HTC A101 tablet launched with 10-inch display, Unisoc T618 chip

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Jul 4, 2022

HTC A101 tablet has gone official in South Africa and Russia. It is a mid-range tablet that offers key features such as a 10-inch display, a Unisoc chipset, dual rear cameras, and a big battery. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the HTC A101.

HTC A101 tablet specifications and features

The HTC A101 is a metal-bodied tablet that features a 10-inch LCD display that offers a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The tablet is equipped with pogo pins, which can be used to connect an optional keyboard.

The A101 is powered by the Unisoc T618 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The tablet offers 128 GB of built-in storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage. The device runs on the Android 11 OS and packs a 7,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.

The rear panel of the tablet features a dual-camera setup, which includes a 16-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel secondary camera, and an LED flash. It supports photography features such as bokeh mode and 1080p video recording. The front side of the tablet features an 8-megapixel camera, which carries support for beauty mode, 720p video recording, and AI face unlock.

HTC A101 tabletThe HTC A101 comes with volume buttons, a power key, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It carries support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, LTE, and GPS. The tablet measures 245.5 x 160.3 x 8.4mm and weighs 530 grams.

HTC A101 price and availability

The HTC A101 is priced at RUB 19,890 (~$361) in Russia. It comes in two colors, such as Gray and Silver. It is unclear which other markets will be receiving the tablet.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra breaks all sales records of any Note series device sold to date

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 4, 2022

South Korean tech giant Samsung has been focusing a lot on its flagship devices. The launch of the Galaxy S22 Ultra in the first quarter of 2022 saw Samsung merge the Note product line with the Galaxy S flagship devices. The brand implemented the stylus capabilities of the Note series into the Galaxy S22, citing that maintaining a separate line simply for the stylus’s capabilities may be pointless. This move came as a blessing for Samsung, as they have sold more than 11 million pieces so far. This number far precedes the sales number for any Note series phone to date.

Samsung Galaxy S Series flagship device- the Galaxy S22

After the Note 7 battery explosion fiasco in 2017, Samsung moved on to the Note 8 edition after major quality control measures. The Note 8 revamped Samsung’s S Pen stylus credibility as more than 10 million units of the device were sold.

The device has sold surprisingly well, considering its $1199.99 starting price, which is among the highest for flagship smartphones. Samsung has proven extremely successful in selling their flagship devices, and they also offered a $125 price cut on the Galaxy S22 Ultra in June this year.

Meanwhile, the device comes with a 6.8-inch AMOLED 2X panel which has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a QHD+ resolution of 3088 x 1440 pixels.

Additionally, the display has a 240Hz touch sampling rate, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and a maximum brightness of 1,750 nits. Moreover, a fingerprint ultrasonic sensor is included beneath the screen. A 108MP F/1.8 main camera, a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, a 10MP F/2.4 3x lens, and a 10MP F/4.9 10x periscope lens make up the camera setup. There is a 40MP F/2.2 selfie camera up front.

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Mozilla Firefox v102 update removes trackers from URLs automatically

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Sudhanshu

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Jul 4, 2022

Mozilla Firefox browser is among the most well-known web browsers and makes a good alternative to Google Chrome. Like Chrome, Firefox is also Chromium-based and offers a lot of similar features.

In recent times, however, Firefox is trying to shift its image from a Chrome alternative to a superior browser. To accomplish this vision, Mozilla has focused heavily on user privacy features. The latest of these is the ability to remove trackers from website URLs automatically that comes with the Firefox v102 update.

For those unaware, multiple companies like Facebook, Marketo, Olytics, and HubSpot, utilize custom URL query parameters to track clicks on links. These custom URLs are essentially used to track your activity around the web. With this new update, the browser will give you a shorter URL and also it blocks all the tracking URLs.

The feature is called ‘Query Parameter Stripping’ and removes various query parameters used by the companies mentioned above. The list of tracking parameters that will be automatically removed from the URLs is as follows:

Olytics: oly_enc_id=, oly_anon_id=
Drip: __s=
Vero: vero_id=
HubSpot: _hsenc=
Marketo: mkt_tok=
Facebook: fbclid=, mc_eid=

To enable this feature, all you have to do is open the Firefox browser, go to Settings, click on Privacy & security and change ‘Enhanced Tracking Protection’ to ‘Strict.’

One thing to note is that this feature only works while browsing in normal mode and does not apply while browsing in Private mode.

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Here’s when Oneplus 7/7T series, 9RT will get ColorOS 12 stable update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 4, 2022

At the end of May, Oppo revealed that it will begin the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for the Oneplus 7/7T series and 9RT in late June. As scheduled, these smartphones were treated with the beta software last week. Now, the company has disclosed when these phones will get access to the stable release.

Recently, Oppo shared the ColorOS 12 update plan for Q3 2022 in China. At the same time, the global wing of the company also disclosed an update timeline for July.

The Chinese schedule includes Oneplus devices since the phones run pure ColorOS in its home market. As per the plan, the Oneplus 9RT and the Oneplus 7/7T series will be updated to ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12 in July and August, respectively.

To be precise, Oppo has only revealed the exact date for the 9RT. Whereas, for the remaining four handsets, it has just disclosed the month.

Oneplus ColorOS 12 Stable Update Timeline

From July 18

Oneplus 9RT

August

In international markets, the aforementioned smartphones will be updated to the Android 12-based OxgenOS 12 update, which is merely a marketing name for ColorOS 12 outside mainland China. Unfortunately, we don’t have official release dates for it.

Xiaomi to announce series of cutting-edge routers tonight at Xiaomi 12S series launch event

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 4, 2022

According to ITHome, the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi’s Chairman, Founder, and CEO Lei Jun revealed the latest news ahead of Xiaomi 12 Series launch conference which will be held tonight. He announced that Xiaomi’s new series of cutting-edge routers are extremely capable and is majorly suited for super-luxury houses or small and medium-sized enterprises ahead of its launch tonight.

According to Lei Jun’s description, the top-end Xiaomi tri-band mesh router is a premium router designed for large apartments and comes with two sets in a box, and has been named the Xiaomi HomeWiFi router. The router comes with an impressive range and can cover a distance of 150 meters directly, and up to 10 devices can be connected simultaneously.

Xiaomi Home WiFi Router — Xiaomi’s cutting-edge router series official poster

According to prior statements made by Xiaomi representatives, their new line of premium routers will address issues like network dead spots in the house, slow loading speeds, and extremely-efficient connectivity.

Additionally, tonight’s conference will be utilized to launch some other products like the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S Pro, Xiaomi 12s Ultra, and more.

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra, which will have the largest main camera sensor in the business and a 1-inch Sony IMX989 lens, is anticipated to be the event’s star attraction. We can understand why Xiaomi is confident in saying that its next flagship will usher in a new era of smartphone photography, given the US$ 15 million it spent developing the Sony IMX989 sensor in partnership with both Sony and Leica.

In China, the brand’s official channel on Bilibili will broadcast the highly-anticipated launch event live. The live feed will also be broadcasted globally on Xiaomi’s official YouTube account. The timings for the event are 7:00 pm Beijing Time (GMT +8), 4:30 pm IST (GMT +5:30), and 12:00 pm London Time (GMT +1).

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Motorola Moto X30 Pro powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 scores over 1.1 million AnTuTu points

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Anurag

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Jul 4, 2022

Motorola recently made the Moto X30 Pro official. The smartphone will be launched very soon in China with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and super-realistic imaging capabilities. Ahead of the launch, the Lenovo-owned company has revealed the AnTuTu benchmarking score of the X30 Pro. Surprisingly, it’s higher than any other Android smartphone in the market. It even surpassed the Xiaomi 12S Pro which scored 1,113,135 points.

Chen Jin, Lenovo China’s General Manager of Mobile department, took to Weibo to reveal the AnTuTu scorecard of the upcoming Moto X30. According to Jin, the overall AnTuTu score of the handset is 1,114,761 and that’s really high. For reference, it’s higher than the Xiaomi 12S Pro which scored 1,113,135 points. 12S Pro is also powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Soc.

Moto X30 Pro’s scored higher than any Android phone we’ve seen so far. It is even higher than gaming phones which are said to be the pinnacle of performance. Speaking of gaming phones, Asus ROG Phone 6 is going to launch tomorrow, let’s see if it can beat the X30 Pro’s score.

Motorola’s Moto X30 Pro is rumored to pack some interesting hardware. It is reported that the smartphone will house a 200-megapixel primary sensor and will offer super-realistic imaging. The smartphone is said to support 120W fast charging and 30/50W wireless fast charging.

Previous reports have claimed that the smartphone will flaunt 6.67-inch FHD + resolution curved OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be equipped with a 60-megapixel camera on the front. The smartphone is expected to be launched in late July. We’ll keep you informed about the latest developments.

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Geely’s Xingji Times acquires Meizu, flagship phone planned for 2023

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Sean

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Jul 4, 2022

Earlier today (4th July 2022), it was announced that Meizu has officially been acquired. The company is now owned by Geely‘s Xingji Times that has taken over majority shares of the brand, with the announcement also shared some other interesting future plans.

As of right now, Xingji Times has a 79.09 percent controlling stake in Meizu Technology. Following the acquisition, the top management for the Chinese smartphone maker will be more or less the same. Although, Shen Ziyu, the vice chairman of Xingji Times, will now also serve as the chairman of Meizu Technology. On the other hand, Huang Zhipan is still the CEO of the brand. Notably, the acquisition is in line with our previous report regarding Geely having plans to buy stake into the smartphone maker.

Huang had joined the company back in 2004 and has been held various important positions related to the supply chain, overseas business, and others. Despite the acquisition by Xingji times, both parties have agreed to see this as a strategic investment and that Meizu will still operate as an independent brand. Thus, the top management was left untouched and remains stable, while Huang Zhang will also be a strategic consultant for the brands products.

Interestingly, Shen Ziyu the new chairman of Meizu, revealed that the brand will retain and independent team. He further added that the company is also planning on launching a new flagship smartphone next year. Although, no other finer details were shared regarding this matter.

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Nothing Phone (1) transparent TPU cover leaked prior to its release

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Sean

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Jul 4, 2022

The Nothing Phone (1) launch is just around the corner. The company recently revealed smartphone’s unique transparent design, which is one of its most highlighting feature. Now, a new report has revealed a transparent TPU case for the handset.

Many smartphone owners use theirs devices with a protective cover. So, one would wonder if the transparent design would even be visible since people tend to opt for protection over looks. But this new transparent TPU case is the answer, since its see through nature doesn’t hinder the design of the Phone (1). The case was leaked by MySmartPrice and known tipster Ishan Agarwal.

Looking at the image shared, we can see the black variant of the Phone (1), with the new clear TPU cover on. With the Phone (1) having the Glyph lighting feature, this case is likely the best option for those that wish to use the device without hindering the experience. For those unaware, the Glyph lighting is thanks to the unique layout of the LED lighting strips on the rear panel of the device. These are customizable and serves a number of different functions as well.

The leaked case will also come in a black tint with all the necessary cutouts for the various power button, charging port, and speaker grilles. Interestingly, it also has a black tint as well, with a Nothing branding also being clearly visible. As of right now, it is currently unknown if the brand will be launching this device along with the smartphone or whether its a separately purchasable accessory.

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Oppo shares July stable ColorOS 12 update timeline for Oppo F21 Pro 5G, A55, and more

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Anurag

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Jul 4, 2022

Oppo has definitely improved its software game this year. Over the last few months, the Chinese OEM has released stable and beta ColorOS 12 updates for a lot of its devices. A host of its devices already have received a stable ColorOS 12 update. And now OPPO has announced the next batch of phones scheduled to receive stable ColorOS update 12 in July 2022. Let’s check out which devices will get the taste of Android 12 this month.

OPPO is planning to extend the latest version of ColorOS to several phones this month. This includes Oppo F21 Pro, Oppo A55, Oppo Find X5 Lite, and more. As per OPPO’s announcements, the stable update will start rolling out to the devices in India, Indonesia, France, China, and Japan from July 20 onwards. Here’s the list of phones and their update schedule:

ColorOS 12 Stable Update Timeline July 2022

From 20 July 2022

Oppo Find X 5 Lite (France)

From 22 July 2022

Oppo F21 Pro 5G (India)
Oppo Reno7 Z 5G (Indonesia)
Oppo A96 5G (China)

From 23 July 2022

Oppo A55 (India)
Oppo A16 (India)

From 25 July 2022

Oppo A55s 5G Japan

If you own any of the devices listed above, keep an eye out for an OTA notification on the given dates.

ColorOS 12 is an interesting update. It has loads of new features and improvements. For instance, it brings a new wallpaper-based theming system, which you might have already seen on Google’s Pixel devices. It is a part of the new Material You design language. Moreover, the update includes Screen Translate, Background Stream Canvas AOD, Android 12’s Privacy Dashboard, indicators for camera and microphone access, and a lot more.

Check out our review of ColorOS 12 to learn more about the latest Software.

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Motorola Moto G42 launched in India with OLED display, Snapdragon 680 SoC, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 4, 2022

In early June, Motorola unveiled the Moto G42 in Europe. Almost a month later, the smartphone has now made its way to India as scheduled. Let’s take a look at its pricing and availability in the new market along with its features.

Motorola Moto G42 Price and Availability in India

The Motorola Moto G42 arrives in a single 4GB + 64GB memory configuration in India priced at ₹13,999 ($177). It can be availed in either Atlantic Green or Metallic Rose color options.

The phone will go on sale from July 11 via Flipkart and leading retail stores across the country. Customers can avail of a ₹1,000 instant discount on SBI credit card transactions for a limited time.

Motorola Moto G42 Specifications

The Moto G42 features a plastic body like most Motorola-branded smartphones. The handset is IP52-rated for splash resistance. It measures 160.61 x 73.47 x 8.26mm in dimensions and weighs 174.5g.

The device flaunts a 6.47-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 700 nits peak brightness level, and a 409 PPI. The centered punch-hole panel has a 60Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio.

It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and uMCP storage. It boots near-stock Android 12 with My UX features. There’s support for MicroSD cards via a dedicated slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The phone offers dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos. For biometrics, it uses a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

As far as optics are concerned, there’s a triple camera system on the rear comprising of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, the handset nests a 16MP shooter inside the punch-hole.

The connectivity options on the smartphone include 4G, dual-SIM, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and NFC. Finally, it is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging.

OPPO likely to launch another affordable tablet alongside OPPO Pad Air in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 4, 2022

OPPO Reno 8 series will be announced later this month in India. If a recent rumor is to be believed, it may go official on July 21 in the country. The lineup will most likely include two models: the Reno 8 and the Reno 8 Pro. Reliable tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that OPPO will launch two tablets in India.

According to Sharma, OPPO will be launching the OPPO Air Pad in India. It will be aimed toward the offline market. The other tablet will be an online-focused device that will be priced between Rs 10,000 (~$126) and Rs 15,000 (~$190). Unfortunately, there is no information on the final marketing name of this device. The tipster has also shared the key specifications of the OPPO Pad Air.

Sharma revealed that the Indian variant of the OPPO Pad Air will have a 10.36-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a 2K resolution and will be powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset. It will pack a 7,100mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

The OPPO Pad Air will be equipped with 4 GB of RAM, 3 GB of virtual RAM, and 128 GB of native storage. It will arrive with Dolby Atmos-powered quad stereo speakers. It will have a slim profile of 6.94mm. The tipster did not mention anything about the cameras on the device. But it looks like the Pad Air sold in India will be the same as the Pad Air sold in China.

There is no word on the launch date of the upcoming OPPO tablets. There is a possibility that the new OPPO tablets may go official alongside the Reno 8 lineup.

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Infinix Note 12 5G series India launch date announced

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 4, 2022

A few days back, Infinix started teasing the arrival of the Infinix Note 12 5G series in India. The teasers revealed some of the key features of the handsets. Today, the brand has finally disclosed the launch date of its new 5G-enabled smartphone lineup in the country.

According to the official teaser page on Flipkart, the Infinix Note 12 5G series will launch in India on July 8. Although the timing is not mentioned, we expect the phones to go official via a press release and social media posts around 12 PM IST or later.

The brand hasn’t revealed the number of devices in the lineup yet. There could be at least two handsets but unfortunately, their names are a mystery. Perhaps, one of them will be called Infinix Note 12 5G, while the second one will go by Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G.

Talking about features, the series will come with a 108MP primary camera and an AMOLED display with a dewdrop notch. It’s not known, which one of the Infinix Note 12 5G series models will carry these specs.

The phone used in teasers will have a flat frame. Its triple camera system will be housed on a rectangular island on its rear panel. Finally, a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, and a primary microphone hole will be located at the bottom, whereas the power key and the volume rocker will reside on the right side.

Unfortunately, that’s all the information we have regarding the Infinix Note 12 5G series at the moment. But we are looking forward to learning more about it in the coming days via leaks and official teasers.

Red Magic 7S series launch date confirmed, official renders emerge

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 4, 2022

Red Magic 7S series launch date has been confirmed. Nubia will be holding a launch event for the Red Magic 7S and Red Magic 7S Pro at 3 PM (local time) on July 11 in China. The specifications of these smartphones are already known since they have surfaced in the database of TENAA certification platform. Apart from confirming the launch date, the company has also released the official renders of the Red Magic 7S Pro.

The device shown is the Red Magic 7S Pro handset. The silver-colored transparent rear of the phone features an RGB-lit centrifugal fan with up to 20,000 RPM, a triple camera unit with LED flash, and an AIR inlet in the upper half. For an enhanced gaming experience, it features gaming trigger buttons on its right spine.

The remaining part of the phone’s back confirms that the Red Magic 7S Pro is equipped with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 5,000mAh battery, and ICE 10.0 liquid-cooling technology, which can be activated using the red switch available on the left edge. The Red Magic branding and its logo can be seen at the centre of the Red Magic 7S Pro. The front view of the phone reveals that it is equipped with an under-display selfie camera.

Red Magic 7S Pro specifications (rumored)

The TENAA listing of the Red Magic 7S Pro has revealed that it will feature a 6.8-inch OLED FHD+ display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powered device will offer up to 18 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. It will run on Android 12 OS and Red Magic UI.

It will feature an 8-megapixel or 16-megapixel under-display selfie camera and 64-megapixel triple rear cameras. It will house a 5,000mAh battery. It is expected to offer other features such as a 165Hz refresh rate and 135W or 165W fast charging support.

The vanilla Red Magic 7S is expected to come with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging. The rest of its specs will be identical to the Pro model.

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Oppo Reno 8 Series, Oppo Pad Air Specifications Tipped Ahead of Imminent Launch in India

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Anurag

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Jul 4, 2022

Oppo recently teased the India launch of the latest Reno 8 series. It is tipped to debut in India on July 21. Ahead of the launch, the specifications of the Reno 8 Pro and Reno 8 have started to emerge online. Recently, we learned about the expected prices, the storage variants, and the color options of smartphones. Today, a noted tipster is here with the specifications of the upcoming Oppo Reno 8, 8 Pro, and Oppo Pad Air, which may launch alongside.

Tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) shared on Twitter the possible specification of the Indian variant of Oppo Reno 8, 8 Pro, and Pad Air. Given the track record of the tipster, the specifications could be legit.

Oppo Reno 8 Specifications (Leaked)

According to the tipster, Oppo Reno 8 Indian variant will feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 90.8 screen-to-body percentage and 90Hz refresh rate. The display also comes with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 409ppi pixel density. The smartphone will house a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The smartphone will also get a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 sensor on the front.

The device will be fueled by a 4500mAh battery and support 80W fast charging. It will run ColorOS12 based on Android 12 out of the box. Oppo Reno 8 will measure 160×73.4×7.67mm and weigh 179 g. The handset will be available in two colors- Shimmer Gold and Shimmer Black.

Oppo Reno 8 Pro Specifications (Leaked)

As per the leak, the Oppo Reno 8 Pro Indian variant will be powered by Dimensity 8100-Max Soc, which was also found in the OnePlus 10R 5G. It will also feature Oppo’s proprietary Marisilicon X imaging chip. The smartphone will come with dual Sony flagship sensors and will be capable of recording 4K Ultra Night and 4K Ultra HDR Video. Oppo Reno 8 Pro is said to be the slimmest reno series phone with 7.34mm.

As per the tipster, the device’s fingerprint sensor is pretty impressive, it can unlock in 0.2 seconds. The smartphone will come with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Oppo Reno 8 Pro will be priced between Rs. 42,000-46,000 in India.

Oppo Pad Air Specifications (Leaked)

Oppo will also be launching the new Oppo Pad Air in India. According to the tipster, the Indian variant of Oppo Pad Air will come with a 10.36-inch 2K IPS LCD panel. It will have quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

The tablet will feature Snapdragon 680 under the hood and will be fueled by a 7100mAh battery supporting 18W fast charging. The device will have 4GB (Plus 3GB virtual) RAM and 128GB storage. It will be 6.94mm thick.

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Apple Japan hikes prices of devices by upto 20% due to global inflation and supply shortages

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 4, 2022

Apple holds 60% of the smartphone market in Japan. However, the brand had to revise the pricing of some of its models. As a result, iPhone models have become significantly more expensive in Japan over the past few days.

Apple M2 Chip Featured — Apple’s M2 chip

Apple Japan has revised the prices for all iPhone models as of Thursday. The depreciation of the Japanese Yen against the US Dollar, which has lost roughly 18% of its value to the dollar in the last three months, is the reason for some models becoming nearly 20% more expensive than before.

For instance, the price of the iPhone 13 Pro has increased from 122,800 yen ($904) for the 128GB storage capacity to 144,800 yen ($1,066). The price of the iPhone SE Gen 3 has increased from 57,800 yen ($425) to 62,800 yen ($462) in the interim. It is common for multinational corporations like Apple to modify prices in a particular market to match with the change in a currency’s strength versus other currencies as the world contends with inflation (and supply shortages) across nations.

Apple Store Tokyo — Apple Store in Tokyo, Japan

Apple’s price hike on iPhones comes just before the company is anticipated to unveil its new array of iPhones for the year, which is typically in September. Apple hasn’t changed the pricing of any other items from its Mac or iPad lineups; it has just raised the price of its iPhones so far.

Recently, Apple created a buzz in the global market by announcing the new M2 processor for its upcoming MacBook Air and a report also suggested that the upcoming AirPods Pro 2 will have a USB Type-C charging port.

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Here’s how to watch ASUS ROG Phone 6 gaming smartphone launch event live

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Jeet

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Jul 4, 2022

ASUS has a popular lineup of gaming smartphones in the form of the ASUS ROG Phone and the company is now gearing up to launch the next-generation flagship smartphone lineup in the market, dubbed ASUS ROG Phone 6.

The company has already confirmed that the upcoming gaming smartphones will be officially launched on 5th July for the global markets. It is expected to announce two smartphones — ASUS ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro.

The launch event for the ROG Phone 6 series will be live-streamed by the company on its official YouTube channel at 8:00 AM EST or 5:30 PM IST.

You can watch the launch event live by clicking here.

The ASUS ROG Phone 6 features a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that offers a screen resolution of 165Hz with slim bezels on the sides. It also comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

Under the hood, the device is confirmed to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. The phone could come packed with up to 18GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 is expected to have a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor, coupled with an ultra-wide lens and a macro sensor. On the front side, the device is likely to have a 12-megapixel selfie snapper.

The smartphones will be running the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ROG UI custom interface on top. The devices are also expected to be the first in the lineup to have IPX4 splash resistance.

The ASUS ROG Phone 6 is expected to be powered by a 6,000mAh battery and come with support for 65W fast charging and could have two USB-C ports for charging.

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Super Deal: Get Divoom Ditoo-Plus Retro Pixel Art Speaker for $39.99 (Retail Price $90)

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Jul 4, 2022

Divoom Ditoo-Plus Retro Pixel Art Speaker which generally retails for $90 is now available at a massively discounted price of $39.99 only on AliExpress. This super will end in the next 3 hours. Please note that this is the lowest price for the speaker from the official store. However, the prices differ from region to region.

Divoom Ditoo-Plus Retro Pixel Art Speaker

Key Features:

Retro Pixel Art Portable Speaker
Nostalgic design with iconic retro features
360-degree surround sound
Fine-tuned driver and powerful bass radiator
Create your own pixel art with Divoom App
Gaming: play pixel games
DJ mixer: remix or record your favorite tracks
LED editor
Advanced intelligent alarm system: can record your own voice as a wake-up call
Built-in microphone: connect your phone and chat with friends easily
SD card slot
Other Features; Lamp, Online Radio, Time Planner, Voice Memo, etc.

Generally retailing for $90 you can now buy Divoom Ditoo-Plus Retro Pixel Art Speaker for a heavily discounted price of $39.99 only on AliExpress. Please note that this price does not include VAT. The deal will end in the next 3 hours. So place your order asap.

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World’s largest EV battery maker announces a new battery with 620+ miles of range and fast charging

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Divyansh Mehta

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Jul 4, 2022

The world’s biggest battery maker CATL has announced that it will start producing a new electric-car battery with 620+miles (1000+ kilometers). The EV battery will enter production in 2023 and has been officially named -The Qilin battery.

CATL factory — Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd

The Qilin is deemed 50% more efficient than the battery that is currently used in the Tesla Model S. Against the 620+ miles range of The Qilin, Tesla’s longest-range electric car Tesla Model S only offers a range of 405 miles. In the United States, the longest-range electric car available is the 169,000$ Lucid Air. Lucid Air is a California-based startup and offers an EV that can travel 520 miles per charge.

The Qilin packs a lot of energy into a small space, according to CATL, the largest EV battery producer in the world and a Tesla supplier. This is possible because of breakthroughs in battery chemistry and packaging. According to CATL, the battery has a 255 watt-hour energy density per kilogram and it will be 13% more powerful than the configuration Tesla recently began utilizing for its Model Y SUVs, which is 4680 batteries.

If a vehicle is equipped with adequate batteries, it can go great distances. And making sure that batteries don’t take up too much room or weigh too much is the difficult part.

Additionally, CATL also claimed that The Qilin can charge from 10% to 80% in 10 minutes, making it leagues apart from anything that the market has to offer. However, the real statistics will only be determined when the battery is rolled out in the market and the EVs using The Qilin are on the road.

There has been no official word as to which US electric carmakers will be interested in implementing The Qilin into the cars. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports that two Chinese manufacturers of electric cars, Hozon and Li Auto, have so far committed to using the Qilin pack in upcoming models.

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Realme GT 2 Master Explorer edition launch date confirmed, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 4, 2022

The Realme GT 2 Master Explorer edition’s existence was confirmed in May when Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Last month, Realme confirmed that the GT2ME will be made official in July. Today, the company took to its Weibo handle to confirm its launch date.

Realme will be unveiling the GT 2 Master Explorer edition at 2 PM (local time) on July 11 in China. A Realme phone with an RMX3551 model number was recently approved by Chinese certification sites, such as 3C and TENAA.

Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition specifications (rumored)

The Realme GT 2 Master Explorer edition will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a central cutout. It will feature a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Because it will be a flagship device, it is likely to offer a refresh rate of 120Hz.

Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition TENAA images

Under the hood of the Realme GT 2 ME will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. It is anticipated that the device will have 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of internal storage. The smartphone will be powered by a 5,000mAh dual-cell battery with 100W charging capabilities.

The device’s rear panel will have a 50-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel triple camera module. It will sport a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies. Some of its other features include an in-screen fingerprint scanner and Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0 on top. It measures 161.3 x 74.3 x 8.2mm and weighs around 199 grams. Lastly, the device will come in white, brown, and green colors.

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OPPO reportedly working on two new foldable smartphones; could launch later this year

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Jeet

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Jul 4, 2022

OPPO launched its first foldable smartphone a couple of years back in the form of the OPPO Find N and now the company is working on the next generation of foldable smartphones that should launch soon.

As per the latest report from Digital Chat Station, OPPO is working on two new foldable smartphones, one with a clamshell fold design and another with a book-like folding design.

The report adds that the upcoming smartphone with a clamshell folding design, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip lineup, has been codenamed Dragonfly but the actual name of the smartphone has not been decided yet.

The phone will reportedly come with a display offering a 120Hz refresh rate and the company is focusing on reducing the thickness of the foldable smartphone as well as adopting a new hinge structure.

On the other hand, OPPO is also working on a successor of the Find N smartphone which will reportedly be named OPPO Find N 2 and will offer a display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will also come optimized for weight and thickness compared to the current model.

It is also being claimed that the company will be launching a series of high-performance flagship smartphones in the second half of this year and the devices will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek Dimensity processors.

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