Honor 70 series smartphones all set to go official in China on May 30

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May 18, 2022

Honor has been gearing up to launch its next-generation flagship smartphones in its home market China under the Honor 70 series. Now, the company has officially confirmed the launch date for the upcoming smartphones.

The company has confirmed that the Honor 70 series launch event will take place on 30th May in China. It will be a virtual launch event that will kick off at 19:30 local time. We expect the company to announce three phones — Honor 70, 70 Pro, and 70 Pro+.

The Honor 70 is expected to feature a BOE FHD+ 10bit display offering a 2400 x 1080 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. A triple rear camera setup will feature a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. It packs a 4,800mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging.

On the other hand, the Honor 70 Pro will feature an OLED 10bit LTPO display and offers a 2400 x 1200 pixels screen resolution along with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. The phone will have a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel super wide-angle camera, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera. The battery and charging speed are expected to be the same as the Honor 70.

Lastly, the Honor 70 Pro+ has an OLED 10bit LTPO display, offering a 2800 × 1300 pixels screen resolution. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor. In the photography department, there’s a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens. The device is said to be powered by a 4600mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.

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POCO X4 GT moniker emerges in IMEI database, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 18, 2022

In February, POCO announced the POCO X4 Pro 5G in the global markets, and later it was made available in India. New information has revealed that the company is planning to launch a new X-series smartphone called the POCO X4 GT. This phone will be succeeding the POCO X3 GT from last year. It appears that the launch date of the smartphone could be drawing near as it has been spotted in the IMEI database (via. Xiaomiui).

As can be seen in the screenshot below, the POCO phone with model number 22041216G will be arriving in the global markets with the POCO X4 GT. The 22041216G will be the global version of the Redmi Note 11T Pro, which is expected to launch soon in China.

Recently, two upcoming Redmi phones with model numbers 22041216C and 22041216UC were spotted in the database of Chinese certification sites such as TENAA and 3C. These smartphones are likely to launch as the Redmi Note 11T and Note 11T Pro, respectively.

So far, it has been found that the Redmi Note 11T will be equipped with a 6.6-inch display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is likely to be powered by the Dimensity 1300 chipset and a 4,300mAh battery. The device is likely to carry support for 67W fast charging. The rest of the specifications of the phone are yet to be revealed.

Recently, another POCO phone with model number 22041216UG was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The model number indicates that it will be a global version of the forthcoming Redmi Note 11T Pro, which is expected to launch soon in China. This phone is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.6-inch FHD+ 144Hz display, a Dimensity 8000 chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. There is a possibility that this device may arrive with the POCO X4 GT+ moniker in the global markets.

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New Xiaomi 12 series smartphones expected to launch soon in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 18, 2022

Xiaomi recently unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered Xiaomi 12 Pro flagship phone in India. There have been reports that the Chinese manufacturer will launch more 12-series flagship phones in the country. Xiaomi India Chief Business Officer Raghu Reddy told Zee Business, “Xiaomi 12 Pro is the first product in the Xiaomi 12 series, and we do have plans to bring more products in Xiaomi 12 series eventually.

When he was specifically asked about the launch timeline for the Xiaomi 12 and 12X in India, he responded by saying, “It’s a little harder for me to put a timeline, but I can tell you that Xiaomi 12 Pro is the first 12 series phone. We definitely have plans to launch more. When does it come is something we can tell you once we are sure about the dates.”

Tipster Yogesh Brar revealed last month that Xiaomi is planning to launch the Xiaomi 12X and 12X Pro flagship phones in India. As the names suggest, the 12X and 12X Pro are expected to succeed the Xiaomi 11X and 11X Pro from last year. He added that the 12X will have the Dimensity 8100 chipset, whereas the Pro model will get the Dimensity 9000 SoC.

In all likelihood, the Xiaomi 12X and 12X Pro are likely to be rebranded versions of the Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro smartphones, which debuted in March in China. The Xiaomi 12 Pro carries a starting price of Rs 62,999 (~$813). There is no information on the pricing of the Xiaomi 12X and 12X Pro.

In related news, Xiaomi’s China division is reportedly planning to launch the Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro smartphones in the home market. Both phones are likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset. These phones will be arriving as updated versions for the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro.

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OnePlus Nord 2T images, specifications, and price leaked before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 18, 2022

The OnePlus Nord 2T is all set to go official on May 19 in Europe and India. A new report by Winfuture.de has revealed the entire specifications, images, and pricing of the Nord 2T. Here is all the information that is known about the smartphone.

OnePlus Nord 2T specifications (rumored)

The Nord 2T will be equipped with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The display punch-hole will house a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 selfie snapper.

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The rear camera setup of the device is fitted with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera with OIS support. It will be accompanied by an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens. The smartphone will come preinstalled with the Android 12 OS, which will be overlaid with OxygenOS 12.1.

The Nord 2T will debut as the world’s first phone powered by the Dimensity 1300 chipset. It will come with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device will pack a 4,500mAh battery that supports up to 80W fast charging. The device will offer users other features such as dual-SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

OnePlus Nord 2T price (rumored)`

In Europe, the OnePlus Nord 2T will cost 399 euros. The company is also expected to announce the Nord CE 2 Lite with a price tag of 299 euros, alongside the Nord 2T. The European launch event will also see the arrival of the Nord Buds TWS earbuds, which were recently announced in India.

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DOOGEE S98 Pro Rugged Phone: Launch date, Specs and Price Revealed

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Daily Deals

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May 17, 2022

DOOGEE has announced the launch date and price for its latest S98 Pro rugged smartphone. The phone which comes in a unique Alien-inspired design is all set to launch on 6 June 2022 for a world premiere discounted price of $329 only.

So let’s take a detailed look at the specs and price of DOOGEE S98 Pro.

The Alien-inspired unique design of the S98 Pro has won the brand the prestigious European Good Design Award. The rugged smartphone comes with a specially designed rear camera island which apparently is inspired by an Aliens head and to complement this theme the brand has also come up with an exotic alien-inspired protective case.

The highlight feature of the DOOGEE S98 Pro lies in its specially designed rear camera island. The island holds a pro-grade thermal sensor in the center flanked by a 48MP SONY IMX582 primary camera and a 20MP SONY IMX350 night vision camera. This triple sensor combination gives you detailed pictures and images that can properly detect and diagnose dampness, elevated temperatures, blockages, etc. Moreover, with the Dual Spectrum Fusion algorithm, you can combine images from both the thermal camera and the main camera into one picture. For your selfies, you have a 16MP Samsung S5K3P9SP sensor in the front.

DOOGEE S98 Pro is fueled by a 6000mAh battery and supports 33W ultrafast type-C charging and 15W wireless charging. The rugged phone sports a 6.3” FHD+ LCD IPS waterdrop display and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 octa-core processor. It comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, expandable up to 512GB.

However what makes the phone truly rugged is its IP68/ 69 K and MIL-STD-810G certifications which make it dustproof, waterproof, and perfect for the harsh outdoors. Other interesting features include a side-mounted fingerprint reader and a customizable key, a virtual tool kit, and Android 12 out of the box.

DOOGEE S98 Pro goes on sale on 6 June 2022. The smartphone will debut on AliExpress, DoogeeMall, and Linio (Latin America) shopping platforms. The brand has said that the rugged phone will be available at a retail price of $439. However, as a part of the world premiere sale, you can buy DOOGEE S98 Pro for $329 only. Please note that the sale starts on 6 June and ends on 10 June 2022.

For more information and a first look, you can check out this video here.

Source: techgoing.com

Lenovo YOGA 7000 smart projector with 8K decoding, 2400ANSI lumens unveiled

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 17, 2022

Chinese tech giant Lenovo has officially unveiled its first projector under the flagship YOGA family. The smart projector dubbed Lenovo YOGA 7000 will go on sale later this month. While the company had earlier teased the product, more details have now been disclosed giving us an idea of the specs.

The Lenovo YOGA 7000 smart projector is designed as a game changer in the high-end projectors market. The YOGA 7000 smart projector adopts a 3D streamlined and rounded body with a double-sided aviation-grade aluminum design. It has an automatic shutter and is also equipped with a dream sound effect atmosphere light.

The new product has the “optical zoom” function in high-end projection, which is not affected by the size of the indoor space. The picture can be enlarged or reduced arbitrarily without damaging the picture quality. Coupled with 2400 ANSI lumens, the projection picture quality has been greatly improved.

The Lenovo YOGA 7000 smart projector equally comes equipped with a 0.47-inch DMD large-size optical micromirror chip. It also uses Osram’s four-lamp brightness LED light source, and supports 8K decoding.

In terms of the sound system, the smart projector is equipped with VIFA cinema-level sound. It crams two 10W independent full-range rubidium magnet speakers under the hood. The projector also support independent Bluetooth audio mode.

In addition, the YOGA 7000 smart projector is equipped with a smart depth sensing system. It also comes with laser autofocus, smart obstacle avoidance, smart screen alignment, and other functions.

The company is yet to reveal the price tag for the YOGA 7000 smart projector. We’ll keep you updated when that happens.

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Apex Legends Mobile now available for Android, iPhone, and iPad

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 17, 2022

Gaming company Electronic Arts (EA) is finally launching its Apex Legends Mobile, a game that is compatible with Android, iPhone, and iPad devices. This is coming after the company promised teeming fans that the game will be available within this year. The Apex Legends Mobile had gone through Beta testing for several months in some regions of the world.

EA says the Apex Legends Mobile is now available for both download and play globally. It can be downloaded from the respective app stores for Android and iOS devices. Pre-registered accounts will get the Apex Legends Mobile Founders badge, a Bloodhound banner pose, an R99 Epic skin, and other freebies.

Fade is the name of the new Legend available only on mobile devices. The first season of the game begins with a new battle pass, and character, among others. The Fade character has passive, tactical, and ultimate skills, which come to play at different times. Slipstream can increase Fade’s speed after sliding. Flashback and Phase Chamber reflect the tactical and ultimate abilities respectively of Fade. In Deathmatch mode, the autofill function automatically fills a player if an existing player quits.

The Apex Legends Mobile is a free game and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The mobile game is compatible with Android version 6.0 and above, as well as iOS 11.0 or later. The RAM/ storage requirement for its installation is 2GB/4GB. Mobile gamers desirous of engaging in the enthralling Apex Legends Mobile can now download. It is available globally and on the Play Store, we already have up to 5 million downloads.

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Huawei Mate Xs 2 & Watch GT3 Pro confirmed to launch on May 18

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 17, 2022

Huawei is set to launch the Mate Xs 2 and Watch GT3 Pro to the global audience on May 18. The launch event will also see the unveiling of a few other products by the Chinese company. Huawei hopes to showcase what it terms the next generation of innovation with the launch of the Mate Xs 2 and Watch GT3 Pro.

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is Huawei’s latest foldable flagship which was launched in China last month. The Huawei Mate Xs was produced solely for Chinese consumers, but its successor, the Mate Xs 2 will be gracing the global stage. Huawei is quite excited about the lineup of products to be unveiled during its global event on May 18. Huawei continues to rise from the grave turbulence it had gone through in the past couple of years. The new products are a clear indication of the resurgence of the Huawei brand.

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a premium foldable smartphone that folds outwards unlike the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. It has a 6.5-inch OLED display when folded, which expands to 7.8 inches when it is unfolded. It has a 2480 x 2200 pixels resolution and a 120Hz display refresh rate. The flagship Mate Xs 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 4G SoC with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

The Huawei Mate Xs will come with a 4,880mAh battery and 66W fast-charging support. The triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide camera. The selfie camera of the Mate Xs 2 is rated 13MP and can capture ultra-wide angles.

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The Watch GT 3 Pro comes with a 1.6-inch AMOLED display. It also offers a number of health and fitness features. There are more than 100 sports modes, as well as several other decent features. Huawei is also expected to unveil some other products during the scheduled global launch event.

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Fire-Boltt Ninja 3 with 1.69-inch display, health features & inbuilt games launched in India

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Sudhanshu

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May 17, 2022

Popular Indian AIoT products manufacturer, Fire-Boltt, has launched a new smartwatch in India called the Fire-Boltt Ninja 3. The smartwatch packs some interesting functionalities like Bluetooth calling, so let’s take a look at what all it has to offer.

Fire-Boltt Ninja 3 specs & features

The Ninja 3 has a large 1.69-inch LCD display with 240 x 280p resolution. The smartwatch has a crown button on the side to easily navigate the UI.

It offers many health-related features like real-time heart rate monitoring and a SpO2 sensor to monitor blood-oxygen levels and sleep. The smartwatch has 60 sports modes including basketball, football, tennis, running, walking, etc.

The smartwatch also has inbuilt games for entertainment like flappy bird clone and 2048 which can easily be played without needing to connect to your smartphone. It also comes with multiple cloud-based watch faces to keep your smartwatch looking fresh.

Fire-Boltt claims that the Ninja 3 can last up to 7 days on a single charge and has IP68 waterproof certification. The smartwatch comes with all the typical features like call and notification alerts, media playback control, etc.

Fire-Boltt Ninja 3 price & availability

Fire-Boltt has put a price tag of ₹1,799 on the Ninja 3 smartwatch. It will go on sale in India starting May 18th and will be available to purchase in five color options, namely Black, Silver, Dark Green, Navy Blue, and Rose Gold.

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boAt Watch Primia with Bluetooth calling, 1.3-inch AMOLED screen launched in India

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Sudhanshu

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May 17, 2022

One of India’s most popular smart wearables brands, boAt, has launched a new budget-oriented smartwatch in India. The new wearable dubbed the boAt Watch Primia comes with many attractive specs and features, so let’s check them out.

boAt Watch Primia specs & features

The Watch Primia comes with a circular dial housing a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with 454 x 454p resolution. It has a metallic frame and offers two crown buttons on the right side for ease of navigating the UI.

The smartwatch has a Bluetooth calling feature with an integrated mic and speakers making it convenient to make or answer calls directly from the smartwatch. This feature also enables the smartwatch to access Google Assistant, Siri, or Alexa voice assistants available on your smartphone.

The smartwatch offers health-related features like a heart-rate sensor, a SpO2 sensor for monitoring blood oxygen levels, and stress and sleep monitoring. The smartwatch has support for Google Fit, and Apple Health. Additionally, users can pair the smartwatch with the Boat Crest app to get access to their daily activities, custom fitness plans, steps taken, total distance traveled, and much more.

The smartwatch has multiple sports modes and offers all the typical smartwatch functionalities like accessing notifications, media control, and camera control, among others. boAt claims that the smartwatch can last 7 days on a single charge and it comes with an IP67 water resistance certification.

boAt Watch Primia pricing

The Watch Primia has been initially priced at ₹3,999 (~$51) for the first 1000 customers, after which, the prices will be increased. However, boAt has not revealed how much the watch will cost after the early bird sales are over. The smartwatch will be sold on Amazon India and boAt’s official website and will go on its first sale on May 19th.

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DIZO Wireless Dash neckband earbuds with 30h playback launched in India for Rs. 1,299 ($17)

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 17, 2022

Realme’s TechLife brand DIZO has unveiled its latest neckband wireless headset in India and it is affordable. The DIZO Wireless Dash has an introductory offer of Rs. 1,299 (~$17) and it comes with some great features. The new wireless neckband has 11.2mm Bass Boost drivers, supports fast charging and the battery offers up to 30 hours of playback.

The DIZO Wireless Dash is the successor to the DIZO Wireless, which was unveiled in 2021. The Wireless Dash is coming on the heels of the DIZO Wireless Power, which was launched earlier this year. The new wireless neckband offers Blink Charge which can deliver up to 10 hours of activity with just 10 minutes of charging. The device also comes with a comfortable silicone band, as well as memory metal for a twist-free performance always.

The DIZO Wireless Dash neckband earbuds support Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and also feature environmental noise cancellation (ENC) for greater quality calls. It offers 88ms super low-latency gaming mode and comes with IPX4 water resistance. App support is via the realme Link App which offers an array of services. The device is lightweight with a weight of 37.7g, while its battery is rated 260mAh. The battery can be charged via USB-C.

DIZO is offering an introductory price for the Wireless Dash when it goes on sale on May 24. The original price of the device is Rs. 1,599 (~$21) but it will be sold for Rs. 1.299 (~$17) when it is released on May 24. Intending buyers in India can purchase the product via Flipkart. The earbuds are available in two color variants namely electric blue and classic black.

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Honor 70 series might be coming sooner than we expected, Official teaser out

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Anurag

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May 17, 2022

Honor is preparing to launch the successor of the Honor 60 series. The company recently released the official teaser of the Honor 70 steries on its official Weibo handle. Three smartphones, dubbed Honor 70, Honor 70+, and Honor 70 Pro+ are expected to be launched under the next-generation series.

Ahead of the official launch announcement, Honor has teased its upcoming series with a 14-second teaser video. The teaser neither revealed the specifications nor the design of the upcoming smartphones. It only showed the retail box of an unknown Honor 70 series phone.

The packaging of the box appears to be very simple; it comes in white with “70” written in the middle. This is all the information we could get from the teaser. Honor did not mention the launch date but it said the new series is “coming soon”.

Weibo blogger @Digital chat stations previously revealed that the Honor 70 Series will be the first to feature the Sony IMX8 series sensor. It is reported that this sensor is jointly designed by Honor and Sony.

Let’s check out the expected specifications of the upcoming Honor 70 series smartphones

Honor 70, 70 Pro, and 70 Pro+ Specifications (rumored)

Honor 70 is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip. It will feature a BOE FHD+ 10bit display offering a 2400 x 1080 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. In terms of optics, the smartphone sports a triple rear camera unit featuring a 108MP primary sensor+ 8MP ultra-wide sensor + 2MP macro sensor. It has a 4800mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging.

The Honor 70 Pro is said to be equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 8100. It features a BOE OLED 10bit LTPO display and offers a 2400 x 1200 resolution along with a 120Hz refresh rate. For photography, It has a 50-megapixel main camera +50-megapixel super wide-angle camera + an 8-megapixel telephoto camera. The battery and charging speed are expected to be the same as the Honor 70.

If we talk about the Honor 70 Pro+, the smartphone is expected to feature MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor under the hood. It has the BOE OLED 10bit LTPO display, the same as the Honor 70 Pro, and offers a 2800×1300 resolution. In the camera department, it will have a 50 MP (Sony IMX766) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) + 12 MP (telephoto lens). The smartphone is powered by a 4600mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.

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Francis Wong becomes Realme Europe CEO, takes over role from Madhav Sheth

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Viraj Gawde

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May 17, 2022

Francis Wong has become the CEO of Realme Europe. Previously, he was the Chief Marketing Officer for India, Europe, and Latin America divisions. Wong has taken over the new position from Madhav Sheth. To recall, Sheth was appointed as CEO of Europe back in 2020. Since then, he has also taken on bigger roles and responsibilities whilst also becoming President of Realme International Business Group last group.

Madhav Sheth has been a part of Realme since its inception in 2018. He has been leading Indian and European teams in increasing the brand’s presence in the market.

Francis Wong Realme Europe CEO — Francis Wong will take over the Realme Europe CEO position from Madhav Sheth

With Wong taking the CEO position in the European division, Sheth still remains the CEO of the India branch. This will also allow Sheth to handle his workload better. Earlier it was him managing both India and Europe divisions. Also, Realme Europe will get a dedicated CEO focusing solely on one market.

Wong was actively engaged with the Realme community. He was often found teasing new products. You might have come across Wong’s tweets if you follow Realme’s product launches. It will be interesting to see how Realme prospers under Francis Wong’s leadership in the European market. Only time will tell.

In other news, Realme is set to launch the Narzo 50 5G series smartphones as well as Realme Watch SZ100 in India tomorrow. The Narzo 50 5G series will come in standard and Pro variants and will be the newest addition to the existing Narzo 50 lineup. The upcoming offerings are teased to come with the fastest 5G processor and best cooling technology in the segment.

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Vivo Y75 4G teased ahead of launch, full spec sheet leaked

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Sudhanshu

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May 17, 2022

Vivo is gearing up to launch a new budget-oriented Y-series device in India. The device dubbed the Vivo Y75 4G is rumored to debut in India on May 22. Vivo India has put out a teaser video for the upcoming device while at the same time, tipster Paras Guglani has leaked the entire spec sheet of the Y75 4G.

According to the leak, the Vivo Y75 will come with a 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device will feature an octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 SoC that comes with the Mali G57 GPU. The Y75 4G will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and will also feature a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB memory expansion.

Powering the device will be a 4050mAh battery with 44W fast charging support and a USB Type-C connector. It will operate on Android 11-based FunTouchOS 12.

For optics, the smartphone will feature a triple camera unit on the back, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary snapper, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, it will feature a powerful 44-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls. The camera system will offer access to multiple modes like Slo-motion, Time-lapse, Live Photo, Dual Exposure, Dual View, Hi-Res 50-megapixel, etc.

Other than that, the device will offer Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band WiFi, a speaker setup with Hi-Res Audio Certification, and it will likely omit the 3.5-mm audio jack. It will measure 160.87×74.28 ×7.4mm and weigh 172 grams. Lastly, it will come in two color options, namely, Dancing Waves and Moonlight Shadow.

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Moto G71s with a Snapdragon 695 SoC, 120Hz OLED screen launched in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 17, 2022

Lenovo’s Motorola brand has launched a new smartphone in China. The device dubbed Moto G71s is the product of a collaboration between the brand and China Mobile. A close look at the Moto G71s shows that the device is no different from the Moto G82 5G. Perhaps, this is G82 5G for the Chinese market.

The moto g71s features the same design as the moto G82 5G but slightly higher specs. The g71s packs a 6.6-inch OLED screen with an FHD+ resolution and support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The display comes with support for 100% NTSC color gamut, 5,000,000:1 high contrast ratio, HBM sunlight screen, global DC dimming and is protected by SGS Double-eye certification.

The Moto G71s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset paired with 8GB RAM while there is 128GB internal storage. Note that the G82 5G is available in a 6GB RAM option only. The device comes with a couple of functional optimizations such as one-key touch, simple mode, and others designed for the elderly.

For photography, the moto g71s packs a triple rear camera design aligned vertically at the top left corner of the back panel. The camera design confers some degree of beauty to the device with each sensor having an accented ring. The main sensor is a 50MP shooter having support for optical image stabilization ( OIS) and four-in-one pixel binning. The main camera is supported by an 8MP 121° super wide-angle sensor and a 2MP 4cm macro. The device supports image functions such as super image quality and Vlog dual scene shooting. For selfies, there is a 16MP front camera with a 105° Field-of-view embedded under the punch hole.

The device crams a 5000mAh battery under the hood with support for 33W fast charging which is slightly higher than the 30W fast charging support on the G82 5G. In addition, the moto g71s packs a pair of Dolby Atmos speakers and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded under the power button. For interface, the premium mid-range device runs on the Android 12-based MYUI 3.0 OS.

The Motorola Moto G71s comes in two colors – Meteorite Black and White Lily and is priced at 1699 yuan ($252). This is way cheaper than the €329.99 price tag for the G82 5G with the same configuration.

TCL Q10G mini LED TV series with 4K resolution and120Hz refresh rate launched

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Viraj Gawde

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May 17, 2022

TCL Q10G Mini LED TV series has been launched in China. It is offered in four screen sizes including 55, 65, 75, and 85-inches. As the name suggests, the televisions come with mini LED display technology. They also pack premium specifications and features.

A few weeks ago, the brand had launched T7E smart TV series with 4K display and 144Hz refresh rate.

The TCL Q10G TV series packs premium specifications

The TCL Q10G series televisions feature 4K UHD display resolution with 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,000 nits peak brightness. The televisions support various HDR formats like Dolby Vison, HLG, and HDR10+. The mini LED TVs come with micron-level dot matrix light control technology that is claimed to offer higher brightness, deeper contrasts and a 98 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut. The 55 and 65-inch variants adopt 240 and 288-division backlights whereas the 75 and 85-inch models come with 360 and 488-division backlights.

On the audio front, the TCL Q10G series is equipped with five speakers with support for Dolby Atmos. Internally, the TCL Q10G series is powered by an M1 chipset. It is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage.

The TCL Q10G series starts at RMB 4,499 (~$668) for the base 55-inch option. The 65 and 75-inch variants are priced at RMB 6,499 (~$965) and RMB 8,499 (~$1,262). The higher 75-inch model carries a price tag of RMB 12,999 (~$1,930).

The TCL Q10G series is up for pre-bookings from today with sales commencing from May 20th.

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OnePlus Ace Racing Edition with Dimensity 8100-Max, 6.59-inch LCD 120Hz display launched in China

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Sudhanshu

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May 17, 2022

After launching the OnePlus Ace last month, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has now debuted the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition for its domestic market. So let’s take a look at what makes this device special.

Design & display

The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition looks similar to the OnePlus 10 Pro with a similar-looking square camera island hosting a triple camera setup. The device has curved edges and hosts the volume rocker on the left while the power button is located on the right side. The device however lacks the signature OnePlus Alert Slider. It has 164.3×75.8×8.7mm dimensions and weighs 205g.

On the front, the device features a 6.59-inch LCD screen with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and a six-level variable refresh rate (30/48/50/60/90Hz) that maxes out at 120Hz. The display also covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen has noticeable bezels going around it and a thick chin. The punch hole is located in the top left corner and the screen has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

Specifications

The device features the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max SoC that comes with the Mali G610 MC6 GPU. It is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Powering the device is a 5,000mAh battery coupled with 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging. OnePlus claims that the device can be charged from 0% to 80% in 29 minutes.

On the software front, the device comes pre-loaded with Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1. It also features GPA stable frame technology which helps maintain consistent frame rates and avoid stuttering during long gaming sessions.

OnePlus has claimed that Piece Elite, also known as PUBG outside of China has a stable frame rate of 89.5 FPS with zero frame drops in a 1-hour long session. It has therefore received the Peace Elite Professional League certification. Genshin Impact on the other hand gives a stable 49.3 on the 810p resolution preset.

Keeping thermals under control is an 8-layer cooling system with a large area liquid-cooled Vapor Chamber combined with a diamond thermal conductive material and ultra-high-density graphite.

For the Ace Racing Edition, OnePlus has developed the haptics in collaboration with the popular gaming brand Razer. The device has a large X-axis linear motor and comes with special O-Haptic game Vibration effects. The device comes with a Razer keyboard that has special haptic tuning making them stand apart from other Android virtual keyboards. Other than that, the smartphone also comes with powerful dual stereo speakers offering high-quality sound and powerful bass.

Camera

For optics, the device has a triple camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary sensor. The primary sensor is paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front, it comes with a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

Pricing, colors & availability

The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition comes in three configurations with retail price tags of:

8GB RAM + 128GB Storage – 1,999 yuan ($297)
8GB RAM + 256GB Storage – 2,199 yuan ($326)
12GB RAM + 256GB Storage – 2,499 yuan ($371)

OnePlus is also offering an early bird discount for customers preordering the OnePlus Ace Racing edition. The prices for pre-orders are 1,899 yuan ($282) for the 8GB + 128GB variant, 1,999 yuan ($297) for 8GB + 256GB model and 2,399 yuan ($356) for 12GB + 256GB configuration.

It is available in two color options – Athletics Grey and Lightspeed Blue and will start retailing on May 31 in China.

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Apple Foldable Phones & Tablets in the future may feature Color E-Ink display: Kuo

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Sean

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May 17, 2022

Apple has long been rumored to be working on a foldable smartphone. And now, the latest report has revealed some more details regarding the company’s future products and the new technology that they might feature.

Apple is testing E Ink's Electronic Paper Display (EPD) for future foldable device's cover screen & tablet-like applications. The color EPD has the potential to become a mainstream solution for foldable devices' must-have cover/second screen thanks to its excellent power-saving.

— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) May 17, 2022

The news arrives from known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who shared the information on Twitter. Kuo stated that the Cupertino based giant is planning on using color EPD panels (Electronic Paper Display) from E-Ink. This panel will apparently be used for the external secondary display in a foldable device. This also means that the primary display will feature a larger and more advanced display technology. The analyst adds that the EPD panel will be significantly more energy efficient than other forms of display technology.

Furthermore, since the color EPD is as form of e-ink technology, it could potentially also be used in a new model of Apple tablet devices as well. In other words, it has possible applications in both future foldable phones or even iPads. Based on our previous reports, the iPhone maker is planning on launching its first foldable device with a 9 inch display to sit between their smartphone and tablet offerings.

This foldable model will reportedly be releasing sometime around 2025. Kuo believes that the company’s foldable product roadmap will first focus on medium sized devices and then move onward to include gadgets with larger display panels. Then finally, it will eventually also include small devices like the iPhone as well.

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Oppo acquires Sharp’s wireless communication, video coding, & other patents

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Sean

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May 17, 2022

Oppo has recently purchased a number of new patents from another brand. The company has acquired around 100 patents assets from Sharp, which are related to a number of field ranging from wireless communication to even video coding.

For those unaware, both companies had ended their global patent disputes with a cross licensing agreement back in October 2021. Now, the Chinese smartphone maker has acquired a number of patents from Sharp, which also showcases their growing cooperating between both parties in the field of patents. As of right now, Oppo has been actively filing for patents while also purchasing high quality assets as well.

According to an ITHome report, the brand has bought a family of US patents related to wireless communications. At the same time, the company has also purchased a family of 4 video coding patents (H.266). The smartphone maker has been acquiring patents from other firms since last year, so the latest transaction with Sharp is in line with its previous transactions.

Back in May 2021, Oppo had purchased at least 47 wireless communications patents from ZTE, which were related to base stations, terminals, networks and wireless communications. Similarly, it has also bought cooperation or patent transactions with the entity companies or NPEs like Ericsson, Sharp, Dolby, Inventergy, and Intellectual Ventures.

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iQOO Neo 6 India launch on May 31 confirmed via Amazon

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Sudhanshu

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May 17, 2022

Last week, iQOO confirmed the upcoming launch of the iQOO Neo 6 in India. The smartphone debuted last month in China with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. However, the Indian variant will come with the Snapdragon 870 SoC.

Now, an apparent slipup by Amazon India has revealed the launch date of the iQOO Neo 6 in India. According to a MySmartPrice report, a push notification by the Amazon India app has revealed that the iQOO Neo 6 will launch on May 31st in India.

Going by the already confirmed specs of the iQOO Neo 6 Indian variant, it is highly likely that the device will be a rebranded iQOO Neo 6 SE.

iQOO Neo 6 specs (Indian variant – expected)

The iQOO Neo 6 Indian variant will likely come with a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also expected to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a centered punch hole for the front camera.

Under the hood, it is confirmed to come with a Snapdragon 870 SoC. It will likely be paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device is also confirmed to offer 80W fast charging likely bundled with a 4,700mAh battery. It will come with Android 12 OS and OriginOS Ocean / iQOO UI.

For optics, the smartphone is expected to house a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the phone will likely have a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.

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