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OnePlus Nord wired earphones to launch in India on August 27th, price leaked

OnePlus Nord wired earphones are set to launch in India on August 27th. The company has confirmed the announcement on its official website as well as Twitter handle. The upcoming offering will be the first-ever wired earphones under the Nord branding. OnePlus has been expanding its range of products under its Nord brand.  

OnePlus Nord wired earphones

Ahead of the launch, the key specifications and features of the OnePlus Nord wired earphones have been revealed on the Amazon microsite. The upcoming offering seems to borrow its design cues from the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z. They feature an angular ear tip for a comfortable fit and an inline mic with button controls. The earbuds have magnetic that can be stuck together when not in use. The music will be automatically paused or resumed once they are separated or clipped together. OnePlus will offer three pairs of interchangeable silicone tips. 

On the audio front, the OnePlus Nord wired earphones are confirmed to be equipped with a 9.2mm dynamic driver and a 0.42cc sound cavity for bigger bolder audio. The upcoming audio device is said to connect everything from laptops to portable gaming consoles and Nord phone with the 3.5mm headphone jack. The OnePlus Nord wired earphones will be exclusively available on Amazon. 

Apart frm this, the rest of the details about the OnePlus Nord wired earphones remain a mystery. Meanwhile, tipster Mukul Sharma spotted the listing of the audio device on Amazon. It reveals that the upcoming wired earphone will cost Rs 1,999 or Rs 1,066. We will learn more details on August 27th. 

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Fitbit Versa 4 & Sense 2 announced with advanced health/ fitness functions & more

The Sense 2 and Versa 4 are Fitbit‘s latest health/ fitness smartwatches. While the Sense 2 is a health-focused wearable, the Versa 4 is fitness-focused. The Fitbit Sense 2 comes with a Body Response sensor that enables the device to monitor an array of health metrics in real-time. The new smartwatches will also feature Google Maps and Google Wallet for greater functionality.Fitbit Versa 4The new Fitbit smartwatches aim to elevate the health and fitness capabilities available for users and both models run on the Fitbit OS. They come with a lighter and thinner body and assure the traditional Fitbit comfort. A physical button is present in both models. This enables easier handling during intense sports and workouts. The physical button is one of the visible additions from previous Fitbit models.

The Fitbit Sense 2 has a Body Response sensor that helps to monitor stress levels all day long. It uses the heart rate variability and body temperature to measure the stress level. The Fitbit Stress Management Score provides a better view of the information and guides users to take actions to reduce stress. This feature is only available for Fitbit Premium members, however. Other body functions that are measured in the Sense 2 include SpO2, breathing rate, and resting heart rate. It can identify any signs of arterial fibrillation through an ECG app and the PPG algorithm.Fitbit Versa 4

The Fitbit OS comes as a simpler, easier, and faster OS. It has customizable tiles that display information at a glance. The Fast Pair and the host of Google apps are reflective of Google’s inputs on the Fitbit OS. The Fitbit Sense 2 has a battery life of 6+ days and can be charged fully within 12 minutes.

The Fitbit Versa 4 offers several fitness measurements and you can receive calls on the wearable. It has up to 40 sports modes that can be activated directly. It comes with GPS functionality and over 1,000 workout and mindfulness sessions via Fitbit Premium. The Versa 4 is lightweight, comfortable, and wearable. It is made from durable material that ensures the user is satisfied even during intense activities. The Versa 4 has a 6-day battery life and also features sleep monitoring.Fitbit Versa 4

The Fitbit Sense 2 is priced at $299.95 and comes with a 6-month Premium membership. The Fitbit Versa 4 will retail at $229.95 with a 6-month Fitbit Premium subscription. Both models will be launched this fall and can be pre-ordered from Fitbit.com.

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Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD officially unveiled with 7450MB/s read speeds

Earlier today (25th August 2022), Samsung Electronics announced a new SSD model in the US. It is the new 990 PRO, which its latest high performance NVMe SSD that is based on the PCIe 4.0 standard.

Samsung

As per official notes, the South Korean tech giant has announced this new SSD for gamers in mind. It states that the fast storage device will help run graphic intensive video gamers and other taxing operations like 3D renderings, high resolution video editing, or even data analysis. Furthermore, it also offers lightening fast speeds and greater power efficiency as well. The new Samsung 990 PRO series NVMe SSD and has the fastest PCIe 4.0 speed thanks to its new V-NAND and a new custom controller.

The new SSD can read 7,450 MB/s and write 6,900 MB/s sequentially. It also offers random read and write speeds are 1,400K and 1,550K IOPS. Notably, the new 990 PRO has a 55 percent better random performance compared to the previous gen 980 PRO model, which makes its better for gaming, creativity, and other productivity based tasks. With AAA games becoming larger in size and more complex, fast NVMe SSDs have become integral in offering the best gaming experience.

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Thus, the 990 PRO was also tested with Forspokem, which is Luminous Productions’ upcoming action RPG. During its tests, the map loading time was one second, compraed to the four seconds on a SATA SSD and 28 seconds on a hard drive (HDD). The new Samsung 990 PRO and 990 PRO with heatsink will be available for a price tag of 179 US Dollars for the 1TB model and 309 US Dollars for the 2TB model. The top end 4TB model will be launched sometime next year.

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Misfit by boAt launches new T200 3 in 1 Grooming Kit in India, Here’s price & specs

Misfit by boAt has just launched the new Misfit T200 3 in 1 Grooming Kit in India. This is the company’s more affordable variant of the T200 6 in 1 model that was launched in the region previously.

Misfit

As per official notes, the new grooming kit arrives with an easy grip and highly ergonomic design for user comfort when trimming at any angle. Furthermore, the model also features extremely skin friendly corrosion resistant titanium blade that smoothly glides over the user’s skin. This makes helps makes the trimming process effortless and pain free.

For protection, it is built with an IPX6 water resistant body, which means you can basically use it in the showers as well. The company states that the new Misfit T200 model features a trimming range of 0.5mm to 12mm. It also comes with 3 attachments for your beard styling, nasal hair trimming, and even manscaping as well. Apart from this, the company promises a highly portable and completely cordless product.

Misfit

With just 90 minutes of charging, the T200 3 in 1 model can offer a total runtime of 120 minutes. The device is also usable when it is charging. The Misfit T200 3 in 1 Grooming Kit model will be available on Flipkart, which is a popular e-retailer in India, as well as the boAt official website starting today (25th August 2022). It has just been launched for an introductory price tag of just 999 INR (roughly 12.5 US Dollars).

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pTron launches Bassbuds Revv & Bassbuds Eon TWS earbuds in India

pTron has just announced two new truly wireless earbud models for the Indian market. The new audio products includes the new Bassbuds Eon TWS and the Bassbuds Revv, which is pair of gaming earbuds.

pTron

Talking about the Bassbuds Revv first, the new wireless earphones is a gaming centric model that arrives with Bluetooth 5.3. It arrives 13mm bass boosted dynamic drivers that feature stereo and mono bud support. The new Bassbuds Revv model also supports IPX4 water resistance as well and supports voice controls as well. The TWS earbuds promises to offer up to 28 hours of total music playback with earbuds featuring USB Type C fast charging as well. Other notable features includes DSP technology for ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation).

The second model announced for India is the new Bassbuds Eon. Unlike the gaming variants, this version is aimed for those that love music and fashion. It features a 13mm drivers with TrueSonic Bass output and supports Bluetooth 5.3, dual HD microphone, Stereo and Mono bud capability. Similar to the Revv model, the Eon also features IPX4 water resistance and DSP technology for ENC (Environmental
Noise Cancellation).

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Bassbuds Eon

As of right now, both pTron Bassbuds Revv and Bassbuds Eon are available on Amazon for purchase. The original price tag of the Revv is 4,599 INR while the Eon costs 3,199 INR. Although, the company is offering the Bassbuds Revv for 1,299 INR as a part of an introductory offer, while the Bassbuds Eon has a discounted price tag of 899 INR.

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Oppo Enco Buds 2 Launched with 28-Hour Battery Life & 10mm Titanium Driver

After a sudden teaser announcement by Oppo Malaysia last week, the brand has finally launched its latest and most affordable wireless earbuds for 2022, the Oppo Enco Buds 2.

oppo enco buds 2 launch

As of the time of reporting, the Oppo Enco Buds 2 have only launched in Malaysia. However, as we reported on last week, the Oppo Enco Buds 2 are expected to arrive to more Asian markets like India, Singapore and Indonesia very soon. And with a official price tag of MYR 129 (29 USD), these wireless earbuds are among the cheapest branded wireless earphones you can get this year. But with such an affordable price tag, did Oppo sacrfice anything important?

 

Oppo Enco Buds 2 Specifications

Starting off with battery life, the Oppo Enco Buds 2 have much better battery endurance than its predecessor, the earbuds now feature a bigger 40 mAh Li-ion battery cell, whilst the charging case gets upgraded to a 460 mAh cell.

Oppo claims that with the larger battery, the wireless earbuds managed to record a jaw-dropping 28 hours of continuous music playback, with the charging case included. And when you do need to top up the battery, users need not worry, as the Enco Buds 2 is equipped with USB Type-C charging, a rare find for wireless earbuds under 30 USD.

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Source: Oppo

Next are the audio features. The Oppo Enco Buds 2 have an upgraded 10mm large titanium driver. With the new driver, the Enco Buds 2 is expected to deliver more powerful, clear, deep, and rhythmic bass compared to its predecessor. The new earbuds also have Oppo’s new “Enco Live Stereo Sound Effect” in which you can select custom sound profiles, like Bass Boost which has been tuned by Oppo’s professional acoustic audio team.

Moving onto connectivity, the Oppo Enco Buds 2 has been upgraded to the newest Bluetooth 5.2 standard, which promises low latency and high stability. The earbuds also have what Oppo is calling AI Deep Noise Cancellation, for calls through the earbuds microphone, so that the receiver can hear what you are saying clearer.

And lastly, the Oppo Enco Buds 2 features touch controls to control music playback, volume, and your phone’s camera when you need it. 

However, one thing to note about the Oppo Enco Buds 2 is that it lacks active noise cancellation (ANC), but within the less than 30 USD price range, most of the earbuds lack ANC as well.

Oppo Enco Buds 2
Source: Oppo
oppo enco buds 2 colours
Source: Oppo

The Oppo Enco Buds 2 are rated IPX4 water resistant and are available in two colours: Moonlight and Midnight. They will be going on sale in Malaysia for 129 MYR (29 USD) starting from August 26.

 

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Poco M5s receives yet another certification before launch

Poco is gearing up to launch new smartphones in the coming weeks. The company has also started teasing one of them officially. This device is said to be called Poco M5. Whereas, the other one is expected to go by Poco M5s. The latter model has now been spotted on yet another certification website.

POCO M4 Pro Cool Blue
Poco M4 Pro

After being spotted on the website of TDRA, the upcoming Poco M5s has now been found in the database of TUV Rheinland. This certification was issued for the handset on July 15. Unfortunately, the listing does not tell anything about the phone.

According to previous reports, the Poco M5s is a rebranded Redmi Note 10S. However, it will ship with MIUI 13 and may feature a different rear design.

It is worth noting that Xiaomi is also launching this phone as Redmi Note 11 SE in India tomorrow (August 26). However, unlike the Poco model, this one will ship with the outdated Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 software.

On the other hand, the Poco M5 could be a completely new device. As of now, we only know that it will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, thanks to an official teaser.

We are looking forward to learning more about these forthcoming Poco smartphones before their official release sometime in the near future.

 

 

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Huawei Mate 50 series to feature 50MP main camera on the rear: Tipster

A new leak has just surfaced, which revealed some details regarding the camera system on the Huawei Mate 50 series of smartphones. The new lineup consists of flagship grade handsets and will apparently feature 50 megapixel primary camera on the rear.

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The news arrives from Digital Chat Station, which is a known tipster who shared the news on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant had previously announced that it will be announcing the new high end smartphone series during a launch event on September 6. During this time, the company will likely launch other products as well, but the highlight of this conference is the Huawei Mate 50 series.

Now, the tipster Digital Chat Station revealed earlier today (25th August 2022) that the Mate 50 lineup will feature a 50 megapixel primary camera on the rear. The new image sensor will have a size of 1/1.5 inch and is claimed to be the Sony IMX766 sensor. Furthermore, the new higher end Mate 50 Pro will also feature a variable aperture technology.

Huawei Mate Mate 50 series

The mate 50 series will also feature a telephoto lens that has a 3x, 3.5x, and 5x telephoto zoom lens, Sony IMX688 sensor, OV64B sensor, along with the Sony IMX766 main camera as well. As of right now, this was all the information shared by the tipster and finer details regarding the upcoming series is still at large. So we will have to wait for the official announcement to know more.

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TD Tech P50 Announced: A Huawei P50 with 5G Support

Since last year, Huawei has been licensing its consumer electronics products to a telecom equipment manufacturer called TD Tech in China. This firm has so far released multiple Huawei smartphones under its own brand. Unlike Huawei, the same phones sold by TD Tech come with 5G connectivity.

TD Tech P50
TD Tech P50

Today, the said company took to Weibo to announce yet another handset. This device is officially called TD Tech P50. As the name suggests, it is nothing but a rebranded Huawei P50.

The differences between the original and the new model are that the latter carries support for 5G connectivity and ships with different software. Since TD Tech is more of an enterprise-facing company, it also provides customization for businesses.

Apart from the aforementioned dissimilarities, the TD Tech P50 is essentially a Huawei P50. Therefore, it arrives with a 6.5-inch 10-bit 90Hz OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 4,100mAh battery, and 66W fast wired charging support.

The smartphone also houses a triple camera system on its rear. The setup consists of a 50MP primary sensor, 13MP ultra-wide unit, and 12MP 5x telephoto shooter. On the front, it sports a 13MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

TD Tech is yet to reveal the pricing and availability of this handset. The phone will be probably sold in limited quantities, like the previous models from the company.

 

 

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to feature identical camera design as the S22 Ultra

Over the last couple of days, we have been various reports related to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra regarding its possible specifications. Now, new information from a reliable source has revealed additional details regarding its rear design.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

The news arrives from known tipster Ice Universe, who shared the news on Twitter. Looking at the tweet, Ice Universe states that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will launch with the same exact design for the rear camera module as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. In other words, the next gen flagship smartphone will practically be identical to its predecessor, at least from the rear.

Ice Universe further added that “I think this design is good and can continue to be used, it is simple and natural.” This basically means that the P shared camera placements on the top left corner will make a reappearance next year. For those unaware, the Galaxy S22 Ultra had launched to positive reception overall for its entire specs, feature set, design, and the fact that it was practically a Note series model in terms of its functionality.

There have been other design leaks in recent times, but those typically showcased the design with an entirely revamped camera on the back. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report as of right now, so take this information with a pinch of salt for now.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro 5G spotted on GCF certification, could launch soon

Samsung is gearing up to unveil a new rugged tablet in the market called the Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro. The tablet was recently spotted on Google Play Console and Bluetooth SIG database revealing some key specifications.

Now, the Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro 5G has appeared on the GCF certification site hinting at an imminent global launch. The listing confirms that the SM-T636B model number, which corresponds to the Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro has been certified. The listing does not reveal any further details or specifications. So let’s take a look at what’s known so far about the upcoming rugged tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro specs

The earlier Google Play Console listing has revealed that the Tab Active 4 Pro will come with a display that offers a Full HD resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels.

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Under the hood, it will come with the Snapdragon 778G chipset that has an octa-core CPU with four cores clocked at 2.4GHz and the remaining four clocked at 1.8GHz. The Adreno 642L GPU will be paired with this SoC. As for RAM, the tablet will be available with at least 4GB of RAM.

The device moniker is also confirmed as “Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro 5G,” which indicates that we will get SIM support with the tablet. It could also come in a WIFI-only variant as well. Lastly, the device will offer Bluetooth 5.2 and run an Android 12L-based operating system out of the box.

 

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OnePlus to soon launch 24 inch monitor in India, spotted on BIS certification

OnePlus is apparently planning on entering a new market in the consumer electronics category. The company is claimed to be working on a new monitor, which has a display size of 24 inches.

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The news arrives from known tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), who shared the interesting information on Twitter. Reportedly, this model in question will have a 24 inch display panel. However, the leak did not reveal any other finer details regarding this upcoming new product. On the other hand, the tipster also revealed that the brand will be launching this monitor in the Indian market in the next couple of months.

While this was initially an unconfirmed tweet, a new certification has offered more evidence regarding the existence of a 24 inch monitor. Earlier today (25th August 2022), Mukul Sharma shared another tweet in which he stated that he found multiple models of upcoming OnePlus monitors being listed on a known certification website, which is the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards).

This includes multiple model numbers like 24FH2A00, 24FH2A01, 24FH2A02, 24FH2A03, and 24FH2A004. In other words, the launch of the new monitors could be earlier than expected for the region. Unfortunately, this is all the information we have at this moment regarding the new monitors, so stick around for more updates.

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iZYREC: Smallest and Easy-to-Use AI Voice Recorder is now live on Kickstarter

Our life story revolves around people and conversations. Whether it’s spending precious moments with family, friends, and loved ones or communicating in a million-dollar meeting, our verbal communication and words hold a lot of power. However, it is said that people only remember a third of what they hear.  And so it is important to capture these precious words and sounds in a way that you don’t forget them later.

iZYREC

The best way to capture sound and audio is by using a voice recorder. Nowadays almost every smartphone comes with some kind of sound recorder. But these in-built recorders are generally of low and subpar quality. Moreover, an incoming call or message can easily interrupt your recording and make you miss out on important information. So it is better to have a separate voice recorder to avoid interruptions and glitches. 

iZYREC

To solve this issue, iZYREC has created the smallest and easy-to-use digital voice recorder. The iZYREC voice recorder is an ultra-compact, lightweight and portable voice recorder that allows you to discreetly capture crystal clear audio anytime and anywhere. The recorder comes with advanced features like enhanced sound recording, noise cancellation, long battery life, multiple modes, large memory etc. 

iZYREC

iZYREC is a single switch featherlight dual mic recorder that weighs just 18gms and is half the size of a credit card. The device comes with a 450mAh battery that gives you 50 days of usage on stand-by mode with auto recording. When using the voice-activated mode, you get 36 hours of battery life and on the continuous recording mode, you get 24 hours of usage.

iZYREC

The device features triple modes viz. continuous recording, voice-activated recording, and standby mode with an auto recording function. This means you can use iZYREC for different scenarios like meetings, voice memos, interviews, lecture notes, collecting evidence, storing sudden ideas and thoughts, etc. 

iZYREC

iZYREC comes with HD microphones placed on both sides and a 360-degree Hi-Fi sound pick-up that gives you up to 7m of recording distance. The device features cutting-edge filters that cancel background noise and enhance the voice quality of your recording. It comes with 32GB EMMC storage space that can store up to 240 hours of recorded audio. 

iZYREC

A single switch slide button is used to start and stop the recording. Once done you can easily listen to your recording using a smartphone, tablet, or PC of your choice. The device is also the world’s first iPhone-compatible voice recorder. iZYREC supports file transfers using USB-C and  Wi-Fi. It also supports OTG direct file management for Android devices. 

iZYREC

The iZYREC app which can be used to listen to the audio comes with easy control and playback functions. The highlight feature of the app is the ‘Tap To Mark’ function that gives you a sound wave graph based on which you can decide the parts of the recording that you wish to listen to. 

iZYREC voice recorder is magnetic and can be attached to any magnetized surface. Also, it comes with a detachable magnetic back clip that can be used to attach the device to your top, dress, shirt collar, etc 

iZYREC

iZYREC mini voice recorder is now available on Kickstarter. The device comes with a price tag of $99. However early bird pledgers can get the device at a massively discounted price of $59 only. So if you are planning to buy the recorder or are interested in knowing more about the device, brand and project then check out their project page here. 

Google Pixel 7 spotted on Singapore’s IMDA database ahead of launch

The upcoming Google Pixel 7 series smartphones are rumored to debut in October this year. A couple of months ahead of the rumored launch, the device has started appearing on certification databases like REL Canada. And now, the Pixel 7 device has appeared on Singapore’s IMDA database.

Google Pixel 7 Series Flagship Smartphones

Spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma, the certification reveals that the Pixel 7 will come with 5G, 4G, and 3G connectivity options.

Google Pixel 7 IMDA certification
Google Pixel 7 IMDA certification

Additionally, Bluetooth, NFC, and wireless charging will also be available on the device. Other than that, the listing does not reveal any further specifications. So, let’s take a look at what’s known so far about the Pixel 7 series smartphones.

Google Pixel 7 series specs

We know that the Pixel 7 series will look nearly identical to the Pixel 6 series. The Pixel 7 will have dual cameras, while the Pixel 7 Pro will have triple cameras. The phones are expected to include a 50MP main camera (Samsung GN1) as well as a 13MP ultrawide camera (Sony IMX38). The 7 Pro will also come with a 48MP telephoto camera (Samsung GM1). On both variants, the front camera is believed to have a 10.87MP (Samsung 3J1) sensor.

Google Pixel 7 Series

The Pixel 7 will have a 6.4-inch 90Hz screen, while the Pixel 7 Pro will have a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display. The two phones will also have the latest Google Tensor processor, which will be unveiled soon. In terms of the operating system, we should expect both devices to ship with Android 13.0.

 

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Moto G72 4G key specifications leaked, tipped to launch in September

A recent report revealed that a Motorola phone with an XT2255 model number has been approved by the FCC authority. The device will be heading to the market with the Moto G72 4G moniker. A new report by Pricebaba has revealed the key specifications of the device. It also reveals that the device will be launched as early as September in India.

Moto G72 4G specifications (rumored)

The new report reveals that the Moto G72 4G will be equipped with a forthcoming MediaTek SoC or the Helio G37 chipset. The chipset will be coupled with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. It will offer up to 4 GB of extended RAM.

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The G72 will be equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear panel will have a 48-megapixel main snapper. It will be assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel depth-sensing unit.

The device will arrive with a 5,000mAh battery. It will carry support for 33W rapid charging. The report also mentions that the device is codenamed “Victoria22”, and its Indian edition has an XT2255-2 model number.

At present, there is no word on the Moto G72 4G. The FCC certification of the device revealed that it may arrive with 33W fast charging support.

The Moto G72 4G will likely debut after the Edge series flagships, which are scheduled to launch on Sept. 8 in India. The upcoming launch event is likely for three devices, such as the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, the Edge 30 Fusion, and the Edge 30 Lite.

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Redmi Note 11 SE may ship without a charger in India

Xiaomi will debut the Redmi Note 11 SE in India tomorrow (August 26). Ahead of that, the company has already revealed almost everything about this handset, except for its pricing. The details were disclosed on the firm’s official website. Apparently, the listing of the phone also reveals an interesting tidbit.

Redmi Note 11 SE
Redmi Note 11 SE

The official listing of the yet-to-release Redmi Note 11 SE on Mi.com hints that the smartphone may ship without a charger (via MySmartPrice). There’s no mention of ‘Adpater’ in the ‘Package Contents’ section.

As of now, It’s not known whether this is a typo or actual fact. The company hasn’t teased it either. However, we cannot rule out the possibility.

If this is true, then the Redmi Note 11 SE will be the first budget smartphone from Xiaomi to ship without a charger. Currently, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime and select Samsung budget smartphones are the only ones that come with no charger in the box in this price segment.

Talking about the Redmi Note 11 SE, it is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 10S from last year. Xiaomi has made no changes to the device. It will even arrive in the same color options but the names could be different.

What’s worse is that despite launching in the second half of 2022, the phone will ship with Android 11-based MIUI 12.5. The original model currently runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12. We are baffled why Xiaomi has decided not to include the new software.

 

 

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Fire-Boltt Hulk smartwatch 1.78″ AMOLED display, BT calling launched in India

After launching three new TWS earbuds last month, the Indian electronics manufacturer Fire-Boltt has expanded its AIoT portfolio with the launch of the new Fire-Boltt Hulk smartwatch. So, let’s check out its features and specifications.

Fire-Boltt Hulk specs & features

The Fire-Boltt Hulk has a rectangular dial that features a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen with a maximum brightness of 550 nits. The watch is highly sweat resistant as it comes with an IPX67 rating.

The highlight feature of the smartwatch is Bluetooth calling, which is possible with an integrated microphone and speaker in the smartwatch.

In terms of health features, the Fire-Bolt Hulk includes 100+ sports activities like aerobics, bicycling, running, snowboarding, swimming, walking, and others. The watch can monitor 247 heart rates and SPO2 levels, as well as provide inactive reminders, drink water reminders, female health care, and wake gestures.

Fire-Boltt Hulk

Other than that, the smartwatch features smart Notifications, weather forecasts, remote music and camera control, a calculator, timer, alarm, and onboard voice assistant. We also get multiple watch faces to keep the smartwatch looking fresh. As for the battery, the brand promises up to 6 days of battery life on a single charge (regular mode) and 15 days in standby mode.

Pricing & availability

The Fire-Boltt Hulk smartwatch is available in black, blue, gold pink, and grey colors and costs Rs. 3,499. It is all ready for sale on the Fire-Boltt website and on Flipkart.

 

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Huawei Launches the Freebuds Pro 2, its Latest Premium Wireless ANC Earphones, in Malaysia

After launching in the European market earlier in June 2022, Huawei has finally brought its latest top-of-the-line premium wireless ANC earphones, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 2, to another key global market, Malaysia. 

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Source: Huawei

 

Co-engineered with Paris-based sound technology company Devialet, the new Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 aims to serve the ultimate acoustic audio experience for its buyers.

Starting with the design, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 arrives with a sleek and slim case that resembles much of the Apple AirPods Pro, but Huawei has managed to paint the casing with a matte finish to prevent fingerprints and to provide the case with more grip. Coming to the earbuds themselves, both earbuds are covered in a glossy, shiny, and glimmering paint job, which will attract some attention when you are out in public. Build quality is also on par with the competition with its IP54-rated dust and water resistance.

Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 poster
Source: Huawei

Audio quality wise, the newly announced Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 come with dual drivers and three microphones for 47dB noise suppression. These earbuds set a new benchmark for the company in terms of noise cancellation as in the previous generation model, the highest it could go was at 40dB. The new drivers onboard also support the largest audio frequency range in any Huawei earphones to date, going from 14Hz to 48kHz.

Equipped with ‘Triple Adaptive EQ’ technology, Huawei claims the FreeBuds Pro 2 can automatically tune audio according to ear canal structure, wearing posture, and volume level for personalized sound in real-time.

For a truly professional audio listening experience, Huawei has also equipped the Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 with the necessary software features to keep the listening experience as pleasant as possible. The Freebuds Pro 2 not only supports Sony’s superior LDAC codec for wireless audio but also is rated for HWA and Hi-Res Audio Wireless standards, certifying that these earbuds can indeed deliver pure high-quality audio for its users.

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Huawei Freebuds Pro 2

Available in Silver Blue, Ceramic White, and Carbon Black, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 officially retails in Malaysia for RM899. 

Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 Malaysia
Source: Huawei

The Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 goes on sale in the country starting from August 25th today, and for the first 1000 customers, they can get a FreeBuds Pro 2 protective case and a free Huawei Music Premium access for 3 months. 

Existing Huawei users in Malaysia are eligible to redeem vouchers worth RM100 via MyHUAWEI App which can be used to purchase the FreeBuds Pro 2 at any HUAWEI Experience Store or HUAWEI Official Website until 11 September 2022.

 

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Huawei Mate Xs 2 arrives in the UK, pre-orders begin from August 31

Huawei launched the Huawei Mate Xs 2 foldable smartphone earlier this year in China. A few months ago, the device reached the global market. Now, it has finally debuted in the United Kingdom.

Huawei Mate Xs 2

The foldable smartphone will be up for pre-order starting August 31, and shipping will commence from September 12. Customers who pre-order the smartphone will receive a complimentary Watch GT 3 Pro (46 mm with either a Black fluoroelastomer or a Brown leather strap, each worth £300). The pricing of the device is still under wraps, but considering that it starts at €1,999 for European customers (8GB RAM + 512GB), we can expect the same configuration to debut at around £1,899.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 features & specs

The Mate Xs 2 is an outward folding smartphone with a creaseless design when unfolded. When folded, the screen is a 6.5-inch OLED, and when unfolded, it grows to a 7.8-inch OLED with a resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels. The screen features a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a touch sampling rate of 240 Hz, and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

Huawei Mate Xs 2

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 4G chipset, which is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The Huawei Mate Xs 2 features a 4600mAh battery, however, the Collector’s edition has a larger 4880mAh battery. Both models include 66W rapid charging capabilities, which the firm says can recharge the battery to 90% in 30 minutes.

The Mate Xs 2 comes with a powerful triple rear camera combination that includes a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a 13MP ultrawide lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and an 8MP telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture, OIS, and 3x optical zoom. The front-facing camera is a 10.7MP ultra-wide-angle unit with an f/2.2 aperture.

 

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Nokia G400 5G goes on sale in the US for $239

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022, which was held at the beginning of this year, Nokia announced a slew of midrange phones, including the Nokia G400 5G. Yes, it is yet another Snapdragon 480 Plus powered phone from the brand. The G400 is now available for purchase in the US.

Nokia G400 5G specifications

The Nokia G400 5G has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD screen with a teardrop notch. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone features an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the front.

Nokia G400
Nokia G400 5G

The Snapdragon 480+ powered device is blessed with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It comes preloaded with the stock version of Android 12 OS.

The Nokia G400 5G has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging. It offers 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal storage, and a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

For security, the Nokia G400 5G has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. On the connectivity front, the handset offers dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Nokia G400 5G price

The Nokia G400 5G is priced at $239 in the US. It is available for purchase through Tracfone, Boost, and Consumer Cellular. It comes in a Meteor Grey color.

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