Samsung recently launched the Galaxy M13 series of affordable smartphones in India. The series consists of the Samsung Galaxy M13 and the Galaxy M13 5G smartphones. Now, the devices will finally go on sale in India starting tomorrow.
The Samsung Galaxy M13 series will retail at the following price tags in India.
Galaxy M13
4GB + 64GB – ₹11,999
6GB + 128GB – ₹13,999
Galaxy M13 5G
4GB + 64GB – ₹13,999
6GB + 128GB – ₹15,999
It will be available for purchase starting mid-night as part of the Prime Days sale exclusively via Amazon. Samsung is offering an instant discount of ₹1,000 on the purchase of any variant of the Galaxy M13 series.
Samsung Galaxy M13 Series Specs and features
The Galaxy M13 offers a 6.6-inch Full HD+ LCD display with 480nits peak brightness and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. On the other hand, the 5G variant of the device has a 6.5-inch HD+resolution display with 90Hz refresh rate, 400 nits peak brightness level, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Under the hood, the 4G model packs an Exynos 850 chipset while the 5G variant feature’s MediaTek’s entry-level Dimensity 700 SoC. Both the devices offer Android 12-based One UI 4 Core operating system out of the box with features like Samsung Knox security and RAM Plus (virtual RAM). The Galaxy M13 5G has a 5,000mAh battery while the 4G variant has a larger 6,000mAh battery. Both the smartphones have 15W fast charging support and come with a charger included in the box.
For optics, both devices come with a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Additionally, the 4G variant gets access to a third lens housing a 5-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. On the front, the 4G device has an 8-megapixel camera while the 5G smartphone gets a 5-megapixel camera.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for August 10th. The South Korean brand is set to unveil the next generation Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and the Galaxy Watch 5 series. Additionally, Samsung is also expected to announce its next-generation Galaxy Buds TWS earphone.
Until now, Samsung’s upcoming audio device was rumoured to be called Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or the Galaxy Buds Pro 2. Now, publication Gizpaw has spotted the TWS earphones on a European e-commerce retailer’s website. As per the listing, the upcoming offering will be called Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and it carries the model number SM-R510. The model number corroborates our previous report of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro’s FCC listing.
To recall, Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds Pro in January 2021 and its affordable variant called the Galaxy Buds 2 arrived in August 2021. Key specifications of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro remain a mystery, however, since it will arrive as the next-generation TWS earphone from the company, we can expect them to pack premium features like ANC, wireless charging, and more.
The European retailer listing also reveals the price of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. It will carry a price tag of EUR 213 and will be available in White, Purple, and Grey colours. We expect more details about the TWS earphones to surface in the coming days.
Vivo Y35 has appeared on multiple certification websites with V2250. It has been spotted on the Indonesia Telecom website, Geekbench, TKDN, and EEC. The multiple listings indicate an imminent launch of the smartphone. The Geekbench listing also reveals the OS version, processor, RAM details of the device whereas the TKDN and EEC websites don’t reveal much information.
As per Geekbench, the Vivo Y35 will be powered by a Qualcomm octa-core processor clocked at 1.9GHz which is expected to be the Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with Adreno 610 GPU. The smartphone will pack 4GB RAM but we can also expect more options at launch. The device will run on Android 12 OS which may be based on Funtouch OS 12. In Geekbench’s single core tests, the Vivo Y35 scored 1,788 points and 5,972 points in multi-core tests.
The Vivo Y35 has been spotted on the TKDN certification website with 4G FDD and 4G LTE connectivity options. This is everything we know about the smartphone at the moment.
The upcoming Vivo Y35 will be the latest Y-series device from the brand. It will arrive as the successor to the Vivo Y33. We can expect the smartphone to feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with FHD+ resolution. It is also tipped to come with triple rear cameras.
We will learn more details about the Vivo Y35 in the coming days.
The Android 13 is expected to debut sometime in the next month, i.e. August 2022. Xiaomi is also expected to launch its Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin in the coming months.
MIUI 13
Now, a new report from Xiaomiui has revealed the MIUI 14 name on the codebase while also confirming its availability on Xiaomi 13 series smartphones.
Image via Xiaomiui
The MIUI 14 moniker has been spotted on the codebase, as seen in the above image. To summarise, the above code is intended to do the following – If the nuwa codenamed device (Xiaomi 13) has MIUI 14 or higher, the code displays the STK (SIM Toolkit) icon on the interface. To put it simply, this code checks the system app for MIUI 14.
The report predicts that the MIUI 14 could be officially unveiled in August, and will likely debut in the upcoming “nuwa” and “fuxi” smartphones which are expected to launch in November. So far, rumors suggest that the “nuwa” and “fuxi” are the codenames for the upcoming Xiaomi 13 series devices. This makes sense as Xiaomi debuted the MIUI 13 with the launch of the Xiaomi 12 series in December 2021.
The report also points out that Xiaomi could stop software support for the Mi 10 smartphone when the MIUI 14 launches. This, however, is a hunch based on the fact that Xiaomi stopped software support for the Mi 9 when the MIUI 13 launched last year.
Honor has reached out to us to confirm that it will maintain its operations in India and will continue its development.
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Honor has officially announced that it will be exiting the Indian market. The CEO of the company, Zhao Ming, had recently stated in an interview that the company is withdrawing from the region.
The Chinese brand stated that it has been operating in the country for years now and still has some partners and even has opened related businesses as well in the nation (Via ITHome). Honor added that the Indian market has maintained profitability, but despite this, the company is planning on adopting a very safe way of conducting business in the nation. As of right now, the last tweet from the brand was back in 29 March 2021, during the major Indian festival of Holi.
Back then, the company launched a number of new products, which included laptops, smartwatches, smartphones, and more. Notably, this news also arrives as the brand is taking a more cautious stance with its business. Zhao Ming added that the company still aims on fulfilling the promises to its customers despite the challenges of a declining market. He also said that with all of this, the brand has no plans for building cars either at least for the next few years.
Motorola is reportedly working on the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion. As the name goes, it will be succeeding the Edge 20 Fusion from last year. The TDRA certification listing of the Motorola device with the XT2243-1 model number revealed that it will debut with the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion moniker. The device has also been spotted on other certification platforms, such as the Wi-Fi Alliance and China’s 3C. Now the same device has been approved by the FCC authority.
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion’s FCC certification (via) has revealed that it will be a 5G device and will offer some connectivity features, such as dual SIM support, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth. The FCC listing also shows that the device has a 4,400mAh battery and will come with a 68.2W charger.
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion (rumored)
Motorola Edge 20 Fusion
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion will have a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of at least 90Hz. It is speculated to feature the Dimensity 900U chipset and 8 GB of RAM. It may offer 128 GB of storage and run on the Android 12 OS.
The Edge 30 Fusion’s rear camera setup may include a 108-megapixel main camera. The exact details on its other camera sensors are not known yet. It will house a 4,400mAh battery with 68W fast charge support.
Now that the Edge 30 Fusion has bagged multiple certifications, it appears that it will not take too long for it hit the shelves. It will probably debut as early as August in different markets. The Edge 30 Fusion is likely cost 679 euros in Europe. It will be available in one shade only: black.
Huawei Watch Fit Mini is finally up for pre-order in China. If the name rings a bell, it’s because the wearable launched in Europe back in October 2021. The Huawei Watch Fit Mini is a smaller version of the standard model and it comes with a long-lasting 180mAh battery and a 1.47-inch AMOLED touchscreen. There are several health and fitness features and up to 96 sports modes. The watch comes with all the basic monitoring sensors such as a heart rate sensor and a SpO2 measurement sensor.
Huawei Watch Fit Mini specifications, features
The Huawei smartwatch features a 1.47-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 368 x 194 pixels and 282 PPI. The panel carries support for touch input and uses gesture control. If we talk about the design, the watch has a rectangular body and a physical button on the side. The casing of the watch is made using aluminium, while the bottom has a plastic build. The wearable is built to be 5ATM water-resistant and dust resistant.
In terms of sensors, the smartwatch comes with a 6-axis IMU sensor, optical heart rate sensor as well as a SpO2 sensor for monitoring blood oxygen levels. In addition, it features 96 sports modes including running, cycling, swimming, yoga, and more. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi support.
Huawei Watch Fit Mini comes with impressive battery life. The company claims that Its 180mAh battery can last for up to 14 days of normal use and up to 10 days of heavy use. The watch is claimed to charge fully in just 65 minutes.
Huawei Watch Fit Mini price, availability
The Huawei Watch Fit Mini will retail for CNY 499 (roughly $73). However, the watch is available for pre-order for CNY 399 (roughly $59). It is available in Frost White, Mocha Brown, and Taro Purple color options. It can be purchased from VMall in China.
Ever since Huawei faced various sanctions from the US, it saw a massive decline in its smartphone business operations. But, a new report has revealed some interesting details regarding the brand’s next gen flagship smartphone.
P50 Pro Galaxy Blue
For those unaware, the US had placed sanctions on the Chinese tech giant, which had it lose access to its primary chip supplier TSMC. The company typically used its proprietary HiSilicon Kirin chipsets, especially for its flagship smartphone models. But now, a new report from HuaweiCentral has offered us more information regarding the upcoming Huawei P60 model. Apparently, the new flagship phone will feature a new Kirin chipset that is based on the 14nm process and will be dubbed as the Kirin 9100 SoC.
The news arrives from a tipster who shared the information on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). In the social media post, the tipster reveled that despite being based on the 14nm process, the new chip’s performance will be comparable to a current gen 5nm process. Furthermore, this also signifies the company’s attempts at reviving its chipmaking subsidiary, HiSilicon, as well as production of its own integrated circuits. It is rumored that the premium P60 smartphone model will launch sometime in 2023.
For comparison, flagship processor from Qualcomm or Apple are based on the 5nm process, which houses 15 billion transistors. On the other hand, the 14nm process can only house around 2 billion transistors, and was used by Apple for its iPhone 6s back in 2015, which featured the A9 chipset. Keep in mind that this is still unconfirmed news at the moment, so stick around for more updates.
In March 2022, Honor unveiled the Honor X8 4G smartphone. Now, the brand is back with its 5G sibling, called the Honor X8 5G. While both smartphones sport a very similar design, the 5G edition is packed with inferior specs as compared to its 4G version. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Honor X8 5G.
Honor X8 5G specifications and features
The Honor X8 5G is equipped with a 6.5-inch LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The display notch houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel has a triple camera unit, which features a 48-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro snapper, and a 2-megapixel depth-sensing unit.
Honor X8 5G
The Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset powers the Honor X8 5G. The SoC is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It will come preloaded with the Android 11 OS and Magic UI 4.2. It draws power from a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 22.5W rapid charging.
The Honor X8 5G has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It comes with the usual connectivity options, such as dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
In comparison, the Honor X8 4G has a bigger 6.7-inch LCD FHD+ 90Hz display, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 5-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, and a 4,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. It boots to the Android 11 OS with Magic UI 4.2 on top.
Honor X8 5G price and availability
Honor has not confirmed the price of the Honor X8 5G. It will be available soon in Midnight Black and Ocean Blue colours.
Vivo recently launched the Y77 5G smartphone in the Indian market. Now, it is reported that the company is gearing up to launch another Y-series smartphone, dubbed Vivo Y15D. The smartphone has recently been spotted on the IMEI database with V2161. It will be an affordable smartphone as it is said to have specifications similar to the recently launched- Vivo Y15c.
As reported by Rootmygalaxy, the Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is going to launch a budget smartphone, dubbed Vivo Y15D, in its home country. The publication has spotted the smartphone on the IMEI database with the model number V2161 and moniker “Vivo Y15D”. As usual, the IMEI database did not reveal any details of the smartphone. However, the publication claims that the handset will be a rebranded Vivo 15c which was launched recently in India.
To recall, Vivo Y15c was launched in India featuring a 6.51-inch IPS display with HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone came in Mystic Blue and Wave Green color options.
The Vivo Y15c is a budget offering
If the Vivo Y15D is indeed a rebranded Vivo Y15c, we can expect it to be powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC clubbed with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. On the software front, the handset may run Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 Go Edition.
Vivo Y15c came with a dual rear camera setup featuring a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel super macro lens. The Vivo Y15D will likely have the same camera specs.
In related news, Vivo Y35 is also expected to launch soon as the smartphone has bagged certifications from multiple sites. It is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 680 Soc paired with up to 4GB RAM.
The Redmi K50i 5G is set to go on sale for the first time in India. The new smartphone will be released during the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022, so let’s have a look at its pricing and special launch offers.
Talking about the smartphone first, it sports a 6.6 inch Full HD+ LCD panel that has a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and Dolby Vision support. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC that is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. On the rear, the handset features a triple camera setup, which includes a 64 megapixel primary sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro sensor.
Meanwhile, the front has a 16 megapixel selfie shooter. The device is powered by a large 5,080mAh battery pack that also supports 67W fast charging as well. Other features include, USB Type C port, side mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster, and Android 12 OS based MIUI 13. For connectivity, it offers dual SIM, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6, NFC, GPS, Glonass, and Galileo. The Redmi K50i will be launched in India in multiple color options, namely Quick Silver, Stealth Black, and Phantom Blue.
It will also be available in two storage configurations, with the 6GB + 128GB model costing 25,999 INR (roughly 325 US Dollars) and 8GB + 256GB model having a 28,999 INR (roughly 363 US Dollars) price tag. The Chinese tech giant is offering a 3,000 INR discount with ICICI bank cards and EMI transactions. Apart from this, buyers can also avail a 2,500 INR exchange bonus as well. Notably, the brand will also offer an exclusive exchange offer to Redmi K20 users, which will bring down the Redmi K50i’s price tag down to just 12,449 INR (roughly 56 US Dollars).
Oppo Reno 8 is set to go on sale in India today. The handset was launched in the country last week alongside the Oppo Reno 8 Pro. The smartphone is the latest addition to the company’s mid-range segment and comes with features including a 90Hz AMOLED display as well as a 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 and is available with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Let’s take a look at its pricing and specifications.
Oppo Reno 8 price in India, sale offers
Oppo Reno 8 price in India is set at Rs 29,999 for the sole 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It comes in Shimmer Black and Shimmer Gold color options. Sale offers on the device include up to Rs 3,000 discount with HDFC, ICICI, SBI, and Bank of Baroda Cards. Oppo Reno 8 will go on sale via Flipkart and Oppo Store from 7:00 PM IST.
Oppo Reno 8 Specifications
Oppo Reno 8 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display panel offering a 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor paired with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS3.1 storage. On the software front, the smartphone boots ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12.
OPPO Reno 8 5G
The camera game is strong with this one. It offers a triple-rear camera setup featuring a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies and video calls, the Oppo Reno 8 has a 32MP Sony IMX709 sensor. Fueling the smartphone is a 4500mAh battery that supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging.
The Oppo Reno 8 is overall a great smartphone for the price. It comes loaded with some killer features and Oppo’s ColorOS also adds some value. However, if you are not impressed by the Oppo Reno 8, check out some awesome alternatives.
iQOO 10 and 10 Pro are now available for global consumers on Giztop. You can buy iQOO 10 for a starting price of $669 while iQOO 10 Pro can be purchased for $919. Please note that the price mentioned is for base variants only.
Oppo has just recently announced its first Android tablet, the Pad Air, for the Indian market. However, the new tablet has yet to be made available for sale. But, its set to release in the region tomorrow. So, here’s its pricing, specs, and some special launch offers.
For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant had announced the new Pad Air tablet in India last week. It arrives with a massive 10.6 inch IPS LCD panel that has a 2K resolution and standard 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the new device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC that is paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. On the rear, it features a lone 8 megapixel camera, while the front houses a 5 megapixel selfie shooter.
A huge 7,100mAh battery pack powers the Oppo Pad Air tablet, which also supports 18W fast charging. Other features include a microSD card slot for memory expansion by up to 512GB, USB Type C port for charging and data transfer, reverse charging support, quad stereo speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5, and it is also compatible with the brand’s Stylus Pen as well.
The tablet will be available in India in a single Gray color option, but is offered in two storage configurations. This includes a 4GB + 64GB model that costs 16,999 INR (roughly 212 US Dollars) and a 4GB + 128GB model that has a price tag of 19,999 INR (roughly 250 US Dollars). The new tablet will be available exclusively via Flipkart and Oppo Stores. The company is also offering a 5 percent cashback offer on Axis Bank Card purchases. Apart from this, buyers can also avail 3 months of YouTube premium subscription.
Up for review today we have Shellbot’s latest robot vacuum cleaner, the SL60 in our studio. It has very competitive pricing, but the performance reminds us of some expensive models we have reviewed.
In the past few years, robot vacuums have become one of the most popular smart-home devices, which are truly changing the way modern people live. Although those latest vacuums are revolutionized, the rapid growth of the category also brought a problem. Since most Robot Vacuums always advertise how smart they are, we started to wonder if they were ignoring a wider range of users.
Especially for those families with elders who have never used a robot vacuum, they really do not know which product is the most worth a try, or even how to operate it only on smartphones. The brand Shellbot seems to take such issues into consideration, and we found the SL60 robot vacuum can be a good option to fix the problem.
Accessories & Design
First, let’s check out what we can have inside the kit. The package includes a wide range of accessories. There’s a 2-in-1 water tank, a compact charging dock, a duster component, a remote control, mop cloths, a side brush, a rolling brush, and a power adapter.
Before the first run, you have to complete a simple assembly process by yourself. Users only need to attach the Side Brush to the bottom of the Robot Vacuum and place the Charging Dock on the wall. To activate both mopping and vacuuming, the duster module should be replaced with the water tank and additional mop cloth.
The SL60 has a modern and compact design, with a diameter of about 14 inches and the housing is just about 3.7 inches thick. Such body design allows it to cross under most furniture such as sofas and beds. There are many sophisticated sensors on the front of the robot vacuum, including a collision sensor, 3D ToF, vision camera, and infrared camera. they ensure that the SL60 travels efficiently while avoiding various obstacles scattered throughout the floor, and There is also a LIDAR on top for environmental scanning.
We hardly ever saw such a luxurious configuration on a model at the same price. They are not simply a stack of hardware, while in fact, they did offer efficient mapping and navigating during our running test.
First Run & Mapping
When using it for the first time, we need to place the SL60 on the charging dock and start a map creation. It explored every corner of the house and eventually returned to the charging dock automatically and a new map was created. The whole mapping process took only 15 minutes.
Users can further edit this map. For example by setting virtual walls and Restricted areas as the no-go zone to make the vacuum bypass these areas.
Shellbot provides customized house cleaning solutions with detailed settings. It’s able to set up a cleaning mode, select a suction power and a mopping-water volume, and then determine the cleaning times in the companion APP. And all the settings can also be applied to different rooms of the house.
Multiple control ways
For those older folks who don’t use smartphones well, the Shellbot SL60 comes with a wireless remote control that allows anyone to control the robot vacuum for most cleaning tasks. And even if the worst happens: the wireless remote is lost, users can still start auto-cleaning with the button on top of the vacuum and click another ‘home’ button to let it find its way back to recharge.
Cleaning & Noise
The SL60 supports a suction power of up to 4000Pa. The power suction made it easily suck in different kinds of dust, debris, and even hairs that we scatter across the floor. Under the auto mode, it can also automatically raises the Suction Level when detects that it is passing over a carpet. It’s a smart move since the scattered dust on carpets is usually harder to clean than dust on hard floors. As a 2-in-1 vacuum, instead of the larger dustbin, I preferred to equip it with the 2-in-1 water tank for daily use. Especially when I have to work at home all day, it cleans so well that it seems like everything will be easy for me too.
On the other hand, when the SL60 is working on Standard Suction, the noise it makes is acceptable during the day. but if you want to have a more powerful cleaning and don’t want to hear any noise, it’s better to create a Schedule cleaning in the app to have the vacuum automatically do the cleaning while you are out.
Battery & Charge
SL60 has a built-in 5200 mAh battery, supporting up to 200 minutes of continuous cleaning. And it also supports auto-recharge when it’s at a low battery. Unless you hope to use it to clean the entire baseball field at once, you don’t really have to worry about its battery life and efficiency in the daily cleaning.
Conclusion
As someone who is tired of repetitive chores, it’s great to see more and more new robot vacuums on the market. But some of them are really expensive and the lower priced models usually are disappointing. Surprisingly, Products like the SL60 with competitive pricing seem to be breaking that down. So if you are considering replacing the vacuum outdated or just trying one for the first time, the SL60 could be a good option. Now the SL60 is on sale at a deal price on Amazon. And if you want to learn more about the vacuum, you can click here for more information about it.
In May, reliable tipster Max Jambor, who is known for accurate leaks on OnePlus devices, hinted that the company is working on its first tablet, which will probably be called the OnePlus Pad. Since then, the rumor mil has been speculating on its arrival. However, a new leak reveals that its launch has been delayed.
A report that appeared in December 2021 claimed that the OnePlus Pad would be launched in the first half of this year. It was reported in March that the OnePlus tablet had entered the mass production phase in several European and Asian countries. In May, it was reported that its internal testing had begun in India.
Alleged rebder of OnePlus Pad
However, well-known tipster Mukul Sharma has claimed that the OnePlus Pad has been delayed. He added that it might launch in early 2023. Unfortunately, there is no information available on why the company is pushing back the OnePlus Pad launch.
Rumors surrounding the OnePlus Pad have revealed that it will have a 12.4-inch OLED FHD+ display. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset and have 6 GB of RAM. It will house a 10,090mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. It will feature an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on the back. The device was expected to come preinstalled with the Android 12L OS. In China, the device is expected to cost around 2,999 Yuan (~$443).
A couple of other devices such as the OnePlus Watch 2, and the OnePlus Band 2 had entered the R&D testing and serial production phase. It is unclear whether the arrival of these devices has also been delayed.
Apple has been preparing to begin mass production of the iPhone 14 series in the coming weeks, ahead of the new smartphone’s official announcement this fall. However, as the company struggles with supplies, Apple is increasing its list of suppliers for the future iPhone 14 models.
(4/8) Company Update: SG Micro (300661)
1. SG Micro had passed the quality certification of the higher-end iPhone 14 and will likely ship the PMICs (battery and level shifter) for the iPhone 14 in 2H22.
Recently, SG Micro’s components have passed the quality certification for the high-end iPhone 14 models, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Twitter. As a result, the Chinese integrated circuit manufacturer has been added to Apple’s list of suppliers for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The integrated circuitry from SG Micro that controls the battery and level shifter will be used by Apple in the iPhones this year. According to Kuo, this will be the first time that SG Micro supplies parts for Apple’s high-end devices, which will boost sales for the Chinese firm and enable the iPhone 14 to ship faster.
The transaction with SG Micro, according to the analyst, suggests that the technical prowess of its chips “have reached the tier-1 level,” which is necessary for parts used in more expensive, high-end electronic gadgets. Apple also collaborated with fresh vendors earlier this year to purchase camera parts for the iPhone 14 Pro.
Back in May, the COVID-19 lockdowns in China caused a three-week delay in the manufacture of the iPhone 14. Significantly, it was the new iPhone 14 Max (a new 6.7-inch mid-range model that is anticipated to replace the iPhone small) has been most negatively impacted by the delays.
More recently, Kuo added that the mass production of the iPhone 14 would cause Apple to have supply problems. But according to the expert, these problems will only have a “limited impact” on the shipments of the new phones. This is so that Apple has enough time to build a significant number of units before the official debut of the new goods. Apple orders millions of components months in advance.
However, due to the ongoing chip scarcity, the iPhone 14’s initial supply may not be that large. More recently, shortly after the new laptop hits shelves last week, shipping expectations for the new M2 MacBook Air were revised downward to late August. There have been supply-chain problems with other devices as well, like the iPad.
Four new iPhone 14 versions are anticipated from Apple in September, while significant improvements like a new screen design should only apply to the new Pro models.
The Tecno Spark 9 was announced for the Indian market just a couple of days ago. Now, the new device is set to be released in the region at midnight. So let’s have look at its specifications, pricing, and offers.
Spark 9
Talking about the smartphone first, the Spark 9 sports a 6.6 inch HD+ LCD panel that has a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is equipped with a MediaTek HelioG7 SoC that is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. On the rear, it features a 13 megapixel dual camera setup while the front houses an 8 megapixel selfie shooter. The device is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack.
Other features include, a microSD card slot for memory expansion, a rear mounter fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Spark 9 runs on Android 12 OS based HiOS 8.6 and offers Dual SIM, 4G, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5, and GPS connectivity options. The handset will be available in India in two color options, namely Sky Mirror and Infinity Black and will launch in two storage configurations as well.
The starting model is the 4GB + 64GB variant that costs 8,499 INR (roughly 107 US Dollars), while the higher end 6GB + 28GB model has a price tag of 9,499 INR (roughly 119 US Dollars). Tecno is set to launch the device at midnight later today (22nd July 2022), which will also mark the beginning of the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022 event. The model is also exclusive to Amazon in the country.
OnePlus recently confirmed that it will be announcing the OnePlus 10T on Aug. 3 in India and other markets. It appears that China will not be receiving the same device. Instead of the 10T, the country may receive its own tweaked version. This device is likely to debut in the country with the OnePlus Ace Pro moniker.
According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, the OnePlus Ace Pro name has been confirmed. He revealed that the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and 16 GB of RAM. He added that the device carries support for 150W rapid charging.
OnePlus 10T renders by Steve Hemmerstoffer / Smartprix
He did not mention the other specifications of the Ace Pro. It can be said based on recent reports that it could be identical to the 10T in most departments except for the cameras. Rumors have it that the OnePlus 10T will have a 16-megapixel camera on the front. Its back panel will have a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
The OnePlus Ace Pro could be equipped with better cameras. It may sport a 32-megapixel selfie camera, and its rear shell may have an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The Ace Pro is likely to cost between 3,000 Yuan (~$443) and 4,000 Yuan (~$591).
The Ace Pro may arrive with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The SD8+G1 device may feature up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It may draw power from a 4,800mAh battery. While the retail package of the device may include a 160W charger, the device may support 150W charging.
Honor announced its new smartphone dubbed Honor X40i a few days ago, and now the company has officially launched the device in China.
The Honor X40i smartphone, which is a successor to the Honor X30i launched last year, is now available for purchase in the Chinese market for the starting price of 1,599 yuan, which is approximately $235.
The base model of the smartphone packs 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, costing 1,599 yuan (~$235), while the 8GB RAM and 256GB model costs 1,799 yuan (~$265). The top-end model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 1,999 yuan (~$295). It comes in four colors — Magic Night Black, Mo Yuqing, Xingmeng Silver, and Rose Galaxy.
The Honor X40i features a 6.7-inch LTPS LCD display that supports a Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 93.6 percent, a 90Hz refresh rate, and comes packed with Honor’s self-developed screen-by-screen color temperature calibration technology.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The phone also supports up to 5GB of virtual RAM for a performance boost.
In the camera department, there’s a dual-camera setup on the back that consists of a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, it features an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The phone runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Magic UI 6.1 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that comes with support for 40W fast charging.
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