OnePlus Tablet Launch Tipped Again

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Nov 14, 2022

We have been hearing about OnePlus releasing a tablet since mid-2021. For the past one and a half years, there have been multiple leaks regarding this product.

The last when we heard about it was in July 2022. A tech influencer revealed that the device has been delayed and it may release in early 2023.

Four months later, a reliable source now reiterates the same.

According to tipster Max Jambor, OnePlus is developing a tablet. This product is scheduled to release next year. Unfortunately, this is all he has to say.

Previous reports revealed that OnePlus’ first tablet could go by OnePlus Pad. They also suggested that it could be a better version of the Oppo Pad.

But now, it seems that OnePlus may have abandoned that product. Else, the device should have been released by now.

Therefore, we believe that the OnePlus tablet that is tipped to launch in 2023 could be a new product. At present, it’s not known whether it will be a unique device or a rebadged version of Oppo’s current or upcoming tablet.

Whatever it turns out to be, we are looking forward to learning more about it in the coming weeks. If OnePlus is indeed planning for a release, the device should start leaking via certifications, firmware, and even renders.

Until then, do let us know what you want from a OnePlus-branded tablet in the comment section below.

Douyin to Stream FIFA 22 World Cup in 4K for Free in China

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Sean

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Nov 14, 2022

Earlier today (14th November 2022), Douyin, which is basically TikTok in China, officially announced that it will be streaming the FIFA 22 World Cup for free. The company announced that it will offer the popular football World Cup live broadcast on its platform for free, but it will exclusively be available in China.

For those unaware, the FIFA 2022 World Cup is taking place in Qatar and Douyin managed to win the rights to stream the FIFA World Cup earlier this year. So now, Douyin will basically cover the entire 28-day event and offer free live broadcasts of all games at Ultra HD (4K) resolution quality on its popular short video-sharing platform. Simply searching for the “World Cup” will have Douyin users enter a special dedicated page that lets you watch the World Cup games.

Apart from just streaming the FIFA games, Douyin will also be offering a number of features to make the experience of watching the stream more interactive. This includes letting users invite friends to chat while watching the game. The app will offer this by making a live broadcast room. Keep in mind that this free 4K stream is exclusive to the China Douyin app. Meaning, it won’t be available on the Douyin app that is available globally. As of right now, this is all the information that is known regarding this matter, so stick around for more updates regarding a global availability.

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Apple Supplier to Increase Workforce in India to Meet iPhone Demand: Report

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Sean

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Nov 14, 2022

Apple supplier Foxconn is apparently planning on raising its workforce in India. The supplier is making this move to help raise production, which in turn, would enable it to meet the high iPhone demand in the market.

The Cupertino based giant’s largest supplier is planning on quadrupling its workforce in India. Foxconn is apparently going to raise the number of workers for its iPhone factory by such a large amount in India over the course of the next two years, as per two government officials (Via TheHindu) close to the matter. Interestingly enough, this news arrives after the iPhone maker saw disruptions in its production in China due to local lockdowns.

For those unaware, Foxconn’s largest iPhone plant in Zhengzhou, China was closed down due to the Chinese government imposing a local lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. This caused operations to halt abruptly and also lowered Apple’s shipment expectations for its latest iPhone 14 series models in the fourth and final quarter of this year. So now, Foxconn is reportedly planning on boosting its workforce in its plant in South India to 70,000. In other words, it would have to bring in more than 53,000 new workers overt he next two years.

While the new hiring would mark a significant scale up in production in the Tamil Nadu plant in India, Foxconn’s Zhengzhou is still its largest iPhone plant that employees a whopping 200,000 workers. Meaning, we can expect this move from Foxconn to be a way to dampen the blow of its largest plant being closed down temporarily. It would also help it deal with any possible future lockdowns in the region by growing its workforce in India.

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Oppo Enco R Pro with ANC, 12.4mm titanium drivers appears on China Telecom website, pricing revealed

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 14, 2022

In Q1 2022, Oppo launched the Enco R TWS earbuds in China. The earbuds came with an affordable price tag and a first-generation Apple AirPods-like design. Now, China telecom has listed the Oppo Enco R Pro TWS earbuds on its website revealing its design, some of its specifications, and its pricing.

Spotted by Slashleaks, the Oppo Enco R Pro looks a lot like the AirPods Pro from Apple. The case of the earbuds has an oval design with Oppo branding on the front along with an LED light which is likely there to indicate the charge level of the earbuds.

The listing reveals that the gadget has model no. ETE71 and it comes with 12.4mm titanium-coated drivers. One major upgrade over the Enco R is the presence of active noise cancellation. However, the exact level of noise cancellation has not been mentioned. Lastly, the gadget measures 66.84×51.45×25.04mm and weighs 47 grams.

The China Telecom website has listed the Oppo Enco R Pro at 499 yuan ($71). This is considerably higher than the vanilla Enco R which launched with a price tag of 299 yuan ($42). Currently, it is unclear when the device will be officially unveiled. But considering the listing, it is likely to happen in the coming days. So, stay tuned for more.

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SpaceX Buys Massive Ad Campaign Package on Twitter for Starlink

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Sean

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Nov 14, 2022

SpaceX has just placed a massive order for an advertisement package on Twitter. This ad campaign from Elon Musk’s aerospace based company will be run for the company’s Starlink, satellite internet connectivity based brand.

Interestingly, Elon Musk had also recently acquired the popular microblogging website for a 44 billion US Dollars deal. Now, the billionaire’s aerospace company is buying an ad campaign on Twitter in Spain and Australia. These large ad packages were bought to promote the company’s satellite based internet brand called Starlink. This ad campaign is apparently called “takeover” and will be promoted on Twitter in the two regions. According to a CNBC report, purchasing one of these advertisement packages will cost one a massive sum of 250,000 US Dollars or more.

Furthermore, it would also offer buyers the right to put their brand name on top of the main Twitter timeline for one whole day. This news arrives from one current and former Twitter employee that wished to stay anonymous. So now, Twitter users can expect to see the Starlink brand ad for the first three times that they open the application on the day or even on days of the planned takeover campaign. But this is still limited to just Australia and Spain.

For those unaware, Starlink is an internet service provider that offers connectivity through a constellation of satellites that beam internet down to paying subscribers. SpaceX developed Starlink with the aim of offering high speed internet connectivity to people in remote regions that suffer from poor internet due to a lack of cable or optic fiber infrastructure.

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Realme 10 Pro Series Roundup: Launch Date, Specs, Design, & Expected Price

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 14, 2022

Realme is set to introduce the Realme 10 Pro series later this week. The brand is expected to debut two models, namely Realme 10 Pro and Realme Pro Plus.

The company has been officially teasing the features of these phones for the past few days. At the same time, details about these products have also been emerging via other sources.

Hence, ahead of the official announcement, we have compiled everything known about these upcoming handsets in this article.

Realme 10 Pro Series Launch Date

The Realme 10 Pro series is scheduled to launch in China on November 17. The smartphones will be unveiled at an event that will begin at 2 PM GMT+8.

The conference will be live-streamed on popular Chinese video streaming platforms and social media like Weibo.

Realme 10 Pro Series Design

The Realme 10 Pro will have a flat frame design, while the Realme 10 Pro Plus will sport a curved display. Both of them will house two circles on the rear for cameras, however, the Pro Plus will feature three sensors instead of two.

In other words, there will be nothing new with their design. They will be available in gradient color finishes.

Realme 10 Pro Series Specifications

The Realme 10 Pro will arrive with a 6.78-inch FHD+ centered punch-hole display. The type of screen and its refresh rate is not known. But there’s a chance it could be an OLED panel with at least a 90Hz refresh rate.

On the other hand, the Realme 10 Pro Plus will flaunt a 6.7-inch FHD+ curved OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz PWM dimming. This centered punch-hole screen will be placed above a 2.33mm thin chin.

Realme 10 Pro China Telecom — Realme 10 Pro | Source: China Telecom

Both handsets will boot Android 13 but they will be powered by different chipsets. The Pro will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, whereas the Pro Plus will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chip.

Talking about cameras, the Pro Plus will sport a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system, while the Pro will feature a 16MP + 2MP dual camera setup. They will share a 16MP selfie camera.

The phones will draw power from a 5,000mAh battery. Finally, they will be available in 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB memory configurations, respectively.

Realme 10 Pro Series Expected Price

The Realme 10 Pro is expected to cost around ¥1,500 (~215). Whereas, the Realme 10 Pro Plus may retail for around ¥2,000 (~$285).

Apple Could Be Working on a Rival for Metaverse

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Sean

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Nov 14, 2022

A new report had hinted at Apple working on an interesting new project. With Meta (parent company of Facebook) aggressively pushing its Metaverse out, it appears that the iPhone maker is also working on its own version of the Metaverse.

As of right now, many are still waiting for the Cupertino based giant to announce its highly anticipated AR/VR based headset, which will be the brand’s latest line of consumer electronic products. However, its launch is only rumored and the company has yet to reveal any launch timeline for this device. Although previous rumors have hinted at the mixed reality headset launching sometime in Spring 2023. But according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company isn’t planning on stopping with a simple new hardware release.

The new report claims that Apple has already begun working on a whole “3D mixed reality world” and is currently in the process of hiring talents for this project. In other words, the brand is launching its own alternative to the metaverse to rival Meta in the mixed reality world category. Furthermore, Gurman based the news on Apple’s latest job listings. Apparently, the company is working on its own version of the Metaverse, which will be based on both virtual reality and augmented reality.

So it would appear that the upcoming AR/VR headset launch might be the brand’s first step into this endeavor. Interestingly enough, the search engine giant, Google, is also believed to be working on a mixed reality headset as well. Meaning that all three American tech giants are entering into the new mixed reality future, which Tim Cook hinted at being “the next big thing.”

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Vivo X90 Series, TWS 3 Launch Date Confirmed, X90, X90 Pro Could be First Dimensity 9200 to Debut

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 14, 2022

Vivo released an official confirmation earlier today through its Weibo page that the Vivo X90 series launch event will be held at 7:00 pm (local time) on Nov. 22. It appears that the X90 models will be the first to feature the recently unveiled Dimensity 9200 chipset.

Several reports have claimed that the X90 lineup consists of three models, such as the Vivo X90, X90 Pro, and X90 Pro Plus. The Pro+ model is tipped to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which is expected to launch this week. The X90 and X90 Pro are most likely to feature the Dimensity 9200 chipset, which went official last week.

According to a recent report, the Vivo X90 will come in four configurations, such as 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB. It will be available in black, blue, and red colors. The X90 Pro will be arriving in three options: 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB.

The X90 Pro+ is expected to be available in two configurations: 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB storage. Reports have claimed that the lineup will be equipped with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Both Pro models will arrive in red and black colors.

A recent report said that there will be both a standard model and a Pro model of the Vivo TWS 3. At present, it is unclear how both devices differ from each other. Vivo has confirmed that the TWS 3 will debut as the world’s first true Hi-Fi wireless earbuds. Some of the features that the TWS 3 series will offer include ultra-wideband noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3, dual device connection, smart wear detection, 3D binaural recording, and more.

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Realme 9 Pro+ 5G Gets Android 13 X Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta Update

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 14, 2022

Realme recently commenced the Android 13-based Realme UI 3.0 open beta program for the Realme 9 Pro, and now, the Realme 9 Pro+ is also getting open beta access to the latest operating system. The device debuted back in February 2022 and is on its way to receiving its first major Android update.

Users interested in trying out the Realme UI 3.0 open beta build need to make sure that their Realme 9 Pro+ is running the firmware version RMX3392_11.A.12, RMX3392_11.A.13, or RMX3392_11.A.14. Once you have made sure that you are on the required version, you can navigate to Settings > Software Update menu and tap on the Settings icon in the top-right corner. After that, click on Trial version > Open Beta > Apply Now and submit the required details. You will receive the beta update if your application is approved.

It’s important to note that beta builds may contain flaws that degrade the user experience, thus they should be avoided on a primary device. The company has noted some of the common issues with the Realme UI 3.0 beta build on the Realme 9 Pro+.

Common Issues

After the upgrade, it may take longer to boot for the first time, especially if there are many third-party applications on your phone.
After the upgrade, in order to improve the system operation efficiency and eliminate potential safety risks, the system will perform a series of actions such as application adaptation, background optimization, and security scanning which may cause slight hanging and faster power consumption.

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Leaked Galaxy S23 Ultra Camera Samples Compares It to the Pixel 7 Pro

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Sean

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Nov 14, 2022

We have another fresh leak regarding the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. The smartphone in question is set to be the company’s next gen top premium S23 series model and now we have leaked sample shots that showcase its photographic capabilities.

The news arrives from known tipster Ice Universe who shared the new sample camera shots on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). Looking at the initial social media post, we can see that the tipster has shared three images of a zoomed in shot of a pumpkin without any other details being revealed. He also asked Weibo users to vote on which picture is the best, out of the three, with the S23 Ultra taking the win. Ice Universe later revealed that the camera samples were taken from the S23 Ultra, S22 Ultra, and the Pixel 7 Pro.

In other words, this was one of our first looks at camera samples from the Galaxy S23 Ultra as well as an early comparison with Google’s current flagship, the Pixel 7 Pro. Taking a closer look at the images, it is clear the upcoming S23 Ultra model retains the best details and offers the most vibrant shot. Meanwhile, last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra also offers an image with almost the same level of quality. Lastly, the Pixel 7 Pro’s camera sample retained a fair amount of details but lacked overall vibrancy.

Earlier reports have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will feature a 200 megapixel primary camera that will reportedly be paired with a folded 10 megapixel 10x periscopic zoom sensor, a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and another 10 megapixel telephoto sensor on the back. So stick around for more, as we will be covering new leaks and rumors that will likely surface ahead of the Galaxy S23 series launch.

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Vivo Y02 Specs & Indian Pricing Tipped, Could Feature Helio P22 Soc, 5000mAh Battery

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Nov 14, 2022

Vivo is expected to soon unveil its flagship X90 series of smartphones in the Chinese market. On the other hand, the Indian division of the brand is apparently working on introducing a new entry-level smartphone called the Vivo Y02. The device is reportedly quite budget friendly and is expected to launch very soon.

The report comes from PassionateGeekz, revealing that the smartphone has the model number V2217. It also claims that the device will cost Rs 8,449 in the country. Let’s take a look at the expected spec sheet of the Vivo Y02.

Going by the specs revealed in the report, the Vivo Y02 will feature a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC under the hood. The RAM capacity will be at least 2GB. Although not mentioned in the report, we can anticipate that the phone will have at least 32GB of internal storage. A microSD card will also be supported for storage expansion. Vivo might support microSD cards with capacities of up to 256GB or 512GB for external storage.

A 5000mAh battery is also claimed to be included in the device. It might come with support for 5W or 10W fast charging. The display is said to be a 6.51-inch Halo FullView IPS LCD with 1600 x 720-pixel HD+ resolution. The phone, according to Guglani, will have a 20:9 aspect ratio and an Eye Protection Mode. The phone will have two SIM card slots.

The back of the device will have a single 8MP rear camera sensor and an LED flash module. Additionally, there will also be a 5MP front camera sensor. Last but not least, the phone will ship with Funtouch OS 12, an Android 12-based operating system, out of the box.

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Get up to 50% OFF on Longer 3D Printers, Laser engravers, and more under 11.11 Sale

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Daily Deals

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Nov 14, 2022

Longer is giving up to 50% OFF on various products under the 11.11 sale. Under this sale you can get a $10 discount when you place an order above $100 by using the code: 10OFF, $30 OFF when you order worth more than $300 by using the coupon code: 30OFF, and a whopping discount of $60 for orders above $600 by using the code: 60OFF.

Please note that this deal is applicable to a range of products available on the official Longer website. Make sure to head to their site and place your order before the deal expires. So let’s check out two of their bestselling products with amazing discounts.

Ray5 10W Laser Engraver

Retail Price: $529 Discounted Price: $419.99

The Ray5 10W Laser Engraver is a powerful cutter and engraver that can be used on wood, acrylic, stainless steel, leather, silver, and more.

The laser comes with dual beam technology and has a 10W intense laser that easily cuts through hard materials like wood. It can easily cut a 0.8”/20mm thick wood board and 1.2”/30mm acrylic material. The device can also be used for engraving at a max 10000mm/min engraving speed.

Ray 5 can be used for beautiful and delicate engraving art, as it features the latest compressed laser technology that generates an ultra-fine laser spot which is two times thinner than ordinary lasers available in the market. This means the device gives you ultra-fine cutting and engraving which is precise, consistent, and crystal clear with thinner lines and delicate texture.

The Ray 5 comes with a thermal sensor that detects accidental flames and automatically stops the laser and starts a buzzing alarm to inform you of the same. Moreover for your safety, the device comes with a flame-resistant acrylic laser protective cover. Other interesting features include a 3.5” touch screen, multiple data transfer options, multiple machine control options, wide software compatibility, etc.

Orange 4K Resin 3D printer

Retail Price: $699 Discounted Price: $259.99

Free: Standard UV resin worth $40

Orange 4K is an ultrafine LCD 3D printer that brings your ideas and pictures to life. The printer features 6480*3840 resolution and 10.5/31.5µm of subpixel, which gives a very high-quality output with delicate and intricate details printed out with precision. The 4K resolution allows you to print tiny details like fine lines of artwork with high accuracy and precision as compared to a 2K printer.

This LCD 3D Printer is able to print by 1.5s/layer on the exposure time and provides super-fast printing as compared to other ordinary printers. However, unlike other generic printers that substitute speed for quality, Orange 4K compromises neither on quality nor on speed as it is configurated with parallel UV LED for uniform and intense illumination, which provides better performance on printing quality.

Longer Orange 4K 3D printer is equipped with dual Z-axis linear guides for more steady printing and comes with a full metal body that keeps the whole printing procedure stable providing reliable and quality output every single time.

Huawei Denies Rumors of Its P60 Series Featuring Kirin Chips in 2023

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Sean

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Nov 14, 2022

Huawei has recently officially denied that it will be bringing back its proprietary HiSilicon Kirin series of chipsets for its next gen flagship P60 lineup of smartphones. So here are all the details.

For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant lost access to all US based technology after the US government put it on the trade blacklist, or the Entity List. A year after this, the company was also cut off from its primary chip supplier TSMC. This meant that it could no longer place orders for its proprietary chipset technology for its HiSilicon fabless semiconductor subsidiary. But since then, it shifted to using Qualcomm chipsets like the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoCs, however, these only supported 4G networking and were not 5G enabled.

But recently, rumors surfaced that the brand might be planning on bringing its Kiring chips back in 2023, for its flagship Huawei P60 series. The news arrives from a statement that the company shared on its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). Here, the brand denies rumors of releasing a new Kirin chipset powered smartphone next year. THe original rumor surfaced earlier this year and claimed that the new P60 models will feature Kirin processors, which were reportedly based on the 14nm process.

Furthermore, it was rumored that China’s largest foundry, SMIC, will be the one manufacturing the chips. In other words, we can expect the flagship P60 series of smartphone to possibly be powered by high end Qualcomm chipsets like the supposed Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Keep in mind that this is still unconfirmed at the moment, so take this news with a pinch of salt.

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Infinix Hot 20 5G Indian Launch Officially Teased, Hot 20 Play Could Tag Along

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 14, 2022

Infinix recently launched the Hot 20 series smartphones in multiple markets around the globe. The series consists of Hot 20 Play, Hot 20i, Hot 20, Hot 20S, and Hot 20 5G. A recent report revealed that the company could launch the Infinix Hot 20 series in India soon. Now, the brand has officially teased the upcoming launch through its social media channels.

And the cat's out of the bag! 🪄

Get ready to experience the HOTNESS of the all new Infinix HOT 20 Series, with features that will make you go #AbAurKyaChahiye 🥵

The amazing HOT 20 Series is launching super soon, stay tuned!#Shuddh5G pic.twitter.com/mEPOqqWGzR
— Infinix India (@InfinixIndia) November 11, 2022

The hashtag Shuddh5G is being used by Infinix, indicating that the company would soon introduce the Infinix Hot 20 5G smartphone to the Indian market. The Infinix Hot 20 Play smartphone is also anticipated to be introduced by the company with the Infinix Hot 20 5G in the Indian market. Let’s examine the features of the Infinix Hot 20 Play and Hot 20 5G in more detail.

Infinix Hot 20 5G specs

The Infinix Hot 20 5G features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The phone launches into the Android 12 operating system, with the XOS 10.6 user interface on top. It has a fingerprint sensor on the device’s side.

The device is powered by the Dimensity 810, which offers 5G connectivity. The SoC is backed up by 4 GB of RAM (with 3 GB of virtual RAM extension) and 128 GB of internal storage. To keep the lights on, it contains a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging compatibility and 5W reverse charging.

The Samsung JN1 primary camera on the Hot 20 5G has a 50-megapixel resolution, and there is also a depth sensor. It has a front 8-megapixel camera. Eye tracking, portrait mode, short video mode, and super night mode are just a few of the camera options available on the phone. A USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC (for contactless payments), and GPS are additional features.

Infinix Hot 20 Play specs

The Infinix Hot 20 Play features a large 6.82-inch IPS LCD screen with a refresh rate of 90Hz and a 1640 × 720 pixel HD+ resolution. The gadget comes with Android 12 preloaded, with Infinix’s XOS UI on top.

The MediaTek Helio G37 CPU and 4 GB of RAM power the Hot 20 Play. There are two storage options for the smartphone: 64 GB and 128 GB. For more storage, the device has a microSD card slot. On the front, it has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The device’s back features a 13-megapixel primary camera, an AI lens, and an LED flash. The rear casing also houses a fingerprint scanner. The gadget also supports facial unlock.

Two speakers and a 3.5mm audio connector are included in the Hot 20 Play. A 6,000mAh battery with an 18W charging capacity keeps the lights on. It offers the typical connectivity features, including dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. The phone measures 171 x 78 x 8.5mm and weighs roughly 209.6 grams.

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Samsung Reportedly Plans To Reduce Its Smartphone Shipments By 13%

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Jeet

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Nov 14, 2022

Samsung, the world’s leading smartphone maker for years, has not been able to sell as many smartphone units as it had planned because of several reasons, including the supply-chain issue caused by COVID-19 and the dull economic outlook in several countries.

As global smartphone shipments have declined, affecting almost all companies, the South Korean giant Samsung isn’t immune. A new report from Taiwan Economic Daily (via ITHome) claims that the company plans on reducing its smartphone shipments next year.

As per the report, Samsung is planning to reduce its smartphone shipments in the year 2023 by 13 percent, which roughly turns out to be 30 million units. This is mainly because of the decline in the smartphone market, because of which the company isn’t able to sell as many smartphones as it had planned, and the market continues to see weaker demand.

While Samsung was able to increase its market share in terms of shipments for the third quarter of this year (Q3 2022) compared to the previous quarter (Q2 2022), the company saw an overall decline of around eight percent when compared year-on-year.

It isn’t just Samsung that is bearish on the market situation. Some smartphone component suppliers, including Japan-based Murata and Taiwan-based Yageo, Tongxin Electic, and Duntai, among others, also share similar sentiments.

Murata, a leader in passive component MLCC (Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors), which provides electronic modules and components for Apple iPhone, Samsung smartphones, and others, has warned that smartphone demand in Greater China will not show signs of recovery and it will continue to see the decline next year.

Tongxin Electric, a mobile phone sensor component supplier, has said that it may need more than two to three quarters to destock. The company estimates that in the second quarter of next year or at the end of the third quarter, the related business of the company will rebound.

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ASUS And ROG Reveal Android 13 Update Roadmap For Their Smartphones

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Jeet

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Nov 14, 2022

ASUS has a lineup of popular smartphones in the form of the Zenfone series, and the company also has a sub-brand named ASUS ROG which is well-known for making high-end and premium gaming smartphones. Now, both these brands have announced their plans for major software updates for their smartphones.

Both the companies, ASUS and its subbrand ASUS ROG have revealed the Android 13 update rollout plan for their smartphones, which is set to commence next month, i.e. December 2022.

As per the information shared by ASUS on its social media profiles, the Zenfone 9 will be the first smartphone to get the latest Android 13 update in December 2022, followed by Zenfone 8, which will get the update in January 2023.

On the other hand, the ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate, as well as the ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro, will be getting an Android 13-based software update sometime in the first quarter of 2023, which means between January 2023 and March 2023.

The ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5S series will get the new Android 13 update sometime in the second quarter of 2023, which means between the months of April and June. We expect the company to reveal a more specific timeframe for the updates in the coming months.

The company has also added that the actual timeframe for the update rollout may differ based on regions and conditions. We expect the phones to get an updated version of the custom user interface when they get the Android 13 update. ASUS phones come with the company’s Zen UI, while the ROG phones run the ROG UI on top of Android.

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Redmi Note 12 Series Production Begins in Asia & Europe, Global Launch Timeline Tipped

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 14, 2022

Last month, Redmi debuted the Note 12 series smartphones in China. The series consists of the vanilla Redmi Note 12, the Redmi Note 12 Pro, and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. Earlier this month, the Note 12 Pro+ 5G global variant appeared in the FCC database hinting at an upcoming worldwide launch. Now, tipster Mukul Sharma has shared the expected global launch timeline of the series.

Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G — Redmi Note 12 Pro+

According to a recent tweet by Sharma, serial production of the Redmi Note 12 series has begun in several Asian and European regions. The tipster adds that we can expect the devices to launch in these markets in December or early next year. We can expect these devices to launch with different monikers in some markets. For instance, a report claims that the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G will debut in India as Xiaomi 12i HyperCharge.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Series Specifications

The Redmi Note 12 Pro series smartphones come with a 6.67-inch centered punch-hole OLED display with a resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels (FHD+), a refresh rate of 120Hz, a touch sampling rate of 240Hz, a 1920Hz PWM dimming, and a 16,000 level dimming. The 20:9 panel has a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a 10-bit color depth, a peak brightness level of 900 nits, HDR10+, HDR10, and Dolby Vision support.

A MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage powers the phones. The 3,000mm2 VC cooling system found in the Pro Plus is larger than the 2,000mm2 graphene-based cooling system found in the standard Pro edition. Both devices offer a 5,000mAh battery with 67W and 120W fast charging for the Pro and Pro+ models, respectively.

Redmi Note 12 pro featured — Redmi Note 12 Pro

For optics, the Pro has a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera with OIS. The Pro Plus, on the other hand, boasts a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HPX main camera with 1/1.4-inch sensor size. The 8MP ultra-wide camera and 2MP macro camera on both devices, however, are identical. They both have 16MP front cameras.

Both devices have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, an x-axis linear vibration motor, dual stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Connectivity options include dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, GNSS, NFC, and USB Type-C.

Redmi Note 12 Specifications

The Redmi Note 12 features a 6.67-inch centered punch-hole Samsung AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. The panel has a contrast ratio of 4500000:1, a peak brightness level of 1200 nits, 4096-level dimming, and a DCI-P3 color gamut.

A Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 CPU, LPDDR4x RAM, and UFS 2.2 storage power the phone. It boots MIUI 13 on Android 12 by default. A 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging powers the gadget.

On the back, it has a dual camera setup with a 48MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. It sports an 8MP front-facing camera for taking selfies and making video calls.

The device has an IP53 dust and water resistance rating along with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It has USB Type-C, dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and other connectivity options.

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Nothing Ear (Stick) Flash Sale Begins at 12 PM Today in India – Check Details

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 14, 2022

Nothing just unveiled the Nothing Ear (Stick) TWS, the company’s second audio product. The Nothing Ear (Stick) has a semi-in-ear design and a cylindrical shell with a rolling mechanism. The company’s unique translucent design profile is still present in the product.

Although its sale is slated to start on November 17th in India, the company will be hosting a limited sale today at 12 PM. The sale will take place on Flipkart and will allow a discount of Rs 1,000 to customers who already own either a Nothing Phone (1) or a Nothing Ear (1). For those unaware, the Nothing Ear (Stick) is priced at Rs 8,499 in India. With the discount, customers will be able to buy the new earbuds for Rs 7,499.

To avail the discount offer, customers need to buy the Nothing Ear (Stick) using the same Flipkart account that they used to buy the Nothing Phone (1) or Nothing Ear (1). If you are not able to buy the earbuds today, worry not as the offer will still be available when the device will go on open sale on November 17th.

Nothing Ear (Stick) specs & features

Nothing claims that the half-in-ear design of the Ear (Stick) earphones makes for a better and more comfortable fit compared to traditional in-ear TWS buds. The earbuds feature 12.6mm dynamic drivers and support both the AAC and SBC codecs. To prevent sound leakage, there is also a Bass Lock option available. This TWS case is transparent and cylindrical in design and features a rolling mechanism for opening the case similar to lipstick.

Although ANC is absent from the device, it can still eliminate louder background noises and amplify the voice for wind-proof and crowd-proof calls. The earbuds come with touch controls that are located on each earbud. They can be used to play, pause, skip tracks, activate voice assistance, and change volume. The Ear (Stick) has a battery life of 7 hours on a single charge and 29 hours when paired with the case. It lacks wireless charging, however, wired charging is available in the form of a USB Type-C port.

Additional features include Customise EQ and movements, Low latency mode with the Phone, in-ear identification, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Bluetooth 5.2, IP54 certification, Google Fast Pair, and Nothing X app (1).

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Honor 80 Series Officially Confirmed to Debut on November 23

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 14, 2022

Honor recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Nov. 23. The Honor Magic Vs foldable phone and Magic UI 7.0 will be unveiled at the event, according to the company. Today, it was confirmed that the Honor 80 series of smartphones will also launch alongside the above-mentioned products.

The official teasers show that the Honor 80 series will feature a display with curved edges. There is a pill-shaped cutout at the top-centre position. The cutout in the screen is smaller than the cutout for the dual selfie cameras on the Xiaomi Civi 2.

The rear camera setup inherits the design language of the Honor 70 lineup. The design on the rest of the back is like water ripples.

Reports have revealed that the Honor 80 series will comprise three devices. It is speculated that the Honor 80 SE will feature the Dimensity 1080 chipset and 66W fast charging support.

The Honor 80 is likely to feature the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset and 66W rapid charging support. The Honor 80 Pro is expected to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip onboard. The flagship phone is expected to support 100W fast charging.

The Honor Magic Vs foldable phone is also said to feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. It is expected to house a 5,000mAh dual-cell battery with 66W fast charging. The Honor 80 series and Magic Vs may come preloaded with Magic UI 7.0, which is based on Android 13 OS. Its thickness is said to be 14.3mm and is likely to weigh less than the Honor Magic V foldable phone from last year. The rest of Magic Vs’ specifications could be similar to its predecessor.

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Oppo A1 Pro Launch Date Confirmed, Design Revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 14, 2022

The Oppo A58 5G has gone on sale recently in China. Now, the brand is all set to launch its most advanced A-series phone, the Oppo A1 Pro 5G. The company took to its Weibo handle to confirm that the A1 Pro will debut at 6 pm (local time) on Nov. 16.

The OPPO A1 Pro launch date poster reveals that it is equipped with a curved edge display on the front. The back panel of the device has an oval camera module featuring two camera rings. The camera ring at the top houses a 108-megapixel primary camera. Its back panel has an auxiliary camera and an LED flash.

Earlier this month, an OPPO phone with model number PHQ110 was certified by the Chinese authorities like 3C and TENAA. The same device was also spotted in the database of the Geekbench benchmarking site. The PHQ110 is nothing but the OPPO A1 Pro. In initial reports, the device was being called with its tentative name, the OPPO A98.

OPPO A1 Pro specifications (rumored)

The OPPO A1 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution, 10-bit colors, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It seems to be the same display, which will be made available on the upcoming OPPO Reno 9 series.

The handset will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset. It is expected to ship with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For more storage, it will have a microSD card slot.

The A1 Pro will have a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. Its back panel seems to feature a 108-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup. The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which is likely to support 67W fast charging.

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