VERTU unveils the METAVERTU, its first Web3 smartphone with 18GB of RAM & 10TB storage

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Oct 28, 2022

Former Nokia sub-brand VERTU has released the METAVERTU new generation of mobile phones in London. The phones are touted as the first WEB3 devices and come with up to 18GB of memory on top of 10TB of storage as a Web3 device. VERTU aims to create an equal data rights ecosystem open to diverse demographics.

The METAVERTU has a 144Hz ultra-high-brush AMOLED panel and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is a premium chipset even though it has been overtaken by newer and more efficient Qualcomm chips. The 18GB RAM of the phone provides performance ramifications for the phone, coupled with its 1TB storage. The METAVERTU also has a distributed storage of 10TB when used as a Web3 mobile phone.

The new VERTU smartphone has the IMX787 35mm humanistic main camera and an optical telephoto lens. The battery capacity of the machine is 4,600mAh and it can be recharged fully within 20 minutes via fast charging. The METAVERTU is not lacking in its security architecture as well. It has a built-in A5 security chip with SE+TEE technology. It provides anti-intrusion sensors and other security functions in line with top international financial institutions.

The METAVERTU has quite impressive security and privacy features in consumer devices. It features proprietary software and hardware for a secure user experience. The METAVERTU has a one-button switch that allows seamless migration from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 operating systems. In the Web 3.0 mode, the METAVERTU has a copyright camera to generate digital collections and other applications. The phone features previous services like hotel reservations, gift purchases, and lots more VIP services like the new V PASS exclusive memberships.

The METAVERTU is billed for launch on November 3. Six options will be available with the entry-level carbon fiber model priced at 25,800 yuan (~$3,558). The premium-grade Crocodile leather model could cost up to 300,000 yuan (~$41,371). The METAVERTU will be simultaneously available globally and can be purchased via Tmall, as well as through its official website in China.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 30th Anniversary Edition released

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Oct 28, 2022

Lenovo has launched the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 30th Anniversary Edition. The model is released to mark the 30th anniversary since the brand released the first ThinkPad laptop. There are about 5,000 units of this limited-edition commemorative ThinkPad X1. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon 30th Anniversary Edition has a carbon fiber top cover and a retro RGB ThinkPad three-color Logo. The model also sports the 30th Anniversary Edition logo, as well as green and blue TrackPoint replacement caps.

The ThinkPad X1 commemorative model has a 14-inch OLED screen that outputs 2.8K videos with a resolution of 2880 x 1800p. The position of the rotating shaft is numbered from 0001 to 5000 representing the number of units available. The display covers a 100% P3 color gamut and has a 90Hz refresh rate.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 30th Anniversary Edition

The model is powered by the Intel Core i7-1260P processor with 32GB running memory and 1TB of storage. The new tablet has a 1080p high-definition camera with Windows Hello face recognition integrated into the device. There are also four microphones with support for far-field audio pickup.

The packaging of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 30th Anniversary Edition is made of 100% rapidly renewable bamboo and sugarcane fibers which are compostable. The package also includes a brand history book and Lenovo stickers and other freebies.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is available on pre-order in Taiwan for around $2,870 (NT$90,900). The model will be released fully in December 2022. It has been a huge trajectory of success since 1992 when the first ThinkPad was launched in Japan. It has gone through several innovations all through which continue to make it a competitive tablet.

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You can now pre-order Redmi Note 12 Pro for Discounted Price of $293 (Coupon)

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Oct 28, 2022

Giztop is now accepting pre-orders for the latest Redmi Note 12 Pro. The smartphone which comes with a retail price of $299 can be pre-booked for a discounted price of $293 by using the coupon code: GTD2.

Redmi Note 12 Pro features a 6.67-inch OLED display and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MTK Dimensity 1080 octa-core processor, the phone comes in multiple memory variants viz: 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB / 256GB internal storage.

Redmi Note 12 Pro comes with dual stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It features a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. For the selfie camera, you have a 16MP sensor in the front.

The phone is fueled by a 5000mAh battery and supports 67W fast charging. It runs the Android 12 OS-based MIUI 13 and comes with interesting features like an under-display fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth v5.2, infrared sensors, etc.

Giztop is now accepting pre-orders for Redmi Note 12 Pro. The smartphone comes in Black, Purple, White, and Blue color variants and can be pre-ordered for a discounted price of $293 only.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Xiaomi shuts its financial services in India, Mi Pay & Mi Credit will not work anymore

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Oct 28, 2022

Xiaomi has quietly shut down its Mi Financial Services business in India. The decision has been taken as part of its strategic assessment activity and to place a greater emphasis on the core business services in the country. The company has removed its Mi Pay as well as Mi Credit apps from the Google Play Store and its own app store in India.

Mi Pay, which was launched in India in 2019, has more than 20 million users in the country. The payments app is no longer listed among the recognized UPI apps by NPCI, an umbrella organization that facilitates UPI payments and other services in the country.

Later, the company also introduced the Mi Credit app, which lent customers between $70 to $1,400 at comparatively low-interest rates. The app apparently accessed users’ texts and call logs to look for transaction information and some other details in order to determine their creditworthiness and granted loans to them through partners within minutes.

“As part of the annual strategic assessment activity and as a response to enhanced focus on our core business services, we closed the Mi Financial Services in March 2022. In a short span of 4 years, we were able to connect and support thousands of customers. We are working with our partners and supporting our consumers during this process,” a Xiaomi spokesperson said.

Earlier this year, India’s federal financial crime agency froze $676 million worth of Xiaomi’s assets for allegedly making illegal remittances via royalty payments to foreign entities. However, Xiaomi denies any wrongdoing and has said the action “effectively halted” its operations in its key Indian market.

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Best Price: Get OPPO Find N Foldable Phone for $1099 (Retail Price $1599)

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Oct 28, 2022

Giztop is giving a huge discount on the Oppo Find N Foldable smartphone. The phone which retails for $1599 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $1099 only. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant.

Oppo Find N is the first foldable flagship from OPPO. It features a 7.1” E5 AMOLED inner display and a 5.49” outer display. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor and comes with Adreno 660 GPU. It comes in multiple memory variants viz: 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB / 512GB internal storage.

Oppo Find N comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 13MP and 16MP secondary cameras. At the front, you have a 32MP selfie camera on both the inner and outer display. The smartphone is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 33W wired and 15W wireless charging. It comes in three color variants viz: Purple, White, and Black.

Oppo Find N foldable smartphone runs on Android 11 based Color OS 12 and supports Dual 5G mode. Giztop is now giving the foldable phone for as low as $1099. This is a limited-time offer.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Realme 10 5G gets 3C certified with 33W charging, launch near

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Oct 28, 2022

Realme 10 is expected to debut next month (November) as the company’s latest mid-range smartphone. The handset is said to arrive with two network options— 5G and 4G-only. Now, ahead of the formal debut, the 5G version of the Realme 10 has bagged 3C certification, revealing 33W charging support in the process. Let’s look at the details.

According to a report by MySmartPrice, a Realme smartphone bearing the model number RMX3663 has surfaced on China’s 3C certification site. This handset is believed to be the 5G variant of the vanilla Realme 10. The listing further suggests that this device will come with 33W fast charging support. This is the same as the 4G model.

We can expect the device to feature 5,000mAh since it’s quite common among mid-range smartphones launching these days. The rest of the specifications of the Realme 10 5G are still under wraps. We should be learning more about it in the near future. Meanwhile, let’s have a look at the Realme 10 4G’s leaked specifications.

Realme 10 4G specifications (Rumored)

As per a recent leak, the Realme 10 4G flaunts a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display offering a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, and 180Hz touch sampling. The display will come protected by a Panda Glass layer. A MediaTek Helio G99 SoC will power the handset paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. It will be fueled by a 5000mAh battery supporting 33W fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Realme 10 4G will have a 50-megapixel main camera on the back, accompanied by a 2-megapixel macro unit. While on the front, it will feature a 16-megapixel shooter for selfies. The smartphone will be equipped with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. Realme 10 4G will likely be priced between $190-$210.

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Realme 10 4G spotted on SIRIM database, Malaysian launch imminent

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Oct 28, 2022

Realme has confirmed that its upcoming number series, Realme 10, will be launched in November. The lineup is expected to include — Realme 10 4G, Realme 10 5G, Realme 10 Pro, and Realme 10 Pro+ 5G. Now, ahead of the formal debut, the 4G handset in the series has appeared on the SIRIM database, hinting it may launch soon in Malaysia. Here are the details.

Tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the Realme 10 4G on the Malaysian Electronics Safety Regulation Agency (SIRIM) database with the model number RMX3630. As usual, the listing did not reveal any specifications of the device. However, it suggests the Realme 10 4G may launch very soon in Malaysia as well as other markets.

As mentioned, the upcoming handset may debut next month (November). The company should soon announce the exact launch date of the handset. Meanwhile, let’s check out its rumored specifications and pricing.

Realme 10 4G Specifications (Expected)

According to a recent leak, The Realme 10 4G features a 6.4-inch display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, and 180Hz touch sampling. The display will come with a Panda Glass protection layer. Under the hood, it is said to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM. It will pack a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

For photography, the Realme 10 4G will have a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel main camera on the back, accompanied by a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The smartphone will be equipped with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It will also have up to 5 GB of virtual RAM. Realme 10 4G is expected to be priced between $190-$210.

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Realme 10 4G Sale to Start on November 1, Price, Renders, & Storage Options Leaked

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Oct 28, 2022

Realme 10 4G is expected to launch next month, in November, alongside its 5G counterpart and Realme 10 Pro plus. A recent leak by a popular tipster revealed the full specifications of the device, and now a new report is here with its price, design renders, as well as storage options. Let’s look at the details.

According to a MySmartPrice report, Realme 10 4G will be offered in three storage options. The base model of the handset will be available with 4GB of RAM and 128GB onboard storage. It will also be sold in 8GB RAM options with 128GB/256GB of internal storage.

The Realme 10 4G will be priced between $190-$210 (Rs 15,700- Rs 17,200), says the report. It will be available for purchase in select markets from November 1.

As mentioned, the report also shared the design renderings of the forthcoming handset. The renders suggest the 4G device will arrive in three colors— Blue, Pink, and Grey. It can be seen to have a center-punched cutout at the top left corner, nesting the selfie camera. The smartphone has thin bezels and features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the right side.

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A previous leak revealed the Realme 10 4G will flaunt a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that produces a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, it is said to come with a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM. It could draw power from a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

For photography, the phone will likely have a dual-camera setup housing a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP macro unit. Connectivity options on the device may include a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and more.

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

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Viraj Gawde

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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.

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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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