Huawei Mate 50 series will reportedly come with Emergency mode

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Aug 15, 2022

Huawei Mate 50 series is expected to launch next month. The lineup will reportedly consist of standard, Pro and RS Porsche Design variants. The upcoming offerings will arrive as the successors to the Mate 40 series. The brand had unveiled HarmonyOS 3.0 with a host of new features last month.

Now according to a Chinese blogger, the Huawei Mate 50 series will ship with HarmongOS 3.0 and also an emergency mode feature. As the name suggests, the emergency mode will allow users to make certain tasks in case of an emergency. It has certain application scenarios. When the battery runs out, the emergency mode supports calls, text messages, and scan functions. For example, when the phone is out of power users can scan the location code and enter the shopping mall to borrow a power bank. It remains unclear how the function will be implemented. It’s likely that the phone’s system will reserve a little power at the end of emergency use.

The blogger also added that the Mate 50 standard edition will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor instead of the previously reported Snapdragon 888 4G. The Pro and RS Porsche Design variants are expected to be equipped with Kirin 9000S chipsets.

As for HarmonyOS 3.0, it packs a host of new features including a universal card widget, HyperTerminal, performance upgrades, privacy and security improvements.

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Google tests game streaming feature directly from Search results

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Sean

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Aug 15, 2022

Despite cloud gaming being announced a couple of years ago, it is still not as popular in the market as gaming on other platforms. But in a bid to make the game streaming more popular, Google is build the service right into its popular search feature itself.

The news arrives from Bryant Chappel of The Nerf Report, who shared the information on Twitter. Apparently, users will soon be able to launch a game on Stadia directly from the search results. Furthermore, this feature will also support Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce Now, and Amazon Luna as well. For those enrolled in the test, simply searching for a game on one of those platform will offer a Play button in the information panel.

A good example of the games that will be offered via the search result is Destiny 2 and Halo Infinite. Clicking on the play button will either start up the game or take the users to a landing page on the different streaming platform. This feature is currently being tested with a 9To5Google report noting that the search results can show if a game has timed trial on Stadia or if it is available for free as a part of its premium subscription.

It looks like the Google search engine has a new update for cloud gaming platforms!!!

When searching for a game players can now launch a game directly from the search results utilizing @GoogleStadia. pic.twitter.com/xblOsBpF6O

— Bryant Chappel (@BryantChappel) August 11, 2022

Video streaming services like Netflix have already had this feature where the content being searched for is just a single click away from the search results. So, it arrives as no surprise that Google also plans on bringing this function for its own cloud gaming service as well as other platforms.

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Realme TechLife Buds T100 with 28 hours battery life to launch in India on August 18th

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Aug 15, 2022

Realme TechLife Buds T100 are set to launch in India on August 18th at 11:30 am local time. They will launch alongside the Realme 9i 5G smartphone. The brand has put up a microsite of the upcoming TWS earphones on its official website. It reveals the key specifications and features of the audio device.

As per the microsite, the Realme TechLife Buds T100 will feature an in-ear design with angled silicone ear tips and a long stem. The earphones look similar to the Nothing ear (1) apart from the lack of a transparent design. The upcoming offering is confirmed to feature AI ENC which is said to reduce ambient noise during calls. The TWS earphones will be equipped with an advanced composite diaphragm made of PEEK+TPU for a clear bass.

The Realme TechLife Buds T100 will come with a pebble-shaped charging case that is said to offer 28 hours of playback time. Each earbud is claimed to offer 6 hours of battery life. The audio device supports fast charging that will reportedly offer 120 minutes of playback with 10 minutes of charging.

Lastly, the Realme TechLife Buds T100 will be available in Black and White colours. We will know more details about the earphone’s availability and pricing on Thursday.

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Google Pixel Watch hinted to offer lackluster battery life on Fitbit app

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Sean

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Aug 15, 2022

The Google Pixel Watch has been making the rounds online, with multiple reports revealing slight tidbits of information regarding the upcoming smartwatch. Now, a more reliable source has revealed some interesting details regarding the battery life of the Pixel Watch.

According to a 9To5Google report, the battery details of the Pixel Watch was revealed in the Fitbit app for Android. Digging around in the app, references to the search engine giant’s new smartwatch was found on the application. The app states that “You’ll need at least 30% charge to track a full night’s sleep”. Typically, eight hours of sleep is the commended standard for sleep duration, so 30 percent of the smartwatch’s battery life being required to cover this duration means that the Pixel Watch will have a total battery life of around 24 hours.

In other words, the Pixel Watch will have a battery life similar to that of the Apple Watch and is not competing with some of the top smartwatches in the market that offer longer battery life. For those unaware, Google owns Fitbit, although, its not clear what kind of support the Fitbit app will bring for the upcoming Pixel Watch since there has been rumors regarding the company working on a dedicated Pixel Watch app.

As of right now, the 24 hour battery life is quite lackluster in the smart wearable market. It is the bare minimum that a company could offer that would seem practical in daily use. Furthermore, charging the product overnight or even during the day would make it even less appealing in the market. Keep in mind that this is still unconfirmed officially by the company, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now.

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Poco M4 5G launched in global markets with Dimensity 700 SoC, 90Hz display, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 15, 2022

As scheduled, Poco has launched the Poco M4 5G in global markets today. The smartphone made its initial debut in India at the end of April. It is a tweaked Redmi Note 11E with a different rear design, a better selfie camera, and Android 12.

The device is the brand’s most affordable 5G handset. Let’s take a look at everything it has to offer.

Poco M4 5G Specifications

The Poco M4 5G features a plastic body like most budget smartphones. However, the phone has an IP52 rating and its display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It measures 163.99 x 76.09 x 8.9mm in dimensions and weighs 200g.

The device sports a 6.58-inch in-cell IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The panel has a 401 PPI, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and 20:9 aspect ratio. The dew-drop notched display supports 70% of the NTSC color gamut.

The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, It boots MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

Talking about cameras, there’s a dual camera system on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. Whereas, on the front, it has an 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Connectivity options on the phone include dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and USB Type-C. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, 3.5mm headphone jack, and dedicated MicroSD card slot.

Last but not least, the device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W wired charging.

Poco M4 5G Price and Availability

Poco is yet to reveal the pricing of Poco M4 5G in global markets. Anyway, the smartphone will be offered in three colors, such as Power Black, Cool Blue, and Poco Yellow.

As per Shopee, the handset will go on sale from August 18 in Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, we don’t have any details on its availability in Europe.

Xiaomi 12T Pro live image reveals 200MP camera

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Anurag

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Aug 15, 2022

A clear picture of the Xiaomi 12T Pro is starting to take shape. The device is tipped to be a rebranded Redmi K50 Ultra with a few changes here and there. A recent report suggested Xiaomi will announce the smartphone today for the global market.

While we await more details, French publication Phonandroid has shared a live image of the Xiaomi 12T Pro, revealing its 200MP camera. As can be seen in the image, Xiaomi 12T Pro’s camera module is identical to that of the Xiaomi 12 Pro. However, the primary sensor appears to be comparatively larger.

“200MP” is written on the camera module in bold letters, which confirms the phone will indeed feature a massive 200MP camera sensor. Xiaomi 12T Pro will be the company’s first smartphone to feature this sensor. However, Xiaomi is not the first company to use a 200MP camera on its phone, that honor goes to Motorola.

The 200MP sensor used in the Xiaomi 12T Pro could be a Samsung ISOCELL HP1, which is the first sensor of this type. It offers individual pixels of 0.64 µm for size of 1/1.22 inch. Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor can click 50MP photos with the help of Pixel Binning technology. The camera is even capable of capturing 12.5MP pictures in low light.

The main sensor will likely be accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide unit and a 2MP macro snapper. Moreover, Xiaomi 12T Pro may feature a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ 144Hz display and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. the device is said to be powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is expected to have a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

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Doogee is launching the S89 Rugged Phone series with 12000mAh battery and RGB Lights (Discount)

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Aug 15, 2022

Doogee is launching its latest S89 series. Shifting from conventional smartphone designs, Doogee plans to feature some unique design elements in the S89 rugged phone series and the highlight feature is going to be the RGB lights incorporated on the rear side. These light effects will make heads turn when you carry your smartphone.

Doogee S89

Right now the market is inspired by the Nothing Phone with its design element and unique lighting. Nothing phone calls its lighting effect as “Glyph”. But Doogee has come up with the RGB lighting effect called “Breathing Light”. Doogee’s breathing light has more of an RGB light effect as compared to the Nothing phone. Users can customize what colors they prefer and assign them to different functions. Doogee also claims users will be able to control other aspects such as light pattern and light speed and select a series of colors to glow in the desired sequence.The S89 series is founded upon the legacy of its predecessor the bestselling S88 series. S88 was known for its massive 10000mAh battery and RGB lights. With the S89 smartphones, Doogee has managed to fit a massive 12000mAh battery into a 19.4mm thick case while keeping its weight just 400gms. This means you get a massive battery in an ergonomically designed phone with a comfortable weight and grip.

The S89 series has two variants viz. the S89 and S98 Pro. Doogee S89 Pro will come with a 65W fast charger making it the first rugged phone with a 65W charger. With the 65W charger, you can charge your 12000mAh battery from 0 to 100% within 2 hours. However, the S89 will come with a 33W charger.

As far as cameras are concerned the S89 series boasts a triple rear camera setup with advanced Sony sensors for both the S89 and S89 Pro. With S89 Pro you get 64MP + 20MP + 8MP sensors while the S89 will come with 48MP + 20MP + 8MP setup. Both phones in this series come with main cameras that are specially tuned to give the best shots and 20MP night vision sensors and 8MP ultra-wide angle sensors that help you to get the perfect shot in any and every surrounding and lighting.

The S89 series is powered by MediaTek Helio P90 chipset with the S89 Pro featuring a base memory configuration of 8GB + 256GB and the S89 with an 8GB + 128GB base memory setup. Doogee phones are known for their ruggedness and the S89 series upholds this legacy. Both phones in this series come with IP68 and IP69K ratings and the latest MIL-STD-810H certifications making them water, dust, and shockproof and perfect for extreme and harsh environments. Other interesting features include the NFC function, Android 12OS out of the box, reverses charging, custom button, etc.

Pricing and Availability:

Doogee S89 series will be launched on August 22, 2022. The smartphones will debut on AliExpress and DoogeeMall shopping platforms. As a part of its global launch, Doogee is giving huge discounts on the S89 series. From August 22 and August 26, the S89 series will see heavy discounts on AliExpress, with the S89 Pro’s original price of $459.98 slashed to $229.99 and the S89 which originally retails for $399.98 will be available at a whopping 50% discount of $199.99 only. Also, additional $10 coupons are available for early buyers on AliExpress. Please note that these are limited-time coupons.

Giveaway:

Doogee has two ongoing giveaways in which lucky winners will be selected and sent a free S89 series smartphone. To learn more about the giveaway rules and prizes, check out the S89 series here.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

YouTube plans on launch its own streaming video service: Report

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Sean

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Aug 15, 2022

YouTube is apparently planning on expanding its operations by also releasing a new online store for streaming video service. The company has been in talks with entertainment based companies for this new business model.

According to a Wall Street Journal report, the popular video sharing platform is renewing its efforts in approaching media companies about participating in its new platform. The platform in question is basically the “channel store” as per sources close to the matter. Furthermore, the report stated that the tech giant has been working on this platform for at least 18 months by now and it could be released as early as this fall.

As of right now, Alphabet has yet to respond to any queries regarding this matter. Although, this move from YouTube doesn’t arrive as a surprise considering consumers across the globe have been shifting away from cable or satellite TV services to subscription based streaming services. In other words, the video sharing platform will soon compete against companies like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video services in the market.

Notably, the company also joins the likes of Roku Inc and Apple that are attempting to establish their spot on the video streaming market. Similarly, there have also been rumors regarding Walmart Inc has also held talks with media companies about including streaming entertainment in its membership service.

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Tecno overtakes Apple in Russia, Xiaomi gains 42% market share

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 15, 2022

According to Kommersant citing data from a report by MTS, Chinese brands led the Russian smartphone market in July 2022. Xiaomi held a whopping 42% market share. Realme and Tecno were among the top five, in addition to Samsung and Apple.

Though Xiaomi had a huge market share, it was Realme that registered the highest growth. The Chinese brand outperformed Samsung and Apple in terms of sales to grab hold of the second position. Its market share increased from 13.4% in June to 17% in July.

Even Tecno overtook Apple by a 0.5% market share. It came fourth with a 7.5% share, followed by Apple with a 7% share. Whereas, Samsung was in third place with an 8.5% share.

Back in June, Apple and Samsung had a market share of 9.7% and 10.9% in Russia, respectively.

Talking about revenue, Xiaomi was first even in this regard with a 35% share. While Apple came second with a 25% share. They were followed by Realme (12.5%), Samsung (11%), and Tecno (4%).

A total of 2.3 million smartphones worth 36.7 billion rubles were sold in July. The average selling price (ASP) decreased by 6% to 16.1 thousand rubles.

The decline of Samsung and Apple in Russia is due to a lack of official supplies and scarce parallel imports. For the unaware, both these giants pulled out of the country earlier this year over the war with Ukraine. Their supplies are currently 80-90% less than before the war.

Apple’s decline is also attributed to the collapse of its ecosystem in the region with the unavailability of Apple Pay. Anyway, the Cupertino giant is performing better than Samsung because of its users’ emotional attachment to the brand and the ecosystem.

By the end of 2022, the combined sales of Apple and Samsung could drop by 10% in Russia if parallel imports do not gain momentum.

Huawei Mate 50 RS Porsche Design back panel leak reveals the camera design

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Jeet

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Aug 15, 2022

Huawei is gearing up to launch its next-generation flagship Mate 50-series smartphones in its home country China. While the launch date is not yet confirmed, rumors indicate that the Huawei Mate 50 series could launch in the first week of next month.

Now, ahead of the launch of the new lineup, which includes Huawei Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, Mate 50e, and Mate 50 RS, a new leak of the Mate 50 RS Porsche Edition back panel has revealed the phone’s design.

The leak reveals an octagonal-shaped camera module placed in the top center of the phone and features a quad-camera setup with sensors placed in a 2×2 grid. The camera is also said to be equipped with Huawei Imaging XMAGE.

If the leak is to be believed, then the smartphone will be made available in three color options — Black, Red, and Yellow, although the company has not officially revealed information about the color options.

Based on the leaks so far, the Huawei Mate 50 will come with a 90Hz display, while the Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 RS features a 120Hz screen. The smartphones are rumored to be powered by the company’s own Kirin 9000S processor, which is expected to be a tweaked version of the Kirin 9000 SoC.

But recently, it was reported that the Mate 50 RS might not be powered by the company’s in-house developed Kirin 9000S processor because of the lack of stock for the Kirin-series chips. There are also rumors about the device being powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, with only 4G connectivity support.

Similar to other smartphones from Huawei, the upcoming lineup will also come running the company’s own HarmonyOS 3.0, which is called HongMeng OS in China. As the launch of the Huawei Mate 50 series smartphone is expected to take place on 7th September, we expect the company to soon make an announcement for the launch date.

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Apple & Facebook were reportedly partnering up for a revenue sharing plan

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Sean

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Aug 15, 2022

There was apparently a time when Apple and Facebook were planning on joining hands despite their building friction over the years. The two companies were supposedly planning on launching a new subscription under a new partnership.

According to a new report from Wall Street Journal, the two tech giants had plans for a revenue sharing subscription plan. Back in WWDC 2020, Apple had announced that it would require apps to ask users to opt in to cross app advertising tracking. In response to this, Facebook was openly against this decision and spent months speaking out against this plan. However, it appears that prior to this announcement, the two firms were planning on a partnership and revenue sharing agreement.

The two company were considering a new subscription service that would offer an ad free version of the popular social media platform. Out of the subscription fee, the Cupertino based giant would receive a cut of the revenue. This would include subscriptions and in app purchases, which would have been a great agreement for the iPhone maker. Apparently, the deal might have even included Apple receiving a cut for promoted posts as well, which is basically the amount paid to Facebook for boosting the page to a larger audience.

These boosted posts are a large past of Facebook’s advertising portfolio. However, Apple claimed that this transaction should be treated to the 30 percent revenue cut it receives, since its an in app purchase. On the other hand, Facebook argued that its advertising products will not be subject to the revenue cut. These talks reportedly took place sometime between 2016 and 2018, so its likely that the deal is definitely off by now.

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OnePlus Ace Pro smartphone goes on sale in China; price starts at 3,499 yuan ($517)

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Jeet

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Aug 15, 2022

OnePlus Ace Pro smartphone was recently launched in China after being delayed by a few days, and now the company has finally started selling the device in its home country.

As for the pricing, the 12GB + 256GB model is priced at 3,499 yuan (~$517) while the 16GB + 256GB model costs 3,799 yuan (~$562). The top-end model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at 4,299 yuan (~$635).

The OnePlus Ace Pro features a 6.7-inch 10-bit AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels and offers 394 PPI pixel density with up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The 20.1:9 panel supports sRGB/DCI-P3 color gamuts and HDR10+.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. To keep the temperature in check, it comes with a VC Liquid Cooling system.

In the camera department, the phone features a triple-camera setup on the back that consists of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide unit, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, it comes with a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 12.1 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 4,800mAh battery which comes with support for 150W fast wired charging.

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iQOO Neo 7 to feature a better AMOLED display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 15, 2022

In December 2021, iQOO unveiled the iQOO Neo 6 in China. Rumors are rife that the company is working on the iQOO Neo 7. The rumor mill is gradually leaking information about the Neo 7. A new leak from source Panda is Bald shows that the device will have a better screen.

The iQOO Neo 6 featured an E4 AMOLED display. The tipster claims that the iQOO Neo 7 will be equipped with an E5 AMOLED panel, which will carry support for DC dimming. Reports have claimed that it will be a tweaked version of the iQOO 10 5G, which also features an E5 AMOLED screen.

The iQOO 10 5G has a 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED display that supports an FHD+ resolution, up to a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,500 nits of brightness. It appears that the iQOO Neo 7 could be fitted with the same display.

Recent leaks have revealed that the iQOO Neo 7 will be equipped with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766V main camera. The device is expected to feature the Dimensity 9000+. It is likely t house a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. The rest of the specifications of the device could be identical to the iQOO 10 5G. The Neo 7 may debut this month or in September in the home market.

The Neo 7 may feature a 20-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766V, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 12-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit. The device will run on an iQOO UI based Android 12 OS. It may come with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For security, it may come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4’s new taskbar will soon be available on older Galaxy Fold models: Rumor

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Sean

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Aug 15, 2022

Samsung had just recently announced two new foldable smartphones, namely the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. Notably, the former arrived with new software features that helps improve the user experience on a foldable model. But, it appears that this feature might not be exclusive to this device for long.

For those unaware, the South Korean tech giant’s latest foldable smartphones made a major shift to Android 12L OS. This version of Android was made by Google specifically with foldable handsets in mind, along with tablets and Chrome OS devices as well. Through this, the company was able to offer a new Taskbar feature on the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which helped in improving the multi tasking functionality and navigation options on the new device.

But according to a tweet from @TheGalox_, the brand is also planning on introducing this feature to older Galaxy Z Fold series foldable smartphones as well. Interestingly, this also means that Samsung will be updating all or at least the more recent Fold phone models to the Android “L” branch as well. In other words, they will get some of the other new changes in the UI.

Unfortunately, it is still unclear whether the new One UI 4.1.1 build is related to the new Android 12L OS. Although, its clear that these features are a great addition to the new foldable smartphones. So stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Pro 32 to launch in India on August 16

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 15, 2022

At the end of April, Xiaomi debuted the Xiaomi Smart TV 5A in India. Almost four months later, the company has now confirmed to launch a ‘Pro’ variant tomorrow. It has even put up a landing page on its website teasing the arrival.

The upcoming Xiaomi-branded television for India is officially called Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Pro. This product will be unveiled at 12 PM IST on August 16.

According to official teasers, the firm will be only announcing a 32-inch model for now. Going by the renders, the Pro variant will be identical to the non-Pro variant in terms of design. The only visible difference on the new television will be the presence of ‘PRO’ branding at the right end of the bottom bezel.

As per the official teaser page, the TV will be powered by an ARM Cortex-A55 CPU. For the unaware, the original non-Pro Xiaomi Smart TV 5A 32 houses an ARM Cortext-A35 CPU.

Apart from the CPU info, the page doesn’t tell anything clearly about other aspects. This suggests that the forthcoming Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Pro 32 will bring upgrades only in terms of performance.

Therefore, we could expect it to arrive with an HD-ready (1366 x 768 pixels) LED-backlit LCD panel, Android TV 11 with PatchWall, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 20W speakers, Dolby Audio, and more.

Vivo Y22s renders, specifications leaked, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 15, 2022

Recently, the Vivo V25 Pro, Vivo V25, Vivo Y35, and Vivo Y22s were spotted in the database of the FCC certification platform. The V25 Pro is scheduled to launch on Aug. 17. It is unclear whether the vanilla V25 will be launched alongside it. The Vivo Y35 has gone official in Indonesia. It appears that it will not take too long for the Y22s to go official as a new report by Pricebaba has revealed its renders and specifications.

The Vivo Y22s renders show its design will be similar to some of the existing Y-series phones from the brand. On the front, it has a teardrop notch display. The rear shell of the device is fitted with a dual-camera unit housed inside a square-shaped module. It probably features a side-facing fingerprint scanner. As can be seen, the Y22s will be available in black and blue shades.

Vivo Y22s specifications (rumored)

The Vivo Y22s 4G will feature a 6.55-inch IPS LCD display that has an HD+ resolution. For selfies, the device will arrive with an 8-megapixel front camera. Its rear camera setup will comprise a 50-megapixel primary lens, a 2-megapixel auxiliary camera, and an LED flash.

The Y22s will be powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset. The device will be equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. It is likely to come equipped with a microSD card slot for more storage.

The Y22s will house a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. It is expected to boot to the Android 12 OS with FunTouch OS 12 on top. The report has no information on the launch date or price of the Y22s.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro may not see rise in base storage, despite price hike

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Sean

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Aug 15, 2022

Apple is believed to launch its highly anticipated 2022 iPhone lineup sometime in September. The iPhone 14 series is set to include four models, which includes the two Pro models. A recent rumor had hinted at the higher end versions featuring higher base storage, but it seems that this might not be the case.

iPhone 14 dummies — iPhone 14 Series prototypes

The news arrives from known analyst Jeff Pu (Via MacRumors). We have already covered a number of reports regarding the Cupertino based giant hiking the price tag for its latest iPhones over the previous generation. However, a recent rumor had hinted that the iPhone 14 Pro series models will launch with a higher base storage capacity of 256GB.

This would more or less justify its price tag and bring its pricing in line with higher end storage variants of the iPhone 13 Pro series. As per Jeff Pu, the Pro models will launch in multiple storage options but will start from 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Apart from reports of Apple starting the iPhone 14 Pro models from 256GB, there had also been rumors that the storage could top out at 2TB as well. Although, the analyst believes otherwise based on the latest information he shared.

Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report so take this news with a pinch of salt for now. With the iPhone 14 series launch being just around the corner, we can expect more reports or details to surface soon. So, stick around for more as well, since we will be offering updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Realme 9i 5G live shots emerge before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 15, 2022

Realme is all set to unveil the Realme 9i 5G on Aug. 18 in India. Rumors surrounding the device has revealed that it may debut as Realme’s most affordable 5G phone in the country. Ahead of the launch, real-life images of the phone appeared to showcase its design.

The images only show the rear design of the Realme 9i 5G. As can be seen, the device will be available in black and gold. Both models have an attractive textured design on the back.

Realme 9i 5G real-life images by UmaTechnology

The rear shell features a protruding triple camera unit with an LED flash. The company’s branding can also be seen on the back. The leaked renders of the device, which surfaced recently, revealed that it has a waterdrop notch display and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Realme 9i 5G specifications (rumored)

The Realme 9i 5G will arrive with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display that produces an FHD+ resolution. It is also expected to support a 90Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 810 chip will be present under the hood of the device. It is expected to arrive in two variants, such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

The Realme 9i 5G will come with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel will feature a 50-megapixel main camera and a pair of 2-megapixel snappers for depth and macro shots. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. The phone will run on the Realme UI 3.0 based Android 12 OS.

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VLC Media Player website banned in India – what we know so far

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 15, 2022

VideoLan Client or VLC for short is one of the most used software for playing videos on PC and other devices like Android and iOS. Its specialty is the wide range of supported codecs and the highly versatile interface.

Now, according to a recent report, the VideoLAN Project’s VLC media player has allegedly been banned in India. The ban was reportedly issued earlier this year (around 13th February) in a silent manner, and neither VideoLAN nor the Indian authorities provided any information on the matter.

In accordance with the ban, ISPs have blocked the official VLC media player website “www.videolan.org” across the country. It’s worth noting that users can still get the media player from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, indicating that the ban hasn’t been fully implemented.

According to some reports, VLC Media Player has been banned in the country because the platform was used for cyber attacks by the alleged China-backed hacking group Cicada. Security experts discovered Cicada was using VLC Media Player to deploy a malicious malware loader as part of a long-running cyber attack campaign just a few months ago.

The situation is quite peculiar as the VideoLan Project team is based in Paris and has no apparent connections to China. Currently, there is no official word from the government of India or the VideoLan Project team regarding the alleged cyber attack. As for users, if you already have a VLC media player installed on your PC, it will continue to work as usual. For people looking to download the app, you can still access the mirror sites that are still available to access in India.

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Indus Battle Royale first trailer plays at Times Square – check out visuals, gameplay & more

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 15, 2022

The battle royale genre has been among the top mobile gaming genres worldwide. It started with the launch of PUBG Mobile in 2018, and since then, many diverse and exciting titles have come out under the BR category like Free Fire Max, COD Mobile, Apex Legends Mobile, etc.

Now, with the ambition of putting India on the global gaming map, the Pune-based gaming studio, SuperGaming has revealed the first trailer of its upcoming game called Indus – Battle Royale in New York’s Times Square. The game will be available on mobile, PC, and consoles.

Indus Battle Royale in Times Square, New York

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Apparent from the name, we can guess that it is a battle royale title, but what makes it special? Well, there are quite a few things.

Starting off, the game is themed on the idea of Indo-futurism, which simply put, is the studio’s imagining of a world where the Indus valley civilization is so technologically advanced that it flew off to a distant galaxy, with the rest of humanity just discovering it in the year 2500. The game also incorporates visuals, themes, and locations inspired by the culture and architecture of India over the years but with a futuristic twist.

Coming to the gameplay, the trailer features a short segment of a player in first-person mode and the graphics look quite clean and give off a fictional vibe. We also get multiple shots of the mercenaries who are fighting against one another in the battle royale disintegrating into pixels upon death. Among the guns featured in the trailer, the sniper and the pistol leave quite an impression as heavy hitters. The studio has previously teased an LMG dubbed “The Devastator”, with a rate of fire that increases the longer you hold the trigger.

All in all, the game appears to have the potential to be the next big thing in the BR genre, and given the fact that devs are focusing a lot on the story aspect of the game, we can expect that to translate into cosmetics and special events like battle passes and game modes.

But the big question now is if the game can deliver on its promises of a unique experience based on the Indus theme. The question will most likely be answered next year when the game is expected to launch.

Pre-registrations for the game on the other hand will go live later this year, so stay tuned for more updates.

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