Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 2: Specs Comparison

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Aug 24, 2022

Nothing Phone (1) debuted back in July and has remained in the news for both good and bad reasons since then. Recently, a report revealed that Phone (1) will get the Android 13 update in the first half of 2023.

Now, founder Carl Pei has confirmed that Nothing will actually take its sweet time delivering the big update. He further revealed that the Nothing Phone (1) Android 13 beta isn’t coming any soon either. The beta version is scheduled to release “by the end of this year”. Pei says that Nothing does not plan to rush on updates at the cost of user experience.

Since launching Phone (1) last month, we have been closely monitoring feedback and have already released 3 system updates with continuous improvements on camera quality, battery life, as well as new features.

— Carl Pei (@getpeid) August 24, 2022

He also stated that the company has already released three updates for the Phone (1) within a month of launch to improve user experience and fix the camera, battery life, and other issues based on the existing users’ feedback.

Replying to a user, Pei further claimed that Nothing is “looking to create some fun and interesting software experiences.” We expect the company is planning to do something interesting with the glyph interface (the LED lights) on the back.

To recall, Nothing promised that Phone (1) will receive three major Android OS updates and 4 years of security patches. The Android 13 update will be the first major update the phone will receive. It will also get the taste of Android 14 and 15 before the company removes it from the support list.

In related news, Nothing recently increased the prices of the Nothing Phone (1) in India by Rs. 1000. As per the company, the main reason behind the price hike is the rising input costs and fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Now, the Nothing Phone (1) has a price tag of Rs. 33,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB storage model.

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Moto G72 with 5000mAH battery could launch soon, spotted on Multiple certification sites

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Aug 24, 2022

Motorola is gearing up to launch another G Series smartphone, dubbed Moto G72. The device has reportedly been spotted on multiple certification sites including the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) UAE, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and IMEI. The listed device is expected to be the successor of the Moto G71 that was launched last year.

As initially spotted by MySmartPrice, a Moto G72 smartphone has appeared on FCC, TDRA, and BIS websites as well as on the IMEI database with model number XT2255. The FCC listing of the device suggests it will come with a battery capacity of 5,000mAh. It is also listed to carry support for NFC and Bluetooth connectivity options.

Further, the publication, citing a DEMKO certification, reveals that the phone may get support for 33W fast charging.

In addition, the BIS listing of the Moto G72 confirms that the device will also be launched in India. Recently, Motorola has been launching a lot of phones in both Indian and Global markets. Earlier this month, it unveiled the Moto G32 and Moto G62 in India. Moreover, the Lenovo-owned company is confirmed to launch three edge series smartphones in the global market on September 8.

As mentioned, the Moto G72 will likely be launched as the successor to the Moto G71 that debuted earlier this year in India with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 SoC, a 5,000mAh battery, 33W TurboPower fast charging, and more. The device also featured a triple-rear camera setup and a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a hole punch. It came with a price of Rs. 15,999 for the base 6GB + 128GB variant.

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Redmi Note 11SE with Helio G95 SoC confirmed to Launch in India on August 26

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Aug 24, 2022

Redmi has confirmed that it is bringing a new Note 11 series smartphone to India on August 26. The device will be called Redmi Note 11SE and it will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC. Interestingly, the company has already launched a handset with the same name in China. However, it has completely different specs than its upcoming Indian counterpart.

Redmi announced through its official Twitter handle that it will be launching a new smartphone, dubbed Redmi Note 11SE in India on Friday (August 26). The company has also revealed the complete specification of the smartphone. Judging from the specs, the smartphone appears to be a rebranded Redmi Note 10S, which was launched last year.

The smartphone will be available in three configurations — 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. It will also be offered in several color options including Bifrost Blue, Cosmic White, Shadow Black, and Thunder Purple.

Redmi Note 11SE Specifications

Redmi Note 11SE will arrive with a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display panel offering a Full HD+ resolution and 1,100 nits of peak brightness. The display will have Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, the handset will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. On the software front, the device will run MIUI 12.5 based on Android 12 out of the box.

It will be backed up by a 5000mAh battery unit that will support 33W fast charging. The device will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.

For photography, Redmi Note 11SE will house a quad-rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. While on the front, it will feature a 13MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Xiaomi MIJIA Air Purifier 4 MAX with improved air purifying capabilities launched

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Aug 24, 2022

Xiaomi‘s new MIJIA Air Purifier 4 MAX has been officially unveiled in China and is presently on pre-sale with a starting price of 2,799 yuan (~$408).

The MIJIA Air Purifier 4 MAX is capable of reducing formaldehyde to 0.01mg/m³ in 1 hour, with a removal rate of 99.7%. It has built-in porous impregnated activated carbon, which can firmly lock harmful pollutants such as formaldehyde better. The Air Purifier 4 MAX can also remove VOC pollution such as aldehydes, benzenes, alkanes, aromatics, alkenes, halogens, esters, ketones, etc. generated during the decoration process. The toluene removal rate is up to 97.7% in 1 hour while the TVOC removal rate is up to 96.3%.

The air purifier is also equipped with a solid-state formaldehyde sensor imported from Switzerland. Thanks to solid-state electronic technology, the resolution of the sensor is as high as three decimal places.

In addition to removing substances such as formaldehyde, the MIJIA Air Purifier 4 MAX has a gas volume of 13333L per minute, which can quickly purify indoor second-hand smoke, oil fumes, and dust as well as other pollutants. It is also equipped with an antibacterial and an antiviral coating, that can efficiently inactivate a variety of bacteria and toxins, and at the same time, deeply filter allergens such as ragweed pollen to reduce the occurrence of allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis.

In terms of filter elements, the MIJIA Air Purifier 4 MAX uses high-quality filter elements with a lifespan of up to 1 year, and the purifier can automatically identify new filter elements without manually resetting the filter life.

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MIJIA Smart Socket 3 goes official in China for 59 yuan ($9)

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Aug 24, 2022

The MIJIA Smart Socket 3 is a new Xiaomi product that can transform traditional home appliances into smart devices. The Smart Socket 3 can be remotely controlled to switch off or on the electricity supply. This is accomplished using the MIJIA app which also provides real-time power consumption details of the socket.

Xiaomi also says that the MIJIA Smart Socket 3 can also be controlled via Xiao AI speakers with voice commands. The device can also be regulated via a timer that can govern its operations. The Smart Socket 3 will be handy for a whole lot of household appliances and enhance the intelligent architecture of the home. It can be used for controlling the lighting, electric heaters, water pumping machines, and so on. It provides energy savings and optimized performance of some home appliances.

The Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Socket 3 could also enhance the lifetime of traditional switches. You don’t need to mechanically switch on and off the switch thereby reducing wear. It also provides an additional safety layer to prevent power surges that may damage your home appliance.

The Smart Socket 3 can continue to operate even with network disruption. Its countdown function can be activated with a double-click operation. Power efficiency and accuracy, according to Xiaomi, are improved by 50% for the Smart Socket 3. There are several safety features in the socket that supports 2.4G Wi-Fi connectivity.

The MIJIA Smart Socket 3 Smart Socket 3 is a low-energy device up to 10A. It cannot be used for 16A appliances like refrigerators, water heaters, and so on. Possibly, a higher model could be in the works.

The Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Socket 3 is on sale in China for 59 yuan ($9). There are no indications yet of its global availability.

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Vivo V25 Pro first sale in India starts today at midnight: Price, Specifications, & offers

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Aug 24, 2022

Vivo V25 Pro will go on sale in India today at midnight via Flipkart. The Vivo smartphone was launched in the country last week. It comes with the same color-changing glass back that was seen on the Vivo V23 Pro. The handset sports features like Dimensity 1300 processor, 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, 4830mAh battery, and more. Let’s have a detailed look at its price, specs, and available offers.

Vivo V25 Pro Price in India, sale Offers

Vivo V25 Pro price in India has been set at Rs. 35,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB model. The device also comes in a 12GB + 256GB storage variant that has a price tag of Rs. 39,999. Vivo V25 Pro will go on sale today at midnight (12 AM) via Flipkart.

Vivo is offering a discount of Rs 3,500 on HDFC Bank Credit Card and Debit transactions during the sale. Moreover, customers purchasing Vivo V25 Pro through Flipkart can also get a Google Nest Hub and a Google Nest Mini at a discounted price of Rs 4,999 and Rs 1,999 respectively.

Vivo V25 Pro Specifications

Vivo V25 Pro comes with a 6.56-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display offering 398ppi pixel density, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. It has a curved panel with a center punched notch for the selfie camera. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor, which is not the best you can get in a Rs. 36,000 smartphone. The chipset is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.

As far as cameras are concerned, the Vivo V25 Pro flaunts a triple rear camera sensor with the combination of a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor, accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. At the front, the smartphone offers a 32-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

The handset packs a decent 4830mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging. The device runs on Android 12 on top of FuntouchOS 12.

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Mobvoi launches the TicWatch GTH2 with 10 days battery life, 100+ sport modes

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Aug 24, 2022

Popular Chinese smartwatch maker Mobvoi has launched a new smartwatch under the GTH series. The new watch is the TicWatch GTH2, a successor to the TicWatch GTH launched last year. The 260mAh battery onboard the smartwatch can deliver up to 10 days of battery life, same as its predecessor.

The Ticwatch GTH2 continues the classic, square screen design of its predecessor but the screen size has increased by 10% compared to the previous generation. The watch packs a bigger 1.72-inch high-definition screen with a resolution of 356×400 pixels. The watch also uses a metal frame while the screen is covered by a 2.5D curved tempered glass. The GTH2 can be used for swimming, in the rain or other moderately wet conditions as it has an IP68 waterproof rating.

The GTH2 equally has built-in dual-mode Bluetooth module for more stability and clearer calls. It supports Bluetooth 5.2 and apart from the ability to answer calls, read messages, and stay online at all times, it also supports voice control.

The watch has over 100 pre-installed personalized watch faces. Users can choose the dial that suits them based on their mood and dress styles. The watch faces range from sports style, minimalism to business style. The watch face can also be customized to allow the use of any picture as the watch face.

Furthermore, the watch has over 100 exercise modes, combined with professional exercise algorithms, accurately monitor heart rate, and step counters. You can also bind devices on multiple platforms and it is easy to synchronize your data across the platforms.

In terms of health, the TicWatch GTH 2 has a built-in PPG sensor that can provide heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, pressure, and breathing rate measurements. There is also a built-in temperature sensor for real-time monitoring of body temperature. The self-developed Al Coach sleep health management system can analyze and push reports on the quality of sleep at night. The watch is equally equipped with 40+ sleep audios to help users alleviate the problem of difficulty falling asleep.

The TicWatch GTH2 is an affordable smartwatch, with a recommended retail price of 399 yuan (~$58). The price is even further reduced by 100 yuan presently as it is on offer on Tmall for 299 yuan ($43).

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The AOC AGON Pro PD27S gaming monitor has a Porsche-inspired design

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Aug 24, 2022

Porsche Design and AOC have partnered to release the AGON Pro PD27S gaming monitor. The new monitor has a sports-car design and comes with some high-octane parameters. It is built from sandblasted aluminum materials, offers RGB lighting, and comes with a high refresh rate. The IPS panel of the AGON Pro PD27S is color-accurate with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels.

The PD27S has a 27-inch display with an anti-reflective coating. It features a 165Hz refresh rate and a response time of 1ms. The refresh rate can reach a high of 170Hz and the gaming monitor features Adaptive Sync to minimize image tearing. The monitor offers up to 400 nits of brightness and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio. The IPS panel has VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. That means 400 nits of brightness is possible when viewing HDR content. The gaming monitor has slim bezels on three sides and a thicker bezel at the bottom. The Porsche Design logo is printed on the bottom bezel.

The PD27S has twin 5W speakers, two HDMI 2.0 ports, four USB 3.2 Type-A ports, and two DisplayPort 1.4 outlets. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The RGB lighting is customizable using AOC’s Light FX software. The stand of the AGON PD27S is inspired by a sports car design. The supports can be tilted, swiveled, and have an adjustable height.

The new gaming monitor is available in Europe and the United Kingdom. It can be ordered for €539 ($537) in the Eurozone and £429.99 ($508) in the UK. There are no indications yet of the global availability of the model.

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DIZO Watch R Talk leaked retail box image reveals design, launch imminent

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Aug 24, 2022

Recently, DIZO launched a 4-in-1 trimmer kit in India. Now the Realme TechLife brand is gearing up to announce a new smartwatch in the country. As of now, it remains tight-lipped about the upcoming offering’s moniker as well as the launch date. However, publication 91Mobiles has shared an image of the retail box of the upcoming smartwatch that reveals its name and design.

The upcoming wearable device from the Realme TechLife brand will be called DIZO Watch R Talk. The box shows the smartwatch’s design. As per the leaked image, the DIZO Watch R Talk will feature a circular dial. There are two buttons at the right side of the device for navigation purposes. We can also expect the smartwatch to come with a metallic chassis. The display reveals numbers 09, 20 and May 8th date. We speculate that September 20th could be the launch date of the DIZO Watch R Talk.

The DIZO Watch R Talk is expected to arrive as the successor to the DIZO Watch R that debuted earlier this year. The brand and its executives have also started teasing its arrival on social media handles suggesting that we may learn about the launch date soon. As the name suggests, the upcoming offering could come with a Bluetooth calling function. Apart from this, the DIZO Watch R Talk could retain AMOLED display and always-on feature from the previous model.

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ASUS launches six new creator focused laptops in India: price, specifications

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Aug 24, 2022

ASUS has launched six new laptops in India. The lineup includes the Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED, Zenbook Pro 16X OLED, ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED, ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED, VivoBook Pro 16X OLED, and VivoBook Pro 15 OLED. All six new machines are designed for creators in India. The laptops come with 12th generation Intel Core processors along with other top-of-the-line specifications and features. Read on to know more about the new ASUS computing devices.

ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402)

The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED boasts a 14-inch 2.8K OLED HDR display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is a dual-display laptop featuring ASUS’s ScreenPad Plus secondary touchscreen. It is powered by up to 12th generation Intel Core i9 processor paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics. The machine packs up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. There is also ASUS’ IceCool Plus technology and Active Aerodynamic System Ultra auto tilting design that improves cooling.

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is backed by a 76Whr battery that supports 180W fast charging.

ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602)

The Zenbook Pro 16X OLED offers a 16-inch OLED HDR 4K display with support for touch functionality and a stylus. Under the hood, this laptop is also equipped with up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 coupled with up to 32GB RAM and 1TB storage. The machine also has NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU with 6GB of GDDRR6 VRAM onboard.

The laptop features AAS Ultra mechanism, which can tilt the keyboard by 7 degrees when the notebook is opened. It also has an ASUS Dial i.e. a physical rotary controller, which can be used in leading creative apps.

ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (W7600)

The ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED is equipped with the 12th generation Intel Core i9-12900 processor with NVIDIA RTX A3000 graphics and 12GB GDDR6 VRAM. The machine is ideal for heavy creative work.

ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED (H7600)

The ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED features a 16-inch OLED HDR 4K display with a peak brightness of 550 nits. It is available in 12th generation Core i7 or Core i9 options paired with NVIDIA RTX 3060 (6GB VRAM) and RTX 3070Ti (8G VRAM) respectively. The device ships with up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB + 2TB dual slots for SSD storage.

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (N7601)

The Vivobook Pro 16X OLED has a 16-inch OLED display bearing a 4K video resolution. Internally, it houses a 12th generation Intel Core i9-12900 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, up to 32GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of SSD storage. Other highlights include an ASUS Dial, Harmon Kardon-powered speakers, a Full HD webcam, a fingerprint scanner, and 140W charging.

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K6500/M6500)

The Vivobook Pro 15 OLED models have a 15.6-inch OLED FHD display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The K6500 model is powered by the 12th generation Intel Core i7-12650H processor coupled with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti GPU, up to 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. The M6500 variant features an AMD Ryzen processor and a GeForce GTX GPU.

Price and availability

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED starts at Rs 1,44,990. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED carries a starting price of Rs 2,49,990. The ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED begins at Rs 3,29,990 whereas the Studiobook 16 OLED starts at Rs 1,99,990. The ASUS VivoBook Pro 16X OELD is available for Rs 1,59,990 whereas the VivoBook Pro 15 OLED starts at Rs 89,990.

All six laptops can be bought from ASUS-only stores, ASUS e-shop, ROG stores, as well as, leading offline and online channels across the country.

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Truke Buds Pro with ANC up to 30dB, 10 hours playback time launched in India

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Aug 24, 2022

Truke Buds Pro TWS earphones have been launched in India today. The homegrown audio company has expanded its range of TWS offerings. The Truke Buds Pro come with top-end features at an affordable price tag. Read on to know more about what the earbuds offer out of the box.

The Truke Buds Pro come with a semi-in-ear design and angled ear tips for a better fit. They are IPX4 certified water-resistant. Users can control various functions by tapping on the earbuds.

Audio-wise, the Truke Buds Pro are equipped with 12.4mm titanium speaker drivers. It features hybrid active noise cancellation up to 30dB. The TWS earphones also come with quad-mic ENC that is said to eliminate 90 percent background noise for clear calls. There is a dedicated gaming mode with ultra-low latency up to 50ms. The audio device also features a transparency mode for staying aware of the surroundings without having to remove the earbuds.

The Truke Buds Pro support Bluetooth 5.2 connection and instant pairing technology. The TWS earphones come in storage and charging case with a digital battery indicator and a USB-C port. The audio device are claimed to offer 8 hours of playback and 48 hours of total battery life.

The Truke Buds Pro cost Rs 1,999 but are available at a special launch price tag of Rs 1,699. They are offered in Black and Blue colours and can be purchased from Amazon and Flipkart starting tomorrow.

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Blackview Tab 13 with a Helio G85 chipset, Android 12 OS launched

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Aug 24, 2022

The Blackview Tab 13 tablet has been launched and it comes with some impressive specs. The new Blackview tablet runs on Android 12 and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor. It also has a 1200p display and is available in two colors.

The Helio G85 chipset also powers a few other popular devices like the Moto G31 and Moto G41. The chip features two Cortex-A75 cores, six Cortex-A55 cores, and a Mali-G52 MP2 GPU. The tablet has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. It also has a 10.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels. The Blackview Tab 13 weighs 450g and has a 7.7mm chassis. It has an LTE modem, two card slots for the SIM and microSD expansion, and runs on Android 12.

The new tablet supports RAM expansion up to 3GB and has TUV Rheinland low blue light certification. It has a PC Mode and a battery that can deliver up to 1,080 hours of standby. The storage is expandable up to 1TB and offers depth for both work and play applications. The new RAM expansion technology gives the Tab 13 the ability for heavy-duty multi-tasking and options for gaming and entertainment. You can run more apps simultaneously in the background and switch seamlessly between tasks.

The Blackview Tab 13 is priced at $178.99 with Twilight Blue and Space Grey color options. The new tablet squares up with the Jumper EZpad M10S. The M10S is however powered by the slightly higher UNISOC Tiger T618 chipset. The package of the Tab 13 includes a charger and a screen protector. An optional detachable keyboard for the Blackview Tab 13 costs $20. With an affordable price and having Android 12 pre-installed, the new tablet could have a headstart in the market.

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boAt Xtend Talk with 1.69-inch display, Bluetooth calling launched in India

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