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Dec 8, 2022

After the initial delay, iQOO has finally launched the iQOO 11 series of flagship smartphones in its domestic Chinese market. The series consists of two models – the iQOO 11 and the iQOO 11 Pro. Both of these devices feature the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset along with a bunch of top-of-the-line hardware. So, let’s take a look at the devices in more detail.

iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro specs & features

Both phones use the identical 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED display, which supports a 144Hz refresh rate and has a 2K resolution. The key distinction is that the vanilla model’s display is flat, while the 11 Pro 5G’s screen is curved. The front camera has a hole-punch cutout in the upper center. The device also has 1440Hz PWM dimming and HDR10+ certification.

Both phones have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC onboard, coupled with quad-channel LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Both of the devices offer a virtual RAM expansion feature of up to 8GB. Additionally, they include the brand-new V2 customized Image Signal Processor (ISP) created by Vivo. The custom ISP is said to provide improved performance when taking portrait photos or filming videos in low light. Both phones include a triple-camera configuration on the back; however, the sensors onboard are different.

A 50MP Sony IMX866 primary camera sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 150-degree fisheye lens, and a 13MP portrait-telephoto camera are all included in the iQOO 11 Pro 5G. The iQOO 11 5G on the other hand, features three cameras: a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 13MP telephoto sensor with a 2x optical zoom. Both smartphones’ main camera sensors are capable of optical image stabilization (OIS). A 16MP front camera is standard on both phones.

The iQOO 11 comes with a 5000mAh battery and 120W fast charging capabilities. A smaller 4700mAh battery powers the 11 Pro 5G, however, it supports 200W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

The latest Android 13 operating system is preinstalled on both devices, with iQOO’s Origin OS Forest layered on top.

Pricing & availability

The iQOO 11 Pro is available in three storage options and three color options – Track Edition (Grey), Isle of Man Edition (Grey), and Legend Edition (White). You can check the prices below.

8GB RAM + 256GB storage – 4,999 Yuan
12GB RAM + 256GB storage – 5,499 Yuan
16GB RAM + 512GB storage – 5,999 Yaun

The iQOO 11 also comes in the same three color options, however, it is offered in five memory variants.

8GB RAM + 128GB storage – 3,799 Yuan
8GB RAM + 256GB storage – 4,099 Yuan
12GB RAM + 256GB storage – 4,399 Yuan
16GB RAM + 256GB storage – 4,699 Yuan
16GB RAM + 512GB storage – 4,999 Yuan

Pre-orders for these devices are currently live, while the open sale will begin on December 12.

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Xiaomi 13 can run Genshin Impact at a smooth 60fps without overheating: Lei Jun

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Dec 8, 2022

With the Xiaomi 13 series launch being just around the corner, the company has been sharing numerous teasers leading up to its announcement. Now, the latest one comes from the company’s Founder and CEO himself. So let’s have a look.

According to the Chinese tech giant’s CEO, Lei Jun, the upcoming flagship smartphones can run Genshin Impact at max settings without any issues. For those unaware, Genshin Impact is a cross platform title that runs on both smartphones and PCs. So it is quite intensive for a handheld device. However, the senior official claims that the device can run the game at full 60 frames per second without overheating or facing any throttling issues.

Typically whenever a device starts running hot, the chipset automatically begins reducing performance to ensure there is no thermal related damage to its system. But, the Xiaomi 13 can run the game without going past 43° Celsius. This is true even if it is being charged when gaming. At the same time, even the brightness of the screen is not lowered during the gaming test that the brand had conducted.

In other words, the Xiaomi 13 series is shaping up to be a great smartphone for gaming as well, since Genshin Impact is a great benchmark of an intensive mobile game. The smooht performance from the device is also thanks to the fact that it is equipped with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. This is the latest flagship chipset from the chipmaking giant and offers various improvements over its predecessors.

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Xiaomi 13 series to feature Nano Skin technology

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Dec 8, 2022

Xiaomi had recently announced that it will be launching its latest generation of flagship smartphones on December 11. And earlier today (8th December 2022), the company released a new Xiaomi 13 series teaser, which showcases some interesting new features.

According to the official teaser, the Chinese tech giant’s new 13 lineup will feature a new nano skin technology. This is a new material that the brand is using for the rear panel of its upcoming premium grade devices. The nano skin technology basically makes the device easier to clean, as the panel is more resistant to dust and colors. The teaser image shows the Xiaomi 13 series model being covered in paint to showcase this aspect.

In an official teaser video, we can see that the devices are covered with various different kinds of paint and colors, including spray paint as well. Although, simply wiping it clear with a paper towel managed to remove all the different kinds of colors. This is basically a one stop solution to removing any issues regarding dirt or discoloration of a rear panel of the smartphone. In other words, the design of the Xiaomi 13 series doesn’t just focus on aesthetics alone but also serves a useful function as well.

For those unaware, the Xiaomi 13 series is set to feature Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, with the Pro model sporting a 50 megapixel 1 inch sensor and a 75mm Leica telelphoto lens as well. The company was originally planning on launching the new flagship phones back on 1st December 2022, but due to an unknown delay, the launch was shifted to the December 11. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information regarding this matter.

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WhatsApp Presents 3D Avatars as Digital Versions of Users

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Dec 8, 2022

WhatsApp has begun rolling out 3D Avatar feature for its users worldwide. These avatars can be used as profile photos or custom stickers, and were first introduced on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger several months ago. The news follows months of beta testing, which was reported by WhatsApp beta tracker WABetaInfo in June. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the rollout on his Facebook page.

You can now make a 3D Avatar in WhatsApp and customize it

In a blog post, WhatsApp said that users can use personalized avatars as their profile photo or choose from one of 36 custom stickers that reflect different emotions and actions. 3D Avatar stickers on WhatsApp look similar to Snap’s Bitmoji or Apple’s Memoji stickers. “Your avatar is a digital version of you that can be created from billions of combinations of diverse hair styles, facial features, and outfits,” the company speaker said.

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The feature will be accessible through the Settings menu, and users will also be able to customize their avatar with different lighting, shading, and hair styles. WhatsApp is following in the footsteps of Facebook and Instagram, both of which introduced avatar features in 2019 and 2020, respectively. If you want to use the new 3D Avatar feature:

Check for any pending WhatsApp updates and install them
Open WhatsApp on your phone
Head on over to Settings
Tap on Avatar
Select “Create your Avatar”
Let your creativity loose!

In addition to being a fun way to change up their profile picture, the use of avatars can also improve privacy. Since most people can easily recognize someone from a photo, using a 3D Avatar model of the person instead makes it much less likely that they will be identified. This can be especially useful for those who want to maintain a certain level of anonymity on the platform.

WhatsApp has confirmed that its new avatar feature will only be accessible within the app itself. This means that users cannot use avatars created on Instagram or Facebook on WhatsApp, nor can they use avatars created on WhatsApp on Instagram or Facebook. In order to use avatars on WhatsApp, users will need to create them within the app.

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Realme 10 Pro + Review: This screen should be equipped on all phones

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Paco Zheng

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Dec 8, 2022

Realme 10 Pro +

Before we get started, I’d like to say that this is a phone you’ve never seen before in the $300 price range, and if you’re looking for a device that’s super light, has a long battery life and a great design, the Realme 10 Pro + is probably one of the best choices.

I’ve always liked Realme’s packaging style, it looks very minimalistic with cool typography of the text. This time too we can see a lot of radiating lines on top of a yellow background color. Inside the package, we get a 67-watt Super VOOC charger, a USB-C cable, a soft protective case, and some user manuals.

Design

This is the brand new Realme 10 Pro +, the brand has put a curved display on their digital lineups for the first time, and we see a nice transition between the screen edge and the frame, which makes for a very comfortable holding experience. The Realme 10 Pro + weighs less than 180 grams, and it’s less than 8 mm thick, which is the best weight control I’ve seen this year.

Their secret to reducing weight is to use a plastic center frame and back cover, but the back cover still looks very nice because Realme made some composite textures. When you turn the phone you can see some radial stripes on the upper part of the back cover, and on the lower part of the back cover, we can see some bright shiny particles.

The only thing I can complain about the design is that the back cover is too easy to get fingerprints, so if you want to keep the back cover as clean as new all the time, you’d better use the included protective case.

6.7″ display

Realme 10 Pro + comes with a 6.7-inch edge-curved screen, which is one of its main selling points. We can see that it has a very narrow bezel, which can give you a more immersive visual experience, but most importantly, it supports high-frequency PWM DIMMING. I can say that this will be a must-have feature when buying your next phone, and when you put the Realme 10 Pro + together with a phone with a regular OLED screen, you can see through the camera that the Realme 10 Pro + has less flicker, which can significantly reduce eye strain.

Don’t worry about this technology making some flaws in the display, the screen still has great color, contrast, and brightness. With dual speakers, you can have a very outstanding experience when you watch movies.

Cameras

In terms of photography, Realme 10 Pro + comes with a 108 MP main camera and an 8 MP wide-angle camera, and with the help of HyperShot system, you can get detailed photos both day and night.

Performance

Realme 10 Pro + is powered by the Dimensity 1080 platform, which is not a high-performance flagship platform, but it has very good power efficiency, here are some Benchmarks for your reference.

It can achieve an average frame rate of 59 fps in PUBG, which means it’s good enough if you don’t play those heavy games, and I also tested it in Genshin Impact, where it can achieve an average frame rate of 35 if you adjust the graphic preset to medium, so obviously gaming performance isn’t Realme 10 Pro +’s strength.

Battery & Charge

The Realme 10 Pro + is so light that you can’t imagine it has a 5000mAh battery. Thanks to the Dimensity 1080’s good power efficiency, after two and a half hours of simulated use, it still has a 60% battery, and you can fully charge the phone in less than 50 minutes with the help of 67-watt fast charging.

So this is the Realme 10 Pro +, a budget phone with a flagship design and screen, it really surprised me a lot and I really like its size control and lightweight body, because today’s flagship phones are getting heavier day by day.

The screen is also one of the things that stood out for me about Realme 10 Pro +. No one can ignore those eye injuries when they know that regular OLED screens would make a lot of flickers, so I hope Realme can bring high-frequency PWM DIMMING to all their phones.

iQOO 11 India Launch Teased Officially

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 8, 2022

The iQOO 11 series is now official in China and Southeast Asia. Following it, the Indian division of the brand has now started teasing the arrival of the vanilla iQOO 11 in the country.

Unfortunately, the brand is yet to reveal the launch date for the region. It has only revealed the design, which is already out.

The iQOO 11 will be the next iQOO-branded smartphone in India. The company has set up a teaser page on its official website in the country. The webpage only showcases the rear design of the phone’s BMW M Motorsport color variant.

We know almost everything about the iQOO 11 since the handset just went official in Southeast Asia and China today.

The device arrives with a 6.78-inch Samsung E6 AMOLED display. The 10-bit screen offers a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels (QHD+) and up to a 144Hz refresh rate. It also has a fingerprint sensor underneath it.

The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. It boots Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13 software.

The phone houses a 16MP front-facing camera and a triple camera system on the back. The rear setup includes an OIS-assisted 50MP Samsung GN5 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 13MP snapper with a 2x optical zoom lens. These cameras are powered by Vivo V2 ISP chip.

Last but not least, the iQOO 11 draws energy from a 5,000mAh battery and carries support for 120W fast wired charging.

Atari to launch unreleased arcade game that was too difficult for its time

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Dec 8, 2022

Atari is bringing back an unreleased game from the 80s. The game in question is Akka Arrh, which is an old 1982 arcade game that was canceled decades ago after the company found that the title was too difficult.

The popular game publisher is reviving the game, which is a wave shooter title, through a remake. The company is teaming up with developer Jess Minter, who is known for his psychedelic and synthwave style games. Atari labels the upcoming experience as “a fever dream in the best way possible.” The new remake will be released on PC, PS5, and PS4, Xbox Series S and Series X, Nintendo Switch, and even the Atari VCS.

The company is planning to launch the game sometime early next year. Talking about the Akka Arrh title, the game used a trackball to target enemies, as the player controls the Sentinel in the center of the screen to fight off waves of incoming enemies. The Sentinel is surrounded by an octagonal field that the player needs to clear out. Unfortunately for this game, it was found that the title was quite complex for its time.

This is understandable considering the simplicity of games back in the 80s. Thus, during the original test group screenings, the company decided to not launch the game. So the arcade version was pulled just ahead of its release, but there were three Akka Arrh cabinets that were known to exist.

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Realme 10 Pro Series Launched in India: Curved Display, 108MP Camera, 5,000mAh Battery, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 8, 2022

As scheduled, Realme has debuted the Realme 10 Pro series in India today. The lineup includes two devices, namely Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro Plus.

The two phones are the same as the ones released in China Let’s take a look at everything these handsets have to offer.

Realme 10 Pro Specifications

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

The phone features a 108MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual camera system on the rear. Whereas, on the front, it has a 16MP snapper.

The handset boots Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13. It offers all the essential connectivity options, such as dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and USB Type-C. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, dual stereo speakers, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Last but not least, it is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

Realme 10 Pro Plus Specifications

The Realme 10 Pro Plus flaunts a 6.7-inch 10-bit curved OLED display with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen supports up to a 2160Hz PWM dimming, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and 800 nits peak brightness.

The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chip. This chipset is paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

The device houses a triple camera system on the rear comprising a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, it has a 16MP shooter.

It offers multiple connectivity options, such as dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and USB Type-C. It also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, and Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 software.

Finally, the phone draws energy from a 5,000mAh battery and supports 67W fast charging.

Realme 10 Pro Series Price and Availability in India

The Realme 10 Pro series will retail at the following price tags in India.

Realme 10 Pro

Variants

6GB + 128GB – ₹18,999 ($231)
8GB + 128GB – ₹19,999 ($243)

Colors

Hyperspace Gold
Dark Matter
Nebula Blue

First Sale: December 16 via Flipkart, Realme.com, and offline stores.

Realme 10 Pro Plus

Variants

6GB + 128GB – ₹24,999 ($304)
8GB + 128GB – ₹25,999 ($316)
8GB + 256GB – ₹27,999 ($340)

Colors

Hyperspace Gold
Dark Matter
Nebula Blue

First Sale: December 14 via Flipkart, Realme.com, and offline stores.

Infinix Zero Ultra India Launch Date Announced

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 8, 2022

The Infinix Zero Ultra was unveiled in October. It is the brand’s most expensive phone to date. The mid-range smartphone is as feature-packed as other models in the segment.

This handset has now been confirmed to make its way to India. Let’s check out when it will be announced in the country.

The Infinix Zero Ultra is scheduled to launch in India on December 20. The device will likely go official at 12 PM IST.

Since the phone is already on sale in some markets, we know everything about it. Let’s go through its specs.

The Infinix Zero Ultra flaunts a 6.8-inch curved AMOLED display with FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The centered punch hole screen supports up to 900 nits peak brightness.

The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC paired with a vapor chamber cooling system. It boots XOS 12 based on Android 12.

The device houses a triple camera system on the rear. The setup includes an OIS-assisted 200MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it has a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

The smartphone comes with an in-screen fingerprint sensor and a MicroSD card slot. But it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack and dual stereo speakers. Last but not least, it is backed by a 4,500mAh battery and carries support for 180W fast charging.

In a nutshell, 200MP camera and 180W fast charging are the key highlights of this phone.

Jio Phone 5G with Snapdragon 480+ SoC, 4GB RAM spotted on Geekbench

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Dec 8, 2022

Reliance Jio stated in July last year that its first 5G smartphone would soon be available in India. The gadget was supposed to make its debut in July of this year. There haven’t been any indications of a launch, though.

Now, the smartphone has finally appeared on Geekbench, confirming some of its specs while also indicating that the smartphone might launch soon. Let’s check out the details.

The Geekbench listing shows that the Jio Phone 5G has the model number LS1654QB5. It features an octa-core processor with two cores clocked at 2.21 GHz and the remaining six cores clocked at 1.90 GHz. The processor is paired with an Adreno 619 GPU. This is the Snapdragon 480+ SoC, which is the entry-level 5G chipset offered by Qualcomm.

Additionally, the listing confirms that Jio’s low-cost 5G smartphone will have 4GB of RAM. It should have at least 64GB of internal storage, at the very least. Furthermore, the Geekbench listing shows that the phone will ship with Android 12 pre-installed. It might have Jio’s PragatiOS, a forked version of Android, on top. With support for many regional languages, the skin has been tailored for Indian users.

In the single-core and multi-core tests on Geekbench, the Jio Phone 5G received scores of 549 and 1661. The listing does not reveal any further details, however, some specifications of the upcoming device have already been leaked.

According to previous reports, the Jio Phone 5G is expected to debut with a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen that offers a refresh rate of 90Hz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ chipset will draw power from a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The camera setup on the back is expected to comprise of a 13MP primary and a 2MP secondary lens. On the front, the device is said to have an 8MP snapper. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.1, and a Syntiant NDP115 always-on AI processor are also expected to be included.

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Samsung is the smartphone partner for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Pro Series

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Dec 8, 2022

Earlier today (8th December 2022), Qualcomm has announced that Samsung is the official smartphone partner for its multi title mobile esports league, which is dubbed the Snapdragon Pro Series.

As per the official announcement, the Snapdragon Pro Series will feature the South Korean tech giant’s branding across multiple regions and esports competitors at certain levels will exclusively use Samsung Galaxy devices that feature the Snapdragon chipsets. The Snapdragon Pro Series competitors at the Mobile Challenge and Mobile Masters levels will exclusively use Galaxy phones at the sanctioned competitions. This will start with the upcoming Mobile Challenge finals which is being hosted at the DreamHack Valencia later this month.

Stephanie Choi, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Marketing at Samsung stated that “We’re committed to bringing high-performance Samsung Galaxy devices powered by Snapdragon to the hands of billions of gamers around the world to proote both camaraderie and competition. As the Official Smartphone Partner of the Snapdragon Pro Series, this announcement deepens our existing collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and is an important step in our pursuit to advancing mobile technology in the esports world.”

While the announcement for Samsung being the partner has been announced, the company has yet to reveal which Galaxy smartphones will be used on the official stages. But we can expect the brand to showcase some of its top of the line models like the Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra models, both of which feature Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The Snapdragon Pro Series will include various regions and games like the popular titles Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, PUBG Mobile, Asphalt 9 Legends, Brawl Stars, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Garena Free Fire, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and PUBG New State Mobile.

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Here’s a first look at Samsung SmartThings wireless charging station

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Dec 8, 2022

Samsung has been working on new accessories with recent leaks and rumors hinting at one such model. This accessory is a wireless charging station that is dubbed SmartThings and it was just recently spotted getting certified, which offered us a first look at the device. So let’s have a look.

The upcoming wireless charging station was spotted getting certification on the FCC. This online database revealed that the new SmartThings wireless charging station carries the model number EP-P9500. Furthermore, the certification listing even offers us a first look at the accessory as well. The image shows us the device getting tested on a setup for the evaluation process by the regulatory agency.

We can see that the SmartThings wireless charging pad is strapped to a test bench and the picture also shows the radiation patterns on the three geometry axes. Unfortunately, the entire setup restricts our vision of clear view at the device, but we can tell that it has a rectangular shape with rounded corners. Apart from this, we can also see that it sports a pretty thick gray frame as well.

The rear and front of the Samsung SmartThings wireless charging station also comprises of a glossy black material. There’s not a lot of information shared on the FCC certification, but it is confirmed that it features Zigbee, Bluetooth LE, WiFi support, and even wireless power transfer. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Oppo Find N2, Find N2 Flip Design Revealed In Teaser Video

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Dec 8, 2022

Oppo Find N2 and Find N2 Flip are also set to go official at 4 pm (local time) Dec. 15 through the company’s INNO Day 2022 event. Earlier today, Oppo released a teaser video to reveal the design of its upcoming foldable phones.

OPPO Find N2 series teaser video

The teaser video gives a glimpse of the design of the Find N2 duo. Another image that is now doing the rounds on Weibo reveals that the Find N2’s inner display will have a punch-hole at the top-left corner. The Find N2 Flip, on the other hand, will have a center punch-hole. Both devices seem to have very slim bezels around their foldable displays. These devices seem to feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It can be seen that the Find N2 Flip has a SIM card slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille on the bottom edge.

Oppo Find N2 specifications (rumored)

OPPO Find N2 series image — OPPO Find N2 and Find N2 Flip

According to reports, the Oppo Find N2 features a foldable 7.1-inch E6 AMOLED 120Hz display with a resolution of 1920 x 1792 pixels. It will have a 5.54-inch E6 AMOLED 120Hz screen on the front, which will offer a resolution of 2120 x 1080 pixels. The N2 will have a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor and a 4,520mAh battery with 67W rapid charging support.

On the inside, the Find N2 will feature a 32-megapixel camera. It will sport a 32-megapixel front camera for taking selfies. The primary camera on the back of the handset is a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 lens with optical image stabilization. It will be paired with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX581 camera with a 114-degree viewing angle and a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 telephoto camera. The device is likely to weigh under 240 grams.

Oppo Find N2 Flip specifications (rumored)

Supposedly, the Find N2 Flip would have a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a Full+ resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Reports have claimed that the N2 Flip is powered by the Dimensity 9000 chipset. It will arrive with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The clamshell phone may include a 4,300mAh battery with 44W rapid charging capabilities.

For selfies, it will include a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The phone’s rear panel will have a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX890) + 8-megapixel (Sony IMX355, ultra-wide) dual-camera system with a 3.26-inch OLED cover display. These foldables are expected to run on the ColorOS 13-based Android 13 OS.

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Vivo X90 appears on Bureau of Indian Standards, could launch soon

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Dec 8, 2022

A couple of weeks back, Vivo debuted the Vivo X90 series of flagship smartphones in the Chinese market. The series consists of three models in total: the Vivo X90, X90 Pro, and X90 Pro+. These flagship smartphones are expected to debut in markets outside of China soon, as multiple certifications have already hinted.

Now, the vanilla X90 has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards certification website, confirming that it will launch soon in the sub-continent. The listing reveals that the smartphone has the model number V2218, which is the global model number for the Vivo X90.

There is no additional information about the Vivo X90 in the BIS listing. But given that the phone has already been released in China, we anticipate that it will also be released in India with the same hardware.

Vivo X90 Specifications

The device sports a 6.78-inch centered punch-hole 10-bit curved OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, a resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels, and a pixel density of 452 PPI. 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and PWM dimming up to 2160Hz are supported by the panel.

The cutting-edge MediaTek Dimenity 9200 chipset powers the smartphone. The SoC is coupled with UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5 RAM. Additionally, it has a Vivo V2 ISP chip.

Regarding optics, the device has a triple camera arrangement on the back that is powered by Zeiss. The system has a 50MP Sony IMX866 primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP 2x telephoto camera. It will have a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

The system launches OriginOS 3 on top of Android 13. Dual stereo speakers, an x-axis linear vibration motor, and an IP64 rating are further features. Sadly, it comes with a USB Type-C 2.0 port.

The phone’s 4,810mAh battery is backed by 120W fast wired charging capability, which is the final but not least feature.

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Tecno Megabook S1 Launched, Offers 120Hz Display, 12th gen Intel Core i7, Six Speakers

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Dec 8, 2022

Tecno Megabook S1 notebook was showcased at the IFA 2022 tech trade show in Berlin, Germany. At the launch event for the Phantom X2 series yesterday, the company also announced the Megabook S1. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the device.

Tecno Megabook S1 specifications and features

The Megabook S1, which comes in a magnesium alloy build, houses a 15.6-inch display that produces a 3.2K resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The screen offers other features like a 120Hz refresh rate, 450 nits of brightness, DC dimming, and a 100 percent sRGB color gamut

Tecno’s latest laptop is powered by the 12^th generation Intel Core i7 processor with a dual-fan cooling system. It features 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB / 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. It packs a 70Wh battery, which can be charged using the bundled 65W GaN charger. It will come preloaded with the Windows 11 OS.

The Megabook S1 is equipped with a DTS:X Ultra-powered six-speaker system. The HD webcam is coupled with AI-powered dual microphones for noise cancellation during calls. If someone peers over your shoulder, the AI-aware feature might blank the screen. The notebook has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and OneLeap support, which allows users to easily pair the device with a Tecno phone via NFC.

When it comes to ports, the Megabook S1 features a pair of USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, a full-sized HDMI port, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The laptop has a thickness of 13.5mm and weighs around 1.35kg.

Tecno Megabook S1 price and availability

The Tecno Megabook S1 will be offered in two configurations in select regions. The base model that offers 512 GB storage is priced at $1,499 and the 1 TB variant costs $1,599.

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Honor 70, Magic4 Pro, Pad 8 & more get massive discounts on Amazon UK this holiday season

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Dec 8, 2022

The holiday season is upon us, and Amazon UK is offering some amazing discounts on a wide range of products. This includes multiple gadgets from Honor, like the Honor 70 and the Honor Magic4 Pro, along with the Honor Pad 8 tablet and the Honor MagicBook 16 laptop. Whether you’re shopping for gifts for loved ones or treating yourself, now is the perfect time to take advantage of these fantastic savings.

Honor 70

With the Honor 80 series absent from the UK market, the Honor 70 is the best mid-range offering from the brand in the UK. It has a 6.7″ FHD+ OLED display (120Hz, HDR10+) and a Snapdragon 778G+. The camera setup is especially impressive, with a 54MP primary camera along with a 50MP 122° camera. The front camera produces crisp shots with its 32MP sensor, and the device can easily last throughout the day with its 4,800mAh battery.

The Honor 70 is currently available for £380 on Amazon UK, which is a £100 discount over its usual price.

Honor Magic4 Pro

The Magic4 Pro is Honor’s current flagship smartphone in the UK. It features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and a 6.81-inch, 1312 x 2848p LTPO 2.0 OLED panel with a maximum 120Hz refresh rate. It has a flagship-grade camera system with a 50MP primary lens, a 50MP ultrawide lens, a 64MP Periscope Telephoto Camera WITH 3.5X Optical zoom, and EIS+OIS stabilization. The front of the device uses a 12MP wide camera along with a 3D depth camera, enabling facial recognition features. There is also a self-developed Honor Image Engine chip packed inside this device for a better imaging experience. Other highlights include a 4,600mAh battery that supports 100W fast charging and IP68 water and dust proofing.

The Honor Magic4 Pro is available for £700 on Amazon UK, which is £170 less than its usual price.

Honor Pad 8

If you are in the market for an affordable tablet, Honor provides a decent option with the Honor Pad 8. This 12-inch slate has a 2,000 x 1,200-pixel IPS LCD panel and a Snapdragon 680 chipset under the hood. It is certified with Widevine L1, meaning that Netflix and YouTube can play at 1080p. It also features a solid audio solution with an eight-speaker setup.

The Honor Pad 8 4GB + 128GB variant is currently selling for £250, £20 off its usual pricing.

Other than these products, Honor is also offering the Honor Earbuds 3 Pro for £109 and the Honor MagicBook 16 laptop for £670, respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Starts Receiving Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update

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Dec 8, 2022

After rolling out new updates for its smartphones, Samsung has now started updating its tablets, and one of the first ones to receive the new Android 13 operating system is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.

Some of the users in France who own the mid-range Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite have started receiving the new update that brings the company’s custom interface One UI 5.0 based on the Android 13 operating system.

As of now, the update is limited to the LTE model, and that too within France. However, we expect the update to roll out to the Wi-Fi only as well as to other regions in a few weeks or months.

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite LTE version (SM-P619) is getting a new firmware version P619XXU1BVK6. Although its the 2022 model of the device getting the update, the 2020 model is also eligible to receive Android 13 update and the rollout could take place soon.

Coming to the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite features a 10.4-inch LCD screen offering a 2,000 x 1,200 pixels screen resolution, which supports the included S Pen stylus. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper at the back and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. It comes with a pair of AKG-tuned speakers with Dolby Atmos support. As for the software, it runs the Android 12 operating system with One UI 4.0 custom interface and the device is powered by a 7,040mAh battery.

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Xiaomi 13 Press Renders Released, Design Revealed From All Angles

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Dec 8, 2022

After remaining inactive for around a week after the death of a prominent Chinese leader, Xiaomi’s Weibo account has finally become active. Apart from confirming the new launch date, the company rolled out a couple of posters to showcase the design of the Xiaomi 13.

The Xiaomi 13 series is all set to go official at 7 PM (local time) on Dec. 11 in China. The event will see the arrival of multiple products, such as the Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, MIUI 14, Xiaomi Watch S2 smartwatch, Xiaomi Buds 4 TWS earbuds, and Mini Host desktop PC.

The Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro will sport an identical design. Reports have claimed that the Pro model will be a larger version of the Xiaomi 13. Hence, they are expected to sport a similar design. Here is a look at the official images of the Xiaomi 13.

As can be seen, the Xiaomi 13 will feature a flat AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. In comparison, the Pro model will have a larger display with curved edges. On the back, the Xiaomi 13 has a square-shaped camera module, which houses three cameras, a dual-LED flash, and Leica branding.

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The Xiaomi 13 is a flat-edged device with rounded corners. It has a volume rocker and a power key on the right. The top edge of the device has a couple of holes, which could be for a microphone, an IR blaster, and a speaker(s). The bottom edge of the device features a SIM slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. The blue variant of the phone can be seen sporting a leather back. The green, black, and white variants of the device are expected to arrive with a glass back.

Xiaomi 13 specifications (rumoured)

The Xiaomi 13v will have a 6.36-inch E6 AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powered device will arrive with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It will have a 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. For photography, the Xiaomi 13 will have a 32-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel triple camera unit.

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