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Honor Magic 4 Pro, Magic 4 Lite 5G & Magic 4 Lite launched in the UK

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Jed John Ikoba
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Honor is extending its latest flagship smartphones to the European market. The company has unveiled the Honor Magic 4 series for the UK market. This follows the earlier launch of the flagships in China. However, only the Magic 4 Pro made an entry under the flagship segment, while the Magic 4 was missing from the lineup. Instead, the company showcased two midrange models – the Magic 4 Lite 5G and Magic 4 Lite.Honor Magic 4 Pro The Honor Magic 4 lineup went on sale in China in February 2022. They are powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. They come with a camera setup capable of delivering high-quality photos and videos.

The Honor Magic 4 Pro sports a 6.81-inch curved LTPO OLED panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1000 nits peak brightness. The phone also comes with Honor’s proprietary Image Engine chip.HONOR Magic 4 Pro Display

The Magic 4 Pro features a symmetric external design. The flagship has a firm and comfortable grip. The Magic 4 Pro’s pill-shaped cutout houses dual front cameras while at the rear, there is a large and unique circular rear camera array. Further, the Honor Magic 4 Pro packs an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core chip onboard pairs with the Adreno 730 GPU. The device also features GPU Turbo X technology for gaming applications. The processor is paired with an 8GB RAM with 256GB storage which is the only memory configuration available in the UK.

Honor Magic 4 Lite
Honor Magic 4 Lite

The Magic4 Pro crams a 4,600mAh battery under the hood with support for 100W wired and wireless charging. It also offers Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, 5G, NFC, and, GPS, among others. The device is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance.

Honor Magic 4 Lite 5G and Honor Magic 4 Lite

The Honor Magic 4 Lite was recently launched as a rebadged model of the Honor X30/Honor X9 5G. The device is now hitting the UK for the first time, and it does that with a bang. The Magic 4 Lite is available in 4G and 5G versions, powered by two different processors. Honor Magic4 Lite

The vanilla Magic 4 Lite is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor On the other hand, the Magic 4 Lite is powered by a Snapdragon 695 5G processor. The processor on both models pairs with 6GB of RAM, while there is 128GB of internal storage on the models.

Pricing & Availability

As for the price, the Honor Magic 4 Pro is priced at £949.99. The flagship comes in Black and Cyan options and is available via Honor UK’s website.

The Honor Magic 4 Lite is priced at £249.99 while the Magic 4 Lite 5G comes in at a decent £ 299.99 price tag. The two models are available in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Titanium Silver color options. The models are also available right away via Honor’s UK website.

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Sony WH-1000XM5 arrives as a worthy successor to the WH-1000XM4

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Jed John Ikoba
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Sony has now officially unveiled the WH-1000XM5 headphones, which are the successor to the Sony XM4. The new headphones have been the subject of intense speculations and leaks over the past few weeks. Some of the highlights of the Sony WH-1000XM5 are noise-canceling, exceptional sound quality, and an ergonomic design primed for extended usage.Sony WH-1000XM5

Sony projects the WH-1000XM5 as having the best noise-canceling capability in the market. Its eight mics and Auto NC Optimizer help to deliver spotless audio. The eight microphones help to dramatically reduce noise mainly on the medium and high-frequency bands. The new pair of headphones also deliver the highest quality audio in the industry. Sony also says that the device was designed with comfort at the heart of it. It is thus very comfortable to use for the duration of its about 30 hours battery life.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is a successor to the 1000XM4. The new headphones sport a stylish and minimalist design, with several improvements from the XM4. It supports wired and wireless audio input. Its DSEE Extreme technology is also present to improve digital music quality. The voice pickup technology and AI-based noise reduction provide greater voice isolation during calls. The device supports Fast Pair for quick and seamless pairing with other devices. Compatible devices include Android and Windows (Windows 10 and 11).

In terms of charging the battery of the device, Sony says that 3 minutes of charge could offer up to 3 hours of playback. The Sony WH-1000XM5 will go on sale on May 20, 2022, and it is priced at $399.99. Sony will be optimistic that the XM5 will also follow a strong trajectory in the market, like its predecessor.

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Exec confirms Dimensity 920 for the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G

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Sudhanshu
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Realme is preparing to launch the Narzo 50 5G series smartphones in India. The Realme Narzo 50 5G and Narzo 50 Pro 5G have been subject to many leaks so far. Amazon India even has a dedicated microsite for the Narzo 50 Pro 5G which has teased features like a liquid cooling system and more.

Realme Narzo 50 Pro

Now, ahead of the official launch, Realme’s product manager, Sreehari has confirmed that the device will come powered by the Dimensity 920 chipset. Realme has previously offered this chipset on the Realme 9 Pro 5G smartphone.

The Realme exec has also claimed that the smartphone has scored over 496670+ on the AnTuTu benchmark. The exec did not mention any other specifications of the upcoming smartphone, however, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect.

Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Specs (rumored)

Realme Narzo 50 5G

The Narzo 50 Pro 5G is expected to come with a 6.4-inch FHD+ display which will likely be an AMOLED panel. Realme will pair the Dimensity 920 with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will also feature a big 5,000mAh battery.

It is tipped to feature a triple camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and another auxiliary camera with a 2-megapixel resolution. On the front, the device is said to house a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls.

 

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Gogoro launches its scooters & Battery swapping platform in Israel

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Jed John Ikoba
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Swappable battery e-scooter manufacturer Gogoro is making inroads into the Israeli market. The company is launching its e-scooters and battery swapping platform in Tel Aviv. Gogoro recently partnered with distributor Metro Motor and Paz Group, both in Israel to deliver its electric scooters and battery swapping stations in the country.Gogoro

Metro Motor is a popular two-wheeler distributor in Israel while Paz Group is an Israeli gas and energy company. Tel Aviv will be the first city to get the full complement of the Gogoro technology, but this will spread to other parts of Israel subsequently. Gogoro will be bringing its sustainable mobility solutions to the metropolitan area of the capital city in the summer, and expand to other cities. When operational, riders in Tel Aviv will enjoy the convenient and user-friendly swapping system, offering greater efficiency and shorter waiting times.gogoro israel

Riders will quickly swap their depleted batteries for fully charged ones within a few seconds. Gogoro is further developing new technology for its batteries deployed in swapping stations. It will be a lithium ceramic battery that could ramp up current capacity by as much as 140% up to 2.5kWh.Gogoro battery swapping techThe Taiwanese company has a fast-expanding network of dealerships and swapping stations across Asia. The company’s network currently includes more than 10,000 battery swapping platforms spread across more than 2,000 locations. It claims to be managing over 350,000 battery swaps in a day and 275 million swaps overall.

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Again, Ola S1 Pro enters reverse mode at full speed leaving the rider seriously injured

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Jed John Ikoba
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A suspected software glitch has made an Ola electric scooter go into reverse mode at full speed. The rider was a 65 years old man and he was hospitalized with head and body injuries. The Ola S1 Pro has been in the news due to a number of issues leading to fire incidents previously.Ola S1 Pro Electric Scooter

This is the third reported incident of the Ola S1 Pro electric scooter with a possible software malfunction. The e-scooter was being parked by the rider when it reversed at about 50km/h, severely injuring the rider in the process. The news came to the fore when the owner of the scooter, who is the son of the rider, posted the story on LinkedIn. The owner, Palav Maheshwari said the accident was due to a software bug. He said that his dad was only taking the scooter from outside the house to park inside. The rider was reported to have banged his head on a wall with almost eh skull open and a fracture in his left arm.

Maheshwari said that he took delivery of the scooter on January 15, 2022, and he experienced a similar problem on the second day of the delivery itself. He stated that he did not pay attention to the issue since the scooter was new and the issue did not occur again. In addition, the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) of the scooter was recently fixed by Ola Electric and Maheshwari expected all issues relating to software glitches would have been corrected. The VCU upgrade in the Ola S1 Pro was due mainly to battery drainage issues in the e-scooter.

As these negative incidents continue to pile up, Ola Electric has to do a proper overview of the model. The Pune fire incident had led to the recall of several S1 Pro units, but it seems there are still more issues with the vehicle. On the issue of software glitches leading to the full-speed reverse of the vehicle, Ola is yet to recall the S1 Pro. Regulatory agencies may have to come in so that the issue does not escalate any further.

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Moto G52j 5G with Snapdragon 695 spotted on Geekbench

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Sudhanshu
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Motorola recently launched the Moto G52 smartphone in India featuring a 90Hz pOLED display and the Snapdragon 680 SoC. Now, a 5G variant of the Moto G52 has been spotted on Geekbench and Camera FV5 website.

The upcoming smartphone dubbed the Moto G52j 5G has appeared on Geekbench with model number XT2219-1. The Geekbench listing reveals that the smartphone has an octa-core processor with two performance cores clocked at 2.21GHz and the remaining six efficiency cores clocked at 1.80GHz.

This is the Snapdragon 695 chipset which has appeared in multiple budget range 5G smartphones this year. Other than that, the listing reveals that the smartphone operates on Android 11-based OS and comes with 6GB of RAM. Coming to its Geekbench results, the smartphone manages to score 663 points in the single-core test and 1703 points in the multi-core test.

Motorola Moto G52

The Camera FV5 listing of the Moto G52j 5G revealed that the smartphone has a 50-megapixel primary camera capable of shooting 12.5MP pixel-binned images. It also reveals that the camera has an f/1.8 aperture.

The device has also been spotted on the WiFi Alliance website with the model number XT2219-1. The listing confirms that the device supports dual-band WiFi at 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

Other details of the device are still under wraps, so stay tuned for more updates on this upcoming smartphone.

 

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Motorola Moto G82 5G with a 6.6″ 120Hz AMOLED screen, SD695 SoC launched

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Jed John Ikoba
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Lenovo-owned Motorola brand today held a launch event where it announced the Motorola Edge X30 Champion Edition as well as the mid-range Motorola Edge 30.  The company has also announced a mid-range model under the Moto G series. The model is the Moto G82  which is no stranger in “Leakland”. The phone had earlier received multiple certifications last month including China’s 3C certification.Motorola Moto G82

Design and display

Motorola’s smartphones are known for their sleek design and the Moto G82 is no exception. The smartphone packs a cool design, similar to those of models that the company released this year.  The device sports a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution and support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The refresh rate makes the device a good candidate for extreme mobile gaming. The display is also surrounded by ultra-thin bezels on all sides. In terms of the dimension, the device measures 160.89 x 7.99 x 74.46mm, weighing 173g.Moto G82

The rear panel utilizes a textured design similar t what we saw on the Moto G and Edge models that were launched earlier this year. The device packs a triple camera setup at the rear with a module similar to that of previous Moto G and Edge models launched this year. The Moto G82 will be available in Meteorite Gray and White Lily hue. The device also has a water-resistant build rated IP52, meaning it can withstand occasional drops of water spilling on it but not be submerged in water.Moto G82

The Moto G82 packs a Snapdragon 695 processor paired with 6GB of RAM and there is 128GB of expandable storage onboard. The processor comes with a 5G chipset and also brings support for Bluetooth 5.1.Moto G82

Under the hood, the Moto G82 crams a 5000mAh battery and has support for 30W wired fast-charging. For interface, the G82 runs on the latest Android 12 OS out-of-the-box. The phone also comes with a side fingerprint scanner embedded under the power button.Motorola Moto G82

Camera

In terms of the camera, the Motorola Moto G82 comes with a 50MP f/1.8 sensor with OIS and Quad Pixel technology. The main camera is assisted by an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. For selfie, there is a 16MP sensor housed on the punch-hole opening at the front.Moto G82

Pricing & Availability

As for the price, the Motorola Moto G82 carries a decent price tag of will be available across selected markets in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The phone costs €329.99.

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India’s TWS shipments register 66 percent YoY growth in Q1, four out of top five brands are homegrown

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Viraj Gawde
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True Wireless Earphones shipments in India grew 66 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022. The report comes from Counterpoint Research. Indian brands logged a whopping 72 percent share, which is up from 57 percent in the corresponding period last year in the TWS segment. Four out of the top five spots were captured by homegrown brands. 

TWS market Q12022
Source: Counterpoint Research

The growth is said to be driven by the strong value proposition offered by local companies to rival the Chinese brands. They launched TWS earphones with the popular ANC feature and priced aggressively. Growing emphasis on domestic manufacturing also led to a 19 percent decline in the average selling price in Q1 2022, reveals Counterpoint Research. 

boAt led the TWS market with 34 percent share and for the seventh consecutive quarter. The Airdopes 131 was the brand’s most popular earbud, with a 32 percent share. Noise came in the second spot with a 214 percent YoY growth. The Airbuds Mini was the company’s best-selling TWS model with 38 percent market share. Boult Audio bagged the third spot with its highest share of 7 percent. pTron was the fourth brand with a 5 percent share due to its strong presence in the entry-level segment (~less than Rs 1,000). The top five list ended with Realme registering a 4 percent market share. The Buds Q2 Neo drove the brand’s majority of shipments followed by Buds Air 2. 

Apart from the Indian brands, OPPO grew 365 percent YoY due to affordable TWS offerings. Apple maintained its leadership position in the premium segment. Carl Pei-helmed Nothing also maintained its position in the top five premium brands due to its innovative design and features. 

The Counterpoint Research also adds that eight out of the ten models were sold online, with Flipkart dominating the channel. 

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POCO 22041216UG spotted on FCC website, could be a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro

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Sudhanshu
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POCO is preparing to soon launch multiple devices in the global market. The POCO F4 Indian variant was recently spotted on the IMEI database while the POCO M4 5G made an appearance on the NBTC website.

Now, according to a MySmartPrice report, a new POCO handset with model number 22041216UG has made an appearance on the FCC database. This new smartphone is possibly a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro which is expected to soon launch in the Chinese market.

According to the FCC certification database, the POCO 22041216UG smartphone has MIUI 13 as its operating system and comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage configurations.

Redmi Note 11T series

The listing does not reveal any other specifications, however, assuming that this indeed is a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro, we can expect it to come with the Dimensity 8000 chipset. It will likely come with a 6.6-inch FHD+ display that might offer support for up to a 144Hz refresh rate.

It will pack a 4,890mAh (rated capacity) battery coupled with 120W fast charging. Currently, there are no details available regarding the camera setup of the device, but we expect more information to surface soon as the device is scheduled to launch sometime this month.

 

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Lenovo launches new powerful and Compact gaming laptops under the Legion 7 series

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Anurag
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Lenovo has launched some of the most compelling gaming laptops in the past. Continuing the trend, the Chinese tech giant has now introduced the new Legion 7 Series gaming laptops. The company has combined elegance and apex performance in its latest laptops. The series includes the new 16-inch seventh-gen Legion 7, 7i, and Legion Slim 7, 7i gaming laptops.

These are not your ordinary gaming laptops, as per Lenovo, the Legion 7 and 7i are the world’s most powerful 16-inch gaming laptops and the Legion 7 and 7i Slim laptops are Legion’s thinnest and lightest gaming laptops yet. Let’s take a look at the specifications of these laptops.

Lenovo Legion 7 and 7i specifications

Lenovo Legion 7 and 7i

The new Legion 7 and 7i laptops come with a sleek design and an improved hinge. The laptops are specially made for the hardcore gamers out there. First things first, the Lenovo Legion 7i and 7 come equipped with up to 12th Gen Intel Core HX Series or AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processors paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. The laptops have DDR5 memory and Gen 4 PCIe SSD storage.

The devices have Lenovo Legion A.I. Engine 2.0. on top of these high-end specs. The AI engine can estimate fan curves and balance GPU and CPU resource output in real-time.

The Legion TrueStrike keyboard has also been updated on these laptops. The keys are now slightly cupped with a 0.2mm dip and have an overall key travel of 1.5mm. Moreover, you get per-key RGB lighting as well as 100% anti-ghosting.

Talking about the display, both the laptops come with a 16:10 aspect ratio and up to 1,250 nits of brightness. The Legion 7 has a 16-inch WXQGA display with an optional 240Hz variable refresh rate. Whereas the Legion 7i also has a 16-inch display and comes with a mini-LED option. The new Lenovo Legion 7i and Legion 7 laptops come with Tobii Horizon software, offering a better gaming experience. Both laptops come with a 99.9Whr battery with Super Rapid Charge support that can fully charge the battery in 80 minutes.

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and Slim 7i specifications

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and Slim 7i

Lenovo claims that the Legion Slim 7 and Slim 7i are the Legion’s thinnest gaming laptops. The laptops come with an aluminum and magnesium design. They weigh only about 2 Kg and are 0.67 inches thin.

The laptops sport up to 12th Gen Intel Core H Range or AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processors. They also have NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800S mobile graphics coupled with DDR5 memory and Gen 4 PCIe SSD storage. Both the laptops are powered by either a 99.99Wh or 71Wh battery with up to a 230W AC adapter. You can also charge the devices up to 135W with a USB-C adapter.

The Legion Slim 7 and Slim 7i come with an improved cooling system. The cooling system now offers 29% better cooling. The laptops have thinner fan blades, faster fans, and an extra heat pipe dedicated to the GPU’s VRAM.

As far as the display is concerned, the Legion Slim 7 features a 116″ WXQGA 16:10 display, and the Legion Slim 7i has a 16″ WXQGA display with up to a variable refresh rate or Mini-LED option.

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OPPO Reno 8 Pro Plus key specs leaked: Dimensity 8100-MAX, 50MP IMX766 triple camera & more

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Sudhanshu
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Earlier today, key specifications of the upcoming OPPO Reno 8 Pro were leaked by popular Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station. Now, another report has emerged hinting at the existence of OPPO Reno 8 Pro+ while also revealing its key specifications.

OPPO reno8

According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the upcoming Reno 8 Pro+ smartphone will come with a 6.7-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The device will be rather slim at 7.34mm and will weigh 183 grams.

Under the hood, the smartphone will feature the Dimensity 8100-MAX chipset. Earlier leaks have revealed that the Reno 8 Pro will come with the Dimensity 8100 chipset, the Reno 8 will feature the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and the Reno 8 SE will come with the Dimensity 1300 SoC.

The Reno 8 Pro+ will also feature the MariSilicon X NPU to boost the photography capabilities of the device. Talking about photography, the tipster says that the device will come with a triple camera setup headlined by the 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor. On the front, the device will feature a 32-megapixel IMX709 sensor.

The device will likely come with a 4500mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging, Android 12, X-axis linear motor, a dual stereo speaker setup, and NFC support. It is also said to have an aluminum frame and to come in three color options namely Green, Gray, and Dark black.

If these specs turn out to be true, then the upcoming OPPO Reno 8 Pro+ could be among the best mid-range offerings of the year. For now, we would advise our readers to take these specs with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more.

 

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Xiaomi Mi Band 7, TWS earphones, and watch with long battery life pass certification approval

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Viraj Gawde
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Xiaomi Mi Band 7, wireless earphones, and a watch with long battery life are expected to launch soon. As per tipster Digital Chat Station, all three devices have passed certification approval. As per the information, the fitness tracker will be manufactured by Huami whereas the TWS earphones and long-life watch will be produced by Xiaomi. 

Xiaomi MI Band 7, TWS earphones and long life watch certified
Source: Digital Chat Station

The Xiaomi Mi Band 7 will arrive as the successor to last year’s Mi Band 6. As per past reports, the next-generation fitness tracker is already in production and has bagged multiple certifications. 

As per leaks, the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 will be available in standard and NFC variants. It will reportedly feature a 1.56-inch AMOLED screen bearing a resolution of 490 x 192 pixels. The device is tipped to come with an always-on display feature. The fitness tracker is expected to be powered by a 250mAh battery unit. 

The biggest upgrade on the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 is that it may come with a built-in GPS. This will let users record outdoor activities such as running, walking without needing a smartphone. The wearable device is also said to come with blood oxygen monitor and workout modes like Aerobics and Zumba. The Xiaomi Mi Band 7 is reported to come with a Smart Alarm feature that will automatically wake up the user from light sleep 30 minutes before the predefined alarm. 

Xiaomi is yet to reveal the launch date of the Xiaomi Mi Band 7. Considering the Mi Band 6 debuted in March last year, we can expect the next-generation fitness tracker to arrive soon. 

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Realme Pad Mini with UNISOC T616, 8.7-inch display launched in Europe

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Sudhanshu
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Last month, Realme debuted their first compact entry-level tablet dubbed the Realme Pad Mini in the Philippines. The tablet has also been made available in India, and now, the brand has finally brought it to the European market.

Realme Pad Mini

Realme Pad Mini Price and Availability

The tablet will retail with the following price tags in Europe. Do note that the device will only be shipping to Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Portugal.

  • 3GB + 32GB (WiFi-only) – 179,99 €
  • 4GB + 64GB (WiFi-only) – 199,99 €
  • 4GB + 64GB (WiFi + LTE) – 229,99 €

The tablet comes in two color variants – Grey and Blue.

Realme Pad Mini Specifications

Realme Pad Mini

The Realme Pad Mini is essentially a trimmed-down version of the Realme Pad and comes with an 8.7-inch LCD display with 1340 x 800 pixels resolution. The sides of the tablet have slim bezels while the top and bottom bezels are relatively thicker.

Under the hood, the device features the entry-level UNISOC T616 with an octa-core processor bundled with a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. It is available with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB storage. It houses dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, and a USB Type-C port.

Realme Pad Mini

For optics, the Pad Mini comes with an 8MP rear camera which can shoot 1080p videos at 30 FPS, and a 5MP front-facing camera. The device houses a 6,400mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and runs on Android 11-based Realme UI out of the box.

Connectivity options on the tablet include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and LTE (optional). The device omits the fingerprint sensor but comes with an ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a compass.

 

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Fluid launches the foldable Mosquito e-scooter with a 32km range & top speed of 40km/h

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Jed John Ikoba
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US electric scooter manufacturer Fluid has unveiled its latest ultra-portable and powerful foldable electric scooter, the Mosquito. The Miami-based company claims that the Mosquito is the most powerful portable e-scooter available. The lightweight and minimalist design, as well as its versatility and $900 price tag, could stand the Mosquito out.Fluid Mosquito e-scooter

Fluid began operations in 2018 and it has an array of electric scooters suited for different segments. There are casual designs, advanced, touring, and expert e-scooter models in the Fluidfreeride lineup. Some of its successful models include the Horizon, Apollo, and Wolf e-scooters. The Mosquito is being projected as another best-selling model from the US manufacturer.

The Mosquito e-scooter weighs just 13kg and comes with a folding design that makes it compact to haul around. The Mosquito’s handlebars are also foldable so that the scooter can be easily stored in compact spaces. The e-scooter is capable of carrying loads up to 120kg – up to 10 times its weight.Fluid Mosquito e-scooter

The Mosquito features dual spring-based suspensions, physical brakes, 8 x 2″ tires, and electric braking. There is a color display at the center, bright LED lights at both ends, and an integrated electric horn. The Mosquito is powered by a 500W electric motor with a peak output of 700W. The motor delivers a top speed of 40km/h while its 48V/9.6Ah battery yields a range of 32km on a single charge. The Mosquito’s battery can be fully charged in 5 hours, and there are no swappable batteries.

Fluid Mosquito e-scooter

The Mosquito ultra-portable and powerful e-scooter are already available via Fluid’s website for $900. The US is the primary market for the Mosquito but other markets may get the e-scooter subsequently.

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Android 13 Beta available for 22 devices from 12 OEMs

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Yesterday, Google officially announced the Android 13 Beta program at the opening day keynote of the Google I/O 2022 conference. Just like the past few years, the search giant has partnered with multiple OEMs to enable developers to try out the upcoming version of Android.

Just like last year with the Android 12 Beta initiative, a total of 12 OEMs are part of the Android 13 Beta program. The only difference is that TCL has been replaced with Lenovo this time around.

Though most companies offer Android 13 Beta for a single device, there are some who provide builds for multiple products. Hence, the total number of eligible devices is actually 22, which happens to be 10 more than the OEMs involved.

Android 13 Logo

Unsurprisingly, Google is the one with the most number of products, 8 Pixels smartphones to be precise. It is followed by Xiaomi with 3 devices comprising two smartphones and a tablet. Oppo is also offering builds for a smartphone and a foldable. Whereas, the remaining brands are limited to a single product.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at all the smartphones and tablets on which you can try Android 13.

Android 13 Beta Supported Smartphones and Tablets

  • Google

    • Pixel 4
    • Pixel 4 XL
    • Pixel 4a
    • Pixel 4a 5G
    • Pixel 5
    • Pixel 5a
    • Pixel 6
    • Pixel 6 Pro

  • Xiaomi

    • Xiaomi 12
    • Xiaomi 12 Pro
    • Xiaomi Pad 5

  • Oppo

    • Oppo Find X5 Pro
    • Oppo Find N

  • Asus

    • Asus Zenfone 8

  • Lenovo

    • Lenovo Tab P12 Pro

  • HMD Global

    • Nokia X20

  • Oneplus

    • Oneplus 10 Pro

  • Realme

    • Realme GT 2 Pro

  • Sharp

    • Sharp Aquos Sense 6

  • Tecno

    • Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G

  • Vivo

    • Vivo X80 Pro

  • ZTE

    • ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

 

 

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Realme 9 and 9 5G launched in Europe with up to Snapdragon 695 SoC, 5000mAh battery

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Anurag
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Today, Realme hosted a special Europe-specific event wherein the company launched the Realme 9 and the Realme 9 5G smartphones. These devices with the same moniker and almost similar features have already been launched in India and now they have made their way to the old continent. The Realme 9 series phones launched today are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and pack in a large 5,000mAh battery unit.

Realme 9 comes with an AMOLED display. On the other hand, the Realme 9 5G comes with an LCD panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Let’s check out the newly launched phones’ prices, specifications, and features.

Realme 9 Specifications

Realme 9 comes with a less capable chipset and 4G modem but it makes up for that with higher capacity RAM and an extreme camera sensor.

The 4G smartphone comes with an immersive display. The previous IPS LCD has been replaced by a 6.5” Super AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The display comes with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, there’s a Snapdragon 680 processor, supported by up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage.

realme 9 specs

Now here’s the main highlight of the phone, the 108 MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 image sensor. This phone is the first to feature this sensor. This new sensor sports an improved NonaPixel Plus technology and is said to give a 123% increase in light gathering ability. The smartphone also houses an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2 MP macro camera.

Talking about the battery, the smartphone is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging support. It runs Realme’s latest — Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12. The phone is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor but it’s no ordinary sensor, Realme claims that it can also measure your heart rate. The device measures 160.2 x 73.3 x 8 mm and weighs 178 g.

Realme 9 is available in three color options- Meteor Black, Sunburst Gold, and Stargaze White.

Realme 9 5G Specifications

Realme 9 5g Europe edition

Realme 9 5G is a different phone and is not to be confused with its Indian counterpart. Unlike its Indian variant, the smartphone comes with a Qualcomm processor and a new set of cameras.

The new Realme 9 5G features a 6.6” LCD with 1080p resolution with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device comes with a Snapdragon 695 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. The Snapdragon 695 SoC brings a 2x Kryo Gold 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo Silver 1.8 GHz CPU. The smartphone also supports up to 3GB of Dynamic RAM expansion

Realme 9 5g specs

For photography, the Realme 9 5G sports a 50MP main camera, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP black and white portrait camera. And on the front, there’s a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

Realme 9 5G runs Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 out of the box. Fueling the smartphone is 5000mAh with 18W charging support. For security, it has a fingerprint scanner mounted on the side. The handset comes in two color options– Meteor black and stargaze white. It measures 164.3 mm x 75.6 mm x 8.5 mm and weighs 191 grams.

Realme 9 and 9 5G Pricing and availability

Realme 9 comes at a price tag of 279.99 EUR which roughly converts to $292. Whereas the Realme 9 5G starts at 259.99 EUR ($271). The first sale date of the smartphones will be notified soon.

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Apex Legends Mobile global launch date finally announced

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Sean
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Apex Legends Mobile has been in development and going through various early builds for a while now. But at last, the global launch date for the mobile port of the popular battle royale game has finally been announced.

Apex Legends Mobile

The mobile version of Apex Legends will be launching globally on 17th May 2022. It will be releasing on both the iOS and Android platforms. For those unaware, Apex Legends is one of the most popular multiplayer shooter titles in the video game industry and features a battle royale format for its main game mode. Following the success of PUBG and its mobile port, the studio behind Apex also decided to launch a mobile port.

Apex Legends Mobile

While the game was already available in certain regions for sometime, its official global release date wasn’t announced up until recently. So from May 17, the mobile game will finally be available for download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. As of right now, the new port is one of the most highly anticipated titles and has already seen great success in the regions that it was already available in.

Apex Legends Mobile

But now, Apex Legends Mobile will be available for the broader audience now, which also means we can expect to soon see a professional league announcement as well. The game has been developed by Respawn Entertainment, who is also behind the Titanfall series. Although, it wasn’t alone and partnered up with the Chinese publisher Tencent as well, which already has a lot of experience in the mobile gaming development and its market

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Sony to restock PS5 on May 13, Here’s where to buy

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Sean
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Over the last couple of weeks, we have reported on the days Sony restocks its highly popular PlayStation 5 gaming console. Now, the latest information has revealed that the next restocking will begin tomorrow, 13th May 2022.

Sony PlayStation 5

For those unaware, the Japanese tech giant has been struggling to keep a sufficient inventory for its latest generation of console. There have been various reasons for this stocking issue, ranging from supply constraints, chip shortage, and more. But now, the company has managed to bring its latest batch to the Indian market through various major retailers. This includes the likes of Amazon, ShopatSC, Flipkart, GamesTheShop, Vijay Sales, Croma, among others.

Notably, similar to the previous restocking, the ShopatSC is offering the Gran Turismo 7 with the standard PlayStation 5. This bundle will be priced at 54,990 INR (roughly 710 US Dollars). Although, this deal isn’t being offered with the PS5 Digital Edtiion, which is priced at 39,990 INR (roughly 516 US Dollars). On the other hand, the standard edition costs 49,990 INR (roughly 645 US Dollars). The only difference between the standard and digital edition is that the latter does not feature a optical disc drive, so it can only run games that are downloaded onto its internal storage.

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Keep in mind that the Sony PlayStation 5 is in high demand right now. In other words, the restocked inventory likely won’t last for too long once the listings go live in the various retailers websites and stores. So be sure to to quick in buying the new gaming console if you plan on getting your hands on one in India.

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China Tablet PC market grows despite fall at the start of this year: IDC

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Sean
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A new report has revealed details regarding the tablet PC market in China. While the market saw a decline at the start, the region managed to see a rise in this segment in the second half of this year.

China

According to an IDC report, the Coronavirus pandemic was actually a “double edged sword” that both boosted the consumer market but also made the commercial market worse.  In the first quarter of this year, the tablet segment shipped around 6.21 million units, which marked a 17 percent year on year rise. The report adds that a large number of consumers have purchased tablet computers in the last two years. On the other hand, the commercial market shipped only 540,000 units, marking a 42 percent decrease year on year during this same period.

Apparently, the pandemic was the primary reason for this sharp fall since the outbreak lead to lockdowns in certain regions across the nation. This, in turn, led to projects being cancelled and shipments further declining. So, the commercial market is expected to not see the robust performance it saw back in 2020 in the second half of this year. During the first quarter of 2022, the tablet PC shipments overall declined by 2.1 percent year on year. However, the market stabilized and the shipments reached 6.76 million units. This marked a rise of 8.1 percent year on year.

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Guo Tianxiang, senior analyst at IDC China said that “There is no doubt that the rebound of the epidemic and the stricter lockdown policies in various places have significantly boosted Chinese consumers’ demand for tablet computers. Shanghai and surrounding areas, which are under lockdown, have also not been affected. It is not the main area for tablet computer material production and complete machine assembly, so it can be said that it has little impact on the supply of products, and it also ensures that the supply side can fully meet the sudden market demand of consumers.”

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OnePlus Nord 2T 5G set to launch in India and Europe on May 19

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Last week, the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G was silently listed on AliExpress. The device is already available in many regions like Dubai and Nepal. Now, OnePlus appears to have slipped up again and prematurely teased the launch date of the device in Europe and India.

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer uploaded a live stream countdown video earlier today to their Youtube channel which was quickly taken down within minutes. The video revealed that the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G, the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, and the OnePlus Nord Buds will launch in Europe on May 19th. As the Nord CE 2 Lite and Nord Buds have already been launched in India, the company will only be launching the Nord 2T 5G in India.

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G

OnePlus Nord 2T

The device has a 6.43-inch flat AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. It has a punch hole if the top left corner for the front camera like most OnePlus devices.

Under the hood, the smartphone has the Dimensity 1300 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The device comes with a 4,500mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging support. It boots Android 12-based OxygenOS 12.1 out of the box.

For optics, the device has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, the device brings a 32-megapixel IMX615 sensor for selfies and video calls.

The earlier listing on AliExpress revealed that the smartphone will have a price tag of around $400 and in India, it is expected to cost below ₹30,000.

 

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