LG UltraGear 32GQ850, 32GQ950 & 48GQ900 gaming monitors launched in Europe

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Aug 1, 2022

LG has announced the availability of the UltraGear 32GQ850, 32GQ950, and 48GQ900 gaming monitors in Europe. They all feature high refresh rates, HDMI 2.1 connectivity and are well-suited for use with current consoles. The models are arriving in the Eurozone for the first time but have been available in the US. The models have had a staggered entry into the global market with the release of the 32GQ950 model back in January. The UltraGear 48GQ900 followed in March and May saw the release of the 32GQ850. LG had been mum on the release dates for the models in different regions.

The LG UltraGear 32GQ950 has a 4K resolution with a 160Hz refresh rate. It has a 32-inch panel, the same as the 32GQ850. The models have been listed for launch in Europe by LG Germany. Official Europe pricing of the UltraGear lineup is yet to be made, however. The pricing information may be available as soon as actual sales commence in Europe. The three gaming monitors are already available in North America including the US.

The US pricing of the models are $800.99 (for the 32GQ850), $1,299 (32GQ950), and $1,499.99 (48GQ900) respectively. There is a discount regime for the UltraGear lineup of gaming monitors. It may be sustained for the Eurozone market. The new models are primed to catch the fancy of gaming enthusiasts in Europe with their decent features.

Google Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro pre-order and launch dates tipped

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 1, 2022

Reliable sources have leaked the pre-order and launch date for the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones. The devices have been on the radar for three months since Google released key details and images about its flagship smartphones. Authoritative tipster Jon Prosser may have unwrapped the launch details of the upcoming models. It is rumored that pre-orders will commence on October 6 while availability starts on October 13.

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are both stock Android premium models and Google had been mum on their release details previously. A Google event to unveil the two models is scheduled to hold on October 6 and their official specs and pricing will be unveiled. Actual shipments will commence one week after the official unveiling of the two smartphones. In comparison with their predecessors (the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro), the new models are coming a bit earlier. There are a couple of similarities with the trajectory of previous models. All the particulars point to some likelihood of the said launch date although the traditional two-week availability after launch seems to have been breached.

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are being propped to compete with the iPhone. They are tensor-powered models with fluidity and stability mooted by Google. They are expected to benefit from the observed shortcomings of the Pixel 6/ Pixel 6 Pro. There will be significant upgrades in the software aspect of the two flagships. It remains to be seen however how they will compete with the powerhouses in the premium end of the smartphone market.

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OPPO Reno 8Z 5G spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 695, 8GB RAM

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 1, 2022

OPPO recently debuted the Reno 8 series of smartphones in the global market. The series consists of the Reno 8 and the Reno 8 Pro (known as the Reno 8 Pro+ in China). The brand is also planning to launch another device in this series called the OPPO Reno 8Z 5G, which has already made appearances on NCC, NBTC, and Indonesia Telecom certification sites.

Now, MySmartPrice has spotted the smartphone on the Geekbench database. So, let’s take a look at its specs and performance.

The Geekbench listing reveals that the upcoming OPPO Reno 8Z 5G has the model number CPH2457. It comes with an octa-core processor that has six cores clocked at and two cores with 2.21GHz. It is paired with the Adreno 619 GPU making it pretty clear that this is the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, which is the same one found in the OPPO Reno Z 5G.

Other than that, the listing reveals that the device has 8GB of RAM and runs on an Android 12-based OS (likely the ColorOS 12.1). As for the benchmark results, the smartphone scores 687 on the single-core test and 1920 points on the multi-core tests of Geekbench 5.

OPPO Reno 8Z 5G specs

According to the leaks so far, the OPPO Reno 8Z 5G will include a triple-camera configuration on the back. A 4,500mAh battery and 33W rapid charging are included with the Reno 8Z. A bottom-mounted speaker grille, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are also included.

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Nothing Phone (1) survives durability test, but don’t try bending it

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 1, 2022

After the launch of the Nothing Phone (1) last month, reviewers have started exploring it in detail with regulars to its long-term performance. We have already covered reports on its battery life and how hard it is to repair the device. Now, popular Youtuber JerryRigEverything has put the device through a rigorous durability test to see how much abuse it can take. So, let’s check out the results.

The Phone (1) survived the test with a few minor scuffs here and there because of its multiple layers of protection against drops and scratches. Nelson started his test as usual by scratching the Phone (1)’s display. At Mohs hardness level 6, the screen started to show scratches, and at level 7, the grooves got deeper. So the device’s back and the display will not get scratched by objects like car keys, however, with the Gorilla Glass 5 protection, the Phone (1)’s display is not entirely impervious to sharper things.

Following the scratch test for the display and the back, the Youtuber scrapes the sides of the device with a knife revealing that the claims of it being entirely made of Aluminium are indeed true. The host also tested the display of the device which managed to mostly recover after 40 seconds of being under the flame of a lighter.

For the final test was the bend test that the OnePlus 10 Pro failed to complete and snapped in half. The Nothing Phone (1) fest solid when the pressure was applied from the back of the device, however, when Nelson moved to the front, the device did flex a bit with a low cracking sound.

Applying more pressure to the front, the device shows a little separation around the antenna band, which goes back to normal when the pressure is removed. It appears that there’s a strong mechanism internally that is holding the phone together from breaking.

In conclusion, the Nothing Phone (1) manages to pass the durability test without any issues other than the slight flex which occurs when you genuinely try snapping it in half.

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Apple led the worldwide tablet shipment market in Q2, 2022, Chromebooks decline YoY basis

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Viraj Gawde

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Aug 1, 2022

As per Internal Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide tablet shipments saw a 0.15 percent year-on-year increase whereas Chromebook shipments continued to drop with a whopping 51.4 percent year-on-year basis. Various OEM’s shipped 40.5 million units compared to 40.4 million in the second quarter of this year i.e. April to June. On the other hand, during the same period, Chromebook shipments dropped from 12.3 million to 6 million units.

In the tablet category, Apple continued to lead the industry with a 31 percent market share although shipments declined 2.89 percent to 12.6 million units year-on-year. Samsung came second with a 18.1 percent market share with 7.3 million units shipped. Amazon’s Kindle bagged the third spot with 5.5 million shipments and a 26.92 percent YoY growth. Lenovo fell to the fourth spot with a 25.67 percent YoY decrease in shipments to 3.5 million units. Huawei completed the list of the top five with 2.1 million units.

IDC reported that new entrants in the tablet segment like Xiaomi, Realme, OPPO, and Vivo seemed to have outperformed expectations contributing to growth in the Android tablet market in the third quarter. The increase in the overall tablet market is said to be attributable to tablet deployments in education projects as well as special sales like 618 in China and Prime Day in the US.

As for the Chromebooks, they posted disappointing quarterly shipment results. All manufacturers posted negative year-on-year growth. However, Dell still led the market with 1.5 million shipments whereas Acer came a close second with 1.3 million shipments. Lenovo took fourth place with 1.2 million shipments and a 19.4 per cent market share. HP and Samsung bagged the fourth and fifth spots with 0.9 and 0.4 million units sold respectively.

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Realme to launch a 5G phone under Rs 15,000, enter 2-3 categories in consumer durables segment in India: Madhav Sheth

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Viraj Gawde

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Aug 1, 2022

In an interview with publication GSMArena, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth revealed the brand’s plans in the country in the coming months. The executive said that Realme would launch atleast four new products and would enter new consumer categories in the second half of 2022.

Sheth added that Realme will launch a 5G compatible smartphone in the sub-Rs 15,000 price bracket. This means that it could be available between Rs 10,000 – Rs 15,000. The affordable 5G phone is a much-needed addition in the brand’s portfolio since the next-generation connectivity rollout is expected to happen in a few months in the country. The executive said that the shipment of Realme phones will be better this time as the global chipset shortage crisis has started. This also suggests that the Realme 10 series could arrive in the H2 2022, since the Realme 9 lineup was supposed to debut in 2021. We can expect the Realme 10 to launch in October just before the Diwali festival.

As per Sheth, Realme is also set to enter 2-3 new categories in the consumer durable segment. The company will share more information about this soon. Recently, Realme launched its first-ever monitor called the Realme Flat Monitor FHD.

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Infinix Hot 12 Play to be available on Flipkart from tomorrow

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Divyansh Mehta

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Aug 1, 2022

The Infinix Hot 12 Play smartphone was introduced by Infinix in May in the Indian market. The Infinix Hot 12 Pro, a new member of the Hot 12 series, will soon be available in the nation thanks to the brand. A micro-site on the e-commerce site Flipkart has gone online in advance of the launch, revealing that the Infinix Hot 12 Pro will debut in India on August 2, which is tomorrow.

The launch micro-site also reveals the next Infinix smartphone’s design and verifies a few crucial facts. A 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging capabilities and a 90Hz display are both features of the Infinix Hot 12 Pro.

The smartphone is shown in a green color option in the teasers. We can anticipate the company releasing it in additional color choices as well. The camera module will be located in the top left corner of the device’s rear panel, which will also include space for a fingerprint reader. The power and volume rockers are located on the right edge of the smartphone. The bottom edge will be home to the charging port and 3.5mm audio jack.

A 6.6-inch display screen with a waterdrop notch, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate will be available on the Infinix Hot 12 Pro. The smartphone will be available with up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage and 8GB of RAM. A 50MP primary camera with an f/1.6 aperture will be included in the dual-rear camera system of the Infinix Hot 12 Pro.

A 5,000mAh battery will be included with the Infinix Hot 12 Pro. It will undoubtedly support 18W quick charging. The forthcoming Hot series smartphone from Infinix will utilize a Type-C connection for data transfers and charging.

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OnePlus 10 Pro, 10R helps brand lead Mid & Premium phone segment in India

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Sean

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Aug 1, 2022

Despite facing various bumps, OnePlus has had a stellar performance this year. This holds especially true for the Indian market. Now, a new report has revealed that the company has taken the throne in the premium segment and mid range smartphone market in the country.

The news arrives from the MySmartPrice Smartphone Consumer Report, which was based on the user searches on their website. As per their database, the Chinese smartphone maker has beat the rest of the competition in both the premium and mid range smartphone segment in the region. Notably, the data was taken from over 10,000 respondents and showcases the ownership share in the 30,000 INR to 50,000 INR (roughly 380 to 632 US Dollars) price range.

Looking at the figures, it appears that out of the 10,000 participants, 28.5 percent of the people owned OnePlus devices. Meanwhile, Samsung and Vivo were also the next top brands as Oppo and Xiaomi rounded up the top five list. In the sub 40,000 INR segment, the OnePlus 10R was the clear winner in the price range, despite facing a rocky launch. The report recorded entries starting from April to June 2022. Apart from the 10R model, the Vivo V23 Pro and Realme GT Neo 3 were among the other top smartphones within the same price range.

Arriving at the premium offerings, the survey showed that the OnePlus 10 pro is the second most popular model in the 50,000 INR and above price range. The Xiaomi 12 Pro was the most popular smartphone in this segment, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was the third most popular device in the same category.

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India notices a 5% QoQ decline in smartphone shipments, Xiaomi leads the race in terms of sales

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Divyansh Mehta

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Aug 1, 2022

In Q2 2022 (April–June), India shipped about 37 million smartphones, an increase of 9% YoY but a decline of 5% QoQ, per the most recent analysis from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. The second COVID-19 wave caused a smaller base in Q2 2021, which was the main factor in the YoY growth. Macroeconomic factors that are impacting consumer demand are what caused the QoQ decline.

According to Counterpoint, Senior Research Analyst Prachir Singh commented on the market dynamics, saying, “We saw the consumer demand declining QoQ during the quarter, especially in May and June. Consumers are preferring to repair their device or buy a refurbished one than make a new purchase. This trend is more visible in the entry and budget segments. Due to this decline in demand, almost all the brands are facing inventory issues. At the end of June, India’s smartphone market was sitting on more than 10 weeks of inventory, more than double the normal inventory size. Brands were seen aggressively promoting offers to clear this inventory and prepare for the festive season.”

The market for mobile phones in India increased by 6% YoY but decreased by 9% QoQ in Q2 2022. The fall in consumer demand was the main factor in the feature phone market’s QoQ decline of 17%. In Q2 2022, itel has a 25% market share in India’s feature phone market. For ten consecutive quarters, Itel has been the leading feature phone manufacturer.

Xiaomi continued to dominate the Indian smartphone market despite a 26 percent year-over-year fall. Samsung kept down the number two position in Q2 2022 with a 14% YoY growth. It continued to be the most popular 5G smartphone brand in India.

Vivo, Realme, OPPO, and others follow in the third, fourth, and fifth spots respectively.

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Samsung starts Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Galaxy Z Flip 4 pre-reservations in India

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Sean

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Aug 1, 2022

Samsung is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event, which is set for August 10. During this event, the company will be announcing its latest generation of foldable smartphones, namely Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. Now, the company has also started the pre-reservations for both models.

As of right now, the South Korean tech giant has began taking pre-reservation orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. For those unaware, pre-reservations can have early customers gain access to additional benefits and you can pre-reserve both models for a price of just 1,999 INR (roughly 25 US Dollars). Through this, one can be eligible for benefits worth 5,000 INR (roughly 63 US Dollars) after the delivery.

While the pricing for the Indian market has yet to be officially revealed, the company is believe to price the Galaxy Z Flip 4 around 1,080 Euros (roughly 1,108 US Dollars) for its base variant. Unfortunately, the pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 model is still unknown at the moment. Talking about the smartphones itself, Galaxy Z Flip 4 will sport a 6.7 inch AMOLED 120Hz primary display and a 1.9 inch AMOLED secondary screen. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 will sport a 7.6 inch AMOLED 120Hz main display and a 6.2 inch external screen.

Both models are expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and will likely feature up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is expected to be powered by a 4,400mAh battery pack that supports 25W fast charging while the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is also believed to feature the same battery parameters. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event next week.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 4, Flip 4 color & storage options confirmed via Care+ UK listing

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 1, 2022

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next generation of foldable smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for August 10. The company is expected to debut the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4 at this launch event.

Ahead of the launch, the alleged press release renders have already leaked for both the Fold 4 and Flip 4. Now, Samsung’s Care+ UK insurance site has revealed all the color and storage options of the upcoming foldables.

The Galaxy Z Flip4 will come in 128GB and 256GB storage sizes and is mentioned in blue, bora purple, graphite, and pink gold colors. Additionally, Samsung’s Bespoke customizer will provide a wide range of additional color possibilities, including options for the phone’s frame in the colors of black, silver, and gold, as well as the back panels in the hues of green, navy, red, yellow, and white.

The Galaxy Z Fold4 will come in 256GB and 512GB storage options and will be offered in beige, grey/green, and phantom black colors. Whether the device will offer bespoke customization choices is unknown.

Other than these smartphones, the listing also reveals details about the new Galaxy Watch5 series, which will also be making its debut on August 10. According to the Samsung Care+ site, the 40mm and 45mm sizes of the Galaxy Watch5 will be offered in graphite, silver, gold, and blue hues. The Samsung Watch5 will be available with Bluetooth and LTE connectivity choices. It will also come in two sizes and a single graphite color in a special Golf edition.

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Additionally, a single 45mm-sized Galaxy Watch5 Pro will be made available in titanium and black with Bluetooth and LTE connectivity choices. While the standard Watch5 will continue to have an aluminum shell, the Pro model will have a titanium one.

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Xiaomi 12T key specs leaked, with Dimensity 8100 Ultra, 108MP triple cameras, & more

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Sean

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Aug 1, 2022

We already know that Xiaomi is planning on launching the Xiaomi 12T series soon. However, prior to their official announcement, the key specifications of the base 12T model has been leaked.

The news arrives from a XiaomiUI report, which revealed some of the important specifications of the smartphone. For those unaware, the Xiaomi 12T will be a new premium grade handset that the Chinese tech giant is planning on releasing soon. Now, the new report has revealed that the 12T model will apparently be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra SoC. The chipset in question will reportedly be based on the 5nm process, however, not a lot more is known regarding this processor.

Furthermore, the new MediaTek chip is rumored to be paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. On the front, the device will apparently sport an OLED display that has a 2712 x 1220 pixel resolution. Apart from this, the screen panel will also have an in display fingerprint scanner as well. Meanwhile, the rear of the device is expected to feature a triple camera setup that consists of a 108 megapixel primary shooter, which is a Samsung ISOCELL HM6 sensor.

This sensor will be paired with an 8 megapixel Samsung S5K4H7 ultra wide angle lens and another 2 megapixel macro sensor. On the other hand, the front will house a 20 megapixel Sony IMX596 selfie shooter. While the report does not reveal any details regarding the battery size, we can expect the Xiaomi 12T model to support 67W or even 120W fast charging out of the box.

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Samsung Galaxy A04s launch imminent as support page goes live

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 1, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy A04s is in the news for the past few weeks. Thanks to certifications and leaks, we are aware of almost everything about it. Now, we also know that it may go official anytime soon as its support page has gone live in one of the regions.

Samsung Galaxy A04s CAD renders by Steve Hemmerstoffer / GizNext

When the support page for an upcoming device goes live on Samsung’s website, it usually means the product’s launch is imminent. Hence, the Galaxy A04s could release soon as its support page is now up on Samsung’s UK website.

The support pages are not known for revealing anything new about the device. That’s the case here too. But we already know almost everything about the handset.

The Samsung Galaxy A04s will arrive with a new back design inspired by the Galaxy S22 Ultra. In other words, its rear cameras will be placed separately in a vertical manner.

The phone will be built around a 6.5-inch display (LCD) sporting a dewdrop notch. It will be powered by an Exynos 850 SoC and will boot Android 12.

Being a budget smartphone, the handset will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot. The connectivity options on it will include 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC (market dependent), and USB Type-C. It will also come equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Last but not least, the Galaxy A04s may measure 164.15 x 76.5 x 9.18mm in dimensions.

Realme to launch 5G phone under Rs 15,000 & Realme 10 series later this year

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Sean

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Aug 1, 2022

Realme is gearing up to launch a couple of new smartphones in India. The company’s CEO for the Indian market Madhav Sheth revealed that the brand will soon be releasing at least four new handsets in India, which includes the Realme 10 series.

The senior official revealed this information in an interview with GSMArena, and also added that the company will be releasing these new smartphone in the second half of this year. Out of these four possible models, Realme will also be launching a new 5G enabled smartphone under the 15,000 INR (roughly 190 US Dollars) price range. According to Madhav Sheth, this is a “much needed addition especially ahead of India’s 5G rollout expected to happen in the second half of 2022.”

Apart from this, the executive also shared that the company will enter 2 to 3 new categories in the ‘consumer durable segment.’ Furthermore, he also stated that the brand will be sharing more details regarding these upcoming launches soon. Sheth said that the shipments of the upcoming Realme smartphones will be ‘smoother’ in the second half of this year as the global chip shortage is beginning to subside.

In other words, we can expect the Realme 10 series will likely launch sometime before October 2022. On the other hand, it is also possible that these launches arrive sometime around or before the Diwali festival season sales in India. So stick around for more, as we will be offering updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Moto S30 Pro to feature Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC: Geekbench

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 1, 2022

Motorola will be hosting a launch event in China tomorrow (August 2) to unveil the Moto Edge X30 Pro and Razr 2022. According to certifications, the company may announce yet another phone called Moto S30 Pro (XT2243). This device has been now spotted on Geekbench.

A few days back, almost entire specs of the upcoming Moto S30 Pro leaked via TENAA. Now, the smartphone has appeared on Geekbench revealing its chipset.

TENAA listings don’t describe the name of the chip and neither does Geekbench. But we can get the exact configuration of SoCs from the latter to find out their names. Hence, now we know that the forthcoming Moto S30 Pro with model number XT2243 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset.

For the unaware, this is the same chip that’s found inside the Moto Edge S30. Though their names sound somewhat similar, the two phones are different in terms of features.

As per TENAA, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro will arrive with a 6.55-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+). The handset may have a dual-camera system on the rear with support for up to 8K video recording and will boot Android 12.

The device will come with 8GB/12GB/16GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage. It will be backed by a 4,270mAh battery and 3C says that it will carry support for 68.2W fast wired charging.

The smartphone will measure 158.4 x 71.9 x 7.6mm in dimensions and weigh 170 grams. Last but not least, it will be available in black, gold, blue, white, cyan, red, silver, and gray color options.

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is expected to release outside mainland China as Motorola Edge 30 Fusion.

OnePlus Nord Buds CE launched with 20hr battery life & Bluetooth 5.2 in India

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Sean

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Aug 1, 2022

OnePlus has just launched a new truly wireless earbuds in India earlier today (1st August 2022). The new earbuds are the Nord Buds CE, which is the company’s 2nd TWS models from its Nord branding. So let’s have a look at its specifications and pricing.

Talking about the wireless earphones first, the new earbuds feature a semi in ear style design along with a short stem. It is equipped with a 13.4mm dynamic bass drivers as well as Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity. Since its a part of the more budget friendly Nord family, the OnePlus Nord Buds CE do not offer active noise cancellation. However, it arrives with AI noise cancellation for calls.

The new earphones also supports the AAC and SBC formats. Each individual buds weigh just 3.5 grams and pack a 27mAh battery pack that can offer up to 4.5 hours of audio playback and 3 hours of phone call. On the other hand, the charging case has a 300mAh battery pack that can offer an additional 20 hours of battery life. Furthermore, just 10 minutes of charging through the USB Type C port will offer up to 81 minutes of audio playback.

Other features include IPX4 water resistance, OnePlus fast pair, sound master equalizer, and HeyMelody app support. As of right now, the Nord Buds CE are priced at 2,299 INR and will be available for purchase on Flipkart and the company’s official website and retail stores starting from 4th August 2022. It will also launch in two color options, namely Moonlight White and Misty Gray.

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Nothing Phone (1)’s new update brings UI changes, improved charging, & more

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Sean

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Aug 1, 2022

The Nothing Phone (1) is receiving another new software update. This time the company is offering updates that helps improve the charging performance of the new smartphone as well as bring changes to its UI (User Interface). So let’s have a look.

As per official notes, the company is now rolling out the new Nothing OS 1.1.2 update across the globe. With the new update, Phone (1) users can expect to see some improvements in the UI along with multiple optimizations for performance and even plenty of bug fixes. This software update is the third one from the company so far but is by far the smallest upgrade yet, with a total update size of just 38.28MB.

At the moment, Phone (1) users will already be receiving this update, which should bring a number of changes. Now, the new smartphone will still show the fingerprint icon even when the display is turned off, although this is optional and can be toggled from the settings. Furthermore, the Always on Display will now be turned off during the night by default to avoid excessive battery drain during evenings.

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— Megha Vishwanath (@MeghaVishwanath) July 31, 2022

One of the other major updates is the charging performance. Nothing’s new updates claims to have improved the battery’s charging performance as well as bring compatibility to other third party chargers. Apart from this, the company has also resolved issues with the Bluetooth codec and brought some general bug fixed and other UI optimizations.

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Huawei Mate 50 RS may not be powered by the Kirin 9000S processor due to lack of stock

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Jeet

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Aug 1, 2022

Huawei is among the handful of brands that makes its own smartphones as well as processors for the phones. The company has its own processor lineup in the form of HiSilicon Kirin series.

The company isn’t able to make any new processors because of the sanctions imposed by the United States a couple of years back. Since then, Huawei has been using Kirin 9000 series chips on its devices.

Now, the latest report indicates that the upcoming Huawei Mate 50 RS smartphone may not be powered by the Kirin 9000 series processor because the the company has almost run out of the Kirin chips.

There have been reports about the upcoming smartphone from the company to come powered by the Kirin 9000S processor. It is not yet known which processor will power the smartphone if not the company’s own Kirin lineup chip.

The Honor 50 series smartphones are expected to come with new features for the camera department, along with support for Huawei Image XMAGE. The phones are expected to come with upgraded internals compared to their predecessor, but will still be 4G-only.

In line with other smartphones from Huawei, the Huawei Mate 50 series phones will come running the company’s own HarmonyOS 3.0, which is called HongMeng OS in China. This is because Huawei is still banned from using Google’s Android operating system.

It is being said that the Huawei Mate 50 series smartphones may get launched in early September, most likely in the second week. The company will announce three models, dubbed as Huawei Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, and Mate 50 RS.

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Realme Pad X goes on sale in India, launch offer includes ₹2,000 discount

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 1, 2022

Last week, Realme unveiled the Realme Pad X in India. It is the brand’s most advanced tablet to date featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC and booting a proper tablet-optimized software: Realme UI 3.0 for Pad based on Android 12.

The tablet is now up for sale in the country almost a week after its announcement. The device can be purchased from Realme.com, Flipkart, or retail stores.

Realme Pad X India Price, Launch Offer

The Realme Pad X in Glacier Blue and Glowing Grey color options retail at the following price tags in India.

4GB + 64GB (WiFi-only) – ₹19,999 ($253)

4GB + 64GB (WiFi + 5G) – ₹25,999 ($328)

6GB + 128GB (WiFi + 5G) – ₹27,999 ($354)

Customers can avail of a ₹2,000 instant discount on cards issued by select banks. On Realme.com, the offer is limited to ICICI bank credit cards. However, on Flipkart, buyers can use debit or credit cards from either SBI or HDFC banks.

Realme Pad X Specifications

The Realme Pad X sports a 10.95-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, 16.7 million colors, 450 nits peak brightness level, and 84.6% screen-to-body ratio. The panel supports DC Dimming, a TÜV Rheinland-certified hardware-level blue light filter, and stylus input via ‘Realme Pencil’ stylus accessory that offers 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and a 240Hz sampling rate.

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset. It boots Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 for Pad with features like PC Connect, Limelight (Apple Center Stage knockoff), split-view, and more.

The tablet comes with a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. It has Dolby Atmos-supported quad speakers, dual microphones, and a MicroSD cards slot but no 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecitiy options include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, 5G with GNSS (optional), and USB Type-C. Last but not least, it is backed by an 8,340mAh battery with support for 33W fast wired charging.

Motorola Razr 2022, Moto X30 Pro receive HDR10+ certifications

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Divyansh Mehta

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Aug 1, 2022

Motorola is all set to launch the Moto Razr 2022 and the Moto X30 Pro tomorrow. Earlier, it was reported that the smartphones had received their TENAA certification. Now, it has been revealed that the devices have added another feather to their respective hats as they are HDR10+ certified.

Moto X30 Pro, Moto Razr 2022, Moto Edge 30 Ultra (and the OnePlus 10T 5G) receive the HDR10+ certification.
Moto Edge 30 Ultra moniker is now confirmed.#Motorola #MotoEdge30Ultra #MotoX30Pro pic.twitter.com/vAUh8gZR51

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) August 1, 2022

This update has been provided by prominent leaker Mukul Sharma. HDR10+ is the advanced, improved version of HDR10, a technology that enhances the color and contrast of media. They both utilize metadata to tell your devices how to show the HDR content HDR10 1000 nits of peak brightness HDR 10+ supports up to 4000 nits.

Notably, Motorola Moto X30 Pro will be the first smartphone to feature a 200MP primary camera lens while the Moto Razr 2022 is expected to feature a 50MP primary camera.

In terms of uniqueness, The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Soc will power the Moto Razr 2022, making it the first foldable gadget in the world to do so. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Soc will power the Moto Razr 2022, making it the first foldable gadget in the world to do so. Additionally, it will be offered with 512 GB of built-in storage and up to 18 GB of RAM. The newest Moto foldable will undoubtedly be a potent smartphone and a major competition to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

The Moto X30 Pro’s 6.73-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is also powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and has a 4,500mAh battery with 125W charging capability. It comes pre-loaded with MyUX based on Android 12 and has 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. Earlier, the company’s general manager Chen Jin revealed a sample image from the 200MP camera on the Moto X30 Pro and verified that a 1/1.22-inch sensor was there.

We look forward to the launch tomorrow as these smartphones have been all the hype lately.

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