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.
Poco recently launched the Poco F4 5G in India and the smartphone literally sold like hotcakes. Now it seems that Xiaomi’s spin-off brand is working on a new device, dubbed Poco M5. The moniker of the smartphone has been confirmed by the IMEI database and it has also been spotted on several certification sites which reveal the handset could launch soon in the global as well as Indian markets.
The existence of the new smartphone was initially discovered by Xiaomiui. The publication spotted an unknown smartphone in the source code with the model number 22071219CG and codename Rock and Stone. After looking for the model number in IMEI, it was found that the smartphone is nothing but Poco M5.
Further, the smartphone with the same model number was spotted on various certification sites including FCC, BIS, and IMDA (Via MySmartPrice). As per the listings, the smartphone will run MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box. It will support 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band WiFi. It is also revealed that the Poco M5 is a 4G device.
POCO M4 Pro 4G
Poco M5 is not alone in the series, it is accompanied by Poco M5s which was also spotted on the IMDA certification site recently. The smartphone is said to be a rebranded Redmi Note 10S which means it will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G95 processor and will have a 6.43-inch AMOLED display offering a Full HD+ resolution.
Poco M5s could also sport a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and two 2MP sensors. The phone may be fueled by a 5000mAh battery and support 33W fast charging support.
Both the smartphones will be launched in the mid-range segment and could be priced under $160. There is no confirmation from Poco yet. We hope to learn more details about the upcoming phones in the coming days.
Honor has officially launched the Honor Smart Screen X3 and Smart Screen X3i series of Smart TVs in the Chinese market as a successor to last year’s Honor Smart Screen X2.
The newly announced Honor Smart Screen X3 comes in two different screen sizes of 55-inch and 65-inch. The device has a starting price of 1,999 yuan (~$295) and will go on sale in China from 1st August.
The 55-inch model is priced at 2,299 yuan (~$340) but will be available at a discounted price of 1,999 yuan (~$295), while the 65-inch model costs 2,999 yuan (~$443) but will be available at a discounted price of 2,699 yuan (~$399).
The company has also introduced Honor Smart Screen X3i models available in three sizes — 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch, costing 1,999 yuan (~$295), 2,699 yuan (~$399), and 3,999 yuan (~$591), respectively. They will go on sale from 25th July at a discounted price of 1,699 yuan (~$251), 2,399 yuan (~$355), and 3,599 yuan (~$532) respectively.
The Honor Smart Screen X3 comes with a display that supports a screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and a brightness of 200-300 nits. It also has DC Dimming and packs NdFeB speakers, which are claimed to be made of the same material as high-grade HIFI speakers.
Under the hood, the device is powered by a quad-core processor that has Cortex-A53 cores. In the memory department, it packs 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
As for the software, it is said to have a Kids Mode that features exclusive children’s resources and allows parents or guardians to control the usage time. There’s also an Elder Mode with a clearer interface and larger fonts to make it easier for the elders to operate.
It also supports the “Home Entertainment Center” in which the device can be used as speakers without the need to turn on the display. It also comes with a mobile phone one-touch screen projection and notebook screen projection.
Honor officially launched its latest tablet in its home market China, dubbed as Honor Table 8. As the name of the device itself indicates, it is a successor to the Honor V7 tablet that was launched last year.
The Honor Tablet 8 is now available for pre-order in the Chinese market. During the pre-sale period, it starts at a discounted price of 1,399 yuan (~$207) for the base mode.
The base model packs 4GB RAM and 128GB storage and is priced at 1,499 yuan (~$222) but will be available for a discounted price of 1,399 yuan (~$207) during the pre-sale period. There’s also a 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model costing 1,799 yuan (~$266).
The top-end model of the device packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, priced at 1,999 yuan (~$295). All three models are available in three color options — Mint Green, Dawn Blue, and Dawn Gold.
Coming to the specifications, the Honor Tablet 8 features a 12-inch 2K LCD display that offers a screen resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels. The screen has a narrow bezel of 7.2mm and comes with a 10:6 aspect ratio and 1.07 billion colors.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. In the camera department, there’s a 5-megapixel camera sensor on the back and a 5-megapixel snapper at the front side for taking selfies and video calling.
It has Rheinland hardware-level low blue light, Rheinland no flicker, and eye protection certification from the National Eye Engineering Center. It also supports Huawei’s Histen sound effects as well as DTS:X Ultrasound for a better sound experience.
The tablet runs the Magic UI 6.1, which comes with support for multi-screen collaboration, application split screen that offers free adjustment of three-speed windows, as well as new upgraded Smart desktop experiences. The Honor Tablet 8 is powered by a 7,250mAh battery and comes with support for 22.5W fast charging.
For several months, the rumor mill has been leaking information about a Motorola phone, which has a “Frontier” codename. Recent reports have revealed that it will be launching with the Moto X30 Pro moniker in China and will be called the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in the global market. Today, Motorola’s China division confirmed that it will be unveiling the X30 Pro at 7:30 pm (local time) on Aug. 2. The Lenovo-owned brand will also unveil the Motorola Razr 2022 alongside the X30 Pro.
The Motorola X30 Pro and Motorola Razr 2022 are both expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Apart from these two devices, the company also unveil MyUI 4.0, which will offer a smooth experience, several customization features, updated Ready for 3.5 with support for multi-screen and external mouse, a split-screen mode for apps, and a sidebar for accessing frequently used apps.
Moto X30 Pro specifications (rumored)
Motorola frontier render by Evan Blass
Past reports have revealed that the Moto X30 Pro will feature a 6.73-inch P-OLED FHD+ 144Hz display, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 125W fast charge technology. It will also have support for wireless charging.
The X30 Pro will be the world’s first smartphone to feature a 200-megapixel camera. This camera will be coupled with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera. For selfies, it will feature a 60-megapixel front camera.
Motorola Razr 2022 specifications (rumored)
Motorola Razr 2022
The Motorola Razr 2022 will have a 6.7-inch P-OLED FHD+ foldable screen with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It will feature a 32-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) dual-camera setup. Its rear shell will also feature a 3-inch OLED cover display.
It will also come with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 2,800mAh battery. It will be equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device will be available in Quartz Black and Tranquil Blue colors.
OPPO Reno 8 5G, Reno 8 Pro 5G and Enco X2 TWS earbuds were unveiled on Monday (July 18) in India. The Reno 8 that has landed in India is a bit different from the one that debuted in China earlier this year. Some of the major highlights of the phone include a unibody design, a flagship-grade camera, an impressive user experience, and superfast charging capabilities.
OPPO Reno 8 5G unboxing – box contents
The OPPO Reno 8 5G retail box includes the handset, a transparent protective case, an 80W SuperVOOC charger, a USB-C charging cable, a SIM ejector tool, and some documents.
OPPO Reno 8 5G
As you can see, I got the opportunity to try the Shimmer Gold color variant of the Reno 8 5G. It also comes in Shimmer Black option. The device is priced at Rs 29,999 (~$376) and it comes in a single variant that offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
OPPO Reno 8 5G first impressions
The OPPO Reno 8 5G is a slim and stylish smartphone, which measures only 7.67mm in thickness. It weighs only 179 grams. The protruding camera module is merged with the polycarbonate rear of the phone, which allows it to sport a unibody design. The frame of the device is also made out of polycarbonate.
OPPO Reno 8 5G
As can be seen in the images, the rear shell of the Reno 8 5G’s Shimmer Gold edition has a matte finish and it can display different shades like gold, pink, blue, and green when viewed from different angles. A good thing about the phone’s back is that it does not attract fingerprint marks. Also, the unibody design does not allow dust to settle on the device.
Around the edges, there is a power key on the right and volume buttons on the opposite side. The topside of the device is barren, while the bottom features a speaker grille, a USB-C port, a microphone, and a SIM slot. There is no 3.5mm audio jack on the device. Also missing is the second speaker for stereo output.
OPPO Reno 8 5G
Moving to the front, the Reno 8 5G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that produces an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. While the side bezels are thin, the chin of the device is a bit thick. It comes with Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the display.
The Dimensity 1300 chip is present under the hood of the Reno 8 5G, which allows it to rival the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G, which features the same chip. The device runs on the Android 12 OS, which is overlaid with ColorOS 12.1. I did not experience any lag while using the device. While the OS offers a fluid experience with useful customizations and features, there are some bloatware apps on the device.
OPPO Reno 8 5G
The Reno 7 5G offered a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging. The successor model packs the same-sized battery but adds support for 80W SuperVOOC charging. OPPO claims it takes only 11 minutes for the Reno 8 5G to go from zero to 50 percent.
We have seen flagship phones offer camera sensors like the Sony IMX709 and Sony IMX766. OPPO has done a good job in providing both cameras on a sub-Rs 30,000 phone, i.e., the Reno 8 5G. The inclusion of these cameras allows it to capture amazing shots in daylight and in low-light conditions. The rear-facing camera setup has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The Reno 8 5G, available in China, packs the same specs as the Indian / global variant but offers a 2-megapixel depth sensor instead of an ultra-wide snapper. For selfies, it has a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 front camera.
In my forthcoming full review of the Reno 8 5G, I will test its camera capabilities and charging times apart from other features. The Reno 8 5G faces competition from the likes of the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G (review), POCO F4 5G, and iQOO Neo 6 5G. We will also find out whether it manages to defeat its rivals.
Mobvoi has confirmed that its next TicWatch model will debut the just-announced Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 wearable chipset. The Snapdragon W5+ was announced alongside the vanilla W5 SoC earlier this week. Oppo had earlier confirmed that the Watch 3 would be the first to use the Snapdragon W5 chip. The Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 mobile chipset is the higher version of the two latest wearable chips.
The Mobvoi official teaser of its next-generation TicWatch confirms the speculations surrounding the upcoming smartwatch. The new TicWatch will be a successor to the TicWatch Pro series as evidenced by its design of the bezel and the shape of the watch case. The new Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 packs lots of improvements including battery efficiency. The powerful applications processor and ultra-low power coprocessor mean that the new TicWatch will be a high-performance model.
The TicWatch upcoming model will run on Wear OS most probably, the latest version although not confirmed. However, there are still lots of details still lacking for the upcoming TicWatch. Its release date and pricing information are currently not known. We expect a full specs list and other details to be released as we inch closer to its official release. The global availability information is also not available at this time.
Lenovo has announced the ThinkCentre neo 50a 24 all-in-one desktop, thus capping the trio of promised desktops at CES 2022. The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50a 24 joins the earlier released neo 30a and neo 50s models. The neo 50a comes with an all-Intel CPU/GPU setup and will deliver a decent performance coupled with its compact design.
The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50a 24 comes with dual 3W Harman speakers, dual array mics, as well as a retractable 5MP camera featuring Windows Hello and AI smart functionalities. The neo 50a 24 has 10 ports including Ethernet, HDMI (HDMI-in and 2.1 out), USB (6 ports), and a 3.5mm audio jack. The monitor has a 16:9 aspect ratio and up to 250 nits of brightness. The touchscreen has the TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification for eye protection as well.
The neo 50a 24 will be available next month in multiple markets. It is equipped with 45W processors and discrete graphics to deliver a decent performance. The neo 50a design mirrors that of the previous neo models and it contains an Intel discrete GPU option. The Intel Arc A370M GPU is an entry-level option with 4GB of GDDR6 VRAM.
Performance-wise the A370M sits between the Iris Xe Graphics G7 and Radeon RX 6500M GPUs. The new all-in-one (AIO) desktop could run on the Intel Core i7 H-series processors with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD/ 2TB HDD. There is no pricing and global availability information for the neo 50a at this time.
Arcfox has announced that its alphaS (or αS) electric car is the first model to run on the Huawei Inside full smart car solution platform. The Huawei Inside will run the alphaS’ array of sensors while the cabin runs on Huawei’s HarmonyOS. The alphaS will be available in China with a starting price of about 397,000 yuan ($59,000). Arcfox is owned by BAIC and will hope to drive its sales using the home-grown Huawei Inside and HarmonyOS technologies.
The Arcfox alphaS is the world’s first car to run on HarmonyOS and comes with a full-stack smart car solution. Huawei’s cross-platform HarmonyOS powers the cabin of the new Arcfox EV which was launched earlier. The EV maker is now ready to start delivering the car albeit to Chinese customers, at least for now. Huawei Inside is a smart car solution that supports various levels of autonomous driving. The αS is equipped with LIDAR, radar modules, and 9 assisted-driving system cameras.
The αS can reach a speed of 100km/h in 3.5 seconds with its electric motor delivering a peak power of 473kW and a maximum torque of 655Nm. The αS has a range of 200km which can be replenished quickly with its 800v charging rate. You can charge the 187kW battery up to 50% in 15 minutes. There are no indications as of yet that the αS will subsequently be available outside China. The premium option in the Arcfox αS is priced at 429,000 yuan ($63,000).
Earlier today, boAt launched multiple new audio products in India. These include the Rockerz 330 and 333 neckbands, as well as the Airdopes 121 Pro, and the Airdopes 413 ANC TWS earbuds. So let’s take a look at all these gadgets in detail.
boAt Airdopes 121 Pro
The Airdopes 121 Pro feature 10mm drivers with boAt’s signature bass-heavy audio tuning. However, the Airdopes 121 don’t sacrifice the quality of highs and lows to provide powerful bass.
For connectivity, the earbuds use Bluetooth 5.3 technology and offer the Insta Wake N’ Pair feature. One of the most eye catchy features of the Airdopes 21 Pro is the LCD panel on the charging case that displays the battery of the device.
On the topic of battery, the feature 40mAh batteries individually while the charging case has a 400mAh battery. This enables the earbuds to provide 3 hours of playback time on a single charge and up to 40 hours of total playback time with the charging case. 5 minutes of charge time in the case results in up to 60 minutes of playback time.
Other than that, users get access to easy touch controls, one-touch voice assistant, and IPX4 water resistance.
boAt Airdopes 413 ANC
The Airdopes 413 ANC features 10mm dynamic drivers with boAt’s signature punchy bass tuning. As the name suggests, the earbuds offer active noise cancellation of up to 25dB. Other than that, the brand also packs the Airdopes 413 with two ENx-enabled mics for crystal audio during calls.
The earbuds come with Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity and feature touch controls and easy voice assistant access. It offers up to 4.5 hours of playback time with ANC active and up to 5.5 hours with ANC disabled on a single charge. Paired with the charging case, the earbuds get a total playback time of 20 hours. A quick 10 minutes in the charging case will give users another 60 minutes of playback time.
The earbuds feature IPX4 swear resistance and come in two color options – black and green.
boAt Rockerz 330 & 333 Bluetooth neckband earphones
Like the Airdopes 413 ANC, the latest Rockers 333 also features 25dB active noise cancellation. The Rockerz 330 has 10mm dynamic drivers that output crystal-clear sound. On the other hand, the Rockers 333 feature slightly bigger 13mm dynamic drivers for loud and sharp audio output.
The Rockerz 330 uses Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity while the Rockerz 333 brings the latest Bluetooth 5.3. Both neckband earphones offer ENx environmental noise-canceling technology for crystal clear audio during calls. As for battery life, the Rockerz 330 offer up to 30 hours of playback time, and a quick 10-minute charge delivers up to 10 hours of playback time. On the other hand, the Rockerz 333 offer up to 24 hours of playback time and takes around an hour to fully charge. Both neckbands come with decent sweat resistance making them perfect for workouts.
Pricing and availability
The Airdopes 121 Pro has a price tag of Rs. 1,299, while the Airdopes 413 is priced at Rs. 1,999. On the other hand, both the Rockerz 330 & 333 ANC neckbands come with a price tag of Rs. 1,499. All of these products will be offered at special prices during the Amazon Prime Day Sale starting July 23.
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