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OPPO Reno5 Lite 5G finally appeared on TENAA certification

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A few days ago Oppo has launched its Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G smartphone and current reports are saying that Oppo is working on another Reno5 smartphone, named Oppo Reno5 Lite 5G. This phone has already appeared on TENAA‘s certification website (via) with a model number PELM00 from which we’ve come to know some of its key details and specifications.

As per the listing, the Oppo Reno5 Lite 5G runs on the Android 11 OS (chipset has not been revealed). Regarding the display, it has a 6.43-inch panel (as per listing) which is expected to be an AMOLED one as we are not able to locate its fingerprint reader neither on the rear side nor on the edge. That means, there is a higher possibility that it will have an in-display fingerprint scanner that means an AMOLED panel.

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Also Read: OPPO Find X3 Pro expected to launch in March, key specifications leaked online

Coming to the edge-buttons, this phone has a volume rocker on the left edge and a power key available on the right edge. The Oppo Reno5 Lite 5G is fueled up by a 4,220mAH battery supported by a 30W (3C listing revealed) fast charger. From the name, it is confirmed that the OPPO PELM00 will be 5G enabled. This phone measures 160.1 x 73.4 x 7.8mm.

On the rear side of the device, we can see a large rectangular rear camera setup. But, we cannot count the number of sensors as the image is not clear. But it is expected to be a triple or quad rear camera setup. Similarly, the front side image is also unclear so that we cannot confirm whether it will have a punch-hole or waterdrop notch for holding the front camera module.

Also Read: Huawei Mate X2 foldable confirmed to launch on February 22

The availability of this device is not clear as of now. But we can expect that it may go official later this month. For any further information, we’ll keep you posted.

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Xiaomi and Vivo to launch smartphones worth 10,000 yuan ($1548) in 2021

Innovations in the smartphone industry have been rapid since the last few years. Earlier, this innovation was driven by global companies like Samsung and Apple. But in the last half-decade, things have changed massively. 

Those two companies and many new Chinese companies are marching towards the innovative future of smartphones. Xiaomi and Vivo are two such Chinese companies who have disrupted the market with their innovations and technology. 

Just like 5G is the future in the technology space, foldable smartphones are the future in the smartphone domain. The combinations of these two features will attract the customers in the near future. 

Vivo Y12s launched with Helio P35 and 5,000mAh battery

Also Read: List of Smartphones launched in January 2021

If we believe the reports floating in the social media, Xiaomi and VIVO will come out with devices that will cost more than 10,000 yuan ($1548). This is a huge change, considering the main USP of Chinese smartphones offers devices at low prices. Due to cheap labour and robust manufacturing units, smartphones made in China are often sold at lower costs. 

Foldable smartphones are built with new technology support. This will raise the cost of the devices. Also, low competition in this niche allows companies to charge a higher margin from customers. Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB charge more than 10,000 yuan. 

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Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M02 with 5,000mAh battery launched in India for only Rs 6,999

Huawei’s Mate 40 RS Porsche design is priced from 11,999. OPPO Find X2 Pro Lamborghini version comes at 12,999 yuan. Thus, even if Xiaomi and Vivo are planning to charge more than 10,000 yuan, it is not very new. The foldable smartphones offer a new experience to the users and thus charging a bit higher for these devices should not be an issue for the companies.

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Steam Game Festival is live featuring more than 500 free demos, with developer chats and live stream

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The Steam Game Festival of February 2021 is live now. Nearly a week-long event, containing an opening day live stream, developer live streams and chats, and the most interesting part – 500 demos from different types of genres to try out.

For only a week, 500 demos is a huge collection to finish, especially when you have other stuff to do. The Steam Game Festival is going to give you a rundown of games on your wishlist that are offering now demos.

Here are some interesting games from the demos:

  • Graven – A spiritual action-adventure FPS game developed by Slipgate Ironworks.
  • Dream Engines: Nomad Cities – Build your flying sci-fi city set in a “nightmare-infested post-apocalyptic world full of strange science and dreams.”
  • The Bloodline – A fantasy action RPG where you have to build your army to postpone the end-times.
  • Whisker Squadron – An aerial combat game where you have to control your plane with the help of a pilot cat.
  • SkateBird – Skating with a bird on bendy straws, kickflip over staplers, and many more.
  • Happy Game – A psychedelic horror game containing puzzles in charming environments.
  • Minute of Islands – Explore the wonderful and strange island on the brink of collapse.

These are just a small part of that collection, don’t forget, the number is 500. So, start exploring to find your favorite ones and let us know in the comment section.

The Steam Game Festival is live till February 9, 2021. Just after two days, it is expected that the Steam Lunar New Year sale will start. As per some leaks, Steam Lunar New Year sale is going to start on February 11 and will continue till February 15.

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realme partners with Flipkart to bring the real Upgrade Program

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Flipkart is known to feature a host of smartphones and bring unique programs to make smartphone purchase simpler, except the recent scam of Flipkart SmartPack. The originally announced Flipkart Smart Upgrade Program with Samsung was a huge success, and it seems Flipkart is bringing this same offer with realme smartphones as well.

Apart from being renamed to real Upgrade Program, the scheme of the program remains the same as users can buy any realme smartphone, starting with the new realme X7 series by just paying 70% value of the smartphone at first.

realme partners with Flipkart to bring the real Upgrade Program

Then, after a year you have to pay the rest of the amount or exchange your phone for a new one. To avail the offer, you have to open the Flipkart app and add the Flipkart Smart Upgrade Plan from the product page itself along with the smartphone to the cart.

Then you have to select the payment method, and you can even get No Cost EMI on a few smartphones as well. After all this, you will see you will have to pay only 70% of the money of the smartphone; the best part is you can get a costly Realme X7 Pro 5G for as much as ₹21,010 only now and pay rest after a whole year of usage.

This is a great opportunity for those who want a 5G smartphone now but without paying a boatload of money all at once.

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SLING TV launches Voot with India’s top-rated content

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  • Includes latest popular shows, web originals, exclusive companion content and more.
  • Select customers receive Voot at no charge; also available a la carte for $7 per month.

Mumbai, India, February 4, 2021― SLING TV today expanded its South Asian content with the addition of Voot, the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platform owned by Viacom18, a Joint Venture between Network18 & ViacomCBS in India. Available exclusively on SLING TV in the U.S., Voot launches today at no cost to select subscribers, and for $7 per month as a standalone service. 

SLING subscribers can now access some of the latest and most popular shows from India, including web originals, exclusive companion content and library content in three languages: Hindi, Kannada and Marathi.

“SLING TV has a long-standing commitment to the South Asian community in the U.S., and expanding our offering to include Voot’s outstanding on-demand and original content solidifies our market position as the leading provider of South Asian news and entertainment content in America,” said Liz Riemersma, VP of International Programming, SLING TV. â€śVoot brings a vast library of on-demand content with exciting, exclusive web originals that have never been aired in the U.S. We are extremely excited to bring it to market.”

Speaking about the association Gourav Rakshit, COO Viacom18 Digital Ventures said, â€śVoot has emerged as the destination of premium multi language Indian content across content segments and genres. We are always looking at ensuring that our best in class content finds resonance in India and beyond. Being a part of the Sling offering in the US is a step towards ensuring that our powerful and engaging stories are available for the Indian diaspora to experience in the US.”

Anuj Gandhi, group CEO at IndiaCast added that “We want to reach out to audiences who want to experience contemporary, imaginative, and high-quality Indian entertainment around the globe. It gives us immense pleasure to partner with Sling TV and take Voot’s content to the South Asian diaspora in the US. We are confident that this will be a whole new exciting experience for the audiences.”

Voot is home to popular reality shows, such as “Bigg Boss,” “Dance Deewane,” “MTV Roadies” and “MTV Splitsvilla;” as well as critically acclaimed  and popular Voot Select web originals, like “Asur,” “Gone Game,” “Crackdown,” “Illegal” and “Marzi;” and top Hindi dramas, including “Choti Sardaarni, “Naagin” and “Bepannah.”all of which will now be available for exclusive Sling subscribers

Voot on SLING TV is available at no additional cost to SLING International subscribers with Hindi, Hindi Gold, Hindi Mega, Hindi Premium, Punjabi Hindi, and Urdu Hindi services. Customers may also purchase Voot as a standalone service or as an add-on to another SLING TV service for $7 per month.

SLING TV is America’s leading provider of international and multicultural programming, with content from 27 countries in 20 languages, starting at only $6 per month.

Asus brings ROG Masters Asia Pacific tournament: Indian CS:GO teams stand an opportunity to win $10,000

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ASUS ROG, the world’s and Asia Pacific’s no. 1 Gaming Laptop Brand, is all set to host its first ROG Masters Asia Pacific eSports tournament from March to April 2021. Due to COVID-19 pandemic affecting travel around the region, the tournament will be conducted entirely online, with quarterfinal to final matches live-streamed.

The ROG Masters tournament will feature Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) as the official game title will provide an opportunity to teams with enthusiastic players to pitch their skills against each other, as well as the best professional teams from their market and in the region.

The gaming tournament will see various teams from 15 markets across the region vying for the chance to be crowned as the first ROG Masters Asia Pacific Edition CS:GO Champion.

The tournament will be played in three stages played over the course of 2 months:

  • Country qualifiers
  • Country finals
  • Asia Pacific finals

So, the CS:GO qualifiers from India stand a chance to win US$800 for first place, US$400 for second place, US$200 for third place. Want to watch the Country qualifiers matches? They will start in the second week of April 2021; 8th April and the finals to be held on the 10th April.

The India finals to find the top three teams to represent the country will be live-streamed live on 10th April on the following links:

â—Ź        ASUS ROG India Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ASUSROGInd/

â—Ź        ASUS ROG India YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RepublicOfGamersIndia

They will then go on to the Asia Pacific finals with the chance to win the following prizes for the championship:

ROG Masters APAC ChampionshipAPAC Finals (USD/ team)
1st$10,000
2nd$3,500
3rd$1,500

The Country Champions experience battling winning teams from other APAC markets in the finals that will be live-streamed during 22nd to 25th April 2021.

Registration and Official Tournament Website

Registration for the first ROG Masters Asia Pacific tournament opens on February 8, 2021 at the tournament’s official website at: https://rogmasters.gg/

Registration closes on February 28, 2021, Further details, match schedules, pro team information as well as rules and regulations can also be found on the tournament website; https://rogmasters.gg/.

ClearVPN will allow football fans to watch matches live from anywhere outside the US

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MacPaw, the maker of the CleanMyMac, popular software to clean and protect your Mac, launched ClearVPN, the first truly personalized multiplatform VPN for users who want a more secure and individualized online experience. Available on iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows devices, ClearVPN features shortcuts for quick content access and lets users browse the web safely and privately without having to pick a server location, thanks to its unique DynamicFlow Technology.

ClearVPN utilizes DynamicFlow to provide users with friendly shortcuts for the things they really need, such as Bypass Geo-Blocking, Access Social Media, Improve Online Gaming, Block Ads While Browsing and much more. To eliminate any security vulnerabilities and achieve a high-speed connection, ClearVPN uses its own custom protocol, in addition to IPSec IKEV2 and OpenVPN.

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On Saturday, February 6, MacPaw is launching a shortcut by ClearVPN to allow football fans around the world to watch the big game live from anywhere outside the US. 

To tune in, ClearVPN users need to simply activate the shortcut in the dashboard of the app. The shortcut allows to past geo-blocks while achieving top streaming speeds. All this happens automatically – ClearVPN doesn’t require users to do any manual configurations of their own.

ClearVPN is free to download on macOS, iOS, Android, or Windows. 

Launched in November, ClearVPN is designed to simplify the VPN experience. Rather than let users choose from a complicated list of servers, ClearVPN provides shortcuts for faster browsing and uses the unique DynamicFlow technology to automatically select the best server for users’ needs. 

So, from 6th February you can stream the games from anywhere outside the US using the ClearVPN developed by MacPaw.

Realme X7 and X7 Pro launched in India: Price and Specifications

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After so many leaks, rumours, and a long waiting time, Realme has finally launched its two new mid-range 5G smartphones for the Indian market, Realme X7 and X7 Pro. Both of them had earlier launched in China. But, this launch has been exclusively for India. So, without wasting any time, let’s get into the specifications of each one of them.

Realme X7 specifications:

Realme X7 runs on Android 10 OS and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, a budget 5G processor. Regarding the display, this phone offers a 6.4-inch FHD+ (2520 x 1080 pixels) super AMOLED punch-hole panel supported by a refresh rate of 120Hz. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The SoC of this phone is paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Coming to the camera section, this phone offers a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64MP primary sensor along with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies, this phone offers a 16MP selfie shooter at the front. This phone is available in two different colour variants: Dazzling Space Silver and Brilliant Nebula.

The Realme X7 is fueled up by a 4,310mAH battery with 50W of SuperDart fast charging (65W charger inside the box). In terms of connectivity, everything is there including 5G, but no support for 3.5mm headphone jack. This phone has a thickness of 8.1mm and weighs around 176 grams.

Coming to the pricing and availability, the Realme X7 5G will be available via Flipkart on February 12 (12 PM) at a price tag of Rs. 19,999 (real upgrade price: Rs. 13,999) for 6GB/128GB model and Rs. 21,999 (real upgrade price: Rs. 15,399) for 8GB/128GB model.

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Realme X7 Pro specifications:

Realme X7 Pro runs on Android 10 OS and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset. Regarding the display, this phone offers a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED punch-hole panel supported by a refresh rate of 120Hz. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The SoC of this phone is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Coming to the camera section, this phone offers a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64MP primary sensor along with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP portrait lens, and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies, this phone offers a 16 MP selfie shooter at the front. This phone is available in two different colour variants: Dazzling Space Silver, Mystic Black, and Brilliant Nebula.

The Realme X7 Pro is fueled up by a 4,500mAH battery with 65W of SuperDart fast charging. Everything is there, including 5G, but no support for 3.5mm headphone jack in terms of connectivity. Regarding dimension, this phone measures and weighs around 184 grams.

The Realme X7 Pro 5G will be available via Flipkart on February 12 (12 PM) at a price tag of Rs. 29,999 (real upgrade price: Rs. 20,999) for its sole 8GB/128GB model.

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Toyota strengthens itself to take on Tesla in High-Tech Auto Software

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Toyota Motor Corporation is developing an operating system that will go up against Tesla Inc.’s after tapping a star Silicon Valley roboticist to help put the final touches.

James J. Kuffner Jr., an American roboticist and the Chief Executive Officer of Toyota’s new technology research arm, Woven Planet Holdings, is working on a system called Arene, which allows new features to be installed in a car’s existing hardware over the air and provides a platform for developers to create software. Kuffner is a former Google engineer.

When it comes to over-the-air updates of a car’s OS, Tesla is already the big player. The OS controls everything from braking to Wi-Fi, locking, and lights. The American Electric Vehicles maker has been upgrading its EV’s battery range and autonomous functions remotely via updates since 2012. On an earnings call last week, CEO Elon Musk said Tesla is willing to license its software capabilities to third parties and is already in talks with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

“There are many choices, which is a good thing,” Kuffner, who is in charge of Toyota’s digital activities, said at a briefing last Friday, according to Bloomberg. On being asked whether Toyota is interested in licensing Tesla’s operating systems, he said, “we have a competitive product that can run on many different types of hardware, so maybe in the future, Arene can run on Tesla hardware.”

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Toyota, which overtook German carmaker, Volkswagen AG, as the world’s top-selling automaker in 2020, is turning out to face the same challenges as all legacy carmakers as the lines between technology and automobiles become increasingly slim. While mechanical engineering and hardware are the forte for legacy carmakers, they’re facing competition from tech giants like Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., and Baidu Inc. that are pumping billions of dollars into new areas of intelligent and connected mobility. Tie-ups between the companies are becoming commonplace.

According to some estimates, conventional automakers might take about three to five years to offer over-the-air updates like Tesla’s that go beyond improving a car’s maps and entertainment systems. And proceeding into the new domain of software development is also costly, which is why global automakers’ R&D budgets have roughly doubled over the past decade.

Woven Planet’s creation has, to some extent, signalled Toyota’s movement in the opposite direction, betting it can take on tech giants at their own game. In January, Woven Planet was created from a tech-research company originally established by Toyota in 2018 and funded to the tune of 300 billion yen ($2.9 billion). An $800 million fund that will invest in early-stage tech companies is one of its several subsidiaries.

In June last year, Kuffner, part of the initial engineering team that built Google’s self-driving cars, was brought onto the Japanese automaker’s board, underscoring the wager Toyota is taking on the tech veteran’s ability to lead its software push.

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ESPNcricinfo and realme embark on an exclusive association for the India-England series

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In line to the launch of realme X7 5G and realme X7 Pro 5G, with the brand’s commitment to engage with their fans with cricket at the center, the association is set to involve viewers in exciting ways through contests, giveaways, and more.

National, February 04 2021: With the nail-biting finale to the India-Australia series pumping up cricket fans everywhere, excitement soars at an all-time high for the ongoing India-England series for 2021. With the test series win, there has also been a huge fan demand and following to produce some of these moments of expert analysis that go on much after the match starts or ends. So, to kick off this much-anticipated tournament, ESPNcricinfo, India’s leading digital destination for all things cricket, is amping up its flagship pre-post live video analysis and discussion show in its 10th year of inception, ESPNcricinfo Match Day, through a premier association with India’s leading smartphone brand, realme, as its Powered By sponsor. The brands have joined hands in a collaboration that spans across Match Day editions (including pre-match, mid-match, and post-match) for all 12 matches to engage viewers in exciting ways.

Keeping realme’s latest product, fans, and most importantly, cricket at the heart of this association, ESPNcricinfo will institute an exclusive integration segment titled realme Power of 5, created and taken live on the Match Day show. As part of this segment, an interactive contest will be initiated between the host and guest experts – some of the best voices in international cricket, including Gautam Gambhir and Ian Bell among others – tying in elements of fun-filled cricket infotainment, sure to delight India’s cricket lovers. The guests and host will engage in a time-bound pop-quiz, counted down on the new realme X7 5G and X7 PRO 5G smartphones. ESPNcricinfo anchors will be among the first ones to use and xperience the future with the newly launched realme smartphones. The integration will be positioned into pre-match shows during T20Is and ODIs, as well as the lunch show for Test matches.

Keeping in line with ESPNcricinfo’s priority of creating engaging fan-focused conversations and shows, the brands will also build on further engagement through a unique cricket-focused quiz for top experts on the show. The quiz will also be extended to cricket fans on ESPNcricinfo’s Facebook page, where informed and lucky fans stand a chance to win the newly launched realme X7 5G phone! Additionally, to allow users to join in and try their luck each time, the quiz is refreshed with every match in the series.

Commenting on the association, Akshaya Kolhe, Head of Sales, ESPN South Asia said, â€śWe’re excited to partner with realme, enabling us to consistently deliver exciting, innovative and engaging cricket content, true to the DNA of ESPNcricinfo. This association highlights our efforts to create scalable relationships with brands, and supplements our commitment to engage fans by going scores se lot more. The collaboration is also a natural and meaningful fit to the show and gives more reasons for our fans to follow the show.”

Madhav Sheth – VP, realme and CEO, realme India & Europe added, “ESPNcricinfo appeals to all kinds of cricket fans, making it one of the most sought-after platforms for fans to experience the passion of cricket. Through this partnership, realme will bring a new dimension of viewing for cricket fans who desire a fantastic overall experience on their smartphones. This particular association also reflects our efforts towards scaling our offerings for the customers in the country. Cricket is known to be one of India’s most unifying events in capturing consumer attention, and with the oncoming India-England series, realme is excited to engage with such an event and partnership.”

The realme X7 5G and X7 PRO 5G launch on February 4, 2021. Those looking for more updates on the latest cricketing action can head to www.espncricinfo.com.