Upcoming Smartphones: Vivo S16 Series, Nubia Z50, and More

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Dec 16, 2022

Smartphone launches keep happening despite we are nearing the end of the year. There will be three more events next week. All of them will be hosted by different brands.

The companies that will be releasing phones next week are Nubia, Vivo, and Infinix. The former two will unveil new products in their home country China, whereas the latter will debut an existing handset in India.

It is worth noting that Vivo just recently announced the Vivo X90 series. The firm will be holding its next big conference exactly a month later.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at all the phones that are scheduled to go official in the coming days.

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1. Nubia Z50

Nubia Z50

The Nubia Z50 is set to launch in China on December 19 (Monday). It will be announced at an event, which is scheduled to start at 2 PM GMT+8. The announcement will be live-streamed on Weibo and leading Chinese video streaming platforms.

The Nubia Z50 will be the first non-pro model in the lineup after a long while. As per teasers and leaks, it will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

The handset will feature a triple camera system with a custom 35mm lens. It will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast wired charging.

Last but not least, it will be available in white, black, and green color options.

2. Infinix Zero Ultra

Infinix Zero Ultra

The Infinix Zero Ultra has been confirmed to launch in India on December 20 (Tuesday). It is expected to go official at 12 PM IST via press release and social media.

Since the device is already official in multiple markets, we know everything about it. The only things not known are its price and availability in India.

The smartphone comes with a 6.8-inch 120Hz curved AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, OIS-assisted 200MP camera, in-screen fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, and more.

Finally, it draws energy from a 4,500mAh battery with support for 180W fast wired charging.

3. Vivo S16 Series

Vivo S16 Pro

The Vivo S16 series is scheduled to launch in China on December 22 (Thursday). It will be presented at a conference, which will start at 7 PM GMT+8. The event will be live-streamed on popular Chinese video streaming platforms and social media websites like Weibo.

According to leaks and teasers, the lineup will consist of three models, namely Vivo S16, Vivo S16 Pro, and Vivo S16e. They will be powered by Domensity 8200, Snapdragon 870, and Exynos 1080 chipsets, respectively.

All three phones will look almost identical in terms of design. They will come with an LED ring light on the rear for portrait shots.

The vanilla and pro models are said to arrive with a 50MP selfie camera. The latter is also said to feature a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary rear camera.

All three will ship with Android 13. The S16 and S16e will have support for 66W fast charging, while S16 Pro is expected to come with a faster 80W charging support.

Xiaomi debunks myth of using smartphones during Thunderstorms

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Sean

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Dec 16, 2022

Xiaomi has just debunked another old myth regarding smartphones. The company had just recently debunked rumors of toothpaste fixing cracked or scratched displays on phones, and now, has now taken on the thunderstorm rumor.

You probably would’ve heard someone advise you not to use your smartphone or any phone while there is a thunderstorm raging outside. So, the Chinese tech giant took to YouTube again to share a new Shorts video as a part of its #XiaomiAcademy series. This video was titled “Can thunderstorms affect smartphone usage?” Looking at this video, we can see the company setup an experiment that has a Tesla coil (not affiliated with the EV maker and was invented by Nicholas Tesla).

Through these coils, the brand then simulated “lightning” strike, which were then directed towards what could be the Xiaomi 12S smartphone model. There is a video running on the device despite the electricity hitting the handset. It also saw no visible impacts on its performance or any other disruptions. Following this, Xiaomi states that “This proves thunderstorms do not affect the usage of smartphones.”

To further back these findings, the company even made a phone call to see if it impacts the quality of smartphone calls made by the same device. Again, there was no issue with the device. Xiaomi said that the rumor likely stems from old fashioned wired telephones, since there were extremely rare cases of deaths caused by people getting struck by lightning when using their wired phone during a thunderstorm.

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Stuffcool 5000mAh Wireless Powerbank launched in India, supports Apple Watch

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Sean

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Dec 16, 2022

Stuffcool has just launched a new product in the Indian market. The new gadget is a 5,000mAh Wireless Powerbank that is built to offer additional charging to the user’s various gadgets. So let’s have a look.

The company’s latest accessory carries the PB9063W model number. As the name suggests, it is a powerbank that offers wireless charging capabilities that can juice devices that support non wired powering. Notably, it even comes with support for a dedicated built in Apple Watch charging module. Apart from this, the powerbank is also compatible with other Apple products like the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and even the latest iPhone 14 series models as well.

The new Stuffcool 5,000mAh Wireless Powerbank is being manufactured in India and comes with a Lightning Port connector that also offers 20W PD USB Type C fast charging. Talking about its design, it has a lightweight and portable design that lets users simply carry it in their pockets. Since it clips on to the iPhone thanks to its magnetic connectors, one can also just leave it in their pockets as it charges up your device. The powerbank comes with a built in leather kickstand as well.

The new Stuffcool PB9063W 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Powerbank with Watch Charging Module will be available for purchase on the company’s official website as well as Amazon India, and all leading offline retail stores. It will be sold in the region for a price tag of 3,999 INR (roughly 48 US Dollars). So for Apple users in India, this might be a useful accessory for you to own.

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Apple Patent Imagines Future MacBook Keyboards With Dynamic Symbol Display

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 16, 2022

Apple has filed a patent for a keyboard that could potentially revolutionize the way we type. The new patent application, published this week by the US Patent and Trademark Office, shows that Apple is working on a technology that would allow future keyboards to show different symbols depending on context.

Apple’s latest patent application envisions transformative keyboard technology for MacBook

Currently, the backlighting technology in Apple’s MacBook keyboards serves only to make the keys visible in dark environments. The keys themselves are labeled with pre-printed symbols that are static and cannot be changed, and are potentially prone to wear with long-term use.

The patent application published this week addresses these issues by imagining a keyboard where each key has perforations through the top and bottom layers. The backlighting beneath the keyboard would then be able to intelligently illuminate each key to show different symbols and letters. When the keyboard is activated, glyphs for each of the keycaps could appear on the keys due to light emitted through the keycaps from beneath the top surfaces of the keycaps.

The glyphs could appear to float due to individual light sources or displays that are positioned on or under each of the keycaps. All of the light output by the light sources or displays could be directed through the top of the keycaps to generate the glyphs, as compared to conventional keyboards where light typically bleeds between adjacent keycaps or is visible between or below the keycaps.

The patent application also imagines another scenario where the light source is an “array of LEDs such as a display using micro-LED or OLED pixels.” This would be a more advanced implementation of the idea, with additional controls, customization options, and general flexibility. In this scenario, the perforations in the keycaps could correspond in number to the pixels of the display, so that each single pixel of the display could provide light to one single perforation.

This would allow the displays/light sources to be controlled to generate glyphs that are changeable or adjustable between different shapes, letters, colors, symbols, animations, languages, and other features.

Apple’s filing also includes some imagery showing mockups of how this technology could work. The patent application explains that using this construction, the keycaps of the keyboard could be made with materials not typically used in keycaps for conventional keyboards, such as metals including aluminum. This would allow the keycaps to have top surfaces that match the appearance of the housing surfaces of the keyboard surrounding the keycaps, which may also have metal surfaces.

Apple explains its patent as follows

“When the keyboard is activated, however, glyphs for each of the keycaps can appear on the keys due to light emitted through the keycaps from beneath the top surfaces of the keycaps. The glyphs can appear to float due to individual light sources or displays that are positioned on or under each of the keycaps. Thus, all of the light output by the light sources or displays can be directed through the top of the keycaps to generate the glyphs, as compared to conventional keyboards where light typically bleeds between adjacent keycaps or is visible between or below the keycaps.“

“In some embodiments, the light sources or displays can include an array of LEDs such as a display using micro-LED or OLED pixels. The perforations in the keycaps can correspond in number to the pixels of the display so that, for example, each single pixel of the display can provide light to one single perforation. In this manner, the displays/light sources can be controlled to generate glyphs that are changeable or adjustable between different shapes, letters, colors, symbols, animations, languages, and other features.”

It is important to note that this is simply a patent application and there is no guarantee that this technology will be developed or released. However, the filing shows that Apple is constantly considering new technologies and is working to advance its keyboard technology in order to provide users with a more advanced and convenient typing experience.

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Nothing Phone (1) gets NothingOS 1.5 Open Beta based on Android 13

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 16, 2022

Nothing launched the NothingOS 1.5 Closed Beta a few weeks back. It finally brought Android 13 to the Nothing Phone (1), although in an early access state. Now, the operating system has moved into the Open Beta phase, meaning more users will be able to access this version and get to try the new features coming with Android 13 before the company releases the stable update for all devices.

The Beta version comes with a revised changelog and brings new features like a new network and Bluetooth device pop-ups. It also offers deeper Material You integration and other UI enhancements. You can check out the entire changelog below.

NothingOS 1.5 Open Beta changelog

● New weather app with custom Nothing UI.
● Up to 50% increase in app loading speed.
● More Material You. More colour schemes available for matching third party apps to wallpaper.
● Multi-language support that allows different languages for different apps.
Privacy upgrades. Including:
● Photo picker. Choose which images you want to share with each app.
● Notification permissions. Control which apps can send you notifications.
● Media permissions. Group the types of media you want to share e.g., photos and videos, music and audio, files.
● New QR code scanner in Quick Settings.
● Clipboard preview: copied text appears on clipboard in the bottom corner of the screen. So you can directly edit the text before pasting.
● New look for Media Control.
● Foreground services. Close active background apps directly from the notification centre to save battery.
● Live caption: detects speech on your device and automatically generates captions.
● Increased background memory. Reducing the wait for frequently used apps to load.
● New self-repair feature that keeps Phone (1) running like it’s new. By clearing unused cache and expired system dumps.
● Improved Quick Settings. Featuring new network and Bluetooth device pop-ups.
● New UI for volume control. Easily adjust individual volume sliders without unlocking the screen (e.g. music vs alarm).
● Improved Game Mode. New UI for light notifications and added Google
● Game Dashboard. Dashboard supports screenshots, screen recording, FPS display, and Do Not Disturb.

It is worth noting that this open beta program is not like a traditional open beta program and is quite restrictive. Users interested to join have to give consent via email confirmation and have to get their device IMEI number enrolled in the company’s database. Additionally, the brand also does not officially provide a method to sideload the update.

On the other hand, if you are already enrolled in the company’s testing program, the update will be rolling out in the next few days to your device. You can also head to Settings > System > System update to manually check for the update.

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Red Magic 8 Pro pre-orders go live in China, might launch on December 26

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Sean

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Dec 16, 2022

The Red Magic 8 Pro is set to be the first gaming smartphone in the market to launch with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Now, this gaming smartphone’s pre-orders have just gone live in China, so here are all the details.

The Chinese smartphone maker has just began taking reservations for its latest flagship smartphone on JD.com, which is a popular e-retail website in China. The pre-orders are currently ahead of the device’s official announcement. As of right now, it is unclear when the company will actually launch the handset, although it is expected to be announced on the 26th of December 2022. While the launch event is a while away, a recent TENAA listing has revealed its key specifications as well.

Based on this listing, we know that the device will sport a 6.8 inch OLED display that offers high refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. Since it is a gaming smartphone, it will also house a robust cooling system to keep thermals in check during intensive tasks like gaming. This cooling mechanism will even include a heat dissipation turbofan as well. The front will house a 16 megapixel selfie camera, while the rear is expected to feature a 50 megapixel triple camera setup.

Under the hood, the device will likely be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports an impressive 165W fast charging. The rear panel will also feature a transparent material to showcase some of the internal components as well. So stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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MyOS 13 To Launch With Nubia Z50 Smartphone On December 19 In China

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Jeet

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Dec 16, 2022

ZTE-backed Nubia has already confirmed that the company will launch its upcoming Z-series flagship smartphone — Nubia Z50 in China on 19th December.

Now, the company has revealed that along with the smartphone, a new version of its operating system — MyOS 13 will also get released on 19th December, which comes with upgrades and some new features.

It is revealed that the upcoming MyOS 13 will come with a refreshed design, a step-less speed change technology, and the overall system fluency will be increased by 30 percent.

As of now, the company has not revealed much about the new update to the user interface, but we expect to know more in the coming days thorugh teasers. It’s likely that the MyOS 13 will be based on the new Android 13 operating system.

Coming to the Nubia Z50, the smartphone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which was announced last month and uses LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 storage. A few smartphones have already launched powered by this new chipset, and we expect most of the upcoming flagship phones to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

The company has confirmed that it will be equipped with a brand-new 35mm custom optical system where the light input exceeds 1-inch primary camera sensor. Further, the company revealed that the device would also support Starry Sky Photography and will also offer several different types of photography modes.

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Huawei to Open Largest Experience Store with Three Days of Celebrations

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 16, 2022

While digital sales have seen an increase in recent years, physical stores remain an important part of the retail landscape. Huawei understands this, and has worked to increase its number of stores globally. With the opening of its largest experience store in the UAE, Huawei is demonstrating its commitment to providing customers with a high-quality, in-person shopping experience.

Huawei to open largest experience store in UAE with three days of celebrations

Huawei, has announced that it will open the largest experience store in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on December 16. The store, located at City Center Deira, will be Huawei’s seventh experience store in the UAE and will span 396 m2 of retail space. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 7:00 PM and will be attended by Peak Yin, the Country Manager for Huawei Consumer Business Group UAE, as well as local VIPs, digital content creators, and customers.

Join us from Dec 16th – 18th for the Grand Opening of UAE's largest HUAWEI Experience Store at City Centre Deira & avail the special offers; from massive discounts to amazing cash vouchers, FREE gifts and more. pic.twitter.com/C7HBQYw9b6
— Huawei Arabia (@HuaweiArabia) December 15, 2022

To celebrate the opening of the new store, Huawei will offer a range of discounts and deals over the course of three days. On the opening day, customers will be able to get up to 40% off on audio and wearables, including the FreeBuds Pro 2, Watch GT 3 Pro, and Band 7 devices. The next day, Huawei will release the Mate 50 series in the UAE, along with a number of freebies. On the final day of celebrations, customers will be able to get free gifts on products worth over AED 1000, as well as cash vouchers worth AED 600 for the first 20 customers.

The opening of the largest Huawei experience store in the UAE marks a significant development for the company and will allow customers in the country to easily access new products and services. With a wide range of discounts and offers available over the course of the celebration period, it is sure to be an exciting event for both Huawei and its customers.

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iQOO 11 AnTuTu score leaves current leader ROG Phone 6 in the dust, massive leap in GPU performance

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 16, 2022

iQOO recently launched the iQOO 11 series in China. There are two devices in the series – iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro. Out of the two, the vanilla model went on sale a few days back in the Chinese market. The iQOO 11 is also officially launching in India on January 10. Although the company has not made any announcements to suggest that the 11 Pro model will be coming anytime soon, fans of the brand will not be disappointed with this device as it shares most of the specifications with the Pro model.

Now, MySmartPrice has revealed the performance of the iQOO 11 on the AnTuTu benchmark. The publication claims that the matrics were obtained from an industry source. Let’s check out the performance of the device.

A screenshot reveals that the iQOO 11 5G manages to score 1,323,820 points overall on the AnTuTu benchmark. This score leaves the current top-ranking Asus ROG Phone 6 behind by more than 200,000 points. This is most likely thanks to the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset at the heart of the iQOO 11. Taking a closer look at the benchmark, the CPU performance hasn’t improved by that much compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, however, the GPU performance has taken a massive leap as we can see that the iQOO 11 scored 607,822 points in the GPU test compared to the 474,844 points of the current no.1 ROG Phone 6.

Additionally, AnTuTu evaluated the device’s RAM and user experience, awarding 2,44,782 and 2,00,229 points, respectively. What’s also interesting is that the chip remained quite cool during the benchmarking process, with peak temperature hitting 31.9 degrees Celsius. If these performance matrices hold true in real-world use, it is safe to say that the iQOO 11 will be quite a delight for the iQOO customers who the most performance out of their devices in tasks like gaming.

iQOO 11 specs

The iQOO 11 has a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED display that supports HDR10+ certification, a 2K screen resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, a refresh rate of 144Hz, a maximum brightness of 1800 nits, and 1440Hz PWM Dimming.

The device has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, along with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 internal storage. The phone allows virtual RAM expansion for up to 8GB in addition to the onboard RAM. It also includes the newly released, specially designed Vivo V2 Image Signal Processor (ISP).

There is a triple-camera configuration is available on the back including a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor with a 2x optical zoom. The phone has a 16-megapixel camera on the front that can be used for selfies and video calls.

The device comes pre-installed with the Android 13 operating system and the company’s proprietary OriginOS 3 custom user interface. A 5,000mAh battery that enables 120W fast charging powers it.

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Oppo Find X6 to Sport 50MP Triple Rear Cameras, Details Revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 16, 2022

Now that Oppo has unveiled the Find N2 and Find N2 Flip foldable phones, it will soon shift its focus to the Find X6 series. Rumors are rife that the Find X6 will debut in Q1 2023. Ahead of the launch, the rumor mill is busy revealing the key specifications of the Find X6. A new leak, courtesy of tipper Digital Chat Station, has revealed the key details on the camera configurations of the Find X6.

Previous reports have claimed that the Find X6’s rear camera setup will have a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel telephoto camera. However, the new leak states that it is equipped with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS support.

Upcoming OPPO flagship render | Source: Evan Blass

The main snapper will be accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel periscope zoom camera with 3x optical zoom. The leak further states that the device will be equipped with a MariSilicon X ISP and Hasselblad camera optimizations. The camera details that have surfaced today appear suitable for the Find X6 Pro, but the tipster claims that these details belong to the Find X6 (its engineering prototype, to be precise).

According to the tipster, the Find X6 has a glass body that measures around 9.2mm in thickness. At the camera bump, the thickness of the device will increase to 12.3mm. The device weighs around 207 grams.

Previous reports have claimed that the Find X6’s display will offer a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 is likely to power the device with up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and wireless charging support. Shown above is a leaked render of the Find X6, which surfaced earlier this week.

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Zinc Formula E GZ1 Electric Scooter With an Internal Gyroscope now Available in the UK

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 16, 2022

The Zinc Formula E GZ1 electric scooter has gone on sale in the United Kingdom. The lightweight e-scooter is the first model in the partnership between Zinc Sports and Formula E. The duo plans to release up to six more e-scooter offerings in 2023. The GZ1 combines features from race scooters with comfort and stability. It has an internal gyroscope that provides stability and a comfortable ride while in bumpy terrain.

Formula E has carved a niche for itself with its lineup of race-oriented electric vehicles. Its partnership with Zinc Sports is aimed at delivering less speed but greater comfort reflected in the GZ1.

The Zinc Formula E GZ1 is a lightweight city cruiser with a 20km range and a top speed of 25km/h. It is equipped with a 250W electric motor and its in-built gyroscopic system helps to regulate the speed and absorb shocks while on bumpy terrains. The gyroscope thus provides a more stable riding experience which is quite comfortable. The scooter has 9-inch puncture-proof tires as an added advantage.

The e-scooter has a regeneration system that uses braking or downhill movement to recover some of the expended energy. The Smart Energy Recovery System helps to extend the range of the e-scooter. There are also intelligent lights that are activated under certain riding situations. The turn signal light is automatically activated whenever the rider turns more than 15º. It also has sensors that activate the headlights based as nighttime falls. The standing e-scooter is also foldable which means it can be easily tucked away.

Availability of the GZ1 e-scooter is presently limited to the United Kingdom where it retails for £400 (~$500). It is also expected to enter the US market subsequently where it will retail for $484.

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Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G & Note 11 Pro 2023 likely the same device, suggests NBTC & TRDA certification

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 16, 2022

Redmi is gearing up to launch two new devices in the global markets soon. The first is the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and the other one is the Note 11 Pro 2023. Both of these devices have appeared on multiple certification databases revealing their model numbers and confirming their monikers.

However, what’s interesting is that both of them actually have the same model number, which means that these are likely the same devices that will be launching under different names depending on the region. Recently, the Redmi Note 12 Pro (4G) appeared on NBTC certification, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro appeared on the TDRA certification. The similarity was pointed out by tipster Mukul Sharma.

As of now, information from certifications and leaks indicates that both of these handsets will have 8 GB RAM, a Full HD+ display, and Snapdragon 732G mobile platform. It might have the MIUI 13-based Android 13 OS preinstalled.

Rumors also state that these devices could ultimately be a rebadged Redmi Note 10 Pro with a new exterior shell. To recall, the Redmi Note 10 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, an SD732G chip, 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,020mAh battery that supports 33W charging. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and 108-megapixel quad cameras for photography.

With the device getting multiple certifications, we are likely to see its global launch soon.

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Xiaomi 13 Limited Custom Color Models Now Available For Purchase In China

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Jeet

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Dec 16, 2022

Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched its flagship smartphones — Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro, powered by the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.

Along with the regular White, Black, Green, and Light Blue color options, the company has also revealed five limited-edition custom colors, which include Flame Red, Sapphire Blue, Hurricane Yellow, Jungle Green, and Cement Gray.

Today, Xiaomi 13 Limited Custom Color models are available for purchase in the Chinese market through the company’s own online store named Xiaomi Mall.

The limited-edition models in Flame Red, Sapphire Blue, Hurricane Yellow, Jungle Green, and Cement Gray colors come in only one memory configuration — 12GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The device is priced at 4,999 yuan, which is about $717.

Coming to the specifications, the Xiaomi 13 features a 6.36-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,900 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG support. It also comes with support for the under-display fingerprint sensor and has a punch-hole cutout at the center on top of the screen.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, coupled with 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. The phone also comes with a liquid cooling heat dissipation system onboard.

In the camera department, there’s a Leica-branded triple-camera setup that includes a 50MP OIS-enabled Sony IMX800 sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 10MP telephoto unit. On the front side, there’s a 16MP front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The IP68-certified water and dust-resistant smartphone run the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 13 custom interface. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.

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Samsung Galaxy M04 goes on sale today in India – check price, offers & specs

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 16, 2022

Samsung Galaxy M04 was launched last week in India. It is an entry-level device from the brand, featuring the Helio P35 chipset and an HD+ LCD display. The device will now be available for purchase starting today. So let’s take a look at its pricing, offers, and specs.

Samsung Galaxy M04 price & availability

The Galaxy M04 costs Rs 8,499 (roughly $104) in India. It is available in black and green. The device will go on sale for the first time today (Dec. 16) at 12 p.m. (local time) via Samsung India’s website and Amazon.

As for offers, customers using an SBI bank card for the purchase will get an instant discount of ₹1,000.

Samsung Galaxy M04 specs

The Samsung Galaxy M04 features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It has a front-facing camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels. A 13-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash are all located on the device’s back panel.

The Galaxy M04 boasts 4 GB of RAM and is powered by the Helio P35 CPU. It has 128 GB of built-in storage and up to 4 GB of RAM Plus (virtual RAM). For further storage, it has a microSD card slot. The OneUI-based Android 12 OS is preinstalled on the handset. Samsung’s 2-year OS upgrade guarantee assures that it will get up to Android 14 OS updates.

The M04 has a 5,000mAh battery that only supports 10W charging. The device has a number of connectivity options, including dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio input. The M04 offers users a face-unlock biometric recognition feature in place of a fingerprint scanner.

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Lava X3 Pre-order Starts on December 20, Design & Key Specifications Confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 16, 2022

Lava is expected to launch the Lava X3 entry-level smartphone in India. Ahead of the launch, its landing page has gone live on Amazon India. The listing has revealed the design and key specifications of the Lava X3. While the launch date of the X3 is yet to be confirmed, the company is all set to start taking pre-orders on Dec. 20.

Those who pre-order the Lava X3 will get the Lava ProBuds N11 Neckband, worth Rs 2,999 (~$36), for free. The landing page of the phone available on Lava India’s website has confirmed that it will be sporting a waterdrop notch display on the front and a polycarbonate back with a metallic finish.

The Lava X3 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution. The company hasn’t confirmed the name of the chipset that powers the device. Leaked details that surfaced recently claimed that it is powered by a MediaTek chip. The exact name of the chip is not known yet.

The X3 will arrive with 3 GB of RAM and runs on the Android 12 Go edition. For security, it offers features like face unlock and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. The device offers an 8-megapixel dual camera unit with an LED flash on the back. It has a 5-megapixel camera on the front.

Other reports have revealed that the Lava X3 will pack a 4,000mAh battery that supports charging via a USB-C port, offer 32 GB of storage, and have a 3.5mm audio jack. It measures 165 x 76 x 9mm and weighs around 310 grams. It will come in three colors: Charcoal Black, Arctic Blue, and Luster Green. The Lava X3 is expected to cost around Rs 7,000 (~$84). It will be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon India.

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Realme 10 Pro goes on sale today in India – Check price, offers & more

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 16, 2022

Earlier this month, Realme debuted the Realme 10 Pro 5G and Realme 10 Pro+ 5G in India. The Pro+ model went on sale a couple of days ago, and now, the Realme 10 Pro 5G will be available for purchase starting today.

Realme 10 Pro 5G price in India

The Realme 10 has a price tag of ₹18,999 ($231) for the 6GB + 128GB configuration, while the 8GB + 128GB configuration costs ₹19,999 ($243). It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Realme.com, and offline stores starting at 12 PM today (December 16). The device is offered in three color options – Hyperspace Gold, Dark Matter, and Nebula Blue.

As for bank offers, customers purchasing the device using an SBI credit card with EMI will get up to ₹750 off. Customers purchasing without EMI with an SBI credit or debit card will get an instant discount of ₹1000. While HDFC card users will get a flat ₹1000 off on the transaction.

Realme 10 Pro 5G specs

The Realme 10 Pro has a 6.72-inch FHD+ centered punch-hole display (LCD) with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, a touch sampling rate of 240Hz, and a peak brightness of 680 nits. It is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, and UFS 2.2 storage.

On the back of the phone, there is a dual camera system with 108MP (wide) and 2MP (depth). On the front, there is a 16MP camera. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

The phone runs Realme UI 4.0, which is based on Android 13. It has all of the necessary connectivity features, including dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and USB Type-C. A 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, dual stereo speakers, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor are also included.

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Realme 10s Launched with Dimensity 810, 50MP Dual Cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 16, 2022

Realme 10s has gone official in China. It is the latest edition of the Realme 10 series, which already includes multiple devices such as the Realme 10 (4G), Realme 10 (5G), Realme 10 Pro 5G, and Realme 10 Pro+ 5G. Except for the 4G version, all the other models are available in the home market. Here is a look at the specifications, features, and price of the Realme 10s.

Realme 10s specifications and features

The Realme 10s has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, a 401 ppi pixel density, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, 400 nits of brightness, and a 90.4 percent screen-to-body ratio. A fingerprint scanner is located on the right edge of the device.

On the front, the Realme 10s has an 8-megapixel selfie camera with a 77-degree FOV. On the back, it has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel portrait lens, and an LED flash. The device runs on Android 12 OS, overlaid with Realme UI 3.0.

The Dimensity 810 chipset is present under the hood of the Realme 10s. The device comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The device offers other features like dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.1ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device measures 164.4 x 75.1 x 8.1mm and weighs around 191 grams.

Realme 10s price and availability

The Realme 10s comes in two configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. These variants are priced at 1,099 Yuan (~$158) and 1,299 Yuan (~$186), respectively. It comes in two colors, namely, Streamer Blue and Crystal Black.

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XGIMI Mogo 2 Pro Portable Projector with Intelligent Autofocus and Auto-keystone Announced

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 16, 2022

XGIMI has announced the Mogo 2 Pro projector with advanced Intelligent Screen Adaptation (ISA) functionality. The new Xgimi projector can automatically focus the image and correct the keystone quite seamlessly. The Mogo 2 Pro joins an expanding lineup of Xgimi’s portable projectors with its signature ISA. However, the new projector comes with the latest improvement in ISA technology. It further extends the ease and seamlessness in image focusing and keystone.

The latest ISA (version 2.0) can correct the angle at which an image is projected and intelligently maps the borders of the projector screen. This can now be achieved in the Mogo 2 Pro without interrupting the playback or what is being projected.

The Mogo 2 Pro is the first Xgimi projector to feature ISA 2.0 and this offers improvements in the viewing experience. The Mogo 2 Pro is the successor to the Mogo Pro and there are a few other changes in the new projector.

In terms of projecting strength, the Mogo 2 Pro can deliver a brightness of 350 Lumens. This is better than its predecessor with 300 Lumens. This means that the new model is compatible with HDR videos. It can project FHD images (1920 x 1080p).

Another great advantage of the Mogo 2 Pro is its portable design. It weighs just 2.2 pounds and can project images up to 200 inches. The projector itself is just 6.5 inches long.

Xgimi says that the Mogo 2 Pro will be on display during next month’s CES 2023. It is expected that Xgimi will provide pricing and availability details for the portable projector. As the buildup continues for CES 2023, we expect more innovative products to be lined up for the event. CES 2023 holds from January 5 to 8, 2023 in Las Vegas, the United States of America.

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Lenovo Thinkcentre M60q Chromebox Mini Host With Intel Celeron 7305 Processor Announced

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 15, 2022

Lenovo has officially announced the Thinkcentre M60q Chromebox mini host. The information was delivered via the company’s official website and the new Chromebox mini host has a five-core processor.

The Thinkcentre M60q Chromebox mini host is powered by an Intel Celeron 7305 processor. The SoC features a single large core and four small cores. The new Chromebox mini host has dimensions of 178 x 182 x 34 mm and a shell volume of 1L. Apart from the Intel Celeron 7305 processor, other processor options are the i3-1215U and i5-1235U. The Intel i3-1215 is a 6-core unit with 2 large cores and 4 small cores. The Intel i5-1235U has two large and 8 small cores respectively.

In terms of its memory architecture, the M60q supports dual-channel notebook DDR4-3200 memory sticks. The mini host has 64GB eMMC 5.1 storage or 256GB SSD. There are ports at the front and rear of the device. At the front, we have the USB-C, USB-A, and a headset interface while the rear offers HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, and DP 1.4 ports, amongst others.

There are still many details lacking for the Thinkcentre M60q mini host. Lenovo is silent on the price tag of the device and its release date is also not known. One of the potential areas of concern for the new mini host is its processor’s capacity.

A lack of sufficient processing capability could result in slow performance for the M60q. Since the device is yet to be put through the paces, there can be no definitive information on its performance.

Lenovo Thinkcentre M60q Chromebox Mini Host

There is no global availability information for the Lenovo Thinkcentre M60q Chromebox at this time. We expect Lenovo to provide more details on the bounce before its release to the Chinese market.

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BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter Showcased in India Ahead of its Launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 15, 2022

BMW Motorad has showcased the upcoming BMW CE 04 electric scooter in the Indian market. The CE 04 was showcased alongside the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR sports bike. The BMW CE will probably fall under CBU regulations with a hefty price tag to match its exquisite design and features.

The BMW CE 04 is an ultra-premium e-scooter with a maxi-style futuristic look. It is aimed at the ultra-high segment of the two-wheeler EV market in India and is probably the most expensive e-scooter in India. It has an electronically limited top speed of 120km/h and a range of 130km on a single charge.

The CE 04 can accelerate from 0-50km/h in 2.6 seconds and features a couple of charging options. You can use a 2.3kW charger to fully charge the e-bike in less than 4.5 hours or a 6.9kW charger takes 1.67 hours (100 minutes).

The BMW CE 04 features LED lighting, a sustainability-focused powertrain, and sci-fi-inspired styling cues. It has floating panels, minimalist graphics, an exposed rear wheel, and contrasting orange highlights. The CE 04 is powered by the 20hp liquid-cooled PMSM electric motor and an 8.9kWh battery pack. It is equipped with dual 265mm front discs and a single rear disc. It also features ABS and traction control for enhanced safety for users.

The new BMW e-bike weighs 231g and has a 780mm seating height. There are several other custom accessories that will be available with the package. It has a ventilated mobile charging compartment, a helmet storage compartment, and a large 10.5-inch HD TFT infotainment display.

The infotainment screen provides split-screen functionality, navigation tools, and other performance metrics.
The BMW CE 04 was shipped to the subcontinent to gauge customer reaction and analyze the feasibility of its introduction to the market. It has a tubular chassis and a 35mm telescopic fork at the front plus a rear mono-shock system and a unique swingarm.

The e-scooter’s 15-inch front and rear wheels provide some balance while on the ride. There are no release dates yet for the India launch of the bike but it could be soon. As per pricing, the BMW CE 04 could cost up to 20 Lakhs (~$24,000).

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