At the WWDC 2022, Apple finally announced the new M2 chipset and also put all the rumors to rest with the launch of the redesigned Apple MacBook Air. With this, the company has updated the laptop which was last refreshed a couple of years ago.
The new Apple MacBook Air comes powered by the new M2 chip and continues to have a fanless design. Instead of the regular 13.3-inch display, the laptop comes with a new 13.6-inch display with up to 500 nits of brightness.
The screen is said to be 25 percent brighter than its predecessor and it comes with support for 1 billion colors. As for the design, the device looks quite similar to the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models of last year.
Powered by the new M2 processor, Apple claims that the Final Cut Pro performance is nearly 40 percent faster than on the M1 Air and Photoshop is up to 20 percent faster.
There are two Thunderbolt ports on the left side, along with a headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones. It also has added support for the MagSafe connector for charging. However, it still misses out on some of the ports, such as HDMI and SD Card reader, among others.
It also comes with an updated 1080p camera along with four speakers and three microphones. Apple said that there’s also support for Dolby Atmos spatial audio. The Magic Keyboard now has a full row of function keys with Touch ID and Force Touch trackpad.
The laptop measures just 11.3 millimeters thick and weighs 2.7 pounds (1.2 kilograms). As for the battery life, the company is promising up to 18 hours of video playback and with an optional 67-watt power adapter it can charge up to 50 percent in 30 minutes.
The new Apple MacBook Air comes in four color options — Silver, Space Gray, Midnight, and Starlight. It will be available for purchase from next month with a starting price of $1,199.
Apple has officially announced its new M2 chipset at the company’s annual developers’ conference named Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The introduction of the M2 chip marks the debut of the second-generation Apple Silicon processors.
As the name itself indicates, Apple M2 is a successor to the M1 chipset announced a couple of months ago and comes with a promise of major performance improvements.
The new Apple M2 chip is using Apple’s custom ARM silicon and is built using the 5nm process with 20 billion transistors, which the company says is 25 percent more than the original M1 processor.
The company is also promising an 18 percent faster CPU and a 35 percent faster GPU compared to the M1. Apple also says that the performance is about 1.9x faster than the “latest 10-core PC laptop chip” but hasn’t directly named the competition.
Apple is also using new performance and efficiency cores on the M2. There are four high-performance cores, with four high-efficiency cores on the M2, with a shared 16MB cache on the performance cores, and a shared 4MB cache on the efficiency ones.
Coming to the GPU, there are now up to 10 cores, two more than the original M1. It also boosts graphics performance through a larger cache and higher memory bandwidth. Apple is promising up to 35 percent better performance compared to its predecessor.
It also comes with 100Gbps of memory bandwidth and 24GB of unified memory, which is 50 percent more bandwidth than the predecessor. The chip also features a next-generation secure enclave and neural engine. It also has an updated media engine that supports 8K H.264 and HEVC video. This means that it will be able to play multiple streams of 4K and 8K video simultaneously.
The new Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are the first devices from the company to come powered by the new Apple M2 chipset. Similar to its predecessor, we expect Apple to launch a few more variants of this new chip in the coming months.
Realme C30 is expected to go official soon. Recent reports have leaked the key specifications of the entry-level smartphone. Now, a new leak by the publication Compare Dial in collaboration with reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has revealed the entire design of the phone. The four official renders leaked by the duo showcase its unique rear design.
Realme C30 design
The front side of the Realme C30 features a waterdrop notch display with a fairly thick chin. It has a boxy design, featuring a volume rocker and a power key on the right edge. The bottom side of the device has a speaker grille, a microUSB port, a microphone, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
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Realme C30 renders
Realme C30 renders
The Realme C30’sv rear shell sports a distinct vertical grid design. In the top-left corner is a single camera module with an LED flash. As can be seen, it does not feature an unnecessary secondary macro or depth sensor. The renders confirm that the Realme C30 will come in blue and green colors, which could be marketed as Lake Blue and Bamboo Green. It is also rumored to arrive in Denim Black color.
Realme C30 specifications (rumored)
The new leak has no information on the Realme C30’s specifications. Reports have revealed that it will be equipped with a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an FHD+ resolution. It is likely to be powered by a Unisoc chip. However, the exact name of the chip is not known yet. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. The device will run on Android Go OS with Realme UI on top.
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Realme C30 renders
Realme C30 renders
For photography, it may feature a 5-megapixel selfie camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera. The device is expected to hit the Indian market in two options: 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. Lastly, the device will measure 8.48mm in thickness and weigh around 181 grams. It is expected to launch this month (June) in India.
Since the beginning of this year, the rumor mill has been leaking the design of the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra flagship. Most leaks including GizmoChina’s exclusive have revealed that its back panel will not feature a secondary display. Instead, it will come with a huge circular camera module with multiple cutouts for cameras and sensors. Well-known tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has teamed up with publication Zoutonto leak the CAD renders of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. The new images corroborate many of the previous leaks.
Xiaomi 12 Ultra design
Beginning from the front, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra can be seen sporting a punch-hole display with curved edges. The device measures 161.9 x 74.3 x 9.5mm. This means that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra is thicker and slightly smaller than last year’s Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, which has a 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.4mm. This indicates that it may not feature the massive 6.81-inch screen, which was made available on the predecessor. The new leak states that it could house a 6.6-inch AMOLED panel.
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Xiaomi 12 Ultra CAD renders
Xiaomi 12 Ultra CAD renders 2
Moving to the back, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra can be seen sporting a massive camera setup with Leica branding. The camera system has as many as seven camera cutouts. It seems to be equipped with four cameras and three sensors.
Xiaomi 12 Ultra specifications (rumored)
The rear camera module of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra may include a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 48-megapixel periscope zoom camera, and a 16-megapixel portrait lens. It could be equipped with a 16-megapixel or 20-megapixel front camera.
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Xiaomi 12 Ultra CAD renders
Xiaomi 12 Ultra CAD renders
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset may power the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. It may come with up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging and wireless charging support. Its AMOLED screen may carry support for a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is also expected to come with leather and ceramic builds.
Redmi Note 11T Pro+ is the first Pro Plus variant from the Redmi Note series and it is also the first phone from the series to reach the high-end segment. Thanks to a very powerful processor, an incredibly high refresh rate, and blazing charging speeds, this device is a perfect option for gamers. But there is another handset great for those who want to save money while getting an advanced Android phone: the vanilla Honor 70 from the new Honor 70 series. After comparing the new Redmi Note to the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus, we decided to publish a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus and the Honor 70. You will like it if you are looking for an advanced phone sold at a modest price.
Honor 70 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus 5G
Honor 70
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro+ 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm,
178 g
163.7 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm,
204 g
DISPLAY
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Triple 54 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4800 mAh, fast charging 66W
4500 mAh, Fast Charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, reverse charging
5G, dual SIM
Design
The design of the Honor 70 is very lovely and original. It comes with amazing textures on the rear side which vary depending on the chosen color option. It looks very elegant and futuristic and it wins the design comparison not only for its original look but also because it comes with a great curved screen with a very high screen to body ratio. Last but not least, it is thinner and lighter than its rival. The Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus has an important added value: it is splash resistant and dust resistant thanks to the IP53 certification, but there is no way for it to compete with the Honor 70 in terms of aesthetics. So if you are looking for the most beautiful phone, you know what to choose.
Display
Do you care about having the best possible image quality? If so, you should definitely go for the Honor 70. It has a stunning OLED display that shows up to one billion colors with a 6.67-inch diagonal, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. It provides brighter colors and deeper blacks thanks to its OLED panel, while the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus has a more disappointing LCD display with inferior image quality. On the other hand, it features a higher 144 Hz refresh rate and this is a good element for gamers and for those seeking the smoothest viewing experience. The Honor 70 has an in-display fingerprint reader, while on the Redmi Note it is side-mounted.
Specs & Software
The device with the highest performance here is the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus, thanks to the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max mobile platform running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz. This chipset is an upgrade of the Dimensity 8100 with better AI performance and it is actually the best MediaTek SoC after the Dimensity 9000. Inside the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus, it is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of native storage. The Snapdragon 778G+ found on the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus is just a midrange chipset, even though it is the best Qualcomm midrange chipset if we exclude the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Both the phones run Android 12 out of the box with customized user interfaces on top.
Camera
The best camera phone in this comparison and even the only one which can be considered a high-end camera phone in this duo is the Honor 70. It comes with the new 54 MP Sony sensor paired with a great 50 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. The Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus is equipped with a 64 MP triple camera including an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. The Honor 70 wins even when it comes to the selfies, thanks to a 32 MP front camera.
The Honor 70 is the handset with the longest battery life because it is equipped with a 4800 mAh battery and it comes with a more efficient OLED display. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus is able to provide faster charging speeds thanks to 120W fast charging. Do you prefer having a longer battery life or faster charging speeds? You can let us know by using the comment box below.
Price
For now, the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus and the Honor 70 are only sold in the Chinese market and their global availability is yet to come. The Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus hitten the shelves with a starting price of €300/$320 at the actual change, while the Honor 70 starts from €380/$407 in its base variant. The latest Honor mid-ranger wins the comparison because it offers a better OLED display and superior cameras, as well as a bigger battery. But the Redmi Note is a better option for a lot of gamers because of its higher refresh rate, better chipset, and faster charging tech.
Honor 70 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus: PRO and CONS
Chinese company Honor has unveiled the Watch GS 3 with a 1.43-inch AMOLED display in India. The Honor Watch GS 3 features a slim, lightweight body and is priced at Rs. 12,999 (~$167). The smartwatch will be on sale from June 7 in India via Amazon.in.
The new Honor smartwatch in India comes with a decent specs sheet for its stated price. Its AMOLED screen has a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels with a 3D curved glass. It has a RAM/ storage combination of 32MB/4GB and the watch is compatible with both Android and iOS devices (Android 6.0 and later, iOS 9.0 and later). The Watch GS 3 has a built-in microphone and speaker for Bluetooth calling. It is rated 5ATM water and dust resistance, while its battery can last up to 2 weeks.
The HONOR Watch GS 3 offers 100+ workout modes including 10 professional sports and 85 custom sports modes. Sensors available in the smartwatch include Accelerometer, Gyroscope, optical heart rate, ambient light, and air pressure. It also features blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring. The HONOR Watch GS3 weighs just 44g without the strap with dimensions 45.9×45.9×10.5mm. The new smartwatch supports Bluetooth 5.0, Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, and NFC, among others.
Black, blue, and classic gold colors of the HONOR Watch GS 3 will be available from June 7 on Amazon India. HONOR is offering some discounts to Bank of Baroda and Citi Bank card holders. This limited-period offer will see buyers getting a 9-month EMI subscription and a 10% instant discount.
Zebronics have launched its latest tower speaker in the Indian market. The ZEB-BT800RUF 50W tower speaker is available on Amazon at a discounted price of Rs. 5,099 (~$66). The new Zebronics tower speaker is wholly manufactured in India and sports a minimalist design.
The Zebronics ZEB-BT800RUF 50W tower speaker supports multiple audio inputs and has a wired microphone for Karaoke. The speaker can deliver sound outputs up to 50W, thanks to its dual 12W drivers and 26W subwoofer. The dual 3-inch drivers are full-range while the subwoofer is sized 5.3 inches. The ZEB-BT800RUF 50W tower speaker is a portable and compact speaker that could be deployed to a variety of events.
The Zebronics ZEB-BT800RUF 50W tower speaker can be connected to audio inputs via multiple channels. It can be via Bluetooth 5.0, USB cable, FM, or its AUX port. Its LED display provides a digital display of activities and the package includes a remote.
The original price of the ZEB-BT800RUF 50W tower speaker is Rs. 8,699 (~$112) but a massive 41% discount is available. Interested buyers in India can get the Zebronics ZEB-BT800RUF 50W tower speaker on Amazon India with 3600 Rupees (~$46) chalked off the original price.
Last year, Infinix entered the Indian laptop market with the launch of its InBook X1 series. The laptop offers solid features considering its starting price point of INR 35,999 ($463).
Infinix INBook X2
Now, a new report has emerged stating that the company will launch a new laptop in India dubbed the Infinix InBook X1 Slim. According to a MySmartPrice report, the device is confirmed to launch in the coming days. Other than that, the company has also shared some of its specifications.
The company has claimed that the InBook X1 Slim will bring several first in the segment features. The notebook will weigh 1.24KG and will only be 14.88mm thick. The chassis of the notebook will be made completely out of metal and it will be available in four colors一Red, Green, Blue, and Grey.
Infinix InBook X1 Noble Red
These specs and features are the exact same as the InBook X2, leading us to believe that the InBook X1 Slim might be a rebranded InBook X2. For those unaware, the InBook X2 launched in the global market earlier this year and offers Intel’s 10th Generation mobile CPUs. The top-end goes up to Core i7-1065G7 and the notebook comes with 16GB RAM and 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD storage and Intel Iris Plus graphics.
It has a 14-inch Full HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, 300 nits brightness, 100% sRGB coverage, and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The laptop comes with a 50Whr battery rated to last 11 hours on a single charge and offers multiple ports like a USB Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI 1.4, an SD card slot, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The InBook X2 starts at $399 and goes up to $649 for the top-spec model.
OPPO launched the Reno 8 series in China a couple of weeks ago. At launch, the series consisted of the Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, and Reno 8 Pro+. Now, the company plans to launch a new smartphone in the Reno 8 lineup dubbed the OPPO Reno 8Z 5G.
OPPO Reno 8 Pro
Tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed some details regarding the Battery, fast charging, storage configurations, and color options of the upcoming device. According to Sharma, the upcoming device will have a 4,500mAh battery paired with 33W fast charging support.
The tipster also adds that the Reno 8Z 5G will come in three RAM and storage configurations:- 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. Lastly, the tipster that customers can expect the device to debut in Black and Blue colors.
Last week, the Reno 8Z 5G was spotted on the NBTC certification database with CPH2457 model number. The listing also revealed that the device has a 4,500mAh battery pack along with 33W fast charging. It also informed that the smartphone will run Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1.1.
Unfortunately, this is currently the extent of information we have on the upcoming OPPO device. But looking at its predecessor, the OPPO Reno 7Z 5G, we can guess that the device will likely be a more budget-friendly option compared to other Reno 8 series devices.
The Reno 7 5G has a 6.43 inch AMOLED display and runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset. The smartphone features a 54-megapixel dual camera setup and also has a 4,500mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is conducting tests on US-made electric bikes for mail delivery. The new electric cargo bikes are meant to reduce their reliance on gas-powered trucks.
The USPS had come under intense criticism after it announced plans to purchase 165,000 trucks from Oshkosh Defense Corp. It had stated plans of having up to 10% of the first batch accounting for electric vehicles. The percentage was increased to 20% of the first 50,000 deliveries. There was an uproar and litigation when the USPS announced its initial expansion plans.
The USPS electric cargo bike is a sturdy and well-suited bike for heavy loads. It is built by Montana-based Coaster Cycles. The electric mail bikes are built on the Freighter A W Platform. Its cargo compartment can take up to 73 sq. Ft. The compartment can hold up to 181kg of cargo.
Hydraulic disc brakes provide firm control for the cargo bike. The bike is powered by Bosch’s Cargo Line e-bike drive system. A 500Wh battery is on offer in the new e-bike. This can be scaled up with additional batteries. Automatic transmission based on Enviolo CVT provides less distraction for riders, while a backup camera and rear view mirrors are featured.
The USPS is expected to further embrace eco-friendly options in a less controversial manner. The lawsuit against USPS had shown that USPS had not carried out due diligence before signing the contract. There were indications that the environmental impact assessment was done after the contract was signed, which was unacceptable.
There seems to be a massive demand for the MA1 wireless Android Auto dongle. The device was released in January on Amazon and Target originally. Stocks for the MA1 have continued to be exhausted due to pent-up demand. A quiet launch of the Motorola MA1 wireless Android Auto adapter was done on Best Buy. The device has however been sold out, with the last units purchased by June 3.
The rapid demand for Motorola’s MA1 adapter is spurred by its affordability and plug-and-play capability. The MA1 costs $89.99 and has enjoyed a 5-star performance since its release. It has been only available on shelves for at most one month. It offers an excellent and convenient way of connecting Android Auto to a car.
Even with the shortages, the MA1 can still be purchased at Amazon through scalpers, albeit at a higher price. One observable challenge currently for the MA1 adapter is the lack of updates to its firmware. This could be the reason for observed lag issues when the MA1 is paired with some smartphones. This is in addition to the unavailability of the device amidst other difficult alternatives.
OnePlus India has just kicked off its third community sale event that brings along some exciting offers on multiple products across all ranges, so let’s check them out.
Smartphones
Starting with the current flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 10 Pro can be availed for a discount of up to INR 5,000, while the OnePlus 10R is available with discounts of up to INR 4,000.
Offers:
Customers can avail instant bank discounts of up to INR 5000 on the purchase of OnePlus 10 Pro, and up to INR 4,000 on OnePlus 10R, respectively via ICICI Bank Debit and Credit Card transactions on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, and OnePlus Experience Stores and other offline partner stores.
Citibank customers will receive an instant bank discount of 10% up to INR 4,000 and INR 5,000 via Citibank Debit and Credit Card Full Swipe transactions and Citi Bank Credit Card EMI transactions, respectively, on purchase of the OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 10R, OnePlus 9 Series, OnePlus 9R, and the OnePlus 9RT on OnePlus.in and OnePlus Store App.
Android and iOS users can exchange their older smartphones to avail an additional exchange offer of up to INR 4000 on OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 9RT, and INR 3,000 on the OnePlus 10R at OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in and OnePlus Experience Stores, and partner stores.
Other than the flagships, some Nord series smartphones including the Nord CE 2 and the Nord CE 2 Lite are also being offered with discounts up to INR 2,000.
Offers:
Customers can avail an instant bank discount up to INR 1500 on the Nord CE 2 and up to INR 2000 on the Nord CE 2 Lite respectively via ICICI Bank Debit and Credit Card transactions on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, and OnePlus Experience stores and partner stores.
Citibank customers will receive an instant bank discount of 10% via Citibank Debit and Credit Card Full Swipe transactions and Citibank Credit Card EMI transactions on purchase of select OnePlus Nord devices on OnePlus.in till 30th June.
Customers can also exchange their older smartphones to avail an additional discount of INR 2000 on the purchase of OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite.
Customers can also avail a flat discount of INR 2000 on purchase of Nord 2 and INR 6000 on purchase of Nord 2 Pac-man.
OnePlus.in and OnePlus Store App customers can also avail INR 1,000 off via RedCoins on purchase of Nord CE 2 Lite.
Audio and Wearable devices
Other than smartphones, OnePlus also has interesting offers on its audio and wearable devices like the OnePlus Nord Buds, OnePlus Buds Pro and OnePlus Watch.
Offers:
The OnePlus Buds Pro and the OnePlus Watch Moonlight Silver are available with an instant discount of INR 1000 on purchase from Axis Bank Debit and Credit Card transactions on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, and OnePlus Exclusive stores and partner store.
Customers can also avail a flat discount of INR 100 on OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 on purchase across OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, Flipkart.com, OnePlus Experience Stores and partner stores.
OnePlus Band and OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass edition are selling for a flat discount of INR 100 and INR 200 respectively across OnePlus.in, Amazon.in, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Store App, and offline partner stores.
The OnePlus community sale will run from June 6th to June 10th. Visit the OnePlus online stores and check out more offers of a varied range of gadgets.
At the end of April, Oppo launched the Oppo K10 5G in China along with the Oppo K10 Pro 5G. The main highlight of the smartphone is its chipset and price. Despite starting at only ¥1,999, it comes powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8000-Max chipset. A little over a month later, the handset is being now sold at an even more affordable price tag.
As part of its 618 sales promotion, eCommerce giant JD (Jingdong) is offering a ¥400 discount coupon for the Oppo K10 5G in China. This offer is only applicable for the base 8GB +128GB and the mid 8GB + 256GB memory configurations.
These two variants of the phone are priced at ¥1,999 and ¥2,199, respectively. With the ¥400 discount coupon, customers can buy the base model at ¥1,599 and the mid version at ¥1,799. This offer went live yesterday (June 5) and it is only valid until tonight (June 6).
For ¥1,599 ($241), customers get a smartphone featuring a Mediatek Dimensity 8000-Max SoC, a 6.59-inch 120Hz FHD+ display (LCD), LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, x-axis linear vibration motor, dual stereo speakers, 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 67W fast charging support.
Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GNSS, NFC, USB Type-C port, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12.
Earlier today, POCO announced that Himanshu Tandon has been appointed as the head of POCO India. Other than that, the announcement also teased a major announcement that has now been made.
The Xiaomi sub-brand is planning on introducing new F series devices in the global market and India. The tweet from POCO states that the next-gen F series devices will be focused on “display and sound.”
The POCO F4 GT, which is a rebranded Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has already been launched in the Europe and UK markets. So going off of that, we can expect that the rest of the POCO F4 series will also be rebranded Redmi K50 series devices.
So far, Redmi has two devices in the K50 series other than the gaming edition. These are the Redmi K50 and the K50 Pro. Both of these devices come with a 2K resolution AMOLED display and powerful stereo dual speakers. The K50 comes powered by the Dimensity 8100 SoC while the K50 Pro houses the Dimensity 9000 chipset.
Both the devices also feature triple-camera setups for photography with the pro model housing a 108-megapixel (OIS) + 8-megapixel ultra-wide + 2-megapixel macro. The K50 replaces the 108-megapixel sensor with a 40-megapixel sensor while the rest of the camera setup remains the same.
The K50 Pro has a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging while the vanilla K50 has a larger 5,500 battery with 67W fast charging. These are likely to be the specifications for the upcoming F series smartphones in the global market. The device can also debut with totally different specifications in the Indian market as the POCO F4 with model number 220212111RI (Indian variant) recently appeared on the IMEI database.
Xiaomi 12 Pro is available in India at a discounted price for a limited time. The smartphone had launched in April this year in the country. It is available in 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations priced at Rs 62,999 and Rs 66,999 respectively. Now, with the bank offers, discounts, and exchange of old smartphone, interested customers can avail up to Rs 30,000 off on the purchase of the Xiaomi 12 Pro.
Xiaomi 12 Pro offers and discounts
ICICI Bank customers can avail Rs 6,000 instant discount on the purchase of the Xiaomi 12 Pro via credit card and EMI transactions. There is also extra Rs 4,000 off on checkout. This brings the fixed discount amount to Rs 10,000. Customers can exchange their old smartphones with Mi Exchange and get up to Rs 16,500 off along with a Rs 4,000 exchange bonus.
With the fixed discounts, the Xiaomi 12 Pro base variant will be available for Rs 52,999 whereas the 12GB + 256GB option will cost Rs 56,999. The smartphone will even be available for a cheaper price tag with an exchange offer program.
Xiaomi 12 Pro specifications and features
The Xiaomi 12 Pro comes with a 6.73-inch QHD+ AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display. It features a 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colour, 1,500 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support. The smartphone is equipped with quad stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon.
The Xiaomi 12 Pro sports a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony IMX707 main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP telephoto unit. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone is backed by a 4,600mAh battery cell with support for 120W fast wired and 50W wireless charging as well as 10W reverse charging. It runs on MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box.
Oukitel has announced the launch of the WP19 rugged phone, with the world’s largest battery in a rugged smartphone. The flagship phone will be released at the end of June 2022 and will come with various upgrades and exciting features as compared to its predecessors.
Oukitel WP19 is designed to survive the harsh and extreme outdoors and as such is the perfect companion for adventure lovers and globe trotters. Whether it’s travel, research, work, or studies, this rugged smartphone will be a great companion in the outdoors. The highlight feature of the phone is its massive 21000mAh battery that can sustain your phone for a week in the wild. Moreover, with the reverse charging function, the phone can be easily converted into a mini power bank.
Unlike other rugged smartphones, Oukitel WP19 does not compromise on its camera. The phone will feature a SAMSUNG 64MP main camera and SONY 20MP Night vision sensor, which will help you to capture high-quality images even in the pitch-black night. Moreover, the 4 Infrared Radiation Emitters at the back of WP19 significantly expand the visual range up to 20 meters making it perfect for wildlife photography. Also with the night vision camera, you can detect movements in the dark thereby protecting you from potential dangers in the outdoors.
Oukitel WP19 will come with a 6.78” display and 8GB RAM. However, the company has yet to announce the detailed specs and price of this smartphone. For more information, stay tuned to the official Oukitel website.
PTron Force X10e smartwatch has been launched in India. With the latest offering, the brand has expanded its range of smartwatches. The X10e is also the cheapest wearable device in the company’s portfolio. The smartwatch competes against the brands like boAt, Noise, DIZO, Realme, and more in the market.
The PTron Force X10e is an affordable smartwatch under Rs 2,000.
PTron Force X10e specifications and features
The PTron Force X10e has a rectangular dial with a metal body and physical button. It features a 1.7-inch touchscreen display bearing a resolution of 240 x 280 pixels. The device offers more than 300 custom watch faces. It is also IP68 water and dust resistant.
The PTron Force X10e is equipped with a heart-rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, sleep monitor, and menstrual cycle tracker for women. It also features meditative breathing, sedentary alerts, hydration reminders, and support for multiple sports modes.
The PTron Force X10e comes with convenient features like smart notifications display, camera and music control, and more. It is powered by a 250mAh battery unit that is claimed to offer up to 12 days of battery life. The smartwatch can be topped up via a magnetic charger.
PTron Force X10e pricing and availability
The PTron Force X10e is priced at Rs 1,899 and offered in Space Blue, Onyx Black, and Suede Pink colours. It will be available for purchase from Amazon starting June 6th.
Last week, Realme announced that the GT Neo 3T will launch in global markets on June 7th. The device was later teased officially confirming that it is indeed a rebranded Realme Q5 Pro.
Now, the marketing material for the upcoming smartphone has leaked giving us detailed information on the Realme GT Neo 3T.
Realme GT Neo 3T colors
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Starting off with the design, the smartphone will come with racing stripes pattern on the rear panel for two color options – Dash Yellow and Drifting White. The greyish color option dubbed the Shade Black will lack the racing pattern on the back.
On the front, the device has been confirmed to feature an AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate. This display will probably measure 6.62-inch in size and will offer Full HD+ resolution along with 1,300nits of peak brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
Under the hood, the device will house the Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with a 4,129mm² Stainless Steel Vapor Cooling System to keep thermals under control. The device will have 8GB RAM which can be virtually expanded up to 13GB (8GB + 5GB virtual). A previous leak has mentioned that the device will come with up to 256GB of storage. The haptics and vibrations of the device will be taken care of by the Tactile Engine 2.0 (X-axis linear motor) and the device will come with a massive 5000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging.
Lastly, the promo material confirms that the device will feature a triple camera setup on the back made up of a 64-megapixel primary sensor paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. The promotion does not mention the front camera specs, but previous leaks indicate that it will be a 16-megapixel sensor.
In response to the Xiaomi TV screen falling off, the company has announced a new self test application in China for its smart TV. This new app will help notify users if their Xiaomi TV is at risk of having its panel falling apart.
The Chinese tech giant released the new EA70 Self Check application in China last weekend. For those unaware, we had reported on two incidents in which smart TVs from the brand had their display panel fall off. The first incident was at a firm’s reception area and the second was at a user’s home. In both cases, the screen fell off without any external forces.
Xiaomi had initially stated that these two accidents were isolated incidents and were rare cases. But now, the brand came forward and stated that two batches with a production date between February 14th and March 20th faced a defect. This has prompted it to launch the self check app on the App Store, which will help users check if their smart TV are in any risk of falling apart.
Furthermore, the company also announced that it will be providing free on site maintenance service for EA70 TVs that are under the exclusive service plan. Users can also contact the official customer support to make an appointment for on site maintenance. It is even offering an additional two year extended warranty service for EA70 TVs as well.
Earlier today (6th June 2022), POCO has just announced the new Head for the Indian market. The company has appointed Himanshu Tandon as the POCO India Head ahead of its plans on growing its presence in the region.
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Congratulations Himanshu Tandon (@Himanshu__T) on getting promoted as India Head for POCO.
In a statement shared via a Tweet, the Chinese smartphone maker stated that “Strengthening Poco’s vision in the country, Himanshu has been a part of founding team of POCO in India and has helped scale the brand over the years.” Interestingly, this news also follows soon after Xiaomi India had also shuffled its top executives in the region, with Alvin Tse now appointed as the General Manager in the region.
Furthermore, the brand also announced that it would be expanding its service center and after sales support in India. It will be opening more than 2,000 service centers across the country. Notably, it also added that the company will be making an announcement later today at 4 pm IST. While its unknown what this announcement is for, it could likely be related to the new entry level budget smartphone, the POCO C40. So stick around, as we will be covering the event if there are any notable launches or announcements.
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