2 Year Warranty Given to Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro Buyers in Malaysia

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Mar 12, 2023

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro have finally gone on sale in Malaysia across all Xiaomi online and offline retail stores nationwide. And the great cameras and performance that it has to offer, Xiaomi is also offering exclusive VIP aftersales services to Xiaomi 13 series buyers in the country, which includes an extended period of warranty, and a spare phone service.

For starters, all Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro devices purchased in Malaysia will have a warranty period of twenty-four months from the date of the first purchase of the device, as opposed to the standard 1-year warranty, given by competing flagship smartphones from other brands such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Vivo X90 Pro.

Xiaomi Malaysia offers a one-time screen replacement for free to buyers of the Xiaomi 13 series if they decide to send in their faulty Xiaomi 13 within 6 months from their first purchase date. If your Xiaomi 13 or 13 Pro was damaged by causes not stated in the warranty, do not worry as your device is eligible for 1 out-of-warranty repair for free by Xiaomi Malaysia within 12 months after the first purchase date.

Hypothetically your Xiaomi 13 series smartphone was indeed sent for repair at the Xiaomi authorised service centre, the VIP aftersales service offered for Xiaomi 13 buyers means that Xiaomi will lend you a spare phone upon request as Xiaomi repairs your Xiaomi 13. This is particularly for people who only use one phone for their daily driver. And it must be noted that as per Xiaomi’s Spare Phone Lending Agreement, users will have to return the spare phone back to Xiaomi after the smartphone repairs have been done. It should be noted that the spare phone service is only offered to customers within 24 months after their first purchase date.

Lastly, Xiaomi offers a dedicated shortcut for Xiaomi 13 owners to cut the queue when contacting Xiaomi Customer Service in Malaysia on 1800-18-0112 ( Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm).

The Xiaomi 13 series features Qualcomm’s fastest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship SoC and is Xiaomi’s first smartphones to feature a Leica-branded camera setup for better smartphone photography. The smartphone also has Google’s previously Pixel-exclusive Magic Eraser onboard, as part of its photo-editing suite. To know more about the Xiaomi 13, check out our review here.

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Samsung Galaxy A54 Roundup: Design, Specs & Price – All in One Place

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 12, 2023

Samsung has announced the official launch date of the Galaxy A54 mid-range smartphone in India as March 16. While the global release date has not been confirmed yet, it seems that the Indian market will be the first to receive the device. With leaked specifications and design renders already available, we have compiled all the relevant information in one place, so you don’t have to go searching for it.

Design and display

In terms of design, the Galaxy A54 will undergo a significant change compared to its previous model, with the elimination of the camera bump on the rear in favor of separate protrusions for the triple camera system. This camera design closely resembles that of the Galaxy S23. The back of the phone will be flat, while the edges will be rounded to provide a more comfortable grip. The device will come in black and white shades, along with a bunch of vibrant color options.

According to renders, the bezels will be almost uniform on all sides, and the phone will feature a small punch hole at the center of the display for the front-facing camera. Talking about the display specs, we can expect the Galaxy A54 to come with a 6.4-inch sAMOLED Full HD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080p. The display will likely offer 120Hz refresh rate enabling a smooth scrolling experience as well as high frame-rate gaming.

Performance

Under the hood, the Galaxy A54 will likely feature the newly launched Samsung Exynos 1380 chipset. Manufactured on a 5nm process, this chipset boasts efficient performance with its four ARM Cortex A78 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and four ARM Cortex A55 cores clocked at 2GHz. It also includes the Mali G68 GPU, enabling it to support Full HD+ resolution and refresh rates of up to 144Hz. The chipset is compatible with both LPDDR4x and LPDDR5 RAM as well as UFS 3.1 storage.

Additionally, this chip offers support for 4K video recording at 30fps with EIS and HDR, along with real-time object recognition capabilities to enhance camera performance. It’s worth noting that this processor is 5G compatible, and it can connect to both mmWave and sub-6GHz networks, providing download speeds of up to 3.67Gbps and upload speeds of up to 1.28Gbps.

In December 2022, the phone surfaced on Geekbench 5 featuring the Exynos 1380 chip, 6GB RAM, and Android 13. It achieved a respectable score of 776 in the single-core test and 2599 in the multi-core test. For reference, this performance is comparable to devices such as the Samsung Galaxy A73, indicating that the phone’s performance is likely quite close to that of a Snapdragon 778G chip.

Reports suggest that the phone will offer a maximum of 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The phone will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging and is anticipated to have an IP67 rating, providing dust and water resistance. Along with dual SIM functionality, the device will feature NFC, OTG, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It will run on OneUI 5.0, which is based on Android 13.

Camera

The main camera cluster will have a total of three units. First, there will be a 50MP primary sensor on the back with support for OIS. This replaces the 64MP primary camera on the Galaxy A53. Although the number of megapixels has reduced, it will probably be a better sensor with a better lens than last year. In addition to the primary sensor, we will also get a 12MP ultrawide lens, 5MP macro unit on the back. For selfies, the punch-hole will house a 32MP sensor on the front.

Pricing

Leaked pricing information for the Galaxy A54 in Europe has been circulating online. The most widespread reports suggest that the phone will be available in two different configurations. The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is expected to be priced at €519, while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is anticipated to cost €569. Samsung is also rumored to have lower prices for the upcoming device in some regions.

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Vox, Roblox, Unity, Roku and More American Corps Affected by SVB Bank Collapse

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Mar 11, 2023

Besides Etsy sellers affected by the sudden shut down of Silicon Valley Bank(SVB), many more American companies and businesses have revealed recently that they were affected by the collapse of SVB. Amongst those banking with SVB, the most notable are Vox Media, Roblox, Roku and Circle.

Affected American businesses by Silicon Valley Bank

Vox Media

Let’s start with the most famous one in tech circles, Vox Media. Vox Media is the parent company of The Verge – the popular online technology news outlet based in the United States, Vox – the viral American news and opinion website, and Polygon – the entertainment news website that covers news from the video game industry, as well as movies, comics, television and books.

The New York Times reported that Vox Media had a substantial amount of its operational cash in Silicon Valley Bank. The Vox Media personnel who was familiar with New York Times also told that Vox Media’s credit cards, which Silicon Valley Bank issued, had stopped working on Friday.

The personnel also claimed the company does not expect any disruption to its business yet, including payroll to its employees. Penske Media, Vox Media’s largest shareholder, said in a statement that it was ready if the company required additional capital but added that it didn’t foresee any issues for the time being.

Roblox

Roblox, the 21st century viral online game platform and game creation system, has also been affected by Silicon Valley Bank’s shutdown by regulators. According to Forbes, Roblox Corporation held 5% of its $3 billion in cash (150 million USD) at the bank. However, according to a filing, the video game company said SVB’s collapse will “have no impact” on its day-to-day operations.

Unity

Unity Technologies, the American video-game technology maker widely known for its video game engine, Unity, disclosed to authorities in the country today that the company held less than 5% of its cash and cash equivalents at Silicon Valley Bank and expects “minimal impact” from the bank’s collapse.

Unity Video Game Engine Logo

However, Unity Technologies has swiftly informed its video game publishers using Unity via email to swiftly update their payout institution from SVB to other banks before March 20, 2023 to avoid delays in payments.

Roku

Roku is an American corporation that offers Roku TV, its hardware digital media players, and a service of releasing streaming media content on its TV players.

Roku showed much concern in its SEC filing. The company reports that 487 million USD of its cash was within SVB, which is 26% of the company’s assets. What is more worrying is that Roku’s deposits with Silicon Valley Bank are largely uninsured. At this time, Roku does not know to what extent the company will be able to recover its cash on deposit at SVB.

Circle

American Cryptocurrency firm Circle, the owner of stablecoin USDC, had a massive 3.3 billion USD invested with Silicon Valley Bank, the company revealed in a tweet. That’s around 8 per cent of the company’s total $40 billion, which is held elsewhere.

Circle, stated in a statement, “Like other customers and depositors who relied on SVB for banking services, Circle joins calls for continuity of this important bank in the U.S. economy and will follow guidance provided by the state and Federal regulators.”

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Huawei Pushes Forward with 5.5G Development Despite Trade Restrictions

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Mar 11, 2023

Huawei is currently developing 5.5G technology, the next step after 5G, which aims to comprehensively enhance network connectivity and move away from connectivity-based development to full-service enablement. Huawei is collaborating with industry partners to advance towards an intelligent world.

At Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2023, Huawei unveiled a full series of One 5G solutions capable of driving all bands to 5G. This development of better 5G, Huawei calls the technology – 5.5G. John Gao, head of the 5.5G domain development at Huawei noted that among the new service trends driven by the new standard was a shift in communications being content.

Huawei believes that this new technology has the power to transform and digitize many different industries. The company predicts that 5.5G will vastly outperform 5G in many aspects such as cutting down the cost-per-bit of eMBB by ten times and delivering higher uplink capabilities using UCBC to meet the requirements of eighty per cent of ToB scenarios.

However, Huawei has been facing significant challenges due to global trade restrictions imposed on them. The U.S. crackdown has cut off the company’s access to essential supplies. Huawei’s global supply chain is being put under intense pressure.

Despite these challenges, Huawei remains committed to evolving their technology and pushing forward with their development of 5.5G. The company believes that this new technology will bring many benefits and advancements in the field of telecommunications.

It remains to be seen how these trade restrictions will affect Huawei’s ability to develop and implement their 5.5G technology on a global scale. However, the Chinese tech giant remains optimistic and determined to overcome these challenges.

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Etsy Struggles to Pay Sellers On Time on Its Platform After SVB Collapse

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Mar 11, 2023

Etsy, the American e-commerce platform famous for DIY handmade or vintage items and craft supplies, is reportedly struggling to pay its sellers on time after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank(SVB) yesterday.

Sellers on the Etsy platforms reported on Reddit and Twitter today that payments that were due to be credited to their bank accounts yesterday have not been credited by Etsy. In turn, Etsy has sent out an immediate email informing affected sellers, there is a delay in issuing payments to its sellers of the platforms, and the company is currently working with its other payment partners to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

No concrete day or date was mentioned for how long the delay would last, so it is assumed that Etsy sellers’ funds they earned from selling their products on the website have been withheld by Etsy indefinitely. Thus, this is the first major effect of the SVB bank collapse that has impacted the general American consumer market.

Upon receiving the email, sellers were expressing their concern and anger on social media. Some sellers also went out to report the Etsy payment delays to news outlets such as NBC News, claiming that the Etsy delays will have a “catastrophic effect” on their business.

NBC quotes American small business owner, Owen McKinney, who runs Kentucky Country Home laser engraving business, that he relies on Etsy’s deposits to pay for items like shipping costs and materials. Because of the Etsy delay, he had already reached out to one of his suppliers to delay an order for materials that he needed for next week.

As per official info online until 31 December 2022, Etsy had over 100 million items in its marketplace and the online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods connected 7.5 million sellers with 95.1 million buyers. In the fiscal year of 2022, Etsy garnered revenue of US$2.6 billion and registered a net loss of US$694 million, as a blitz scaled tech startup.

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Samsung Galaxy A34 Roundup: Everything From Specs To Expected Pricing

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Anurag

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Mar 11, 2023

Sure, the Galaxy S series comes with all the bleeding-edge hardware and premium features but not everyone is looking for top-of-the-line stuff. Some just want a balanced smartphone without having to spend a fortune on it. That’s where the Samsung Galaxy A series comes into play. The lineup already includes some of the best affordable well-rounded phones on the market. And soon, the series will be further enhanced with the addition of the Galaxy A34, promising to be yet another impressive and affordable device.

Samsung is confirmed to unveil the Galaxy A34 in the Indian market on March 16 along with the Galaxy A54. But before the launch, we have gathered everything about the handset here in this post. Let’s dive in.

Design & Display

Samsung made significant changes to the design of the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus this year, bringing the camera module in line with that of the Ultra model. The Galaxy A34 is also expected to get a similar treatment but it may not look as premium as the two flagships because of obvious reasons. Renders suggest the handset will get individual camera cutouts for each of the three rear-facing sensors.

Galaxy A34 image — Image via @ishanagarwal24

The handset will have a slightly curved side frame with the right edge housing the power and volume buttons. Galaxy A34 will have a front display with a U-shaped notch. A waterdrop notch would have been better but it is what it is now. The bezels around the display appear to be quite thick, especially on the chin. The handset is said to be offered in four color options — Awesome Silver, Awesome Violet, Awesome Lime, and Awesome Graphite.

Reports suggest the Galaxy A34 will arrive with a 6.6-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. The panel could support a refresh rate of 120Hz, however, it may not be adaptive. The display should be sufficiently bright and users will likely not have a problem viewing content in sunlight.

Specs & Features

The Samsung Galaxy A34 will debut as a mid-range smartphone and sit right below the Galaxy A54. The handset will not exactly be performance oriented and feature a processor good enough to get things done. As per several reports, it could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, which has a tried and tested dual-cluster configuration with two ARM Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.6 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.

The chipset could be paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. On the software front, the phone will boot One UI 5 based on Android 13. Notably, it has been reported that the handset will get 4 years of major OS and 5 years of security updates. Previous A series phones arrived with only 3 years of major updates, so this is definitely good news (if true).

Fueling the smartphone will be a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W charging. This might help you feel good if you think 25W is too slow— even the flagship Samsung phones don’t support more than 45W charging.

For photography, the Galaxy A34 will feature a triple camera unit, headlined by a 48-megapixel primary camera with support for optical image stabilization (OIS). It will also get an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 5MP macro shooter on the back. The handset may flaunt a 13MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

Expected Pricing

The pricing of the Galaxy A34 will vary depending on the country you live in. Reports suggest Samsung might price the handset a lot cheaper in select markets. Folks in regions like India and Indonesia may be able to pick up the base 8GB+ 128GB version of the A34 for around $323 (Rs. 26,400). The 256GB version could be priced at $382 (31,000). The handset’s pricing in Europe could be slightly higher, with the base variant starting at around $430.

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Twitter CEO Elon Musk Says He’s Open To Buying Silicon Valley Bank

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Soumyakanti

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Mar 11, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), one of the largest banks in the US, has been shut down by regulators, and its assets were seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The bank primarily serviced customers in the technology industry, including tech workers, startups, and venture capital-backed companies. Its closure marks the largest US bank failure since the 2008 global financial crisis.

The FDIC has created the Deposit Insurance National Bank of Santa Clara to hold the insured deposits from SVB, which will continue to clear checks. The main office and all branches of SVB will reopen on March 13, and insured depositors will have full access to their deposits no later than Monday morning. However, it is unclear how larger accounts or credit lines for companies will be impacted by the closure as FDIC’s standard insurance covers up to $250,000 per depositor.

Amidst the turmoil, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan suggested that Twitter should consider buying SVB and turning it into a digital bank. This suggestion caught the attention of Twitter chief Elon Musk, who responded positively, saying that he is open to the idea.

I’m open to the idea
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 11, 2023

This potential acquisition could mark Twitter’s entry into the fintech space, as the company has been exploring ways to expand its business. By acquiring SVB, Twitter could leverage its large user base and strong brand to establish itself as a major player in the digital banking industry. As of writing this story, there’s no official confirmation or further information regarding this comment from the billionaire.

SVB specialized in financing start-ups and had become the 16th largest US bank by assets, with $209 billion in assets and approximately $175.4 billion in deposits. The bank’s problems were sparked by customer withdrawals that led the company to liquidate securities positions whose values had plummeted due to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes. Its rapid collapse has left markets rattled, and the FDIC will seek to liquidate its assets while insured depositors will receive an advanced dividend and potential additional dividend payments as the regulator gradually sell SVB’s assets.

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Alleged Coolpad Cool 30 Spotted on TENAA with LCD Water Drop Notch Display

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Chandan

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Mar 11, 2023

Coolpad, a known Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is reportedly working on the upcoming Coolpad Cool 30 smartphone. The Cool 30 is going to be a budget-oriented device offering a decent set of specifications. It has been now listed on the TENAA authority ahead of the official launch. The listing also gives us a quick glimpse of the key specifications of the smartphone.

The Coolpad Cool 30 with the model number CP16t has been listed on TENAA. The website also reveals the complete look and design of the smartphone. The device can be seen in the Black colour variant with an appearance similar to the Coolpad Cool 30 Pro. However, there are some changes in the camera alignment inside the camera bump. Dual camera lenses along with an LED light are housed inside the camera bump in a vertical position.

Further, the listing reveals that the gadget will pack a 4400mAh battery. It would have an LCD panel on the front with a classic waterdrop notch cutout for the selfie camera. So that was all we had to cover up regarding the TENAA listing of the device. The key specifications reveal that it is going to be launched as a very basic entry-level smartphone.

It is worth mentioning that the Pro variant of the smartphone was also spotted on TENAA long ago. The 6.7-inch TFT LCD screen on the Pro model has a resolution of 2388 x 1080 pixels. The phone will have an unidentified chipset with an octa-core CPU running at 2.4GHz inside. This processor will include 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The smartphone will also include a triple camera setup on the back. A 64MP sensor, an 8MP sensor, and a 2MP sensor will be part of this arrangement. It will have a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

So that’s it for the post. Do you think Coolpad Cool 30 will be able to compete with other devices in the market? Do let us know by dropping a comment down below.

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Mysterious Lenovo Tablet Spotted on FCC Revealing Some Key Specifications

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Chandan

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Mar 11, 2023

Lenovo, the Chinese electronics behemoth, is said to be working on a tablet. Lenovo tablets are usually good and come with some unique specifications and features. Yet, a mysterious Lenovo tablet has been discovered in the FCC database before its official release. There have been rumours that Lenovo is working on a tablet, which has now been confirmed by the FCC listing.

A new Lenovo tablet with the model number TB-X6E6F has been spotted on the FCC certification page. A few specifications of this future product have also been revealed, according to the listing. This device is confirmed to support a 5G Wi-Fi network, and the bands that this tablet supports are also revealed on the website.

The radio spectrum of the Lenovo TB-X6E6F ranges from 30Hz to 300Hz. The gadget most likely follows the rule of lower frequency and longer range, however, if the frequency is lower, it will support a lower data rate. As a result, choosing a radio spectrum requires balancing range and data rate. The certification website also revealed the dimensions and front design of this future tablet, showing that its diagonal length will be greater than 200 mm. Wi-Fi Ant is positioned 71.2mm from the left and has dimensions of 158.8mmX251.2mmX9.2mm, according to the listing.

The 2.4 GHz ISM radio band (2400 to 2483.5 MHz) is used by Bluetooth technology in this upcoming tablet, which undoubtedly offers a decent balance between range and connectivity. A true standard for low-power wireless communication, the 2.4 GHz band is also accessible everywhere.

So that was all about the upcoming Lenovo tablet and its FCC listing details. What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know by dropping a comment in your words down below.

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Huawei Expected to Rollout HarmonyOS 3.1 Publicly in April

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Mar 11, 2023

Huawei is preparing to release its highly anticipated HarmonyOS 3.1 software update, following a successful developer beta test in the P50 and Mate 50 series. Reports suggest that the progress of HarmonyOS 3.1 development has been rapid, and the company is on track to launch the software as early as April.

HarmonyOS 3.1 is set to bring major improvements to the overall fluency of the software, with new animations and fluid movements in the control panel and notification panel. Additionally, Huawei has added new options for media management and has enhanced the shape selection of its widgets.

The software promises to deliver faster task execution and application launches, thanks in part to the inclusion of a new design framework called HarmonyOS Design. This framework enables developers to build better animations based on gravity-based physics systems.

HarmonyOS 3.1 features the ArkTS development language, which is based on TypeScript (TS) and matches the ArkUI framework. This framework is used for building distributed app interfaces that can be adapted to different platforms and devices. Furthermore, the Ark compiler has been improved to enable faster and more efficient app development.

Huawei is expected to launch the P60 series as the first recipient of the HarmonyOS 3.1 software, with a flagship launch later this month. This will be followed by the public release of the software for older devices, starting with the Mate 50 and P50 series, before rolling out to other models.

Overall, HarmonyOS 3.1 is expected to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor, promising faster and more fluid performance, better app development tools, and an improved user experience. Huawei’s continued investment in software development is likely to further cement its position as a major player in the smartphone market.

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iQOO Z7x Spotted on Geekbench With Snapdragon 695 & 6GB RAM

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 11, 2023

iQOO has declared the launch of its latest smartphone, the iQOO Z7, in the Indian market. The much-awaited device is scheduled to hit the Indian shores on March 21 and equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G processor. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is also gearing up to unveil the iQOO Z7 series in China, comprising the iQOO Z7x and iQOO Z7 models. Notably, the Chinese iQOO Z7 is anticipated to differ from the Indian variant.

Ahead of the launch, the iQOO Z7x has appeared on Geekbench revealing its performance along with some key specifications. Let’s take a look at the listing in detail.

The iQOO Z7x appeared on the Geekbench 5 benchmark database, with model number V2272A. It achieved a single-core score of 677 points and a multi-core score of 1929 points. The listing also revealed that the device will come pre-installed with Android 13.

According to the Geekbench listing, the iQOO Z7x will be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor codenamed “Holi”. Two of the processing unit’s cores will be clocked at 2.21GHz each, while the remaining six will be clocked at 1.80GHz. The device will also feature an Adreno 619 GPU. These specifications suggest that the iQOO Z7x will run on an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor.

The listing indicated that the iQOO Z7x will be available in a 6GB memory configuration. It will probably launch with other RAM configurations as well. The Geekbench listing does not reveal any other details, however, the smartphone has already appeared on 3C listing with up to 80W fast charging. The battery is said to have 6,000mAh capacity.

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OPPO Find X6 Listed Up on GeekBench; Dimensity 9200 Spotted

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Chandan

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Mar 11, 2023

We are soon going to witness the launch of the flagship OPPO Find X6 series of smartphones. The lineup will most probably include the OPPO Find X6 and OPPO Find X6 Pro devices. Both devices are expected to offer top-notch specifications such as Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chipset, curved AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and much more. Anyway, the vanilla OPPO Find X6 device has now been listed on the GeekBench.

An OPPO smartphone with model number OPPO PGFM10 has been listed on GeekBench. It is none other than the upcoming OPPO Find X6 device. It has achieved a single-core score of 1806 and a multi-core score of 4705. Further, the listing confirms that the device would be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 5G chipset. The website confirms that it’s an octa-core chipset with a primary core clocked at 3.05Ghz, 3X performance core clocked at 2.85Ghz and 4X power saving core clocked at 1.80Ghz.

GeekBench also mentions that the device will boot up on the Android 13 operating system right out of the box. Further, a 12GB RAM variant has been confirmed. However, there would be other RAM variants as well. Apart from this, GeekBench does not reveal much information about the device.

There are strong rumours of the device that are already making rounds on the internet. The Find X6 is said to feature a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 camera, a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 secondary ultrawide and a 50-megapixels Sony IMX890 telephoto lens. As for the Find X6 Pro, it would feature the same camera system but with the Sony IMX989 primary lens, a Sony IMX890 ultrawide and an IMX890 telephoto at last.

As for the battery, the vanilla variant would offer a 4800mAh battery with the support of 80W fast wired charging and the Pro variant would pack a 5000mAh battery with the support of 100W fast wired charging. They are supposed to come with the support of faster wireless charging as well. So that was it for the post. Are you excited about the upcoming Find X6 series of smartphones? Do let us know by dropping a comment in your words down below.

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Oppo Find X6 Pro Spotted With “Oreo” Shaped Camera Module

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Soumyakanti

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Mar 11, 2023

OPPO is set to launch its highly anticipated Find X6 series on March 21st. The Find X6 Pro is expected to be the main attraction of the event, with leaked images showcasing a striking camera module design that is highly recognizable.

The Find X6 Pro camera module features an “Oreo” shape design with three cameras and an LED flash. The upper part of the housing is made of glass with a glossy finish, while the lower part is made of bare metal with a matte finish. This design choice is likely to improve recognition and distinguish the OPPO Find X6 Pro from other smartphones in the market.

OPPO Find X6 Pro Real-Life Photo Exposure

The partnership between OPPO and Hasselblad, the Swedish camera manufacturer, is evident in the engraved logo in the middle of the camera module. The OPPO Find X6 Pro will also be powered by the MariSilicon X chip, further enhancing the camera performance of the device.

As reported by the blogger “Digital Chat Station,” the Find X6 Pro will house Sony IMX989 + IMX890 + IMX890 triple camera unit on the back. All these sensors have a megapixel count of 50. On the front, Find X6 Pro will feature a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709.

The OPPO Find X6 Pro will also feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen2 processor, and AnTuTu’s running score is expected to exceed 1.20 million points, making it a high-performing device. Under the hood, the device is expected to house a 5,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless fast-charging support.

In addition to the Find X6 Pro, OPPO will also launch the Find X6 and the OPPO Pad 2, which will be powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset, and the OPPO Enco Free3 wireless headphones.

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Black Shark 6 Prototype Surfaces Online With a Price Tag of 3900 Yuan ($564)

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Soumyakanti

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Mar 11, 2023

Chinese gaming smartphone manufacturer, Black Shark, has had a turbulent past few months with reports of operating problems and the cancellation of their flagship Black Shark 6/Pro series. However, a recent listing on the e-commerce platform, Youxianyu, suggests that the company may be gearing up for a comeback with the release of its latest product, the Black Shark 6.

The Black Shark 6 is priced at 3900 Yuan ($564) and boasts impressive specs, including 12GB RAM, 512GB internal storage, a Sony IMX686 main camera, and support for 120W fast charging. However, the product listed on Youxianyu is clearly an engineering prototype, with various interface openings for testing on the back, a huge rear lens module marked with fancy line patterns, and two back cover materials of glass and suspected plain leather. The phone runs on JOYUI 13-based MIUI 13.

Reports suggest that the Black Shark 6 series will feature a 2K punch-hole display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, and a built-in 5000mAh battery. The phone will also support a super-large symmetrical dual speaker, active cooling and heat dissipation, and a ceramic body, among other features.

The release of the Black Shark 6 comes on the heels of reports that Black Shark has been facing significant operating problems, including employee compensation arrears and a significant reduction in the number of jobs. However, with the release of the Black Shark 6, the company may be looking to regain its footing in the competitive gaming smartphone market. It remains to be seen if Black Shark can overcome their recent setbacks and successfully come back with the Black Shark 6.

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Xiaomi 13 Pro Ranks 16th Position Overall in DXOMark Camera Test

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Chandan

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Mar 11, 2023

We’ve all heard about DXOMark. They are camera study analyzes that thoroughly evaluate and assesses the camera capabilities of smartphones. Huawei and Honor’s smartphones are generally at the top of their lists. In any case, the DXOMark test results for the photography expert Xiaomi 13 Pro are now out. According to the DXOMark test, the devices were ranked 16th overall and 15th in the ultra-premium category.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is ranked 17th in terms of display benchmark and 15th in terms of speaker performance. Nonetheless, the main topic we’ll be discussing is the device’s camera performance. It received 132 points out of a possible 152. DXOMark awarded 118 points for family portraits and group shots and 100 points for low-light performances.

According to DXOMark, the smartphone’s overall camera performance is extremely good. It has a good level of detail, good saturation control, and is fairly good in terms of zoom. The device’s audio-recording skills are also extremely good. Although the results also state that it struggles to capture the moment in difficult settings such as backlit scenes or low light, fails to correctly expose the image in high-contrast scenarios, and is not appropriate for recording loud voices such as concerts. They also remark that the device’s display readability is poor in direct sunlight.

According to DXOMark, the Honor Magic5 Pro is currently the best-performing smartphone in terms of camera, followed by the Huawei Mate 50 Pro. The Google Pixel 7 Pro is ranked third, followed by the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Also, according to their website, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Pro perform nearly identically, with the same score of 136 points and ranked 16th. That concludes this post. Do you believe DXOMark ratings? Please let us know by leaving a comment below.

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You Can Now Pre-order iPhone 14 and 14 Plus in Yellow

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Anurag

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Mar 11, 2023

Earlier this week, Apple announced a new yellow color option for the iPhone 14 and ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus. The new shade looks interesting and it reminds us of the OG Lumia 1020, which carried yellow like no other. Both iPhone models are now available for pre-order, with availability starting on Tuesday, March 14. Here are the details.

Starting today, the yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus can be pre-ordered in more than 60 countries, including the U.S., Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, and the U.K. The phones will be available in stores on March 14. In case you’re wondering – there are no new color options for the iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max.

The yellow iPhone 14 starts at $799 and the iPhone 14 Plus starts at $899, and each device comes with the same set of specifications you get from the original phones. The new Yellow shade joins the iPhone models’ existing Midnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED, Blue, and Purple color options.

The design of the iPhones remains the same. There’s the iconic camera island and Apple logo on the back. On the front, we see Apple’s signature notch and a flat display. The yellow shade looks quite…uhh yellow and appears fun and energetic.

It is worth noting that Apple typically introduces new color options for the iPhone midway through the device’s product cycle, often in the spring season, to give a boost to sales. For instance, last year in March, Apple released new Green color options for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, and new Alpine Green color options for the iPhone 13 Pro models. And in April 2021, the company added Purple to the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini color choices.

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Apple Music is Going Classical

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Anubhav

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Mar 11, 2023

Apple Music is a popular music streaming service that was launched in 2015 by Apple Inc. It provides users with access to millions of songs, playlists, and music videos, all available on demand. Users can also listen to live radio stations, curated playlists, and exclusive content from their favourite artists. The service is available on various devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, and it requires a monthly subscription fee. The company’s latest addition to the Apple Music family is definitely interesting, with the service entering the realm of classical music.

While it shares many similarities with Apple’s existing service, such as high-quality streaming up to 192 kHz/24 bit lossless formats, exclusive content, comprehensive search options, and the signature Apple UI layout, it’s dedicated to music styles like those of Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms. The app is set to launch later this month and will be free to download, but requires an Apple Music subscription (except for the Voice Plan) to use. It will be exclusively available on iOS (15.4 or newer). An Android version will be available soon enough.

It’s worth noting that Apple’s move to launch Music Classical may be a strategic response to Spotify’s recent introduction of its major UI overhaul. The new Home feed and “experience,” unveiled at the Stream On conference, features an increased number of previews, shortcuts, and discovery-friendly feed items, along with recommendations, all in portrait mode. While Spotify has yet to confirm when this new user interface will be rolled out to Premium and Free users worldwide, it’s expected to be released soon as well. The company also recently rolled out its plus button update that replaces the heart button originally present in the old Spotify version.

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Upcoming Realme GT Neo5 SE Spotted on GeekBench

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Chandan

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Mar 11, 2023

Realme recently launched its GT Neo5 smartphone in the global market. The device bought the 150W charging technology to the market. And now, they are preparing for the launch of another upcoming gadget i.e., Realme GT Neo5 SE. It may launch as Realme GT Neo5 Lite as well. There are no official comments on the marketing name of the device yet, but it would be either Neo5 SE or Neo5 Lite, most probably. The gadget has now been listed on the Geekbench ahead of its official launch.

An upcoming Realme smartphone with the model number Realme RMX3700 has been posted on the GeekBench. The device is nothing but the upcoming Realme GT Neo5 SE (or Neo5 Lite). The listing confirms that the device will boot up on the Android 13 operating system right out of the box. As for the CPU, the listing mentions that the chipset would have a total of 8 cores with 1 primary core clocked at 2.92 Ghz, 3 secondary cores clocked at 2.50 Ghz and four power-saving cores clocked at 1.80 Ghz.

Even though the website does not reveal which exact chipset is this. There are strong rumours that it is nothing but the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen1 chipset. The 8GB RAM variant of the device is also confirmed via GeekBench. The device has a TensorFlow Lite NNAPI interface score of 390.

According to previous reports, the Realme GT Neo 5 Lite would include a 6.74-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 1.5K resolution. On the back, there will be an Omnivision 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a macro or depth camera. The smartphone will, nonetheless, have a 16MP selfie camera. The Realme GT Neo5 Lite model is expected to have 100W charging technology for its 5500 mAh battery.

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Samsung Might Price the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 a Lot Cheaper in Selected Markets

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Chandan

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Mar 11, 2023

Samsung is currently preparing for the official launch of the upcoming Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 5G smartphones. The Indian division had recently confirmed that Samsung Galaxy A54 5G will launch in the country on March 16th, 2023. There are multiple rumours and renders of the devices are already leaked and are making the rounds of the internet. The expected price of the device is also tipped to be somewhere around $430 which is quite on the higher side.

The latest piece of information, however, states that even though the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 will be priced higher than average, they will be introduced in specific niche regions with much lower price tags. The pricing of these devices for the Indonesian market is revealed in the report.

The former is rumoured to cost Rp 4,999,000 ($323) for the 8GB+128GB variant, while the latter may cost Rp 5,999,000 ($388) for the same variant. Furthermore, the 256GB variants of these handsets are claimed to cost Rp 5,999,000 ($388) and Rp 6,499,000 ($420), respectively.

The pricing of the same devices in Europe is slightly higher. The Galaxy A34’s base variant is expected to cost around $430, while the Galaxy A54 will cost around $520. There is a clear difference in price between the European and Indonesian versions. Also, the pricing of Indian variants is claimed to be 15% higher.

That being said, this report tells us that the costs of the next Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 will be highly influenced by the region. Nonetheless, smartphones should not be expected to be priced lower, as the majority of the market will witness a price increase. What are your thoughts on the matter? Please let us know by leaving a remark in your own words down below. Thank you for sticking with me until the end.

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Google is Changing the Way Pixel Users Exit the Android Beta Program

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Anubhav

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Mar 11, 2023

Pixel fans are always Google has announced that it will launch the beta program for the June Feature Drop on March 13th, 2023. Pixel users who are on the QPR2 Beta will automatically receive Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 next week if they don’t exit the program by March 13th. However, the big news is that Google is changing the way to exit the Beta program without wiping the phone.

Previously, if users were going to exit the Android 13 QPR2 Beta program, they had to install the stable version of QPR2 before opting out of the Beta program. But now, if they want the stable version of QPR2, they will need to exit the Beta program first. To do this, before March 13th, users will need to go to www.google.com/android/beta and click on the rectangle that says “View your eligible devices.” They will then be taken to an image of their Pixel device with the words “Opt out” underneath. Once they tap on the button, that’s pretty much it. As long as users ignore all the other downgrade buttons, opting out will not force them to wipe their phones. However, users will still have to wait for the stable version of the QPR2 update (the March Feature Drop) to be released later this month.

If users refuse to opt out, they won’t receive the stable version of QPR2. If they can’t wait to return to the latest public version, they can simply tap on “downgrade OTA update,” but be warned that doing this will force users to wipe their phones. If they do nothing, users will receive the QPR3 Beta 1 update on Monday and they will be forced to stick with the Beta program until June 5th when the June Feature Drop should be released by Google, unless users want to wipe their phones clean. This is a significant change, and Google wants to make sure that users don’t accidentally wipe their data, so they are taking all the steps to cover their bases.

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