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.
IQOO U5e
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.
iQOO U5e
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.
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 Galaxyhas 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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Vivo V25e IMEI database listing
Vivo V25e EEC
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.
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.
Apple has reportedly been working on a new device named the AR Glass which is a mixed reality headset, expected to go official sometime in the year 2024, although some reports indicate its launch either next year or in 2024.
Now, a new report from analyst Jeff Pu of Haitong Intl Tech Research (via 9to5Mac) claims that the upcoming AR Glass headset has now entered the design development stage.
He also claims that the AR Glass product would be coming in the second half of 2024. The report further adds that Luxshare would remain one of Apple’s main suppliers for devices to come between late 2022 and 2024.
As for the development of the AR Glass, he adds that the product has now entered the design development stage in which the prototype will be ready by the end of this year while the mass production will start in the second half of 2024.
Apart from this AR/VR product, the Cupertino-based technology company is expected to announce a similar product later this year or early next year which is 100% focused on the augmented reality (AR) technology.
If the reports are to be believed, then the mixed reality headset from Apple will focus on media content, gaming, and communication. It could be powered by the Apple Silicon M-series chip and offer a high-resolution displays, along with several sensors and cameras.
Oppo Pad Air India launch is around the corner as the tablet gets spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database. The device is expected to debut in India in July. Oppo Pad Air has already been launched in China and its specifications are all out. The tablet comes with a 10.36-inch 2K display, Snapdragon 680 SoC, a 7100mAh battery unit paired with support for 18W, and an 8-megapixel rear camera.
A tweet shared by tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) reveals that Oppo Pad Air has gained BIS certification. The tablet has appeared on the BIS website with model number OPD2102A. Although the database listing didn’t reveal any details regarding the specifications of the tablet, it hints at an imminent launch.
Moreover, it is rumored that the tablet may launch in India with the upcoming Oppo Reno 8 series. As mentioned, the Oppo Pad Air has already been unveiled in China so we have a good idea about its specifications. Let’s have a look at it.
Oppo Pad Air Specification
The OPPO Pad Air comes with a 10.36-inch LCD screen that offers a resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels. The device supports the OPPO Pencil stylus and comes preinstalled with ColorOS 12 UI based on Android 12 OS. Talking about the optics, It has a front camera of 5-megapixel, and its rear sports an 8-megapixel camera.
The tablet features a Snapdragon 680 chipset under the hood of the OPPO Pad Air. In China, the device was launched with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. Moreover, It is fueled by a massive 7,100mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging. Lastly, it boasts quad speakers. The Pad Air comes at a price of 1,299 Yuan ($194; Rs 15,065) in China. It is available in black and silver colors.
Reports have revealed that iQOO is working on the iQOO 10 series of smartphones for China. The lineup may comprise of two devices: the iQOO 10 and the iQOO 10 Pro. Today, tipster Digital Chat Station has reportedly tipped the key specifications of the iQOO 10.
As can be seen in the screenshot above, while the tipster has shared the key specifications of a phone, he hasn’t mentioned its name. However, the comments section of the Weibo post reveals that he could be talking about the vanilla iQOO 10.
It appears that the iQOO 10 may arrive with a 6.78-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and DC dimming support. It could be powered by Qualcomm’s chipset that has the SM8475 part number, which means it may feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The SoC could be coupled with 12 GB of RAM.
The rear camera of the alleged iQOO 10 could be headlined by a 50-megapixel camera with a 1/1.5-inch sensor size. It may have support for 120W fast charging.
It seems that the iQOO 10 may not be a significant upgrade over the iQOO 9, which debuted at the beginning of this year in China. The iQOO 9 has all the above-mentioned specs along with a 50-megaixel (main) + 12-megapixel (telephoto) + 12-megapixel (ultra-wide) triple camera unit, a 16-megapixel front camera, 8 GB / 12 GB of LPPDR5, 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,700mAh battery.
Previous leaks by the same tipster revealed that the iQOO 10 Pro would also feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It may arrive as the world’s first smartphone with support for 200W fast charging, which is said to achieve a full charge in just 12 minutes. It may also support 65W wireless charging. The iQOO 10 duo are expected to launch in July.
Motorola, the company which makes entry-level and mid-range smartphones, also made a comeback in the tablet segment last year. Now, the company appears to be preparing to launch another tablet in the market.
A new Moto Tab G62 from the company has been spotted with a decent set of specifications for the mid-range category but the details about launch and availability remain unknown.
The upcoming Motorola Tab G62 has been on the Google Play Console listing, revealing some of the key specifications of the device. It will come with a display that offers 1200 x 2000 pixels screen resolution.
This is the same resolution as the Moto Tab G70 and in that case, but instead of the 11-inch screen of the Tab G70, this new tablet is expected to have a 9.7-inch display.
Under the hood, the device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 for the Wi-Fi-only model while the 4G LTE model will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor, both of which are about three years old chips.
The tablet is expected to pack 4GB of RAM in terms of memory and in the software department, the device will be running the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own custom user interface on top.
We expect to know more about this Motorola Tab G62 tablet in the coming weeks, including information about the specifications, features, pricing, and availability.
Lenovo is one of the world’s largest laptop makers and the company has been actively launching new devices every now and then. To remain among the top laptop makers, the company needs to experiment and it is now showcasing one such experiment.
The China-based company has showcased Lenovo MOZI, a concept laptop that features a built-in projector and retractable keyboard. It has also revealed that the device has won the Red Dot Design Award.
Lenovo has shared only one image of this new concept laptop which showcases the pull-out design of the keyboard. The main body of the laptop also has a projection module to project the display on a wall.
Currently, the company has not revealed anything related to the specifications of this new concept laptop. It is also not known if Lenovo plans to mass-produce this device to make it available for the customers to purchase.
Red Dot introduced the device as a smart laptop that displays images through low-light projection. It is equipped with a computer unit, a projection unit, and a separate screen. It added that inspired by its innovative projection, MOZI can be used without a monitor, saving resources and enhancing the usefulness of the notebook.
Earlier this month, Pavel Durov, who is the founder and CEO of Telegram confirmed that a premium plan for telegram is in the works. Now, the company has officially debuted the said premium plan. The paid tier is priced at Rs 469 in India and will cost between $5 – $6 in the United States. So, let’s take a look at all the new perks it brings along.
The first major feature coming with the premium tier is the ability to send files up to 4GB in size. This gives users an additional 2GB of wiggle room over the existing 2GB limit on the free version of Telegram. The premium also allows faster downloads with the official blog post saying “You can access everything in your unlimited cloud storage as fast as your network can keep up.”
Premium tier users will also get an increase in the limits of things they can do on Telegram. They can follow up to 1,000 channels, create up to 20 chat folders with up to 200 chats each, add a fourth account to any Telegram app, pin 10 chats in the main list, and much more. One interesting feature offered with the premium tier is the Voice-to-Text feature which is capable of converting voice messages into text messages making it pretty convenient for instances when you receive a voice note that you can currently listen to. Other than that, users get access to exclusive premium stickers, an animated profile picture, a premium badge, and much more. And of course, premium users will also stop seeing ads that sometimes appear in public groups in certain countries.
OPPO announced the OPPO Find X3 and Find X3 Pro in the first half of 2021 in China. In the second half of the year, it unveiled the Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition. It appears that the company will adopt the same strategy this year as well. According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, OPPO will be launching a new variant of the Find X5 series in the second half of 2022.
The tipster did not reveal any details of the upcoming Find X5 series phone. Most smartphone OEMs in China. are working on Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 powered flagship phones. Hence, it is likely that the device may come equipped with the SD+8G1 chipset and the company’s self-developed MariSilicon X chip.
OPPO Find X5
In addition, the tipster has speculated that OPPO could be working on its first clamshell with a foldable screen or the successor to the OPPO Find N foldable phone. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know OPPO’s plans for the remaining months of this year.
OPPO has recently launched the OPPO Reno 8 series of smartphones in China. Rumors are rife that the global markets will be receiving the Reno 8 series this month. China received the OPPO Reno 8 Pro+ with Dimensity 8100 chipset and the OPPO Reno 8 Pro with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.
Rumors have it that these devices will be rebranded as OPPO Reno 8 Pro and Reno 8 in India and possibly in other markets. An OPPO device with a CPH2357 model number has appeared in the database of the Geekbench benchmarking site. Since the device is equipped with the D8100 chipset, it seems that it could be the global version of the Reno 8 Pro. The Geekbench appearance suggests that the company could be internally testing its performance before its official announcement.
The Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has brought many new features and changes in recent months. The most recent changes include message reactions, and the extended 2GB file sharing limit. Now, WhatsApp has rolled out more new features, so let’s check them out.
Admin Approval
The first feature is called Admin Approval which has been launched to increase the moderation capabilities of group administrators. With this new feature, the group admin will get a notification to approve the addition of a member to a group. If a group has multiple admins, they will need to individually activate it to receive the approval notifications.
Who can see profile picture, status updates
WhatsApp is finally rolling out highly requested features that will allow users more privacy. Previously, users had three options on who can see their profile picture, status updates, or last seen. These options included everyone, my contacts, and nobody. Now, the app is offering the ability for users to choose who in their contact list can access this information. If users want a particular contact to not be able to see their profile picture, status, or last seen, they can simply add them to the exclusion list.
Group audio calls – Muting people, added participant
WhatsApp recently increased the maximum capacity of group call participants to 32, and now, the app has introduced new features to polish the user experience. The users now get the ability to mute a fellow participant in a group audio call. Other than that, another feature will now notify the users who are already on a group call when a new user joins the call.
All of these above-mentioned features are currently rolling out in various regions.
The China version of the Oppo Reno 8 Pro+ comes with the Dimensity 8100 Max SoC, while the Reno 8 Pro and the Reno 8 come with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Dimensity 1300 chipsets respectively. Now, ahead of its global launch, the Reno 8 Pro has been spotted on the Geekbench database suggesting that the device will feature an entirely different chipset from the Chinese variant.
According to the listing, the Reno 8 Pro global variant has the model number CPH2357. It is powered by a chipset featuring an octa-core CPU with four cores clocked at 2.00GHz and the remaining four clocked at 2.85GHz. The SoC also brings along the Mali-G610 MC6 GPU making it pretty obvious that it is the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (or 8100 Max) chipset.
Other than that, the listing reveals that the device has 12GB of RAM and runs Android 12 out of the box. Coming to the benchmark results, the device scores 898 points in the single-core test and 3555 in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5.
An earlier report from tipster PassionateGeekz has revealed that the Reno 8 Pro+ will not be launching in the Indian market. This could also be the case for the global variant, which is likely why the Reno 8 Pro model has the Dimensity 8100 (Max) chipset instead of the Snapdragon Gen 1 chipset.
Going with the possibility that the Reno 8 Pro+ model will be launched as the Reno 8 Pro global variant, we can expect a 6.7-inch Full HD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 950 nits of peak brightness. The device will likely combine the Dimensity 8100 Max chipset with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
For the camera system, the device will feature a triple camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro unit. On the front, the smartphone will have a 2MP Sony IMX709 selfie snapper, and the device will also likely come equipped with the MariSilicon X NPU. Other than that, we can expect the device to come with a 4500mAh battery unit with 80W fast charging.
Samsung‘s 110-inch MicroLED TV which was announced in 2020 has now been launched in China. Samsung says it sold out the first batch of the TV when it went on sale Monday after it opened reservations last month. The giant MicroLED TV is priced at ¥1,049,999 ($156,892).
The Samsung 110” MicroLED TV offers an excellent alternative to OLED panels. It is not a Mini-LED and offers improved brightness picture quality than an OLED. The TV has a perfect screen ratio of approximately 100%, offers 4K ultra-HD resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also supports HDR 10+, variable refresh rates, and 2,000 nits maximum brightness.
The monster Samsung 110” MicroLED TV comes with a Micro-A 1 processor, 6.2.2 CH Channel support, and 100W audio output. The 24.9mm thick TV can be installed on the wall and supports Bixby AI Voice Assistant. The new 110” MicroLED TV has storage of 4+32GB and features split-screen multiple windows, picture-in-picture, and others. The TV screen can be split into a maximum of four 55” screens. There are a total of 6 HDMI ports available (2.0 x 4 and 2.1 x 2).
The 110” MicroLED TV is sold at Samsung’s official flagship store on Jingdong (JD.com) and reservations can still be made. The display page for the TV encourages interested customers to contact online customer service for any information. It is not clear how many units of the TV were sold out.
Logistics company UPS has commenced testing its mini electric delivery vans as a cleaner alternative to its ICE trucks. These electric vans which are somewhat four-wheeled e-bikes come on the heels of similar moves by the USPS. The US testing follows similar tests carried out by UPS in Europe earlier this year.
The new UPS mini electric vans use a mid-drive electric motor paired with a set of bicycle pedals. The quadricycle is called the eQuad produced by Fernhay. The eQuad is a four-wheeled e-assist cycle designed for pickups and deliveries in places where a larger van need not reach. It is 33 inches wide and less than 3 meters long. Its versatility means it can enter places where a bicycle can. The UPS eQuad will therefore be useful for last-mile deliveries quickly and more efficiently. The cargo space is up to 6 feet long and is swappable as a modular system.
The Fernhay eQuad could prove a great asset in congested urban settings and also useful for small cargo deliveries. It is designed to share the bike lane with other bicycles. The low load area and high seat allow the rider to have greater visibility around the eQuad. The testing is being carried out in New York. The success of the UPS eQuad delivery vans in New York will see the program extending to other cities. There is no word yet on timelines for the completion of testing of the eQuad in New York.
It is very rare to find a waterproof phone in the budget segment. The most advanced IP certifications are often reserved for the most expensive flagships due to the high costs necessary in order to make a phone waterproof. But there are a few affordable phones with these certifications that you can buy in the current market, at least if you live in certain regions. Among these, there is the new OPPO Reno 7A, announced a bunch of hours ago. Another device with a water resistant design is the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G sold in the global market: this device reached very interesting street prices and a lot of people are choosing it not only because of its water resistance but also because of its specifications. This is a comparison between the specifications of the OPPO Reno 7A and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G.
Starting with the design and the build quality, the OPPO Reno 7A is the clear winner in this duo. First of all, it is thinner, lighter, and even more compact than the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. Its design is more beautiful, with more suggestive color variants and a punch-hole display with a hole placed in the upper left corner. Further, it has better water resistance: thanks to the IP68 certification, it is waterproof and you can put it underwater up to 1.5 meters deep for a max time of 30 minutes. Instead, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G comes with the inferior IP67 certification allowing you to put the phone underwater just 1 meter deep and for a max time of 30 minutes. So if you are looking for the best phone in terms of water resistance, you should go for the OPPO Reno 7A.
Display
Both these phones are equipped with AMOLED displays, but the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is slightly better. They come with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader, but the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz instead of just 90 Hz. The A52s also comes with stereo speakers instead of the mono speaker found on its rival. However, you should consider one important thing: the Samsung mid-ranger has a virtual proximity sensor, while the OPPO Reno 7A has a physical sensor. This is an important thing because a lot of people experienced issues or poor performance with virtual proximity sensors during these last years, so you should take it into consideration before making your choice, at least in my opinion.
Specs & Software
If your goal is to get the most advanced hardware department, then you should opt for the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. First of all, it comes with a better processor: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G built at 6 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage that can be furtherly expanded with a micro SD slot. The OPPO Reno 7A has an inferior Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset built at 6 nm with a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. Further, the memory configuration is inferior: it only comes in a single variant with just 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Even though the OPPO Reno 7A debuted in 2022 and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is from 2021, both these phones run Android 11.
Camera
The best camera phone in this comparison is the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and it can be considered a very good camera phone. It has a quad camera setup composed of a 64 MP main sensor with OIS, a 12 MP ultrawide camera, and a pair of 5 MP sensors for macros and depth calculation. The front camera is a great 32 MP snapper that can record 4K videos at 30 fps: note that even several flagships are not able to record 4K videos with the front camera. The OPPO Reno 7A has a disappointing 48 MP main sensor paired with a pair of 2 MP cameras for macros and depth, it lacks an ultrawide camera, and its front camera is an inferior 16 MP snapper. There is no way for it to compete with the Samsung mid-ranger.
Battery
The OPPO Reno 7A and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G come with the same battery capacity: 4500 mAh. Given that they both feature AMOLED displays and they come with similar chipsets in terms of energy consumption, the battery life should not differ so much. But the charging speeds are different: the A52s 5G charges quicker thanks to 25W fast charging.
Price
The OPPO Reno 7A is priced at €320/$336 and it is only available in Japan, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G can be found for less than €280/$294 globally (prices vary depending on the market). The Samsung mid-ranger wins the comparison, but note that the Reno 7A has better water resistance.
Automaker Audi has entered a partnership with Nunam to transform India’s rickshaws into electric vehicles using old batteries. The German-Indian startup Nunam will provide technology to help create both the electric rickshaws and charging infrastructure. Nunam says that the choice of the rickshaws for this program is to optimize the end-of-life EV batteries.
The Audi-Nunam partnership will see Nunam using Audi used EV batteries to transform the rickshaws into electric-powered vehicles. Nunam will also provide greener charging stations for the new e-rickshaws across India. The Audi-Nunam e-rickshaw concept will be showcased at the 2022 Greentech Festival in Berlin, Germany.
Prodip Chatterjee, Nunam’s co-founder says end-of-live EV batteries are especially useful for rickshaws. The rickshaw is used mainly for intra-city and rural transportation, it is not too heavy and requires minimal power. The power, range, and weight requirements are therefore at the heart of the Nunam initiative. The company also targets women in the new e-rickshaw distribution in India. Nunam’s initiative is driven massively by environmental considerations. The non-profit startup will use solar panels to generate power in its charging stations. The generated energy will be stored on Audi’s batteries.
This new green initiative could make a significant impact in India. Autorickshaws are a major contributor to carbon emissions in the country. Therefore, providing emission-free options for these through the e-rickshaw will be impactful. Audi’s Rudiger Recknagel says Nunam is sharing its knowledge to motivate cleaner approaches to EV batteries globally. There are no details yet on when the e-rickshaw concept will transit to production.
Hisense has launched the Touch Lite which is coming a few months after the release of the Touch HiFi Music Player. The Hisense Touch Lite HiFi E Ink Music Player is available at Good e-Reader Store for $299.
The Touch Lite is a dedicated music player and e-book reader from Hisense. It seems to be a scaled-down version of the Touch HiFi Music Player. It comes with smaller RAM and storage than its predecessor. It, however, offers all the features that are present in the Touch HiFi and a cheaper price tag.
The Hisense Touch Lite HiFi e-ink music player is compatible with several music formats. It has a 3.5mm audio jack and a 5.84-inch touchscreen E INK Carta HD display. The front-lit display and color temperature system offer a great reading experience for e-books as well as music listening. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 460 octa-core processor with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
The Touch Lite supports Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi, while the USB-C port is used to charge the device. The HiFi audio from the Touch Lite cannot be transmitted via Bluetooth due to codecs incompatibility.
The Hisense Touch Lite has a 3,000mAh battery with 18W USB-C charging supported. The device has AAC dual 1216 stereo speakers which deliver high-quality sound. The e-book reader/ music player runs on the Android 11-based Touch OS operating system. Several speed modes are available for the device and optimization schemes are also available. Multiple languages are supported in the E INK reader including English.
The Hisense Touch Lite HiFi E Ink Music Player sports some decent features. It is also less expensive than its predecessor. The Hisense Touch Lite HiFi E Ink Music Player weighs 155g and is available globally with variable shipping costs.
UMIDIGI is launching its latest flagship the BISON 2 series. This better and upgraded version of the Bison series will be available globally on AliExpress from 27 June 2022.
The series comes with two smartphones viz. UMIDIGI Bison 2 and Bison 2 Pro. Both smartphones are built to work in extreme and harsh outdoor conditions with differences being the body finish and memory options.
UMIDIGI Bison 2 comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage and features a composite finish whereas the Bison 2 Pro comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage and is made of industrial-grade rubber material. Apart from these two differences both the Bison 2 and Bison 2 Pro are almost similar in specs.
Both UMIDIGI Bison 2 and Bison 2 Pro are powered by the MediaTek Helio P20 Octa-Core processor and feature a 6.5-inch HD+ dot-in display which gives you a high-quality visual experience. The Bison 2 series features an AI triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main camera, 16MP ultra-wide angle, and 5MP macro sensors. For your selfies, you have a 24MP sensor in the front.
Both the smartphones are fueled by a massive 6150mAh battery and support 18W fast charging. The Bison series is known for its ruggedness and hence comes with IP68/69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications that make them waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof. This makes it a great option for people who work and spend time outdoors like adventure enthusiasts, globe trotters, and outdoor workers.
Both Bison 2 and Bison 2 Pro run on the latest Android 12 OS and come with interesting features like multifunctional NFC, wireless FM, ejector-free SIM card tray, power button/ fingerprint sensor, Type-C port, etc.
UMIDIGI Bison 2 series world premiere sale will start on 27 June 2022. Under this global sale, you can buy the Bison 2 Rugged smartphone for a discounted price of $169.99 while the Bison 2 Pro is available for $199.99 only. Please note that this is a limited-time world premiere offer, after which the prices will rise for both phones.
To warm up the sale of the BISON 2 series, UMIDIGI has started a new giveaway on their official Facebook page. The giveaway is still in progress. If you are interested, you can join in and learn more on UMIDIGI’s official website.
Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.
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Last week, Tecno launched the Camon 19 series of smartphones consisting of four models in total. These are the Camon 19 Pro 5G, Camon 19 Pro, Camon 19 Neo, and the Camon 19. So what’s special and unique about these smartphones? Let’s find out.
Camera system (Samsung RGBW sensor)
The Camon 19 Pro 5G is the first device to debut with Samsung’s ISOCELL RGBW color filter sensor which includes a white sub-pixel to the existing universal RGB configurations on phones.
The white sub-pixel allows the sensor to capture more light while avoiding damage to the red, green, and blue sub-pixels. By capturing more light, the sensor is able to produce brighter and clearer images in well-lit as well as low-light conditions.
Tecno has attached this sensor to a 64-megapixel camera system that has Tecno’s Glass + Plastic (G+P) lens. The G + P technology replaces plastic lenses with a crystal glass lens that enhances light intake by more than 208%. These lenses match well with Samsung’s RGBW sensor providing it with ample light to create clearer images.
The back panel
The Camon 19 series features a clean-looking design with flat edges and flat rear panels. But what stands out the most in this aspect is the camera module. The Camon 19 series features a vertically aligned dual-camera island design. The top cutout houses the primary cameras while the bottom module features the auxiliary cameras. This design is quite similar to camera modules featured on Huawei and Honor smartphones.
All of the Camon 19 series except for the Camon 19 Neo have their auxiliary cameras placed horizontally. This makes the lower module appear like the eyes of a panda if you go for a color option with a white module.
Other than the camera module, the smartphone offers color options usually seen on OPPO devices. The gradient blue called Polar Blue and glossy black called Eco Black are both quite refined and give the device a premium look.
The Front Panel
There is no denying that the Camon 19 Pro 5G is a pretty-looking device with its tapered edges, flat back, clean-looking camera module, and premium colors. However, the front panel is also a standout feature of the smartphone as it is surrounded by razor-thin bezels that measure just 0.98 mm. These thin bezels surround the 6.8-inch FHD+ screen on three sides, while the chin of the smartphone is a bit more prominent.
Bezels this thin are usually seen on the most expensive flagship devices that come with an OLED panel, however, Tecno provides it on the Camon 19 Pro 5G which has an LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Ever since its launch back in November 2020, the PlayStation 5 has been a rare sight on store shelves across the globe. This is due to Sony’s ongoing struggle with supply constraints, chip shortages, and more.
The situation is made even worse by scalpers buying up the available units and reselling them at huge markups. However, Indian customers looking to buy the PS5 will soon get an opportunity to purchase it at MSRP.
The PlayStation 5 is scheduled for a restock tomorrow i.e. June 21st, 2022 at 12 PM IST. The console will be made available to pre-order via online retailers like ShopAtSC, Flipkart, Amazon, Croma, Vijay Sales, Reliance Digital, and Games The Shop. Keep in mind that the Sony PlayStation 5 is in high demand right now, therefore, the restocked inventory likely won’t last for too long once the listings go live on the various retailers’ websites and stores. So be sure to set your reminders for tomorrow if you want to get your hands on one.
Coming to the pricing of the console, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is the lowest-priced one with an MSRP of Rs. 39,990 in India. The PlayStation 5 on the other hand is priced at Rs 49,990. The difference between the two is that the cheaper model lacks the disc drive, making it a digital-only console.
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