TikTok can steal your personal data when you type on the in app-keyboard

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Aug 22, 2022

We had already covered various rumors regarding TikTok supposedly stealing your personal data. Now, a new report has revealed that the platform also harvests your personal data through the in app keyboard as well.

The news arrives from InAppBrowser.com (Via PhoneArena) that stated that the in app keyboard on popular social media platforms are capable of stealing data based on what is being typed. The report adds that major social media apps like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram have the potential to use JavaScript to grab your credit card data, address, passwords, and more without your permission on iOS.

The report adds that these social media apps (including Facebook Messenger) can track your keystrokes if you use their in app keyboards. Notably, out of all of these social media applications, the one company that does not offer users the option to use your default QWERTY keyboard is TikTok. In other words, you are basically stuck with the personal data stealing in app keyboard.

This has also the reason why the brand came under first by another US presidential administration that was concerned about national security.In its defense, TikTok took to Twitter to share a tweet that stated that “The report’s conclusions about TikTok are incorrect and misleading. Contrary to its claims, we do not collect keystroke or text inputs through this code, which is solely used for debugging, troubleshooting and performance monitoring.”

Although, separate reports have also claimed that its in app browser is also quite dangerous since the company can basically track every keystroke on third party websites through this browser. FCC commissioner Brendan Carr said that this app is a “sophisticated surveillance tool that harvests extensive amounts of personal and sensitive data.”

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Xiaomi Launches 5 new Xiaomi Smart Home products for Malaysia and Philippines

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Aug 22, 2022

Besides launching the Xiaomi 12 Lite in the Philippines and Malaysia, Xiaomi also took the opportunity to reveal 5 new Xiaomi smart home IoT products in the two Southeast Asian countries as well.

Local pricing and the names of these smart home products are as follows:

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact – RM 459, PHP 4799 (~86 USD)
Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3 – RM 359, PHP 3299 (~59 USD)
Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder – RM 459, PHP 5199 (~93 USD)
Xiaomi Smart Pet Fountain – RM 279, PHP 3299 (~59 USD)
Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L RM 359, PHP 2990 (~54 USD)

Xiaomi IoT August 2022 Launch — Source: Xiaomi

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact

The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact is the smallest air purifier in the company’s portfolio to date. Certified by TÜV Rheinland, the air purifier can trap 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns through 3-in-1 filtration, offering thorough purification and eliminating common indoor air pollutants effectively.

This smart home gadget also offers real-time air quality monitoring for enhanced purification with intuitive indoor air-quality data, portrayed through a four-color indicator light. In addition, you can adjust your purification settings with the control buttons or remotely via the Mi Home App when you’re away from home.

Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3

The Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3 is a smart home doorbell equipped with a surveillance camera with 2K resolution and built-in high-powered infrared lights that can view a clear video in the dark. The camera is equipped with a 180-degree ultra-wide viewing angle, allowing for panoramic viewing of the entire front door step area.

Besides the camera, the smart doorbell also has an intercom for visitors, making it ideal for those living in apartments and condominiums. It’s interesting to know there’s even a rechargeable 5200mAh built-in battery that Xiaomi claims that the buyer only needs to recharge the doorbell as infrequent as only 3 times a year.

Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder and Smart Pet Fountain

For those with pets at home, Xiaomi has decided to announce its own Smart Pet Food Feeder and Smart Pet Fountain. The Smart Pet Feeder and Smart Pet Fountain is a 24-hour automatic pet feeding and water dispensing machine. Both are also compatible with the Xiaomi Home/Mi Home app when you are away to monitor the food quantity and feeding time, as well as clean the fountain or replace the filter respectively.

Xiaomi has designed the Smart Pet Food Feeder to have a six-grid dispensing structure, flexible soft silicone food stirrer, and dispensing blades which have been tested to over 10,000 dispensing cycles. It can hold approximately 1.8 kg of dry food. Additionally, it also has a triple moisture-proof design ensuring that the food is fresh and safe.

On the other hand, the Smart Pet Fountain uses a circular water circuit to offer oxygenated moving water. With four-stage efficient deep filtering, it ensures healthy, tasty water for pets to drink. This includes fine particles, hair, and residual chlorine including Ca and Mg ions that cause kidney stones.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L

If you don’t have pets, and instead want to feed yourself, don’t worry as Xiaomi has it covered as well with the Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L.

With integration with the Mi Home app, you can now remotely control your air fryer with the app, which allows users to schedule a cooked meal up to 24 hours in advance. Included on this fryer is Google Assistant, which can be used to start, pause, or check the remaining cooking time, which is shown on the OLED display to let you check the time and temperature.

It can be set to anywhere between 40°C and 200°C, as well as offers more than 100 different Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L recipe ideas for quick meals every day. Besides roasting or frying meat, you can also use it to make yogurt fermentation or pet food dehydration.

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pTron launches its Musicbot Evo Soundbar for Rs 999 in India

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Aug 22, 2022

pTron has just announced a new audio product for the Indian market. It is the new Musicbot Evo Soundbar speakers, which feature Bluetooth connectivity and much more, which will soon go on sale for a special discounted price tag in India.

As per official notes, the new Musicbot Evo Soundbar speakers arrives with a new sleek and modern design and measures 38.7cm long, 6.5 cm deep and 6.5 cm high. It has a long cylindrical design with metallic front grills and smooth rounded edges that is designed to fit in any space and blend in with any interior design of your homes. Under the hood, the new speakers pack large 10W speakers with 52mm drivers.

Notably, it even offers up to 10 hours of audio playback. One can simply connect to the device with their TV, laptops, or tablets wirelessly as well thanks to its Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity option. Interestingly, the company also offers users the option to pair two Musicbot Evo speakers together to basically function as as stereo speaker setup to further amplify the audio experience.

Other features includes, a 1200mAh battery pack, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB port, card reader slot, and more. The new pTron Musicbot Evo will go on sale in India starting from 23rd August 2022 and it will be available for purchase with a special price tag of just 999 INR (roughly 13 US Dollars).

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Samsung rolls out GPS fix update for Galaxy S5 Neo, Galaxy S7 series, Galaxy Note 8

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 22, 2022

A few days back, we reported that Samsung had started pushing a new software update for the Galaxy S8 series. The same update is now available for two more old smartphones, namely Galaxy S5 Neo, Galaxy S7 series, and Galaxy Note 8. Let’s check out what is it all about.

Galaxy S5 Neo, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and Galaxy Note 8 are not eligible for software support, just like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. Despite this, all of these old flagship series handsets are being treated with a new software update.

The latest firmware for these phones neither brings new features nor bumps up the security patch level. Instead, it arrives with a fix related to GPS. As per GalaxyClub, Samsung is preparing to release this update for multiple older devices.

Looks like the issue is critical as even the 7-year-old Galaxy J7 received the same update recently. Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S9, and Galaxy S9 Plus are expected to be the next in line to get this GPS fix update.

If you are still using any of the aforementioned smartphones, then head over to Settings to download and install the update. If you don’t see the update yet, then try later as it may take some time to reach all regional variants.

It’s good to see Samsung issuing software updates for out-of-support handsets. Currently, the company is also ahead of the competition by promising 4 Android updates and 5 years of security updates for select devices.

What are your thoughts on Samsung’s software update policy for its phones? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Google Pixel users complain about Android 13 update breaking wireless charging

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Sean

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Aug 22, 2022

With the Android 13 recently being officially announced, the Google Pixel series were some of the first smartphones to receive the new major update. But it appears that the upgrade broke a major feature for some Pixel owners.

According to a 9To5Google report, owners of Pixel series smartphones have took to Reddit to share their complains regarding the new major Android 13 OS update. Apparently, for some the wireless charging feature has stopped functioning as intended with the new update. For those unaware, wireless charging has been a standard feature on Pixel smartphones since the Pixel 3 series. And now, reports have surfaced regarding the feature breaking for models from Pixel 3 to even the latest Pixel 6 series as well.

Despite the issue affection multiple Pixel generations, the report found that a majority of the complains were from the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL model users. The Reddit users have also claimed that the issue affects their device regardless of the different chargers they use. Although, there have been some workarounds to fixing this issue, with one user claiming that rebooting into safe mode then rebooting again usually fixed this issue. Although, some others said that this did not work for them.

As of right now, there has been no official word from the Search Engine giant regarding this particular bug. So its unclear when an official fix will roll out officially. But stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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iQOO Z6’s full specifications, variants, price revealed before August 26 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2022

Earlier today, iQOO confirmed that it would be announcing the iQOO Z6 on Aug. 26 in China. It has already released a couple of teasers to reveal the rear design of the phone. So far, the company has confirmed only two things about the device. First, it carries support for Optical Image Stabilization, and second, it supports 80W fast charging. TechGoing has now come across the China Telecom listing of the device. The listing has revealed its design, full specifications, variants, and price.

iQOO Z6 specifications (rumored)

According to the China Telecom listing, the iQOO Z6 measures 164.17 x 75.8 x 8.59mm and weighs around 194.6 grams. On the front, the device is fitted with a 6.64-inch LCD screen with a punch-hole design. The screen offers a Full HD+ resolution of 2388 x 1080 pixels. Reports have claimed that it will support a 120Hz refresh rate.

The device is powered by the Qualcomm chipset, which has an SM7325 part number. Reports have revealed that it will be equipped with the Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset. The listing further reveals that the device has 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage.

The iQOO Z6 has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W rapid charging. According to iQOO, the device has a dual-cell battery and the fast charging technology will allow it go from 0 to 50 percent in just 10 minutes. The device is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio jack.

iQOO Z6 price (rumored)

The listing mentions that the iQOO Z6 will be arriving in three options: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,899 Yuan (~$278), 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 2,099 Yuan (~$308), and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 2,299 Yuan (~$336). It will come in Jade Black, Star Sea (blue), and Golden Orange.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra size & battery will be similar to S22 Ultra: Tipster

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Sean

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Aug 22, 2022

As we enter the second half of this year, we edge closer to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. And now, a tipster has revealed some interesting information regarding the top end Galaxy S23 Ultra model.

The size of the Galaxy S23 Ultra is almost unchanged from that of the S22 Ultra, with only an increase of 0.1~0.2mm, 5000mAh, 8.9mm thickness, and still a 6.8-inch 3088×1440 screen.
As long as the Snapdragon 8Gen2 + One UI 5.1 is excellent, the appearance can remain the same.

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) August 21, 2022

Then news arrives from known tipster Ice Universe who shared the news on Twitter. Ice Universe stated that the size of the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be almost the same as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Apparently, the size difference between the two top end models will be around 0.1 to 0.2mm. Furthermore, the tipster claimed that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack, will have a 8.9mm thickness, and a 6.8 inch display with a 3088 x 1440 pixel resolution.

The only major changes would likely be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset on the newer S23 Ultra model, which will also run on the Android 13 based One UI 5.1 custom skin. According to the tipster, the upcoming flagship smartphone with the smallest appearance change in Samsung’s history. Although, Ice Universe did add that there will likely be some changes in design like a new camera module.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Concept Render — Galaxy S23 Ultra Concept Render by Technizo Concept

The tipster shared that the Galaxy S22 Ultra has the dimensions of 163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9mm while the Galaxy S23 Ultra will have the 163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9mm dimensions. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed leak so take this report with a pinch of salt. So, stay tuned for more as we will be covering any updates regarding this matter.

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Nothing Phone (1) Android 13 update might be a while away

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Sean

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Aug 22, 2022

The Nothing Phone (1) was just recently announced for the global market. The new highly anticipated device ran on Android 12 OS, but with the Android 13 update being around the corner there have been questions regarding the major upgrade. But it appears that this update might be a while away.

When asking about the Android 13 update, the company’s founder shared a rather pointless response on Twitter. His exact words were “A product is more than just its specs, features, and version numbers.” While this might appear like a smart response, it is basically the marketing term for ‘the Android 13 update is not yet ready’ and it seems that likely don’t have the update coming out any time soon either.

Although, its not all bad news since even if the Android 13 update for the Phone (1) isn’t around the corner, the brand is likely working on it at the moment. This is confirmed because the company promised three years of OS updates for the new smartphone. However, even a simple press release or silent announcement would’ve been better than such a dry response, which served no purpose.

A product is more than just its specs, features, and version numbers

— Carl Pei (@getpeid) August 17, 2022

Since its launch, there have been users who’ve felt that the software aspect of the Nothing Phone (1) was still lacking. So, a major update might bring more robust software feature to the handset. Unfortunately, this is still just speculation at the moment, so stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite Officially Launched in Malaysia and Philippines, Pre-Orders Open Until 26 August

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Aug 22, 2022

Last month, we saw the release of the Xiaomi 12 Lite Europe as the successor to last year’s Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. And in August, the Xiaomi 12 Lite finally arrived on Asian shores, as Xiaomi announced that it has launched its gorgeous 2022 mid-range smartphone, the Xiaomi 12 Lite in 2 major countries in Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Malaysia.

Xiaomi 12 Lite Malaysia Phillipines — Xiaomi 12 Lite launched in Malaysia and the Philippines

The Xiaomi 12 Lite will be available in Malaysia for RM 1699 (379 USD) for the 8GB + 128GB storage option, and RM 1899 (424 USD) for the 8GB + 256GB storage option. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 12 Lite will be available in the Philippines for ₱ 20999 (374 USD) for the 6GB + 128GB configuration, and ₱ 21999 (392 USD) for the 8GB + 128GB option.

Pre-orders for the Xiaomi 12 Lite for both countries start now and are open until August 26. In conjunction with the launch, Xiaomi has revealed several pre-order promotions that might interest buyers to consider the Xiaomi 12 Lite in both countries.

Xiaomi 12 Lite Pre-order Malaysia — Source: Xiaomi Malaysia

For pre-orders in Malaysia, Xiaomi is offering an RM100 early bird discount for all storage variants, meaning that until August 26, buyers can get the Xiaomi 12 Lite for as low as RM 1599 (356 USD) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and RM1799 (402 USD) for the 8GB + 256GB variant.

For Malaysian customers who pre-order online via the Xiaomi Official Store on Lazada and Shopee, they will receive a new pair of Redmi Buds 3 Lite wireless earbuds along with their pre-ordered Xiaomi 12 Lite. For customers who pre-order via official Xiaomi physical retail stores in Malaysia, they will be eligible to receive RM 299 worth of Xiaomi merchandise, which includes the Mi Body Composition Scale 2, Xiaomi Shoulder Bag and Xiaomi Sports Water Bottle.

Xiaomi-12-Lite-Pre-order-philippines — Source: Xiaomi Philippines

Meanwhile, in the Philippines, customers who have pre-ordered the Xiaomi 12 Lite before August 26 will receive premium Xiaomi gifts worth ₱ 3500 which include the Xiaomi Pinoy Bunny, Xiaomi Ceramic Mug, Xiaomi T-shirt, Xiaomi Tyvek Bag, Xiaomi Nightlight and a Xiaomi paperback notebook and pen.

For the specs of the Xiaomi 12 Lite, it is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G mid-range SoC that supports dual-band 5G. It runs on MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box, and features a 4300mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging and Dolby Atmos dual speakers.

The screen on the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a 6.55-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and support for AdaptiveSync, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. The triple rear camera setup consists of a 108 MP main lens, 8 MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens, whereas the front camera is a 32 MP sensor.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite goes on pre-order from today until August 26 in Malaysia and the Philippines and is available in Lite Green, Lite Pink, and Black.

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iQOO Z6 Key Specs Leak: Snapdragon 778G, 80W Charging, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 22, 2022

Earlier today, a new iQOO Z6 was confirmed to launch in China on August 25. The company even disclosed the design of the smartphone. A few hours after the official announcement, the phone has been now listed on China Telcom’s website revealing its key features.

The upcoming iQOO Z6 for China will be different from the iQOO Z6 sold in India. Going by the specs listed by China Telecom, the handset will be also different from the Indian iQOO Z6 Pro.

According to the listing, the Chinese iQOO Z6 with model number V2220A will sport a 6.64-inch centered punch-hole display with a resolution of 2388 x 1080 pixels. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset.

The device will house a triple camera system on the rear comprising of a 64MP primary sensor, a 2MP secondary sensor, and a 2MP tertiary sensor. On the front, the punch-hole will nest an 8MP selfie camera.

The 5G-enabled smartphone will offer a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, WiFi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and NFC. It will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 80W fast wired charging support.

The handset will measure 164.17 × 75.80 × 8.59mm in dimensions and weigh 194.6g. It will be available in three colors, namely Golden Orange, Black Jade, and star Sea.

The forthcoming iQOO Z6 will be sold in three memory configurations in China: 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB. It is listed at ¥2,299 ($337) but we are not sure if it’s the starting price or the price tag of the top-end variant.

Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G launching on August 26 in India – Check specs, expected pricing

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Aug 22, 2022

Last week, Infinix teased the Indian launch of the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G smartphone. The device is now confirmed to debut in India on August 26.

The official landing page of the Infinix Note 12 Pro has gone live on Flipkart under the upcoming launches section where the company has revealed some of the key specs of the smartphone. So, let’s check out what we know about the device so far.

Infinix Note 12 4G specs

Starting off with the design, the Note 12 4G has a flat back with a circular camera island housing three camera cutouts. It has flat sides with the power button and volume rocker placed on the right side.

Up front, the device is confirmed to come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and a dew-drop notch.

This will be the first device in India to come with the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. For those unaware, the Helio G99 is basically an upgraded Helio G96 chipset, which is now based on a 6nm node rather than a 12nm node. The chipset will be complemented by 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

The smartphone will have a 108MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and an AI lens as far as optics go. A 16MP camera for selfies and video calls will be on the front. A sizable 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W rapid charging will power it. The phone will utilize Android 12 under an XOS 10.6 overlay.

Pricing (expected)

Considering that Infinix is targeting the budget segment with this smartphone, it won’t be a surprise if the Note 12 4G launches with a price tag of under Rs. 15,000. Its 5G counterpart dubbed the Infinix Note 12 5G launched with a starting price of Rs. 17,999 in India.

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Oppo teases launch of “Pantanal”, Cross-Platform Smart Ecosystem for Oppo Devices

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Aug 22, 2022

Seamless connectivity across platforms brings connectivity to users. It is the reason why Apple has such a loyal fanbase because the iOS, macOS, and iPadOS operating systems are all seamlessly integrated together within Apple’s ecosystem. The Apple ecosystem provides its users the convenience and benefit of sharing media and files between their iPhones, iPads, and Macbooks at the same place, at the same time.

Thus, it comes as no surprise when Android manufacturers want to emulate the experience to provide Android users a seamlessly integrated experience as well. Case and point, Huawei has managed to create their own ecosystem with their smartphones, tablets, Huawei Matebook laptops, as well as their smart TVs, with their own in-house self-developed HarmonyOS.

And in 2022, it looks like another player will be joining the smart ecosystem competition as well, and it is none other the biggest brand of the BBK consumers electronics group – Oppo.

On its official Weibo social media account today, Oppo had teased that the company will be launching its latest cross-platform smart device ecosystem, named “Pantanal”, which will include smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and etc., integrated together under one smart ecosystem.

The teaser reveals that Oppo is planning announce “Pantanal” at its ODC 2022 (Oppo Developers Conference 2022) in China happening on August 30th next Tuesday.

As to what the name “Pantanal” refers to, the Pantanal is actually a UNESCO heritage site located in South America.

At more than 42 million acres, the Pantanal is the largest tropical wetland and one of the most pristine in the world. To put its size into perspective, put the Pantanal over Europe, and it would be larger than at least nine countries, including England, Austria, Hungary, Greece, and Ireland.

It sprawls across three South American countries—Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay—and supports millions of people there, as well as communities in the lower Rio de la Plata Basin. Another fun fact of this massive wetland is that it has the largest concentration of crocodiles in the world, with approximately 10 million caimans.

According sources within China, the Pantanal smart cross-platform ecosystem is one of the 3 most important releases for Oppo this year, alongside Oppo’s Marisilicon X imaging silicon announced earlier this year, and another unknown release that Oppo is saving for the end of the year.

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Moto Tab G62 LTE First Sale in India Starts Today, Here’s Price, Specs, & Offers

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Anurag

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Aug 22, 2022

Moto Tab G62 LTE will go on sale in India today. The tablet was launched in the country last week with a 10.6-inch IPS LCD panel and a Snapdragon 680 SoC under the hood. The tablet offers great value for its price. It features a massive 7,700mAh battery, a quad-speaker setup as well as 4G connectivity. Let’s have a detailed look at its price, specs, and available offers.

Moto Tab G62 LTE price in India, sale details

The Moto Tab G62 LTE price in India is set at Rs. Rs 17,999 for the sole 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model with 4G connectivity. The tablet will be available for purchase in a single Grey color option via Flipkart starting at 12 pm (noon).

Motorola is offering a discount of 5% cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card transactions during the sale. Moreover, customers will also get a complimentary 3 months subscription to YouTube premium.

Moto Tab G62 LTE specifications

The Moto Tab G62 LTE comes with a 10.61-inch IPS LCD display that offers a 2K resolution. It has an aspect ratio of 5:3 and comes with a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the tablet is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Storage can also be expanded further with the help of a micro-SD card slot.

The tablet is backed by a 7700mAh battery unit that supports 20W fast charging. In terms of optics, it features a single 8MP rear camera. While on the front, it has an 8MP shooter for selfies and video calls. The Motorola tablet weighs around 465 grams and measures 251.2 × 158.8 × 7.45mm. It runs Android 12 OS out of the box.

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Sony PS5 restock goes live at 12 PM today (August 22nd) in India, with Horizon Forbidden West bundled in the deal

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Aug 22, 2022

The Sony Playstation 5 availability in India has recently improved thanks to better supplies from Sony in the monthly restock. Another factor in the improvement in availability has been the easing of chip shortage and reduced activity of scalpers.

So, if you have been waiting for an opportunity to grab a PS5 in India on MSRP, today is the day as the console will go live for pre-orders at 12 PM (August, 22). Additionally, today will mark the debut of the PS5 Horizon Forbidden West bundle in the country. This bundle will replace the previous Gran Turismo 7 bundle offered previously.

The Horizon Forbidden West Bundle will be available for both the standard PlayStation 5 and even the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition as well. The former is priced at 53,990 INR ($677) while the latter has a price tag of 43,990 INR ($550).

Stocks for the most recent bundle will be sold in the usual places to shop, including Amazon, Flipkart, GamesTheShop, ShopatSC, Vijay Sales, Croma, Reliance Digital store, and others. The standard PS5 bundle will arrive with a physical disc copy of the popular open-world game Horizon Forbidden West from Guerilla Games. On the other hand, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will come with a code that can be used to download the game from the PlayStation Store. The price range for the game’s physical edition as of right now is between 3,390 INR and 3,999 INR.

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Upcoming Vivo X80 Lite could be rebranded version of this phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2022

The Vivo X80 Lite is in the works for the global market. Tipster Abhishek Yadav has claimed that it will be a rebranded version of the Vivo S15 Pro, which came out in China earlier this year.

It appears that the Vivo X80 Lite could be launching soon. The reason behind it is that it has recently been spotted with the V2208 model number in the list of Google supported devices. The device has also been certified by the GCF authority. Unfortunately, none of these listings reveals the specifications of the device.

According to the tipster, the X80 Lite could be a rebadged edition of the Vivo S15 Pro. It has a 6.56-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 1500 nits of brightness. The device runs on the Android 12 OS with OriginOS on top. If it arrives in the global market, it will feature the FunTouch OS.3

The Dimensity 8100 chipset is present under the hood of the X80 Lite. The device comes with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. There is no microSD card slot on the device.

On the front, it has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The rear camera setup of the device has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It will house a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. For security, it has an under-display fingerprint scanner.

Readers are advised to digest the story with a pinch of salt. While the X80 Lite is expected to launch soon, the rumor mill is expected to release more information on it in the coming days.

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Motorola Edge 30 Fusion spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888+ SoC, 8GB RAM

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Aug 22, 2022

Motorola is expected to launch three Edge series smartphones on September 8, one of which is expected to be the Moto Edge 30 fusion. The handset is rumored to be a rebranded Moto S30 Pro that was launched earlier in China. While we are still waiting for an official confirmation, the Moto Edge 30 fusion has been spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888+ SoC and up to 8GB RAM. Previously, it appeared on certification websites like the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), TUV Certification, and FCC.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion has been listed on the benchmarking website Geekbench (Via MySmartPrice). The listing suggests that the phone could run on Android 12 out-of-the-box, and feature 8GB of RAM. It can be seen listed with an octa-core SoC with four cores clocked at 1.8GHz, three at 2.42GHz, and one prime core running at 3GHz. This suggests Snapdragon 888+ processor will power the smartphone.

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Motorola Edge 30 Fusion has scored 1152 in single-core performance and 3,444 in multi-core performance.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Specifications (Expected)

The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion is expected to feature a 6.55-inch P-OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. As mentioned, it may be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset paired with up 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

On the software front, the device will run Android 12 OS with MyUI on top. It will likely be backed by a 4,400mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, Motorola Edge 30 Fusion may house a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. While on the rear, it could be fitted with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth-sensing unit. It will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

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Apple Maps to reportedly start showing ads in search results from next year

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Jeet

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Aug 22, 2022

Apple Maps, when announced, was criticized a lot because of inaccuracies, but the company has made several changes to the application where it is now more reliable compared to earlier and a legitimate competitor to Google Maps.

Now, the company is adding a new feature to Apple Maps which is not available on Google Maps, but users won’t be happy about it. The company is gearing up to start showing advertisements in the mobile application from next year.

As per the latest report coming from Mark Gurman on Bloomberg in his Power On newsletter, Apple’s engineering team has already started working on the software to support search ads. He further adds that users could start seeing advertisements in the app as early as next year.

Previously, it was reported that the Cupertino-based technology giant had tested an internal version of the Maps app with search advertisements. It won’t be the first application from Apple to have ads as the company’s App Store is already serving ads.

As for the ads on the App Store, developers can pay Apple to prioritize their software in search results, ensuring it shows up at the top of the page for specific terms. The search ads on the Maps will work similarly where businesses can pay Apple to have their establishment show up higher in local listings where users search for relevant terms.

The development comes at a time when Apple is planning to expand its advertisement revenue. Currently, the company’s advertising business generates about $4 billion in revenue annually, but Todd Teresi, who is heading the department, is aiming to increase it to at least $10 billion per year.

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OnePlus Nord 3, Nord Watch, Nord Band & more to launch soon in India: tipster

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 22, 2022

OnePlus has launched multiple products under its Nord brand this year and it appears that the company has no plans of slowing down.

Tipster Mukul Sharma has informed that the company is gearing up to launch the OnePlus Nord 3 smartphone, OnePlus Nord Watch, OnePlus Nord Band, Nord branded smart measuring scale and other Nord branded AIoT products in the coming days.

Nord 3
Nord Watch
Nord Band
New Nord Buds
Nord smart measuring scale (not sure of the name)
and more Nord-branded AIoT products coming up.

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) August 19, 2022

Out of these devices, we already have information on the OnePlus Nord 3 smartphone and the upcoming OnePlus Nord watch.

OnePlus Nord 3

The OnePlus Nord 3 was spotted on the BIS database a few months back. According to what we currently know, the Nord 3 may include a Dimensity 8100 chipset and a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. A 120Hz refresh rate is probably supported by the upcoming Nord smartphone. In contrast to most OnePlus phones currently on the market, the device is claimed to have a punch-hole camera positioned in the top-center position.

For optics, it is rumored to have a 50-megapixel IMX766 primary sensor paired with an 8-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel snapper. On the front, it will likely feature a 16-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls. Other than that, the device is rumored to come equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. As for the battery, a 4,500mAh unit with 150W fast charging is expected.

OnePlus Nord Watch

A leak from tipster Mukul Sharma in collaboration with 91mobiles revealed that the OnePlus Nord Watch will come in five different designs ranging from a similar look to the OnePlus Watch, all the way to a new rectangular design language.

The Nord Watch is rumored to have all the monitoring features like a SpO2 sensor, heart rate monitoring, and sleep tracking. It is said to come in two color options – Black and White. Last but not the least, the smartwatch is rumored to be priced between Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 8,000.

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Lenovo Legion Y70 goes on sale in China as world’s cheapest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2022

On Aug. 18, Lenovo unveiled the Lenovo Legion Y70 smartphone in China. While it features the latest Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, it does not sport a gaming-focused design like the Lenovo Legion Y90, which is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Today, the Legion Y70 has gone on sale for the first time in the home market.

Lenovo Legion Y70 price, variants

The Legion Y70 is available in China three variants: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. These models are priced at 2,970 Yuan (~$435), 3,370 Yuan (~$494), and 4,270 Yuan (~$625).

The Y70 is the world’s most affordable phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. It has arrived in colors like Ice White, Titanium Grey, and Flame Red. At present, there is no word on the global launch of the device

Lenovo Legion Y70 specifications

The Legion Y70 has a 6.67-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 1,500Hz touch sampling rate. The device comes preinstalled with Android 12 OS with ZUI 14 skin on top.

The device has a 16-megapixel camera on the front. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

The SD8+G1 phone features LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 5,100mAh battery that carries support for 68W fast charging. For heat dissipation, the device has a vapor chamber liquid cooling unit with several graphite sheets occupying 5,047 sq. mm area inside the device.

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Huawei Mate 50 series smartphones confirmed to launch in China on September 6

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Jeet

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Aug 22, 2022

Huawei is all set to launch its next-generation Huawei Mate 50 series flagship smartphones in its home country China, and now the company has officially confirmed the launch date for the upcoming smartphones.

The company has revealed that it is scheduling a launch event for the official launch of the all-new Huawei Mate 50 series smartphones in the Chinese market on 6th September.

Huawei has revealed the launch date, but the company has not yet revealed the key features and specifications of the phones. However, thanks to multiple leaks and certifications, we have an idea of what to expect. The series will likely have four models –Mate 50, Mate 50e, Mate 50 Pro, and Mate 50 RS Edition.

The Huawei Mate 50 will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC with connectivity limited to 4G LTE. The other models in the lineup, including the Pro model, will be powered by the company’s own Kirin 9000S chipset. The Mate 50e model is expected to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC.

The Huawei Kirin 9000S processor has not yet been announced by the company, but it is likely to be a tweaked version of the Kirin 9000 SoC that has now become the last flagship chipset from the company because of the US-imposed sanctions.

The phones are rumored to feature an OLED display sourced from BOE, offering a refresh rate of 90Hz on the base model and 120Hz on the high-end models. 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.

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