Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has been spotted on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) certification database. The smartphone is expected to be the successor of the rugged Galaxy XCover Pro launched back in 2020. Previously, the handset has also appeared on a couple more certifications sites such as Bluetooth SIG, Geekbench, and Google Play Console listing. The recent FCC listing reveals that the smartphone will come with 25W fast charging and 128GB internal storage.
According to a report by MySmartPrice, Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has been spotted on the FCC certification listing database. The listing suggests that the smartphone will likely support 25W fast charging. Also, the upcoming handset is listed to sport 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone has appeared on the FCC site with SM-G736U and SM-G736U1.
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It is worth mentioning that the Smartphone was previously named “Galaxy XCover Pro 2” but for some reason, it got changed to Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro.
As mentioned above, the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has also been spotted on Bluetooth SIG, Geekbench, and Google Play Console sites, which revealed some major specifications of the smartphone. Let’s have a look at it.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro Specifications (Expected)
The smartphone will feature a 6.6-inch TFT display with 1080 x 2408 pixels FHD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It will sport thick bezels and a dew-drop notch.
The smartphone will draw power from the 5G enabled Snapdragon 778G chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. While on the software front, the XCover6 Pro will run Android 12-based One UI out of the box. The device is expected to have a 4,050 mAh battery and a 25W fast charging support.
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As far as the cameras are concerned, the smartphone will have a 50-megapixel main camera paired with an ultrawide sensor of 8-megapixel or 12-megapixel resolution. It will feature a 13-megapixel snapper on the front for selfies and video calls.
Last month, Qualcomm announced the upgraded version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, dubbed Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, which will be powering most of the flagship smartphones getting launched this year.
The company is also gearing up to launch the next-generation flagship processor towards the end of this year, which is likely to be called Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and details about the chipset have started surfacing online.
As per the latest report from Digital Chat Station, it is claimed that the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which apparently has the SM8550 Kailua model number and codename, will come with a completely different cluster configuration.
The chipset, which will be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) based on its 4nm process, will reportedly have a 1+2+2+3 configuration instead of the usual 1+3+4 configuration.
The current Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 comes with one common big ARM core, three medium cores, and four low-power cores, a cluster design that is now being used by most chip makers for their high-end processors.
As per the report, the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will have one Makalu generation core, another cluster with two Makalu generation cores, followed by two Matterhorn cores, and three Klein R1 cores. ARM’s Matterhorn generation refers to its 2021 Cortex CPUs, whereas Makalu is meant for 2022 phones.
This means that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 could have one Cortex-X3 core, which has not been announced yet, two Cortex-A720 cores, two Cortex-A710 cores, and three older Cortex-A510 cores, likely to be coupled with the Adreno 740 GPU.
Apple has four different MacBook models available in the market. The company recently unveiled the next-generation MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro which come powered by the company’s latest Apple Silicon M2 chipset.
Now, as per the latest report, Apple is gearing up to launch two new models of the MacBook laptop in the next year and some details about these devices have leaked.
Apple is expected to launch a new 15-inch MacBook Air and a 12-inch MacBook but which type of device it remains unknown. As for the 15-inch MacBook Air, when launched, it will be the biggest MacBook Air from the brand to date.
In fact, the size of the MacBook Air laptop powered by the M2 processor is also slightly bigger than its predecessor. It now comes with a 13.6-inch screen instead of the usual 13.3-inch display on the laptop.
Coming to the design, it is being reported that the 15-inch model of the MacBook Air will be similar to the 13.6-inch model, which means that the tapered frame that the MacBook Air used for years will be eliminated.
As for the launch timeline, the 15-inch MacBook Air could go official in early 2023 at a planned Spring event while the 12-inch model is expected to launch towards the end of 2023 or in early 2024. With the official launch so far away, we expect to get more information about these devices in the coming months.
In October 2021, Redmi unveiled the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, and the Redmi Note 11 5G in China. It appears that October 2022 could see the arrival of the Redmi Note 12 series in the home market. Well ahead of the expected launch, popular tipster Digital Chat Station has reportedly (via) shared key details of the Note 12 lineup.
The tipster has tipped information about an upcoming mid-range phone/series. While he hasn’t explicitly mentioned the name of the series, it seems that he could be talking about the Redmi Note 12 lineup.
Redmi Note 11T Pro series
The tipster revealed that the alleged Note 12 series will offer a balanced experience. The early prototype of the device, which he was able to access, was found to be equipped with a flat screen and a camera punch-hole positioned at the top centre. While he hasn’t mentioned the size of the screen, he revealed that it will have support for a high refresh rate.
Moving to the rear, the purported Note 12 lineup will have a triple camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel camera. He added that there is no change in the arrangement of the lenses, which indicates that the camera unit or the camera configurations may not be too different from its predecessor. He concluded the leak by saying that the camera module is equipped with a horizontal LED flash unit. Unfortunately, the leak did not reveal any information on the major specs of the lineup.
The Redmi Note 12 series is unlikely to launch considering that Redmi has recently launched Redmi Note 11T Pro, Note 11T Pro+, and Note 11 SE smartphones in China. Hence, it appears that late October could be the ideal time for the arrival of the Note 12 series.
OnePlus has been offering the OnePlus 10 Pro flagship phone in multiple configurations in different markets. However, in the US, it is only available in a single trim that offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. The company has confirmed that it will finally be offering a higher configuration starting from June 15 in the US.
From June 15, OnePlus 10 Pro buyers will also have a chance to purchase a higher model that offers 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. It will be available for purchase through OnePlus’ official website, Amazon, and Best Buy. It will be available in black color only.
The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the OnePlus 10 Pro is available for $899. The higher variant will cost $70 more, meaning it can be purchased for $969. Customers who purchase the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant in the first five days of availability will also get a pair of OnePlus Buds Pro for free.
OnePlus 10 Pro specifications
The OnePlus 10 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO 2.0 technology display that produces a Quad HD+ resolution. It supports a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The screen is shielded by a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus. It has a 32-megapixel front camera, and its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 150-degree FOV, and an 8-megapixel telephoto snapper.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset powers the OnePlus 10 Pro. It comes with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging (other markets get an 80W fast charger). It also supports 50W wireless charging. The device runs on Android 12 OS and OxygenOS 12.1.
Apart from announcing the ZTE Blade A72 4G and Blade A72 5G, ZTE has also taken off the covers on the Blade A52 smartphone. Announced in Malaysia, the Blade A52 is an entry-level phone powered by a Unisoc processor and a big battery. Here are all the details on the specifications, features, and price of the Blade A52.
ZTE Blade A52 specifications and features
The ZTE Blade A52 has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD panel with a teardrop notch design. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 160 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The device is fitted with a 5-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls.
ZTE Blade A52
The Blade A52 has a fingerprint scanner and a triple camera unit on the back. The camera setup has a 13-megapixel main camera, which is coupled with a 2-megapixel macro snapper and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The handset boots to the Android 11 OS and draws power from the Unisoc SC9863A chip. It is assisted by 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports only 10W charging. The handset offers other usual features, such as dual SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a microSD card slot, a microUSB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
ZTE Blade A52 price and availability
The Blade A52 carries a price tag of MYR 399 (~$91). It comes in Space Grey and Silk Gold colors.
OnePlus’ next flagship phone will be called the OnePlus 10T 5G. According to reliable tipster Max Jambor, it carries the “Ovaltine” codename and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. In April, well-known tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer leaked the specs of a OnePlus flagship. At that time, he assumed it could be related to the OnePlus 10. However, he now believes that the leak could be related to the OnePlus 10T 5G.
Hemmerstoffer revealed in April that OnePlus is testing two prototype variants of an upcoming flagship phone, one powered by a Qualcomm chip, and the other one powered by the MediaTek chip. He had also claimed that OnePlus would unveil the device in the second half of this year. At that time, the report had speculated that it could be the OnePlus 10, but it now appears that it may have shared details of the OnePlus 10T 5G.
Hence, it appears that OnePlus may have tested Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and Dimensity 9000 chipset variants of the device. Since Jambor has claimed that there will be only one OnePlus flagship in the remaining months of this year, it seems that OnePlus may have decided to mass-produce the SD8+G1 variant of the OnePlus 10T 5G. The company may not have any plans to release its Dimensity 9000 chipset variant.
OnePlus 10T 5G specifications (rumored)
Based on Hemmerstoffer’s April leak, the OnePlus 10T 5G could be equipped with a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It will also carry support for LTPO 2.0 technology. The SD8+G1 chip could be accompanied by 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage.
The device may feature a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup may include a 50-megapixel main snapper, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It may house a 4,800mAh battery that supports 150W fast charging. It will run on the Android 12 OS and OxygenOS UI.
ZTEAxon 40 Ultra has gone official in global markets. At the same time, the Chinese manufacturer has also announced Blade series phones such as the Blade A52, Blade A72 4G, and Blade A72 5G for the global markets. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Blade A72 4G and Blade A72 5G. Readers can check out the dedicated post on Blade A52 to learn about its specs and price.
ZTE Blade A72 5G, Blade A72 4G specifications and features
The Blade A72 5G has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 5-megapixel camera on the front and a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit.
ZTE BLade A72 5G
The Dimensity 700 chipset is present under the hood of the Blade A72 5G. It has 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. The device measures 164.1 x 75.5 x 9.5mm and weighs 182 grams.
The Blade A72 4G has a 6.74-inch TFT display that produces an HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is fitted with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The back panel of the device features a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera system.
ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Blade A72 4G is powered by a modest Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 3 GB of RAM. The device offers 64 GB of internal storage and packs a 6,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.
Both phones run on the Android 11 OS with MiFavor 11 on top. For security, both devices offer features like face unlock and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
ZTE Blade A72 5G, Blade A72 4G price and availability
The Blade A72 5G carries a price tag of 199 euros (~$212). It comes in two colors: grey and blue. On the other hand, the Blade A72 4G has arrived in Malaysia with a price tag of MYR 499 (~$114). It can be purchased in Space Grey and Skyline Blue colors.
A few hours ago, the Realme GT Neo 3 made its debut in the European market and we learned that it is selling very well in Asia. The flagship killer powered by one of the latest MediaTek flagship platforms had good feedback from the public, but at the same time, several other devices debuted in the same price range. One of them is the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus: a handset belonging to the high-end segment and coming with very similar specifications to the latest Realme flagship killer. This is the reason why a lot of people are wondering which one is the best between these two devices. The OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus is said to hit the global market soon but under the Reno8 Pro moniker. While waiting for its global launch, here you can find a comparison between the specifications of the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus and the Realme GT Neo 3.
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 80W
4500 mAh, Fast Charging 150W or 5000 mAh with 80W fast charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, reverse charging
5G, dual SIM
Design
If you are looking for a more elegant and sober design, then you should opt for the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus. It comes with a new design scheme reminding of the OnePlus Ace and its Racing Edition, including a big camera module but merged with the rear cover. It is built with better materials, including aluminum for the frame. The Realme GT Neo 3 is a bit cheaper due to its plastic frame and it is a better phone for young people and gamers thanks to its design inspired by sports cars. In two of its three color variants, it comes with two vertical stripes on the rear side. Both the handsets come with very narrow bezels around the display, but the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus has a higher screen to body ratio. Unfortunately, these phones do not feature 3.5 mm audio jacks. The glasses are protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5, not the best Corning protection but still great.
Display
It looks like these two phones come with exactly the same display. It is a 6.7-inch panel with the AMOLED technology able to show up to one billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness up to 1,000 nits, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader and a punch hole placed centrally. So you should not notice important differences in terms of image quality. We are not talking about the best display out there, but it is definitely a great panel showing realistic colors with great smoothness. Given that they have exactly the same panel, you should focus on the other specifications while comparing these two devices.
Specs & Software
The Realme GT Neo 3 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 mobile platform: an octa-core chipset built at 5 nm including Cortex-A78 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz and a Mali-G610 MC6 GPU. The OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max mobile platform: what does it change between these two chipsets? Not much: the Max variant of the SoC comes with better AI performance, but for the rest, it is pretty much the same. The Realme GT Neo 3 and the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus are equipped with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB UFS 3.1 internal storage. When it comes to the performance, it is almost a draw. Both the handsets run Android 12 out of the box, customized by Realme UI 3.0. The Realme GT Neo 3 will get three years of Android updates and four years of security patches, as confirmed by Realme.
Camera
The rear camera departments of these two phones are exactly the same: they feature a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main camera with OIS and an f/1.9 focal aperture, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro sensor. But there is an important difference that makes the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus a better camera phone: we are talking about the MariSilicon X proprietary NPU, improving the image quality in low light conditions thanks to a power of 18 TOPS. Further, the Reno8 Pro+ is equipped with a superior 32 MP front camera (instead of the 16 MP camera of the Realme handset).
Last but not least, is the battery. Realme GT Neo 3 comes in two different variants: one with a 4500 mAh battery and 150W fast charging, and another one with a 5000 mAh battery and 80W fast charging. The OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus is only available in a version with a 4500 mAh battery and 80W fast charging, that is why the GT Neo3 wins the battery comparison.
Price
You need at least €281/$329 for the Realme GT Neo 3, while the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus starts from €520/$552. The Reno wins the comparison thanks to a better chipset and superior camera performance, but the Realme GT Neo 3 has a way higher value for money.
OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus vs Realme GT Neo3: PRO and CONS
An Indian teenager is alleged to have shot his mum for preventing him from playing the PUBG/BGMI game. The boy, aged 16 years, is said to have used his father’s pistol to commit the murder and hid the corpse for three days. The suspect has been taken into custody and he has confessed to the crime after interrogation.
The incident happened in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and the boy allegedly pulled the trigger after an argument with his mother. In the heat of the argument over the highly engaging PUBG/BGMI, the boy took his father’s weapon and fired at his mother. He thereafter hid the dead body inside the house and used an air freshener to mask the smell. The Police in Uttar Pradesh says the incident happened around 3 am on June 5 and the boy’s gaming device has been sent for analysis.
There are no indications yet on the identity of the boy but it was reported that the father is a serving army personnel. The argument was said to be related to a case of missing money in the house. The mother had accused the boy of stealing the money and stopped him from playing the game. The boy was alleged to have threatened his 10-year-old sister from revealing the sordid act. The boy now in a juvenile facility, initially claimed that an electrician was the person who killed his mother.
The teenager seemingly had a grand scheme to cover up his crime. He had invited a friend to spend the night with him and his sister after the incident. The call to the police was made by the relatives of the boy and the young sister is now in the custody of her father and grandparents.
There are no direct links at this time between the game and the actions taken by the boy. The possibility of such a link should however not be lost. Further investigations should provide illumination and clarity to the incident.
Belkin has launched a new pair of True wireless earbuds called the SoundForm Nano for kids. The Belkin SoundForm Nano Wireless Earbuds promise comfort and safety for kids. True wireless earbuds for kids are a rarity and Belkin is seeking to catch the attention of the market with this offering. The SoundForm Nano is priced at $49.99 and will go on sale at the end of June 2022.
The Belkin SoundForm Nano Wireless Earbuds are designed for kids aged from seven years. It offers output limitation so that the volume is kept below the 85dB threshold. It, therefore, ensures that the user is not liable to be injured due to any surge in the sound. The risk of hearing damage is a present danger, especially for kids. There are some cases already reported and it is important that safety is guaranteed with such devices.
The Belkin SoundForm Nano has 6mm, dynamic drivers, in each earbud. The SoundForm Nano offers up to 24 hours of playback for optimal usage. The buds themselves deliver 5 hours of playtime and it is further scaled by 19 hours using the charging case. It is rated IPX5 for splash and water resistance. The Belkin SoundForm Nano comes with a selection of ear tips that will sit comfortably with kids.
The Poco X4 GT seems to be close to its official unveiling as the device has gotten the NBTC certification in Thailand. The rumored Poco X4 GT with model number 22041216G is listed on the Thai certifying authority’s website. Few details were provided for the model.
The certification details indicate that the product is a class B telecommunication machine and equipment. It also specifies that it is a piece of equipment operating in cellular mobile service. The specific name of the device was also given as Poco X4 GT by Xiaomi Technology. There had been prior speculations that the Poco X4 GT is actually a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro.
The Redmi Note 11T Pro was unveiled in China last month and it is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8100 chipset. The model runs on Android 12-based MIUI 13 with a RAM/ internal storage configuration of 8GB/256GB. The Redmi Note 11T Pro has a 6.6-inch FHD+ screen with a 144Hz display refresh rate. Its camera setup includes a 64MP main camera and a 16MP selfie shooter. The Redmi Note 11T Pro has a 5,080mAh battery and supports 67W wired charging.
There are no indications yet at this time on the specifics. Xiaomi is yet to release any details on the Poco X4 GT launch. We expect the specs confirmation and pricing details to possibly precede the official launch of the Poco X4 GT.
Giztop is giving a 40% discount on Xiaomi 12X smartphone. The phone which generally retails for $599 is now available at a discounted price of $399 only on Giztop. Please note that this is a limited-time offer.
Xiaomi 12X 5G features a 6.28-inch AMOLED FHD display and comes with DisplayMate A+ certification. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, the phone comes with multiple memory options viz. 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256GB internal storage.
The phone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary camera and 13MP + 5MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 32MP AI camera in the front. The phone is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 67W wired charging
You can now buy Xiaomi 12X for a discounted price of $399 only at Giztop. Please note that this is a limited-time offer, so place your orders before the deal expires.
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Xiaomi‘s gaming-focused sub-brand Black Shark debuted the Black Shark 5 and 5 Pro earlier this year in China. The company has now launched the devices globally, and we have brought you details about their prices, availability, and specifications.
Black Shark 5 and 5 Pro pricing & availability
The devices have been launched in North America, Europe, and the UK and their prices are as follows:
Blackshark 5
8GB + 128GB – $550 / €550 / £440
12GB + 256GB – $650 / €650 / £530
Blackshark 5 Pro
8GB + 128GB – $800 / €800 / £640
12 GB + 256GB – $900 / €900 / £730
16GB + 256GB – $1000 / €1000 / £810
The devices will be available to purchase from the Black Shark’s official site, AliExpress store, and through local Amazon stores.
Black Shark 5 series specs
Black Shark 5 Pro
The Black Shark 5 and 5 Pro both come with a 6.67-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) E4 AMOLED display with refresh rates of up to 144Hz. They offer a peak brightness of 1300nits, DC dimming, HDR10+, and 100% P3 color gamut. Other than that, the display has a 720Hz touch sampling rate for lightning-fast touch responsiveness while gaming.
Under the hood, the vanilla variant comes powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset while the Pro model offers a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Both the models come with LPDDR 5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The Pro model will likely offer Xiaomi’s Disc Array 2.0 (UFS + SSD combination) to boost the read and write speeds up to 55% and 69% respectively.
Other than that, both models feature a 4650mAh battery paired with 120W fast charging, Android 12-based Joy UI 13, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and pop-up magnetic triggers for gaming.
Following the unveiling of the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 in China last month, we expect the global launch any time soon. The latest Xiaomi fitness tracker has howbeit been accidentally dispatched by an unnamed reseller. A certification listing of the Smart Band 7 in Singapore also points to an imminent global release of the device.
It is reported that units of the Mi Band 7 which would hit the global market as Xiaomi Smart Band 7 have been available in Poland for a few weeks now. These units lack any Chinese text on their boxes and the naming style indicating that they could be the global version of the device. An AliExpress global reseller has also been noted to have shipped the device. There are also speculations that there had been a mixup of delivery choices as some customers requesting the Chinese version had gotten a global model instead. It is however noted that the global version only differs from the Chinese version because it accommodates multiple languages.
The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 offers some notable improvements from its predecessor. Two options based on the presence/absence of NFC support are available. Significantly though, the Smart Band 7 does not come with GPS. There are up to 120 sports modes available in the Smart Band 7. It also offers an extended battery life and comfortable use overall. It also has app support via the Zepp Life app. No official date has been put out yet for the global launch of the Band 7.
HTC has scheduled an event for June 28 where it is expected to unveil its latest 5G phone. The company has announced the Login Future event and the 5G smartphone integrated with HTC’s metaverse called Viverse.
HTC had announced during this year’s mobile world congress that it was working on an innovative smartphone to be integrated with its animated virtual world, the Viverse. The launch of the lineup had suffered some hitches due to the pandemic and other issues. An April 2022 launch was inevitably shifted, but we expect the device to pull through this time. There are scant details about the smartphone at this time apart from bits here and there.
An HTC device got a Dutch-based certification last month. The model 2QBK200 was certified by Telefication, while a 15W wireless charger from HTC recently certified also adds little information. If these certifications relate to the expected HTC 5G phone, then we expect it to support wireless charging. The Viverse platform is the culmination of a strong partnership between HTC and an array of telecom companies. It is already functional in the HTC Exodus series of native blockchain phones.
The coming days could see a raft of further details relating to the impending launch. We expect HTC to release the specs list and lineup of smartphones to be unveiled. Pricing and availability details will also emanate.
Samsung‘s Galaxy S22 series smartphones are attractive flagship devices not just for their specs and hardware, but also for their cutting-edge software. With the recent update, Samsung is now bringing some of the exclusive camera features found in their S22 devices to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3.
The first one is “Auto framing” which will be supported in video mode and some video calling apps. This feature will help the camera zoom in or out automatically for the best frame distance. It is capable of covering up to 10-people within a 5-meter distance.
The second feature coming to Samsung foldable is the Night photography mode. This mode was previously available on the foldable, however, the telephoto lens can now access the Night photography mode to produce bright and detailed portrait shots in low light conditions.
Last but not the least, the telephoto camera of the device can now be accessed in Pro mode giving users more diverse options while clicking zoomed-in or portrait shots.
The software update for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has firmware version F711BXXU2CVEB, while the update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 has firmware version F926BXXU1CVEB. This global update has started rolling out in Germany and Italy and will soon reach other countries and regions.
Tech giant LG Electronics has unveiled two of its premium products in India. The LG CineBeam 4K Laser Projector and the LG UltraFine Display OLED Pro monitor are now available in the subcontinent. The two products come with some impressive features to underscore their top-notch rating.
The LG CineBeam HU715Q 4K UHD is a 4K Ultra HD Laser projector that runs on Web-OS 6.0. It sports a premium and compact design and can project content at 4K resolution with sizes as large as 120 inches. It offers 2,500 ANSI Lumens of maximum brightness. The LG CineBeam HU715Q 4K UHD is capable of detecting the optimal lighting condition via its ambient sensor. It can thus adjust the brightness to levels that are comfortable and visible to the naked eye.
The LG CineBeam 4K laser projector is capable of projecting crisp and sharp images within a short distance. This is due to the Ultra Short Throw CineBeam technology present in the device. The CineBeam HU715Q 4K UHD is capable of delivering a decent sound output. It has built-in 2.2Ch 20W+20W stereo speakers, and connectivity is provided via HDMI, USB 2.0, and SPDIF optical audio out ports. The laser projector weighs just 11.1kg and its light source has a life cycle of about 30,000 hours of optimal usage.
The LG UltraFine Display OLED Pro 4K Monitor is also a premium monitor that offers an excellent color output. It is available in two sizes namely 27 inches and 32 inches. It uses an OLED screen that delivers Ultra HD (UHD) resolution. It offers a super-high contrast ratio and covers 99% of the AdobeRGB color gamut. The LG UltraFine Display OLED Pro 4K Monitor provides pixel dimming technology for optimal brightness modulation. Connectivity for the 4K monitor is achieved via a number of options. These include USB-C, Display Ports, and HDMI. A 3.5mm headphone jack is also part of the mix that provides expanded compatibility.
The LG UltraFine Display OLED Pro 4K offers a 1ms response time and up to 178 degrees of viewing angle. It comes with an anti-glare coating and supports HDR10. The display positions for the monitor offer variety. The device can be tilted, raised higher, and pivoted.
The two LG models introduced in India come with premium pricing and they are available from the LG online store. While the LG laser projector comes in white, the 4K monitors both come in a black variant. The LG CineBeam HU715Q 4K UHD model is priced at 3.96 Lakhs ($5,094). The LG UltraFine Display OLED Pro 4K will sell for 2.475 Lakhs ($3,184) for the 27-inch model and 2.60 Lakhs ($3,344) for the 32-inch variant.
Samsung is facing another legal battle over alleged patent violation. The company has been sued by a patent troll over the use of an algorithm that predicts the remaining battery life on its Android smartphones.
The South Korean tech giant is being sued by a company called K. Mizra LLC. For those unaware, a patent troll is basically a term used to describe an entity that acquires and collects patents. Rather than using the technology described in the patents, these companies generate revenue by using “aggressive” litigation and legal battles based on patents. Now, K. Mirzra claims that Samsung infringed on its patent that is related to smartphone battery technology.
The lawsuit was filed against the South Korean company on May 20 in the Dusseldorf Regional Court in Germany. As per the accusation, K. Mizra’s “battery runtime prediction as implemented in Samsung devices using younger versions of the Android OS infringes the German designation of its patent EP 2 174 201 B1.” In other words, the company infringed on a patent that describes an algorithm that can analyze users’ behaviors to predict the remaining battery life of the smartphone.
This also enables the handset to showcase a more precise battery life estimate as well. Thus, K. Mizra claims that this Android based feature on Samsung Galaxy devices are based on the inventions covered in its patents. It remains to be seen how the patent dispute plays out. So stick around for more updates as we will be provide more updates if there are any notable developments with this case.
Riding the hype and success of PUBG and BGMI in India, many domestic studios have started the development of their own battle royale games for mobile. A good example would be Indus Battle Royale which is a futuristic BR game in development with an Indian flavor.
Now, another Indian studio named Mayhem Studios has begun pre-registrations (on Google Play Store) for their upcoming Battle Royale title dubbed Underworld Gang Wars (UGW). The game has already crossed 2 million pre-registrations in just one week and the numbers are continuously growing.
The game’s trailer has also crossed 17 million views on Youtube and has so far had a positive reception from the Indian mobile gaming community. The game appears to draw inspiration from popular gangster flicks like Gangs of Wasseypur, Sacred Games, and Mirzapur.
So far, the game appears to have a gang based battle royale mode and another game mode that likely pits the two gangs called Bhokal Toli and Velvets against each other. This could be something similar to Battlefield’s war mode where two teams made up of multiple players collide in a ‘capture the objective’ type setting. On the other hand, it could also be a Team Death Match style game mode.
The trailer also reveals a map called “Dhantara” which the devs have stated is based on real life locations in India. The map itself seems quite interesting with diverse locations and varied topography.
As the game is already available for pre registrations, it can be expected to launch sometime this year. Stay tuned for more updates on the Mayhem Studios’ Underworld Gang Wars.
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