Xiaomi 12S Pro visits Geekbench with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 ahead of launch

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Jun 29, 2022

Yesterday, Xiaomi officially teased the upcoming Xiaomi 12S Pro smartphone. The device that is rumored to be a China-exclusive smartphone will debut on July 4th. It will also be the first smartphone from the brand to carry Leica-branded cameras.

Now, ahead of its launch, the Xiaomi 12S Pro has appeared on the Geekbench database revealing its performance metrics along with some specifications, so let’s take a look.

The Geekbench listing reveals that the device has the model number 2206122SC and comes with an octa-core processor with a base frequency of 2.02GHz and a maximum clock speed of 3.19Ghz. It also has the Adreno 730 GPU making it pretty obvious that this is the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Other than that, the listing reveals that the smartphone has 12GB of RAM and operates on Android 12.

Coming to the benchmark results, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 1323 points on the single-core and 4171 points on the multi-core test of Geekbench 5.

Earlier leaks have revealed that the device will also come with the MediaTek Dimesity 9000 (or Plus) chipset. The two variants are said to have different charging speeds. The Dimesity variant will offer 67W fast charging while the Snapdragon variant will have support for 120W fast charging.

Other than that, the device is expected to bring a curved edge OLED panel that supports a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. As for optics, the device will likely house a 50-megapixel triple camera array on the back and a 32-megapixel selfie snapper on the front. More details about the device are expected to surface soon, so stay tuned.

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Amazfit T-Rex 2 & Bip 3 Pro teasers appear ahead of India launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 29, 2022

Amazfit has released some teasers of its yet-to-be-released Amazfit T-Rex 2 in India. The T-Rex 2 is a second-generation smartwatch from the T-Rex series and offers up to 24 days of battery life. The Amazfit T-Rex 2 also comes with an impressive water resistance capability with its 10ATM rating. The smartwatch has app support in terms of Zepp and Android 7.0/ iOS 12.0 or older are supported. The smartwatch can operate in Battery Saver Mode for up to 45 days while heavy use yields about 10 days.

The Amazfit T-Rex 2 will come with more than 150 sports modes and a 500mAh battery. Amazfit says the T-Rex 2 can be used in temperatures as low as -30 degrees Celsius. It also meets MIL-STD-810G standards. The T-Rex 2 has a 1.39-inch display with 1,000 nits of brightness. Connectivity is via Bluetooth 5.0 for the T-Rex 2 and the smartwatch comes with several health monitoring features. Heart rate, sleep, stress, SpO2, and menstrual cycle monitoring are also present.

The Amazfit Bip 3 Pro is also making its entry into India shortly. The watch is the Pro version of the Bip 3 that was launched recently and it was announced alongside the Bip 3 earlier this month. The Bip 3 Pro has a 1.69” color TFT display with 2.5D Glass, reinforced with AF coating. The notification service in the Bip 3 Pro includes calls, emails, messages, weather, and other apps. It offers 60+ sports modes and 4 satellite positioning systems. Health and fitness monitoring in the smartwatch includes heart rate, stress, SpO2, and sleep tracking. It is compatible with Android 7.0/ iOS 12 and higher and features Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Its 280mAh battery can give up to 14 days of activity.

The Amazfit T-Rex 2 and Bip 3 Pro will arrive in India soon. The models will be sold via Amazon and Flipkart respectively. Amazfit has not provided a release date for the models yet.

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Asus ROG Phone 6 gamepad renders emerge ahead of launch

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Jun 29, 2022

The Asus ROG Phone 6 series is scheduled to debut globally on July 5. The launch event will simultaneously take place in Taiwan, China, and the US. Ahead of the launch, key specifications of the ROG Phone 6 have already appeared on the TENAA database.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 Devilcase Guardian Lite Plus case

Now, reliable tipster @evleaks has revealed that the ROG Phone 6 series will debut with a specially made controller making it more convenient to game on smartphones.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 gamepad

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The renders reveal that the controller has an Xbox-style button and trigger placement and the overall design is identical to the ASUS ROG Kunai 3 controller. Like the Kunai 3 gamepad, the new controller is also expected to have two connectivity modes – Bluetooth and the included bumper case. The controller will come with a pair of additional grips for ease of use in the Bluetooth mode. Additionally, it appears that it will come in two color options – White and Black.

A previous report revealed that Asus is also planning on launching a new snap-on cooling fan accessory called the AeroActive Cooler 6. It will be interesting to see if the gamepad and the cooling fan could be used together and if it would be practical as a hand-held gaming device due to the weight factor.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 specifications (rumored)

So far, we know that the ROG Phone 6 will feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+ with 165Hz refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

Under the hood, the device will house the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 18 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of built-in storage. Other than that, it will run on Android 12-based ROG UI and will pack a 6,000mAh dual-cell battery with 65W fast charging support. It is also confirmed to offer IPX4 water resistance.

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Nothing confirms the Phone (1) will be powered by the mid-range SD 778G+ chip

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 29, 2022

The soon-to-be-released Nothing Phone (1) has been confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC. The Nothing Phone (1) is a transparent smartphone that is expected to be unveiled on July 12. The smartphone’s chipset seems to be the last puzzle to be unearthed for the much-hyped device.

The Nothing Phone (1) comes with a unique transparent design. Its images and videos have serenaded customers’ imagination since Nothing started releasing them. It has a Glyph interface consisting of 900 embedded LEDs. These lights up the phone during notifications, camera use, and so on. The Nothing Phone (1) will launch in Europe and the United Kingdom. The Nothing Phone (1) will most likely skip the US market, as per current feelers.

It is rumored that an enthusiastic customer has paid $3,064 via StockX to be among the selected first 100 owners of the phone. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G+ chipset is a mid-range processor and is custom-tuned for the Phone (1). It is less powerful than the premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. It remains to be seen how the stated SD 778G+ chip will place the Nothing Phone (1) performance-wise.

The Snapdragon 778G+ chip features wireless charging and reverse wireless charging unlike the base chip the SD 778G. So, it straddles between the mid-range and flagship cadre due to a few features. The choice of a mid-range chipset for the Phone (1) was driven by performance, power consumption, and cost considerations.

Nothing’s co-founder Carl Pei feels the Phone (1) meets all these considerations. While a specific price has not been announced yet for the Phone (1), we expect to know more in the coming days. It is however rumored that the Phone (1) could be priced under $500. The company claims more than 100,000 customers are on the pre-order waiting list.

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Ambrane Stylo Max 50000mAh Power Bank arrives India for Rs. 3,999 (~$50)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 29, 2022

Indian accessories manufacturer Ambrane has launched a portable power bank packing a staggering 50,000mAh battery. The device is named Ambrane Stylo Max Power Bank and is targeted at backpackers who brave the country’s interior such as hikers and campers.

As a result of the target user base, the Ambrane Stylo Max Power bank is built to withstand the elements, with a rugged exterior outer shell. It also comes with 9 layers of superior chipset protection including protection from overheating and short circuits. The power bank which is manufactured in India also features a high gradient matte metallic casing with glossy finish.

Furthermore, the Stylo Max power bank is equipped with a 20W power output and Quick charge 3.0 support. It also supports high-speed two-way charging and packs an 18W rapid charging port with a maximum output current of 5V/2.4A. You can charge up to three devices at the same time, thanks There are two USB and a Type-C port.

As for the price and availability details, the Ambrane Stylo Max 50000mAh Power Bank is priced at Rs. 3999 (~$50). The power bank will be available to buy on Flipkart and Abrane’s website. It comes in Black and Blue colours.

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Get 1MORE EVO Hi-Res Wireless Earbud at Discounted Price of $151 (Retail Price $178)

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Jun 29, 2022

1More EVO Hi-Res wireless earbud that generally retails for $178 is now available at a discounted price of $151.10 only at AliExpress. This is a limited-time super deal.

1More EVO Hi-Res Wireless Earbud

1More EVO is made for audiophiles and music lovers. The earbuds come with a 40KHz frequency response that gives it audiophile-level sound quality. Other features include a 10mm DLC Driver + Balanced Armature Hi-Fi Sound, Hi-Res Wireless certification, LDAC & AAC codec, Grammy Award Winner Luca Sound tuning, and SoundID powered by Sonarworks Music studio in EU.

Key Features:

Hi-Res audio that rivals wired audiophile headphones
LDAC Hi-Res certified
10mm dynamic driver + balanced armature
Adaptive ANC
Personalized sound from SoundID
Six mics for crystal clear calls
Dual-mode transparency
Qi wireless charging
Battery: 28 hours of playback
4 hours of playback with just 10mins charge
Dual device connectivity
Bluetooth v5.2
IPX4 water-resistant

You can now buy 1More EVO for $151.10 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is a limited-time offer. So place your order before the deal expires.

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Realme GT Neo 3 150W Thor Love and Thunder limited edition teased to launch in India soon

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Viraj Gawde

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Jun 29, 2022

Realme Vice President Madhav Sheth has teased the arrival of a special limited edition variant of the Realme GT Neo 3 150W. The Chinese brand is collaborating with Marvel Studios for the second time. Previously in 2019, it had partnered for the launch of Realme X Spider-Man Edition.

Thunder is all set to strike once again⚡ pic.twitter.com/gB0dgfYiOe

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) June 29, 2022

This time, Realme is set to announce Thor Love and Thunder Edition of the GT Neo 3 150W to celebrate the film’s release in India on July 10th. Sheth doesn’t divulge into the details of the upcoming limited edition smartphone. It’s also unclear if the 80W variant will also be available in a limited edition. We can expect the GT Neo 3 150W Thor Love and Thunder edition to feature some design as well as UI changes. Additionally, the limited edition smartphone could ship with bundled goodies and a customised retail box.

We can expect the Realme GT Neo 3 150W Thor Love and Thunder edition to come with the same specifications as the regular variant. The smartphone features a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an integrated fingerprint scanner. It has a triple camera setup of a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS support, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro unit. The GT Neo 3 is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is offered in 4,500 and 5,000mAh battery variants with support for 150W and 80W fast charging respectively.

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OPPO Reno 8Z 5G, Band 2 bag Indonesia Telecom certification ahead of launch

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Sudhanshu

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Jun 29, 2022

OPPO is gearing up to launch the Reno 8Z smartphone in the global market. The device appeared on Thailand’s NBTC certification earlier this month, and now, it has made an appearance on the Indonesia Telecom Website along with the OPPO Band 2.

OPPO Reno 8Z 5G Indonesia Telecom Website listing

The listing reveals that the smartphone has a model number CPH2457. This is the same model number spotted on the NBTC certification, which confirmed that the device has the OPPO Reno 8Z 5G moniker.

The previous listing of the Reno 8Z reveals that it has a 4,500mAh battery pack along with 33W fast charging. It also informed that the smartphone will run Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1.1.

Other than that, a recent report by reliable tipster Mukul Sharma revealed the RAM and storage configurations along with the color options of the upcoming device. It will have a total of three configurations – 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. As for the color options, the Reno 8Z will debut in Black and Blue colors.

OPPO Band 2 Indonesia Telecom Website listing

The Band 2 has been spotted on the Indonesia Telecom website with model number OBBE215. This is different than a recent leak by Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station which claimed that OPPO Band 2 will come bearing model number OBB211.

The listing does not reveal any specifications of the smart band, however, previous leaks have stated that it will come with features like NFC, a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level monitoring, and more.

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Nothing Phone (1) spotted in Black colour in official looking renders

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Viraj Gawde

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Jun 29, 2022

Nothing Phone (1) is set to debut globally on July 12th. Ahead of the launch, a lot has already been known about the brand’s first-ever smartphone, thanks to teasers as well as leaks and rumours. Now, reliable tipster, Ishan Agarwal has shared an official-looking render of the Phone (1) in a Black colour variant. So far the device is confirmed to come in a White colour option.

The Nothing Phone (1) Black colour variant has the same Glyph interface on its back panel that consists of over 900 tiny LED lights. The renders reveal a transparent rear chassis below which is a Black sheet that covers the internal components. It is similar the White colour variant. The contrast between the Black sheet and LED lights looks more impressive compared to the White option. However, Nothing is yet to confirm the Black colour option of the Phone (1). But it very much remains a possibility considering the Nothing Ear (1) is also available in Black option.

Apart from the latest leak, the Nothing Phone (1) is expected to come with a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner. It will likely feature a 50MP main sensor and 16MP ultra-wide lens at the back and a 16MP front-facing selfie snapper. Under the hood, the Nothing Phone (1) will reportedly be powered by a Snapdragon 778G+ processor. It is tipped to be available in three RAM and storage configurations of up to 12GB and 256GB respectively.

The Nothing Phone (1) is confirmed to be available in India on Flipkart and the company is also working with Reliance Digital for offline availability.

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OnePlus 10T global color options tipped ahead of launch

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Jun 29, 2022

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is allegedly working on the OnePlus 10T smartphone. The device is said to be a mid-ranger and will likely be the first OnePlus device with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.

Ahead of its launch, tipster Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) has revealed the color options of this device. According to Paras, the smartphone will debut in two color variants in India and other global markets. These are MoonStone Black and Jade Green.

Oneplus 10T 5G up to 12GB, Full Launch details Soon!

India 🇮🇳 / Global🌎

– MoonStone Black
– Jade Green#oneplus #oneplus10T5G #Oneplus10T

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) June 28, 2022

The device has previously been tipped to offer better gaming performance than the current flagship OnePlus 10 Pro. This increase in performance is also accompanied by a significant drop in overall temperatures during sustained load scenarios.

OnePlus 10T specs (rumored)

So far, the OnePlus 10T is rumored to come with a 6.7-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset is said to be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Its battery is touted to be of 4,800mAh capacity and is expected to support 150W SuperVOOC fast charging.

For optics, it might come with a triple camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Other than that, the device will have an in-screen fingerprint scanner for security, and will likely come with a stereo speaker setup.

Lastly, the device is expected to debut sometime in H2 of 2022 at a price point between 3,000 yuan (~$465) and 4,000 yuan (~$595).

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Get Infinix Note 12 Gaming Phone for a Discounted Price of $199 (Retail Price $399)

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Jun 29, 2022

Infinix is launching the latest Infinix Note 12 Smartphone Globally at AliExpress. And on the occasion of its world premiere, the brand is giving a massive discount on the phone. The phone which generally retails for $399 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $199.95 only at AliExpress. This deal ends on 1 July 2022.

Infinix Note 12

Designed for gaming enthusiasts, the Infinix Note 12 comes with an Helio G96 ultra gaming processor and a monster gaming kit that features XArena Dark Line 2.0, Dual speakers, 10 layers graphene cooling system, and a Linear motor.

Key Features:

6.7” FHD+ True Color AMOLED Display
7.8mm ultra-sleek and slim design
MediaTek Helio G96 Ultra Gaming processor
10 layers graphene cooling system
8GB RAM, expandable up to 13GB
128GB internal storage
50MP ultra night triple camera
16MP selfie camera
Professional night scene photography mode
Monster gaming kit
Dual Speaker DTS
Battery: 5000mAh, 33W flash charging

Generally retailing for $399 you can now buy Infinix Note 12 at a massively discounted price of $199.95 only at AliExpress. Please note that this deal ends in the next 2 days. So place your order before the deal expires.

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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Oppo Reno 10x Zoom, Ace bag Android 12 stable update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 29, 2022

Back in May, Oppo rolled out the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta update for Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo Reno Ace. Earlier this month, the company revealed that it will be delivering the stable release on June 28. As promised, the company started pushing the stable update yesterday.

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Featured — Oppo Reno 10x Zoom

According to the official announ cement posts on Oppo Community, the ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12 for Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is currently available in China and India. Whereas, the same update for Oppo Reno Ace is limited to China as the device did not make its way to international markets.

It is worth noting that the update is also live for the special editions of these handsets, such as Oppo Reno FC Barcelona Edition (customized Reno 10x Zoom) and Oppo Reno Ace Gundam Edition.

As usual, the OTA software update is being pushed in batches. Therefore, it will take some time to reach all units. But every user should get access to the update in the coming days, including those in other regions as well.

The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo Reno Ace debuted with Android 9.0 Pie-based ColorOS 6. Hence, ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 is their third as well as the last major software update. They are Oppo’s first smartphones to receive three Android updates.

Lenovo Legion Halo gaming phone spotted at Geekbench, key details emerge

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 29, 2022

Lenovo is working on a new Legion branded gaming phone with the “Halo” codename. Reports have revealed that it will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-series chipset, but it will sport a toned-down design as compared to the existing Legion Y90 gaming smartphone. The Legion Halo has a model number of L71091. This device was recently spotted at the 3C certification site (via) in China. Now, the device has appeared on Geekbench to reveal its processor, RAM, and OS.

Lenovo Legion Halo Geekbench listing

The Geekbench listing reveals that the Lenovo Legion Halo will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The listing does not directly mention the name of the SoC. But the details about the CPU and GPU that have been found in the listing confirm that it has the SD8+G1 chip.

The listing reveals that it features an octa-core chip, which includes four CPU cores working at 2.02GHz, three CPU cores working at 2.75GHz, and a prime core clocking at 3.19GHz. The CPU also includes the Adreno 730 GPU. The Geekbench listing reveals that the device has 8 GB of RAM and Android 12 OS. It scored 1299 in the single-core test and 3953 in the multi-core test, respectively.

Lenovo Legion Halo specifications (rumored)

Previous reports have revealed that the Legion Halo will have a 6.67-inch P-OLED FHD+ display with support for a refresh rate of 144Hz. It will come with up to 16 GB of LPPDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The device will come with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro/depth) triple camera unit. The handset will house a 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging support.

The final moniker of the Legion Halo is yet to be revealed. It is expected to debut in Q3 this year.

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OnePlus 9RT finally receiving Android 12 based OyxgenOS 12 in India

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Anurag

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Jun 29, 2022

OnePlus has finally started rolling out the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 beta build for the OnePlus 9RT smartphone that was launched in February this year. The device debuted with Android 11. Notably, other smartphones in the OnePlus 9 series received the stable OxygenOS 12 update as early as December 2021.

According to a recent post by OnePlus in the Community forums, the first OxygenOS 12 Open Beta update for the OnePlus 9RT can now be downloaded. The update is labeled with build number C.03, and it bumps the Android security patch level to June 2022. The beta build brings loads of exciting features.

You can find the detailed changelog below:

Official Changelog

New design
- Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
Performance
- Newly added Quick launch, a feature that detects the apps you use frequently and pre-loads them so you can open them quickly
- Newly added a chart to display your battery usage
- Optimized the auto brightness algorithm to adapt screen brightness to more scenes for a comfortable screen reading experience
Dark mode
- Newly supported three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
Shelf
- Newly added style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
- Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
- Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
- Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health status
Work Life Balance
- Newly added Work Life Balance feature, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
- Supported automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
Gallery
- Newly supported switching between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
Canvas AOD
- Newly added diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
- Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
Games
- Optimized the gaming experience in team fight scenes
- Newly added the HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer
Camera
- Optimized the display of camera modes on the menu bar
- Optimized the experience of zooming in or out when shooting videos with rear camera
Accessibility
- Newly added visuals to text instructions for an intuitive understanding of accessibility functions
- Newly supported more system apps in TalkBack, including Photos, Phone, Mail, and Calendar
- Optimized categorization of functions by grouping them into vision, hearing, interactive actions, and general

Do note that this is beta software and it is not as stable as the official OTAs. In addition, if you decide to install the Beta update, you’ll not be able to switch to the Stable OTA release.

Last week, OnePlus also started its Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for the OnePlus 9RT and a bunch of other phones in China. For the unversed, Oneplus has adopted Oppo’s ColorOS for its smartphones in China in 2021. The company has discontinued the HydrogenOS development. Moreover, the global OxygenOS is nothing but ColorOS with little changes.

If you own an eligible device and want to get the taste of OxygenOS 12, Click here. However, before you install the update, ensure that your smartphone has at least 30% battery and 4GB of storage space. Also note that only OxygenOS 11’s A.08 devices will be eligible for the update.

Head over here for the rollout package.

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Apple exec calls out Samsung for stealing their technology

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Sean

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Jun 29, 2022

An Apple executive has apparently slammed Samsung Electronics for stealing their technology. The official stated that the latter has practically stolen its iPhone for its smartphones.

The news arrives from Wall Street Journal‘s Joanna Stern who shared a new documentary (Via MacRumors). This documentary arrives ahead of the iPhone’s 15th anniversary and talks about the evolution of the Cupertino based giant’s iPhone. In the documentary, there is a video interview of Apple’s marketing chief Greg Joswiak, iPhone co creator Tony Fadell, and a family of iPhone users as well. One part of the interview has a brief mention about Android smartphones featuring larger displays year ahead of Apple.

Joswiak was also asked about how he felt about the impacts of Samsung and other Android smartphone makers in the market. To this, Joswiak stated that they were “annoying” and went on to accuse them for poorly copying Apple’s technology. He stated that “They were annoying. And they were annoying because, as you know, they ripped off our technology. They took the innovations that we had created and created a poor copy of it, and just put a bigger screen around it. So, yeah, we were none too pleased.”

Back in 2013, the South Korean brand had launched its flagship Galaxy S4 that featured a 5 inch display. Around the same time, the iPhone 5 was the direct rival and only had a 4 inch display in comparison. In the near future, iPhones with larger displays were released in the market. Although, Apple had also sued Samsung for patent infringement based on the latter’s phones copying iPhone’s design for the Galaxy series of smartphones.

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Itel Smartwatch 1 ES costs only ₹1,999 and offers built-in games, 15-day battery life

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 29, 2022

Transsion brand Itel has launched its first-ever smartwatch in India. The wearable is officially called Itel Smartwatch 1 ES and it carries an affordable price tag of ₹1,999. It will be sold via online and offline retailers across the country. The product comes with a 1-year warranty.

The Itel Smartwatch 1 ES features a square dial. The wearable’s IPS LCD screen measures 1.7-inch in size. It has a digital crown on the right side to navigate through the software UI.

Like most budget smartwatches in the market, this one is also merely a fitness tracker. Hence, it offers multiple sports modes like walking, running, cycling, skipping, badminton, basketball, football, and yoga. There’s also support for heart rate monitoring and blood oxygen level monitoring.

The wearable also arrives with other basic functions like app notifications, alarm, weather, music playback control, and camera shutter control. Interestingly, it also features built-in games like Thunder Battleship, Young Bird, and 2048.

Unsurprisingly, the watch is also IP68-certified for dust and water resistance. It is backed by a 220mAh battery that can last up to 15 days on a full charge. Finally, it is compatible with both Android and iOS.

For the unaware, Itel is a sister brand of Infinix and Tecno under Transsion Holdings. Unlike the latter two, Itel is well-known for feature phones and entry-level smartphones. But slowly, the brand has entered audio, smart TV, and now even wearable categories.

Fire-Boltt Rage Smartwatch launched in India, with SpO2 sensor, IP68 rating, & more

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Sean

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Jun 29, 2022

Fire-Boltt has just launched another new product in India. This new device is a smart wearable called the Fire-Boltt Rage smartwatch. So let’s have a look at its specs, features, and pricing.

The company’s latest smartwatch sports a 1.28 inch circular display that has a 240 x 240px resolution. For controls and navigation, it houses a button on the side that helps in browsing the menu options. Furthermore, this device even comes with support for more than 100 cloud based watch faces. These can be set and changed via the companion app on the paired smartphone.

The new Rage smartwatch also offers over 60 sports modes and comes with the usual trackers. This includes step count, distance traveled, and calories burnt. Apart from this, the gadget even offers a number of health related sensors as well, like a heart rate tracker (using the latest HRS3600 chip), SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, and even sleep mapping. The new smartwatch from Fire-Boltt can last for up to 7 days on a single full charge.

Other features include, Bluetooth 5.1, camera and music control, smart notifications, some built in games, IP68 water and dust resistance as well as a meditative breathing feature as well. The new Rage smartwatch is priced at 2,499 INR and is currently listed on Amazon India. It is also available in multiple color options including Black, Gray, and Rose Gold color options.

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Stable ColorOS 12 update goes live for OPPO A76

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Anurag

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Jun 29, 2022

Oppo has been doing a good job with software updates, the company has rolled out Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta updates for most of its eligible devices and the company has now announced that it will be releasing a stable ColorOS 12 update for the Oppo A76. The smartphone was launched back in March running Android 11 out of the box.

As per a recent announcement post on OPPO Community, the stable ColorOS 12 update with Android 12 is currently rolling out to the OPPO A76 in India. The update will soon make its way to other regions. If you own the Oppo A76, expect an OTA notification soon.

As usual, the update is rolling out in a phased manner, so it might take a few days before it makes its way to everyone. As of now, the update has only gone live in India, but OPPO says it plans to expand the rollout to other regions soon.

After installing the ColorOS 12 update, users should look out for loads of exciting features and changes. The update brings features including but not limited to a new wallpaper-based theming system, Screen Translate, Canvas AOD, Android 12’s Privacy Dashboard, and privacy indicators.

If you own Oppo A76, you can apply for the ColorOS 12 update by heading over to Settings > Software Update and tapping on the gear icon on the top right corner. On approval of the application, you will receive the new software in the form of an OTA update.

Back in 2021, Oppo updated its software update policy. According to the new policy, Oppo A-series smartphones will only receive one major android update. This means the ColorOS 12 is the first and final Android update for Oppo A76. However, the phone will continue receiving security updates for 3 years.

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Poco F4 5G Demolishes Sales Records on Flipkart, Becomes Highest Selling Flagship in First Sale

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Anurag

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Jun 29, 2022

Poco F4 5G’s first sale went live in India yesterday and the smartphone has received an extremely positive response from Indian customers. The device has reportedly witnessed record-breaking sales in India. It is claimed to have become the highest-selling flagship in the first sale on Flipkart.

According to Indian E-commerce giant Flipkart, Poco F4 5G has demolished previous sales records and has become the highest-selling flagship smartphone on the platform. The smartphone is also claimed to have received the highest number of searches on any device on the first day of sale on Flipkart.

The device witnessed such an overwhelming response that it went out of stock in just minutes. Moreover, the traffic was so huge that Flipkart’s servers started to malfunction.

Poco phones often receive such response in India because they come packed with flagship features and go easy on the customers’ pockets. It is worth mentioning that Poco is now among the top three online smartphone brands in India. The company stands just behind its parent company, Xiaomi.

Talking about Poco F4 5G’s specifications, it flaunts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 870 chip paired with up to 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device carries a large 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Poco F4 5G houses a 20-megapixel camera for selfies. For photography, the device features a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera on the back. It runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12 OS. While you are here, read our detailed analysis to understand why Poco F4 5G is a flagship killer smartphone.

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Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro will feature 50MP Sony IMX707 camera sensor: Official

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 29, 2022

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Xiaomi 12S series in China on July 4. Ahead of that, the company is teasing the features of the phones. After revealing the design of the Pro model yesterday, the firm has disclosed the primary camera of all three handsets. We have covered the main camera of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra separately. Let’s take a look at the camera of the Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 12S Pro in this article.

According to the official Weibo accounts of Xiaomi Phone and Lei Jun, the upcoming Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro will utilize a 50MP Sony IMX707 camera sensor. For the unaware, this is the same sensor, which is present on the Xiaomi 12 Pro.

This means the Xiaomi 12S Pro is not getting a hardware improvement for its main camera. But the Xiaomi 12S is getting an upgrade since the Xiaomi 12 has a comparatively smaller 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor, which is commonly found on handsets from the Oplus group (Oppo, Oneplus, and Realme).

Unfortunately, that’s all the information we have on the camera hardware of the Xiaomi 12S series. On the software front, these smartphones will be using image processing co-tuned with Leica, which is touted to be the key selling point.

As we are still days away from the launch event, we expect Xiaomi to shed more details on the Xiaomi 12S lineup in the coming days. In the meantime, let us know your expectations in the comment section below.