on June 3. The new iPhones are also touted to be launched next year and it will come with the new iOS 13. The new iOS 13 will be getting the much-awaited Dark Mode, and other UI improvements, animations and features. There is also swipe typing support on the official keyboard.
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Microsoft Windows 10’s May 2019 update comes with a major security flaw
Microsoft’s Windows 10 recently received its new May 2019 security update for all the users. Windows 10 has got a new security update, general fixes and overall improvements to the PCs. Along with improvements, the Windows 10 May update has also brought a major security flaw which could leave the updated PC open for hackers. The new security flaw was found by a security researcher named ‘SandboxEscaper’.
The flawed code of the Windows 10 May update was published on GitHub. The posted code shows how any hacker can enter the PC at the root level and gain the administrator level of the computer. From there he can do whatever he wishes, and get information from the PC about the user. This flaw of the Windows 10 new update is called ‘zero-day vulnerability’ which was first reported by ZDNet. It has been given that name as it is a flaw known to the software vendor. We should point out that until now, the fix of this flaw hasn’t been found. The hackers and the cybercriminals use this exact flaw of Windows 10 to exploit the PC of the user. The zero-day vulnerability is called a ‘local privilege escalation (LPE)’.
The security flaw was found in the Task Scheduler of the Windows 10. And using this, the attacker could access the system level files of the PC which could give him the control of the entire machine. Currently, the flaw is still in the new update and till now Microsoft has not released a patch to fix this issue.
It is not the first time a big flaw/ security issue has been found in the Windows 10 as earlier too the company has rolled out an update which had some flaws. After that, the company rolled out a feature through which the users can roll back to their previous version of the update in case a new update is flawed. Although bugs and flaws are common with updates, this security flaw poses a bigger threat than it appears. It is because the flaw can give the administrator access to the hackers and then they can enter the system and control everything. If any malware was left out in the system then it would be powerful enough to destroy the entire system.
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Snap signs licensing deals with top record labels to get songs on Snapchat
To compete with its rivals, Snap is in talks with some of the music industry’s biggest brands in order to add new features to Snapchat. These brands include Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Snap wishes to license songs for users to embed in their posts. Once the deal is final and made, the users will be able to access to an immense category and catalogue of songs to post on the Snapchat. This feature will be similar to the popular social apps such as TikTok and Instagram Stories which already uses songs to be used on their platforms.
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Snap’s deal with other music companies comes when many tech companies and social media platforms are leaning towards it. They want to integrate the music and songs as a core part of their platforms so that the users of these platforms can engage more with the app and has better features than their competitors.
TikTok is one such platform which uses songs as an integral part where the users can choose songs which are available on the application and use them to post videos on the app. Many songs have been popularised due to their placement in memes and other funny videos. One such song is the Lil Nas X’s song called the Old Town Road. This song was made popular on TikTok as a meme and it has climbed to the Billboard Top 100 for several weeks now.
Earlier in 2018, Facebook too secured a deal with three major record labels which allowed it to put licensed music on its platform. It gave the users the ability to use this licensed music in their videos across all the platforms owned by Facebook – Instagram, Messenger, Facebook and Oculus. Other than that, Facebook also used its song license to bring new features such as the Lip Sync Live which was similar to the Musical.ly (now TikTok). TikTok, a Chinese application whose parent company is ByteDance is currently working on securing even more licensing deals. It is also reported that the company will be bringing out its own music streaming service soon.
But Snap’s deal of licensing music will be solely for its own platform so that it can compete against the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
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Some OnePlus 7 Pro users are complaining about ‘phantom tap touchscreen problems’: Report
OnePlus 7 Pro has become one of the best smartphones launched in 2019. It competes against premium handsets like Samsung Galaxy S10, iPhone XS and the Huawei P30 Pro. However, it is much lesser in price. It also comes with many new features which are specific only to the OnePlus 7 Pro, along with many other features. The company has put its first pop-up selfie camera, triple rear camera and a 90Hz display in the OnePlus 7 Pro. But no matter how advanced and premium it may be, it also comes with its own fair share of problems. Some early buyers of the smartphone are reporting phantom screen presses. This means that the apps are being open automatically and behave as if something on the screen has been tapped even when the user isn’t interacting with it.
According to the Android Police, the company is already aware of this problem of OnePlus 7 Pro and it says that it is treating it as a high priority. The company is working on the fix of this problem after successfully being able to reproduce the problem. But it is not known if the phantom presses are a hardware issue or a software issue of the OnePlus 7 Pro. If it is a software issue then it can be definitely fixed with an update, but if it’s a hardware issue then very little can be done about it.
The users of the OnePlus 7 Pro took to the official OnePlus forum to report the problem. According to the users, the OnePlus 7 Pro’s phantom presses are seen on apps such as CPU-Z. But other system applications such as Messages, Contacts and many other applications are also suffering by the phantom taps and it is proving to be irritating for the users. Since it is not one particular app that is receiving these phantom taps, the issue can’t be blamed on any specific application as well.
It should be noted that this problem on the OnePlus 7 Pro doesn’t seem to be universal. Although the company hasn’t as yet released a software update with the fix for this problem, it may release an update in the coming days.
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