All thanks to @stufflistings for sharing all the latest news about smartphones. Thanks to Mukul as yesterday he has already spotted the Samsung Galaxy A42 in the BIS Certification list. The smartphone has the battery model number EB-BA426ABY. This is going to be the successor of the Galaxy A41. The Galaxy A41 was a budget smartphone and this one will also be the budget smartphone.
The certification has not revealed any more information about the smartphone nor its battery percentage. This smartphone will arrive somewhere in 2021 and it may come in both 4G and 5G variants as per the reports. Reports also claim that it will have internal storage up to 128GB.
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The Galaxy A42 will come with Samsung’s latest One UI based Android 11 os in 2021. Until now there is no more news regarding this smartphone but more information will surface with more reports surfacing in future days.
Moreover, Samsung is going to hold the Samsung Galaxy UNPACKED event on August 5, and in this event the company is going to launch a lot of gadgets from smartphones to the wearable. It is said that the company will launch the Galaxy Note 20 series in that event along with Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Watch 3 (4g) Aluminium.
Motorola has launched the Moto G5 Plus 5G on July 7 and it is said to be the company’s most affordable smartphone. This smartphone is priced at €349 for the 4GB + 64GB version and is one of the cheapest smartphones in India. Recently a tipster has spotted that a new Motorola device is under development and it has received the TUV Rheinland certification from Japan.
The tipster claims that this smartphone has not been launched and is still in development. From the certification we can see that the upcoming Motorola smartphone will have a typical 5000mAh battery. The certification does not reveal any other details about the smartphone. This can be one of the flagship devices of the company that will be unveiled in near future.
Recently we got some news about the Motorola Razr 5G and the specification of that smartphone had been leaked before official launch. This certification can be linked to the upcoming Razr 5G. But we are not sure as there is no concrete news about the launch of the device.
Meanwhile, Moto G Plus has a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. There is a dual punch-hole camera at the front – 16MP primary and 8MP ultrawide. There is also a quad-camera setup at the back of the camera – 48MP main shooter is joined by an 8MP ultrawide snapper, 5MP macro module, and a 2MP depth helper.
The phone runs on Android 10 with some slight Moto enhancements now called My UX. The phone comes with Snapdragon 765 chipset paired with upto 6GB RAM and upto 128GB storage. The storage can be expandable externally via memory card. The Moto G Plus 5G is powered by 5,000 mAh and supports 20W fast wired charging. There is a side mount fingerprint scanner, NFC, headphone jack and it is splash-resistant.
Despite the unsuccessful smartphone market, LG is still a big name in the television sector. Not only that, but it also brings quality accessories for that too. Following the same way, a few days back the company announces its new GX soundbar.
The new accessory is a figure of 15×144.6×3.25 cm. The company says it is the perfect match for the 65-inch GX Gallery Series TVs. You will get the flexibility to install it as per your choice and condition. You can either mount it on the wall or use the solid steel stand that comes with the soundbar.
LG knows the priority of good audio quality service. For that, it adds the Dolby Atmos support along with the DTX:S. To deliver low-frequency bass signals, LG builds a subwoofer for the GX Soundbar. You can connect these two via wireless Bluetooth but unfortunately, LG will sell it separately. Besides, the soundbar has the 4K Pass-through so that it can support Dolby Vision.
It can deliver audio at 24bit/96kHz and the Hi-Res Audio certification is proof of that. To play the high-resolution audio formats like Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio it’s equipped with eARC support. Lastly, it has the LG AI Sound Pro technology.
Though the price tag is not revealed, it is confirmed that the GX Soundbar will release for sale at the end of this month in Asia, Europe, and North America.
If you are a gaming fan, then don’t miss the oppurtunity to grab a free game from Ubisoft
Instead of announcing games and other launches in E3, Ubisoft today is organizing its own event named “Ubisoft Forward” where a lot of its upcoming games will be shown and announced. This includes the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, Watch Dogs Legion and more.
Join us! Tune in to #UbiForward on July 12 for the hottest news and reveals, check the article for details 👇
Now to attract as many users as it can, Ubisoft has come up with a unique scheme – so if you watch, or at least if you watch in the correct way, you can get a free copy of Watch Dogs 2 on PC, this is a huge giveaway for all gaming fans out there.
There are two ways by which you can do get a free game copy:
1) Sign into Uplay and watch the stream on the official Ubisoft website.
2) Link your Uplay and Twitch accounts so that you can receive drops. Then, watch the event on one of the channels listed here.
Now the official Ubisoft support says:
If you are joining us on our official website or through Uplay, make sure you log into the Ubisoft account you would like to receive the game on. If you are joining us on Twitch, make sure your accounts are SET UP to receive TWITCH DROPS. Your free copy will be delivered the day after the event, on 13 July 2020. You will find more information and help with the game on our dedicated SUPPORT PAGE for Watch Dogs 2.
All you have to do today is to join Ubisoft Forward between 18:30 UTC and 20:30 UTC i.e. on July 13th, 12 AM to 2 AM IST to claim your free copy of Watch Dogs 2! Most probably the game will be credited the day after the event and you can play it via the Uplay launcher. Only 1 and a half-hour left so hurry up guys!
Samsung is going to hold the Samsung Galaxy UNPACKED event on August 5 and in this event the company is going to launch a lot of gadgets from smartphones to the wearable. It is said that the company will launch the Galaxy Note 20 series in that event along with Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Watch 3 (4g) Aluminium.
The company has not revealed the gadget lists to be launched on that day but @evleaks has already unveiled the promo video of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Mystic Bronze. The video shows the video of the device from all sides. The video does not reveal any feature of the device but only unveiled the design from all sides.
XDA Developers suggests that the main difference between Galaxy Z Flip 5G and the old Z Flip will be in the replacement of Snapdragon 855+ with Snapdragon 865+ in the 5G version. They also added that the new phone will be basically 0.5mm thicker and 0.1mm taller than its existing version.
According to TENAA, the phone will have a 6.7” AMOLED with 1080p resolution when unfolded and the smaller screen at the top will also feature an AMOLED display with a resolution of 300 x 112 pixels. In this 5G model there will be a 12MP front camera or the inside camera, but this time at the outside there will be a 12MP + 10MP dual rear camera instead of 12MP + 12MP camera setup like the previous Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.
TENAA hints, the smartphone will have a processor that can go as high as 3.09 GHz. The battery capacity will be around 3,300mAh. This is not the final specifications of the smartphone, it may change during the time of launch or due course of time.
Already bagging the Silicon giant, Intel’s investment recently, Jio is just not stopping here as the Mukesh Ambani backed Reliance Jio platforms has attracted another Silicon giant – Qualcomm. Yes, it’s the leading mobile chipmaker who has invested into Jio with ₹ 730 crores, buying 0.15% equity stake in Jio Platforms.
This marks the 13th investment in Jio Platforms within twelve weeks (since 22nd April 2020) joining the likes of Facebook, Silver Lake Partners (two investments), Vista Equity Partners, General Atlantic, KKR, Mubadala, ADIA, TPG, L Catterton, PIF, Intel Capital, taking the total investment to ₹ 118,318.45 crores, diluting a total of 25.24% equity stake in Jio Platforms
Qualcomm Ventures, the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated has joined into the biggest digital revolution in India and this shows Jio’s capabilities even after clearing all its debts, more companies around the globe are investing in Jio platforms. The investment is said to deepen the ties between Qualcomm and Jio Platforms, to support Jio Platforms on its journey to rollout advanced 5G infrastructure and services for Indian customers.
Much like Intel, the chipmaker Qualcomm’s investment in Jio platforms signifies how much importance companies are giving to India’s growing economy. A strategic partnership with the US chipmaker is a significant move which marks the next step in the digital revolution – 5G. Obviously, Jio now has the most number of subscribers in India, so joining hands with most disruptive tech company in India is a smart move from Qualcomm.
Jio has been everywhere in the country from telecom to shopping, from broadband to petrochemicals, it’s a wide array of business in India makes it more favourable to gain investments and easy enough to make an ecosystem of products that people can trust on. It’s a recent development with tech companies will help it to infuse a wider partnership to improve their service and eventually offer more new tech services and products.
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, commented, “Today, I am delighted to welcome Qualcomm Ventures as an investor in Jio Platforms. Qualcomm has been a valued partner for several years and we have a shared vision of connecting everything by building a robust and secure wireless and digital network and extending the benefits of digital connectivity to everyone in India. As a world leader in wireless technologies, Qualcomm offers deep technology know-how and insights that will help us deliver on our 5G vision and the digital transformation of India for both people and enterprises.”
Steve Mollenkopf, CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, said, “With our shared goal of extending the benefits of digital connectivity to everyone and everything, we anticipate Jio Platforms will deliver a new set of services and experiences to Indian consumers. With unmatched speeds and emerging use cases, 5G is expected to transform every industry in the coming years. Jio Platforms has led the digital revolution in India through its extensive digital and technological capabilities. As an enabler and investor with a longstanding presence in India, we look forward to playing a role in Jio’s vision to further revolutionize India’s digital economy.”
Yes 5G is happening and with the likes of Intel and Qualcomm in its pocket, Jio is aiming big this time, hopefully, we will get more info from Mukesh Ambani on the 15th July, when Jio’s AGM will be held.
An unusual thing has been spotted in the desktop CPU market is that in the entry-level AMD Ryzen 3 3200G processor boxes, a more powerful Ryzen 5 3600 CPU has been found. This very surprising to see Ryzen 3000 CPUs getting shipped in a Picasso based APU packaging, and this is not just one case but has occurred for an entire batch of Ryzen 5 3600 CPUs.
As reported by Hardware Times, a user on Facebook shared such weird experience, also the strange thing to notice is that both the serial number and the final seal on the box were replaced with correct one stating it to be a 6 core, 12 threaded Ryzen 5 3600 CPU.
It is speculated that this might have happened as a result of the high demand of the Ryzen 5 3600 CPUs due to the Chinese mid-year sale in June. So, it might have happened that due to shortage of boxes, the Ryzen 5 3600 processors were shipped in the Ryzen 3 3200G boxes to meet the demand somehow, this is obvious as the Ryzen 5 3600 is the best selling CPU globally now.
So, if you have thought of purchasing a Ryzen 5 3600 at the price of the Ryzen 3 3200G then you are mistaken because AMD China team is smart enough to keep the pricing of the original Ryzen 5 3600 as we see in the seal. This is rare thing you could have ever imagined…🤣
There are a lot of people who look to cool their CPU but are short on budget and do find a good CPU cooler for their processor. A dedicated CPU cooler is very important for those which do not come with one like Intel CPUs these days and AMD’s in-box coolers are still well enough but for enhanced performance and overclocking a dedicated one from the market is very much required.
So, to reduce your hassle to search one for yourself, there are the top 5 budget CPU air coolers under ₹ 2000:
Cooler Master i70 CPU Cooler
Price: ₹ 699
Strong airflow
Low noise
Compatible with intel lga 115x sockets
Compact design perfectly fits all-in-one systems
Aluminium fins provide excellent heat dissipation
A very good option if you are very tight on budget and looking for a very cheap option.
A30 comes with a 92mm blue LED fan for ultra-quiet and efficient operations. The Straight Touch copper heat pipes paired with aluminium fins offer a large surface area for heat dissipation and efficient functioning.
Compatible with Intel: Core i7 / i5 / i3, Core 2 Extreme / Quad / Duo, Pentium / Pentium G Celeron / Celeron G
Direct Contact Technology: 4 heat pipes with Direct Contact Technology effectively provide excellent heat dissipation.
PWM Silent Fan: Automatically controls the fan speed according to the temperature of CPU efficiently and decreases fan noise.
Rainbow Illumination: With a vision of revolutionizing a whole new frontier of cooling performance, we introduce Ant Esports ICE-C612 with Rainbow LED PWM Fan to give you an absolute visual treat.
Optimized Fin Design: Aluminum Fin Array with Tunnel Effect layout creates micro vortices that boost the airflow and circulate it around the heat pipes.
High-Performance Heat Pipes: C612 is equipped with four 6mm heat pipes which is a key component for high cooling performance
This is a very cool CPU air cooler that balances between looks and budget, at its price, this is a great option for your next PC build.
Cooler Master is dedicated to designing CPU Coolers with high and low dBA, 3-PIN Bowl design fan and its anti-vibration pad can lower the noise and vibration effectively
Easy to install and remove rubber pad is inserted between fan and fin to prevent from vibrating
Two 6mm heat pipes with direct contact allow heat to be dissipated quickly and efficiently through the funnel-shaped aluminium fins
Quick and fast installation steady and tight
A good CPU cooler from Cooler Master eligible to be used in a budget PC build.
Outstanding Performance in Compact Size (136.5mm tall), 4 Heat pipes with Direct Contact Technology, Precise Combination of Air Flow and Heat sink
Heat Sink Material – 4 Heat Pipes, Direct Contact, Aluminum Fins FAN DIMENSIONS (L X W X H) – 92 x 92 x 25 mm / 3.6 x 3.6 x 1 inch FAN Speed – 600-2000 RPM (PWM) ± 10%
So here were our top 5 picks under ₹ 2000 in India 2020, so next time we will also bring more cooling options for you. Tell us in the comments below which air cooler will you choose for your PC next…😉
Back in May, Epic Games revealed its fundamental toolset called Unreal Engine 5 that can be used to build so many games. Epic Games is also very much known for its Fortnite game. It recently got an investment of $250 million from the Japanese Giant Sony and adding this amount, now, Epic Games bagged $1.83 billion in total.
In return for the investment, Sony got a minority percentage of the stack and it is 1.4%. This amount of Stack costs $17.86 billion to Epic Games.
The deal will strengthen the bonding and collaboration between the two companies for sure. Both can use the entertainment assets and technologies by Sony as well as the digital ecosystem and entertainment platform by Epic Games. Besides, Sony also can publish the games of Epic.
The founder and CEO of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney said, “Sony and Epic have both built businesses at the intersection of creativity and technology, and we share a vision of real-time 3D social experiences leading to a convergence of gaming, film, and music. Together we strive and built an even more open and accessible digital ecosystem for all consumers and content creators alike.”
Sony already lifted the certain form the design of its next gen gaming console PlayStation 5 and preparing for its launch.
The global pandemic condition affects almost every economical and health care field. Peoples are locked down in their houses, maximum of the factories and offices are closed, hospitals become busier than ever. All the technological markets including smartphone market conditions are coming down. Exerts are pretending around 10% YoY reduction of the smartphone shipment with respect to 2019.
from- Counterpoint Research
On the other hand, the sale of the CMOS image sensors are hiked around eight times over the past decade and crossed 4.5 billion last year. This whole scenario is an exceptional, totally opposite that other tech markets.
“Although the strong growth momentum is expected to soften amid the pandemic fallout, thanks to the irreversible trend towards multi-camera setups and the spreading adoption of 3D sensing systems, the smartphones CIS segment will likely still register high-single-digit shipment growth in 2020, hitting an all-time high of close to 5.0 billion units.” – Senior Analyst Ethan Qi.
from- Counterpoint Research
Around 83% of smartphones, shipped in the first quarter of 2020, are of the brands Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo, and all of their phones have multiple-camera setup. As per the analysis of Counterpoint, each of the smartphones shipped in Q1 2020, either of the upper mentioned brands or some others, has more than 3.5 image sensors.
from- Counterpoint Research
Further analysis reports, the young smartphone maker Realme is providing quad-camera or above setup in their 66.1% of phones of Q1 2020 and it’s the highest among all brands. In the second and third positions are Oppo and Xiaomi respectively. Oppo provides quad or more cameras in its 57.7% of smartphones, whereas Xiaomi is giving in 45.8% of its models. Huawei and Samsung are at the fourth and fifth positions with 28% and 20.4%.
