The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, a toned-down version of this year’s flagship Galaxy S21, will be released soon. But, it has been doing rounds of the internet for quite some time now, revealing the key details of the smartphone. Today, we will be rounding up every detail we’ve learned so far about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Rumour Roundup: What to Expect?

Design and Display

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will have a similar design as Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S21, launched earlier this year. Like, last year’s Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S21, the S21 FE will also come with a plastic back. Samsung calls this finish ‘glastic, which feels as good as glass, but is more durable. The S21 FE is said to feature a flat 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel. The display would offer a refresh rate of 120Hz and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The Galaxy S21 FE will come with an IP68 water resistivity rating like its predecessor.

Cameras

The leaked promotional images, user manual, and renders suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S21 would be coming with a triple rear camera setup. As far as configuration is concerned, the camera setup might include a 12-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. Meanwhile, it may feature a 12-megapixel camera on the front housed inside the centred punch-hole cutout.

Hardware and Software

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has appeared several times on different certification portals, and it has been spotted quite a few times on GeekBench, revealing its key specifications. Thanks to GeekBench listings, we know that the S21 FE would come in two variants – one with Snapdragon 888 chipset and a second one with Exynos 2100 chipset. The Snapdragon 888 powered S21 FE would launch in the US, while the Exynos 2100 might come to other regions like India and Europe.

The chipset inside would be paired with 8GB RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The S21 FE will run One UI 3.1 on top of Android 11. It is rumoured to boast a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging along with wireless charging. The S21 FE will support Samsung Dex, and it won’t have a charger in the box.

Pricing, Colors, and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is rumoured to be available for pre-order on October 20th, suggesting that it might launch in the first half of October. As per a leaked promotional image, the S21 FE will come in four colours — violet, light green, gray and white. There is no exact word on the Galaxy S21 FE’s pricing, but the smartphone will be priced around $100 lower than the Galaxy S21.

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Apple is anticipated to announce the first folding iPhone in 2023, and the numerous patents suggest that the Cupertino giant has been working on them since 2016. As per industry experts, Apple is working on two types of foldables, the whose upper and lower sides meet each other and one whose right and left sides meet each other much like Samsung Z Flip and Z Fold.

It is being said that Apple and Samsung are co-developing a foldable OLED panel upcoming folding iPhone. The panel is rumored to be a 7.5-inch in-folding display panel employing etching for a decrease in thickness. Apple’s first folding iPhone is expected to be a clamshell smartphone.

As per research from market research firm DSCC, Samsung Electronics’ share in the foldable smartphone market is expected to be 87 percent last year. It is unlikely to fall below 75 percent even after the debut of Apple’s first foldable smartphone. According to an industry source, “Apple will not be able to lead the foldable smartphone market for a while with the market being led by Samsung Electronics and Chinese manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi releasing such products.”

Earlier this Ming-Chi Kuo suggested a 2023 launch for the folding iPhone, but “the project hasn’t yet officially kicked off,’ which could mean that they could even get delayed or could even be shelved like the much-awaited AirPower. The folding iPhone is expected to be more of an iPad-like device, and it’ll measure  7.5-8-inch when folded out.

According to a recent study from Counterpoint Research and Strategy Analytics, the market size of foldable smartphones is estimated to reach 90 million units in 2023 and 100 million units in 2025. This suggests that foldables will be the next big thing in the smartphone industry in the coming years.

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Earlier this year, OnePlus partnered up with the iconic Swedish camera-maker Hasselblad for its upcoming flagship smartphones. Later this year, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer announced the OnePlus 9 series, the first smartphone with the Hasselblad branded camera. Now, OnePlus has introduced the XPan Mode on the OnePlus 9 series smartphones.

The new XPan Mode has been introduced for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones in collaboration with Hasselblad. “XPan Mode allows users to share compelling and creative visual stories by recreating the classic experience of the unique Hasselblad XPan camera in a smartphone,” said the company in a press statement.

The XPan Mode has been designed to allow users to experience how it’s like to use a Hasselblad XPan camera on their OnePlus 9 smartphones. The new camera mode lets users try out the XPan’s 35mm format, with the ability to swiftly switch to full panorama format without having to change the film. The XPan Mode offers a unique field of view that gives users a new perspective of the scenario.

“Working with Hasselblad on XPan Mode has helped us recreate their legendary experience of viewing your photographs in a 65:24 format before shooting a wide, panoramic image in 30mm and 45mm. Using XPan Mode on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will let our users see the world around them through a unique lens, and we’re very excited to see how this format will be utilized by our users and photographers around the world,” said Hsiaohua Cheng, Head of Imaging at OnePlus.

Commenting on the new camera mode developed in collaboration with OnePlus, Hasselblad’s Global Marketing Manager, Bronius Rudnickas, said, “Hasselblad XPan is a revolutionary product that created a new era of imaging. It not only had the advantage of 135 frames but offered the advantage of switching to a wide format mode without having to change film. It was one of the first products to feature a dual-frame 35mm film camera, disrupting the camera industry at the time. Now, with the joint efforts of R&D personnel from both brands, we have been able to bring this unique imaging style and the operating experience of Hasselblad XPan to more consumers.”

Features of XPan Mode

Two focal lengths: The XPan Mode offers two focal lengths, 30mm and 45mm, similar to the lenses on the original Hasselblad XPan camera. The XPan Mode will deliver an authentic Hasselblad XPan experience.

An aspect ratio of 65:24: The photos clicked using XPan Mode will have an aspect ratio of 65:24, the same as the original XPan camera. The images clicked on XPan mode will be cropped from the shots taken from the 48MP primary and 50MP ultrawide camera, giving out a picture having a resolution of over 20MP. The images clicked feature 7552×2798 pixel resolution on 30mm and 7872×2916 resolution pixel on 45mm.

Unique B&W mode: The XPan mode offers color mode and a unique black and white mode, and by default, the viewfinder opens on the black and white mode giving users a nostalgic feel of using a Hasselblad XPan camera.

In XPan Mode, the clicked picture appears as a negative film, developing into a still image.

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Redmi is preparing to launch the second iteration of its G series gaming laptop on September 22. The upcoming gaming laptop will be called Redmi G 2021, which is said to offer ‘invincible high-performance’ to gamers for better gameplay.

The company teased the details about the cooling mechanism of the Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop. As per the report, the upcoming gaming laptop from Redmi will come with a new “Hurricane Cooling 3.0.” The new Hurricane Cooling 3.0 will include dual 12V large fans, five all-copper heat pipes and four air outlet configurations. The teaser image shows two heat dissipation fans at the bottom of the laptop.

“Redmi’s brand mission is to popularize high-end products, and to be an invincible high-performance light-chasing game book of the same grade, so that every gamer who loves games can enjoy a high-quality light-chasing gaming experience. The new goal of a generation of Redmi G gaming notebooks,” a Redmi spokesperson to the publication.

Earlier today, the company shared a new teaser image revealing the internals of the upcoming Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop. As per the image shared by Redmi, the gaming laptop will be powered by AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor paired with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics processor. According to the company, the Redmi G 2021 with RTX 3060 can achieve full power consumption of 130W. Redmi says that actual performance is worth looking forward to. The upcoming laptop is said to come with a ray tracking feature to bring more realistic visual effects to the games. Meanwhile, the pre-booking page of Redmi G 2021 on JD.com shows two laptop models, one powered by AMD and another powered by Intel chipset.

We expect more details to follow as the Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop nears the launch. 

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Samsung’s upcoming chipset, the Exynos 2200, has been doing the rounds of GeekBench for quite some time now. It also appeared on the GFXBench. We have some idea of how it performs, but now we’ve got a new scoop of information revealing the core configuration of the South Korean giant’s upcoming flagship chipset.

The leaker IceUniverse on Twitter revealed the CPU configuration of the upcoming Exynos chipset. According to the tipster, the Exynos 2200 will have three CPU clusters with a 1+3+4 configuration. The prime core will be the Cortex-X2 core clocked at 2.9 GHz with three cores clocked at 2.8GHz and four cores operating at 2.2GHz. There’s no word on the cores used in the second and third clusters, but we can expect Samsung to go with ARM’s new Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores. Moving to the graphics, the Exynos 2200 will come with the AMD GPU clocked at 1250MHz. Further, this configuration will be exclusive to the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ are expected to get different CPU and GPU configurations.

Last month, a tipster known as Tron revealed the benchmark results of Exynos 2200 with AMD mRDNA GPU. The chipset scored 170.7 fps in Manhattan, 121.4 fps and 51.5 fps in Aztec normal and high. The Samsung chip reportedly recorded a major increase over the Apple A14 Bionic chipset. These results were registered back in June with the Exynos chip running on AMD’s development beta drivers.

The Exynos 2200 chipset AMD GPU recently appeared on GeekBench, giving us a sneak peek of its capabilities. The Exynos 2200 managed to score 1073 points in single-core performance tests while it registered a multi-core score of 3389 points. The Exynos 2200’s performance was in line with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset.

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Asus released the first Android 12 beta build for the Zenfone 8 smartphone in May. The first build arrived with a bunch of Android 12 features, but there were some bugs too. Now, Asus has released the second beta build of Android 12 for the Zenfone 8, fixing a bunch of bugs reported by the users.

The Android 12 beta update with build number 31.0803.0403.54 is rolling out to Asus Zenfone 8 users registered the Android 12 beta program. The update doesn’t bring any new features, but it comes with lots of bug fixes. Further, it brings September 2021 Android security patch. The build is based on the Android 12 beta 4, released by Google last month. The build is expected to be unstable since it’s based on a beta build of Android 12, so installing it on your daily driver is not a good idea.

The issues mentioned below are still present on the second build of Android 12 beta for Zenfone 8.

• System stability issues
• Camera stability issues
• Miracast stability issues
• Outdoor mode is not supported
• Fingerprint recognition rate is lower than desirable when device screen is off
• Battery status displayed in Settings may be inaccurate
• 3rd-party apps compatibility issues

Users running the first build of Android 12 beta on their Zenfone 8 smartphones would be receiving the second build via an OTA update.

Asus Zenfone 8 specifications

The Asus Zenfone 8 features a 5.9-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080×2400 and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal memory. It comes with a dual rear camera setup led by a 64 MP-megapixel camera with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera with autofocus. It features a 12MP camera at the front for selfies. The Zenfone 8 boasts a 4,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. The smartphone runs ZenUI 8 on top of Android 11. It starts at $599.99 in the US.

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Apple is gearing up to introduce the new generation of iPhone alongside the Apple Watch Series 7 and AirPods. However, a new rumor suggests that the Cupertino giant might also announce a new iPad later today at the “California Streaming” event.

According to Weibo tipster PandaIsBaid (via Macrumors), Apple will be announcing the ninth generation of entry-level iPad at the event scheduled for today. The new iPad will be an upgrade to last year’s baseline iPad eighth generation. As per earlier rumors, the new iPad might come with a 10.5-inch display with improved performance. Like previous entry-level iPads, this one will be more focused on students looking for an affordable option for their studies.

PandaIsBaid implies that the ninth generation iPad would be available in up to 256GB storage variant. The A12 Bionic chip might power the new iPad, and it could feature an 8MP back camera with a FaceTime HD camera on the front. The image shared by the Weibo user suggests that the display would be fully laminated, and the upcoming iPad would have all-day battery life. Further, it will come with support for Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil.

Apple will be announcing the new iPhone 13 series along with the Watch Series 7 and AirPods 3 at the event today. You can read our iPhone 13 rumour roundup to know everything we know about Apple’s next-gen iPhone. The California Streaming event will start at 10 am PDT. The event will be live-streamed on the event page and Apple’s official YouTube channel. Further, the Apple TV users can watch the event live from the app, and once over, it can also be viewed on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Realme is set to announce a new smartphone under the GT lineup, the GT Neo2, on September 22. The GT Neo2 will be succeeding this year’s GT Neo. The smartphone will be debuting at 2 PM (local time) on September 22.

The company recently confirmed that the upcoming GT Neo2 would be coming in a unique “Neo Green” colour. Well, this would not be the first time Realme going with such a unique choice of colour. In the past, the company has launched smartphones made of unique materials in different colours. One of the recent examples is Realme GT which comes in yellow colour with a black stripe. Meanwhile, the Realme GT Master Edition also comes with a suitcase like back made of vegan leather. The company says that the Neo Green colour would present the “concept of high-tech and vitality.” The Realme GT Neo2 is also rumoured to come in a special Mercedes-AMG edition.

Realme GT Neo2 rumoured specifications

The Realme GT Neo2 is expected to feature a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 chipset might power the smartphone. The chipset inside is rumoured to be paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It might come with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. The smartphone is expected to run Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 skin.

As far as optics are concerned, the GT Neo2 might feature a triple rear camera setup. The rear camera setup is expected to consist of a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. On the front, it might come with a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. Apart from the Neo Green and Mercedes-AMG edition, the smartphone is expected to come in Mirror Black, Dream Blue, and Super Orange colour options.

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Last week, a report indicated that Realme would be launching a new C-series smartphone in India later this month dubbed C25Y. Now, the company has confirmed the launch through a community post. The company also gave a first look at the Realme C25Y.

As per the community post, Realme C25Y will be launching on September 16 in India. The smartphone would be coming with an edge-to-edge display with a waterdrop notch housing the front camera. It would have a square camera module at the back consisting of the camera sensors, including a 50MP sensor. The fingerprint will also be present on the back panel of the smartphone.

The e-commerce website Flipkart has also put up a dedicated microsite teasing Realme’s upcoming budget smartphone. As per the Flipkart listing, the Realme C25Y will be coming with the octa-core Unisoc T610 chipset. Further, we can expect it to run Realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11. 

The Realme C25Y is rumoured to be a stripped-down version of the Realme C25, launched back in March. The Realme C25 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD. It is powered by the Helio G70 chipset paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It runs Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 skin. The C25 boasts a 6000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It comes with a 48MP triple-camera setup and an 8MP front-facing camera. The C25 offers connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, dual-SIM support, 4G, GPS, and USB Type-C port for charging. The Realme C25 was launched at a starting price of Rs 9,999, and we expect the C25Y to be priced a little lower than the original C25 smartphone.

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GoPro is all set to announce its new action camera on September 15, but a recent leak has spoiled the suspense for the fans waiting for the Hero 10 Black. A few days ago, Roland Quandt from WinFuture revealed the European prices for the Hero 10 Black, and now he’s back again, revealing the design, specifications and features of GoPro’s upcoming action camera.

GoPro would be marketing the Hero 10 Black as the “most powerful GoPro of all time”. The Her 10 Black action camera would come with a new GP2 chip. The GP2 chip is reported to offer double the performance compared to its predecessor, improved low light performance with more hardware upgrades. It would come with an updated stabilization dubbed HyperSmooth 4.0, marketed as “groundbreaking.” The HyperSmooth 4.0 would ensure that users can activate the recording anytime without any hassle. The new algorithm would also improve the low light performance during recordings. The design of Hero 10 Black won’t be much different than the Hero 9 Black.

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According to the report, the GoPro Hero 10 Black would offer images up to 23 megapixels and 5.3K videos at up to 60 frames per second. Further, the slow-motion videos can be recorded at 8 times delay at 2.7K resolution (at 240fps). The Hero 10 Black will also allow users to extract images of 15.3 megapixels from the 5.3K videos. The upcoming GoPro action camera will feature a new lens with a hydrophobic layer minimizing reflections and preventing disturbing effects.

The Hero 10 Black will come with the same 2.7-inch display as its predecessor with touch functionality. However, the refresh rate of the front display is said to be increased to achieve a more fluid output display. GoPro claims that the upcoming Hero 10 Black would offer smoother touch controls and a faster shutter release. The live stream image quality is also said to be higher than its predecessor. The FoV will remain the same at 132 degrees, but it can be widened to 155 degrees using the Max Lens mod. The battery also remains unchanged at 1720mAh with support for fast charging.

The upcoming Hero 10 Black is expected to be officially announced on September 15. It is expected to cost 539.99 euros without the GoPro Cloud subscription.

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Windows 11 is just a few weeks away from the official release, and Microsoft is not teasing new features. Earlier this week, Microsoft teased a redesigned Photos app for Windows 11. Now, the Redmond giant has started rolling out the new app to the users who registered for the Windows Insider program.

The new Photos app has a refreshed user interface, matching Windows 11’s modern UI changes such as a new typeface, rounded corners and a new icon. The app also gets the Dark Mode which will also be present system-wide with the Windows 11 update. The app will also support extensions that can be downloaded from the Microsoft store. The redesigned Photos app is only rolling out to a select batch of users, and more people will be able to check out the new app in the coming weeks with Windows 11 as the release date comes near.

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Windows 11 is set to be rolled out to eligible devices as a free upgrade starting October 5. It could take some weeks or months before you get an option to upgrade your machine. Aaron Woodman, GM, Windows Marketing, says that every eligible machine would receive the Windows 11 update by the middle of 2022. Users would be getting a notification as soon as the update is ready for their device.

Windows 11 brings a major revamp and a bunch of new features onboard, and here are the 11 interesting features that Windows 11 brings. However, most of the features might not be available at the launch. A report from The Verge suggests that the android app support might come as late as 2022.

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Samsung’s upcoming budget flagship, the Galaxy S21 FE, has been doing rounds of the internet lately. Now, the smartphone has appeared on Google Play Console with Samsung’s Exynos 2100 chipset. The listing also reveals some key specifications of the S21 FE.

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The Exynos 2100 chipset powered the variant listed on Google Play Console. The Exynos 2100 is built on TSMC’s 7nm process node, and it features 1x ARM Cortex-A78 core clocked at 3GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.8GHz and 4x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.2GHz. The processor inside is paired with Mali G78 GPU. Further, the variant had 8GB of RAM, and it was running Android 11 out of the box. The smartphone is expected to run OneUI 3.0 on top of Android 11.

The Google Play Console listing reveals that the Galaxy S21 FE features a Full HD+ display having a resolution of 1080 x 2009 pixels and a screen density of 480 pixels per inch. The listing also has an image attached which reveals the front of the smartphone. The Galaxy S21 FE would have a bezel-less display with a centred punch-hole cut out as per the image.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE rumoured specifications

The Galaxy S21 FE is expected to come in a similar design as the other Galaxy S21 series smartphones. It might feature a flat 6.4-inch FHD AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The S21 FE would come in two variants, one powered by Snapdragon 888+ chipset and another with Exynos 2100 at its helm. The smartphone is said to boast 4,370mAh with support for 25W fast wired charging. It is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup in a 32MP+12MP+8MP configuration, and it would have a 12MP camera on the front housed inside the punch hole cutout for selfies.

The Galaxy S21 FE is expected to go on sale from October 29th in the US, which could mean the smartphone is just weeks away from an official unveiling.

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AT&T is preparing to shut down its 3G network in just five months from now, in February 2022, and the telco is not in the mood to leave behind its customer with no signal. 

In an interesting turn of events, AndroidPolice’s founder Artem Russakovskii received a Galaxy Note 9. The irony was that he didn’t have any clue about it; meanwhile, several Reddit users have been reporting the same incident where people have reported receiving a two-year-old Galaxy smartphone out of the blue. Well, many customers also received the Galaxy Note 10’s with communication from AT&T.

“We have not changed our plans to replace 3G network-dependent devices. However, inventory constraints mean we sometimes must find substitutes for some devices,” AT&T in a statement to consumers when inquired about the mysterious Galaxy Note’s. Moreover, AT&T confirmed to AndroidPolice that the new smartphones would be coming with the factory operating system.

Well, AT&T is preparing to shut down its 3G network in about 5 months, that’s February 2022, and the carrier doesn’t want its customers to be stuck with no signal messages. So, AT&T seems to be upgrading their customers’ hardware to something compatible with atleast 4G networks. 

T Mobile will offer free 5G upgrades to customers using the 3G CDMA network upon shutdown. However, it’s not clear if T Mobile will be offering hardware upgrades or not. Meanwhile, Verizon has given its users quite a lot of time to figure out their contingency plan.

According to the report, Ma Bell is offering like-for-like platform replacement to its consumers for quite some time now. The Flip phone owners have been getting new compliant flip phones, whereas users with older iPhones are getting the iPhone SE 2. AndroidPolice also suggests that Android users have been getting RADIANT Cores on demand for a new smartphone. The publication reports that some users are getting the smartphones they’ve asked for while others are not. It also suggests that AT&T have been sending S9 and A11 to some customers.

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Motorola seems to be gearing up for the launch of a new smartphone dubbed Moto G Pure. The upcoming smartphone is expected to be an entry-level offering in the Moto G lineup. The G Pure recently popped up on GeekBench, revealing some key specifications of Moto’s upcoming budget-oriented smartphone.

The Moto G Pure was spotted on GeekBench with Mediatek’s Helio G25 chipset. The upcoming smartphone would be coming with atleast 3GB of RAM and will be running Android 11 out of the box. The Moto G Pure managed to score 135 in the single-core tests and 501 points in the multi-core tests. The upcoming smartphone would be quite an affordable offering from Motorola targetted towards developing markets considering the hardware.

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The upcoming smartphone from Motorola also appeared in a couple of certifications last month. The smartphone appeared on REL Canada certification bearing the model number XT2163-4. Later, the smartphone was spotted on FCC and Wi-Fi alliance certification, revealing that the Moto G Pure would be running Android 11 out of the box.

The Moto G Pure was also spotted on TUV certification, revealing some key specifications of the smartphone. As per the certification, the smartphone would come with a 4,000mAh battery. Apart from this, there’s not much known about the Moto G Pure, but we expect more details to follow soon as the launch seems imminent.

In related news, Motorola recently announced another G series smartphone, the Moto G50. The Moto G50 comes with a 6.5-inch LCD with an HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The smartphone is powered by Mediatek’s Dimensity 700 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It comes with a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP main camera, 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor. The smartphone comes with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. It runs Motorola My UX on top of Android 11. The Moto G50 retails for AUD 399 (~$289).

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The Nubia RedMagic 6S Pro is on edge, and the upcoming gaming phone is all set to release on September 6 with top-notch specifications and features. The new gaming phone would be a successor to this year’s Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro. Today, we will be rounding up every detail we’ve learned so far about the upcoming Nubia RedMagic 6S Pro.

Nubia RedMagic 6S Pro Rumour Roundup: What to Expect?

Design and Display

The Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro would follow RedMagic’s design language with a more gamer aesthetic design with RGB lighting. The upcoming gaming phone from Nubia would be coming in two designs – one with an opaque and glossy black back as seen in an unboxing video by Youtuber ZolloTech and another one with a transparent rear panel as teased by Nubia. We speculate that the transparent back would be exclusive to the higher-end storage variant or a special transparent edition like previous models. The RedMagic 6S Pro would come with an FHD+ 6.8-inch AMOLED  panel with a refresh rate of 165Hz and a touch sampling rate of 720Hz. The display is said to offer a peak brightness of 700 nits. Moreover, the front also houses an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Cameras

The upcoming smartphone might bring a triple rear camera setup. The rear camera setup is expected to be led by a 64MP primary camera paired with an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP camera. The gaming phone would be capable of recording 4K 60fps or 8K 30fps footages, and it also supports HDR. On the front, the 6S Pro would be having an 8MP selfie camera housed inside the upper chin of the smartphone. 

Hardware and Software

Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888+ chipset would power the Nubia RedMagic 6S Pro gaming phone. Coming to memory configurations, the smartphone is expected to offer different memory options, including 8GB /12GB /16GB of RAM and 128GB /256GB /512GB of internal storage. Further, the smartphone is expected to come with a 5,050mAh supporting 120W air-cooled fast charging.

The upcoming Nubia branded gaming phone is also said to bring different heat dissipation measures onboard to ensure the longevity of the hardware. Nubia has teased a new ICE7.0 nine-layer multi-dimensional three-dimensional cooling system for the Red Magic 6S Pro. Apart from this, the smartphone would be coming with a built-in turbo cooling fan. Further, it will utilize phase-change thermal conductivity materials, graphene sheet, copper foil, VC soaking plate to ensure long-term gaming performance.

The Red Magic 6S Pro would be running Red Magic OS 4.5, which is said to optimize the gaming experience up by a notch. The Red Magic OS 4.5 will be built on top of Android 11, and it will bring several gaming features such as customizing touch sampling rate, refresh rate, turning the turbofan on and off, performance boost, and much more.

Pricing, Colors and Availability

There’s no word on the pricing or availability of Red Magic 6S Pro yet. However, the smartphone is believed to come in different storage configurations. The storage variants include “Cyborg 12GB RAM + 128GB Storage,” “Cyborg 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage,” and a “Ghost 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage.” The ‘Cyborg’ could be the branding for the black color, whereas ‘Ghost’ could be a codename for the transparent edition teased by Nubia. Nubia will also be announcing a Power Bank and Fly Wise G1 Controller alongside the new gaming phone.

The Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro will launch in China on September 6.

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The Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro is all set to be introduced, but the company hasn’t stopped teasing its features. In a Weibo post, the company announced that its upcoming gaming phone would be coming with the new Red Magic OS 4.5. The new Red Magic OS would be based on Android 11. The Red Magic OS 4.5 is also touted to come with an all-around assistant, which is said to improve the overall gaming experience on the upcoming Red Magic 6S Pro.

The Red Magic 6S Pro might have a translucent design and RGB lighting similar to Red Magic 6 Pro Transparent Edition. The upcoming gaming phone from Nubia would sport a 165Hz refresh rate AMOLED display. Further, the display might come with a touch sampling rate of 720Hz, a 100 per cent increase from the Red Magic 6. 

The TENNA certification also passed the Red Magic 6S Pro, suggesting that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset would power the smartphone. The chipset inside could be paired with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. A 4,500mAh battery would back up the smartphone with support for 120W charging. The gaming phone would come with a built-in turbo cooling fan built with other measures such as phase-change thermal conductivity materials, graphene sheet, copper foil, VC soaking plate to ensure long-term gaming performance. The smartphone is also touted to feature 500Hz AirTriggers. The upcoming Nubia gaming phone would also be coming with ICE7.0 nine-layer multi-dimensional three-dimensional cooling system.

Coming to the optics, the gaming phone is rumoured to feature a triple rear camera setup led by a 64MP sensor. Meanwhile, on the front, the smartphone would come with an 8MP sensor for selfies and video calls. The Red Magic 6S Pro would be bringing Power Bank and Fly Wise G1 Controller in the package. The upcoming Red Magic 6S Pro gaming phone is set to launch on September 6.

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Microsoft is all set for its September 22 event, where it is expected to unveil a bunch of Surface devices, including Surface Duo 2. However, Microsoft would also be announcing a few Surface PC products, including Surface Go 3, which has been doing the rounds of the internet quite lately.

Earlier this week, the Surface Go 3 was spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of the key specifications of Microsoft’s upcoming convertible PC. Now a recent report from WinFuture has shed some more light on the specifications of the upcoming PC. As per the report, the Surface Go 3 would feature a 10.5-inch display with FHD resolution. Further, Microsoft is suggested to stick with its previous design to make Surface Go products a compact tablet device for mobile use. The upcoming Surface Go device would be encased inside magnesium alloy with a fold-out stand.

The next-generation Surface Go would be coming in two models – one with an Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y processor paired with 4GB of RAM and an Intel Core i3-10100Y model with 8GB of RAM. The Surface Go 3 would be completely fanless, and it won’t be having any moving parts inside the chassis.

In Geekbench results, the Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y performs 62 per cent higher than Go 2’s Pentium Gold 4425Y, while there’s a 48 per cent improvement in multi-core performance. Meanwhile, the Intel Core i3-10100Y version shows a 4 per cent increase in single-core performance and 11 per cent improvement in multi-core tests. The new i3-10100Y belongs to energy-saving processors of the Amber Lake Y series.

There’s not much known about Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Go 3 laptops. But, we are still a few weeks away from the official launch, and the rumour mill won’t stop churning until then. So, we might get some more information before its official unveiling on September 22.

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As per recent research conducted by market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), Samsung emerged as India’s “biggest smartwatch manufacturer” in Q2 2021. According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, Samsung recorded an 860-per cent year-on-year growth in shipments.

In a statement to IDC, Samsung said that the popularity of Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Watch 3 series helped the company capture 41.2 per cent market share in June ’21. Samsung also said, “the company strives to enable smartwatch users lead a healthier lifestyle and hopes that the new Watch 4 series will usher in a new generation of individuals into the Watch family.”

Further, a recent report from Counterpoint suggests that India emerged as the fastest-growing market in the last quarter for smartwatches. India used to be the smallest market in the same quarter last year with a 2% market share of the total market but last quarter it accounted for 6% of the global market.

According to the Counterpoint report, Apple emerged as the winner in Q2 2021, but the company witnessed a slight fall in its market share compared to last year. The firm cites increasing competition from Chinese and Indian brands as a reason for Apple’s decline. Meanwhile, Samsung had a great quarter with a 43 per cent year-on-year growth, whereas Garmin showcased 62 per cent year-on-year growth in the last quarter.

Samsung recently announced the Galaxy Watch4 Series, which includes Watch4 and Watch4 Classic. The new Watch series comes with the company’s bio-active sensor comprising three sensors – Optical Heart Rate, Electrical Heart, and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. These sensors help users monitor their blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and AFib irregular heart rate. The Galaxy Watch4 Series is now available for pre-orders in India starting at Rs. 26,999 for the Watch4 and Rs. 31,999 for the Watch4 Classic.

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Xiaomi’s Explorers program is back this year.

In 2020, Xiaomi started a fan program dubbed Mi Explorers, where it selected a group of Mi Fans and took them for a tour. This year, the program has been renamed Xiaomi Explorers following the recent rebranding, but the gist remains the same.

Under the Xiaomi Explorers program, the company is searching for fans interested in in-depth knowledge of the brand. Xiaomi is looking for a pool of talented people to use and test Xiaomi devices, anyone before. The community post reads, “Xiaomi Explorers give you a chance to discover the world through Xiaomi products! This time, you may have a chance to use Xiaomi products before anyone else!”

How to register for Xiaomi Explorers

The post adds, “Do you think you are a Life Artist? Are you willing to show the passion of you life through your creative works? Just 3 steps to complete the registration for Xiaomi Explorers!” Xiaomi has opened up the registrations for the Xiaomi Explorer program, and you need to follow three steps to register to become an explorer. First, you need to answer some questions, and then you need to show how creative you are and lastly, share your previous work with the company.

Xiaomi will make the final decision based on the candidate’s ability to produce high-quality content during the Xiaomi Explorers program. The company will inform the selected candidates through e-mail, but there’s no word when the announcement will be made.

Xiaomi has announced a bunch of interesting products recently, like the Mix 4 and the new Cyber Dog. The new Xiaomi Mix 4 features CUP under-display camera technology that utilizes a micro-diamond pixel technology that promises to reduce pixel size and increases pixel brightness. Xiaomi says that the redesigned display technology allows for better camera zone transparency, allowing for a true full screen experience. 

Xiaomi has also launched some interesting products with Explorer tag, and one of them was Mi 10 Explorer Edition that came with a transparent back panel.

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1More announced the update to its ComfoBuds TWS Bluetooth earbuds dubbed ComfoBuds 2.0. The earbuds come with a semi-in-ear design and will be available in black and white for 269 yuan (around $42).

1More ComfoBuds 2.0 Specifications and Features

The 1More ComfoBuds 2.0 brings a semi-in-ear design with a conical handle design and a gradually narrowing stem. The earbuds are quite lightweight, with a single earbud just weighing in at 4.3 grams. Both the earbuds and case weighs a total of 36.5 grams.

The ComfoBuds 2.0 comes with upgraded 13.4mm large-diameter dynamic drivers with liquid crystal molecules (LCP) and PU composite diaphragm. The earbuds support both AAC and SBC audio codecs. It features 12 sound effects calibrated in collaboration with SonarWorks. The earbuds come with IPX5 water resistivity certification. The TWS earbuds offer touch control which can be customised using the 1More Music app.

The earbuds use Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity and come with gaming mode, which reduces the latency to as low as 90ms. The ComfoBuds 2.0 offers Smart Call Noise reduction, but it misses out on Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The smart call noise reduction feature uses a digital signal processing algorithm to weaken the environmental noise during a call, making human voices clearer.

The earbuds offer a battery life of 6 hours of continuous playback and 24 hours with the case. 1More claims that 15 minutes of charge would last you for 3 hours. The company says that TWS earbuds can play 480 songs or 16 movies continuously on a single charge, and these earbuds would last you through a 7200KM of high-speed rail travel.

The 1More ComfoBuds 2.0 can be purchased from JD.com for 269 yuan (~$42).

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Earlier this year, Realme launched the GT Neo 5G in China. Now according to a report, the company is preparing to launch its successor, the Realme GT Neo2, in India. 

The publication Digit collaboration with tipster OnLeaks released renders and key specifications of the upcoming GT Neo2. The renders and specifications are said to be based on the pre-production unit. These renders give us a 360-degree look at the smartphone.

The Realme GT Neo2 is said to be a premium succeeding the original GT Neo under the GT series. The report mentions that the smartphone would be quite slim and lightweight; however, there’s no word on the exact dimensions yet. 

On the front, it gets a large display with minimal bezels and a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera. Meanwhile, the back sports the camera module housing three cameras along with a LED flash. The speaker grille and USB Type C port can be seen on the bottom. The left side houses volume control buttons, while the power button is on the right edge.

Realme GT Neo2 Rumoured Specifications

According to the report, the Realme GT Neo2 could come with a 6.62-inch FHD+ display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The smartphone would also feature an in-display fingerprint sensor with the punch-hole cutout housing a 16MP camera for selfies.

The GT Neo successor is likely to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 SoC. It is expected to come in one storage variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The report suggests that the smartphone would be running RealmeUI 2.0 on top of Android 11. The GT Neo2 is likely to come with a 5000mAh battery supporting fast charging out of the box.

The GT Neo2 is rumoured to feature a rear triple camera setup led by a 64MP main camera. The primary sensor would be joined by an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro camera. As per the report, these could be the same sensors found on the Realme GT.

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KaiOS Technologies announced that the popular mobile games Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride has been ported over to the KaiOS by the Singapore based developer Storm. The Storm isn’t the original developer of these games, but it owns the license to port them into instant games for the KaiOS.

“Storms and KaiOS share the same mission, which is to empower all people – especially the underserved markets – with quality content. We have seen how Storms’ gaming content is being appreciated by KaiOS phone users. Over the last eight months, Storms’ games have been downloaded more than one million times via the KaiStore, with markets such as Pakistan, Nigeria and Tanzania experiencing the highest number of installs,” said Sebastien Codeville, CEO of KaiOS Technologies.

Codeville also added, “Seeing how arcade games such as Shoot and Fish are topping the list when it comes to game installs, we are thrilled to welcome the well-loved Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride which fall under the same game category to our KaiOS ecosystem.”

Well, both the games were initially designed for touch-based devices. So, in Fruit Ninja, players had to swipe to slice the fruit, while in Jetpack Joyride, players had to tap to rise Barry up in the air. But, Storm reworked the game to work on keypad based devices, so now players can play the game using the keypad. In Fruit Ninja, players need to press the number that appears nearby the fruit to slice it, whereas, in Jetpack Joyride, players need to press the or ‘5’ or Menu button to rise Barry up in the air.

KaiOS is an operating system designed for feature phones. Currently, KaiOS powers 150 million feature phones across the globe, and these two games will be available to every KaiOS user. KaiOS brings smart features to the feature phones such as Google Assitant and other apps helping communities around the world to be connected with each other.

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Over the last year, the PC market has shown a huge increase owing to the pandemic situation across the globe. However, the future looks grim. According to the latest forecast report from IDC Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, PC shipments are expected to drop off in 2022.

As per the report, the worldwide shipments of PCs are expected to rise 14.2%, with 347 million units shipped in 2021. However, this is lower than IDC’s earlier forecast, which suggested 18% growth. IDC suggests that the constraints and logistical challenges are the main reason behind the dip in numbers. The tablet market is also expected to grow slowly at 3.4%. 

“We continue to believe the PC and tablet markets are supply-constrained and that demand is still there,” said Ryan Reith, program vice president with IDC’s Worldwide Mobile Device Tracker. “The lengthening of the supply shortages combined with ongoing logistical issues are presenting the industry with some big challenges.”

By 2025, traditional PCs, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, are expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. IDC says that “despite short-term supply constraints related to panels and ICs, notebook PCs will remain the main driver of future PC growth.” Meanwhile, tablet shipments are expected to decline by 1.5%.

In November 2019, IDC predicted a total market of 367 million units in 2023. But as per the current predictions, IDC expects over half a billion units of personal computing devices to be shipped in 2023. The market is expected to dip in 2022 and rise again in 2023, but the numbers would be lower than 2021.

The report suggests that consumer spending habits will shift towards travel and leisure instead of spending their money on technology. However, the numbers could still be more than expected if many had not spent the last few months on PCs.

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A few months ago, Microsoft announced the biggest update to Windows operating system in over five years with Windows 11. However, the new version is not available for everyone as of now. But did you know that you can try out Windows 11 without installing it?

Yes. A developer named Blue Edge developed a web application for users to try out Windows 11 from their internet browser. Using the application, one can experience the upcoming Windows 11 without installing it on their computers. All you need is an internet connection and a browser.  

“This open source project is made in the hope to replicate the Windows 11 desktop experience on the web, using standard web technologies like React, CSS (SCSS), and Js,” says the developer.

The Windows 11 on React gives users a brief look at Windows 11. The developer says that the project is mainly built on the React Javascript framework, which allowed him to recreate Windows 11 for the web. However, it is not a full-fledged recreation. The project only imitates the look and feel of Windows 11.

The project allows users to experience the desktop, new start menu and the Edge browsers. Users can also try out the new Windows Store. However, there’s no option to check out the new File Explorer but opening it shows a “coming soon” web page. It gives a sneak peek of the new Start and Search menu. Though, the performance is not as smooth as the actual operating system.

There’s a thing to remember, Windows 11 on react is not a real operating system, but it’s just a web app to show how things would look once you upgrade to the new version of Windows 11. So, you should avoid comparing the performance with the real OS since the full version of the OS will perform very differently from what is shown here.

The Windows 11 will be released later this year as a free upgrade for compatible PCs during the holidays. Meanwhile, you can check out 11 interesting features on Windows 11.

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The ColorOS 12 has been doing rounds of the internet for quite some time now. Earlier, it was rumoured to release in August. However, a new leak suggests that the next version of ColorOS might be released in September.

According to a post on Weibo, Oppo’s AI assistant Breeno revealed the exact date and time for ColorOS 12 reveal. The assistant gave the exact date and time of the release when asked, “When will ColorOS 12 will be released?”. According to the image shared by the tipster, the next version of ColorOS is all set to be released on September 13 at 3 PM (GMT +8). However, later the response was changed to “coming soon, please stay tuned~ “.

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The ColorOS 12 is expected to bring a similar feature to Huawei’s Multi Screen Collaboration. The feature is rumoured to be dubbed ColorOS Cross-Screen Interconnection. It is expected to be initially limited to China as a part of beta testing, but it could be released globally at a later stage with ColorOS 12 rollout. It supports instant connection, cross-device file transfer, clipboard sharing, image sync, and message sync.

Earlier, Digital Chat Station suggested that the ColorOS 12 would be bringing major UI design changes. The upcoming version of ColorOS is expected to bring some features from OnePlus’ Hydrogen OS.

Oppo recently hired the former Product Manager at Smartisan, Zhu Haizhou. Haizhou joined Oppo’s software development team and has been in charge of the product line at Oppo. Also, Oppo merged with OnePlus earlier this year, merging software teams of both companies. Further, it has been reported that Oppo hired several Smartisan and Meizu employees to boost its software development. So, the ColorOS 12 is being developed by a group of ColorOS engineers, FlymeOS, HydrogenOS, and Smartisan OS teams.

Meanwhile, ColorOS 11 has been doing pretty good lately. Oppo’s current software version has received pretty good reviews around the globe, and the company is also providing regular updates to the users.

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Xiaomi is all set to host its annual Smarter Living Event in India on August 26. The company is expected to launch a bunch of products, including the Mi TV 5X, among others. The Mi TV 5X is going to succeed the two-year-old Mi TV 4X. So, let’s look at what we can expect from Xiaomi’s upcoming smart TV in India.

Like its predecessor, the Mi TV 5X is expected to come in three different sizes, 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch. The upcoming X-series TV will come with narrow bezels and a metallic frame. The TV is confirmed to feature 40W stereo speakers. Further, the company teased support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, giving consumers a “cinematic viewing experience.” The company has also hinted that the TV would be coming with an automatic ambient sensor allowing the display to adjust the brightness according to your environment. 

There’s no official word on the hardware, but Xiaomi is teasing the TV to be “future-ready.” However, we don’t know which SoC or how much RAM the TV is going to offer. Moreover, the Mi TV 5X will be coming with Google Assistant and far-field mics to pick up users’ commands even from a distance. As per the official teaser, the TV will come with a generation of PatchWall UI developed in partnership with IMDB.

Xiaomi also confirmed that the TV would come with HDMI 2.1 ports with ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) to elevate the gaming experience.

As of now, there’s no word on the pricing, but we can expect it to be priced similar to the last generation. The Mi TV 4X currently retails at Rs. 29,999, Rs. 38,999 and Rs. 44,999 for 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch models.

To recall, the Mi TV 4X comes with a 4K HDR 10-bit panel and 20W speakers with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD. It runs PatchWall UI on top of Android TV and comes with an in-built Google Assistant.

Xiaomi will also be launching Mi Band 6, Mi Notebook Pro, Mi Notebook Ultra, a new WiFi router and a smart security camera. The company is also expected to announce a new Mi Shoes. 

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Vivo’s upcoming X70 series has been in the news lately, suggesting an imminent launch. Over the past one week, we got a first look at renders of the Vivo X70 Pro, and a reliable tipster further leaked the specifications of the X70 series. Now, we have a first look at the renders of the entry-level X70 showing off the smartphone in the wild.

The publication MySmartPrice, in collaboration with popular tipster OnLeaks, aka Steve Hemmerstoffer, shared some render images of the upcoming X70 giving us a first look at Vivo’s upcoming flagship. The renders show the smartphone from different angles.

According to the renders, the X70 series will continue to carry the Zeiss branding from its predecessors. As per the tipster, the vanilla X70 would feature a flat FHD+ 6.5-inch display with a centered punch-hole camera. Further, it is expected with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Taking things to the back, the Vivo X70 would be coming with a Zeiss branded triple camera setup. The sensors are accompanied by a triple LED flash. The renders show the smartphone in shades of blue and green. But, we can expect Vivo to launch more color options.

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The phone’s right edge houses the volume rocker and power button, while the left edge is left plain. On the bottom, you can find a USB Type-C port, a microphone, speaker grille, and the SIM card tray. The X70 is tipped to measure 158.5 x 73.4 x 8mm with a max thickness of 10.6mm (including the camera module).

The Vivo X70 is rumored to be powered by Mediatek 1200 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM. The display is expected to come with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Further, the rear camera setup might be led by a 48MP sensor, while the front camera is rumored to be a 32MP sensor. A 4,200mAh battery will back it up with 33W fast charging support. The smartphone would be running FunTouch OS on top of Android 11 in China.

The Vivo X70 series is rumored to bring three phones, X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro Plus. The upcoming Vivo flagships are expected to launch in the coming weeks.

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Earlier this month, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds 2, successor to the original Galaxy Buds. The earbuds are already up for pre-orders in different markets, and the company has already shipped them out in select countries. Meanwhile, Samsung has rolled out a firmware update adding new features while most consumers are yet to get their hands on the new buds.

Samsung today released a new firmware update in South Korea with version number R177XXU0AUH2. The firmware update brings a bunch of new features. One of the new features is the ability to activate Ambient Sound mode while on a call allowing users to listen to ambient sound even during a call. 

After this update, you can use ANC even when you are using just a single earbud. Further, the update adds Ambient Sound customization and double-tap to turn the volume up or down. According to the changelog, the update will also improve the overall stability of Galaxy Buds 2. We could expect this update to roll out in other markets in the coming days.

Galaxy Buds 2 Features and Specifications

The Galaxy Buds 2 comes with in-ear design earbuds and a white coloured charging case that matches the colour of earbuds on the inside. The Buds will be available in four different colours, Lavender, Olive, White and Black.

The Galaxy Buds 2 features an improved ANC, claimed to cancel out 98 per cent of outside noise. The ANC offers three transparency levels and includes an ambient sound mode that lets you hear the outside world while enjoying your music.

 The Buds 2 are claimed to offer up to 5 hours of continuous playback with ANC enabled (up to 20 hours with case) and around 7.5 hours of continuous playback without ANC. The Buds 2 supports fast charging, meaning a 5 min charge would last you around an hour. Moreover, the charging case supports Qi Quick and Wireless charging.

The Galaxy Buds 2 are already up for pre-orders at $149.99, with sales scheduled to begin from August 27.

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Last month Realme announced the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition, a special variant of GT Master Edition in China. A month after its initial launch, the smartphone has been spotted on the Google Supported Devices list and Google Play Console listing. 

According to images shared by tipster Mukul Sharma aka Stufflistings, the smartphone with model number RMX3366 has appeared on the list of Google Supported Devices and the Google Play Console listing, suggesting an immitent launch in India and other global markets. The tipster also shared an image clicked by RMX3366, aka Realme GT Master Explorer Edition. We could expect an official announcement from Realme soon.

The Google Play Console listing shows that the RMX3366 runs Qualcomm SM8250 aka Snapdragon 870 SoC coupled with Adreno 650 GPU. It is expected to come with 12GB of RAM. Further, it would feature a display having a resolution of 1080×2400 with a pixel density of 480ppi. It will be running Android 11 with RealmeUI 2.0 skin.

Last month, Realme announced that the GT Master Explorer Edition crossed 100 million Yuan worth of sales (~15 million US Dollars) in just one second.

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition Features and Specifications

The Realme GT Master Explorer Edition features a 6.55-inch FHD AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Further, the display comes with support for HDR10+ and offers a peak brightness of 1100+ nits. It is powered by Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with either 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal memory. The smartphone also offers 7GB of virtual RAM. It comes with a 4,500mAh battery pack with 65W fast charging support.

In the optics department, the GT Master Explorer Edition sports a triple camera setup on the back. The pack is led by a 50MP camera coupled with a 16MP ultrawide and 2MP macro camera. On the front, it has a 32MP camera for selfies housed inside the punch-hole cutout. 

As of now, Realme GT Master Explorer Edition is only available in China. The base variant of Realme GT Master Edition with 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage retails for 2,799 Yuan (~430 US Dollars). Meanwhile, the model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage can be purchased for 3,099 Yuan (~476 US Dollars).

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Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched its latest Mix smartphone, Mi Mix 4. But did you know that Xiaomi’s latest smartphones come with an upgraded Xiaoai Translation offering a live AI subtitles feature?

According to a recent post on Weibo, the Mi Mix 4 brings a new feature dubbed Xiaoai Translation, enabling a live AI subtitle feature on the Mi Mix 4. The feature is similar to Google’s Live Caption feature on Android.

As per engineers at Xiaomi, the updated Xiaoai Translation is built on the company’s own self-developed simultaneous interpretation technology and is said to be the most advanced AI technology. The new Xiaoai Translation will help users translate quickly anytime, anywhere. Users can use the translation tool by pulling down the control centre. 

The Xiaoai Translation can be used to translate live videos, online meetings, or voice calls. Xiaomi claims that the Translation is stable, fast, and has little interference with reading. Also, it is compatible with a bunch of English accents.

Xiaomi says that the Xiaoai Translation will continuously build translation vocabulary based on known scenes required by users, improving the translation mechanism. Moreover, the Xiaoai Translation will bring support for more minor languages.

Xiaomi has also released a roadmap for the the Xiaoai Translation. The translation feature will be rolled out with the MIUI 12.5 stable update starting September to bunch of Xiaomi smartphones.

Mi Mix 4 Features and Specifications

The Mi Mix 4 sports a 6.67-inch curved OLED panel with a 20MP camera under display. It is powered by Snapdragon 888+ coupled with 8GB/12GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB/512GB/1TB of internal memory. The new Mix smartphone runs MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 and boasts a 5000mAH battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging support. Further, it comes with a triple rear camera setup, including a 108MP main camera, 50x periscope camera and 13MP ultrawide camera with free form lens. The Mi Mix 4 starts at CNY 4,999 ($772) for the 4GB/128GB storage variant.

The Mi Mix 4 brings a slew of unique features, including anti-lost mode, deep binding of the SIM card and the handset, adaptive signal optimization, manual signal entry and point, control always on UWB and smart charging.

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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has announced its plan to further strengthen its presence in India by expanding its service center network across the country. The company plans to increase the number of service centers to 600+ stores by 2022. As of now, Oppo offers service across 500+ cities in India with over 500+ stores.

Oppo is looking to reach the remote areas of the country with its new service centers. Recently, the company expanded its after-sales service centers in remote areas of Kudal, Modasa, Nangal, Udhampur, Mayiladuthurai, Dharmapuri, Hingoli, and Thootupupudi. The company said, “With an aim to deepen consumer connect and build brand loyalty, the announcement follows Oppo’s efforts to give its users more reasons to buy products with more convenience and accessibility” in a press release.

Upon the announcement, Oppo India’s Chief Market Officer, Mr Damyant Singh, said, “Customer centricity is at the heart of how we build our products and craft consumer experiences. The expansion of our After-Sales Service network to over 500 cities in India is an endeavour to offer consumers an amazing and unparalleled experience with our products, no matter what part of India they live in.”

According to a 2020 report from Counterpoint, Oppo ranked No. 1 in after-sales service experience with a 93% satisfaction rate. The customer rated their experience as “very good” or “excellent”. The report highlights that customers waited an average of 15 minutes to be attended by the executives at the centers. Also, the report shows that Oppo has the fastest turn-around time and maintained its inventories.

Oppo also recently announced an AI chatbot, Ollie. Customers can reach out to Ollie 24×7 and get their queries resolved. Oppo says that the chatbot resolved 94.5% of consumers’ queries. The company also provides an exclusive Platinum care hotline for Reno & Find users. The hotline operates throughout the year, and customers can call in anytime and get their queries resolved.

Oppo added in its press release that the company will ensure customer and staff’s safety during the pandemic. The stores are said to be regularly sanitized, with staff adhering to COVID-19 guidelines.

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OnePlus Buds Pro pricing has been announced in India. 

Last month, OnePlus launched its third TWS, the Buds Pro, alongside the Nord 2. The Buds Pro is the first smart adaptive noise cancellation (ANC) earbuds from the company. 

Today, OnePlus announced the pricing for the Buds Pro in India. The OnePlus Buds Pro is priced at Rs. 9,990. It brings a bunch of features, including adaptive noise cancellation, superior call quality, Warp Charge.

The buds offer an in-ear design with a short stem. These earbuds come in a new look featuring both glossy and matte textures. OnePlus says that the new design gives earbuds a sleek and ergonomic look with a secure, comfortable wearing experience. 

The OnePlus Buds Pro features two 11mm, dynamic drivers, with improved bass performance and Dolby Atmos support. The new earbuds come with a smart ANC noise cancellation system with three different levels. The ANC is said to cancel out undesired sound frequencies in real-time with up to 45db noise cancellation in Extreme Mode and 25db in the ambient mode. The Buds Pro comes with Bluetooth 5.2 support, with a latency as low as 4ms. You can control the playback or change the mode using the touch controls provided on the stem.

The Buds Pro promises to deliver a battery life of up to 38 hours on a full charge and 10 hours of continuous playback on a 10-min charge. The case comes with Qi certification, allowing users to charge the buds wirelessly. The buds come with IP64 certification, while the charging case offers IPX4 ensuring resistance against sweat and dust. The Buds Pro comes with Zen mode, allowing users to choose a list of white noise during different activities such as yoga, meditation, or sleeping.

The OnePlus Buds Pro will be available in India starting 26 August 2021 in two colors, Matte Black and Glossy White. The buds will be going on sale through  OnePlus.in, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience Stores and partner stores across the country.

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Last year, Google decided to move its production line to northern Vietnam from China. But now, it seems that the company will be manufacturing its upcoming smartphone in China due to COVID-19 regulations.

According to a report from Nikkei, the governments around Asia have started tightening their border controls due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. As a result of stricter regulations, Google will have to continue its production line in China.

The report suggests that the Pixel 5 was supposed to be manufactured in Vietnam, but the plan couldn’t succeed due to travel restrictions and “limited engineering resources” in Vietnam. So, the upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro’s would be manufactured in Shenzen, China. 

Well, Google is not the only company stuck in China. As per the report, Apple was also planning to move the small chunk of the production line of MacBook and iPad to Vietnam has also been affected. So, the Cupertino giant also now has to continue its production line in China.

Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Features and Specifications

Earlier this month, Google gave us a first look at the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The upcoming Pixel smartphones will be coming protruding camera bar and entered punch hole camera on the front. Both the smartphones will be available in three different colours with a dual-tone finish.

Google’s upcoming Tensor chipset will power the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The vanilla Pixel will come with two cameras at the back, while the Pro model will have three cameras, including a telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom. The upcoming Pixel lineup will be running Android 12 with MaterialYou design.

The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are expected to release later this year in the fall.

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Earlier this week, Microsoft released the insider build of Windows 11 for everyone. There are a lot of interesting features in the new update. So here are 11 new features on Windows 11 that are worth checking out, and these features make the upcoming Windows update worth looking forward to.

Expected Release Date of Windows 11

Microsoft is testing out Windows 11 and ironing out the bugs before the new iteration of Windows hits the market. Windows 11 is scheduled to release later this year during the holidays. The Windows 11 powered PCs are expected to release starting January 2022.

A new Mac inspired interface

Windows 11 brings a clean and modern interface with rounded corners and pastel shades. The biggest change you’ll notice will be the new position of the Taskbar with a revamped Start Menu. The UI is more polished and offers more functionality over the previous iterations of Windows.

Universal Media Control 

With Windows 11, you can control all the media playback on your PC from the Action Center. Everything shows up on the Action Center no matter what you’re playing. You can play a random YouTube video, your favorite song on Spotify, or a video saved on your PC, and all of them will be shown in the Action Center.

New Microsoft Store

Windows 11 comes with a new Microsoft Store. The new Microsoft Store is built from scratch, and now it supports apps built on different platforms, including Win32, .NET, UWP, Xamarin, Electron, React Native, Java, and Progressive Web Apps. It now also offers themes and extensions for the Microsoft Edge browser. The Windows 11 Microsoft Store also comes with a new and sleek user interface for easy navigation.

Android Apps Support and Amazon App Store

Yes, Windows can now run Android apps, and that too natively. Further, you can sideload the apps you want to run on your PC. The Android apps would be supported by both Intel and AMD processors. The Windows 11 will also come with an Amazon-powered App Store for Android apps so that you won’t have to sideload APK every time.

Widgets 

The new Windows 11 comes with widgets, and it’s very similar to what we’ve seen in the macOS Monterey. Now, you can check out the weather, news, stock prices, scores in the widgets section. You can also customize the widgets section and give it a personal touch.

Auto HDR and Dynamic Refresh Rate for Gaming

With Windows 11, Microsoft announced the Auto HDR feature on the new platform. Auto HDR will elevate the viewing experience while you are playing games. Further, Windows 11 also comes with support for dynamic refresh rate, so if you’ve got a display with a high refresh rate, then you’re in for a smooth viewing experience.

Redesigned File Explorer

Windows 11 comes with a new, modern-looking, redesigned File Explorer. It comes with new modern icons, a context menu, and a new command bar at the top. The new design focuses on functionality and how easy it can make file management.

Faster Windows Updates

During the announcement, Microsoft promised that Windows 11 would offer a much faster and smoother update process. The Windows 11 comes with support for background installation mechanism, making updates faster than before. Moreover, the new updates will be 40% smaller than before, saving us data and time.

Redesigned User Interface

Windows has gone through a major redesign. Windows 11 brings a lot of new elements across the platform. The Start Menu is now more functional, and Action Center is following a more mobile-UI approach. The Settings have been revamped, too, with menus and sub-menus and a static pane. The edges are more rounded than before, giving Windows 11 a modern look.

Integrated Microsoft Teams

After a year of work-from-home, Microsoft has decided to integrate the Teams app into Windows 11. Teams would be integrated directly into the Taskbar for easier access. Also, Microsoft Teams is getting a redesign with the arrival of Windows 11.

Improved Virtual Desktop Support

Windows 11 makes creating and accessing Virtual Desktop easier, something like the macOS. Now, you can access the virtual desktops created by clicking the Desktops icon on the Taskbar. You can rename or reorder the desktops on your PC. Moreover, you can also set different wallpapers on different desktops.

These features make the upcoming update very interesting, and you need to check them out if you’re installing Windows 11 on your PC. You can either update your PC to Windows 11 insider build or clean install the ISO file of the preview build.

Do let us know in the comments below which feature are you most excited about. 

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Microsoft released the ISO file for Windows 11 beta two months after making it available to the members of the Windows Insiders program. So, now’s the time if you wanted to clean install Windows 11 and check out the new features before anyone else.

So you may ask what the benefit of an ISO file is? Well, first, you can clean install Windows 11 on a virtual machine before installing Windows 10 on your system. Second, you can run Windows 11 on pretty much every compatible device just by installing it like early versions of Windows.

You will need to register for the Windows Insider program to download the ISO file for Windows 11. You can head over to Windows Insider’s official website and register yourself for free today. 

The ISO file comes with a build number 22000.132. However, the latest version of the operating system is Build 22000.160, so you might need to update your system after installing the ISO file. The new ISO brings a new OOBE (out of box experience), which introduces a new setup processor and the ability to rename your PC during the installation. The new ISO also shows the estimated time left for the software installation.

The new build does miss out on some features. There’s still no support for Android apps, and the Amazon App Store is still missing. However, these features are expected to roll out in the coming months.

The next generation of Windows comes with some compatibility hiccups, which has been a topic of debate for some time now. The major outrage is about the need for having TMP 2.0 supported CPUs, leaving a huge number of old PCs in the dark. Windows 11 is scheduled to release as a free upgrade for every Windows 10 user later this year.

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Xiaomi India posted a teaser video on Twitter today, teasing the Mi Band 6 in the country. This is the first official teaser for the Mi Band 6 in India. Notably, one of the brand execs had already confirmed its launch at the Smarter Event next week.

The tweet mentions, “Back with a bang, and this time- bigger and better! With a vivid AMOLED Display, the Mi Smart Band6, offers more at just a glance.” As we know, the Mi Band 6 comes with an edge to edge AMOLED display, and the tweet from the company reiterates the same.

The Mi Band 6 is set to be announced at Xiaomi India’s Smarter Living 2022 event on August 26. The company is also expected to announce newer Mi Notebook models, a smart security camera and a new WiFi router.

Mi Band 6 Features and Specifications

The Mi Band 6 comes with a 1.56-inch AMOLED display having a resolution of 152×486 pixels and a 2.5D curved glass on top of it. The display offers 50% more brightness than its predecessor.

The Mi Band 6 offers more than 130 watch faces, with 60 available on the global unit. It brings the functionality of customizing the watch faces with their photos. The Mi Band 6 also gets the animated watch faces from its predecessor, the Mi Band 5. The fitness band is backed up by a 125mAh LiPo battery, which would last you 14 days.

The Mi Band 6 supports up to 30 exercise modes with auto-detection enabled for some activities, including outdoor running, walking, treadmill running, outdoor cycling, rowing, and elliptical training. It also comes with support for 24×7 heart rate monitoring (PPG) and SpO2 (Blood Oxygen measurement).

Further, the fitness band can also track your sleep and gives data about sleep breathing quality, REM, and nap time quality. It also offers stress monitoring, Female health tracking, and PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence).

The Mi Band 6 comes in six color options — Black, Orange, Yellow, Olive, Ivory, and Blue. The fitness band retails for $60 in the global market.

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Google’s upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are already out in the wild, courtesy of Google. Also, we know that both the Pixel smartphones won’t be coming with a charger. A new report sheds more light on the upcoming Pixel 6’s and the rumored foldable Pixel smartphone.

According to a report from 91Mobiles, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro may come with support for 33W wired fast charging. This would be a welcoming change as Google smartphones have been stuck with 18W charging for quite some time now. At the same time, Chinese manufacturers are upping their game with 65W and 120W charging.

The report also mentions that Google HQ is full of 33W charging bricks; however, they are just for testing purposes, so google is collecting them back, maybe to prevent leaks. As per the report, the 33W chargers would be sold separately, so you need to pay more to fast charge your Pixel 6.

Moreover, the report also suggests that the rumored Pixel 6 Foldable has been delayed. There’s not much information surrounding why it has been delayed or when it will be launching. But we can expect Google to give us a sneak peek of the device later at its fall event.

Earlier this month, Google teased the Pixel 6 duo giving us a first look at their design and specifications. Google’s also confirmed that its custom Tensor chipset will power the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The upcoming Tensor chipset is rumoured to be the unreleased Exynos 9855 SoC. The processor is expected to be built on a 5nm process node, matching Snapdragon 870’s performance. The vanilla Pixel 6 would be featuring a triple dual-camera setup, while the Pro model would be coming with a triple camera setup, including a 4x telephoto camera.

The Pixel 6 series is expected to be released later in the fall this year.

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Last month, Nubia announced a bunch of minion cobranded accessories. The brand products such as the new Minion themed 22.5W chargers, 30W gallium nitride chargers, 65W gallium nitride chargers, and more. 

Now, the company has announced a new Minion-themed USB Type C to Lightning cable. The cable is 1 meter long and comes with Apple’s MFi certification. The cable is made out of TPE material, and the ends are made uses the C94 material with an anti-oxidized rhodium-plated nail terminal head.

According to the company, the cable has gone through 15,000 bending tests to ensure its strength. Further, the outer shell comes with an anti-fingerprint coating, and there’s a small Minion eye printed on the lightning end.

The Nubia C2L co-branded cable will retail for 69 yuan (~$11) with introductory pricing of 59 yuan (~$9). The cable is up for preorders, and the final payment has to be made on August 23. The delivery is scheduled to begin on August 26.

Everything you need to know about Apple MFi Certification

Under the MFi program, Apple provides third-party companies with the technical specifications and resources needed to manufacture accessories for Apple products. The MFi program offers a wide range of wireless and wired technologies that third-party brands can use to manufacture accessories for Apple devices.

Manufacturers can apply for the MFi license through Apple and start developing third-party accessories. However, manufacturers dealing with non-electronic accessories, non-MagSafe cases, and Apple Watch bands do not need to apply for MFi certification.

It is always advised to use MFi certified accessories with your Apple products. The MFi program ensures users’ safety as it provides an easy way of finding out counterfeit products. Counterfeit accessories can harm your product. Moreover, non-certified accessories won’t be as durable as the MFi certified ones.

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Huawei’s first standalone monitor, the MateView, will be available for pre-order in the UK starting today. The MateView will be up for pre-order until August 30, with sales starting a day later on September 1.

The MateView monitor brings quite some exciting features. It comes with a 28.2-inch 3:2 panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2560 pixels. The monitor supports 98-per cent of the DCI-P3 color gamut and 100-per cent of the sRGB gamut. Moreover, the Mateview comes with VESA DisplayHDR 400, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker Free certifications. The monitor offers a 94 per cent screen-to-body ratio.

The monitor comes with a wide range of connectivity options. To start with, it has 2x USB-C ports, 2x USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a Mini DisplayPort, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The monitor also allows users to wirelessly connect their mobile phone, notebook and tablet with the monitor. Users can also connect mice and keyboards to control their connected notebooks and smartphones. This eliminates the need for connecting, again and again, offering flexibility to users to switch between multiple devices.

The monitor features two high powered front-firing speakers embedded in the stand. It also has two inbuilt microphones with built-in noise reduction algorithms.

The MateView comes with Huawei’s proprietary UI control experience dubbed Smart Bar. The Smart Bar offers a touch UI to adjust display settings, input and volume.

The MateView monitor will be retailing for £599.99 in the UK through Huawei’s online store. Customers pre-ordering the monitor will be getting a free Huawei product under the pre-order bundle offer. The company is offering choice between Huawei Sound X Speaker, Huawei FreeBuds Studio wireless earbuds, or a Huawei MatePad 10.4. Huawei is also offering free delivery and flexible payment options.

Interested customers can visit Huawei’s Stafford store on August 21 for a live demo of MateView and MateView GT.

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The upcoming QuietComfort 45 headphones from Bose have recently appeared in leaked promotional images. Last month, the QC 45’s appeared in an FCC filing, suggesting an imminent launch. Now, courtesy of WinFuture, we have more details regarding Bose’s upcoming headphones.

The QC45 would come in a similar design to the last generation’s QC35. According to the report from WinFuture, the new headphones will offer active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency mode dubbed as Aware Mode. The headphones would be tuned with Bose’s signature Active EQ. 

The QuietComfort 45 is rumored to come with a 460mAH battery which should offer up to 24 hours of continuous playback. Further, a quick 15 minutes charge should give you battery life for around 2.5 hours of continuous playback. 

The QC45’s will come with the familiar old design of the QuietComfort series, having a wide headband with earcups attached at both ends. It would come with buttons for managing noise control and a button dedicated to activating voice assistants. The headphones will reportedly be “shockingly light”, and to achieve this, the company is said to have used synthetic leather and glass-filled nylon.

There’s no word yet on how strong the active noise cancellation will be on QuietComfort 45. However, it is expected to come with best-in-class active noise cancellation due to Bose’s proprietary technology that claims to deliver deep, clear sound.

The Bose QuietComfort 45 comes with Bluetooth 5.1, enabling multipoint connectivity with two simultaneous devices. Moreover, it would also have a 3.5mm jack for wired connectivity, and a 3.5mm cable comes in the box.

The Bose QuietComfort 45 will be going on sale in Germany very soon. As for the prices, the recommended retail price for QC45 is expected to be $329 in the United States. We also expect a global launch soon, considering these upcoming headphones from Bose have been leaked in detail. 

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