Nokia G60 5G listed on the brand’s official India website, launch seems imminent

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Oct 28, 2022

Nokia is set to launch its first-ever 5G phone in India soon. The HMD Global brand licensee had announced a deal with Reliance Jio for 5G deployment earlier this month. The Finnish brand’s first 5G-compatible phone in India is set to be the Nokia G60 5G. The device is listed on the Nokia India website with the full specification sheet. Only the pricing and availability details of the smartphone remain a mystery now.

The Nokia G60 5G was announced for the global market during the IFA 2022 event in September. The Indian variant will come with the same specifications. As per the official listing, the device has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It has a refresh rate of 120Hz, and 500 nits peak brightness. The screen is shielded with Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button.

On the imaging front, the Nokia G60 5G sports triple rear cameras. The setup comprises a 50MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth unit. There is an 8MP front-facing snapper for selfies.

Under the hood, the Nokia G60 5G is listed with a Snapdragon 695 processor. It packs 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The 4,500mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging powers the Nokia G60. The smartphone ships with Android 12 OS out of the box. The official listing confirms that it will receive three years of Android OS upgrades as well as three years of monthly security updates.

Connectivity options on the Nokia G60 5G include dual SIM with eSIM support, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Nokia G60 5G will be available in Black and Ice colour options.

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LIGE smartwatch with Bluetooth calling, blood pressure monitoring & more launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 28, 2022

The LIGE smartwatch with lots of health monitoring features and Bluetooth calling is now available globally. The new smartwatch is alleged to feature blood pressure, blood oxygen level, and heart rate tracking.

The LIGE smartwatch has a 1.28-inch IPS display with a 240 x 240p resolution. The smartwatch comes with an integrated NFC that can be used to unlock smart doors.

The smartwatch supports Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity to your smartphone to receive calls and notifications. Its ECG and PPG monitors allow the user to monitor the heart rate, blood oxygen, and blood pressure. The LIGE smartwatch offers sleep tracking and several exercise modes are also available. It has a 260mAh battery that offers up to seven days of activity on a full charge. If the watch is on standby, it can last for 15 days on a single charge. The smartwatch comes with lots of watch faces which enables you to personalize the device.

Two menu layouts are available in the new LIGE smart wearable which is also rated IP67 waterproof. The smartwatch is protected from sweat and light water splashes. Two strap options are available for the LIGE smartwatch – silicon and metal. The watch is 1.80-in wide and 0.47-in thick.

The LIGE smartwatch is shipping from China to the global market. It can be purchased via AliExpress for $32.39 which is a huge discount from its original price of $179.95. Delivery times vary and shipping costs also vary. Deliveries in the US for the LIGE smartwatch are expected to kick in by November.

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iPhone 15 Pro models will reportedly come with solid-state power and volume buttons

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Viraj Gawde

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Oct 28, 2022

It’s barely a few months after the launch of the iPhone 14 series in September. Rumours about the next-generation iPhone 15 lineup have already started surfacing on the web. Now, reliable Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shared new information on the high-end iPhone 15 models.

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My latest survey indicates that the volume button and power button of two high-end iPhone 15/2H23 new iPhone models may adopt a solid-state button design (similar to the home button design of iPhone 7/8/SE2 & 3) to replace the physical/mechanical button design.
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) October 28, 2022

As per Kuo, Apple will introduce solid-state power and volume rocker buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. This means that the Cupertino-based tech giant will reportedly ditch the clickable switches. To make it simpler, the current-generation iPhones feature a physical/mechanical button design. The solid-state button design is similar to the home button design on the iPhone 7, 8, and even the SE 2 and SE 3.

The solid-state buttons make users feel like they are pressing physical buttons by offering haptic feedback to confirm presses. In reality, the buttons don’t actually sink in physically. The design change is only expected to be on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. For this, the smartphones will be equipped with Taptic Engines on the internal left and right sides This means that the next-generation Apple flagships could come with three taptic engines in addition to the existing vibration motor. Removing the physical power and volume buttons will also aid in removing two additional ingress points for water and dust, thereby creating a more durable phone.

Kuo adds that high-end Android OEMs are expected to adopt Apple’s solid-state button design to create a new selling point.

As per past reports, Apple has complied with the EU law that requires phone manufacturers to use USB-C ports. This potentially suggests that the iPhone 15 will ditch the lightning port in favour of a USB-C connection. Regardless, buttonless design and a USB-C port seem to be a major highlights for the next-generation iPhones.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition is finally confirmed

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Sean

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Oct 28, 2022

Over the last couple of months, the news regarding Twitter being bought up by known billionaire Elon Musk has been on and off. However, it seems like the massive multi billion dollar deal has finally been confirmed.

For those unaware, Musk had first announced the 44 billion US Dollars acquisition deal earlier this year. However, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla had soon backed out of the deal owing to complications related to transparency in business operations. This then led to lawsuits being filed against the billionaire. But recently, it seemed that things finally worked out and the deal was back on track. Now, Elon Musk has officially confirmed this deal.

But according to a Bloomberg report, CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, Policy Chief Vijaya Gadde and General Counsel Sean Edgett were some of the executives that were laid off following this acquisition. Furthermore, Edgett was reportedly escorted from Twitter’s head office. In other words, it might seem that Musk still has friction over the legal actions that were tanked against him months prior.

Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in! pic.twitter.com/D68z4K2wq7
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 26, 2022

Musk even took to Twitter to officially confirm this announcement with a short video of him entering the Twitter headquarters. He stated that “The reason I acquired Twitter is because it is important to the future of civilization to have a common digital town square, where a wide range of beliefs can be debated in a healthy manner, without resorting to violence. There is currently great danger that social media will splinter into far right and far left wing echo chambers that generate more hate and divide our society.”

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DJI may launch the new Mavic 3 Classic Drone on November 2

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Sean

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Oct 28, 2022

DJI is apparently gearing up to launch a new drone from its popular Mavic series soon. The company has announced that the upcoming Mavic 3 Classic drone will be unveiled on the 2nd of November 2022. So here’s what we know so far.

As per an official teaser trailer, the Chinese drone maker is set to announce the new Mavic 3 Classic on November 2. The upcoming drone in question is believed to be from the Mavic series due to the camera lens that was seen in the recently shared teaser. The sensor looks nearly identical to the Hasselblad camera on the DJI Mavic 3. Although, this model lacked branding and a telephoto lens. But it appears that the cheaper version of its Mavic 3 drone might be the Classic, which would go official on the ‘Explore Vivid’ event next month.

Furthermore, the new drone also looks similar to the recent image leaks of the Mavic 3 Classic, which were shared by WinFuture. Apart from this, the Mavic 3 Drone had also passed through the FCC certification website as well previously. If the brand decides to launch the Mavic 3 Classic at an aggressive price, we can expect it to be quite an attractive option that might also compete with the company’s existing Mini 3 series of drones.

As of right now, it is unclear just how much the Mavic 3 Classic will cost. Although, we can expect this model to retail somewhere around the 1,400 US Dollars mark. Keep in mind that this is still just speculation so take this with a pinch of salt for now and stick around for more updates.

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Global smartphone shipments fall in Q3 2022; only Apple grows year-on-year

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Viraj Gawde

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Oct 28, 2022

Multiple international market research firms Counterpoint Research, International Data Corporation (IDC), and Canalys have revealed the results of the global smartphone shipments during the third quarter of 2022. Q3, 2022 is the period between the month of July to September. OEMs sold 301.9 million units compared to 342 million during the same period last year. Counterpoint Research reveals a 12 percent decline whereas IDC and Canalys represent a figure of 9 percent.

The global smartphone shipments in the third quarter improved compared to the last quarter i.e. Q2, where shipments slipped below the 300 million mark. The market is said to be at the lowest Q3 level since 2014. All three research firms attribute the downfall in shipments to the Russia-Ukraine war, China-US tensions, growing inflation and fear of recession, and weakening national currencies leading to a dent in consumer sentiment. Shipments across Europe and Asia Pacific performed better while emerging markets remained laggards.

As for the OEM performance, Apple was the only company to register a 2 percent year-on-year growth. In Q3, 2022 the Cupertino-based tech giant had a 17 percent market share with 51.9 million shipments. South Korean major Samsung lead the Q3 market with 64 million sales and 21 percent share, however, it declined 8 percent YoY basis. Xiaomi came in third with a 13.4 percent share and 40.5 million shipments. It fell 8.6 percent year-on-year. Vivo and OPPO bagged the fourth spot with 25.9 million sales and 8.6 percent market share. Both companies recorded double-digit declines of 26.3 percent. Chinese brands were able to capitalise on Apple and Samsung’s exit from the Russian market. It’s worth noting that all five OEMs registered positive growth quarter-on-quarter basis.

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Oppo is the fastest growing brand in India, with 14% YoY rise in Q3 2022

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Sean

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Oct 28, 2022

Oppo is one of the largest smartphone makers in the global market. Now, a new report has revealed that the company is also the fast growing brand in the Indian market and even ranks among the top 5 vendors list in the region.

In an official press release, the Chinese company announced that it was the fastest growing smartphone brand in the region with a 14 percent year on year growth in the third quarter of this year. During this period, the OEM shipped over 7 million smartphone units. Oppo claimed that some of its newest handset lineups helped boost sales thanks to their ‘best in class’ technology. The company even shared the example of the Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro models, which achieved a target of 124 percent and 105 percent respectively.

Apart from the Reno phones, the company’s F series of smartphones were also quite popular as well. This includes the F21 Pro, which helped clocked 68 percent growth in 2022. Similarly, the new K models also saw great sales as well, with the K10 5G seeing robust sales during this period. As per Damyant Singh Khanoria, Chief Marketing Officer of OPPO India, “

“In keeping with our brand proposition of Inspiration Ahead, we at OPPO are proud innovators in smartphone technologies. We have expanded our connection with our customers through a product ecosystem that makes their life convenient. Our YoY steady growth is a testament of our consumers love for what OPPO brings to its products. We will continue to push the boundaries in technology and innovation to build cutting-edge devices for the Indian market.”

Oppo further added that its impressive growth was also made possible thanks to its manufacturing site in Greater Noida. This plant was a part of its “Make in India” initiative, which also contributed to the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” mission.

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Oppo working on new A series phone with high end specs like 108MP camera & 67W charging

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Sean

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Oct 28, 2022

A new report has revealed some interesting details regarding an upcoming Oppo smartphone. The company is apparently planning on launching a new model from its popular mid range A series, however, this device will have some high end specs and features.

The news arrives from a known tipster Digital Chat Station, who shared the information on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). In the social media post, he stated that the brand is working on a new Oppo A series model that feature the highest screen to body ratio so far, which is a tall claim. Furthermore, the screen will aso have a single punch hole camera on the front, with the display also being a curved panel.

Interestingly, most of the new leak hints at all the feature related to the display, with the panel reportedly also offering 2160Hz PWM dimming as well. Apart from these specs, Digital Chat Station also stated that the new Oppo A series smartphone will feature a large 108 megapixel primary camera on the rear. Unfortunately, he did not reveal any other detail regarding the rear cameras, so we don’t have any information regarding the other sensors or even the number of cameras on the back.

Lastly, the tipster also shared that the Chinese tech giant will launch the new A series smartphone with up to 67W fast charging support as well. However, Digital Chat Station did not reveal any other information about the battery or its total capacity. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report at the moment so take this news with a pinch of salt and stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Upcoming Smartphone: Huawei P50 Pocket S

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 28, 2022

Unlike the last few weeks, there won’t be multiple smartphone launches the next week. As of writing this article, only one company has confirmed a new phone announcement in the next few days.

The firm we are describing is Huawei. The former world’s largest smartphone brand has scheduled to debut its first watered-down foldable smartphone on November 2.

This device is officially called Huawei P50 Pocket S. As the name suggests, it will be a cheaper variant of the existing Huawei P50 Pocket.

For the unaware, the P50 Pocket is Huawei’s first vertical (aka clamshell) foldable smartphone. It was announced in late December 2021.

Instead of debuting a successor almost a year later, the company is about to introduce an affordable version. Let’s check out what this handset will offer.

Upcoming Smartphone Next Week

Huawei P50 Pocket S

The Huawei P50 Pocket S is in the news for the last few weeks. However, its November 2 launch date was only confirmed recently by the firm.

The device will be presented at a conference, which is scheduled to begin at 7 PM GMT+8. The event will be live-streamed on Weibo and other leading Chinese video streaming platforms.

Thanks to leaks and teasers, we know a few details about the forthcoming Huawei P50 Pocket S, which was previously known as Huawei P50 Pocke New.

The second clamshell foldable phone from Huawei is tipped to be powered by the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC (4G version). For comparison, the original P50 Pocket houses the 4G variant of the Snapdragon 888 chip.

Further, it is said to lack an external display on the back. But it will retain the 120Hz refresh rate for its foldable display from the expensive model.

Last but not least, it is expected to be the first Huawei foldable smartphone featuring cameras tuned by the company’s self-developed XMAGE image processing.

As far as price is concerned, the Huawei P50 Pocket S could retail at ¥4,999 and ¥6,999 for 256GB and 512GB storage variants, respectively. It may arrive in six vibrant colors, such as black, blue, pink, white, green, and yellow.

Apple iPad Pro (M2) & iPad (10th Gen) can now be purchased in India – Check prices, availability

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 28, 2022

Last week, Apple refreshed its iPad lineup with the launch of the iPad 10th Gen and the iPad Pro with the M2 chip. Starting today, the new tablets have finally gone on open sale in India.

Apple iPad (10th Gen) & iPad Pro (M2) price in India

The Apple iPad Pro (M2) comes in two sizes: 11-inch and 12.9-inch. Customers can select from five storage capacities: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. The iPad (10th Generation) has storage capacities of 64GB and 256GB.

These devices are now available to purchase via Apple India’s online store, Amazon, and Authorized Apple resellers in the country. As for pricing, you can check that below.

iPad (10th Gen)

64GB WiFi – Rs 44,990
64GB Cellular – Rs 59,000
256GB WiFi – Rs 59,900
256GB Cellular – Rs 74,900

iPad Pro (11-inch)

128GB WiFi – Rs 81,900
128GB Cellular – Rs 96,900
256GB WiFi – Rs 91,900
256GB Cellular – Rs 1,06,900
512GB WiFi – Rs 1,11,900
512GB Cellular – Rs 1,26,900

iPad Pro (12.9-inch)

128GB WiFi – Rs 1,12,900
128GB Cellular – Rs 1,27,900
256GB WiFi – Rs 1,22,900
256GB Cellular – Rs 1,37,900
512GB WiFi – Rs 1,42,900
512GB Cellular – Rs 1,57,900

Apple iPad (10th Gen) specs

The 10th generation iPad now has a bigger 10.9-inch LED display with True Tone technology, a screen resolution of 2360 x 1640 pixels, and 500 nits of brightness. The gadget is powered by Apple’s A14 Bionic chipset, which features a 16-core neural engine, a 6-core CPU, and a quad-core GPU.

There is a 12-megapixel camera sensor on the rear of the tablet as well as the front of the device for video calling. The power button now contains the Touch ID, which was previously located in the bottom bezel. It is equipped with support for the new Magic Keyboard Folio and the first-gen Pencil and runs iPadOS 16.

Apple iPad Pro (M2) specs

The iPad Pro is available in two sizes, 11 and 12.9 inches, both of which enable ProMotion and have an adaptive refresh rate of 120 Hz. The brightest model is an 11-inch device with 600 nits, while the 12.9-inch model has 1,000 nits of brightness. Both of them are equipped with Apple Silicon’s M2 processor, which the company claims offers up to 35 percent quicker graphics performance, and an 8-core CPU that performs 15 percent faster overall. The chipset can perform 40% more operations per second than the M1 SoC, according to the manufacturer.

For the first time on an iPad, it supports the ProRes video capture function thanks to a new media engine and image signal processor. The tablet will be able to transcode ProRes film up to three times faster than in the past. For clear audio recording, it also has five studio-quality microphones. A 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with Center Stage capability is on the front of the camera. The device has a 12-megapixel wide camera sensor and a 10-megapixel ultra-wide camera sensor on the back. The business guarantees 10 hours of web browsing and video consumption via Wi-Fi connectivity for both versions, and it runs the most recent iPadOS 16.

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Xiaomi launches the Redmi Smart TV X86 with a 4K 86-inch display & metal body

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 28, 2022

Xiaomi has released the Redmi X86 giant-screen TV with a 4K screen and a metal body design. The new Redmi smart TV X86 has an 86-inch screen that outputs 4K content. It supports MEMC motion compensation, 1 billion colors, and a 97% screen-to-body ratio. The dimensions of the TV are 1.9 by 1.2 meters.

The Redmi smart TV X86 supports USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI 2.0, and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity. There are two HDMI 2.0 interfaces while the others (USB 3.0 and 2.0) are single. The expansive Redmi smart TV delivers an immersive viewing experience as well as high-quality audio. The TV is equipped with two 10W speakers and comes with a metal body design. It has built-in XiaoAI far-field voice control for seamless entertainment.

The Xiaomi Redmi X86 giant screen TV is equipped with a quad-core A55 processor with a memory/ storage configuration of 2GB/ 16GB.

The Redmi X86 is available on pre-sale in China at a launch price of 4,999 yuan (~$692). The original price of the Redmi X86 is 5,299 yuan (~$733) and it will revert to this price after the pre-sale period. There are no global availability details for the TV at this time. For customers in China, the TV is available on pre-order via JD.com and other leading retail outlets.

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TCL CF6 Series 4K Fire TV launched with HDR10+ & bezel-less QLED display

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Sean

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Oct 28, 2022

The TCL CF6 Series 4K Fire TV has just been announced in some European markets. This new model brings with it QLED display technology that has a bezel less design. So let’s have a look.

The company has just launched the new TV in the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany. It sports a QLED panel that delivers vivid images thanks to HDR Pro. It also brings support for HDR10+. HDR10, HDR HLG, and Dolby Vision as well. As the name suggests, the new CF6 Series also comes with an integrated Fire TV, which basically lets you access content from various popular streaming platforms and services, like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube.

The new CF6 model can even be controlled by Amazon Alexa through voice commands. These voice commands can allow users to adjust the volumes, open apps, and more without using a remote control. One can even link other smart home products as well with the new TV. For audio, the CF6 houses built in speakers that support Dolby Atmos. It offers an HDMI 2.1 port and has a maximum refresh rate of 60Hz. Notably, the QLED panel is surrounded by a near bezel less design.

The TCL CF6 Series 4K Fire TV comes in two sizes, namely a 50 inch and a 55 inch variant. The smaller of the two is available for a price tag of around 394 US Dollars, while the larger 55 inch model costs around 452 US Dollars. The CF6 Series 4K Fire TV is currently avaiable for purchase on Amazon.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to feature a new & improved 200MP camera & telephoto lens: Report

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Sean

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Oct 28, 2022

Samsung is gearing up to launch its newest generation of the Galaxy S23 series of flagship smartphones. But prior to its release, some interesting details regarding the camera of the Galaxy S23 Ultra have surfaced. So here are all the details.

According to known tipster Ice Universe, the South Korean tech giant is planning on launching it top end Galaxy S23 Ultra with a large 200 megapixel primary camera sensor on the rear. While such a large sensor is not exactly new on smartphones, Samsung is apparently planning on offering major improvements to this camera. Reportedly, the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200 megapixel sensor will offer great low light performance for both video capture and photography.

He further added that the camera will also have “unparalleled computational skills.” Ice Universe also claimed that these improvements will be the biggest jump in camera in five years for the brand. In other words, the Galaxy S23 Ultra could have one of the best cameras on a smartphone next year. The good news for Samsung fans doesn’t end just yet either since Ice Universe also claimed that the upcoming premium grade handset will also feature a new and improved telephoto lens as well.

The tipster said that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will retain the same zoom cameras as the last gen Galaxy S22 Ultra, which means a 3x and 10x periscopic zoom sensor. However, the telephoto sensor wi feature improvements in color and “some AI algorithms” that will make big improvements in overall quality on the newer flagship model. For those unaware, hardware isn’t the entire picture in smartphone photography, computational processes play a big role in improving camera performance in recent years.

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Honor Play 40 Plus goes on sale in China with starting price of 1,199 Yuan ($165)

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 28, 2022

Last week, Honor launched the Play 40 Plus smartphone in China featuring the Dimensity 700 chipset and a massive 6,000mAh battery. The brand has now finally made the device available for purchase in its home country.

Honor Play 40 Plus price

The Honor Play 40 Plus base variant costs 1,199 Yuan (about $165) and has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Priced at 1,399 Yuan (about $193) and 1,599 Yuan (about $221), respectively, are the device’s 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants. The device is available for purchase in four colors: black, silver, blue, and purple.

Honor Play 40 Plus specs

The Honor Play 40 Plus has a teardrop notch on its 6.74-inch IPS LCD display. The display features a 20:9 aspect ratio and a refresh rate of 90Hz. It has a 720 x 1600 pixel HD+ resolution.

The device houses the Dimensity 700 chipset which is paired with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage. The device is preinstalled with the Android 12 operating system, which is layered with the Magic UI 6.1.charging.

The phone features a massive 6,000mAh battery paired with 22.5W quick charging. Honor claims that once it is fully charged, the smartphone can offer up to 23 hours of video playback time.

It includes a 5-megapixel selfie camera on the front. It has a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel auxiliary camera on the back panel. The smartphone also has a side-facing fingerprint scanner, 5G capability, Bluetooth 5.1, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, the device has an 8.27mm profile and weighs roughly 196 grams.

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Realme 10 4G full specifications, price tipped before India launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 28, 2022

Realme 10 4G is expected to launch in India next month (November). It will be accompanied by the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G, which may break cover as India’s first Dimensity 1080-powered smartphone. 91mobiles recently leaked the key specifications and renders of the device. The leak revealed almost everything, but it missed out on some details, which tipster Paras Guglani has shared in a new tweet. He has also tipped the price range of the device.

According to Guglani, the Realme 10 4G has a 6.4-inch display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 180Hz touch sampling. It will come with a Panda Glass protection layer.

The Realme 10 4G will feature a 16-megapixel front camera, and its 50-megapixel main camera on the back will be assisted by a 2-megapixel macro camera. The leak also states that the Realme 10 4G will be equipped with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It will arrive with up to 5 GB of virtual RAM.

The only conflicting information that can be seen in Guglani’s tweet is that he claims that the device is equipped with an LCD panel. According to the tipster, the Realme 10 4G will be priced between Rs 17,000 (~$206) and Rs 19,000 (~$230). With offers, the base will cost Rs 15,000 (~$182), claims the tipster.

As far as the rest of the specs are concerned, the Realme 10 4G’s screen is said to support a 90Hz refresh rate and comes powered by the Helio G99 chipset. It is expected to arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. The phone is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Update: The tipster has confirmed to us that the Realme 10 4G has an AMOLED display

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Schenker Vision 16 & Vision 16 Pro ultrabooks with 12th Gen Intel CPU & up to RTX 3080 launched

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 28, 2022

Schenker has launched a couple of new laptops in its 16-inch Vision lineup that the company claims to be the lightest devices in their performance class. The new Vision 16 and Vision 16 Pro come with magnesium alloy chassis, Intel Alter Lake-H processors, and 16:10 aspect ratio displays. Let’s take a closer look at the specs and features.

Schenker Vision 16 & Vision 16 Pro specs

Both models have an IPS display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600, a 16:10 aspect ratio, 350 nits of brightness, and a 99% sRGB color gamut. The Vision 16 Pro’s maximum refresh rate is 240 Hz, compared to the Vision 16 model’s 90 Hz (optional 60 Hz power savings mode).

The Vision 16 and Vision 16 Pro share the same chassis made of AZ91D magnesium alloy, measuring 354 x 245 x 17.1 mm, and both are powered by Intel’s Core i7-12700H cooled with liquid metal. The non-GPU version of the Vision 16 weighs just 1.45 kg, whereas the Pro version weighs 1.6 kg.

The Vision 16 can be configured without a dedicated GPU or with an RTX 3050 Ti that can run at up to 65 watts (50 watts TGP plus 15 watts Dynamic Boost 2.0). The Pro variant, on the other hand, includes more GPU options such as the RTX 3060, 3070 Ti, and 3080 with 16 GB GDDR6 RAM. These alternatives are efficiency-optimized due to the small chassis, with TGP up to 95 watts each (70 watts TGP plus 25 watts Dynamic Boost 2.0).

The maximum RAM capacity supported is 64 GB, with the Pro edition providing DDR5-4800 standards and the non-Pro version supporting DDR4-3200. The storage side includes two M.2 slots, each of which is coupled to four PCIe 4.0 lanes. A Thunderbolt 4 connector with charging function and DP mode is notably included, as are 2x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 connectors, an audio input, a full-size SD card reader, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. The Pro version additionally has an HDMI 2.1 video output, although the non-Pro version just has HDMI 2.0. A 1080p camera and a full-size white backlit keyboard are also standard. The battery capacity is 80 Wh.

Pricing & availability

The Vision 16 Pro’s base configuration, now available on bestware.com for €1,899, includes the RTX 3060, 16 GB DDR5-4800 RAM, and a 500 GB Samsung 980 SSD. The non-Pro version starts at €1,549 with Intel’s Xe iGPU and 8 GB DDR4-3200 RAM but can be upgraded to the RTX 3050 Ti for an extra €182.

Moto X40 officially confirmed to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, LPDDR5X RAM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 28, 2022

Moto X40’s launch date seems to be drawing near. The device has been recently spotted on certification platforms like 3C and TENAA. At the same time, Chen Jin, the general manager of Lenovo’s China Mobile Phone Business Department, has started teasing the arrival of the Moto X40. Today, he confirmed two of the main features of the device.

Several reports have claimed that the Moto X40, which will be rebranded as the Motorola Edge 40 Pro in the global markets in the coming months, will come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. In the screengrab of Chen Jin’s Weibo post, he can be seen hinting that the X40 is equipped with a “new flagship platform” and LPDDR5X RAM. The new flagship platform that he is talking about appears to be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform, which is expected to launch next month (November).

Its predecessor, the Moto Edge X30, went official as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone in December 2021. With 3C and TENAA certifications already under its belt, it appears that the Moto X40 could be one of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones to launch this year.

The Moto X40’s specifications haven’t yet appeared on TENAA. It only shows images of the phone, whereas its 3C certification reveals that it may be able to charge at 68W.

So far, reports have revealed that the Moto X40 will come with an OLED display that offers a 165Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5x RAM variants. It will feature a 60-megapixel front camera and 50-megapixel triple rear cameras.

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OnePlus 10T OxygenOS 13 Open Beta begins: Here’s how to install it on your phone

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 28, 2022

OnePlus recently shared its Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 beta rollout roadmap. The most recent devices that have got an open beta build are the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T, and 9RT. Now, the brand has begun rolling out the OxygenOS 13 open beta update for the OnePlus 10T, which indicates that it will soon be getting the stable Android 13 update.

The update includes the new aquamorphic design, new personalization features, and privacy and security-related changes. Users of the OnePlus 10T in India who have firmware versions A.08 or A.10 installed on their devices may flash OxygenOS 13 Open Beta on them. The update will need to be manually downloaded and moved to the phone’s internal storage (download link). Before installing the update on their device, the company urges customers to make sure that their battery is at least 30% charged and that they have at least 5.5GB of free storage.

Readers should be aware that the installation process involves manual flashing, therefore developer mode must be activated before to beginning. To activate the developer mode, navigate to Settings > About device > Version > Developer mode. Make seven clicks on the Build number, then type the password.

Following the download of the OxygenOS 13 Open Beta firmware and the activation of developer options, OnePlus 10T users can navigate to Settings > About device > Up to date > Click the top right button > Local install > Select the rollback package > Extract > Upgrade to install OxygenOS 13 Open Beta on their device.

Beta builds can be unstable and have some bugs in them, therefore we advise our users to not try them out on their daily driver smartphone. It is also advisable to make a backup of your data as rolling back from the OxygenOS 13 beta build to OxygenOS 12 could wipe your data.

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Redmi Note 11T Pro’s new 12GB RAM variant listed for purchase

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 28, 2022

In May, Redmi launched the Redmi Note 11T Pro and Note 11T Pro+ in China. The Note 11T Pro+ has been available in three configurations, but the company has been adding more variants to the standard Note 11T Pro. In September, the company started selling the Note 11T Pro with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Now it has introduced another configuration of the device into the Chinese market.

The Redmi Note 11T Pro is now available in a new 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition. This model has been quietly made available for purchase at Jingdong Mall. The new variant of the Note 11T Pro is priced at 2,099 Yuan (~$290). The existing 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage version also carries the same price.

Redmi Note 11T Pro 12+256 variant — Redmi Note 11T Pro’s new 12+256GB variant is listed on JD.com

The Note 11T Pro variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB are priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$221), 1,799 (~$249), and 1,999 Yuan (~$277), respectively. In total, the Note 11T Pro is available in five variants in China! Buyers can avail the Redmi Note 11T Pro in colors like Midnight Dark, Atomic Silver, Milk Salt White, and Atomic Silver.

For the unversed, the same device is sold as the Redmi K50i 5G in India. The K50i comes in two flavors: 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at Rs 24,999 (~$303) and Rs 27,999 (~$339), respectively. In other markets, the Note 11T Pro has been rebranded as the POCO X4 GT.

Redmi Note 11T Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 11T Pro has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 144Hz display. It is powered by the Dimensity 8100 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. It packs a 5,080mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

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Redmi Pad arrives in China with a pre-order price tag of 1,099 Yuan ($152)

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 28, 2022

Earlier this month, Redmi launched the Redmi Pad in multiple markets including India and Europe. Now, at the Redmi Note 12 series launch event in China, the device has also reached the domestic market. For those unaware, the Redmi Pad is an entry-level Android tablet with an attractive spec sheet that includes a high-resolution display, a decent chipset, and a large battery.

Redmi Pad specs

The Redmi Pad features a slim, boxy design with flat edges. It has a large 10.6-inch IPS LCD panel that can display over 1 billion colors. This display has a 2K resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The peak brightness offered by the slate is 400 nits and it also boasts SGS eye protection and TUV Rheinland certification. The Widevine L1 certification of the tablet ensures users can get access to higher resolutions on popular OTT platforms like Netflix.

The Redmi Pad is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, which is an efficient 6nm chip and packs a decent punch in gaming applications. The slate gets up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be further bumped up by 1TB using a microSD card.

The tablet contains an 8-megapixel camera with a built-in document scanner on the back and an 8-megapixel selfie camera with a wide field of view (FOV) of 105 degrees on the front. The Redmi Pad has a quad-speaker system for audio, which also supports Dolby Atmos.

It is powered by a large 8,000mAh battery pack that supports 18W fast charging. Other features include Bluetooth 5.3 support, dual-band WiFi 5 connectivity, and Android 12 OS out of the box.

Price & availability

The Redmi Pad can be pre-ordered in the country for just 1,099 Yuan ($152), and the open sales will begin on October 31, 2022. It will ship in gray, green, or silver colorways.

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