Smart and basic watch shipments brought Q2 wearable band market back on track: Canalys

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Sep 9, 2022

Global wearable band shipments witnessed a decent 2.0% increase in shipments in the first quarter of 2022, as per a report. As a result of the growth, the shipment volume reached 41.7 million units, marking a return to growth after a decline of 3.7% in Q1. India remained third in overall wearable band shipments, trailing only China and the United States, with a 15% share for the first time.

According to a new Canalys report, global wearable band shipments increased by 2.0% to 41.7 million units in Q2 2022. Basic watches and smartwatch shipments grew by 46.6% and 9.3%, respectively. However, basic smart bands experienced a sharp 35.5% decline in Q2 2022.

Apple took the first spot in terms of shipments, with 8.4 million watches shipped, securing 26.4% of the market. Samsung finished second with 2.8 million units shipped, while Huawei stood in the third position with 2.6 million shipments.

Noise led the Indian wearable band market with a 29% market share, followed by Fire-Boltt and boAt, which had 25% and 20% market shares, respectively. This increase in sales enabled India to achieve its highest-ever market share of 15% in the second quarter of 2022.

“The local kings, such as Noise, Fire-Boltt and boAt, have found a winning formula to hit a quarterly shipment level of more than a million units quickly,” said Canalys Analyst Ashweej Aithal.

High affordability and appealing designs, marketed at young, savvy consumers, help vendors fulfill the current demand. But users often require deeper engagement with devices and health features to benefit from them. Users will soon look for improved devices and health features, such as better tracking accuracy and more health metrics. “Vendors must anticipate this shift in people’s needs to avoid disappointing users and continue to sustain growth,” Aithal added.

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OPPO F21s Pro official teaser surfaces ahead of its launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 9, 2022

OPPO will introduce the F21s Pro in India during the coming festive season. The Chinese brand has provided teasers of the upcoming smartphone with some exciting specs. The Oppo F21s Pro will join the Oppo F21 and F21 Pro released in India earlier this year. The trajectory also follows last year’s launch of the Oppo F19s.

The F21s Pro will be similar to the Oppo F21 Pro but will come in a shining Dawnlight Gold color together with a Starlight Black color. The Dawnlight Gold color variant will shine when placed against the light at an angle. The F21s Pro is scratch and water-resistant, as well as is fitted with anti-corrosion protective glass. It also has a 2MP microscopic lens that can magnify an object 15-30 times and a 64MP rear camera.

The Oppo F21 Pro released earlier this year, has a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a 90Hz display refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680 chipset with a RAM of 8GB, further expandable by 5GB. The smartphone has a 4,500mAh battery that can be charged at 33W (SUPERVOOC).

Oppo F21s Pro will be available for purchase from Amazon India, as well as online and offline retail outlets in the subcontinent. The full specs list, launch date, and full availability details are still expected from Oppo.

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Honor X40 5G detailed specifications leaked ahead of September 15 launch

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Sep 9, 2022

Honor has confirmed it will be launching a new X-series smartphone, dubbed the Honor X40 5G, in China on September 15. The Chinese firm also released a teaser video recently, revealing the device’s design and appearance. In the latest development, a popular tipster has leaked the detailed specifications of the Honor X40 5G. Let’s have a look at the details.

Noted Chinese Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed the detailed specifications of the forthcoming Honor X40 5G. As per the tipster, the Honor smartphone will come with a 6.67-inch OLED display that will offer a 2400×1080-pixel resolution. It will center punched hole that will house the selfie camera. Moreover, the display will support a 120Hz refresh rate, high-frequency PWM eye protection dimming, and 10 Bit color depth.

Further, the tipster claims the Honor X40 5G will have a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor accompanied by a 2-megapixel unit. On the front, it is said to have an 8-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

Under the hood, the handset will be powered by a Snapdragon 695 processor that could be paired with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage. It will pack a 5100mAh battery and support 40W fast charging. The smartphone will measure 161.6×73.9×7.9mm, and weigh 172g. On the software front, it will run Magic UI 6.1 based on Android 12.

As mentioned, Honor recently shared a teaser video that revealed the design of the X40 5G. The smartphone has a curved edge display that is likely integrated with a fingerprint sensor. On the back, it houses a ring-shaped camera module that houses a dual camera setup. Overall, the smartphone’s design looks quite premium.

The pricing details of the device are yet to be known. We’ll know it all on September 15.

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iQOO Z6 Lite 5G listed on Google Play with Snapdragon 4 Gen1 Soc, 6GB RAM

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Anurag

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Sep 9, 2022

The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G is scheduled to debut in India on September 14 as the company’s most affordable 5G smartphone. Ahead of the device’s near launch, the device has been spotted on the Google Play console listing, hinting at a few key specifications. It is listed to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor paired with 6GB RAM. Let’s have a look at the details.

According to a report by MySmartPrice, the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G has appeared on the Google Play console listing with model number I2208. The listing reveals the device is powered by a Qualcomm SM4375 SoC, which is nothing but the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 that was launched recently. The processor is paired with 6GB of RAM.

For the uninitiated, Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 is the successor to the Snapdragon 480 Plus from last year. It is manufactured on the older 6nm process and offers 10% better GPU performance and up to 15% better CPU performance compared to its predecessor.

iQOO has confirmed that the Z6 Lite 5G will feature a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It may also sport a 2-megapixel macro or depth sensor. The handset will be fueled by a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. In addition, the iQOO smartphone will have a 120Hz refresh rate display with a water-drop notch. On the software, it may run the Android 12 OS with the FunTouch OS skin on top.

A recent report also revealed the pricing details of the device. iQOO will reportedly land in two storage variants. The base 4 GB RAM+64 GB storage is said to cost Rs 13,499 (~$195). Whereas the higher-end 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model may be sold for Rs 14,999 (~$188).

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Xiaomi Projector Mini with NFC support, auto-focus, one-touch screen projection launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 9, 2022

Xiaomi continues to release innovative products spanning different aspects of human needs. The brand’s latest electronic product is the Xiaomi Projector Mini. The product is obviously a ‘mini’ version of the Xiaomi Projector and while it adopts an affordable price tag, the specs sheet doesn’t disappoint.

The Xiaomi Projector Mini features a miniature build when compared to its predecessor. The product has a net weight of 1.2kg and is very convenient to carry. You also get NFC support for one-touch screen projection. All the user has to do is gently touch the mobile phone to the sensor area of the body, and the screen of the mobile phone can be projected onto the projector screen.

In terms of core configuration, Xiaomi Projector Mini uses Amlogic T972 high-performance quad-core CPU paired with 2GB RAM while there is 16GB of storage onboard. The configuration ensures that it can be used to watch high-definition videos, and run heavy software without lag.

For the display output, the mini projector is equipped with a high-sensitivity camera with a 720 pixel full HD resolution. It can only output 250 ANSI lumens of brightness which isn’t very impressive. You also get support for intelligent monitoring autofocus, four-point keystone correction, and can be freely adjusted up, down, left, and right without distorting the orientation of the video. In addition, this product has passed the Swiss SGS low blue light authoritative certification, which can filter blue light and reduce eye irritation.

In terms of battery life, the Xiaomi Projector Mini has a built-in 29.97Wh large-capacity battery that can easily last for more than 2 hours. You can also watch a full-length movie in scenes such as camping, business, and parties.

At the same time, the fuselage has a built-in 1.5-inch, 8W high-power, full-frequency, high-fidelity speaker. It also comes with the WANOS panoramic sound virtual sound field technology bringing a sense of three-dimensional space in order to give users an immersive viewing experience.

In addition, the Xiaomi projector mini can be linked with the MIJIA smart home for use as a smart home hub. When the user presses and holds the voice button on the remote control, XiaoAI voice assistant is activated. In this mode, users can complete operations such as opening and closing curtains, controlling home appliances, and adjusting lights.

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New Infinix Zero 5G 2023 is in the works, spotted on Bluetooth SIG

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Anurag

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Sep 9, 2022

Back in February, Infinix launched the Zero 5G in India as well as other countries. The handset arrived with an LTPS LCD panel, a 120Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 900 Soc, and much more. Now, it seems the company is working on the smartphone’s successor. The new Infinix Zero 5G 2023 has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website. The moniker suggests the device will be launched next year (2023). Let’s look at the details.

Tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 on the Bluetooth SIG certification site. The handset has been listed on the website with model number X6815C. As usual, the listing did not reveal any details regarding the specifications and features of the device. However, the device’s name suggests it will be launched in 2023. It will probably debut in January or February.

The handset will likely arrive as a solid mid-ranger, just as its predecessor. Infinix is yet to confirm any details about the device. We expect more information to emerge soon. Meanwhile, let’s check out the specifications of the Infinix Zero 5G.

Infinix Zero 5G Specifications

The Infinix ZERO 5G features a 6.78-inch IPS LTPS LCD display with an FHD+(2460 x 1080 pixels) resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and has 240Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G SoC, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

For photography, it has a triple rear camera system consisting of a 48-megapixel primary lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto unit, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it sports a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The handset is fueled by a 5000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging.

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Thomson QLED TV arrives India with a bezel-less design, HDR10+ support, 40W speakers & more!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 9, 2022

Three Thomson QLED TVs have been unveiled in the Indian market. The three new smart TVs feature Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and two 20W speakers. The trio only differ in sizes which include 50, 55, and 65 inches respectively. Other features on the Thomson QLED TVs are HDR10+ support, a metallic stand, and a sleek, bezel-less design.

The three Thomson QLED smart TVs offer flexible choices in terms of price and size considerations. They are powered by the MediaTek MT9602 quad-core processor with the Mali-G52 MC1 GPU. They also feature dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, a 4K QLED display, up to 600 nits of brightness, and 2GB/16GB RAM/storage. All three models have Google TV compatibility while the voice remote has Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube shortcuts. You can also use a smartphone as a Google TV remote.

The three Thomson QLED TVs have Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, 3 HDMI ports (including one ARC), 2 USB ports, AV input, Ethernet, and S/PDIF ports. The two 20W stereo speakers in the new Thomson TVs support Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, and DTS. As per pricing, the 50-in, 55-inch, and 65-inch model will retail at Rs. 33,999 ($427), Rs. 40,999 ($515), and Rs. 59,999 ($753) respectively. The manufacturer, SPPL has not provided a specific release date for the new TVs. However, they could be available on Flipkart soon. SPPL says it is excited to launch the new Thomson QLED TV series which are all quite affordable.

Vivo V25 officially teased to launch in India soon, Flipkart availability confirmed

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Viraj Gawde

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Sep 9, 2022

Vivo V25 is officially teased to launch soon in India. The brand has put up a dedicated microsite on its official website. It will be the second V25 series device after the Pro variant that debuted last month. Additionally, the upcoming offering is also listed on Flipkart confirming its availability on the e-commerce portal. It will also be available for purchase from the brand’s official website and offline stores across the country.

The microsites reveal some key specifications of the Vivo V25. It will come with a colour changing Fluorite AG glass back panel similar to the Pro model. The device will be offered in Blue and Black colour options. The upcoming offering is confirmed to feature a 64MP main rear camera with support for OIS. It will have Bokeh Flare Portrait mode. The Vivo V25’s centre-aligned punch-hole cutout will accommodate a 50MP selfie snapper with Eye Autofocus feature. Lastly, the smartphone is confirmed to pack 8GB RAM along with up to 8GB extendable RAM support.

The Vivo V25 went official in few countries last month. We can expect the Indian variant to come with the same specifications. Apart from the teased features, the smartphone is expected to feature a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support and an integrated fingerprint scanner. The global variant is powered by Dimensity 900 SoC and a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 44W fast charging.

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Lava Probuds N11 neckband style Bluetooth earphones with 42 hour battery life launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Sep 9, 2022

Lava Probuds N11 has launched in India. It is the fourth neckband-styled wireless earphone from the homegrown brand. The latest offering carries an affordable price tag and falls under the Rs 1,000 price bracket. It competes against other neckband wireless earphones offered by brands like Realme, OnePlus, boAt, Noise and more in the market.

As mentioned earlier, the Lava Probuds N11 is a neckband-styled wireless earphone. It has a dual-tone design where the neckband is in Black colour while the earphone wire is in another colour. The earbuds have silicone ear tips and a fin for a comfortable fit. They are IPX6 water-resistant.

The Lava Probuds N11 feature Magnetic – Hallswitch allowing users to play or pause and answer or cut the call by magnetically attaching the buds together or pulling them apart. Users can also trigger a voice assistant with the press of a button.

The Lava Probuds N11 are equipped with 12mm dynamic drivers. They feature environmental noise cancellation for a better experience on calls. There is also Pro Game mode that offers 60ms low latency. The earbuds are also capable of connecting to two devices at the same time.

The Lava Probuds N11 are powered by a 280mAh battery unit that is claimed to offer 42 hours of battery life on a single charge.

The Lava Probuds N11 are offered in Firefly Green, Kai Orange, and Panther Black colours. The earphones carry a price tag of Rs 1,499 and can be purchased from Lava e-store, Amazon, and offline stores starting September 17th. Customers can purchase the audio device at Rs 11 only on September 10th at 11 am IST on Amazon.

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Apple iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, & iPhone 14 Pro series packs 6GB RAM: Report

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Sean

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Sep 9, 2022

The Apple iPhone 14 series was just announced for the global market. The 2022 iPhone lineup was highly anticipated and arrived with various improvements over the previous generation. Now, a new report has revealed that one of these upgrades also included memory as well. So let’s have a look.

According to a MacRumors report, the Cupertino based giant’s latest iPhone 14 series, which includes the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, arrives with more RAM than the entire iPhone 13 lineup. The report added that the latest Xcode 14 beta contains files that reveal that all of the new iPhones feature 6GB of RAM. This marks an overall bump of 50 percent in terms of memory compared to the iPhone 13.

For those unaware, only the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max featured 6GB of RAM, while the base and mini model only had 4GB of RAM. In other words, the brand has basically brought higher memory modules for its iPhone 14 and the new iPhone 14 Plus model as well. Notably, Xcode 14 is basically the company’s IDE used to develop apps for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

So, the report basically shows that the new iPhones average 2GB higher RAM compared to the previous generation for the non Pro models. While the RAM capacity was revealed in Xcode, the standards for the memory modules is still unknown. Meaning, its unclear whether these feature the latest LPDDR5 memory or older generation.

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Noise Air Buds Pro 2 with ENC, 5 hours battery life launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Sep 9, 2022

Noise Air Buds Pro 2 have launched in India today. They arrive as the successor to the Air Buds Pro. The homegrown brand has expanded its range of audio devices with the latest offering. The Noise Air Buds Pro 2 falls under the sub-Rs 3,000 price segment. It competes against the likes of the Realme Buds Air 3S, OnePlus Buds Z2, boAt Airdopes, and others in the market. Read on to know what the device offers out of the box.

The Noise Air Buds Pro 2 come with an in-ear design featuring a long stem and angular ear tips for a comfortable fit. They are IPX5-rated water and splash-resistant. Users can control various functions by tapping on the stem of the earbuds. The audio device supports Siri and Google Assistant.

In terms of audio, the Noise Air Buds Pro 2 are equipped with a 10mm dynamic driver and triple mics. They feature hybrid noise cancellation up to 40dB. There is also environmental noise cancellation that filters out unwanted noise around the user for a clear voice quality on calls.

The Noise Air Buds Pro 2 supports Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity up to the 10m range. The TWS earphones come with a USB-C charging case that is claimed to deliver 20 hours of battery life and 5 hours of playback on a single charge.

The Noise Air Buds Pro 2 costs Rs 2,999 and can be purchased from the brand’s official website and Flipkart in Charcoal Black and Snow White colour options.

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Vivo X Fold+ launch imminent, spotted on Google Play Supported Devices List

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Sean

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Sep 9, 2022

Over the last couple of days, we have covered some reports regarding Vivo working on a next gen foldable smartphone. Now, an online listing has basically confirmed this news, as well as the upcoming foldable device’s name.

Previously, a leak from a known Chinese tipster had claimed that the Chinese brand is working on a new Vivo X Fold+ model. Now, the Google Play Supported Devices list has basically confirmed this moniker. Apart from this list, the device has even been spotted on other certification websites as well, including the likes of GeekBench, 3C Certification, and more. Looking at the Google Play listing, the device is set to carry the V2229A model number, which is identical to the model number spotted on other databases.

The Vivo X Fold+ was spotted on the Google Play Supported Devices List alongside other new smartphones like the Vivo X Note. Unfortunately, this listing does not reveal any other finer details regarding this new foldable phone apart from confirming its model number. Although, this does hint that the smartphone’s launch is just around the corner. We also have previous reports that hints at its specifications. GeekBench listed the device with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC that will be paired with at least one model that has 12GB of RAM.

The device is also confirmed to run on Android 12 OS out of the box. The Chinese tipster also revealed the camera specifications of the device, which includes a 50 megapixel primary camera, a 12MP portrait shooter with 2x zoom, a 48MP ultra wide angle lens and an 8 megapixel periscope sensor. Other features include a 6.53 inch 120Hz AMOLED external display, an 8.03 inch 120Hz AMOLED primary display, and 4,700mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging as well.

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Tata Group may soon build iPhones for Apple in India: Report

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Sean

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Sep 9, 2022

Apple has just recently announced its 2022 lineup of iPhones, which is the iPhone 14 series. It is the latest generation of flagship smartphones from the brand, and it appears that its supply partner in India might include the Tata Group.

According to a Bloomberg report, the Cupertino based giant’s Taiwabnese supplier Wistron Corp and Tata Group are in talks to create a joint venture that will them produce iPhones. In other words, Tata could be the first Indian company to make iPhones within the region. For those unaware, the Indian conglomerate is known for a number of business, which extends from salt to steel to even software as well. Now, it appears its diversifying its operations to another industry.

The sources close to the matter in the report further added that “The aim is to make Tata a force in technology manufacturing, and the Indian salt to software conglomerate wants to tap the Taiwanese company’s expertise in product development, supply chain and assembly.” Unfortunately, the joint venture’s deal structure and other finer details like shareholdings is still known at the moment. Although, it may likely involve the Indian company buying shares in Wistron’s Indian operations.

It is also possible that Tata was brought on board to also build a new assembly facility in India. Apple has been making iPhones in the region since 2017, so it wouldn’t be surprising if it plans on expanding the scale of production as it has already been attempting to diversify its supply chain to regions outside of China.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Honor X40, Realme GT Neo 3T, iQOO Z6 Lite 5G, & More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 9, 2022

As expected, smartphone launches will keep happening for the next couple of months ahead of the festive season. Despite releasing multiple phones in the last few days, brands are not going to stop in the upcoming days either.

At least 6 new phone launches are anticipated to take palace next week. Five of these are meant for India and will be headed by Realme with three launches. While Tecno and iQOO will have a single announcement each.

The only non-Indian event will be hosted by Honor. This conference will take place in the brand’s home country China.

With that out of the way, let us take a look at all the handsets that are set to launch next week.

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1. Realme Narzo 50i Prime

The Realme Narzo 50i Prime initially went official in late June. The device is now making its way to India on September 13 (Tuesday). It will be announced at 12:30 PM IST.

Talking about the features, the handset comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), a Unisoc T612 SoC, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. It has a flat frame design with a unique rear finish.

It starts at around $100 in most markets. Hence, it is expected to retail at around ₹7,000 or more in India.

2. Realme C30s

The Realme C30s is a new version of the Realme C30. It is set to launch in India on September 14 (Wednesday) at 12 PM IST.

The handset is anticipated to arrive with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a different chipset. Apart from these two differences, it will most likely share almost everything else with the C30.

Hence, the Realme C30s will come with a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), a 5,000mAh battery, an 8MP main camera, and a 5MP selfie camera. As per a leak, it will retail at ₹7,999 (2GB + 32GB) and ₹8,799 (3GB + 32GB).

3. iQOO Z6 Lite 5G

The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G is scheduled to launch in India on September 14 (Wednesday). It will go official at 12 PM IST.

The main highlight of this device is its chipset. Because it will release as the world’s first smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC.

The phone is said to offer a 6.58-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), a 50MP (wide) + 2MP (depth/macro) dual-camera system, an 8MP front-facing camera, and a 5,00mAh battery.

It is tipped to retail at ₹13,499 (4GB + 64GB) and ₹14,999 (6GB + 128GB).

4. Honor X40

The Honor X40 is planned to debut in China on September 15 (Thursday). It will be announced at a conference scheduled for 7:30 PM CST.

The handset is expected to arrive with a 6.8-inch centered punch-hole 10-bit curved OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, a dual-camera setup, a 5,100mAh battery, 40W wired fast charging support, and an IR blaster.

It could be accompanied by the rumored Honor X40 Max phablet with a giant LCD screen.

5. Realme GT Neo 3T

The Realme GT Neo 3T is finally heading to India on September 16. It will be announced at 12:30 PM IST.

The smartphone comes with a 6.62-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, and 80W fast wired charging support.

Since the phone costs around $400 in other markets, it may retail at around ₹30,000 in India.

6. Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian

Tecno is teasing the launch of the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian in India for the past few days. Though the brand hasn’t revealed the release date, it will most likely debut next week in the country.

The device offers a color-changing rear panel, 6.8-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, 64MP (RGBW sensor with OIS, wide) + 50MP (2x telephoto) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

Vivo V25 5G Indian price, launch timeline tipped

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Sudhanshu

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Sep 9, 2022

Last month, Vivo launched the V25 series of smartphones. The series consists of two models – the Vivo V25 5G and the Vivo V25 Pro. Following the launch, the V25 Pro model was officially greenlit for sale later that month in India. However, the company is yet to make the V25 5G model available for purchase.

A new report from MySmartPrice has tipped the Indian launch date of the V25 5G and its pricing details. According to the report, the V25 5G will launch during the second or third week of September. The device is said to come in two configurations: 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. The base model will be priced under Rs 30,000.

Vivo V25 specifications and features

The Vivo V25 boasts a waterdrop notch on its 6.44-inch AMOLED display. It has a Full HD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 90Hz, and HDR10+ support. The device has an in-screen fingerprint scanner for security.

Under the hood, the device has a dimensity 900 chipset complemented by up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It comes with Android 12 OS preinstalled, which will be covered with FunTouch OS 12. The battery has a 4,500 mAh capacity and supports 44W fast charging.

The V25 comes with a 50-megapixel front-facing camera with autofocus. The device’s camera module on the back has a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS. An 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera will aid it.

Other features of the V25 include dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB-C connector. The device is available in a variety of colors, including Diamond Black, Aquamarine Blue, and Sunrise Gold. All three color variants have a fluorite AG glass back, however only the blue and gold editions, like the V25 Pro, can change colors.

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Realme to launch new Narzo 50i Prime in India on September 13

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Sean

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Sep 9, 2022

Realme has just announced the launch date for a new smartphone model for the Indian market. The company has officially revealed the launch date for the Narzo 50i Prime, so let’s have a look.

Talking about the smartphone itself first, the Narzo 50i Prime from the Chinese smartphone maker is a budget grade handset. It was first announced back in 22nd June 2022 and it was released in the global market. For its price it arrived with some decent specs, which includes a 6.5 inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution. Under the hood, it is equipped with a UNISOC T612 chipset and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack.

For those unaware, the affordable device features a straight edge design with a water drop notch in the front, while the rear has a single camera setup on the back. The front houses a 5 megapixel selfie shooter, while the rear features an 8 megapixel camera which is surrounded with a large module for a more appealing design. The Narzo 50i Prime also launched with 3GB or 4GB of RAM that is paired with 32GB and 64GB of internal storage. Notably, the device also runs on Android 11 OS based Realme Go Edition.

The company will be launching the smartphone in India on 13th September 2022. The base 3Gb model was launched for a price of 99.99 US Dollars. So we can expect its pricing in India to be somewhere between the 10,000 INR and 8,000 INR. The device also launched in two color options, namely Dark Blue and Mint Green. Meaning, we can expect these variants to make an appearance again.

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Apple cuts orders for M2 Pro & M2 Max chips for 2022 MacBook Pros due to falling demand

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Sean

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Sep 9, 2022

Apple has apparently overestimated the demand for its M2 Pro and M2 Max series of chipsets for its 2022 MacBook Pro laptops and is now slashing orders for the new processors. The orders have been cut down by around 30 percent.

The news arrives from known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who stated that the Cupertino based giant has misjudged the demand for its 14 inch and 16 inch MacBook Pro models for this year. The analyst added that the brand has sent notes to its suppliers that to cut orders up to 30 percent. This is a sizeable fall in production orders even before the release of the 2022 MacBook Pros. Kuo added that the iPhone maker is seeing a fall in demand following the boost in demand caused by work from home.

In a note to clients Kuo said that “Apple cuts shipment forecasts for new 14″ & 16″ MacBook Pro by 20 to 30% before mass production, and it’s a structural risk to the high end ABF & Mini LED sectors. The only major upgrade for the new 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pros is the new processor, and limited new selling points may also be the reason for the lower than expected demand.”

In simpler terms, it appears that the actual demand for the MacBook has been lower than expected recently, and it is not just limited to the higher end MacBook Pro models. As of right now, the company is expected to announced the 14 inch and 16 inch MacBook Pro 2022 models sometime next month in October. Although, the exact release date is still unknown at the moment.

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Redmi A1 goes on first sale today in India – price, specs & more

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Sudhanshu

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Sep 9, 2022

Last week, Redmi debuted its latest budget-range device in India, called the Redmi A1. Now, the smartphone is finally going on its first sale later today. So, let’s take a look at the pricing and specs of the device.

Redmi A1 pricing

The Redmi A1 costs Rs 6,499 in India for the 2GB + 32GB version. Starting at 4:00 PM today, it will be sold on Amazon and the Mi Store. It can be availed in either Light Blue, Classic Black, or Light Green color options.

Redmi A1 specs

The Redmi A1 has a 6.52-inch display (LCD) with an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a dewdrop notch. Under the hood, the device has a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage.

The device operates on Android 12 Go Edition without MIUI. It offers a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W charging. It utilizes a micro-USB connector for data transfers and charging. The smartphone has a dedicated micro-SD card port that can accommodate micro-SD cards with up to 512GB of storage.

For optics, the device has a dual-camera system on the rear, comprising an 8MP primary sensor and a 2MP sensor. On the front, it has a 5MP shooter for selfies and video calls. Other features include dual-SIM 4G support, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Redmi 11 Prime 5G goes on first sale in India – pricing, offers & specs

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Sudhanshu

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Sep 9, 2022

Last week, Redmi launched the Redmi 11 Prime series in the Indian market. The series consists of the Redmi 11 Prime and the Redmi 11 Prime 5G. Out of the two, the 5G variant is now available for purchase in India. So, let’s take a look at the pricing and offers.

Redmi 11 Prime 5G pricing & offers

The Redmi 11 Prime 5G costs Rs 13,999 in India for the 4GB + 64GB configuration. The device also comes in a 6GB + 128GB option that costs Rs 15,999. It is available to purchase from Amazon, the Mi Store, and will also come to offline stores like Mi Home stores.

Xiaomi is providing an instant discount of Rs 1,000 with ICICI Card transactions as a launch offer.

Redmi 11 Prime 5G specs

The Redmi 11 Prime 5G is a rebranded Redmi Note 11E from China, which also goes by the name Redmi 10 5G in Southeast Asia. It has a 6.58-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 90Hz refresh rate, and a dewdrop notch.

The device has an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 CPU with an integrated Mali G57 GPU. The chipset is complemented by up to 6GB of LPDRR4X RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. On the software front, the device boots the Android 12-based MIUI 13. It has a 5,000 mAh battery and 18W fast charging support.

For optics, the device features a 50MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 5MP selfie camera. Other features on the smartphone include dual-SIM connectivity, 5G, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, Galileo, Glonass, and Beidou.

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Realme C30s pricing leaked ahead of September 14 launch

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Sudhanshu

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Sep 9, 2022

Realme is gearing up to launch a new budget-range device in India called the Realme C30s. The device is set to launch on September 14, at 12 PM IST, and the company has also revealed some key specs of the device. Now, a new report has surfaced that reveals the pricing of the upcoming device.

According to TheCluesTech, the handset will be available in two RAM and storage configurations: 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage and 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage. The base model will cost Rs. 7,999 (2GB RAM and 32GB storage), while the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant will cost Rs. 8,799.

Realme C30s specs

So far, the product page of the Realme C30s reveals that the smartphone will feature a 6.5-inch display with a dew-drop notch. Given that this is a low-cost phone, we can assume an HD+ screen with a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The display will have 16.7 million colors and an 88.7% screen-to-body ratio.

The phone will feature a large 5,000 mAh battery and will accommodate a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. On the software side, the handset will run on Realme UI S Edition, based on Android 12.

For optics, the C30s will feature a single 8MP camera on the back of the device along with an LED flash. On the front, it will feature a 5MP camera. Details about the chipset of the device are still under wraps. However, we can expect it to come powered by a UNISOC T612 SoC. Lastly, the official site has unveiled two color options so far: blue and black.

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