Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro’s pre-orders will begin in India on October 6

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Sep 30, 2022

The all-new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are scheduled to debut in the global market next week. This year, the Pixel series will also debut in the Indian market. Google has not confirmed the exact Indian launch date yet. However, the company just announced that pre-orders for the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will begin in the country on October 6.

Google recently shared a tweet revealing the India pre-order date for the upcoming Pixel 7 series. As per the company, interested buyers will be able to book the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro in India from October 6 at 9:30 pm via Flipkart. The official pricing of the Pixel smartphones is yet to be known.

Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro Specifications (Expected)

Reports suggest the Pixel 7 series will not have too many changes as compared to the Pixel 6 series. The Pixel 7 will come with a 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED 90Hz display, while the Pixel 7 Pro will sport a 6.7-inch QHD+ OLED 120Hz screen. Both handsets will have an in-display fingerprint scanner for security. The forthcoming Pixel devices will be powered by Google’s home-brewed Tensor G2 chip and come preloaded with the Android 13 OS.

As far as the cameras are concerned, 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 rear. The Pixel 7, on the other hand, will feature the same main camera and an ultra-wide on its back.

The Pixel 7 series packs up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The vanilla model will have a 4,700mAh battery, whereas the higher-end Pro model will have a 5,000mAh battery. Both smartphones will support 33W fast charging and wireless charging.

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Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra, and Fold 2 now support Samsung’s Expert RAW app

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Sep 30, 2022

Samsung’s Expert RAW app has been available for the Galaxy S22 series and a few other Galaxy smartphones for quite some time. Now, the South Korean company is releasing a new update for Expert RAW which will extend its compatibility to three of its older flagships—the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, S20 Ultra, and Z Fold2. Here are the details.

As per a community post, Samsung has rolled out an update to the Expert RAW app which enables support for the Galaxy S20 Ulta, Note 20 Ultra, and Fold 2 smartphones (Via GoAndroid). However, Samsung warns that the quality and processing times will vary in the smartphones due to their age and inability to match the processing power of current flagship devices.

Some explanations might be in order if you’re not familiar with Samsung’s Expert RAW. People with experience in photography can use this app to capture images with a wider dynamic range than the standard camera app. It also offers a huge range of manual shooting controls. Furthermore, you can take pictures in RAW, so you can edit them in apps such as Adobe Lightroom afterward.

Samsung is working to bring more features to the app. However, don’t expect all of them to be available on older devices. Some features will only be available on the latest flagships since they have the required hardware to support them. Samsung is reported to be testing the ability to set custom shutter speed, ISO, and preferences in the Hyperlapse video recording mode.

If you own the above-mentioned Samsung smartphones and want to try your hands on the Expert RAW app, you can download it from the Galaxy App Store.

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Realme 10 passes through FCC, 5,000mAh battery, 33W charging confirmed

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Sep 30, 2022

Realme 9 was launched earlier this year, and now reports suggest the company is working on its successor—Realme 10. The handset was recently spotted on multiple certification sites, including the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), IECEE, Indonesia Telecom, and NBTC. Now, in the latest development, the Realme 10 has gained FCC approval. The smartphone is listed to sport a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Here are all the details.

A Realme smartphone with model number RMX3630 has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval. As per previous reports, this model number is associated with the rumored Realme 10. The listing confirms the device will pack a 5,000mAh battery and offer 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi support along with 4G LTE connectivity.

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Further, the handset’s charging adapter with model number VCB3HDUH has been spotted on the FCC website. It suggests that the Realme 10 will support 33W fast charging. The smartphone runs on Android-based Realme UI 3.0. The listing also reveals the design of the smartphone. It can be seen to feature a dual camera setup with an LED flash on the back.

A recent Geekbench listing revealed that the Realme 10 will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor and a Mali G57 GPU. It may come in an 8GB memory variant. However, the company will likely launch the device in multiple storage configurations.

The available details about the device suggest it will be launched as a mid-range smartphone. The pricing of the device is yet to be known, but we can expect it to cost around $200. Details about the Realme 10 are still pretty short and the company is yet to make an official announcement. We hope to learn more in the coming days.

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Huawei Vision Smart Screen Z65 Gaming Edition unveiled in China

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Sep 30, 2022

Huawei has released the Vision Smart Screen Z65 Gaming Edition monitor. The new smart screen is specifically optimized for in-depth gaming scenarios with its flagship processor and storage configuration of 8GB+64GB. It can achieve a maximum 4K refresh rate of 120Hz for excellent video output.

The Vision Smart Screen Z65 is an e-sports version of the smart screen. Its screen has 1.07 billion colors and a DCI-P3 wide color gamut. Its computing image quality is suited for gaming situations. The smart screen can automatically identify console games and optimize the screen resolution. It also supports user-defined screen color temperature and 50W ultra-high audio. The Vision Smart Screen Z65 Gaming Edition’s audio architecture is based on Devialet. It is equipped with Huawei Sound computing audio with capabilities for sound animation.

The Vision Smart Screen Z65 has an assortment of impressive games and supports cloud gaming. It also supports AI multi-body sensing and somatosensory gaming. It supports the super desktop and super entertainment center of the smart screen, as well as operates as smart TV.

The Huawei Vision Smart Screen Z65 Gaming Edition comes in a 65-inch or 75-inch variant. It was launched at Huawei Mall but is also available on major retail platforms like JD.com. The prices of the Huawei Vision Smart Screen Z65 Gaming Edition are 7,999 yuan (~$1,124) and 12,999 yuan (~$1,827) respectively. Huawei has not divulged any information about the global availability of the TV.

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OPPO A77s spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 680 SoC, 8GB RAM

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Sep 30, 2022

OPPO is reportedly gearing up to launch a new A series smartphone dubbed, OPPO A77s. Ahead of its formal debut, the handset has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site with a Snapdragon 680 SoC and 8GB RAM. Earlier, it was reported that the handset would come equipped with a 5000mAh battery, a 50-megapixel camera setup, 33W fast charging, and more.

OPPO A77s has visited the Geekbench website with model number CPH2473 (Via). It is listed to feature an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with an Adreno 610 GPU. The handset also packs 8GB of RAM and runs Android 12.

As per the Geekbench listing, the OPPO A77s has received a single-core performance score of 483 points and a multi-core performance score of 1,668 points. This is all the information we could get from the listing. A recent leak revealed the complete specifications of the upcoming OPPO A77s. Let’s have a look.

OPPO A77s Specifications (Expected)

the OPPO A77s will come with a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display offering an HD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 90Hz, and a color gamut of 100 percent DCI-P3. The handset will be 7.99mm thick and weigh 187 grams.

The A77s will pack a 5,000mAh battery and support 33W SuperVOOC charging. For photography, it will feature a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel main snapper and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. While on the front, it will have an 8-megapixel shooter for selfies and video calls.

On the software, it will run Android 12 OS with ColorOS 12.1 on top. It also features an ultra-linear stereo speaker. It is claimed to come in 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB configurations. The handset will be offered in two colorways—Starry Black and Sky Blue. The OPPO A77s is expected to launch in India this week.

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Lenovo ThinkReality VRX headset designed for the Metaverse released

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Sep 30, 2022

Lenovo has released the ThinkRealitty VRX headset essentially designed for the industrial metaverse. The Lenovo ThinkReality VRX is equipped with the Snapdragon XR platform and has a small form factor. It also features pancake-style optics and mixed reality full functionality. The new VR headset is a high-quality, secure enterprise metaverse channel with multiple functions. The headset provides a full complement of end-to-end enterprise services to users.

The Lenovo ThinkReality VRX can be used as a stand-alone gadget or it could be plugged into a PC/workstation. It supports cloud-based rendering solutions including NVIDIA CloudXR. The headset can deliver premium GPU-based performance with a great user experience. The VR headset has four front-facing cameras that provide up to six degrees of freedom for viewing content. Lenovo is collaborating with enterprise software vendors to have a presence in the Metaverse to showcase its lineup of products and solutions. It also provides a platform for partnership and collaboration with its customers. The suite includes consulting, cloud deployment, content creation, and customer support.

The Lenovo ThinkReality VRX headset is expected to be available early next year. However, the device will be available for early access to a selection of Lenovo’s partners later this year. There are still a few key details lacking for the ThinkReality VRX headset. Pricing and global availability details have not been released yet.

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Redmi Pad unboxing video reveals full design, spec sheet ahead of next week’s launch

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Viraj Gawde

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Sep 30, 2022

Redmi Pad is set to launch in India as well as in the global markets on October 4th. It will be the first-ever tablet from the Xiaomi sub-brand. Now ahead of the launch next, the device has been spotted in an unboxing video uploaded by a Spanish YouTuber Eufracio López 502. It reveals the Redmi Pad in all its glory including the design as well full specifications.

Right off the bat, the Redmi Pad has a quad-speaker setup with two grilles located at the top and the other two located at the bottom edge of the device. The sound will be tuned by Dolby Atmos. The top edge also has a power button whereas the volume rocker and microSD card slot are located on the right edge of the device. There is a front 8MP camera sensor on the right bezel of the device when it is held in portrait mode. The back panel sports a rectangular camera module housing an 8MP sensor and there is no LED flash unit.

The retail box shown in the unboxing video reveals that the Redmi Pad will feature a 10.6-inch LCD display bearing a resolution of 2,000 x 1,200 pixels and featuring a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen is surrounded by symmetrical bezels on all four sides.

On the hardware front, the unboxing video reveals that the Redmi Pad will be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor under the hood. The device will pack 4GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The retail box also mentions that the upcoming tablet will be backed by an 8,000mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging, however, Xiaomi will bundle a 22.5W charger in the box.

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Nothing Ear (Stick) full design revealed in hands on video ahead of launch

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Sep 30, 2022

Nothing is rumored to be working on a new pair of truly wireless earbuds for a while now. But prior to its official release, the full design of the Ear (Stick) have been revealed via a hands on video.

For those unaware, the smartphone maker had showcased the new Ear (Stick) model and its charging case last week during the London Fashion Week. Looking at the hands on images, we can a cylindrical shaped case that resembles a lipstick tube, which will house and charge the Ear (Stick) TWS earbuds. This shape is claimed to offer a ‘simply glide into pockets’ design.

In the hands on video, the Ear (Stick) can also be seen with Errolson Hugh, the internationally acclaimed designer behind the Acronym brand. As per official notes, the Nothing Ear (Stick) will adopt a super lightweight design that is comfortable to wear thanks to its ergonomic design. While the design has been leaked, we have no finer details regarding the hardware or other specifications regarding the Ear (Stick) wireless earphones.

But, similar to its predecessor the Nothing Ear (1), the Ear (Stick) also has a unique design that is clearly inspired by the classic cosmetic item, which seeks to bring its value as an eye turning accessory as well. It is still unclear when these earbud models will be officially unveiled, so stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Blue color option launched in India

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Sep 30, 2022

Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4 globally. The devices went up for sale in India earlier this month, and now, Samsung has announced a new color variant for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in India.

At launch, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 debuted with Bora Purple, Graphite, and Pink Gold colors in India. The company has added a new Blue color option to the mix. Let’s take a look at the pricing and offers on the Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 price & offers

The 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB versions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 are both available for INR 89999 and INR 94999, respectively.

Customers purchasing the Galaxy Z Flip4 can also buy the Galaxy Watch4 Classic, worth INR 31999, for just INR 2999. Additionally, customers can get INR 7000 cashback using HDFC credit or debit cards or can avail an upgrade bonus of INR 7000.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 specs

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120Hz). It also has a cover screen in its folded state that measures 1.9 inches and is a 260×512-pixel resolution Super AMOLED panel.

Under the hood, the device features the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage (512GB storage option available in select regions). On the software front, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 runs Android 12 with One UI 4.1 on top. The device is expected to receive an Android 13-based One UI 5 update very soon. Samsung has promised 4 years of major updates and 5 years of security updates for the device.

For optics, the device has a 12-megapixel main camera with 1.8µm pixels and OIS. It is accompanied by a second 12-megapixel sensor with a 123-degree field of view. On the front, the device has a 10-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

Other than that, the device comes with a fairly sized 3700mAh battery that supports 25W wired charging, as well as Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and reverse wireless charging.

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Older Samsung Galaxy phones are reportedly facing battery swelling issues

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Viraj Gawde

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Sep 30, 2022

Old Samsung phones are reportedly facing battery swelling issues. This has been found by popular YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss (aka Arun Maini) in a video detailing a worrying set of events. Maini discovered several ageing Galaxy smartphones that he has stored over the years in a proper room temperature and position. What’s worrying is that the battery swelling issue is only limited to Samsung devices and not any other phone brand.

Older Samsung Galaxy phones facing battery issues

Samsung has faced a history of battery issues that even made them recall the Galaxy Note 7 units on large scale. However, the South Korean brand’s battery troubles are not a thing of the past. The list of phones affected by the battery swelling issue includes the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S10 Galaxy S8, S10e, and the S10 5G. Worst of all the two-year-old Galaxy Z Fold 2 is also part of the list. The S20 FE also suffered the same fate but to a lesser extent. The blown-up battery prompted the back panel of some smartphones to pop open.

Maini acknowledges that the recent heatwave that struck the UK could have raised the atmospheric temperature in the storage room which may also have led to the swelling of lithium batteries. But to make matter worse, the problem is only exclusive to Samsung devices. All older phones from other brands including Apple, Google, and ASUS that the YouTuber checked were unaffected and worked without any issue.

The issue gets bigger when Maini found other users reporting the same battery swelling issue on Samsung phones. YouTuber Matt Ansini claimed that every Galaxy phone they had for more than 3 years in their storage had batteries expanded like this. Another prominent YouTuber MKBHD aka Marquess Brownlee claimed that the only smartphone battery swelling issues he encounters are from Samsung and never any other brand. JerryRigEverthing who is known for device teardowns also corroborated all these reports.

Going by the list, it seems like only the Galaxy phones dating before the S20 series are facing the battery issue. Additionally, at present, it has been reported by users who have been storing the device for a long time and haven’t used it regularly. If you own any of the Samsung Galaxy phones, you can check to see if their battery is looking fine. And if it doesn’t users should get in touch with Samsung even if the device is out of warranty.

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Twitter is testing a TikTok styled Immersive Video scrolling mode

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2022

Twitter is planning on adopting a new feature that is quite similar to the video scrolling feature on TikTok. Platforms like Instagram and YouTube already have such a format for videos, and it appears that Twitter is the latest to hop on this trend.

The social media giant is currently testing the new feature on its latest version of the application. Through this, users can play videos on full screen mode with a single click, offering you an easy and immersive viewing experience. For those who want to try it out, you simply have to open the Twitter app and tap on the search button at the bottom. Scrolling down from this will display the option to find the “Videos For You” section.

Selecting this option will take you a full screen Immersive Video mode in which you can scoll up to browse videos one after the other. The videos being displayed will be based on your followers as well as those you might n`ot follow. Although, the selection will likely be based on the content you’ve viewed recently. As of right now, this feature is exclusive to Android users, but it should soon make its way to iOS users as well.

In the Videos For You section, the content being shown will also display the number of views the videos have garnered. Furthermore, the tweets will also show Tweets as well as trends that users might be interested in. At the moment, the new video mode is only available in select regions that use Twitter in English.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra reportedly confirmed to feature 200MP camera

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2022

Yet another report has seemingly confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will feature a massive 200 megapixel camera. We have already covered on a number of leaks regarding this information and the latest news claims that this is basically confirmed.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra CAD renders 1 — Galaxy S23 Ultra CAD renders (Source: SmartPrix / OnLeaks)

The news arrives from a Galaxy Club report that claims that it is certain that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will have a 200 megapixel camera. Just earlier, we had covered new render leaks that showcased the design of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. It revealed that the device will not feature any major changes in its design over its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But while the design might not have changed, the primary camera is seeing a big bump in resolution.

Keep in mind that a higher pixel count doesn’t necessarily translate to a better image, although, it will allow Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra to capture more details and offer more ways to utilize the larger resolution images. Furthermore, the Galaxy S22 Ultra had one of the best cameras in a smartphone this year, so we can expect the Galaxy S23 Ultra also having some great image quality.

The company already has a 200 megapixel camera sensor, so it was only a matter of time before the flagship models getting such a shooter. Notably, the report from Galaxy Club also stated that the S23 Ultra will still feature the same 10 megapixel periscopic telephoto lens that offers 10x zoom and a 10 megapixel telephoto module with 3x optical zoom. However, no details were shared regarding the ultra wide angle lens.

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Alienware 34-inch curved QD OLED monitor with 165Hz refresh rate & TKL Gaming Keyboard launched

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Sep 30, 2022

Dell’s Alienware recently announced the Aurora R15 gaming PC with Intel 13th Gen CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards. Along with the new PC, the company has also launched a new curved QD OLED monitor called the Alienware AW3423DWF and a keyboard, the TKL gaming keyboard. So, let’s take a look at their details.

Alienware AW3423DWF curved QD OLED monitor

The new Alienware AW3423DWF is essentially a cheaper alternative to the Alienware AW3423DW. The new monitor has a 34-inch QD-OLED panel with a resolution of 3440 x 1440 and a curvature of 1800R. It features a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz and supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. According to the manufacturer, the device covers 99.3% of the DCI-P3 color space and has a peak brightness of 1,000 nits.

Dell has included a small joystick for controlling the OSD menu on the Alienware AW3423DWF. It should be noted that Dell has only provided DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 ports. As a result, external devices connected via HDMI are limited to a 100 Hz refresh rate; the monitor’s two DisplayPort connections provide the full 165 Hz refresh rate.

Alienware TKL Gaming Keyboard

Alienware also debuted its first-ever tenkeyless gaming keyboard, resulting in a more compact form factor ideal for users who don’t have a use for the number pad and would rather save space on their desks. The Alienware TKL Gaming Keyboard (AW920K) features mechanical Cherry MX Red switches and double-shot PBT keycaps for extended key label durability. It has AlienFX per-key RGB lighting that can be customized via the Alienware Command Center.

With Alienware’s software, the keys are completely customizable, and you can instantly disable the Windows key to stop unintentional interruptions while gaming. The keyboard risers provide three different height adjustments for added comfort, and the underside of the keyboard features integrated cable routing choices.

Price & availability

The Alienware AW3423DWF will be available later this autumn for US$1,099 and CAD$1,399.99. The TKL Gaming Keyboard will also debut later this year with a $150 price tag.

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Samsung launches its humongous The Frame TV in India, with a Free Galaxy A32

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2022

Samsung has just launched the new Frame TV in the Indian market. This model is one of the company’s largest TV models that sits at its ultra premium category, and interestingly, it even comes with a free smartphone as well. So let’s have a look.

For those unaware, the Frame TV is massive and even doubles as an art piece when turned off. It offers various high-end features like Customizable Bezels, Matte Display, Art Mode, and its panel is the South Korean tech giant’s proprietary QLED display technology. Furthermore, the new Frame TV also features Quantum Dot technology and Quantum Processor 4K, 4K AI upscaling, and SpaceFit Sound that can help optimize sound profiles based on the room the TV is set in.

The TV also has multi-channel speakers support along with True Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound feature. The Samsung Frame TV is offered in 5 sizes in total starting from 43 inches and topping out at 75 inches. The smallest size has a price tag of 61,990 INR, while the top end variant has a whopping 299,990 INR price tag. It is also being sold in a 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch panel variant as well.

It is currently available for purchase on Samsung’s online store, its Shop app, Amazon, Flipkart, and all major consumer electronic retailers across the region. Interestingly, customers buying the Frame TV will also receive a complimentary Bezel worth up to 7,690 INR, a Galaxy A32 smartphone worth 21,490 INR (when purchasing the 75-inch model, and a Galaxy A03 model as well worth 9,499 INR (when buying the 65-inch model).

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Amazon launches Halo Rise that can track sleep by your breathing pattern

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2022

Amazon had just recently announced a couple of new smart home products for the global market. This included the new Echo Dot series of smart speakers, the new Kindle Scribe, and the latest Fire TV Cube as well. Alongside these new products, the company also announced the new Halo Rise, which has an interesting feature that can track your sleep by your breathing pattern. So let’s have a look.

The new Halo Rise is basically a bedside lamp that has a built in sleep tracker that can work without a camera or a microphone. Furthermore, it uses a “no contact, low energy sensor,” which can sense movements and respiratory patterns. In simpler terms, it can sense your breathe and, thanks to its machine learning prowess, it can detect the expansion and contraction of your body when you’re asleep.

Through this, Amazon claims that it has “trained and validated the device’s sleep algorithm against the clinical gold standard for sleep analysis called overnight polysomnography.” Additionally, even if there is another person or an animal sharing the bed with you, the Halo Rise can detect it and exclude their activity while only mapping your data in the sleep summary, which is offered to you everyday. These reports also offers suggestions to help improve your sleep by optimizing your environment.

The Halo Rise also has built in sensors to measure the temperature, humidity and brightness of your room, and is also a lamp that also supports Alexa. Notably, you can even turn off the sleep tracking feature if you’re more concerned about privacy. The device will go on sale later this year and has a price tag of 140 US Dollars.

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Samsung to soon sell newer refurbished smartphone models

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2022

One of the ways a buyer can avoid burning a whole through their wallets when purchasing a new phone is opting for a refurbished model. Samsung does sell some refurbished models even for its flagship Galaxy S series, but now, it appears that we can soon expect to see newer models being offered from this refurbished category.

For those unaware, a refurbished phone is basically devices that any company services and brings back to “new” condition while still offering the same warranty. The South Korean tech giant offers a number of models through what it calls Re-Newed segment, which includes the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy S21, and even the Galaxy S10. The availability of the models are based on regions, but, typically you won’t find a current generation model also being listed on the refurbished list.

But this might soon change, as Samsung confirmed in a statement to TechRadar that it plans on expanding the range of its Re-Newed smartphones to include newer models in the near future. In other words, we can expect the Galaxy S22 lineup to also be offered in the refurbished category sometime soon. The Re-Newed models are typically more affordable than the regular models, so it should make these high end models attractive for customers.

Unlike a second hand model,the refurbished/renewed models are typically tested by engineers and also come with some new part replacements to make them good as new. There are third party companies that offer refurbished ones for cheaper prices than their MRP, but brands like Apple and Samsung have their own offering as well.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Google Pixel 7 Series, Xiaomi 12T Series, & More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 30, 2022

Unlike the last few weeks, there will be multiple smartphone launches next week. Four different brands have scheduled events. Some of these conferences will witness the announcement of more than one phone.

The companies that have confirmed to debut new handsets in the coming days are Motorola, Xiaomi, Infinix, and Google. The Motorola announcement will be limited to India, while the presentation by other brands will be global.

All of these forthcoming phones are either mid-ranger or flagship. But none of them will be foldable.

With that out of the way, let’s look at these devices one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

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1. Motorola Moto G72

Motorola has confirmed to launch the Moto G72 in India on October 3. The handset will be announced at 12 PM via social media.

According to leaks and teasers, the device will arrive with a 6.55-inch 10-bit 120Hz pOLED display, MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, 108MP primary camera, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast wired charging support.

In Europe, the 8GB + 128GB variant of the phone is tipped to retail at around $300. Hence, it is expected to be cheaper than that in India.

2. Xiaomi 12T Series

The Xiaomi 12T series is in the news for a very long time. The lineup is finally set to go official on October 4. It will be unveiled at an event scheduled for 2 PM GMT+2 in Munich. The conference will be live-streamed on YouTube and other social media.

The Xiaomi 12T Series will include a vanilla and pro model. The latter will feature a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP1 primary camera and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Whereas, the former will feature a 108MP main camera and a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chip.

These smartphones could be accompanied by Redmi Pad, Xiaomi Band 7 Pro, and Redmi A1 Plus.

3. Infinix Zero Ultra

The Infinix Zero Ultra is scheduled to launch on October 5. Unfortunately, the brand hasn’t revealed the time.

As per teasers and leaks, the handset will come with a 6.7-inch 120Hz curved AMOLED display, 200MP primary camera, 8MP telephoto camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 32MP selfie camera, MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, 5,000mAh battery, and 180W fast-wired charging support.

The device will boot Android 12 and it will be available in two colors, namely black and white. The brand has partnered with Royal Museums Greenwich for the launch of this smartphone.

4. Google Pixel 7 Series

The Google Pixel 7 series will be presented at the Made By Google event scheduled for October 6. The conference will begin at 10 AM ET and will be live-streamed on YouTube.

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will offer minor upgrades over their predecessors. They are said to come with a slightly tweaked design, Tensor G2 chip, 50MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, in-screen fingerprint sensor, Android 13, and 33W fast-wired charging support.

The Pro model is tipped to feature a larger 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz OLED display, a 48MP telephoto camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. Whereas, the stand version is expected to arrive with a 6.3-inch FHD+ 90Hz OLED display and a 4,700mAh battery.

These phones will be accompanied by Google’s first smartwatch: Pixel Watch.

Xiaomi 12T series Europe pricing tipped, Press renders emerge revealing features

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Sudhanshu

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Sep 30, 2022

Xiaomi has confirmed that the upcoming Xiaomi 12T series will debut globally on October 4th. The company has officially revealed that the 12T series will feature a 200MP primary camera sensor. Other specs of the devices have also come to light via multiple leaks.

Now, tipster Roland Quandt has revealed the pricing of the Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro for the European markets. According to a tweet by Quandt, the Xaioami 12T 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model will cost €580, and the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model will cost €630. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12T Pro 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model will have a price tag of €770 and the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model will be priced at €800.

Tipster SnoopyTech has also leaked the press renders of the Xiaomi 12T series.

Xiaomi 12T series press renders

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The renders reveal some key information about the device. This includes 120W fast charging, the 1/1.22-inch sensor size of the 200MP camera, along with OIS, 8P lens, and 16-into-1 pixel binning on the 12T Pro. It also reveals that the device will have dual speakers with Harman Kardon tuning and an extensive cooling system.

Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro specs

The Xiaomi 12T Pro is expected to debut with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 1,220 x 2,712 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. At its core, the device will likely have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset powered by a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.

For optics, the Pro model will have a 200-megapixel Samsung HP1 main sensor, likely accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

The Xiaomi 12T, on the other hand, is expected to debut with a 6.7-inch OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. It will likely house a Dimensity 8100 chipset and will draw power from a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging. For optics, the device is expected to have a triple camera unit consisting of a 108-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor.

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Google Pixel 7 Europe pricing leaked via Amazon listing

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Sep 30, 2022

The Google Pixel 7 series launch is just around the corner as the company gears up to introduce the new smartphones during the Made by Google event scheduled for October 6. Ahead of the launch, many details about the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have leaked, like their specs and US pricing.

Now, a new leak on Twitter shows how much the Pixel 7 will cost in Europe.

Amazon has yet again jumped the gun and listed the product on its Spanish website. The listing reveals that the Pixel 7 will cost €649 for the 128GB storage variant. A similar Amazon leak earlier reveal that the 128GB option of the Pixel 7 will cost $599 in the US.

Google Pixel 7 specs (expected)

The Google Pixel 7 will feature a similar design to the Pixel 6 but will look more aesthetically pleasing due to subtle changes and new color options. It will offer a 6.3-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device will house the Tensor G2 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The device will boot Android 13 out of the box, which is expected to have some Pixel-exclusive features.

For optics, the smartphone will have a dual camera setup on the back consisting of a 5OMP Samsung GN1 sensor and a 12MP Sony IMX381 ultra-wide sensor. On the front, we will likely get an 11MP Samsung 3J1 sensor with autofocus capabilities. Lastly, the device is expected to feature a 4,700mAh battery with 30W fast charging.

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Get up to $40 OFF on the latest Vivo X Fold Plus Foldable Phone

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Sep 30, 2022

Vivo X Fold Plus the upgraded version of the X Fold foldable phone is now available on Giztop. And for a limited period, you can get up to $40 OFF on this latest smartphone by using the coupon code: GTD2.

Vivo X Fold Plus features an 8.03-inch 2K+ E5 LTPO AMOLED inner display and a 6.53-inch E5 AMOLED outer display. Powered by the latest snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 octa-core processor it comes in multiple memory variants viz. 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB / 512GB internal storage options.

Vivo X Fold Plus comes with a rear quad camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 48MP + 12MP + 8MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 16MP front camera. Unlike the X Fold which houses a 4600mAh battery and supports 66W fast charging, VIVO X Fold Plus is fueled by a 4730mAh battery and supports 80W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging.

Please note that this is a Chinese edition phone but comes with pre-installed Google Mobile Service, and Google Play Store, and supports multiple language options. Available in Blue, Red, and Grey color variants you can buy the smartphone at a starting price of $1763. This price is applicable to the base variant.

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