Samsung One UI 5.0 development begins: Leak

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Jun 22, 2022

ASUS has just launched a new tablet from its gaming centric ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand in India. It is the new ROG Flow Z13, which is its first detachable 2 in 1 gaming tablet.

Apart from the new gaming tablet, the known Taiwanese PC maker has just announced another product, which is the TUF Dash F15 2022 gaming laptop. In other words, the brand is expanding its gaming product portfolio in India. Talking about the ROG Flow Z13, the company has introduced a new design philosophy for gaming that places an emphasis on portability. The device offers a clamshell mode when using the kickstand that has a built in keyboard as well. This also enables better cooling compared to conventional laptops.

Under the hood, the tablet houses up to a powerful Intel Core i9-12900H CPU that is paired with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU. Although, one of the highlighting feature of this tablet is its support for external GPUs. The ROG Flow Z13 is compatible with the XG Mobile external GPU lineup, which enables the user to boost the gaming horsepower with higher end GPUs like the GeForce RTX 3080 or even the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT GPU as well.

On the front, the display is offered in two options, namely a 4K panel 60Hz panel that has a an 85 percent DCI P3 color gamut or a FHD panel that supports 100 percent sRGB and 120Hz high refresh rate. The ROG Flow Z13 also comes with MUX Switch technology that can help save power when needed. Interestingly, the tablet weighs just 1.1 kilograms, which is quite impressive for its specifications. The ASUS gaming tablet is priced at 1,36,990 INR (roughly 1,750 US Dollars) and is available via the company’s official website, Amazon, Flipkart, and other major retailers and authorized dealers in India.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 series to feature a new selfie camera after 4 years: Report

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 22, 2022

Soon after the launch of the Galaxy S22 series, a report revealed that Samsung had started working on Galaxy S23 series under ‘Project Diamond’. Now, months later, more information about the company’s next-gen flagship smartphones emerges.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Phantom White — Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

According to a report by GalaxyClub, Samsung will finally upgrade the selfie camera of the vanilla and plus models of the upcoming Galaxy S series phones. For the unaware, the firm has been using the same front-facing camera since 2019.

All the Galaxy S series handsets (excluding Ultra models) from the Galaxy S10 series to the Galaxy S22 series feature the same 10MP selfie camera. This is said to finally change with the next generation.

The report states that Samsung will use a 12MP front-facing camera for the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23 Plus. It does not mention anything about the selfie camera of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. So far, Ultra models have been using a 40MP front-facing camera.

As of now, it is not known whether the 12MP selfie camera on the Galaxy S23 series will be placed under the display or will nest inside a punch-hole. Since the smartphones are almost a year away from their launch, we expect to learn more details about them in the coming months.

What are your expectations of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Huawei rolls out HarmonyOS 2.1 update to MatePad Paper E-Ink Tablet

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Jun 22, 2022

Huawei is rolling HarmonyOS 2.1.0.143 update to the MatePad Paper ink tablet. The Huawei MatePad Paper was launched back in February and it features a 10.3-inch e-ink display and supports M-Pencil. The new update brings support for sharing TXT documents and optimizes the display effect of some user interfaces.

The changelog is as follows:

【notes】

Support sharing TXT documents to optimize the experience of some scenarios

【system】

Optimize the display effect of some application interfaces, improve the text fade, application afterimage problems

【Stylus pen】

Optimize the operating experience of the stylus in some scenarios

【Safety】

Incorporates the June 2022 security patch to enhance system security

The Huawei MatePad Paper was launched in February 2022 at MWC 2022. The tablet competes with the likes of Amazon Kindle. It was launched with HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system and packs a 10.3-inch E-ink display with a screen-to-body ratio of 86.3 percent, a pixel density of 227 pixels per inch (PPI), and a resolution of 1,872 x 1,404 pixels.Huawei MatePad Paper draws power from a Hexa-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. In addition, the device is compatible with Huawei’s Second-generation M-Pencil and offers a latency rate of 26 microseconds.

The tablet has Wi-Fi 6+ and a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button. Huawei says it can last up to four weeks on standby. The tablet weighs 360 grams and is available in black, khaki, and blue colors. Further, the e-reader comes equipped with HiSuite, the file manager for Android devices, and allows you to sync data from a PC or laptop. Moreover, it has four microphones for recording audio and dual speakers featuring the company’s proprietary Histen 7.0 sound effects.

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iQOO Neo 6 5G Indian variant will soon get an Orange color option

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Jun 22, 2022

Last month, the iQOO Neo 6 smartphone was launched in India. The device offers some pretty attractive specs like a Snapdragon 870 chipset, 80W fast charging, and an E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

At launch, the device was made available in two colors for the Indian market. Now, a Pricebaba report has revealed that the smartphone will soon be getting iQOO‘s staple orange color option dubbed Maverick Orange. This color option will be coming to the top-end 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration only. Let’s take a look at the specifications and features of the smartphone.

iQOO Neo 6 specs & features

The iQOO Neo 6 has a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 1200Hz. It covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut and offers a peak brightness of 1,300 nits.

Under the hood, it features the reliable Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Its RAM can be expanded up to 4GB virtually. The device has a 4,700mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging and it operates on Android 12-based FunTouch 0S.

For optics, it comes with a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. On the front, it has a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.

Other than that, the phone comes with a vapor chamber cooling system with 5-layer laminated graphite, dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio support, and an X-axis linear motor for haptics. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a dual SIM slot.

Pricing & availability

The iQOO Neo 6 currently costs ₹29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB configuration while the 12GB + 256GB configuration has a price tag of ₹33,999. It is available to purchase on Amazon India.

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Poco X4 GT & F4 5G price & specs leaked via retailer website

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Jun 22, 2022

Poco is gearing up to launch two new smartphones in the global market soon. This includes the X4 GT and F4 5G model. However, prior to their official announcement tomorrow (23rd June 2022), the pricing and specs of both models were found listed in a retailer’s website.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the Chinese smartphone maker’s Poco X4 GT and F4 5G models were found listed on a retailer’s website in Poland. This revealed their complete specifications alongside their prices in the Polish market. The former is a rebranded Redmi K40S while the latter is a rebadged Redmi Note 11T Pro. Looking at the online listing, the X4 GT will be offered in two storage configurations, namely 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. Similarly, the F4 5G will also be offered in two options, which is the 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB models.

The Poco F4 5G’s 6GB variant will be priced at 2,200 PLN (roughly 497 US Dollars), meanwhile its 8GB variant costs 2,400 PLN (roughly 542 US Dollars). The X4 GT starts from 1,900 PLN (roughly 429 US Dollars) for the 8GB + 128GB option while the higher end 256GB model has a price tag of 2,000 PLN (roughly 452 US Dollars). Keep in mind that these prices are for the European market, so there will likely be differences in price tags depending on regions outside of EU.

The brand is also set to launch the Poco F4 5G in India as well, while the X4 GT will not be making its way to the Southeast Asian country. So, this gives us a good idea regarding the F4 5G’s possible pricing for the Indian market. We can expect the 6GB model to cost around 38,900 INR and the higher end 8GB variant to cost around 42,500 INR. The brand is set to launch the two devices via a live stream tomorrow, so stick around as we will be covering the launch event.

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TECNO Announces Global Launch of CAMON 19 Series: Winner of iF Design Award 2022

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Jun 22, 2022

TECNO launches its latest CAMON 19 series at the iconic Rockefeller Centre in New York. This premium smartphone series focuses on low and dim light photography and takes night time imagery to a new level, thanks to its 64MP bright night portrait photography technology.

TECNO CAMON 19 series comes with two phones viz. CAMON 19 and 19 Pro. Both smartphones are designed to give you advanced photography options and have won the iF Design Award 2022 for outstanding product design for its slim bezel and an ingenious dual-ring triple-camera layout.

The CAMON 19 series focuses on night time photography and imagery and comes with a 64MP main camera and an RGBW sensor/glass lens co-developed with Samsung, for accurately capturing bright, clear images and portraits in less-than-optimal lighting situations. It also features Samsung’s RGBW color filter sensor technology, which adds a white sub-pixel to the existing universal RGB configurations to enable light intake to be enhanced by 30 %.

The CAMON 19 Pro comes with a Super night Camera and sets new standards for night time photo and videography. With an advanced Super Night Portrait mode, you can transform portraits taken in dimly lit environments into ones brimming with brightness, contrast, and sharpness, while eliminating visual noise. Moreover, the four rear flashlights, along with an advanced algorithm, recognize low-light conditions and provide the necessary light to effectively fill shadows or dark areas. Other interesting features include a 2X optical zoom lens, OIS+EIS Stabilization, Portrait mode, AI face beauty technology, etc.

TECNO CAMON 19 Pro features a 6.8-inch FHD+ display and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It flaunts an extremely thin bezel that gives you an expansive visual experience. Certified by the TUV Rheinland, the display minimizes blue light and provides a more comfortable viewing experience by reducing eye strain and fatigue. The back of the smartphone comes with a crystal coating that avoids fingerprint smudges and gives your phone a premium and luxurious finish.

The CAMON 19 Pro smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio G96 chipset and runs on a massive 5000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. The CAMON 19 series will be available globally from June 2022, across various regions including Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Southern Asia. The brand has not yet specified the price as it can vary according to the regional policies and taxes. For more information on the CAMON 19 series, specs and pricing, check out www.tecno-mobile.com.

Here’s the first look at the Motorola Edge 30 Lite

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Jun 22, 2022

Just a couple of days ago, we had covered a report that revealed the price and color variants of the Motorola Edge 30 Lite. Now, a new leak has finally offered us a first look at the Moto Edge 30 Lite’s design in all its glory.

The leaked image was shared by 91Mobiles earlier today (22nd June 2022). The report also stated that an upcoming smartphone model for the company’s flagship Edge lineup will carry the codename Miami. This model is believed to be the Edge 30 Lite, which as the name suggests, will be the more affordable entry in the Edge 30 series. And now, we have finally have an image of the handset as well, revealing its entire rear design.

Although, the report also revealed that the front will sport a 6.28 inch display. Arriving at the back, the device features a dual camera setup, which is odd considering the Lite model is still a part of the high end Edge series. Right now, brands are even offering triple and quad camera modules on the back at the mid range segment as well. These two sensors will reportedly consist of a 64 megapixel primary sensor and a 13 megapixel secondary shooter that might be an ultra wide angle lens.

The leak also revealed the color variants of the Edge 30 Lite, which is in line with our previous reports and includes Moonless Night, Very Peri, Opal Silver, and Green Fig options. Under the hood, the handset will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC that is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Notably, the display will also support 120Hz refresh rate. This is all the information we have at the moment, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Xiaomi TV A2 launched: 4 sizes, up to 4K resolution, Dolby Vision, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 22, 2022

Yesterday, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 (aka Mi Band 7, Xiaomi Band 7) for European markets. At the event, the company also announced three more products. One of them was the Xiaomi TV A2 series. Let’s take a look at this new smart TV range from the firm.

Xiaomi TV A2 Series Specifications

At the end of May, Xiaomi debuted the Xiaomi TV F2 series running Amazon’s Fire OS with the Fire TV interface. Less than a month later, the company has now introduced the Xiaomi TV A2 series with the Android TV operating system.

The Xiaomi TV A2 lineup comes in four sizes, such as 32-inch, 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch. Whereas, the Xiaomi TV F2 family arrives in three sizes as it is not offered in a 32-inch variant.

All the size versions sport an LED-backlit LCD panel. Other than the 32-inch model which has an HD-ready (1366 x 768 pixels), the remaining variants flaunt a 4K (3840 x 2160) canvas.

All of them have a 60Hz refresh rate and a 178° viewing angle. However, the 4K models also carry support for 10-bit color depth, MEMC, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision.

They are powered by a quad-core chipset featuring ARM Cortex-A55 cores. But the 32-inch variant has an inferior ARM Mali G31 MP2 GPU instead of ARM Mali G52 MP2 like other models.

Further, all of them feature a unibody design with a metal frame. They come with Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x USB 2.0, AV composite, optical audio port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and CI slot. The 4K models offer 3 x HDMI (1 x eARC) and dual-band WiF but the HD model comes with 2 X HDMI (1 x eARC), DTMB port, and single-band WiFi.

Though all of them carry support for Dolby Audio and DTS HD, the 32-inch model houses 2 x 10W speakers instead of 2 x 12W speakers like the others. Anyway, all variants come with Google Assistant (via remote control), Chromecast Built-in, Miracast, and support for leading streaming platforms.

Xiaomi TV A2 Series Price and Availability

Xiaomi has only revealed the price of the 55-inch variant so far. This version of the Xiaomi TV A2 will retail at €529 in Europe. There’s no official word on availability yet.

On the other hand, the smaller models should cost below the aforementioned price tag.

Nothing Phone (1) bags TUV SUD certification ahead of July 12 Launch

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Jun 22, 2022

The much-hyped Nothing Phone (1) will be unveiled at an event on Tuesday 12 July called Return to Instinct. Ahead of the imminent launch, Phone (1) has received TUV SUD safety certification. Moreover, a screenshot of Flipkart code has also been leaked which suggests the listing of the smartphone’s accessories. We know very little about the actual hardware specs for the handset. However, its design and appearance are revealed by the company.

A tweet by popular tipster Mukul Sharma suggests that the Nothing Phone (1) has been listed on the TUV SUD certification platform with model number A063. Sharma also shared a screenshot of the Flipkart code which reveals that the accessories of the Phone (1) will be available for sale on Flipkart. The TUV SUD certification did not reveal any new information about the smartphone.

As mentioned, The Nothing Phone (1) will be launched on July 12 in London. A recent video by Youtuber Marques Brownlee gave us a good look at how this phone is going to try and stand out. The video revealed the front of the Phone which shows the Phone has a punch-hole placed at the upper-left corner of the display.

A screengrab from
MKBHD’s Nothing Phone (1) hands-on

The front of the smartphone is “nothing” special. However, the back sure does look interesting. You can’t view the hardware components as we’ve seen in previous HTC or Xiaomi phones but it does have some elements of translucency.

Nothing Phone (1) hands-on rear — A screengrab from
MKBHD’s Nothing Phone (1) hands-on

The smartphone has LED lights on the back which I personally found very cool. The lights are called “Glyph Interface” and they come with loads of customization options. For example, you can customize it to glow with the beat of the ringtone. Read more about it here.

The LED lights and transparent design are compelling features but the success of the smartphone will depend on its hardware and performance.

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Sony Xperia 10 IV mid-range smartphone now available for pre-order

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Jeet

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Jun 22, 2022

Last month, Sony announced its new mid-range smartphone dubbed Sony Xperia 10 IV for the European market, marking the fourth generation of the device.

Now, the company has started taking pre-orders for the Sony Xperia 10 IV in the UK. The phone’s pricing starts at starting at £429 and the company is also offering free TWS earbuds to those who pre-order the device.

The Sony Xperia 10 IV features a 6-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It offers a brighter Triluminous panel which the company claims is 50 percent brighter than its predecessor. It also has Gorilla Glass Victus for protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, an upgrade compared to the Snapdragon 690 found in its predecessor. This new processor is manufactured using a 6nm process. It packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a 12-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and an 8-megapixel 2x telephoto lens. It comes with features like tweaked Superior Auto mode, Auto HDR, a dedicated Night mode, and more. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Other features on the device include a 3.5mm headphone jack, LDAC support, 360 Audio, and a 360 Reality Audio Upmix to transform stereo into surround sound. The phone is also IP68 rated to make it water and dust-resistant.

It runs the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with 30W fast charging. Similar to several devices launched recently, this one too doesn’t come with a charger in the box.

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Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition spotted on GeekBench, may launch soon

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Jun 22, 2022

While the Realme GT 2 series has already been announced in the market, it appears that the company is planning on releasing another entry within the lineup called the GT 2 Master Explorer Edition soon. Now, the device was spotted on GeekBench, which revealed some of its specifications. So let’s have a look.

Interestingly, the news regarding the device’s imminent launch arrives from a rather official source. The company’s President of Global Marketing, Xu Qi, responded to a user’s query and stated that Realme is planning on launching new model in July 2022 (Via 91Mobiles). With the recent sighting on GeekBench, it is possible that the device in question is the GT 2 Master Explorer Edition.

The device had surfaced on the popular benchmarking platform with the model number RMX3551. If this phone does launch, it will be the third entry in the Realme GT 2 series. Looking at the GeekBench listing, the smartphone scored 1296 points on single core tests and 4211 in the multi core test. The benchmark also revealed that the handset runs on Android 12 OS out of the box and up to 12GB of RAM, but the company will likely offer other storage configurations as well.

The motherboard section states that the device houses “taro,” which could be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC that was recently announced for next gen flagship smartphones. Based on a previous report, the GT 2 Master Explorer Edition sports a 6.7 inch 120Hz AMOLED display and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports over 100W fast charging as well. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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New Huawei, Honor tablets received 3C certification, 40W, 22.5W Fast Charging tipped

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Jun 22, 2022

New Huawei and Honor tablets have surfaced on the Compulsory Certification of China (3C) website. The 3C listing does not reveal any key specifications of the tablets. However, it suggests that the listed model of the Huawei tablet could offer 40W fast charging support and the Honor tablet could come with 22.5W fast charging. Let’s take a look at the available details.

Recently, two new tablets by Huawei and Honor have been spotted on the 3C website (Via ItHome). The Huawei tablet has appeared with the model number GOT-W09 and is listed to support a maximum 40W (10VDC/4A) charging. Whereas, the Honor tablet has a model number HEY-W09 and will likely support 22.5W fast charging.

HEY-WO9 is expected to be the successor of the Honor V7 Pro which was launched last year with MediaTek Kompanio 1300T Soc, 7250mAh battery, 2K display, and 120Hz refresh rate. The upcoming HEY-WO9 is said to carry MediaTek’s latest Kompanio processor which is an increased frequency version of Dimensity 9000.

If we talk about Huawei’s GOT-WO9, it could be the long-rumored Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2022). Other models of this tablet have also been spotted on the 3C website previously.

MatePad Pro 12.6 (2022) will be the successor to the 2021 MatePad Pro which came with a 12.60-inch display offering a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels at a pixel density of 240 pixels per inch (PPI). The 2021 MatePad was powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 9000E processor, this year we can expect the tablet to carry a more powerful processor.

The details about both the listed tablets are still pretty short and there has been no official word from Honor and Huawei about the upcoming devices. We hope to learn more details about them in the coming days.

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Samsung Galaxy F13 with Exynos 850 Soc, 6000mAh battery launched in India: Price, Specifications

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Jun 22, 2022

Samsung launched the new Galaxy F13 in India today. The device is the latest addition to Samsung’s budget segment and sports quite interesting features. For instance, the smartphone comes with a large 6000mAh battery. The handset arrives as a 4G phone with features like an Exynos chipset, triple rear camera sensors, improved performance, and much more. Here are the details about the phone that you should know.

Samsung Galaxy F13 Specs and Features

The newly launched Samsung Galaxy F13 is powered by the Exynos 850 Soc paired with up to 4GB RAM and 128GB storage which can also be expanded up to 1TB with the help of a microSD card slot. The smartphone comes with RAM plus technology which essentially utilizes idle storage to offer more RAM capacity.

At the front, the Galaxy F13 flaunts a 6.6-inch full-HD+ panel that comes. It offers a resolution of 2408 x 1080 Pixels. The front panel features a waterdrop notch design to make room for the selfie camera sensor.

Talking about the cameras, the budget smartphone offers a triple-camera sensor at the rear with the combination of a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor and a 5-megapixel camera along with a 2-megapixel camera. It also has an LED flash. While on the front, it has an 8-megapixel camera sensor for selfies and video calls.

The handset is fueled by a massive 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. Moreover, the smartphone runs One UI 4.1 version out of the box based on the Android 12 operating system. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.

The Galaxy F13 comes with a useful auto-data switching feature to offer seamless internet connectivity. This feature lets you make and receive calls or use data from your secondary SIM, even when your primary SIM has no network.

Samsung Galaxy F13 Price and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy F13 is launched in India at a price of Rs 16,999 for 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. There is also an 4GB RAM and 128GB variant which comes at a price of Rs 16,999. The device will be available for sale in India via Flipkart. You can grab the handset in pink, green, and light blue colors. The sale date of the smartphone will be announced soon.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 7 launched globally; now up for pre-order in Europe

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Jeet

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Jun 22, 2022

Xiaomi has announced the Mi Band 7 fitness tracker for the global market. The wearable device was first unveiled last month when the company took the wraps off the product.

The Mi Band 7 is now available for pre-order in the European market. The Standard Edition of the fitness tracker is priced at €59.99 but as a special early-bird discount, it is being offered for a discounted price of €49.99.

The Xiaomi Band 7 features a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with a 192 x 490-pixels screen resolution, 326 PPI pixel density, and 500nits of peak brightness. It has an Always-On display feature and also features dynamic Mars wallpaper like the one available on MIUI 13.

In terms of design, it is almost similar to the Mi band 6 and weighs just 13.5 grams. It also comes with features like Xiao AI assistant and has support for 120 sports modes including support for four professional sports modes with functions like activity tracking, data analysis, and more for all-around guidance.

There’s also support for all-day blood oxygen monitoring and alerts the wearer if the blood-oxygen levels go below 90%. Other than that, the device comes with a heart rate tracker, and sleep tracker capable of providing data like sleep breathing quality, REM, and nap time quality. It also offers stress monitoring, Female health tracking, and PAI.

The fitness tracker is powered by a large 180mAh battery capable of up to 15 days of use on a single charge. It is also claimed to last around 9 days with heavy usage and similar to its predecessors, uses a magnetic charger.

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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ flagship processor announced; comes with a performance boost

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Jun 22, 2022

Last year, MediaTek launched its flagship smartphone chipset in the form of MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and now the company has announced an upgraded version of the same, dubbed MediaTek Dimensity 9000+.

This newly announced smartphone chip is essentially the same as the Dimensity 9000 but comes with some key improvements. It supports a 144Hz refresh rate for WQHD+ resolution and up to 180Hz refresh rate for Full HD+ displays.

In terms of performance, the company claims that the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ comes with a 5 percent improvement in CPU and about 10 percent faster GPU. It integrates ARM’s v9 CPU architecture with a 4nm process.

It packs one ultra-Cortex-X2 core clocked at 3.2GHz, three super Cortex-A710 cores, and four efficiency Cortex-A510 cores. As for the graphics processing, there’s a built-in ARM Mali-G710 MAC10 GPU.

The chip comes with an improved Image Signal Processor (ISP). It has Imagiq 790 ISP that supports 18-bit HDR video recording from three cameras at the same time and up to 320-megapixel sensor support for 4K HDR and AI noise reduction.

The network modem has also been updated and now it supports up to 7Gbps downlink. It also has support for 5G/4G Dual SIM Dual Active, enabling users to use both networks at once. It also has Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, and the latest GNSS standard.

MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ will be released in the third quarter of this year but as of now, the company has not revealed which devices will be among the first ones to come powered by this new processor.

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Realme GT 2 Master Explorer’s July launch hinted by Realme exec

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Jun 22, 2022

Realme China’s President Xu Qi has hinted when Realme will be announcing the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition. The company had revealed in May that the phone would be arriving in Q3 this year. However, it appears that the Realme executive has revealed the exact month in which the phone will be unveiled while chatting with Realme fans on Weibo.

The Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition will be arriving as a successor to the GT Master Edition, which was announced in July last year. The Snapdragon 870-powered device was made available with a starting price of 2,899 Yuan (~$432).

In response to a Weibo user asking for a smartphone priced around 3,000 Yuan (~$447), Xu Qi hinted about its upcoming smartphone, which will launch in July. Since the GT Master Edition went out in July 2021, it is likely that its successor may launch in the same month this year. In addition, the GT 2 Master Edition has already appeared at TENAA certification with all its specifications and images, which indicates that its July launch is inevitable.

Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition specifications (rumored)

Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition TENAA images

The TENAA listing of the device revealed that it has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that supports a Full HD+ resolution and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The screen seemingly supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be the company’s first phone to feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The SoC will be coupled with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device will run on the Android 12 OS and Realme UI 3.0.

It will feature a 16-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls. Its back panel will have a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It will house a 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging support.

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Nothing Phone (1) hands-on video emerges to reveal design from all angles

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Jun 22, 2022

Carl Pei’s startup, Nothing was introduced last year. It unveiled the Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbuds as its first product in July. Since it came with a semi-transparent design, it stood out from the other TWS earbuds. The brand confirmed last month that its first smartphone, dubbed the Nothing Phone (1), will be unveiled on July 12. Recently, it revealed the rear design of the device. Now, a hands-on video of the Nothing Phone (1) by Marques Brownlee has appeared on YouTube to showcase its entire design in full glory. Unfortunately, it does not say anything about the specifications of the device.

The front side of the Nothing Phone (1) looks like any other Android smartphone. It has an AMOLED panel with symmetrical bezels. A punch-hole is available at the upper-left corner of the display.

Nothing Phone (1) hands-on front — A screengrab from MKBHD’s Nothing Phone (1) hands-on video

Flipping the device on its back reveals its unique design. The LED strips available on the rear shell of the device are called the “glyph interface” by the brand. It’s decked out with over 900 individual LEDs. Brownlee revealed that all the LEDs glow up for notifications. The C-shaped LED strip lights up while wireless charging or reverse wireless charging.

The LED strip at the bottom works as a progress bar for charging. All the strips can light up simultaneously to function as a flash for the camera. In addition, there is a red LED on the back that functions as a recording indicator. There is a dedicated Glyph interface setting on the device for customizing how the LED strips glow.

The Nothing Phone (1) comes preinstalled with 10 ringtones. Each ringtone has a light pattern that syncs with the ringtone. Users can pair ringtones with specific contacts. The company is expected to add more light patterns for notifications from different apps through a software update when the device is announced.

What’s your opinion on Nothing Phone (1)’s design? Share us your thoughts by posting them in the comments section. If you are interested in getting the Phone (1), you can participate in the auction that runs between June 21 and June 23 on StockX. The top 100 bids will get the device.

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Nokia X21 5G renders, key specifications leaked

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Jun 22, 2022

Nokia is reportedly working on the successor to the Nokia X20 smartphone. A Twitter user named @nlopt70 has shared leaked renders of the upcoming Nokia X21 5G. In addition, he also shared the key specifications of the device.

Nokia X21 Plus renders, specifications (rumored)

The leaked renders show that the Nokia X21 5G’s display will have a centrally positioned punch-hole. Instead of the circular camera module available on the X20, its successor edition will arrive with a rectangle-shaped camera unit placed at the top-left corner of the back panel.

The tipster revealed that the Nokia X21 5G will arrive with a 6.7-inch OLED panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. While it is not mentioned in the leak, it seems to carry support for a Full HD+ resolution.

The Snapdragon 695 mobile platform will power the Nokia X21 5G. It may pack a 5,000mAh battery, but there is no information available on its fast charging capabilities. It will arrive in two variants, such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

The rear camera setup of the device will have a 64-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a ToF lens. It will be equipped with ZEISS optics and PureView technology for an enhanced photography experience.

Shown above is an image of another upcoming Nokia smartphone with a similar rear design. The green-colored device has a 50-megapixel triple camera unit. The source said that it is a new G-series phone from the brand that will have an FHD+ 120Hz display and support for 5G.

In addition, the same source also revealed that Nokia will launch renewed versions of classic feature phones. It revealed that the company may soon announce feature phones such as the Nokia 5710 XA, Nokia 8210 4G, and Nokia 2660 Flip.

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