Asus Rog Phone 6 Series Can Now be Purchased in India Through Vijay Sales

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Nov 25, 2022

Launched back in July, the Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro are now available for purchase in India through Vijay Sales, a local electronics retail company. The gaming handsets come with a terrific spec sheet full of high-end hardware. The lineup includes an array of features like the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, an AMOLED display with up to 165Hz refresh rate, a 6,000mAh, and much more.

Asus Rog Phone 6, Rog Phone 6 Pro price in India, availability

The standard Asus ROG Phone 6’s price in India starts at Rs 71,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The ROG Phone 6 Pro with 18GB RAM + 512GB storage is priced at Rs 89,999. They are offered in Black and White color options. Vijay Sales offers buyers an instant discount of up to Rs 1,500 on HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank credit cards.

Asus Rog Phone 6, Rog Phone 6 Pro specifications

The ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with up to 165 refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. The display supports HDR10+ and has a touch latency of 23ms. Both smartphones draw power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, paired with up to 18GB RAM and 512GB storage. The smartphones boast 6,000 mAh big-capacity batteries, supported by 65W fast charging. However, they only come with a 30W charger.

As far as the optics are concerned, the handsets feature a triple camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor. There’s also a 13MP ultrawide lens and a 5MP macro camera. On the front, they sport a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor for selfies.

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Red Magic 8 Pro Gets 3C Certified With 165W Fast Charging, Launch Seems Imminent

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Nov 25, 2022

Red Magic 8 Pro is in the works, and it is expected to debut soon as the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-equipped gaming phone. The handset was recently spotted on the TENNA and Bluetooth SIG websites. And today the device has appeared on China’s 3C certification site with 165W fast charging. It is expected to debut as early as December.

As initially spotted by MySmartPrice, Red Magic 8 Pro with model number NX729J has bagged certification from China’s 3C website. The listing states that the phone will support a maximum charging speed of 165W. It goes without saying that the handset will support 5G connectivity.

Details about the upcoming gaming phone are pretty short. It is said to debut soon alongside the vanilla Red Magic 8. Both smartphones are likely to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which may make them the first gaming phones with this new chip. However, they won’t be the first smartphones with this chipset; that honor goes to the Vivo X90 Pro+.

Red Magic 8 Pro will arrive as the successor of the Red Magic 7 Pro, which debuted earlier this year. The gaming phone has a 6.8-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

It has shoulder trigger buttons for a smooth gaming experience and packs a 5000mAh battery with 65W fast charging. For photography, the Red Magic 7 Pro gets a triple camera setup, comprising a 64-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor.

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Poco X5 5G Spotted on 3C, IMDA Certification Sites, 67W Charging Tipped

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Anurag

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Nov 25, 2022

Poco X5 5G is reportedly in the works. The handset was recently spotted on multiple certification sites, including BIS India and the FCC. Today, the smartphone has popped up on the 3C and IMDA websites, hinting at an imminent launch. The 3C listing of the handset suggests it will arrive with 67W fast charging. Here are all the details.

A Poco smartphone with model number 22101320C has bagged China’s 3C certification (via MySmartPrice). As per the previous reports, this model number is associated with the rumored Poco X5 5G. The listing suggests the device will come with 67W fast charging support, which is the same as the Poco X4 Pro 5G.

The handset also showed up on the IMDA website with the same model number. However, the listing did not reveal any details about the upcoming handset. There’s no official confirmation from the company yet, but we can expect the Poco X5 5G to launch very soon.

A recent FCC listing of the device revealed it will pack a 4900mAh battery, which will likely be advertised as 5000mAh. In addition, rumors suggest the X5 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC. It could feature an IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate support.

Earlier this year, Poco launched the X4 Pro 5G in India with a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display that produces a 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits peak brightness. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage.

It features a 16-megapixel camera on the front, while the back houses a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The device runs Android 11 OS and MIUI 13 out of the box.

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Twitter Blue Will Relaunch With Gold, Grey, Blue Checkmarks

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 25, 2022

Twitter, led by Elon Musk, continues to work to increase its revenues. The company recently announced its Blue subscription, which gave everyone a Blue Checkmark. However, this paid feature caused everyone to have verified accounts and caused chaos. That’s why Musk has stepped back and temporarily suspended the Blue subscription. However, you don’t have to wait too long. Twitter Blue returns on December 2nd, this time in multiple colors

Elon Musk says Twitter Blue with Gold, Grey, Blue checkmarks to relaunch on December 2

Beginning December 2, Twitter’s verification system is changing. Before, there was only Blue Checkmark, now it is divided into three as Gold, Gray, and Blue. Twitter will provide a gold checkmark for companies, a grey check for government, and a blue checkmark for individuals (celebrity or not), Elon Musk said in a Tweet. Also, he added that all verified accounts will be manually authenticated before the check activates.

Musk responded to a user on Twitter apologising for the delay in relaunching the service, and stated that the company was “tentatively” launching its verification service on December 2. “Gold check for companies, grey check for government, blue for individuals (celebrity or not) and all verified accounts will be manually authenticated before check activates. Painful, but necessary,” Musk said in the tweet.

Sorry for the delay, we’re tentatively launching Verified on Friday next week.

Gold check for companies, grey check for government, blue for individuals (celebrity or not) and all verified accounts will be manually authenticated before check activates.

Painful, but necessary.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 25, 2022

The fee for those who want to take advantage of Twitter Blue privileges and get Checkmark is $7.99 monthly. The Blue Checkmark was previously reserved and free for verified accounts of politicians, famous personalities, journalists, and other public figures. So how do you get the Blue subscription once it’s unlocked? Here are the steps you should follow:

How to sign up for Twitter Blue

Navigate to the Profile menu on your app or twitter.com.
Select Twitter Blue.
Select the blue Subscribe for $/year button.
Follow the in-app purchase instructions for iOS.
Congrats! You’re now a Twitter Blue subscriber!

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Microsoft May Have Revealed the Release Date of GTA 6

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 25, 2022

GTA (Grand Theft Auto) is one of the most popular games of all time. Even though the fifth game in the series was released in 2013, it still breaks sales records. However, players have been waiting for long-time producer Rockstar Games to release the highly anticipated GTA 6. Luckily, we might have just gotten a small indication of the release date of GTA 6 from Microsoft.

According to Microsoft GTA 6 release date is 2024

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard has caught the radar of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s regulatory body. The CMA opened an investigation and began examining the billion-dollar deal. Microsoft’s response to the investigation was quick, and the company defended itself in a document. Surprisingly, some information in the document gave us a clue about the release date of GTA 6.

A section from the Microsoft report shows the release date of GTA 6 as 2024.

Microsoft essentially argues that Call of Duty alone does not constitute enough of the market share to hurt competition, thus pointing to franchises like Grand Theft Auto. The most striking point is on Page 24 of the document: “The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is expected to be released in 2024”.

Considering the level of cooperation between Microsoft and Rockstar, we can say this information is likely correct. However, the company is under CMA investigation, and a billion-dollar deal could be in jeopardy. Therefore, it is impossible to say anything definite about the accuracy of the information.

Reports have suggested that the game could be prepped for launch by 2025, although a 2024 release date doesn’t seem unlikely. There is also a good chance that Rockstar could announce a 2024 release date initially and delay it to the next year. A game the scale of Grand Theft Auto VI needs all the polish and time in development it can get.

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Vehicle Mounted Drones – Patented By Geely in China

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 25, 2022

The use of drones continues to increase and their use continues to become widespread. This technology, which once stayed in the air for only a few minutes and was no different from a simple remote-controlled helicopter, is used for many different purposes today. This includes professional shots. Lastly, Chinese auto company Geely has filed a new patent application that combines the use of drones with cars.

You will take unique shots with the Geely car drone

The Geely car drone patent, which was registered to the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office, is quite interesting. First of all, let’s say that this is not an attachment that can be placed on the car, a direct feature of the vehicle. According to the patent, the drone is located in a special compartment in the engine cover. The compartment, which has a second door that can be opened and closed, can be used for the drone to land or take off.

The opening and closing mechanism of the cover plate is translational, and the opening direction of the cover plate is parallel to the extension plane of the motor case. Thanks to this mechanism, the driver’s view is not blocked, so that even when the vehicle is in motion, it can take off or land.

The automatic drone can offer unique shots with features such as follow mode. In addition, there are many different uses, such as a second additional camera in traffic accidents, and a pair of eyes in the air that will allow you to see the road ahead. Actually, this isn’t Geely’s first similar work.

Earlier this year, the company launched a concept car called the Polestar O2, equipped with an automatic drone behind the vehicle’s rear seats. Developed in partnership with Aerofugia’s consumer electronics brand, Hoco Flow, the concept drone can take off while a car is in motion, capturing excellent images.

The drone operates fully autonomously and automatically tracks vehicles up to 90 km/h. Drivers can choose “High Altitude Environment Mode” (well suited for coastline cruise shooting) or “Sports Tracking” mode to record more dynamic driving footage. After the shooting is completed, the drone can automatically return to the vehicle. While the vehicle is stationary, the driver can edit and share video clips directly from the 15-inch center display.

The drone operates fully autonomously and automatically tracks vehicles up to 90 km/h. Drivers can choose “High Altitude Environment Mode” or “Sports Tracking” mode to record more dynamic driving footage. After the shooting is completed, the drone can automatically return to the vehicle. While the vehicle is stationary, the driver can edit and share video clips directly from the 15-inch center display. When the new patent appears on the prototype is unknown.

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Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock Brings Support For Dual 4K HDR Displays

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 25, 2022

US computer peripherals and hardware company Corsair has launched a new PC accessory – the Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock. The device adds ten additional ports to your connected Mac, PC, or Chromebook. There are three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C outputs with a transfer speed of 40 Gbps, and a fourth Thunderbolt 4 port allows you to connect the gadget to your device. Furthermore, the product is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 devices.

The dock is made of aluminum and weighs 0.9 lbs (0.4 kg). Its dimensions are 8.74 x 3.27 x 0.99 in (222 x 83 x 25 mm). The docking station’s package include a 150 W power supply, a 1 m (3.3 ft) USB-C to DisplayPort cable, a 0.8 m (2.6 ft) Thunderbolt 4 USB-C to USB-C cable, and a 1 m (3.3 ft) USB-C to HDMI cable. The device comes with a two-year warranty.

The Thuderbolt 4 dock also has an SD card reader, a 3.5 mm audio connector, and a 2.5 GB ethernet port. A 15 W USB-C port can carry data at up to 10 Gbps, while three 7.5 W USB-A outputs can also do so. The device can be charged at up to 96 W, with pass-through charging to connected devices. A Kensington security slot also helps to keep your dock from being stolen. Dual 4K HDR monitors can be connected to the device through the included USB-C to HDMI and DisplayPort cable adapters.

The Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock is presently available on Amazon and is priced at US$339.99.

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New Leaked Render of Xiaomi 13 Shows a Leather Brown Colour Option

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 25, 2022

Xiaomi 13 series is expected to debut in China next month. The brand is yet to announce any official details about the smartphones. Both the regular and Pro variants have been spotted in leaked renders as well as certification websites. The key specifications of the Xiaomi 13 duo have also surfaced online in the past.

Now, a Weibo user has shared a new leaked render of the Xiaomi 13. The image shows the same boxy form factor and square camera module design of the smartphone as previously seen. However, one noticeable difference is in the colour scheme of the back panel. As seen in the rendered image, the camera module is in White colour whereas the rest of the back panel is Brown. It also seems to have a leather texture suggesting that the device may indeed come in a leather option. Apart from this, the renders don’t reveal any additional details.

The Xiaomi 13 was spotted on Geekbench earlier today with model number 2211133C. It revealed a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with 12GB RAM under the hood and an Android 13 OS out of the box. The device scored 1,497 points in single-core and 5,089 points in multi-core test results.

Rumours suggest that the Xiaomi 13 will arrive with significant upgrades over its predecessor. It will come with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display bearing a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is tipped to feature a 50MP Sony IMX8-series camera sensor and 120W fast wired charging.

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pTron Bassbuds Nyx TWS Earbuds With a Transparent Case Launched in India For Rs. 999 ($12)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 25, 2022

Audio accessories maker pTron has unveiled its Bassbuds Nyx TWS earbuds in India. The Bassbuds Nyx sports a slim design and a transparent charging case. The Bassbuds Nyx joins the recent release of the pTron Basspods P11 and Basspods P251+ wireless earbuds in India.

The dual-color Bassbuds Nyx is designed with a solid ergonomic footing allowing for comfortable use over extended periods. The earbuds’ transparent charging case has a LED panel that displays the battery level. The earbuds fit at a 45-degree angle on the ears securely. They offer balanced and immersive audio output thanks to 10mm powerful speakers. It also comes equipped with a 50ms low-latency chipset for a great sound experience.

The new TWS earbuds support Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. The user can answer or reject calls, regulate the volume and play/pause music by just tapping the panel. The earbuds connect separately and broadcast to the associated device and support mono or stereo mode independently. The earbuds deliver 9 hours of playback on a single charge and this extends to 32 hours with the case. The earbuds can be charged via USB-C using a quick charge in about an hour. They are rated IPX4 water- and sweat-resistance. The earbuds also feature passive noise cancellation and clarity when making calls.

The pTron Bassbuds Nyx is available directly for Rs. 999 (~$12) from the pTron website and Amazon India. Its original price is Rs. 1,299 (~$16).

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Doogee V30 Set To Be The First Rugged Phone To Launch With An eSIM Feature

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 25, 2022

Most industry-leading brands maintain their position through innovations. In the rugged phone industry, Doogee has done so by releasing products with unique features that are of value to consumers. The company’s new product Doogee V30 is a big statement to its competitor. It is one of the best-designed smartphones of the year with eco-friendly leather on the back. It is also the only rugged phone to have eSIM as one of its main features. This is a unique feature so a little background on why this is an amazing feature before we move on.

The Doogee V30 eSIM feature is perfect for travelers

SIM cards are important on any smartphone, and they are the reason we are able to make phone calls. Anyone with a smartphone understands its importance. For people whose livelihood has them traveling around the world, physically buying a SIM card anytime they are in a new country is time-consuming and inconvenient. So eSIM was developed, which is now being adopted by the V30 rugged phone.

The Doogee V30 eSIM feature is perfect for all travelers. With this feature, all you have to do when you arrive in a new country is to scan the QR code of a service provider and follow a few setup processes, and then you are ready to go. This takes away the process of walking to a physical store anytime you want to switch carriers. The Doogee V30 joins the short list of smartphones offering this feature to its many customers.

With what is already written the advantages of the eSIM are very evident. Doogee V30’s eSIM features facilitate an easy and cheap way to transfer service providers. It eradicates the potential of damage to SIM cards and saves on the cost involved in the transfer. These advantages are enough to cut down some of the anxiety of traveling to a new place.

At this point, it is time to talk about the design of the phone. At an initial glance, the V30 looks like every rugged phone on the market but upon closer look, you realize it is much more. The back is covered in eco-friendly leather that is not only pleasant to the eyes but feels great in the palm. To complete the design, the side panel finish was inspired by wood grains giving an entirely unique and fresh look.

Doogee keeps providing its clients with advanced technologies and an improved experience. With more details of the V30 set to be released, it is safe to say, the V30 like the V20 and V10 before is certain to come with flagship-level features. Now Doogee is holding a promotion campaign where you can leave comments and win free prizes. Doogee will pick a few comments from the page and gift prizes like a D11 watch or a $50 V30 coupon!

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WhatsApp to Soon Offer Voice Status Updates on iOS Beta

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Sean

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Nov 25, 2022

WhatsApp is constantly working on new features that make their way to its beta builds on either iOS or Android platforms. Now, it appears that the company is working on bringing an interesting new feature for its Status section on its iOS Beta build.

The news arrives from a WABetaInfo who spotted the feature in the iOS beta update. In the report, we can see a screenshot of the feature’s interface. Looking at this image, we can see that the popular messaging platform is working on letting users post voice statuses that are up to 30 seconds long on its application. Other users will be able to see these voice statuses by the microphone icon indicator at the bottom right corner, which is similar to one would see in an individual chat or a group chat.

For those unaware, the status section typically shows a videos and images shared by the users. So now, this would be another form of interaction. As of right now, the beta build is only available for select users that had entered the beta programme. Typically, the Status updates stay on the the user’s ‘status’ for 24 hours, so we can expect a similar format for the WhatsApp Voice Status update as well.

This feature was spotted initially spotted in the Android beta app version 2.22.21.5. Similarly, the social media giant is also working on a number of features, which are currently under development. But unfortunately, we still have no idea when this feature might be arriving at the live build. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Xiaomi records 10% drop in Revenue in Q3 2022, Reveals Number of People Using MIUI

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 25, 2022

Xiaomi has grown into one of the world’s largest tech companies over the past 10 years. The company, which grows at an incredible rate yearly, has won consumers appreciation with its price-performance-oriented products. However, this situation has unfortunately turned a bit negative recently. Xiaomi posted its quarterly financial analysis, and the numbers show a significant decline in revenue for the July-September 2022 period.

Xiaomi’s Q3 financial report reveals a 10% drop in revenues

Xiaomi has announced its 2022 Q3 revenue. Total revenue for the July-September 2022 period was declared to be 70.5 billion CNY (almost $10 billion). More than 50% of this came from overseas markets. The revenue is 10% lower compared to last year. Net profit dropped even more – 59% year-on-year to CNY 2.1 billion ($294 million). However, this is not due to the company’s bad course.

That was partially due to the CNY 829 million ($116 million) investment in the newly set up EV business and other projects that should bear fruit in the future. Based on this, we can say that the company continues to take firm steps towards the future. Third-quarter reports revealed not only the company’s revenues, but also the number of users.

Xiaomi Q3 revenue reports reveal the number of of MIUI users

Xiaomi users in the MIUI universe reached 564 million, 78.1 million more than the same period last year – a 16% yearly increase. Interestingly, only 141 million of them (about 25%) are in China. The company pushed 40.5 million smartphones in Q3 2022, and while it kept its 3rd position in the world.

Shipments also were down 7.8% yearly, with an 11.1% decrease in revenue. Xiaomi quoted “global macroeconomic headwinds” as one of the reasons, although it also enhanced promotional efforts in overseas markets. Moreover, the company’s success in Europe is increasing day by day. Xiaomi reached 2nd place in the European market, 1st place in Spain, and 2nd in Italy and France.

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Sony & Honda’s New Autonomous EV may have a built-in PS5

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Sean

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Nov 25, 2022

Sony and Honda have been working on a new electric vehicle that will feature self driving technology. Now, a new report has revealed an interesting detail regarding this upcoming autonomous EV model and it includes a PlayStation 5.

For those unaware, the two Japanese giants entered into a joint venture earlier this year to bring together their respective technological expertise to create a sustainable automobile. The two firms are set to showcase a deliverable product by 2025 and expect to begin taking orders by the following year. Now, this Sony-Honda collaboration could bring a Level 3 autonomous EV model that might feature a full built in PlayStation 5 gaming console. In other words, this joint venture will use the former’s popular console built into the infotainment system.

Izumi Kawanishi, President of the Sony Honda Mobility, had stated that putting a PS5 into the upcoming autonomous vehicle is “technologically possible.” Meanwhile, Yasuhide Mizuno, chairman of Sony Honda Mobility, also said that the company aims to “develop a car as hardware that will cater to the entertainment and network we would like to offer.” With the joint venture the veteran automobile maker Honda would leverage the technological expertise of Sony to create an autonomous electric vehicle that is set to launch in the US market soon.

So, the new EV will be built with Honda’s mechanicals while Sony would be responsible for the electronics. This would include integrated sensors and technology that is crucial for the self driving technology. The joint venture would likely take on the likes of Tesla in the electric vehicle market. So we can expect to see some premium offerings.

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Upcoming Smartphones: iQOO 11 Series, Infinix Hot 20 5G, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 25, 2022

We just had three big-name smartphone launches in the last few days. But the next few days will be slow as there’s going to be only a single major launch.

In total, only two companies have scheduled phone announcements for next week. One of them is iQOO, which will be debuting its next-generation upper mid-range and premium smartphones.

The second brand is Infinix. It will be bringing a couple of budget smartphones to India, which have already gone official in some markets. One of these handsets is 5G-enabled.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at the phones set to release in the coming days.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

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1. Infinix Hot 20 Series

Infinix Hot 20 5G

Infinix has confirmed to launch the Infinix Hot 20 series in India on December 1. The company is expected to announce two devices, namely Infinix Hot 20 5G and Infinix Hot 20 Play, at around 12 PM IST.

The Infinix Hot 20 5G comes with a 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, 50MP main camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W charging. As the name suggests, it carries support for 5G connectivity.

On the other hand, the Infinix Hot 20 Play features a 6.82-inch HD+ 90Hz display, MediaTek Helio G37 chip, 13MP main camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W charging support.

2. iQOO 11 Series

iQOO 11

The iQOO 11 series is scheduled to launch on December 2. The lineup will be announced in China and Malaysia. The event will begin at 2:30 PM GMT+8.

The iQOO 11 series is expected to include two handsets, namely iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro. Both of them are said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. But the Pro model will have a curved display and better cameras.

The vanilla model is tipped to arrive with a 6.78-inch QHD+ 144Hz AMOLED display, 50MP main camera, 13MP selfie camera, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, 5,000mAh battery, 120W fast charging support, and more.

3. iQOO Neo 7 SE

iQOO Neo 7 SE

The iQOO Neo 7 SE will launch on December 2. It will be announced alongside the iQOO 11 series in China.

The upper mid-range smartphone is tipped to come with flagship-killer specs. In other words, it will be similar to earlier Neo models.

The handset is said to arrive with a 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, 5,000mAh battery, 120W fast charging, 64MP main camera, 16MP selfie camera, and more.

ASUS Becomes 2nd Most Popular Laptop Brand in India

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Sean

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Nov 25, 2022

ASUS has become the 2nd most popular laptop maker in the Indian market. A new report has revealed that the company is now one of the top notebook brands in the region with a sizeable market share.

According to an IDC report, the Taiwanese PC maker achieved a market share of 20.6 percent during the third quarter of this year. This company also saw a 9 percent growth year on year in Q3 2022 over Q3 2021. ASUS saw decent growth despite the overall market seeing a decline of 12 percent during this same period. The company also saw a rise in market share between the second quarter and third quarter. The former had it achieve a 15 percent market share.

As per Arnold Su, Business Head, Consumer and Gaming PC, ASUS India, “We are thrilled to capture the No. 2 position in the consumer notebook category in India in Q3 2022. It is a great moment for us to cherish & celebrate since our initial goal for this year was to touch 20% market share in India. With this accomplishment, we are aligned with our vision and hoping to receive newer and bigger heights in 2023 by offering customers innovative and high performance devices.”

The company had released a number of notable laptops in the region this year, which included some innovative notebooks like the Zenbook Pro Duo, Zenbook 17 Fold, Zephyrus and ROG Flow series, and Strix Scar 17 SE and other models. The brand is also aiming on expanding its existing OLED laptop portfolio as well to make the OLED display technology the mainstream choice in the near future.

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Infinix 43Y1 Smart TV First Impressions

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 25, 2022

In July, Infinix unveiled the Infinix 32Y1 HD smart TV, priced at Rs 8,999 (~$110) in India. Later in October, the company unveiled a larger TV from the same series called the Infinix 43Y1 smart TV. While the 32-inch model supports HD resolution, the 43-inch variant comes with support for Full HD resolution. It comes with other features like a bright display, 20W speakers, and support for only OTT apps. Here is our first impressions of the 43Y1.

Infinix 43Y1 smart TV price and availability

The Infinix 43Y1 costs Rs 13,999 (~$175). It will be available for purchase starting today (Nov. 25) exclusively through Flipkart. It comes with a 1-year warranty.

Screen and Audio

As can be seen in the images, the 43-inch LED screen is surrounded by slim bezels, which are made from polycarbonate. The screen supports a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The company claims that it offers 16 million+ hues, up to 300 nits of brightness, and HLG support for better color replication. The picture quality is adequate for a TV under Rs 15,000 (~$184) in India.

For audio, the Infinix 43Y1 smart TV features a pair of 20W box speakers with Dolby Audio support. The sound output is quite loud. If you are someone who has no plans to purchase a soundbar, you will be satisfied with the loudness of the built-in speakers.

By default, it comes with picture mode options like Eco (default), standard, vivid, movie, game, sport, and user. The sound modes available on the TV include standard, movie, music, soccer, and user.

Apps

Turn on the TV, and you are greeted with an interface that is similar to what you see on Android TVs. The interface has tabs like For You, Movies, Series, Animations, Kids, App Store, and Short Videos. Like the 32Y1, the 43Y1 runs on a Linux-based OS, which gives access to OTT platforms like Prime Video, Zee5, Sony LIV, Aaj Tak, Al Jazeera, and more. There is a universal search that can be used to search content across all the apps on the TV.

A couple of apps like Disney+ Hotstar and Netflix are not available on the device. The in-built web browser has bookmarks for websites such as Hotstar, MX Player, AltBalaji, Voot, Google, NDTV, and more. Users can also create their own bookmarks to quickly access any website without having to enter the URL.

I tried accessing Hotstar, and the experience was okay, as I was able to easily start a replay of an F1 race in a few seconds. I believe the missing apps will be added to the TV via a future software update, but I can’t say when that will be.

The remote has dedicated keys for accessing YouTube, Prime Video, and the web browser, among other buttons. The TV comes with support for screen mirroring with Android phones via WiFi but lacks Bluetooth support.

Hardware and Connectivity

The spec sheet of the TV states that it is powered by a MediaTek chip and packs Mali-G31 graphics. It offers an internal storage capacity of 4 GB. When it comes to connectivity, the TV offers options like 2 HDMI ports, 2 AV ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 optical port, 1 RF port, an RJ45 LAN port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. These ports are accessible through the left and bottom sides of the TV.

The TV supports screen mirroring with Android and iOS devices. I was able to successfully cast my phone and my iPad onto the TV. Users can also add a USB drive and view the media files stored on it.

The only other Linux-based TV from a known manufacturer that competes with the Infinix 43Y1 smart is the Vu Premium (43-inch), which is priced at Rs 17,999 (~$221).

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Ultraviolette F77 Launched, India’s Most Expensive Electric Sports Bike Model

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Sean

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Nov 25, 2022

The Ultraviolette F77 electric sports bike has just been launched in the Indian market. The new F77 is a premium model from the company and is also the most expensive electric sports bike available in the region. So let’s have a look.

For those unaware, the company is a local EV startup with the F77 electric motorcycle being its first ever product. The F77 comes with an updated frame and newly created batteries and was just recently displayed during the brand’s demonstration of the F77. As of right now, the company has showcased the F77 and the F77 Recon models, which will both go on sale in the local market soon. Furthermore, there will also be a set of limited edition F77 models and only 77 units of these will be manufactured.

These will also carry the numbers ranging from 001 to 077. Talking about the e-bike itself, the Gen2 F77 is powered by a 10.5kWh battery with 2.5 times the battery capacity. Ultraviolette will also be providing two types of chargers, namely regular and boost that offer 36 km/h and 70 km/h charging respectively. Being a sports bike, it also comes with a modern racing aesthetic with an angular body and the company’s unique light design. It also comes with a 5 inch display, dual channel ABS, adjustable suspension, and multiple drive modes.

The Ultraviolette F77 has just been launched in the Indian market for a starting price tag of 3.8 lakhs INR, while the F77 Recon will be available for around 4.55 lakh INR. Lastly, the limited edition models will go for around 5.55 lakh INR. The pre-bookings for this model is already live, and the roll out is expected to start in Bengaluru first, with shipments hitting other states soon after.

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iQOO 11 series teaser confirms Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, LPDDR5X RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage

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Jeet

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Nov 25, 2022

Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO is all set to launch its new flagship smartphone under the iQOO 11 series along with the iQOO Neo 7 SE smartphone at a launch event on 2nd December in its home country China.

Now, just days before the official launch event, the company has shared a new teaser poster that reveals some information about the iQOO 11 series’ processor and memory.

As per the teaser poster shared by the company, the iQOO 11 series will come powered by the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and it will be coupled with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 internal storage.

A recently shared render of the iQOO 11 in a color edition inspired by BMW M Motorsport with a three-color stipe has revealed that the phone will come with a flat display on the front and a triple-camera setup on the back, which will be driven by Vivo V2 ISP.

The iQOO 11 flagship smartphone will come with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display offering a screen resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate, a 300Hz touch sampling rate, and an independent display chip.

In the camera department, there will be a 50-megapixel primary sensor on the back, coupled with a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens and an 8-megapixel macro sensor. On the front side, the device will have a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. It will run Android 13 OS with OriginOS 3 on top and will be powered by a 4,700mAh battery with support for 200W fast charging.

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Xiaomi 13 may Launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 & 12GB RAM, spotted on GeekBench

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Sean

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Nov 25, 2022

The launch of the Xiaomi 13 series is expected to be just a few weeks away. However, prior to any official announcement, a new benchmark listing has revealed some of the device’s key specifications. So let’s have a look.

The Chinese tech giant’s upcoming flagship smartphone was spotted on the popular benchmarking website called GeekBench. For those unaware, the new Xiaomi 13 series is expected to consist of two models, namely the base 13 and the higher end 13 Pro model. Now, the base variant has surfaced on GeekBench, which revealed that it will feature Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

The online database also revealed that this chipset will be paired with at least 12GB of RAM. Although we can expect higher memory variants and a starting RAM option of 8GB as well. The GeekBench 5 listing also revealed that the device will carry the 2211133C model number and will run on Android 13 OS based MIUI out of the box. In the benchmarks, the Xiaomi 13 scored 1497 points in the single core test and 5089 points in the multi core tests.

Unfortunately, this was all the information revealed regarding the new high end smartphone. We have already covered a number of leaks about the premium grade handset. Based on these previous reports, we know that the device will feature Leica lenses for its rear cameras, run MIUI 14 custom skin out of the box, and even recently revealed its design through leaked CAD renders.

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GKD Mini Plus retro handheld console’s price revealed for global market

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 25, 2022

Handheld gaming consoles are making a comeback in the market with multiple brands launching consoles based on cloud gaming and emulation of older generation consoles. Some good examples would be the Steam deck, the Logitech G Cloud, and OneXPlayer mini Pro.

Now, Game Kiddy (GKD) finally appears to be ready to launch the GKD Mini Plus console, along with Mini Plus Classic in the European market. For those unaware, both the Mini Plus and Mini Plus Classic are portable gaming devices. But unlike the Mini Plus, the latter lacks a detachable element. The Mini Plus Classic, when taken out of its casing, has a bigger footprint than the Mini Plus since its two joysticks are fixed.

Aside from the structural difference, the consoles rock a 3.5-inch display and a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity are supported on the devices.

The entry-level Rockchip RK2566 with four ARM Cortex-A55 CPU cores running at 1.8GHz and a Mali-G52 GPU power the GKD Mini Plus. It includes a 3,000mAh battery and 1GB of RAM. Along with quad shoulder buttons, it also has many more buttons. The portable has a USB-C connector that may be used for data transfer and charging. The gadget also includes a 3.5mm audio jack and two microSD card readers.

The GKD Mini Plus consoles are capable of emulating over 2,500 games including games from Game Boy and Game Boy Advance consoles. The Mini Plus Classic will soon be offered on Kickstarter for US$139 before going up to US$279, claims GKD. Although you can already reserve a unit on the Game Kiddy website for US$1, the company has not stated when the product would be available on the crowdfunding platform.

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