Redmi A1+ bags TDRA certification, launch might be imminent

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Sep 1, 2022

Redmi is working on a bunch of A-series smartphones. The company recently teased the launch of the Redmi A1. And today a new smartphone, dubbed Redmi A1+ has been spotted on TDRA UAE’s website, hinting at an imminent launch. It is expected to be an entry-level smartphone and may debut alongside the Redmi A1.

According to tipster Mukul Sharma, a Redmi smartphone with the moniker Redmi A1+ has been spotted on the TRDA certification database with the model number 220733SFG. The listing did not provide the specifications of the smartphone. However, it has confirmed the moniker and has signaled an imminent launch. Recently, a device with the same model number also appeared on the IMEI database.

Details about the Redmi A1+ are still pretty short. Its moniker suggests it may be launched as a budget smartphone with decent specs. More details will likely emerge soon. Meanwhile, let’s check out the rumored specifications of the recently teased Redmi A1 to get a better idea about the upcoming device.

Redmi A1 Specifications (Expected)

Redmi A1 is expected to be an entry-level smartphone. It will be equipped with a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, which is a pretty old quad-core processor with all four cores clocked at 2GHz.The chipset will be paired with 3GB of RAM. As for the operating system, the device will run Android 12 out of the box.

Apart from this, the Redmi A1 will feature connectivity options like LTE, 2.4GHz WiFi, and Bluetooth 5.0. The device will measure 164.67mm in length and will be 76.56mm wide. Redmi A1’s teaser post suggests the device may launch during Diwali (an Indian festival), which is on October 24. Redmi A1+ may also launch alongside it.

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TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition with Polychromatic Photoisomer panel to launch in India

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Sep 1, 2022

Smartphone designs haven’t evolved a lot over the past few years, but we have seen brands like vivo and Nothing that have tried to differentiate their phone’s design with unique rear panels. We have seen phones from OPPO and vivo change their colors when you expose them to sunlight or more specifically UV rays. Now TECNO joins this club with the debut of its CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian edition which features a unique technology that can change its color to multiple shades from plain white. TECNO describes it as a “light chasing” experience.

From the official renders, we can see multiple rectangular blocks on the back. Under normal conditions, the back features a plain white color, however, when exposed to sunlight, the different blocks change from white to different colors. To recall, phones like the Vivo V25 Pro can only change its color from one shade to the other. This makes the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian edition’s design one of a kind in this industry. Clearly, this color-changing design is going to be one of the biggest selling points of the device at launch.

Phones from brands like OPPO and Vivo that feature similar color-changing technologies rely on Fluorite AG glass. But in the case of the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian edition, it features a unique Polychromatic photoisomer technology. The phone relies on the recovery and breakage effect of the chain of photosynthesis molecular bonds under ultraviolet light, making the colorless molecular groups chromogenic and reverting to being colorless. To achieve this result, the phone has to go through 22 steps with the final product having the ability to change its color into multiple shades and also reverting back to being colorless. TECNO adds that the phone underwent 500 iterations until the resulting design was finalized.

TECNO also revealed a teaser video of the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian edition’s color-changing technology a few months ago. You can check it out down below.

In case you are wondering, the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian edition gets its name from the revered Dutch artist Piet Mondrian, a painter and art theoretician who is regarded as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Mondrian is known for his work on abstract art and intruding figurative paintings.

The CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian edition has also bagged multiple awards like the USA Muse design award and the A’ Design Award from Italy, an award that recognizes the best design concepts and products.

The phone is confirmed to launch in India later this month but an exact date hasn’t been revealed yet. It is said that the device will have identical specs to the standard CAMON 19 Pro model, but with this unique color-changing back panel.

Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition Specifications

Like the regular CAMON 19 Pro, the Mondrian edition is also expected to feature a 6.8-inch tall IPS LCD display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. A mid-range MediaTek Helio G96 chip is expected to power this device with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM.

As for the camera specs, the phone will likely come with a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary camera with OIS, a 50MP portrait shooter, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, a large 32MP is expected to take care of the user’s selfie needs. Finally, for battery, the phone should feature a 5000mAh battery like the regular edition with 33W fast charging support.

Vivo X Fold S spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Soc, launch imminent

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Anurag

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Sep 1, 2022

Vivo X Fold S was recently spotted on China’s 3C certification site, which confirmed the device will support up to 80W fast charging. Today, the device has visited Geekbench benchmarking site, hinting at a few key specs. The listing reveals the foldable will be equipped with Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Moreover, it is rumored to feature up to 12GB of RAM, an improved battery, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera, and a high-resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the Vivo X Fold S on the Geekbench website with model number V2229A. The device’s motherboard is having codename ‘taro’, which is associated with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chipset. The chipset is having four cores running at 2.02GHz, three at 2.75GHz, and one prime core with a 3.19GHz clock speed.

The processor is paired with Adreno 730 GPU. The listing shows the phone would offer 11.01GB of RAM. This translates to 12GB RAM on paper. The phone could also come with other storage variants. The foldable is listed to run Android 12 OS out of the box. It may also have a customized UI on top.

The Vivo X Fold S smartphone has scored 1,319 points in the single-core round and 4,045 points in the multi-core tests.

Previous reports suggest the device will come with a 4,700mAh battery and support up to 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. It is said to have a 50-megapixel telephoto camera and significantly improved hinge and build quality. Further, the device is tipped to have a leather finish and an in-screen ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

The Vivo X Fold S is rumored to debut this month (September). We are still waiting for an official word from the company. More details are expected to emerge soon. We’ll keep you posted.

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Nokia T21 tablet with a UNISOC T612 chip, stylus support launched

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Sep 1, 2022

HMD Global has officially unveiled a new Nokia tablet dubbed Nokia T21. The new tablet is a slight bump from the T20 that was launched last year. The tablet packs a decent specs lineup as well as a cool design.

In terms of specifications, the Nokia T21 utilizes a tough aluminum body that has a 60% recycled plastic cover for the antenna. The slate packs a 10.36-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, and 400 nits brightness. The display is covered by toughened glass for protection.

The T21 is powered by a UNISOC T612 Octa-core processor with Mali-G57 GPU. The processor is paired with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM while there are 64GB and 128GB storage options. The storage can be expanded up to 512GB via microSD.

The tablet runs on the Android 12 operating system and the company is promising to deliver two years of Android upgrades and up to three years of monthly security updates. Other features onboard include NFC support, stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

In terms of the camera, the tablet packs an 8MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash. For selfies, the device comes with an 8MP front-facing camera. The device also comes with IP52 dust and splash resistance. The slate gets its juice from an 8200mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

The Nokia T21 tablet is available in Wi-Fi and 4G/LTE options. It comes in a single Charcoal Grey colour option. As for the price, it starts at 239 EUR (US$ 239). The slate will be available to buy in only select markets globally.

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Vivo Y02s, Y02 Jio tipped to launch as entry-level smartphones in mid-September in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Sep 1, 2022

Vivo Y02s and Y02 Jio launch timeline in India has been tipped. Tipster Paras Guglani (aka PassionateGeekz) revealed that the brand will reportedly launch both smartphones in the country in mid-September. Vivo is also said to partner with telecom major Reliance Jio for the launch of the Y02 smartphone. Both the Y02s and Y02 will be entry-level smartphones from Vivo. However, the brand is yet to officially announce anything about the two devices.

In Collaboration with Jio, Vivo Y02 launching soon in India, mid-september

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The Vivo Y02s are Y02 Jio are expected to arrive as the successors to the Vivo Y1s and Y01 respectively.

The Vivo Y02s recently debuted in the Philippines market. The Indian variant is expected to come with the same specifications. The smartphone features a 6.51-inch LCD display bearing an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It comes with an 8MP rear and 5MP front-facing selfie camera. Internally, the device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 processor paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage expandable via a microSD card slot. The Vivo Y02s is backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 10W charging.

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Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 with up to 165Hz display, AMD Ryzen 9 6000 H-series SoC launched

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Viraj Gawde

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Sep 1, 2022

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 laptop has been launched at the ongoing IFA 2022. The brand has also announced a slew of other devices at the event. The laptop packs powerful specifications and is aimed at content creators and power-hungry users. The machine is available in two display configurations. Read on to know what the ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 offers out of the box.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 boasts a 16-inch IPS display bearing a resolution of 2.5K pixels. The screen is surrounded by thin bezels on all four sides. The laptop is offered in a 60Hz panel with 400 nits brightness and a 165Hz VESA Certified HDR400 panel with 500 nits peak brightness. Both variants are X-Rite Pantone certified and support Dolby Vision content.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 comes with a full-sized backlit keyboard along with a dedicated number pad. On the audio front, the laptop is equipped with Harman Kardon-powered speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos and dual-array microphones. The ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 can also be availed in either the FHD RGB webcam or the FHD + IR webcam option.

Under the hood, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 houses up to AMD Ryzen 9 6000 H-Series processors coupled with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU onboard. It packs up to 32GB LPDDR5 RAM and 2TB SSD storage. The machine draws its power from a 71Whr battery unit.

The Lenovo TinkBook 16p Gen 3 features a fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button, a camera privacy shutter, and firmware TPM. Connectivity options on the laptop include an HDMI port, USB-C, USB 4, USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack, WiFi-6, and Bluetooth 5.2.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 carries a starting price tag of EUR 1,999. It is now available for purchase in the select markets.

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Honor Choice Earbuds X with 28 hour battery life launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Sep 1, 2022

Honor Choice Earbuds X have launched in India today. They had debuted globally earlier. The TWS earphones pack a host of features and are available at an aggressive price tag. The Honor Choice Earbuds X compete against the likes of the OnePlus Nord Buds, Bullets Wireless Z2, Realme Buds Air Neo, Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro, and more in the market. Read on to know what the audio device offers out of the box.

The Honor Choice Earbuds X come with a semi-in-ear design and lacks silicone ear tips. They look similar to Apple’s AirPods. Users can perform various actions by tapping on the stem of the earbuds. The audio device is IPX4 certified water-resistant.

On the audio front, the Honor Choice Earbuds X are equipped with a 12mm bio-diaphragm driver that provides deep bass. The earbuds feature transparency mode and dual-mic noise reduction for a clear quality on calls. The TWS earphones come with a 125ms low latency mode for gaming. There is a wake-up AI voice assistant feature.

The Honor Choice Earbuds X are powered by a 500mAh battery unit with a charging case whereas each earbud is backed by a 40mAh cell. The TWS earphones are claimed to deliver 28 hours of battery life on a single charge.

The Honor Choice Earbuds X are available in Glacier White and Night Black colours. The device carries a price tag of Rs 2,499 and is available for purchase from Amazon.

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Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) launched with 120Hz display, Kompanio 1300T; Tab P11 (2nd Gen) tags along

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 1, 2022

The IFA 2022 tech show has started, and companies have started to talk about their new products. Apart from unveiling the Glass T1, IdeaPad 5i Chromebook and ThinkPad X1 Fold, Lenovo has also launched second-generation editions of the Tab P11 and Tab P11 Pro tablets. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and prices of these devices.

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) specifications, price

The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro features an 11.2-inch OLED display with a 2.5K resolution of 2560 x 1536 pixels, up to 120Hz refresh rate, a DCI-P3 colour gamut of 100 percent, and a brightness of up to 600 nits. The device supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It comes preinstalled with Android 12 but is promised to get the Android 14 update. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera.

The Tab P11 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T chipset. It will be available for purchase in configurations such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB of storage; 6 GB RAM + 128 GB of storage; and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB of storage. It packs an 8,200 mAh battery. It also has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, a USB-C 3.0 port with DP-out, quad JBL speakers that support Dolby Atmos, two microphones, and a microSD card.

Buyers of the Tab P11 Pro can also add accessories such as a full-sized keyboard with a built-in trackpad, a Lenovo Precision Pen 3, and a folio case. It has a starting price of 499 euros and comes in two colours: Storm Grey and Oat.

Lenovo Tab P11 (2nd Gen) specifications, price

The 11.5-inch LCD display on the Lenovo Tab P11 has a 2K resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, a refresh rate of 120Hz, a DCI-P3 colour gamut, and a brightness of up to 400 nits. The device boots to Android 12L and is confirmed to get the Android 14 upgrade. On the back of the device is a 13-megapixel camera, while the front has an 8-megapixel camera.

The Tab P11 is the first-ever tablet to feature the MediaTek Helio G99v chipset. It will be available in three variants: 4 GB RAM + 64 GB of storage; 4 GB RAM + 128 GB of storage; and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB of storage. To keep the lights on, it has a 7,700 mAh battery. It also has LTE, up to Wi-Fi 6E, a USB-C port, Dolby Atmos tuned quad speakers, dual microphones, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a microSD card slot.

The Lenovo Tab P11 starts at 299 euros. It can be purchased in Storm Grey and Sage colours. Its optional accessories include the Lenovo Precision Pen 2, a keyboard pack, and a folio case.

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Apple aims to make negative space between two cutouts pure Black on iPhone 14 Pro when turned on

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Viraj Gawde

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Sep 1, 2022

Apple’s next-generation flagship iPhone 14 series is just six days away and will launch on September 7th. The lineup is expected to consist of two non-Pro and two Pro iPhone 14 models. As per leaks and rumours, the latter is said to come with a redesigned notch i.e. with a hole-punch and pill-shaped cutouts.

Now, in the latest development as per MacRumours citing an anonymous tipster, the iPhone 14 Pro’s dual cutouts on the display could appear as one long pill-shaped cutout. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also corroborated the report.

The rumour about the latest development is said to have originated from Foxconn employees, one of Apple’s manufacturing partners involved in the production of the iPhone 14 Pro. As mentioned earlier, the Pro variants will come with a pill-shaped cutout on the left side and a punch-hole cutout beside it. A small space between them will separate both. The cutouts will accommodate Apple’s facial recognition system and a front camera sensor.

MacRumors reports that the two cutouts will appear as one and look like one wide pill-shaped cutout when the screen is turned on. Apple seems to have turned off the pixels from the display’s negative space. The report also claims that the areas between the cutouts will be reserved for displaying privacy indicators that arrived on iOS 14. It will show the microphone and video cameras actively (green and orange dots) actively being used by an app on the device. Bloomberg’s Gurman also said that the separation would look odd during use and the wide pill-shaped cutout will be less obtrusive while consuming content.

Additionally, MacRumours source states that the camera layout is also expected to be updated. The flash and live photo button will be located in the status bar while other settings will be located below the cutout. The expanded cutout could also show pixels while receiving notifications.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook Launched: 16-inch 120Hz Display, WiFi 6E, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 1, 2022

Lenovo has announced a new Chrome OS laptop called IdeaPad 5i Chromebook. The large-sized notebook offers almost everything one requires on a machine running Google’s software. Let’s take a look at its features along with pricing and availability.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook Specifications

First and foremost, the laptop arrives in two variants. The base model is powered by an Intel Pentium 8505 processor, whereas the higher version houses a 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U processor.

The Chromebook can be availed with either 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It comes in four memory options. The eMMC version arrives with 64GB or 128GB storage, while the SSD variant comes with 256GB or 512GB storage.

Further, it also arrives in two display options but the 16-inch size, 16:10 aspect ratio, and LCD panel remain the same on the two. The cheaper version sports an FHD resolution, 300 nits brightness, 45% NTSC color gamut, and a 60Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the costlier variant features a 2.5K resolution, 350 nits brightness, 100% sRGB color gamut, and a 120Hz refresh rate.

The laptop has a 180° hinge and a 1080p webcam. It houses 2 x 2W stereo speakers with support for MaxxAudio. It comes in a single Storm Grey option and weighs 1.86kg.

Connecitvition options on the new Lenovo notebook include WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, and 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A. There’s also a combo audio jack, a MicroSD card slot, and a Kensington nano security slot.

Last but not least, it is rated to last for 12 hours.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Price and Availability

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook will start at €549 in Europe. It will be available starting in September 2022.

Huawei Reveals the Design of Its Upcoming Huawei Matebook E Go 2-in-1 Laptop Ahead of September 6 Launch

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Sep 1, 2022

Besides announcing the Huawei Mate 50 series at the brand’s September 6 launch event, Huawei revealed today that the brand will be also launching its Surface Pro X notebook laptop competitor, the Huawei Matebook E Go (2022) at the autumn launch event as well.

Huawei Matebook E Go Launch Event — Source: Huawei China

On Huawei’s official Weibo social media account today, the brand posted that it will be launching its latest generation of convertible tablet notebook laptops, the Huawei Matebook E Go (2022) at the launch event alongside its highly anticipated Huawei Mate 50 series of flagship smartphones. Huawei markets the Huawei Matebook E Go as a beautifully designed productivity lightweight solution that has as much grace as it has in performance.

The social media post did not reveal the specifications or features of the Huawei Matebook E Go. However, it did show the design of the Huawei Matebook E Go.

Huawei Matebook E Go Specify — Huawei Matebook E Go (2022)

The Huawei Matebook E Go (2022) is a detachable 2-in-1 tablet notebook laptop, which features a similar form factor to the Microsoft Surface Pro X laptop and Apple’s iPad Pro series of tablets. Alongside the Matebook E Go (2022) is a color-matching folio keyboard cover that features a trackpad, as well as a stylus that magnetically attaches to the side of the laptop, making it easier to carry around.

As for the operating system, the promo image shows that the device is running on Windows 11. For ports and connectivity, we see a Type-C USB port that should support charging and data transfers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio when you need it. There also seems to be a front-facing webcam for video calls, and a rear camera for taking photos if needed.

From the picture, the Huawei Matebook E Go (2022) notebook will be arriving in both Black and White, and the folio keyboard cover will be available in either Black or Rose Gold.

Although Huawei hasn’t confirmed the internal specs of the Huawei Matebook E Go (2022), several certifications and leaks of the Huawei Matebook E Go have already surfaced online.

According to the Chinese tech news site ITHome, the Huawei Matebook E Go (2022) will feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 mobile platform, which runs on TSMC’s highly efficient 5nm process and has low power draw with its max TDP of 15W. Lastly, the notebook has support for 65W fast wired charging via USB-C Power Delivery.

To know more about the Huawei Matebook E Go (2022), stay tuned to our coverage of Huawei’s Fall Launch Event on September 6!

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Realme C30s spotted on NBTC and EEC certification database, could launch soon

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Sudhanshu

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Sep 1, 2022

Last month, the Realme C33 appeared on multiple certification sites including NBTC, BIS, FCC, and EEC revealing some of its key specifications. Now, a new C series smartphone has made an appearance on various certification databases.

A new report from MySmartPrice has spotted the upcoming Realme C30s on NBTC and EEC certification websites.

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The NBTC listing has revealed that the smartphone has model number RMX3690 and confirms the Realme C30s moniker. As this is the first time this device has made an appearance online, information on its specs and features remains scarce. However, we can expect leaks to emerge soon. Till then, let’s take a look at the Realme C30 to get an idea of what to expect.

Realme C30 specs

The Realme C30 is an entry-level 4G smartphone that features a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 400nits peak brightness. It has thick bezels and a water-drop notch for the front camera.

The device is powered by the UNISOC T612 chipset that has an octa-core processor and the Mali G57 GPU. The chipset is complemented by 3GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 32GB UFS2.2 storage. There is also a dedicated microSD card slot on the device. It runs Realme UI Go Edition, which is based on Android 11.

The Realme C30 has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing selfie camera. The device is powered by a 5000mAh battery and enables 10W charging via a micro-USB connector. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack on the smartphone.

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Sony Xperia 5 IV Launched: 6.1-inch Display, 5,000mAh Battery, 12MP Triple Cameras, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 1, 2022

As scheduled, Sony unveiled the Xperia 5 IV today. The latest compact flagship smartphone from the Japanese electronics giant brings meaningful upgrades. The new model offers a larger battery, wireless charging support, and improved cameras. Let’s check out what all it has to offer.

Sony Xperia 5 IV Specifications

The Sony Xperia 5 IV is built around a 6.1-inch OLED display with 2520 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) resolution and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The phone boots Android 12. It features an IP68-rated body for dust and water resistance. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protect the front and the back of the device.

The handset houses dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, DSEE Ultimate, and 360 Reality Audio. There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot.

Talking about cameras, there’s a triple camera system on the rear. All three sensors offer 12MP resolution. The primary shooter uses a 24mm equivalent 1/1.7″ lens, the ultra-wide has a 16mm equivalent 1/2.5″ lens, and the 2.5x telephoto snapper sports a 60mm equivalent 1/3.5″ lens.

All three cameras support 120fps readout, Real-time Eye AF, and Real-time tracking. The wide and telephoto modules also offer optical image stabilization (OIS). Finally, on the front, there is a 12MP sensor with a 24mm equivalent f/2.0 lens.

Last but not least, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. It carries support for 30W USB PD fast charging and Qi wireless charging. The device ships without a charger and a USB cable.

Sony Xperia 5 IV Price and Availability

The Sonu Xperia arrives in three color options, namely Green, Black, and Ecru White. However, it only comes in a single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration.

The smartphone is priced at €1,049 and $999 in Europe and the US, respectively. It will be first available in Europe starting mid-September, followed by the US in late October.

Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro may soon launch in Europe

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 1, 2022

At the Xiaomi 12S series launch event in China, the company debuted Xiaomi Band 7 Pro. The wearable is the first Pro model in the globally popular Xiaomi Band (formerly Mi Band) lineup of affordable fitness trackers. Nearly two months after its announcement, the product may finally release outside mainland China.

According to Xiaomi-focused tipster Kacper Skrzypek, the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro (international branding) has been approved to launch in Europe. It seems to have cleared all the necessary certifications and may debut in the near future.

The variant coming to Europe will bear model number M2141B1. At the moment, it is not known whether this version will have any changes in its specs.

Xiaomi has been selling the Mi Smart Band 6 NFC in Europe since late last year. This version of the fitness tracker arrives with support for contactless payments and Amazon Alexa.

Since Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro comes with NFC and voice control as standard in China, the global variant will most likely retain these features. Hopefully, it does so because, without these two functionalities, the Pro model is basically a large Xiaomi Smart Band 7.

We have reviewed both Xiaomi Smart Band 7 and Xiaomi Smart 7 Pro. You can find the article for the former here and the video for the latter attached at the end of this post.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 foldable laptop officially announced; priced at $2,499

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Jeet

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Sep 1, 2022

A couple of years ago, Lenovo had launched ThinkPad X1 Fold as the world’s first computer with a foldable display. Now, the company has announced a new version of the device, dubbed Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2.

The first-generation product seemed like a proof of concept and after learning from the feedback, the company has announced this second-generation product. The company has upgraded or improved almost everything in this new device compared to its predecessor.

The highlight of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is its display. The device features a 16.3-inch foldable Samsung OLED display with a screen resolution of 2024 x 2560 pixels. It offers 600nit brightness, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, and On-cell Touch with Pen support.

When folded, the device shrinks to a 12-inch display and can be paired with a Bluetooth keyboard, making it feel like an actual laptop. For comparison, the original X1 Fold had a 13.3-inch display which shrinks to 8-inch when folded.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the latest Intel 12th generation U-series Core i5 and Core i7 vPro processors, offering ten cores for better performance. It can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD.

There are three USB Type-C ports, two of which support Thunderbolt 4. The company is also adding an option for a Nano-SIM tray for 5G Sub 6 with LTE. There are three speakers with Dolby Atmos.

The laptop features a 5-megapixel RGB+IR camera with an optional Intel VSC (Visual Sensing Controller) for security. It can auto-frame regardless of the tablet’s posture – landscape, portrait, laptop mode, etc.

It now comes with a larger and full-sized keyboard with a haptic touchpad. It is connected through Bluetooth 5.2 and is rechargeable via USB Type-C. The company has revealed that the laptop meets MIL-STD-810H standards for durability.

As for the pricing and availability, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 has a starting price of $2,499 and will be available for purchase from November this year.

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iQOO Z6, Z6x Goes On Sale in China, Starting From 1199 RMB (174 USD)

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Sep 1, 2022

Vivo’s sister brand iQOO has officially launched the iQOO Z6 and Z6x mid-range smartphones in China last week. And today, both smartphones officially kick off their first sales in the country.

The iQOO Z6x is available in three colour options: Black, Orange and Blue. It is available in 3 memory configurations and the pricing for the iQOO Z6x in China is as follows:

6 GB + 128 GB – 1199 RMB (174 USD)
8 GB + 128 GB – 1399 RMB (203 USD)
8 GB + 256 GB – 1599 RMB (232 USD)

The more premium iQOO Z6 meanwhile is available in three colour options: Jade Black, Golden Orange, and Star Sea Blue. The smartphone is available in 3 memory options and its pricing is as follows:

8 GB + 128 GB – 1699 RMB (247 USD)
8 GB + 256 GB – 1899 RMB (275 USD)
12 GB + 256 GB – 2099 RMB (304 USD)

For those who missed the launch announcement last week, here’s a quick rundown of the specs of the iQOO Z6 and Z6x.

The iQOO Z6 is a mid-range smartphone equipped with Qualcomm’s reliant Snapdragon 778G Plus SoC. Equipped with LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 Enhanced storage, the smartphone does tasks relatively faster and better than its competing participants using the same processor onboard.

Coming to the screen, the iQOO Z6 has a 6.64-inch IPS LCD display with a centred punch-hole that houses the 8 MP selfie camera. Its display panel offers a 120Hx refresh rate, a Full HD+ resolution, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The camera setup on the back is a triple camera setup with a 64 MP main camera with OIS stabilisation for better focus in photos and videos. It is coupled with a 2-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

It comes with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W charging and according to iQOO, the Z6 can go from 0 to 50 per cent in just 10 minutes.

iQOO Z6 OIS — iQOO Z6 with OIS camera setup

Its cheaper sibling, the iQOO Z6x meanwhile features the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset onboard. Built on TSMC’s 6nm process, the chipset is said to provide bring improved power efficiency to the device to last you the whole day. Meanwhile, for memory, the iQOO Z6x is equipped with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 standard storage.

For the battery, the iQOO Z6x has 6000 mAh of battery, making it iQOO’s first smartphone to feature the humongous 6000 mAh battery cell. Coupled with 44W wired fast charging, the iQOO Z6x not only lasts longer but also recharges fast as well.

The iQOO Z6x has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a teardrop notch. It produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It has an 8 MP selfie camera and its rear shell has a 50 MP (main) + 2 MP (macro) dual-camera system.

The iQOO Z6 and Z6x come preloaded with Android 12 OS with OriginOS Ocean UI on top. Both models offer common features like a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, face unlock, dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Apple iPhone 14 series price increase to reportedly be lower than expected

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Jeet

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Sep 1, 2022

Apple is all set to launch the next-generation iPhone 14 series smartphones next week, and ahead of the official announcement from the company, almost everything related to the devices has leaked online.

There have been multiple reports about the price increase for the iPhone 14 lineup, but now a new report has surfaced online which indicates that the price increase will be lower than previously expected.

Earlier reports have claimed that the Apple iPhone 14 will cost $799 while the new iPhone 14 Max will be priced at $899. The Pro models are getting a $100 hike as the iPhone 14 Pro will cost $1,099 while the Pro Max model will be priced at $1,199.

The new report from TrenForce (via 9to5Mac) indicates that the iPhone 14 will continue to have a $749 starting price, with the iPhone 14 Max costing $849. The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are expected to be priced at $1,049 and $1,149, respectively.

The report adds that Apple might want to play safe and expects a smaller price increase given the current market conditions as the smartphone market is on a decline and the economy is tough.

Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models will have significantly different internals, based on the reports. It is claimed that the non-Pro models will continue to be powered by the last year’s chipset while the Pro models will pack the new Apple A16 Bionic processor.

Recently, it was claimed that all the models of the iPhone 14 series would come packed with 6GB of RAM. There’s also a possibility that the company will ditch the 128GB storage model, and the starting point will be 256GB.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro will be offered in five color options, including the standard Gold, Graphite, and Silver colors, and two new colors — Blue and Purple.

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OnePlus 10T OxygenOS A.07 update fixes crashes, brings camera & network improvements

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Sudhanshu

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Sep 1, 2022

Last week, OnePlus released the OxygenOS A.06 update for the OnePlus 10T which brought multiple camera optimizations and system improvements. It also fixed a bug that sometimes prevented fast charging on the device. Now, the company is pushing out another update for India, the EU, and global regions.

The new update carries firmware number CPH2413_11.A.07 for India and CPH2415_11.A.07 for other global regions. It includes the August Android security patch, along with network and camera optimizations. So let’s take a look at the complete changelog provided by OnePlus.

System

Optimizes the screen touch experience when playing games.
Updates Android security patch to 2022.08.

Network

Optimizes Wi-Fi stability and improves the network experience.
Optimizes communication stability.

Camera

Optimizes the shooting effect of the ultra-wide lens in Night Mode.
Optimizes the shooting effect of Portrait Mode when using the front camera.
Optimizes the shooting effect of the camera in the backlight environment.

Other

Fixes the occasional crash in specific scenarios.

The update is being rolled out in badges, are all OnePlus 10T users are expected to receive the OTA notification in the coming days. You can also check if you have received this update, by going to Settings > System > System updates.

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Lenovo Glasses T1 are wearable displays that work with computers and smartphones

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Jeet

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Sep 1, 2022

Many companies are working on AR glasses, and companies like OPPO and TCL already have a product in this category. In a similar category, Lenovo has announced a pair of display glasses named Lenovo Glasses T1 at the IFA tech show in Berlin.

The newly announced product from Lenovo isn’t AR-enabled, but it acts as a head-worn secondary display for computers and smartphones.

There’s a high-contrast Micro-OLED display with a Full HD screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. There are two displays, one for each eye, and it also comes with built-in speakers along with TUV Low Blue Light certification. The company also says that there’s an option for custom prescription lens inserts.

Unlike Lenovo’s ThinkReality glasses launched for enterprise users, there’s no computing taking place on the glasses. This means there’s no hand tracking or other such features, and everything is controlled by the device you plug the glasses into.

The Lenovo Glasses T1 comes with a USB-C connection, enabling it to work with a wide range of devices, including Windows, Mac, and Android smartphones. The company also includes a Lightning adapter for connectivity with iPhones.

Coming to the pricing and availability, the company has not yet revealed the price, but it has been confirmed that the Lenovo Glasses T1 will go on sale in the Chinese market later this year and will be available in other regions from next year.

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ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED launched; price, availability confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 1, 2022

The ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED was teased at the CES 2022 tech exhibition at the beginning of this year. Now, the company has officially announced the flagship notebook at the IFA 2022 event. The major attraction of the device is that it features a huge foldable screen, which allows users to use it as a huge tablet, a notebook, or a desktop PC.

ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED specifications and features

The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED features a 17.3-inch foldable OLED display that offers a resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels, an aspect ratio of 4:3, and a peak brightness of 500 nits. When the screen is unfolded, it can stand by means of the kickstand available on its back. This makes it possible to use it as a monitor. When paired with a Bluetooth keyboard, it can function as a desktop PC.

As shown in the official images, the screen can be folded in different ways. When used as a regular laptop with a physical keyboard, it offers a 12.5-inch screen with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The notebook runs on the Windows 11 OS.

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The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is powered by the 12^th generation Intel i7-1250U processor, Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 1 TB of M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. The device packs a 4-cell battery, which can last for up to 9 ½ hours. The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED supports 65W charging. Lastly, it weighs 1.5kg.

ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED price and availability

The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is priced at $3,499 and comes in Tech Black color only. It will be available for purchase in Q4 this year.

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