PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 adds sandstorm weather effects to Miramar, Cheer Park, and a bunch of other changes

PUBG Mobile kicked off Season 12 for the game with a major update earlier this year in March. The update (v0.17.0) marked the return of the Hardcore Mode, along with new features and improvements to the Classic Mode. Now, the game is receiving yet another massive update which packs in some more noteworthy changes. According to the patch notes published on the official website, the latest update (v0.18.0) brings new sandstorm weather effects to the Miramar desert map, adds a 2.7x scope to the Win94 rifle, adds the Canted Sight attachment to the game, and kicks off Royale Pass Season 13, among other things.

The latest update for PUBG Mobile has already started rolling out to users via the Play Store and users who update the game before May 13th stand the chance to win 1 Radio, 2,888 BP, and 3 Lieutenant Parsec Backpacks. Here are the complete patch notes for the latest update:

• Updated Miramar with Sandstorm
  • The map has received visual updates with a few new elements
  • An oasis has been added to the northern part of the map and Urban Ruins is now to the northwest. More housing areas, roads, and resources have been added to the made.
  • Added a race track that runs through the whole map.
  • New Miramar map vehicle: Golden Mirado.
  • Added vending machines for Energy Drinks or Painkillers
  • Added the chance for areas in Miramar and the Main Menu to be ravaged by sandstorms.
  • Added new Miramar main lobby theme and music.
  • Added new Miramar achievements and events.
• Win94 with 2.7x scope
• Canted sight available
• New classic mode content: Jungle adventure in Sanhok (Available soon)
  • Random chance to enter new Jungle Adventure mode while looking for matches on Sanhok.
  • The mode adds a variety of features and challenges to the map.
  • Totem: Find ancient totems and invoke their power for a chance to receive a blessing or item.
  • Jungle Food: Fruit and other foods grow in the wild. Eating them may grant mysterious effects.
  • Hot Air Balloon: Control a Hot Aur Balloon to survey the battlefield.
• New Customizable weapon system: Guncraft finishes (Available soon)
• New weapon: P90 in Arena Mode

• Royale Pass Season 13: Toy Playground (Available May 13th)
• Cheer Park
  • New social area that can accommodate 20 players at any time.
  • Includes most of the basic Training grounds features and lets players interact with other players in real time.
  • Players can view the information of other players, chat, interact with Emotes, and add friends.
  • Players can team up with other players and play matches in various modes.
  • Players can invite their friends to interact and roast chicken together.
  • Additional activities include 1v1 duels, Hunt game, and Shooting range.

• Bluehole Mode: Brand new EvoGround Experience (Available soon)
  • Erangel will now have 2 zones — inner and outer. The inner zone represents the next playzone location, but players will lose health if they are in the inner zone as long as the outer zone is present. Once the outer zone finishes shrinking, players will be able to move into the former inner zone and a new inner zone will appear.
  • All supplies spawn with a 50% increase over the Classic mode Erangel map and players can review downed teammates in 4 seconds.

• New anti-cheating implementation: Points protection against cheater kills
• New results screen UI

Along with these aforementioned changes, PUBG Mobile v0.18.0 also includes a ton of improvements and bug fixes. For a more detailed look at everything included in the update, you can check out the source linked below.

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Source: Patch notes

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Xiaomi Mi 10 5G with a 108MP camera, Snapdragon 865, and ad-free MIUI launched in India

Xiaomi has traditionally been associated with smartphones that offer the best bang for the buck. While Xiaomi has a massive portfolio of products – from smartphones to dumb feature phones, laptops, smart TVs, IoT products, and even STEM toys. Each of these products is priced as economically possible and this has lent Xiaomi and brands under or backed by it (like Redmi and POCO) a persona of affordability. However, the company has also been producing flagship products, which lie between true flagships and flagship killers. To mark its 10th anniversary, Xiaomi introduced the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro earlier this year in China, followed by its launch in the European markets. Today, Xiaomi is bringing the Mi 10 5G – but without the Pro – to India after several years of focus on the mid-range in the country.

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Xiaomi is designed for a premium experience with its glass sandwich design, a 4D curved Super AMOLED display, 108MP quad cameras, Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, stereo speakers, and a lot more. For gaming and unhindered performance, Xiaomi has included a multi-layered vapor cooling chamber.

To complement the super-charged hardware, Xiaomi has also made subtle changes to the software experience owing the flagship nature of the device. This includes a clean user experience without ads and any bloatware. Besides this, Google apps such as the Dailer, Messages, and Contacts app will replace Xiaomi’s own apps to ensure a top-tier Android experience on the phone.

In terms of cameras, the Xiaomi Mi 10 features a Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor with a resolution of 108MP. This is a 1/1.33″ sensor, much larger than the 48MP and 64MP sensors that have been trending recently. Along with the sensor, the phone features a 7P lens setup and 4-axis OIS. Additionally, there’s a 13MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP portrait camera with auto-focus, and a 2MP depth sensor as part of the rear camera. The hole-punch in the display accommodates a 20MP camera. In terms of videos, the Mi 10 can capture 8K video at up to 30fps and 4K video at up to 60fps.

The Mi 10 gets a 4,780mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging both – wired and wirelessly. You’ll need Xiaomi’s proprietary chargers to attain those charging speeds, and the wireless charger must be bought separately. The phone is also Qi-certified and can charger at up to 10W using the compliant charger.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Specifications

Specification	Xiaomi Mi 10 5G India
Dimension & Weight	162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm 208g
Display	6.67″ OLED 2340 x 1080 HDR10+ 90Hz 180Hz touch response Peak Brightness: 1120 nits Hole-punch for camera
Security	In-display fingerprint sensor Software-based face recognition
System-on-Chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865: 1x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Prime core @ 2.84GHz 3x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Performance core @ 2.4GHz 4x Kryo 385 (ARM Cortex A55-based) Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 650
RAM	up to 8GB LPDDR5 in India
Storage	up to 256GB UFS 3.0
Battery & Charging	4,780 mAh 30W Fast Wired Charging 30W Fast Wireless Charging 10W Reverse Wireless Charging
Rear Camera	108MP Wide 1/1.33″, 7P lens, OIS 13MP Ultra-Wide, 123°,  f/2.4 2MP f/2.4 Macro Camera 2MP f/2.4 Depth Sensor
Front Camera	20MP
Software Version	MIUI 11 based on Android 10
Connectivity	5G: SA/NSA Wi-Fi 6 USB Type-C NFC Bluetooth v5.0 NavIC
Audio	Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certified
Colors	Coral Green, Twilight Grey

Price & Availability in India

The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G will be available in India in two configurations – 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. The prices of the two variants are:

• 8GB/128GB – ₹49,999 (~$660)
• 8GB/256GB – ₹54,999 (~$730)

Xiaomi will also be launching the 30W wireless charger along with the phones in India and that will be priced at ₹1,999 (~$27). Those who pre-book the Mi 10 will get the wireless charger for free.

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Xiaomi launches Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and Android TV-powered Mi Box 4K in India

Xiaomi has shaken the smartphone and smart TV market in India and is now working towards grabbing a significant chunk of other segments. Along with the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G, Xiaomi has now announced two new products in India – the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 TWS and the Mi Box 4K, which is a rebranded version of the Mi Box S.

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 TWS

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 truly wireless earphones feature a 14.2mm drivers. Xiaomi India has specially optimized the sound for the Indian audience, tuning it for Bollywood and other bass-heavy music. Each of these earphones feature two microphones, one of which is specifically working to minimize background noise during calls.

Like the Apple AirPods and the Realme Buds Air (review), the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 feature proximity sensors that allow automatic pausing when you take either of the earphones out of your ears. The earphones come in a rigid design without any sort of cushioning or earbuds. Xiaomi says that they have optimized the shape of the earphone by mapping millions of ears in simulation software. Each of the earbuds weighs just about 4g while both of them with the case weigh 50g in total.

In terms of battery life, the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 can last up to 4 hours while the case can add an additional 10 hours of battery life. There’s no wireless charging and the case can be charged using a USB-C port at the bottom.

Mi Box 4K

The Mi Box 4K is an Android streaming device running on Android TV Pie and can convert any dumb TV into a smart TV. The streamer box appears to be a rebranded Mi Box S, which has been available in the market for about a couple of years. Unlike Xiaomi’s own Mi TV lineup, the Mi Box 4K does not run on Patchwall and comes with the standard Android TV UI.

As is in the name of the device, it supports up to 4K video transmission over HDMI. It is certified for HDR10 and can play supported content if your TV also supports that. For improved audio, the TV box also supports Dolby Audio format.

In terms of I/O, the Mi Box 4K features an HDMI 2.0b port, a 3.5mm jack for audio output, and Bluetooth 4.1 for audio transmission. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi and features a USB 2.0 port so you also play your offline files.

It is powered by a quad-core Amlogic S905X processor and comes with 8GB of internal storage.

The Mi Box 4K comes with a remote controller that has Netflix and Prime Video hotkeys. Additionally, it comes with an in-line microphone for interaction with the Google Assistant.

Price & Availability

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 will be available in India starting May 12th for an introductory price of ₹3,999 (~$53) via Amazon India, Mi Homes, and Mi.com. After May 17th, the price of the earphones will be ₹4,499 (~$60).

The Mi Box 4K will be available in India from May 11th at a price of ₹3,499 (~$46) on Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores.

Do note that the delivery might be delayed due to the COVID-19 lockdown in India.

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Xiaomi teases the Redmi K30 5G “Speed Edition” with the unannounced Snapdragon 768G

Back in December last year, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi K30 5G in China. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, the Redmi K30 was the company’s first 5G-enabled smartphone and it packed in a couple of other noteworthy features, like a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary camera, a 120Hz high refresh rate display, 30W fast charging support, and more. The device was launched alongside the Redmi K30 4G, which packed in the Snapdragon 730G chipset instead, and was soon followed by the Redmi K30 Pro featuring Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 865 chip. Now, as per recent posts on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Xiaomi is prepping up to launch another smartphone as part of the Redmi K30 series.

As reported by GizmoChina, Xiaomi’s official Redmi Weibo account has started teasing a new version of the Redmi K30 5G called the “Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition”. The device is expected to launch at 2 PM China Standard Time on May 11th in partnership with Chinese etailer JD.com and a listing of the device has already appeared on the etailer’s website. As spotted by XDA Senior Member TingyiChen, when you view this listing in JD’s official mobile app (and not the online listing on a web browser), you’ll see the processor listed as the “Snapdragon 768G.” This is listed in two places — in the title of the listing and in the detailed specifications.

Assuming that this isn’t a typo, then Xiaomi may have just leaked the name of an unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. If the Snapdragon 768G does exist, then it will most likely be a follow-up to the Snapdragon 765G with minor performance improvements. As mentioned earlier, the standard Redmi K30 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 765G and since Xiaomi is teasing performance upgrades with the Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition, it would make sense for this unreleased phone to be powered by a better processor. The only other already-released Snapdragon processor that’s better than the Snapdragon 765G is the Snapdragon 865. But since that’s already found on the Redmi K30 Pro, a new mid-range processor does seem quite plausible.

It’s also worth noting that the Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition isn’t the only upcoming smartphone in the Redmi K30 series. Earlier this month, we found evidence that suggests that Xiaomi is also working on a cheaper variant of the Redmi K30 called the Redmi K30i.

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Source: Weibo

Via: GizmoChina

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The Dimensity 1000 Plus is a new 5G chip from MediaTek that supports 144Hz display

MediaTek is on a roll these days as they just unveiled yet another SoC after announcing the mid-ranger Helio G85 chipset. Dubbed as Dimensity 1000 Plus, the latest candidate belongs to the flagship-grade Dimensity 5G family and carries a handful of enhancements over the original Dimensity 1000 SoC. MediaTek wants to take the lion’s share of the flagship SoC market, which could be the prime reason behind launching a revised edition of an existing mobile platform within six months.

Connectivity

Similar to its predecessor, the Dimensity 1000 Plus (stylized as Dimensity 1000+) is built on a 7nm process and features an identical 5G modem. MediaTek, however, now added something called “5G UltraSave”, a built-in power saving mechanism that can dynamically switch between different power states to maximize the battery life. The modem itself capable of handling two 5G SIMs simultaneously, while it can also fall back to 4G depending on the connection quality.

144Hz Display Support

High refresh rate screens are the next big trend for smartphone displays and MediaTek likes to exploit the hype. The Dimensity 1000+ SoC natively supports 144Hz UHFR (ultra-high frame rate) display panels, while the dedicated MiraVision Picture Quality Engine inside the chipset can seamlessly upscale 4K SDR video contents to HDR10+. The company also backported their proprietary “AI PQ” tech from Smart TVs to smartphone displays via the new chipset to “enhance the picture quality of 4K videos and streams in real time”.

HyperEngine 2.0

HyperEngine, AKA the on-demand dynamic resource allocation module has received a new coat of paint. Version 2.0 now offers on-demand overclocking of CPU and GPU as well as several network optimizations, such as supporting 5G standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) modes simultaneously on both SIM slots (Call & Data Concurrency 2.0) and precise connectivity sensing across 5G NR, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi connections (Intelligent Multi-Network Prediction 2.0).

Availability

Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO has already announced that they are building a new phone based on the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ platform. There is no word regarding the actual configuration or even a tentative release date, but we can easily speculate about a 144Hz screen as well as 5G connectivity on the upcoming device. On the other hand, it could be possible that MediaTek is going to phase out the original Dimensity 1000 in favor of the Dimensity 1000+, which is something that only time will tell.

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Source: MediaTek (1, 2)

Via: GSMArena

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NVIDIA announces 19 new games for GeForce NOW

NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW game-streaming service enjoys its share in the now-crowded game streaming market on the fact that it was one of the first to appear for end consumers. The service started beta testing for Android last year and opened up for everyone in February. NVIDIA had pledged to announce new games for GeForce NOW every week, and over the past weeks, it has kept to that promise on multiple occasions. Today, NVIDIA is announcing 19 new games that will now be available on GeForce NOW.

GeForce NOW  incorporates technology that utilizes AI and RTX GPUs to enable “the next generation of performance and visuals”. It’s NVIDIA’s improved deep learning neural network that “boosts frame rates while generating beautiful, sharp images for games”. Since the base technology is game streaming, games begin playing instantly when you fire them up. They also include an experience that has been optimized for cloud gaming and includes Game Ready Driver performance improvements, managed directly by NVIDIA.

Here is the complete list of new games that have been added to GeForce NOW this week:

• Population Zero
• Age of Conan: Unchained
• Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition
• Cube World
• Darksiders II
• Door Kickers: Action Squad
• EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
• Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
• Hitman: Blood Money
• King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North
• Sacred 2 Gold
• Space Hulk: Deathwing – Enhanced Edition
• STEINS;GATE
• Styx: Shards of Darkness
• The Guild II: Renaissance
• This Is the Police 2
• WORMS Armageddon
• WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship
• X3: Terran Conflict

In addition to these, the service is also in the process of gaining access to the new Ghostrunner demo, the trailer of which was recently released by All In! Games.

Population Zero, from Emplex Games, has also been released on GeForce NOW at the same time as its PC launch via Steam.

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A new version of Android TV may be coming, and it could be called Google TV

The market for Android TV Box is pretty erratic and confusing. Since the Nexus Player, Google’s efforts have been devoted to either making Chromecast dongles or enabling other OEMs to create their own smart TVs portfolio with devices running on the Android TV platform. Google, however, has been working on a 4K Android TV dongle for quite some time and even announced a new streaming device called ADT-3 for developers along with Android TV 10 in late 2019. Now, a recent report suggests that Google is working on a new streaming device actually available for consumers and running on the Android TV platform. Meanwhile, another suggests the platform could also be rebranded to Google TV.

The upcoming version of Android TV might come with significant improvements to the UI, lower hardware requirements, and more emphasis on movies and shows instead of apps. This content-focused approach is to ensure that the rumored streaming device can stand the competition from the likes of Amazon Fire Stick and Roku. Several of Protocol‘s sources confirmed these changes while one suggested that the upcoming device might be listed under the Nest brand, which is also owned by Google.

Protocol reports that Google is mulling the exact branding for the upcoming Android TV device and the addition to the Nest portfolio is quite possible. Meanwhile, 9to5Google also floats the idea of Google dropping the Android branding from Android TV and renaming it to Google TV. This is supported by a similar name change that a horde of other services such as Android Pay (now Google Pay), Android Wear (now Wear OS), Android Messages (now Messages) have gone through.

While Google I/O 2020 could have been the perfect platform to introduce the purported product, the conference had to be canceled due to COVID-19. Instead of an on-ground event, Google will be hosting an online event in June to announce the Android 11 Beta 1 but we can’t say for sure if this TV box would be announced then. While it’s natural to link the TV remote that passed through FCC back in March with this device, that remote might be for another telecommunication hardware (perhaps a video conferencing equipment) that Google is building.

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