The recent beta update of the Samsung Health App almost confirmed that the Galaxy Watch 5 will be available in two variants, a regular Galaxy Watch 5 and a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (but no classic). Interestingly, the beta update also hints that the upcoming Samsung watch 5 series might come with the long-rumored temperature sensor.
According to a screenshot shared by a Redditor, the Samsung Health app, after the beta update, started showing a toggle for “Skin temperature during sleep”. As the name suggests, this feature could be used to track the skin temperature during the sleep cycle. The temperature sensor feature comes as a surprise because it was earlier reported that Samsung is still far behind with its algorithm, and thus it’s unlikely to launch this feature with the upcoming watch.
Separately, the Health app beta update also confirmed Galaxy Watch 5 and Pro names and hinted that there will be no “Classic” this year. The references to the names were first spotted by 9to5Google. The publication shared a screenshot that shows listings for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro but no signs of the Classic model.
This isn’t the first time the Korean conglomerate has used its Health app to reveal a forthcoming product. Last year, mentions of the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic appeared in the company’s health tracking software roughly a month before their official debut.
The Galaxy Watch 5 will likely be available in 40mm and 42mm sizes, whereas the Pro is expected to come in only one size. The Pro may have a titanium body and sapphire glass. It is expected to sport a large 572mAh battery.
Samsung is yet to make any official announcements regarding the upcoming smartwatches. We expect the upcoming Galaxy watch5 series to launch sometime in August.
Leading global technology market analyst firm, Canalys has recently published a report on the state of the global wearables market in the first quarter of 2022. In the report, it is stated that 41.7 million wearables were shipped in Q1 2022 alone, of which basic fitness band shipments compromised of only 9.7 million (23.3 per cent of the market), while the rest of the market is held by basic watch and smartwatch shipments at a staggering 32.0 million.
Source: Canalys
Overall the worldwide wearables market in Q1 2022 experienced total shipments fell by 4% YoY when compared to Q1 2021. This phenomenon is caused by the rapidly declining social relevance of fitness bands, but fortunately, shipments did not fall further due to the rising popularity of the basic watch and smartwatch market.
Currently, Apple, Huawei and Xiaomi are the Top 3 best-selling wearables brands globally. Apple dominates in first with its 22.1% market share. The company had shipped out 9.2 million of its Apple Watches in Q1 2022, which could be could be contributed to the brand launching not only its flagship Apple Watch Series 7 of smartwatches but also launching a more affordable Apple Watch SE smartwatch, providing more options for the consumers and capturing more of the market share. Due to this, the company experienced a positive 21% growth in annual sales when comparing Q1 2021 and Q1 2022.
Apple Watch Series Models
Moving onto Huawei, the company rises up from third place last year to second place this year with 11.1% of the wearables market share and 4.1 million total shipments of its fitness bands and smartwatches. The brand remains steady in the wearables market with the main appeal of its smartwatches being the company’s OpenHarmony ecosystem. The OpenHarmony ecosystem allows Huawei smartwatches to not only be connected to your Huawei smartphone, but also to Huawei’s IoT smart devices as well. And that includes the company’s own electric vehicles. For example, you can use your Huawei Watch as digital car keys to unlock your Huawei Car.
Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Xiaomi, on the other hand, has dropped from second to third with 10.1% of market share and 4.2 million shipments, mainly due to dwindling sales of the brand’s fitness bands. As fitness bands continue to lose in popularity due to their smaller screens, the brand itself is already quietly switching its focus to developing smartwatches. But currently, Xiaomi smartwatches like the Xiaomi Watch S1 are still the company’s first attempts at the concept, and with the shifting marketing focus, the fitness band sales decline is to be accelerated as well.
Xiaomi Watch S1
Coming in at 4th and 5th are Samsung and Fitbit respectively. Samsung remains stable in the wearables market with an increased 8.1% market share in Q1 2022 at 3.4 million shipments, due to the company’s collaboration with Google’s Wear OS for its Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series of smartwatches. Meanwhile, Fitbit, which has been acquired by Google saw its sales drop to 2.9 million in Q1 2022 with 7% of the total wearables market share.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Analysing the basic fitness band market, it has been on a steady decline since Q4 2020. The bands suffered a 37% decline quarter-on-quarter (Q4 2021 to Q1 2022), marking the sixth consecutive fall in the quarterly shipments since Q4 2020. And the 9.7 million shipments figure is the first time that the fitness band market has dipped below 10 million in a long time after it had peaked at 27.9 million in Q4 2019.
On the other hand, the basic watch and smartwatch market has seen positive growth YoY by up to 15%. The Canalys report has cited some reasons why watches are growing in popularity.
“Consumers are favouring watches over bands. With bigger displays, richer features and longer battery life, they believe watches are better able to fulfil their health-tracking and digital lifestyle needs,” said Sherry Jin, Canalys Research Analyst. “Basic watches are positioned as an affordable step-up from basic bands, suitable for price-conscious consumers with growing expectations as to what wearables can do.”
At Computex Taipei 2022, AMD had revealed that the company will be launching its entry-level Ryzen and Athlon 7000 series mobile processors, codenamed “Mendocino”, that are aimed towards the Chromebooks and affordable Windows devices crowd.
And according to several reports online (via ITHome and wccftech), we have gathered several leaks and rumours that we know about AMD’s “Mendocino” processors so far.
AMD’s upcoming “Mendocino” 7000 series mobile entry-level APU family will be consisting of 3 members – the AMD Ryzen 3 7420U, AMD Athlon Gold 7220U and the AMD Athlon Silver 7020U.
Not much is known about the Athlon 7000 series mobile APUs, but recently ITHome reported that the news organisation had gathered info that the highest-end among the “Mendocino” processors – the Ryzen 3 7420U, will be sporting a quad-core CPU setup with 8 threads. All 4 CPU cores will be built on AMD’s older Zen 2 architecture, which turns 3 years old in 2022.
GPU-wise, The integrated graphics of the Ryzen 3 7420U APU will be featuring 1 WGP (2 CUs) of RDNA2 Graphics.
However, compared to its predecessor – the Ryzen 3 5400U, the upcoming Ryzen 3 7420U APU seems rather underwhelming. For comparison, the Ryzen 3 5400U also has a 4 core 8 thread CPU, but the cores are built on newer Zen 3 architecture. Meanwhile, the GPU on the Ryzen 5400U is a 6 CUs Vega Integrated Graphics.
As revealed earlier in leaks online, the AMD “Mendocino” APUs will be supporting dual-channel x32 LPDDR5 RAM, which can go up to 32GB, and the APUs will support VP9 and AV1 video encoding as well.
In Computex, AMD announced that “Mendocino” APUs will be launched in Q4 2022 and arrive in markets by the end of the year. The company expects “Mendocino” APUs to be available in mainstream notebooks priced from US$ 399 to US$699.
In addition to the improved APU design, “Mendocino” is also manufactured on TSMC’s 6nm process, which translates to better power efficiency. AMD had announced that it believes that with Mendocino, Windows laptops can deliver more than 10 hours of battery life. On stage at Computex 2022, AMD revealed that Lenovo’s upcoming 2022 IdeaPad 1 series of entry-level laptops will be among the first to feature the APU.
Due to smartphone manufacturers’ different decisions, the Pro Plus variants of the various series of phones can be very different from each other. There are Pro Plus variants in the flagship segment, naturally, but you can find them in the midrange segment as well. And if you are not an expert, it may be very hard for you to understand which phone is better. In this last period, there are two companies that launched very interesting Pro Plus variants, and both their new phones do not belong to the premium flagship segment. We are talking about OPPO which came up with the Reno8 Pro Plus and Redmi which launched the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus. This is a comparison between the specifications of the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus and the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus which will let you find the best phone for your needs.
OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus 5G
OPPO Reno8 Pro+ 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro+ 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
161.2 x 74.2 x 7.3 mm,
183 g
163.7 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm,
204 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + 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
4500 mAh, fast charging 80W
4500 mAh, Fast Charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, reverse charging
5G, dual SIM
Design
The most stunning design belongs to the OPPO Reno 8 Pro Plus not only for the look which appears very elegant with that camera module sporting the same color as the rest of the rear side but also because it is one of the thinnest and most lightweight high-end phones out there. It is just 7.3 mm thin and it is a record for 2022. Further, it is built with great materials: glass for the back and aluminum for the frame, and it has a very high screen to body ratio, one of the highest out there. The Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus has an ugly and outdated camera module, so it is not the best phone in terms of design, but it comes with the IP53 certification making it splash resistant and dust resistant.
Display
If your goal is to get the best display, then go for the OPPO Reno 8 Pro Plus without thinking twice. It is the only one able to show up to one billion colors thanks to its great AMOLED display, and it supports the HDR10+ standard. For the rest, these devices are pretty much the same in terms of image quality: they come with almost the same display diagonal, the AMOLED technology, a Full HD+ resolution with 1080p, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Note that the Reno8 Pro+ has an in-display fingerprint reader, while it is side-mounted on the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus. Both the handsets feature stereo speakers, tuned by JBL for the Redmi device.
Specs & Software
The most advanced performance level is provided by the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus. It is powered by a great MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max mobile platform: an upgrade of the Dimensity 8100 with better AI capabilities. There is no way for the Dimensity 920 found on the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus to compete with the Dimensity 8100 Max. Further, the OPPO high-end features more RAM: up to 12 GB of RAM, paired with UFS 3.1 internal storage up to 256 GB instead of UFS 2.2 storage. The only advantage of the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus is the presence of a micro SD slot. Both the handsets run Android 12 out of the box and they will be surely updated to Android 13 and another major Android version.
Camera
The OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus is the winner even when it comes to the cameras. It is equipped with a Sony IMX766 main camera with a 50 MP resolution and OIS, as well as an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro lens. This device is superior not only because it has a better sensor, but also because it features the MariSilicon X NPU: a proprietary chip that boasts night photography. Last but not least, the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus has a superior front camera with a 32 MP resolution.
The OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus and the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus have the same battery capacity: 4500 mAh. But the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus should be able to provide a longer battery life in several scenarios thanks to its efficient Dimensity 8100 Max chipset. The Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus wins the fast charging comparison thanks to 120W fast charging.
Price
The starting price of the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus in the Chinese market is €520/$557 (for the configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage), while the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus starts from €339/$363 for the 6/128 GB memory configuration. The OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus is a superior device and it wins the comparison because it features better cameras, display, and chipset. The Redmi handset offers a higher value for money and faster charging.
OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus: PRO and CONS
Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram have received some updates to Reels focused on content creators. These new updates include new editing tools, the ability to create and schedule Reels on desktop, and much more. So without further ado, let’s check out all the new features which will soon be rolling out globally.
Starting with Instagram Reels, the update brings a total of four new features. The first is that Instagram now allows users to import their own audio clips and apply them on Reels. As long as the audio clip is longer than 5 seconds, it can be applied over a Reel.
The next feature is the addition of poll, quiz, and emoji slider stickers, which were previously only available for Instagram stories. The third new feature called Templates is quite similar to TikTok‘s templates and lets users create Reels using another Reel as a template. Instagram presents timestamps that go along with a song or another trend on the app, and users can plug in their own photos or videos to match. The last feature to come to Instagram is the increased maximum length of a Reel which now allows videos of up to 90 seconds.
Facebook Reels have also received some new features including the ability to create, edit, schedule, and publish Facebook Reels from their web browser through the Creator Studio. There is also a clipping tool feature to create small clips from a longer video. This new feature will also help Facebook streamers who can now create a short clip from their stream and post it as a Reel.
Last but not the least, Facebook has introduced a feature called Sound Sync for reels, which just like TikTok, can automatically sync video clips to the beat of a song or music.
Hero has shifted for the second time, the scheduled launch of the upcoming Hero Vida electric scooter. The Hero Vida e-scooter should have entered the Indian market in March 2022 but was shifted to July. However, supply chain challenges and chip shortages have now warranted another shift in the launch.
Hero Corp has encountered teething problems as it continues with plans to enter the two-wheeler electric mobility market. The Vida sub-brand was recently established by Hero, and barring any changes, the Vida will be unveiled around September 2022. The launch will coincide with the festive season in India which could spur demand.
There had been projections that the global chip shortage could ease by the end of 2022, but the challenges remain and are damaging. Hero stated that it is facing enormous supply chain issues and a shortage of critical components including chips. This has affected several other brands in the rollout of EV models in the subcontinent.
Hero is the world’s largest combustion-powered two-wheeler manufacturer. Hero already has an agreement with Gogoro which could include swappable battery technology transfer. It remains to be seen how the Hero-Gogoro partnership will reflect in the Vida EV. There can be few surprises with the design and capability of the Vida. We however keep our fingers crossed till September. Pricing information on the Hero Vida will surface later.
GOGOBEST E-Bike maker has launched the GOGOBEST Global sale on its website. Under this sale, you can get various discounts, deals, special offers, package/bundle offers, and free gifts on a wide variety of GOGOBEST E-bikes and accessories. Please note that the sale ends on 30 June 2022. So let’s check out the best deals and discounts available under the sale.
Please note that GOGOBEST is also giving out free gifts like kids and adult helmets, e-bike locks etc. under the global sale. Also package deals and bundles for the whole family are available at heavily discounted prices. So make sure you check their offers carefully before placing your order.
Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.
For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.
AGM has released the AGM Glory G1S with a very powerful thermal camera module. The rugged phone will capture shots and videos at a resolution of 256 x 182p and 25 fps. The Glory G1S also comes with several features that enhanced its ruggedness and versatility.
AGM has continued to establish itself as a rugged phone manufacturer. It has released several rugged phones preceding the Glory G1S. The AGM Glory and AGM Glory Pro are the immediate predecessors of the Glory G1S. The AGM Glory can operate in extreme weather conditions and has the largest loudspeaker for a smartphone. The AGM Pro featured improvements on the thermal camera from the AGM Glory.
The AGM Glory G1S will be a great companion for professionals working in difficult environments. It is useful for situations where a thermal check is advisable before plunging into the enclosure. This will limit the number of accessories that will be needed in such professional settings. Thermal imaging and infrared cameras are great additions to smartphones used by certain professionals.
The AGM Glory G1S is powered by the Snapdragon 480 chipset with a RAM/ storage combination of 8GB/128GB. The storage can be extended by 512GB with its MicroSD slot. A 20MP night vision infrared camera is also part of the mix, combined with the 48MP main sensor. The Glory G1S has a 5,500mAh battery that can operate for upwards of 24 hours even with the camera on. The normal rugged features are also present in the Glory G1S. These include IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H rugged capabilities.
The AGM Glory G1S comes lighter than its predecessor. The 6.53-inch FHD+ screen has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The AGM Glory G1S supports 5G connectivity and will operate seamlessly on the T-Mobile network in the US. The AGM Glory G1S is available on AGM’s website, Amazon, and selected outlets in the US. The AGM Glory G1S is priced at $699 and availability is limited to the US currently. Check out our review of the smartphone below.
About AGM
AGM is a pioneer of outdoor mobile devices. In 2011, AGM launched the first-ever rugged smartphone, Rock V5, and started serving outdoor enthusiasts and workers. Later in 2018, AGM released the best performing rugged smartphone AGM X3. In 2021, AGM launched the G-series and attempted to explore more possibilities in the rugged phone industry. Recently, AGM has released Glory G1S on AGM’s official online store and partner stores Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress, make sure to check it out.
Amazfit is gearing up to launch a new smartwatch dubbed the Amazfit Bip 3. This new smartwatch is scheduled to launch sometime in June, however, it has already appeared on Amazon Brazil.
According to the listing, the smartwatch has a large 1.69-inch HD TFT panel, housed in a rectangular metallic body. It has 237ppi pixel density and 2.5D tempered glass protection.
The smartwatch offers a plethora of sensors for health tracking like a PPG sensor for 24 x 7 heart rate tracking, a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen tracking, and also offers many other health features like sleep monitoring, stress tracking, female cycle tracking, etc.
The smartwatch features 60+ sports modes and has a built-in dual satellite positioning system (GPS & GLONASS) to accurately track your walking, running, or cycling routes.
The smartwatch comes with 50+ cloud-based watch faces, two of which are highly customizable and there is also an option to choose a picture to make it into a watch face. The smartwatch also comes with all the usual functionalities like notifications, call alerts, media control, camera control, etc. The company claims that the Bip 3’s 280mAh battery can last up to two weeks with normal usage. It also has 5ATM waterproofing and comes with 44.2 x 36.6 x 7.6mm dimensions.
It is available in black, pink, and blue colors and has a price tag of BRL 279 ($58) in Brazil.
Motorola is working on a new budget-friendly 4G device dubbed the Moto G42. The smartphone has already made appearances on Geekbench and FCC certification website. Now, a new report has emerged revealing all of its key specifications.
Image via Gizpaw
According to a Gizpaw report, The Moto G42 will come featuring a 6.4-inch display. The render reveals that it’ll have a centered punch hole, narrow bezels, and a noticeable chin. It will be an OLED panel with a Full-HD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels.
Under the hood, the smartphone will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680 chipset paired with Adreno 610 GPU. The device will be offered in a single storage configuration of 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It will also likely have a MicroSD card slot.
For security, the smartphone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and also features a 3.5mm audio jack and a stereo speaker setup. The device will run on Android 12-based operating system and will feature a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
For optics, the device will have a triple camera. It will consist of a 50-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture.
For now, the launch timeline and price of the device remain under wraps, so stay tuned for more updates.
Like always, OPPO has shared its June software update plan for eligible devices due to receiving the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update. The plan includes both Beta updates and stable update timelines, so let’s check out which devices will be getting the Android 12 treatment this month.
ColorOS 12 Beta Update Timeline June 2022
From 23 June
OPPO Reno 7 Z 5G (Indonesia)
OPPO F21 Pro 5G (India)
ColorOS 12 Sable Update Timeline June 2022
From 15 June
OPPO Reno 7 5G (India)
OPPO A96 (India)
OPPO K10 (India)
From 28 June
OPPO Reno 10x Zoom (India)
From 29 June
OPPO A76 (India)
Other than these devices, a bunch of other OPPO smartphones are currently receiving the ColorOS 12 update.
Ongoing
OPPO Find X3 Pro 5G
OPPO Find X2 Pro
OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobile Lamborghini Edition
OPPO Find X2
OPPO Reno 7 Pro 5G
OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G
OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition
OPPO Reno 6 5G
OPPO Reno 6 Z 5G
OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G
OPPO Reno 5 5G
OPPO Reno 5 Pro
OPPO Reno 5 Z 5G
OPPO Reno OPPO Reno 5
OPPO Reno 5 Marvel Edition
OPPO Reno 5 F
OPPO Reno 4 Pro 5G
OPPO Reno 4 Pro
OPPO Reno 4 Z 5G
OPPO Reno 4
OPPO Reno 4 F
OPPO Reno 3 Pro
OPPO Reno 3
OPPO F19 Pro+
OPPO F19 Pro
OPPO F19
OPPO F19s
OPPO F17 Pro
OPPO F17
OPPO A95
OPPO A94
OPPO A93
OPPO A74
OPPO A73 5G
OPPO A73
OPPO A54 5G
OPPO A53s 5G
OPPO A53
If you own any of the above-mentioned devices and haven’t received the ColorOS 12 update yet, the OTA should pop up in your notification bar in the coming days.
Out of all the devices listed to receive the ColorOS 12 update this month, the OPPO F21 Pro 5G is the most interesting. As the device launched in April of this year with Android 11, users have been asking OPPO to update it to Android 12. Now that the ColorOS 12 Beta for the smartphone is scheduled for later this month, the device will most likely get a stable build around the end of July.
Yesterday, Motorola‘s upcoming smartphone dubbed the Moto G62 5G was listed on a European retailer’s website revealing its specifications and pricing.
Now, tipster Roland Quandt has revealed multiple renders of the device showcasing its design from every angle.
Motorola Moto G62 5G
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The renders (via WinFuture) reveal that Moto G62 5G will come with a curved back design, featuring a vertical pill-shaped camera island with three camera cutouts and an LED flash. Both the power button and the volume rocker are located on the right side, while the base has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, and a speaker grill.
Coming to the front of the device, it has narrow bezels and a noticeable chin. The front panel also has a punch-hole cutout in the center for the front camera.
Moto G62 5G specifications and pricing (leaked)
As per the previous leak, the device features a 6.52-inch Full-HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is likely an OLED panel.
Under the hood, the device comes powered by the 5G enabled Snapdragon 480+ chipset. The device packs 4GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage that is also expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. It draws juice from a large 5,000mAh battery unit, but its fast charging capabilities are still under wraps. It runs on Android 12 out of the box and offers a stereo speaker setup with Dolby Atmos tuning.
For optics, the smartphone has a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel primary combined with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. The G62 5G will come in two colors – Frosted Blue and Midnight Grey.
OnePlus 8T is available for purchase under Rs 30,000 in India. The smartphone was launched way back in 2020 and received a price cut in June last year. Post price cut, the base variant was available for Rs 38,999 whereas the top model retailed at Rs 41,999.
OnePlus 8T
Now the OnePlus 8T has received a massive price drop. The 8GB + 128GB option is available at Rs 28,999 whereas the 12GB + 256GB costs Rs 31,999. The revised pricing is reflected on OnePlus’s official website.
The OnePlus 8T was a popular smartphone when it launched two years ago. It packs a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It sports a quad-camera setup of 48MP + 16MP + 5MP + 2MP sensors on the back and 16MP front-facing selfie camera. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 865 processor and backed by a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 65W fast charging. The OnePlus 8T runs on Android 12 and will only be eligible for the Android 13 update.
Since the OnePlus 8T is already two years old it has now become outdated and there are many competitor phones with better specifications in the same price range like the iQOO Neo 6 and Motorola Edge 30. Notably, even phones in the Rs 15,000 – Rs 30,000 price bracket come with OnePlus 8T-like or even better specifications these days.
Hence, it is not recommended to get the outdated OnePlus 8T just due to the price drop.
Yesterday, a report emerged revealing the entire spec sheet of the upcoming OPPO K10 5G along with its renders. Now, the device has been officially teased along with its Indian launch date.
The K10 5G has received a dedicated micro site on Flipkart which reveals that it will launch on June 8 in India. The teaser has not revealed any specifications yet, so let’s take a look at the leaked specs to get an idea of what to expect.
OPPO K10 5G specs (rumored)
According to a previous leak by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, the smartphone will come featuring a 6.56-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The screen has noticeable bezels and a dew-drop notch.
Under the hood, the device is said to feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 810 5G chipset paired with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. OPPO will offer the device with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It is said to draw power from a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The device will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12.1.
For optics, it will feature a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the device is said to have an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.
Other features of the smartphone include support for 7 5G bands, dual stereo speakers, a side-facing fingerprint reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, and OPPO Glow Design. It weighs 190 grams and has a thickness of 7.9mm.
Pricing & Availability
The smartphone will launch on Flipkart in India and will likely come in two colors – Blue and Black. At present, the pricing of the device is under wraps, but as the device is a rebranded version of the OPPO A77 5G which launched in Thailand at THB 9,999 (~$291; ₹22,750), we can expect the K10 5G to debut around ₹20,000 price range.
OPPO Reno 8 Lite 5G has been launched in Spain. It is the fourth offering in the Reno 8 series that was launched last month. The Reno 8 Lite 5G is actually a rebranded version of the OPPO F21 Pro 5G in India.
OPPO Reno 8 Lite 5G specifications and features
The OPPO Reno 8 Lite 5G comes with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It has a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner. The device is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
The OPPO Reno 8 Lite 5G sports a rectangular camera module on the back panel. It features dual orbit lights around the camera ring that glows when there is an incoming notification. The camera setup comprises a 64MP main sensor paired with a 2MP depth and 2MP macro lenses. Up front, there is a 16MP selfie snapper.
Internally, the Reno 8 Lite 5G is equipped with a Snapdragon 695 processor. It is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. There is extendable RAM technology up to 5GB. The smartphone draws its power from a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging.
The OPPO Reno 8 Lite 5G runs on ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box. Connectivity options on the device include 5G, USB-C port, 3.5mm jack, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
OPPO Reno 8 Lite 5G pricing and availability
The OPPO Reno 8 Lite 5G carries a price tag of EUR 429. It is offered in Cosmic Black and Rainbow Spectrum colours. The device will be available for purchase this month in Spain.
Taiwan has just imposed a ban of all export of modern chips to Russia and Belarus. The government made the decision due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by the Russian forces.
The Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has shared a list of all high tech goods that will be banned from export to Russia and Belarus earlier this week (Via DigiTimes). The ministry also announced that these new high tech products will also be barred from Belarus since it might help Russia in bypassing these sanctions. So now, companies from these two regions will no longer be able to purchase certain semiconductors products like microprocessors or even microcircuits.
This includes the kind that feature a performance speed of 5 gigaflops or above, have a frequency rate that is higher than 25MHz, an external interconnection with a data transfer rate of 2.5 MB/s or greater, more than 144 pins, or a basic propagation delay time of lower than 0.4 nanoseconds. In simpler terms, Russia and Belarus are basically no longer able to source modern technology that were manufactured in Taiwan.
Apart from modern chipsets, Taiwan will also not sell chip production related equipment to these nations as well. In other words, they can’t source equipment to produce their own chips as well. This includes alignment and exposure equipment for wafer production, scanners, and even scanning electron microscopes.
Jio-bp is partnering with India’s MG Motor and Castrol to deliver electric vehicle charging infrastructure and charging services in India. The collaboration will see to the establishment of EV charging infrastructure across Castrol’s auto service network in India.
A liberal and incentive-based policy by the government has seen a surge in the demand for electric vehicles in India. This boom comes with its challenges which include the availability of charging facilities across the country. The Jio-bp collaboration aims to accelerate EV adoption in India while also providing ancillary services. Jio-bp will develop an ecosystem that will contribute to the improvement of charging infrastructure. The Jio-bp pulse app will help users quickly locate charging stations while on the go.
MG Motor India will provide the intra-city and inter-city infrastructure that will enable a hitch-free driving experience for EV users. Castrol has expanded its clientele by incorporating auto service for EVs. This will be done through its all-purpose auto service network and Express Oil Change outlets. These services will be available will now be available at Jio-bp mobility stations and several Castrol facilities in India.
The new approach for EV customers will see Castrol putting EV charging infrastructure across its service network. Castrol will also provide training and certification on the latest automotive technologies for mechanics. There are no timelines and milestones provided in the details already released. The Jio-bp collaboration with MG Motor and Castrol could fast-track EV adoption, if successful.
There are going to be only two major known smartphone launches next week. Both of them are meant for India. They will be carried by two separate brands.
Out of two events, one of them will be by Motorola and the other by Oppo. Both of them will be announcing a budget smartphone each. Let’s take a look at these phones one by one.
The Motorola Moto G82 5G has been confirmed to debut in India on June 7. The handset will be announced via social media at 12 PM IST.
Since the device is already official in Europe, we know everything about it. The phone’s main highlights include a 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz 10-bit pOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, and an OIS-assisted 50MP primary camera.
The handset offers other features like a 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, dedicated MicroSD card slot, Android 12, 5,000mAh battery, and 30W fast charging support.
2. Oppo K10 5G
Oppo has scheduled an event in India for June 8. The live stream will begin at 12 PM on the company’s official Youtube channel. The firm has revealed to announce the Oppo K10 5G at this conference.
According to teasers and leaks, the Oppo K10 5G heading to India will be different from the original Chinese model. It is expected to be a rebranded Oppo A77 5G.
Therefore, the device will likely come with a 6.56-inch HD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Mediatek Dimensity 810 SoC, 48MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual-camera system, 8MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 12, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.
Despite having a rocky launch, Diablo Immortal is still one of the most popular launches in Android gaming market. It is the first entry in a long time within the massively popular Diablo series, but it seems that Samsung users may be left out of the experience.
While the South Korean tech giant’s Exynos powered smartphones are typically considered to be inferior to their Snapdragon powered counterparts. This is only slightly noticeable. But now, it appears that some mobile games aren’t able to play this game due to bigger issues with the graphical fidelity. In a Redditthread (Via SamMobile), Samsung users that have Exynos powered phones have been facing issues like artifacting when playing the game.
These issues range from minor texture glitches to even game breaking bugs and performance issues. This issue was believed to primarily affect the brand’s budget level smartphones, but now, its been confirmed to occur on older flagship models like the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series as well. Some of these bugs are also present in the latest premium grade smartphones within the Galaxy S22 lineup.
Galaxy S10+
As of right now, the developers behind Diablo Immortal have confirmed that they are aware of this issue and is working on a fix that should be releasing sometime soon. But at the moment, Samsung smartphone owners will have to wait before being able to properly experience this game. Thus, the team is even considering on disabling the downloads for the new title till the issue is addressed.
Keeway has announced its entry into the Indian market with three scooters. The Keeway Vieste 3000, K-Light 250V, and Sixties 300i are the Hungarian manufacturer’s first models in India. The trio is led by the retro-styled Keeway Sixties 300i which is now the most expended retro model in India.
The Keeway Sixties 300i is priced at 3.22 Lakhs ($4,150) which is above the cost of the Maruti Alto in India. The Keeway K-Light 250V and Vieste 3000 come with a modern design, with the Vieste 3000 priced at 2.99 Lakhs ($3,854). Interested customers can book for the Keeway Sixties 300i with an Rs. 10,000 ($129) deposit.
Keeway has propped up the Sixties 300i as offering reminiscences of the great decades. It sports a classic design of the headlamps and turn indicators at the front. The seat design also bears a blast from the past with the chrome highlights giving it a premium look. Interestingly, the Sixties 300i has a 10-liter tank whose cap is located on the floorboard. The instrument cluster of the Sixties 300i is semi-digital and supports USB charging of devices.
The Keeway Sixties 300i has a 278cc single-cylinder engine which is liquid-cooled and supports fuel injection. It has telescopic forks in the front and dual rear shock absorbers. The Keeway Sixties 300i also has disc brakes and a dual anti-lock braking system. The scooter weighs 146kg and has a 140mm ground clearance, as well as a 1,390mm wheelbase.
Keeway Vieste 3000 has the same engine as the Sixties 300i but sports a modern design. The Keeway K-Light 250V has a 249cc V-twin, air-cooled engine with 18.7hp of maximum power. Its rear-wheel-drive uses a belt drive and the scooter has 16” alloy wheels. The K-Light 250V has a similar design for its shock absorbers and front forks. There are no indications at this time when the first deliveries of the new models will be made.
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