Alleged OnePlus 10T Antutu score reveals mind blowing performance

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Jul 6, 2022

OnePlus is expected to launch a new device in its flagship numbered series dubbed the OnePlus 10T. High-resolution renders of the device were spotted online last week and the smartphone also made an appearance on the Amazon UK site for a little while.

Now, popular Weibo tipster, Digital Chat Station has posted an AnTuTu score screenshot of an unreleased OnePlus device which could be the upcoming OnePlus 10T. The screenshot reveals that the device has the PGP110 model number.

Coming to the benchmark score itself, the device has managed to score a mind-boggling 1,131,151 points leaving behind every other smartphone currently on the market. It appears that the rumors regarding the 10T having better gaming performance are likely true. The screenshot also reveals that the device managed to keep the CPU temperatures below 50 degrees Celcius during the stress test, meaning that it will come with a decent cooling solution.

OnePlus 10T specs (expected)

The recent Amazon listing leak revealed that the device will come with a 6.7-inch curved E4 AMOLED display featuring a Full HD+ resolution. It is expected to have 120Hz refresh rate and a centered punch-hole for the front camera.

Through the render leaks, we know that the back of the device will look quite similar to the OnePlus 10 Pro, especially the stove-top camera module. However, the camera placement, as well as the LED flash module will differ.

Under the hood, the device will house the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It is expected to feature a 4,800mAh battery unit and come with 150W SuperVOOC fast charging support.

For photography, it will likely have a triple camera setup on the back made up of a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, the device will likely feature a 32-megapixel selfie snapper.

The smartphone is tipped to debut later this month and earlier leaks have revealed that the base model will have a EUR 799 price tag.

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Baseus Bowie H1 Headphones launched with 40dB Noise Cancellation & 70 Hours of Battery Life

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 6, 2022

China has a major demand for headphones, considering this market alone accounts for $3.85 billion in revenue in the country. Now, the Chinese audio-device manufacturer Baseus has announced the launch of a new over-the-ear headphone, the Bowie H1.

Baseus Howie 1 specifications and features

Baseus Howie 1 headphones offer a premium finish with a cushioned headband. Additionally, the drivers have been cushioned with leather-like soft foam material for added comfort.

The device also features multiple buttons on both sides, for controlling media playback, volume, calls, and accessing features like noise cancellation and transparency mode. It offers noise reduction up to 40dB, and also supports transparency mode.

The acoustics of this headset is provided by a 40mm sound unit. According to the official, this headset can have a battery life of up to 40 hours with noise reduction switched on and up to 70 hours with noise reduction off. It can be fully charged in an hour and enables fast charging. This headset’s decoding protocol is compatible with AAC and SBC, and it supports Bluetooth 5.2 technology for connections.

Price and availability

Baseus Howie 1 is retailing at 299 Yuan ($45 approx.) in China. The headset is now offered in off-white and grey colors.

For international users, you can get it via AliExpress for around $68.

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Oppo A97 5G live images leaked, features dual cameras & 5000mAh battery

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Sean

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Jul 6, 2022

Oppo is planning on launching a new A series budget smartphone in the Chinese market soon. The new device in question is the A97 5G model, which had its design revealed through a listing spotted on China Telecom.

As the name suggests, the Oppo A97 5G is the successor to the A96 model that was released in China earlier this year. Looking at the China Telecom listing, the A97 5G will feature a dual camera setup on the rear. The image reveals that the rear panel has a matte layer, while the region around the camera module has a glossy finish. The primary sensor on this handset is a 48 megapixel sensor, while the secondary sensor is a 2 megapixel shooter.

Meanwhile, the front is set to house an 8 megapixel selfie camera. The leaked image also shows that the device has a flat frame. This model also sports a USB Type C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. On the front, the handset has a 6.56 inch display that has a FHD+ resolution. Under the hood, a large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the device, which weighs around 190 grams.

From what we know so far, the Oppo A97 5G will launch in two storage configurations, including a 8GB + 128GB and a 12GB + 256GB variant. The device will also be available in multiple color options, namely quiet night black, deep sea blue and cherry blossom variants. The listing also revealed that the 12GB RAM model will be priced at 2,299 Yuan (roughly 343 US Dollars).

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Motorola X30 Pro to feature large 200MP primary camera on the rear

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Sean

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Jul 6, 2022

Motorola has just teased a key feature of its upcoming flagship grade smartphone. The device in question is likely the Moto X30 Pro, which is also referred to as the Motorola Frontier.

Looking at the recent teaser image, we can see that the poster showcases a new primary sensor that has a large 1/1.22″ size. Furthermore, this is a 200 megapixel sensor, which will likely be the main camera on the rear. This model might be called the Moto X30 Pro in China, and will reportedly be branded as the Moto Edge 30 Ultra in the global market. Recently, a smartphone model with the model number XT2241-1 was also spotted on the Chinese 3C certification website as well.

Previously, the company had stated that it will be launching a new smartphone with a 200 megapixel camera and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. So, its clear that the new large sensor will be for the Moto X30 Pro. This camera is likely to be the Samsung ISOCELL HP1 image sensor, which is just slightly smaller than a full 1 inch sized image sensor that was featured on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra.

As of right now, finer details are unknown, but the device is expected to sport a 6.73 inch FHD+ curved AMOLED display that supports HDR10+ and 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, a 4,500mAh battery may power the device, which could support up to 125W fast charging. Apart from the 200 megapixel primary camera, we can expect to see a 50 megapixel and a 12 megapixel sensor on the back, while the front houses a 60 megapixel selfie shooter.

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Android users have to Immediately Update their Chrome browsers to patch severe vulnerability

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Jul 6, 2022

Android smartphone users need to quickly update the Chrome browser to the latest version available in the Google Play Store. Such a measure is necessary for all users because a vulnerability with a “high” severity rating might allow a malicious app to commandeer your phone, claims MUO. Google claims that it won’t speak publicly about the problem until the patch has been implemented by the vast majority of Chrome users.

The exploit can be fixed by updating Chrome on your Android smartphone to version 103.0.5060.71. Go to Settings > Apps > See all apps > Chrome to find out which version of Chrome you are presently using. The Chrome version that is currently installed on your Android phone should be visible if you scroll to the bottom.

You should update the patched version of the browser as soon as you can if the version you are running is older than the 103.0.5060.71 listed above. However, there is a significant red flag: Chrome cannot be removed from Android.

The vulnerability seems to be connected to Web RTC. This platform enables the sharing of voice, video, and unspecific data. The platform is used by developers to create speech and video apps.

This is a severe problem that, according to reports, has been exploited by malicious attackers. CVE-2022-2294 is its CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) number. According to Google, “an attack for CVE-2022-2294 exists in the wild.”

Steps to update Chrome browser on Android devices

Open the Google Play Store and tap the profile symbol in the upper right corner of the screen.
Select Manage Apps and Devices.
Tap on See Details under Updates Available.
Check for Chrome updates. Tap on the Update icon if there is one. Close the screen and try again later if there is no change.
If you do get to install an update, use the instructions at the top of the post to determine the version number on your phone. Check to see whether it is 103.0.5060.71 or above.

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ColorOS 13 Closed Beta program started for OnePlus 10 Pro, OPPO Find X5 Series

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Anurag

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Jul 6, 2022

The beta program of the latest version of Oppo’s custom Android skin- ColorOS 13- is finally here. Oppo announced the latest iteration of ColorOS at a developer conference in China and today the company has officially started the closed beta program for ColorOS 13.

According to the announcement posts by OnePlus and Oppo, users owning OnePlus 10 Pro, Oppo Find X5, and Find X5 Pro can now sign up for the ColorOS 13 closed beta program to experience the latest version of Oppo’s custom skin before everyone else.

The recruitment time for the internal test log version is from July 5th to 12:00 on July 7th. The number of recruits for each model is 500, and it will take 5 working days to review the applications. The closed beta build will be rolled out in batches within 3 working days after the review is completed.

Please note that the closed beta program is currently started for Chinese users and global users will have to wait a little longer.

It is worth mentioning that the closed beta build of the ColorOS 13 is still in the development stage, it’s obviously not as stable as the official version. Oppo made it clear in the announcement posts that there are plenty of bugs in the software and your device may get affected. Also, because the program is started for testing the software, the log capture function of the log version will always be on and it likely will affect the performance and battery life of the smartphone.

If you are interested, you can check out the known issues and other details of the OnePlus 10 Pro, Oppo Find X5, and Find X5 Pro ColorOS closed beta program.

Recently, the tipster Digital Chat station shared some screenshots of ColorOS 13, which revealed that the software will carry a slew of improvements in the form of visuals and new features.

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Lenovo Tab P11 Plus launched in India: 4G calling, 2K display, Helio G90T SoC, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 6, 2022

Last week, Amazon India started teasing the launch of the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus in India. The listing of the product even hinted at the price. The tablet is now finally on sale in the country a year after its official announcement. Just like the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro, this one too doesn’t seem like a good deal in the region.

The Lenovo Tab P11 Plus is priced at ₹25,999 ($328) in India. It arrives with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and 4G LTE connectivity with support for calling. The year-old tablet currently retails at around $210 in most markets, albeit with a lower memory configuration and no cellular connectivity.

Further, the same product is also sold as Motorola Moto Tab G70 in India. The Moto-branded model is priced cheaper at ₹22,999 as it comes with only 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Talking about features, the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus features a metal body with a dual-tone finish. It sports an 11-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, up to 400 nits peak brightness level, and support for stylus input.

The device is powered by a Mediatek Helio G90T SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and uMCP storage. There’s support for MicroSD cards to further expand the storage.

The tablet houses Dolby Atmos-supported quad speakers and dual-array microphones for mid-field voice recognition. There are two cameras on board: a 13MP primary sensor on the rear and an 8MP front-facing shooter.

On the connectivity front, it comes with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, 4G, GNSS, a USB Type-C port, and a pogo-pin connector for the official keyboard accessory. The tablet boots Android 11, weighs 490g, and measures 7.5mm in thickness.

Last but not least, the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus is backed by a 7,700mAh battery with support for 20W charging.

Moto G32 passes Russian EEC, might be rebranded Moto E32s

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Sean

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Jul 6, 2022

Motorola appears to be on a roll with smartphone launches recently. Now, it appears that another G series handset is on its way as well, after the Moto G32 was spotted on Russian EEC certification.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the EEC certification for the smartphone reveals that it carried the model number XT2235-2, XT2235-3, and XT2229-3. The first model number has already cleared BIS certification, so the Indian launch for this device is likely in the company’s plans as well. Interestingly, the model number XT2229-3 is also the same as the model number for the Moto E32s as well. In other words, the G32 might be a rebranded E32s model.

Going by this information, we can make educated guesses regarding the G32’s specifications based on the E32s. The latter sports a 6.5 inch HD+ display that supports 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the E32s is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G37 processor. On the back, the device features a triple camera setup with a 16 megapixel primary sensor and two 2 megapixel sensors. Meanwhile, the front features an 8 megapixel selfie shooter.

The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 15W fast charging over a USB Type C port. Other features include, side mounted fingerprint scanner, Android 12 OS based MyUX, a dedicated microSD card slot, and an IP52 water resistance. This phone also came in two colors, namely Slate Grayu and Misty Silver options.

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Redmi K50i 5G configurations, color variants, sale date revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 6, 2022

Redmi India has confirmed that it will announce the Redmi K50i 5G smartphone on July 20 in India. A fresh report by Pricebaba has revealed the configurations and color editions of the Redmi K50i 5G. In addition, it has also revealed the sale date of the device.

The publication has learnt from a trusted source that the Redmi K50i 5G will be available for purchase from July 22. The base model of the device will offer 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and its higher edition will have 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. It will come in shades like Phantom Blue, Stealth Black, and Quick Silver. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the device.

Redmi K50i 5G specifications (rumored)

The Redmi K50i 5G will house a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,460 pixels, a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and a refresh rate of 120Hz. It will be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The K50i 5G will boot to the Android 12 OS and MIUI 13.

Under the hood, the Redmi K50i 5G will feature the Dimensity 8100 chipset. It is equipped with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The handset will be backed by a 5,080 mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.

The Redmi K50i 5G will get a 16-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. Its rear-mounted triple camera setup will have a 64-megapixel main camera, which will be coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide snapper and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Redmi K50i 5G will be a rebranded version of China’s Redmi Note 11T Pro. The same device is available with the POCO X4 GT name in other markets.

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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and Galaxy A04s Spotted on BIS Certification Site, India launch Imminent

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Anurag

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Jul 6, 2022

Two new Samsung smartphones, dubbed Galaxy A23 5G and Galaxy A04s, have been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website. The BIS listing did not reveal any specifications of the smartphones, however, it hints at their imminent launch in India. Previously, both devices were spotted on Geekbench which revealed the processor and a few other specifications of the handsets. They will be launched as mid-range smartphones and will offer a decent performance.

According to a report from MySmartPrice, Samsung is going to launch the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and Galaxy A04s smartphones in the Indian market soon as both handsets have been spotted on the BIS India certification website with the model numbers SM-A236E/DS and SM-A047F/DS, respectively. The smartphones have also appeared on multiple certification websites in the past so we have gotten a whiff of their specs.

Both Galaxy devices are expected to be introduced in the mid-range segment. According to the Geekbench listings of devices, the Galaxy A23 5G will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 695 processor coupled with Adreno 619 GPU and 4GB RAM. The device will likely run Android 12 with OneUI 4.1 on top.

The Galaxy A04, on the contrary, is a 4G device and will likely be priced lower than A23 5G. The device will feature an Exynos 850 processor under the hood. The processor will be accompanied by ARM Mali-G52 MP1 GPU as well as 3GB RAM. We can expect it to run Android 12 out of the box.

Samsung Galaxy A04s CAD renders by Steve Hemmerstoffer / GizNext

Samsung is yet to make the Galaxy devices official. The company hasn’t revealed any details from its side. We hope to learn more details in the coming days.

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Vivo Y77 5G launched with 120Hz LCD display, Dimensity 930, 80W fast charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 6, 2022

The Vivo Y77 5G has been launched in China as the most powerful Y-series phone. It features the Dimensity 930, which was announced in May this year. In addition, it offers other key features such as a high refresh rate LCD display, 50-megapixel dual rear cameras, and 80W fast charging support.

Vivo Y77 5G specifications and features

The Vivo Y77 5G has a 6.64-inch LCD display that produces an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The front side of the device is fitted with an 8-megapixel selfie snapper, and its back panel has a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel dual-camera system.

The Y77 5G features the Dimensity 930, which is a successor to the Dimensity 920. The chip includes 2 Cortex-A78 CPU cores working at 2.2GHz, 6 x Cortex-A55 CPU cores ticking at 2.0GHz, and an IMG BXM-8-256 GPU. The device ships with 8 GB of LPPDR4x RAM and 256 GB of built-in UFS 2.1 storage.

The device is backed by a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery. It is the first-ever Y-series phone to carry support for 80W fast charging. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio jack. The handset measures 164.17 x 75.8 x 8.59mm and weighs around 194 grams.

Vivo Y77 5G price and availability

The Vivo Y77 5G costs 1,999 Yuan ($298) and is available in blue and pink. The smartphone is not yet listed on Vivo China’s website or on known Chinese retailer sites like JD and Suning. It is said to go on sale soon in the offline market of China.

In related news, Vivo will be launching a different Vivo Y77 5G in Malaysia tomorrow. It will be powered by the Dimensity 810 SoC.

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Vivo Y77 5G launch date confirmed, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 6, 2022

In November 2021, Vivo unveiled the Vivo Y76 5G mid-range phone powered by the Dimensity 700 chip in Malaysia. The Malaysian wing of the brand has confirmed that it will be announcing the Vivo Y77 5G in Malaysia tomorrow at 7:07 PM (local time). Here is all the information on the specifications and features of the device.

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Ahead of the launch, the Vivo Y77 5G is listed on Lazada and Shopee Mall in Malaysia. Both listings have confirmed the key specifications of the device. Here is everything that is known about the device.

Vivo Y77 5G specifications (expected)

The Vivo Y77 5G will have a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a teardrop notch. It will offer a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. A fingerprint reader is built into the power button on the right side of the device.

The Vivo Y77 5G will be powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset. It will arrive with 8 GB of RAM, 4 GB of virtual RAM, and 256 GB of internal storage. The smartphone will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

The rear camera setup of the Y77 5G has a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For selfies, it will have a 16-megapixel front camera. It will come with a microSD card slot for additional storage. The smartphone will run on Android 12 OS with FunTouch OS 12 UI on top. It will measure 164 x 75.8 x 8.25mm and weigh 194 grams. The Y77 5G will be arriving in two colors: Starlight Black and Glowing Galaxy.

Vivo is also planning to launch another Vivo Y77 5G in China. This phone is expected to pack different specs. It is likely to debut as the world’s first Dimensity 930 smartphone.

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Vivo Y30 5G spotted on NBTC, launch might be imminent

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Sean

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Jul 6, 2022

Vivo is planning on launching a new smartphones from its Y series. This model is the Y30 5G, which is expected to launch soon after it was spotted on the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Thailand.

For those unaware, the company had launched the original Vivo Y30 Standard Edition back in December 2020. So as the name suggests, this model could be a 5G enabled variant of the same handset. Looking at the NBTC listing, the upcoming handset carries the V2160 model number. Furthermore, this certification sighting also confirms that the smartphone will support GSM/WCDMA/LTE/NR networks. Apart from this, no finer details regarding the Y30 5G was revealed on the website’s database.

Although, considering that the model is the 5G enabled model of the Y30 Standard Edition, it might feature some similar specifications. The Y30 Standard Edition sported a 6.51 inch HD+ IPS LCD panel. Under the hood, it was equipped with a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. Although, the Y30 5G will likely have a 5G enabled chipset. Additionally, the Standard Edition packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device was powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supported 10W charging.

Other features include a side mounted fingerprint scanner, 13 megapixel dual camera setup on the rear, 8 megapixel selfie shooter, and more. Since the Y30 5G is a budget mid range model, we can expect it to feature a Dimensity series or Snapdragon 600 series chipset. However, we have no way of confirming this at the moment, so stick around for more updates.

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Essential’s Ambient OS is now the registered trademark of Nothing

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Anurag

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Jul 6, 2022

There is great hype surrounding Nothing and its products. The company entered the tech world with a pair of earphones that were pretty decent but not earth-shattering. Next in the line is the Nothing Phone (1) which, without a doubt, is the most hyped piece of hardware we’ve seen. However, it seems Nothing will not stop at smartphones and accessories and will also venture into the realm of smart home ecosystem.

According to a tweet by tipster Mukul Sharma, Nothing has registered a trademark for Ambient OS from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The tipster further adds that Nothing may launch several AIoT devices after the debut of Phone (1).

For the unversed, Ambient OS is an operating system for smart home products developed by a company called Essential. You may not have heard about the company itself but you might know its founder Andy Rubin, the guy who developed our beloved Android OS and sold it to Google.

Details about the Ambient OS are pretty short. From what we know, it is similar to the operating systems used in products like Amazon Echo and Google Nest. However, Ambient OS is claimed to be a lot better at automating tasks.

A website dedicated to smart home products describes Ambient OS as “IFTTT on steroids”. IFTT (If This Then That) is an application used to automate tasks on smartphones and other devices. You can use Ambient OS to perform automated tasks. For instance, you can command it to turn your living room smart lights on when your phone is connected to your home’s Wi-Fi network or you can have your bedroom’s lights off at a particular time.

Basically, it will make smart home devices perform like gadgets of a utopian dream. Anyways, it will be interesting to see what Carl Pei and his team do with the operating system.

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Redmi K50i India launch date set for July 20, here’s what you need to know

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 6, 2022

After teasing for days, Xiaomi India has officially confirmed the launch date of the Redmi K50i. The latest Redmi-branded smartphone for the country will go official exactly two weeks later. Let’s check out everything that’s known about it.

The Redmi K50i is planned to launch in India on July 20. The phone is expected to go official via a live stream, which will likely begin at 12 PM IST. At the moment, we are not sure whether the company will be hosting a physical media event as it did with the Redmi Note 11 series announcement.

Talking about the device, the Redmi K50i is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro. It also goes by the name of Poco X4 GT in some markets. Hence, we know almost everything about it, except for pricing and availability.

The Redmi K50i will be powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8100 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It will sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD screen with up to 144Hz refresh rate, 650 nits peak brightness level, and Dolby Vision support.

The handset will house a triple rear camera system comprising a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, it will nest a 20MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

Other features of the Redmi K50i will include Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, x-axis linear vibration motor, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, VC liquid cooling, MIUI 13 based on Android 12, 5,080mAh battery, and 67W fast charging support.

Last but not least, the Redmi K50i is tipped to arrive in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory configurations in India.

Lava Blaze to launch in India on July 7, hands on images & key specs leaked

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Sean

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Jul 6, 2022

Lava is preparing to release a new smartphone for the Indian market soon. The device in question is the Blaze smartphone that is set to be launched in India on the 7th of July 2022. But prior to its release, the key specifications of the handset and its hands on images have been leaked. So let’s take a look.

Looking at the image that was spotted on the company’s official website, we can see that the Blaze model will arrive in multiple color options. This includes a Black, Blue, Red, and Green variant. On the rear, it will feature a triple camera setup, which will consist of a 13 megapixel primary sensor. The back panel also features a rear mounted fingerprint scanner as well. Interestingly, a video on Instagram also showcased the full design of the upcoming handset as well.

This video shows that the Blaze model has a glossy glass back panel. Other features include USB Type C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. While finer details are currently unknown, the smartphone is rumored to be equipped with a UNISOC chipset. Furthermore, we can expect the Blaze model to sport an HD+ display and house at least 3GB to 4GB of RAM and up to 32GB or 64GB of internal storage.

The new Lava device is set to launch on July 7 and 12 pm IST. It is a new budget level smartphone and will be available for purchase on Flipkart and even the company’s official website. The device will likely be priced around 10,000 INR price tag (roughly 126 US Dollars).

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Chinese brands will capture 90% of the Russian market

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 6, 2022

Russia, the largest country in the world, has seen major changes in its phones, tablets, laptops, and household appliances market due to the withdrawal of western brands like Apple, Samsung, DJI, Ericsson, and more. As a result, experts are predicting that 90% of the brands sold in Russia will soon be Chinese.

The ongoing Ruso-Ukrainian War has forced the United States and the EU to take restrictive measures against Russia, significantly changing the smartphone and tech landscape in the country.

The smartphone market has been the most dynamic of all, considering the top 7 selling brands in the first half of 2022 have all been Chinese. Namely, Realme, Vivo, Xiaomi, Tecno, Infinix, ITel and Nokia.

Kommersant, a Russian media outlet was told in Marvel Distribution- one of the largest broad-line IT distributors in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, that more than 100% year-on-year growth was shown by the Tecno, Infinix, Realme, and Xiaomi devices in 2022.

Notably, Realme had sold only 498,000 units in the first half of 2021 in the country. However, this year, it has already sold more than 1.1 million units.

Growth in Chinese smartphone sales

Year-on-year unit sales grew significantly for brands like POCO (16%), Nokia (40%) while Apple’s and Samsung’s market share decreased by 14% and 15% year-on-year respectively.

Unit sales of brands like Tecno grew more than 20X in the last couple of months. Digma Electronics also saw positive growth of 8X in the same period. According to Yandex Market, the share of Chinese IT brands increased twofold year over year in the first quarter.

If experts are to be believed, the market may open its arms to brands such as Kimtigo, Akimojeba, Domfy, and Chuwi. According to M.Video-Eldorado, the largest Russian consumer electronic retail chain, “considering the shifting market conditions,” buyers are more inclined to pay attention to obscure or new brands mostly produced by Chinese, Turkish, or Russian companies.

There is a shortfall of spare components on the market in addition to the lack of ready-made devices. As a result, on June 28, the Russian Federation’s President signed legislation legalizing parallel imports in the country. Parallel Import enables you to import goods into the country without the official permission of the brand.

On May 6, the Ministry of Industry and Trade authorized a list of such goods, which included smartphones and electronics (Apple, Asus, HP, GoPro, Samsung, Dell, LG, Toshiba), household appliances (Electrolux, Dyson, Philips), and other items. Remarkably, smartphone deliveries have already begun under the parallel import approach.

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Apple iPhone 14 might see a major price hike, warns supply chain

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Sean

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Jul 6, 2022

Apple is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated iPhone 14 series in just a couple of months. The new 2022 iPhones have been spotted in various rumors and leaks, and now, the latest report hints that its pricing might see one of the more ‘drastic’ changes.

Apple iPhone 14 dummies — iPhone 14 Series prototypes

According to a Bloomberg report, one of the material suppliers for Apple’s primary chip maker (TSMC) has warned that there might be major rise in price for the iPhones. The supplier stated that it has already had to implement various hikes in materials cost. This warning is from Japanese chemical supplier Showa Denko K.K, which added that it expects the price to rise even further “as it grapples with a barrage of economic challenges confronting the $550 billion semiconductor industry.”

The report adds that there have already been at least around a dozen of hikes already within this year. The primary reason for this was the impacts of the coronavirus on the supply chain. Apart from this, the Russian invasion into the Ukraine and even the fall of the yen played a part in these price hikes. In an interview, the CFO of the supplier warned that the problem might not improve until next year.

Chief Financial Officer Hideki Somemiya stated that the company “has been forced to drastically increase the cost it passes on to customers.” Now, the supplier is asking for “twice the amount” it had previously estimated. Although, it remains to be seen how these raw materials cost rise impacts the overall pricing for the upcoming iPhone 14 series.

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Samsung Galaxy M13 4G, Galaxy M13 5G India launch date revealed, here’s what to expect

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 6, 2022

Samsung has finally confirmed to launch the Galaxy M13 series in India next week. The lineup will consist of two models. One of them will offer 5G connectivity, while the other one will be limited to 4G connectivity. Let’s take a look at all the known details about these phones.

The Galaxy M13 4G and the Galaxy Galaxy M15 5G are scheduled to launch in India on July 14. The devices are expected to go official via a live stream at 12 PM IST.

Samsung has put up teaser pages on Amazon India. The webpage reveals the design of the handsets along with a couple of features.

According to the images, the Galaxy 13 4G heading to India will be different from the Galaxy M13 4G sold elsewhere. It will not only differ in terms of design but also specs.

The Indian variant will not feature an island for the rear cameras. Further, it will be backed by a larger 6,000mAh battery instead of a 5,000mAh battery. It is also tipped to use a 5MP ultra-wide camera by replacing the 2MP macro camera.

However, it will share the Exynos 850 SoC, 6.6-inch FHD+ Infinity-V display (LCD), 50MP primary camera, 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP selfie. The smartphone will also carry support for 15W fast charging and up to 12GB RAM via RAM Plus feature.

On the other hand, the Galaxy M13 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display (LCD), Mediatek Dimensity 700 SoC, 11 5G bands, up to 12GB RAM via RAM Plus, 50MP + 2MP dual-camera system, 5MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 15W fast charging support.

Red Magic 7S Series Powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Scores Over 1.15 Million AnTuTu Points

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Anurag

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Jul 6, 2022

Nubia Red Magic 7S series is launching on July 11. Ahead of the launch, the company has shared the AnTuTu benchmarking score of the upcoming series. The score surpassed the 1.15 million mark which is higher than any Android smartphone in the market. The Red Magic 7S series is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 accompanied by MAGIC GPU.

The Red Magic series consists of two powerful smartphones in the face of Red Magic 7S and Red Magic 7S Pro. It has been expected that the upcoming Red Magic series will provide top-of-the-line performance and will dominate the benchmarking charts. Now, Nubia has gone ahead and confirmed that upcoming gaming phones will indeed offer monstrous performance.

The company has shared a new teaser on its Weibo handle that showcases the AnTuTu benchmarking score of the upcoming Red Magic 7S series. The AnTuTu benchmarking score of the device is at a combined total of 1,156,044. This is more than the Motorola Moto X30 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Pro which scored 1,114,761 and 1,113,135 points respectively. Note that Motorola and Xiaomi devices are also equipped with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

The Red Magic 7S series is expected to have extreme specs on paper. The Red Magic smartphones will come with top-end LPDDR5+UFS3.1 storage and will have a unique heat dissipation system called ICE 10.0 magic cold heat dissipation. The smartphones are expected to offer around 18GB RAM which is even more than an XBOX (Not technically).

The Red Magic 7S Pro is likely to be fueled by a 5000mAh battery supporting 135W or 165W fast charging. The smartphone is also rumored to have a 165Hz refresh rate. Red Magic 7S, on the other hand, is expected to have a 4500mAh battery, 120W fast charging, and 120Hz refresh rate.

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