Oppo unveiled the Reno8 Pro House of the Dragon Limited Edition set

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Oct 19, 2022

HBO recently concluded the first season of “House of Dragons,” and we are still an eternity away from the next season. However, you can keep a taste of the Game of Thrones prequel series with the new show-inspired OPPO Reno 8 Pro smartphone.

OPPO today unveiled the Reno8 Pro 5G House of the Dragon Limited Edition Set, which comes with a special “House Targaryen” phone cover, a phone holder shaped like a dragon, and a golden dragon-like SIM ejector tool. In addition, the company has included a key chain featuring a three-headed dragon in the box.

Moreover, the set also comes with two collectible items. First is a small dragon egg and the other is a handwritten proclamation by King Viserys I Targaryen himself.

It is important to note that the smartphone itself is not carrying any changes in terms of design and appearance. Also, it comes with the same specifications as the standard OPPO Reno 8 Pro. The company is yet to announce the price and sale date of the device. It will be available for purchase through Flipkart, and its pre-orders will begin soon.

OPPO Reno 8 Pro specifications

OPPO Reno 8 Pro has a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max processor, paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. On the software front, it runs on Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1 skin on the top.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the OPPO Reno 8 Pro has triple rear cameras, including a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro unit. There is a 32MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.

The Reno 8 Pro packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader for security, and the features it supports include 5G, Bluetooth, and GPS.

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iQOO 10 Pro Isle of Man Special Edition launching in China on October 20

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Oct 19, 2022

iQOO unveiled the iQOO 10 Pro earlier this year in two color options— black and white. Now, the Chinese company has announced it will be launching a special Isle of Man edition of the smartphone in China tomorrow, October 20. The difference between the standard models and the new edition will likely be cosmetic only, and it will probably share the same specifications as the other two color versions.

iQOO confirmed through a Weibo post that it will be bringing the iQOO 10 Pro Isle of Man Special Edition to China on October 20. The new handset will be launched with 16GB RAM + 256GB storage. The company also shared an image of the smartphone, which reveals its design and appearance.

The image reveals that the special edition device will be greenish in color. It will come with a dual-tone design, with the top portion around the camera module having a kevlar-like design and the bottom having a leathery finish.

iQOO 10 Pro Specifications

The iQoo 10 Pro comes with an E5 LTPO display that offers a 2K (1,440×3,200 pixels) resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support. Under the hood, the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. On the software front, it runs on Android 12 with an OriginOS Ocean skin on top.

For photography, the smartphone features a triple rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 14.6-megapixel portrait unit. While on the front, it sports a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

iQOO 10 Pro packs a 4,700mAh dual-cell battery that supports absolutely bonkers 200W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging. The device comes with an ultrasonic 3D wide-area fingerprint sensor and also supports Bluetooth v5.3 connectivity.

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Realme 10 Pro+ 5G key specifications, launch timeline tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2022

Realme 10 Pro+ 5G and Realme 10 are expected to launch soon in India. A recent leak revealed the configurations and color variants of both smartphones for the Indian market. In a recent tweet, tipster Paras Guglani gave away the most important details about the phone.

Citing Russian retailer listings as the source, the tipster claimed that the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G will come equipped with an AMOLED panel that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Dimensity 1080 chipset and 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM.

The device will come equipped with an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel main camera. It will carry support for 67W fast charging. For heat dissipation, it will come equipped with a liquid cooling system.

The CQC certification of the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G revealed that it will arrive with a 5,000mAh battery. It is speculated to arrive in three configurations, such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will come in shades like Hyperspace, Dark Matter, and Nebula Blue.

Shown above is a poster (via) that is now doing the rounds on social media platforms. While it showcases the design of the Realme 10 and the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G, its authenticity could not be confirmed. The poster also mentions the key specifications of both smartphones.

Guglani claimed that the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G would debut globally by early November. It will arrive in India by mid or late November. The Realme 10 is expected to launch simultaneously in global markets and in India. It is expected to arrive with key specifications, such as a 120Hz LCD display, Helio G99, 64-megapixel triple rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. It will be available in two configurations: 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It is likely to arrive in Clash White and Rush Black hues.

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Lava releases 5G-ready OTA update for the Agni 5G smartphone

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Anurag

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Oct 19, 2022

Lava, a smartphone manufacturer based in India, has announced the release of a 5G update for its flagship smartphone, called AGNI 5G. The update will allow the smartphone to use all 5G networks, including Airtel 5G Plus and Jio True5G.

The Indian OEM said its “in-house manufacturing and development capabilities” allowed it to become one of the first Indian smartphone makers to enable 5G. Lava manufactures and assembles its mobile handsets in Noida at its own facility.

The company is expected to roll out the update in a phased manner and it could take some time to reach all the users. Further, the update will initially be useful for only those who are residing in cities that support 5G connectivity. As of now, Airtel’s 5G services are available only in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Siliguri, Nagpur, Varanasi, and Hyderabad. Whereas, Jio is currently testing its 5G services in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Varanasi.

“It has always been our aim to provide frequent software updates to our users to enhance the overall experience. “Our teams have speedily implemented the FOTA update for the flagship AGNI 5G smartphone after the government announced the roll-out of 5G services earlier this month,” said Tejinder Singh, Product Head, Lava International, on the rollout of the update.

To recall, Lava Agni 5G, the company’s first and only 5G smartphone, comes powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It packs a 6.78-inch FHD+ display offering a 90Hz refresh rate. On the software front, the phone runs clean Android 11 OS. The handset features a quad camera setup on the rear consisting of a 64-megapixel primary camera. While on the front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie camera. It is backed up by a 5000mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging.

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OPPO Watch SE smartwatch with eSIM support, 10 days battery life launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 19, 2022

OPPO has launched a new smartwatch in China dubbed the OPPO Watch SE. The watch will go on sale on October 20. Among the features of the Watch SE are eSIM support, health management, and long battery life.

Perhaps the most outstanding feature onboard the new watch is the independent eSIM support, which allows users to make calls without a mobile phone. The phone can also be connected to a Wi-Fi network.

In terms of battery life, the OPPO Watch SE has a 3-day battery life in full smart mode and 10 days of ultra-long battery life in light smart mode. It can be used for a whole day after charging for 10 minutes.

In terms of health, the watch supports more than 100 sports modes and supports full-scene sleep tracking, including functions such as bedtime reminders, sleep monitoring, and post-sleep analysis.

OPPO Watch SE also supports multi-function NFC, with bus card, access control card functions, Baidu map navigation, taxi dynamic reminder, Alipay/WeChat dual payment.

In addition, the OPPO Watch SE supports AOD display and comes in two color options—ink gray and mist purple. OPPO has yet to announce the price of the Watch SE, but it is expected to go on sale on October 20.

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Redmi Gaming TV X Pro with a 4K 120Hz refresh rate display launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 19, 2022

Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, yesterday announced that it plans to launch a new gaming TV under the Redmi brand. The company has now announced the Redmi Gaming TV X Pro. The smart TV is available in 65-inch and 75-inch versions, priced at 2999 yuan ($414) and 4299 yuan ($595), respectively.

As a gaming TV, the Redmi Gaming TV X Pro arrives with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and 120Hz MEMC on all models. It also packs a hardware-level partitioned backlight, which can achieve 4096-level brightness adjustment and supports variable refresh rate (VRR). The variable refresh rate intelligently matches the screen refresh rate with the game output frame rate to prevent screen tearing.

Specifically, the Redmi Gaming TV X Pro has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, a 94% DCI-P3 wide color gamut, ΔE≈2, 1.07 billion color display, and supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. In addition, when the smart TV detects that a game has been started, it will automatically turn on the low latency mode (ALLM). It equally turns off unnecessary functions and optimizes the game display latency.

In terms of core performance, the TV is equipped with a quad-core A73 chip, paired with 3GB of RAM and there is 32GB of storage. It has passed AMD FreeSync Premium professional game certification and is suitable for multiple terminals such as consoles, handhelds, and PCs.

At the same time, Redmi Gaming TV X Pro also supports cloud gaming allowing users to play more than 40 masterpieces of games without downloading, thanks to cooperation between Redmi and Migu Kuaiyou

In terms of interfaces, the TV is equipped with HDMI 2.1, HDMI 2.02, USB 2.02, a network cable port, an AV input port, S/PDIF coaxial interface, and an antenna interface.

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Nokia announces deal with Jio for 5G equipment deployment

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 19, 2022

Nokia has announced that it has won a multi-year deal with Reliance Jio for the deployment of 5G equipment in India. The deal will see Nokia supplying 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment from its AirScale portfolio including base stations, MIMO antennas, and Remote Radio Heads.

The comprehensive supply deal is the second nicked by the company in India after Airtel. The announcement of 5G in India earlier this month has seen a raft of activities as cellular network providers seek to meet the high expectation of the market and deliver quality service. Reliance Jio began its 5G beta trials in four Indian cities earlier this month. The services were based on the standalone architecture started in Mumbai, Kolkatta, Delhi, and Varanasi.

Reliance Jio had stated back in August during its AGM that it has well-established relationships with leading network equipment providers. The company plans to fully cover India with its 5G network by December 2023. Reliance Jio hopes to deploy a 5G standalone network that will deliver advanced 5G services including network slicing and machine-to-machine communications. Reliance Jio says it is pleased to be working with Nokia and it will continue to invest in the latest network technologies. It says it was confident that the Nokia partnership will deliver one of the most enhanced 5G networks in the world.

Nokia also asserts that the deal is a significant win for the brand in the very important Indian market. The move will introduce millions to premium 5G services, enabled by the AirScale portfolio. Nokia says it expects a long and rewarding relationship with Jio.

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Huawei Matepad C5e tablet unveiled globally

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 19, 2022

Earlier this year, Huawei launched the MatePad SE tablet in the Chinese market. The brand has now relaunched the tablet under a new moniker – Huawei MatePad C5e. This tablet will first arrive in the Japanese market, after which, the device will be made available in other global markets.

Huawei MatePad C5e specs

The Huawei MatePad C5e has a 10.1-inch Full HD+ IPS display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and an 80 percent screen-to-body ratio. The gadget is powered by the Kirin 710 processor developed by the firm. The processor contains four Cortex-A73 cores running at 2.0GHz, four Cortex-A53 cores running at 1.7GHz, and a Mali G51 GPU. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage space (expandable up to 512GB via microSD).

The tablet has dual-channel speakers and support for Histen 7.0 Sound. In terms of cameras, there’s a 5-megapixel sensor on the rear panel and a 2-megapixel snapper on the front for selfies and video calls.

In the software department, the Huawei MatePad C5e runs Android 12-based EMUI 10.1. It has a 5,100 mAh battery that supports 10W fast charging.

Pricing & availability

Although Huawei hasn’t yet made the tablet available on its web store in Japan, it is expected to cost roughly JPY30,000, or about $200 – the same as the MatePad SE in China.

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Samsung Galaxy A24 key specifications surface online

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Viraj Gawde

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Oct 19, 2022

Samsung Galaxy A24 key specifications have surfaced online. The details have been leaked by Vietnamese publication The Pixel. The smartphone will debut as the successor to the Galaxy A23 which was launched earlier this year. The launch timeline of the Galaxy A24 remains unknown at the moment. Read on to know what the leak reveals.

The Samsung Galaxy A24 will reportedly feature a 6.24-inch sAMOLED display bearing an FHD+ resolution. It will offer a 90Hz refresh rate. To recall, the smartphone’s predecessor has an LCD screen. It remains unclear whether the South Korean brand will go with a waterdrop notch or a punch-hole cutout display. The smartphone’s design also remains a mystery.

The report states that the Galaxy A24 will be equipped with an Exynos 7904 processor which is almost four year old. It will pack 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, but we can expect more options at launch. The device is tipped to be backed by a 4,000mAh battery unit with support for 15W charging. The hardware seems to be quite a downgrade compared to the Galaxy A23.

On the imaging front, the Galaxy A24 is said to come with a triple rear camera setup comprising a 48MP main sensor with OIS support, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP third shooter. There will be a 16MP front-facing selfie snapper.

Since this is a leak, readers are advised to take the information with a grain of salt.

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Xiaomi partners with Airtel, all 5G compatible phones now support Airtel 5G Plus in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Oct 19, 2022

Xiaomi India has announced that it has partnered with Bharti Airtel in India. The Chinese brand aims to offer the telecom operator’s 5G Plus support for all its devices. The company offers a host of 5G-compatible devices under the Xiaomi and Redmi branding. The collaboration means that Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone users can now benefit from the latest-generation 5G network.

5G was launched earlier this month in India. It offers fast upload and download speeds, negligible latency, and stable connectivity. A host of smartphone OEMs are pushing out software updates to enable 5G on their devices in the country. Xiaomi says that it worked with Airtel to meticulously test seamless 5G connectivity on its devices for two years. All its phones are already 5G-ready.

Airtel’s 5G Plus is now available in more than eight cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jamnagar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Siliguri, and Varanasi. It is based on the NSA structure and doesn’t require a standalone 5G SIM to connect to 5G network.

The list of Xiaomi and Redmi phones supporting Airtel 5G Plus include Xiaomi 12 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi 11T Pro, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G, Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, Xiaomi 11i, Mi 11X Pro, Mi 11X, Mi 10T Pro, Mi 10T, and Mi 10 as well as Redmi K50i, Redmi 11 Prime 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 11T 5G, and Redmi Note 10T 5G

To access 5G on Xiaomi or Redmi smartphones, users need to go to Settings > tap on SIMs > Select “5G (recommended)” from the preferred network type menu > Select 5G or 5G/4G/3G from the list to connect to a 5G network. Additionally, users can also enter the code *#*#*4636*#*#* in the dialler app and navigate to phone information to see a list of different types of networks and then choose “NR only” or “NR/LTE” to connect to 5G.

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Apple discontinues Apple TV HD 2015 following new Apple TV 4K launch

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Sean

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Oct 19, 2022

The Apple TV has existed in two different variants alongside each other for some time now. The TV 4K was first launched back in 2017 and sold along with the fourth gen Apple TV HD. However, with the latest TV 4K model launch, the company has finally discontinued the old HD variant.

For those unaware, the Cupertino based giant launched the latest TV 4K model earlier this week. At the same time, the iPhone maker also delisted the TV HD variant, which is no longer sold in the company’s official store. The Apple TV HD model was the fourth generation of the series and was also the first variant that ran on tvOS, which is a standalone operating system that was dedicated to these devices. Furthermore, it was equipped with the A8 chip and had 2GB of RAM.

One of the biggest highlights of this fourth gen Apple TV was also the arrival of the Siri Remote that featured touchpad and motion sensors. It was announced for a starting price tag of 149 US Dollars for the 32GB version. However, the company finally announced the TV 4K, which was the first model that came with 4K resolution and HDR support. It was also powered by the more powerful A10X Fusion chipset. In 2021, this device was refreshed again with the A12 Bionic chip and a redesigned Siri Remote.

Now, the latest model is the Apple TV 4K 2022, which comes with the even more powerful A15 Bionic chipset, which is around 50 percent faster than the A12 chipset. The new Siri Remote also comes with a USB Type C charging port over the Lightning port on the older models. Its starting storage capacity also doubled to 64GB and maxed out at 128GB, with a lowered starting price tag of 129 US Dollars.

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iPad Air (5th gen), iPad Mini (6th gen), iPad (9th gen) become expensive in India: check revised prices

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Viraj Gawde

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Oct 19, 2022

iPad Air (5th gen), iPad Mini (6th gen), and iPad (9th gen) have become expensive in India. Following the launch of the iPad (10th gen) and iPad Pro 2022 last night, the Cupertino-based tech giant has hiked the prices of all three iPads. The Air (5th gen) debuted this year whereas the Mini (6th gen) and iPad (9th gen) are last year’s tablets. The revised prices are already reflected on Apple India’s official website.

iPad Air (5th gen)	New Price	Old Price
iPad Air (5th gen) 64GB WiFi only	Rs 59,900	Rs 54,900
iPad Air (5th gen) 256GB WiFi only	Rs 74,900	Rs 68,900
iPad Air (5th gen) 64GB WiFi+Cellular	Rs 74,900	Rs 68,900
iPad Air (5th gen) 256GB WiFi+Cellular	Rs 89,900	Rs 82,900

Going by the above table, the iPad Air (5th gen) 64GB and 256GB WiFi-only variants are costlier by Rs 5,000 and Rs 6,000 respectively. Meanwhile, the WiFi+Cellular models have received a hike of Rs 6,000 and Rs 7,000.

iPad Mini (6th Gen)	New Price	Old Price
iPad Mini (6th gen) 64GB WiFi only	Rs 49,900	Rs 46,900
iPad Mini (6th gen) 256GB WiFi only	Rs 64,900	Rs 60,900
iPad Mini (6th gen) 64GB WiFi+Cellular	Rs 64,900	Rs 60,900
iPad Mini (6th gen) 256GB WiFi+Cellular	Rs 79,900	Rs 74,900

iPad (9th gen)	New Price	Old Price
iPad (9th gen) 64GB WiFi only	Rs 33,900	Rs 30,900
iPad (9th gen) 256GB WiFi only	Rs 48,900	Rs 44,900
iPad (9th gen) 64GB WiFi+Cellular	Rs 46,900	Rs 42,900
iPad (9th gen) 256GB WiFi+Cellular	Rs 61,900	Rs 56,900

As for the iPad Mini (6th gen) and iPad (9th gen), the 64GB and 256GB WiFi-only variants of the tablet have received a price hike of Rs 3,000 and Rs 4,000 respectively. The prices of the same storage options of both tablets but in WiFi + Cellular versions have increased by Rs 4,000 and Rs 5,000.

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OPPO Find N Flip specifications leaked well ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2022

Recent reports have claimed that OPPO will announce its first clamshell phone with a foldable screen in December 2022 in China. While there is no official confirmation on its final marketing name, the device is speculated to break cover in the home market with the “OPPO Find N Flip” moniker. Well ahead of the launch, tipster Digital Chat Station has leaked the key specifications of the Find N Flip.

DCS had previously revealed that the OPPO Find N Flip phone, which will feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1chipset, has the “Dragonfly” codename. It is expected to arrive in black, white, and purple. The Find N Flip phone is expected to rival the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, the Moto Razr 2022, and the Huawei P50 Pocket New in China. Here is all the information on the Find N Flip that has surfaced through DCS’ latest leak.

OPPO Find N Flip specifications (rumored)

The Find N Flip is expected to feature a 6.8-inch foldable OLED panel and a 3.26-inch external display. The former will support a Full HD+ resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels. It will draw power from a 4,300mAh battery.

The device will come equipped with a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 primary camera. The device will have a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera and an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide lens on the back.In related news, the Chinese manufacturer unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered OPPO Find N as the company’s first foldable phone in December 2021. Speculations are rife that the successor edition of the Find N, which is tentatively called the Find N2, will make its debut in December this year. The Find N2 is also expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset.

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Huawei Mate 50 Pro Adds Support For Face Unlock with Masks, Glasses, & Make-up

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 19, 2022

Huawei is the only company other than Apple to provide a secure face authentication system on its smartphones. Therefore, the latest Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Porsche Design Huawei Mate 50 RS sport a wide notch.

As the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to end, masks are still mandatory in certain parts of the world. Hence, Apple introduced ‘Face ID with a Mask’ earlier this year. Following the footsteps of the American tech giant, Huawei also rolls out a similar feature for the Mate 50 Pro models.

Huawei is seeding out a new software update for the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Porsche Design Huawei Mate 50 RS in China. The OTA system update bumps up the HarmonyOS version to 3.0.0.156.

As per the official changelog, the update adds support for face authentication while wearing a mask. Users can not only unlock the phone but can also make payments,

Unsurprisingly, the feature is the same as what Apple offers on iPhone 12 and later. When face authentication with a mask is turned on, the system will identify the user by their eyes.

If a user wears glasses, they can enroll their faces with glasses on for more accuracy. Additionally, users can also enroll faces with make-up, which is not possible on iPhones.

At present, we are not sure if and when this feature will be made available outside mainland China.

Sandberg launches USB Webcam Flex 1080p & USB-C All-in-1 Docking station

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 19, 2022

The Danish electronics manufacturer Sandberg has launched a new webcam called USB Webcam Flex and a USB-C All-in-1 docking station.

These two items have lengthy guarantee periods and a reasonable price. According to the official press release, they are “an ideal pairing for those who work from home and participate in video calls.”

The USB Webcam Flex 1080P HD, which costs GBP£39.99 (about US$46), has a 72-degree viewing angle, 30 frames per second, and automated saturation, exposure, contrast, and white balance adjustment. Naturally, it has an integrated microphone as well, providing the absolute minimum for video calls.

The USB-C All-in-1 Docking Station costs GBP£127.98 (approximately US$146) and features a power connector that provides up to 100 W for USB-C charging, 3 X USB 3.0 A ports, a single audio output 3.5 mm jack, VGA, RJ45 Gigabit, HDMI, mDP, a multi-card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC), and a security lock hole.

Both of the aforementioned items have a generous 5-year warranty and are available on Amazon (the prices mentioned earlier might be different depending on the market).

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Xiaomi 13 Pro leaked image reveals square camera module and Leica branding

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Viraj Gawde

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Oct 19, 2022

Recently, Xiaomi 13 was allegedly spotted in a leaked live image. Now the Pro variant has surfaced in a live image courtesy of publication TechGoing. It gives us a look at the upcoming smartphone. Going by the leaked image, the Xiaomi 13 Pro looks similar to the regular variant. Both smartphones are expected to debut next month or in December, probably after the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.

The leaked image reveals that the Xiaomi 13 Pro will sport a protruding squarish camera island. The module houses two sensors stacked vertically on the left and a large lens on the right side. The latter has LED flash beneath it. There’s also a ‘Leica’ text that suggests Xiaomi has collaborated with the iconic camera brand for the upcoming flagship device. The back panel also has curved edges. The Xiaomi 13 Pro is seen in Silver colour option and we can expect more variants at launch.

The leaked image does not reveal any additional details about the Xiaomi 13 Pro. However, the smartphone’s front side was also leaked with key specifications last month. It features a centre-aligned punch-hole display with curved edges. It is expected to feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The leaked image also revealed 12GB RAM along with 3GB virtual RAM and MIUI 14 based Android 13 OS.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro with model number 2210132C was also spotted on China’s 3C certification website. It will likely support 120W fast charging.

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POCO C31 sees record sales of whopping 400K units during Flipkart Big Billion Days

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Sean

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Oct 19, 2022

During the Flipkart Big Billion Day sales, a number of products went on attractive discounts on the e-retail platform. However, one smartphone, which is the POCO C31, stood out thanks to its blockbuster sales figure of 400,000 units.

For those unaware, the POCO C31 model is a budget device from the Chinese smartphone maker. Notably, the handset was also the highest selling smartphone that was priced under 8,000 INR in India during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. Notably, this wasn’t the only model from the brand to see impressive sales, as the POCO M4 Pro model also sales reaching a whopping 300,000 units during this same period while the X4 Pro 5G registered more than 150,000 units in sales as well. However, the C31 was undoubtedly the top selling model from the brand with an impressive 400,000 units being shipped.

According to Himanshu Tandon, POCO India head, “This festive season, we wanted to celebrate with our consumers and strived to make POCO products accessible to the masses. Post the offers and discounts announced, we empowered consumers to get their hands on the powerful POCO rangers at unmatched prices. And the consumers’ verdict is out, POCO C31, M4 Pro AMOLED, and X4 Pro 5G have performed extremely well in their respective segments. We are overwhelmed with the love received from the POCO fam and consumers this Big Billion Days Sale, and extend our gratitude for their love and trust, always.”

Notably, the company also announced new deals to elevate festive season and wrap up the Diwali Sale. So now, you can expect good discounts on a range of POCO branded smartphones. This ranges from top of the line F4 5G model selling for just 21,999 INR, while mid range X4 Pro 5G costing around 13,999 INR. Lastly, the M4 Pro and C31 model will be priced around 10,249 INR and 6,749 INR reespectively during this sale.

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Sony PS5 Pro devkits have already made their way to game studios: Report

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Sean

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Oct 19, 2022

Over the last couple of weeks, we have reported on Sony working on a new PlayStation 5 Pro model, which would have been a refreshed model with bumped up specs. Now, a new report has revealed that the new console model isn’t too far away.

A new leak from known industry insider Tez2 claims that many developers have already started receiving the PS5 Pro devkits. If this news is true, it confirms the existence of the new game console. For those unaware, game studios typically get the devkit of new consoles ahead of the market for various reasons like better optimizations of existing games, or even the development of new titles based on improved hardware.

According to the tipster, the developers have been referring to the PS5 Pro devkits as the “kits of mid life upgrades.” Although, based on the PlayStation 5 devkits, we can expect the specifications of the PS5 Pro to also differ from the retail version that will be made available for consumers. Unfortunately, Tez2 did not reveal any other finer details like specifications regarding the upcoming gaming console model. But we can expect a more robust cooling system that helps keep the upgraded AMD APU’s thermals in check.

Based on these rumors, we can expect the PlayStation 5 Pro to launch sometime around mid to late 2024. This would be in line with the PS4 series, with the PS4 Pro launching around three years after the launch of the original variant. So, its likely that we’ll see a similar gap between the PS5 and PS5 Pro. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Chrome update brings productivity improvements to Android tablets

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 19, 2022

A new version of Chrome for Android tablets has been released by Google, making it easier to switch between tabs and finish activities more quickly on Android tablets. Additionally, Chrome will also get a couple more features to improve productivity on Android tablets. So, let’s check these features out in detail.

Side-by-side design

Finding the right tab can be difficult on a smaller screen with numerous open ones. To make choosing tabs simpler, Google modified it by incorporating a side-by-side design into Chrome. You can swipe back and forth between tabs using the auto-scroll back function as well. To avoid accidental closing of tabs, the close button is hidden when the tabs get too small. If you do end up accidentally closing a tab, there is a one-click button to restore it.

Visual tab grid

Google has introduced the visual tab grid to make it even easier to locate a specific tab when you have multiple tabs open. Instead of being displayed in a horizontal stream, tabs are now displayed in a grid with a preview to make navigation easier. If you have a foldable smartphone, visual tabs are helpful because the smaller screen on the outside matches the larger screen inside.

Drag & drop out of Chrome

Sharing content across apps is also now easier while you browse the internet using Chrome as you can simply drag and drop images, text, and links to apps like Gmail, Photos or Keep.

Desktop mode

A lot of times, websites don’t work as they are supposed to on tablets, or some features of the site are missing on the tablet version. Got get around this issue, you can set Chrome to always request and display the desktop version of a website.

Tab groups

Tab Groups is a feature currently available on the PC and Android smartphone versions of Chrome. It helps in increasing productivity and keeping things organized as the feature can group tabs to keep related pages together in one workspace. With this update, this feature is now available on all Android tablets.

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Rokid Station launched as an AR remote control for gaming & productivity

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Sean

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Oct 19, 2022

Earlier this week, Rokid launched a new product that is a three in one type of product that aimed to fulfill multiple roles. The device in question is the Rokid Station which is basically an AR remote control for multimedia, gaming, and even productivity based uses.

For those unaware, Rokid is a brand that specializes in developing software and hardware related to AR technology. It has even launched a pair of AR glasses as well in the past, and now, the company announced the Rokid Station during an online conference. This product serves a three in one purpose, offering a private theater experience with IMAX while also providing an immersive portable mobile terminal and even serving as a powerful productivity platform as well.

Looking at the device itself, it appears to resemble an actual remote control. Despite its functionality, it is more compact and portable than a traditional smartphone. Although, it can be paired with handsets, tablets, computers, and even portable gaming consoles as well as the Rokid Air AR glasses that were launched back in 2021. It houses a large 5,000mAh battery pack, which the company claims can last for up to three full movies or over 6 hours of battery.

The Rokid Station supports mainstream 3D video formats and also houses 32GB of internal storage. So even if there is no internet connectivity, users can watch local videos that were imported onto the device. Apart from this, users can play popular games like Genshin Impact and function as a dedicated gamepad for a better gaming experience. For productivity, the Station also offers built in Alibaba Cloud’s cloud computing service and other 3D office applications as well. The device has just been launched in China and is priced at 799 Yuan.

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