Pure EV’s EPluto 7G electric scooter catches fire in Gujarat, India while charging

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Jun 21, 2022

A Pure EV electric scooter caught fire while it was being charged in Gujarati, India. The fire incident involved the EPluto 7G e-scooter and occurred last week. This again brings to the fore the need for a firm regulatory framework to prevent such occurrences.

India has witnessed a growing number of fire incidents for e-scooters in recent months. The budding EV industry in India awaits new government quality and safety guidelines to sanitize the EV space in India. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the fire incident which was widely circulated on social networks. This is the fifth reported case of Pure EV’s e-scooter fires and it calls for concern. The fourth case of fire was reported barely one month ago.

Pure EV has not made any statement on the current fire incident. The company had recalled 2,000 e-scooters back in April 2022. The issue of e-scooter fires is closely related to battery overheating or malfunction. The country lacks a comprehensive battery standard for electric two-wheelers. It is now very urgent that the authorities do the needful by providing BIS standards. This will create some minimum safety benchmarks for two-wheeler EV batteries. Electric scooter fires have been prevalent in India and experts have pointed out battery quality as a major cause of these fires. It has affected several other brands and can erode market confidence if not tackled swiftly.

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Ambrane Wise Roam with up to 10 days of battery life launched for Rs. 1,799 ($23)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 21, 2022

Ambrane has unveiled its latest smartwatch in India. It is the Wise Roam smartwatch that supports Bluetooth calling and up to 10 days of battery life. The Ambrane Wise Roam is now on offer in India for Rs. 1,799 (~$23). The Ambrane Wise Roam comes in three colors namely black, grey, and green. The smartwatch can be gotten from Flipkart and a 1-year warranty is part of the offer.

The launch of the Wise Roam is coming on the heels of the release of the Wise Eon last month. The Wise Roam has an in-built microphone and speaker for Bluetooth calling. Its 1.28” circular screen is covered with 2.5D curved glass. The Wise Roam’s display delivers up to 450 nits brightness and more than 100 watch faces are available.

The Ambrane Wise Roam comes with a complement of sensors that assures its place as a smart wearable. It features heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2), menstrual cycle, and sleep monitoring. There are weather forecasts, breathing assessments, and over 60 sports modes. The Da Fit App for the Wise Roam is supported on both Android and iOS devices. The Wise Roam is also compatible with Apple Health and Google Fit applications.

The Ambrane Wise Roam has a remote camera shutter, as well as a couple of in-built games. Its 260mAh battery can provide up to 10 days of activity. Ambrane says the Wise Roam resonates with the needs of Millenials by offering a cutting-edge and stylish smartwatch that is both durable and affordable.

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Redmi K50i full spec sheet leaked ahead of Indian launch

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Jun 21, 2022

Earlier this month, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi Note 11T Pro series of smartphones. This includes the Note 11T Pro and Note 11T Pro+ model. Recent leaks state that the Note 11T Pro will be rebranded as the Redmi K50i in the Indian market and will launch under the POCO X4 GT branding in the global market.

Now, 91mobiles in collaboration with tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed the full spec sheet of the upcoming Redmi K50i, so let’s take a look.

Starting from the display, the tipster informs that the Redmi K50i will come with a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with Dolby Vision, 144Hz refresh rate, and 650 nits brightness.

Under the hood, the smartphone will likely come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G chipset which will be paired with Mali-G610 MC6 GPU. The device is said to come in two memory and storage configurations – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB.

Other than that, the tipster informs that the device will feature a 5080mAh battery with 67W fast charging and will likely run Android 12-based MIUI 13 out of the box. Coming to optics, the K50i is said to feature a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 64-megapixel primary camera paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide and another 2-megapixel sensor. On the front, the device is rumored to feature a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.

The device will come equipped with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, a flat frame, and a headphone jack. It is said to measure 163.6×74.3×8.8mm and weigh 200 grams. All of these specs are exactly the same as the Redmi Note 11T Pro, meaning we can expect a VC liquid cooling system and a Display Mate A+ certified screen.

The pricing of the device is still under wraps, but the pricing of the global variant will soon be revealed as the POCO X4 GT, which is the global variant of the Redmi Note 11T Pro is scheduled to launch on June 23.

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Mysterious Xiaomi Watch gets certified, tipped to lack eSIM support

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 21, 2022

Xiaomi is expected to launch a new smartwatch soon. An upcoming wearable from the company has received the necessary certifications. Let’s check out the details that are out.

Xiaomi Watch Color 2 Featured A — Xiaomi Watch Color 2

The forthcoming Xiaomi smartwatch will bear model number M2134W1. This wearable has been certified by Chinese regulatory bodies 3C and TENAA.

As of now, only a few of its specs are out. For starters, it will carry support for 5W charging.

Further, the wearable will come with audio playback functionality via built-in storage. The newer Xiaomi watches already offer this feature. Hence, it’s not something new.

Unfortunately, as per Digital Chat Station, it will lack support for eSIM. The tipster also says that the product will be a fitness tracker.

In other words, the upcoming Xiaomi watch with model number M2134W1 will be merely a fitness tracker disguised as a smartwatch. Hence, it will be most likely similar to the Xiaomi Watch S1 and Xiaomi Watch Color 2.

The exact marketing name of this wearable is a mystery. Anyway, we think that it may go official as Xiaomi Watch Color 3. Because the Xiaomi Watch Color 2 is due for a successor as it is almost a year old now.

What are your expectations of the yet-to-release smartwatch from Xiaomi? Do let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Just Corseca unveils the SONIQUE TWS Earbuds with metallic charging case in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 21, 2022

Just Corseca has introduced its latest TWS earbuds in India. It is the SONIQUE TWS Earbuds with a premium-looking metallic charging case. The SONIQUE TWS earbuds come with soft and superior touch controls for a variety of activities.

Just Corseca is a flagship brand of Damson Technologies Pvt Ltd and its new pair of TWS earbuds supports Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. The charging case of the device is made with high zinc alloy offering durability and aesthetics. The SONIQUE TWS earbuds have a functional voice assistant and the device itself delivers up to 22 hours of playtime. The pair of earbuds have 30mAh batteries while the charging case is rated 300mAh with fast charging supported. The SONIQUE TWS offers HD stereo sound and a powerful bass thanks to the 10mm trumpet speaker.

The SONIQUE TWS earbuds also feature high-sensitivity dual microphones to make calls seamlessly. Just Corseca says that the SONIQUE TWS earbuds are ergonomically designed for extended use. It offers a tangle-free experience and fast pairing with compatible devices. The device has a power-efficient chipset, LED light indicator, and sweat resistance. The charging case of the SONIQUE TWS is extremely slim and compact. The charging case can conveniently fit into the pocket. The case can be charged via USB-C within 1.5 hours.

The SONIQUE TWS earbuds come in a package including 1 pair of earbuds, a USB-C cable, and a 1-year warranty card. The earbuds are available in dark grey color only and cost Rs. 4,999 (~$64). The SONIQUE TWS earbuds can be purchased from the Just Corseca website, as well as online and offline retail outlets in India.

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Infinix INBook X1 Slim is now on sale in India starting at ₹29,990

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Sudhanshu

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Jun 21, 2022

Last week, the Infinix INBook X1 Slim range of laptops with 10th Gern Intel processors were launched in India. Now, the laptops are available to purchase in the country. So let’s take a look at their specs, features, pricing, and launch offers.

Infinix INBook X1 Slim pricing & offers

The INBook X1 Slim comes in seven different configurations whose prices are listed below.

Core i3 + 8GB + 256GB – Rs 29,990
Core i3 + 8GB + 512GB – Rs 32,990
Core i5 + 8GB + 512GB – Rs 39,990
Core i5 + 16GB + 512GB – Rs 44,990
Core i7 + 16GB + 512GB – Rs 49,990

The laptop is available to purchase on Flipkart.com where the company is offering launch offers of up to Rs 3,000 off with purchase using select bank cards. These offers are listed below.

5% unlimited cash back with the Flipkart Axis Bank Credit card.
Rs 2,000 instant discount on the Core i3 variant with Axis Debit cards /Credit cards and EMI transaction
Rs 3,000 instant discount on the Core i5 and i7 variants with Axis Debit cards /Credit cards and EMI transaction
Rs 1,500 off with Kotak Bank Credit Cards
Rs 1,000 off with Kotak Bank Debit Cards
Rs 1,500 off with Bank of Baroda Credit Cards
Rs 1,500 off with HSBC Credit Card EMI Transactions

Infinix INBook X1 Slim specs

The notebook comes with a 14-inch Full HD display covering 100 percent sRGB of the sRGB and 72 percent NTSC color gamuts. The display has a typical brightness level of 300nits.

Under the hood, the laptops come with three different 10th Gen Intel chipsets. These include the dual-core Core i3-1005G1 with up to 3.4GHz boost clock, the Core i5-1035G1 quad-core processor with 3.9GHz boost clock, and the Core i7-1065G7 processor quad-core processor with 3.9GHz boost clock. The i3 and i5 variants come with Intel UHD graphics and the i7 model has Intel Iris Plus graphics.

The i3 model comes with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB NVME m.2 SSD storage, while the i5 and i7 models come with up to 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB NVME m.2 SSD storage.

Other than that, the laptop boots Windows 11 out of the box, come with a 720p webcam, and offer two digital microphones. The top-end version also gets a fingerprint reader for security. It offers two USB-C ports, two USB 3.0, an HDMI 1.4, an SD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone microphone combo jack.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and Bluetooth 5.1. For power backup, the notebook has a 50Wh battery offering up to 11h of web browsing or 9h of video playback. They also offer 65W fast charging on one of the USB-C ports. Last but not the least, the laptop comes with an aluminum alloy metal body and is offered in Grey, Blue, Green, and Red colors.

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Xiaomi Band 7 gets new features via firmware update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 21, 2022

Late last month Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi Band 7 (aka Mi Band 7) in China. Just recently, the company announced it has shipped over a million units since the product’s release. The wearable is yet to make its way to international markets. Ahead of that, the fitness tracker is receiving a new firmware update.

Xiaomi has started rolling out a new firmware update for the Xiaomi Band 7 and Xiaomi Band 7 NFC. The update arrives with the firmware version 1.16.0.7.

According to the official changelog, the latest software update brings a plethora of fixes and a few new features.

With the new update, for the first time on a Mi Band (Xiaomi Band) series wearable, users can now finally change the vibration intensity on the fitness tracker itself. Up until now, it was only possible via the companion app. It’s not known whether this feature will be made available for previous-gen models.

Further, the built-in watch faces have been improved. Tapping on a component will open the relevant screen. For example, tapping on a heart rate figure in the watch face will open the heart rate data page.

The last new feature is the addition of fitness reminders. It is meant to encourage wearers to accomplish their set goals.

Talking about bugs, the new update brings fixes for random restart issues, built-in watch faces text alignment in the alarm section, and brightness issue after exiting the payment page (NFC version). Last but not least, the update also optimizes system fluency.

Having said that, we are still awaiting Xiaomi to announce the global launch date for the Xiaomi Band 7, which we think will be likely called Xiaomi Smart Band 7 officially.

Xiaomi phone with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 teased to launch next month, could be the Xiaomi 12 Ultra

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Viraj Gawde

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Jun 21, 2022

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has officially teased the arrival of a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powered smartphone. It is expected to be the Xiaomi 12 Ultra although the exact name has not been explicitly revealed. The executive adds that the upcoming offering will not be a small upgrade in terms of experience. The device is also teased to launch next month.

In a Weibo post, Lei Jun adds that the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 codenamed 8475 is a major leap in performance and energy consumption. The processor was launched last month and Xiaomi and Qualcomm have spent time adjusting and debugging. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is an enhanced version of last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It is based on TSMC’s 4nm process and includes three cluster architectures of super-large core Cortex X2, large core A710, and a small-core A510.

Past reports suggest that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. However, it is unclear which will be the first brand to announce a smartphone with the said chipset. Motorola, OnePlus, ASUS, Realme and iQOO are also said to be working on Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powered phones that are tipped to launch in the next 1-2 months.

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra will arrive as the successor to the last year’s Mi 11 Ultra 5G. The brand has already partnered with legendary camera maker Leica to develop imaging capabilities on the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra flagship.

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Xiaomi Book S 12.4 with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor launched

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Viraj Gawde

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Jun 21, 2022

Xiaomi Book S 12.4 laptop has been launched in Europe. It is a two-in-one detachable laptop and looks like Microsoft’s Surface Pro X. The device focuses more on portability with its thin and light form factor. The laptop appeared on Geekbench and Bluetooth SIG certification websites earlier in March this year.

Xiaomi Book S 12.4 specifications and features

The Xiaomi Book S 12.4 sports a 12.4-inch IPS LCD screen bearing a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and offering 500 nits peak brightness. The display is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and it is compatible with Stylus as well as supports touch functionality. The laptop features a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing snapper.

Under the hood, the Xiaomi Book S 12.4 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor. It packs 8GB RAM and 256GB storage expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card slot. The machine is backed by a 4,920mAh battery unit with support for 65W fast charging. Software-wise, the laptop runs on ARM-based version of Windows 11 out of the box.

Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Book S 12.4 include a USB-C port, WiFi, and Bluetooth.

Xiaomi Book S 12.4 pricing and availability

The Xiaomi Book S 12.4 carries a price tag of €699 and along with the keyboard cover costs €799. The laptop will go on sale from June 21st.

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WhatsApp now lets users Mute and Message specific people in group calls

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Sean

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Jun 21, 2022

Over the last couple of weeks, we have reported on WhatsApp working on a number new features and functions. And now, the company has rolled out a new update that lets users directly message and even mute specific people in group calls.

The popular messaging platform is rolling out a new update for its group calling feature. This arrives shortly after expanding the group chat limit to support 512 people, raising the file sharing limit, and even adding the ability move chat history from Android to iPhone. Now, the company is bringing an update that lets users mute or message certain people that are a part of the group chat.

This feature has been highly requested and was announced by William Cathcart, the Head of WhatsApp at Meta. He shared the announcement on Twitter so now users can manually mute participants in a group who either forgot to turn off their microphones during group calls or accidentally turned it on. In other words, its a good quality of life change to the chat app’s calling feature. Notably, the ability to mute individuals will be offered to everyone, rather than just the one who requested it.

Some new features for group calls on @WhatsApp: You can now mute or message specific people on a call (great if someone forgets to mute themselves!), and we've added a helpful indicator so you can more easily see when more people join large calls. pic.twitter.com/fxAUCAzrsy

— Will Cathcart (@wcathcart) June 16, 2022

So if one mutes a person in the group call, no one else can hear them either. The person getting muted will have a mute icon appear next to their name. Another new function arriving to group calls is the ability to message specific people during the call itself. WhatsApp is also introducing a new banner than will notify users when someone joins the call after it begins.

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Android 12 beta program begins for Oppo F21 Pro 5G, Reno 7 Z 5G

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 21, 2022

Earlier this month, Oppo revealed that it will be starting the Android 12 beta program for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G in India. As promised, the company has started recruiting testers. Let’s check out how you can enroll your device to try out the new software before the general public.

According to official announcement posts on Oppo Community, the Chinese handset maker opened Android 12 beta registrations for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Oppo Reno 7 Z 5G on June 17.

For the unaware, these two are basically the same phones with different names. The F series is sold in India, while the Reno Z series is available in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia.

Per the plan, Oppo is supposed to open registrations on June 23. However, the firm has been recruiting testers six days ahead of schedule. The registration window will only close on June 24, and therefore, there’s still time for interested people to enroll in the program.

But the brand has only allocated 5000 seats each for F21 Pro 5G in India and Reno 7 Z 5G in Indonesia. In order to join the initiative, users will have to go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply Beta Version > Update Beta version and follow the on-screen instructions.

Applicants who get selected will receive the Android 12 beta build via OTA update. As far as stable release is concerned, it should be out in a month or two.

It is worth noting that the 4G variant of Oppo F21 Pro (aka Oppo Reno 7 4G), which was released alongside this phone actually boots Android 12-based ColorOS 12. But for some reason, the 5G model debuted with Android 11.

Anyway, we will update you once Oppo starts rolling out the Android 12 stable update for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and Oppo Reno 7 5G in the near future.

Here’s why the first Apple iPhone didn’t have copy and paste function

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Sean

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Jun 21, 2022

Apple had launched its first ever iPhone model back in 2007. However, despite the device being one of the most innovative products of its time, it did not feature a common function which is copy and paste. And now, a former company engineer has finally revealed why this was the case back then.

The original iPhone didn’t have cut/copy/paste. Infamous! The quickest explanation is that I didn’t have time to do it right. I had too much keyboard, autocorrection, and text system work to do. The design team didn’t have time either. So we passed on the feature for 1.0. https://t.co/SLncIxohkk

— Ken Kocienda (@kocienda) June 19, 2022

Ken Kocienda shared a tweet recently explaining why the copy and paste function was missing on the first iPhone model. Ken had joined the Cupertino based giant back in 2001 and had been one of the key engineers that worked on the first iPhone project. He recently took to Twitter to explain why the brand’s first iPhone did not feature this basic feature. Apparently, the answer to this is quite simple, Apple just didn’t “do it right.”

To elaborate, the team behind the first iPhone did not have the time to do it right before the device started shipping. The former Apple engineer stated that he was busy working on the device’s keyboard, autocorrect, and text functionality. He further added that the after the iPhone launched, the team began to work on a copy and paste function. Notably, Ken Kocienda claimed that the “magnifying text loupe,” which zoomed in on the highlighted text was also his idea.

Apart from this, Kocienda also shared that the text system was entirely powered by WebKit. He said that “About the text system, all editable styled text on the original iPhone was backed by WebKit. he system had itty bitty web pages sprinkled here and there. Every multiline UITextView was its own web page.”

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Sony restocks PS5 in India, Pre-orders are live today

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Sean

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Jun 21, 2022

Sony has just restocked its latest generation of PlayStation game console in India. The PlayStation 5 is likely available in limited quantities and its pre-orders are currently live in th region.

The Japanese tech giant recently announced that the PS5 will be restocked in India. Now, the pre-orders are live for the base PS5 model as well as the PS5 Digital Edition and a PS5 Bundle option. For those unaware, the company has struggled to keep a readily available inventory for its newest generation of gaming console. Supply constraints and chip shortages caused the availability to be scarce across the globe, with scalpers making this issue worse.

But now, the latest restocking now brings the PS5 Digital Edition that is priced at 39,990 INR (roughly 512 US Dollars), meanwhile the base PS5 model costs 49,990 INR (roughly 640 US Dollars), and the PS5 + Gran Turismo 7 bundle costs 54,990 INR (roughly 704 US Dollars). As of right now, the PS5 is available via multiple retailers online. This includes the likes of Amazon , ShopAtSC , Croma, Vijay Sales, Games The Shop, Reliance Digital, and Flipkart.

The gaming console’s pre-orders are currently live, but chances are that it will run out of stock pretty quickly. So be on the lookout. Although, if you do miss the restocking this time around, Sony will likely restock the new game console next month as well. So stay tuned for more.

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New iOS 16 feature will let users bypass annoying CAPTCHAs on some websites

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Anurag

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Jun 21, 2022

Many websites use CAPTCHAs to make users prove they are not bots. Sure, this effort increases cyber security, but it can be pretty annoying at times. However, there’s good news for iPhone users, you will not have to deal with as many annoying CAPTCHAs because iOS 16 will come with a new feature that will let users bypass CAPTCHAs in supported apps and websites.

According to MacRumors, Apple will be introducing a new feature for its iOS16, iPadOS 16, and MacOS Ventura called Automatic Verification. This feature will let some websites and apps know that you’re a human without you actually having to solve the CAPTCHA.

The report claims Apple has revealed details about how this feature will work in a developer video as part of WWDC 2022. The feature can be found in the Settings under Apple ID> Password & Security > Automatic Verification. Apple claims iCloud will automatically and privately verify your device and Apple ID account when you enable this new feature, thereby eliminating the need to complete CAPTCHA verifications on apps and websites.

Apple has partnered with two major content delivery networks (CDN)– Fastly and Cloudflare, to develop the system. These two CDNs are used by the majority of websites meaning that the ability to bypass CAPTCHAs may be coming to millions of apps and websites powered by either of the services. Moreover, the feature will roll out more widely in the near future.

This feature is enabled by default in the developer’s beta iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. The feature is also supported in macOS Ventura. The upcoming Apple software updates are still under development and are expected to roll out this fall.

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POCO F4 and X4 GT Smartphones will be available Globally from 23 June on AliExpress

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Daily Deals

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Jun 21, 2022

POCO is launching two new smartphones viz. the all-around flagship – POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT – gaming phone. Both phones will be launched globally on June 23rd at 20:00 (GMT+8). To know more about the launch event you can follow the official POCO Twitter account.

POCO F4

POCO has designed its latest F4 all-rounder flagship phone to meet the needs of daily users as well as tech lovers. Smartphone makers are always trying to find the right balance between high performance and low power consumption and POCO F4 achieves this balance thanks to its powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. The stability, performance, overheating and power consumption of your phone generally depends on the chipset. With the POCO F4, you have a high-performing chipset with low power consumption and heat generation. Moreover, with the addition of VC Liquid Technology 2.0, you get a cooling area of 3112mm² and up to seven layers of cooling graphite, which gives you enhanced performance even when playing 3D games. POCO F4 will feature UFS 3.1 and advanced LPDDR5, which will give it a fast and stable performance for multitasking, transferring files, loading large games, etc.

As for the camera, you have a triple rear camera system with a 64MP main sensor and OIS. We will have to wait for the launch event to know more about the camera specs. The smartphone will feature a Samsung E4 AMOLED flagship straight screen, with a peak brightness of up to 1300nit and a super high contrast ratio of 5000000:1, providing an excellent display for games, videos, and photos. With professional-grade color grading and Dolby Vision and the 120Hz high refresh rate, the F4 display will be perfect for pro gamers and movie lovers.

The phone will be fueled by a 4500mAh battery that can last for hours when playing heavy games and will support 67W turbo charging.

POCO X4 GT Gaming Phone

Another device to be unveiled during the global launch event is the POCO X4 GT. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (5nm) chipset the phone focuses on powerful performance combined with power efficiency. Though the brand is keeping the specs under the warp, we do know that the smartphone will feature an LCD display and will be the first-ever POCO smartphone with a 144Hz refresh rate.

For more information on POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT, you can follow the POCO official Twitter account. Please note that the global launch conference will be held on June 23rd at 20:00 (GMT+8）, and more surprises will be unveiled during the event. Both the smartphones are speculated to cost around 450 – 700 euros. We will have to wait for the launch event to know the exact price and specs.

Sony INZONE H9, H7, & H3 gaming headphones leaked, with Spatial Sound

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Sean

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Jun 21, 2022

Sony had recently launched its latest entry in premium headphones, the WH-1000XM5. Now, it appears that the company is planning on introducing a new series of gaming headphones in the market soon.

According to a 91Mobiles report, the Japanese tech giant is gearing up to launch three new INZONE series of gaming headphones. This includes the INZONE H3, INZONE H7, and INZONE H9. The leak was shared by OnLeaks, who also shared a key feature of all three headphones, which is the 360 degree spatial sound. So let’s have a look:

INZONE H3

Talking about the lowest entry in the lineup, the INZONE H3 will be the more affordable model out of the three and is also the only headphones in the series that is wired. Furthermore, the device comes with a black mic attached to the left earcup of the headphones. Looking at the leaked images, we can observe an LED indicator, USB Type C port, NC/AMB (noise cancelling/Ambient Sound Mode) button, and a volume scroll wheel under the microphone.

INZONE H7

Moving forward, we have the mid tier INZONE H7 is the second headphone in the series. It features wireless connectivity option and appears to have a similar design to the lower end H3 model. Although, one visible difference is that the mic is colored white and the “Sony” branding is in a different spot. Apart from this, the Sony INZONE H7 houses a GAME/CHAT button on the right earcup along with a Bluetooth button pair the headphones with another device/computer and a power button. The INZONE H7 also supports USB Type C port and has a USB dongle to connect the device to a computer or laptop.

INZONE H9

Arriving at the last and the top end model within the series, the INZONE H9 gaming headphones is the most expensive entry in the upcoming lineup. It has a design akin to the INZONE H7 but it also has an LED light. The placements of the microphone and the buttons are also identical to the INZONE H7. Users are also offered USB Type C port and a USB dongle for wireless connectivity options. Although, the INZONE H9 is the only model in the series that features noise cancelling alongside 360 spatial sound for gaming.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra may launch as the world’s first Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 21, 2022

Xiaomi fans are eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, which will succeed last year’s well-received Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 5G premium flagship phone. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will debut soon as the first-ever phone powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.

It is still unclear which company will launch the world’s first Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 smartphone. For the global markets, Motorola is working on the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (codenamed Fontier) featuring the SD8+G1 chip. Previous reports suggested that it would be the first SD8+G1 phone.

At the beginning of this month, ASUS confirmed that the gaming-focused ROG Phone 6 series powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 will launch on July 5 in Taiwan, China, and the US. If the tipster is to be believed, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra should launch before the ROG Phone 6 series.

In addition, the tipster has also claimed that the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition, which was recently spotted with full specifications at TENAA, will debut in close succession to the Xiaomi 12 Ultra in China. These devices will be followed by SD8+G1 flagships from OnePlus, iQOO, and Red Magic. It looks like these Chinese smartphone makers will announce when their next-generation flagship phones will come out in the next few days.

Xiaomi 12 Ultra specifications (rumored)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra CAD renders 2 — Xiaomi 12 Ultra CAD renders by Onleaks / Zouton

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra rumors have revealed that it will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO QHD+ 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The device will run on Android 12 OS and MIUI 13.

The 12 Ultra will pack a 4,800mAh battery with 67W wired charging and 50W wireless charging support. The Leica-engineered rear camera setup will include a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 48-megapixel telephoto camera, a ToF lens, and a laser autofocus unit. It will feature a 20-megapixel front camera.

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Oppo A57 launched in India, with MediaTek Helio G35 & 5000mAh battery

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Sean

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Jun 21, 2022

Oppo has just launched a new mid range smartphone in India. The new model is a part of its popular A series of phones, and is dubbed the Oppo A57. So, let’s have a look at the device’s specifications, features, pricing, and availability.

Talking about its specifications first, the smartphone sports a 6.56 inch LCD panel on the front that has a HD+ resolution, 269 PPI, and 600 nits of peak brightness. It only offers the standard refresh rate of 60Hz but also comes with Panda MN228 Glass protection. Under the hood, the A57 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC that is paired with 64GB of storage and 4GB of RAM.

The device runs on Android 11 OS based ColorOS 12 custom skin out of the box and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging as well. On the back, it features a dual camera setup, which consists of a 13 megapixel primary sensor and a 2 megapixel mono lens. Meanwhile, the front houses an 8 megapixel selfie shooter. Other features include, a side mounted fingerprint scanner, USB Type C charging port, 3.5mm headphone jack, IPX4 and IP5X water and dust resistance rating.

The new Oppo A57 is currently available in India in two color options, including a Glowing Green and Glowing Black variant. The device has a price tag of 13,999 INR (roughly 180 US Dollars) and can be purchased from the company’s official online store as of right now.

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BOE may end up supplying OLED Displays for the upcoming iPhone 14 Series

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Anurag

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Jun 21, 2022

Earlier this year, China’s BOE made a deal with Apple for supplying the OLED display panels used in the new iPhone 14 series which is expected to be launched in September. However, BOE was caught changing the circuit width of the thin film transistors on the OLED panels it was manufacturing for iPhone 13. This led Apple to halt its orders. Now, as per a new report, Apple is again evaluating samples of BOE displays and may place a large-scale order.

According to a report by South Korea’s The Elec, this week, Apple will be evaluating BOE’s samples of OLED panels aimed for the upcoming iPhone 14 series. And if things go right, Apple may even proceed to place a bulk order.

The Chinese display manufacturer is expecting to receive approval from the Cupertino company within a month, says the report. Moreover, If Apple decides to give a heads up, BOE will start mass-producing the panels for the standard iPhone 14 model sometime between July and August.

The Report says BOE is a few weeks behind its South Korean competitors, as Samsung Display and LG Display are likely to start the production of the iPhone 14 OLED panels at the end of this year.

It is also reported that BOE will supply around 5 million units at most due to its recent debacle with the panels for the iPhone 13.

We know that Apple iPhone 14 series is going to have four models- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone Pro Max. Apple will be replacing the mini version with a Plus/Max variant.

The standard iPhone 14 and 14 max will not carry many design changes. However, the Pro and Pro Max will feature a new cutout, with a hole-punch plus pill design. Also, the regular models will feature the prev-gen A14 chip whereas the Pro and Pro Max will boast the new A15 chip.

It will be interesting to see how Apple is going to justify the price of the regular models since they are almost the same as previous-generation iPhone 13 models.

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Poco F4 5G confirmed to launch with Android 12 based MIUI 13 in India

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Sean

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Jun 21, 2022

Poco is gearing up to launch the new F4 5G smartphone in India soon. But prior to its official release, we had reported on some of its leaked specifications. Now, new information has revealed that the device will run on MIUI 13 custom skin in the region.

Just a couple of days ahead of its India announcement, it was revealed via the Xiaomi Firmware Updater channel that the Poco F4 5G will run on Android 12 OS based MIUI 13 custom skin out of the box. Furthermore, the codename for the device was also revealed, which is “munch”. For those unaware, the Xiaomi Firmware Updater channel is based on an automated script to detch the latest MIUI ROM for Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco smartphone models.

One of its latest changelogs revealed that the MIUI 13.0.3.0SLMINXM will be rolled out with the June 2022 Android security patch update. Talking about the smartphone itself, the Chinese smartphone maker is set to launch the new F4 5G model later this week on June 23. Based on our previous report, this handset will sport an E4 AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, 1300 nits of peak brightness, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ certification as well.

Under the hood, the device will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage as well. Other features include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support and 67W fast charging. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the launch event later this week.

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