Tencent Games recently rolled out an update for PUBG Mobile, which brought in Zombies to the game making it even more exciting. The game even got a Zombie mode where players get a 30-minute round, which includes three days and two nights. Now a recent report suggests that the game will soon allow players to play as a Zombie in the new game mode.
According to the report, PUBG Mobile is expected to get a new zombie mode, where players will get to become zombies to attack and defeat standard players. The report comes from the YouTuber MrGhost Gaming. The feature is said to come with the next major update for the PUBG Mobile. It is also speculated that the next update will mostly be about the zombies.
As of now, we do not have any official word from PUBG Corp. or Tencent Games. However, the YouTuber claims that the feature should be made available in the version 0.13 or 0.14 of the game. It might be similar to the humans vs zombie mode that is available for PUBG PC.
Meanwhile, PUBG Mobile recently receoved an update, which added the new Zombie mode to the game. The new game mode allows a 30-minute round, which includes three days and two nights. Within the time period, a total of 60 players will compete against each others as well as the zombies. There will be multiple kinds of zombies inspired by the popular Resident Evil 2 game.
Xiaomi has revealed a couple of features that will be made available to MIUI users with the upcoming updates. While some of the features will be made available on the MIUI 10, others will make an appearance on the next version of the user interface. From system-wide dark mode to Dolby sound, here's everything Xiaomi is soon going to introduce in MIUI.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has revealed the list at MIUI's official website. As of now, the company has listed a total of 28 features. However, the forums on the website suggest around 35 more features will be adopted in the future. It also shows a list of features that are on popular demand by MIUI users.
As for the MIUI 10, the developers are working on bringing Dolby Atmos sound, superpower saving, improved garbage cleaning, system-wide Dark mode, ability to lock an app using face or fingerprint, option to adjust font and display sizes separately, battery charging status on the lock screen, the ability to wake up device screen using voice commands and much more.
MIUI 11 is currently under developmet and it is most likely to arrive later this year. The new version of the user interface will bring in the functionality to delete an APK file after installing the app, children mode, support for cropping photos to 18:9 aspect ratio, sleep reminder function, option to cancel the sleep timer sound, dynamic clock optimisation, shortcut to increase the screen lit time, ability to add text when dragging the cursor magnifier, emergency contact information displayed on lock screen and much more.
Microsoft is working on a lighter version of Windows currently being called Windows Lite
Microsoft is reportedly working on a new version of Windows. Its not a successor to the Windows 10, rather its a stripped down version of the same. The operating system is being developed for dual-screen laptops and the company is aiming to compete against the Chromebooks with this new lite operating system.
According to a recent report by The Verge, Microsoft is working on Composable Shell (C-Shell) and Windows Core OS for the upcoming Windows Lite OS. The report further claims that the Windows Lite will be a tonned down version of Windows 10 and it will miss out on a few features in order to make the operating system light weight. However, it will still have the ability to run apps from the Microsoft Store and progressive web apps. As the operating system is aimed towards low end systems, the company will be working on making the OS light on RAM and storage.
While the Windows Lite will look quite similar to Windows 10, it will carry a combination of Surface Hub shell and Windows Phone Continuum user interface (UI). The report also suggests that the first device running Windows Lite will be launched later this year. However, we do not know, which OEM will be the first to produce such device. It also depends on chip makers like AMD and Intel.
Also, the upcoming Windows is currently being referred as Windows Lite internally, which is most likely to change once the product is officially announced. Microsoft might launch the new operating system at the upcoming Build Conference in May.
Vivo V15 Pro sports a Ultra Full View Super AMOLED display.
Vivo recently launched its new mid-range smartphone in India, the Vivo V15 Pro. It brings in a lot of new and unique features on board. Some of which have been dragged down directly from its high-end smartphones like the in-display fingerprint sensor, a bezel-less display, pop-up selfie camera, 48-megapixel primary camera and much more. Are these features really helpful or are they just a bunch of gimmicks? Let's find out in our full review:
Vivo V15 Pro Review: Specifications
Vivo V15 Pro sports a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor coupled with Adreno 612 GPU. The dual-SIM handset packs in 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Under the hood, there is a 3,700mAh battery with support to Vivo’s Super Engine Fast Charging.
Price: Rs. 28,990
Vivo V15 Pro Review: Design
When you pick up the Vivo V15 Pro for the first time, you will immediately be impressed by its design. On the front, the device offers a nearly bezel-less display with no notches at all, thanks to the new pop-up camera. While the selfie camera is hidden inside, the earpiece grille is on the top of the display. Even the chin is close to non-existent.
The 32-megapixel pop-up selfie camera is one of the main selling points of the device.
On the back, the device features a dual-tone gradient colour finish, which looks quite attractive, and the vertically positioned triple camera setup adds to the already great aesthetics of the smartphone.
On the bottom edge, there is a microUSB port, which is quite disappointing. However, considering most people still have microUSB cables lying around their houses and the fact that the cable is much cheaper compared to USB Type-C cables, this might have been the right choice for the company to make. A speaker grille and the primary microphone also sit near the microUSB port.
The vertical triple camera setup looks quite unique here.
The left edge holds a dedicated Google Assistant button, whereas, on the right edge you will find a power button and the volume rockers. On the top edge, there is a secondary noise-cancelling microphone along with a 3.5-mm headphone jack.
Vivo V15 Pro Review: Display
Just like its predecessor, Vivo V15 Pro also sports a Super AMOLED panel. AMOLED panels offer deeper blacks and better viewing angles, which are great for media consumption. Also, considering the fact that the device has no notches and almost no bezels, it makes the device one of the best smartphones for media consumption.
AMOLED panel also allows for the Always-on-Display feature
As far as the in-display fingerprint scanner is concerned, the technology has improved quite a lot over the years. The new fifth generation scanner works much better than the one on the Vivo V11 Pro. The unlocking speed is now much faster and even the failure rate has been marginally decreased.
Vivo V15 Pro Review: Performance
Vivo V15 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor clocked at 2.02GHz. The graphics are being pumped by an Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of benchmarks, the V15 Pro managed to get a respectable score of 180472 on AnTuTu. On GeekBench 4, the device secured 2393 for single core and 6578 for multi-core operations.
The Snapdragon 675 performs decent enough.
In terms of gaming, we were able to play PUBG Mobile on high settings without any lag or hiccups. However, the more recent Asphalt 9 did stutter a bit on high settings.
Due to the 6GB of RAM, switching between apps was quite seamless. Even normal day-to-day tasks like swapping between multiple social media apps also felt flawless.
Vivo V15 Pro Review: Software and UI
Vivo V15 Pro runs the company's own custom skin, FunTouch OS 9, which is built on top of Google's Android 9 Pie. Though the software brings in a high level of customisation options including a built-in theming engine, it does lack basic functions like an app drawer. The user interface (UI) is quite different from most Android phones and it mostly inspired by iOS.
FuntouchOS is inspired by Apple's iOS.
The software is on a bit of the hard side of the scale to learn. So we recommend that you be ready to learn the interface without getting frustrated.
Additionally, this year the company has also added a Dark Mode, which switches all the UI elements to a darker colour making it easier on the eyes as well as the battery during night times.
Vivo V15 Pro Review: Camera
Cameras have been an area of performance where Vivo has always been able to shine. The company focuses a lot of its efforts on cameras. Here's what we thought about the device's cameras.
Vivo V15 Pro comes with an industry first 32-megapixel pop-up selfie shooter. The camera does deliver sharp and detailed selfies. The software also offers a ton of features like AI Mode, Portrait Light Effect, Live Photo and much more.
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48-megapixel sensor is able to capture some great photos
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Flipping the phone around reveals a triple camera setup, which includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. In good lighting conditions, the device manages to capture some great shots with a ton of detail and nice bokeh effects. Even under low lighting conditions, the phone brings out some magnificent shots.
Vivo V15 Pro Review: Battery
Vivo V15 Pro is backed by a 3,700mAh battery, which seems like a great proposition on paper. During the review period, the device managed to pull off a full day with normal usage, which included a few phone calls, social media scrolling and some light gaming. With the help of included 18W fast charger, the device usually took around 90 minutes to get fully charged. However, the phone did get slightly warm while charging.
Vivo V15 Pro Review: Verdict
Vivo also throws in a pretty good case inside the box.
While the Vivo V15 Pro is not here to impress you with its specifications, it is quite appealing to the eyes. The 32-megapixel pop-up camera and the new fifth-generation in-display fingerprint scanner make the smartphone stand out a lot from all the other devices in the market. With the V15 Pro, Vivo is trying to bring futuristic tech, great design and an amazing set of cameras to the masses.
In a nutshell, the Vivo V15 Pro, at Rs. 28,999, might seem an expensive deal when compared to something like a Poco F1. However, it does pack a punch, and you won't regret buying it according to us.
Amazon India has announced yet another sale called Fab Phones fest. As the name suggests, the sale brings special deals and offers on smartphones. The sale is set to kick off today and will go on until March 7. The e-commerce website will offer great discounts and offers on smartphones like and OnePlus 6T, Oppo F9 Pro and more.
Amazon India has tied up with HDFC Bank in order to bring special discounts to buyers using the bank's debit and credit cards. Currently, they are offering an instant discount of up to Rs. 1,500 per card per user.
As for the offers, the e-commerce gain is offering discounts on smartphones including OnePlus 6T, Redmi Y2, Mi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 6A, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Realme U1, Honor 8X, iPhone X, Vivo V9 Pro, OPPO F9 Pro and more.
OnePlus 6T is now available at a starting price of Rs. 37,999 with an additional Rs. 2,000 extra off on exchange. The popular mid-range smartphones, Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Y2 are now available at starting prices of Rs. 11,900 and Rs. 7,999 respectively. Even the Redmi 6A is being sold for the lowest price ever of Rs. 6,499.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Apple iPhone X now come with price tags of Rs. 39,999 and Rs. 74,999 respectively. Mid-range smartphones from Oppo and Vivo, the Oppo F9 Pro and Vivo V9 Pro are available for Rs. 19,990 and Rs. 15,990 respectively.
Oppo has finally launched the much-anticipated smartphone, the Oppo F11 Pro. The handset comes with a pop-up selfie camera and a stunning design. The mid-range smartphone is priced at Rs. 24,990 and go on sale starting March 15. Until then, interested buyers can consider the following alternatives.
Vivo V15 Pro
Vivo V15 Pro comes with a 32-megapixel pop-up selfie camera.
Vivo recently launched the Vivo V15 Pro in India. The key features of the smartphone include the 32-megapixel pop-up selfie camera and the 5th generation in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 coupled with 6GB of RAM. All of this comes in at a price of Rs. 28,999.
Samsung Galaxy A50 comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy A50 recently stepped into the Indian market and has a lot to offer for a starting price of Rs. 19,999. The smartphone comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a Super AMOLED display. It is powered by the Exynos 9610 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM.
Poco F1
Currently, Poco F1 is one of the best value for money smartphones.
In case you care more about performance than design, the Poco F1 should be your choice. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 GPU. It packs in up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Xiaomi Poco F1 is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 19,990.
Asus is currently offering its flagship smartphone, ZenFone 5Z for a starting price of Rs. 24,999. It makes a great deal considering the phone comes with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. It also sports a glass sandwich design with a notched display up front.
Honor Play
Honor Play comes with flagship grade hardware at a relatively lower price.
Just like the Poco F1, Honor Play also offers flagship-grade hardware at a relatively lower price point. It is powered by the company's own flagship Kirin 970 chipset and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 16,999.
Vivo V15 Pro looks attractive in the dual-tone colour finish.
Vivo India recently launched the Vivo V15 Pro with a 32-megapixel popup selfie camera and a 48-megapixel rear camera. The phone was up for pre-orders since February 20 and now the phone will finally be available via online and offline stores starting midnight, March 6. Here's everything you need to know.
Vivo V15 Pro Price, Offers and Availability
Vivo V15 Pro has been launched with a price tag of Rs. 28,990. The company claims that it has received more than one lakh pre-orders till date. The smartphone will finally be available starting midnight, March 6 via both online and offline channels. Online channels here include Vivo e-store, Amazon, Flipkart and Paytm Mall. It will be available in two colour variants namely Topaz Blue & Ruby Red.
As for the launch offers, users can get 5 percent cashback using HDFC Debit/Credit cards or get up to 12 months No Cost EMI via Bajaj Finance. V15 Pro buyers who purchase the smartphone before March 20 will be eligible for one-time screen replacement at Rs. 999. Apart from that, users exchanging their old Vivo phones will get a loyalty benefit of Rs. 1,000 over the exchange value. Additionally, Paytm Mall is offering a cashback of Rs. 1,450 bringing the effective price down to Rs. 27,540.
Vivo V15 Pro sports a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Under the hood, there is a 3,700mAh battery with support to Vivo’s Super Engine Fast Charging.
In terms of optics, the V15 Pro features a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. On the front, it features a 32-megapixel pop-up camera sensor.
Realme 3 comes with an improved design over its predecessor
Realme India has just launched the Realme 3 smartphone, which is the successor to the Realme 3. The new smartphone comes with improved hardware and a lower price tag. Realme 2 users, who are planning to upgrade, should either wait for the Realme 3 Pro or look elsewhere. Here's why
While the Realme 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, the Realme 3 gets the latest MediaTek Helio P70 processor. Both the smartphones sport a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1520x720 pixels. However, Realme 3 gets more screen-to-body ratio as there is a waterdrop style notch now. Both the devices pack in 4230mAh battery and come with 10W chargers in the box. Also, the smartphones come with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.
As for the optics, the Realme 3 and Realme 2 come with a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 13-megapixel primary and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. However, Realme 3 gets a wider f/1.8 aperture lens whereas the Realme 2 had f/2.2 aperture. While its predecessor sports an 8-megapixel camera up front, the Realme 3 comes with a 13-megapixel selfie snapper.
In a nutshell, the Realme 3 now gets a smaller notch, comes with a more powerful processor and a better camera setup. Apart from that, most of the things are dragged from its predecessor. Lastly, the new smartphone comes with a lower price tag and a few new colour variants.
Huawei has just launched a new smartphone called Huawei Y6 (2019) in China. The smartphone comes with a waterdrop style notch and a MediaTek Helio A22 processor. It also features a leather back, which is quite unique at this price point. Here are some of the alternatives available in India.
Realme 3
Realme 3 comes with a gradient back design
Realme has just launched the Realme 3 smartphone in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 8,999. The smartphone comes with a water drop style notch and the Mediatek Helio P70 processor. Realme 3 packs in up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.
Redmi Note 7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with a water drop style notch
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 7 recently stepped into the Indian market. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset paired with up to 6GB of RAM. It features a 6.3-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with a waterdrop style notch. One of the major highlights of the device is the 4,000mAh battery inside. Redmi Note 7 is available at a starting price of Rs. 9,999.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro runs on a nearly stock version of Google's Android operating system. It comes with a glass sandwich design and a notched display. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 now retails at a starting price of Rs. 9,999.
Samsung Galaxy M20
Samsung Galaxy M20 comes with an Infinity V notch display
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy M20 smartphone in India. The device features a 6.3-inch fullHD+ Infinity-V Display. It is powered by the octa-core Exynos 7904 processor paired with up to 4GB of RAM. The device runs on Samsung Experience v9.5 built on top of Google's Android 8.1 Oreo. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,990.
Xiaomi Mi A2 is available in a variety of colour options
Xiaomi Mi A2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. It is a part of Google's Android One program, which means it runs on a clean stock version of Android. The smartphone sports a dual-camera setup at the back and a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. The base variant of the Xiaomi Mi A2 is now available for just Rs. 13,999.
Realme 3 has finally arrived in India for a starting price of just Rs. 8,999 and it will be up for grabs starting March 12. The smartphone comes with a water drop style notch and the Mediatek Helio P70 processor. Realme 3 packs in up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Here are some of the alternatives you can consider.
Redmi Note 7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 comes with a water drop style notch
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi recently launched the much-awaited Redmi Note 7 in India. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset paired with up to 6GB of RAM. One of the major highlights of the device is the 6.3-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with a waterdrop style notch. Redmi Note 7 is available at a starting price of Rs. 9,999.
Samsung Galaxy M20
Samsung Galaxy M20 comes with an Infinity V notch display
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy M20 smartphone in India. The device features a 6.3-inch fullHD+ Infinity-V Display. It is powered by the octa-core Exynos 7904 processor paired with up to 4GB of RAM. The device runs on Samsung Experience v9.5 built on top of Google's Android 8.1 Oreo. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,990.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 sports a dual-camera setup at the back
Unlike the Realme 3, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro offers stock Android software. It also comes with a glass sandwich design and a notched display. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 9,999.
Xiaomi Mi A2 is a part of Google's Android One program
In case you are looking for stock Android experience, the Mi A2 by Xiaomi should do justice. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. The smartphone sports a dual-camera setup at the back and a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. The base variant of the Xiaomi Mi A2 is now available for just Rs. 13,999.
Honor Play
Honor Play comes with flagship grade hardware at a relatively lower price
If you are willing to spare a little more cash, the Honor Play can offer flagship-grade hardware at a relatively lower price point. The device is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. It runs on EMUI build on top of Google's Android Pie. Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 16,999.
