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Microsoft Flight Simulator becomes the highest-rated game of the year

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Microsoft did not have a spectacular past few weeks when it comes to games and the excitement related to the next generation consoles. The last few weeks had a lot of information leaked about their Xbox X series, the new controller, and so on. There was also news where it was confirmed that Halo: Infinite will be delayed till 2021, and there was a doubt among many whether the company will be able to compete with Sony and create good Xbox exclusive games for the users.

However, new news that has come up, shows that Microsft is not behind in gaming category as well. The Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 was released a few months back and now has become the highest-rated game of the year. The game is not similar to any kind of conventional game that users play. It is simply based on the aircraft simulation and provides a great understanding of the mechanics while playing the game. The new 2020 version of the flight simulator provided much better graphics and a lot of added features to the game.

Although it hs a specific niche of the audience, it has still managed to become one of the highest-rated games of the year. It seems to be a great achievement for game developers at Microsoft and is also a great motivation for gamers. It seems to be a great comeback for the company and an assurance that they can create some praiseworthy games in the future as well. For now, Microsoft Flight simulator can be purchase with a lot of add-on features.

MediaTek launches the new Dimensity 800U 5G chipset.

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Mediatek has recently announced a new chipset called Dimensity 800U, which is a chipset designed for mid-range smartphones. The selling point of this chipset is that it brings 5G connectivity to such phones. Tye chipset is based on 7nm architecture and is a part of the ongoing Dimensity family of SoCs, which include another chipset like Dimensity 720, 820, 800, 1000, and 1000+. The 800U comes with high specs and powerful performance.

The chipset is an octa-core with ARM Cortex-A76 cores, which can be clocked to a maximum of 2.4 GHz and a six-core Cortex A-55, which can be clocked to a speed of 2.0GHz. The chipset will also support the ARM Mali-G57 GPU for graphics, which is also equipped with independent AI and APU. The chipset will support dual 5G sin standby and dual VoNR (Voice over New Radio), sub-6GHz NSA / SA networks, and 5G two carrier aggregation (2CC 5G-CA).

The chipset is not power-hungry and will have the Mediatek 5G Ultrasave technology onboard, which is present in most of their new chipsets. It also manages the operations of the modem based on the network environment and data transmission quality for improving the battery life of mobile devices. The chipset includes LPDDR4x RAM (up to 2133MHz) and UFS 2.2 storage, and a support full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also has HDR10+ and MediaTek’s MiraVision PQ engine with HDR optimization.

The chipset will be able to support a 64-megapixel sensor and four rear-facing cameras. The chipset is promised to deliver 11 percent and 28 percent faster CPU and GPU performance than the 720 chipsets in Density series. The new chipset will be available for the global market in a couple of months and will have features like multiple trigger words for the different voice assistants, dual-mic noise reduction, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and Bluetooth 5.1.

iPhone 12 dummy phones leaked images show the complete design.

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There have already been a lot of leaks regarding the specs and features of the iPhone 12 and also a lot has already been known about the design. It was expected the new iPhone will not be a massive upgrade but will surely bring out 5G band connectivity to the iPhone. However, the new iPhone leaks are now out, which shows the complete design of the phone in its complete glory.

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As per the leaked images, the expected size of the iPhone can be 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.7-inch, and the size profile of the phone looks very similar to what was in the iPhone 4 model. The dummy images were leaked by the courtesy of CaseMakers. The leaked images show all the variants of the iPhone as dummy units. These dummy units are used to create or design the case for the phone. The details shown are not as much as people wanted to know but the it does confirm the at the side, rounded profile has been re-designed to what looks very similar to the iPhone 4.

The phone has the same side edges that have been made out of aluminum, which is very similar to the older iPhone design, which was totally changed after the launch of the iPhone 6, till now. Apart from that there does not seems to be a lot of changes to the iPhone 12 when we compare it to the iPhone 11. It seems like the front and rear design will remain unchanged.

Microsoft apps to stop support for Internet Explorer from next year.

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Internet Explorer is one of the oldest browsers ever and has been a part of Microsoft Windows. However, with the introduction and evolution of browsers such as Mozilla, Google Chrome, Opera, and others, Internet explorer lost its appeal as it was a lot slower and less efficient than other browsers. Due to the same reason, Microsoft launched a replacement for the same five years ago, which is known as Microsoft Edge.

Now Microsoft has decided that the 365 apps and services will no longer support Internet Explorer from August 17 next year. Microsoft is asking the users to download the Chromium-based Edge browser instead of Internet Explorer which will support all the latest apps and will have Microsoft Support. Microsoft has also revealed that from November 30 this year, Microsoft Teams web app will no longer support IE 11 as well.

After this, the customer will have to upgrade to the new browser. IE 11 was launched in 2013 and has been used by many users ever since. Microsoft does not seem to be interested in a new version of IE anymore and will focus more on Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge can meet the new standards of the browser industry much better than IE and provide a better and engaging online experience.

Microsoft did mention that it might be difficult for some customers to move from IE, however, the experience that they will get through the Microsoft 365 on new Microsft Edge will be much better and easier for them. Microsoft has also announced that they would end the support for the Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop app on March 9, 2021. However, the apps and sites created using the same will continue to work as usual and even incompatibility with the new Microsft Edge. The Microsoft team will keep providing support for that.

Apple threatens to terminate the developer account for Epic Games by August 28

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After removing Fortnite from both Google Play Store and App Store, Epic Developers have been in a constant battle of words over the dominance that Apple has over the market. The issue started when Epic Games added a direct payment option on both their iOS and Android platforms. Since Google Play Store and App Store charges a 30% commission on the in-app purchases, they only prefer using their own Apple and Google payment methods in the app.

Due to the payment options issue, both the platforms removed the app, making it only accessible from the Epic developers website. The issue was also openly supported by Facebook, where Facebook also agreed about the monopoly of Apple. Now another detail has been provided by Epic games that Apple has been threatening to terminate the Epic games developer account by August 28, which would lead to the company being cut off from iOS and macOS development tools.

The account termination notice was sent as per the antitrust feud between the two companies. However, Epic Games have mentioned that they have appealed to the court to stop this retaliation. As per Apple, the app from Epic game developers was found to be violating of many other terms under the Apple Developer Program membership, which if not corrected in 14 days, can lead to account termination.

The same information has also been given by Apple in the court filing. Cutting of Epic’s access to the Mac and iOS development tools will affect all the games and apps that use Spic’s Unreal engine. As per Epic games, the decision o termination should be put on hold or stopped unless the issue is resolved in the court.

WhatsApp adding a new Sticker search option to its platform

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WhatsApp is adding a whole set of features for the users that is going to make a lot of things easier, especially the search feature. As per the details, WhatsApp has launched a new beta version of the app that will make it easier for the users to search for relevant stickers and use them in the conversation. The feature will come with a search bar where you can search out of the large sticker collection. Also, the beta version will provide you distinct tabs that will categorize the stickers based on emotions such as happy, excited, sad, and a lot more. 

Some similarities can also be found on Facebook as well. The version will be 2.20.198.5 beta for Android and it brings a new lens button which will be placed next to emoji, GIF, and sticker shortcuts. Along with the search bar, it will also show all your sticker categories to directly select them. You can also use the search bar to simply search for it using the text. For now, the feature is not permanent and will only show a few times while looking for stickers. If you want, you can download the latest beta version of the app and have a look at this feature. 

This year has been really great for the app in terms of adding new technology and features. Since communication apps are currently at boom due to pandemic, it seems to be the right time for WhatsApp to add new features to it, making it a much easier and better app to use. Also, the company will be taking in a lot of features from Facebook and Messenger, where it will be connected to the Facebook platform directly.

Realme is coming up with three new smartphones, featuring 65W fast charging.

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Smartphone company Realme has been building up quite an impressive lineup of smartphones for the future. A few months back the company was working on fast charging technology where it was expected that the new range of their smartphones would come with 65W fast charging feature. However, it has been a while since then and the company is finally ready to launch such smartphones. Relame’s three unannounced smartphones RMX2121, RMX2176, and RMX2200 / RMX2201 has now been certified by the TENAA authority of China and has the complete list of spec and images for the RMX2176 and RMX2200 / RMX2201 model. 

As per the latest information, these two phones could be the part of new Realme 8 series smartphones and the RMX2121 could be for the next series. Other details that have leaked say that both the smartphones will come with a 4,300 and a 4,500 mAh battery and both will support a 65W fast charging feature. The smartphones have been built light and will not weigh more than 200 gms. Another phone has also been leaked that would support a 4,980mAh battery capacity. However, it is not clear whether this phone is one of the three unannounced models. 

The smartphones will be sized around 8mm in thickness and are known to have a dual-cell battery. The RMX2176 will have an AMOLED screen with a punch-hole design. It will also have a 2.4 GHz octa-core processor and a 6/8GB RAM variant to choose from. The smartphones will be offered with 128 and 256GB storage options and will have a Quad camera setup on the rear. These will be launched with Android 10 out of the box. 

However, it is expected that these smartphones will receive the Android 11 update when ready. Currently, the specs and information about these phones make them a great offering and might become a great offering in the mid-range category. 

Micromax is making a comeback in the Indian Smartphone market

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Micromax is one of the very popular smartphone brands in India, which is known to provide an affordable range of phones with good specs and features. However, it has been a while since the smartphone company has launched any new smartphone product and has been dormant in the market of smartphones. However, the company has recently released a new video with a slogan that says “Are you ready to join the revolution with us?”.

It is expected that Micromax can soon launch multiple smartphones that will be under budget segments and will have a good quality built along with a lot of features. The smartphones can be launched by the end of August or the early week of September. The company is currently working on more than one smartphone and as per the rumors, it might release almost three smartphones in the market immediately. The teaser was released on Independence Day on August 15th in India. The company is expected to be a part of the “Made in India” movement with this announcement.

All the three phones that the company is expected to launch will come in the budget of below Rs 10,000. Since Micromax is coming back after a long time, it will have to face very tough competition in the budget segment where smartphone companies like Xiaomi, Realme, and Samsung already have their dominance. Micromax has to try and offer the customer a nice package below the range of Rs 10000, with a lot of features and refinement that other phones do not provide.

Samsung planning to move a major production line in India

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It seems like ever since Apple has decided to move production and assembling from China to India, even other countries are looking for a better source for production. It is rumored that even Samsung might move a major part of the smartphone production from Vietnam and other countries to India, with a production estimate of over worth $40 billion. Samsung is likely to move the production units to India for manufacturing smartphones under the Production Linked Incentive scheme that the country is providing. 

The decision can impact existing capabilities across various countries like Vietnam, which is already a production hub for Samsung. Vietnam is second to China when it comes to smartphone production and most of the smartphone companies are looking towards other countries which can serve as a good option for production plant setup. As per the sources, the PLI scheme could help Samsung to save a very big amount. Samsung currently makes almost half its production in Vietnam. With this move, the company will join the tech giant Apple, which is also in the process of shifting a major production line in India.  

The decision of smartphone companies to shift in India is all due to the benefits scheme of PLI which the government is providing and it seems that even more companies are looking forward to this opportunity and are in talks with the government about the benefits they will receive. During the pandemic stage, the companies have understood that they need to have alternatives for their production plants, as situations like these can bring the production to halt, as what happened in China.

New Realme Buds Classic wired earphones to launch on August 18, on Amazon.

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Realme Wireless buds have been one of the best and the most affordable wireless earphones for the consumers. However, the company has not forgotten users who still like to use wired earphones through 3.5mm jack and this is why all their phones come with a 3.5mm audio connector. Following the same preference of the users, the company is launching the all-new Realme Buds Classic wired earphones, with the launch date of August 18.

The entry-level earphones will be sold on the e-commerce platform Amazon from 12:30 pm. It would be the latest offering from the company in the audio range and comes shortly after the launch of Realme Buds Air Neo and Realme Buds Q true wireless earphones, to provide a wide range of audio devices to choose from. The new earphones will have an outer-ear design with a similar fit to Air Neo and Buds Q. The earphones come with 14.2mm dynamic drivers and have been focused on users who like to have heavy bass.

Since it comes with a 3.5mm jack, it can be used with a tablet, mobile, laptop, or any other device with the same port. The earphones come with a single button remote on the headset and the microphone can be used for making hands-free calls and voice recording.  The button on the same will also help to control music on the device. The earphones will come with an inbuilt cable organizer and are expected to be sold at a price tag of just under Rs 500. It won’t provide superior quality noise cancellation but will provide a great listening experience to the user.

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