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Apple AR Glass mixed reality headset reportedly enters design development stage

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.

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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.

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Oppo Pad Air Spotted on BIS Database; Expected to Launch Soon in India

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.

OPPO Pad Air

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.

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iQOO 10 key specifications revealed, likely to launch in July

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.

iQOO 9 Pro

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.

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Motorola’s Moto Tab G62 key specifications leak online ahead of launch

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.

Motorola Tab G62 Specs Leak

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.

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Lenovo MOZI concept laptop showcased with built-in projector and retractable keyboard

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 MOZI Concept Laptop

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.

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Telegram Premium launched globally – checkout all the new features

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.

Telegram Premium

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.

 

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OPPO Find X5 series’ new variant may debut soon

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
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.  

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WhatsApp is rolling out hide last seen from specific contacts & many other features

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.

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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.

 

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OPPO Reno 8 Pro global variant appears on Geekbench with Dimensity 8100 chipset

Last month, Oppo debuted the Reno 8 series smartphones in China. The series consists of three devices – Oppo Reno 8 Pro+, Oppo Reno 8 Pro, and the vanilla Reno 8.

OPPO Reno 8 Pro
OPPO Reno 8 Pro

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.

 

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First batch of Samsung’s 110” MicroLED TV priced at ¥1.05m (~$156k) sold out in China

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).Samsung 110-inch MicroLED TV

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.Samsung microLED TV

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).Samsung 110-inch MicroLED TV

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.

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UPS has reportedly begun testing cool mini electric delivery vans

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.UPS

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.Fernhay eQuad

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.

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OPPO Reno 7A vs Samsung Galaxy A52s: Specs Comparison

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.

OPPO Reno 7A vs Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

OPPO Reno 7A Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 159.7 x 73.4 x 7.6 mm, 175 g 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm, 189 g
DISPLAY  6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED  6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, ColorOS  Android 11, One UI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA  Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP  camera, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
 Quad 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 MP  camera, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY  4500 mAh, fast charging 18W  4500 mAh, fast charging 25W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP68 certification Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP67 certification

Design

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.

 

 

OPPO Reno 7A vs Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G: PRO and CONS

OPPO Reno 7A

PROS

  • Superior IP certification
  • Thinner and lighter
  • More compact

CONS

  • Inferior chipset
  • Inferior cameras

 

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

PROS

  • Better street prices
  • Superior camera
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Faster charging
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • Inferior IP certification

 

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Audi partners with Nunam to make Electric Rickshaws in India from old EV batteries

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.

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Hisense Touch Lite HiFi E Ink Music Player released for $299

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.Hisense Touch Lite HIFI E INK Music Player

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.

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UMIDIGI Launches the latest BISON 2 Rugged Smartphone Series: Specs, Price and Discounts

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. 

UMIDIGI Bison 2

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

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. 

UMIDIGI Bison 2

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. 

UMIDIGI Bison 2

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

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. 

 

GLOBAL GIVEAWAY:

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.  

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Tecno Camon 19 Series: What makes it special?

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.

Taecno Camon 19 Pro 5G

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 Camon 19

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.

Tecno Camon 19 Pro

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.

 

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Sony PS5 restock scheduled for June 21- Pricing, where to buy

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.

Sony PlayStation 5

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, FlipkartAmazonCromaVijay 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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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 teased to launch soon

Huawei has teased the launch of a new accessory on its Twitter handle today. The company has not explicitly announced the name of the device but it is expected to be the Freebuds Pro 2 TWS earphones. The upcoming offering will be second-generation flagship truly wireless earbuds from the company. 

The teaser shared by Huawei includes an image that likely indicates the FreeBuds Pro 2. The teaser image is also in line with a past report from tipster Roland Quandt who leaked key information and renders of the TWS earphones. The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2’s launch date remains unknown but we can expect it to be announced soon. 

As per rumours, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 will be developed in collaboration with French-based audio manufacturer Devialet. It will be equipped with dual speakers and come with Hi-Res Audio as well as ‘Triple Adaptive Equalizer’. The upcoming audio device is tipped to feature active noise cancellation up to 47dB. The TWS earphone is claimed to deliver six hours of battery life without ANC and four hours with the feature enabled. 

Leaked renders reveal that the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 will feature an in-ear stem design and a pebble-shaped charging and storage case. It is expected to come in three colours i.e. Blue Silver, Ceramic White, and Frost Silver. 

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Motorola XT2251-1 3C certified, fast charging capabilities revealed

Motorola’s upcoming flagship phone with the XT2251-1 model number has received 3C certification. The handset was previously seen at China’s MIIT certification. It appears that the device will soon surface on the TENAA certification platform with all its major specifications. This device is likely to debut in early July in China.

The identity of the Motorola XT2251-1 is not known yet. Its 3C certification has revealed that it may ship with a 33W fast charger. When it was spotted at CMIIT, it was speculated that it could be an upcoming Motorola flagship. However, the 3C certification of the device suggests that it could be a mid-range device.

Motorola XT2251 3C

 

Apart from the mysterious XT2251-1 phone, another Motorola phone with model number XT2243-2 was spotted in the database of the CMIIT certification site. Unfortunately, there is no accurate information available on the specifications of the XT2243-2 handset.

Motorola’s is rumored to announce two Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 powered devices in July in China. The first one is the device that has the “Frontier” codename. It is expected to debut as the first-ever phone powered by the SD+8G1 chip. It is also expected to debut as the world’s first smartphone with a 200-megapixel camera. The moniker of the device for the Chinese market is not known yet. However, it is likely to debut as the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in markets outside China.

The Motorola Razr 3 is the other SD+8G1 phone that is expected to launch in July. The Snapdragon 7-series chipset was used in the previous Razr clamshell phones. However, the Razr 3 will be a flagship device featuring the Snapdragon 8 series chip. It is expected to arrive with other features such as a 6.7-inch FHD+ display, a 3-inch cover display, a 32-megapixel front camera, 50-megapixel dual rear cameras, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and a 2,800mAh battery.

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Realme GT Neo 3T India launch timeline, colour options, RAM and storage variants tipped

Realme GT Neo 3T (review) launch timeline in India has been tipped. Publication 91Mobiles has learnt from industry sources about the smartphone’s arrival as well as its colour options and RAM and storage configurations. Realme launched the GT Neo 3 in India in April and earlier this month it debuted the Neo 3T in Indonesia. 

Realme GT Neo 3T in Dash Yellow
Realme GT Neo 3T in Dash Yellow

The report states that the Realme GT Neo 3T could launch in India by the end of June or in early July. It will be available in 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. The smartphone will be offered in Dash Yellow, Drifting White, and Shade Black colours. 

The Realme GT Neo 3T  is said to be a rebranded version of the Realme Q5 Pro that is available in China. Recently, the smartphone’s support page had gone live on Realme India’s website and the device was also displayed at the brand’s flagship store in the country. This hints at the upcoming offering’s imminent arrival in India. 

We can expect the Realme GT Neo 3T Indian variant to pack the same specifications as its Indonesian counterpart. The smartphone features a 6.62-inch FHD+ E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the back, it has a triple rear camera setup of 64MP + 8MP + 2MP sensors whereas, on the front, there is a 16MP selfie snapper. 

Under the hood, the Realme GT Neo 3T is powered by a Snapdragon 870 processor. It is coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 80W fast charging. It runs on Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 out of the box. 

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