Google announces Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro pre-order offers in India

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Oct 5, 2022

The new Pixel 7 and 7 Pro smartphones are scheduled to debut in the global market on October 6. And Googleconfirmed that this year, the Pixel series will also be launched in the Indian market. The company did not reveal the exact Indian launch date yet. However, it has been confirmed the devices will be available for pre-order in the country from October 6. Now, ahead of the formal debut, the search giant has announced pre-order offers for interested Indian buyers.

According to Google’s announcement on Flipkart, customers who pre-order the handsets can purchase the Pixel Buds-A Series earphones at a discounted price of Rs. 5,999 (regular price Rs. 9,999). In addition, the Fitbit Inspire 2 wearable fitness tracker will also be available for purchase at Rs. 4,999 (regular price Rs. 7,999). The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro can be pre-booked in India from October 6 at 9:30 pm via Flipkart.

Pixel 7, 7 Pro Specifications (Expected)

The Pixel 7 will have a 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED 90Hz display, whereas the Pixel 7 Pro will flaunt a 6.7-inch QHD+ OLED 120Hz screen. Both devices will have an in-display fingerprint scanner for security. They will be powered by Google’s home-brewed Tensor G2 chip and come preloaded with the Android 13 OS.

For photography, the Pixel 7 Pro will have a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto snapper on the back. The Pixel 7 will also feature the same main camera and the ultra-wide unit on its back but will lack the telephoto sensor.

The Pixel 7 series will come with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The vanilla model will be backed up by a 4,700mAh battery, while the higher-end Pro model will pack a 5,000mAh battery. Both handsets will support 33W fast charging and wireless charging.

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New Motorola Maui’s design & specifications leaked ahead of launch

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Oct 5, 2022

Motorola just finished launching a bunch of smartphones, and details about new devices have already started to surface online. A recent leak revealed the key features as well as the design of an upcoming Motorola handset codenamed Davon. Now, a new report is here with details about yet another unknown device from the Lenovo-owned company.

91mobiles, citing industry sources, has revealed the major specifications and design of a Motorola smartphone with the codename Maui. The marketing name of the handset is yet to be known.

According to the design renders shared by the publication, the Motorola Maui will come with the company’s classic candy-shaped design. It has a flat display featuring a center-punched hole for the selfie camera. The bezels are thin on the sides and comparatively thicker on the top and bottom.

On the back, it features a rectangular camera island nesting triple cameras and an LED flash. The handset can also be seen to have a Motorola logo on the back, which should function as a fingerprint sensor as well. It has a volume rocker with a power button on the right side, while the left side remains empty.

Now, if we talk about the specs, the report reveals the Motorola Maui will come with an HD+ display that offers a 1600×720 pixel resolution and has a 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is said to be powered by a Mediatek Helio G37 chip paired with 3GB RAM.

For photography, it houses a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 16MP main sensor with an f/2.2. It also has a 2MP secondary camera and another 2MP lens. For selfies and video calls, it has a 5MP shooter.

Motorola is yet to confirm any details about the device. We hope to learn more details about the smartphone in the coming days.

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Infinix ZERO ULTRA launched with 120Hz curved AMOLED display, 200MP camera, 180W fast charging

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Anurag

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Oct 5, 2022

Infinix finally announced its new flagship smartphone, dubbed the Infinix ZERO ULTRA. It comes with some over-the-top features and is priced competitively. The handset sports a 6.8-inch 3D-curved FHD+ AMOLED display that refreshes at 120Hz. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC and supports particularly extreme 180W fast charging. It also boasts a 200-megapixel main camera. Let’s have a closer look at the price and specifications of the newly launched Infinix smartphone.

Infinix ZERO ULTRA Specifications and Features

Infinix ZERO ULTRA comes with a premium design. The handset has a curved display and it comes in a unique Coslight silver color option with 3D textured glass on the back. The handset is also available in black.

Talking about the specs, the smartphone flaunts a massive 6.8-inch Full HD+ 3D curved AMOLED display offering a 2400 × 1080 pixel resolution and a 120hz refresh rate. It comes with slim bezels with a peak brightness of 900 nits.

Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, which is based on a 6nm process and has 2 x 2.5GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 x 2GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs. Infinix could have used a better processor since the device costs well above $500. At this price, OEMs are offering top-notch Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoCs based on a 4nm process node.

Furthermore, the device comes with a Mali-G68 MC4 GPU and packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. On the software front, it runs Android 12 OS with the company’s XOS 12 on top.

Now, let’s get to the main highlights of the smartphone—the camera and charging. The Infinix ZERO ULTRA features a triple rear camera setup on the back, consisting of a 200MP main camera with OIS. It also has a 13MP ultrawide and a 2MP sensor. On the front, it has a 32MP selfie shooter with dual LED flash.

The handset is fueled by a dual-cell 4500mAh battery. It supports 180W Thunder Charge, which can charge the phone’s battery to up to 100% in just 12 minutes.

Infinix ZERO ULTRA Price and availability

Infinix ZERO ULTRA has been launched in the global market. The handset has been priced at $520 for the sole 8GB + 256GB storage variant. The availability of the smartphone will vary depending on your location. You can check the availability here.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro gets its first software update

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 5, 2022

Samsung has rolled out the first software update for the Galaxy Buds2 Pro TWS earphones released last month. The update with firmware version R510XXU0AVI7 is a 6MB download. It brings stability and reliability improvements to the earbuds but Samsung has not included any new features.

The Galaxy Buds2 Pro is the successor of the Galaxy Buds Pro. It comes with reduced weight, a square charging case, and three color options. The Buds2 Pro lacks the glossy finish in the Buds Pro and this makes it more attractive and comfortable to use. Each bud has a 58mAh battery as well as a 500mAh charging case. The Galaxy Buds2 Pro, therefore, delivers up to 616mAh of battery life. Three modes namely ANC, Off, and Ambient Sound are available with the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and these can be activated by voice (the Voice Detect Feature) or a long press on any of the buds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro offers up to 8 hours of playback on a single charge which reduces to about 5 hours with ANC/ Ambient Sound activated. The overall 616mAh battery of the Buds2 Pro can be charged via USB-C in 75 minutes. A Qi wireless charger is also available but it takes up to two hours to fully charge the device. There are two pogo pins for each bud at its nest. The Galaxy Buds2 Pro is rated IP67 and is priced at $229. Users of the Galaxy Buds2 Pro can download the update via the Galaxy Wearable app on their connected smartphone.

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Amazfit Falcon leaked video reveals rugged design, key features

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Viraj Gawde

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Oct 5, 2022

Amazfit Falcon has been spotted in leaked videos courtesy of GSMArena citing an anonymous tipster. The publication has shared two unboxing videos of the smartwatch giving us a look at the upcoming offering. The wearable device is expected to launch on October 13th and will be positioned above the T-Rex 2. It is said to be a premium rugged watch from the brand.

The first clip reveals the packaging of the Amazfit Falcon and its box contents. It comes with a manual, warranty, and a charging cable. The video also gives us a look at the smartwatch as well as the Zepp OS. The upcoming offering sports a circular dial and looks rugged made up of stainless steel. There are buttons on the side of the smartwatch.

The second video reveals a lot of fitness-related details of the Amazfit Falcon. It will come with Zepp Coach-guided workouts as well as the ability to connect to external health tracking devices such as a heart rate belt. Users will be able to create training templates and sync sports data to third-party services such as Strava and Adidas Running. The smartwatch will reportedly come with built-in 150 sports modes. It will be equipped with dual-band GPS with real-time navigation and route import features. The upcoming offering will feature strength exercise recognition and live broadcast of sports data

The Amazfit Falcon is said to come with 4GB onboard storage so that users can store and listen to music locally. It is tipped to deliver up to 14 days of battery life on a single charge.

Leaks suggest that the Amazfit Falon will feature a 1.28-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels and 1,000 nits peak brightness. It will reportedly be waterproof up to 20 ATM that is expected to be ideal for swimming, high-impact water sports, and scuba diving.

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Some FitBit Versa 2 users complain of unresponsive display after the latest update

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 5, 2022

The latest software update on the Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch could be causing problems for the device. Numerous owners of the Versa 2 have reported their devices becoming unusable after installing the update. The update has possibly rendered some units to be unresponsive and this could be due to an unresolved bug.

The major issue reported by users of the Fitbit Versa 2 is that its touchscreen is no longer functional. The latest Versa 2 update with firmware number v35.72.1.23 was expected to fix outstanding bugs but obviously, not all bugs were captured. However, it is noted that the bug is not present in some Versa 2 units. In some affected units, it is impossible to get past the lock screen, and restarting the unit does not help either. Members of the Fitbit community who complained about the issue also stated that even a factory reset does not resolve the issue.

It was also reported that users who did a factory reset to the Versa 2 units were unable to pair the device with a smartphone thereafter. We are yet to get any official Fitbit statement on the seemingly widespread malfunction issue relating to the Versa 2. It is therefore advisable that owners of the Versa 2 should not install any updates yet for their devices. This will safeguard their devices pending the resolution of the widespread screen freezing of the Versa 2.

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Apple iPhone required to use USB Type-C by 2024 by the EU

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Sean

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Oct 5, 2022

The European Union (EU) has been working on standardizing the charging port for consumer electronic products for sometime now. But with the latest law being passed, Apple will be required to launch its future iPhones with a USB Type C port.

According to an official press release, the USB Type C port will become the standard for new smartphones, with the law coming into effect by the “end of 2024.” Furthermore, this law is not limited to just handsets and also includes tablets and cameras. However, the change will most notably affect future iPhones. As of right now, Apple’s iPhones is the only phone that still sticks to its proprietary Lightning Port.

Even its latest iPhone 14 series features this port. But in just a couple of years, this might have to change due to the new mandate. Although, it would only be more beneficial for the consumers since they won’t have to be limited to the Lightning Port chargers that Apple and some select partners sell. Furthermore, the Cupertino based giant will also be capable of offering higher charging rates as well on future iPhone models.

We can expect the company to adopt the USB Type C standard sometime around the iPhone 16 series. Although, going by Apple’s unwillingness to change, it might even be delayed to the iPhone 17 lineup. This is implied by the press release, which states that “the new rules would not apply to products placed on the market before the date of application [of the rules].”

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Apple’s A16 Bionic GPU shows an underwhelming improvement over its predecessor the A15

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 5, 2022

The latest performance tests of Apple‘s A16 Bionic GPU have shown a less than significant improvement over its predecessor. The A16 Bionic powers the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models. The chipset was put through the paces of GPU tests and it did not deliver noticeable improvements over its predecessor, the A15 Bionic.

The A16 Bionic debuted with the iPhone 14 series and it has been put through several benchmarking performance tests. The current performance tests sought to examine how much better the new chipset is over its predecessor and other flagship chips like the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. The tests were carried out by Golden Reviewer and the A16 Bionic chalked a score of 3,359 on 3DMark’s Wildlife Extreme test, higher than any other tested chipset. However, its 444.1 efficiency score was less than that of MediaTek’s Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 9000 SoCs. The A16 Bionic is also about 20% more powerful than the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and also slightly more efficient.

For Apple A16, GPU performance improvement may be marginal, but some better efficiency is still welcomed. And before the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is available, A16 is still hands down the fastest mobile SoC. pic.twitter.com/AbCHAgnTWg

— Golden Reviewer (@Golden_Reviewer) October 3, 2022

When squared up against the A15 Bionic, The new Apple chipset was only 5% more powerful and 20% more efficient. A few other benchmarking tests have put the A16 Bionic as the most powerful mobile chip in terms of GPU. The performance metrics show a significant improvement in the efficiency of the A16 Bionic over the A15 Bionic. However, in terms of raw power, there is only a minimal improvement.

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New Motorola Devon 5G Leak Reveals Design and Key Specs

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 5, 2022

At the end of June, a report revealed the existence of Motorola Devon. The 4G variant of the handset went official as Moto G32 in late July.

Now, months later, more details about the 5G version have emerged. Let’s take a look at what the latest leak has to disclose about this upcoming smartphone.

The new leak regarding Motorola Devon 5G comes from an industry source of 91Mobiles. The leak not only exposes the key features of the phone but also its design via a render.

As you can see from the image, the device looks identical to the Moto G32. Hence, it may launch as Moto G32 5G.

The handset is said to arrive with a triple camera system comprising a 64MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it will sport a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.

It will flaunt a centered punch-hole display. The size and resolution of the screen could be 6.5-inches and FHD+, respectively.

The phone will be powered by an unknown MediaTek 5G chipset. Finally, it will be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM options.

Motorola is yet to tease the arrival of the device. Anyway, going by the extensive leak, the smartphone may release sooner than later.

Google Pixel 4 receives its final update just ahead of Pixel 7 series launch

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Sean

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Oct 5, 2022

For the Pixel 4 series of smartphone users, Google is rolling out the final update for the two devices. The company is updating the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL just ahead of the launch of the latest flagship Pixel 7 series.

The news arrives from an official Search Engine giant support page back. So now, the October 2022 is the last month the two smartphones will be receiving their guaranteed update. In other words, there will no longer offer any major Android version update or even any security updates either. For those unaware, Google’s Pixel family of phones typically are one of the first to receive any major Android upgrades as a part of their “guaranteed” updates.

This means, it is still possible that the company will support the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL with smaller software updates for a while longer. Although, this is unlikely considering the brand stopped supporting the Pixel 3 following the end of the “guaranteed” updates previously. The company discontinuing the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL support arrives just ahead of the launch of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, which is the flagship lineup of this year.

Since these are new phones, it is guaranteed to receive five years of security patches, which is higher than the three years of security updates offered by the Pixel 4 series. However, the Pixel 7 series will likely only receive up to three years of major Android support.

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Here’s Google Pixel Watch next to Apple Watch in new leaked live images

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Sean

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Oct 5, 2022

Just a day before the Made By Google launch event is set to kick off, the Pixel Watch has been spotted in yet another live image leak. This time, it can be see worn alongside the Apple Watch, so let’s have a look.

The latest leak was shared on Reddit, just like the previous Pixel Watch unboxing that we covered earlier. In the online post, we can see live images of the Search Engine giant’s upcoming smartwatch. But interestingly enough, the Redditor shared the images of him not only wearing the Pixel Watch, but having it worn along with the Apple Watch. This basically offers us a great side by side look of the two flagship wearable products.

The Apple Watch is one of the most popular smartwatch models in the world. So, it gives us a fair look at how its latest rival, which is also a new premium flagship smartwatch. As per the OP, Google’s first smartwatch is actually quite slim and classy when worn next to the Apple Watch. The variant worn by the Redditor is the 41mm Apple Watch model. Based on what we know so far, the Google Pixel Watch will sport a 1.2 inch circular OLED display that is powered by a Samsung Exynos 9110 SoC.

This chip will be paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It will also run on Google’s Wear OS 3.5 and will offer heart rate sensors, SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, and other physical tracking activities as well. Other features will likely include WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth support, NFC, and GPS as well.

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Oukitel WP19 Rugged Phone with massive 21000mAh battery now available at 15% Discount on Amazon US

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Oct 5, 2022

Oukitel is giving a fantastic deal on its latest WP 19 rugged phone. The smartphone which is known for being the world’s first biggest battery rugged phone with a massive 21000mAh battery is now available at a 15% discount only on Amazon US. Thus the phone which generally retails for $449 is now available for $382.49 only. Please note that this deal ends on October 9, 2022.

One of the most impressive features of Oukitel WP19 is its massive battery capacity. The phone comes with a massive 21000mAh battery, which is up to 4 times the average phone battery capacity (5000mAh). The massive battery gives you 7 days of work time on a single charge and thanks to its 33W fast charger the phone can be charged from 0 to 80% within 3 hours. Moreover, the reverse charging function can easily convert the phone into a mini power bank. WP19 is the perfect companion for adventure lovers and globe trotters with its massive 21000mAh battery that can sustain your phone for a week in the wild.

Oukitel WP19 features a 6.79” FHD+ display with 397 pixels per inch (PPI) and a 90Hz refresh rate. Powered by MediaTek Helio G95 processor, the phone comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. It maintains its industrial ruggedness with IP68 & IP69K & MIL-STD-810H certifications which make it perfect for harsh and extreme outdoors. Other interesting features include fingerprint & face ID, NFC Google Pay, customized key, etc.

The phone features a SAMSUNG 64MP main camera and a SONY IMX350 20MP Night vision sensor, which helps you to capture high-quality images even in pitch-black darkness. Moreover, the 4 Infrared Radiation Emitters at the back of WP19 significantly expand the visual range up to 20 meters making it perfect for wildlife photography. Also with the night vision camera, you can detect movements in the dark thereby protecting you from potential dangers in the outdoors.

For a limited period, you can buy Oukitel WP 19 rugged phone at a discounted price of $382.49 only on Amazon US. This deal ends on October 9, 2022. So place your order before the deal expires.

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

Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro Global Variant Lacks NFC for Contactless Payments

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 5, 2022

The Xiaomi Band 7 Pro was initially launched in China in July. Yesterday, the company announced this wearable for the global markets.

Outside mainland China, it goes by Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro. Additionally, it also lacks a useful feature.

The Xiaomi Band 7 Pro arrives with NFC as standard in China. Hence, it offers support for contactless payments and transit passes in the region.

But unfortunately, the global variant of the fitness tracker lacks NFC. We expected the product to feature this hardware because Xiaomi released Mi Smart Band 6 NFC in select global markets last year.

This year, the company has neither debuted Xiaomi Smart Band 7 NFC in international markets nor has included NFC in Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro. Hence, people looking for contactless payments on their fitness trackers will have to buy the older Mi Smart Band 6 NFC.

Perhaps, the firm may bring the NFC variant of Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro later. But as of now, there are no leaks or reports regarding it.

Either way, if you are fine without NFC, the wearable is a good purchase for €99. It offers a 1.64-inch rectangular AMOLED display, heart-rate monitoring, blood oxygen level monitoring, sleep tracking, 110+ sports modes, GNSS, 150+ watch faces, 5 ATM water resistance, 12-day battery life, and more.

Moto E32 with 90Hz display, Helio G37 SoC confirmed to launch in India on October 7th

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Viraj Gawde

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Oct 5, 2022

Moto E32 launch date in India has been announced. It is set to debut in the country on October 7th. Ahead of the launch next week, the Lenovo-owned brand has put up a microsite on its official website. The listing reveals key specifications of the upcoming offering. It will arrive as the successor to the Moto E31. It is also confirmed to be available from the e-commerce portal Flipkart.

Scroll, swipe and switch between apps seamlessly with a speedy 90Hz refresh rate display with the all-new #motoe32. Plus, add a mystifying touch to every visual with an IPS LCD screen & view everything on 6.5” screen. Coming to you 7th Oct. on @flipkart & at leading retail stores

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) October 4, 2022

The Moto E32 debuted in the global markets earlier this year, however, the Indian variant will come with different specifications. As per the microsite, the Moto E32 will feature a 6.5-inch centre-aligned punch-hole LCD display bearing an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device has an IP52-rated water-repellent design and a pill-shaped camera module on the back panel. The smartphone will come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner,

The Moto E32 is teased to feature a dual-rear camera setup of a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth lens. Up front, it will have an 8MP selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the Moto E32 is confirmed to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G37 processor. It will pack 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage expandable via a microSD card slot. The smartphone will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit. It will run on Android 12 OS out of the box.

The Moto E32 will be available in Iceberg Blue and Cosmic Black colours. We will learn about the smartphone’s pricing and availability on Friday.

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Apple to shift some AirPods & Beats production to India: Report

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Sean

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Oct 5, 2022

In recent years, Apple had started to diversify its supply chain and moved production for its products like the iPhones from China to other regions like India. Now, it appears that the company also plans to move some production of the AirPods and Beats as well to the region.

The news arrives from a Reuters report, which stated that the Cupertino based giant is preparing to make new Beats headphones in India. Furthermore, the iPhone maker is apparently also planning on moving some AirPods production to the country as well, as per sources close to the matter. Reportedly, Luxshare Precision Industry, a Chinese supplier of Apple, also has plans to begin begins production for AirPods in India.

On the other hand, Foxconn will be responsible for manufacturing Beats headphones in the region. As of right now, Luxshare is focusing on raising the production of AirPods in Vietnam, so it might be slower in moving its operations to India. The company has been planning on shifting some of its production from China already, with the latest model being the iPhone 14 series that is set to manufacture in the nation soon.

Apple has been working on reducing its dependence on China, which is its primary manufacturing hub. Since then, its focusing on regions like India, Mexico, and Vietnam, where some of its major suppliers have been setting up their operations. Production in India will also help the company avoid duties, which should lower their price tag as well.

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Huawei Nova 10 SE launched with 108MP triple cameras, 66W charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 5, 2022

Huawei Nova 10 SE is the latest Nova 10 series phone to go official in South Africa. The “SE” model is the third member of the Nova 10 family, which includes two other devices: the Nova 10 and the Nova 10 Pro. For the unversed, the vanilla and the Pro models were unveiled at the beginning of this month. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Nova 10 SE.

Huawei Nova 10 SE specifications and features

The Huawei Nova 10 SE features a 6.67-inch OLED display, which carries support for Full HD+ resolution. It is a flat screen that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate.

It has a 16-megapixel camera on the front for snapping selfies. The back panel of the device has a 108-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device runs on the Android 12 OS and EMUI 12. There is no support for Google apps and services on the device.

The Nova 10 SE ships with the Snapdragon 680 chipset. Hence, there is no support for 5G connectivity on the device. It comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It is packed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging.

The Nova 10 SE packs the usual connectivity features like dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC (only on 8 GB RAM variants), and USB-C. The handset measures 7.39mm in thickness and weighs around 184 grams. The device comes in three configurations: 6 GB RAM + 128 GB, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Huawei is yet to confirm the price and availability of the device.

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Huawei Watch GT Cyber may launch alongside Huawei P50 Pocket New

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 5, 2022

Huawei is no longer an important player in the smartphone industry. However, the company keeps releasing new phones every now and then, albeit with limited availability.

The firm is expected to debut its second flip-style foldable smartphone with a vertical folding display in the near future. According to a tipster, this handset will be accompanied by a new smartwatch.

A leaker on Weibo (via HuaweiCentral) says that Huawei will hold a launch conference in China later this month. This event could take place around October 25.

The star of the show will be Huawei P50 Pocket New. As the name suggests, this foldable handset will be a new variant of the existing model.

The tipster says that a smartwatch will be presented at this conference. This wearable will be officially called Huawei Watch GT Cyber.

But unfortunately, he does not reveal anything about the watch. Hence, we know nothing about the product since this is the first time we are actually hearing about it.

On the other hand, we do know a few things about the Huawei P50 Pocket New. As per multiple reports, it will be a toned-down version of the original model.

The phone is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC instead of a Snapdragon 888 chipset. Further, it will lack the external cover display.

Last but not least, It is expected to come in two colors (Black, White) and could retail at ¥4,999 and ¥6,999 for 256GB and 512GB storage variants, respectively.

Redmi Pad goes on first sale in India – Check price, launch offers

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 5, 2022

Yesterday, the Redmi Pad made its debut in the Indian market. The device is aimed at the budget segment and comes with adequate specs to make it one of the best offerings in the segment. The tablet has now gone on sale in the country. So, let’s take a look at the pricing, launch offers, and specs of the tablet.

Redmi Pad price in India and launch offers

The Redmi Pad comes in three configurations – 3GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB. In today’s sale, Xiaomi will offer the Redmi Pad at introductory prices, which will let users save up to Rs 3,000 on the tablet. The 3GB + 64GB configuration is available for Rs. 12,999, the 4GB + 128GB configuration has a price tag of Rs. 14,999, and the top-end 6GB + 128GB model is priced at Rs. 16,999.

The Redmi Pad will be available for purchase via the Mi Store, Flipkart, Mi Homes, and other retail outlets. Also, the brand is offering a 10% discount on the purchase of the Redmi Pad, but the bank offer will be available only on mi.com.

Specs & Features

The tablet has a 10.6-inch IPS LCD screen capable of producing over 1 billion colors. This display offers a 2K resolution of 2000 × 1200 pixels and an adaptive sync refresh rate of 90Hz. Additionally, this model has a max brightness of 400 nits. The display even has Widevine L1 certification, ensuring that customers can access greater resolutions on well-known OTT services like Netflix.

Under the hood, the Redmi Pad is equipped with a 6 nm-based MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. This chipset is geared towards offering a capable gaming experience. In addition, the device has up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded to 1TB via a microSD card slot.

The tablet has an 8-megapixel primary camera with a built-in document scanner in the camera app and an 8-megapixel selfie camera with a wide 105 FOV on the front. The Redmi Pad has a quad-speaker setup for audio, which also supports Dolby Atmos. According to official documentation, it can also be used with a wide range of third-party capacitive stylus and pencils. It is powered by a large 8,000mAh battery pack with 18W fast charging support. Other features include Bluetooth 5.3 support, dual-band WiFi 5, and the Android 12 operating system out of the box.

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Elon Musk changes his mind about the Twitter acquisition

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Sean

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Oct 5, 2022

Elon Musk has apparently had a change in heart regarding his original plans of acquiring Twitter. The billionaire had backed out of the deal a while ago, but now, it appears that Musk is planning on buying the platform again.

For those unaware, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO offered to buy Twitter for 44 billion US Dollars back in April 2022. However, the deal was soon put on hold over disputed regarding the number of fake and spam accounts that Twitter claimed to have on their platform. The social media giant claimed that the percentage was less than 5 percent, but Musk decided to pull out of the deal. He claimed that the microblogging website did not comply with his contractual obligations.

Thus, Musk backed out of the deal back in July 2022 as he claimed that the company failed to provide him with relevant business information. In response to this, the social media company filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk to force the billionaire to make the original purchase. The company accused Musk of disrupting its operations and even destroying their stockholder value.

However now, Musk’s changing his mind about the buyout arrives before the trial, which was set to begin in October 17. Since Elon is set to acquire Twitter again, the trial should fall through unless he has another change of heart. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Apple AirPods Pro 2 bug shows ‘Replace Battery Soon’ message to users

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Sean

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Oct 5, 2022

Apple had just recently announced the highly anticipated second generation of its AirPods Pro 2 truly wireless earbuds. But similar to the iPhone 14 lineup, it appears that even the new hearables are facing bugs soon after their launch. So let’s have a look.

A number of users have been complaining about a bug that triggers the battery replacement notifications on the Find My app. This bug affects nearby devices when the battery of the AirPods Pro earbuds or the MagSafe Charging Case is low. For those unaware, the AirPods Pro 2 was arrives with enhanced Find My functionality from its U1 chip for Precision Finding and even sharing the battery levels at all times.

So, it is likely that this new feature on the second generation AirPods Pro might be the cause behind this new bug. Looking at the notification, users are urged to “replace the battery on soon.” Although, it is technically not possible to replace the batteries on the AirPods Pro and one just needs to charge the device. In other words, users facing this issue might not be aware that the notification is for the AirPods Pro 2 since the item are referred to as simply “left,” “right,” and “Case.”

Notably, the notifications also appears to be similar to the one used for the AirTag when its CR2032 battery is almost empty and needed to be replaced. Meaning, there is also a chance that the Find My app could be confusing the AirPods Pro 2 with the AirTag smart tracker. So, users do not have to worry about their new second generation AirPods Pro being a faulty unit.

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