Apple unveiled its own object tracker AirTag with features like UWB(Ultra Wide Band) to take on Samsung’s counterpart. Now, it looks like the Chinese giant OPPO will join the party soon as real-life images of the OPPO’s Smart Tag have been leaked online.

Leaker Digital Chat Station has posted the images of what he claims to be the Engineering Test version of the upcoming OPPO Smart Tag. The device appears in White color and another image shows the device has ‘Ultra Wide Band’ and ‘OPPO‘ written on it.

This further strengthens the reports of OPPO readying an object tracker to spoil the party of Apple and Samsung. What is more surprising is OPPO’s solution seems to be more environment-friendly than the rivals. This is because we see a Type-C port at the bottom.

This isn’t present on either the AirTag or the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag and SmartTag+. Anyway, this suggests that OPPO may include a rechargeable battery inside its Smart Tag. To compare, the rivals promise a 1-year battery life on their respective object trackers but you cannot recharge them.

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Although Apple has given the option of replacing the CR2032 battery on the AirTags, a rechargeable one might be a better and convenient option. Then again, we will have to wait and see if OPPO’s object tracker will have any kind of IP rating to protect it from getting damaged.

Talking about the features, UWB etched on the image indicates that the Smart Tag will help users accurately track the location of tags, and help you with directions better than the Bluetooth-only version. That said, we don’t see any provision for the lanyard hole just as we saw on the Galaxy SmartTag.

OPPO is holding a launch event on May 6 in China where it is expected to bring new Smart TV, OPPO K9, OPPO Enco Air, and a new OPPO Band. There are chances that the Smart Tag might debut on the same day but this is our guess so take it with a pinch of salt till we get official info on the same.

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realme has launched the realme Q3 series in China today. All three devices are 5G and out of the bunch, the realme Q3i 5G is the cheapest and starts as low as $169. Let’s look at the specs, features, and price of the Q3i 5G.

realme Q3i 5G Price, Availability

realme has launched two storage variants of the realme Q3i 5G. The device comes with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. You can take a look at the official pricing below:

• realme Q3i
  • 4GB + 128GB- 1,099 yuan($169)
  • 6GB + 128GB- 1,199 yuan($185)

Although the above is official pricing, realme says that for the first sale, the device will be available for 100 yuan cheaper. That makes the realme Q3i base variant start as low as 999 yuan($153) in China.

As a result, the 6GB RAM variant will retail for 1,099 yuan in the first sale. Speaking of which, the realme Q3i 5G official launched today, i.e, April 22 at 21:30 Beijing Time in China.

The device will be available on major e-commerce platforms like JD.com, Suning, and the official realme website. The realme website has got many gifts for the early birds on and you can check them here.

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realme Q3i 5G Specifications and Features

The realme Q3i 5G succeeds the realme Q2i 5G from last year. However, it brings a lot of upgrades at a similar price. The device comes in two colors- Light Blue and Particle Ash (Grey) options.

realme Q3i 5G gets what realme claims to be a trendy design. The back has curved edges to improve the ergonomics. The device measures 8.5mm in thickness and weighs 185 grams.

It has a power button(with a fingerprint sensor embedded) is to the right, volume buttons and SIM tray to the left, Type-C port, 3.5mm jack, speaker, and primary microphone at the bottom.

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Upfront, there is a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display with a punch-hole at the top-left. This display has a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 90.5% screen-body ratio, and 600 nits maximum brightness.

Under the hood, the realme Q3i 5G features MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset. To compare, the predecessor had the Dimensity 720 on the inside. The chipset is also paired with 4/6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage and the device also gets the DRE(Dynamic RAM Expansion) that virtually makes a 6GB RAM function smoothly like an 8GB variant.

For cameras, the device has a triple-camera on the back with a 48MP f/1.8 main 6P lens, a 2MP B&W f/2.4 portrait lens, and a 2MP 4cm f/2.4 Macro lens. Upfront, there is a 16MP selfie camera.

Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging, SA/NSA 5G support, dedicated microSD slot up to 1TB, and realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 OS.

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Redmi is launching the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition in China on April 27. With just 5 days left to launch, the company has been teasing a lot of gaming-focused features on the device. Today, it has revealed its colors, display design while demonstrating the shoulder keys in a video.

Redmi has posted a video on Weibo that demonstrates how the shoulder key buttons work on the Redmi K40 Game version. The video shows that on moving the slider, the mechanical shoulder keys pop up. The slider also has a red color inside when it is open to indicate that the shoulder key is open.

The company says that the keys give a clicky and good feeling and it will make you want to use them repeatedly. Speaking of which, Redmi says that the shoulder keys are durable and work well for more than 1.5 million times.

The shoulder key is said to be mechanically driven and the sound of the button strokes is said to be similar to a mechanical keyboard.

Anyway, in the video, as you can see, the device is shown in three colors- White, Silver, and Grey. We have already seen the Grey one in the official poster before. The Silver and White ones also have the stripes on the side like the Grey model.

We also see the triple-cameras and the layout is a bit different from the other Xiaomi devices let alone the others in the Redmi K40 series. Reports say that the primary sensor would be a 64-megapixel primary Sony IMX686 camera. The LED flash appears in a unique lightning shape as well.

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Also, the display upfront is said to be a centered punch-hole display just like the Redmi K40 standard model. Speaking of the display, it will probably be a 6.67-inch AMOLED Full HD+ screen with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels with a 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate.

Under the hood, the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced edition will feature Dimensity 1200 chipset. A suspected Standard version has appeared on Master Lu with Dimensity 1100 but we will have to wait and see if there’s such a variant.

Other expected specs include 8GB of RAM, 256GB storage, and an FHD+ display, TUV Rheinland’s High-Game performance certification for 5G connectivity, and run  MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box.

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COVID-19 pandemic is yet to dial down in many regions of the world and India seems to be the worst hit by the second wave. Several organizations, volunteers are chipping in to help the govt fight the deadly virus and Xiaomi has joined the bandwagon with a pledge of ₹3 Cr.

In a press note, Manu Kumar Jain of Global VP of Xiaomi and MD Xiaomi India, says that Xiaomi is pledging to donate over INR 3 Crore to procure 1000+ oxygen concentrators. If you aren’t aware, lack of enough Oxygen concentrators is the major concern in India amidst the rising COVID-19 cases.

Manu also says that the Oxygen concentrators will be donated to the hospitals and state governments wherever needed the most. To put things into perspective, states like Maharashtra have been the worst affected by the second wave of COVID-19 and the list also has others like Karnataka, Kerala, Delhi, Assam, and more.

This isn’t the first time Xiaomi is donating something to tackle the pandemic. Last year, around the same time, the company pledged about 15 Crore INR to help tackle the outbreak in India.

Before that, it also donated lakhs of N95 masks to hospitals and state governments across the country.

Smartphone brands have never shied away from contributing to the ongoing pandemic and the donations made by companies’ Indian Arm is a testament to that. Apart from Xiaomi, OnePlus and OPPO donated about ₹1 Cr. each in 2020, and Samsung had donated ₹20 Crores to PM Cares Fund and states of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu last year.

Coming back, apart from the ₹3 Cr. donation, Manu says that Xiaomi will also partner with GiveIndia to raise ₹1 Crore to support frontline COVID warriors across the country. By this, he means the frontline workers like Doctors, Nurses, Health care professionals, and others working hard to contain the spread of the virus.

The donation page will be live on Xiaomi’s website and users, fans, partners, and people who are interested can donate to this initiative as well.

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OPPO has launched a new Enco Buds Truly wireless earbuds in Thailand. As leaked earlier, the device comes in White and additionally in Blue color. It is similar to the OPPO Enco W11 that launched in countries like India but has few upgraded features like Bluetooth 5.2.

OPPO Enco Buds Specifications and Features

The OPPO Enco Buds feature an 8mm dynamic audio driver inside. The driver intensity is 100.6 dB at 1kHz and the earbuds operate at 20Hz-20kHz frequency range. The company says that this helps in rich and deep bass sounds.

Speaking of which, the wireless earbuds support both SBC and AAC codecs and have audio transmission2 via Binaural Bluetooth for reducing the delay in the wireless audio signal and enable super low-latency sound.

The main upgraded feature compared to the Enco W11 is that it has Bluetooth 5.2 chip inside. The latter has Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. Either way, both of them support a Bluetooth transmission range of up to 10 meters.

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In terms of battery life, the OPPO Enco Buds have a rated battery life of 24hrs with the charging case. Each earbud is said to give a backup of about 6hrs in a single charge. This is due to the 40mAh battery on each earbud and 400mAh on the semi-transparent case.

Other features include a Type-C charging port(on the case), touch controls, low-latency gaming mode of 80ms(Triple tap to activate), IP54 dust and water resistance, automatic pairing, intelligent call noise cancellation.

Finally, the charging case of OPPO Enco Buds measures 67×40.4×27.2 mm whereas each earbud measures 22.2×19.6×22.7mm. The earbuds weigh 4 grams each and the charging case weighs 37 grams.

OPPO Enco Buds Price, Availability

The OPPO Enco Buds is priced at 999 baht($32) in Thailand. This works out to about ₹2,392 Indian rupees. To compare, the Enco W11 launched at ₹2,499 in India but users can get it for as low as ₹1,850 in the country.

Anyway, the OPPO Enco Buds can be purchased via The Shopee in Thailand.

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Samsung is working on a Galaxy A22 5G and we have seen reports of this as early as last year. Today, Steve Hemmerstoffer(@Onleaks) has leaked high-quality 5K CAD-based renders of the device on Voice.

In a series of images, Steve has shared the possible design of the upcoming Galaxy A22 5G smartphone. Right off the bat, it is totally different from the concept renders we saw earlier as the device has a squircle camera layout on the back with a Triple-cameras and contradicts the earlier rumors.

There are three lenses and an LED flash inside the layout but early reports said that it would boast four sensors with a 48MP main lens, 8MP ultrawide, and two 2MP sensors. We will have to wait for further official info to know more about this.

At the front, the display has noticeable bezels on the bottom and a waterdrop notch at the top. That’s reasonable considering the budget at which it is supposedly going to retail on markets. As per the report, the device will feature a 6.5-inch display and the selfie camera tucked inside the notch could be a 13MP sensor.

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On the right, we have a Power button with a Fingerprint sensor embedded and volume buttons. At the top, there is a secondary mic, and the bottom, which has the primary microphone, speaker, Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack rounds up the I/O.

Samsung launched the Galaxy A32 5G with Dimensity 720 chipset in some markets. There are chances that the Galaxy A22 might have reduced specs as it will sit below the Galaxy A32. However, we don’t have concrete info on any of them just yet.

The affordable 5G version is said to launch sometime in June and reports say that a 4G version is also in the works and may arrive in markets like India.

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OPPO has been updating its older devices with ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 lately. The latest ones to get it were devices like the OPPO A91, Reno2 Z, Reno3 A. Now, the company has started rolling out the update to the OPPO Reno3 5G.

The OPPO Reno3 5G sold via SoftBank in Japan is getting a new OTA update courtesy of the Piunikaweb report. As per the company’s update page, the device has started getting the update with build number A001OP_11_C.13.

This update brings the latest Android 11 to the Reno3 5G device in Japan. This makes the device eligible for getting the update elsewhere. This should also bump up the ColorOS to 11.

If you recall, the OPPO Reno3 5G debuted with ColorOS 7 with Android 10 out of the box and hence, the Android 11 should be the first major Android upgrade for the device. The Android 11 brings features like one-time permissions, app permissions auto reset, chat bubbles and if you want to know more, you can read our coverage.

The ColorOS 11, on the other hand, itself brings a lot of features with it. We have UI customizations, OPPO Relax 2.0, FlexDrop, and more. This stable update comes three months after the commencement of ColorOS 11 Beta in China.

Anyway, if you are someone living in Japan, you can check for the OTA update manually. To do that, go to Settings->Software Update. OPPO recently shared the update rollout plan for April 2021.

Accordingly, it has commenced the Beta program for  OPPO Reno Z, OPPO A73 5G, and OPPO A5 2020, and OPPO A9 2020. We can expect more devices to join the list very soon.

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Samsung recently updated the Galaxy A40 to Android 11 OS. Now is the turn for the Galaxy M40 in India. The Galaxy A21s is also getting the One UI 3.1 update in the country.

An OTA update is rolling out to the users of Galaxy M40(SM-M405F) in India. The update with firmware version M405FDDU2CUC6 brings the One UI (Core) 3.1 based on Android 11 to the device.

If you recall, the Galaxy M40 launched in India with Android 9 Pie out of the box. It later got the Android 10 update last year. The Android 11 marks the second major Android upgrade for the device.

Similar to the Galaxy M40, the Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F) also seems to be getting the One UI 3.1 update in India with the CUD4 firmware version. The update seems to pack in March 2021 security patch. This device launched in India last year with Android 10 OS out of the box.

The One UI 3.1 has revamped UI, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, improved stock apps, and more, over the One UI 3.0. It’s worth noting that the Galaxy A21s has already received the Android 11 update in South Korea.

Anyway, we can expect Android 11 features like one-time permissions, app permissions auto reset, chat bubbles, conversations section in the notification area on both devices. You can read over extensive coverage to know more about the same.

Additionally, the Galaxy M40 and Galaxy A21s are currently in Samsung’s list of devices that will get security updates every Quarter. We can expect this to continue at least for another year.

If you are someone living in India and own either of these devices, you can try out the update by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

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Infinx has unveiled the Infinix Hot 10S and Hot 10S NFC in Indonesia. The devices have almost the same specs but the latter comes with an NFC chip and few differences like a lesser battery, storage inside. Let’s take a look at their specs, features, and price.

Infinx Hot 10S, Hot 10S NFC Specifications and Features

The Infinix Hot 10S, Hot 10S NFC Feature a 6.82-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The display, which also has a 180Hz touch sampling rate, comes with a resolution of 720 pixels and has a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera.

The Hot 10S series has features like Dar-link optimization engine software for improving touch sensitivity, and graphic renderings and self-learning AI algorithm for improving lag times.

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Under the hood, the devices have a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset whose GPU said to be 32% faster than Snapdragon 665. Speaking of performance, Infinix has partnered with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), a MOBA game, to market this as a gaming focussed device.

For cameras, the Infinx Hot 10S series has a Triple-camera on the back with 48MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and an AI camera. Upfront, there is an 8MP selfie camera. Camera features include Super Nightscape for low-light shots, 240fps slow-mo and 1080p video recording.

Other features include a 6,000mAh battery on the Hot 10S, a 5,000mAh battery on the Hot 10S NFC, DTS Audio and Dar-link Ultimate Game Booster to aid gaming, rear fingerprint sensor, 4G with VoLTE support, NFC(on the Hot 10S NFC), and XOS 7.6 based on Android 11 OS.

Infinix Hot 10S, Hot 10S NFC Price, Availability

The Infinix Hot 10S will be available in many storage variants like 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage. However, the 6GB RAM, 128GB storage model will be available in Indonesia from May 12 for a price of $130.

The Hot 10S NFC version is priced at $120 and comes in 4GB RAM, 128GB storage. There are four colors of the Hot 10S series: 95° Black, Morandi Green, Heart of Ocean, and 7° Purple.

The Infinix Hot 10S NFC version will be available in markets like Indonesia, Russia, and Latin America.

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Back in 2019, Amazon announced a Fire TV Cube in the USA. After a long delay, it has finally brought the flagship streaming box to India.

Amazon Fire TV Cube India Price, Availability

The Amazon Fire TV Cube is priced at ₹12,999 in India. This is the 2nd-gen Fire TV Cube (2019) that’s already retailing in the US for $119.99.

Users can purchase the Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen) in Amazon India from Today, i.e, April 21. The streaming box will also be available on other platforms like select Croma and Reliance Digital outlets in the country.

Introductory offers include a free AmazonBasics HDMI cable. This streaming box goes head to head with Apple TV 4K 2021 and offers better Alexa integration with hands-free access, connectivity features in addition to 4K streaming.

Amazon Fire TV Cube Specifications and Features

The Amazon Fire TV Cube measures 86.1 mm x 86.1 mm x 76.9 mm and weighs about 465 grams. The streaming box has a single Black Color option. The streaming box has I/O like HDMI, Power, Infrared, and micro-USB ports.

Under the hood, the Fire TV Cube is powered by an Amlogic S922X Hexa-core processor clocked up to 2.2GHz. This is paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. This is said to offer the best-ever Fire TV experience with video content maxing out at 4K Ultra HD resolution at 60 fps.

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The Fire TV Cuber also supports HDR formats like Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, and HDR10. That’s not all as the streaming box also has an in-built 1.6-inch speaker(40mm) that supports Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, and HDMI audio pass-through up to 5.1 surround sound.

Other features include Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi ac, 8x omnidirectional microphones, Remote with Hotkeys for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Music, and ability to control IR devices like TV, soundbars, etc.

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OPPO has launched several phones under the Reno5 series so far. We have devices like the recently launched Reno5 K, Reno5 Z, and others like the Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G, Reno5 Pro+ 5G, Reno5 4G, and Reno5 Lite 4G. Now, renowned leaker Evan Blass has shared renders of yet another device called the Reno5 A.

The renders shared by Evan on Voice shows OPPO Reno5 A in two colors. The front of the device has a display with a single punch-hole for a selfie camera at the top left. This isn’t surprising considering the majority of the Reno5 series has boasted the selfie camera at a similar position.

Moving on, the rear of the device shows a quad-camera layout. The layout itself is slimmer like the Reno5 K but has a design inspired by the likes of Reno5 Z. The difference we see here is that it doesn’t have a separate AI logo, and has camera details written between the fourth sensor and LED flash.

The rear also has a physical fingerprint sensor which is surprising, to say the least. Rounding up the buttons that are visible, we have a Power button on the right and volume buttons to the left.

As for the specs, the camera layout shows that it will have a 64MP primary sensor. Further, the device is said to feature a 6.5-inch display which could be an LCD panel but let’s wait for official info on the same.

Apart from this, we don’t have much information on the Reno5 A, which is said to be codenamed “Ciri” internally. Considering the high-quality renders are out now, the launch could happen anytime soon.

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realme 8 series has finally arrived in Thailand. The company launched the 4G versions of the realme 8 Pro in India, Europe, and realme 8 in India last month. Today, it has brought the 4G & 5G versions of the realme 8 to Thailand. In fact, the 5G version is also debuting in India tomorrow, i.e., April 22. Anyway, let’s look at their specifications, features, and prices in Thailand.

realme 8 4G, realme 8 5G Thailand, Price, Availability

The realme 8 in 4/8GB RAM, 128GB storage variants. The 5G version of the realme 8 joins the party as well but with 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage options. Let’s look at their official Thailand price below:

The realme 8 4G starts at 8,999 baht($287) and the realme 8 5G starts at 9,999 baht($319). The realme 8 4G and the 5G versions will be available starting from May 4 in Thailand.

The pre-orders of the devices begin Today, i.e, April 21, and users can purchase the device across Shopee, Lazada, JD.com, This Shop, and other partners in the country.

Realme 8 5G Specifications and Features

Design and look wise, the realme 8 5G is similar to the realme V13 5G that launched in China last month. The device comes in two colors- Supersonic Blue and Supersonic Black options.

As for specs, the realme 8 5G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. This display has a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 90.5% screen-body ratio, and up to 600 nits brightness. 

Under the hood, the realme 8 5G features a Dimensity 700 chipset paired with 4/6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64/128GB UFS 2.1 storage. The device also gets a DRE(Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology to virtually make 4GB RAM perform better. You can also upgrade the storage via a microSD card up to 1TB.

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For cameras, we have a triple-camera setup on the back with a 48MP main lens, two 2MP Black & White, and macro lenses. The macro lens has a 4cm focal length. Upfront, we have a 16MP selfie camera.

Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging, dual-SIM 5G, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi ac, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C port, and run Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS. Finally, the realme 8 5G measures 8.5mm thickness and weighs 185 grams.

Realme 8 4G Specifications and Features

The realme 8 4G are the same just like they are sold in other markets like India. It has what realme calls the Infinite Bold design, has a DARE TO LEAP logo inside a shimmering paint finish.

The device comes in Cyber Silver, Cyber Black colors. It is 7.99mm thick and weighs 177 grams

The realme 8 4G features a 6.4-inch sAMOLED FHD+ display, with a 180Hz touch sampling rate, 1000 nits peak brightness. The display also has features like Sunlight mode, DC-like Dimming. Under the hood, it has a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset paired with up to 4/8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage.

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As for the optics, there is a quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultrawide with 119-degree FOV, and a pair of 2MP sensors(4cm macro and monochrome).

Upfront, we have the same 16MP f/2.45 Sony IMX471 selfie shooter. Camera features include starry mode, Neon, and AI portrait, Dynamic Bokeh, Tilt-Shift mode, Super Nightscape, Dual-View Video.

Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 30W Dart Charging, copper liquid cooling technology, in-display fingerprint sensor, Hi-Res Audio, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm jack, Type-C port, realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.

Along with the realme 8 series, realme also launched the realme Buds Air 2 and Buds Air 2 Neo in Thailand for 2,499 baht and 1,299 baht respectively. You can read our previous coverage to know the specifications and features.

The company also brought realme Cobble Bluetooth speaker for 999 baht, realme Mobile Game finger sleeves for 99 baht, Mobile cooling back clip for 499 baht.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3/ Z Flip2 (Tentative) are supposedly a few months away from launch. However, the leaks and reports regarding them haven’t shunned away. Yesterday, GalaxClub.nl reported that the new Galaxy Z Flip will come in about eight color variants. Today, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 concept design renders have been shared on the Korean forum meeco.kr.

The renders shared by a user on the forum show the concept renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in multiple colors. To recall, the colors mentioned in the earlier report include Purple, Green, Black, Gray, White, Dark Blue, Pink, and Beige(Sandy fawn color). Out of this, we already saw an earlier concept render in purple color.

The latest render, albeit having few differences in the secondary cover display area, has the same camera layout as the Galaxy S21. Also, the new renders appear only in Gray, Black, Green, Purple color options.

Speaking of the cover display, the Galaxy Z Flip3 is said to have a bigger foldable and cover display(rumored to be 1.81-inches). In case you don’t know, the earlier version had a 1.1-inch screen. Anyway, if reports are true, this one will get an LTPO AMOLED internal display.

Ther renders show curvy edges on the frames which, if recent reports are anything to go by, may get an upgrade in the form of ‘Armor Frame’ i.e., carbon and titanium materials to add extra strength.

Some of the other expected features of the Galaxy Z Flip3 include IP rating, in-display fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 888 chipset, improved cameras, 3,200mAh battery, and more.

Considering the launch is a bit far away, we will have to wait for a while to get concrete details regarding the 2021 clamshell foldable phone from Samsung.

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The Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro a.k.a Legion Phone Duel 2 failed miserably in a durability test done by popular Zacks of JerryRigEverything. Now, the company has announced on Weibo that it will give up to two years warranty for the device.

In a Weibo post, the Lenovo Legion mobile division has announced the above-mentioned warranty update for the Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro in China. As per the post, the device will get a two-year official warranty from the company itself.

In fact, they have shared a product page regarding the extended warranty where users can check the terms and conditions of the warranty. Lenovo says that the changes to this, if any, will be updated on the website listing.

Talking about the extended warranty, the company will take into account the date of purchase of the device, i.e, from the day of the generation of the bill regarding its purchase.

Lenovo announced the Legion Phone Duel 2 also known as Legion Phone 2 Pro on April 8. The device, then went on sale in China the next day. While the Global launch(for Europe, Asia Pacific) is set for sometime in May, the performance of the device in the durability test brought mixed reactions among the internet users.

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Although warranty doesn’t reason/ compensate for the sub-par build quality, the device is aimed at a different audience with a unique design.

And it is appreciative of Lenovo to at least acknowledge the situation and provide something to support the users. Recently, we also saw the OnePlus give up to 2 years warranty for OnePlus 9 series in China.

Build quality issues aside, the Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro has a unique design and flagship specifications. It features a 6.92-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED 144Hz display, Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 18GB RAM, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage, dual-cameras with an OmniVision 64MP f/1.9 main lens, 5,500mAh battery with a maximum of 90W charging via two USB-C ports.

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Redmi today confirmed that the K40 Game Enhanced edition will launch in China on April 27. However, Master Lu has shared a poster on Weibo that suggests that there will be a standard edition too.

Before you get confused, there are two models of Redmi gaming smartphones that are reported to be in development. They are M2102K10C and M2104K10C. As tipster Digital Chat station says, both of them have already appeared on 3C certification authority with up to 67W charging support.

Now, the Master Lu Weibo post shows a screenshot of the benchmarks of a Redmi device with model number M2104K10AC. The device in testing has a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB storage, and an FHD+ display.

That is, the resolution of the display is about 2400×1080 pixels which is also similar to the Redmi K40. Anyway, the M2104K10AC device scores 758,248 overall on the Master Lu benchmarks. This splits to above 268,303 in CPU, 249,963 in GPU, and the rest in other categories.

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It will be interesting to see if Xiaomi launches a “Standard version” alongside the Game Enhanced edition in China. Speaking of version, a similar device has been registered under POCO in India and it is expected to be the F-series device for the country.

Either way, the Redmi Gaming phone is said to feature a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED E4 screen with 144Hz refresh rate, the Enhanced Edition will have the Dimensity 1200 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery.

We can also expect the device to come with features like a dedicated COD theme, optimized for “PeaceKeeper Elite” with better haptic vibrations, TUV Rheinland’s High-Game performance certification for 5G connectivity, mechanical shoulder buttons, 64MP Sony IMX686 camera, run MIUI 12.5 out of the box.

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Huawei has launched a lot of products in Japan and that includes the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4-inch, MatePad T 10, and MatePad T 10s. The MatePad 10.4-inch is a refresher to the already available versions with upgrades in specs just like we saw in Malaysia.

HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, MatePad T 10, MatePad T 10s Japan Price, Availability

Before anything, let’s take a look at the Japanese prices of the products that Huawei launched today.

• HUAWEI MatePad 10.4(Wi-Fi, 64GB)- ¥ 33,880($313)
• HUAWEI MatePad T 10(Wi-Fi, 32GB)- ¥ 23,980($220)
• HUAWEI MatePad T 10s(Wi-Fi, 32GB)- ¥ 27,280($252)

The tablets will be released in Japan from April 23, i.e, on Friday. Users can purchase them on Huawei Japan’s official website. Users who buy here will get a Huawei Official Flip cover as a gift. It is worth ¥ 1,980.

HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 Specifications and Features

As mentioned above, the new MatePad 10.4 model comes with upgrades in the chipset, storage, and more. The device features a 10.4-inch 2K full-view IPS display with a resolution of 2000×1200 pixels.

This display has a maximum brightness of about 470 nits, a screen-body ratio of 84% and features like eBOOK mode for better comfort while reading.

Under the hood, the MatePad 10.4-inch Wi-Fi model features a Kirin 820 chipset. This is an upgrade from the Kirin 810 on the LTE models from 2020 and it has features like Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

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The Kirin 820 is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. This is an upgrade from the 32GB on the older models. You can also expand the storage via MicroSD card up to 512GB on the new model.

For cameras, the MatePad 10.4 has an 8MP camera sensor each on the front and the rear side. It also has 4 microphones and Harmon Kardon tuned quad speakers for surround audio.

Other features include a 7,250mAh battery with 22.5W charging, Type-C cable, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi ax for connectivity, HUAWEI M-Pencil compatibility,  and run EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 OS.

Finally, the MatePad 10.4  comes in Grey color, measures 245x155x7.4mm and weighs about 460 grams (with battery).

HUAWEI MatePad T 10 and MatePad T 10s Specifications and Features

Huawei MatePad T 10 and MatePad T 10s have a lot of common features like chipset, battery, storage. However, they differ in few areas like display and dimensions, sound.

The MatePad T 10 features a 9.7-inch IPS display that has a resolution of 1280×800 pixels. The MatePad T 10s, on the other hand, has a 10.1-inch IPS display that has a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels.

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The MatePad T 10 has only an Accerelometer sensor while the T 10s has Accelerometer, Ambient light, and proximity sensors. The next major difference is the speakers inside, although both have stereo speakers with a mic, only the MatePad T 10s is tuned by Harmon Kardon.

Other than this, both the tablets feature similar specs like Kirin 710A Octa-core chipset, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, microSD card storage expansion up to 512GB, 5MP rear and 2MP selfie camera, 5,100mAh battery, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and run EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 OS.

Despite the screen difference, both the tablets have the same aluminum alloy body, Deep sea Blue color, measure 240x159x7.9mm, and weigh 450 grams.

Huawei’s Other Products in Japan

The company has also launched the HUAWEI Band 6, FreeBuds 4i, WATCH FIT Elegant Edition along with the tablets mentioned above. You can look at their prices below:

• HUAWEI Band 6 – ¥ 8,580($79)
• HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i– ¥ 9,680($89)
• HUAWEI WATCH FIT Elegant Edition– ¥ 19,800($183)

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Last week, a report said that Honor 50 will arrive before the Huawei P50. Today, GSMArena has come up with an exclusive report regarding the launch and design of the Honor 50 series.

As per the report, the Honor 50 series will launch in May 2021. They haven’t mentioned a specific date or if it’s towards the beginning or far end of the month. However, the report includes what they claim to be a yet-to-be-shared teaser image of the launch.

As you can see below, the poster doesn’t even have HONOR words on it. However, it has the “THE 50 Series” and “May 2021” timelines. This tagline appears on an image that shows two camera sensors with an LED flash in a silhouette image.

Further, the report says that they received design sketches of the device. It shows a pill-shaped dual-ring pill-shaped camera design similar to the one that appeared on recent Huawei P50 renders. Out of the two cut-outs, the lower one is said to house two sensors.

Also, the renders have a ring on the side that the report guesses as a snap-on-filter that attaches externally via magnets.

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Besides, Twitter user Teme (特米)(@RODENT950) says that he doesn’t believe them to be the Honor 50 series. He also mentions an earlier leak about the Honor V40 leak that said it would have a watch-like rear camera layout. The leak didn’t turn out to be true as the Honor V40 has a rectangular camera layout.

Just like Teme, we too aren’t sure if these are how the Honor 50 would indeed look like so take them with a pinch of salt. That being said, the sketches do gives a vibe about the Honor V40 Lite Luxury Edition and we will have to wait and see if Honor makes this a standard design for devices in the future.

Update Apr 20: Apart from Honor 50, Teme also says that Honor Play 5 is also launching next month. The company unveiled the Honor Play 5T earlier today in China.

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realme has already confirmed that it will announce the Q3 series in China on April 22. With just 2 days remaining for the launch event, it has confirmed several features that are coming on at least one of the devices. Besides, the AnTuTu scores of the realme Q3 Pro have also been leaked.

In a series of posts, realme confirms features like MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, 120Hz display, and VC liquid cooling on the realme Q3 series. While the company hasn’t explicitly mentioned which one will get these, there are chances that more than one of them will have some of these features.

realme Q3 series is expected to include the realme Q3, Q3 Pro, and looking at the past, the realme Q2 and Q2 Pro both featured Dimensity 800U chipset. The realme Q2 had a 120Hz LCD display whereas the Q2 Pro had an AMOLED panel.

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This could get repeated on the realme Q3 series but let’s wait for the official info. Either way, the series is said to have a variable refresh rate this time around.

Talking about the cooling, the 3D tempered VC liquid-cooled heat dissipation surface is said to cover 100% of the core-heating surface and promise a maximum drop of 15-degree celsius.

Other confirmed features include Linear motors for better haptics, dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and Hi-Res certification.

Talking about the realme Q3 Pro, realme has already shared renders of the fluorescent logo that’s coming on the rear panel of it. Today, it mentions that the device will be one of the lightest with 8.4mm thickness and weight as low as 179 grams.

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Besides this, Digital Chat Station on Weibo has leaked the AnTuTu scores of the realme Q3 Pro. The device, likely codenamed RMX2205, has obtained a 677,177 overall score on the AnTuTu benchmark making it one of the best in the segment.

Speaking of the segment, realme is already teasing the price as 1,000 yuan and if launched at that price, the device would be a stunner as it has a 64MP triple-camera on the back and probably includes a screen fingerprint reader, a 4,500mAh battery, 65W rapid charging, and Android 11 OS.

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Samsung is updating the Galaxy A31 to Android 11 update after bringing it to a lot of other devices. The update brings the latest UI and Android features to one of the best-selling phones of January 2021.

An OTA update with firmware number A315NKSU1CUD3 is rolling out to the users of Galaxy A31(SM-A315N) in South Korea. Weighing about 2.03GB, the update brings One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 to the device.

Samsung launched the Galaxy A31 in March of 2020 and it ran Android 10 OS with One UI 2.0 on top. The latest One UI 3.1 update brings several improvements to the device compared to the last version.

In fact, One UI 3.1 has revamped UI, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, improved stock apps, and more, over the One UI 3.0.

Also, it brings the Android 11 features like one-time permissions, app permissions auto reset, chat bubbles, conversations section in the notification area. You can read over extensive coverage to know more about the same.

Galaxy A31 is available in other markets including India. Since the update has now started rolling in South Korea, expect the update to expand to other regions sooner than expected. Speaking of which, the Galaxy A31 was originally scheduled to get this update only by June 2021.

However, Samsung has jumped the gun and has once again performed exceptionally well in supporting older devices. That’s not all, as the device is expected to receive Quarterly security updates for quite some time as per the Samsung webpage.

If you are living in South Korea, you can try out the new update by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

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A report by Economic Times says that Samsung Display has started making smartphone display panels in India. The company, which is a Display arm of Samsung, already makes more than 70% of displays for TVs, mobiles, tablets, etc. in Asian countries like China, Vietnam, and South Korea.

Citing people familiar with the matter, the report says that South Korean giant has started making smartphone display panels at a facility in Noida, UP, from April 2021. This move is said to offer jobs to 500 people directly and to about 1,300 people indirectly.

This comes months after reports of India offering financial incentives to Samsung for setting up a Display factory in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Indian govt has been taking a lot of measures to ensure the country remains a Manufacturing hub of the world.

The South Asian country recently approved a $1.02 billion incentive to boost local manufacturing and reports say that it is also mulling chip makers to start local production. Anyway, the Samsung Display has invested about 4,825 Crores INR(~$653 million) for the relocation of mobile and IT display production units from China to India.

Samsung will get about 250 Crores INR from the state UP govt as financial provisioning for this project for 5 years and about 460 crores INR from the Centre’s Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing Electronic Components and Semiconductors.

Speaking of production, Samsung is said to expand this display making to other peripherals like monitors and other IT products in the future. This move is a step forward in boosting local production, make in India initiative, and benefit from the PLI scheme too.

The company is said to be the only one of the 15 approved handset makers to have met the targets for the PLI scheme 2020-2021. Apparently, the target was making mobile phones with an invoice value of INR 15,000 (around $200).

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Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 back in 2019 with a ToF sensor. Later, the company continued it till the Galaxy S20 series but ditched it on the Galaxy Note 20 and the 2021’s Galaxy S21 series. Now, a report by ETNews says that the company will do the same for the upcoming Galaxy S-series (Tentatively: Galaxy S22).

Apple’s LiDAR sensors work similar to the Time of Flight sensors on Samsung and help in depth information like distance measurement. Its prowess is showcased more in areas of AR, VR apps, and games.

However, the difference between Samsung and Apple in the past was that the former used an indirect ToF sensor which works well only when the light is strong enough. The Depth Vision ToF sensors on the Galaxy S20 series had a range of 3 meters while Apple made sure they cover as long as 6 meters.

This led to a lot of inaccuracy and eventually, Samsung removed it last year. This year, it continued the momentum and as quoted in the report(via Sammobile),  a Samsung executive says that users are happy with the camera features on the Galaxy S21 and hence, there’s no need for a ToF lens on the successor(probably Galaxy S22).

Either way, it’s too early to talk about the Galaxy S22 series right now considering we are just three months past the Galaxy S21 launch. However, we can expect the company to reveal them around the Q1 of 2022.

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Looks like Samsung has decided to rebadge its own devices and the upcoming Galaxy M42 5G is an example. Now, a new smartphone probably called the Galaxy M32 has appeared on DEKRA certification and it could be a rebadged Galaxy A32.

The new listing on the DEKRA certification agency page shows a battery with model number EB-BM325ABN. The rated capacity of the battery is listed as 5,830mAh which could be marketed as a 6,000mAh battery.

In the past, the model numbers of Samsung devices have had a saying in their marketing names. Going by this, the device carrying this battery could launch as the Galaxy M32. And, it could share a lot of similarities with the Galaxy A32.

Now, you may wonder which of the Galaxy A32 model as there are two versions of the device- 4G and 5G. If you recall, both the 5G and the 4G models have 5,000mAh batteries but the one certified above has typically 1,000mAh more.

So, we cannot say if it’s a 4G or a 5G device just yet but it looks like any other M-series phone with upgraded battery. Considering Samsung is bringing the 5G connectivity with Galaxy M42 5G to India on April 28, the Galaxy M32, which would probably fall below the Galaxy M42, could be a 4G device.

Samsung hasn’t confirmed any of this, so take it with a pinch of salt for now. If the Galaxy M32 turns out to be similar to Galaxy A32, it may have a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED 90Hz display, Helio G80 chipset, 64MP quad-camera setup, 20MP selfie camera, and run Android 11 OS.

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Vivo is bringing the V21 series to Malaysia on April 27. And, it has confirmed today that V21 5G is coming to India too. Ahead of the launch, Sudhanshu on Twitter has posted the specs of the Vivo V21 5G.

Vivo India has now posted a teaser on Twitter confirming the Vivo V21 5G moniker for India. As per the poster image, the device will have a 44MP selfie camera with features like OIS-assisted night selfies.

Besides, Sudhanshu says that Vivo V21 5G will feature a Dimensity 800U chipset. This is a 5G chipset that we have been seeing on many devices like the recently launched OPPO F19 Pro+, OPPO A94, and even the realme Narzo 30 Pro.

If this is true, it’s a transition from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G on the Vivo V20 Pro 5G. However, just like the V20 Pro, the V21 5G is also said to skip the 3.5mm audio jack and feature a hybrid SIM slot for storage expansion.

Vivo included a 3.5mm jack to Type-C adapter in the box for the V20 Pro and we can expect the same for the Vivo V21 5G. As for the optics, we already know that it will have a 64MP triple-camera setup on the back.

Along with that, the V21 5G is said to have an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, it will have a 44MP selfie shooter as mentioned above. Expected camera features include Eye Auto Focus (AF) on the selfie camera, OIS.

The Vivo V21 will also have memory fusion like RAM effect tech, dual-SIM 5G, and run Android 11 OS out of the box and we can expect Funtouch OS 11 UI on top. A report by Moneycontrol says that Vivo will initially bring only the V21 to India on April 27.

On the contrary, the Malaysian launch will have several devices like Vivo V21 4G, Vivo V21e along with the V21 5G. Another device, allegedly Vivo V21 SE, has appeared on the Google Play console but we will have to wait and see if it launches next week.

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Sony launched the Xperia 10 III along with Xperia 1 III and 10 III a few days ago. Now, it has revealed a Yellow color variant of the Xperia 10 III in Japan.

Sony has partnered with NTT Docomo Mobile network operator in Japan to announce the new color variant of the Xperia 10 III. This edition is said to be exclusive for Japan and above all, the website listing shows that it’s a color limited only for Docomo carrier users.

Originally, the Xperia 10 III launched in four color options- White, Black, Pink, and Blue. This Yellow color marks the fifth color variant of the mid-range 5G device. Just like the other models, the power button of the Yellow color variant is in a different shade(here, Blue) for identification.

Apart from this, the rest of the device looks the same. As for the specs, the Xperia 10 III marks the entry of 5G connectivity to the mid-range Xperia devices.

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All the colors are under reservation on Docomo’s official website. The device is said to go on sale in early Summer(mid-June 2021 in Japan). You can look at the specifications below:

Sony Xperia 10 III Specifications and Features

The Sony Xperia 10 III features a 6-inch wide FHD+ OLED HDR display. This display has a 21:9 aspect ratio, 2520×1080 pixel resolution, 60Hz refresh, and 120Hz touch sampling rate, 97% DCI-P3 color gamut, 10-bit tonal gradation, and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Inside, we have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

For cameras, we have a Triple-camera layout on the back with a 12MP f/1.8 main lens, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8MP f/2.4 Telephoto sensor. Upfront, there is an 8MP f/2.0 selfie shooter with a 78-degree FOV.

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Redmi Note 10S launched along with other devices globally last month. Now, a report by 91Mobiles says that the Note 10S and the Redmi 10 series are coming to India. Along with this, it has also leaked the storage, color variants of the Redmi Note 10S.

Redmi Note 10S India- Storage, Colors

Xiaomi brought three storage and color variants of the Redmi Note 10S globally and it looks like the same will launch in India as per the report. You can look at them below:

• Redmi Note 10S India (Leaked)
  • colors– White, Grey, Blue.
  • memory:
    • 6GB + 64GB
    • 6GB + 128GB
    • 8GB + 128GB

The Redmi Note 10S recently appeared on Bluetooth SIG certification with model number M2101K7BI and here the ‘I’ usually means it’s an Indian variant. If the company doesn’t change the variant too much, it will fall somewhere between Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro in India.

Accordingly, you can expect a 6.43-inch sAMOLED FHD+ 60Hz centered punch-hole display, MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, quad rear cameras with 64MP mains, 13MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. Globally, the device launched at starting price of $229.

Redmi 10 series India

As per the report, the Redmi 10 number series will launch in India soon. Last year, Xiaomi brought the Redmi 9 Prime to India only after it debuted in China and other global markets. However, the Redmi 10 hasn’t yet been leaked in China so we will have to wait and see if it debuts in India first.

Redmi introduced a new EVOL design with the Redmi Note 10 series and the report says that the Redmi 10 number series could get it. Additionally, we can expect features like FHD+ display, MIUI based on Android 11 OS, and under ₹10,000 price tag for India.

As for the series itself, the report doesn’t reveal any names as such and going by last year’s records, we can only speculate things here.

Last year, Redmi brought close to 5 devices in the Redmi 9 series in India- Redmi 9, Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi 9A, Redmi 9 Power, and Redmi 9i. Out of these, either all or some of them might get successors this year.

It’s also worth noting that Xiaomi or Redmi for that matter hasn’t confirmed anything about this yet so let’s wait for official info on the same.

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OPPO is launching the OPPO A54 in India on April 19. Ahead of this, 91Mobiles has partnered with Leaker Ishan Agarwal and has leaked the pricing of the device. It is said to begin as low as ₹13,490($180).

OPPO A54 India Storage variants, Price(Leaked)

As per the report, the OPPO A54 will launch in India in three storage variants. Users will have the choice to get either 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage options. You can look at the leaked pricing below:

• OPPO A54
  • 4GB + 64GB – ₹13,490
  • 4GB + 128GB -₹14,490
  • 6GB + 128GB -₹15,990

Last month, the device debuted in Indonesia for IDR 2.7 million(~$186) but this is for the 4/128GB variant. The Flipkart teaser page for India already shows the Starry Blue color variant but we can also expect the Crystal Black from Indonesia to launch in India.

OPPO A54 Specifications – India(Expected)

OPPO launched the OPPO A74 4G version as OPPO F19 in India a few days ago. However, it is bringing the OPPO A54 as it is to the country.

If OPPO doesn’t make any big changes, the OPPO A54 should feature 6.51-inch IPS LCD display. The Indonesian version has an HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 120Hz touch sampling rate.

Under the hood, the OPPO A54 is likely to feature the same MediaTek Helio P35 chipset paired with 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage. It will probably get the MicroSD card for storage expansion up to 256GB.

For cameras, the device likely has a triple-camera setup on the back with a 13MP main and a pair of 2MP sensors. Upfront, the device is expected to have a 16MP selfie shooter. Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm jack, and Android 11 OS.

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Last month, OnePlus Nord N100 received the OxygenOS 10.5.6/10.5.8 update with the February 2021 security patch. Now, the affordable OnePlus smartphone is getting a new update in North America and EU regions.

The OnePlus Nord N100 is getting an OTA(Over The Air) OxygenOS 10.5.7 and 10.5.9 update in regions where it is sold, i.e, the NA and Europe respectively. You can take a look at the firmware versions below:

• NA – OxygenOS 10.5.7 – 10.5.7.BE81AA
• EU – OxygenOS 10.5.9 – 10.5.9.BE83BA​

The changelog doesn’t detail the improvements/changes that are coming to the device. Rather, it says that the device will get the March 2021 security patch.

In the last update, OnePlus said that it had improved the standby power consumption in certain scenarios in addition to fixing the Known issues. However, the latest update shows that the company has once again fixed known issues in addition to improving the system stability.

OnePlus Nord N100 OxygenOS 10.5.7 / 10.5.9 Official Changelog

• System
  • Updated Android security patch to 2021.03
  • Fixed known issues and improved system stability

You can check if your OnePlus Nord N100 has got it by navigating to the Software update section in Settings. OnePlus says that the update is incremental so it will be rolled out to a few users initially. However, it should reach a wider audience in the subsequent days.

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Last month, Evan Blass shared a render of the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. Today he has shared yet another render of the upcoming tablet.

The latest render shared by Evan Blass on Voice appears in Silver Color. Apart from the obvious paint job, the design of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite looks the same as the render shared before. At the back, we have a single camera (without LED flash) and a Samsung branding at the bottom.

The back panel is said to have a slim metal design. Upfront, we see the thick bezels surrounding the display more clearly now. What else is more visible is that, at the bottom, we can see a Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Also, there are two cutouts at the center below the earpiece on top. One of them is the front camera while the other could be the proximity/ambient light sensor. Speaking of the front, the display is said to be 8.4-inches(or 8.7-inches) in size.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite render (Silver), Credit: Evan Blass / VoiceWhile the type of panel isn’t confirmed, we can expect it to be LCD as it is most likely launching as a budget tablet. Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is said to feature a MediaTek Helio P22T chipset paired with an IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

The device has already appeared on FCC, Bluetooth SIG, and China’s TENAA certifications. Other expected specs include 3GB RAM, Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity, 5,100mAh battery, and run Android 11 OS. It is expected to launch in June 2021 in global markets including Europe.

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Google completed the acquisition of Fitbit in January. In fact, the company’s smartwatches and trackers are now available on the Google Shelves. Now, a new report by WinFuture says that Fitbit will launch a new fitness tracker named Fitbit Luxe.

As per the report, the Fitbit Luxe will come in three color variants- Black, Soft Gold(with White strap), and Platinum / Orchid(Pinkish strap) color options. The highlight here is that the casing is said to be metal that is stainless steel.

If you look at the strap buckle, it is the classic buckle clasp that we see generally on smartwatches. Fit is known for offering a lot of interchangeable strap options and that seems to be the case with Fitbit Luxe as well.

As for the specs, the report says that Fitbit Luxe is said to feature an OLED display however, the exact dimensions of the display aren’t out yet. That said, we can say from the looks that the display has rounded corners than the sharp edges on the Charge 4.

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Further, the report says that the Fitbit Luxe, just like the company’s other trackers, will focus on health and wellness features too. So, we can expect it to support heart rate, sleep, stress, and other activity tracking modes.

To name a few, running, cycling, swimming can be a lot intuitive as the fitness tracker is said to come with GPS support as per the report. Let’s wait for more info in the coming days.

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realme is gearing up to launch the realme Q3 in China very soon. And going by the realme President, China, Xu Qi’s recent post on Weibo, we can expect it as early as next week. Today, he has also shared a picture that shows a fluorescent “glow in the dark” logo on it.

In a Weibo post, Xu Qi shared a GIF image to say what will appear on the back of the device. We cannot quite catch its design but what is visible is that the device has a big DARE TO LEAP logo on the back. This seems to be coated with Phosphorescent paint to make it glow in the dark scenarios.

We have already seen fluorescent back panels on realme devices and the recent one is the realme 8 Pro illuminating yellow variant. For the unware, Phosphorescent paint is made from phosphors such as silver-activated zinc sulfide or doped strontium aluminate.

That said, the material is just a guess from our side and realme hasn’t confirmed what it has used on the back panel so let’s wait for official info.

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Anyway, the realme Q3 is shaping out to be a pretty exciting device to look at not just the outside but inside as well. The device is said to feature MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset on the inside.

The realme Q series is generally focused on budget users and the predecessor realme Q2 series is an example of it. The realme Q3 is likely to continue that and feature a 120Hz display, 4,500mAh battery, and ship with a 65W charger in the box just like its predecessor.

realme has already said that the new realme Q series will strike a balance between price and performance. This goes in line with the price rumors which is said to be within 2,000 yuan($300). Let’s wait till next week to find out more.

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boAt is back with yet another smartwatch and this time, it has features like in-built GPS. The company has launched the BOAT Xplorer Smartwatch in India.

boAt already has few other smartwatches like BoAt Storm, Enigma, and the recently launched boAt Flash. With the BOAT Xplorer, the company has increased the wearable portfolio in India.

BOAT Xplorer Specifications and Features

The BOAT Xplorer smartwatch has a square design with straps available in three colors. The strap material is said to be made out of silicone. There is a crown on the right side for controlling the UI of the smartwatch.

In terms of specs, the BOAT Xplorer smartwatch packs in a 1.3-inch display protected by a 2.5D curved glass. This touch display has a resolution of 240×240 pixels. As mentioned above, the highlighting feature is the in-built GPS.

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Using the GPS, you can track your activities outdoor even if you don’t have a phone beside you. Speaking of which, the smartwatch supports indoor walk, run, cycling, elliptical machine, rower, swimming, yoga. Out of this, it automatically detects modes like walking and running.

Other tracking features include heart rate(PPG), sleep, tracking in addition to the menstrual cycle, and guided meditation breathing. However, the watch doesn’t have the blood oxygen(SpO2) measurement feature.

Rest of the features include Bluetooth 4.2, 210mAh battery which can last up to 7-10 days, smart notifications for calls, messages, social media alerts, accelerometer sensor, magnetic charging, 5ATM water resistance.

BOAT Xplorer Price, Availability

The BOAT Xplorer smartwatch is priced at Rs 2,999 in India. It will be available in Pitch Black, Blue(with Orange Fusion stripe), and Grey color options. The BOAT Xplorer already went on sale today(April 16) at noon at 12 PM and it will be available on Flipkart, boAt website.

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Vivo has been teasing the V21 series in Malaysia recently. Today, it has confirmed the launch date of the device in the country. Further, a report by Moneycontrol says that the devices will launch in India on the same date.

In a tweet, Vivo Malaysia has revealed that the Vivo V21 series will debut in the country on April 27. Similarly, as per the report, the company will likely launch the devices in India on the same date.

While Vivo India hasn’t confirmed the models, the company has revealed that the series will include Vivo V21 4G, V21 5G and V21e in Malaysia. On a microsite page, it has already revealed the features coming with the device.

The Vivo V21 series in Malaysia is said to have an AMOLED display with a teardrop notch upfront. And speaking of the front, the selfie camera will be a 44MP camera sensor and it will be assisted by two LED flashlights, OIS. The last time we saw the front-facing dual-LED flash was the Vivo S9 series in China.

On the back, we can expect two color variants and one of which will be a Blue color option. The Triple-camera setup will have a 64MP primary sensor with OIS. The camera layout, which reminds us of the iQOO 7 and Vivo X60 devices, has “AI camera” and “1.179-2.4 OIS” written beside the LED flash.

Selamat Datang kami ucapkan kepada duta kami, @MFMiraFilzah, ke acara pelancaran rasmi siri V21 pada 27 April. Mira telah bersedia untuk mengambil swafoto malam yang stabil dan lebih jelas dalam masa kurang daripada 2 minggu lagi!#V21Series #OISNightSelfie #ForYourBestMoments pic.twitter.com/nobCjYuO1D

— vivo Malaysia (@vivo_malaysia) April 16, 2021

Under the hood, the Vivo V21 series is also said to a technology that is similar to the memory fusion we recently saw on iQOO Z3. Here, it will typically make a device with an 8GB RAM function like an 11GB version. That is, the additional 3GB RAM effect will be provided for mitigating the lags.

That said, it is worth noting that the Vivo V21 series was previously said to arrive with 5G to India before. However,  the report by Moneycontrol says that only the Vivo V21 model will land in India on April 27. And the other devices will arrive at a later date.

Additionally, the report says that the Vivo V21 selfie camera will have Eye Auto Focus (AF), and probably retail for under ₹25,000. Eye Auto Focus tracks the movement of the eyes to make sure if the object is inside the frame.

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Earlier today, Motorola India confirmed the Moto G60 and G40 Fusion monikers. Now, the company has revealed the launch date of the devices in India.

In a couple of tweets, the company confirmed that Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60 will launch in India on April 20 at 12 PM IST. Motorola is known for its tie-up with Flipkart and these devices will also be launching on the e-commerce platform.

Along with the launch date, Motorola has also confirmed few specs of the Moto G40 Fusion and G60. Before anything, it looks like the Lenovo-owned company is after the Redmi Note 10 Pro series with these devices.

Accordingly, Motorola has confirmed that both the Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60 will feature a 6.82-inch display. While the company says it’s an HDR10 display and has a 120Hz refresh rate, it hasn’t specified if it’s the LCD or AMOLED panel.

Also, since the company isn’t marketing AMOLED in posters, don’t keep your hopes high. Anyway, just like the display, the Moto G40 Fusion and G60 will be powered by the Snapdragon 732G chipset and have a 6,000mAh battery underneath.

That said, despite giving the triple-camera layout on both the devices, Motorola will set them apart with camera sensors. The Moto G60 will have a 108MP primary camera that has 2.1μm Ultra pixel, 8MP ultrawide that also acts as a Macro lens, and 2MP depth sensors. Upfront, the device will have a 32MP selfie snapper.

As for the G40 Fusion, the device will have a 64MP camera and reports say that the rest of the sensors will be the same. However, it is said to have a 16MP selfie shooter.

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Japanese consumer electronics brand AIWA has re-entered India with 5 audio products. The prices of these start as low as ₹699($9.34) and they include AT-80XF ANC and AT-X80E TWS, and ESTM-101 Wired Premium Stereo in-ear earphones, ESBT 460 and ESBT 401 Ultralight Neckband Wireless.

Let’s take a look at their specs, features, price, and availability.

AIWA Audio products – India Price, Availability

The company says that all the Truly wireless, neckband wireless, and stereo earphones will be available on Amazon India and across 500 Reliance Digital, Jio stores in the country. The sale of the products starts next week. You can look at the pricing below:

• AIWA AT-X80E TWS- ₹1,999($27)
• AIWA AT-80XFANC TWS (with ANC)- ₹7,999($107)
• AIWA ESBT 460 Quad Driver Neckband- ₹2,999($40)
• AIWA ESBT 401 Ultralight Neckband- ₹1,499($20)
• AIWA ESTM-101 Wired Premium in-earphones- ₹699($9)

AIWA Audio Products Specifications and Features

AIWA AT-80XFANC TWS

The AIWA AT-80XFANC is the most premium of all. It is a truly wireless earbud and comes with a price tag of about ₹7,999 in India. It will be sold in White and Black colors. As you can see in the name, the product has an Active Noise Cancellation feature.

It has a transmission range of about 10m and intelligently reduces noise up to 23-25dB. They have features like Bluetooth 5.0, a built-in mic for calls, seamless automatic pairing, up to 16hrs of battery life(with charging case, ANC ON).

AIWA ESBT 460 Quad Driver Neckband

The AIWA ESBT 460 Quad Driver Neckband wireless earphones fall in the premium neckband earphones category. It will be sold for ₹2,999 in single Black color. The earbuds have an 8mm quad-speaker driver technology.

That said, these neckband earphones come with a very unique feature. It has a microSD card slot so you can store and play your favorite tracks on the go. Other features include a Bluetooth range of 10m, hyper bass and haptic vibration for calls, up to 15hrs of battery life.

AIWA AT-X80E TWS

AIWA AT-X80E brings a Truly wireless audio experience at the budget price point. It will be sold for ₹1,999 in India and come in Black and White color options. The earbuds come with a case that has LED display for battery indication on it.

The audio features include high-definition audio quality via Bluetooth 5.1, transmission range of 10m, 6hrs battery life in a single charge. Speaking of which, they can juice up quickly in 90 minutes.

AIWA ESBT 401 Ultralight Neckband

The AIWA ESBT 401 is an ultralight neckband wireless earphone. Unlike the ESBT 460, they come with ear hooks to hold the earbuds to the ears. It will be sold in Black color for ₹1,499 in the country.

As for the features, the neckband wireless earphones offer IPX5 water resistance, Bluetooth 5.0, hyper bass sound,  up to 8hrs battery life. However, the earphones have the old micro-USB charging port protected by a silicon dust cover.

AIWA ESTM-101 Wired Premium in-earphones

The least expensive of the bunch is the in-ear earphones ESTM-101. These are priced at just ₹699 and will be sold in a single Black color option. Some of the highlights of the earphones include a 3.5mm Metal CNC Housing and 10mm Neodynium audio drivers.

They are extremely lightweight at just 20 grams, have a wire length of 1.2 meters, and operate in the frequency range of 20Hz – 20KHz. If you have an Android or any old iOS with 3.5mm jack lying around, you can pick the ESTM-101 up as it is compatible with both of them.

Aiwa’s Future in India

AIWA is a brand that isn’t new to India. Previously, its products were available via third-party agreements as quoted by Outlook India(via PTI). However, today, the company is entering the country directly.

AIWA, in a press release, says that it has entered the exclusive range of personal audio devices in India as it celebrates 70 years of the legacy. This launch marks the first phase of audio products from the company.

Commenting on the launch, Shouichi Kure, MD of Aiwa Electronics International Co. Ltd., and CEO of Aiwa International Co. Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan), says, “On the 70th Anniversary of AIWA Japan, we are thrilled for our products to reach Indian consumers via our newly formed Regional Headquarters (RHQ) at New Delhi”.

He further adds that this launch will be followed by high-fidelity speakers, televisions, air purifiers, and many more in the future.

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Samsung is likely to launch Galaxy Tab A7 Lite and S7 Lite 5G in a couple of months. Among these, the render of the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite 5G has now appeared online.

Shared by Evan Blass on Voice, the post shows the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite 5G. If you recall, an earlier report said that the device would launch in four colors- Black, Silver, Pink, and Green. And the render shared by Evan shows the device in a Mystic Black color variant.

Talking about the image, the device looks a lot like its sibling Galaxy Tab S7. We have a magnetic attachment on the Aluminum back panel for holding the S-Pen. And speaking of which, the renders show that the device will most likely have the S-Pen support.

That said, Considering Samsung made users buy the S-Pen for the Galaxy Tab S7 separately, we can expect the same for the ‘Lite’ variant. Moving on, the device has USB-C and speakers at the bottom, while the top has another speaker to probably complete the stereo setup.

Also, there are dual-cameras on the back just like the Galaxy Tab S7 but we will have to wait for the official word to know if it will have the same 13MP and 8MP sensors. Upfront, we have a display that is said to be a 12.4-inch LCD panel with noticeable bezels around on all sides.

The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite will likely launch in certain markets in two models- 4G LTE (SM-T735) and Wi-Fi only (SM-T730). However, Europe is said to get a 5G variant instead of 4G. Geekbench listings suggest that the 5G variant will have Snapdragon 750G chipset.

Other expected features include Galaxy Continuity(using a tablet as a secondary screen for their Galaxy smartphone), at least 4GB of RAM, and run Android 11 OS. We can expect the device to launch in June / July 2021.

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Redmi gaming phone is confirmed to launch by the end of this month, i.e, April 2021. Ahead of the launch, it has appeared on the 3C certification website.

A Redmi smartphone with model number M2104K10AC appears on 3C certification database. If you recall, this device is said to launch as the Redmi’s first gaming phone. Anyway, the certification shows that the device is rated for a maximum of 67W charging.

Considering it’s a gaming phone, it will most likely be a wired charging. That said, 67W charging isn’t new to Xiaomi. Recently, Mi 11 Ultra debuted with 67W wired+ wireless. Do note that this is not the fastest charging protocol that Xiaomi has unveiled.

The company brought Mi 10 Ultra last year and it had up to 120W charging support. That being said, this 67W charging support, goes in line with the earlier report as well. So, it’s just a matter of time till the company confirms itself.

Also, if you note the charger, it has a model number MDY-12-EF which is the same one that got certified under Xiaomi a while ago. It’s great to see Redmi get the latest tech as Xiaomi’s top-of-the-line flagship and the adaption is faster than before.

Redmi has already confirmed that its first gaming phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset. The device is said to feature a special “Call Of Duty” Theme, optimized for “PeaceKeeper Elite” with better haptic vibrations, etc.

While the other specs aren’t confirmed, it is likely to come with a 5,000mAh battery, 64MP Sony IMX686 camera, run MIUI 12.5 out of the box. Also, there are reports that this device could launch under ‘POCO’ branding in India. Let’s wait for more info in the coming days.

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Yesterday, Sony unveiled the new Xperia 1 III and 5 III flagship devices. Later that day, the company took to Weibo to confirm the launch date of the device in China.

As per the official post on Weibo, Sony will bring the Sony Xperia 1 III to China on May 20. The company hasn’t revealed the exact availability for global markets but the device is listed in Russia for RUB 99,990($1,302).

That said, the JD.com website just shows that the device is listed for pre-registrations. However, the China price and other information will be revealed in a press conference on May 20.

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Sony Xperia 1 III Specifications and Features

The Sony Xperia 1 III features a 6.5-inch 4K OLED HDR FHD+ 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, expansion via microSD up to 1TB.

Rest of the specs include a quad rear-cameras with 12MP f/1.7 primary lens, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide with 123-degree FOV, 12MP f/2.3-2.8 periscope lens, and a 3D iToF sensor,   8MP f/2.0 selfie shooter, and 4,500mAh battery with 30W wired charging.

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The device has other features like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, front-firing stereo speakers with 360 Reality Audio, Hi-Res Audio, IP68 water and dust resistance, and Android 11 OS out of the box.

Finally, the Xperia 1 III measures 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm, weighs 187 grams, and comes in Purple, Black, and Gray color options.

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ZTE has unveiled the ZTE Axon 30 Pro, and ZTE Axon 30 Ultra smartphones in China. Both the devices, despite having similarities, have noticeable differences in battery, camera, and display. Let’s take a look at their specs, features, and price.

ZTE Axon 30 Pro, Ultra Price, Availability

The ZTE Axon 30 Pro, Ultra comes with various storage variants starting as low as 6GB RAM, 128GB storage. You can look at the official China pricing below:

• ZTE Axon 30 Pro:
  • 6GB + 128GB- 2,998 yuan($459)
  • 8GB + 128GB- 3,298 yuan($505)
  • 8GB + 256GB- 3,598 yuan($551)
• ZTE Axon 30 Ultra:
  • 8GB + 256GB- 4,698($719)
  • 12GB + 256GB- 4,998($765)
  • 16GB + 1TB- 6,666 yuan($1,021)

As for availability, the pre-orders of both the Axon 30 Series 5G will begin on April 15, i.e, today on ZTE mall, JD.com, Tmall, Suning, etc. The devices will go on sale at 10 AM local time on April 19 in China.

Also, the Axon 30 Ultra is said to arrive in global markets like North America soon in frosted Black and matte White colors.

ZTE Axon 30 Pro, Ultra Design and Display

The  ZTE Axon 30 Ultra comes in these colorways- black, blue, white, and coffee. Here, the White and Coffee, as mentioned before, have ‘Axon’ written on them among which the Coffee has plain leather on the back. It has an 8.1mm thickness and weighs 188 grams.

The Axon 30 Pro, on the other hand, has two colors- Obsidian Black and Misty Rain Blue. Unlike the Ultra, it measures 7.86mm in thickness and weighs 186 grams.  

The Axon 30 Ultra features a 6.67-inch AMOLED subtly curved display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate. This display has an FHD+ resolution, HDR10+ certification, 95% screen-body ratio, 10-bit colors, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and has a single punch-hole at the center.

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The Axon 30 Pro has similar display specs but it is a flat display and has a 93% screen-body ratio, and 360Hz touch sampling rate.

Other common display features include eye protection, DC dimming, AI blue light filter, an adaptive refresh rate, and reading mode.

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ZTE Axon 30 Pro, Ultra Specifications and Features

ZTE’s top-of-the-line Axon 30 Ultra and Axon 30 Pro feature Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. 

For connectivity, we have 5G with 4×4 MIMO and three-channel acceleration. The Axon 30 devices also have three-layer ice-cooled VC liquid cooling technology.  That is, there is a 2880mmsq. VC soaking plate, thermally conductive gel, and a graphene-copper composite.

For cameras, the Axon 30 Ultra has quad-cameras with Trinity Triple 64MP cameras. We have a 64MP f/1.6 Sony IMX686 sensor with OIS, a 64MP ultrawide with 120-degree FOV, and a 64MP f/1.9 superhuman camera. Along with this, there is an auxiliary 8MP periscope lens with 5X optical zoom with OIS and laser Autofocus.

The camera features include 8K at 30fps video recording, Steadicam-level stabilization( with dual OIS + EIS anti-shake), 60x hybrid zoom, HDR10 video recording,  super night and  ‘Super Moon Ultra’ for capturing shots of stars and the moon. Upfront, there is a 16MP selfie shooter.

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The Axon 30 Pro version also has a quad-camera setup but it has a 64MP Sony IMX682 main lens, 64MP ultrawide with 120-degree FOV, 5MP 3cm macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. 

Other features of the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra include a 4,600mAh battery with 66W wired charging, dual-band GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, and triple microphones. The Axon 30 Pro, however, has Wi-Fi 6, 4,200mAh  battery with 55W charging. Both the devices run MyOS based on Android 11 OS.

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Vivo, which recently updated devices like the Vivo Y19, is bringing the Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 to yet another Y-series phone, the Vivo Y11.

An OTA update with firmware version rev 6.8.25 is rolling out for the Vivo Y11 in India courtesy of several Twitter users(via Piunikaweb). The update weighs about 2.9GB and is bringing the latest Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 to the device.

If you recall, the Vivo Y11 launched in 2019 December in India. It came with Funtouch OS 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie. The device is not getting the second major Android upgrade in India and it’s a welcoming thing.

However, what isn’t welcoming are the bugs that come along with it. Apparently, after updating the device to Android 11, users are experiencing issues like Wi-Fi disconnection, slow performance, fingerprint detection issues.

That said if you are really interested in trying out the latest Funtouch OS 11, you can try the update but if you aren’t that interested, you can wait. This is because, if the above-mentioned issues are indeed present, Vivo should roll out a hotfix soon and we suggest you hold your horses until then.

Vivo revealed the Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update rollout plan back in January 2021. Accordingly, it has so far updated devices like the Vivo V19, Vivo X50 series, V17 series, V20 SE, V15 Pro, and S1, Y12.

Last but not the least, if you want to know what Android 11 features are, you can read our coverage. Vivo is expected to stick with the Funtouch OS, at least for global markets for a while, as it recently revealed that it has no plans of bringing the OriginOS.

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We have praised Samsung enough for its swift Android 11 update rollout plan. It has already rolled out the updates to several tablets, flagship, and mid-range devices. Now, the Galaxy A60, which launched in China back in April 2019, is getting the Android 11 update.

The Samsung Galaxy A60 is getting a new update with firmware version A6060ZCU3CUD3. This brings the Android 11 and March 2021 security patch to the device.

If you recall, the Samsung Galaxy A60 launched with Android 9 Pie OS out of the box. This makes it the second major Android upgrade for the device. We aren’t sure if it would get another major Andriod upgrade but we can expect Quarterly security patches for another two years.

Coming back, as the Sammobile report says, we aren’t sure if the underlying UI is One UI 3.0 or 3.1. The update hasn’t yet reflected on the Samsung official updates page too. That said, the Android 11 update will bring features as auto permissions reset, chat bubbles, conversations section in the notifications area, one-time permissions, and more.

Since the device is moving up from older One UI on Android 10 to the latest version, expect few UI changes like improving stock apps, more dynamic lock screen and AOD widgets, improvements to Digital Wellbeing, and more.

If you are someone living in China and holding a Galaxy A60, you can navigate to Settings > Software update > Download and install and try out the new update. 

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