Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 will have a significant price hike according to this leak

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Jun 23, 2022

It is no secret that Samsung is working on its next generation of smartwatches dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series. The device has already made an appearance on the FCC certification website, however, there is no word on its release date yet.

Now, ahead of its launch, reliable tipster Roland Quandt has leaked the pricing of the upcoming smartwatch revealing that it will come with a heftier price tag than the current generation Galaxy Watch 4 series. The tipster informs that the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 40mm version will have a €300 and €350 Euro price tag for the Bluetooth and LTE versions respectively. These watches will come in Pink Gold, Gray, and Silver color options.

Samsung Galaxy Watch5
40mm BT ~300 Euro
40mm LTE ~ 350 Euro
Pink Gold, Gray, Silver

44mm BT ~350 Euro
44mm LTE ~400 Euro
Blue, Gray, Silver

Watch5 Pro
45mm BT ~490 Euro
45mm LTE ~540 Euro
Black, Titanium

*price conversion and taxes may make numbers differ from actual MSRP.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) June 22, 2022

The 44mm Galaxy Watch 5 will cost €350 for the Bluetooth version and the LTE version will cost €400. They will be available in Blue, Gray, and Silver color options. Last but not the least, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro’s Bluetooth-only model will have an MSRP of €490 and the LTE version will cost €540. The Pro models will be available in Black and Titanium color options.

The tipster states that these prices are subject to change depending on price conversion and the taxes levied in different regions. However, looking at this leak, we can expect around a €90 price hike across the entire lineup of the next-gen Samsung smartwatches compared to the current pricing of the Galaxy Watch 4 series.

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ASUS ROG Phone 6 visits Geekbench with SD8+ Gen 1 SoC, 16GB RAM

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Jun 23, 2022

Earlier this month, Asus announced that the Asus Rog Phone 6 gaming smartphone will make its global debut on July 5th. The device has already appeared on the TENAA listing revealing some of the key specifications of the ROG Phone 6.

Now, the device has made an appearance on the popular benchmarking database, Geekbench, confirming its chipset, RAM, and OS while also giving us an idea of its performance. So, let’s take a look.

According to the database, the ROG Phone 6 comes with an octa-core processor that has a max clock speed of 3.19GHz. The SoC also brings along the Adreno 730 GPU confirming that this is Indeed the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Other than that, the listing confirms that the device has 16GB of RAM and runs on an Android 12-based operating system.

Coming to the benchmarks result, the smartphone scores 1323 in the single-core test and an impressive 4238 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5. The listing does not reveal anything else, but the earlier leaks give us an idea of what to expect from the gaming smartphone.

ROG Phone 6 specifications (rumored)

Starting off, the divide is expected to bring a 678-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC will be paired with up to 18GB of RAM.

Other than that, the smartphone will bring a large 6,000mAh battery which will support 65W fast charging. For optics, the device is said to feature a 64-megapixel primary camera. Other than that, we can expect the device to bring dual stereo speakers, a VC cooling chamber, and more.

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Get Xiaomi Mi Band 6 for Discounted Price of $25 (Retail Price $42)

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Jun 23, 2022

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 Smart Bracelet which generally retails for $41.99 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $24.99 only by using the coupon code: HekkaXiaomi0614. Please note that this coupon expires on 31 July 2022.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 features a 1.56” AMOLED full-screen display with 326ppi and customizable background images. To manage your health and fitness, the smart band comes with 30 fitness modes with an auto-detection function for 6 dedicated modes and other features like a heart rate monitor, SpO2 tracker, sleep tracker, stress monitor, female health tracker, etc. The 50m water-resistant band, gives you 5 days of battery life on heavy mode, 14 days on normal mode, and 19 days on power-saving mode.

Generally retailing for $41.99 you can now buy Xiaomi Mi Band 6 at a massively discounted promotional price of $24.99 only on Hekka.com. Please note that the deal ends on 31 July. So place your order before the coupon expires.

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Get Huge Discount on Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse at Hekka.com (Coupon)

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Jun 23, 2022

Hekka.com is giving a huge discount on Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse. The mouse which generally retails for $89.99 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $51.85 only by using the coupon code: HekkaMX0613. Please note that this coupon expires on 31 July 2022.

Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse

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Fast rechargeable battery
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Generally retailing for $89.99 you can now buy Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse at a massively discounted promotional price of $51.85 only on Hekka.com. Please note that the deal ends on 31 July. So place your order before the coupon expires.

HEKKA:

Hekka.com is a direct-to-global consumer online retailer. Devoted to improving customer service, meeting customers’ requirements, and striving to exceed the customer’s expectations, Hekka provides consumers with a wide variety of products and resources like consumer electronics, fashion and apparel, health and beauty, toys and gifts, sports, and outdoors, automobiles accessories, etc.

DOOGEE S61 & S61 Pro with a cool ring flash & pseudo-translucent back unveiled

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 23, 2022

Chinese smartphone maker DOOGEE, better known for its rugged smartphones, has unveiled a new smartphone series. The DOOGEE S61 series is made up of the vanilla DOOGEE S61 and the S61 Pro and both are expected to be available in July.

While the prices of the models are yet to be disclosed, the specifications of the phones and some marketing images have been released. The specs show the models will be marketed as rugged smartphones with both having textured back panels and a rugged design that protects them against drops and knocks.

The DOOGEE S61 series also comes with a translucent design which is just an effect and not actually a transparent back panel. The models come with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications.

The two models both pack a 6-inch display with an HD+ resolution of 1,440 x 720-pixel and 500 nits of peak brightness. The models are powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 processor paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Where the two models differ is that the S61 Pro features a superior camera setup. While the S61 packs 64GB storage, the S61 Pro has 128GB storage onboard.

On the camera setup, the DOOGEE S61 packs a 20MP primary camera and an 8 MP front-facing camera. The S61 Pro features a 48MP main camera while at the front there is a 16MP selfie sensor.

Under the hood, there is a 5,180mAh battery on board the S61 series and they run on the latest Android 12 OS. We expect to see more details of the devices when they go official next month.

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Amazon announces the Proteus, a fully autonomous warehouse robot

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 23, 2022

Amazon is blazing its stellar trail in robotics by releasing a fully autonomous warehouse robot. The company has been at the forefront of the development of robotics in the workplace for a decade since the formation of Amazon Robotics. The robotics arm of the company has delivered excellent automation robots within its decade-long existence.

Amazon Robotics has announced two new robots – Proteus and Cardinal which offer new insights into robotics technology. Proteus is an autonomous floor system while Cardinal is a robotic arm. Both robots are being integrated into Amazon’s shelf and cell system which has evolved in ten years. Proteus can move autonomously within the facility using advanced safety, perception, and navigation technology. Amazon says it was built to be automatically directed to do its work. It needs not to be confined to restricted areas and has broad applications. Amazon says Proteus can help employees in a variety of ways such as the lifting and movement of GoCarts around its facilities.

Amazon has made several key acquisitions since it acquired Kiva Systems a decade ago. Amazon Robotics has deployed more than 520k robotic drive units across its facilities thus far. The company continues to improve on delivery times for products due to its highly automated systems. The entry of Proteus and Cardinal will further accelerate Amazon’s drive toward lightning-fast deliveries. The development of the new systems could not be unconnected with Amazon’s acquisition of Canvas in 2019. The hardware is designed to interact directly with workers on the floor, in line with Canvas’s previous autonomous solutions.

It is also impressive that the new system can fit snugly with Amazon’s existing Kiva systems with minimal retrofitting. Amazon says that Proteus will be initially deployed in the outbound GoCart handling areas.

Ultimately, Amazon hopes to automate GoCart handling across the network for greater efficiency. The development of these autonomous robotic systems by Amazon gives it a cutting-edge advantage in the market. Its huge investment in robotics has transformed the company tremendously.

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Zapp i300 e-scooter features a colored dash panel, regenerative braking & more!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 23, 2022

Zapp has announced its i300 electric scooter which has a range of 37 miles and can achieve a top speed of 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. The Zapp i300 is a petite electric scooter that can be deployed for daily city commutes. It is a high-powered zero-emission scooter with an affordable price tag.

The Zapp i300 comes as agile as it can get. It is a lightweight e-scooter with upside-down forks and a solid adjustable rear shock. The dual-channel ABS braking offers excellent control for the scooter. The electric motor of the i300 and the battery compartment are centrally located and placed for enhanced balance. The electric motor can deliver 9.6 Horsepower of power and peaks at 20hp. This in turn delivers up to 587 Nm of torque at the rear wheels accounting for its decent speed rating.

While the range of the Zapp i300 seems a bit limiting at just 37 miles (60km), Zapp says that the battery can be easily removed and charged within minutes. It says the charge can go from 20% to 80% within half an hour. The Zapp i300 has minimal storage space and its back wheel could transfer mud and water to the rider’s back.

Zapp was not specific on the release date of the i300 electric scooter. The company will soon announce some events where buyers can have a look at the i300. Delivery for orders of the Zapp i300 will take 12-16 weeks and the price starts at $7,000. Zapp will hope to project the speed credentials of the i300 as its best feature.

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POCO X4 GT with Dimensity 8100, 144Hz display launched globally

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Jun 23, 2022

At today’s launch event, POCO debuted the highly anticipated flagship killer dubbed the POCO F4 5G. Along with this smartphone, the company has also launched the POCO X4 GT, which is basically a rebranded version of the China-exclusive Redmi Note 11T Pro. So let’s take a look at what the device has to offer.

POCO X4 GT specs & features

Starting with the design, the smartphone comes with a flat back along with curved edges. Its rectangular camera module has a total of five cutouts for three cameras and two flash modules. The volume rocker and power button are placed on the side.

Up front, the device has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The screen offers a 144Hz refresh rate, 650 nits of brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The display has a centered punch-hole for the front camera and slim bezels going around it. The most impressive details about this display are that it offers 1 billion different colors, DC dimming, and has Dolby Vision certification.

Under the hood, the device comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset paired with the Mali-G610 MC6 GPU. The company has offered the device with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage configuration. For thermal management, the device features Advanced Liquidcool technology 2.0 with 7 graphite sheet layers for heat dissipation.

Taking a quick look at gaming performance showcased by POCO, the smartphone averages at 89.6 FPS on high graphics settings while playing Free Fire. It also manages to keep its temperature around 41.5 degrees Celsius through a 100-minute long session. In MOBA titles like Mobile Legends, the POCO X4 GT churns out 117.5 FPS on average while keeping its temperature below 45 degrees Celsius.

Coming to the battery, the X4 GT has a large 5,080mAh battery that comes with 67W fast charging support which is claimed to charge the smartphone to 100% in just 46 minutes.

For optics, the device features a triple camera setup on the back. It is headlined by a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 primary sensor that features a 1/1.72 sensor size. The primary sensor is paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and 120 degrees field of view, and another 2-megapixel macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture.

Other than that, the smartphone has a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dual stereo speaker setup with Hi-Res audio certification, an X-axis linear motor for haptics, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3. Last but not the least, it runs on Android 12-based MIUI 13 for POCO.

Pricing & availability

POCO has priced the X4 GT at €299 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, while the 8GB + 256GB has a price tag of €349. It will be available in some European regions from 27th June through different channels like Amazon, AliExpress, Lazada, Allegro, Poco store, etc.

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Five iPhone models in the top ten smartphone list for April, iPhone 13 leads the way

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Viraj Gawde

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Jun 23, 2022

Apple’s iPhone 13 was the world’s top-selling smartphone for the month of April. Counterpoint’s Global Monthly Handset Sales Tracker for April 2022 revealed that the Cupertino-based tech giant also had five iPhone models in the top ten smartphone list. Meanwhile, South Korean brand Samsung had four of its smartphones in the list. The top ten phones captured 21 percent of the total smartphone market.

As per the Counterpoint research report, Apple’s iPhone 13 was the best-selling phone with a 5.5 percent share followed by the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max which recorded 3.4 and 1.8 percent share respectively. The non-Pro model is said to have maintained a lead every month since its launch last October and it has done better than the Pro variants in terms of sales. The iPhone 12 which debuted way back in 2020 bagged the fourth spot with a 1.2 percent share and increased sales in Japan and India. The iPhone SE 2022 is the fifth phone from Apple sitting in seventh place with a 1.4 percent market share.

As for Samsung, the Galaxy S22 Ultra took the fifth spot with a 1.5 percent share. The other three Samsung phones to make it to the list are from the budget A-series lineup. The Galaxy A13 was the sixth-best smartphone with a 1.4 percent share. The eighth and ninth positions were occupied by Galaxy A03 Core and A53 5G with 1.4 and 1.3 percent market share respectively.

The last spot in the top ten smartphones list has been occupied by Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 11 LTE with a 1.3 percent share.

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POCO F4 5G with Snapdragon 870, 120Hz display launched in India and global markets

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Viraj Gawde

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Jun 23, 2022

POCO F4 5G has launched in India and global markets today. It arrives as the successor to the POCO F1 that debuted way back in 2018. The latest offering is also the third device in the brand’s F-series. POCO has also announced the X4 GT alongside the F4 5G. Notably, the POCO F4 5G is a slightly rebranded version of the Redmi K40S in China. Read on to know more about the smartphone below.

POCO F4 5G specifications and features

The POCO F4 5G sports a 6.67-inch centre-aligned punch-hole E4 AMOLED display. It bears an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness, and support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Design-wise, the smartphone features a gradient back panel housing a rectangular camera module. The power button doubles up as a fingerprint scanner and the device is IP53 certified water-resistant.

On the imaging front, the POCO F4 5G features triple rear cameras. The setup comprises a 64MP primary lens with OIS support, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP depth unit. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the POCO F4 5G houses a Snapdragon 870 processor. The chipset is coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. For heat dissipation, there is a LiquidCool 2.0 technology comprising of a vapour chamber and a 7-layer graphite sheet. The POCO F4 5G draws its power from a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 67W fast charging. Software-wise, it ships with MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box.

Connectivity options on the POCO F4 5G include a USB-C port, 3.5mm jack, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, 4G, and GPS.

POCO F4 5G pricing and availability

The POCO F4 5G’s 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs 27,999 whereas the 8GB + 128GB cost Rs 29,999. The 8GB + 256GB model carries a price tag of Rs 33,999. As a part of the introductory offer, the above RAM and storage configurations are available at Rs 23,999, Rs 25,999, and Rs 29,999 respectively. The smartphone is offered in Nebula Green and Night Black colours. POCO is also providing a 2-year warranty period on the purchase of the F4 5G. It will go on sale in the country starting June 27th from Flipkart.

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Huawei MateStation X All-in-One PC is now available in the UK for £1800

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Sudhanshu

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Jun 23, 2022

Earlier this year, Huawei launched its top-end All-in-One (AIO) PC dubbed the Huawei MateStation X in the Chinese market. Now, the All-In-One PC has made its way to the UK market. So, let’s take a look at its specs, features, and pricing.

Huawei MateStation X specs & features

The MateStation X is a well-rounded AIO PC that has many things going for it. Starting with the display, it comes with a 28.2-inch 4K+ panel with 3840 x 2560 pixels resolution, 500nits peak brightness, and a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display is also suitable for professionals and creatives as it covers 100% of the sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 color gamut. Additionally, the screen also has Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free certification from TÜV Rheinland.

Under the hood, the AIO PC comes configured with up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H mobile processor that offers 8 cores and 16 threads. It is paired with 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM and 1TB of NVMe SSD storage. For thermal management, Huawei has put super thin, high-performance fan blades on its Shark fin fan to keep the system cool and quiet.

Other than that, the MateStation X comes with quad microphones capable of picking up the user’s voice from up to 5 meters away and a triple Devialet speaker system with 2x 5W full-range speakers and a 10W subwoofer. It also has two USB-C ports, two USB-A, ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and an audio jack.

Pricing & availability

The Huawei MateStation is priced at £1799.99 and can be purchased from the Huawei online store.

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Amazon Alexa might soon sound like anyone you like

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Sean

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Jun 23, 2022

Amazon Alexa might be getting a cool new feature in the near future. The company plans on offering an update that would allow the AI voice assistant to mimic voices, which basically means that Alexa can sound like whoever you want it to.

According to a Reuters report, the popular online retailer and tech giant plans on offering users an Alexa that sounds like their grandmothers, a former president, or just about anyone else. During the MARS conference held earlier this week in the US, Amazon senior vice president Rohit Prasad stated that the idea is to let Alexa copy anyone’s voice after hearing it for less than a minute.

Prasad also added that the goal is to have Alexa help “make the memories last” after “so many of us have lost someone we love” during the pandemic. Although, it is currently unknown when the company plans on rolling out this feature but we know its coming sometime in the future. Notably, there are possibilities of illegal and criminal activities being performed through this feature. But there should be some levels of safeguards as well.

Furthermore, the new feature for Alexa can also have applications as a companion feature. In the video shared by Amazon, a child asks that “Alexa, can grandma finish reading me the Wizard of Oz?” Alexa then proceeds to read the children’s book using the kid’s deceased grandmother voice. So, it is a sweet and wholesome feature, if not a bit creepy as well.

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Huawei Nova 10 Pro’s design revealed in leaked renders, Here’s your first look

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Anurag

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Jun 23, 2022

Huawei Nova 10 Pro’s images have been leaked online suggesting that the upcoming smartphone will come with a curved display, and will be 8.1mm thin. The images indicate that the phone will sport a vertical camera module with three sensors on the back. It is tipped to come in Silver and Black color options. The leak also reveals certain specifications of the smartphone. Let’s have a look at all the details.

The leaked renders of the Huawei Nove 10 Pro were shared by 91mobiles in collaboration with tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks). Along with the renders, the report has also highlighted some key specifications and color options of the phone.

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From the renders, we can see that the Nova 10 Pro has a curved display and a pil shape cutout to house the front camera. The smartphone features dual selfie cameras of unknown megapixels. The display is said to be 6.7-inch.

The back of the phone looks pretty interesting. It has a triple-camera setup and appears to have its shooters on a vertically aligned elevated island. The middle lens, which is likely to be the primary lens, is highlighted with a circular ring giving the module a premium look. As per the report, the smartphone will come in two colors- Black and silver. The silver one has embellishments in gold color.

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A “Huawei” branding can be seen on the bottom of the rear panel. The smartphone can be seen to have a volume rocker and a power button on the right side. Whereas the speaker grille, a microphone, a SIM tray, and a USB Type-C port are placed on the bottom of the phone. Moreover, it has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. The smartphone is reported to measure 164.3 x 73.6 x 8.1mm.

There has been no official announcement from Huawei regarding the launch of Nova 10 Pro. However, it is expected to debut in July. We hope to learn more details about it in the coming days.

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AmazfiT BIP 3 with 1.69-inch display, 14 days battery life launched at INR 2,999 ($38)

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Sudhanshu

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Jun 23, 2022

Last week, Amazfit announced that the Amazfit BIP 3 series will soon launch in India. The series consists of the BIP 3 and the BIP 3 Pro smartwatch which are already available in the global market.

Now, the company has officially launched the BIP 3 smartwatch in the country. So, let’s take a look at its specs, features, and pricing.

Amazfit BIP 3 specs & features

The smartwatch comes with a rectangular dial featuring a 1.69-inch TFT color display with 240×280 pixels resolution. It is covered with 2.5D tempered glass. The smartwatch offers the smart notifications functionality including notifications for calls, messages, emails, weather, and other apps.

Its health-related features include a blood-oxygen saturation measurement feature that can provide a result in as fast as 25 seconds. Other than that, the smartwatch offers heart rate, sleep, menstrual cycle, and stress monitoring. It also comes packed with 60 sports modes such as walking, running, cycling, strength training, yoga, free training, and more. Additionally, the smartwatch also has the PAI Health Assessment System onboard.

The Amazfit BIP 3 uses a smartphone’s mobile network for GPS services and has a 280mAh battery which is claimed to last up to 14 days on a single charge with typical activity. It measures 44.12×36.49×9.65mm and weighs 33grams.

Pricing and availability

The Amazfit BIP 3 is priced at Rs. 3,499 ($45), however, the brand is offering it at an introductory price of Rs. 2,999 ($38). It is available in black, pink, and blue colors and can be purchased from Amazon India and Amazfit.com starting June 27th.

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Apple Watch Emergency SOS feature saves woman trapped in icy river

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Sean

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Jun 23, 2022

Another day another live saved by an electronic gadget. This time, the Apple Watch came to the rescue as it helped notify emergency services after the wearer used the SOS feature to call for help after being trapped in an icy river.

According to an AppleInsider report, the incident took place on June 15 in the Columbia River near The Dalles, Oregon. A woman had went for a swim in the ice cold waters of the river. However, her foot got caught under the rocks at the bottom of the river. This put her in quite a dangerous situation considering she had no means of freeing herself and was stuck in the ice cold waters.

This is when she used the SOS function on her Apple Watch to call emergency services. The City of The Dalles Police Department responded to the crisis and began the rescue operation. As per the police report, the swimmer was found in a state of exhaustion and showing signs of hypothermia. During the time of the incident there were rains in the Columbia River with the water temperature being around 13 degree Celsius.

This isn’t the first time the Apple Watch has helped save a life as a man had also used the SOS feature to call for help after being trapper under the ice of a frozen river. For those unaware, you can use the SOS feature by pressing and holding the side button below the Digital Crown till the Emergency SOS slider appears. Keep in mind, that you will need to have an iPhone nearby if you do not own the Cellular enabled Apple Watch version.

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Samsung announces 200MP ISOCELL HP3 smartphone camera sensor, with smallest ever 0.56μm Pixels

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Sean

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Jun 23, 2022

Samsung Electronics has just announced its new high end camera sensors for smartphones. It is the 200 megapixel ISOCELL HP3, which arrives with various improvements and features over its predecessor.

For those unaware, the HP3 sensor is the successor to the ISOCELL HP1, which had .64μm pixels. But now, the South Korean tech giant has announced the new HP3 image sensor, which has the industry’s smallest 0.56μm pixels. In other words, the latest camera brings a high resolution sensor that has the smallest pixels. The company is also bringing a new technology, which is called the Epic Resolution Pro that offers professional level high resolution for smartphone users.

The new ISOCELL HP3 has a 12 percent smaller pixel size and can also enable around 20 percent reduction in camera module surface area as well. Notably, the HP3 sensor also supports video recording up to 8K at 30 frames per second and 4K recording at 120fps. Interestingly enough, it can record high resolution videos with minimal loss in the field of view, especially in 8K resolutions.

Another notable aspect regarding the new sensor is the Tetra²pixel technology. Typically, pixel binning, which has the camera sensor combine four pixels (AKA quad binning), helps offer brighter images in low light scenarios. But with the new HP3 sensor, Samsung is combining an impressive 16 pixels into one. In theory, this should enable the camera to offer one large sized pixel sensor that will be capable of take in more light for better performance in night scenes. At the moment, it is unclear in which smartphone this sensor will launch with, but it is likely reserved for top end model like the Galaxy S series.

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Samsung Could soon roll out the Android 13-based One UI 5 beta to Galaxy S22 Phones

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Jun 23, 2022

It will not be wrong to say that Samsung is the undisputed king of software updates. The company has gotten so good at updates that it even embarrasses Google now. Samsung recently rolled out the One UI 4.1 version on almost all the major Galaxy devices. Now, it seems the company is gearing up to release the beta version of Android 13-based One UI 5.0 to the flagship Galaxy S22 Series.

Samsung appears to have begun the development of the Android 13 beta version for Galaxy S22 series smartphones as the latest build has been spotted for the Galaxy S22 in South Korea (Via TizenHelp). The spotted beta firmware is labeled as S906NKSU2ZVF6.

Looking at the recent developments, it will not be surprising if Samsung starts the beta testing program next month in July. The Galaxy S22 series which includes Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra will be among the first devices to get the taster of the new beta build. However, more flagship smartphones will eventually join the party.

Samsung recently made some firmware policy changes which will enable the Galaxy S22 users in Europe countries to get their hands on the beta firmware soon.

Android 13 release date is still not announced yet as the OS is still under development. However, Google has shared a schedule that suggests we can expect a stable release sometime in August 2022. Google is yet to release the third beta version of Android 13.

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ColorOS 12 beta program begins for Oneplus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, 7T Pro, 9RT

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 23, 2022

Earlier this month, Oneplus confirmed that it will start the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for its premium smartphones from 2019 on June 23. Following the schedule, the Chinese handset brand has opened registrations for interested users in China to try out the new software.

For the unaware, Oneplus shifted to ColorOS for its smartphones in China in 2021 by abandoning the HydrogenOS development. Even in global markets, the company’s smartphones now boot a new version of OxygenOS based on the ColorOS base.

As the brand is now done with updating its 2020 portfolio to Android 12, it has now started beta testing for the eligible devices from 2019. This includes the likes of Oneplus 7, Oneplus 7 Pro, Oneplus 7T, and Oneplus 7T Pro. The Oneplus 9RT has also joined the beta program along with these old devices.

As mentioned earlier, ColorOS 12 is only available for the Chinese variants of the aforementioned smartphones. For the global variants, the brand may begin the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta initiative in the coming days.

As far as stable release is concerned, Oneplus hasn’t shared a timeline yet. But it should be out in two months’ time. Because that’s how much time the firm took for its 2020 flagship smartphones earlier this year.

Android 12 is the third major software update for the Oneplus 7 series, the second major system update for the Oneplus 7T series, and the first Android update for the Oneplus 9RT.

Nothing has confirmed that Phone (1) will not launch in the US

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Sean

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Jun 23, 2022

Nothing has just confirmed what was already expected before. The company will not be launching its first ever smartphone, the Phone (1) model, in the US market. Since the device’s announcement, no telecom operators in the US had included the device in its supported list and the brand has officially commented on this matter now.

As per the company’s official statement with PCMag, “While we’d love to bring phone (1) to the entire community around the world, we’re focusing on home markets, including the UK and Europe, where we have strong partnerships with leading local carriers. It takes a lot to launch a smartphone as you know, from ensuring the handset is supported by the country’s cellular technologies to carrier partnerships and local regulation, and as we’re still a young brand we need to be strategic about it.”

For those unaware, Verizon does not allow handsets on its network, if they are not on its supported list. AT&T follows a similar method and only enables VoLTE for select smartphones. So, the Phone (1) from Nothing is practically not supported by its network. Furthermore, without VoLTE support, a smartphone would have to use 3G network to make calls. However, the carrier has shut down its 3G networking earlier this year.

While T-Mobile is still more open in this regard, it doesn’t use all of the same bands as European carriers. So, there will be an issue with coverage. Thus, Nothing has no plans on launching a smartphone in the US, without having at least one of these carriers whitelist its handset.

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Gionee P50 Pro launched with Huawei P50 Pro-like rear design, iPhone-like notch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 23, 2022

Gionee has announced a new phone called the Gionee P50 Pro. As mentioned in the title of this post, the device sports a big notch similar to iPhones and a camera module that resembles the Huawei P50 Pro. While it tries to look like a high-end device, it offers users entry-level specifications. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Gionee P50 Pro.

Gionee P50 Pro specifications and features

The Gionee P50 Pro has a 6.517-inch LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The wide notch on the device houses a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The company claims that it offers a screen-to-body ratio of 93 percent.

There are two round-shaped camera modules on the backside of the device, which suggests that it could be equipped with multiple rear-facing cameras. However, the device is equipped with a single rear camera of 13-megapixel.

The Unisoc T310 chipset is at the helm of the device. It offers 4 GB / 6GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. It is equipped with a 3,900mAh battery, but there is no word on its fast-charging capabilities. For security, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock.

Gionee P50 Pro price and availability

The Gionee P50 Pro has arrived in three variants, such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These variants are priced at 659 Yuan (~$98), 739 Yuan (~$110), and 759 Yuan (~$113), respectively. It is now available for purchase through JD.com in colors like Bright Black, Dark Blue, and Crystal. It appears that the company may not have any plans to release it in markets outside China.

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