The POCO F4 5G went official in India and global markets on June 23. At 12 pm today, the company will be carrying out the first sale of the phone. Here are all the information on the specifications, price, and offers for those looking forward to getting the phone.
POCO F4 5G price in India, offers
India has received the POCO F4 5G in three options: 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The prices for these variants are Rs 27,999 (~$357), Rs 29,999 (~$383), and Rs 33,999 (~$434), respectively.
POCO F4 5G
The first sale of the phone will be carried out at 12 pm today (June 27) on Flipkart. Customers who purchase it with SBI Bank credit / debit cards, will get a discount of Rs 3,000 (~$38). In addition, there is an introductory discount of Rs 1,000. These deals allow users to buy the phone for as little as Rs 23,999 (~$306). Other offers include up to 6 months of free no-cost EMI, a 2-month YouTube Premium subscription, and a 1-year Disney+ Hotstar subscription. Readers should note that the phone comes with a 2-year warranty.
POCO F4 5G specifications
The POCO F4 5G has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 870 chip powers the device with 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
It features a 20-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. The device’s back panel features a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Other features include MIUI 13 flavored Android 12 OS, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, dual stereo speakers, and IP53 certified chassis.
A few days ago, OPPO had teased that the company will soon be launching a new color option for the OPPO Reno 8 series smartphones. Today, the company has officially announced a new Iris Purple color option in the Chinese market.
The Iris Purple OPPO Reno 8 series smartphones have a textured back panel in a purple color that has wavy stripes covering the entire back panel. This new color option is now available for pre-order in China.
For the pre-order of the new Iris Purple color option, the OPPO Reno 8 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at 2,439 yuan while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs 2,698 yuan and the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at 2,989 yuan.
On the other hand, OPPO Reno 8 Pro lineup, the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs 3,189 yuan while the 12GB RAM and 256GB model is priced at 3,489 yuan.
Prior to the launch of the Iris Purple color option, the smartphones were available in three colors option. The Reno 8 was offered in Slightly Drunk, Clear Sky Blue, and Night Tour Black colors while the Pro model was available in Micro Drunk, Encounter Blue, and Night Tour Balck colors.
In addition to the launch of the OPPO Reno 8 series smartphones in this new Iris Purple color option, the company has also launched a Summar Flower Fairy Purple Gift Box in which OPPO is offering a perfume blind box for an additional price of 39.9 yuan.
Google Nest security camera is entering the Indian market thanks to Tata Play. Tata Play is offering a bundled service that includes providing the battery-powered Google Nest Cam and a Google Nest Mini. The packages are Tata Play Secure and Tata Play Secure+. It also includes an annual Nest Aware subscription service.
Google Nest Cam was launched last year and it provides intelligent alerts that can be customized to meet security needs. You can be notified when the camera picks a moving object (human, animals, vehicles, etc.) It also offers advanced familiar face recognition alerts using the Nest Aware subscription. The Google Nest Cam (Battery) offers two-way communication thanks to its built-in microphone and high-quality speaker. It offers Full duplex 2-way audio and noise cancellation.
The Google Nest Cam (Battery) is built for all conditions and corners of the home. It is weather-resistant and does not need any wires for connection. It can also see clearly in any light with HDR and night vision capability. It also has an Event Video history using the Google Home app. You can get up to 60 days of Event Video History and 10 days of continuous video history. The in-built memory of the Google Nest Cam can store up to one hour of recorded events.
The Tata Play Secure and Google Nest Cam will be available in at least 10 cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. Subscribers to the Nest Aware service will pay the sum of Rs. 11,999 (~$153) inclusive of installation of the Nest Cam. The yearly subscription for the basic plan is Rs. 3,000 (~$38) for up to 4 devices, while the Tata Play Secure+ plan starts at Rs. 5,000 (~$64) annually. Early subscribers could get a free Google Nest Mini (2nd Gen) speaker. Interested subscribers can get the package from the Tata Play website. The support also includes a 1-year warranty for the Google Nest Cam.
An Android 13 Beta source code has provided some confirmation that the Google Pixel 7 Pro will have a brighter display than the Pixel 6 Pro. Previous leaks have indicated that the Pixel 7 Pro has the S6E3HC4 display panel. This puts the Pixel 7 Pro at par with its predecessor in terms of resolution. However, the source code shows that in manual mode, the Pixel 7 Pro can reach 600 nits of brightness ahead of its predecessor.
Both the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro have resolutions of 3120 x 1440 pixels. The Pixel 6 Pro has the S6E3HC4 panel compared to the S6E3HC4 for the Pixel 7 Pro. While the Pixel 6 Pro can achieve a maximum of 500 nits of brightness in manual mode, the Pixel 7 Pro is 100 nits higher at 700 nits. In Auto mode, the Pixel 7 Pro gets up to 1,000 nits compared to 800 nits for the Pixel 6 Pro. The numbers stated above are for all-white displays (100% APL). At lower levels of the APL, the brightness can be higher.
Thanks to the source code, some additional features of the Pixel 7 Pro were revealed. We now know that it will have an HDR10 display with support for HGL imagery. It also has a 1080p mode to ensure lower power consumption. There are no indications yet that the Pixel 6 Pro’s panel will support HDR10+.
There are no official confirmations yet on the rumored October 2022 release date for the Pixel 7 lineup. There are more leaks that could surface relating to the Google Pixel 7 series. We are at least three months away from the launch and much is still unknown about the Pixel 7 series.
Asus is gearing up to launch its upcoming ROG Phone 6 series globally. The device has been confirmed to debut on July 5 and the brand has also teased a couple of its features.
Now, ROG Global has tweeted out a new teaser of the smartphone which claims that the upcoming ROG Phone 6 series will be the “world’s 1st IPX4 gaming phone.”
For those unaware, the IPX4 rating means that the smartphone is resistant to water splashes from any direction.
ASUS ROG Phone 6 specifications (rumored)
So far, the device has made appearances on TENAA and Geekbench revealing most of its specifications. It is expected to come with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. The AMOLED panel will also offer 165Hz refresh rate and house a fingerprint scanner for security.
ASUS ROG Phone 6 TENAA images
Under the hood, the device will feature a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 18GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It is expected to come with a massive 6000mAh battery and support 65W fast charging.
For optics, the device is said to feature a 64-megapixel triple rear camera and a 12-megapixel front camera. Additionally, the device is also expected to come with a secondary display on the back. More details about the smartphone are expected to be revealed as we get closer to the July 5 launch date, so stay tuned.
After announcing a partnership with Leica for its upcoming flagship series of premium smartphones, Xiaomi is slated to launch its highly anticipated Xiaomi 12S series in July this year. However, although the brand has not officially announced a launch date yet, recent reports from offline electronics retailers in China have indicated that the Xiaomi 12S series may launch as soon as July 5th.
Source: Weibo
Chinese social media Weibo user, Niuwan Technology, recently shared on their timeline that several offline retailers in the country have started receiving the marketing materials and devices for the upcoming Xiaomi 12S series of smartphones, which include the Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra.
What is shocking here, is that the highly anticipated Xiaomi 12 Ultra is actually called the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, which indicates that the Ultra model is a part of the Xiaomi 12S family. The parcel photo attached in the post states that the device shipped is the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, and an early bird premium gift box set from Xiaomi is shipped along with the Xiaomi 12S Ultra.
Parcel Shipment from Xiaomi states that it is a Xiaomi 12S Ultra.
In that case, Xiaomi’s flagship naming convention makes actual sense this time around as from what we have gathered from previous leaks, all 3 models are equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC from Qualcomm, alongside Xiaomi’s first-ever flagship camera setup that is co-engineered with Leica, for all 3 devices in the Xiaomi 12S flagship family.
The Weibo post also shows the marketing materials and invitation cards for the Xiaomi 12S series launch, and it highlights the partnership between Xiaomi and Leica in creating a new era of smartphone photography. All cards have been printed with signatures from the Chairman of Leica, Andreas Kaufmann, and from the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun as well. Xiaomi seems to have spent more on printed marketing this time around for the Xiaomi 12S series too because the amount of cards in one box shown in the Weibo photo seems to be a lot.
Xiaomi 12S Launch Invitations
Xiaomi is expected to announce the launch date for its Xiaomi 12S series launch event this week. And for more technology news from China, stay tuned to our coverage here at Gizmochina!
The ASUS ROG Phone 6 will go official on July 5 in Taiwan, China, and the US. It is also expected to arrive in other markets. It appears that it will also be released in India soon as its internal testing has begun in the country.
According to popular tipster Mukul Sharma, the internal testing of the ROG Phone 6 series has started in India. This indicates that it may soon launch in the country. Like the predecessor models, the ROG Phone 6 lineup will be made available through the Flipkart retailer site.
ASUS ROG Phone 6 TENAA images
For the unversed, the specifications of the ROG Phone 6 have been through its TENAA certification. The images of the device that have appeared on the Chinese certification site reveal that it will be arriving with an enhanced rear design.
ASUS ROG Phone 6 specifications (rumored)
The ROG Phone 6’s TENAA listing revealed that it will house a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, which may support a Full HD+ resolution. It is confirmed to carry support for a 165Hz refresh rate. It will come preinstalled with the ROG UIflavoured Android 12 OS.
The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset will power the ROG Phone 6 with 18 GB of RAM and 512 GB of built-in storage. It may house a 6,000mAh dual-cell battery, which may carry support for 65W fast charging.
The ROG Phone 6 will be equipped with 64-megapixel triple rear cameras and a 12-megapixel front camera. It will have a secondary display on the back. For security, it will have an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
It is unclear how many devices are include in the ROG Phone 6 series. Like the ROG Phone 5 lineup, it may include the ROG Phone 6, the ROG Phone 6 Pro, and the ROG Phone 6 Ultimate.
A new Xiaomi device with a 22071212AG model number has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US. The listing (via) has revealed key details like its variants and connectivity features. This device is likely to come out in late Q3 or early Q4 of this year with the name Xiaomi 12T.
Previous reports have revealed that Xiaomi is working on two devices that have “plato” and “diting” codenames. These devices have 22071212AC/G and 22081212C/G model numbers. The letters “C” and “G” indicate their China and global versions. The shortened model numbers of these devices are L12 and L12A.
The L12 (diting) is likely to debut as the Redmi K50S Pro in China. It may arrive with the Xiaomi 12T Pro name in global markets. This phone has two more variants with model numbers: 22081212UG and 22081212R. The former is likely to be called the Xiaomi 12T Pro Hypercharge, whereas the latter could be a Japan-exclusive mode, which may debut as the Xiaomi 12T Pro.
Xiaomi 12T FCC certified
The L12A (plato) is rumored to launch with the Redmi K50S name. In global markets, it could be called the Xiaomi 12T. This device has received FCC certification through its key details have surfaced.
The FCC listing has revealed that the Xiaomi 12T will be equipped connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi 802.11ax, 5G (7 bands), Bluetooth, GPS, and an IR blaster. It will arrive in two configurations: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
Huawei will be unveiling the Nova 10 series of smartphones on July 4 in China. The series includes two devices, namely the Nova 10 and the Nova 10 Pro. A fresh leak has revealed all the major specs of the Nova 10 duo.
Huawei Nova 10 specifications
The Nova 10 will measure 162.18 x 73.91 x 6.88mm and weigh around 168 grams. It will be equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 778G 4G mobile platform.
It will be available in two variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will pack a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 66W charging. The device will come preinstalled with HarmonyOS 2.
Huawei Nova 10 Pro
For selfies, it will come with a 60-megapixel camera on the front. Its back panel will have a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.9 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a depth sensor..
Huawei Nova 10 Pro specifications
The Nova 10 Pro will be similar in size and weight, measuring 164.23 x 74.45 x 7.88mm and weighing 198 grams.It will feature the same 6.67-inch OLED panel that produces 1,200 x 2,652 pixels resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. However, the device is equipped with a pill-shaped cutout for the dual selfie camera setup. The smartphone will be driven by the Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset.
The Pro model will also arrive in two configurations: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will house a bigger 4,500mAh battery with 100W charging.
The dual selfie camera setup of the Nova 10 Pro includes a 60-megapixel main ultra-wide camera and an 8-megapixel portrait lens. Its rear camera setup will feature a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a depth sensing unit.
The Nova 10 and Nova 10 Pro are equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and they will come in four colors: silver, black, purple, and green. There is no information on the prices of the Nova 10 duo. Shown above is a live shot (via) that gives a good look at the color variants of the Pro model.
Tecno is one of the most important brands of affordable phones in India and this year came up with several series of phones. Among the most interesting devices released by the company during this period, there are Tecno Pova 3 and Tecno Camon 19. Even though they are positioned in the same price range and are both affordable phones, they belong to two different series, each with its pro and cons. The presence of two phones from different series in the same price range often confuses people, especially those who do not know the brand well and those who are not able to deeply examine the specifications of a phone. If you are one of these confused people, you are in the right place. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Tecno Camon 19 and the Tecno Pova 3 which will clear your ideas.
Triple 64 + 2 MP + QVGA, f/1.7 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 50 + 2 + 2 MP,
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
7000 mAh, fast charging 25W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, reverse charging
Design
Both these phones come with distinctive designs, but the Tecno Camon 19 is definitely the most attractive. Its rear side reminds me of a labyrinth with its very creative texture. Further, it has two round camera modules reminding of the latest Huawei and Honor flagship phones. Further, it has a high screen to body ratio with narrow bezels and a punch hole placed centrally on the display. On the other hand, the Tecno Pova 3 is very elegant because its rear cameras are placed directly on the back cover, without dedicated camera modules. This phone is reminiscent of the beautiful TCL 20 Pro, but it does not have a curved screen. A killer feature of this device is the presence of an RGB notification light stripe on the back, but only in the Electric Blue color option. Which of these phones has your favorite design?
Display
Do you need the most advanced display? First of all, we have to tell you that if you really need an amazing image quality, then maybe these phones are not the perfect choice for you. They come with IPS LCD displays and the panels delivering the most advanced image quality are the AMOLED panels. If you do not mind having a less impressive LCD panel but you still want the best display here, then you should opt for the Tecno Pova 3. With a diagonal of 6.9 inches, it has one of the biggest displays in the whole smartphone market. It is able to show images with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels. Further, it provides a smooth experience thanks to a 90 Hz refresh rate. The Tecno Camon 19 has a 6.8-inch display with the same Full HD+ resolution, but it lacks the 90 Hz refresh rate and it offers a standard 60 Hz refresh rate. The Tecno Pova 3 also comes with stereo speakers. Both these phones are equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
The Tecno Pova 3 provides a slight performance boost if compared to the Tecno Camon 19, thanks to a better chipset. We are talking about the octa-core Helio G88 SoC by Mediatek built at 12 nm and running at a max frequency of 2 GHz. The chip is paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage (there is a configuration with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage as well). The Camon 19 has the same memory configuration (4/128 GB instead of 4/64 GB for the base variant) but with an inferior Helio G85 processor by Mediatek built at 12 nm and running at a max frequency of 2 GHz. Not particularly inferior, but it is inferior. However, there is another important difference between these two phones: Tecno Camon 19 ships with Android 12 out of the box, while the Pova 3 is still based on Android 11.
Camera
The most advanced camera department is provided by the Tecno Camon 19. It has a better 64 MP main camera on the rear side and, even though it is not a camera phone, it wins this camera comparison. Even the selfie camera is better with its 16 MP resolution. Alongside the main camera, you get a 2 MP depth sensor, a third QVGA sensor, and a Quad-LED flash. The Tecno Pova 3 has a 50 MP main camera, two other useless sensors, and an 8 MP front camera for selfies.
One of the biggest advantages of the Tecno Pova 3 is its outstanding battery life. This phone is equipped with a huge 7000 mAh battery, one of the biggest batteries you can find on a device released in 2022. It supports 25W fast charging and even reverse charging which lets you use the phone as a power bank to charge other devices.
Price
The starting price of the Tecno Pova 3 is Rs. 11,999 (it roughly translates into $153), while the Tecno Camon 19 is yet to hit the shelves. There is not a clear winner of this comparison but mostly depends on your needs: if you want a better camera and Android 12 out of the box go for the Camon 19, otherwise, the Pova 3 gives you a bigger battery, better chipset, and higher refresh rate.
A couple of months back OnePlus launched the OnePlus TV Y1S Pro with a 43-inch 4K display in India. Now, the brand is gearing up to debut the 50-inch version of the Y1S Pro TV and has teased it via an Amazon microsite.
The teaser reveals that the 50-inch TV will come with the same features as the 43-inch version. It will have a display with 10-bit color depth, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG support. It comes with a bezel-less design on three sides and has a slim chin.
The Y1S Pro 50-inch model will also feature the Gamma Engine technology for enhancing image quality in real-time. It will run on Android TV 10 and come with the Smart Manager feature that facilitates a seamlessly connected ecosystem. The Smart TV will also come equipped with OnePlus Connect 2.0 technology that allows OnePlus smartphone users to connect and cast directly to the TV without using a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. It also has a low latency mode for gaming making it a perfect fit for consoles like the Xbox One X and the Playstation 5.
Other than that, the smart TV is expected to bring 24W speakers with Dolby Audio tuning to provide an immersive surround sound experience. It will be powered by the MediaTek MT9216 processor, which will be paired with 2GB RAM and 8GB onboard memory. Connectivity features present on the Y1S Pro smartTV are Bluetooth 5.0 support, 1 Ethernet port, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, and support for dual-band Wi-Fi.
Tecno, Samsung, and Vivo vary in terms of design, features, and brand history. But when compared to the above brands, Tecno is relatively new. The brand’s products have often focused on artistic design and cutting-edge camera technology. So let’s check out how the new Camon 19 Pro stacks up against the Samsung A53 and Vivo V23e.
Tecno Camon 19 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A53
Vivo V23e
TECNO CAMON 19 Pro vs Samsung A53 vs Vivo V23e
Camera and Photography
All three smartphones have a 64MP main rear camera. TECNO CAMON 19 Pro features an industry-first 64MP main camera with an RGBW high-clear crystal glass lens co-developed with Samsung. This lens sets a new standard for accurately capturing bright, clear images and portraits in less-than-optimal lighting situations. CAMON 19 Pro also stands out with its specialized 50MP portrait camera that offers an excellent portrait photography experience.
On the other hand, Vivo V23e also comes with a great camera setup with its 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree angle and a 2MP macro camera. Samsung A53 has a 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP quad-camera setup but offers nothing special in terms of specific functions.
Selfie Cameras
Vivo V23e emerges the victor in terms of selfie camera. It features a 50MP wide-angle selfie camera that gives you crystal clear images and wider views of selfies or group selfies, making it perfect for different social scenarios. On the other hand, TECNO CAMON 19 Pro has a 32MP front camera and Samsung A53 is equipped with a 20MP front camera.
Display
All three phones come with large screens that are great for entertainment. TECNO CAMON 19 Pro features the largest display amongst them, with a 6.8-inch display that comes with a Wide Color Gamut and a 120Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the screen is certified by TUV Rheinland. This means with CAMON 19 Pro you get a large display that minimizes blue light, thereby reducing eye strain and fatigue. Samsung A53 and Vivo V23e come with 6.5” FHD AMOLED and 6.44”FHD displays respectively. Among the three, TECNO CAMON 19 Pro stands out with its massive display.
Design
In terms of design, all of the above brands utilize their iconic design language to target young consumers. Vivo V23e features an ultra-thin design with a glass back and a plastic frame and Samsung A53 follows the iconic Galaxy design with a matte frosted texture and brand-new colors to provide the Gen Z with not just a phone but also a fashion accessory. However, TECNO CAMON 19 Pro stands out for its stylish design, 0.98mm extremely slim bezel, and dual-ring triple-camera layout that made it a 2022 iF Design Award winner.
Processor
TECNO CAMON 19 Pro and Vivo V23e are both powered by MediaTek Helio G96 12nm Chip, while the Samsung A53 uses Samsung Exynos 1280 5nm chip to deliver superior performance and power-saving, giving its users a better and faster experience. TECNO CAMON 19 Pro comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, while Samsung A53 and Vivo V23e come with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM and 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM respectively.
Battery
Both TECNO CAMON 19 Pro and Samsung A53 have a large-capacity 5000mAh battery and support a 33W flash charge. Vivo V23e on the other hand has a smaller 4050mAh battery but supports a 44W flash charge that charges your phone faster.
Conclusion
Based on the above points of comparison, Tecno CAMON 19 Pro could be a good choice if your focus is on night portrait photography, or if you want a bigger and smoother display and a slim and stylish design. However, if taking selfies is your priority then Vivo V23e would be a better choice since it provides a better front camera and also supports faster charging. If the brand name means more to you, then Samsung A53 is the one for you as it comes with the Samsung brand name and also performs better in the hardware. However, it falls short in other aspects and features.
Noise has launched multiple AIoT products in the Indian market this month including the Buds VS104 TWS earbuds and the ColorFit Pulse Buzz smartwatch. Now, the brand has debuted new neckband Bluetooth earphones in the market called the Nerve Pro, so let’s take a look.
Noise Nerve Pro specs & features
Starting off with its design, it brings a typical thick and flexible neckband that is designed to sit comfortably on your shoulders. It comes with 10mm drivers that provide crisp audio with clear highs and lows.
For connectivity, the earbuds use Bluetooth 5.2 which supports the dual pairing. This feature allows the Nerve Pro to connect with a smartphone and a laptop simultaneously. Another special feature offered on the neckband is Environmental Sound Reduction which helps reduce the ambient noise during calls for clearer mic input.
Other than that, the Nerve Pro has buttons on the neckband for controlling media, controlling the volume, answering calls, and activating voice assistant support for Siri & Google Assistant. The neckband comes with a massive battery that offers up to 35 hours of playback time on a single charge. Its fast charging is capable of providing up to 10 hours of playback time with just 10 minutes of charging. Last but not the least, the device has decent water resistance with the IPX5 certification.
Pricing and availability
The Noise Nerve Pro neckband is available for an introductory price of ₹899 on Flipkart. It comes in three colors – Cyan Blue, Jet Black, and Neon Green.
Fossil has launched the new Gen 6 hybrid smartwatch. The new wearable is perfect for those of you who want a blend of a traditional watch design with modern technology that can track fitness, send notifications, and more. Notable features of the new Gen 6 hybrid include up to 2 weeks of battery life, support for Amazon Alexa, and a new SpO2 sensor. Let’s delve deeper into its specs and features.
The new wearable combines the mechanical design of an analog watch with the smart features of a smartwatch. It comes in two designs: Machine and Stella. The machine one sports a 45mm case size with textured bezels giving it a more “machinic”. It comes in Black, Smoke, and Silver finishes. On the contrary, the Stella has a smaller 40.5mm case size and comes in more gentle colors such as Rose Gold, Silver, and Two-Tone.
Both the designs of the watch feature interchangeable bands of 18mm and 24mm, respectively. The bands are made up of different materials including three-link metallics and classic leather, and silicon.
Talking about the specifications, the Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid comes with a battery life of up to 2 weeks. However, it depends on style and usage. In addition, the next-gen watch will now provide a preview for calls and texts. Users will also be able to access Alexa features through the built-in microphone of the smartwatch.
Moreover, the watch will come with a SpO2 sensor, an improved heart rate monitoring sensor, and more. Not to mention the basic health and fitness tracking, smart notifications, and customizable watch faces features.
As per the company, the display of the Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid will be easy to view both outdoors and indoors. The wearable will hit the shelves on June 27. It will be available at a starting price of $229.
Yesterday, Huawei had just announced that the company will be launching the Huawei Nova 10 series of mid-range smartphones in the Chinese market on July 4th next week. And as we approach nearer to the launch, leaks and rumours have already started to appear for Huawei’s next smartphone offering in the market.
In their Weibo posts today, they seem to be extremely excited about the 100W wired fast charging that will be featured on the higher-end Huawei Nova 10 Pro. Huawei claims that their 100W wired charging will be able to fully charge the 4,500 mAh cell in the Nova 10 Pro in only 20 minutes, which rivals other manufacturers like Xiaomi, Realme and OnePlus at a much lower voltage.
Source: Digital Chat Station on Weibo
The leakster also shared several specifications of the upcoming Huawei Nova 10 series. He states that the Huawei Nova 10 Pro will be equipped with a 6.78-inch 120Hz dual-curved waterfall AMOLED display, with a resolution of 2652 * 1200 pixels and a pill-shaped punch hole at the top left corner of the device.
Cameras-wise, the Nova 10 Pro will have a triple rear camera setup at the back with a 50MP RYYB large main sensor + 8MP ultrawide + Advanced Depth Sensor, and its two selfie cameras at the front will feature a flagship-grade dual camera setup with a 60MP main lens + 8MP portrait telephoto lens.
The device will be running on the 4G version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, and it measures 7.88mm in thickness and 191 grams in weight.
As for the standard Huawei Nova 10, DIgital Chat Station shares that the Nova 10 will sport a 6.67-inch centred punch-hole flat AMOLED display instead, with a resolution of 2400 * 1080 pixels. The processor under the hood was not mentioned but we do know that the vanilla Nova 10 has a 4000mAh battery cell with 66W fast charging. The device is slimmer than its Pro sibling at 6.88mm and is much lighter at 168 grams.
Huawei Nova 10 Pro Leaked Renders
To know more about the Huawei Nova 10 series, stay tuned to our Nova 10 series launch event coverage on July 4th here at Gizmochina to follow the latest technology news from China!
Chinese smartphone brands are constantly pushing the envelope with their absolutely bonkers charging technologies. We recently heard rumors of the upcoming iQOO 10 Pro being equipped with 200W charging capabilities. However, if you think 200W is too much, you’ll be surprised to know that a Chinese OEM is planning to up the ante to 240W.
iQOO is reported to be working on the next-gen iQOO 10 Pro which will support up to 200W fast charging. This means the smartphone can be fully charged from 0-100 percent, in around 12 minutes. But iQOO 10 Pro might not be the fastest charging phone because as per the popular tipster Digital Chat Station, a fellow Chinese manufacturer is trial-producing a 24v-10a 240W charger.
The tipster, however, didn’t disclose the name of the manufacturer. It could be Oppo since the company had already showcased 240W fast charging in the past.
IQOO 9 PRO
Back in February 2022, Oppo announced that it has developed 240W SuperVooc charging technology that can juice up a 4,500mAh battery in just 9 minutes. However, the technology was only tested in a prototype phone and the company didn’t announce exactly when this fast-charging technology will arrive on a smartphone.
Smartphone brands have pushed smartphone charging systems to a limit but there’s no telling what these kinds of charging speeds would do to the battery after a few charging cycles. We know that fast charging comes with a risk of overheating and corresponding hazards. Despite all the additional safety mechanisms implemented by the companies, the risk still persists.
Today on the brand’s official Weibo account, Huawei had announced that the company will be revealing a new “Gray Leather” colour option for its wildly popular clamshell foldable flagship – the Huawei P50 Pocket. The new colour option will be officially launched next week on July 4th at the brand’s Huawei Nova 10 series launch event in China, alongside the company’s AITO M7 electric vehicle series.
Huawei P50 Pocket Gray Leather Teaser. Source: Huawei China
The Huawei P50 Pocket was released in December 2021 last year with three premium colour options: Obsidian Black, Crystal White and a special edition Glit Gold colourway. The new “Gray Leather” exterior is speculated to have better grip and better drop resistance than its glass counterpart, and surprisingly, the Huawei P50 Pocket will be the first clamshell foldable to feature a leather folding exterior in the smartphone world.
Huawei P50 Pocket in Glit Gold
However, the first brand to feature a foldable with a leather exterior was actually Vivo, with their critically acclaimed Vivo X Fold. The Vivo X Fold is an intricately designed premium foldable smartphone that features a premium leather exterior blended with comfortable ergonomics, and a flagship-grade triple camera setup co-engineered with globally renowned photography expert – Zeiss.
The Vivo X Fold is available in two colour options: Blue and Black with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 storage and 512GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage. For an immersive multimedia experience, the foldable phone features an 8.03-inch 120Hz E5 LTPO AMOLED inner display and a 6.53-inch E5 AMOLED outer display.
Powering the device is the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, and alongside the 4600mAh battery, the Vivo X Fold supports 66W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging. The foldable flagship comes with a rear quad camera setup with a 50MP main camera, 48MP ultra-wide sensor, 12MP portrait telephoto lens and 5MP periscope telephoto lens. The camera comes with Zeiss optics and Zeiss T* lens coating that optimize light efficiency during photography.
The Vivo X Fold is available for purchase on Giztop from US$1799 onwards, and for interested buyers, take note that this is a Chinese edition phone, but it comes with pre-installed Google Mobile Services and Google Play Store that were sideloaded.
Midea S8+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner which generally retails for $395 is now available at a discounted price of $341.77 only at AliExpress. Please note that this deal starts on 27 June and ends on 1 July 2022.
Midea S8+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner is an advanced device that helps you to both sweep and mop your floor. The robot vacuum cleaner features a 20000 RPM BLDC advanced motor, that optimizes the air duct design and gives out a powerful and strong suction of 4000pa. The powerful suction pump sucks in dust, debris, and other garbage like hair, M&M beans, food particles, etc easily into the 2.5L large capacity dust bag, and sweeps all the dust without creating secondary air pollution while cleaning.
Midea S8+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner comes with a high-frequency vibration mop that not only leaves your floor clean and shiny but also removes stubborn stains like tea, coffee, ketchup, etc. Unlike other generic robot cleaners, the S8+ achieves 500 vibrations per minute giving you squeaky clean surfaces and leaving your house pristine and spotless.
The highlight of the Midea S8+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner lies in its 5th generation LDS laser navigation-enabled intelligent whole-house planning solution. This fifth-generation laser technology scans the entire house, and sends the data to the MSmartLife App. It then constructs an intelligent house map, with smart cleaning pathways to give you an optimum cleaning solution.
With a massive battery, the robot vacuum cleaner gives you hours of cleaning time on one single charge. Moreover after finishing one round of cleaning the robot automatically goes back to the charging station to recharge itself. Generally retailing for $395, you can now buy Midea S8+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner at a discounted price of $341.77. Please note that this super deal ends on 1 July 2022.
Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.
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Google has just released the latest Chrome OS update for Chromebooks which brings many new features for seamless integration and convenience. So, let’s check them out.
The Chrome OS 103 update‘s first new feature is the change made to the Phone Hub. As we know, the Phone Hub is a built-in control center that lets you respond to text messages, check your phone’s battery, turn on tethering, and more. Now, it is also capable of fetching your recently clicked images straight from your Android smartphone to your Chromebook.
This will make life easier in situations when you need to quickly snap a picture to attach it to an email. And the best part is that users don’t need to be connected to the internet for this feature to work.
The second major feature in this update is the ability to securely connect your Chromebook to any WiFi network you have saved on your smartphone without the need for a password. It works using the Nearby Share feature in Chrome OS that also lets users share music, pictures, or other files between other Chromebooks or Android devices.
To try out this new feature, all you have to do is go to the internet settings page on your Android phone, select “Wi-Fi network” and “Share.” Then tap the “Nearby” tile under the QR code, and select the Chromebook you want to get online. Nearby Share will deliver the Wi-Fi credentials (as in the network name and password), and the Chromebook will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi.
Other than these features, Google has also announced that Chromebooks will soon be able to easily pair with headphones or other compatible accessories via Google’s Fast Pair framework. Whenever a new pair of Bluetooth headphones are nearby, a notification will pop up on the Chromebooks screen asking if the user wants to pair with this device. This feature will roll out later this summer.
OnePlus is having a busy 2022 as the brand has already launched multiple smartphones and has the OnePlus 10T on the way. A new leak from tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that the brand is also focusing on the AIoT segment.
According to Sharma, the brand is planning on launching two new TWS earphones, a OnePlus Watch, and a fitness band. The latter two are said to be the sequels of the OnePlus Watch launched back in March 2021 and the OnePlus Band.
[Exclusive] Two new OnePlus TWS are coming soon to India. 1 OnePlus Nord-branded TWS and 1 OnePlus TWS Expect the launch to happen alongside a couple of upcoming OnePlus smartphones in Q3. Furthermore, OnePlus Watch 2 and Band 2 are also lined up. Feel free to retweet.#OnePlus
Sharma also elaborates that one of the upcoming TWS earphones will come with the mid-range oriented Nord branding while the other will be comparatively more premium. These TWS earbuds are expected to launch in Q3 2022, meaning between the months of August and October.
Unfortunately, the tipster does not reveal any information regarding the specifications of these upcoming AIoT devices. However, the company recently launched the OnePlus Nord Buds in India aka the OnePlus Buds N, so we can get an idea of what to expect from the upcoming Nord-branded TWS earbuds.
OnePlus Nord Buds
The OnePlus Nord Buds come with 12.4mm dynamic drivers, and feature Dolby Atmos audio with custom equalizer support. The earbuds house dual microphones for noise cancellation during calls but do not provide active noise cancellation.
They also have a 94ms low-latency mode for gaming and come with Bluetooth v5.2 for connectivity. Coming to the battery, the Nord Buds offer up to 7 hours of audio playback on a single charge and 30 hours in total when paired with the charging case. They also have an IP55 dust and water resistance rating, which is always a plus.
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