Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro Tablet Launched: Helio G99 SoC, 10.4-inch IPS Display, and More

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Dec 1, 2022

Tecno POVA 4 launch timeline in India has been tipped. Citing industry sources, MySmartPrice reveals that the smartphone will debut in the country in the first half of December. This means that we can expect the device to launch before December 15th. The Tecno POVA 4 went official in Bangladesh last month. It’s worth noting that the brand is yet to reveal any official details about the smartphone.

Tecno’s smartphones are exclusive to the e-commerce platform Amazon. Hence we expect the POVA 4’s microsite to go live in the coming days. The device will arrive as the successor to the POVA 3 that debuted last year. We expect the Indian variant of the POVA 4 to retain the same specifications as its Bangladesh counterpart.

The Tecno POVA 4 features a 6.82-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It offers a 90Hz refresh rate. Design-wise, the back panel flaunts a gradient pattern and there are three camera rings along with an LED flash unit. The smartphone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button.

The Tecno POVA 4 comes with a dual rear camera setup of a 50MP main sensor paired with a secondary lens. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the Tecno POVA 4 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor based on 6nm process. It packs 8GB RAM with 5GB virtual RAM support. The device offers 128GB native storage options expandable via a microSD card slot. The smartphone is backed by a 6,000mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging. Software-wise, the POVA 4 runs on Android 12 out of the box. The device is offered in Uranolith Grey and Fluorite Blue colours.

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Samsung Galaxy A04e to Launch in India Soon; Colour Variants Leaked

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Dec 1, 2022

Samsung has reportedly been preparing to launch its new budget-oriented Samsung Galaxy A04e smartphone in India. The support page went live on the firm’s official website a few weeks ago. Anyway, the device’s colour and storage variants have been reportedly leaked ahead of the official launch in the country. Known publication 91Mobiles in partnership with Ishan Agarwal has shared the complete RAM, storage and colour variant information of the forthcoming smartphone.

Only two colour options—Light Blue and Copper—will be offered for the Samsung Galaxy A04e smartphone, the report claims. Additionally, it has been reported that the device will be available in the nation in the 3GB+32GB, 3GB+64GB, and 4GB+128GB forms. So that was all the information the publisher had to offer about the upcoming gadget. The smartphone was initially introduced in October in a few key markets, and it is now finally making its way to India.

Regardless, we know a lot about its general specifications because it has already been released in the chosen markets. It will have a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen with a typical 60Hz refresh rate, which is about what we should hope from a low-cost entry-level smartphone. The phone has an undisclosed octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM and compatibility with microSD cards as well as up to 128GB of storage.

It has two back cameras for photography and videography, with a primary 13-megapixel wide-angle lens and a secondary 2-megapixel depth sensor. A 5-megapixel selfie camera is located on the front of the gadget. A 5000mAh battery with compatibility for normal 10W charging is also included in the device. Its dimensions are 164.2 x 759 x 9.1mm, and its weight is 188 grammes. Of course, the device’s Indian version might also undergo a few minor changes. We might not notice any changes in the Indian variant, though, given the brand’s past.

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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 With Improved Drop Resistance on Rough Surfaces Launched

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Dec 1, 2022

Corning has launched the Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It is the successor to the Victus that was announced back in 2020. The newest generation glass from the company is touted to offer improved drop resistance. Corning says that Gorilla Glass has been used in eight billion devices, across 45 major brands and 85 percent of buyers in China, India, and the US consider durability as the most important factor in smartphone purchase.

Smartphones today are highly prone to potential damage since the glass is quite fragile and due to thinner, and lighter designs. Additionally, the larger the screen diagonal is, the more stress will be put on the glass when it is dropped. Corning’s latest generation Gorilla Glass Victus 2 focuses more on drop resistance. The company has adopted a new glass composition which will potentially save devices from accidental drops on rough surfaces. Asphalt can leave the screen scratched up while concrete in the worst cases can shatter the display glass.

Corning says that the drop performance of the Victus 2 has improved by up to 1m on 80-grit and up to 2m on 180-grit. In lab tests, the latest-generation glass is seen withstanding one-meter (hip height) drops on concrete whereas it survived two meters (head height) drops on an asphalt surface. Victus 2 also ensures 2x scratch resistance than previous versions and 4x better scratch performance compared to its competitors.

In a statement, Corning said “today’s smartphones are nearly 15% heavier, and screen sizes are up to 10% larger, than they were four years ago – increasing both the stress on the cover glass and the probability of damage. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 redefines tough for consumers and OEMs”.

The new Gorilla Glass Victus 2 smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, Notebook PCs, cameras, and more devices. Smartphones boasting the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 are expected to hit the markets in the coming months. Although there is no word on which would be the first device to adorn the latest generation glass, we assume it to be Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series.

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Google Stadia hardware refunds to roll out in next two weeks

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Dec 1, 2022

Back in September, Google had officially announced that it is ending its support for the Stadia platform. The cloud gaming technology had faced many challenges and issues, and now, the company is gearing up to offer refunds to its buyers.

The Search Engine giant had stated on September 30 that it will be ending Stadia and will even be reimbursing all Stadia users who purchased games or hardware from Google. The company said that Stadia hardware purchases made from the company’s Store as well as any Stadia Store games or add on content bought will be eligible for the refunds. So one can expect that the brand is spending a lot of money to reimburse a lot of money.

For those unaware, the company began offering software refunds at the beginning of last month and now it appears that Google will now settle up on the hardware side as well. The brand will initiate the refunds by sending out emails to its customers informing them that the refunds will be issued in the next couple of weeks. The users who purchased their hardware directly from official company store will get their money back first within the next two weeks.

As of right now, the company is offering refunds on the Founders Edition, Premiere Edition, Play and watch Google TV packages, and even the Stadia controllers as well. The Stadia users will be be able to continue playing on the platform until the date of 18th of January 2023, which is when the platform will be officially shut down.

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Lenovo K14, K14 Note with key specifications surface on Google Play Console

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Dec 1, 2022

Two Lenovo K-series phones have been spotted on the Google Play Console listing. The devices are the Lenovo K14 and K14 Note. For those unaware, the brand’s K-series phones are aimed at select low-end markets. Additionally, they are also rebadged versions of the Motorola phones. The Lenovo K14 and K14 Note could possibly join the K14 Plus that was launched in March this year. They are also expected to arrive as the successors to the last year’s K13 and K13 Note.

The Google Play Console listings of the Lenovo K14 and K14 Note reveal key specifications as well as the front render of the devices. Starting with the regular variant, it has a waterdrop notch and a thick bottom bezel. The screen offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1,600 pixels and 280 ppi pixel density. The listing reveals that the device will be equipped with a Spreadtrum T606 chipset based on a 12nm process. It comprises two Cortex A75 cores at 1.6GHz and six Cortex A55 cores at 1.6GHz. The SoC is coupled with Mali G57 GPU. As per the listing, the device packs 2GB RAM and runs on Android 11 OS out of the box.

On the other hand, the Lenovo K14 Note is seen with a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. The display is said to offer an FHD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels and a pixel density of 420 ppi. The listing mentions a MediaTek MT6769 processor under the hood. This could either be the Helio G80 or G85 chipset. The phone will come with 4GB RAM onboard and ship with Android 11 OS.

As per the specifications in the listing, we assume the Lenovo K14 to be a budget device whereas the K14 Note could be a mid-range offering.

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Moto X40 Design Leaks via Renders

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Dec 1, 2022

Motorola has confirmed to launch the Moto X40 (Motorola Edge 40 Pro) in December in China. The company has been teasing the features of this smartphone for quite a while now. At the same time, the details about the device are also emerging from other sources.

For instance, the phone has now leaked in renders revealing its entire design. Let’s take a look at everything that’s known about it.

We already know what the upcoming Moto X40 will look like. That’s because its design had been already leaked via a TENAA listing. The latest leak from @OnLeaks (via MySmartPrice) confirms the design again.

As per the renders, the handset will sport a curved display. It will house a rectangular camera island with sensor placements somewhat similar to that of iPhone Pro models.

The power and volume keys will reside on the right side, while the left will be empty. The top of the phone will house the secondary speaker grille and secondary microphone hole. Whereas, the bottom will include the primary speaker grille, primary microphone hole, and a USB Type-C port.

Finally, the rear panel of the device will not only feature the iconic Motorola Batwing logo at the center but also a ‘motorola’ banding at the bottom.

Talking about specs, multiple leaks and official teasers have revealed that the Moto X40 (Motorola Edge 40 Pro) will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with LPDDR5x RAM. It will flaunt a 6.67-inch 10-bit curved OLED display with an FHD+ resolution and up to a 165Hz refresh rate.

The IP68-rated smartphone is said to come with a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, a 60MP selfie camera, Android 13, a 5,000mAh battery, and 68W fast wired charging support.

Vivo S16, S16 Pro Likely to Launch by December End

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Dec 1, 2022

In May, Vivo unveiled the Vivo S15 series of smartphones in China. Recent reports have claimed that the company is preparing the S16 series for the home market. A new leak, courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station, reveals that the S16 series will launch by the end of this month.

Apart from claiming that the Vivo S16 series will launch by December-end in China, the tipster also shared key details about the S16 Pro. He revealed that the phone will have an OLED display with support for a high refresh rate, a Dimensity 8200 chipset, and 80W charging.

To recall, the Vivo S15 and S15 Pro were powered by the Snapdragon 870 and Dimensity 8100 chipsets, respectively. Reports have claimed that the Vivo S16 will also feature the SD870 chip. It is speculated that the S16 Pro will have the Vivo V1+ IPS, but the vanilla model will not feature it.

As can be seen in the screengrab, the S16 Pro’s rivalling devices are all equipped with low-frequency Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. However, the chipset is only available on the Reno 9 Pro+, which was announced in November in China. The Vivo S15 Pro is also expected to rival other Dimensity 8200-powered devices likes the iQOO Neo 7 SE, Realme GT Neo 5, and a Redmi K60 series phone.

Last month, two Vivo phones with V2244A and V2245A model numbers were certified by China’s 3C authority. The 3C listings of both devices revealed that may carry support for 80W fast charging. There is a possibility that these Vivo phones may debut as the S16 and S16 Pro in China.

The S16 is likely to come in black, blue, and purple, whereas the S16 Pro may arrive in black, green, and orange gold. The S16-series is also rumored to include Exynos 1080-powered Vivo S16e.

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iQOO Connect Community Forum Launched in India

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Dec 1, 2022

iQOO has launched its dedicated community forum called ‘iQOO Connect’ in India today. It was in beta testing since April this year. The platform is similar to other forums like Realme, OnePlus, OPPO etc. During the iQOO Connect beta phase, the Vivo sub-brand ran multiple contests, engaging activities and content sharing. iQOO had on-ground sessions with the brand and product teams for direct engagement and meaningful feedback while also understanding the consumers. Now, the iQOO Connect community is open to all users. Currently, there are 5,000+ signed-up users out of which 10 are shortlisted as moderators to help with the overall experience.

You said it. We heard it! iQOO Connect is now open for all!

Interesting conversations, engaging contests, cool topics, fascinating photos and much more awaits you.

Register now at https://t.co/LEXtwijYzI #iQOO #iQOOConnect #iQOOCommunity pic.twitter.com/35D9mlCthM
— iQOO India (@IqooInd) December 1, 2022

iQOO Connect is a platform where the brand’s users can connect and chat about smartphones and related topics. It will allow users to collaborate, learn about innovation, provide feedback, create experiences and connect with the brand more closely. The community forum will also be a place for sharing the latest company updates, e-sports, sale alerts, exclusive offers and invitations to special events.

Commenting on the launch, iQOO India CEO Nipun Maurya said “As a growing brand, customer centricity is at our core and to empower our consumers, we have introduced our community forum – ‘iQOO Connect’. Through the community, we intend to drive the iQOO culture of interaction, reciprocation, belongingness and interdependence”.

For users who want to be a part of the iQOO Connect community forum, they can head to this link. There’s a personal account icon at the top right corner and users can choose the sign-in / registration option. Users will be taken to the next page where they can perform the appropriate action.

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Redmi K60E’s Geekbench Listing Reveals Snapdragon 870 Instead of Dimensity 8200

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Dec 1, 2022

A recent report revealed that the Redmi K60 family includes three models, such as the Redmi K60, K60 Pro, and K60E. The vanilla and Pro models are said to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipsets, respectively. It is speculated that the Redmi K60E will arrive with the Dimensity 8200 chip onboard. However, multiple Geekbench listings (via. TechGoing) of the Redmi K60E reveal that it will be equipped with the Snapdragon SoC.

The Xiaomi phone with model number 22127RK46C is expected to be released in China as the Redmi K60E. The listing reveals that it is powered by Qualcomm’s octa-core chipset. The CPU and GPU details that have emerged on the listing revealed that the Redmi K60E will come equipped with the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform.

The listing further mentions that the device has 12 GB of RAM and Android 13 OS onboard. The device scored 961 points in the single-core test and 3123 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5. The device has been previously seen at the 3C certification site in China. The listing revealed that it may arrive with support for 120W fast charging.

The Redmi K60E is said to have the “Rembrandt” codename. Unfortunately, there is no other information on the specifications of the K60E.

In related news, the 22122RK93C Redmi device (Socrates codename) is expected to have the Redmi K60 marketing name in the home market. Some of its leaked specs include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, MIUI 14-based Android 13 OS and 67W fast charging.

The 23013RK75C Redmi device (Mondrian codename) is expected to launch as the Redmi K60 Pro in China. It may offer key specs, such as a 2K AMOLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, the MIUI 14-based Android 13 OS and 67W charging. The same device is likely to be rebranded as the POCO F5 in the global market, including India.

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Apple adds 2013 & 2014 iMacs to Obsolete list, Watch Series 2 is now Vintage

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Dec 1, 2022

Earlier this week, Apple updated its list of vintage and obsolete products list. The company has added some older models from its iMacs lineup and even one of its Apple Watch model from a couple of years ago on this list.

Looking at the new list, the Cupertino based giant has officially labeled the iMac models from the year 2013 and 2014 on to the obsolete list. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Series 2 has been added to the Vintage list. For those unaware, these same iMacs were on the Vintage list before being moved to the Obsolete list. When a device is added to the latter, they are finally no longer eligible for official repairs from the brand. So those that have purchased Macs from the late 2013, which is the 21.5 inch iMacs, the 2014 21.5 inch iMac, and the 2014 27 inch Retina 5K iMac, have to look for unofficial repairs if they face any issues.

The company typically adds products to the obsolete list around 7 years after its first sale and discontinues for obsolete products. On the other hand, the Apple Watch Series 2 are now on the vintage list. This vintage products list features devices that went on sale around 5 years since its launch but less than 7 years from its announcement. These products are still officially serviceable, however, the repairs would still depend upon the availability of the specific parts for your vintage device.

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Apple has TSMC make 4nm chips from its Arizona plant in 2024

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Dec 1, 2022

Apple has apparently requested TSMC to manufacture its next generation of chips based on 4nm process technology from its new plant in Arizona. The company aims to have the production begin sometime in the year 2024.

The news arrives from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (Via MacRumors). For those unaware, this Arizona plant had originally been planned to startproduction using its 5nm process technology. However, as the Cupertino based giant and other companies aiming to source components from within the US, the world’s largest contract chipmaker has upgraded its plans to offer more cutting edge chip production technology in its Arizona plant.

The new report further added that TSMC would make 20,000 wafers per month at its Arizona facility, although this figure might rise as well. Out of the 20,000 wafers, the iPhone maker will use around a third of the entire output alone. This news is also in line with Apple CEO Tim Cook who has previously told employees that the company plans to source chips from the Arizona factory soon.

Reportedly, the new plans will be announced in Phoenix next week with key figures like President Joe Biden, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and Apple CEO Tim Cook. Other notable figures include AMD CEO Lisa Su and NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang. Apart from the 4nm production, TSMC will apparently also officially has plans for a second phase that involves an adjacent facility that will produce more advanced 3nm chips as well.

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Oppo Reno 8T May Launch Soon With 33W Charging Support

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Dec 1, 2022

Last week, Oppo deb uted the Oppo Reno 9 series in China. However, it seems that the company is still not done with the Reno 8 series. That’s because a new Reno 8 model has now emerged on the internet.

This upcoming Reno phone is officially called ‘Oppo Reno8 T.’ But let’s just call it Oppo Reno 8T as it is more readable.

The forthcoming Oppo Reno 8T bears the model number CPH2481. It has been spotted on the websites of multiple certification agencies. The list includes TKDN, EEC, BIS, SIRIM, and Element Materials Technology.

Unfortunately, the listings do not say much about the handset, except for its name and charging speed. SIRIM has revealed its branding, while Element Materials Technology has disclosed that the device will carry support for 33W fast wired charging.

There have been multiple Reno smartphones with alphabet namings in the past. Almost all of them were rebranded devices for select markets.

But this time around, the Reno 8T has been even certified by BIS for release in India. For those unaware, Oppo has not launched this type of Reno phone in India in a very long time.

Going by the slower 33W charging speed, the smartphone could be cheaper than the standard Reno 8, which has support for 80W charging. Hence, we expect downgrades in other specs as well.

Just like any other product these days, almost all details of the Oppo Reno 8T may leak before it goes official in the coming weeks. We are looking forward to learning more about it.

Samsung launches GDDR6W memory with great capacity & bandwidth upgrades

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Dec 1, 2022

Samsung had just announced its latest GDDR6 memory chips that is set to offer a number of improvements over its predecessors. These upgrades will seek to meet needs of massive memory and increased computing power scenarios.

As per official notes, the South Korean tech giant has unveiled the “industry’s first next-generation graphics DRAM technology.” This offers major improvements over traditional GDDR6 memory products by offering an additional DRAM device to basically double the capacity and bandwidth without bringing any of the possible impacts that might be faced with the larger form factor. Samsung has stated that the new GDDR6W will bring all of these improvements while still having the same energy consumption as the regular GDDR6.

Furthermore, the new chips will also allow customers to use the new technology without having any major change in existing hardware. The new Samsung GDDR6W features a new technology that the brand calls FOWLP or Fan Out Wafer Level Packaging. The new packaging process helps offer a more compact design with finer writing patterns. This allows for a packaging that has a reduced typical thickness from 1.1mm to 0.7mm.

According to CheolMin Park, Vice President of New Business Planning, Samsung Electronics Memory Business, “With GDDR6W, we’re able to foster differentiated memory products that can satisfy various customer needs – a major step towards securing our leadership in the market.” The company hopes that the new GDDR6W memory will enable better performance for AI and high performance computing accelerators. Although, this will also be announced on small forfactor devices like notebooks as well.

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Beats Flex now arrives in a special Leopard printed Wacko Maria Edition

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Dec 1, 2022

Earlier this week, Beats announced a new collaboration, which offered a special edition variant of one of its existing hearable products. The company has just launched a new Beats Flex wireless earphones special edition from its partnership with Wacko Maria.

Looking at its design, the company has officially launched a new leopard printed variant of the Beats Flex. This new special edition also features a dual color cable design. For those unaware, the Flex wireless earphones are the brand’s entry level hearables that was first launched back in 2020. The earphones also feature Apple’s W1 chipset that helps in seamless setup and switching across Apple devices. It even comes with multiple ear tip sizes, magnetic earbuds that secure the buds to your neck.

The Flex offers up to 12 hours of battery life and supports Fast Fuel charging via the USB Type C port that delivers up to 90 minutes of playback in just 10 minutes. Apart from the earbuds, the company is also offering special packaging that carries the Wacko Maria branding along with the same leopard printed design for the retail box. The wireless earphones also feature the same specs as the regular model. The new Beats Flex Wacko Maria will have a price tag of 70 US Dollars in the US market and will go on sale on December 2 and can be found on Wacko Maria stores, END Clothing, and SSENSE. It will even be available in INVINCIBLE in Shanghai and SOULGOODS in Beijing.

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Oppo Find N2 Flip Global Launch Tipped

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Dec 1, 2022

The popularity of foldable phones is increasing day by day. We see a new model almost every month in the industry led by Samsung and Huawei. According to the latest reports, Oppo is the next company to introduce a foldable smartphone. The company is expected to introduce two models called Oppo Find N2 and Oppo Find N2 Flip. It looks like these foldable smartphones will not be limited to certain markets.

Oppo Find N2 Flip will go on sale in global markets

According to the tipster Ice Universe, Oppo Find N2 Flip will go on sale in global markets. The device will likely go on sale in markets such as Europe and the USA. Similar to Samsung and Motorola’s foldable phones, N2 Flip should be powered by a 4,300mAh battery, the chipset might be the Dimensity 9000 or Snapdragon 8+ gen 1. The new Find N Flip will also feature a 6.8-inch internal foldable OLED screen and a 3.26-inch external OLED display. It is also expected to have a 50 MP dual rear camera setup and a 32 MP selfie camera.

Oppo Find N2 on the other hand is expected to come with a 7.1-inch LTPO AMOLED display that supports a 120 Hz screen refresh rate. The foldable will use the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 12 GB of RAM and come out of the box with the Android 13 operating system. The Oppo Find N2 might feature a triple rear camera setup which could include a 50 MP, 48 MP sensor and a 32 MP Sony IMX 709 telephoto lens.

The phone will pack a 4,520mAh battery and aims to be the lightest horizontal foldable yet. In addition, the smartphone is expected to come in three color options, green, black and white. Unfortunately, that’s all the information about the phone for now. However, we may see another model during the launch event if the rumours are true.

Leakster Digital Chat Station says that the Find N2 and the new N2 Flip will probably be unveiled at the annual tech event. Oppo hasn’t set an official date yet, but it is usually in mid-December.

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Google Pixel 7 series finally receives the promised free VPN feature

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Dec 1, 2022

Google is finally bringing a promised feature to its Pixel 7 series of smartphones. The company had announced that the flagship phones will receive a free VPN feature, which is finally rolling out to the devices.

For those unaware, the Search Engine tech giant had first announced this feature for its Pixel 7 series during its “Made by Google” event in which it also launched the Pixel Watch and phones. Now, the company is finally bringing this free VPN feature through the Google One application. To put things simply, VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and it helps change one’s identity when one is online and it even helps encrypt your internet data as well. In other words, it basically makes it harder for others to get unwanted access to your private data or track your location online.

This even helps in protection when using public WiFi networks. So now, users of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro can expect to receive this feature, with the company also putting up a support page that lists the countries where the feature is currently available. This includes nations like Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain Sweden Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and United States.

Notably, Google has also claimed that if you are from any one of these regions, the VPN by Google One will still be functional even if you travel to any other country or region. Furthermore, the free VPN services will also be offered to Google One subscribers with 2TB of online storage, which costs around 9.99 US Dollars per month.

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Valve Steam Deck debuts in Japan, Hong Kong, Korea and Tiawan

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Dec 1, 2022

Earlier this year, Valve finally launched the much-awaited Steam Deck; however, customers had to wait through months-long reservation queues before the company started selling the handheld directly. To add to the frustration, the console was only available in a select few markets like Europe, the US, and Canada.

Now, the gaming giant is finally expanding the availability of the Steam Deck to four major Asian markets: Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Hong Kong. The console will be available via Komodo, which is the official Steam Deck distributor in these regions.

The launch was first announced in August, when Valve set up pre-order landing pages on the respective regional websites. Users who pre-ordered will begin receiving emails today to finalize their purchases, and the shipment date will be December 17.

The console is priced fairly close to the European and American prices (€419/$399) in the Asian market. It remains to be seen if the brand intends to move into more Asian countries, such as Indonesia, India, etc.

For those unaware, the Valve Steam Deck is a portable gaming console that includes some enthralling games such as Horizon Zero Dawn, Elden Ring, The Witcher 3, Stardew Valley, and Shadow Warrior. You can essentially play any existing game from your Steam library on the console if it is verified as being supported by the Steam platform.

In terms of specifications, the Steam Deck has a 7-inch IPS display with an HD resolution and a refresh rate of 60Hz. It is driven by an AMD Zen 2 processor and an RDNA 2 GPU. It has 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB SSD storage, as well as a microSD card slot. Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, USB-C, USB 3.2, 3.5mm audio jack, and DisplayPort 1.4 are all supported. The gaming console provides access to the Steam library, as well as Xbox Game Pass and the Epic Games Store.

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Infinix Hot 20 Play launched in India with 90Hz display, Helio G37, 6,000mAh battery

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Dec 1, 2022

Infinix Hot 20 Play has been unveiled in India alongside the Hot 20 5G. It has arrived as the successor to the Hot 12 Play, which went official in May this year. While the predecessor model featured a Unisoc chip, the Hot 20 Play comes equipped with a MediaTek SoC. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the device.

Infinix Hot 20 Play specifications and features

The Infinix Hot 20 Play houses a massive 6.82-inch LCD display with a punch-hole design. It delivers an HD+ resolution of 1640 x 720 pixels, a refresh rate of 90Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 120Hz. It has an 8-megapixel front camera with an LED flash. On the back, it features a 13-megapixel dual-camera system with a quad-LED flash. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the rear shell of the device.

The Hot 20 Play is powered by the MediaTek Helio G37 chipset and 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It also offers 3 GB of virtual RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The phone runs on XOS 10 6.0-based Android 12 OS.

For an enhanced gaming experience, the Hot 20 Play offers features like aerospace-grade cooling material, Dar-Link Engine 2.0, LinkPlus 1.0, and Erdal Engine 3.0. It packs a huge 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging via USB-C. The other features that are available on the Hot 20 Play include a dedicated microSD card slot, DTS Audio support, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Infinix Hot 20 Play price in India, availability

The Hot 20 Play, which comes in 4GB+64GB version only, is priced at Rs 8,999. It can be bought in colors like Racing Black, Aurora Green, Fantasy Purple, and Luna Blue. It is scheduled to go on sale starting Dec. 6 in India via Flipkart.

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Infinix Hot 20 5G launched in India with 120Hz display, Dimensity 810, 12 5G bands, 50MP dual cameras

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