Google is reportedly working on in-built cough and snore detection for Android

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May 27, 2022

Google may soon be able to detect if users snore or cough in their sleep. The search giant is reportedly working on those two built-in features for Pixel and Android. Publication 9to5Google spotted lines of code in the installation file of the Google Health Studies app. It revealed that the company is conducting a study called ‘Sleep Audio Collection’ that is only available to Google employees.

“You must be a Full Time Googler with an Android phone to participate in this study. Environmental conditions required for this study are to have no more than one adult sleeper in the same room who does not work for a competitor company.” explained Google. With the experiment, Google is working to collect the necessary data to bring an advanced suite of sensing capabilities and algorithms that could be available on Android.

The cough and snore sensing capabilities will reportedly work as sleep tracking feature for users and will monitor the said metrics during sleep. Google said that the function will work in a privacy-preserving, on-device manner which means that the collected data will be safely processed and stored on the phone locally. Snore and Noise detection is already available on Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 as well as the second-generation Nest Hub.

At the moment, it remains unclear whether the cough and snore detection will be a Pixel-exclusive feature or if it will be available on wide Android devices. The feature is said to have many advantages, especially for people who battle sleep apnea

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Fanttik 2 Anniversary Sale : up to 50% OFF on Tire Inflators, Jump Starters, Power Stations and more

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May 27, 2022

Fanttik Anniversary Sale is now live with up to 50% discount on a range of its products. The sale also includes giveaways and other deals. This 2nd-anniversary sale will last for 1 month from 27 May to 27 June 2022 and will include massive discounts on tire inflators, jump starters, power stations, and more. So let’s check out some of the interesting deals under the sale.

Fanttik X8 Apex Tire Inflator

Retail Price: $129.97 Discounted Price: $79.97

Key Features:

150psi max pressure
Can be used for cars, bicycles, motorcycles, sports ball,s etc
50% faster inflation speed
Takes just 5 mins to fill up a single car tire
5 pre-set modes: car, motorcycle, bicycle, ball, and custom
LED display and Light
7800mAh battery
Winner of Red Dot Design and IF Design Award

Fanttik X8 Tire Inflator

Retail Price: $99.97 Discounted Price: $59.97

Key Features:

150psi max pressure
Takes just 2.5 mins to fill up a single motorcycle tire
LED display
5 pre-set modes: car, motorcycle, bicycle, ball, and custom
5200mAh battery
Palm-size portable design

Fanttik T8 Apex Jump Starter

Retail Price: $169.97 Discounted Price: $84.97

Key Features:

High performance and high stability
Unique muscle car look
65W two-way high-speed charging
One-way USB-A 18W port
6 times faster charging
12Volt / 2000A peak current
3” LCD smart display
3 mode LED light
20000mAh battery
Can be used for 12V vehicles, drones, laptops, cameras, smartwatches, tablets etc

Fanttik EV0 300 Power Station

Retail Price: $359.97 Discounted Price: $229.97

Key Features:

Reliable and long battery life
Weight: 8.8lbs
7 DC + 2 AC ports
Large smart and interactive display
Solar panels for fast and green recharge
299Wh battery
12 safety features
LED lighting with SOS mode
IP65 waterproof
Type C, PD 60W fast charging
Maximum heat dissipation
Perfect for road trips, camping, outdoor parties, etc

Fanttik is giving discounts on many other products and devices. Apart from the discounts, they have also organized month-long giveaways wherein you stand a chance to win DJI and iPhone13 every week. Please note that the giveaway will be based on a lucky draw only.

About Fanttik

Fanttik is a youthful brand, dedicated to outdoor and automotive products, that caters to every need for the perfect road trip. Their goal is to make every inch of every road trip as enjoyable and as fulfilling as possible and promote fun, safe, and fulfilling trips instead of vanilla commutes, be they day-to-day travels or outdoor adventures. Their products are designed with the motto – “We explore, we innovate, and we make it happen.” and have won Red Dot Design Award multiple times along with the prestigious IF Design Award.

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Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Smart Air Fryer Pro 4L under crowdfunding

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 27, 2022

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for the Mijia Smart Air Fryer Pro 4L in Xiaomi Mall and Xiaomi Youpin. The Air Fryer Pro 4L is an upgrade of the Mijia Smart Air Fryer 3.5L that was launched last year. The Mijia Smart Air Fryer Pro 4L is an impressive air fryer with an insulated transparent window. The Smart Air Fryer Pro was recently unveiled by Xiaomi and its visual window design could help even an amateur to cook efficiently.

The crowdfunding campaign has seen the price of the new air fryer discounted to 399 yuan (~$59) from its original price of 439 yuan (~$65). There are no indications yet of how long the campaign will last.

The Mijia Smart Air Fryer had a successful run, grossing over 800,000 units in sales within a year. The Mijia Smart Air Fryer Pro 4L has a 4-liter capacity. It is capable of reaching temperatures between 40 Celsius and 200 Celsius. It is a versatile device that can deliver a variety of cooking tasks.

The Mijia Smart Air Fryer Pro has a three-layer heat-insulating transparent window for optimal control of the cooking task. Its 1200W light wave tube optimizes the cooking experience. Users are spoiled for choice with lots of recipes thanks to the Mijia app.

The Mijia Smart Air Fryer Pro can cook/ bake foods at high temperatures and also at low temperatures. It is also capable of maintaining a constant temperature if needed. The versatile Mijia Smart Air Fryer Pro 4L is capable of making reservations all through the day.

The Mijia Smart Air Fryer Pro uses a 7-layer composite frying basket and a two-layer PTFE non-stick coating. It is wear-resistant, healthy, and safe to use with minimal cleaning required. The detachable grill can be easily cleaned to prevent oil buildup and destruction.

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Realme opens its world’s first offline flagship store in Ahmedabad, India

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Viraj Gawde

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May 27, 2022

Realme has opened its world’s first offline flagship store. It is located in Ahmedabad, India and is said to transform the tech experience of visitors. The store is currently in trial operation with doors officially opening on June 1st. Several pictures of the brand’s flagship store were also released giving us a glimpse.

Realme opened its first offline store in India in August 2020 and said it would open atleast 300 stores in the future. Additionally, the brand is also set to open its first offline store tomorrow at Lurdy Haz shopping mall in Budapest, Hungary.

As per the official pictures, the Realme offline flagship store has multiple floors displaying a wide selection of the company’s products and offerings. These include smartphones, televisions, AIoT devices, dolls as well as leisure areas. Realme is also offering guaranteed gifts worth Rs 2,000 for the first 100 guests from June 1st to June 3rd.

As per Canalys report, Realme shipped 6 million units and grew 40 percent year-on-year basis in the first quarter of this year. The company’s Vice President Chase Xu said that according to market changes Realme will make necessary adjustments in its general direction this year and the global sales target will be lowered by about 10-20 percent. The executive added that he remained optimistic about the long term development of the overall market. The chip shortage issue that is plaguing since last year is easing up this year.

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Realme GT Neo 3 512GB storage variant launched in China

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Sudhanshu

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May 27, 2022

Yesterday, Realme debuted the GT Neo 3 Naruto edition smartphone in the Chinese market. And now, the brand has launched the GT Neo 3 in a new 512GB configuration in its domestic market.

Realme GT Neo 3 512GB variant pricing

In China, the 12GB + 512GB variant of the GT Neo 3 has been priced at 3,199 yuan. However, the company is offering the device at 2,899 yuan in celebration of the ongoing 618 shopping festival. The device is available for pre-order and will go on sale starting May 31.

Specs & features

The GT Neo 3 has a 6.7-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 360Hz touch sampling rate. It offers a peak brightness of 1000 nits and has 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut as well as HDR10+ support.

Under the hood, the smartphone comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device is offered in two battery variants – 5000mAh with 80W fast charging and 4500mAh with 150W fast charging. The 512GB storage config comes with 150W fast charging.

For optics, it features a triple camera setup on the rear, with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX 766 sensor (with OIS, 4K, night mode, and more) paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and another 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, there is a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies.

Connectivity options include 5G, dual 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data sync. The device also has an in-display fingerprint reader for security and features X-axis linear motor, GT Mode 3.0, and VC liquid cooling as well. The device runs on Android 12-based Realme UI.

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Cubot launches Pocket: its latest 4-inch Mini Smartphone

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Daily Deals

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May 27, 2022

Cubot has officially launched its latest Mini-series smartphone named Pocket. Designed for convenience and extreme portability, this 4-inch mini smartphone gives you all the necessary and exciting features of a contemporary phone but in a lightweight and compact design that can easily fit in your palm.

The retro-inspired Cubot Pocket features a 4-inch QHD+ display. Without compromising on the visual experience and quality, this mini display helps in size and weight reduction making it easy to carry in your pocket or purse. The retro look is achieved by combining the iconic V-shaped rear metal strip with smooth lines and tough metal edges highlighted with the use of classic black, burgundy, and green colors.

The mini smartphone is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T310 Quad-core processor and comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The phone is fueled with a 3000mAh battery that provides it with more than enough juice for its mini size. Other interesting features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OTG, Quad Navigation, etc.

Cubot Pocket Mini Smartphone comes with NFC function. Thus you can easily use your mini phone as your wallet and not worry about payments and exchanges anymore. The phone runs stock Android 11 OS and offers dual nano sim card slots and 1 MicroSD slot.

To know more about Cubot Pocket check out their official website.

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Apple A16 Bionic chip may still be based on TSMC’s 5nm process: Report

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Sean

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May 27, 2022

Over the last couple of weeks, we have covered various reports regarding the Apple iPhone 14 series. Now, the latest report has revealed some interesting information regarding the next gen A16 Bionic chip that will power the next gen iPhones.

Previously, we had reported on the Cupertino based giant reserving the new A16 chip for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, while the base iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max featuring a refreshed version of last year’s A15 Bionic chipset. Furthermore, the new A16 Bionic was initially believed to be based on TSMC’s new 4nm process node, but according to tipster @ShrimpApplePro this might not be the case this year.

In a tweet, the tipster said that a reliable source has shared that the A16 Bionic will still be based on the 5nm process, or the TSMC N5P. Although, he also added that this is unlikely and to take this news with a pinch of salt. But, his reliable source does state that the A16 Bionic could based on the TSMCFF5, which might also be a refreshed process node.

From a fairly reliable source, but take this one with a big grain of MSG.
A16 Bionic will continue to use 5nm from TSMC N5P. From the list I received from source “TSMCFF5”
Upgrades are slightly better CPU, LPDDR5 RAM and better GPU. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/lYebcki94F

— ShrimpApplePro 🍤 (@VNchocoTaco) May 26, 2022

The tweet further adds that the new A16 Bionic chip will also arrive with support for LPDDR5 RAM along with a new and improved CPU and GPU as well. On the other hand, there have also been rumored that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will feature the 5nm process based A16 Bionic, while the Pro models are equipped with a more advanced A16 Pro chipsets. Keep in mind, this all still just speculation so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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Infinix Note 12 Turbo goes on first sale in India – price, offers & more

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Sudhanshu

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May 27, 2022

Earlier this month, Infinix launched the Note 12 and Note 12 Turbo smartphones in the Indian market. Out of these, the Infinix Note 12 Turbo is now on sale, so let’s check out its price, specs, and offers.

Infinix Note 12 Turbo price & offers

The smartphone is priced at Rs 12,999 for the 8GB + 128GB configuration. It is available to purchase exclusively on Flipkart. Infinix is offering a discount of Rs 1,000 when purchasing the device using Axis Bank cards.

Infinix Note 12 Turbo Specifications

The Note 12 Turbo has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2400p) resolution display with 60Hz refresh rate. It offers 1000 nits peak brightness, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The display comes with a due-drop notch and has Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

For optics, the device has a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary shooter, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an AI lens. On the front, the device comes with a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

Under the hood, the smartphone houses a Mediatek Helio G96 chipset featuring the Mali G57 GPU. The chipset is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It operates on Android 12-based XOS 10.6 and has a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a dedicated micro-SD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a stereo speaker setup. For connectivity, the device offers Dual-SIM, 4G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS.

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Samsung next gen flagship Exynos SoC is codenamed Quadra, based on 3nm process

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Sean

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May 27, 2022

Recent rumors have hinted at Samsung working on its next generation of top end Exynos series mobile processor. Now, a new report has revealed the internal codename of its upcoming flagship chipset as well as its model number.

Samsung S5E9935 (next-gen Exynos high-end SoC) codename is "Quadra" (last gen was Pamir).

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) May 26, 2022

According to known tipster Roland Quandt, the South Korean tech giant’s new flagship Exynos SoC has been codenamed “Quadra.” This chipset will apparently be the successor to the Exynos 2200, which was codenamed Pamir, that shipped with the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. In other words, Quadra might be officially called the Exynos 2300, although, its exact specifications and improvements over its predecessor is currently unknown.

The tipster further tweeted that the new chipset will be based on the 3nm GAA fabrication process and will feature latest ARM CPU cores. It will reportedly even be based on the updated Xclipse GPU that is based on AMD’s latest Radeon GPU. The mass production of this chipset might begin later this year, which is basically in line with the company’s next flagship Exynos chip launch. Interestingly, there have also been rumors circulating regarding Samsung possibly not using Exynos chips for its flagship Galaxy S series of flagship smartphones for the next two years.

The reason for this shift is apparently due to throttling issues and lackluster performance compared to its rival, Qualcomm and its Snapdragon chips. It is rumored that the brand has setup a team of around 1,000 employees that are tasked with building a new custom chip from the ground up, which may be used on the Galaxy S25 in 2025. So stay tuned for more updates.

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OPPO Enco Buds2 spotted on the TDRA certification website, Global launch near

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Anurag

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May 27, 2022

Last year, Oppo launched the Oppo Enco Buds as an entry-level TWS product. Now it seems that the company is going to follow it up with a successor. The OPPO Enco Buds2 has appeared on the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) UAE certification website confirming the moniker and indicating that the new Oppo earbuds can be expected to launch soon. TDRA, UAE as spotted has granted approval to the TWS earbuds.

According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the OPPO Enco Buds2 has been spotted on the TDRA UAE website. Although the listings did not contain the details regarding the specifications of the earbuds, it does hint at the earlier moniker of the OPPO Enco Buds2 and also indicate towards the imminent launch of the new OPPO TWS earbuds.

As spotted, the wireless earbuds have been certified by TDRA UAE and have been listed on their website under the model number ETE41 and the model name “OPPO Enco Buds2”.

To recall, let’s take a look at Oppo Enco Buds’ specifications.

Oppo Enco Buds’ specifications

The truly wireless earphones from the smartphone maker Oppo sport 8mm dynamic drivers and connect via Bluetooth 5.2. They can pair quickly with any device running ColorOS and carry support for AAC audio codec as well as Dolby Atmos Audio.

Oppo Enco buds are IP54-rated, making them dust and water-resistant. They support ENC (Environmental Noice Cancellation) for calls and touch gesture controls. The buds also support HeyMelody app for configurations and software updates.

The buds weigh 4g each and can last up to 6 hours on a single charge and up to 24 hours with the charging case. The case can be charged via a USB Type-C port. For more information, read our detailed review on Oppo Enco buds.

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Apex Legends Mobile brought in $4.8 million in user spending in just the first week

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Sean

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May 27, 2022

Respawn Entertainment had just launched the highly anticipated Apex Legends Mobile a couple of days ago. And it seems like that game is already a success since it brought in 4.8 million US Dollars in user spending within this short period of time.

For those unaware, the mobile port of Apex Legends is the Android/iOS version of the popular PC title. It is a battle royale style game with unique characters that have different abilities. This game was first released back on 17th May 2022, while its Beta had been live for sometime now in limited regions. But just a week after its launch, the mobile game generated 4.8 million US Dollars in just a week with most of the revenue coming from in game purchases for cosmetic items like weapons, legends skins, Battle Pass, and more.

Notably, we had also previously reported on Apex Legends Mobile becoming the most downloaded game in more than 60 countries as well. The latest news arrives from known analytics based firm Sensor Tower who shared the estimate of the player spending in the game. It also offered the breakdown of player expenditure based on the region, with the US ranking first as users spent 2.1 million US Dollars in the game, accounting for 44 percent of total revenue.

This was followed by Japan and Thailand. This marks an impressive milestone by Respawn Entertainment, since its rival PUGB Mobile only brought in around 600,000 US Dollars in the first week of its release back in 2018. Although, both of these figures are dwarfed by COD: Mobile, which brought in a whopping 14.8 million US Dollars in its first week.

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Report: Philippines Smartphone Shipments Dropped 5% YoY in Q1 2022, Samsung retained the lead

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Anurag

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May 27, 2022

Philippines Smartphone Shipments are down by 5 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the Q1 of FY22 amid Shortages of critical components and COVID-19 restrictions in China. However, despite the dip in the shipments, Samsung has continued to be the market leader, followed by Realme and Oppo.

A report from Counterpoint research says that the Philippines’ smartphone shipments have decreased 5% YoY and 13% QoQ in Q1 2022. Following seasonal norms, the quarter began slowly. However, new product launches in the second half of the quarter resulted in most companies improving their overall offline and online channel shipments, As per the report.

Samsung retained the lead in the first quarter of 2022 with a 26.4 percent share, thanks to the launch of the A-series and S22 series, the report states. Realme secured the second spot with 21 percent market share. OPPO took the third spot in terms of smartphone shipment in the Philippines with a 15.4 percent market share.

On the other hand, Vivo and Xiaomi captured the fourth and fifth spots in the country’s smartphone market with 14.4 percent and 9 percent market share, respectively in Q1 2022.

“Samsung maintained its lead in the market due to its promotions and better performance of its S22 series. realme’s performance improved due to its affordable smartphones, especially its C series. Chinese players including Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo and realme launched various promotion campaigns on the online channel, especially on Shopee and Lazada, which also contributed to their shipments” said Akash Jatwala, Research Analyst with Counterpoint. “The e-commerce sector is growing fast in the region. The online channel accounted for around 19% of the total shipments in Q1 2021, growing about 28% YoY,” Jatwala further added.

COVID-19 restrictions in China, as well as global inflation, may have an influence on smartphone shipments in the coming months. As a result, shipments may fall slightly year on year in Q2 2022. With consumer sentiment improving, the Philippines’ GDP increased by 8.3 percent in the first quarter of 2022. An increase in YoY shipments is expected in the next quarters, according to the report.

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Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro Spotted on Bluetooth SIG Certification Site, Launch Imminent

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Anurag

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May 27, 2022

Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro has surfaced on the Bluetooth SIG certification site with the model number SM-G736U_NA_XAU. The listing does not offer any details regarding this handset, however, it is expected to be the long-rumored Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro 2. Recent leaks and rumors have hinted at several key design features and specifications of the smartphone. It is believed to be the brand’s first 5G rugged smartphone. It is expected to feature a Snapdragon 778G Processor and run Android 12-based OneUI skin.

As initially spotted by Mukul Sharma, Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro has appeared on the Bluetooth SIG website. The listing only revealed the model number and phone’s name. It didn’t have any specifications of the smartphone. A recent Google Play listing revealed that the Galaxy XCover6 Pro is just a renamed Galaxy XCover Pro 2.

Past reports have hinted at the Galaxy XCover6 Pro being a 5G smartphone unlike its predecessor Galaxy XCover Pro. The smartphone allegedly has a rugged design and will sport a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with 1080 x 2408-pixel resolution and a pixel density of 450 dots per inch.

The Samsung handset is also believed to be powered by a Snapdragon 778G SoC. The device will likely measure 169.5mm x 81.1mm x 10.1mm and run an Android 12-based operating system out of the box. It will also come with a 3.5mm audio jack. As per the leaked render images, the smartphone will have a dew-drop notch and thick bezels going around the display. The handset is also shown to have a dual rear camera unit, arranged in the top left corner.

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OPPO A57 & A57s to launch in India soon: Tipster

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Sean

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May 27, 2022

Oppo is apparently gearing up to launch two new smartphones in India. The company is planning on bringing two new models within the Oppo A57 series to the region, with the A57 already being launched in certain other nations.

Oppo A57 4G launching soon in india 🇮🇳🇮🇳

-6.56" FHD+
– Helio G35
– 33W https://t.co/auaQbhRt6G pic.twitter.com/dqSJBpbgEB

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) May 26, 2022

For those unaware, the Chinese smartphone maker had just launched the A57 5G in Thailand earlier today (27th May 2022). Although, this model’s 5G variant has been available in the brand’s home market of China since April 2022. But now, new information shared by tipster Paras Guglani has revealed that the 4G model will also be arriving in the Indian market. However, the A57 will not launch alone, as the brand is reportedly planning on releasing an A57s model in India as well.

While the A57 has been launched before, the A57s is a new entry from Oppo. The tipster also shared images of both smartphone models, which offered us a look at both A57 series version. Looking at the images, we can see that the A57 and A57s will have a similar design, with both variants having a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera on the front and a flat rear panel. The tipster further added that the A57 series will be available in two color options, including a 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB configuration.

Furthermore, the smartphones will be available in Glowing Black, Glowing Green, and Sunset Orange color options. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of information available for the Oppo A57s, but the A57 has already been launched. So, the base model will have a 6.56 inch FHD+ display. Under the hood, it will be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging. We can expect more details to surface soon, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Xiaomi patents clamshell folding Flip Phone, similar to Galaxy Z Flip 3

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Sean

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May 27, 2022

Xiaomi is apparently working on a new foldable smartphone that appears to resemble the Galaxy Z Flip 3 from Samsung. Meaning, it has a clamshell folding design, which basically makes it a modern day flip phone.

The Chinese tech giant had recently filed a patent with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) that offers us a look at its possible design. Looking at the images in the patent, we can see the foldable smartphone in both its folded state and unfolded state. The former shows us that it can be quite compact when not in use. Although, an interesting observation is the camera module. Xiaomi’s Flip Phone features a horizontal camera module that is quite similar to the Google Pixel 6 in terms of design.

This module also houses three cutouts for the image sensors, but one of these could be for the LED flash. The design sketches also reveal that the smartphone has a speaker grille on the bottom along with the SIM card tray and USB Type C charging port. On the right side, it houses the power button and volume rockers as well. There appears to be no cutout on the display itself, so it is unclear what mechanism the smartphone will use for selfie shots.

So, Xiaomi might use its Camera Under Panel (CUP) technology for the front facing camera, which was found on the MIX Fold model. As of right now, this is all the information we have regarding this model. It is also unclear if the company is actually working on such a model or is simply covering all bases. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Honor 70 Pro Plus spotted on GeekBench, with Dimensity 9000 & 12GB RAM

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Sean

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May 27, 2022

The Honor 70 series launch is just around the corner. But prior to its official release, the company’s top end model from this lineup has been spotted on GeekBench, which revealed some of its key specifications.

In the popular benchmarking platform, the Chinese smartphone maker’s Honor 70 Pro+ was listed with the model number HPB-AN00. Looking at the GeekBench entry, we can see that the upcoming flagship smartphone managed to score 649 points in the single core tests and 2661 points in the multi core tests on GeekBench 5. Furthermore, the device will be equipped with an octa core MediaTek processor that has a 3.05GHz peak frequency and Mali G710 MC10 GPU.

Based on this, we can surmise that the CPU in question is the Dimensity 9000 SoC. Notably, the listing also confirmed the existence of a 12GB RAM offering as well. The Honor 70 Pro+ will also run on Android 12 OS out of the box. Previously, we had also reported on the Honor 70 Pro with the model number SDY-AN00 on the Geekbench benchmark database, with a Dimensity 8000 chipset. The new high end premium smartphones are set to launch next week on 30th May 2022. So stick around, as we will be covering the launch event.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Honor 70 Series and iQOO Neo 6 SE

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 27, 2022

Smartphone launches have finally slowed down. Next week, we only have two events. They will be hosted by Honor and iQOO. These conferences will take place in China and India respectively.

A total of four phones are expected. Three of them will be from Honor and the remaining one will be by iQOO. These devices will likely belong to the upper mid-range category.

Let’s take a look at these handsets one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

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1. Honor 70 Series

The Honor 70 series is scheduled to take place on May 30 in China. It will begin at 7:30 PM CST and will be live-streamed on multiple Chinese video streaming platforms, including Weibo.

The brand is expected to debut three models in the lineup, namely Honor 70, Honor 70 Pro, and Honor 70 Pro Plus. They are said to be powered by Snapdragon 778G+, Dimensity 8000, and Dimensity 9000 chipsets respectively.

At least one of them will arrive with a 54MP Sony IMX8000 camera. Further, the Pro models will carry support for 100W fast charging, while the vanilla variant will be limited to 66W.

Last but not least, the Honor 70 series will retain the design from its predecessors with some noticeable tweaks.

2. iQOO Neo 6

iQOO has confirmed to launch the iQOO Neo 6 in India on May 31. The event will be live-streamed on the brand’s official Youtube channel from 12 PM IST.

According to teasers and leaks, the iQOO Neo 6 for India is expected to be a rebranded iQOO Neo 6 SE sold in China. Hence, it will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC instead of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip.

Other features of the device will include a 6.62 inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 4,700mAh battery, 80W fast charging support, and Android 12.

Apple’s iPhone 14 max Production Hampered due to the Lockdown in China: Report

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Anurag

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May 27, 2022

Apple’s iPhone 14 max might not arrive on the expected time. As per a report by Nikkei Asia, the production of the upcoming fresh addition to the iPhone lineup has fallen behind schedule following month-long Covid lockdowns in China, where the smartphone is assembled.

According to the report, the Cupertino company has instructed the suppliers to accelerate the production of new iPhone models in order to make up for the lost time. Certain Regions of Shanghai were locked down in late March, and while restrictions have now started easing off, the supply chain disruption still goes on.

Last week, it was reported that the ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns in China are expected to have a significant impact on Apple revenue for the April-June quarter, with the company predicting an $8 billion loss in sales, mainly due to the Shanghai lockout.

For the unversed, Apple is prepping to launch four new iPhone models this year, tentatively named the iPhone 14, 14 Pro, 14 Max, and 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 and Pro models will feature 6.1-inch screens, while the Max and Pro Max models will arrive with 6.7 in-inch screens.

As per the report, all four models are currently in the engineering verification test (EVT) stage. In this stage, suppliers finalize all parts and processes before starting mass production of the new iPhones and also calculate the manufacturing costs. However, due to the lockdowns in Shanghai, one of the models is reported to be about three weeks behind schedule. Analyst Jeff Pu claims that the delayed model is the long-rumored iPhone 14 Max.

This is not the first time Apple is facing such a dilemma. The same happened during the production of the iPhone 12 in 2020. Due to the lockdown and Covid-19, the tech giant had to launch the iPhone 12 in October, one month later than the expected launch date.

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Google Pixel Fold smartphone to reportedly launch in Spring next year

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May 27, 2022

Google‘s upcoming foldable smartphone, dubbed Google Pixel Fold, which is also rumored to get launched as the Pixel Notepad, has reportedly been delayed once again and won’t be available later this year.

Now, the new report coming from analysts Ross Young and Jon Prosser has provided more information about when the Google Pixel Fold smartphone could go official.

As per the report, the upcoming first foldable smartphone from Google has been delayed till spring next year. However, an exact timeline for the launch of the device has not been known yet but we expect more information to emerge in the coming months.

Ross Young claims that the delay in the launch of the smartphone is not because of the display issues but he speculates that the company could be waiting for the next-generation Tensor chipset or some software improvements.

Just a day ago, there was a report claiming that the Google Pixel Fold smartphone won’t be making its debut this year. This is the second time the technology giant has postponed the launch of its first foldable device.

Most of the leading smartphone manufacturers have launched their own foldable smartphones in the market, and Samsung continues to dominate the market. The South Korean giant already has a few generations of foldable phones in the market and is now gearing up to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 in the coming months.

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POCO F4 GT flagship smartphone officially launched in the UK; now up for pre-order

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May 27, 2022

Last month, the POCO F4 GT smartphone was officially announced for the global markets and now today, the company has introduced the device for the UK market.

The smartphone will be up for pre-order in the UK until 30th May and the company is offering a discounted price of £499 for those who pre-order the model that packs 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Once the introductory price period is over, the device will come back to its original cost of £699, a whooping £200 increase compared to the discounted price for those who pre-order.

The POCO F4 GT features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full-HD+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device has Gorilla Glass Victus protection and 10-bit color depth with over 1 billion colors.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. There’s also LiquidCool technology 3.0 and the device comes with dual vapor chambers with a total area of 4860mm².

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup that includes a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens (120-degree FOV), and an 8MP macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 20MP Sony IMX596 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone runs the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own MIUI 13 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 4,700mAh (2x 2350 dual-cell) battery with support for 120W HyperCharge fast charging support.

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