Xiaomi to launch RedmiBook Pro 2022 Ryzen Edition alongside Redmi Note 11T series on May 24

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May 20, 2022

Earlier today (20th May 2022), Xiaomi announced that it will be launching a new laptop from its RedmiBook lineup along with the upcoming Redmi Note 11T series. The new model in question is the RedmiBook Pro 2022 Ryzen Edition.

As the name suggests, the new RedmiBook Pro notebook will feature an AMD Ryzen processor. This chip will be a part of the latest Ryzen 6000 family and will be an H series processor that offers high performance. While the company has yet to reveal any finer details regarding this laptop, it did confirm that it will sport a 14 inch display on the front. Furthermore, we can expect it to feature at least DDR4 RAM and SSD storage as well.

The new Ryzen 6000H series processor is based on the Zen 3+ architecture that also includes RDNA 2 GPU architecture as well. Furthermore, the chipset is based on a 6nm process as well. Apart from this, it is also confirmed to be a thin and light laptop, similar to its predecessors. For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant’s RedmiBook Pro series seeks to take on high end notebook offerings like the Apple MacBook.

It offers a metallic design that is thin and light, and primarily geared towards professionals. As of right now, it is unclear if Xiaomi also plans on launching the 2022 RedmiBook Pro Ryzen Edition in a 15.6 inch display variant as well. But stick around for more, as we will be covering the launch event later this month on May 24.

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Apple iPhone shipments rises by almost 20% in Q1 2022 in North America

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Sean

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May 20, 2022

The shipments of Apple iPhones have apparently risen by a notable amount in the first quarter of this year. This growth was observed in the company’s most important region, which is North America.

According to a Canalys report, the Cupertino based giant’s shipments for iPhones were up by nearly 20 percent. In other words, the brand shipped a total of 20 million iPhones in the first quarter of 2022, compared to 17 million units during the same period last year. Furthermore, the company’s market share also hit a whopping 51 percent in the North American market, up from 45 percent in 2021. For those unaware, the North American region has always been a major market for Apple.

The iPhone maker was the number one smartphone brand in NA, followed by Samsung Electronics, which came in second after shipping 10.5 million handsets in Q1 2022. Meanwhile, Lenovo arrived third with 4 million smartphone shipped, while TCL and Google rounded up the top five list with ever fewer shipments. Out of the five companies, Apple, Google, and Lenovo saw a rise in market share during this quarter, while Samsung and various other smaller brands did not see a similar trend.

The report adds that Apple’s growth was thanks to the popularity of the iPhone 13 series, which had launched back in September 2022. Interestingly, the new 5G enabled iPhone SE had also helped boost the sales for the company during this quarter. In total, the North American region saw a total of 39 million smartphone shipments in Q1 2022, which was up by 3.7 percent over Q1 2021. Canalys believes that the region will “maintain healthy supply levels” despite ongoing supply constraints and shortages.

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Fire-Boltt launches Tornado Smartwatch in India, with 1.72 inch display, 30 sports mode & more

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Sean

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May 20, 2022

Fire-Boltt has just launched another new smart wearable in India. The company has officially announced the new Tornado Smartwatch. So lets have a look at the newly released product.

The new smartwatch from the brand sports a large 1.72 inch TFT display that has a resolution of 320 x 380 pixels. Furthermore, the Tornado Smartwatch’s highlighting feature is the Bluetooth calling feature. This device houses a built in microphone and speaker, so the users can make and answer calls directly from the smartwatch. Notably, it even comes with a quick dial pad and call history options as well. Being a modern day smartwatch, the newly launch device also comes with some various health related features.

The smartwatch supports SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, a heart rate sensor, sleep tracking, and more. It even supports 30 sports modes as well, which includes walking, running, cycling, and other similar physical activities. With a single full charge, the Fire-Boltt Tornado smartwatch can last for up to 7 days and it also has a standby time of 15 days. Other features include IP67 water and dust resistance rating, multiple watch faces, camera and music control, AI voice assistant, weather updates, alarm, flashlight, and calculator app.

The new smartwatch is currently available for purchase on Flipkart, a popular e-commerce website in India. The Tornado smartwatch has a price tag of 4,999 INR (roughly 64 US Dollars). It is also available in multiple color options as well, including Black, Blue, Green, Grey, and Maroon.

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Vivo Y75 4G launched in India with AMOLED display, 44MP selfie camera, 44W fast charging, and Helio G96

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 20, 2022

The Vivo Y75 4G has been quietly announced in India. In January, the company launched the Vivo Y75 5G, powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset. The device was made available with a price tag of Rs 21,990. Now, the company has introduced its 4G variant. Some of the notable features of the Y75 4G include an AMOLED display, a 44-megapixel front-facing camera, 50-megapixel triple rear snappers, and 44W fast charging.

Vivo Y75 4G specifications and features

The Vivo Y75 4G features a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device has a slim profile of 7.41mm and weighs around 172 grams. As can be seen below, the Dawn Waves color variant of the phone sports a unique rear design. The company claims that the rear shell of the device does not attract fingerprint marks.

The display notch houses a 44-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. Its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The handset runs on the Android 12 OS with the FunTouchOS 12 UI.

The MediaTek Helio G96 chipset is present under the hood of the phone. It ships with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The phone also carries support for 4 GB of extended RAM. It packs a 4,050mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. For security, it has an in-display fingerprint scanner. It lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack. The usual connectivity options such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a USB-C port are also available on the device.

Vivo Y75 4G price in India

The Vivo Y75 4G comes in a single trim of 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The device is priced at Rs 20,999 (~$271). Buyers can get it in colours like Moonlight Shadow and Dawn Waves (blue). The device can be bought through Vivo India’s online store and Flipkart.

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Samsung launches Galaxy M53 5G & Galaxy M33 5G in new Emerald Brown color in India

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Sean

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May 20, 2022

Samsung has just launched a new color option for two of its mid range smartphones. So now, the Galaxy M53 5G and the Galaxy M33 5G is available in a new Emerald Brown color variant.

For those unaware, the South Korean tech giant had first announced the Galaxy M33 5G and the Galaxy M53 5G back in April 2022. During its initial launch, the Galaxy M33 was only available in Blue and Green color variants, while the Galaxy M53 was offered in a Deep Ocean Blue and Mystique Green versions. And now, the two handsets are available in a new Emerald Brown color option, although, its internal specifications and pricing still remains the same.

Talking about the specs of both Galaxy M53, it sports a 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor, which is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It features a 108 megapixel quad camera camera on the rear while the front features a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 25W fast charging.

The Galaxy M33 sports a 6.6 inch LCD panel that has a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with a Exynos 1280 SoC along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The rear packs a 50 megapixel quad camera while the front has an 8 megapixel selfie shooter. A large 6,000mAh battery pack that supports 25W fast charging. The Emerald Brown color option is currently available on Samsung Online Store, Amazon.in and select retail stores. The M53 starts from 26,499 INR (roughly 340 US Dollars) while the M33 starts from 17,999 INR (roughly 232 US Dollars) in India.

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Honor Play 30 smartphone goes on sale in China; price starts at 1,099 yuan ($164)

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Jeet

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May 20, 2022

A few days ago, Honor had launched its latest Play-series 5G mid-range smartphone in the Chinese market, dubbed as Honor Play 30.

Today, the Honor Play 30 5G smartphone finally goes on sale in China for the starting price of 1,099 yuan, which is about $164. It is offered in four colors — Titanium Silver, Morning Gold, Aurora Blue, and Magic Night Black.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch LCD display that offers an HD+ screen resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 269ppi pixel density. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G chipset.

It comes packed with 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that allows users to further expand the storage capacity.

In the camera department, the phone features a 13-megapixel camera sensor on the back and an LED flash, both of which are placed inside a square-shaped camera module in the top-left corner. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies.

The device runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Magic UI 5.0 on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery, but the device comes with support for only 10W charging.

The 4GB RAM and 128GB storage model of the Honor Play 30 is priced at 1,099 yuan (~$164) while the 8GB RAM and 128GB model costs 1,399 yuan (~$209).

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Huawei Smart Screen V Pro series with self-developed SuperMiniLED display launched in China

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May 20, 2022

Huawei, the Chinese technology giant, has been focusing more on launching devices other than smartphones and in line with that, the company has now announced new Smart TV models in China under the Huawei Smart Screen V Pro series.

There are two new products in the lineup — Huawei V65 Pro and Huawei Smart Screen V75 Pro, costing 10,999 yuan (~$1,643) and 15,999 yuan (~$2,390), respectively. Both of them are now available for purchase in the Chinese market.

The Huawei Smart Screen V75 Pro is touted to be the world’s first product that comes with both HDR Vivid and Audio Vivid certification.

Both the Smart TV models come equipped with Huawei’s self-developed Honghu SuperMiniLED precision backlight technology, along with support for 1000nit peak brightness and 97% DCI-P3 color gamut.

The models in this lineup come with a 3.1.2 smart audio system and two Sound X to form a 5.1.2 distributed home theatre. The TVs also focus on gaming performance and for that, the company has included an HDMI 2.1 interface, and the screen on the TVs supports a 120Hz VRR or variable refresh rate.

Apart from the integrated soundbar, it also comes with a 24-megapixel pop-up AI webcam. In the software department, the Huawei Smart Screen V Pro series come running the company’s own HarmonyOS operating system.

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Infinix Note 12, Infinix Note 12 Turbo with MediaTek Helio processor, 5000mAh battery launched in India

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Anurag

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May 20, 2022

Infinix Note 12 and Infinix Note 12 Turbo got launched in India today. The company’s latest additions to the 12 series are equipped with MediaTek Helio chipsets under the hood and sport triple rear camera setups. The Infinix Note 12 features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the Infinix Note 12 Turbo packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging support. Both smartphones also offer the ability to extend available RAM by utilizing unused storage, according to the company.

Infinix Note 12, Infinix Note 12 Turbo price and availability in India

Infinix Note 12 price in India starts at Rs. 11,999 for the 4GB + 64GB storage variant. It will also be sold in a 6GB + 128GB storage variant priced at Rs. 12,999. The smartphone will be available in Jewel Blue, Force Black, and Sunset Golden color options

Whereas the Infinix Note 12 Turbo comes in a single storage variant priced at Rs. 14,999 for 8GB+ 128GB. It comes in three colors- Force Black, Snowfall, and Sapphire Blue. The smartphones will be sold exclusively through Flipkart. The sale date will be notified soon.

Infinix Note 12 Specifications

The Infinix Note 12 is powered by a Mediatek Helio G88 processor with two fast ARM Cortex-A75 cores with up to 2 GHz and six small ARM Cortex-A55 with up to 1.8 GHz. The smartphone comes with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The storage can be expanded with the help of a MicroSD card.

Talking about the display, the phone comes with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ 60Hz AMOLED panel offering a 1080 x 2400 resolution. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

In terms of optics, the device comes with a 50MP main lens, 2MP depth lens, and an AI lens. There is a 16MP selfie snapper on the front. The phone is 7.90mm thick and weighs 184.5g. In terms of software, the smartphone will run Android 11 out of the box.

Other features include a MediaTek Hyper Engine 2.0 gaming suite, dual speaker with DTS, a 6-layer graphene cooling system, XOS 10.6, and a fingerprint scanner.

Infinix Note 12 Turbo Specifications

The Infinix Note 12 Turbo is a more premium offering by the company, it comes with a better processor and high-capacity RAM. The smartphone features a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen offering a 1080 x 2400 Full HD+ resolution. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a Mediatek Helio G96 Ultra Gaming Processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the device comes with a 50MP main lens + 2 MP Depth Lens + AI lens, while there is a 16MP selfie shooter on the front. The device is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Other features include a dual speaker setup with DTS, 10-layers Graphene Cooling System, XOS 10.6 based on Android 12, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Realme Pad X 5G official renders, variants revealed before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 20, 2022

The Realme Pad X 5G will debut at 14:00 PM (local time) on May 26 in China. It will be arriving as the company’s first tablet for the home market. Ahead of the launch, the Realme Pad X 5G is now up for reservations on JD.com, a Chinese retailer site. In addition to showing official images of the device, the listing shows that it will be available in two configurations.

Realme Pad X 5G design, color variants, and configurations

The Realme Pad X 5G will be available in three colors such as Star Grey, Sea Salt Blue, and Bright Chessboard Green. The tablet can be seen sporting slim bezels on the front and a single camera without an LED flash on the back.

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A SIM slot seems to be available on its left, and its right edge has a volume rocker. The power button is located on the top edge of the device. However, it is unclear whether it is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. According to Realme, the device sports a slim profile of 7.1mm.

The device will be available in two configurations, such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. At present, there is no information on the pricing of these models.

Realme Pad X 5G specifications (rumored)

Rumors have it that the Realme Pad X 5G has an LCD screen that offers a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset and an 8,360mAh battery. The other details of the tablet are under wraps.

A recent report claimed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset powered Realme Pad is also in the works. It is likely to arrive in the second half of the year and may carry the Realme Pad 5g Master Explorer Edition moniker.

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Honor 70 official renders emerge before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 20, 2022

Honor will be announcing the Honor 70 series on May 30 in China. Reports have revealed that the lineup includes three smartphones, the Honor 70, the Honor 70 Pro, and the Honor 70 Pro+. Ahead of the launch, the Honor 70 is now up for pre-orders on Honor Mall. The listing carries the official renders of the smartphone.

The Honor 70 is listed in four colors: Bright Black, Streamer Crystal (white), Mo Yuqing (green), and Iceland Fantasy (blue). The handset can be seen sporting a punch-hole display with curved edges. Its back panel has two camera rings. The first one houses a pair of cameras, while the second camera ring includes the third camera and an LED flash.

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It is speculated that the Honor 70 Pro will sport a similar design. However, its front may feature a display that is curved from all four sides. Also, the back panel of the device may feature two hexagonal camera modules instead of the circular ones found on the vanilla model.

The Honor 70, 70 Pro, and 70 Pro+ are likely to feature the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, Dimensity 8100, and Dimensity 9000 chipsets, respectively. However, it is unclear whether all three phones will be announced at the same time.

Honor 70 specifications (rumored)

The Honor 70 is expected to arrive with a BOE-made FHD+ OLED panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The SD871 powered smartphone will house a 4,800mAh battery that supports 66W rapid charging. The rear camera setup of the device may feature a 108-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The other details of the Honor 70 are under the wraps.

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Xiaomi’s next-gen Mi Band 7 fitness tracker all set to launch on May 24

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Jeet

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May 20, 2022

Xiaomi has a pretty successful lineup of wearable devices in the form of the Mi Band series of fitness trackers. Continuing to ride on its success, the company is now all set to launch the next-generation Mi Band 7 on 24th May.

The company has today shared a teaser poster, confirming that the Mi Band 7 will be launched on 24th May in China, along with the Redmi Note 11T series smartphones.

Based on the teaser poster, it appears that the design of the upcoming wearable device will largely be similar to its predecessor. Just like previous models, the company is expected to launch a Standard Edition and NFC Edition of the Mi Band 7.

The official introduction indicates that the product will be more comfortable to wear. It will offer more powerful performance and have support for multiple sports modes, along with a better user experience, thanks to the customized and smoother user interface.

If the reports are to be believed, then the fitness tracker will feature a 1.56-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 490×192 pixels. It will come with support for multiple different sports models for health and fitness tracking.

Some of the reports have claimed that the device may also include a blood oxygen level monitoring sensor. There’s also a possibility of having built-in GPS support. It is also rumored to come with features like Smart Alarm and Power Saving Mode.

To know more details about the Mi Band 7, including a full set of specifications, features, pricing, and availability, we will have to wait for the official launch event next week. We also expected the device to get launched in other regions soon after its debut in China.

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OPPO Reno 8 full specifications leaked through TENAA listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 20, 2022

OPPO Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, and Reno 8 Pro+ are all set to launch on May 23 in China. Recent reports have revealed that the OPPO phone with the PGAM10 model number will be launched in China with the Reno 8 Pro moniker. The PGZM10 device is expected to launch with the Reno 8 Pro+. The vanilla Reno 8, with model number PGBM10, has emerged in the database of the TENAA certification. The listing has revealed all the major specs of the device.

The Reno 8 is now listed on JD.com for pre-orders. The listing also mentions that the model number of the device is PGBM10. The listing states that it will come with a Dimensity 1300 chipset and 80W of charging. It will be available in variants such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will come in three colors such as Slightly Drunk, Clear Sky Blue, and Night Tour Black. The TENAA listing has revealed the other details of the smartphone.

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OPPO Reno 8 specifications

The TENAA listing reveals that the OPPO Reno 8 has 160 x 73.4 x 7.67mm dimensions and weighs around 179 grams. It houses a 6.43-inch AMOLED punch-hole screen that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate.

The device is powered by a 3GHz octa-core processor, which appears to be the Dimensity 1300 SoC. The smartphone will arrive with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage. It has a 2,200mAh dual-cell battery, which may offer a combined capacity of around 4,500mAh battery. It is expected to carry support for 80W rapid charging.

For selfies, the Reno 8 is fitted with a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear side of the device features a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS. The TENAA listing also mentions that the Reno 8 will also be made available in purple color.

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Realme GT2s Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ could be in the works

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 20, 2022

A couple of smartphone OEMs are going to launch Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset powered smartphones in the coming months. New information reveals that Realme may also launch an SD8G1+ flagship. Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has spilt some preliminary information about this device.

So far, Realme has launched two GT 2 series of flagship phones, such as the Realme GT 2, featuring the Snapdragon 888 SoC and the Realme GT 2 Pro, which is driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Realme may release a flagship phone in the GT 2 series that runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset.

Tipster Digital Chat Station has tentatively called Realme’s upcoming SD8G1+ flagship the Realme GT 2s Pro. He believes that it is the next strongest smartphone from the brand. He added that unlike the positioning of the Realme GT 2 Pro, the GT 2s Pro will not be an all-round upgrade.

Hence, it appears that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ could be the only major upgrade on the Realme GT 2s Pro. The GT 2 and GT 2 Pro carry support for 65W fast charging. It remains to be seen whether the Realme GT 2s Pro arrives with support for 80W fast charging. It will probably borrow most of the specs from the GT 2 Pro.

Realme GT 2 Pro specifications

The Realme GT 2 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display that offers an QHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The device runs on the Android 12 OS and Realme UI 3.0. It has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (ultrawide, 150-degree), and a 3-megapixel microscope camera. The GT 2 houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite begins its global journey in Europe priced at €299

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 19, 2022

OnePlus is extending the reach of its recently released Nord CE 2 Lite to Europe. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be available in Europe from May 24, and the company has started accepting preorders. The first shipments will however commence on May 24 and the device will cost €299 ($315).

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite sports an interesting external design. It has a rectangular accent running horizontally behind the camera module. The textured design adds some grip to the device, which is slightly heavier and larger than the OnePlus Nord 2T. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite comes with a 6.59-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz display refresh rate. The phone’s display also has FHD+ resolution and a higher refresh rate than that of the Nord 2T.

The camera setup of the Nord CE 2 Lite includes a triple rear camera system and a 16MP front camera. The main camera is a 64MP f/1.7 sensor, supported by a 2MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor. The Nord CE 2 Lite is powered by a 5G-enabled Snapdragon 695 chipset. It offers a RAM/ internal storage combination of 6GB/128GB. The storage of the Nord CE 2 Lite is expandable while the device will run on Android 12.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has a 5,000mAh battery that can last up to 48 hours on a single charge. The device supports 33W fast-wired charging with the charger included in the box. Other accessories included in the box are a screen guard and a protective case. Apart from Europe, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be available in several markets across the continents. The €299 price tag of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite makes it as a pretty affordable yet powerful smartphone.

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Amazfit GTR 2 New Version will launch in India on May 23

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 19, 2022

The Amazfit GTR 2 New Version smartwatch has been announced for unveiling in India on May 23. The Amazfit GTR 2 New Version is a sequel to the GTR 2 which was launched in India back in 2020. This follows the same pattern with the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Edition which was launched in India in April as a trimmed-down version of the GTS 2 Mini.

There are some design and feature differences between the new version of Amazfit GTR 2 and its predecessor. However, much of the specifications remain the same for the two models. The new smartwatch will feature a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen with 2.5D glass, and up to 450 nits brightness. The smartwatch has an aluminum alloy casing with two color options for its silicone strap. The new model’s silicone straps come in lightning grey and thunder black colors. The new model has a scratch-resistant, diamond-like carbon coating and will support both Android and iOS devices.

The Amazfit GTR 2 New Version offers more than 90 Sports Modes, giving users a wide variety of exercise options to choose from. The Activity Tracking includes heart rate, distance, step count, calorie count, and sleep. There are several sensors to measure Blood Oxygen saturation and other health features, as well as an Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Air Pressure Sensor, and Geomagnetic sensor. The Amazfit GTR 2 New Version is rated 5ATM water resistance and has a 3GB storage for music playback.

The new Amazfit GTR 2 features Bluetooth calling – it has a microphone and three magnetic super linear speakers to deliver crisp calls. A 471mAh battery provides up to 14 days of battery life for the new smartwatch. The battery can last for up to 38 days on basic use, while heavy use yields just about 6 days of battery life.

Pricing information for the Amazfit GTR New Version is not available at this time. The smartwatch can be purchased in India via Flipkart starting from May 23. Note that the original GTR 2 was priced between Rs. 12,999 (~$168) and Rs. 13,499 (~$174).

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Motorola Moto G42 receives FCC certification, renders leak

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 19, 2022

Some renders and an FCC certification have surfaced of an upcoming Motorola smartphone – the Moto G42. The new images and documentation could point to the imminent release of the device, although a specific release date is not available at this time.

The upcoming Motorola Moto G42 is codenamed HawaiiPlusOLED22 with model number XT2233-2. The Moto G42 is the successor to the Moto G41 which was released in 2021. However, the Moto G42 is on a lower pedestal than the Moto G52, hence it will come cheaper expectedly. As its codename indicates, the Moto G42 will come with an OLED screen although the details about its display are still unknown.

The FCC certification documentation indicates that the Moto G42 will be a dual SIM 4G phone. The absence of a 5G-enabled chipset on the Moto G42 indicates that the device is not in the flagship band. While the Moto G41 was powered by an Helio G85 chip, the Moto G52 has a Snapdragon 680. We expect the Moto G42 chipset to fall between the two models. It is noted that the Motorola Moto G62, which is yet to be released, will support 5G connectivity.

Motorola Moto G42

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The Moto G42 will debut with the Android 12 operating system and it supports NFC. The model already has the Wi-Fi Alliance and EEC certifications. There are no words yet on the release date of the Moto G42. We are also lacking pricing information and the full specs list of the model at this time.

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Acer Chromebook Spin 714, Chromebook Tab 510 unveiled – check specs, pricing & availability

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Sudhanshu

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May 19, 2022

Acer has launched a bunch of new devices in the “Next At Acer” event held yesterday. These include their new premium Chromebook Spin 714 and the new ChromeOS-powered tablet dubbed the Acer Chromebook Tab 510. So let’s take a closer look at their specs and features.

Acer Chromebook Spin 714

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is a premium 2-in-1 notebook from Acer with 360-degree hinges, an aluminum body, and military-grade MIL-STD 810H certification for toughness.

The 2-in-1 features a 14-inch touch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and two resolution options – WQXGA (2560×1600) and WUXGA (1920×1200). The display covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut.

The Chromebook Spin 714 is powered by 12th Gen Intel processors and is available in Core i5 and Core i7 configurations. It offers up to 16 GB of LPDDR4X SDRAM, and up to 512 GB of PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD. The keyboard is backlit, and you can add an optional fingerprint reader. The Acer USI stylus can be used with the laptop.

Other features on the 2-in-1 include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, an HDMI port, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Acer claims a battery life of up to 10 hours on a single charge and a 30-minute charge refills enough juice to make the laptop provide 4 hours of battery backup.

Acer Chromebook Tab 510

Similar to the 2-in-1 Chromebook Spin 714, the Chromebook Tab 510 also comes with MIL-STD 810H certification for toughness and features shock-absorbing corner bumpers, and a reinforced design.

It has a 10.1-inch (1920 x 1200p) IPS LCD screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It comes powered by the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform paired with an Adreno 618 GPU. It has 4 GB of LPDDR4X SDRAM and up to 64 GB of eMMC storage.

For optics, the tablet has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera. Other than that, the tablet comes with Acer USI stylus support, a dual speakers setup, Bluetooth 5.0, and optional 4G LTE connectivity.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 starts at $749.99 while the Chromebook Tab 510 will have a starting price of $399.

The Chromebook Tab 510 will be available in North America in July while the Chromebook Spin 714 will arrive in the month of August.

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You can now pre-order OnePlus Ace racing edition for $389 only on Giztop

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May 19, 2022

OnePlus Ace racing edition features a 6.59 inches IPS LCD FHD display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max chipset, it comes with Mali-G610 MC6 GPU. You can choose from an 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB /256GB UFS 3.1 storage for your memory options.

OnePlus Ace racing edition features a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP primary camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, the phone supports 67W SUPERVOOC charging and runs on Android 12 OS based ColorOS 12.1

You can now pre-order the OnePlus Ace racing edition for $389 only at Giztop. Please note that the phone is available only for pre-orders and the actual delivery will start somewhere in early June.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset

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Sudhanshu

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May 19, 2022

Samsung is expected to launch its next-generation foldable smartphones in a few months. The upcoming devices dubbed the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, have already had multiple specifications and design leaks.

Now, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking website, revealing some of its key specifications. According to the listing, the device has an SM-F721U model number, which is the model number for the US variant.

The listing reveals that the smartphone runs an octa-core processor with four efficiency cores running at 1.80GHz, three cores running at 2.75GHz, and one high-performance core clocked at 3.19GHz. This chipset is the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset which is expected to be unveiled tomorrow (May 20).

Other than that, the device is revealed to have 8GB RAM and run on an Android-12-based operating system, likely the One UI 4.1. Coming to the benchmark results, the smartphone scored 1277 points on the single-core test and 3642 points on the multi-core test of Geekbench 5. The Geekbench database doesn’t reveal anything so let’s take a look at the leaked specifications so far.

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is expected to measure 165.1 x 71.9 x 7.2mm making it slightly smaller but thicker than the Galaxy Z Flip 3. Its battery is rumored to be of 3,700mAh capacity which is 400mAh more than the current-gen flip. The device is also expected to come with 25W fast charging. A report from analyst Ross Young has also revealed that the smartphone will come in four new color options – Gold, Gray, Light Blue, and Light Violet.

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Oppo Reno8 series to arrive with the company’s in-house MariSiliconX NPU imaging chip

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Anurag

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May 19, 2022

Oppo Reno8 series is confirmed to go official in China on May 23. Just days before the official debut, the company revealed that the upcoming series will arrive with not one but two chips. Oppo announced that the Oppo Reno8 series will be equipped with the company’s home-brewed MarisiliconX NPU imaging chip.

The company took to Weibo to reveal that the new Reno8 series will be equipped with its self-developed Mariana MariSiliconX Chip. This chip will certainly take the camera capabilities of the smartphone to the next level. The chip can optimize pictures, improve system computing power, and enhance lowlight photos. In addition, it will also offer real-time AI computing to improve energy efficiency.

The new MariSiliconX is manufactured using TSMC’s 6nm process and seeks to improve the imaging capability of upcoming Oppo smartphones. It is said to offer industry-leading ultra HDR capabilities while also enabling lossless real-time RAW captures and maximizing the RGBW sensor’s performance. It can offer an extreme dynamic range via 20bit HDR.

It also reported that the new reno series is going to land with improved night mode. The phones come equipped with a 32-megapixel super-sensitive cat-eye lens on the front which can greatly increase the amount of light entering. Moreover, the camera unit comes integrated with Oppo’s in-house RGBW image sensor.

The MariSiliconX chip debuted with Oppo Find X5 Pro earlier this year. The smartphone offered terrific camera quality. To understand better you can refer to our detailed review of the Oppo Find X5 Pro.

Apart from improved camera specs, the Oppo Reno8 series will also offer good performance in terms of battery life. the phones support up to 80W super-fast charging and also feature a battery health engine.

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