Allleged OnePlus 10 renders leaked, lacks alert slider, Hasselblad branding

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Jun 15, 2022

Last week, tipster Yogesh Brar teamed up with Onsitego to release the leaked renders of a OnePlus flagship, which may arrive in the market with the OnePlus 10T name. Now, the same tipster has collaborated with the publication My Smart Price to share fresh renders of another OnePlus phone that sports a design similar to the OnePlus 10 Pro. Since it has a familiar design, it could be the vanilla OnePlus 10 smartphone.

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The leaked renders of the alleged OnePlus 10 show that it has a punch-hole display on the front. The rear design of the phone seems to be inspired by the OnePlus 10 Pro. The camera module, which fuses with the frame of the device, houses three cameras and an LED flash but lacks the Hasselblad branding. The handset also lacks an alert slider.

According to Brar, the rear camera setup of the device comprises a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro. On the front, it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera. It has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, a touch sampling rate of 360Hz, 10-bit color, HDR10+ support, and sRGB and P3 color gamut. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Plus chipset and has a 4,800mAh battery that supports 150W fast charging.

It will come in two LPPDR5 RAM + UFS 3.1 storage variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will offer other features such as 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, a USB-C port, and dual speakers. It will be available in black and white. The source also said that the device’s final design will be set by the end of this month and that it will go into production in July.

This device has inferior front and rear cameras as compared to the alleged OnePlus 10T. The rest of the specs seem to be identical on both devices. Readers should note that the final marketing names of both devices are yet to be confirmed.

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Honor 70 vs Honor 70 Pro vs Honor 70 Pro+: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 14, 2022

While Europe welcomed the Honor Magic4 series with two variants, in China the Chinese giant reborn after the separation from Huawei launched a brand new series of high-end phones: the Honor 70 lineup. It is composed of three variants: the vanilla Honor 70, the Honor 70 Pro, and the Honor 70 Pro Plus. They go from the midrange segment to the flagship one and they provide original designs and outstanding specifications for every kind of user. If you are wondering which one to buy and which are the differences between the three variants of the series, you are in the right place: this comparison between their specifications will give you the answer.

Honor 70 vs Honor 70 Pro vs Honor 70 Pro Plus

	Honor 70	Honor 70 Pro	Honor 70 Pro Plus
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm, 178 g	163.9 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm, 192 g	163.9 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm, 192 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED	6.78 inches, 1080 x 2652 pixels (Full HD+), OLED	6.78 inches, 1080 x 2562 pixels (Full HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+, octa-core 2.5 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 9000, octa-core 3.05 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 8000, octa-core 2.75 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, Magic UI	Android 12, Magic UI	Android 12, Magic UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 54 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 54 + 8 + 50 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 50 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 54 + 8 + 50 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 50 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	4800 mAh, fast charging 66W	4500 mAh, fast charging 100W	4500 mAh, Fast Charging 100W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, reverse charging 5W	5G, dual SIM, reverse charging	5G, dual SIM, reverse charging

Design

The Honor 70, the Pro, and the Pro Plus variants have the same design and they only differ in their color variants. The vanilla version, for example, comes with very original color options including special textures on the rear side, as well as the Pro Plus. But overall, the design scheme does not change between these three handsets. What changes are the dimensions, the thickness, and the weight. The vanilla version comes with a more compact design because it has a smaller display. Further, it is thinner and lighter than the Pro variants. The Honor 70 Pro and the Pro Plus have the same bigger dimensions and the same thicker body.

Display

All of these phones come with amazing displays and they are at the same level. They provide you with great OLED panels able to show up to one billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The color reproduction is very realistic, the blacks are very deep, and there is an in-display fingerprint reader on each of these phones. The Honor 70 Pro and the Pro Plus have exactly the same panel with a punch hole placed centrally, while the vanilla Honor 70 only differs because of a smaller display, but not so smaller. These handsets are equipped with great stereo speakers, but they do not offer a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Specs & Software

Among the most important difference between these three handsets, there is definitely the processor. The Honor 70 is considered a mid-ranger because it sports a Snapdragon 778G+ mobile platform built at 6 nm with a max frequency of 2.5 GHz. The Honor 70 Pro comes right after with a MediaTek Dimensity 8000 mobile platform running at a max frequency of 2.75 GHz. At last, the Honor 70 Pro Plus is the flagship because it sports the most powerful Mediatek chipset out there: the Dimensity 9000 built at 4 nm and running at a max frequency of 3.05 GHz. With the exception of the Pro Plus variant coming with up to 256 GB of internal storage, all the phones sport a max amount of storage of 512 GB, as well as 12 GB of RAM in the most advanced configurations. They run Android 12 customized by Magic UI 6.1.

Camera

All the phones of the trio come with a triple camera including a 54 MP main sensor and a 50 MP ultrawide lens. The Honor 70 Pro and the Pro Plus replace the useless 2 MP macro sensor of the vanilla version with an 8 MP telephoto lens supporting 3x optical zoom and OIS, that is the reason why they have better zoom capabilities. They also replace the 32 MP main camera of the vanilla version with a superior 50 MP snapper.

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Battery

Despite the Honor 70 being the most affordable and even the thinnest handset of the trio, it is equipped with a bigger battery, with a capacity of 4800 mAh instead of the 4500 mAh capacity found on the remaining models. So it is able to provide a longer battery life on a single charge. On the other hand, the Pro and the Pro Plus are able to charge quicker thanks to 100W fast charging. All of these phones support reverse charging allowing you to use the phone as a power bank to charge other devices.

Price

The starting price of the Honor 70 in China roughly translates to €380/$395, the Honor 70 Pro starts from €520/$542 in its base configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage, and the Pro Plus starts from €600/$625 in the same configuration. The Honor 70 Pro and the Pro+ only differ in the processor, while there are several other differences when it comes to the vanilla version. Which one would you pick?

Honor 70 vs Honor 70 Pro vs Honor 70 Pro Plus: PRO and CONS

Honor 70

PRO

More affordable
More compact
Bigger battery
Thinner

CONS

Inferior chipset

Honor 70 Pro

PRO

Wide display
Great rear cameras
Amazing front camera
100W fast charging

CONS

Nothing particular

Honor 70 Pro Plus

PRO

Great rear camera
Amazing front camera
Wide display
100W fast charging
Flagship chipset

CONS

Price

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HP Spectre 13.5 x 360 & Spectre 16 x 360 with 12th Gen Intel SoC launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 14, 2022

PC maker HP has launched two new laptops under its Spectre lineup in India. The new HP offerings are arriving in India less than a month after their global unveiling. The HP Spectre 13.5 x 360 and Spectre 16 x 360 laptops are powered by the 12th gen Intel Alder Lake processors and come with EVO certification.

The new HP Spectre laptops in India feature AI-intelligent capabilities including Auto frame and Noise Reduction. The two screen sizes available for the new laptops are 13.5” and 16’. The bigger model can be configured with Intel Arc Graphics for more compelling color output. Both models have 4K OLED screens with 120Hz refresh rates. Their panels also support touch technology. The blue-light filter is built-in and it is designed to be always on.

The new HP Spectre lineup sports a dual chamfer angular design which is beautiful. As per aspect ratios, two options are on offer for web browsing and similar tasks (3:2), and video/ audio editing (16: 10). The display comes with an anti-reflection coating and is TUV certified. Both laptops come with up to 16 hours of battery life and support fast charging. The Auto Frame camera settings enable the user to be kept in the frame during video calls. There are several security features for an enhanced user experience.

The HP Spectre 13.5 x 360 and Spectre 16 x 360 start at 1.3 Lakhs ($1,667) and 1.4 Lakhs ($1,795) respectively. They come in a variety of color combinations and can be pre-ordered from HP India. Orders could also be made from Croma & Reliance outlets, as well as select HP World facilities across India.

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Moto G62 5G & Moto G42 debut in Europe – specs, price & more

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Sudhanshu

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Jun 14, 2022

Last week, Motorola launched the budget-friendly Moto G62 5G and the Moto G42 smartphones in Brazil. Now, the devices have made their way to Europe. So let’s take a look at what these devices have to offer.

Moto G62 5G specifications and features

Starting with the Motorola G62 5G, the device comes with a 6.5-inch IPS panel with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The device has thick bezels and a punch hole in the center for the selfie camera.

Under the hood, the G62 comes with a snapdragon 480 Plus chipset paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The storage of the device can be expanded using a MicroSD card (up to 1TB). It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 20W fast charging.

For optics, the smartphone comes with a triple camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel main camera paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 118-degree FOV and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, the device has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

Other than that, the device has an operating system based on Android 12 and comes with a fingerprint scanner. It offers other features like a dual-SIM slot, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, a USB-C port, and dual stereo speaker with Dolby Atmos support.

Moto G42 specifications and features

The Moto G42 comes with a 6.4-inch g-OLED display offering a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 60Hz refresh rate. It has noticeable bezels, a thick chin, and a centered punch-hole for the front camera.

Under the hood, the G42 comes with the Snapdragon 680 4G chipset paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded by up to 1TB using a TF card. The device operates on Android 12 and has a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.

Coming to optics, the G42 has a triple camera setup headlined by 50-megapixel primary sensor. It is paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 118-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, the device has a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

Other features of the device include face unlock, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and Dolby Atmos-powered dual stereo speakers. Connectivity options offered on the smartphone include a dual SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Moto G62 5G & Moto G42 pricing

Both the Moto G62 5G and the Moto G42 have been priced pretty close to each other. The Moto G62 5G starts at €249.99 whereas the Moto G42 has a starting price of €209.99.

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Samsung is offering a $50 screen repair service to its phone owners in the US

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 14, 2022

Samsung is encouraging Galaxy smartphone owners in the United States to repair their smartphone screens for $50. The new program is available in all the 50 states of the federation and Washington DC. The discounted repair program will last till June 27.

The details of the Galaxy smartphones repair service include the list of eligible devices. The list of Galaxy smartphones that qualify for the cracked display replacement includes Galaxy S9 or newer, Galaxy Note 9 or newer, and any Galaxy A. Users can only be eligible for the service when they mail in the faulty device directly to Samsung’s repair centers. Repair partner centers like BestBuy and UBreakFix are not eligible for the service.

None of Samsung’s latest foldable offerings are eligible for the screen repair service. In addition, the Galaxy S20FE and S21FE are also excluded from the service. Customers must have a Samsung account and only one device per customer is allowed. The repair will only cover a damaged display and display glass. It does not cover damage to other components of the eligible smartphones. Another condition is that the area around the display and the frame bezel must not be bent or have dents and/or deep scratches.

Eligible owners are expected to enjoy the Samsung repair service while supplies last. Samsung says it may discontinue the discount service without notice. The request can be accessed from Samsung’s US official website.

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Google Startups Accelerator aims to boost the number of Indian Women Founders

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 14, 2022

Google has launched an innovative program to assist female startups in India. The Google for Startups Accelerator-India Women Founders program aims to help women CEOs to address business challenges.

The new program will help business founders address issues like hiring, fundraising, and other important aspects of their businesses. Over the course of three months, up to 20 startups with a strong female presence will benefit from the program. The female-centric startups, including those in the MVP stage, will be benefited. The initiative fits into Google’s broader program to improve female representation in the digital workforce in India.

Google has continued to expand its interventions in providing cutting-edge manpower across all spheres of the digital economy. Some of the sub-themes to be touched on during the program include mentorship, hiring of manpower, capital, access to networks, and more. Google will also offer training on mobile platforms and technology. The program is expected to further expand the low representation of women in leading positions in startups in the subcontinent. One of the poignant statistics indicates that less than 15% of Indian startups have one or more female founders.

Google seeks to break the low representation by providing sufficient encouragement and capacity building for women entrepreneurs. Applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator-India Women Founders program will continue till July 10, 2022. It will prove to be another major intervention by the search engine giant in improving gender balance in Indian startups.

HP Star 32-inch all-in-one Monitor launched in China for ¥7,999 ($1,188)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 14, 2022

HP has unveiled a 32-inch all-in-one monitor with a 4K display and an Intel Core i5-12400T processor. The HP Star all-in-one 32-inch monitor has a 99% screen-to-body ratio and comes with a price tag of ¥7,999 ($1,188).

The HP Star is HDR400 certified and has a 98% DCI-P3 color gamut setting. Its i5-12400T processor has six cores and 12 threads, with a basic power consumption of 35W. The new HP all-in-one monitor has 16GB DDR4 memory and 512GB storage. The HP Star all-in-one monitor’s connectivity options include HDMI, USB-C, and SD card. Its 5MP camera supports facial recognition to log in while its 19W speakers provide a balanced sound output. The HP Star all-in-one monitor supports wireless charging and is an overall versatile device.

The HP Star all-in-one Monitor is a low-power consumption device. It delivers an all-round experience using its excellent sound features. The 32-inch display offers great clarity and brightness. It also comes with a portable remote control that has a Windows button, HDMI button, and volume control buttons.

There are no global availability details yet for the HP Star all-in-one Monitor priced at ¥7,999 ($1,188) but it is on sale in China via Jingdong (JD.com). It remains to be seen what manner of reception the HP Star all-in-one 32-inch 4K monitor will receive in the market.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra key specs tipped: SD8+ Gen 1, 67W fast charging & more

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Sudhanshu

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Jun 14, 2022

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is a long-rumored device that was initially expected to release alongside the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro. After months of weight, we can finally expect the device to debut soon as it was recently spotted on China’s 3C certification website.

Now, ahead of its launch, tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed the key specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi flagship. Starting off with the display, the device will house a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED panel which will come with LTPO 2.0 technology and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the smartphone is said to house the recently announced Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. This new chipset is expected to provide better performance than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset as it is manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm node.

The tipster informs that the device will come with 8GB and 12GB LPDDR5 RAM options along with 256GB and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage options. For optics, we can expect a triple camera setup on the rear comprising of a 50-megapixel primary sensor (with OIS), paired with a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 48-megapixel periscopic telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. Other than that, the back will house a ToF sensor and a laser autofocus sensor. On the front, we can expect a 20-megapixel selfie snapper.

Apart from that, the device will feature a respectable 4,800mAh battery pack with 67W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. The fast-charging numbers of the device seem quite odd as the Xiaomi 12 Pro already offers 120W fast charging. We expect the confusion in this situation to clear up as the device visits more certification sites, so stay tuned for more.

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Vivo X80 Pro price leaks ahead of European launch

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Sudhanshu

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Jun 14, 2022

Back in April, Vivo debuted its latest flagship X80 and X80 Pro smartphones in the Chinese market. Following the domestic release, the brand also launched the devices in India and Malaysia. Now, before the European debut scheduled for tomorrow, the pricing of the Vivo X80 Pro has allegedly leaked.

According to tipster SnoopyTech, the X80 Pro will debut tomorrow in Europe with a price tag of €1099. Although we don’t have a direct comparison for the pricing as the X70 Pro smartphone did not launch in Europe, the X60 Pro, however, debuted with a price tag of €800 in the region. So it appears that Vivo might be going for quite a price hike in the EU. On the other hand, this leak could also turn out to be fake so we advise you to take it with a pinch of salt.

Vivo X80 Pro specs & features

The X80 Pro has a 6.78-inch E5 LTPO AMOLED display 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It offers a peak brightness of 1500 nits and offers HDR support along with 10-bit color.

Under the hood, the device houses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device draws power from a 4,700mAh battery pack that supports 80W wired fast charging and 50 W wireless charging.

For optics, the smartphone will have a quad-camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel GNV 1G primary sensor (with OIS), a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens (IMX598), a 12-megapixel portrait telephoto shooter (IMX663), and an 8-megapixel periscope lens that offers 5x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom. On the front, the device has a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. The device also features Vivo’s V1+ ISP chip (Image Signal Processor) to enhance the photography experience along with Zeiss lenses as well.

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HyperX Alloy Origins gaming keyboards & Pulsefire Haste wireless gaming mouse launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 14, 2022

HyperX has launched its latest lineup of products in the Indian market. The Alloy Origins 65 gaming keyboard and Pulsefire Haste wireless mouse are the picks of the pack. Also in the mix is the Alloy Origins 60 keyboard and Pulsefire Mat mousepad. The HyperX Alloys Origin 65 and 60 keyboards are both priced at Rs. 8,990 ($115). The Pulsefire Haste wireless gaming mouse is priced at Rs. 7,490 ($96) and all products are available from Amazon India.

The new HyperX products are bound to catch the attention of gaming enthusiasts in India. The HyperX Alloy Origins 65 comes with dedicated arrows and keys, as well as a form factor of about 65%. It also offers HyperX Red linear switches or Aqua tactile switches, as well as dedicated keys for arrow, delete, and page up/down. The HyperX mechanical switches are present to enhance the performance and longevity of the device.

The HyperX Alloy Origins 65 keyboard has RGB backlit keys and an LED design. This provides an illuminating and radiant lighting experience, as well as five adjustable brightness levels. Software support for the keyboard is from HyperX NGENUITY which offers up to three profiles and the opportunity to personalize several options. Some of the customization options include lighting, the game mode, and the macro settings.

The HyperX Pulsefire Haste wireless mouse is designed to offer quick movements and greater comfort. It also offers increased ventilation due to its honeycomb hex shell design. Being a gaming mouse, it comes with the relevant wireless technology and provides low-latency connections. It operates on 2.4GHz while its rechargeable battery can last up to 100 hours. Its effectiveness can be sustained for up to 80 million clicks. There are six customizable buttons on the wireless mouse with onboard memory also available.

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G is getting Android 12 update in the US

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 14, 2022

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G was launched recently as a mid-range offering in the US market. It squares up with the OnePlus Nord N200 5G and the Moto G Stylus 5G. Sources at SamMobile have hinted that the Galaxy A13 is getting the Android 12 update. The Android 12 update is reportedly being pushed to the carrier-locked version of the device for now. It is however probable that the update will also extend to the unlocked model.

There is no mention of the specific carrier-linked model for the Android 12 update. The new update for the budget Galaxy A13 5G is however expected to extend to all carrier versions in the US.

The Galaxy A13 5G is priced at $249.99 and there is the likelihood of another update to Android 13 next year. The availability of multiple Android upgrades for the Galaxy A13 5G is what puts it ahead of its competitors. Android 12 and One UI 4.1 are both on offer for the smartphone which sports a 6.5-inch display.

It is noted that the OnePlus Nord 200 5G also got the Android 12 update a few days before the Galaxy A13 stateside. However, it is highly improbable that the Nord 200 5G will be in line for the Android 13 update in 2023. As for the Moto G Stylus 5G, it is still running on Android 11. It will also most probably only get support for Android 12. The combination of the Android 12 update and the One UI 4.1 bring significant improvements to the Galaxy A13 5G. An array of improvements including in the Gallery menu, Samsung Health, Google Duo, and Smart Things Find, among others are available.

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Android 12 stable update out for Oppo Reno 7 5G, K10, A96

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 14, 2022

Oppo has started rolling out the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 stable update for three more devices. One of them is a popular mid-rangers and the other two are budget models. These three smartphones have started receiving the update ahead of the schedule.

According to official announcement posts on Oppo Community, the company has begun to seed the ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12 for the following phones in India.

The Oppo Reno 7 5G actually debuted with ColorOS 12 in India. However, the software was based on Android 11. Hence, it is now receiving the Android 12 stable update after getting the beta release last month.

On the other hand, the Oppo K10 and the Oppo A96 were launched in India with ColorOS 11 based on Android 11. Therefore, these two handsets are getting an upgrade to both ColorOS 12 and Android 12.

As with any other OTA software update, this one for the aforementioned devices is also being rolled out in batches. In other words, some users may receive it earlier, while others may have to wait. Anyway, all users should get access to the update in the coming days.

Users can head over to Settings > Software update to check whether their unit has got the update.

Lenovo opens its first European in-house manufacturing facility in Ulo, Hungary

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Viraj Gawde

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Jun 14, 2022

Lenovo has opened its first European in-house manufacturing facility. The factory is located in Ulo, Hungary and it primarily focuses on building server infrastructure, storage systems, and high-end PC workstations for customers.

The manufacturing factory in Ulo, Hungary covers 50,000 square meters across two buildings and three floors. It is said to be one of the company’s largest manufacturing facilities that is capable of producing more than 1,000 servers and 4,000 workstations a day. The facility includes innovative automation capabilities and a logistics area to monitor temperature, humidity asset conditions, and DIMM robotic labelling. This enables Lenovo to maintain optimal quality control of its products. The factory is also equipped with solar panels with a capacity of 0.5 megawatts.

Lenovo says that the investment in building a manufacturing facility in Ulo, Hungary offers significant economic potential for both the private and public sectors with increased production capacity, greater potential for collaboration with local vendors and new job opportunities. The site already employs 1,000 full-time staff across various roles.

The Hungary facility is a part of Lenovo’s global manufacturing and supply chain strategy that serves customers in 180 markets from more than 35 manufacturing sites around the world.

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Apple sued by patent troll over Auto Unlock feature patent infringement

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Sudhanshu

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Jun 14, 2022

Apple smartwatches offer a unique functionality tied into the Apple ecosystem called Auto Unlock. Using this feature, Apple users can easily unlock their Macbooks and iPhones without the need for a password or Face ID. This feature was first announced in June 2016 by the company.

Now, according to a Patently Apple report, a company called SmartWatch MobileConcepts LLC is suing the Cupertino giant on grounds of patent infringement regarding the Auto Unlock feature. The patent the company SmartWatch MobileConcepts LLC is referring to is patent 10,362,480 titled “Systems, Methods, and Apparatuses for Enabling Wearable Device user Access to Secured Electronics Systems”. The patent was acquired by the firm from the members of the Ortiz family.

According to the report, this appears to be an instance of patent trolling to make the Cupertino giant cough up some cash via a settlement or a legal dispute. For those unaware, a patent troll is a derogatory term used to describe a business that utilizes patents and the court system to earn money.

However, things might not go as planned for SmartWatch MobileConcepts LLC as the above-mentioned patent was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on August 11, 2016, whereas, Apple announced this feature during WWDC 2016 which ran between June 13 to June 17, almost two months before the patent was filed. It remains to be seen how the court will decide upon this matter, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Xiaomi Box 4S Max to remain China-exclusive for now: Official

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 14, 2022

Last week, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi Box 4S Max in China. It arrives with a new chipset paired with more storage and RAM. Hence, it was speculated to release in international markets as it sounds like a good upgrade over the Mi Box S/Mi Box 4K sold outside the home country. Unfortunately, it does not appear to be the case.

In a statement to Android Authority, the global wing of Xiaomi has confirmed that it has currently no plans to introduce the Xiaomi Box 4S Max to international markets. Perhaps, the company may debut the product later as the Mi Box that’s available in global markets right now also took time to reach global markets.

Talking about the features, the latest Xiaomi Box 4S Max comes powered by an Amlogic S905X3 chipset. The new chip not only supports 4K payback but also 8K decoding.

The main highlight of the product is its memory configuration. It features 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, which is uncommon in the smart TV and streaming device category.

Connectivity options include WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, HDMI 2.1, USB 2.0, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Finally, it boots MIUI for TV based on Android with support for XiaoAI virtual assistant and leading Chinese streaming apps.

Since the Xiaomi Box 4S Max runs software designed for China, it would be of little use if imported.

LG Display wants to supply microOLED panels for Apple’s MR/AR headset

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Anurag

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Jun 14, 2022

Recently, we have heard a lot of rumors about Apple working on a mixed reality headset, which is expected to combine both AR and VR tech into a single device. While the details about it are still short, a new report is here to tell us which company could produce the displays for the rumored headsets.

The Elec, citing sources, has reported that LG Display is planning on developing and manufacturing a MicroOLED panel to supply to Apple for its mixed reality (MR) device. The Korean tech giant is expected to order deposition equipment to make MicroOLED from Sunic System.

Apple might use Sony‘s MicroOLED panel for the display of its first MR gadget, while LG Display will provide the outer screen, or an ‘indicator,’ which will be a normal OLED panel, as per the report. The new Apple MR headset is likely to be released in the first half of next year.

Apparently, LG Display is aiming to provide the MicroOLED panel for Apple’s next-generation MR headset. That’s quite optimistic, seeing that the first-gen MR headset is still just a rumor.

Apple is likely to switch to LG Display as the Japanese tech giant could be a rival in the MR space because it also sells PlayStation game consoles, which go hand-in-hand with virtual reality devices, states the report.

If you are unversed with the term MicroOLED, some explanation might be in order. MicroOLED is somewhat similar to typical OLED. However, the former mounts the OLED on a silicon substrate, whereas the latter mounts them on glasses.

This technology is also known as OLED on Silicon or OLEDoS and is projected to be used more frequently in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality products.

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Dizo Watch D goes on first sale in India – check price, specs & more

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Sudhanshu

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Jun 14, 2022

Last week, the Realme Techlife brand Dizo launched the Dizo Watch D in India. Now, the wearable is finally available for purchase in the country. So, let’s take a look at its pricing, specifications, and features.

Dizo Watch D Price and Availability in India

The Dizo Watch D is currently priced at ₹1,999 on Flipkart. The smartwatch will later receive a price hike when the introductory period ends. It is currently available to purchase in three colors – Black, Blue, and Pink.

Dizo Watch D Specifications

Design-wise, the Watch D looks quite similar to the Apple Watch with its rectangular body. It has a metal frame and curved tempered glass for the display with a 22mm silicone strap.

The smartwatch has a 1.8-inch TFT LCD screen with 240 x 286 Pixels resolution and 550 nits peak brightness. It comes with 150+ cloud-based watch faces that can be customized and personalized with widgets.

The device supports up to 110+ indoor and outdoor sports activities. It also has support for heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and blood oxygen level monitoring. Other features of the wearable include weather, find phone, music control, app notifications, alarm, camera shutter control, menstrual cycle tracking, and more.

The company claims that the Watch D can provide up to 14 days of battery backup on a single charge thanks to its big 350mAh battery pack. For charging, it uses a magnetic puck. Last but not the least, the smartwatch comes with 5ATM water resistance.

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Xiaomi 12S spotted on GeekBench, with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC & 12GB RAM

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Sean

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Jun 14, 2022

The Xiaomi 12S series is rumored to launch later this year. The lineup will be the company’s latest flagship smartphone entries. But prior to any official announcements, the series’ base variant has been spotted on a benchmarking platform.

The Chinese tech giant’s 12S was found listed on GeekBench, which is a popular benchmarking app. Notably, its appearance follows soon after the higher end 12S Pro model was spotted on 3C certification website. Now, the 12S has been listed on GeekBench database, with the 2206123SC model number. Looking at the listing, the device will be equipped with an octa core processor that has four cores clocked at 2.02GHz, three cores with 2.75GHz frequency, and one super core at 3.19GHz.

In other words, we can clearly tell that the chipset in question is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which will likely be paired with Adreno 730 GPU. Furthermore, the GeekBench database also lists that smartphone with 12GB of RAM, although, it will likely come with multiple RAM and internal storage configurations. The upcoming Xiaomi 12S will also run on Android 12 OS based MIUI 13 custom skin out of the box, and managed to score 1328 points in single core and 4234 points in multi core tests on GeekBench tests.

Based on the previous sighting on 3C, the Xiaomi 12S will arrive with support for 67W fast charging as well. This is similar to the higher end 12S Pro. Other expected features include, 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50 megapixel primary camera on the back, and possibly Leica branded lens for the rear cameras. This device will likely launch in China soon and likely launch in the global markets soon after.

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Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro with Snapdragon 888 SoC on sale for only ₹29,999 in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 14, 2022

Xiaomi brought the Redmi K50 Pro+ and Redmi K50 to India as Mi 11X Pro and Mi 11X at the end of April 2021. The smartphones debuted in the country at ₹39,999 and ₹29,999, respectively for the base variant. A little over a year after their release in the region, the Pro model is now being sold at the launch price of the vanilla version.

Xiaomi has been offering discounts on the Mi 11X series in India since its launch. But the current offer is the best deal to date and it comes from Amazon.

Amazon India has currently listed the 8GB + 128GB variant of the Mi 11X Pro for only ₹29,999. The phone is offered in a single Cosmic Black color option and customers can opt for an additional ₹750 discount on SBI credit card transactions. The additional discount increases to ₹1,000 on EMI transactions.

Further, if the buyer opts for the exchange offer, they get a ₹5,000 bonus on top of their old smartphone’s value.

Talking bout the handset, the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro 5G comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 108MP + 8MP + 5MP triple camera system, 20MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, 4,520mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

Lava to soon launch phone with rear glass panel under Rs 10,000 ($128)

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Sean

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Jun 14, 2022

Lava had recently launched its first 5G smartphone called Agni. However, there have been no notable releases from the brand since then. But it seems that this will change soon, as the company aims on launching a new entry level handset that has a glass panel on the rear.

According to a 91Mobiles report, the company is planning on launching a new budget smartphone in the Indian market soon. Apparently, the handset will be the most affordable device in the market that also features a glass panel on the rear. This feature is more commonly found in upper mid range smartphones or even flagship grade handsets. But it seems that Lava is planning on releasing a premium device at a budget.

The report further reveals that this upcoming smartphone will be priced under the 10,000 INR category (roughly 128 US Dollars). Furthermore, it will also feature a triple camera setup on the rear. As per sources close to the matter, the new budget Lava phone will be launching later this month as well, with its design being one of its primary selling points in the entry level market.

As of right now, finer details regarding this smartphone is currently unknown and this is all the information we have to go on at the moment. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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