OPPO Reno 7 Pro 5G receiving ColorOS 12 based Android 12 in India

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May 13, 2022

OPPO Reno 7 Pro 5G was launched earlier in February this year in India. The smartphone arrived with Android 11 OS out of the box. Now, the brand is rolling out its proprietary ColorOS 12 update based on the latest Android 12 for users in India.

It’s worth noting that OPPO is releasing the ColorOS 12 based Android 12 update on a batch-by-batch basis. Hence, it might take some time for your device to receive the software update. Users can check the update by heading to Settings > Software Update > Check for ColorOS 12 version and select update.

To update to the latest software version, users must ensure that their Reno 7 Pro 5G is updated to the official version of the ColorOS 11 with target version C.03.

OPPO warns users to back up important data before updating to avoid loss caused due to incompatibility or unforeseen circumstances. After the update is complete, the OS will automatically optimise the device. Additionally, the brand also states that there are some third-party apps that may not be compatible with Android 12 and may experience issues like crashes, lags and more.

OPPO’s ColorOS 12 comes with an Infinite Design concept that offers a clean, lightweight, and customisable user experience. The software version supports 67 global languages out of which 13 are major Indian languages. The Wallpaper-based Theming system in Material You changes the theme of the system based on the colour of the wallpaper. There are also new features like the Screen Translate option in the sidebar, three-finger translation powered by Google Lens. Users can continue streaming content in the background. There are also conversation widgets and dark mode options. The Quantum Animation Engine 3.0 in ColorOS 12 promises smoother animations during launching, closing, and scrolling apps.

ColorOS 12 based Android 12 also brings improved security through features like Privacy Dashboards, Microphone and Camera indicators, and more.

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Deal: Get Teclast T40 Pro Tablet at a Discounted Price of $189 (Retail Price $250)

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May 13, 2022

Teclast T40 Pro which generally retails for $250 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $189.03 only at AliExpress. Please note that you can also buy this tablet from Amazon.com and the official website.

Teclast T40 Pro features a 10.4” 2K bezel-less display with T color 2.0 optimization that makes the colors pop – off the screen. The display provided by BOE technology uses TDDI tech to integrate the existing LCD structure with touch sensors without adding additional layers, thereby reducing the reflection and increasing the touch responsiveness.

T40 Pro is made with a CNC machined aluminum unibody enclosure design that is strong, light, and durable and finished with an ultra-fine sandblasting process that gives it a clean profile and smooth texture. Packed with intelligent sensors like gyroscope, proximity, and light T40 Pro gives you an optimized and immersive tablet experience.

The tablet is fueled with a massive 7000mAh battery and supports 18W USB -PD fast charging making it one of the best battery options in their product line. Fitted with a sweet 4 audio system and intelligent digital power amplifier chip, the tablet gives you loud and crystal clear audio and calls.

Teclast T40 Pro is powered by the UNISOC Tiger T618 12nm processor and comes with Mali – G52 multi-core GPU. With 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM expandable with a Micro SD card, the tablet has enough power and space to store your videos, images, and projects. To capture images and record videos, you have a 13MP Sony auto-focus camera in the back and an 8MP front camera.

Teclast T40 Pro features 2.4G + 5G ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 that gives you a stable and seamless connection to keep your information and entertainment always on hand. The tablet runs Android 11 OS and supports a Dual 4G call/network. It also supports 4 major satellite navigation systems viz: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, and BDS and A-GPS internet assisted positioning system.

You can now buy the Teclast T40 Pro tablet for 189.03 only at AliExpress. This deal ends in two days. So place your order before the deal expires.

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New Hisense H60 phone leaked in China, with domestic 5G chip & 48MP triple cameras

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May 13, 2022

Recently, a number of netizens in China spotted a new smartphone from the brand Hisense. The new model is the H60, which will apparently feature a China made 5G enabled chipset. Although, this is different from another model with the same moniker that launched back in Feb 2022.

According to an ITHome report, the upcoming smartphone from the Chinese brand will feature the Zhanrui T7520, which is a domestic 5G chip Furthermore, the H60 smartphone will carry the model number HNR553T and was spotted on popular e-retailer websites like JD.com. As per the listing, the device sports a 6.8 inch FHD display and is also equipped with a periscopic telephoto lens that supports 5x optical zoom and 50x hybrid digital zoom.

Furthermore, some bloggers also claimed that the H60’s Zhanrui T7520 chip offers a performance that rivals the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. If this is true, then its quite a capable processor for smartphones. The Zhanrui T7520 is based on the 6nm EUV process and uses a 4x ARM Cortex A76 cores and 4x ARM Cortex A55 cores that is paired with an ARM Mali G57 GPU. For memory, it offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

On the front, the smartphone sports a 6.81 inch LCD panel that has a standard 60Hz refresh rate and an 8 megapixel selfie shooter. The rear features a triple camera setup, which includes a 48 megapixel primary sensor, an 8 megapixel telephoto lens, and a 2 megapixel depth camera as well. Other features include a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 18W fast charging, Android 11 OS out of the box, and more.

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Google teases its AI powered AR Glasses during IO 2022 event

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May 13, 2022

Google had recently held its I/O 2022 event. During this conference, the company had a number of new products as well as software based announcements. But, one of the most notable gadgets was an AR Glasses that was teased during the virtual event.

For those unaware, the Search engine giant had dabbled with augmented reality in the past with its Google Glass. But this product never hit the commercial market. But during the I/O event, the brand had teased an AR Glasses like product in a short video. In other words, this could be the successor to Google Glass. Notably, this teaser also arrives as the world shifts to the digital realms with announcements like the metaverse and companies like Apple, Meta, and Snap actively working on their own AR related products as well.

In the event, the company had announced the Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Watch, and showcased the design of the Pixel 7 series as well. However, packed in between these launches was the AR Glasses. Looking at the short teaser, we can see the product featuring AI real time language translation. This function was highlighted as a person standing in front was speaking a different language while the wearer received the translated version in the AR format on their glasses, which they could read.

Unfortunately, the teaser only showcased how the new glasses would work and showcased only one of its many features. We still have no idea what the product might look like. Furthermore, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed that the AR Glasses are still at an early prototype stage and is currently being tested. So we can expect to hear more from the company sometime in the future.

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OnePlus Ace Racing Edition listed on GeekBench, with Dimensity 8100, 12GB RAM

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May 13, 2022

OnePlus is planning on launching a new smartphone in Chinese market soon. The new model is part of its newly announced Ace series and will be called the Ace Racing Edition, which was recently spotted online.

The new model was just recently spotted on GeekBench, a popular benchmarking platform, prior to its official release on May 17. This listing on GeekBench revealed a number of its key specifications, which includes the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC. The processor will be paired with 12GB of RAM. Looking at the GeekBench results, we can observe that the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition managed to achieve a single core result of 868 points. Meanwhile, its multi core tests reached 3505 points.

Furthermore, the listing also revealed that the upcoming handset carries the model number PGZ110. The GeekBench database describes a MediaTek processor with has a 4+4 configuration and a clock speed of 2.85GHz. Thus, it is expected to feature a Dimensity 8100 SoC. This chipset will be paired with a Mali G610 MC6 GPU and 12GB of RAM. The smartphone will also run on Android 12 OS out of the box as well.

Interestingly, just earlier today (13th May 2022), the Chinese smartphone maker also announced that the device will offer a fingerprint scanner mounted on the side. It will also feature a LCD screen that has a 120Hz refresh rate. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the launch event on May 17.

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Boat Airdopes 175 listed on Amazon with 35-hour battery life, 10nm drivers, India launch imminent

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May 13, 2022

Boat is an immensely popular headphone and wearable brand based in India. The company has grown significantly in recent years and dominates the Indian audio device market. Boat’s Airdopes series is well-liked among users, and now it appears that the brand is ready to launch new TWS earbuds in India, dubbed Airdopes 175. The earbuds have recently been listed on Amazon with a 35-hour battery life, 10nm drivers, and four microphones. Let’s check out its specifications.

Boat Airdopes 175 Specifications

The new Boat Airdopes 175 are expected to be a more premium offering from the company. The earbuds are likely to be priced under Rs. 5000 ($64). The Airdopes 175 are in-ear style buds and come with a stem design.

Talking about the specifications, the TWS earbuds have a 10nm driver setup producing deep, detailed stereo audio. Each bud is equipped with two microphones to make your voice sound crisp and clear while gaming and calling. For connectivity, the Boat Airdopes use Bluetooth 5.2.

Moreover, the earbuds come with IWP (Insta Wake N’ Pair) technology, meaning once the earbuds get paired, they’ll get connected as soon as you open the charging case lid. You’ll not have to go through the trouble of manual pairing.

The earbuds have IPX4 water and sweat resistance rating and come with support for voice assistants like Google and Siri.

As for the battery, you can expect 8 hours of listening time from the buds and an additional 27 hours of battery life from the case. Altogether, the buds can last up to 35 hours on a single charge. These earbuds can be charged through a USB Type-C port. The Airdopes can give up to 75 minutes of listening with just 5 minutes of charge.

The Boat Airdopes 175 will be available in Red, Blue, White, and Black color options. The listing suggests that the launch of the earphones is just around the corner.

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Vivo Y75 4G’s rear design revealed before launch

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May 13, 2022

The Vivo Y75 4G is expected to launch on May 22 in India. The key specifications of the smartphone have already leaked. Now, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared a render of the Vivo Y75 4G to give a good look at its rear design.

As can be seen in the leaked renders, the Vivo Y75 4G will be sporting a triple camera unit on its back. The device will be available in Dancing Waves and Midnight Galaxy colors. The rear shell of the device features a triple camera unit. According to a previously seen leaked image, it will have a dewdrop notch display on the front.

Vivo Y75 5G specifications (rumored)

The Vivo Y75 4G will feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution. It is unclear whether it will support a 60Hz or a higher refresh rate. For security, it will feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Vivo Y75 4G leaked image by Sudhanshu Ambhore

The MediaTek Helio G96 chipset will be present under the hood of the Vivo Y75 4G. The device may come in a single variant offering 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS and FunTouchOS 12.

The Y75 will come with a 44-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. Its rear camera setup will include a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. It will draw power from a 4,050mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

Vivo Y75 5G price in India (rumored)

The Vivo Y75 4G is likely to be priced at around Rs 22,000 (~$248) in India. While the rumor mill has leaked a lot of information about the device, Vivo India is yet to release an official confirmation of its arrival.

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Samsung Galaxy M13 5G surfaces on FCC, with 15W fast charging

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May 13, 2022

Samsung is apparently gearing up to launch a new Galaxy M series smartphone soon. The company’s Galaxy M13 5G, which is the new mid range model, was spotted on the FCC certification database.

The South Korean tech giant is planning on launching a new mid range device, which was listed on FCC. This listing on the certification database revealed some details as well as the Galaxy M13 5G’s model number SM-M135M. Furthermore, the FCC site also revealed the charging details of the upcoming smartphone. Samsung has tested the phone with a charging adapter that has the model number EP-TA200. This model has a charging output of 15W, although, its unknown if the brand will offer this charger in the box along with the phone.

Previously, the handset was also spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification website as well. This revealed that the Galaxy M13 5G will support Bluetooth 5.0 as well. Other details include a dual camera setup on the rear, as per a past report. This module would house a 50 megapixel primary sensor and a 2 megapixel depth lens as well. On the front, the smartphone may sport a 6.5 inch IPS LCD panel, although its resolution and refresh rate is unclear at the moment.

But we do know that it will likely feature a waterdrop notch at the top of the display. As of right now, Samsung has yet to share any details regarding this handset, so stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Ulefone Launches Note 6T Budget Phone: Specs and Price Revealed

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May 13, 2022

Ulefone has launched the latest Note 6T smartphone. This budget phone inherits all the best features of Note 6 but comes with better upgrades and functions. For Note 6T, Ulefone has focused on performance and power upgrades, enhancing the user experience and giving you great value. So let’s check out the detailed specs of the Ulefone Note 6T.

The smartphone features a 6.1” HD+ display encased in an ultraslim and featherlight body. The 8.5mm thick phone weighs just 155g making it super lightweight and easy to hold. Also, the compact and balanced design makes it easy to operate single-handedly and carry around easily in your pocket or purse.

Unlike Note 6 which features a Unisoc chipset, Ulefone Note 6T is powered by the MediaTek MT6761 Quad-core processor and features a 3GB RAM and 64GB storage expandable up to 128GB. This is a great upgrade as compared to the 1GB RAM and 32GB ROM of the Note 6. The rear camera has also been upgraded from 5MP to 13MP and for your selfies, you have a 5MP sensor in the front.

Ulefone Note 6T is fueled by a 3300mAh battery which is enough to juice your phone for daily surfing and viewing needs. Also with the latest Android 12 OS, Ulefone Note 6T brings you a better and safer UI experience as compared to Note 6. Other interesting features include Face Unlock, Quad Navigation system, Bluetooth v5.0, headphone jack, etc.

Available in Black, Red, Green, and Purple color variants, you can now get the latest Ulefone Note 6T for $125.99 only. For more information, you can visit their official website or check out this YouTube video.

Realme Narzo 50 5G spotted on NBTC, EEC, & Bluetooth SIG prior to May 18 launch

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May 13, 2022

The Realme Narzo 50 series launch is just around the corner. However, prior to the lineup’s release, the base Narzo 50 5G has been spotted on multiple certification website revealing its model number.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the Chinese smartphone maker’s Narzo 50 5G recently surfaced on major certification databases, which included NBTC, EEC, and Bluetooth SIG as well. The Bluetooth SIG and EEC listings revealed that the base variant of the series carried the model number RMX3572. Apart from this, the NBTC listing also confirms the Narzo 50 5G moniker of the device. But unfortunately, that was all the information found on these online databases.

Although, we do have plenty of previous rumors and reports for its supposed specifications. The Realme Narzo 50 5G will apparently sport a 6.6 inch AMOLED display that will have a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the handset might be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC that is paired with a Mali G57 GPU. The storage configurations are still unknown at the moment.

But for photography, the smartphone is expected to feature a dual camera setup on the rear that comprises of a 13 megapixel primary sensor. On the other hand, the device is expected to house an 8 megapixel selfie shooter on the front. A large 5,000mAh battery pack is reported to power the device, which will also support 33W fast charging support as well. The device is set to launch on 18th May 2022, so stay tuned as we will be covering the launch event.

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Nothing Phone (1) lndia launch soon as it bags BIS certification, internal testing almost complete

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May 13, 2022

Nothing Phone (1) is likely to launch soon in India. Its landing page went live on the Flipkart retailer site recently. Now, the device has bagged approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in the country. It appears that it will land in India first before arriving in other markets.

Nothing Phone 1 A063 gets Indian BIS certification. 😎

BIS-Source:https://t.co/3quOAlnQhA #Nothing #technology #Android pic.twitter.com/00egc4AoK3

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) May 13, 2022

As can be seen in the above tweet by tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Nothing Phone (1) with model number A063 has received approval from the BIS authority of India. In addition, tipster Mukul Sharma claimed that the Nothing Phone (1) is in the final stages of internal testing in the country, which indicates it won’t take long for it to go official.

As far as global launch is concerned, Sharma said that its batch production has started in various European and Asian markets. The below-shown tweet shows that the device with model number A063 is also listed on Flipkart. So just as the Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds, the company’s first smartphone could be exclusively available through Flipkart.

Nothing Phone (1) (model number A063), which I spotted earlier on BIS, has been listed on Flipkart as well.#Nothing #NothingPhone1 pic.twitter.com/L6s1VXqobH

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) May 13, 2022

Unfortunately, there is no word yet on the specifications of the Nothing Phone (1). Speculations are rife that it may feature a flagship chipset. It will probably run on the Android 12 OS, which will be overlaid with the Nothing OS UI.

The new OS will not have any bloatware and will work efficiently with devices from other ecosystems. The Nothing Phone (1) will be treated with years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches. It appears that the company will be confirming more details about the device in the coming days.

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Realme Watch SZ100 to launch in India this month, color options revealed

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May 13, 2022

Over the last couple of years, various smartphone makers have started developing and releasing their own smart wearables and other hearables. Realme was one such brands, and now, a new report has suggested that its latest smartwatch is set to launch soon for the Indian market.

Realme Techlife Watch S100 — Techlife Watch S100

The news arrives from industry sources close to the matter (Via MySmartPrice). The Chinese smartphone brand is reportedly planning on launching a new smartwatch soon, which will be the Realme Watch SZ100. This model is rumored to launch in India later this month. It will be releasing around the end of this month, and also had its color options revealed. As per the report, the smartwatch will come in two variants, including Magic Gray and Lake Blue.

Unfortunately, apart from the color options and supposed launch timeline, finer details regarding the Realme Watch SZ100 is still unknown. So, we have no idea what specifications it might feature. Although, we can make some educated guesses based on its predecessor, the Watch S100 that was launched in India back in March 2022. This model sported a 1.69 inch display that had a button on the side for navigation. The panel was squarish in shape and had rounded corners with a metallic frame.

It arrived with modern health tracking features like heart rate sensor, SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, skin temperature tracking, and more. The smartwatch offered up to 12 days of battery life and IP68 water and dust resistance as well. In other words, we can expect a similar design with the upcoming Watch SZ100 and some features to make a return as well. So stay tuned for more updates.

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ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED and ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition launched in India

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May 13, 2022

ASUS has a successful lineup of ZenBook series laptops in the market, and the company has now launched two of its new notebooks in the Indian market — ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition and ZenBook 14 OLED

The ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition was first introduced at CES earlier this year. It commemorates the 25th anniversary of the first laptop from the brand, dubbed ASUS P6300 laptop’s 600-day space mission.

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition

On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition comes with a unique space-themed design and in a special Zero-G Titanium color. Along with a regular screen, there’s also a ZenVision 3.5-inch OLED companion display mounted externally on the lid for showing customizable messages and animations.

It features a 14-inch 2.8K OLED NanoEdge display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and 550-nit brightness.

The laptop is powered by the Intel 12th generation Core-series processors — i5-12500H, i7-12700H, and i9-12900H. It packs 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB or 1TB of PCIe 4.0 Performance SSD for storage.

It comes with a 720p webcam with a privacy shutter. The device also features a NumberPad, fingerprint scanner, and Wi-Fi 6E support. Apart from that, the laptop also has two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, HDMI 2.0b port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD card slot.

The device is running the Windows 11 Home Edition operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 63WHrs battery that supports 100W fast charging. The ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition has a starting price of ₹1,14,990 and goes up to ₹1,69,990.

ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED

The ZenBook 14 OLED features a 14-inch 2.8K OLED NanoEdge display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and 550-nit brightness.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the 12th generation Intel Core i5-1240P or Intel Core i7-1260P processor, coupled with Intel Iris Xe graphics. It packs 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 Performance SSD.

It features a 720p webcam with a privacy shutter along with stereo speakers and Smart AMP. The device runs the Windows 11 Home operating system and is powered by a 75WHrs battery with 65W fast charging support.

The ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED is priced at ₹89,990 for the model powered by a Core i5 processor while the Core i7-powered model costs ₹1,04,990 in the Indian market.

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Pixel 6a to arrive with a new in-display Fingerprint Sensor

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May 13, 2022

Pixel 6 and 6 Pro came with some interesting hardware but apparently, not everything impressed the users. For example, the fingerprint sensor in both devices caused major disappointment among consumers. Many complained that the on-screen fingerprint sensor does not work well and that it is slow and inaccurate. Now it is reported that Google wants to fix its mistakes and might introduce the upcoming Pixel 6a with a new and improved fingerprint sensor.

The California tech giant had tried to fix the fingerprint sensors in the previous Pixel 6 with software updates, but that hardly made any difference. There have also been rumors that Google is even going to bring Face Unlock to the Pixel 6 Pro to meet the security needs of the users.

As for the Pixel 6a, Google won’t use the same in-display sensor as the Pixel 6 series, said Rick Osterloh, Google’s senior vice president of devices and services, in an interview with Android Central. It’s yet to be seen whether the new sensor will be better or the same as the previous one.

The Pixel 6a is expected to be released on July 28. We have a good idea of the specifications of the smartphone. Let’s check it out.

Google Pixel 6a Specifications (Expected)

The Pixel 6a is very similar to the Pixel 6 in terms of design. The smartphone features a 6.1-inch display and has a 60Hz refresh rate. It’s protected with Gorilla Glass 3. The downgraded features help to cut the cost.

The handset is powered by the same Tensor chip paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. In terms of optics, the smartphone comes with a dual-camera setup on the back featuring a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. While on the front, the device has an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.

The smartphone is fueled by a 4,400mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. The Google Pixel 6a will land with only one storage variant and three color options, namely Black, White, and Mint Green. It will come with a price tag of $449, and the pre-orders start on July 21.

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TD Tech M40 5G smartphone now available for purchase in China; price starts at 3,999 yuan ($588)

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May 13, 2022

A couple of days ago, TD Tech M40 smartphone was announced and made available for pre-orders in the Chinese market. Today, the device officially went on sale in China in two different memory versions.

The base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage is priced at 3,999 yuan (~$588), while the 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model costs 4,499 yuan (~$661). It comes in three color options — Ceramic White, Secret Silver, and Shiny Black.

In terms of design, the TD Tech M40 smartphone looks identical to the Huawei Mate 40, but unlike the Huawei-branded device, this one comes with support for 5G connectivity. This appears to be the workaround for the Chinese brand to have its smartphones with support for 5G available in the market.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ 60Hz AMOLED display with support for HDR 10+ content and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device is also rated for IP53 dust and water resistance to keep your phone safe from the light drizzle in the rain.

Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus SoC, which is a major upgrade compared to the outdated Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000, which the Chinese company is basically forced to use on its devices because of US sanctions.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back panel that includes a 64MP primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel wide-angle snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

As for the software, the phone runs the HarmonyOS 2.0 based on the Android 10 operating system. It is powered by a 4,200mAh battery and comes with 40W fast charging through the USB Type-C port and 40W wireless charging.

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OPPO Pad Air pre-orders begin, design revealed & key specifications leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 13, 2022

OPPO recently entered the tablet market by announcing the OPPO Pad tablet in China. It is a 5G-ready tablet featuring an 11-inch LCD 120Hz display and Snapdragon 870. Recent reports have revealed that the company is working on a mid-range tablet for the home market. This device appears to be the OPPO Pad Air, which has been silently made available for pre-orders starting today in China.

OPPO Pad Air design

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The above-shown images show that the OPPO Pad Air will carry support for the OPPO Pencil and will sport a single camera on the back. The company may also announce accessories like a folio keyboard case for the tablet. OPPO is yet to confirm the technical details of the tablet. However, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has seemingly revealed the key specifications of the device.

OPPO Pad Air specifications (rumored)

According to a recent Weibo post by DCS, the upcoming OPPO tablet will feature a 10.36-inch LCD display that offers a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 680 chipset will be present under the hood of the device, which indicates that it will be a 4G-ready device.

The tablet will house a 7,100mAh battery that will carry support for 18W fast charging. It will be equipped with Dolby Atmos tuned quad speakers. Unfortunately, it does not have any information on its cameras.

The leaker has also claimed that this device will be priced around 1,000 Yuan (~$147). He also stated that other competing brands will release new tablets with comparable pricing in China.

Hopefully, OPPO will confirm more details about the OPPO Pad Air in the coming days.

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OnePlus Ace Racing Edition launch date revealed, official renders emerge

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May 13, 2022

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition is now available for pre-orders in China through OPPO Mall and JD.com. The new OnePlus phone will be unveiled through an unveiling event that will take place at 7 PM (local time) on May 17. It will be arriving as OnePlus’ second Ace-series phone after the OnePlus Ace flagship, which debuted last month in the homeland.

The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition is the marketing name of the OnePlus phone with model number PGZ110, which was spotted at the TENAA certification last month. Hence, the entire specifications of the smartphone are known. Shown below are some of the official renders of the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition.

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition specifications (rumored)

The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition features a 6.59-inch IPS LCD screen that produces an FHD+ resolution. The device is fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. However, it lacks an alert slider.

The square-shaped camera module on the phone’s back has a 64-megapixel main camera. It is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel camera. The display punch-hole houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

It is powered by a 2.85GHz octa-core processor and up to 12 GB of RAM. The device will offer up to 256 GB of internal storage. The phone will run on the Android 12 OS and ColorOS. It will be packed with a 5,000mAh battery.

The specifications of the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition are almost identical to those of the OPPO K10 5G. Hence, it appears that it could be powered by the Dimensity 8000 SoC. It is expected to come in three variants like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The device will be available in grey and blue colors.

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Vivo S15, S15 Pro, Vivo TWS Air launch date confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 13, 2022

Today, Vivo confirmed that it will be announcing the Vivo S15 and S15 Pro at 7 PM (local time) on May 19. At the same event, it will also unveil the new Vivo TWS Air earbuds. The company may announce new variants or color options for Vivo Pad and Vivo Watch 2 alongside the S15 lineup and TWS Air.

Vivo S15, S15 Pro specifications

Two Vivo phones with model numbers V2199A and V2203A have appeared in the database of Chinese certification platforms such as TENAA and 3C recently. Both phones are expected to arrive in China as the Vivo S15 and Vivo S15 Pro. The entire specs of the vanilla model have appeared at TENAA, but the certification has revealed all the key specs of the Pro model.

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The TENAA listing of the Vivo S15 has revealed that it will feature a 6.62-inch OLED FHD+ display. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform and have a 4,500mAh battery. The rear-facing triple camera unit of the phone will feature a 64-megapixel primary camera. It will be paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel macro/depth sensor. For selfies, it will feature a 16-megapixel front camera.

According to the rumors, the Vivo S15 Pro will arrive with a 6.56-inch OLED FHD+ 120Hz screen coupled with an independent display chip, a Dimensity 8100 SoC, a 4,500mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and a 50-megapixel main camera. Both handsets will boot to the Android 12 OS with OriginOS Ocean UI on top.

Reports have claimed that the Vivo S15 series will not be selfie-focused smartphone like its predecessor. The S15 lineup is expected to rival the OPPO Reno 8 series, which is slated to launch later this month in China.

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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra flagship smartphone goes on sale in China; price starts at 4,988 yuan ($735)

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Jeet

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May 13, 2022

A few days ago, ZTE launched its latest flagship smartphones in China — ZTE Axon 40 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra. Now, the top-end model in the lineup, dubbed ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, is available for purchase in the Chinese market.

The base model with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage is priced at 4,998 yuan (~$735), while the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs 5,298 yuan (~$779). The 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model is priced at 5,798 yuan (~$852), while the top-end model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage costs 7,298 yuan (~$1,073).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features a 6.81-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2480 x 1116 pixels, a refresh rate of 120Hz, a 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, 10-bit colors, and 400 PPI pixel density.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, which is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage.

In the camera department, the phone has a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 primary sensor with full-pixel omnidirectional autofocus. It is coupled with a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 ultrawide camera and an OIS-enabled 64-megapixel telephoto periscope camera. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel under-display camera sensor.

The third-generation under-screen camera technology has an independent pixel driver, a distributed transparent circuit, and a dedicated UDC Pro screen display chip. The phone includes dual speakers with DTS Ultra support and an X-axis linear motor.

It runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MiFavor UI on top. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, but the smartphone lacks support for wireless charging.

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DIZO Wireless Power i neckband earbuds & Watch 2 Sports i launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 13, 2022

Realme‘s TechLife ecosystem brand DIZO has launched two new accessories for the Indian market. The devices include the DIZO Wireless Power i & DIZO Watch 2 Sports i. Both gadgets are targeted at the offline market which forms a bulk of consumer purchases.

The DIZO “Wireless Power i” is a neckband wireless earbuds. The product is manufactured with soft TPU materials, which ensures that you don’t feel any form of discomfort when it is worn for a long period. The silicon tips also give the user a comfortable experience while in use. The earbuds come with magnet tips that clips when they are not worn on the ears. DIZO took things a step further, adding some functionality to the magnetic tips. The tech is called Magnetic Fast Pair Technology, and it allows users to answer calls and play or pause music by pulling the buds apart or clipping them together.

In addition, the DIZO Wireless Power i packs an 11.2mm driver as well as features such as Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) and a dedicated Game Mode with latency as low as 88ms. Although the Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) feature is not as effective as Active Noise Cancellation, it still guarantees distraction-free calls.

The wireless earbuds boast a 150 mAh battery that is touted to provide up to 18 hours of music playback on a single charge. DIZO says a 10-minute charge can provide up to 120 minutes of music playback, which is pretty impressive. The earbuds also come with support for Bluetooth 5.2 and packs a smart control button.

There is also support for connecting the device to the realme Link app where users can customize their user settings, upgrade the firmware, change touch features and adjust the equalizer. The app also lets users turn on/off Game Mode.

DIZO Watch 2 Sports i

The DIZO Watch 2 Sports i packs a square-shaped compact design. The watch sports a 1.69-inch touchscreen display with up to 600 nits brightness. The watch has a shiny frame and weighs just 41.5g.

Asides from being a timepiece, the smartwatch comes with 110 sports modes that capture most of the sports that people indulge in, including swimming and other water sports. It also comes with health tracking features such as SpO2 monitor, 24×7 heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, sedentary reminder, and water reminder. It can also track a woman’s menstrual cycle. There up to 150 different watch faces on the watch from which users can choose from.

The smartwatch feature a 260mAh battery that can last up to 10 days under normal usage. The battery offers a standby time of 2 days. The watch also supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, making it easy to connect a companion smartphone seamlessly. When a smartphone is paired, users can take calls, control music, control the camera and initiate the Find My Phone feature, among other functions.

The DIZO Watch 2 Sports i has a 5 ATM water-resistance level, making it suitable for use during workout sessions without fear of it getting damaged by sweat.

As for the pricing and availability, the DIZO Wireless Power i is priced at Rs. 1499 (~$19), making it a potentially hot-selling watch. The watch comes in Classic Black, Silver Grey, and Passion Pink colors. The watch is already available in India via offline retailers.

The DIZO Watch 2 Sports i is equally affordable, with a price tag of Rs. 2599 (~$33). The neckband earbuds will be available in Classic Black, Yellow Black, and Deep Blue colors. The watch will go on sale on June 02, 2022.

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