The new Galaxy A13 may house a Mediatek Helio G80 chip

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May 30, 2022

Samsung announced the Galaxy A13 alongside the Galaxy A23 in March. The company is expected to debut a 5G variant of this phone called Galaxy A13 5G very soon. Also, a new variant of the original Galaxy A13 from a couple of months back is also in the news. Today, we get to learn the chipset that will be powering this version of the handset.

According to a retail source of GizPaw, the new variant of Galaxy A13 with model number SM-A137F will house a Mediatek Helio G80 chip. For the unaware, the original Galaxy A13 carrying model number SM-A137F comes powered by an Exynos 850 SoC.

This is not the first time Samsung will be re-releasing a smartphone with a different chipset. Galaxy A12, the predecessor of Galaxy A13, also went through a similar process last year.

The original Galaxy A12 debuted with a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. But later, the South Korean tech giant introduced another version with an Exynos 850 chip.

Apart from the change in the chipset, the two variants of Galaxy A12 are identical. We expect the same for the Galaxy A13.

The new Galaxy A13 could be first announced in Europe alongside the Galaxy A13 5G. Unfortunately, it’s not known when that will happen but it should be sooner than later.

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition could launch as OnePlus 10R Lite in India

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Sean

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May 30, 2022

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition had just recently launched in China. Now, a new report has suggested that the same model is arriving in the Indian market as well, but will apparently be rebranded as the OnePlus 10R Lite.

The news arrives from known tipster Mukul Sharma who shared the information on Twitter. In the tweet, he shared an Indian IMEI database listing that showcased the 10R Lite moniker. This smartphone carried the model number PGZ110, and is believed to be the rebranded Ace Racing Edition for the Indian market. For those unaware, the regular Ace model had also launched in India under a different name, which was the 10R.

In other words, it is highly likely that the Ace Racing Edition model will also launch under the 10R series as well. If this is true, we already have specifications regarding the Racing Edition variant. It sports a 6.59 inch Full HD+ LCD panel that supports 120Hz refresh rate and has a punch hole cutout for the 16 megapixel selfie shooter on the front. The rear features a triple camera setup that includes a 64 megapixel primary sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel depth sensor.

OnePlus Ace Racing = OnePlus 10R Lite? pic.twitter.com/A7rUQKsqS9

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) May 30, 2022

Under the hood, the Ace Racing Edition is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max processor that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the device, which also supports 67W fast charging. Other features include a side mounted fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm headphone jack, 5G supports, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and Android 12 OS based ColorOS out of the box.

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Android 12 update goes live for the Xiaomi 12X

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Anurag

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May 30, 2022

Android 12 has now been here for quite a long time and its iteration is also coming soon. While the majority of the eligible smartphones have already received the Android 12 software update, there are still some devices that haven’t got the taste of the latest firmware yet. Xiaomi 12X is one such device, but that changes now, as the Chinese company has now rolled out the Android 12 update Globally for Xiaomi 12X.

Xiaomi 12X debuted back in March alongside the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro. Though the two flagships landed with MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box, the affordable Xiaomi 12X wasn’t so lucky and arrived with Android 11. For some reason, the global variant that was launched months after the initial Chinese release also came pre-installed with Android 11. But anyways, the company has finally released the Android 12 update for the Xiaomi 12X

As initially spotted by the folks at Xiaomiui, the build number for the latest Android 12 update is V13.0.1.0.SLDMIXM. The update comes packed in 3.1GB of data so you might want to connect to the Wi-Fi if your carrier deal isn’t data-heavy.

As per the official changelog, the new build comes with all the standard Android 12 features, along with the April 2022 security patch that contains seven security improvements for the Android Framework.

To recall, the smartphone features a 6.28″ OLED display with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Powered by the Snapdragon 870 5G processor the smartphone comes with a triple camera setup on the back with a 50MP main camera and 5MP macro lens and 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. While on the front, it has a single 32MP snapper for selfies. Xiaomi 12X is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 67W fast charging.

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Android 12 update available for Oneplus 5, 5T via LineageOS 19

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 30, 2022

Oneplus ended the software support for the Oneplus 5 and the Oneplus 5T in late 2020. The last official system update for the handsets brought September 2020 security patches and some fixes for the buggy Android 10 update that was rolled out earlier that year.

Two years after the last official Android update, users of Oneplus 5 and Oneplus 5T can still experience the current latest version of Android, thanks to the newly released Android 12-based LineageOS 19 custom ROM.

Third-party software is not meant for everyone. Because users have to deal with the installation process, which can be confusing for most.

But if you are one of those who are used to custom ROMs, you should probably install the official LineageOS 19 ROM on your Oneplus 5 or Oneplus 5T to bring a new life into them.

These devices were launched in 2017. So most likely they are sitting idle or being used as a secondary smartphone. Hence, they can be a perfect opportunity for the users to try custom ROM for the first time since there won’t be any harm if anything goes wrong.

The Oneplus 5 and the Oneplus 5T hit the markets with Android 7.1.1 Nougat. They received three official Android updates throughout their lifetime — Android 8.1 Oreo, Android 9.0 Pie, and Android 10.

Motorola Moto G42 with Snapdragon 680 SoC appears on Geekbench

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 30, 2022

A few days back, an upcoming Motorola smartphone dubbed Moto G42 was spotted on multiple certification websites carrying model number XT2233. The listings disclosed a few details about the handset. The device also leaked in renders exposing its design. Now, the phone has arrived on Geekbench revealing its chipset.

According to Geekbench, the forthcoming Motorola Moto G42 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. For the unaware, this is the same chip that’s present underneath the Moto G52.

Apart from the chip, the listing on the benchmarking platform says that the device will boot Android 12. Anyway, this was already known, courtesy of the FCC and WiFi Alliance.

Per the listing on Lenovo’s website, the Moto G42 is codenamed HawaiiPlusOLED22. This suggests that it could sport an OLED display like the Moto G52 but it’s not known whether the panel will support a high refresh rate.

Certifications have also revealed features like dual-band WiFi, NFC, and 4G connectivity. Additionally, renders have disclosed the design as well.

The phone’s look will be near-identical to that of the Moto G52 with a vertically aligned triple camera setup on the rear and a centered punch-hole screen on the front.

Going by the aforementioned details, the Moto G42 may be only slightly different from the Moto G52 and will likely be cheaper. We expect Motorola to announce this handset in the coming days.

Possible Google Pixel Tablet gets USI Certification, may carry Stylus Support

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Anurag

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May 30, 2022

Google IO 2022 was full of surprises because the company teased some unexpected devices such as the Pixel 7 and even a new Pixel Tablet. The Tablet made an incredibly brief appearance confirming that the tech giant is working on a new slate. But there’s still a year to the launch and not many details about the device are out. However, a recent report by NuGiz hints that the new Pixel tablet may carry support for Stylus.

As per the report, a Google tablet with the codename “Tangor” has been spotted on Universal Stylus Initiative’s (USI) website. The listing did not reveal any specifications of the tablet but it signals that the upcoming device will support a stylus.

For the unversed, USI is a non-profit group of companies that standardizes how active interoperable styluses should work. The group aims to make it easier to have cross-compatibility with other devices, meaning a single, active stylus capable of operating with all the devices.

Google joined the USI back in 2018, However, it is only now that a device bearing Google’s branding has been certified by the group. In fact, the Pixel tablet could be the first Android tablet to even get the USI seal of approval.

Of course, this is just a small piece of information and we still don’t know how Google will implement the stylus in the upcoming tablet. If the new Pixel tablet is indeed going to come with a stylus, then it will be interesting to see how the stylus will charge. Notably, USI standard recently added NFC as a wireless charging method. So, Google might just go for that.

Considering that the Pixel Tablet is still an year away from the official launch, it would be unwise to comment on the specifications of the product. Though we expect to see more leaks and rumors about the device in the coming months.

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Apple’s redesigned MacBook Air could be announced at the upcoming WWDC 2022

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Jeet

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May 30, 2022

Apple has been rumored to be working on a new redesigned Apple MacBook Air laptop which is expected to come powered by the Apple Silicon M2 chip and come with several major changes to its design.

Now, a new report coming from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter claims that Apple could officially unveil the redesigned MacBook Air at WWDC 2022.

Apple has scheduled WWDC 2022 to take place from 6th June to 10th June and if the company makes hardware announcements, then the MacBook Air will be a part of it. If that doesn’t happen, then he belives it could be because of the supply chain issues.

Recently, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had said that the 2022 MacBook Air will have a new form factor design and more color options. He also said that it will not feature a tapered design but it could get shipped it with a more MacBook Pro-like design.

The laptop is also expected to be thinner and lighter, and may even launch in color options similar to the 24 inch iMac, which is available in blue, green, pink, silver, yellow, orange, and purple color options. It is even rumored to offer an off white bezel and a matching off white keyboard, which is a major shift away from its typical black keyboards.

There are conflicting reports about the processor that will power the upcoming MacBook Air laptop. While it should be the M2 processor, as some reports have claimed is the case, there are a few reports that indicate Apple opting to use the old M1 chip for the new MacBook Air because of the supply chain issues.

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iQOO Z5 6,000mAh battery edition phone’s specifications seemingly revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 30, 2022

iQOO is reportedly working on a new edition of the iQOO Z5 for China. The Chinese manufacturer is yet to confirm its arrival, but speculations are rife that it may debut in the next few days. Chinese tipster Bald is Panda has claimed that the upcoming iQOO Z5 will be similar to the Vivo T2x, which has just gone official in China.

According to the tipster, the difference between the Vivo T2x and the rumored iQOO Z5 6,000mAh battery edition is that the former comes with a waterdrop notch display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate. Hence, it appears that the iQOO phone could be equipped with a punch-hole display. It is unclear whether it supports a 144Hz refresh rate like the T2x.

The leak also suggests that the forthcoming iQOO Z5’s other specifications could be borrowed from the Vivo T2x. To those who are unaware, the T2x is equipped with the Dimensity 1300 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of native storage.

The T2x has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery that carries support for 44W rapid charging. It boots to the Android 12 OS and OriginOS 2.0.

The rear camera island of the T2x has a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. For selfies, it is fitted with a 16-megapixel front camera. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

There is no word on the pricing of the iQOO Z5 6,000mAh battery edition. As far as the T2x is concerned, its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants are priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$240) and 1,799 Yuan (~$270), respectively.

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HTC’s flagship phone has been delayed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 30, 2022

HTC hasn’t launched a flagship phone in the past three years. It was reported in March that HTC planned to launch a high-end smartphone in April. It was also revealed that it would be a metaverse focused device. New information reveals that the arrival of the HTC flagship has been delayed.

According to a report by PhoneArena, the HTC flagship phone, which was supposed to debut in April, has been delayed due to COVID. It is good to know that the company hasn’t abandoned the device. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the specifications of the device.

The only thing that is known about the mysterious HTC flagship phone will be based on the metaverse. It is being speculated that the smartphone will be related to the company’s Vivo Flow VR headset in some way. It is likely to appeal to those customers who wish to use it for VR and AR apps.

While HTC has been missing from the flagship scene, the company has been launching Wildfire branded smartphones in select markets like Taiwan and India. It’s not clear if the upcoming flagship phone from HTC will be sold in wider markets.

The reason why HTC has been launching fewer phones in limited markets for the past four years is that it sold a major chunk of its smartphone business to Google in 2018. The $1.1 billion deal between HTC and Google allowed the latter to receive the former’s employees and access to its intellectual property.

There is a possibility that the upcoming HTC phone could be a sub-flagship phone, and not a flagship phone powered by top-of-the-line Qualcomm or MediaTek chip. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know more about the device.

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Realme C30 key specifications tipped, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 30, 2022

Realme is reportedly planning to launch the Realme C30 smartphone in India. A previous leak claimed that the C30 would be unveiled in June in the country. Tipsters Mukul Sharma and Paras Guglani have surfaced to reveal the key details of the smartphone.

It was revealed in the previous week that the Realme C30 will be coming to India in two variants: 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. The leak also revealed that the C3 will be available in three colors, such as Denim Black, Lake Blue, and Bamboo Green.

According to Sharma, the Realme C30 will arrive with a 6.58-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. The device measures 8.48mm in thickness and weighs around 181 grams.

Guglani revealed that the Realme C30 supports a Full HD+ resolution and features an unspecified Unisoc chip. It has a 13-megapixel camera on the back and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. It will come in blue color and may cost around Rs 7,000 (~$90). This indicates that the C30 could end up as the most affordable phone from the brand.

Hopefully, newer reports will spill some more information about the Realme C30. As the name suggests, the C30 will be positioned lower than the Realme C31, which was announced in March this year with a price tag of Rs 8,999 (~$116).

The Realme C31 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution, a Unisoc T612 chipset, 3 GB / 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 32 GB / 64 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. It has a 5-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (mono) triple camera unit.

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How to Watch the Honor 70 Series Launch Event Livestream

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 29, 2022

Honor is holding a launch event for its highly anticipated Honor 70 series flagship smartphones in China tomorrow May 30th (Monday) at 7:30 pm Beijing Time (UTC +8) / 5:30 pm IST (UTC +5:30) / 12:30 pm London Time (UTC +1).

The launch event this year will be live-streamed online for the general public to tune in. To watch the launch event, you can head on over to the link below on May 30th, 2022 7:30 pm Beijing Time sharp to follow the announcement.

Link to live stream here.

The Honor 70 series of flagship smartphones is the successor to last year’s Honor 60 series which was launched exclusively in China. Unlike Honor’s Magic4 series which was launched earlier in 2022, the Honor 70 series aimed more toward the affordable flagship market.

The Honor 70 lineup is rumoured to have 3 device models: the standard Honor 70, the Honor 70 Pro and the Honor 70 Pro Plus.

The Honor 70 Pro Plus will be the most expensive in the family with its flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, 10 bit 120Hz LTPO OLED display and Sony’s highest-end IMX800 imaging sensor to boot. The device was also revealed to sport 100W wired fast charging technology with its generous 4,600 mAh battery.

Meanwhile, the standard Honor 70 is rumoured to feature Qualcomm’s newly launched Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, whilst the Honor 70 Pro could feature MediaTek Dimensity 8000/8100 SoC onboard. Cameras-wise, the standard model will be sporting a 108MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro triple-lens setup, while the Honor 70 Pro will be sporting a 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor + 50MP ultra-wide + 8MP telephoto lens setup.

To know more about the Honor 70 series, head on over to our specs roundup article here, or stay tuned to our coverage here at Gizmochina on the Honor 70 series launch event tomorrow!

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Xiaomi Mijia washing and drying set launched priced at 4,798 yuan ($716)

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 29, 2022

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia washing and drying set with dual 10kg capacities in China. The new gadgets have a minimum price of 4,798 yuan ($712). Xiaomi says the new Mijia washing and drying sets could deliver quick solutions to the family’s washing needs.

The Mijia washing and drying set comes with double sterilization and double mites removal technologies. It is equipped with silver ion sterilization technology to provide a high-quality laundry always. The in-built UVC lamp in the drying set also provides another layer of sterilization. It effectively eliminates mites and residual debris.

Up to 22 washing and care options are supported in the Mijia front-loading 10kg washing machine. This covers a wide variety of clothes for different situations including light clothes, jackets, delicate fabrics, white clothing, and so on. It has a 48-pole direct drive motor that can be controlled in a precise manner to achieve optimal washing of the fabric. There are 24 drying modes in the dryer which helps to also deliver optimal drying of clothes and fabrics. The drying mechanism is such that it carries out intelligent drying according to the nature of the fabric.

Washing and drying tasks can be controlled remotely using the Mijia app. The device can also master the washing and drying task at any time.

The Mijia washing and drying set is available in China via Jingdong (JD). It may subsequently ship to other markets but we can’t say when that will happen.

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Vivo T2x Launched with Dimensity 1300 SoC, 6000mAh Battery and More

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 29, 2022

Earlier this week, Vivo was rumoured to launch the Vivo T2x on June 6, but it seems that we finally have a resolution to the launch of the Vivo T2x as the smartphone was quietly launched in the Chinese market today.

The Vivo T2x has been officially launched in China today May 29th via Chinese e-commerce platform, JD.com, and the device is planned to start shipping out to customers starting from June 12th onwards.

Powering the Vivo T2x smartphone is MediaTek’s newly launched Dimensity 1300 SoC. The aforementioned SoC is built on TSMC’s class-leading 6nm node to deliver exceptional power efficiency while still providing high performance for casual mobile gaming. Paired with the processor is 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 Enhanced storage to deliver blazingly fast read and write memory speeds.

As for the screen, Vivo has equipped the T2x with a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display, that has a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The LCD panel also has a 240Hz touch sampling rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3 colour space coverage, a peak brightness of 650 nits, and can go as low as 1 nit when you are the device in a dark environment.

Endurance-wise, the Vivo T2x is packing one of the largest batteries in the mid-range segment with a 6000mAh unit, that Vivo claims to deliver up to 20 hours of continuous video playback. Paired with Vivo’s Wired 44W FlashCharge, the battery can even to charged from 0% to 50% in 35 minutes. The device also supports 6W reverse wired charging, to charge other devices like your USB-C wireless earphones as well.

vivo t2x design 3 — Vivo T2x Dual Cameras

The camera setup on the Vivo T2x is a dual 50MP main lens + 2MP macro lens setup, and the device has been equipped with a brand-new linear axis vibration motor that can deliver a flagship-like experience on the device. (Vivo has not specified whether it is a Z-axis or X-axis motor)

The rear of the device is a matte finish made with AG Glass Technology. The Vivo T2x will be available in two colour options: Mist Blue and Mirror Black.

The RRP of the Vivo T2x is 1699 RMB (254 USD) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and 1899 RMB (284 USD) for the 8GB + 256GB variant. But Vivo China is launching an early pre-order promo whereby the 8GB + 128GB variant will be going for only 1599 RMB (239 USD) and the 8GB + 256GB will going for 1799 RMB (269 USD).

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May 2022 Android Security Patch Rolling Out to Mi 11 Ultra, Poco X3 GT, Redmi Note 11 Series and More

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 29, 2022

As an Android user, your overall software support user experience is not only determined by the amount of major Android OS updates, but also determined by the frequency of security updates.

As one of the world’s Top 3 leading smartphone brands, Xiaomi knows this fact as well, thus the smartphone manufacturer has started rolling out the May 2022 Android Security Patch to the global variants of their Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones.

Currently, several users have reported that their devices have received the May 2022 Security Update that was pushed OTA to their devices. We have compiled a list of the (global) Xiaomi devices that have received the security update so far, and it is as follows:

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Poco X3 GT
Poco M3
Redmi Note 11
Redmi Note 11 NFC
Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G
Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G / Poco X4 Pro 5G

If you are the owner of any of these aforementioned Xiaomi devices above, you are highly recommended to download the May Android security update as soon as possible, as to safe keep yourself from the cyberattacks on the internet and to prevent your vulnerable data from leaking out to the greater Internet.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra was released last year as Xiaomi’s first-ever camera flagship that rivals the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and even the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Marching into June 2022, the device’s specs and camera performance still rival the flagships of even today. If you are interested in picking one up for yourself, the device is currently on Giztop with a limited time US$ 100 discount.

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Tenda CP3 smart AI security camera launched in India for Rs. 2,999 ($39)

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 29, 2022

Tenda has announced its CP3 smart AI camera in India with an Rs. 2,999 (~$39) price tag. The Tenda CP3 comes with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and a 1080 pixel sensor for FHD footage. The Tenda CP3 also offers several features that make it a highly desirable smart security camera.

The Tenda CP3 has a pan/tilt design that makes for flexible rotation in any direction. The new camera is capable of 360 degrees horizontal movement and 155 degrees vertical movement (90 degrees up and 65 degrees down). Among its features are Auto Targeting and Tracking, S-Motion Detection, and a two-way full-duplex audio communication system. It supports Night Mode ICR infrared technology and its MicroSD card can support up to 128GB of storage.

The Tenda CP3 can automatically track the activity within its range. Its S-motion Detection feature detects and identifies human body forms and movement. It then triggers an alarm, while a notification is sent to the owner’s smartphone immediately.

The Tenda CP3 smart AI security camera supports Smart H.264 video encoding standard and wireless connectivity. It also has a red and a blue LED indicator. The new device is both affordable and sufficiently kitted as a smart security camera. It remains to be seen the type of reaction it gets from the Indian market.

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Komaki DT 3000 with up to 180km range & LY e-scooters launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 29, 2022

Komaki has added two new electric scooters to its fast-expanding lineup in India. The Komaki LY and Komaki DT 3000 e-scooters offer speed and performance, among other premium features. The new e-scooters also come with some industry-leading innovations and a minimum price of Rs. 88,000 ($1,134).

The Komaki LY is the first e-scooter in India to have anti-skid capabilities. It offers Ferro Phosphate batteries that can give a range of up to 90km. It also features disc brakes on both wheels, a telescopic shock absorber, and a hydraulic shock absorber at the front and rear respectively. The Komaki LY has 12-inch wheels and is available in Garnet Red, Jet Black, and Metal Grey color options.

The Komaki DT 3000 has a 52Ah lithium-ion battery which powers its 3kW BLDC electric motor. The Komaki DT 3000 has a top speed of 90km/h and a range of 180km on a full charge. The Komaki DT 3000 is obviously the higher model between the two. Its unique lithium-ion battery is one of the standout features of the DT 3000. It can be charged via a 15amp wall-mounted charger for about 4.5 hours. Four color options are available for the Komaki DT 3000 – blue, grey, black, and red.

The lower-priced Komaki LY costs Rs. 88,000 ($1,134) while the Komaki DT 3000 will go for Rs. 1.22 lakh ($1,572). Komaki now has 20 two- and three-wheeler EV models in the Indian market. The wholly-Indian brand continues to ride on the back of deliberate policies by the government, which is driving the EV revolution in India. It hopes to further shore up its share of the market with the two new e-scooter offerings.

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Vivo Y33e 5G launched with Dimensity 700, 5000mAh battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 29, 2022

Vivo Y33e 5G has gone official in China. In March, the company unveiled the Vivo Y33s 5G in China. The Y33e is a new variant of the Y33s. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Y33e.

Vivo Y33e 5G specifications and features

The Vivo Y33e 5G has a 6.51-inch LCD display. The teardrop notch screen offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 60Hz refresh rate, and 88.99 percent screen space. It has an 8-megapixel camera on the front for snapping selfies and video calls.

The rear camera array of the device has a 13-megapixel main camera. It is coupled with a 2-megapixel macro snapper. The device offers photography features, such as portrait mode, night scene, time-lapse, and more. It runs on the Android 12 OS, which is overlaid with the OriginOS Ocean UI.

The Dimensity 700 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. For more storage, it is equipped with a microSD card slot. It packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. It offers other features, such as a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo Y33e 5G price and availability

The Vivo Y33e 5G is scheduled to go on sale in June in China. It comes in a single trim that offers 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It carries a price tag of 1,299 Yuan (~$194) and comes in two colors: Fluorite Black and Magic Blue.

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OPPO Pad Air tipped to launch with Reno 8 series in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 29, 2022

OPPO recently unveiled the OPPO Pad Air tablet in India. It is the second tablet from the brand after the 5G-ready OPPO Pad, which debuted with Snapdragon 870 earlier this year. According to a new report by 91mobiles, the OPPO Pad Air will be launching as early as June in India.

According to the publication, its source, Yogesh Brar, has revealed that OPPO is testing the OPPO Pad Air and Reno 8 series of smartphones in India. Previous reports have stated that the Reno 8 series will come out in the country by the middle of June.

The OPPO Pad Air is speculated to launch alongside the Reno 8 lineup. However, Brar has claimed that the Reno 8 lineup will debut by late June or early July in the country. Unfortunately, the report has no information on OPPO Pad Air’s configurations, color options, and price for the Indian market.

OPPO Pad Air specifications

The OPPO Pad Air has a 10.36-inch LCD panel that offers a resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels. The device carries support for the OPPO Pencil stylus. It comes preinstalled with Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12 UI. It has a front camera of 5-megapixel, and its back panel has an 8-megapixel camera.

The Snapdragon 680 chipset is present under the hood of the OPPO Pad Air. In China, the device comes with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. It houses a 7,100mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging. Lastly, it comes with quad speakers. The Pad Air is priced at 1,299 Yuan ($194; Rs 15,065) in China. It comes in black and silver colors.

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Will you pay US$950 for a Gucci Smart Finger Ring?

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 29, 2022

Gucci, the globally renowned luxury fashion brand and Ōura, the Finnish health electronics manufacturer, mostly known for its Oura smart ring, have joined forces to create a new premium smart ring for the market.

Priced at US$950, the Gucci x Oura Ring is equipped with all of the health monitoring features found on Ōura’s third-generation smart ring fitness tracker, but with an exquisitely luxurious exterior that is designed by Gucci.

So why should you consider dropping almost 950 USD for a smart finger ring, when you can get yourself a smart watch instead?

Let’s start with the build, the Gucci Oura Ring is fully decorated with high-end premium materials, including a black synthetic corundum base, surrounded by 18-karat gold braids, and a single 18-karat gold Gucci logo. As you can already tell, these are far more elaborate than the Oura Ring Gen 3’s standard finishings which are offered in either silver, gold, glossy black, or matte black painted colourways.

Coming to the tech features of the Gucci Oura Ring, the marketing materials reveal that the ring is a tailor-made wellness tech product.

“Revealing the idiosyncrasies of both the conscious and subconscious, the Gucci x Oura Ring becomes a full expression of the self”, the product claims. “With 24/7 heart rate monitoring, seven temperature sensors, and sleep analysis, the smart ring decodes each individual day through three daily scores measuring sleep, activity, and readiness. Each score adapts and responds according to the wearer’s personal patterns.”

As for the dimensions, since it is a finger ring, it only weighs in at 4 to 6 grams, but due to the miniature size, the finger ring does not have a screen. Instead, the finger ring is Bluetooth connected to your smartphone/another Bluetooth device to transfer your heart rate data and sleep cycle patterns over for storage. The ring is also rated for 100m depth of water resistance.

The Gucci Oura Ring is compatible with Apple Health and Google Fit health tracking applications for ease of analysis and reading your current health statistics.

In short, if you want to track your health, but you don’t want the size of the smartwatch or the fitness band, a smart finger ring might be your option. The Oura Ring Gen 3 retails for 399 USD, and if you want luxury to go along with it, the Gucci x Oura Ring retails for 950 USD.

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iQOO Neo 6 India launch roundup: specifications, color variants, & price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 29, 2022

iQOO Neo 6 is scheduled to launch at 12 PM (local time) on May 31 in India. It is iQOO’s first Neo-branded smartphone for the Indian market. In the past few months, iQOO has unveiled the iQOO Neo 6 and Neo 6 SE smartphones in China. However, the Neo 6 heading to India is a different model. In fact, it is nothing but a rebranded version of the Neo 6 SE.

Design and Display

The iQOO Neo 6 Indian variant has an OLED display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. Its rear shell, which sports a matte finish, has a large camera module that houses a triple camera unit, an LED flash, and a Neo logo. The device lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

It has a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 1200Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit colors, HDR10+ support, and 1,300 nits of brightness. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

Specifications

The Snapdragon 870 is present at the helm of the iQOO Neo 6. It will ship with 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on Android 12 with a layer of FunTouchOS UI on top. According to a leak by tipster Yogesh Brar, the Neo 6 will receive two Android OS upgrades.

iQOO Neo 6 first teaser for India- — iQOO Neo 6 Indian variant

The device will pack a 4,700mAh battery. It will be iQOO’s first phone in India to carry support for 80W fast charging. I will come with other features such as support for Netflix HDR, stereo speakers, VC liquid cooling, an x-axis linear motor, and an IR blaster.

Cameras

For selfies and video calls, the iQOO Neo 6 has a 16-megapixel front camera. The rear-facing triple camera unit of the device has a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS support. It is accompanied by an 8-mgeapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-mgeapixel macro camera.

Price and availability

The iQOO Neo 6’s base model could be priced at around Rs 29,000 in India. In China, it comes in three variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$298; ~Rs 23,185), 2,299 Yuan (~$343, ~Rs 26,665), and 2,499 Yuan (~$373, ~Rs 28,985), respectively. The iQOO Neo 6 Indian variant will be available in Cyber Rage and Dark Nova colors.

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