Geely’s plan to acquire Meizu is announced by China’s regulatory agency

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Jun 13, 2022

In January this year, a report emerged that popular Chinese automaker Geely is planning to acquire a local smartphone brand with sources close to the matter touting the phone maker in question to be Meizu. The rumor has turned out to be true as China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has officially announced that Hubei Xingji Times Technology Co., Ltd (also referred to as Xingji Times) has offered to acquire the equity of Zhuhai Meizu Technology Co., Ltd (Popularly known as Meizu Technology).

For clarity, Xingji Times was established in September 2021 with a registered capital of 715 million yuan and is yet to commence business operations. Geely Group holds 32% of the shares as the largest shareholder of the company. So, Geely represents the largest interest in the new acquisition.

Meizu technology is presently controlled by Huang Xiuzhang and Taobao China Software Company with 49.08% and 27.23% shares respectively. Geely’s Xingji Times plans to sign an agreement with Meizu and Huang Xiuzhang to acquire a 79.09% stake in Meizu Technology. If the deal scales through, Huang Xiuzhang’s shareholding in Meizu technology will be reduced to 9.79% while Taobao China will withdraw from the shareholding and control of Meizu entirely. The 79.09% shares Geely is acquiring will give the carmaker control of the innovative Chinese tech company.

Meizu’s fortune has not been on the bright side in recent times due to a slump in its smartphone business. Thus, Geely will have a tough job turning around the fortunes of Meizu in the highly competitive Chinese smartphone market.

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Leaker claims that Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series could be the ugliest smartwatch of 2022

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Viraj Gawde

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Jun 13, 2022

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 series has been subject to a lot of leaks and rumours lately. It will arrive as the successor to the Galaxy Watch 4 series and is expected to debut in August this year at an Unpacked event. The South Korean brand is tipped to ditch the Classic variant and replace it with a Pro model without the iconic rotating bezel.

As always, the watch 5 will be leaked and you will see the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro with a very wide bezel and no scales, its design is far from comparable to the Apple Watch 7, and it is not aesthetically pleasing.

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 13, 2022

Now noted tipster Ice Universe claims that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series might be the ugliest watch range of 2022. This will also increase the gap between Samsung’s smartwatches and Apple’s Watch series. The Galaxy Watch 5 will reportedly come in 40 and 42mm variants whereas the Pro model will come in only one option. The latter is said to be powered by a 572mAh battery unit which is also 60 percent bigger than its predecessor, hence we can expect the Pro model to be larger in size.

The tipster says that the Watch 5 Pro will have very big bezels and he also reiterated it with a rough visual of the smartwatch. However, it’s worth noting that, Ice Universe is making a bold statement with the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series. The Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic were the third and fourth most popular smartwatches in Q1, 2022.

The next-generation Galaxy Watch 5 series is rumoured to come with a thermometer sensor as well as a host of other health-related features

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Xiaomi India announces battery replacement program starting at just ₹499

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Sudhanshu

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Jun 13, 2022

Xiaomi is currently among the top smartphone brands in India. The company is now looking to secure its foothold in the country by building a robust and easy-to-access service network. Earlier this year, it introduced the Xiaomi Service+ app. Customers can book repairs, check spare part prices, absolve any queries over chat, and book installation appointments and demos for their devices on this app.

Now, the brand has announced a new battery replacement program for all of its smartphones in India. Under the initiative, consumers can get their Xiaomi and Redmi device’s battery checked at the Mi Service Centre. If the battery turns out to have a lower than advised health, users can get it replaced by paying a nominal amount starting from just Rs. 499. The prices for the battery would obviously vary from model to model and would likely be a bit more pricy for older devices due to production issues.

Nonetheless, the initiative is a good step from the brand toward increasing the life and usability of their devices. As we know, modern smartphones use lithium-ion batteries which degrade over time. With older devices, users experience the battery draining faster than usual. This in turn causes the smartphone to offer decreased overall performance as the SoC usually starts throttling in instances of fast battery drain. So getting a new battery will not only give you better battery life but can also return some of the lost performance over the years.

To check the nearest authorized Mi service center from your location (in India), you can follow this link. Other than that, you can also use the Xiaomi Service+ app to book a battery replacement appointment or check the prices of the battery for your device.

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Apple’s iPads will support external accessories thanks to DriverKit support on iPadOS 16

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Viraj Gawde

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Jun 13, 2022

Last week, Apple held its annual WWDC where it announced the next version of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS. The Cupertino-based giant is aiming to bridge the gap between iPads and laptops with the iPadOS 16.

The next-version iPadOS 16 software will enable iPads to support external hardware via the DriverKit API support. This will also enable device manufacturers to build more accessories for the tablet.

The DriverKit API is a framework originally created for Macs in 2019. It will allow developers to write specialised drivers for iPads and make their products compatible with the tablet. Currently, the API in iPadOS 16 supports USB, PCI, and audio devices. Since it is also available on Mac, developers who have created macOS drivers can easily port them to the iPad. Apple says that the device drivers can also be distributed from the App Store.

There’s one caveat with the DriverKit API – it works only on devices powered by Apple’ in-house silicone i.e. M1 and M2 processor. So the capability is only limited to the iPad Pro 2021 and iPad Air 2022. However, this is still a great news for iPad users as they now have access to a range of accessories that weren’t compatible with iPadOS before.

The iPadOS 16 will be available as a public beta next month. It will officially release this fall.

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Galaxy Watch 5 series spotted on FCC certification site, 10W Wireless Charging support tipped

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Anurag

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Jun 13, 2022

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series has reportedly been spotted on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) certification database. The wearables are expected to be unveiled soon. The FCC database showed the model number, SM-R900, SM-R910, and SM-R920, of the upcoming Galaxy Watches. The database also hints that the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series will likely support 10W wireless charging.

As per a recent report by MySmartPrice, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series has been spotted on the FCC certification website with model numbers SM-R900, SM-R910, and SM-R920. The SM-R910 is the 44mm variant and the SM-R900 is the 40mm version of the Galaxy Watch 5. Whereas, SM-R920 is the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Featured 01 — Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

The listing reportedly indicates that the wearables from Samsung will come with 10W wireless charging. Certain key features of the upcoming smartwatches are also confirmed by the listing. To begin, the Galaxy Watch 5 will support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, as well as Bluetooth. The Watch 5 will also have NFC. However, as per the listing, this may not be available on all Galaxy Watch 5 models and only select models may feature this capability.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is reported to land in August. Samsung hasn’t disclosed any details about the watch 5, but we know the smartwatch will be available in two sizes- 40mm and 44mm. Also, to our disappointment, there is going to be no classic model this year. The company has replaced it with a “Pro” model.

According to previous reports, the Galaxy Watch 5 40mm version will sport a 276mAh battery. On the contrary, the larger 44mm model will come with a 397mAh battery. The upcoming watches are also expected to carry Titanium and Sapphire build.

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Xiaomi to crowdfund new MIJIA Smart Alarm Lamp, mimics Sunrise & Sunset cycles

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Sean

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Jun 13, 2022

Earlier today (13th June 2022), Xiaomi announced that it will be launching a new MIJIA product for crowdfunding in China. The company will be listing the new MIJIA Smart Alarm Lamp on the Xiaomi Mall platform.

As per official notes, the new MIJIA Smart Alarm Lamp arrives with a new wake up light system that uses a full spectrum lamp beads to offer a Sun like experience. To put things simply, it houses 198 array LED lights that have 15 kinds of white noise and 10 kinds of dynamic scene settings. In other words, it can basically simulate a sunrise and sunset cycle all throughout the day, essentially waking up and going down with the sun thanks to its synchronization.

During sunset, the product can dynamically simulate the sunset by gradually turning off the lights on the lamp and creating white noise for an immersive sleep experience. On the other hand, during sunrise, the MIJIA Smart Alarm Lamp activates around 30 minutes prior to the alarm to simulate a sunrise by gradually turning the lights on. This basically stimulates the body to wake up naturally, rather than be jolted awake by an intrusive sound of an alarm.

Apart from just functioning as an advanced sun styled alarm clock, the new MIJIA product can also be used to aid in yoga exercises as well. Users can take regular deep breaths in sync with light rhythms in the breathing meditation mode. This is design to help relax the user’s body and mind. It is also lightweight and weighs just 1.1 kilograms and is designed for people that suffer from insomnia. The new MIJIA Smart Alarm Lamp has an original price tag of 599 yuan (roughly 89 US Dollars) and a crowdfunding 549 Yuan (roughly 82 US Dollars).

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New hands-on video shows dummy units of all four upcoming iPhone 14 models

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Anurag

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Jun 13, 2022

iPhone 14 series isn’t launching until September, but its design and specifications have already started to surface online. We know that the upcoming lineup will include an iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Now a new hands-on video has been put out by iUpdate which shows off the design of all four upcoming iPhone 14 models with dummy units.

There are already a few videos and reports that have revealed the design of the forthcoming iPhone 14 series. However, the recent video from Sam Kohl showcases some of the most realistic iPhone 14 dummies we’ve seen so far.

As you can see in the video, the base model iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max are pretty similar to the previous generation iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max. They also have the same notch design, as well as the same aluminum edges. All in all, the standard and “Max” models do not carry much improvement when it comes to design.

The video does not reveal the screen panel of the smartphones. However, thanks to previous reports, we know that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max may feature a new pill and punch-hole cut-outs.

It can be seen in the video that the camera bump is comparatively larger on the iPhone 14 Pro models. This is probably to accommodate bigger lenses.

Another interesting detail that can be spotted in the video is the ear speaker placement. In the iPhone 14 Pro, you can see that the ear speaker is present in the same spot as the iPhone 13 Pro.

The most-awaited iPhone 14 series is expected to launch this fall. Apple still hasn’t confirmed any details about the smartphones. We hope to learn more details about it in the coming days.

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Apple iPhone 14 series to come with major front camera improvements: Kuo

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Jun 13, 2022

Apple is expected to debut the upcoming line of iPhone 14 devices in September this year. The 14 series is said to be made up of the vanilla iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and the iPhone 14 Max. The Pro and Pro Max models are rumored to come with some major changes this time around including a new pill + punch-hole cutout for the front camera and a large 48-megapixel primary camera sensor.

Now, a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that the new iPhones will also be getting some improvements to their front cameras. According to the analyst, all the devices in the iPhone 14 series will come with auto-focus support. This will result in sharper pictures and videos compared to previous/current iPhones that come with fixed-focus.

That’s not all, as Kuo has reported that the upcoming iPhones will also feature a 6P lens setup for the front camera combined with a larger f/1.9 aperture. 6P means that the camera will have six pieces of the lens to reduce the distortion of light entering the lens. The f/1.9 aperture, which is considerably bigger than the f/2.2 aperture currently featured on the iPhone 13 series, will allow more light to enter the camera. This will result in sharper and brighter pictures/videos.

Considering all the changes coming to the front camera, we can expect some significant quality improvements with the iPhone 14 series that’s rumored to debut in September 2022.

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Lenovo launches Legion R7000P & R9000P 2022 gaming laptops, with Ryzen 6000 CPU & 165Hz display

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Sean

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Jun 13, 2022

Lenovo has just launched two new gaming laptops in its home market of China. The new notebooks include the new Legion R7000P 2022 and Legion R9000P 2022 that feature AMD’s Ryzen 6000 series processors.

Legion R7000P 2022

Talking about the Legion R7000P 2022 model first, the new gaming laptop has launched in China and starts with the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H CPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card. This variant is priced at 7,599 Yuan (roughly $1,130). Users can opt for a model with a beefier GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, which is priced at 7,899 Yuan (roughly $1,173). The gaming laptop is also offered with a AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor that is paired with either an RTX 3050, which is priced at 7,999 Yuan (roughly $1,189), or the RTX 3050 Ti that costs 8,299 Yuan (roughly $1,233).

This laptop sports a 15.6 inch 2.5K display that has a 165Hz refresh rate and 100 percent sRGB color gamut. The display also comes with Dolby Vision and DC Dimming support. Under the hood, it also packs up to 16GB of 4800MHz RAM and a 512GB of SSD storage. The Chinese PC maker has also placed an emphasis on cooling with the new gaming laptops, which feature the proprietary Frost Blade Cooling System 4.0 for thermal management. Other features include 80Whr battery, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth, three USB Type C, three USB 3.2 Gen 1, a 3.5mm audio connector, an HDMI 2.1, and an Ethernet port.

Legion R9000P 2022

The Legion R9000P 2022 is the higher end gaming laptop that was recently launched in China. It starts from 9,499 Yuan (roughly $1,411) and arrives with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card. The top end variant has a price tag of 11,699 Yuan (roughly $1,739) and offers the same Ryzen 7 6800H CPU and a powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPU.

Both the Legion R9000P and Legion R7000P run on Windows 11. Although, the former sports a larger 16 inch display that has a 2K resolution, 500 nits of peak brightness, and a 165Hz refresh rate. It also supports DC Dimming, HDR, AMD FreeSync, Nvidia G-Sync, and Dolby Vision support as well. This gaming laptop also offers 16GB of 4800MHz DDR5 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Similar to the R7000P 2022 model, it also has a Frost Blade Cooling System 4.0 for thermal management. This model also packs an 80Whr battery pack that supports charging from a USB Type C port.

As of right now, both the Lenovo Legion R7000P 2022 and Legion R9000P 2022 are currently available for pre-orders in China and are set to go on sale on 17th June 2022. Notably, the brand is also offering an introductory offer of 1,000 Yuan discount (roughly $150) that is eligible for both gaming notebooks.

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Acer Announces that the 2022 Laptop Market Supply Has Officially Exceeded Demand

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Jun 13, 2022

After two years of the explosive growth in demand for PCs during the pandemic, it seems that the bullish growth trend is showing signs of slowing down, as more people returning back to the office instead of staying at home post-pandemic. And it seems that globally renowned laptop manufacturers from the likes of Asus and Acer seem to think so as well.

The Taiwanese media outlet, Commercial Times, reports that in Acer’s quarterly shareholder conference, the brand’s CEO, Jason Chen had announced that the company is shifting its sales outlook for the year 2022, as the company had analysed that based on the current data, the global PC market supply has officially exceeded demand.

Amidst the chip shortage issue being gradually resolved since the end of the last year, the company’s sales for Q1 2022 have been greatly improved compared to Q1 2021. And as for international freight shipping, despite the frequent port congestions and long waiting times for sea and air cargo shipping globally, the shipping rates have surely gotten cheaper for multinational companies in 2022. This change allows laptop manufacturers like Acer to lock in sales faster as they can produce more, and then more of the brand’s products will be able to reach storefronts for customers to buy.

But there is one caveat to this in 2022. CEO of Acer Inc, Jason Chen states that in 2022, the United States had raised the federal reverse interest rates higher to increase global inflation rates and coupled with rising food shortages caused by the war between Russia and Ukraine, demand for PCs is just generally low for buyers right now. Chen explains that buyers will now shift their purchasing focus from their wants (ie the more expensive electronic goods) to the basic necessities like bread, rice, butter and cooking oil, as inflation continues to be rising across the globe.

In turn, Chen believes that electronic goods like laptops and smartphones in the next few years will experience much lower demand and have a longer upgrade cycle, not only because people saving and spending money on food, but also because the newer laptops and smartphones of today work just fine to last you 3 to 6 years, and they see no need to replace them.

Chen believes that Acer conquering the PC market requires sufficient analysis with efficient strategies. Acer’s business operations span across laptops, desktops, displays and non-PC business subsidiaries as well. In the report, Acer notes that almost 22% of the revenue generated in April 2022 this year was held by its non-PC and non-display businesses, and the company’s business revenue grew 7% YoY compared to 2021.

And as a closing note, Chen reiterates that Acer as a company to ready to face the uncertainties of the PC market, and that it will always do its preparations against the unexpected to stay strong in its current position as an industry leader in the market.

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Nothing Phone (1)’s flat-edge design teased, manufacturing begins in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 13, 2022

Nothing is building hype around its first smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1), which is scheduled to launch on July 12 in global markets and India. The manufacturing of the Nothing Phone (1) has reportedly started in the country, which indicates that the company will continue to tease more features of the smartphone before its launch. A new teaser for the Nothing Phone (1) carries some more hints about its design.

Nothing Phone (1)’s latest teaser confirms that it has a flat-edged design. The silver-colored frame of the device has rounded corners. The portion of the rear shell that is visible suggests that it has a metallic build. A vertical camera setup seems to be present in the upper-left corner. It could be equipped with a dual-camera system.

The company has already confirmed that the Nothing Phone (1) will have a recycled aluminum mid-frame with a transparent back. The device will be powered by a Snapdragon processor and will have support for wireless charging. It has also been confirmed that the Phone (1) has ‘no chin,’ which indicates that it will offer an impressive screen-to-body ratio.

The Nothing Phone (1) is rumored to house a 120Hz AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and up to 8 GB of RAM. While there is no word on its battery capacity, a recent certification listing revealed that it will carry support for 45W wired charging.

According to another leak, the Nothing Phone (1) will cost around 550 euros ($579; Rs 45,120) in Europe. The July 12 launch event may also see the arrival of some other Nothing products such as Ear (2) TWS earbuds and a magnetic charging case.

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Vivo V25 series key specs leaked ahead of July 2022 launch

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Sean

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Jun 13, 2022

Vivo is gearing up to launch another V series of smartphones soon. The newest addition to the family is the V25 series, which follows the V23 series that was launched earlier this year. Now, we have some details regarding its specifications and its possible launch timeline.

According to a TechYorker report, the Chinese smartphone maker is planning on releasing the V25 and V25 Pro in India in just a few weeks. The lineup will be unveiled sometime in the middle of July 2022. The new Vivo smartphones will be the company’s latest premium smartphones and are expected to be priced somewhere between 30,000 INR (roughly 385 US Dollars) and 40,000 INR (roughly 512 US Dollars). Keep in mind that this is still unconfirmed so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

The new report further revealed the storage configurations for the V25 Pro, which will apparently launch in three variants. This includes the 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB models. Furthermore, the device is rumored to sport a 6.56 inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate as well. On the rear, it will feature a triple camera setup that includes a 50 megapixel Sony IMX766V primary sensor, a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel portrait camera.

Meanwhile, the front houses a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. Notably, the Pro variant may also house the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC and a 4,500mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging. On the other hand, the base V25 will reportedly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor or a Dimensity 1200 SoC. It might pack a 4,500mAh battery as well, but with support for a slower 44W or 66W fast charging. The device is rumored to have a 16 megapixel selfie shooter, and a rear camera module that is identical to the Pro variant.

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OnePlus 10T 5G camera specs leaked, with 50MP 1/1.5 inch primary sensor

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Sean

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Jun 13, 2022

OnePlus is planning on launching a new flagship smartphone soon. We recently reported on the design of this upcoming model being leaked, and now, we have more information regarding its camera details as well.

As per recent rumors, the new device is codenamed Project Ovaltine. Now, known tipster Digital Chat Station (Via MySmartPrice) has revealed some key specifications of the OnePlus 10T 5G. Apparently, the handset will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Apart from its chipset, the tipster also revealed some interesting details regarding the smartphone’s rear cameras. Reportedly, the 10T 5G model will feature a 50 megapixel primary sensor on the back, which has a 1/1.5-inch.

In other words, it will be the largest ever image sensor used on an OnePlus phone. This, on paper, should help improve the lowlight performance of the upcoming smartphone since it would e able to capture better details. Apart from this camera, the rear will even pack an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. Another known tipster, Yogesh Brar, has also revealed some other specifications of this model.

It is expected to feature a 6.7 inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a punch hole cutout for the rumored 32 megapixel selfie camera. Based on its leaked design, the OnePlus 10T 5G also has a large camera island on the back similar to the 10 Pro. Although now, it even extends to the top of the smartphone as well. The handset is expected to house a 4,800mAh battery pack that supports a whopping 150W fast charging as well. This all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more updates.

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Huawei Enjoy 50’s New Kirin Soc has a Higher Running Score than the Kirin 710A

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Anurag

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Jun 13, 2022

On June 6, Huawei launched a new Enjoy series smartphone dubbed, Huawei Enjoy 50. The smartphone came with a particularly large 6000mAh battery, 22.5W fast charging, and a 6.75-inch large screen. But for some reason, Huawei did not reveal any specific information regarding the processor of the phone. It is speculated that Huawei Enjoy 50 features the Kirin 710A Soc, However, a recent Weibo post by a tipster discredits these speculations.

A popular tipster who goes by the username @Factory Director Shiguang has shared a post on Weibo which reveals the AnTuTu running score of the Huawei Enjoy 50. The running score of the smartphone is 226225 points, which is higher than the regular Kirin 710A. This proves that the smartphone does not have Kirin 710A under the hood.

According to the tipster’s description, the processor powering the Huawei Enjoy 50 is more like 710A+ and there have been some changes in its design, so the performance has also been improved. Considering that it is a low-end chip, the benchmarking score is not bad at all.

The use of a new chip indicates that Huawei may have found a breakthrough point for the underlying Chip shortage problem.

Huawei Enjoy 50 comes with a 6.75-inch 1600×720 LCD water drop display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 260ppi pixel density. It supports ten-point super touch technology and features a front 8MP lens. The smartphone has a 13MP+2MP dual real camera. It has a built-in 6000mAh battery and supports a 22.5 W fast charge.

The smartphone is also equipped with HUAWEI Histen 6.1 and HUAWEI SuperSound audio solutions, which can provide 9.1-channel simulated surround sound and a maximum volume of 86dB.

The Huawei Enjoy 50 is available in multiple variants, such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 2022 Edition to feature Unisoc T618 chipset: Report

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 13, 2022

Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A7 in the second half of 2020. The Galaxy Tab A8 succeeded it at the end of 2021. Almost two years after its debut, the company is now gearing up to re-release the tablet with a change. Let’s take a look at this upcoming variant.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Silver Rear Featured — Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

In early May, SamMobile reported that Samsung is planning to launch many tablets. One of them was the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 Edition, which went official a few days later.

The publication had mentioned a tablet with model number SM-T503 among others. According to the retail sources of GizPie, this model number belongs to the Galaxy Tab A7 2022 Edition.

Apart from the branding, the sources have also revealed the chipset. Unlike the original which had a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, the 2022 Edition will be powered by a Unisoc T618 chip.

Just like the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite refresh, there seems to be only one memory configuration for the Galaxy Tab A7 revival. The table is expected to arrive with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.

Talking about other features, the forthcoming Samsung tablet is said to retain the same specs as the original model. Hence, it will likely arrive with a 10.4-inch display (TFT LCD) sporting a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, quad speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera, 7,040mAh battery, and 15W fast charging support.

Xiaomi’s Redmi K50 series gets new Snow White color option with a frosted glass back panel

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Jeet

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Jun 13, 2022

Xiaomi has today announced a new color option for its Redmi K50 series smartphones in its home market in China. The new summer color option is called Qingxue or Snow White and features a matte white cover with a frosted glass back panel.

While the new color option for the Redmi K50 lineup has been announced, it will be officially available for purchase in the Chinese market from 18th June for the starting price of 2,399 yuan, which roughly converts to $356.

Zhang Yu, Marketing Manager of Redmi posted some images of the upcoming color option for the Redmi K50 on the social media platform Weibo and added that the frosted glass back panel does not sustain fingerprints.

As per the reports, the new Snow White color option will be available for three models of the Redmi K50 — 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB. For the K50 Pro, it will be offered for the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB models.

Apart from the color, everything else on the smartphones remains the same. The Redmi K50 series features a 6.67-inch AMOLED QHD+ display and runs the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own custom user interface on top.

The Redmi K50 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor, while the top-end model, the Redmi K50 Pro, is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 SoC. The phones come packed with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

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POCO F4 5G specs & India pricing leaked ahead of launch

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Sean

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Jun 13, 2022

POCO is gearing up to soon launch the new F4 5G model for the global market. However, prior to its official announcement, a new leak has revealed its pricing for the Indian region and even shared some more specifications details.

The new leak arrives from an authorized Xiaomi retailer (Via Rootmygalaxy). In a leaked teaser poster, we can see that the POCO F4 5G will come in a single variant in the global market and will have a price tag of 459 US Dollars. On the other hand, the same model is tipped to launch for a price of just 26,999 INR (roughly 345 US Dollars). So with additional bank offers, this handset might even be available for a price as low as 23,999 INR (roughly 308 US Dollars).

In other words, this implies that F4 5G model might be the cheapest device that is equipped with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. Talking about some of its other specifications, the POCO F4 is expected to sport a 6.67 inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution that supports 120Hz refresh rate. At the moment, it is confirmed that the handset will feature a Snapdragon 870 that will be paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

Under the hood, a large 4,500mAh battery pack is expected to power the device, which would likely support 67W fast charging as well. It may even be equipped with a side mounted fingerprint scanner, an infrared sensor, Dolby Atmos, dual speakers, and USB Type C port for charging. The rear packs a 64 megapixel triple camera setup, while the front may house a 20 megapixel selfie shooter.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 TWS earbuds rumored to get launched next month

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Jeet

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Jun 13, 2022

Samsung has a lineup of true wireless earbuds under its Galaxy Buds series and while they have been popular, the South Korean giant is yet to launch a new model this year.

While there have been reports about the new Galaxy Buds lineup of TWS earphones launching soon, a new report claims that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro could go official sooner than expected.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Review 07 — Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

As per the report, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 is expected to get launched in the month of July, i.e. next month. However, it is not yet confirmed that the company will be launching the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 or the Galaxy Buds 3.

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable smartphones in the month of August but the earbuds are now expected to go official about a month before the phones.

While the exact launch date yet is not yet known, the color options for the upcoming earbuds have been leaked online. They are expected to come in Zenith White, Zenith Bora Purple, and Zenith Graphite colors.

There’s a possibility that the South Korean giant could introduce additional color options later on. As the earbuds could get launched next month, we expect more details about them to surface online in the coming days and weeks.

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Motorola’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship & mysterious phone bag CMIIT certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 13, 2022

Two upcoming Motorola phones have been approved by the CMIIT authority of China. The model numbers of the two devices are XT2251-1 and XT2243-2. The former appears to be the Motorola Frontier flagship, which is expected to launch soon in China.

The Chinese tipster who spotted the CMIIT listing claims that the XT2251-1 could be the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship, which may be released in July. The XT2243-2 appears to be an Edge series. Unfortunately, the CMIIT listings have no information on the specs of these smartphones.

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Recent reports have revealed that Motorola’s Frontier flagship will debut as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 powered device. While it is expected to launch in global markets as the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, there is no word on its moniker for China.

motorola frontier featured from evleaks — motorola frontier render by Evan Blass

The device is rumored to house a 6.8-inch FHD+ 144Hz refresh rate display, a 60-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 50-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. The SD+8G1 powered phone may ship with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging.

Moto-Edge-2022 — Motorola Edge 2022 renders by OnLeaks / 91mobiles

A recent leak revealed that the Motorola Edge 2022 is also in the works. It is expected to arrive with key specs such as a 6.5-inch pOLED FHD+ 144Hz display, a Dimensity 1050 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth), and a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging support. It is unclear whether the XT2243-2 model number belongs to this device.

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Coolpad Cool 20s launched with 90Hz display, Dimensity 700, and 50MP camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 13, 2022

Coolpad Cool 20s has been announced in China. In May last year, the Chinese manufacturer announced the Cool 20 handset, which was a 4G device. Next came the Cool 20 Pro in November 2021, it was a 5G smartphone powered by the Dimensity 900. The 5G-ready Cool 20s that has gone official today sits between the Cool 20 and Cool 20 Pro smartphones. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Cool 20s.

Coolpad Cool 20s specifications and features

The Cool 20s has a 6.58-inch LCD panel with a teardrop notch design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Placed on the front of the device is an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Dimensity 700 is at the helm of the Cool 20s. The phone comes with 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. The device packs a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

The Cool 20s is preloaded with the Android 11 OS, which is overlaid with Cool OS 2.0. The other features available on the device include a dual SIM slot, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Coolpad Cool 20s price and availability

The Cool 20s carries a starting price of 999 Yuan (~$148). It can be purchased in Firefly Black, Moon Shadow White, and Azure Blue colors. It is now up for pre-orders in China and its first sale is scheduled to take place on June 17.

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