Xiaomi Rolls Out MIUI 14 Update for Xiaomi 11T Pro Device

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Mar 15, 2023

Reddit is a social media platform where users can create communities, or “subreddits,” to share content and engage in discussions about a wide range of topics. Users can submit links, images, and text posts, and other users can upvote or downvote content to determine its popularity. Over time, Reddit has become a significant platform for news, entertainment, and discussion, with subreddits dedicated to everything from niche hobbies to global politics. Millions of users were, however, facing a lot of issues with the platform as it went through an outage yesterday.

These outages can occur due to a variety of reasons, including technical glitches, server maintenance, or even cyber-attacks. When an outage occurs, users are unable to access the platform, post new content, or interact with other users. Social media outages can have significant consequences for individuals, businesses, and organizations that rely on these platforms for communication, marketing, and networking. They can also lead to frustration and anxiety for users who feel disconnected from their online communities.

According to Reddit’s system status page, both desktop and mobile web access was offline, and the native mobile app was having a partial outage. Users were reporting that they cannot access Reddit on either the web or the mobile app. As of 3:12 PM EDT on Tuesday, Reddit was listed as “Investigating,” with a message indicating that they are working to identify the issue. By 3:56 PM, the status was updated to “Identified,” and Reddit reported that they are working to determine a fix for an internal systems issue. DownDetector, a third-party site, has shown a significant increase in reported problems around 2:50 PM.

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Realme C55 Indian Price range, RAM & Storage option leak ahead on March 21 launch

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Mar 15, 2023

The much-awaited budget-friendly Realme C55 smartphone is set to launch in India on March 21, following its earlier release in Indonesia. The phone boasts a respectable spec sheet, including a unique dynamic island-like feature similar to that found in iPhone 14 Pro models. Recently, the Indian pricing details for the Realme C55 have been leaked.

Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared live images and specifications of the device, as well as divulged details about its storage options and pricing. As we eagerly await the official release, let’s delve into the leaked information about the Realme C55, including its design, specifications, and expected price in India.

According to the tipster, the Realme C55 smartphone will be available in three different configurations. The entry-level model will feature 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, while a second variant will offer the same 4GB of RAM but with 128GB of storage. For those seeking the highest storage capacity, the top-tier option will include 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

As per the leak, the starting price of the Realme C55 smartphone will be slightly above Rs 10,000, while the highest-end variant with 8GB of RAM will be priced under Rs 20,000. Let’s take a look at the specs of the smartphone.

Realme C55 specs

The Realme C55 is equipped with a 6.52-inch LCD display that boasts a high refresh rate of 90Hz, a Full HD+ resolution, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 680nits. The front-facing camera is conveniently located within a punch-hole notch, providing an unobstructed view of the display.

The smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 processor, which works alongside a Mali G52 graphics unit. It offers up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, with the option to expand the storage further through the use of virtual RAM. The device runs on Realme UI 4.0, which is based on Android 13.

The Realme C55 impresses in the camera department with a dual-rear camera setup featuring a 64MP primary sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and an LED flash. For selfies and video calls, the phone includes an 8MP front-facing camera.

A 5000mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging support powers the device, which also features a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfers. Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a dedicated microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Microsoft is Planning to Bring Call of Duty & Other Games to a Cloud Gaming Service, Boosteroid

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Mar 15, 2023

Microsoft has been in the news lately, since the company is trying to buy Activision Blizzard – a move that’s not being received well by other companies such as Sony. Sony previously stated that Call of Duty will be ruined for PlayStation users if the deal goes through. In spite of that, Microsoft is continuing to put in a lot of effort to persuade antitrust regulators that its acquisition of Activision Blizzard won’t cause harm to competition in the gaming industry. In an effort to demonstrate to EU, UK, and US regulators that it won’t use the deal to squeeze out competitors and stifle competition, Microsoft has entered into a 10-year agreement with Boosteroid, a cloud gaming provider, to stream Activision’s PC titles if the deal goes through.

Boosteroid is currently the biggest independent cloud-gaming service in the world. It supports multi-device streaming access and requires the purchase of paid games on other platforms. Its library includes popular games such as Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Activision’s Call of Duty: Warzone. It can stream games in web browsers and offers native apps for Windows, macOS, Android, Android TV, and Linux.

This latest move is part of Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to relieve regulatory concerns and follows the company’s 10-year agreements with Nintendo and Nvidia to bring the Call of Duty franchise to platforms such as the Switch and GeForce Now. Microsoft has also offered Sony a similar agreement for PlayStation licensing, but this offer has not yet been accepted. Microsoft has committed to supporting Steam availability at the same time as Xbox, and as mentioned previously, Sony expressed its concerns about the deal earlier this month.

According to Microsoft President Brad Smith, the reason Microsoft wants to buy Activision Blizzard is to round out their titles to have a fuller, more diverse library. They are looking to include more mobile titles where they don’t have a strong presence, and build a stronger gaming business.

The European Commission has not yet publicly stated whether it is satisfied with Microsoft’s commitments or not, but it has until April 25th to decide. The UK regulators’ decision is expected the following day. Deals like the Boosteroid one are a key part of Microsoft’s fight to avoid missing out on Activision’s publishing unit, which it has indicated it has no interest in doing.

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Huawei P60 “Ultra” May be Renamed to P60 “Art”, Leaks State

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Mar 15, 2023

The Huawei P60 series is set to launch on March 23, and rumours suggest that the company may be renaming the “Ultra” version to “Art”. According to a tipster, the P60 Ultra may be replaced with a premium version called the Huawei P60 Art. This speculation arose after the company recently trademarked the name “P60 Art” with the Chinese trademark office. Just like the case with “Ultra” variants, it is believed that this new version may have unique design features and camera advantages over the Pro version.

While it is still unclear if Huawei has changed its plans entirely, it seems likely that the new naming convention will be used for the upcoming release. The Huawei P60 series is expected to include a variety of new technologies in the camera section, with other features waiting to be unveiled at the launch event. The P60 Art is expected to be a standout in terms of design and features, and it will be interesting to see how it compares to the standard and Pro devices. Huawei has a strong reputation for producing high-quality smartphones, and the P60 series is sure to be no exception. Some recent renders have even shown that the P60 may feature an iPhone-style Dynamic Island notch, which will be quite interesting.

With the launch date fast approaching, tech enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting more information about what the P60 series will offer. Huawei has been quite secretive about the specifics, but we can expect to see some impressive camera features and other cutting-edge technologies when the new devices are unveiled. As always, the tech world is buzzing with excitement over the latest release from Huawei, and we can’t wait to see what the P60 series has in store.

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Asus Brings New AMD Versions of VivoBook & ZenBook Laptops to India

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Mar 15, 2023

Asus has launched its latest range of laptops featuring AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors. The lineup includes various models such as the ZenBook 14, VivoBook Go 14 and 15, VivoBook 14, 15, and 16 with OLED displays, VivoBook 15X, and VivoBook S14 Flip. Each model comes in multiple variants and is available at their respective stores and online today onwards. Prices for the laptops in the lineup begin at Rs 42,990 (~$522) and go up to Rs 89,990 (~$1094).

Here is a roundup of the pricing and availability of all the new ASUS notebooks.

ZenBook 14 OLED: Rs 89,990; available at Asus store and Flipkart online, multi-brand and Asus retail stores offline
ZenBook 14: Rs 86,990; available at Amazon online, Asus retail stores offline
VivoBook 14 OLED: Rs 67,990; available only at Asus stores online and offline
VivoBook 15X OLED: Rs 66,990; available only at Asus stores online and offline
VivoBook S14 Flip: Rs 66,990; available at Asus store, Amazon and Flipkart online, Asus stores offline
VivoBook 15 OLED: Rs 65,990; available at Amazon online, Asus stores offline
VivoBook 16: Rs 55,990; available at Flipkart online, Asus and multi-brand retail stores offline
VivoBook Go 15 OLED: Rs 50,990; available at Asus, Amazon and Flipkart online, Asus and multi-brand retail stores offline
VivoBook Go 14/15: Rs 42,990; available at Asus online, Asus and multi-brand retail stores offline

The ZenBook 14 is available with or without an OLED display, with the OLED variant costing an additional Rs 3,000. It offers a choice between AMD Ryzen 5 7530U or Ryzen 7 7730U processors with integrated Radeon graphics, 16GB LPDDR4 memory, and 512GB or 1TB of PCIe Gen3 SSD storage. The OLED display has 2.8K screen resolution and HDR certification, with a 90Hz refresh rate and 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage. The non-OLED panel uses an IPS screen with 2.5K screen resolution, standard 60Hz refresh rate, and 100 percent sRGB colour gamut coverage.

The VivoBook Go 14 is the most affordable option and features a 14-inch full HD IPS display, with a choice between the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U or Ryzen 5 7520U processors, and 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR5 memory. It also comes with a 512GB PCIe Gen3 SSD that is user-upgradable, an HD webcam, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5, and three USB 3.2 Gen2 ports. The VivoBook Go 15 and Go 15 OLED have the same specifications, except for the display and battery. The Go 15 features a 15.6-inch full HD IPS panel with 250nits peak brightness, while the Go 15 OLED has a 15.6-inch HDR-rated OLED display with 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage and 600 nits peak brightness.

The VivoBook portfolio features the same processor, RAM, and storage options as the ZenBook series. However, they feature 42Whr battery packs with 45W chargers, HD webcams, and dedicated number pads. The VivoBook 16 offers a 16-inch WUXGA 16:10 IPS display with 300nits peak brightness.

The VivoBook 15X features the same performance specs as the ZenBook lineup and the 15-inch OLED display from the spec sheets above. It gets a 50Whr battery with 65W charging, and an aluminium lid with US military-grade certification.

The S14 Flip is the only convertible in the lineup and offers up to Ryzen 5 7530U processors with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage. It has a 14-inch full HD IPS display that supports touch inputs. Overall, the lineup includes a variety of models with multiple variants, offering various display sizes, resolutions, and features. With affordable prices for every budget, the new Asus notebook lineup is available for purchase at the companies’ listed stores and online from today.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Camera Configurations Tipped

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Mar 15, 2023

Rumors are rife that Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in August this year. According to tipster Chun, the Z Fold 5 will have the same camera setup that is available on the Galaxy S23 Plus. Hence, it appears that the main camera setup of the Z Fold 5 may not offer any significant upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

The Galaxy S23 Plus’s rear camera setup compromises a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with OIS and a 3x optical zoom. The same set of cameras is also available on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Chun’s leak is in line with a tweet from tipster Ice Universe from last week, which said that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will continue to use the same camera module as the Z Fold 4. There is no information available on the other internal or selfie camera of the Z Fold 5.

It appears that the design of the Z Fold 5 will also be similar to that of its predecessor. A recent leak revealed that it will arrive with a 6.2-inch cover display, and other reports have claimed that it will be equipped with a 7.6-inch foldable AMOLED screen on the inside. It may come equipped with a new hinge, which will significantly reduce the crease on the foldable display. Both screens are expected to come equipped with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is expected to feature the custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which was made available on the Galaxy S23 series. It is likely to come in UFS 4.0 storage options like 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. It will lack a dedicated slot for the S Pen, but will carry support for it.

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Lava Yuva 2 Pro with Helio G37, Glass Back Goes on Sale Today via Amazon

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Mar 15, 2023

In February, Lava announced the Lava Yuva 2 Pro, an entry-level smartphone in India. The device has been available for purchase through offline stores and Lava India’s online store. Starting today at 12 pm (local time), the device can also be purchased through Amazon India.

The Yuva 2 Pro will be available for Rs 7,999 (~$97) via Amazon. For the buyers of the device, Lava has partnered with the EdTech platform Doubtnut to provide free educational material worth up to Rs 12,000 (~$146) to students in 9th to 12th classes. The device can be purchased in three shades, such as Glass White, Glass Green, and Glass Lavender.

Lava Yuva 2 Pro specifications

The Lava Yuva 2 Pro features a 6.5-inch LCD panel with an HD+ resolution, 269 ppi pixel density, and a refresh rate of 60Hz. It is fitted with a 5-megapixel selfie camera on the front. The device’s back panel houses a 13-megapixel main camera, as well as two VGA cameras.

The Yuva 2 Pro is powered by the Helio G37 chipset and has 4GB of RAM. In addition to the 64 GB of storage that comes with it, it has 3 GB of virtual RAM. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and can be charged at 10W via the USB-C port.

The phone runs a nearly stock version of the Android 12 OS and supports anonymous call recording. The other features that are available on the device include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Lastly, it is equipped with a glass back.

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Tecno Pop 7 Key Details Leaked via Google Play Console Listing

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Mar 15, 2023

Tecno Pop 7 could be the next entry-level offering from Tecno. As the moniker reveals, it will be positioned lower than the Pop 7 Pro, which was announced last month. It appears that the Pop 7 may launch soon as it has appeared with some of its key specifications in the database of the Google Play Console. The listing also revealed the front appearance of the device.

When it comes to appearance, the Tecno Pop 7 can be seen sporting a teardrop notch display on the front. A schematic of the phone that surfaced in its FCC documents, which surfaced in December last year, revealed that it will arrive with a square-shaped camera module, which will house a dual-camera system with LED flash and a fingerprint scanner.

Tecno Pop 7 front — Tecno Pop 7 image from Google Play Consol

Coming back to the Play Console listing, it has revealed that its display offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It further mentions that the device has a Unisoc SC9863A chip, 2 GB of RAM, and an Android 12 Go edition. In comparison, the Pop 7 Pro features an Helio A22 chip, 3 GB of RAM, and Android 12 OS.

The FCC listing of the device revealed that the Pop 7 has 164 x 74 x 8mm dimensions. Since its measurements are similar to the Pop 7 Pro, it appears that the Pop 7 could be equipped with a 6.56-inch IPS LCD panel. It has also been revealed through the FCC listing that Pop 7 is equipped with 64 GB of storage and supports 10W charging. At present, there is no word on the battery size of the device.

The other specifications of the Tecno Pop 7 are yet to be revealed. It remains to be seen whether the device goes official this month.

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Google Pixel Fold, Pixel 7a Storage, Color Variants Tipped Before Launch in June

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Mar 15, 2023

Several reports have claimed that Google will announce its first foldable phone this year. Rumors have it that it will have the “Google Pixel Fold” marketing name. It is speculated that the device may get showcased at the Google I/O 2023 developers conference, which will be held on May 10 this year. Citing dealer data as its source, a new report by Winfuture.de reveals that the Pixel Fold may go on sale in June. The report has also revealed the storage and color variants of the device.

Google Pixel Fold

According to the report, the Pixel Fold will come with 256 GB of storage and be priced around 1,700 euros. It will be available in two shades, such as Carbon and Porcelain.

The company may announce three colored covers for the Pixel Fold. While the leak claims that the device will come in a 256 GB version only, well-known tipster Max Weinbach claims that it will also arrive in a 512 GB version.

Google Pixel 7a

The Pixel 7a is expected to arrive in a 128 GB storage version only in Europe. The mid-range phone is likely to arrive in three colors, such as Arctic Blue, Carbon, and Cotton. There could be a fourth color variant called Jade.

The dealer data reveals that the Pixel 7a will also go on sale in June. It could be priced at around 500 euros. The 7a is also expected to go official in May this year.

Apart from the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a, Google is also expected to announce a couple of other products at the I/O 2023 event. These include the Android 14 beta, the Pixel Tablet, Bard, and a new version of the Pixel Buds Pro.

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Google Pixel 8 Pro CAD Renders Emerge, Design Revealed Well Ahead of Expected October Launch

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Mar 15, 2023

Google is known for announcing its Pixel-branded flagship phones in October each year. This year too, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are expected to break cover in October. Well before the expected launch, reputed tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has teamed up with SmartPrix to share the CAD renders of the Pixel 8 Pro. Without further ado, here’s the first look at the next-generation Pixel flagship.

Google Pixel 8 Pro CAD renders by OnLeaks / SmartPrix

The Pixel 8 Pro renders reveal that it will no longer have a boxy design as its predecessors did. The handset can be seen sporting rounded corners. Its back panel has a raised camera bar, which houses the three cameras inside an oval-shaped module. The camera bar also has an LED flash and an unknown new sensor toward the right. The company’s logo is available toward the centre of the rear shell.

The front side of the phone has a 6.52-inch flat display with slim bezels on the top, left, and right sides. The bottom bezel of the device is slightly thick. The top edge of the device seems to house a microphone, whereas its opposite end has a USB-C port placed between a pair of speaker grilles.

The SIM tray is available on the left side of the Pixel 8 Pro, whereas its right edge has a power button and a volume rocker. The leak reveals that the device measures 162.6 x 76.7 x 8.7mm. At the camera bump, the thickness of the device increases to 12mm.

Reports have revealed that the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are codenamed Shiba and Husky, respectively. Both phones are likely to feature the next-generation Google Tensor G3 chipset. It is speculated that the Pixel 8 series will come equipped with staggered HDR technology for capturing short and long exposure scenes at the same time. The Pro model may come equipped with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner.

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