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Poco Expands M-series Lineup with M4 Pro 5G

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Poco has launched its mid-range powerhouse, the Poco M4 Pro 5G, powered by the 5G-ready MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor. The device features up to 8GB of RAM along with Turbo RAM capability extending the device RAM up to 11GB, providing an enhanced and superfast multitasking experience. Packing higher performance with 33W MMT fast charging and a large 2-day 5000mAh battery, Poco M4 Pro 5G is a go-to device for users seeking the best of everything.

Commenting on the launch, Anuj Sharma, Country Director, Poco India said, “A future-ready device, Poco M4 Pro 5G is backed by an efficient performance combination of MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, aggressive gaming capabilities, and improved camera performance. Catering to today’s smartphone users, Poco M4 Pro 5G manages to pack a media consumption focused DCI-P3 90Hz Smart Display along with Dual Stereo speakers. We are happy to take this leap with the Poco M4 Pro 5G as it is a perfect combination of exciting future-ready features and affordable pricing.”

Poco M4 Pro 5G promises to deliver serious power with the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset. Built on a 6nm node architecture, this chipset makes Poco M4 Pro 5G a true power-efficient device. Adding on to a lag-free performance and enhanced visuals, this chipset comes equipped with two Cortex-A76 cores that run at 2.4GHz and six ARM Cortex-A55 efficiency cores that run at 2.0GHz along with a contemporary ARM Mali-G57 graphics card at 1068MHz.

Featuring a Game Turbo mode, Poco M4 Pro marks an immersive gaming experience with improved graphics and network optimisation. Gaming performance is further enhanced with the immersive and clear dual speaker setup. Taking the gaming level a notch higher, Poco’s X-liner motor offers a haptic touch-like response that vibrates in reaction to in-game actions. Also, now, consumers can trick their opponents with various voices during gaming with the Voice Changer feature in the Game Turbo mode.

For the ones who are always on the go, Poco M4 Pro 5G takes multitasking with much ease. Its UFS 2.2 technology offers 139% faster write speeds than UFS 2.1, and the integrated 5G modem supports dual 5G calls for future-proofed connectivity.

Featuring a 90Hz 6.6” FHD+ display coupled with a 240Hz touch sampling rate, Poco M4 Pro 5G visuals are a treat to the eyes. Catering to battery efficiency, the display featuring Smart Refresh Rate automatically adapts to 90Hz, 60Hz, and 50Hz to suit the streaming content. The display is further equipped with a wide colour gamut that supports DCI-P3 that brings a true-to-life detailed and clear visual experience. Readability under bright sunlight is also no issue, thanks to the Sunlight Display 2.0 feature.

Debuting Poco’s 2022 design philosophy, its Power Black, Cool Blue, and Poco Yellow colours make the device look premium, fresh, and unique in its skin. It comes with a blazing fast side-mounted fingerprint sensor power button, 3.5mm Hi-res Audio jack and IR Blaster, making it a complete package.

Another first in the Poco M-series, Poco M4 Pro 5G flaunts a 50MP Primary camera sensor designed to offer an aesthetic photography experience. Offering a clear and detailed picture quality, it delivers the best colours and vibrancy in all lighting conditions. Supporting the 50MP sensor is an 8MP Ultra-wide camera that captures breathtaking detailed shots in all possibilities. Adding to the frenzy is the 16MP front camera for all the selfie lovers for clear and vivid pictures.

The camera features advanced modes such as Night Mode, Kaleidoscope, Slow motion, Time-lapse video, among others. Fueled by a 33W fast in-box charger, Poco M4 Pro 5G packs a massive 5000mAh battery to ensure the functioning of all tasks with much ease and no stress. It is powered with Middle Middle Tab (MMT) technology amping up the device’s charging speeds for a quick use case. Not only this, the Poco M4 Pro 5G gets 50% charged in just 23 minutes.

Poco M4 Pro 5G will be available on Flipkart in three storage variants: 4GB + 64GB for ₹14,999, 6GB + 128GB for ₹16,999 and 8GB + 128GB for ₹18,999.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge pre-booking starts today

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After revealing them at the MWC 16 last month, Samsung has begun the pre-booking of its flagship devices: the S7 and S7 Edge in India today.

Physically, the devices have gotten various tweaks and improvements over the previous S6 series. The metal and 3D glass body have a slimmer profile, eliminating the  camera hump of the S6, which had come under criticism. The camera features Dual Pixel technology that lets users take quality images in low-light conditions.

The ‘always on’ display shows time, date and incoming notifications on a dimmed display. While the smartphones are dual-SIM, the hybrid SIM card slot also doubles as a microSD card slot for users wanting to expand the phone memory.

Pre-ordering until 17 March 2016 will net the user a free GearVR bundle.

Available in 3 variants, Black Onyx, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium, the S7 will be sold for Rs 48,900 (32GB) and the S7 Edge for Rs 56,900 (32GB) from 18 March 2016.

The Division to get midnight launch in Mumbai

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Games The Shop will be holding a midnight launch on 7 March 2016, starting from 11:30 PM, at the following locations:

1) Oberoi Mall, at the Games The Shop store, Goregaon, Mumbai
2) High Street Phoenix (SIS) Level – 1, Inside – Hamleys the toy store High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel, Mumbai

Tom Clancy’s The Division, developed by Ubisoft Massive is a Multiplayer TPS (Third Person Shooter) featuring PvE (Player vs Environment) and PvP (Player vs Player) gameplay segregated into different game zones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrEGzaXqufM

The Division will be released on 8 March 2016 for PCs at a price of Rs 1,799 and PS4, Xbox One for Rs 3,499.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 officially launched

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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi officially launched the Redmi Note 3 today in India. The 2GB RAM/16GB model costs Rs 9,999 and the 3GB/32GB variant is priced at Rs 11,999 available in three colours, Silver, Gold and Dark Gray.

Changes in the Indian edition were made with the feedback of 100 fans, dubbed ‘explorers’ and selected through a contest, who were each given a unit of the Note 3 for a month. Their testing data helped Xiaomi implement various tweaks and make modifications shown through the addition of a larger battery, better camera and more powerful processor.

Redmi Note 3 is the world’s first device to be equipped with the hexacore Snapdragon 650 processor composed of 2 x A72 and 4 x A53 Cortex cores. The camera features PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus), which helps with quick focusing and Local Tone Mapping that automatically adjusts contrast levels in the image. The 4,050mAh battery supports Qualcomm Quick Charge technology, which can charge up to 50 per cent in one hour and complete a full charge in three hours.

The smartphone is manufactured in India as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Starting from 9 March at 2 pm, the Redmi Note 3 will be sold on the Mi store and Amazon exclusively for a limited period thereafter it will be available across all major offline and online retailers.

Registration for the phone has already begun on the Mi webstore.

The Flame in The Flood out now

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The kickstarter funded game is officially out of early access on Steam and the final version is live now on Xbox One, PC (steam) and Mac. The game has been developed by The Molasses Flood consisting of triple-A veterans from studios like Irrational (Bioshock), Harmonix (Rock Band) and Bungie (Halo).

The Flame in the Flood is a rogue-lite game where Scout the protagonist has to survive the natural elements and dangers all the while managing various meters like energy, thirst and warmth. Any meter reaching 0 will lead to death which is permanent making the player restart the journey although there is a less hardcore mode present that allows for checkpoints. The only help comes from a companion dog called Aesop who can sense danger and find supplies.

Set in a post-societal America, the majority of gameplay takes place navigating the riverside and making pitstops on islands along the way to gather resources.

Expect a review from us early next week.

[Via The Molasses Flood]