Smartphone cameras continue to advance as software drives innovation in new directions

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Jun 8, 2022

Smartphone cameras have come a long way in terms of photography capabilities compared to digital cameras. A webinar hosted by Counterpoint Research revealed that the imaging system continues steep advances as software drives innovation in a new direction. Honor, DXOMARK, Qualcomm, and Eugenio Recuenco were the guests of the webinar and it focused on various topics like smartphone camera trends, OEM imaging comparisons, and more.

The report states that at the upper end of the market flagship camera counts are flattening, focal lens lengths are been stretched and image processing demands are pushing chipset makers. Since 2019, the average number of camera counts per smartphone is below three. OEMs like Honor are adopting sophisticated computational photography techniques to keep up with the pace of advancement.

Beyond megapixels and camera counts, there is an increasing importance of software in camera systems. They offer features like multi-frame and multi-camera fusion techniques. Qualcomm VP says that software and algorithm-based photography means processing power is paramount for smartphone camera performance to deliver extreme image signal and neural processing.

DXOMARK’s Director says that Honor’s Magic4 Ultimate makes the best use of multi-camera fusion computational photography.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro tipped to feature Always On Display again

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2022

We have already reported on various reports related to the Apple iPhone 14 series recently. And now, the latest report has revealed an interesting feature that might be making its way to the iPhone 14 Pro models.

According to a 9To5Mac report, multiple codes were spotted on the iOS 16 Developer Beta, which hints at the iPhone 14 Pro featuring Always On Display. Furthermore, this is in line with one of our previous reports. Back in May 2022, we had reported on the iPhone 14 Pro series featuring Always On Display thanks to improved screen refresh rate. The initial report had hinted at the feature being possible thanks to lower variable fresh rate on the next gen ProMotion display.

The new report states that provisions for this feature was also spotted on the iOS 16 code. This includes three frameworks that could be used by iOS 16 to improve efficiency on the backlight on the iPhone 14 Pro’s display. Notably, similar framework is typically seen in smartphone that feature Always On Display. As per our previous report, the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max’s ProMotion display would be able to go as low as 1Hz refresh rate to help conserve battery life and enable Always On functionality.

While the iPhone 13 Pro series also featured ProMotion display with 120Hz refresh rate, its panel only supported as low as 10Hz refresh rate. Thus, it wasn’t suitable for the Always On Display feature. But an improved display would mean that the upcoming iPhones will offering this function and Apple is already working on bringing software support for it.

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Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro starts receiving HarmonyOS 2.1.0.358 update and find my device support

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Viraj Gawde

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Jun 8, 2022

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is now receiving HarmonyOS 2.1.0.358 June update. The new version is available for users in China. The software update download package weighs 76.02 MB in size and the changelog says that it comes with an enhanced experience and optimized system stability. The wearable device also gains support for find my smartwatch via a mobile phone.

Huawei says that it is recommended to update the ‘Sports Health’ app to version 12.1.4.310 and version 12.1.4.325 on Android and iOS devices respectively. The Bluetooth connection is required to be turned on during the entire update process. It may take a long time and the smartwatch will automatically restart after the update is completed.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro picture 2 — Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro

The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro debuted in China earlier in April this year. It is a premium smartwatch that is offered in 46mm with 1.43-inch and 43mm with 1.32-inch screens respectively. Both come with AMOLED panels, sapphire glass, and a ceramic body.

The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is equipped with a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, body temperature, sleep tracker, stress monitor, and more. The smartwatch also comes with ECG to check the user’s heart rhythm and electrical activity. The wearable device offers 100 sports modes including 18 professional activities. It is also equipped with dual-band GPS for outdoor activities.

The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is claimed to last up to 14 days on a single charge and comes with wireless charging support.

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Nothing Phone (1) set to launch on July 12, here’s what we know so far

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Jun 8, 2022

Earlier this year, Carl Pei’s startup, Nothing, announced that it will debut its first smartphone dubbed the Nothing Phone (1) in the summer of 2022. The highly anticipated device has now been officially confirmed to launch on July 12.

The device will debut at the ‘Nothing: Return to Instinct’ event which will be held in London and live-streamed across the globe via the company’s website, nothing.tech.

Unlearn. Undo. Starting with phone (1).

Nothing (event) – Return to Instinct.
Tuesday 12 July, 16:00 BST.

Get notified: https://t.co/FEJL4Jb2Aw #phone1 pic.twitter.com/SX0PCdeXw9

— Nothing (@nothing) June 8, 2022

The company has stated that “It’s our first smartphone and our most important product,” and has also claimed that the launch event is an “invitation to unlearn everything the industry has taught us”.

The phone might launch on July 12, however, it might take the company a while before it is available for purchase. A recent report revealed that the Nothing Phone (1) is likely to be manufactured in India and that the smartphone is yet to enter the production stage.

So far, the company has officially confirmed that the smartphone will sport a transparent back, an aluminum mid-frame, wireless charging support, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset under the hood. Other than that, the device has also been subject to multiple leaks that suggest the device will feature a 6.55-inch full HD+ OLED panel with 1080 x 2400 pixels and 90Hz refresh rate.

Other than that, it will likely have the recently unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset paired with 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. It may be powered by a 4500mAh battery and support wired and wireless fast charging. Lastly, the smartphone is expected to debut around the $500 price range.

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ASUS focusing on esports & premium phone market, but hasn’t seen profits yet: CEO

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2022

Earlier today (8th June 2022), ASUS held a shareholders’ meeting. During this conference, the company’s CEO stated that the company is continuing to focus on the mobile esports market as well as premium segment of smartphones. Although, it has yet to make a profit.

Xu Xianyue, the CEO of the Chinese electronics maker, stated that the brand is still focusing on launching high end smartphones for the esports centric market. This statement arrives just prior to the launch of the the new ROG Phone 6, which will be its latest flagship gaming smartphone. Notably, the CEO stated that ASUS is a known figure in the esports industry and its smartphones also have a high market share in the segment.

Talking about the upcoming ROG Phone 6, it will feature top notch specifications like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC as well as high 165Hz refresh rate as well. Over the existing base Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the new chip offers improvements in both CPU and GPU performance. In other words, this handset will basically be one of the most powerful gaming phones in the market.

Despite offering a 10 percent rise in CPU and GPU performance, the new chip would also offer better power efficiency as well. Meaning, one would be able to get better performance and even longer battery life with the upcoming ROG Phone 6. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra protective case spotted on Xiaomi Youpin

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2022

Over the last couple of days, we have covered some rumors and reports regarding the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. Now, the company’s top end flagship has been spotted on an official platform, thanks to a protective case listing.

According to an ITHome report, the new protective covers were spotted on the Xiaomi Youpin platform, with the intended model being stated as well. In other words, the new cases were for the Chinese tech giant’s upcoming 12 Ultra smartphone, which will be a part of the flagship 12 series. Notably, this is further confirmed based on the cutouts that can be observed on the back of the cover.

We recently had covered renders of the 12 Ultra, with the smartphone being depicted with a large circular camera module on the rear. The cover also has a similar cutout to be in line with this design. We can also clearly see five image sensors on the rear as well. Notably, the protective cover has a total of seven cutouts on the back, including the LED flash and another sensor module.

From what we know so far, the rear of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to pack at least a 50 megapixel primary sensor, paired with two 48 megapixel sensors for the ultra wide angle lens and the periscopic telephoto lens as well. The specifications of the rest are still unknown, but the lenses are expected to be made by Leica, as a part of the new partnership. That is all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more updates.

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Redmi Note 11T Pro with Dimensity 8100 SoC is on sale for only $224 in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 8, 2022

A couple of weeks back, Redmi launched the Redmi Note 11T Pro in China. The handset went on sale starting last week. Now, within days from the commencement of its sale, the device is already available at discounted price tags.

As part of its 618 sales promotion, JD (Jingdong) is offering a ¥300 discount on all the memory configurations of the Redmi Note 11T Pro in China. This discount comprises a ¥100 off the retail price, a ¥150 discount coupon, and an additional ¥50 discount coupon for JD Plus members.

As a result, the price of the 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB variants come down to ¥1,499 ($224), ¥1,599 ($239), and ¥1,799 ($269) respectively. Originally, they cost ¥1,799, ¥1,899, and ¥2,099.

For just ¥1,499 ($224), buyers get a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset, a 144Hz LCD screen with Dolby Vision support, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, Dolby Atmos supported-dual stereo speakers, 5,080mAh battery, and 67W fast charging support.

The Redmi Note 11T Pro is currently the only smartphone in the world offering the aforementioned set of features for the said price tag. But unfortunately, it is limited to China. Though it is expected to make its way to international markets under different names in the near future, it will be priced higher.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra & other gadgets get up to $125 price cut for father’s day

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Sudhanshu

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Jun 8, 2022

Father’s day is less than two weeks away, and on this occasion, Samsung US is offering great deals on its flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone along with other gadgets. So, let’s take a look at these offers.

Samsung is offering the Galaxy S22 Ultra with a flat $125 discount on all configurations. The brand is also offering enhanced trade-in credit, which means that customers will get the same amount of credit for a phone with a broken screen as they would for a phone in good condition.

The brand is also offering a $100 instant rebate and up to a $600 trade-in value on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Other than that, Samsung also has some interesting offers on its AIoT products. This includes the Galaxy Buds 2, which has a flat discount of 27%, bringing its price down to $110.

Other than that, the Galaxy Watch 4 also has a discount of $30 on the WiFi model and $50 on the LET model bringing their prices down to $220 and $250 respectively.

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Apple plans to manufacture M2 Pro chips later this year: Report

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2022

During the WWDC 2022 event, Apple had announced its latest MacBook models that are powered by its new M2 chipset. This new chipset is the successor to the original ARM based M1 chip, which was the company’s first proprietary processor.

Now, a new report has suggested that the brand already plans on producing the new M2 Pro chip later this year as well. In other words, the Cupertino based giant already has plans to release more powerful notebooks in the market soon. For those unaware, the new M2 chips are already more powerful than their predecessor, offering up to 18 percent boost in CPU performance and 35 percent faster GPU performance as well.

So, we can expect the M2 Pro chips to be even more capable. The news arrives from a market analysis by Jeff Pu, who is the analyst and managing directory of tech research at TSMC, the iPhone maker’s chip supplier. He believes that the M2 Pro will start mass production later this year and will be based on the more advanced 3nm process. For those unaware, the M2 is still based on the 5nm process like the M1 chip.

The new M2 Pro might feature up to 12 cores in the CPU and would likely offer a more powerful GPU as well. Being the Pro model, it will likely also ship with products that sit above MacBooks that were just unveiled. So, it might be housed in new iMacs and other creator level products for professionals. Although, this is just speculation as of right now, so take it with a pinch of salt.

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Xiaomi Band 7 Spotted on IMDA Certification Site, Global Launch Near

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Anurag

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Jun 8, 2022

Xiaomi Band 7 has been spotted on Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) certification site. Xiaomi recently launched the Band 7 in its home country China and now the IMDA listing suggests that the company is gearing up to unveil the smart band in the global market. The latest fitness tracker is a successor to the Mi Band 6 and features a larger display, always-on display (AOD), GPS support, and a smart alarm feature.

As initially spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma, Xiaomi Band 7 has appeared on the IMDA certification site with model number M2130B1. It is listed on the website as a Smart band. The IMDA listing does not reveal any specifications of the Xiaomi band 7 but it hints that the smart band may soon launch in the Global market.

As mentioned above, the Xiaomi Band 7 has already been launched in China so we have a good idea about its specifications. Let’s have a look at it.

Xiaomi Band 7 Specifications

The Xiaomi Band 7 is the successor to the Mi Smart Band 6 and it has been launched in China in two variants- Band 7 and the Band 7 NFC. The fitness tracker features a 1.62-inch full-screen AMOLED touch Always-On display which has 25 percent more viewable area as compared to its predecessor.

The smart wearable has 192×490 pixel resolution, 500 nits of peak brightness, and 326ppi of pixel density. The company has also provided over 100 customizable band faces allowing users to choose different looks for their wearable.

The Xiaomi Band 7 also comes with various health-related features such as heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, and women’s health tracking.

In addition, it also supports Xiao AI assistant and features 120 sports modes including four professional sports modes with activity tracking, data analysis, and more for all-around guidance.

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Apple iPhones to shift away from Lightning port as EU enforces USB-C as standard by 2024

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2022

While we have reported on Apple planning on shifting away from its Lightning port design in favor of the USB Type C standards, it appeared that this move would still be years away. But now, the company might have a set deadline due to a new standard being passed by the EU.

For those unaware, the iPhone 14 series was initially believed to feature USB Type C ports, however, recent reports suggested otherwise. But now, EU has announced that all smartphones, tablets, and even cameras are required to use the same connector, with the USB-C being the new standard. In other words, the Cupertino based giant will also have to comply with this rule.

The EU has set a deadline till 2024 to give OEMs time to make this shift. Android smartphone makers have mostly moved to this USB standard, however, Apple handsets still feature the Lightning port. Although, recent reports had also hinted at the iPhone 15 series possibly being the first iPhone to feature a USB Type C port. So, it seems that the brand is already ahead of this schedule, but this is still unconfirmed at the moment.

European nations have been trying to standardize the charging port for various consumer electronic products for a while now. Back in 2021, it was reported that the USB Type C will be mandated as the standard port for different kinds of device, and now, this has finally been made official. So we will have to wait and see if the next year’s iPhone actually makes the shift or not.

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Samsung to launch Galaxy S22 Diablo Immortal Edition in South Korea

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Anurag

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Jun 8, 2022

Samsung recently launched a Pokémon Edition Galaxy Z Flip3 that literally got sold like hotcakes. Now the tech giant is going to launch yet another special edition smartphone. This time it’s the Galaxy S22 Diablo Immortal Edition and it will launch exclusively in South Korea.

As per a report by Sammobile, Samsung will launch the Galaxy S22 Diablo Immortal Edition smartphone collaboratively with LG Uplus and Blizzard (the maker of Diablo Immortal).

The Smartphones will be released by South Korean cellular network carrier LG Uplus. The mobile carrier has said that it plans to only sell 100 units of the Galaxy S22 Diablo Immortal smartphones to customers selected through an online lottery. The lottery will begin at 7 PM on Friday (Korea time).

The company hasn’t announced the price of this limited-edition smartphone yet. However, it has been revealed that the smartphone will come with Diablo Immortal-themed accessories such as a specially designed leather mouse pad, phone case, and wireless charging pad.

The smartphone is said to be launched to celebrate the release of “Diablo Immortal” mobile game by Blizzard Entertainment Inc. It is also reported that Samsung will further collaborate with Blizzard to launch more limited-edition products.

To recall, Samsung Galaxy S22 comes with a 6.1-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display that supports a variable refresh rate of 48–120Hz. The display is protected by a Gorilla Glass Victus+ panel. The phone is powered by a 4nm octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, along with 8GB of RAM.

It houses a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor with a wide-angle lens and optical image stabilization (OIS). The camera setup also sports a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor. For selfies and video calls, the Galaxy S22 features a 10-megapixel selfie camera sensor at the front. It is fueled by a 3,700mAh battery that supports up to 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.

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iQOO 10, 10 Pro tipped to launch in July, here’s what known so far

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 8, 2022

iQOO 10 and iQOO 10 Pro are rumored to be in the works. These phones are said to be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. In July, multiple brands are expected to announce SD8+G1 phones in China. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the iQOO 10 will break cover in July in the homeland.

The Chinese tipster has already shared key details of the iQOO 10 Pro in recent days. Today, he gave out some information on the vanilla model. The tipster claims that the iQOO 10 will offer an improved gaming experience, but it won’t be a significant upgrade over the iQOO 9. The tipster added that the iQOO 10 series will sport a refreshed design.

The iQOO 10 Pro is expected to feature an AMOLED LTPO display with a curved edge design. It is likely to support a QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powered device could be packed with a 4,500mAh battery.

The Pro model may support 200W of wired charging and 65W of wireless charging. It will be equipped with an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. For photography, it will sport a 50-megapixel main camera.

The V2217A and V2218A model numbers reportedly belong to the iQOO 10 and 10 Pro smartphones, respectively. Since both phones are expected to launch in July, they may soon appear with key specifications on Chinese certification sites like 3C and TENAA in the coming days. The tipster believes that iQOO may announce the iQOO 11 lineup at the end of this year. The iQOO 11 series is expected to feature the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 to max at 512GB storage: Report

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 8, 2022

Samsung is expected to debut the Galaxy Z Flip 4 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in August. Ahead of that, details about the company’s next-gen clamshell foldable smartphone are emerging on the internet. The latest information from a reliable source reveals the handset’s maximum storage capacity.

Ever since Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Flip lineup, its internal storage has been limited to 256GB with no support for MicroSD card expansion.

Last year, the South Korean electronics giant debuted a lower 128GB model with the Galaxy Z Fold 3, and, as a result, the starting price was lowered. In 2022, the company is said to finally upgrade the maximum storage capacity to 512GB.

According to an exclusive report by SamMobile, the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 4 will arrive in three storage options, such as 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The new maximum storage option will be offered for variants with model numbers SM-F7210, SM-F721U1, and SM-F721N.

Further, since the smartphone is expected to retain the price of its predecessor, the publication also hints at the pricing of all three storage versions. It says that the 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB models of Galaxy Z Fold 4 could retail at $999, $1049, and $1100 respectively.

Apart from higher storage, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is said to come with a 12% larger battery and a 2+ inch cover display.

Nothing phone (1) will reportedly be manufactured in India to cut down costs

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Anurag

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Jun 8, 2022

Nothing, a mysterious start-up bought into existence by former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei – has got people excited about its upcoming smartphone, dubbed Nothing Phone (1). The start-up recently confirmed that its first smartphone will debut sometime in the summer. Ahead of the launch, tipster Yogesh Brar is here with some information that might be of interest to Nothing’s Indian fans.

According to the noted tipster, Nothing Phone (1) is likely to be manufactured in India, and this will control the cost of the smartphone. The tipster also adds that Nothing Phone (1) will soon enter the production stage.

Nothing phone 1 is said to be produced locally and that ideally should control the costs.

Production expected to start soon.

— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) June 8, 2022

Seeing that the smartphone is yet to enter the production stage, we can say that it’s still at least a month away from the launch. Nothing is yet to make an official announcement about the launch date of the smartphone. However, we can expect to get a confirmation very soon, probably by the end of this week.

So far, the company has officially confirmed that the smartphone will sport a transparent back, an aluminum mid-frame, wireless charging support, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset under the hood. Moreover, it is also known that the smartphone will be available for purchase through Flipkart in India.

Furthermore, TechDroider has unofficially confirmed that the smartphone will come with a 6.55-inch full HD+ OLED panel offering a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The smartphone will also have super-slim bottom bezels.

If we enter into the realm of expectations, the Nothing Phone (1) will likely feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 8 GB of RAM, and up to 128 GB of storage. It may be powered by a 4500mAh battery and support wired and wireless fast charging.

As per a previous report, Nothing Phone (1) is expected to launch on July 21 and it may be priced at around $500.

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Coolpad to launch a new smartphone on June 13 with these specs

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 8, 2022

Coolpad has started teasing the debut of a new smartphone in China. The company is yet to reveal the name of the handset. However, it has disclosed a few details about it, including its launch date. Let’s take a look at all the information that’s available right now.

Coolpad has confirmed to launch a smartphone in China on June 13. According to the brand’s official Weibo account, this phone will arrive with a large FHD display and dual stereo speakers.

The company also says that the device’s replacement and warranty period will be double the industry standard of 15 days and 1 year, respectively. This is not surprising as the firm’s Coolpad Cool 20 Pro already comes with a 2-year warranty and a 90-day replacement guarantee.

The brand has only revealed the aforementioned details so far. But a tipster has shed more information on the upcoming phone.

According to him, the handset will be called Coolpad Cool 20s. Further, he has even listed some of its specs, which match with the mysterious Coolpad smartphone that got certified by TENAA in May.

Therefore, the so-called Coolpad Cool 20s will likely flaunt a 6.58-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and 16.7 million colors. It will be powered by a 5G-enabled chipset featuring a 2.2GHz octa-core CPU.

The device will house a 50MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. As per the tipster, the main rear sensor will be Samsung JN1 and it will be accompanied by a 2MP secondary sensor.

The handset will get its juice from a 4,4000mAh battery, which will have support for 18W fast charging. It will measure 163.02 x 74.75 x 8.28mm in dimensions and weigh 180g.

Finally, the phone will be available in three colors (black, white, and blue) and three memory configurations (4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB).

Oppo K10 5G launched in India, with Dimensity 810 & 33W fast charging

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2022

Oppo has just launched a new mid range smartphone in India. It is the new K10 5G, which was announced earlier today (8th June 2022). While it has the same name as the model that was released in China back in April 2022, there are a number of differences with the Indian variant. So lets have a look.

Design & Display

The Chinese smartphone maker placed an emphasis on its look and design. This handset measures just 7.99 in thickness with its rear panel having a flat design with curved corners. The rear panel offers a reflective metal texture and is even fingerprint and scratch proof as well. On the rear, its dual camera setup is situated on the top left corner of the back panel.

Meanwhile, the front has a waterdrop notch design and a 6.56 inch LCD panel that has a HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate as well. This display has a 100 percent sRGB, 100 percent DCI P3, and 96 percent NTSC color gamut as well. It has a brightness of 480 nits and a peak brightness of 600 nits.

Specifications & Camera

Under the hood, the new K10 5G is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC that is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Notably, the memory can also be virtually expanded by 5GB. The device is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that also supports 33W fast charging as well. Other features include, IPX4 water resistance rating, dual stereo speakers, side mounted fingerprint scanner, and a USB Type C port for charging and data transfer. The device runs on Android 12 OS based ColorOS 12.1.

The rear features a dual camera setup, which includes a 48 megapixel primary camera paired with a 2 megapixel depth sensor. On the other hand, the front houses an 8 megapixel selfie shooter. The camera offers various shooting modes like Night, Video, Portrait, Expert, Extra HD, Panorama, and other usual camera options.

Pricing, Colors, & Availability

The new Oppo K10 5G has just been announced in India, but will go on sale starting from June 15. It will be exclusively available on Flipkart, a popular e-retailer in India and arrives with various bank offers as well. The device comes in two color options, namely Midnight Black and Ocean Blue. Since it is a mid range model, it is priced at 17,499 INR (roughly 225 US Dollars). We will be reviewing this smartphone soon, so stick around for more.

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Motorola Edge (2022) to feature the latest Dimensity chip, reveals Geekbench listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 8, 2022

Motorola is reportedly working on the Edge 30 Ultra, which may debut as the world’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. The flagship phone is expected to debut first in China before landing in global markets. The Lenovo-owned brand is also said to be working on a next-generation Edge series phone, which is tentatively named as the Motorola Edge (2022). A listing on Geekbench (via) shows that the device will have the latest Dimensity chipset.

The Geekbench listing reveals that the Motorola Edge (2022) is powered by an octa-core chipset that has 2 x CPU cores ticking at 2.50GHz and 6 x CPU cores working at 2.0GHz. It is coupled with Mali-G610 GPU. These findings are a good hint that the Edge (2022) is driven by the Dimensity 1050, which was announced by Motorola last month.

The Geekbench listing further reveals that the device is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and Android 12 OS. It scored 745 points in the single-core test and 2142 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5.

Motorola Edge (2022) specifications (Rumored)

Reports have revealed that the Motorola Edge (2022) will be equipped with a 6.5-inch pOLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It will come with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of native storage.

Moto-Edge-2022 — Motorola Edge 2022 renders by 91mobiles / Steve Hemmerstoffer

The Edge (2022) will feature a 32-megapixel selfie camera, and a triple camera unit headlined by an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel camera. The main snapper will be assisted by a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel depth camera. It will house a 6,000mAh battery, which will probably have support for fast charging. It is also expected to carry support for stylus.

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OPPO Enco X2 Earbuds will now support LDAC + LHDC 4.0 protocol

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Anurag

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Jun 8, 2022

Oppo Enco X2 Earbuds are one of the best TWS earphones on the market with their immersive-sounding audio and amazing features. The earbuds are Hi-Res Audio certified and have an audio transmission rate of 900kbps thanks to the LHDC codec support. And today Oppo has rolled out a new update that brings LDAC ultra-clear transmission protocol support to the OPPO Enco X2.

Oppo previously announced that it will add LDAC codec support to the Enco X2 on June 8. True to its words, the company has today released a firmware update (Via ITHouse) that will introduce the LDAC codec to the Enco X2 earbuds. The update will allow users with Android 8.0 and above to switch between LDAC and LHDC in the settings.

It is also reported that the first generation Oppo Enco X will start supporting the LHDC 4.0 protocol from June 16, and its maximum bit rate will be increased to 900kbps.

As compared to the OPPO Enco X, the OPPO Enco X2 uses a lighter diaphragm with a thickness of 0.0095mm and a DCCA voice coil with a wire diameter of 0.033mm, greatly reducing vibration system mass and decreasing weight by 31%.

OPPO Enco X2 Earbuds Specifications

The Oppo Enco X2 has a compelling feature set. For starters, the TWS earbuds come with Dynaudio tuning and are equipped with a SuperDBEE system coaxial dual-driver system. They feature quad magnet planar tweeters and 11mm dynamic drivers with an ultralight diaphragm.

As mentioned above, The new Enco earbuds are certified for wireless Hi-Res Audio, and come with Bluetooth v5.2, along with support for the LHDC 4.0 codec. It has a combined battery life rated at 40-hours of listening. In addition, the earbuds also feature active noise cancellation and dual device pairing.

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OnePlus partners with UFC for the OnePlus Nord N20 5G smartphone in the US

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Jeet

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Jun 8, 2022

OnePlus has announced a new marketing partnership with UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) for the latest Nord series smartphone available in the United States, which is dubbed the OnePlus Nord N20 5G.

It appears that with such a partnership with UFC, the OPPO-backed company is looking to deepen its presence in the United States or the North American market. The company says that the partnership will promote making 5G services more affordable and accessible in the North American region.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G was launched in the United States a couple of weeks ago as an entry-level 5G smartphone. Priced at under $300, it is one of the cheapest 5G phones available in the US but it is currently being sold exclusively through T-Mobile and Metro.

With this new marketing partnership, the OnePlus brand will be exposed to a wide range of audiences, which could result in the company signing deals with other carriers in the country for expanding its presence.

Being an Offical Marketing Partner of UFC, the OnePlus brand will appear in key UFC assets, including broadcast features on select Pay-per-Views and custom and original content that will be distributed across official UFC social media, channels, and digital platforms.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display and comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor. It packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage with support for a microSD card slot to expand the storage capacity. It runs the Android operating system with OxygenOS on top and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that comes with support for 33W fast charging.

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