Inbase Urban FIT S is an Apple Watch-lookalike with 10-day battery life launched in India

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Jul 14, 2022

Accessories manufacturer Inbase has launched the Urban FIT S smartwatch in India. The watch is an Apple Watch-lookalike packing a 1.78-inch AMOLED display and 10 days of battery life on normal use. The Inbase Urban FIT S can be used for Bluetooth calling and health/ fitness monitoring. The smartwatch is available via Flipkart, starting at Rs. 12,999 ($163). However, a discounted offer is in place and the smartwatch is selling at Rs. 4,999 ($63).

The Urban FIT S offers a maximum resolution of 550 nits of brightness while the display itself is 368 x 448 pixels. Health monitoring features in the smartwatch include heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2) and up to 120 sports modes are present. The new Inbase smart wearable has an integrated microphone and speaker for making and receiving phone calls. The smartwatch is compatible with Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth connectivity.

The 250mAh battery of the Urban FIT S can be charged fully within 2 hours. In standby mode, the smartwatch can last up to 30 days. The smartwatch can be operated via its touch screen or using its rotatable crown. Four color options are available for the Urban FIT S namely: black, green, silver, and grey. Inbase is silent on the duration of the discount regime so customers can quickly grab theirs and enjoy a 58% discount.

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Qualcomm teases the arrival of next-generation Snapdragon Wear chipset

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Viraj Gawde

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Jul 14, 2022

Qualcomm has teased the arrival of a new chipset for wearable devices. The chipmaker shared a teaser of its next release with a ‘coming soon’ text on Twitter. Apart from the confirmation, the teaser doesn’t shed any light on the name of the next-generation wearable chip or its specifications. We can expect Qualcomm to make an official announcement about the same in the coming weeks.

The clock is ticking on something big. 👀⌚ pic.twitter.com/0bYaGf3SrF

— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) July 12, 2022

Qualcomm offers chipsets for smartwatches under its Snapdragon Wear lineup. These include the Snapdragon Wear 2100 launched way back in 2016, the Snapdragon Wear 3100 in 2018, and lastly the Snapdragon Wear 4100 that debuted in 2020. These chipsets have long powered a vast majority of Wear OS devices. Currently, the Wear 4100 is based on a 12nm architecture whereas Samsung’s Exynos W920 is built on a 5nm process. The latter is far better in terms of performance compared to the Wear 4100.

Considering the tradition, we can expect the next generation chipset to be called Snapdragon Wear 5100. The processor is tipped to come with significant improvements and overall performance over its predecessor. Search giant Google is also focussing on Wear OS and the company’s own smartwatch is expected to debut later this year.

Qualcomm’s next-generation chipset for smartwatches is certainly something to look forward to since Google’s Wear OS 3 is also not available on many devices. Additionally, it will take some time for brands to jump onboard with the new chip.

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Infinix Hot 20 5G with model number X666 spotted on Bluetooth SIG certification site

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Viraj Gawde

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Jul 14, 2022

Infinix Hot 20 5G has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification website by tipster Mukul Sharma. It is listed with model number X666. Unfortunately, the listing doesn’t reveal any additional details of the smartphone. The Infinix Hot 20 5G is expected to arrive as the successor to Infinix Hot 11 which debuted last year. We can expect the Hot 20 5G to come with upgrades over its predecessor.

Infinix Hot 20 5G coming up. pic.twitter.com/w9j7oZZ3WV

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) July 14, 2022

To recap the specifications of the Infinix Hot 11, the smartphone features a 6.6-inch display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It has a gradient back panel with a vertically stacked rectangular camera module and a fingerprint scanner. The device is equipped with dual speakers with DTS surround sound.

The Infinix Hot 11 comes with a dual rear camera setup of a 13MP main sensor paired with a secondary depth lens. It features an 8MP selfie snapper.

On the hardware front, the Infinix Hot 11 is powered by an Helio G70 octa-core processor. It also packs 4GB RAM and 64GB storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD card slot. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 10W charging via a Type-C port.

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iTel India launches INR 999 Bluetooth neckband: built-in MP3 player, FM and SD card slot

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 14, 2022

iTel India, an entry-level smartphone brand, has decided to widen its audio device portfolio by launching the ROAR 60 Bluetooth neckband.

It has features such as a built-in MP3 player, FM radio, and a memory card slot for the MP3 player that allows users to listen to their preferred playlists even when they are not in possession of a smartphone.

Dual Pairing Support, another feature of this Bluetooth neckband, enables users to connect with PC & Mobile at the same time, minimizing the hassle of switching between devices. It is Bluetooth 5.0 compatible and has a 10-meter range.

The cherry on top of the cake is the nominal price tag of INR 999. The device will have numerous prospective consumers as the affordability of such a device at such a price will fill a major void in the entry-level Bluetooth neckband market in India. The company claims that it wants to create affordable as well as trendy smart gadgets. It certainly is proving its point by introducing the ROAR 60.

Notably, the ROAR 60 offers 15 hours of music playback, 7 hours of FM, and 21 hours of continuous MP3 playback using an SD card, on a single charge.

The neckband’s ergonomic collar fits comfortably while moving about. It delivers superior sound quality and is more comfortable on the ears because of its in-ear design and 10mm Bass Boost Drivers. With IPX5 water-resistant technology, it is splashproof. Voice assistant activation is supported via the neckband.

The specifications of the device are certainly an attention-grabber considering the price point that the neckband has been launched by the brand. The introduction of ROAR 60 solidifies the company’s commitment to its line of smart devices and its foray into the AIOT market.

Price and Availability

The ROAR 60 is available in one color, Gradient Dark Blue, and costs INR 999. It is available for purchase through the company’s online store and other retail websites.

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iQOO 9T confirmed to launch in India as per Amazon microsite

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Viraj Gawde

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Jul 14, 2022

iQOO 9T India launch has been confirmed. E-commerce portal Amazon has put up a microsite of the smartphone. The page gives us a first look at the upcoming offering as well as some key features. However, it’s worth noting that neither iQOO nor Amazon India has revealed the launch date of the iQOO 9T. As per numerous past reports, the iQOO 9T is expected to debut by the end of this month. Today’s Amazon teaser just confirms the same.

As per the Amazon microsite, the iQOO 9T will feature a dual-toned back panel like the upcoming iQOO 10 Pro in China with the top portion in Black colour with a kevlar-like design and the bottom section having a leather finish. The upcoming offering is seen in BMW Legend edition with the automakers Red-Blue-Black stripes running vertically. We can also expect more colour options at launch. The iQOO 9T is confirmed to feature triple rear cameras with 20x zoom support. It will also come with Vivo’s V1+ imaging chip.

Furthermore, the Amazon microsite is teasing powerful processor, powerful charging, and powerful cameras of the iQOO 9T. These features will be revealed in the coming days leading up to the launch event. We will know more details including the smartphone’s launch date and more in the coming weeks.

The iQOO 9T will be the fourth offering in the iQOO 9 series after the standard, Pro, and SE variants. As per leaks and rumours, the iQOO 9T is expected to come with a 6.78-inch AMOLED E5 LTPO 2.0 display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, and 120W fast charging

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Lenovo issues Security Alert relating to 70 laptop models that are Vulnerable

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 14, 2022

Lenovo has revealed that more than 70 of its laptop models are vulnerable to a UEFI/BIOS bug that could result in arbitrary code execution in a security alert.

Three buffer overflow vulnerabilities were found by researchers at the cybersecurity company ESET.

According to ESET’s tweet, the flaws can be used to execute arbitrary code during the platform boot process, giving attackers the potential to control the OS execution flow and disable key crucial security mechanisms.

“Insufficient validation of the DataSize parameter given to the UEFI Runtime Services method GetVariable was the root cause of these vulnerabilities. A particularly constructed NVRAM variable might be created by an attacker, leading to a buffer overflow of the Data buffer in the second GetVariable call,” it continued.

Retbleed is a new speculative execution exploit affecting devices with Intel and AMD CPUs, and Lenovo has also warned users about it.

A couple of vulnerabilities affecting numerous products that use the XClarity Controller server management engine have also been addressed in an advisory from the company. These bugs could give authorized users the ability to disrupt services or establish unauthorized connections to internal ones.

Firmware flaws are a typical occurrence. Researchers have found vulnerabilities in third-party components used by numerous manufacturers, even though some of them are particular to the products of a single vendor.

For instance, the InsydeH2O UEFI firmware code is utilized by more than 25 vendors, such as HP, Lenovo, Fujitsu, Microsoft, Intel, Dell, Bull, and Siemens, and has recently been shown to include over two dozen vulnerabilities.

It may take some time until the remedies are adopted by manufacturers and reach millions of end users, even though Insyde Software, the company that makes InsydeH2O, patched the vulnerabilities as soon as Binarly contacted them. Customers have just lately been told about the existence of remedies for these problems by the manufacturer of the modular and upgradeable Framework laptops.

If you own a Lenovo laptop, go ahead and check if your device model is listed among the 70 affected models using this link.

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OPPO Reno 8 Pro renders leaked, price in India tipped before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 14, 2022

OPPO’s next launch event in India will be held on July 18. The event will see the arrival of multiple products, such as the OPPO Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, Pad Air tablet, and Enco X2 TWS earbuds. Ahead of the launch, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has tipped the price of the Reno 8 Pro. In addition, he has shared the official renders of the device.

The OPPO Reno 8 Pro can be seen in Glazed Black and Glazed Green colors in the above renders. The design of the device suggests that it could be a rebranded version of the Reno 8 Pro+, which debuted in China in May.

OPPO Reno8 Pro Indian variant high resolution press renders.#OPPOReno8Pro #OPPOReno8Series pic.twitter.com/ZGUhjhrWFx

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) July 14, 2022

The front side of the device features a punch-hole display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The rear shell of the device has a protruding camera module, which houses a triple camera unit and an LED flash. The cameras of the Reno 8 Pro will be powered by OPPO’s MariSilicon chip. The chip’s branding can be seen in the camera area.

OPPO Reno 8 Pro price in India

Reports have claimed that the Reno 8 Pro will arrive in three RAM + storage combinations in India, such as 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB. According to Ambhore, the topmost variant will be priced at Rs 52,990 (~$637). It appears that the Reno 8 Pro will be the first Reno-series phone to breach the Rs 50,000 (~$626) mark in India.

OPPO Reno 8 Pro specifications (rumored)

The Reno 8 Pro will arrive with a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple rear cameras. The device will boot to the Android 12 OS with ColorOS 12.1 on top. The Dimensity 8100-powered device will come with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with 80W charging.

iQOO 10 design officially teased, Key Specs leaked by tipster

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Sean

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Jul 14, 2022

iQOO is gearing up to launch its latest flagship grade smartphones in India. But prior to its release, the company teased the iQOO 10‘s design in a new image poster, while a tipster revealed some of the key specifications regarding the upcoming device.

The Chinese smartphone maker is set to launch the iQOO 10 series will be launching in India on July 19. Although, the company shared a new teaser image poster ahead of its launch, which offers us a look at the full design of the base variant. We can see that the device sports a flat AMOLED panel on the front, which houses a center aligned punch hole cutout.

On the rear, the premium smartphone’s large camera island can be seen. This module houses a triple camera setup. Notably, one color variant of the base model features the BMW vertical stripes as well. While this image poster was officially shared by the brand, we now have finer details regarding this device from known tipster Yogesh Brar. Reportedly, the device will sport a 6.78 inch FHD+ E5 AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the iQOO 10 will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC that will be paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. The rear will feature a 50 megapixel primary camera, paired with a 13 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 12 megapixel telephoto shooter that offers 20x zoom. The front is rumored to house a 16 megapixel selfie camera. The device will also feature the V1+ chip and be powered by a large 4,700mAh battery pack that supports 120W fast charging.

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Oppo Pad Air India Launch date revealed, here’s what to expect

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 14, 2022

In late May, Oppo launched a budget tablet called Oppo Pad Air in China. This device is being rumored to debut in India alongside the Oppo Reno 8 series for the last few weeks. Today, the brand has officially confirmed that it’s indeed going to announce the tablet next week.

The Oppo Pad Air is scheduled to launch in India on July 18. The company’s first tablet in the country will be presented alongside the Oppo Reno 8 Series and Oppo Enco X2 at an event that will begin at 6 PM IST.

Oppo India has confirmed that the tablet will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC paired with 4GB RAM. Further, going by the promotional renders, the variant coming to the region will be most likely the same as the original Chinese version.

Hence, the Oppo Pad Air for India will come with a metal unibody casing. It will sport a 10.36-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels.

The tablet will feature LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and a MicroSD card slot for up to 512GB of storage expansion. It will boot ColorOS 12 based on Android 12.

The device will arrive with Dolby Atmos-supported quad speakers, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, and stylus input support. Last but not least, the connectivity options on it will include dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C port.

Xiaomi 12T 5G spotted on TKDN, launch in Asia seems imminent

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Sean

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Jul 14, 2022

Xiaomi is apparently planning on launching a new lineup of flagship smartphones in the Asian market soon. The Xiaomi 12T was recently spotted on a certification website in Asia, which hints at its immiment launch.

Xiaomi 12T 5G visits TKDN. Asian launch imminent.#Xiaomi #Xiaomi12T pic.twitter.com/NW5OcPHj4r

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) July 14, 2022

According to known tipster Mukul Sharma, the Chinese tech giant’s Xiaomi 12T 5G was spotted on TKDN, which is an Indonesian certification database. This basically implies that the new high end smartphone will likely be launching in the Asian markets soon. In other words, it might be announced for regions like Indonesia or even India. Unfortunately, the database listing does not reveal any finer details regarding the smartphone itself, although, we have previous reports for some rumors specifications.

As per our earlier report, the base 12T 5G model might be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra chipset. On the other hand, the higher end Pro variant is expected to feature Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Based on the earlier leaks, the Xiaomi 12T series will apparently feature a 120Hz AMOLED display and will house up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

Apart from this, the upcoming flagship lineup may also arrive with support for 120W fast charging as well. The device was recently even spotted on the FCC certification website, so its launch is likely just around the corner. So stick around for more, as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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WhatsApp beta testing new feature that lets you post ‘voice notes’ status

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 14, 2022

Meta added Stories not only to Instagram and Facebook, but also WhatsApp, where we receive something quite similar in the form of “status” updates. You may already post images, videos, GIFs, and text messages to your status, but you may soon have access to an entirely new option: voice notes.

Notably, Snapchat pioneered the notion of ‘uploading 24 hours stories’ — photo/video/text uploads that automatically disappear after a day — before being imitated by Instagram and, subsequently, every imaginable app available.

According to data obtained by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp appears to be working on a feature that would allow users to record and post audio messages to their WhatsApp status. Once the feature is available, the app should allow you to record an audio message, much similar to how you can now inside a chat. This could include uploading existing audio files (because such can also be sent as messages in WhatsApp chats), but we haven’t seen any proof yet.

Voice recordings in status updates would be shared with your WhatsApp contacts using the same privacy settings as images and videos, and they, too, would be end-to-end encrypted.

WhatsApp is not the only app experimenting with voice stories. Since a while ago, Twitter has been testing the ability to post voice tweets on iOS, but not everyone has yet access to the capability. However, in the case of WhatsApp, it appears to be a more logical expansion of the status feature; the app already enables audio messages and has done so for a number of years.

Unfortunately, this feature is still under development and not at all usable yet — not even for beta testers. But when the feature is rolled out, it will probably start with the beta users of the app before rolling out to everyone else.

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Purported Redmi K50S Pro tipped to feature 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 5,000mAh battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 14, 2022

Rumors are rife that Redmi could be planning to launch the Redmi K50S and K50S Pro in China. It appears that the K50S Pro may debut as the company’s first smartphone with a 200-megapixel camera. A new leak that has surfaced again hints that the K50S Pro will have a 200-megapixel camera.

As can be seen in the screenshot, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has shared key specifications of an upcoming flagship phone, which is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (mentioned as SM8475 part number) chip. The leak further mentions that this device is equipped with a 120Hz display, a 200-megapixel camera, and a 5000mAh± battery.

The comments section of the post shows that the tipster is not talking about the Moto X30 Pro, which is expected to debut soon in China as the world’s first 200-megapixel camera phone.

The only other brand that is rumored to launch a 200-megapixel camera phone is Xiaomi. Hence, he seems to be talking about a Xiaomi flagship phone.

The recently unveiled Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro, and 12S Ultra are all equipped with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Hence, the company is unlikely to launch another “Xiaomi” branded SD+8G1 phone.

Reports have revealed that the global markets will be receiving the Xiaomi 12T series with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip instead of the Xiaomi 12S series. The 12T and 12T Pro phones are likely to get rebadged as the Redmi K50S and Redmi K50S Pro in China.

Leaked information that surfaced last week revealed that the Xiaomi 12T Pro will have a 200-megapixel camera. This indicates that the Redmi K50S Pro heading to China will also flaunt the same camera. Hence, it appears that the above-mentioned leaked specifications may belong to the Redmi K50S Pro.

The Redmi K50S Pro has already received 3C certification. Hence, it is likely that the Redmi K50S and K50S Pro may go official in August in China.

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Lenovo teases the ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 with a refined design & a TrackPoint

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 14, 2022

Lenovo has provided a sneak peek of its upcoming ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 laptop. The device comes with several improvements from the ThinkPad X1 Fold that was launched in 2020 as the “world’s first foldable notebook. An improved design was visible in the latest images of the laptop. It has a detachable keyboard and promises to deliver a better performance than its predecessor

The ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 was teased in a 44-second video that revealed some changes from the first-generation model. While the ThinkPad X1 Fold was powered by Intel’s Lakefield processor which was ill-fated due to several performance issues, the second-generation model will retain an Intel processor with excellent performance. This will also mean a more optimized battery performance for the new laptop. The Intel processors of the new Lenovo foldable laptop will have both vPro and Evo certifications.

What will we unfold next? #ThinkOn pic.twitter.com/ZYEroDQqC0

— Lenovo ThinkPad (@LenovoThinkPad) July 12, 2022

The detachable keyboard of the new laptop will contain the TrackPoint pointing stick. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 comes with slimmer bezels and a sleek design overall. The short video reveals the hinge design of the laptop is similar to that of the Razr 2022 with a few differences.

The latest teaser of the upcoming Lenovo foldable laptop and its detachable keyboard has raised expectations for the device. Lenovo is mum on a release date, and neither has any pricing information been revealed. We could expect more teasers and leaks if indeed the device is set for release.

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Moto G71 5G Gets Massive Price Cut in India, Now on Sale for as low as Rs. 14,999 ($188)

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Anurag

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Jul 14, 2022

The Moto G71 5G price in India has been dropped by up to Rs. 4,000. The Motorola handset was launched in India in January this year. The smartphone offers some top-notch features and great value for money. It features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 695 5G SoC and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

As its lowest-ever price is discounting the Moto G71 5G smartphone. The Moto G71 5G is now priced at Rs. 15,999 ($200) for the 6GB + 128GB storage variant that was initially priced at Rs. 19,999 (a price cut of Rs. 4,000). That’s not all, customers with a State Bank of India credit card can purchase the phone for as low as Rs. 14,999 ($188). The offer will likely last for very long, and given its popularity, the device may soon go out of stock. The sale is currently live on Flipkart, so you might want to pick up the pace if you are interested in buying the device.

Moto G71 5G Specifications

The Moto G71 5G features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The smartphone draws power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, paired with an Adreno 610 GPU. It comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Talking about the camera specifications, the Moto G71 5G features a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50Mp primary camera sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens along with an LED flash. While on the front, the smartphone offers a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.

The Moto G42 packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W TurboPower fast charging support. It runs clean Android 12 with a mild layer of UX on top.

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Noise ColorFit Pulse 2 now on sale in India starting at Rs. 1999 (~$25)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 14, 2022

The Noise ColorFit Pulse 2 smartwatch is now available in India after it was first unveiled a couple of days back. The new smartwatch is offered at an introductory price of Rs. 1,999 ($25) which didn’t last beyond the launch day. It is presently on sale for Rs 2,499 (~$31) which is still lower than the actual retail price of Rs 4,999 (~$63). The watch can be purchased from Amazon India and Noise’s website.

The ColorFit Pulse 2 is a significantly refreshed version of the ColorFit Pulse from last year, packing a larger display and support for Bluetooth calling. The latest Noise smartwatch in the Indian subcontinent features all-day heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, Menstrual cycle monitoring, and over 50 sports modes.

The smartwatch has a 1.8-inch TFT LCD screen which is about 40% larger than its predecessor. The ColorFit Pulse 2 has a maximum of 550 nits of brightness. Its resolution is 240 x 286 pixels. The smartwatch is protected against moisture and sweat due to its IP68 rating. It is compatible with Bluetooth 5.1 and is rated IP68.

The Noise ColorFit Pulse 2 packs a 240mAh battery that can last for up to 7 days on normal use and 37 days on standby mode. There are more than a hundred cloud-based watch faces and the Noise Health Suite provides an array of health functions. The ColorFit Pulse 2 is also capable of sleep and stress monitoring. The NoiseFit app offers more functionality to the smartwatch. You can use the app to keep track of your health/ fitness goals with performance reviews and health reports.

The Watch case is made from Polycarbonate and the strap is made from Silicone. Using Bluetooth calling, users can receive or reject calls, play music, take pictures and locate their smartphone. The smartwatch is compatible with both Android and iOS devices (iOS 9 or Android 6.0 and higher).

Five color variants are available for the Noise ColorFit Pulse 2 – Jet Black, Mist Grey, Olive Green, Rose Pink, and Space Blue.

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Samsung Galaxy M13 series launched in India: Price, Specs

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 14, 2022

As planned, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M13 series in India today. The lineup consists of two models, namely Galaxy M13 and Galaxy M13 5G. The former is different from the original Galaxy M13 and the latter is a new device. Let’s look at their specs, pricing, and availability.

Samsung Galaxy M13 Series Specifications and Features

The Galaxy M13 sports a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with 480 nits peak brightness level and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Whereas, the GAlaxy M13 flaunts a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 400 nits peak brightness level, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The LCD panels on both these handsets feature a dewdrop notch.

The 4G-only model is powered by an Exynos 850 SoC, while the 5G variant houses a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset. They boot One UI 4 Core based on Android 12 with Samsung Knox security and RAM Plus feature.

Both come with a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. But the 4G version also has a 5MP ultra-wide camera. For selfies and video calls, the 5G variant useless a 5MP snapper as opposed to an 8MP shooter on the 4G model.

The duo supports 15W wired charging and the charger is included in the box. However, the Galaxy M13 5G is backed by a smaller 5,000mAh battery than a 6,000mAh battery inside the Galaxy M13.

Samsung Galaxy M13 Series Price and Availability in India

The Samsung Galaxy M13 series will retail at the following price tags in India.

Galaxy M13
- 4GB + 64GB – ₹11,999 ($150)
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹13,999 ($175)
Galaxy M13 5G
- 4GB + 64GB – ₹13,999 ($175)
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹15,999 ($200)

They can be purchased in either Aqua Green, Midnight Blue, or Stardust Brown color options.

The phones will go on sale starting July 23 via Samsung.com, Amazon India, and select offline stores. Customers can avail of a ₹1,000 instant discount on ICICI Bank credit card transactions.

Netflix teams up with Microsoft for its new cheaper ad enabled plans

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Sean

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Jul 14, 2022

Earlier this year, Netflix had announced that it would be launching a new affordable subscription plan that had ads enabled. Now, the company has also confirmed that it will be teaming up with Microsoft to launch these new plans.

The video streaming platform has announced that it will be working with the American tech giant for these cheaper subscription plans. In other words, marketers that run ads through Microsoft can now have their ads running on Netflix and its entire audience. Furthermore, the company stated that all of these ads on its streaming platform will be exclusively available through Microsoft. To put things simply, Microsoft is the new technology and sales partner for the upcoming ad enabled plans.

Although, there has been no official word regarding the launch date for these cheaper plans. This new ad enabled subscription plan will be offered alongside the existing options and will let users gain access to the premium content at an affordable price. The company says that the new move is still in very early stages and that there is still plenty of work left to be done.

Netflix’s COO Greg Peters said that “In April we announced that we will introduce a new lower-priced ad-supported subscription plan for consumers, in addition to our existing ads-free basic, standard, and premium plans. Today we are pleased to announce that we have selected Microsoft as our global advertising technology and sales partner. Microsoft has the proven ability to support all our advertising needs as we build a new ad-supported offering together. More importantly, Microsoft offered the flexibility to innovate over time on both the technology and sales side and strong privacy protections for our members.”

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Vivo T1x India launch date confirmed, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 14, 2022

Vivo T1x launch date for India has been revealed. The device will be unveiled at 12 PM (local time) on July 20. It will join the T1 family, which includes other devices, such as the Vivo T1 5G, Vivo T1 Pro, and Vivo T1 44W. The T1x 4G will be sold through Flipkart and Vivo India’s website.

Vivo is yet to reveal the key specifications of the Vivo T1x. The below image shows that the device will come in black and blue colors. It has a dual-camera setup with an LED flash on the back. However, the top edge of the device has a microphone and a SIM card slot. It appears that the device could be fitted with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

According to India Today Tech, the Vivo T1x will be equipped with the Snapdragon 680 chipset. The report claims that the company will also launch a 5G model called the Vivo T1x 5G, which may feature the Dimensity 900 SoC. It is unclear whether the T1x 5G will debut in India on July 20.

In April, Vivo unveiled the Vivo T1x 4G in Malaysia. It appears that the Indian model could be a tweaked version of the Malaysian edition.

Vivo T1x 4G specifications (Malaysia variant)

The Vivo T1x has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with a teardrop notch. It supports a 90Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has an 8-megapixel and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner and runs on Android 12 OS with FunTouch OS UI on top.

The Snapdragon 680-powered device has 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM as well as 64 GB or 128 GB of internal storage. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging.

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Lava Blaze goes on sale in India with 5000mAh battery & Glass rear panel, Check price & specs

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Sean

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Jul 14, 2022

The Lava Blaze smartphone was recently announced for the Indian market. And now, the company has finally launched the device in the region, so let’s have a look at its specs and pricing.

The Blaze sports a 6.5 inch LCD panel that has an HD+ resolution and a water drop notch that houses an 8 megapixel selfie camera. On the rear, the device features a triple camera setup, which consists a 13 megapixel primary camera, a 2 megapixel depth shooter, and a VGA sensor. Under the hood, the new smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC that is paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can be further expanded by up to 256GB via a microSD card slot.

The device is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports the standard 10W charging. Other features include, Android 12 OS, a rear mounted fingerprint scanner, a USB Type C port for charging and data transfer, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Dual SIM 4G, and Bluetooth 5.0. Although, one of its most notable features is undoubtedly its design, as the company aimed to offer a premium looking budget handset thanks to its glass rear panel.

The Lava Blaze is available in multiple color options like Glass Red, Glass Green, Glass Black, and Glass Blue. The device is currently exclusively available for purchase via Flipkart, a popular e-retailer in India, and has a price tag of 8,699 INR (roughly 109 US Dollars) for its single 3GB + 64GB model.

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TSMC to exclusively manufacture next-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon flagship chips

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Jul 14, 2022

Qualcomm gave the contract to manufacture the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips to Samsung Foundry but an order for the upgraded version of the processor, dubbed Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was given to TSMC.

Now, a new report coming from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Qualcomm is giving a contract to TSMC for exclusively manufacturing the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip as well as the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 chips.

This is a major blow to Samsung Foundry which had Qualcomm as its most important customer for the advanced chips. With Qualcomm moving to TSMC, the Taiwan-based company will significantly increase its market lead.

While details about the next-generation flagship smartphone processor remain unknown, it likely that the company will stick to the 4nm node process for the upcoming chips, which is the same used in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 series.

Samsung’s issues with the yield is likely one of the major reason Qualcomm decided to switch to TSMC. As per the reports, the yield of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 manufactured by Samsung Foundry is 35%. This means that out of the 100 pieces that are made, only 35 are useful and 65 are defective.

The South Korean giant recently started production of 3nm chips. It uses the Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistor architecture for power-efficient and performance-enhanced chips. It is also developing a second-generation 3nm process node that would offer significant improvements across several areas.

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