ASUS ROG Phone II latest update enables 90fps on PUBG Mobile, VoLTE for T-Mobile and BSNL

A new update for the ASUS ROG Phone II has been spotted which brings a bunch of new features including support for VoLTE for T-Mobile network in the US and BSNL in India. The update is also said to finally bring support for 90fps gameplay on PUBG Mobile, which has been available on the ROG Phone 3 for a while now.

If you remember, high refresh rate mode for PUBG Mobile was announced back in August for the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro, and the OnePlus 7 Pro as a timed exclusive. Starting September 6, this feature was open to all OEMs, however, only a handful of devices including the ROG Phone 3, introduced the feature. Surprisingly, the ROG Phone II did not get the ability to run PUBG Mobile at 90fps, which was weird considering it comes with a 120Hz refresh rate display.

As per the official ASUS ZenTalk forums, the new firmware update comes with version number 17.0240.2012.65 and has begun rolling out today.

Here are the full release notes for this update:

• Android security patch update to 2020-12
• Added support for the Kunai 3 Gamepad Controller
• Add “Auto activation of lock touch function” in Game Genie, where the lock touch function will be turned on after a few minutes when idle in-game.
• Support India BSNL VOLTE
• Support US T-Mobile VOLTE
• Support for 90 FPS in PUBG Mobile
• Fixed issue where WhatsApp call could crash the application
• Fixed issue where notifications would not pop up when using Teams

As of now, the update is only available via OTA, which means that you might have to wait for the update to hit your device in the coming days since “the server pushes update notice to different serial numbers by batches.” As per the release notes, the new update also brings the latest Android security patch update for the month of December as well as support for the new Kunai 3 Gamepad Controller.

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Skype adds Android 11 bubble support as Slack begins testing it

With Android 11, Google finally added support for the long-overdue Bubble notification API, allowing developers to display messages and notifications in a free-floating window on top of other apps. The API was first introduced with Android 10 Beta 2 as an opt-in feature but didn’t make it to the final release. But with the Android 11 Developer preview, the API gained a user-facing setting and was formally incorporated into the OS with the final Andriod 11 release.

However, Android 11 supporting the Bubble API is only half part of the story. To take advantage of the feature, it needs to be implemented by app developers as well. That’s the reason a majority of popular apps don’t support displaying notifications in a bubble yet. So far, we have seen Google Messages and Facebook Messenger adding chat head bubbles support. Telegram is also working on adding the bubbles for a while now. Now, Skype for Android has become the latest app to join the list to support displaying notifications in chat head bubbles.

As first spotted by Twitter user @tonypalus, the latest version of Skype, version 8.67.0.95 to be precise, now supports bubbles for notifications. Our Editor-in-chief, Mishaal Rahman, was able to confirm the same on his smartphone running Android 11.

After updating to the latest version, you should see a new option called Bubbles in Skype’s app settings. Here’s a screenshot showing the feature in action.

Skype – free IM & video calls (Free, Google Play) →

Apart from Skype, it looks like Slack is also testing adding support for bubble notifications in Android 11. Android app developer/reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzz has discovered evidence that the popular team communication app might soon bring the floating notifications to its Android app.

#Slack is working to support the #Android Bubble API pic.twitter.com/ZUGEpss8iH

— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) December 15, 2020

The feature isn’t live in the latest stable version of the Slack app yet. However, we’ll be sure to let you known when it finally goes live for Android 11 users.

Slack (Free, Google Play) →

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Here’s our first look at Samsung’s Galaxy A72, an upcoming mid-range 5G phone

In September, we learned about the Samsung Galaxy A72, an upper mid-range smartphone with five rear cameras that the South Korean smartphone giant was planning to launch in 2021. But apart from the camera, we didn’t know much about the smartphone, including its probable specs and the design. That changes now as a new leak has given us our first look at the Galaxy A72 5G, revealing its design and some of the specifications.

The latest leak comes to us courtesy of prolific smartphone leakster Steve Hemmerstoffer. One of the key revelations from the new leak is that the Galaxy A72 5G will sport four rear cameras and not five as previously reported earlier. The smartphone’s overall design closely resembles that of the Galaxy A52 5G, which is yet another smartphone in the Galaxy A series scheduled for 2021. The only visual difference between the two is the display size: the Galaxy A72 5G sports a 6.7-inch panel, whereas the Galaxy A52 5G has a smaller 6.5-inch display. The phone will feature a Glasstic (a plastic material that looks and feels like glass) back panel and an aluminum frame.

On the back, we can see a rectangular camera module housing the quad cameras and a flash module with Samsung branding visible towards the bottom. Details about the camera sensors are unknown as of yet.

The Galaxy A72 5G is said to measure 165 x 77.4 x 8.1mm (9.9mm with the rear camera bump) and is expected to retain the 3.5mm audio jack. It will also offer an in-display fingerprint scanner similar to the Galaxy A52 5G. The leak didn’t reveal exact details about the processor, memory, battery, and other hardware components, but we expect to hear more on that in months leading up to the official launch.

Apart from the Galaxy A72 5G and Galaxy A52 5G, Samsung is also working on one more 5G-enabled smartphone called Galaxy A32 5G, which is said to be the company’s cheapest 5G smartphone yet.

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ASUS ZenBook and VivoBook lineups refreshed with 11th-gen Intel processors in India

ASUS has announced its new lineup of notebooks in India today featuring the latest 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake processors in India. The ZenBook and VivoBook range are getting the new processors that were announced back in September, along with some new features added to the more premium models. Apart from the new processors, ASUS is also offering some of the models with NVIDIA’s mobile GPUs for improved graphics performance.

ASUS ZenBook

First let’s go through the ZenBook range, which is the company’s mid-to-upper range offering in the consumer notebook series. The new ZenBook Flip S UX371 takes the lead with its 4K UHD NanoEdge OLED HDR touch-screen display offering 400-nits of brightness. The ‘Flip’ denotes the fact that it comes with a 2-in-1 design allowing the display to be folded all the way to 180-degrees. ASUS claims that the panel on the ZenBook Flip S comes with 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 and 133% of the sRGB color gamuts. It is also Pantone validated and is said to offer 1.6-times the color volume compared to LCDs. The touchscreen comes with support for touch-stylus pens with up to 4096 pressure points. Then there is the ZenBook Flip 13 UX363, a slightly affordable 2-in-1 offering compared to the Flip S, that features a 1080p OLED display along with a compact and sleek design.

ASUS ZenBook Flip S UX371

The non-convertible versions of the ZenBook also get the new processor options including the ZenBook 14 UX435, which comes with the company’s ScreenPad feature. This is where the touchpad is actually a touchscreen and can be used to fire-up apps and software or even as a secondary display where you can drag and drop windows for improved multitasking. The slim and lightweight ZenBook 13 UX325 and ZenBook 14 UX425 models that were launched earlier this year with Intel’s 10th-gen processors, are also getting the latest processor options and are notably priced similarly to the last-gen models.

ASUS ZenBook 14 UX435

ASUS VivoBook

The VivoBook range has also been updated with the latest 11th-gen Intel processors, and these are aimed at mainstream notebook users. Hence, this range isn’t as premium as the ZenBook, but should offer a good value for money package.

ASUS VivoBook Flip TP470

The VivoBook S range comes in 13-inch (S333), 14-inch (S433), and 15-inch (S532) models while the VivoBook Flip 14 TP470 is a 2-in-1 option. The most affordable option is the VivoBook Ultra which will be offered in 14-inch (K413) and 15-inch (K513) size variants.

ASUS VivoBook K15 K513

All the above-mentioned notebooks are getting the new Intel Tiger Lake processors ranging from the Core i3-1115G4 to the Core i7-1165G7.

Pricing and Availability

ASUS is offering the notebooks via various distribution channels including online partners Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, Croma as well as various offline retailers including their own distribution channel.

Model	Processor	Graphics	Display	RAM and Storage	Price
ASUS VivoBook Ultra K413/K513	Intel Core i3-1115G4 Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Core i7-1165G7	Intel Iris Xe NVIDIA GeForce MX330 2GB (Optional)	14-inch FHD LED-backlit with 45% NTSC coverage	4GB/8GB RAM 256GB/512GB M.2 NVME PCIe SSD /256GB SSD + 1TB HDD	Starting at ₹49,990
ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470	Intel Core i3-1115G4 Intel Core i5-1135G7	Intel Iris Xe graphics Intel Iris Xe graphics Max 4GB LPDDR4X discrete graphics	14-inch FHD LED-backlit with 45% NTSC coverage	8GB 4266MHz DDR4 RAM 256GB/512GB M.2 NVME PCIe SSD	Starting at ₹51,990
ASUS VivoBook S S13/S14/S15 (S333/S433/S532)	Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Core i7-1165G7	Intel Iris Xe graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX350 2GB GDDR5 (Optional)	13.3-inch FHD LED‑backlit IPS panel 14-inch FHD LED‑backlit IPS panel 15.6-inch FHD LED-backlit display	8GB 3200MHz LPDDR4 512GB PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSD 32GB Intel Optane (Optional)	Starting at ₹89,990
ASUS ZenBook 13/14 (UX325/UX425)	Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Core i7-1165G7	Intel Iris Xe graphics	13.3-inch FHD IPS-level LCD Panel, Anti-glare display, LED Backlit 14-inch FHD IPS-level LCD Panel, Anti-glare display, LED Backlit	Up to 16GB 4266MHz DDR4 RAM Up to 1TB M.2 NVME PCIe SSD	Starting at ₹82,990
ASUS ZenBook 14 UX435	Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Core i7-1165G7	NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6	14-inch FHD IPS-level LCD Panel, Anti-glare display, LED Backlit (Optional touchscreen)	Up to 16GB 4266MHz DDR4 RAM Up to 1TB M.2 NVME PCIe SSD	Starting at ₹99,990
ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 UX363	Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Core i7-1165G7	Intel Iris Xe graphics	13.3-inch FHD OLED touch panel with 400nits brightness	Up to 16GB 4266MHz DDR4 RAM 512GB M.2 NVME PCIe SSD 32GB Intel Optane (Optional)	Starting at ₹94,990
ASUS ZenBook Flip S UX371	Intel Core i7-1165G7	Intel Iris Xe graphics	13.3-inch 4K UHD OLED touch panel with HDR, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and 400nits brightness	16GB 4266MHz DDR4 RAM 1TB M.2 NVME PCIe SSD	Starting at ₹1,49,990

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Sygic now available on Android Auto as an alternative to Google Maps and Waze

In August this year, Google announced that it had started working with developers from prominent navigation, parking, and electric vehicle charging apps to bring new categories of apps to Android Auto. At the time, the company had announced that these apps would make their way to beta testers by the end of the year. Popular third-party map and navigation app Sygic was part of the initial beta testing phase, and a beta version of the app is now finally available on Android Auto.

Reddit user u/jesusbabio first spotted the beta release and shared a screenshot of the Sygic app working on his car’s Android Auto head unit. While the post doesn’t shed any further info, a comment from a Sygic developer reveals that the beta version is now widely available, and users have to follow a couple of simple steps to start using the app in place of Google Maps and Waze.

If you wish to try out Sygic in your car, you’ll first have to head over to the app’s Play Store listing (linked below). On the listing, you’ll have to scroll all the way down and then tap on the “Join the BETA” button to join the app’s beta program. The process will take a few minutes, after which you should see an update for version 19.x of the app. Once you’ve updated the app, you’ll have to head over to the Sygic Store and find the Android Auto trial license. You can then activate it for free to get one month of access to Sygic on Android Auto.

It’s worth noting that the Android Auto trial license may not show up for all users due to a bug. However, Sygic is already working on a fix, and it should roll out in the coming days. If you have any feedback for the beta release, you can share it with the developers on this Facebook group.

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These are the best OnePlus 8T cases in December 2020

If you just ordered yourself a sweet new OnePlus 8T (and if not, check out our OnePlus 8T review), you’ll want to make sure you can prevent fingerprints, scratches, and dust. There are literally hundreds of phone cases on the market, but how do you know if you’re buying a delight or a duffer? Allow us to help with our guide to the best OnePlus 8T cases.

As usual, there’s a basic plastic cover in the box – clear vinyl, flexible, snug-fitting, and this year, emblazoned with a ‘frosted“ ‘Never Settle’ slogan running vertically up the right-hand side. It’s a nice touch that makes it more appealing than a simple clear case, but this kind of case offers limited protection considering it is covering your sleek new phone’s contours. But what if you want more? Here are some options.

Official OnePlus 8T Sandstone Case

Good old faithful

The old classic is back. The sandstone is a rigid clip-on case which previous OnePlussers will probably be familiar with. The big attraction of this one is that it has a slightly rough-hewn surface which makes it easier to grip because let's face it, these smooth phones can be slippery little suckers. The Sandstone case is available in Black or Cyan.

$25 at OnePlus

OnePlus 8T Karbon Bumper Case

The best official case

Old faithful of the OnePlus case world, the Karbon is at the top end of the official designs. The familiar hard case with subtle diagonal pin-stripes is designed to add the maximum in knock and drop protection, with the lowest profile, most sympathetic to your sexy new handset. That level of design comes at a premium of course, and the Karbon is available in black only.

$40 at OnePlus

Otterbox Symmetry 8T Case

Affordable premium protection

Otterbox doesn’t always make the most exciting cases, but they’re tough as old boots, and we mean that in the nicest possible way. Largely, the Symmetry is similarly low-profile like the official Karbon case, but with the added bonus of slightly raised edges around the camera and touchscreen, which provides much better protection. Symmetry cases comply with DROP+, which is measured as 3x the protection of a military-grade case.

$38 at Amazon

dBrand OnePlus 8T Grip Case

Perfect for customization

One case. Many customizations. That’s the promise with dBrand, offering a 2mm thick case, including a design that encases the side buttons, protecting them whilst leaving more of the screen-free - an important consideration for a near bezel-less device. There are gripping edges down the sides which can be customized to your preferred color from a huge gamut and the whole thing reaches military protection ratings. dBrand also offers skins to be applied directly to the outer casing of your phone, but for full protection, the Grip Case is the way to go.

Starting at $40 at dBrand

UAG 8T Plasma Series Case

Best for butterfingers

Under Armor’s phone cases are among the toughest we’ve seen, combining a stiff translucent body with a rigid toughened frame. As a result, they do tend to add a bit of bulk to your phone, but even so, hardly any extra weight. As ever, it complies with Military Grade drop-protection standards and yet, thankfully, doesn't impact wireless charging or contactless payments. The translucent section is currently available in 'Ice' Blue which complements the handset perfectly. If you want big protection and don't mind making a bigger phone, this OnePlus 8T case should definitely be on your shortlist.

$40 at UAG

Olixar OnePlus 8T Leather-Style Wallet Stand Case

Great value with great features

The first folio-style case to make our list, we've chosen Olixar's thanks to the company's track record for producing great value cases without compromising on quality. There are the usual carbon-fiber offerings on offer, but we've decided to shine a light on the Wallet Stand, thanks to its imitation leather, three card slots, plus one larger slot of notes or receipts, magnetic clasp, and full compatibility with wireless charging and NFC payments. The whole folio can be rejigged to create a stand for the phone - great for games and watching videos.

$13 at Olixar

Simicoo Leather Wallet Case

Swiss Army Knife of Cases

This cowhide leather Simicoo product can be best described as a 'handbag' (or 'manbag'). The phone is kept in a matching slimline case that tucks into a specially designed slot in the wallet section. That wallet section has 11 slots to cover everything from notes and credit cards to your earbuds. There's also a magnetic clasp, whilst the crucial pockets have zippers and there's still room for the whole thing to become a kickstand. It won't show off your phone, but if you want an all-in-one solution for your stuff, this could be perfect. It's available in a choice of Blue, Black, Brown or Red (which is actually pink).

$21 at Amazon

Tereyi OnePlus 8T Ultra-Slim Patterened Silicone Case

Best for Style over Substance

We chose this one purely to show you that not all cases for the OnePlus 8T are one color! These Tereyi cases are simple, transparent silicone cases, similar to the one you'll find in the box with your phone. But if you don't want to walk around for the next year with 'Never Settle' across the back of your phone, there are six decal designs to choose from - baby elephants, pandas, kittens, and of course the ubiquitous 'Live Laugh Love' slogan. Not the highest spec cases on this list, more one for the Insta-crowd.

$15 at Amazon

Qitayo Crystal Clear Case

Show Off Your Phone

If you like seeing the back of your phone, you'll definitely want a clear case. Qitayo's case is thin and clear, giving you a small amount of protection while still being able to see your OnePlus 8T in its full glory. It's also the cheapest in this list, so give it a go for something simple and sweet. You get a fairly decent level of protection, and you can let your phone retain most of its character. While not included, this case also might work out if you like to rock a skin but want some protection sometimes when you go out.

$9 at Amazon

Spigen Ultra Hybird Case

Durable and Thin

Looking for something that will protect against most normal smartphone wear-and-tear, but don't want to bulk out your phone? Get the of both worlds with the Spigen Ultra Hybrid case. This case has a nice protective bumper, but isn't so thick that it'll get in your way. The sweet spot between two worlds.

$14 at Amazon

Ringke Fusion-X Case

You'll Never See It

Like camo? You'll love Ringke's Fusion-X case. This durable case has a unique semi-transparent design that lets parts of your OnePlus 8T's exterior peek through the camo design. It's pretty neat when you look at it, but there are also clear versions of the case if camo isn't your thing.

$13 at Amazon

Nillkin CamShield Case

Protect the Lenses

Most cases don't do a very good job of protecting your camera lenses. They can get scratched too! Nillkin's CamShield case, however, has a slider on the back that will help you protect your camera when not in use. When you want to take a picture, just slide the protector away, and you're good to go!

$13 at Amazon

Our favorite pick of all the cases is the OnePlus 8T Karbon Bumper case. The Karbon series has been around since the early days of OnePlus and it’s proven consistently to be reliable. If you have slippery fingers and couldn’t transport an egg in the egg-and-spoon race at school, you’ll want to pick up the Otterbox Symmetry Case. If you want something a bit more unique, check out the Simicoo Detachable Leather Wallet!

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WhatsApp Web and Desktop get voice and video calls feature in beta

WhatsApp has offered voice and video calling on its mobile clients for quite a while now. Sadly, its web and desktop clients don’t offer the features at the moment. This can prove to be quite a hassle for those who predominantly use these clients. Fortunately, WhatsApp has been working on bringing voice and video calling to its web and desktop clients, and we recently got our first look at the feature ahead of its official release.

Now, as per a recent report from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has finally started testing voice and video calling in beta with a handful of users. As you can see in the attached screenshots, a few WhatsApp users have received new voice and video calling buttons in the chat header on the desktop and web clients. You can click on these buttons to make voice and video calls to the selected contact.

If you’re on the receiving end, a separate pop-up window will show up whenever someone calls you. The window will show the contact’s name, profile photo, and buttons to accept or reject the call.

Similarly, if you make a call, you should see a separate pop-up window with the name and profile photo of the contact you’re calling, a button to turn on/off video, a mute button, a menu button, and a button to hang up.

As mentioned earlier, the voice and video calling support on WhatsApp’s web and desktop client are currently in beta and are only available for a handful of users. While WhatsApp is yet to announce an official release date, the features should roll out to more users in the coming weeks. We’ll update this post as soon as we get any information regarding a wider rollout.

WhatsApp has released several new features in the last few weeks. You can read more about all the latest WhatsApp features by following this link.

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