Upcoming Smartphones: Motorola Razr 2022, OnePlus 10T, and more

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Jul 29, 2022

There are going to be two smartphone launch events next week. One of them will be held in China. Whereas, the other one will have venues in multiple countries.

The China-only launch will be hosted by Motorola on August 2. The Lenovo-owned company will be announcing two phones at this conference, which will begin at 7:30 PM CST.

On the other hand, the multi-location event will be organized by OnePlus on August 3 in the US, India, and China. However, the brand will be only unveiling a single handset.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at these devices one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

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1. Motorola Moto Edge X30 Pro

The Motorola Moto Edge X30 Pro is an advanced version of the Moto Edge X30. The handset has been confirmed to go official on August 2 with a revamped design and a better set of specs.

The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Further, it will house a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP1 primary camera on its rear along with a 50MP ultra-wide unit and a 12MP 2x telephoto shooter. On the front, it will feature a 60MP snapper.

The handset is expected to arrive with a 6.73-inch 144Hz OLED display, 4,500mAh battery, 125W fast charging support, and Android 12.

The phone will likely launch as Motorola Edge 30 Ultra outside mainland China sometime later this year.

2. Motorola Razr 2022

The Motorola Razr 2022 is the third-generation foldable smartphone from the Lenovo-owned brand. It will be unveiled alongside the Moto Edge X30 Pro on August 2 in China.

The new Razr will arrive with a larger 3-inch cover display, in addition to a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz foldable main display. It will house a 50MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) dual camera system on the rear and a 32MP front-facing camera.

The handset will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip and will boot Android 12. It will be backed by a 3,500mAh battery.

The Motorola Razr 2022 is also expected to release outside mainland China to compete against the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

3. OnePlus 10T

The OnePlus 10T (aka OnePlus Ace Pro) will go official on August 3. The main highlight of this smartphone is its performance.

It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 16GB RAM. It will look near identical to the OnePlus 10 Pro and will flaunt a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display.

The phone will arrive with an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 16MP selfie camera. It will boot OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12 and will be backed by a 4,800mAh battery with support for 150W fast charging.

Honor confirms its keynote event for IFA 2022 hinting a new line-up of products

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Jeet

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Jul 29, 2022

Honor has confirmed that the company will be attending the upcoming IFA in Berlin this year, and it has also revealed some of the details about the event.

During IFA 2022 in Berlin, Honor will conduct its events in-person and online through a live stream. The launch event will take place on 2nd September at 5:00 PM local time in Berlin, which is 4:00 PM in the UK and 8:30 PM in India.

Honor has revealed that the company will be announcing an entirely new line-up of exciting products at the upcoming IFA Berlin, but it has not revealed the actual products that are going to get launched.

The teaser poster shared by the company shows several different types of products, including a smartphone, tablet, laptop, a pair of true wireless earbuds or TWS earbuds, and a house indicating smart home solutions, among others.

The poster has a tagline that reads “Embracing the Connected Future,” which indicates something related to the multi-device connection. There are reports hinting that Honor could announce its flagship smartphone powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor along with new laptops with the Intel Alder Lake processors.

IFA exhibition was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it will be organized in-person this year. The event is set to kick start on 2nd September and will go on till 6th September in Berlin.

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Moto X30 Pro TENAA certified, specifications emerge before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 29, 2022

Motorola’s upcoming flagship phones, the Moto Razr 2022, the Moto S30 Pro, and the Moto X30 Pro have surfaced in the database of China’s TENAA certification platform. As usual, the TENAA certification has revealed key specifications of all three smartphones. Here is a look at the details that have surfaced through the X30 Pro’s TENAA appearance.

The TENAA listing of the Moto X30 Pro (model number XT2241-1) states that it has a 6.67-inch OLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device is rumored to support a 144Hz refresh rate.

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset will be present under the hood of the Moto X30 Pro. The device will come equipped with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of built-in storage. It has a 4,450mAh (rated value) battery, which carries support for 125W fast charging.

The exact information on the X30 Pro’s camera specifications is not mentioned in the listing. However, reports have claimed that it will be equipped with a 60-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear camera setup may include a 200-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 12-megapixel telephoto snapper.

The X30 Pro has 161.7 x 73.5 x 8.3mm dimensions and weighs around 195 grams. It is expected to come in shades like black, white, blue, cyan, green, gold, red, silver, and gray. Rumors are rife that the Moto X30 Pro and the S30 Pro will be rebranded as the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Edge 30 Fusion in the global market.

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OnePlus 10T officially confirmed to feature 150W fast charging

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Sean

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Jul 29, 2022

OnePlus 10T is set to be the second flagship smartphone from the brand that will also be the second high end entry in the 10 series. The device is set to be unveiled on August 3 for the Indian and global markets, but prior to its release, the brand has confirmed one of its highlighting features.

For those unaware, the OnePlus 10T model is also set to launch in China on the same date, although, it will arrive as the Ace Pro model. While we already have confirmation for most of the important specifications. The Chinese smartphone maker has just officially confirmed that the high end handset will support 150W wired fast charging. This information had leaked previously, but now we have an official confirmation.

Apart from this, new teasers on the brand’s Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website) also confirmed that the smartphone will arrives with a smart charging engine that can intelligently recognize that charging environment to automatically adjust the charging speeds. This, in turn, means that the device can be charged at temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, the OnePlus 10T would also support smart speed mode, low temperature mode, and even a temperature control mode as well.

It was previously assumed that the 10T would arrive with 150W fast charging, since the Ace Pro model was confirmed to launch with this feature. Thanks to the high charging rate, a quick 1 minute charge can offer up to 3 hours of talk time or 90 minutes of video playback or over an hour of gaming, which is quite impressive.

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Infinix Smart 6 Plus launched in India with Android 12 Go Edition, 6.82-inch HD+ display, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 29, 2022

Infinix has launched the Inifnix Smart 6 Plus in India as scheduled. This device is different from the Smart 6 Plus sold in other markets in terms of both design and features.

The latest budget smartphone from the brand for India offers a large display and a huge battery. It also comes with a fingerprint sensor and LED flashlights on the front.

Let’s take a look at its specs, pricing, and availability.

Infinix Smart 6 Plus Specifications

The Infinix Smart 6 Plus has a flat frame design. Its rear cameras sit vertically on the top left side and a fingerprint sensor is located parallel to them.

The device is built around a 6.82-inch HD+ display (LCD) with a dewdrop notch and 440 nits peak brightness level. There are LED flashlights on either side of the notch.

It is powered by a Mediatek Helio G25 chipset paired with 3GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB storage. There’s also support for up to 3GB of virtual RAM. As for software, it boots XOS 10.6 based on Android 12 Go Edition.

The handset houses an 8MP + depth sensor dual camera system on the rear and a 5MP front-facing camera. It has a single bottom-firing speaker with support for DTS Digital Surround.

It comes with dual SIM card slots, 4G connectivity, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroUSB port, and a 5,000mAh battery.

Infinix Smart 6 Plus Price and Availability in India

The Infinix Smart 6 Plus will be available for purchase starting August 3 in India via Flipkart. It will be sold at an introductory price tag of ₹7,999 ($101).

Customers will have an option to pick up the phone in either Miracle Black or Tranquil Sea Blue color options.

Samsung trademark filing indicates the company working on 450MP camera sensor

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Jeet

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Jul 29, 2022

Samsung has already announced its ISOCELL HP1 200-megapixel camera sensor which is expected to debut with the Moto X30 Pro smartphone in a few days. The South Korean giant has another 200-megapixel camera in the form of ISOCELL HP3.

Now, a new report from GalaxyClub reveals a trademark filing from Samsung for “Hexa²Pixel” hints that the company might be working on a 450-megapixel camera sensor.

The Samsung ISOCELL HP1 200-megapixel camera sensor and the ISOCELL HP3 sensors use “Tetra²pixel RGB Bayer Pattern,” which uses 16:1 Pixel binning (4 squared equals 16). Thus, the trademark for “Hexa²Pixel” would indicate Samsung working on a camera sensor with a pixel binning ratio of 36:1 (6 squared equals 36).

The camera sensors from Samsung have post-binning images in the range of 12-megapixel to 12.5-megapixel, and based on that, it can be deduced that the South Korean giant is working on a new camera sensor of somewhere between 432-megapixel to 450-megapixel.

Although the company has filed for a trademark which appears to be for a 450-megapixel camera sensor, it won’t be introduced anytime soon. The camera sensor is likely to be in the early stages of development and might take several months to make it to the market.

Samsung has plans to launch camera sensors with as high as 600-megapixel resolution with 1/0.57” optical format. So, this Hexa²pixel sensor is just the halfway point of what is planned to come from the South Korean giant in the next few years.

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Xiaomi 12S Ultra teardown reveals smaller than expected camera sensor

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Sean

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Jul 29, 2022

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra had been announced as the company’s latest flagship grade devices that sit at the top of the 12 series of smartphones. Its large circular camera module is one of the highlighting aspects of its design, but a new teardown has revealed some interesting details regarding the components that are housed underneath the lens. So let’s have a look.

The teardown video was shared on YouTube by known tech channel, JerryRigEverything, who tore apart the flagship smartphone. In the video, the YouTuber states that the large camera module can also be an “aesthetic distraction to conceal what’s underneath.” And after removing the back panel, we have a clear view at the triple camera setup that is housed under the large camera lens.

Here, we can see that the main sensor is not the one in the middle, rather it is housed on the left. Furthermore, Zack Nelson also puts the 1 inch sensor size claim from Xiaomi to the test. He found that the Chinese tech giant was being “extremely generous,” but he also claimed that this is common in the industry. He measured the primary image sensor both diagonally and from the side, with both instance showing that the camera is slightly smaller than a full 1 inch.

To be fair, the sensor is still larger than every other cameras in the smartphone. Furthermore, JerryRigEverything also explains how Xiaomi didn’t falsely advertise its 1 inch size. Apparently, when talking about image sensor sizes, its not the physical size that is measured. Rather, its about the size of the circle that this sensor can fit inside of. This has been a measuring standards since the 80s.

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Moto Razr 2022 specifications revealed via TENAA listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 29, 2022

In the past few weeks, a Motorola device with model number XT2251-1 was spotted at Geekbench and the 3C certification platform in China. The former revealed that it has the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, whereas the latter suggested that it may ship with a 33W fast charger. Hence, it seemed that the XT2251-1 device could be the Moto Razr 2022, which is scheduled to launch along with the Moto X30 Pro on Aug. 2 in China. The XT2251-1 has now appeared in the database of the TENAA certification site, through which all its major specifications have been revealed.

Moto Razr 2022 specifications (rumored)

The Moto Razr 2022’s TENAA listing reveals that it has a 6.7-inch foldable AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Reports surrounding the Razr 2022 have claimed that it will support a 120Hz refresh rate and sport a punch-hole design.

The camera configurations are incorrectly mentioned in the listing. Previous reports have revealed that the device will have a 32-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel will have a 50-megapixel main snapper and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera. The TENAA listing reveals that the dual-camera setup will be accompanied by a secondary 2.65-inch OLED display that offers a resolution of 800 x 573 pixels.

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powered device will come with 8 GB / 12 GB / 18 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of built-in storage. It has a two-cell battery setup featuring a 660mAh unit and a 2,660mAh unit. The company has already confirmed that it will pack a 3,500mAh battery.

The device will come preloaded with the Android 12 OS and MyUI. It is expected to feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner. When unfolded, the device measures 166.99 × 79.79 × 7.62mma. It weighs around 200 grams and is expected to come in multiple colors like black, white, blue, cyan, green, gold, red, silver, and gray.

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Samsung’s Q2 2022 sales are “strong”, however profits are still declining

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 29, 2022

Samsung’s most recent financial results are nothing short of spectacular, with the manufacturer of semiconductors, smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, televisions, and home appliances proudly displaying a new all-time Q2 2022 revenue record to please investors and garner favorable media coverage.

However, even though the company’s operating profit is increasing year over year, from 12.57 trillion Korean won in Q2 2021 to KRW 14.1 trillion (10.8 billion US dollars) between April and June 2022, at least one important division is not doing well from the always important profitability standpoint.

This is the mobile (also known as MX and Networks) business, which managed to generate a more than respectable 29.34 trillion won in combined sales while reporting a very modest gain of about $2 billion during this year’s second calendar quarter.

Operating profit for Samsung’s market-leading smartphones was KRW 2.62 trillion, down from 3.24 and 3.82 trillion won in Q2 2021 and Q1 2022, respectively. Before you even consider it, you should be aware that the South Korean tech giant’s most recent financial report expressly calls out the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 families of ultra-high-end mobile devices as “strong” performers, suggesting that the division’s issues could be elsewhere.

The underwhelming and tardy Galaxy S21 FE and the less-than-value-packed newest members of the mid-range Galaxy A lineup are just a few of the obvious suspects, though Samsung is obviously not naming and shaming any low-performing products, instead blaming “some degree” of the declining profits of its mobile business on “rising costs of components and logistics as well as negative effects of foreign exchange movements.”

While the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 are anticipated to generate “solid profitability” in the second half of 2022, “prolonged geopolitical issues and economic uncertainties” could lead revenues to remain “similar year-over-year.” Yesterday, we reported the latest official trailer of the Galaxy Unpacked event was released where the new-gen Galaxy Foldable devices were teased.

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Samsung plans to invest US$200 billion to enhance chip fabrication

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 29, 2022

Samsung Electronics Co. proposed investing about $200 billion to develop 11 new chip factories in the US over the next two decades, according to records filed with the state of Texas on Friday. It is to be noted that over 20,000 Americans are employed by Samsung, which has more than 40 years of manufacturing history in the US.

The petitions that the South Korean tech behemoth submitted to the Taylor and Manor school districts, asking for tax exemptions for the prospective building of 11 new chip production facilities in the state—nine in Taylor and two in Austin—describe the anticipated investment.

Samsung Taylor, Texas site — Site of the chip fabrication plant in Taylor, Texas (SOURCE: Samsung Electronics Co.)

Samsung is now constructing a $17 billion plant in Taylor, close to its existing massive chip factory in Austin. It was announced in November last year.

The largest memory chip manufacturer in the world has not indicated if it is determined to invest the suggested $192.1 billion.

Samsung declared, “We currently do not have specific plans to build at this time, however, the Chapter 313 applications to the State of Texas are part of a long-term planning process of Samsung to evaluate the viability of potentially building additional fabrication plants in the United States,”

According to the Texas Comptroller’s office, Chapter 313 “allows public school districts to offer tax incentives for businesses that invest in their communities.” Additionally, it is due to expire at the end of the year, so companies must reapply to continue receiving the tax benefits.

Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, endorsed the idea. “This potential investment will bring billions of additional capital to continue growing our world-class business climate and diverse, highly skilled workforce,” he said in a statement.

The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act was also recommended by Abbott to be passed by the US Congress in order to assist the US in establishing “a secure semiconductor supply chain, which is vital to our nation’s economy and national security.” The CHIPS Act aims to strengthen supply chains, increase US chip manufacturing capacity, and eventually restore the country’s manufacturing expertise.

In order to increase manufacturing capacity and address a persistent chip shortage, Samsung urged Washington in March to grant international chipmakers an equal opportunity to apply for state incentives under the legislation.

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OnePlus Ace Pro’s variant model appears in live shots before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 29, 2022

OnePlus will be unveiling the OnePlus Ace Pro on Aug. 3 in China. As it is known, it will be a rebranded version of the OnePlus 10T 5G, which is scheduled to debut on the same day in the global market. The official renders of the smartphone that have surfaced in the past few days have already revealed its design. Live images of the Ace Pro have appeared on Weibo to give a look at its black variant.

The live images of the OnePlus Ace Pro show that it has a textured rear panel. It suggests that the phone could be equipped with a polycarbonate rear. The camera module tapers towards the edge of the device, but it does not fuse with the frame like the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G.

The OnePlus Ace Pro’s camera system has a glossy appeal, and it houses three cameras along with a ring LED flash. The setup includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For selfies, it will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

The device will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The display punch-hole will house a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.

The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 will power the OnePlus Ace Pro. It will be the OnePlus’ first phone to feature 16 GB of RAM. The device will come with up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will pack a 4,800mAh battery with 150W rapid charging support. The smartphone will come preloaded with Android 12 OS, which will be overlaid with ColorOS 12.1. The company recently confirmed that it will arrive with an eight-channel vapor chamber liquid cooling system.

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iOS 16 Beta 4 makes significant changes to iMessage

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 29, 2022

Apple has made a number of significant adjustments and fascinating upgrades to its messaging app with the iOS 16 Beta 4 update.

According to a report from 9to5Mac, “iOS 16 adds the ability to modify and unsend iMessages for the first time – albeit with certain restrictions. The fourth beta of iOS 16 tightens these restrictions even more.

The most recent beta version from Apple “contains a handful of new features and changes involving the messages app, home app, mail app, lock screen notifications” and so forth, claims MacRumours. The edit history, however, “addresses a major omission from Apple’s original implementation of iMessage editing,” according to a report from The Verge.” without a history, the edit feature could theoretically be used to change malicious or mean messages after they were sent. ” the report continued.” According to the study, even if an Apple update that displays a tiny “Edited” notice would alert consumers that “something has changed,” it’s doubtful that the user would “be able to read what was initially stated.”

According to the report, the modifications would reportedly let users message one another and view any alterations that have been made. Intriguingly, the source goes on to clarify that the iOS 16 beta 4 shortens the user’s window of opportunity to cancel an iMessage. This is a noteworthy difference from earlier iterations of iOS 16, in which consumers had a window of opportunity of 15 minutes. “That period of time has been drastically shortened to two minutes with today’s update. However, you still have 15 minutes to make changes to a message.

In the meantime, news outlet ANI published a report last week citing Mashable that claimed Apple has allegedly been deducting a 30% fee from in-app purchases made through the App Store for some time, just as reports surfaced that Netflix and Spotify were offering an external subscription option to their iOS apps. According to the source, a message noting that Apple is not responsible for the transactions being conducted shows in the pop-up window when a user chooses the subscription option in the Netflix app for iOS right now. The app connects the user to the official website so they may finish the remaining steps of the membership purchase procedure when they choose to continue.

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Upcoming Moto S30 Pro’s specifications revealed via TENAA listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 29, 2022

On Aug. 2 in China, Motorola will unveil the Moto X30 Pro and Razr 2022 powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. While there is no official confirmation from the Lenovo-owned brand, it may unveil a third phone called the Moto S30 Pro alongside its upcoming launch event. The reason behind it is that the alleged device has bagged approval from the TENAA certification platform.

Last month, a Motorola phone with model number XT2243-2 was certified by China’s 3C certification agency. It revealed that it is a 5G-ready phone, which may come equipped with a 68W charger. Now, the same device has been approved by the TENAA authority (via).

Moto S30 Pro specifications (rumored)

The Moto S30 Pro measures 158.4 x 71.9 x 7.6mm and weighs 170 grams. It has a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. There is a possibility that it may support a 120Hz refresh rate.

While the TENAA listing mentions all the important details about the S30 Pro, it does not reveal the chipset and exact camera configurations. However, the listings do state that it has a 2.995GHz octa-core processor, which indicates it could be equipped with the Snapdragon 888+ chip. The same chip was present under the hood of the Moto Edge S30, which was unveiled in December 2021.

The listing also reveals that the S30 Pro has three cameras onboard, which suggests that its rear panel may have a dual-camera setup. The S30 Pro supports 8K video recording. Unfortunately, the images of the phone are also not available in the listing.

The Moto S30 Pro will ship with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. The device will run on the My UI based Android 12 OS. The device may house a 4,270mAh battery with 68.2W fast charging support. It will come in shades like black, gold, blue, white, cyan, red, silver, and gray.

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Moto G32 launched with 90Hz display, Snapdragon 680 & 50MP triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 29, 2022

The Moto G32 is the latest ag-series Motorola phone to go official. Like the existing Moto G42 and Moto G52 smartphones, the G32 also features the Snapdragon 680 chipset. Some of its other highlights include a 90Hz display, 50-megapixel triple rear cameras, and a big battery. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the G32.

Moto G32 specifications and features

The Moto G32 had a 6.5-inch LCD panel with a centrally aligned punch-hole. It offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the Moto G32 had the Snapdragon 680 chip with up to 6GB of RAM. When it comes to storage, it offers a native space of up to 128 GB and a microSD card slot.

The G32 runs a nearly stock version of the Android 12.0 operating system. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W charging. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

For selfies, it has a 16-megapixel front camera. The rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with a 118-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It comes with other features, such as single or dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a water-repellent design. It measures 161.8 x 73.8 x 8.5mm and weighs 184 grams.

Moto G32 price and availability

The Moto G32 has arrived in two variants, such as 4GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. In Europe, it starts at €210. The device is confirmed to be released in Latin America and India in the coming days. The G32 comes in three shades, namely Mineral Gray, Satin Silver, and Rose Gold.

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 28, 2022

OPPO Reno8 Pro just went global but with different specifications, if compared to the one sold in China: indeed, it is a rebrand of the Chinese Reno8 Pro Plus. Its specs sheet is so advanced that this device is able to compete with the vanilla version of the latest flagship series by OPPO: the vanilla OPPO Find X5. These two devices are both made for the global market and they pack high-end specifications, but their prices are not excessive like the most expensive phones on the shelves. A lot of people are wondering which one to buy and, while waiting for the launch of the Reno8 Pro in the global market, we decided to satisfy them with a comparison between the specifications of the OPPO Find X5 and the OPPO Reno8 Pro.

OPPO Find X5 vs OPPO Reno8 Pro Global

	OPPO Find X5	OPPO Reno8 Pro Global
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	160.3 x 72.6 x 8.7 mm, 196 g	161.2 x 74.2 x 7.3 mm, 183 g
DISPLAY	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max, octa-core 2.85 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, ColorOS	Android 12, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 13 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	4800 mAh, fast charging 80W, fast wireless charging 50W	5000 mAh, Fast Charging 80W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging	5G, dual SIM

Design

The most original design between these two phones is the one of the OPPO Find X5. It looks like the find X5 Pro, but it is made with cheaper materials: it still has premium materials but, instead of ceramic, you get a glass back and an aluminum frame. On the front, the phone features a curved display with a very high screen to body ratio. Unfortunately, this handset does not offer any kind of certification for the protection against dust and water, but its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. The OPPO Reno8 Pro is built with a glass back and an aluminum frame as well, but the screen is not curved at the sides and the front glass is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. I personally prefer the Find X5 because it is more original and more compact, even though the Reno is thinner and lighter than its internal rival.

Display

The displays of these two phones differ in their sizes, but the specifications are the same. The OPPO Reno8 Pro has a wider display with a diagonal of 6.7 inches, while the Find X5 has a smaller one with just 6.55 inches. These panels are AMOLED panels able to show up to one billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400p, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness. These phones are equipped with in-display fingerprint readers and stereo speakers, but they do not feature audio jacks. In terms of image quality, they are excellent, even though they do not sport the best displays out there. But a lot of people won’t notice any difference between these panels and the best ones on the market.

Specs & Software

The OPPO Find X5 and the OPPO Reno8 Pro are more or less at the same level when it comes to the hardware setup, even though the processors are different. The OPPO Find X5 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform by Qualcomm built at 5 nm and sporting an octa-core architecture. It is composed of one Cortex X1 CPU running at a max frequency of 2.84 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs with a frequency of 2.42 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs with a frequency of 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 660 GPU. The OPPO Reno8 Pro Global is fueled by the Dimensity 8100 Max chipset by Mediatek built at 5 nm and with an octa-core architecture composed of four Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.8 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G610 MC6 GPU. The chipsets are paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage depending on the chosen configuration. Their processors provide more or less the same performance, even though I personally prefer the Snapdragon 888. Both the phones run Android 12 out of the box, but the Find X5 is likely to get a higher amount of major updates.

Camera

The OPPO Find X5 wins the camera comparison thanks to its secondary sensors. Both the phones come with a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main camera, as well as the MariSilicon X: the first proprietary NPU by OPPO able to improve night photography and videos with a power of 18 TOPS. But the OPPO Find X5 has better secondary sensors: a 13 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 50 MP Sony IMX766 ultrawide camera. The OPPO Reno8 Pro has an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP macro camera.

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Battery

The OPPO Find X5 is equipped with a bigger battery than OPPO Reno8 Pro and it is able to last more on a single charge. Further, it features wireless charging, unlike its internal rival.

Price

The OPPO Find X5 is priced at €1000/$1000 globally, while the OPPO Reno8 Pro is yet to come into the European market and in India, it costs about €550/$550. The Find X5 wins the specs comparison, even though the Reno will probably offer higher value for money.

OPPO Find X5 vs OPPO Reno8 Pro Global: PRO and CONS

OPPO Find X5

PRO

Wider availability
Better rear cameras
Bigger battery
Wireless charging

CONS

Price

OPPO Reno8 Pro Global

PRO

Thinner and lighter
Wider display
More affordable
Bluetooth 5.3

CONS

Inferior cameras

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Kodak to manufacture EV batteries using film production equipment

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 28, 2022

The EV revolution could have led Kodak to announce its plans to convert its film manufacturing equipment to manufacture EV batteries. The company will be repurposing some of its high-tech machines originally meant for photography film into EV battery manufacturing equipment.

Kodak has made investments in Wildcat Discovery Technologies in driving its entry into EV battery manufacturing. Kodak says that the supercell Wildcat batteries require a similar coating and engineering inputs to its 35mm film. Therefore, only minimal retooling is required for it to enter into EV battery manufacturing. This could provide a huge boost to the EV battery industry which is grappling with costly production processes.

Kodak’s photography film manufacturing equipment is worth $70-80 million. The photography film production process is called ESTAR which uses polymers to create the films. The polymers require special chemical coatings, akin to the Wildcat battery production process. Kodak says the move into EV battery production could shore up its revenue substantially. The price of EV batteries massively dwarfs that of photography film. EV battery costs account for more than 50% of the cost of an electric vehicle in some instances.

Kodak is currently expanding its productive capability beyond photography. It is already in the production of components for pharmaceuticals, health care, and chemicals for lab operations. The addition of EV battery manufacturing could be an important milestone for Kodak.

The ramifications go beyond the EV industry as Kodak says that home storage batteries also rely on a similar coating process. This will be a massive departure from the past where Kodak-branded batteries were produced by other companies for use in its products. The expansion into battery production will see Kodak employing more staff in its expanding operations. Ordinarily, the photography film industry is a shrinking one experiencing layoffs and redundancies.

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BGMI likely banned in India, pulled from Google Play Store & Apple App Store

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Sudhanshu

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Jul 28, 2022

Earlier today, the popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) got removed from the Google Playstore and Apple App store. The reason behind the removal isn’t clear as of yet. However, the reports related to the matter point toward a ban.

Why did BGMI get removed from Play Store and App Store in India?

The company behind BGMI, Krafton, has commented on the matter saying we are clarifying how BGMI was removed from Google Play and will let you know once we get specific information.”

On the other hand, Google has said that it has removed the game from the Play Store on ‘receipt of the order.’ The search giant has also stated that “following established process, we have notified the affected developer and have blocked access to the app that remained available on the Play Store in India.”

In a recent statement, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar noted that PUBG was banned in India in 2020, but banned apps have been resurfacing in new avatars. It is quite clear that this is a reference to BGMI, which is a re-skinned version of PUGB Mobile.

BGMI has been pulled from the Play Store because of a government order – a person familiar with the matter.

— Manish Singh (@refsrc) July 28, 2022

With multiple ministers pushing for a ban on BGMI in India, the recent incident of a 16-year-old shooting and killing his mother over an alleged argument about online games like PUBG could have been the last straw that broke the camel’s back and forced the government to silently ban BGMI in the country. This, however, is mere speculation at the moment, as we wait for more details to be revealed on the matter.

The game is still playable for those who already have it installed on their devices. We will keep a close eye on the matter for any further updates, so stay tuned.

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Soppycid Launches Worlds First Magnetic Reusable Water Balloon

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Staff

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Jul 28, 2022

If you are planning to spend your summer at the beach or at a pool party then check out the Soppycid Magnetic Reusable Balloons. The Soppycid balloons are the world’s first magnetic reusable water balloons, perfect for beach holidays and pool parties.

Soppycid water balloons are eco-friendly and reusable. The balloons are made from latex-free silicone, a soft and safe material that both kids and adults can use. Traditional splash water balloons are often made with inferior latex, which makes them more likely to break and create waste. However, Soppycid balloons can be reused several times making them a cost-effective and eco-friendly product.

By using Soppycid magnetic water balloons you reduce your environmental impact without compromising on the fun factor. The water balloon is easy to use. Simply fill the balloon with water and close it. The self-sealing magnet will automatically seal the balloon within seconds and ensure zero leakage.

It took three years of research and testing to create Soppycid reusable water balloons. Its patented design ensures that the balloon stays inflated and does not burst till you are ready to use the same. So if you are looking for an eco-friendly, safe, and fun summer gift then be sure to check out the Soppycid reusable water balloons.

Oppo F21 Pro 5G/Reno7 Z 5G get Android 12 based ColorOS 12 update

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Sudhanshu

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Jul 28, 2022

Earlier this month, Oppo unveiled the list of devices that will be getting the stable ColorOS 12 update in the month of July. And right on schedule, the brand has released the stable Android 12 build for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G, also known as the Oppo Reno7 Z 5G.

To receive the update, your Oppo F21 Pro 5G needs to be on at least the A.13/A.14 firmware version whereas the Reno7 Z 5G needs to be on the A.15 firmware version. As usual, the update will come in badges via OTA method. If you haven’t received the OTA update notification yet, you can manually check for it by navigating to [Settings] – [Software Updates] and pressing on Detect the ColorOS 12 version and update.

Oppo has also pointed out some things to keep in mind before updating the devices-

1. Please backup important data on the phone before updating to avoid data loss caused by incompatibility or other unforeseen circumstances.

2. After updating to the latest version, the operating system will do several actions to optimize your device automatically. It might lead to your device heating, lagging, and fast battery draining. We recommend you turn off the screen and charge your device for a whole night after its updated success. Or keep using the device and it will become normal within a few days.

3. Some third-party applications are not compatible with Android 12. Therefore, updating these applications might not be available or have technical issues including lagging and crashing down on your device.

Users should be on the lookout for a tonne of new improvements and changes after installing the ColorOS 12 upgrade. A new wallpaper-based theming system, Screen Translate, Canvas AOD, Android 12’s Privacy Dashboard, and privacy indicators are just a few of the innovations included in the upgrade.

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Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 with AMD Ryzen 6000 processor launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 28, 2022

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has been launched as the brand’s first-ever ThinkPad model with an AMD Ryzen 6000 processor. The ThinkPad Z13 will rival the Intel-option ThinkPad X1 series from 2011 onwards. The new ThinkPad Z series is a collaboration between Lenovo and AMD to deliver AMD-only ThinkPads in the lineup. Intel however continues to co-develop laptops with Lenovo with the ThinkPad X1 Nano, as one of such models.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is a compact laptop that reflects a different design from the X1 series. The company aims to attract new users to the ThinkPad laptops. It has a revised keyboard layout, different materials for the chassis, and a new haptic touchpad. The haptic touchpad is designed without dedicated buttons for the ThinkPad TrackPoint. The AMD Ryzen 6000 series CPU is present in the ThinkPad Z13. The base model will have the Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U and a recent benchmark review puts it slightly higher than the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10. The Z13 also outperformed the Apple MacBook Air M2 but was outshined by the Dell XPS 13 Plus.

The benchmark review results of the ThinkPad Z13 look promising. Several other tests on the laptop will surface subsequently as we draw close to the launch of the notebook. There are no official details yet about the potential launch date and full specs of the ThinkPad Z13.