Category: Launches

MediaTek unveils the Dimensity 1080 chipset with up to 200MP camera support

If you’re in the market looking for a mid-range smartphone, it is hard to miss out on MediaTek chipset devices. The company has managed to capture the mid-range market by providing powerful performance at a cheaper price than other chipset manufacturers. Be it the likes of Xiaomi or OnePlus many smartphone manufacturers house MediaTek chipsets in their smartphones. It looks like Mediatek is not slowing down any time soon as it has launched its latest MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset which doubles down on its previous Dimensity 920 that was released last year. Check out all details about the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 below:

Dimensity 1080 details

The latest Dimensity 1080 5G chipset is fabricated on TSMC’s N6 6nm manufacturing node, it offers key improvements over the DImensity 920. It comes with an octa-core CPU featuring two ARM Cortex-A78 cores which are clocked up to 2.6Ghz and ARM Cortex-A55 cores clocked up to 2Ghz. It features an Arm Mali G68 GPU. One key feature of the latest chipset is that it comes with the support of LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage. Another upgrade here is that its Image Signal Processor (ISP) can now support 4K HDR video encoding and image capturing prowess up to 200MP with zero shutter lag. There are no noted new gaming features in the chipset. It comes with HyperEngine 3.0 which is similar to the Dimensity 920. Mediatek has announced that smartphones powered by this chipset will be available in Q4 of 2022.

Leaks on the internet are now suggesting that the upcoming Redmi Note 12 series will be one of the first smartphones to be equipped with Dimensity 1080. The leak was shared by tipster Digital Chat Station who revealed that the internal testing of the chipset has shown a similar performance to the Snapdragon 778G SoC. It reportedly also scored over 520,000 on AnTuTu.  If true, this could make Dimensity 1080 one of the best chips in the mid-range segment.

 

 

 

Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro launched by Google: Everything you need to know

Google has officially launched the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at an event in New York. The new phones will be making their way to India this time around with pre-orders already kicking off on Flipkart. People keen on getting their hands on the latest Pixel devices will have to shell out Rs84,999 for the Pixel 7 Pro. However, several bank offers can bring the effective price down to Rs69,999. Whereas, the standard Pixel 7 will cost Rs 59,999 in India. Check out all the details about Google’s Pixel 7 series below:

Pixel 7 & 7 Pro details

The standard Pixel 7 comes with a 6.3-inch 1080P screen, slightly smaller than Pixel 6’s 6.4-inch display; Google mentioned that the bezels on the latest device are slimmer than the Pixel 6 but the 90Hz refresh rate remains the same. The 7 Pro on the other hand comes with a hearty 1440P LTPO display with a 6.7-inch form factor and 120HZ refresh rate. Google claims that both these devices’ displays now come with 25% higher brightness than their predecessors.

Under the hood, we have Google’s very own Tensor G2 chipset powering the Pixel 7 series. While the standard Pixel 7 comes with 8GB RAM, the Pixel 7 Pro is coupled with a powerful 12GB RAM. Both devices come with face unlock features on top of an under-display fingerprint sensor. Google has cut some corners with the Pixel 7 as it comes with a 4,355mAh battery, smaller than Pixel 6’s 4,600mAh battery capacity. The Pixel 7 Pro on the other hand houses a big 5,000mAh battery capacity. Both devices offer 128/256GB storage respectively.

Both Pixel 7 devices come with a 50MP primary lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. While the Pixel 7 comes with a dual camera setup, the Pixel 7 Pro sports a triple camera. The only differentiating factor in the camera setup here is the Pixel 7 Pro’s 48MP telephoto lens which is missing in the Pixel 7. The front of the device is a 10.8MP lens for selfies and video calls.

One pretty obvious change here in the Pixel 7 series is the camera bar. While Pixel 6 and 6 Pro used glass to cover the device’s cameras coupled with a metal outline, the Pixel 7 series features 100% recycled aluminum with a matte finish. Finally, on the software side, Google has brought some monumental changes. With the special optimization of the Tensor G2 chipset, users can now unblur older/existing photos to improve their quality. The company claims that Night Sight is now twice as fast as the Pixel 6. Real Tone has been integrated into the Portrait and Night Sight modes. A new accessibility feature has also been added to the selfie camera which allows visually impaired people to stay in frame with the help of haptic and audio signals.

Pre-order the Google Pixel 7/7 Pro from Flipkart – HERE

Redmi Pad launched in India at competitive price

The tablet market in India has seen a boom in recent years with key players introducing a number of budget tablets in the market. Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi Pad 5 a few months back packing in powerful specs in the midrange segment. Now, Redmi has come up with its first tablet titled Redmi Pad which is launched at the introductory pricing of Rs12,999 for the base 3+64GB model. The device is currently available to buy on Mi.com and all other retail partners of Xiaomi. Read below to know all the specifications of the Redmi Pad:

Redmi Pad specifications

The tablet packs a solid 10.61-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, at the rate of Rs 12999, this is the cheapest tablet to offer a high refresh rate. The tablet also comes with Widevine L1 certification so that users can enjoy watching content in HD. The tablet comes equipped with an 8MP front camera for video calls. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 with support of up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. There is also the support of expandable storage with support of up to 1TB. other features include Bluetooth 5.3, dual bank WiFi 5, dual microphones, and also a built-in document speaker.

It comes with a 2K display which is also surprising for this price range. The Redmi Pad runs on MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box. users get all the features they expect from a tablet like split screen, floating window, multi-window support, reading mode, and much more. YouTube fanatics will be happy to know that the tab also comes bundled with 2 months of free YouTube Premium. The Redmi Pad is backed by an 8000 mAh battery with the support of 18W fast charging. It is quite odd that the device only supports 18W fast charging but it comes bundled with a 22.5W fast charger in the box. Redmi claims that the device can offer 21+ hours of video playback and 12+ hours of gaming. You can buy the Redmi Pad from Mi’s official website – HERE.

5G Beta Trial Services in India Begins – Jio & Airtel leads the game

On 1st October 2022, India witnessed the launch of 5G network services at the 6th India Mobile Congress, where our Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, said that this is “a knock on the doors of a new era” and the “beginning of an infinite sky of opportunities”, but what does it mean for India as a nation?

Among the top three major telecom companies, Airtel immediately cruised its 5G services in eight cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, and Bangalore, while Reliance Jio commenced its 5G journey on 5th October on the venue of Dusshera, where they launched the service in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Varanasi.

Vodafone Idea (Vi) hasn’t announced the launch date yet but will launch the 5G services in the country soon. Airtel is expected to launch 5G services for the rest of the country by March 2024, while Reliance Jio will do the same by 2023-end. The 5G services by Jio will be available for eligible users for free until the company announces the 5G plans.

Check out which handsets are Airtel 5G Plus ready here.

 

Moto G72 launched in India with Helio G99 and 108MP triple camera

Motorola has been on a streak of launching great devices in the Indian market. It was just a few weeks back when Moto India released the flagship Moto Edge 30 Ultra and the midrange flagship Moto Edge 30 Fusion. Now, the company has launched the Moto G72 adding another device in its G series. The main attraction of the Moto G72 is the 6.6-inch pOLED display which is paired with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Check all the details about the newly launched Moto G72 below:

Moto G72 launched

Besides the 120Hz refresh rate, the Moto G72 screen also comes with a 576Hz touch sampling rate and support for HDR10, it also has a peak brightness of 1300 nits. There is an in-display fingerprint scanner here. A deal breaker for some could be the MediaTek Helio G99 processor which is built on the 6nm process and has a max clock speed of 2.2 GHz. The same processor is also present in the Poco M5 which is considerably cheaper than the Moto G72. The device comes with 128GB of internal memory which can be extended via a MicroSD card and 6GB of RAM.

In the camera department, the G72 sports a triple camera setup with a 108MP main sensor. The other two lenses include an 8MP ultra-wide plus depth lens and a 2MP macro sensor. The front of the device is packing a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls. Moto excels in the software department with its near-stock Android experience and this device packs an Android 12 operating system. The device is backed with a powerful 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. With the launch of 5G in India, it is expected that all the upcoming devices will be 5G capable but this latest device from Moto misses out on it. The Moto G72 is limited to 4G LTE. Other connectivity features include Bluetooth 5.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi. The device is launched at an introductory price of Rs 18,999. Check out the Moto G72 on Flipkart – HERE.

 

 

 

Google revealed the design of the Pixel 7 device in a new teaser

A couple of days ago, Google tweeted a sneak peek video of the upcoming Pixel 7 Pro on their official Twitter handle and spilled the beans about its India launch. Along with the launch of Pixel 7 Pro, the company also confirmed the launch information of the non-Pro Pixel 7 device but didn’t release any teaser video of the phone.

Now, a few hours ago, Google posted a new video on its official YouTube channel and guess what the new teaser features in it? Yes, Google Pixel 7! The upcoming smartphone from the house of Google looks stunning in the video, and for now, we can say it’s going to be available in three colour variants, called Obsidian, Snow, and Lemongrass.

The non-Pro Pixel 7 device has almost the same design as its elder sibling except for the size of the smartphone and one less camera on the back. The 7th generation Pixel phones are similar on the inside to their predecessors, with a new Tensor G2 chipset and a few other changes, but nothing noteworthy.

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones will become fully official on the 6th of October, on the day of the Google Event. The pricing of the Pixel 7 in the US and European markets was recently revealed on Amazon. The Pixel 7 device will start at $599 and €649 in Europe, while the price of the Pro device is not revealed yet, but it would likely start at $899 and €899 in Europe.

Amazon’s Third Gen Fire TV Cube & Alexa Remote Launched

E-commerce giant Amazon recently launched the third generation of the Amazon Fire TV Cube and the Amazon Remote Pro. The Fire TV Cube will soon be making its way to the Indian market and offers a number of features at a reasonable price. However, the Alexa Remote Pro is now available to pre-order on Amazon’s official website. Check out all details about the upcoming entertainment-centric devices from Amazon:

Amazon Fire TV Cube

The Fire TV Cube is Amazon’s latest Fire TV streaming player with an improved octa-core processor and Wi-Fi 6 support. The device comes with cinematic 4K Ultra HD, HDR, immersive Dolby Atmos audio, and more to ensure the best audio and video output for your entertainment. It comes with an HDMI input port and Super Resolution upscaling which automatically upscales content with lower resolution for a better viewing experience. The new processor is claimed by the company to have 20% more power than the previous generation. Besides Wi-Fi 6 support, it also comes with an additional ethernet port if users need to rely on a wired connection. The Fire TV Cube comes with the support of Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA) which allows users to directly connect with compatible Bluetooth hearing aids. The third generation Fire TV Cube comes at a price of Rs 13,999. Check out the official product page for The Amazon Fire TV Cube HERE.

Amazon Remote Pro

The second product launched at the Amazon global event was the Alexa Voice Remote Pro priced under Rs 3K. The device has been built to allow users to spend more time streaming and less time searching for the remote. The device is compatible with most Fire TV streaming players and Smart TVs with Fire TV built-in. The key feature of this remote is that it comes with a feature to find misplaced remotes easily. Users will need to simply say “Alexa, find my remote” or use the dedicated ‘Remote Finder” button in the Fire TV app. The Alexa Voice Remote Pro’s built-in speaker will then emit an audible ring to attract the user’s attention.

 

Apple ditches the production of the iPhone 14 due to lower demand

Since Apple launched the iPhone 14 series at the Far Out event, it has been trending all over the world as it was one of the most awaited launches of the year. However, right after the launch of the iPhone 14 series, people noticed there’s not much to explore in the iPhone 14 (we’re not including the pro series iPhones and the all-new iPhone 14 Plus) except for a few substantial changes from last year’s iPhone 13.

The iPhone 14 is probably one of the best iPhones in the current market, but at first glance, it appears like a renamed replica of the iPhone 13. The iPhone 14 has numerous notable upgrades, including a vibrant display, excellent cameras, safety features like Emergency SOS via satellite and Crash Detection and, of course, a slightly more powered A15 Bionic chipset.

Earlier, Apple planned to make at least 6 million more units by the end of the year and asked its suppliers to increase the production of the iPhone 14 as the company expected strong demand. However, within a 4-weeks of the launch date, due to lower demand, the company decided to reduce the production of the iPhone 14. 

The sales of the lower-priced iPhone 14 are not strong enough, while the sales of the over-priced iPhone 14 Pro models are getting more robust. Of course, due to the little to no price difference between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models. Also, the lowered price of the iPhone 13 plays a huge role in the game as it remains on sale for a reduced price.

The company has priced iPhone 14 at ₹79900 and the iPhone 14 Plus at ₹89900, which is very close to the price range of the iPhone 14 Pro models, which are loaded with a brand-new always-on display with Dynamic Island, a 48-megapixel wide camera, and the new A16 Bionic chip. Whatever the reason, Apple will surely make a profit out of it.

Apple to skip the October event?

Its been months since Apple fanatics have been expecting the company to host the October event. The tech giant is expected to release a number of products like the latest iPad lineup and the Mac lineup before 2022 wraps up. Now, reports are suggesting that Apple may decide to skip the October event altogether and introduce the latest product lineup through multiple press releases. If true, it will be the first time in years that the American tech mogul skips the October event.

Apple October event likely cancelled

The latest Apple September event ‘Far Out’ introduced the latest iPhone 14 & Apple Watch lineup. The company also introduced second-generation Apple AirPods Pro which is currently being loved by Apple fans for its accessibility features. A similar event was expected for the launch of Apple’s iPad and Mac lineup but according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company has decided to go a different route. According to the report, the remaining updates of the Apple products do not warrant a highly produced show coupled with hands-on experience for attendees afterwards. The events similar to ‘Far Out’ require pre-planning and post-production which could all be wasted if the products don’t live up to the hype. So, are the remaining Apple products for 2022 not exciting enough? we’ll let you decide!

Expected products

Some of the expected upcoming products from Apple in late 2022 are 14/16-inch MacBook Pro models. Mac Mini with M2 and M2 Pro is also expected along with iPad Pros. The MacBooks are expected to come housing M2 Pro and M2 Max chips whereas two iPad Pros are expected to be launched in the 11 and 12.9-inch sizes. Apple is furthermore also expected to update the Apple TV set-top box with an A14 chip and RAM boost. In all honesty, all the upcoming Apple devices seem like mere updates as opposed to something that should be showcased through a big event.

Another thing hinting toward the October event getting cancelled is that the company has not revealed any promotional material like ads and social media posts hinting at it. This won’t be the first time Apple will opt out of an event to release its products. A few years ago, the company announced a whole slew of products through press releases.

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales comes to PC

Peter Parker can step aside as it’s time for Miles Morales to shine on PC. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales is coming to Windows PC and has gotten its first teaser trailer, however, there is no official release date for the same. Check out the teaser for the new Spider-Man game HERE.

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

The game is currently available to play on PlayStation 4 and 5, however, the port will now enable Windows users to experience the game in all its web-slinging glory! The 30-second teaser does not justify the experience players will have as they see a teenager Spider-Man learning to become a hero and save his neighborhood. The teaser showcases Miles Morales in his stylish spider suit fighting his way through bad guys and protecting NY city. To the unversed, Miles Morales has an interesting set of powers like bio-electric venom blasts and camouflage. Read below to check out the system requirements to run the Spider-Man: Miles Morales game on PC:

Minimum Requirement

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit 1909
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4160, 3.6 GHz or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 470
  • Storage: 75 GB of available space

Recommended Requirement

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit 1909
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670, 3.4 Ghz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.2 Ghz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
  • Storage: 75 GB of available space

 

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