Mysterious Xiaomi Watch gets certified, tipped to lack eSIM support

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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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iQOO U5e launched with Dimensity 700, 5,000mAh battery in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 21, 2022

iQOO has quietly unveiled the iQOO U5e smartphone in China. It carries a starting price of 1,399 Yuan (~$209). It has arrived as the iQOO’s most affordable 5G smartphone for the Chinese market. It joins other U5 series handsets, such as the Snapdragon 695 powered iQOO U5 and the iQOO U5x, which features the Snapdragon 680. Here are all the details on the specifications, features, and price of the iQOO U5e.

iQOO U5e specifications and features

The iQOO U5e has a 6.51-inch IPS LCD panel with a teardrop notch. The screen supports an HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 269ppi pixel density. The device measures 164 x 75.84 x 8.25mm and weighs around 193 grams.

The U5e has an 8-megapixel camera on the front for snapping selfies. Its back panel has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash. The front and rear cameras both support Full HD video recording. The power button located on the right edge of the device is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. It also carries support for face unlock.

The U5e is a 5G-ready device since it is powered by the Dimensity 700 chip. The device offers up to 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging.

The smartphone ships with the Android 12 OS with OriginOS Ocean on top. It comes with other features like dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. This phone is a rebranded version of the Vivo Y33s 5G, which debuted in March in China.

iQOO U5e price and availability

The iQOO U5e has arrived in China in two variants: 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These variants are priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$209) and 1,499 Yuan (~$223), respectively. Dark Black and Silver White are the two color variants of the U5e. There is no word on whether the smartphone will be made available in markets outside China.

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Vivo V25E could be launching soon, spotted at IMEI database, EEC

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 21, 2022

Vivo is working on the Vivo V25 series of smartphones. Earlier this month, a publication had tipped the keys details of the Vivo V25 and Vivo V25 Pro for the Indian market. Fresh information reveals that that the Chinese manufacturer is also planning to launch the Vivo V25E in the global market.

Root My Galaxy has spotted an IMEI database listing of a new Vivo phone that has a V2201 model number. The listing confirms that it will be arriving on the market with the “Vivo V25E” moniker. At the beginning of this month, the V2201 was spotted in the database of EEC certification. While it is unclear whether the device will land in India, the EEC listing is a good hint that it may arrive in Europe.

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Unfortunately, there is no information available on the specifications of the Vivo V25E. Rumors have it that the Vivo V25 Pro will be a rebranded version of the Vivo S15 Pro, which debuted in China in May. However, the Vivo V25 may not be a rebranded version of the Vivo S15. So, it’s still not clear if the Vivo V25E will just be a rebranded version of the Vivo S15e or a whole new device.

Vivo S15e specifications

The Vivo S15e has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution. It runs on the Android 11 OS and OriginOS Ocean UI. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device is powered by the Exynos 1080 chipset.

The S15e is equipped with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It packs a 4,700mAh battery with 66W fast charging.

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Rumored Galaxy S21 FE 4G Turns Out to be a 5G Model, Google Play Listing Confirms

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Anurag

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Jun 21, 2022

Back in January, Samsung unveiled the fan edition Galaxy S21 FE. Unlike the previous-gen S20 FE, which came in two different variants, the S21 FE got launched in just one iteration featuring 5G connectivity with Snapdragon 888 Soc under the hood. But recently, there were rumors that Samsung is working on a cheaper Galaxy S21 FE 4G variant with model number SM-G990B2. However, it seems that rumors are false and there is no S21 FE 4G as SM-G990B2 has been spotted on the Google Play Supported device list as a 5G device.

Rumors suggested that Samsung is planning to surprise us with a 4G variant of S21 FE, the smartphone was said to be in the works with model number SM-G990B2. It was also reported that the rumored smartphone will be powered by a downgraded Snapdragon 720G SoC. However, the folks over at MySmartPrice have spotted SM-G990B2 on Google Play Supported device list as “Samsung S21 FE 5G”.

This cancels the possibility of a 4G variant. However, Samsung might release the SM-G990B2 with Snapdragon 720G SoC to dominate the mid-range segment. As usual, there’s no official word from Samsung about the rumored smartphone.

Talking about the Snapdragon 720 Soc that is rumored to be inside the SM-G990B2, it is a significant downgrade when compared to the Snapdragon 888. 720 was used in the mid-range Galaxy A52 and also in a plethora of Redmi smartphones.

To recall, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G flaunts a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. Galaxy S21 FE houses a triple-rear camera setup on the back that includes a 12MP primary sensor with OIS support, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens. It is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 25W charging.

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