ARM Cortex-A77 CPU, ML CPU and Mali-G77 GPU launched at the Computex 2019
At the ongoing Computex 2019, most of the major electronic makers are unveiling their newest offerings. We already saw, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm and Lenovo unveil products at the event. Now, ARM announced a couple of new CPUs along with a new GPU for the next generation of mobile devices at the Computex 2019. It announced the Cortex-A77 which is an updated and advanced version of the older Cortex-A76 CPU. The new CPU promises up to 20% increase in performance over its predecessor. The Mali-G77 GPU is the newest GPU offering from ARM. It is also a big update from its predecessor and it is the first GPU to be based on the ARM’s new ‘Valhall’ architecture.
The Mali-G77 GPU promises a performance increase of around 1.4 times than the earlier Mali-G76. In addition to this, the company announced a new ML (machine learning) CPU which gives a performance of 4TOP/s. This new ML CPU will be capable of giving a speedy performance in the tasks such as 3D face unlock or advanced depth control when shooting a portrait mode picture.
Other than that, the Mali-G77 GPU comes with a new superscalar engine along with a simplified scalar ISA. The new GPU has a compiler-friendly instruction set and has a reworked data structures which results in a better functioning with the API like Vulkan. The new Mali-G77 GPU offers 33% more computing power and comes with an improved execution engine. The new GPU has a quad texture mapper, in short it can offer twice the performance and gaming efficiency in rendering texture or playing graphic heavy games than its predecessor.
Talking about the new CPU, the Cortex-A77, it is based on the 7nm fabrication process and can offer a maximum clock speed of 3GHz. And as mentioned above is 20 times faster than the earlier Cortex-A76 even though it is built on the same template. This is because ARM has managed to increase the single-threaded performance of the new CPU. The Cortex-A77 is said to offer an improved ML and AR experience and will also be able to support the 5G ready devices. The new Cortex-A77 comes with micro-architecture improvements which results in a better overall performing CPU.
Lastly, the ARM ML CPU is based on a new architecture which is designed for smartphones and smart cameras. It can also be used in AR/VR devices, drones and medical or consumer based electronic devices. It is dedicated towards the Machine Learning tasks. The ARM ML CPU is capable of offering up to 4TOP/s performance without draining the battery of the device making it energy efficient performer.
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Compare: Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and OnePlus 7 Pro
Oppo has today launched its Oppo Reno 10x Zoom smartphone in India. The smartphone promises a great display, excellent camera experience, and a lasting battery. Here, we compare the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and OnePlus 7 Pro.
Take a look at how the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom compares to OnePlus 7 Pro and find out which among the two is the perfect buy for you:
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Display
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: 6.6-inch panoramic AMOLED display with 93.1% screen-to-body ratio, 6th generation Corning Gorilla Glass and TUV Rheinland certification. OnePlus 7 Pro: 6.67-inch curved Quad HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 93.22%, refresh rate of 90Hz and A+ quality rating by DisplayMate. While there is only a very negligible difference between the display sizes of Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and OnePlus 7 Pro, we would recommend you to opt for the latter here because it has a QHD+ screen that comes with a refresh rate of 90Hz. In our opinion, that should surpass Oppo’s AMOLED screen.Processor
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: Octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC OnePlus 7 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC Both the smartphones come with the exact same processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC – which is also the most powerful one in the world yet.Rear camera(s)
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: Triple-rear camera setup with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, a 13MP periscope telephoto lens and an 8MP super wide-angle lens. Supports 10x zoom. OnePlus 7 Pro: Triple rear camera setup with 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP telephoto sensor, and a 16MP wide-angle sensor. Supports 3x zoom. Both the smartphones come with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor primary camera and both have a telephoto and a wide-angle lens, even though the resolutions are different. However, if you are more into taking zoomed in shots, then we recommend the Oppo’s offering.Selfie camera
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: 16MP pop-up selfie camera OnePlus 7 Pro: 16MP pop-up selfie camera The selfie cameras of the two smartphones are the same. While OnePlus’ is housed in a pop-up selfie camera module, Oppo’s is placed in a swing selfie camera module.RAM and storage
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: 6GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage OnePlus 7 Pro: 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 12GB RAM/256GB storage If RAM and storage matter to you, then OnePlus’ latest flagship is the obvious choice as it comes with a massive 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.Battery
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: 4,065mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 support OnePlus 7 Pro: 4,000mAh battery with Warp Charge 30W fast charging support Oppo’s new smartphone surpasses OnePlus’ flagship as far as the battery capacity of the two are concerned. However, we should mention that with Warp charging, you would be able to charge the OnePlus smartphone very quickly.Operating system
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: ColorOS 6 based on Android 9.0 Pie OnePlus 7 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOSStarting price
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: Rs 39,990 OnePlus 7 Pro: Rs 48,999 The starting price of Oppo’s latest smartphone is Rs 9,000 lesser than that of OnePlus. It does lack in some aspects like display, but it also surpasses OnePlus in other aspects like the battery. If you can compromise on a few of these, Oppo Reno 10x makes a much better buy. 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’s Nebula colour variant is now on sale in India: Get all the details here
OnePlus launched its new flagship smartphone – OnePlus 7 Pro – in India earlier this month and the smartphone comes with an impressive set of specifications. The sale of the OnePlus 7 Pro with Mirror Grey colour variant went live after its official launch. Today, the Nebula Blue colour variant of the OnePlus 7 Pro has finally gone on sale in India. The Almond colour variant of the device will arrive in India next month. The Nebula Blue colour option of the OnePlus 7 Pro is being offered in two variants – 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage and 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage. The sale is currently live on Amazon India, OnePlus.in and retail stores as it began on 12pm (Noon).
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OnePlus 7 Pro price and launch offers in India
The OnePlus 7 Pro with 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage is bring sold at Rs 48,999 while the 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage variant of the device holds a price tag of Rs 52,999. There is also the top-end variant of the OnePlus 7 Pro with 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage and it holds a price tag of Rs 57,999. All the variants of the OnePlus 7 Pro can be purchased from Amazon India, OnePlus.in, OnePlus exclusive offline stores, Reliance Digital, MyJio, and Croma stores. The sale of the Nebula Blue colour option of the OnePlus 7 Pro is currently live on the abovementioned platforms. The sale offers of the OnePlus 7 Pro include benefits worth Rs 9,300 from Reliance Jio and up to 70% guaranteed exchange value from Servify. There is also Rs 2,000 cashback if the purchase is made using SBI credit or debit cards.OnePlus 7 Pro specifications and features
The OnePlus 7 Pro sports a 6.67-inch Fluid AMOLED Quad-HD display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS and has support for dual-SIM (Nano). It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with the Adreno 640 GPU. The OnePlus 7 Pro is able to support up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB GB of internal storage. It packs a 4,000mAh battery with Warp Charge 30 fast charging support along with a 10-layer liquid cooling system. The OnePlus 7 Pro features a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.6 aperture. The second camera is a 16MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with an f/2.4 aperture paired with a third 8MP telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 16MP pop-up selfie camera for video calls and selfies. For connectivity, the OnePlus 7 Pro comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C (v3.1 Gen 1).
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Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 with AI-powered triple-rear camera setup launched: Price and specifications
After months of teases and leaks, the Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 Pro have finally been launched at a press event in Beijing, China. The new smartphones are the latest offering from the Chinese smartphone maker. The Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 Pro are the most premium smartphones launched in the Redmi sub-brand of Xiaomi and they are priced more than a typical Redmi device. The Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 Pro come with AMOLED displays, in-display fingerprint scanners and hardware DC Dimming support. And the Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 will be the first smartphones from Xiaomi to have the pop-up selfie camera. Other than the new smartphones, the company also launched the RedmiBook 14 at the event. Here’s a look at the price and specifications of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro:
Connectivity options of the Redmi K20 Pro include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Rest of the specifications of the Redmi K20 is same as the Redmi K20 Pro.
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Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro price and availability
Redmi K20 with the 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage is priced at CNY 1,999 (approximately Rs 20,200) and the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the smartphone costs CNY 2,099 (approximately Rs 21,200). The Redmi K20 is available in two colour options – Glacier Blue and Flame Red. The Redmi K20 Pro with the 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage holds a price tag of CNY 2,499 (approximately Rs 25,200). The 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the device has a price tag of CNY 2,599 (approximately Rs 26,200) while the one with 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage is priced at CNY 2,799 (approximately Rs 28,200). The top-end variant of the Redmi K20 Pro with 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage is priced at CNY 2,999 (approximately Rs 30,200). The Redmi K20 Pro will come in three colour options – Glacier Blue, Flame Red and Carbon Fiber Black. The first sale of the Redmi K20 will start on June 6 in China while the Redmi K20 will start selling from June 1 onwards. Although the India release of both the newly launched Redmi smartphone is currently not known, Xiaomi India’s head Manu Kumar Jain had earlier tweeted about their arrival in the country. But then, we still need to find out when it will happen.Redmi K20 Pro specifications
Redmi K20 Pro sports a 6.39-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It has a 91.9% screen to body ratio and comes with hardware DC dimming support. The new Redmi K20 Pro is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC (1 core X 2.85GHz, 3 cores X 2.42GHz, and 4 cores X 1.8GHz) paired with Adreno 640 GPU. It comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and can support a microSD card of up to 512GB. The newly launched Redmi K20 Pro packs a 4,000mAh battery with 27W fast charging support and has an in-display fingerprint scanner. On the camera front, the Redmi K20 Pro features an AI-powered triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor and an f/1.75 aperture, a 13MP wide-angle-lens and an 8MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 20MP pop-up selfie camera.
Connectivity options of the Redmi K20 Pro include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Redmi K20 specifications
Coming to Redmi K20, it holds similar features, design and specifications as its Pro variant. But it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It packs a 4,000mAh battery but with 18W fast charging support.
Rest of the specifications of the Redmi K20 is same as the Redmi K20 Pro.
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Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition and Oppo Reno smartphones have been launched in India. The two smartphones were launched at an event in New Delhi and prior to being launched in India, they were launched in China. As the name suggests, the key highlight of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition is its 10x lossless hybrid optical zoom. A common feature between the two handsets is the side-swing selfie camera. The smartphone company is offering an international warranty service on the two handsets. At the launch event, Oppo also announced that its first premium Oppo flagship store in South Asia in Hyderabad. Here are the details about Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition and its watered down variant’s price, release date, launch offers and specifications:
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Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition, Oppo Reno price in India
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition is available in 6GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage variants in India that are priced at Rs 39,990 and Rs 49,990 respectively. The handsets will be available in Jet Black and Ocean Green colour variants. Coming to Oppo Reno, the smartphone is available at Rs 32,990 for its 8GB RAM/128GB storage model. Both the devices can be picked up from Flipkart starting June 7.Oppo Reno specifications
Oppo Reno features a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ panoramic AMOLED display that has a screen-to-body ratio of 93.1%. The display of the smartphone is protected by 6th generation Corning Gorilla Glass and it is certified by TUV Rheinland. The smartphone’s display comes with support for DCI-P3 colour gamut. Powered by a Snapdragon 710 SoC, the handset comes with 8GB of RAM. The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6 on top and houses a 3,765mAh battery that has support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging. The smartphone comes with 128GB of onboard storage. For imaging duties, the Oppo Reno comes with a dual-rear camera setup that has a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor clubbed with a 5MP depth sensor. The smartphone also comes with a swing selfie camera module that holds a 16MP camera sensor. For connectivity, the handset comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. In addition to this, there is support for Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos. The smartphone also comes with Game Boost 2.0 to enhance the gaming experience for the user.Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition specifications
Coming to Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition, it sports a 6.6-inch panoramic AMOLED display. Powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC, the smartphone has up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It comes with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and houses a 4,065mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 support. For imaging duties, the handset 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. The device has the same front-facing snapper as its younger sibling and houses a 16MP sensor in its selfie camera module. Connectivity features of the smartphone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, dual GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. 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.Intel 10th generation core ‘Ice Lake’ 10nm CPUs unveiled at Computex 2019
Chipmaker Intel held its annual keynote at the Computex 2019 tradeshow. At the keynote, GM and Senior Vice President, Client Computing Group, Gregory Bryant unveiled Intel’s much-awaited 10nm ‘Ice Lake’ CPU lineup, which will be the first in the company’s 10th generation Core family and will be aimed at thin and light laptops. Besides getting some general performance improvements, Intel has touted the graphics capabilities of the Iris Plus integrated GPU. A new AI functionality called Intel Learning Boost is also being called one among the key highlights of the new CPUs.
According to Bryant, the new Ice Lake CPUs have now started shipping to laptop OEMS and a number of devices that will be powered by them are expected to be available for sale in 2019 US holiday shopping season.
It is worth mentioning that the new Ice Lake CPUs are based on the company’s Sunny Cove core architecture and are built with 10nm fabrication process. The company has manufactured and shipped 10nm CPUs in volume and is also known to have missed the 2016 target of ‘Cannonlake’ processors that were eventually cancelled. Cut recently, Intel promised that it would be shipping its Ice Lake CPUs in volume by June.
The Iris Plus integrated GPUs are used in Intel’s Gen11 graphics architecture. The company has said that it previewed its performance just a day before Computex and it claims that it is up to 2x the graphics performance of the previous generation equivalent. The company has launched 11 Ice Lake CPU models across Core i3, Core 15 and Core i7 tiers, however, the exact specifications of the processors have not been announced.
Coming to Intel Deep Learning Boost, it is said to have a 2.5x performance when compared to an equivalent 8th Gen Core U-Series processor. The Iris Plus iGPU has 1 Teraflop of bandwidth and also comes with integrated Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 3.
The company’s Project Athena framework was first announced at CES 2019 and today Bryant said that its first complete specification and previewed upcoming laptops from Dell, Acer, HP, and Lenovo. Project Athena aims to define a new generation of 5G connected laptops with beefed-up battery life.
The company has said that it has used its new ‘key experience indicators’ based on research spanning multiple years into the users’ expectations and challenged for any kind of usage. The laptops under Project Athena will come with 16 hours of battery life for non-streaming video playback and 9 hours for everyday usage of the device.
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Mi Super Sale: Discounts and offers on Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi 6A, Redmi Y2 and more
In the midst of all the new smartphone launches, Xiaomi has kick-started its Mi Super Sale in India. The sale is currently live on Mi.com and will go on till Friday, May 31. During the Mi Super Sale, most of the popular smartphones from Redmi are getting discounts and offers. Some of the smartphones which are getting a discount are Redmi 6A, Redmi Y2 and Redmi 6 Pro. In addition to this, Amazon India has brought a similar sale on its own platform named the Mi Days sale. On Amazon, the customers will be getting the Amazon Pay balance along with additional exchange discounts on only a few Xiaomi devices.
Amazon India and Mi.com sale offers and discount
The Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and the Redmi Y2 are currently being available with offers and discounts in the ongoing sale. The customers who purchase the devices from Mi.com will be getting the Mi Protect for Rs 799 along with an additional exchange discount of up to Rs 5,000. Amazon India is giving the Amazon Pay balance along with additional exchange discounts. Redmi 6 Pro is currently being offered for Rs 8,999 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant (Rs 1,000 discount from its original price). The 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant of the smartphone is selling for Rs 9,999 (Rs 2,000 off of its original price). On the other hand, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is being sold for Rs 10,999 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant (down from its original price of Rs 12,999) and the 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant of the device is being sold at Rs 11,999 (Rs 1,000 discount from its original price). With the purchase of the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the customers will also get Mi Protect at Rs 999. Similarly, the Redmi Note 6 Pro is being sold at Rs 11,999 which is down from its original price of Rs 13,999. But customers can also get an additional exchange discount of Rs 1,000. Similarly, the Redmi 6 with the 3GB RAM/ 64GB storage is bring offered at Rs 7,499 which is Rs 500 off of its original price. The Redmi 6A with 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage is being offered at Rs 6,499 which is down from its original price of Rs 6,999. With the purchase of the said devices from Amazon India, it is offering Rs 500 Amazon Pay balance to the customers for purchasing the Redmi 6A. But is should be noted that the Redmi 6A with the 2GB RAM/ 16GB internal storage hasn’t received any discount and is selling at its original pricing. The selfie-centric smartphone, the Redmi Y2 with 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage is selling for Rs 9,999 which is Rs 1,000 down from its original price. The 3GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant of the Redmi Y2 is still at Rs 8,999. 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.Qualcomm and Lenovo join hands to bring ‘Project Limitless’ laptop with 5G connectivity
Computex 2019 saw the launches of some of the most advanced, powerful and newest CPUs, and computer components at Taipei, Taiwan. The latest among these launches come from Qualcomm and Lenovo. The two companies have come together to launch the first 5G-enabled always-connected laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx 5G Compute Platform. American chipmaker Qualcomm and electronic maker Lenovo have collaborated on this project where they demonstrated the uses of the always-connected computers on the 5G networks. The name of this new laptop/ project is ‘Project Limitless’ and it is a prototype device which is currently not ready to be launched as a commercial device.
The newly unveiled Project Limitless laptop is powered by the Snapdragon 8cx platform which was launched back in 2018. The Snapdragon 8cx is the world’s first 7nm platform built for PCs and laptops with 5G connectivity capability. Earlier, we saw that Qualcomm quoting that its goal for the laptops powered by the Snapdragon CPUs is a good battery life of more than a day, always-on internet connection and light in weight. According to Qualcomm, the speed of 5G connectivity is very high, according to the company, 5G connectivity is able to give a very high speed and with low latency. It says that, with 5G connectivity, using a remote storage will feel like using the local storage on the laptop/PC. Even large files can be sent and received faster with this new connectivity than what we are used to and what we use today.
There are various other ways the 5G connectivity can be useful and will be better than what we are used to right now. It can give 4K and 8K video streaming, AR and VR applications can be run smoothly, mobile gaming will be more responsive and will allow high quality video calling. Other than all these features, the new Project Limitless has promised that it will offer an enterprise-grade security to the user. As mentioned above, the new Project Limitless brought out by the coalition of the two companies won’t be commercially launched yet, but the companies have said that more details of the laptop will be announced next year in 2020.
The Project Limitless is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx CPU which has 8 Kryo 495 CPU cores paired with Adreno 680 GPU. For 5G connectivity, the company has put its second generation X55 5G modem for 5G connectivity and Cat 22 LTE where 5G connectivity isn’t available. The Snapdragon 8xc SoC supports Quick Charge 4+ and is able to drive two 4K HDR displays.
Moreover, Lenovo was one of the first electronics companies to work with Qualcomm to bring out the Windows 10 based laptops powered by the Snapdragon 835 Mobile PC platform. One of such laptops was the Lenovo Yoga C630 WOS which was powered by the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 850 CPU. The Lenovo Yoga C630 WOS was launched way back at Computex 2017.We just showed off a working prototype of the world’s first 5G-connected PC. Powered by @Qualcomm, coming in early 2020. #Computex
— Lenovo (@Lenovo) May 27, 2019
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HyperX launches the first gaming keyboard which has its own switch design
Kingston Technology’s HyperX has been making gaming keyboards for a few years and much like other manufacturers, it uses Cherry MX or Kailh key switches, depending upon the price of its products. Now, at Computex 2019, the company has announced HyperX Alloy Origins the first keyboard that comes with a new key switch design by HyperX itself.
The newly launched keyboard is called HyperX Alloy Origins and it comes with switches that are based on typical reds. We should mention that this is a popular choice in gaming keyboards because the most competitive gamers have a preference for it because they are highly responsive. It is also worth pointing out that HyperX has tweaked the red design by shaving the travel distance to 3.8mm and actuation point to 1.8mm. For those unaware, this is 0.2mm less than a standard Cherry MX red switch.
Basically, if you are one among the gamers who really liked the red switches and wanted them to be even more Red, you would definitely like Alloy Origins’ design. However, if you use your keyboard for typing more than for gaming, it may not be the choice for you.
HyperX Alloys Origin is a full-sized keyboard that has a trim aluminium frame and it comes with the company’s ‘Black Pudding’ translucent keycaps, which is not something that everyone likes in their gaming keyboard.
The company has said that HyperX Alloys Origin is available in the third quarter of 2019, starting at $109.99. This is the same price at the company’s Alloy FPS RGB, which comes with Kailh switches.
Recently, the company also launched its Xbox licensed gaming headsets in India named – HyperX CloudX. The new CloudX comes with a 53mm Dynamic driver with neodymium magnets and its sound frequency range is 15Hz to 25KHz (25,000Hz). The sound pressure level in gaming headset is 95dBSPL/mW at 1kHz.
Kingston has said that it has taken into consideration the fact the users wear gaming headsets for a longer duration of time, and that’s why it has ensured that it is light and comfortable. It weighs 325gms without the microphone and with the microphone attached it weighs 337gms, which is light considering it has an aluminium frame. Its cable has a length of 1.3m and its microphone is an electret condenser noise cancelling microphone with 50Hz to 18KHz frequency (18,000Hz).
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Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition to launch in India today: How to watch the live stream
Oppo is finally bringing its Oppo Reno series of smartphones in India and they will be launched at an event in New Delhi today. The company will be launching two smartphones – the Oppo Reno vanilla version and the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition. Both the smartphones were launched in China earlier this year and had made headlines with its new and unique shark fin selfie camera. The event will start from 12pm (IST) onwards. Interested users can also watch the live stream of the event on the official Oppo Reno India YouTube channel.
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Oppo Reno and the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition prices (expected)
Although the company hasn’t said anything about the smartphones’ official pricing in India, we are expecting them to be similar to their costs in China. The vanilla variant of Oppo Reno with 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage is priced at CNY 2,999 (approximately Rs 30,900) in China, while the 6GB RAM/ 256GB storage variant of the device is selling for CNY 3,299 (approximately Rs 34,000). The highest variant of the Oppo Reno with 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage sells for CNY 3,599 (approximately Rs 37,100). On the other hand, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition with the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage sells for CNY 3,999 (approximately Rs 41,100). The higher 6GB RAM/ 256GB storage variant of the device costs CNY 4,499 (approximately Rs 46,400) and the highest 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage variant is priced at CNY 4,799 (approximately Rs 49,500).Oppo Reno specifications
The vanilla variant of Oppo Reno sports a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 6 protection on top. Since it is not a flagship model, it is powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS and packs a 3,765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charge support. On the camera department, the Oppo Reno features a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor paired with a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is the side-swing/ shark-fin 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition specifications
Coming to Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition, it sports a 6.6-inch panoramic AMOLED display. It is a flagship model and is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition runs Android 9 Pie skinned with Color OS and packs a 4,065mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charge support.On the camera front, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition features a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.7 aperture. The second camera is a 13MP periscope telephoto lens paired with an 8MP super wide-angle lens. On the front, there is the same shark-fin/side-swing 16MP selfie camera.Further your vision and go beyond the ordinary. With 10x Hybrid Zoom, witness life's spectacular vistas up close. Soon in India, 28th May. Know more: https://t.co/W3xo5z5cxI#GetReadyForReno #OPPOReno pic.twitter.com/aUwUk3jVpv
— OPPO India (@oppomobileindia) May 20, 2019
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Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 set to launch today: How to watch the live stream
Xiaomi is all set to launch its Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones today. The launch event of the two smartphones will take place in Beijing, China at 2 pm CST (11:30 am IST). For weeks, the company has been teasing the launch of Redmi K20 on its social media platforms and has touted it to be a ‘Flagship Killer 2.0’. The new smartphone is likely to compete with the OnePlus 7. Among the key features of Redmi K20 smartphone are Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, an in-display fingerprint scanner and Game Turbo 2.0. The upcoming smartphone will be coming with a DC Dimming-supported display. Here’s a look at the launch timings, expected price and specifications of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones:
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Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 live stream
You can watch the launch of Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 at 2 pm local time in China, which is 11:30 am IST. The launch of the smartphones will be live streamed on Redmi’s official account on Weibo and the Xiaomi website. It is worth noticing that the live stream will be available in Mandarin (Chinese).Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 price (expected)
The pre-bookings of the Redmi K20 smartphone have started in China and customers can pre-order the handset by paying CNY 100 (approximately Rs 1,000). The price of the Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 smartphones will be announced later at the event today. The Redmi K20 will be launched in India too, the company has confirmed. According to a leak, the Redmi K20 Pro’s base variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage will be available for CNY 2,599, while its 6GB RAM/128GB storage model will be priced at CNY 2,799. The 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant of the smartphone can be bought at CNY 2,999. The company is also expected to launch its first Redmi series laptop today.Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 specifications
The Redmi K20 Pro smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, while the younger sibling would be powered by the Snapdragon 730 SoC. The handsets will sport a 6.39-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display. While the Pro model of the smartphone will come with a pop-up selfie camera, the Redmi K20 will spot a waterdrop-shaped notch on the top. The company has confirmed that the Redmi K20 will come with a seventh-generation in-display fingerprint sensor, enhanced gaming with Game Turbo 2.0 and DC Dimming feature. The presence of a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor has also been touted. The smartphone will house a 4,000mAh battery and come with support for 27W fast charging technology. The handsets are said to run Android Pie skinned with MIUI 10. 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 AppComputex 2019: Asus ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, ZenBook 15 and ZenBook 30 Edition laptops launched
Taiwanese technology company Asus has expanded its Zenbook laptop lineup with three new devices – ZenBook 13 (UX334), ZenBook 14 (UX434), and ZenBook 15 (UX534). All the three new offerings come with a slim design, a metallic body and ScreenPad 2.0, which is an upgraded version of the company’s touchscreen embedded touchpad. Asus has also taken wraps off its ZenBook Edition 30 (UX334FL) laptop that has a leather design and has been made to commemorate the company’s 30th anniversary.
Asus ZenBook 13 (UX334), ZenBook 14 (UX434), and ZenBook 15 (UX534) come with some design elements from their predecessors that were launched in August 2018. However, the key change in the design of the new laptops is the addition of ScreenPad 2.0. Another upgrade in the ZenBook laptops is that they come with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 16xx series or an Nvidia GeForce MX250 graphics cards. As of now, there is no word on the price details and availability of the devices.
Speaking of the ScreenPad 2.0, it comes with a 5.65-inch full-HD+ IPS panel with 178-degree viewing angle and precision touchpad (PTP) technology. This enables the display to support multi-finger gestures. Here’s a look at the specifications of the three newly-launched laptops:
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Asus ZenBook 30 Edition specifications
The Asus ZenBook 30 (UX334FL) Edition comes with a hand-stitched leather design that is pearl white in colour. The special edition laptop has a 13.3-inch full-HD display with a 178-degree viewing angle and a screen to body ratio of 92%. Powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor, the laptop comes with up to 16GB of RAM clubbed with the Nvidia GeForce MX150 GPU and 2GB of graphics memory. It has 1TB of PCIe Gen 3.0 storage and houses a 50Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery.Asus ZenBook 13 (UX334) specifications
The Asus ZenBook 13 (UX334) laptop features a 13.3-inch full-HD display with viewing angle of 178-degrees and a screen to body ratio of 95%. It can be configured with up to an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor clubbed with 16GB of RAM. It has up to 1TB of PCIe 3.0 SSD. You can choose between Intel UHD 620 graphics and Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU clubbed with 2GB of graphics memory for configuration. The laptop has a 50Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery.Asus ZenBook 14 (UX434) specifications
The new Asus ZenBook 14 (UX434) laptop features a 14-inch full-HD display that has a viewing angle of 178-degrees and a screen to body ratio of 92%. The laptop is powered by 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor or an 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8265U CPU. The Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU is also present on the device with up to 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM. There is up to 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 1GB of PCIe 3.0 SSD.Asus ZenBook 15 (UX534) specifications
The Asus ZenBook 15 (UX534) sports a 15.6-inch 4K UHD with a viewing angle of up to 178-degrees and a screen to body ratio of 92%. However, there is an optional 15.6-inch full-HD panel too. Powered by up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor, the laptop comes with a RAM of up to 16GGB and comes equipped with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card with up to 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM. The storage of the device goes up to 1TB PCIe 3.0 SSD and it houses a 71Wh 8-cell lithium-polymer 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.Sony launches four new party speakers with 360-degree sound and Jet Bass Booster: Price and features
Sony has launched a new range of Party speakers with four new models named – MHC-V82D, MHC-V72D, MHC-V42D and MHC-V02. Two of the speakers come with 360-degree sound and 360-degree light which is claimed to give the ultimate party experience. While all of them have the Jet Bass Booster which gives a powerful bass, it also has a Karaoke feature which can be used to sing along with the music. They come with an illuminated LED touch panel with Taiko feature.
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Sony MHC-V82D, MHC-V72D, MHC-V42D and MHC-V02 price and availability
Sony MHC-V82D is the top-end model and is priced at Rs 52,990 while the Sony MHC-V72D is priced at Rs 42,990. On the other hand, the Sony MHC-V42D holds a price tag of Rs 29,990 and the smallest and the most affordable of the lot is the Sony MHC-V02 which is priced at Rs 15,990. All the four new speakers are available for purchase from Sony Stores, major electronics stores and major e-commerce platforms from May onwards.Sony MHC-V82D, MHC-V72D, MHC-V42D and MHC-V02 features and specifications
The Sony MHC-V82D and the Sony MHC-V72D comes with the 360-degree sound and has the Jet Bass Booster along with the Mega Bass for powerful sound. It has DSEE sound enhancement and comes with Dolby Digital and Cinema Surround Sound. Karaoke function includes Vocal Fader, Key Control, Scoring, Mic Volume, Echo, Guide Vocal (Apps Only) and Voice Changer. Both of them comes with Voice Control and Gesture Control. Both the Sony MHC-V82D and the Sony MHC-V72D has a touch panel and a splash proof top panel. As mentioned above, the Sony MHC-V82D and the Sony MHC-V72D come with 360-degrees party lights and speaker lights. The Sony MHC-V82D and the Sony MHC-V72D has 2 mics and a guitar input as well for the Karaoke. It can also be connected with Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, Audio In, etc. Furthermore, both of the Sony MHC-V82D and the Sony MHC-V72D supports Disc in and FM. The Sony MHC-V82D is 31 kgs in weight while the Sony MHC-V72D weighs 21.6 kgs. On the other hand, the Sony MHC-V42D and the Sony MHC-V02 fall on the mid-range and low-end category of party speakers. Unlike the top-end speakers, the Sony MHC-V42D and the Sony MHC-V02 doesn’t come with 360-degree sound. But both of them have the Jet Bass Booster along with Mega bass for powerful sound and bass. They come with Cinema sound support and has similar Karaoke function as the top-end party speakers. Both these speakers also support voice controls. The Sony MHC-V42D and the Sony MHC-V02 doesn’t come with gesture control or motion control, touch panel and they aren’t splash proof. But they come with speaker lights. Both of them come with 1 mic input. For connection, the Sony MHC-V42D and the Sony MHC-V02 come with Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, Audio in, Disc and FM. The Sony MHC-V42D weighs 12.6 kgs while the Sony MHC-V02 weighs 6.0 kgs.
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Asus VivoBook S14 and VivoBook S15 launched at Computex 2019
Taiwanese technology company Asus has today launched two new laptops that are targeted at PC users – VivoBook S14 and VivoBook S15. The VivoBook S14 and VivoBook S15 are available in two variants and are powered by the 8th generation Intel processors. Asus VivoBook S14 and VivoBook S15 have the ScreenPad 2.0 and are powered by Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU. The new laptops in the VivoBook series come with the NanoEdge display design that we have seen in the Zenbook series. The newly launched gadgets come with a colourful design and have contrasting edges.
The Asus VivoBook S14 and VivoBook S15 are the first ever laptops by the series to some with ScreenPad 2.0, which is basically an upgraded version of the company’s touchscreen-equipped touchpad. The new laptops from the VivoBook series come with an ErgoLift hinge design that is claimed to provide a more comfortable typing experience to the user. The laptops also come with support for Wi-Fi 6, low-latency and faster connectivity experience. However, Asus has not revealed the price and availability details of the two laptops as of now. Here’s a look at the specifications of the VivoBook S14 and VivoBook S15 laptops:
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Asus VivoBook S14 specifications
The Asus VivoBook S14 features a 14-inch full-HD display that has an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 88%. We should mention that the laptop can be configured with up to 8th gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor clubbed with up to 16GB of RAM. The storage space on the device is up to 1TB of PCIe SSD. The graphics options of the Asus VivoBook S14 vary between Intel UHD 620 and the Nvidia GeForce MX250. The latter has 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM. The company has launched two variants of the laptop, namely the VivoBook S14 (S431) and the VivoBook S14 (S432). The ScreenPad 2.0 will only be available in the VivoBook S14 (S432). Another difference between the two variants in the battery capacity. While the VivoBook S14 (S431) houses a 47Wh 2-cell battery, the VivoBook S14 (S432) packs a 42Wh 3-cell battery. Both the variants come with fast charge support, however, only the latter comes with an extra USB 2.0 port.Asus VivoBook S15 (S531/S532) specifications
Asus VivoBook S15 features a 15.6-inch LED-backlit full-HD display that has an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a screen to body ratio of 88%. The laptop can be configured with up to quad-core 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor clubbed with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe SSD. For graphics, you can choose between an integrated Intel UHD 620 and the Nvidia GeForce MX250 graphics card. The latter has 2GB of graphics memory. There are two variants of Asus VivoBook S15 that are available. While the VivoBook S15 (S532) has ScreenPad 2.0 and comes with a 42Wh 3-cell lithium polymer battery, the VivoBook S15 (S531) comes without the ScreenPad 2.0.
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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.
Asus ZenFone 6 Edition 30 specifications
Asus ZenFone 6 Edition 30 runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with the company’s own Zen UI 6. The handset features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ IPS screen that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, and a screen-to-body ratio of 92%. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, Asus ZenFone 6 Edition 30 comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The smartphone has Adreno 640 GPU. For imaging duties, the smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor coupled with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. The device houses a massive 5,000mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 4.0. For connectivity, the smartphone include USB Type-C, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. 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.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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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:
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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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