TikTok banned on all US Govt issued Smartphones

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Dec 29, 2022

US government employees can no long use the TikTok app on their officially issued smartphones. The popular short video sharing platform has officially been banned and staff can no longer install this app on their phones.

The Committee of House Administration or the COA has just informed its staff that the social media app is banned from being used on House issued mobile endpoints. As per the official emails, ” The Office of Cybersecurity has been deemed the TikTok mobile application to be a high risk to users due to a number of security risks.” Furthermore, anyone working in the agency will also need to remove the app immediately from their official handsets or risk being contacted by the COA Office of Cybersecurity.

The ban isn’t just limited to the COA but will also extend to other organizations and agencies within the US government. This news follows the recent spending bill that includes a more comprehensive ban that will prevent all federal issued devices from installing TikTok apps. For those unaware, the app is currently the most popular social media platform across many nations. However, it also faces criticism for being operated by ByteDance, which is a China based company and follows Chinese policy towards data management, privacy, and more.

Plus, it has also been accused on occasions for harvesting user data and other sensitive information as well. For this reason, the app still remains banned in India while various other governments, including the US have scrutinized and criticized the platform on multiple occasions.

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Oppo Find X6 Pro detailed camera specs emerge online

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Dec 29, 2022

The Oppo Find X6 Pro is the brand’s next-gen flagship smartphone, expected to debut at some point in Q1 2023. Multiple details regarding the device have already been leaked. And now, the camera details of the device have also been tipped.

According to Digital Chat Station, the main 50 MP camera on the Find X6 Pro will use a Sony IMX989 sensor, a 1″-type sensor also used in the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. It will sport a 23 mm equivalent focal length, an f/1.8 aperture, a 7P lens, and OIS. Oppo uses the IMX890 sensor, which has 50 MP, for the main camera in the Find N2, but here the 1/1.56″ sensor will be hidden by an f/2.2 lens.

Given its 64 mm equivalent focal length, the telephoto lens will either contain a Sony IMX766 or Sony IMX890 sensor, both of which are the same size. However, the zoom will be roughly 3x. Additionally, OIS is included, and the aperture is listed as f/2.6. Last but not the least, the leaker also claims that the smartphone has a 32 MP Sony IMX709 sensor for the front camera.

Other details that have surfaced so far state that the device has a 6.7-inch display, which will be an E6 OLED panel with 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. A Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset powers the device. This chipset will reportedly be paired with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM. The device will be powered by a huge 5,000mAh battery pack inside, which could also handle up to 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra to feature an impressive new Periscope Zoom Camera: Tipster

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Sean

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Dec 29, 2022

The Xiaomi 13 series was launched earlier this month in China. But this is not the end for the flagship series, since the company typically also releases a high end Ultra model of its numbered series. Now, a new leak has revealed some interesting details regarding the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra model.

As per tipster Kartikey Singh, the Chinese tech giant’s new Ultra variant for its latest flagship series will feature an all new and improved periscope camera on the rear. The tipster claimed that the new periscope camera on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra “will shock everyone.” In other words, the brand is clearly trying to bring some impressive performance or features through this zoom lens. The company’s Ultra models of smartphones are some of its most premium phones that also feature its best photographic capabilities.

So, this news isn’t exactly surprising. Last year’s iteration, the 12s Ultra, launched with the Sony IMX989 sensor that had a large 1 inch sensor size. Singh further added that “Since last 2 years no-one was able to challenge Samsung in long magnification Zoom which made Samsung lazy and they are using same hardware for 3 generations now but next year things will Start turning around and this monopoly will come to (an) end.”

Meaning, the new optical zoom module could likely offer improved quality and sharper images while also offering additional magnification. Samsung still takes the crown with its telephoto cameras, but it soon might have a worthy competitor. Unfortunately, this is all we know regarding the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s periscope camera. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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This Apple Watch Ultra Clone costs Only $50

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 29, 2022

Pebble was one of the most desired wearable brands by enthusiasts. The brand ceased operations after being acquired by Fitbit.

Though Google-owned Fitbit controls the Pebble brand name, an Indian company has been selling cheap smartwatches under this brand name for a while.

This Indian Pebble brand has recently released an Apple Watch Ultra clone priced at only ₹3,999 (~$50). Let’s take a look at it.

Pebble Cosmos Engage is the latest product from India-based SRK Powertech Private Limited. This company sells a wide variety of accessories under the Pebble brand name.

Recently, the firm rose to popularity with its smartwatches. Earlier this month, the company released a clone of the Apple Watch Series 8 dubbed Pebble Frost. Now, it has launched an Apple Watch Ultra knock-off called Pebble Cosmos Engage.

The Pebble Cosmos Engage looks like the Apple Watch Ultra in terms of design, and that’s where the similarity ends. Other than the looks, the product is just another cheap fitness tracker disguised as a smartwatch.

It comes with a 1.95-inch IPS LCD screen sporting a resolution of 385 x 320 pixels and up to 600 nits peak brightness. Though the panel is not OLED, it carries support for Always on Display (AOD).

The IP67-rated wearable offers multiple sports modes and features, such as heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, Bluetooth calling, and more. It can be availed in three colors, such as Salamander Orange, Starlight, Midnight Black, or Celestial Blue.

Last but not least, the product can be paired with both Android and iOS devices and it can only last for up to 4-5 days on a full charge.

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Fish Tank is Now Available for Crowdfunding

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 29, 2022

Xiaomi, one of the biggest tech companies in the world, has announced the launch of its Mijia Smart Fish Tank, which is now available for crowdfunding on the Xiaomi Mall. The tank has a retail price of 399 yuan (about $62) and a crowdfunding price of 349 yuan (about $54). Here are the details…

The Mijia Smart Fish Tank is designed to hold and care for a small group of fish. It has a capacity of 20 liters, which is suitable for keeping 10- 15 adult fish with a size of 5-6 cm, 6-9 adult fish with a size of 6- 8 cm, or 3- 5 adult fish with a size of 8 – 12 cm. However, it’s important to keep in mind that different fish species have different care requirements and mixing fish with large differences in body size in the same tank is not recommended.

The smart fish tank comes with a number of features designed to make it easy to use and maintain. It includes a self cleaning, anti clogging water pump and a 5 layer professional grade compartmental module back filter system to reduce the need for water changes. It is also equipped with 24 high color rendering index LED white light beads and 16 full-color gamut RGB light beads, which provide a sunlight like effect for the fish.

Mijia Smart Fish Tank is looking like a great option if you are interested in fishes. It’s compact size, easy maintenance, and smart features make it user friendly and convenient. If you’re new to fishkeeping and looking for a starter tank, this could be a great choice for you.

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ASUS launches ROG Magician Competitive Edition Yueyaobai 60% mechanical keyboard in China

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Dec 29, 2022

Asus has launched a new 60% keyboard with a 68-key layout in China called the ROG Magician Competitive Edition Yueyaobai mechanical keyboard. As evident by the ROG branding, the keyboard is aimed at competitive gamers looking for a compact and portable keyboard that is easy to travel with and leaves plenty of room on the tablet to maneuver the mouse.

The Magician Competitive Edition Yueyaobai is aesthetically pleasing, with a sophisticated moonlight-white color scheme and RGB lighting effects that can be adjusted with AURA SYNC technology. Users can select from a selection of rhythmic lighting effects as a result to improve their game experience.

The keyboard comes with ROG NX mechanical switch, which is available in three different handle options: Hawthorn Red, Glacier Blue, and Mocha Brown. Among them, the NX Hawthorn Red switch and NX Mocha Brown switches have an actuation point of 0.1mm, which makes the keystroke register even with the lightest presses. For those unaware, Red and Brown mechanical switches usually have an actuation point of 0.2mm. So, the NX Hawthorn Red and NX Mocha Brown switch actually help with cutting down reaction time while playing competitive titles.

A Smart Bar touch bar on the side of the keyboard is another feature of the Magician Competitive Edition Yueyaobai that enables users to customize key functions and control them directly. A two-way USB-C interface on the keyboard allows users to simultaneously connect two devices, and it also has a key line separation design. A protective cover is bundled with the keyboard, allowing users to easily take it on the go.

The Asus ROG Magician Competitive Edition Yueyaobai mechanical keyboard is priced at 599 yuan and is currently available to purchase in China through JD.com.

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Tecno Announces Call of Duty Mobile POVA Cup; A Year-Long Tournament

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Chandan

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Dec 29, 2022

Tecno is among the top smartphone manufacturer in the Asian market. Their latest flagship Tecno Phantom X2 is all set to launch officially in India. And now, Tecno has partnered with Asia’s largest esports tournament organizer – Skyesports. The brand has planned for a year-long tournament for Call of Duty mobile – The Call of Duty Mobile India POVA Cup. Both tech giants have jointly organized this tournament and it will go throughout the year 2023.

The tournament will be divided into numerous seasons and is expected to be one of the largest esports tournaments for the mobile shooting game in India to date. Following a hard battle between top players from across the country, the tournament’s grand finale will be held at the end of 2023, where we will finally see the winner of the entire event. Thousands of players from across the country will compete in this tournament, and the showdown will undoubtedly be fascinating to see.

“In the current year, India witnessed more than 50 crore citizens taking up gaming, which also indicates a notable 12% growth from last year,” said Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TECNO Mobile India. India’s gaming market grew by a stunning $2.6 billion and is anticipated to increase even higher to $8.6 billion. Recognizing the movement in customer preferences toward mobile gaming, TECNO reinforced its POVA line of smartphones and propelled the revolution by offering feature-rich gaming devices under the same brand. POVA, as a product line, embodies the trinity of speed, power, and performance, encouraging Zillenials to ‘Stop At Nothing’ and keep hustling.

Season 1 of the tournament will include some of the best teams from throughout the country competing in a heated Call of Duty battle. TECNO POVA smartphones would be capturing community penetration and elaborating esports events in this gaming fest to establish a wonderful connection with Zillenials who are passionate about mobile gaming. The tournament matches will be live-streamed on the official social media accounts in four different languages, namely English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, in order to efficiently engage with gaming lovers from all over the country.

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Upcoming Motorola G73 5G Listed on Thailand’s NBTC Certification

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Dec 29, 2022

It looks like Motorola is working hard on the upcoming Moto G73 5G and Moto G53 5G devices. Both devices were recently spotted on TDRA certification alongside numerous other certifications. Now, adding another certificate to the list, the Moto G73 5G smartphone has now been listed on Thailand’s NBTC certification. We may get to hear something about their official launch very soon. Anyway, let’s dive deep into the information to know more about the most recent listing of the device.

An upcoming Motorola smartphone with the model number Motorola XT2237-2. The certifications confirm the moniker name of the device as Moto G73 5G. Interestingly, the website mentions the country of manufacturing products in the United States of America. Well, apart from this, there are literally no other important specifications or details revealed by the website.

The Moto G53 5G with model number XT2335-2 and Moto G73 5G with model number XT2337-2 were previously certified by TDRA. In addition to the TDRA, the Moto G53 XT2335-1 and XT2335-2 models have gained FCC and EEC certifications. The Moto G73 5G has also been approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards and the European Commission.

The Moto G53 5G global variant will include a 5000mAh battery and support 10W charging. Aside from that, these listings provide no specifications. The Moto G53 5G specifications, on the other hand, were recently leaked. The Moto G53 5G is expected to include a 6.6-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. The global model of the gadget is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 CPU. The smartphone may come with a 5000mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy A34 Appears on Geekbench with Dimensity 1080 SoC

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 29, 2022

Samsung is expected to unveil the next generation of Galaxy A series smartphones in the coming weeks. One of them is going to be Galaxy A34.

We have been hearing about this device along with other upcoming A series phones for quite a while now. Today, this handset has appeared on a benchmarking platform revealing its certain specs.

The forthcoming Galaxy A34 has been spotted on Geekbench. To be precise, it is the South Korean variant of the smartphone with model number SM-A346N.

As per the listing, this version of the device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset paired with 6GB RAM. There could be other memory variants as well. On the software front, it will boot Android 13.

The phone is capable of scoring about 778 points and 2332 points in single-core and multi-core tests, respectively. In other words, it will have adequate performance for a mid-range smartphone.

According to previous leaks, the Samsung Galaxy A34 will arrive with a new design. It will share its design with Galaxy A54 and other yet-to-release Galaxy A series handsets.

The device will sport a vertically-aligned triple rear camera system comprising a main sensor, an ultra-wide unit, and a macro snapper. It will lack the fourth unnecessary depth sensor.

The phone is said to sport a 6.5-inch display featuring a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Last but not least, it is tipped to measure 161.3 x 77.7 x 8.2mm in dimensions.

Nothing Phone (1) is going for as low as Rs 25,000 right now on Flipkart

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 29, 2022

Back in September, the Nothing Phone (1) was selling in India with massive discounts during the Big Billion Day sale. If you missed the opportunity to buy the Phone (1) back then, the prices of the device have been slashed again on Flipkart.

Nothing Phone (1) discount

Currently, the Nothing Phone (1) has a starting price of Rs 27,999 on Flipkart for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. This configuration usually retails for Rs 33,999. Other than the flat discount, users of the Bank of Baroda and Federal Bank cards will get additional discounts of up to Rs 3,000 on the purchase.

Similarly, the prices of the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model of the Nothing Phone (1) have also been slashed to Rs 29,999 and Rs 33,999 respectively. Currently, it is unclear how long this sale will last. So, we suggest interested customers grab this deal as soon as possible.

Nothing Phone (1) specifications & features

The Phone (1)’s 6.55-inch OLED screen has Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass protection, a peak brightness of 1200 nits, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ octa-core CPU powers the Nothing Phone (1). It offers up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The operating system is Nothing OS, which is based on Android 12. However, the company already has the Android 13 version of the operating system in the Beta testing phase.

The phone comes with a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor and a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide-angle lens (1). There is a 16MP front camera included. The Phone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and has wired rapid charging capabilities of 33W. (1). It also supports 15W Qi wireless charging and 5W wireless reverse charging.

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Get $250 OFF on Motorola Razr 2022 Flip phone

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Dec 29, 2022

Giztop is giving $250 OFF on the latest Motorola Razr 2022 flip phone. The phone which generally retails for $1099 is now available for a discounted price of $849 only.

Motorola Razr 2022 features a 6.7-inch foldable P-OLED 144Hz FHD+ inner screen and a 2.7-inch P-OLED outer display. Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and Adreno 730 GPU, the phone comes in multiple memory variants viz. 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 internal storage.

Motorola Razr 2022 is fueled by a 3500mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. It comes with dual rear cameras with a 50MP main sensor and a 13MP super wide-angle camera. For your selfies, you have a 32MP sensor in the front. Other features include a side-facing fingerprint scanner, Wi-Fi 6E, MYUI 4.0, etc.

You can now buy Motorola Razr 2022 flip phone for $849 on Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only.

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Poco C50 India Launch Soon as First Teaser Emerge

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 29, 2022

Poco India has released the first teaser for the Poco C50 in India. Hence, it appears that it will be one of the first smartphones to land in India in January 2023. Like the Poco C40, which was an entry-level smartphone, the Poco C50 is said to pack modest specs.

The Poco C50 teaser released by Poco India does not reveal anything about its specifications. However, it does hint that the device will have a dual-camera unit. Several reports have claimed that the C50 will be nothing but a rebranded version of the Redmi A1+, which went official in India in October this year.

We’re ready to #SlayAllDay with the #POCOC50. Are you ready to experience the feeling? 😈

Get ready, more details out soon! pic.twitter.com/g2jPoV2zEI
— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) December 28, 2022

A recent report claimed that the Poco C50 will debut on Jan. 3 in India. Hence, the company is expected to confirm its launch date in a day or two. The Redmi A1+ variants, such as 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, were priced at Rs 7,499 (~$91) and Rs 8,499 (~$102), respectively. The Poco C50 is expected to carry a similar pricing in the Indian market. Like other Poco phones, the C50 will be sold through Flipkart.

The Redmi A1+ has a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD panel with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a refresh rate of 60Hz, and a waterdrop notch. When it comes to security, it provides a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. Notably, the rear panel sports a leather texture finish, which gives it a unique appeal.

The Redmi A1 Plus is powered by a Helio A22 chip with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The rear features an 8-megapixel main sensor and a depth sensor, while the front sports a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The phone includes a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 10W charging. Finally, the Redmi A1+ ships with Android 12 OS (Go edition).

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Moto Razr 2022 Gets Price Cut, Now Starts at Only $720

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 29, 2022

The Motorola Razr 2022 (aka Moto Razr 2022) went official in August. It made its debut as the world’s first foldable smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset.

The clamshell foldable phone was released as the most affordable foldable device to date. Despite months later, it continues to be the cheapest foldable with flagship-level features.

To make the deal even sweeter, the company has now officially slashed the price of the handset to make it a bit more affordable.

outer 2.7" display - razr 2022 — Motorola Razr 2022 (Unboxing & Quick Review)

Ahead of the new year, Motorola has announced a price cut for the Moto Razr 2022. The clamshell foldable now costs ¥1,000 (~$145) cheaper.

Hence, it now starts at ¥4,999 (~$720) for the base 8GB + 128GB memory configuration. It has become the world’s first foldable smartphone to cost less than ¥5,000.

Unfortunately, this price drop appears to be China-exclusive for now. It’s not known whether there will be a similar change in the price tag for the European markets.

After Motorola Razr 2022, the Huawei Pocket S is the next affordable foldable device. However, it arrives with mid-range specs. Whereas, the Razr 2022 is basically a standard Edge flagship in a foldable form factor.

Therefore, for those not interested in the Rar 2022, the next affordable foldable options are Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Oppo Find N2 Flip. These handsets start at ¥7,499 ($1,075) and ¥7,999 ($1,147), respectively.

Xiaomi 12T, 12T Pro May Not Release in India: Report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 29, 2022

Last year, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro in the global market. At the beginning of this year, the company released the Xiaomi 11T Pro in the Indian market. Later in October, the company announced the Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro globally. So far, there have been no rumours about the Xiaomi 12T series’ launch in India. It appears that the 12T and 12T Pro may not release in India.

When tipster Kacper Skrzypek was asked whether the Xiaomi 12Tv and Xiaomi 12T Pro would be released in India, he ruled out the possibility of the 12T Pro’s India release. Talking about the Xiaomi 12T, the tipster said that “there is an Indian variant for “plato” (12T) in OTA, but there were no ROMs for a long time.”

Xiaomi 12T in theory could be launched because there is "plato_in_global" entry in Xiaomi's OTA system. There were no ROMs for that codename though, so I think plan for 12T launch in India has been abandoned. There were no plans for launch 12T Pro (no "diting_in_global" entry)
— Kacper Skrzypek 🇵🇱 (@kacskrz) December 28, 2022

To those who are unaware, “plato” and “diting” are respective codenames for the Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro. Since there have been no ROMs for the Indian edition of the Xiaomi 12T, it appears that it will not release in India.

The Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro would have competed with affordable flagship phones priced around Rs 40,000 (~$483) in the Indian market. However, the company may have a different strategy to rival the affordable flagships from other brands in 2023.

Last year, Redmi released the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ in the Chinese market. Both devices came equipped with the Dimensity 920 SoC. The Note 11 Pro duo was rebranded as the Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge in the Indian market.

A report from October claimed that the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, which debuted in China in the same month, will be rebranded as the Xiaomi 12i HyperCharge in the Indian market. Because the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, which will be available in India on January 5, is said to be identical to its Chinese counterpart, it is unclear whether the Xiaomi 12i HyperCharge will be available in India. Also, there is no word on the Xiaomi 12i.

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Moto E13 visits NBTC & BIS certification websites, could launch soon in India & Thailand

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Dec 29, 2022

Motorola is gearing up to launch a new E-series smartphone soon. The device is called the Moto E13, and it will be a budget-range offering. The smartphone has already made appearances on Geekbench and has also had its renders leaked. Now, the device has appeared on NBTC and the Bureau of Indian Standards database confirming that it will launch in Thailand and India.

The certifications do not reveal any specifications, however, the NBTC listing does confirm that the Moto E13 has the model number XT2345-4. The Indian variant on the other hand carries model number XT2345-3.

A recently leaked image of the smartphone has revealed that it will come in a Dark Green color option. The display features a waterdrop notch and is surrounded by noticeable bezels. A squarish camera island protrudes from the back panel. It has a single camera sensor as well as an LED flash unit. The device’s left side has a SIM tray, while the right edge has a volume rocker and power buttons. The power button is expected to function as a fingerprint scanner.

Other than that, the earlier Geekbench listing has revealed that the smartphone will be powered by a Unisoc T606 processor clocked at 1.61GHz. The device will have 2GB of RAM and will ship with the Android 13 operating system. Because the RAM is less than 3GB, we assume it will be an Android Go phone. Geekbench gives the smartphone 318 points for single-core performance and 995 points for multi-core performance.

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Poco F5 Pro Coming as Rebranded K60-Series Phone, Poco F5 May Not Exist

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 29, 2022

Poco will be soon launching the Poco C50 entry-level phone in India. The Poco X5 and X5 Pro will be available in multiple markets in January or February 2023. It is likely that after these products, the company may announce its F-series flagship phone. There have been reports that the Poco F5 will be a rebranded version of the Redmi K60. However, fresh information shared by tipster Kacper Skrzypek reveals that the Redmi K60 will be rebranded as the Poco F5 Pro. As far as the Poco F5 is concerned, the tipper is unsure about its identity and specifications.

This year, Poco released the Poco F4 and Poco F4 GT. The former was released as a tweaked version of the Redmi K40s, whereas the latter arrived as a rebranded version of the Redmi K50 Gaming. As of this writing, it is unclear whether Poco will be releasing the Poco F5 GT since Redmi will not be releasing a device named the Redmi K60 Gaming.

The Poco F5 does not seem to be a rebranded edition of the Redmi K60e. The reason behind it is that the K60e is exclusive to the Chinese market. This year, Poco did not launch the Poco F4 Pro. Hence, there is a possibility that Poco may skip the Poco F5 in 2023. Since the new leak claims that the Poco F5 Pro is a rebranded Redmi K60, here is a look at its expected specifications.

Poco F5 Pro specifications (expected)

The Poco F5 Pro will arrive with a 6.67-inch OLED QHD+ 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging and 30W wireless charging. It will have a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It will arrive with other features, such as an in-screen fingerprint scanner and MIUI 13-based Android 13 OS.

Skrzypek also shared some vital information about the Poco X5 and X5 Pro. Readers can learn more about it in the “Related” section, which is listed below.

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Poco X5 5G Tipped to Feature This Chipset, POCO X5 Pro to be Rebranded Redmi Phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 29, 2022

Poco X5 and X5 Pro are expected to launch in January or February 2022 in the global market including India. There have been speculations that the Poco X5 will be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 12 5G. New information shared by tipster Kacper Skrzypek reveals that it will be quite similar to the Note 12 5G but will pack a different chip. In addition, he also shared vital information about the Poco X5 Pro.

Poco X5

According to the tipster, the Redmi Note 12 5G, which is available in the Chinese variant, will also release in the global market with the same name. As far as the Poco X5 5G (codenamed “moonstone”) is concerned, he claimed that it shares the same ROM as the global version of the Redmi Note 12 5G. However, the X5 has a different chipset. While the Redmi model is equipped with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset, the Poco X5 will arrive with the Snapdragon 695. He added that since both chipsets have the same Qualcomm platform, making one ROM for both SoCs is possible.

He did not mention the other specifications of the Poco X5 5G. But it appears that it may borrow the rest of its specs from the Redmi Note 12 5G. The Redmi phone has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging, 48-megapixel dual cameras, and an 8-megapixel front camera.

Poco X5 Pro

Redmi recently unveiled the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition in China. According to the tipster, this device will be rebranded as the Poco X5 Pro 5G in the global market. The Redmi Note 12 Pro SE has specs, such as a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 778Gv, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging, 108-megapixel triple cameras, and a 16- megapixel front camera.

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Realme GT Neo 2 Android 13 x Realme UI 4.0 Open Beta Testing begins

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 29, 2022

Realme has been quite active in releasing Android 13 updates to its eligible devices. Mid-rangers like the Realme 9 Pro and 9i recently got the stable Realme UI 4.0 update whereas the brand commenced the Android 13 early access program for the Realme 9 5G. Now, Realme’s 2021 flagship killer, the Realme GT Neo 2 has entered the Open Beta testing phase of Realme UI 4.0.

Users of Realme GT Neo 2 can now try out Android 13 on their devices ahead of its stable release in the coming weeks. To apply for the Beta Program, you can navigate to Settings > Software Update > Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner > Trial Version > Submit your details > Apply Now. Make sure that your device is running on the firmware version RMX3370_11.C.09/ RMX3370_11.C.10 before applying.

If your application passes the review, the OTA update should arrive in a few days. You can expect the update to include the changes listed below.

Changelog

Aquamorphic Design

Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadows to simulate the orientation of the sun and moon.
Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
Optimizes UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.
Applies real-world physics to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
Optimizes fonts for better readability.
Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.
Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive

Efficiency

Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up the Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.

Security & privacy

Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.

Health & Digital wellbeing

Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.

Health & Digital wellbeing

Add Eye comfort in KidSpace to protect children’s vision

Gaming experience

Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.

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Huawei MateBook 14s Core i9 Model Goes On Sale In China For 8,499 Yuan ($1,218)

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Jeet

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Dec 29, 2022

Earlier this year, Huawei launched the new Huawei MateBook 14s series of laptops in its home country China, which come powered by the latest 12th generation Intel Core series processors.

Today, the company has launched a new model in the Huawei MateBook 14s lineup, and this new one comes powered by the Intel Core i9 processor for the price of 8,499 yuan, which is about $1,218. It goes on sale later tonight, at 8:00 PM local time in China through online marketplace JD.com.

The Huawei MateBook 14s features a 14.2-inch 2.5K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 400 nits brightness. It also offers a 100% sRGB color gamut and supports 10-point multi-touch technology.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Intel Core i9-12900H processor, which packs 14 cores and 20 threads, along with support for a turbo frequency of 5GHz. It packs 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and offers two options for built-in SSD storage — 512GB and 1TB.

The laptop is equipped with a quad-speaker audio system and has a Thunderbolt 4 port, HDMI, USB-A, and a few other standard interfaces. As for the software, it supports HyperTerminal which can work with smartphones, tablets, monitors, TVs, and more. It packs a 60Wh battery and comes with a 90W GaN charger.

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iQOO 11 Pro Smartphone Now Available For Purchase In China; Price Starts At 4,999 Yuan ($717)

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Jeet

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Dec 29, 2022

A few weeks back, iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro flagship smartphones were announced and recently, the Pro model was made available for pre-orders in the Chinese market.

Now, the iQOO 11 Pro is officially available for purchase in China and carries a starting price of 4,999 yuan, which is about $717. The standard model had already been on sale for a couple of weeks.

The iQOO 11 Pro starts at 4,999 yuan (~$717) for the base model with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, while the 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model costs 5,499 yuan (~$789). The top-end model with 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage is priced at 5,999 yuan (~$861). The smartphone in three color options — Track Edition (Grey), Isle of Man Edition (Grey), and Legend Edition (White).

Coming to the specifications, the iQOO 11 Pro features a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED curved display, which supports a 144Hz refresh rate and has a 2K screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, coupled with quad-channel LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel primary Sony IMX866 camera sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a fisheye lens, and a 13-megapixel portrait telephoto lens. On the front side, the phone has a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone runs the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s OriginOS Forest custom interface on top. It is powered by a 4,700mAh battery and supports 200W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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