Google Pixel Watch announced packing an “improved” Wear OS 3 & more!

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May 11, 2022

After several weeks of extended hype, Google has finally announced the release of the Pixel Watch. We have been serenaded for several weeks with leaks and photos of the Pixel Watch. Now the wait for the device is over, Google today announced the device although more details are likely to follow later. Google has indicated that the Pixel Watch will arrive in markets this fall, together with the Pixel 7 smartphone.

The raft of rumors relating to the Pixel Watch had remained at a crescendo within the past couple of weeks. Given the quantum of details about the device already available prior to its official announcement, there are no surprises. It sports a circular, domed design with a tactile crown and side button present. The product is made from recyclable stainless steel and offers swappable bands. The Pixel Watch runs on an improved Wear OS 3 offering improvements across several aspects. There is the option of a cellular version of the Pixel Watch for users interested in standalone connectivity.

The Pixel Watch comes with traditional Google apps as well as the Fitbit integration as rumored. The Google apps include Google Maps, Assistant, Wallet, and Google Home. Emergency SOS is also featured in the new and improved Wear OS. This means that the Pixel Watch can be used to contact your friend or emergency services when the user is in distress. The Fitbit integration provides insights into several health and fitness features monitored by the device.

Google has stressed that the Fitbit Integration with the Pixel Watch will continue to expand beyond its current level. It will go beyond customizing watch faces for a more compelling user experience. Users will be able to sync their data with a Fitbit account. This means that such data could also be viewed via the Fitbit app and on the internet. According to Google, the Pixel Watch deploys Fitbit’s latest algorithms for health and fitness tracking. However, Google says that data privacy will be of the highest level. Fitbit and Google data will stay private and separate, in line with Google’s earlier commitments.

Google still keeps the price of the Pixel Watch under wraps. It however says that the device will be a premium offering and will be priced competitively. The Pixel Watch is compatible with devices running on Android 8.0 and later and it is not compatible with iPhones. With these details, we look forward to the official specs sheet of the Google Pixel Watch. That is something together with price and availability details that will be out by the time the product is released.

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Google Pixel Buds Pro launched with ANC, long battery life for $199

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 11, 2022

Google Pixel Buds Pro is one of the many products that were unveiled at the Google I/O 2022 developers conference. As the name suggests, it is a premium audio product to rival the likes of the Apple AirPods Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. One of its major attractions is that it is Google’s first earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC). Here is all the information on the Pixel Buds Pro’s features and price.

Google Pixel Buds Pro specifications and features

The Pixel Buds Pro look like the Pixel Buds that debuted in 2020. On the inside, it features a custom-made six-core audio processor that works with Google algorithms to produce sound through custom drivers.

The earbuds sport an in-ear design and are equipped with silicon tips. It is equipped with dedicated sensors that “measure the pressure in your ear canal so the earbuds can actively relieve it and stay comfortable.” The retail package of Buds Pro includes ear tips of three different sizes. It offers a feature called “Silent Seal” for optimal ANC experience.

The Pixel Buds Pro allows users to seamlessly switch between commonly used Android devices without going to the Bluetooth settings. In addition, it can be paired with two audio sources at the same time. With ANC activated, the Pixel Buds Pro can last for up to 7 hours, whereas it promises a playback time of around 11 hours when it is deactivated. It has support for wireless charging and supports quick charge. The company claims it can last for up to one hour by charging it only for 5 minutes.

The earbuds offer IPX4 rated water resistance, while its charging case carries an IPX2 rating. Some of its other features include Google Assistant support, spatial audio, fast pair, transparency mode, beamforming microphones, a voice accelerometer, wind-blocking mesh covers, and Volume EQ, which changes the loudness of the earbuds based on the surroundings.

Google Pixel Buds Pro price and availability

The Pixel Buds Pro will be up for pre-orders along with the Pixel 6a on July 21 in the US. It will be available in stores starting July 28. The Pixel Buds Pro will be available for $199 with color options such as Charcoal, Coral, Lemongrass, and Fog.

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Google Pixel 6a with 6.1-inch OLED display, Tensor chipset launched for $449

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Sudhanshu

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May 11, 2022

After launching the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro back in October 2021, Google has now finally launched the next addition to the Pixel 6 series dubbed the Google Pixel 6a. So let’s take a look at what the new device brings to the table.

Design & Display

Design-wise, the device is pretty similar to the previous Pixel 6 series phones and features a visor design for its camera module. It has a recycled aluminum frame with curved edges and a flat-screen display. It has a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera.

The display measures 6.1-inch in size and is a Full HD+ resolution OLED panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. It has HDR support and offers a 24-bit depth with 16 million colors. It has a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera, noticeable bezels, and an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

Specs

Similar to its siblings, the Pixel 6a comes powered by Google’s in-house Tensor chipset with AI-powered features. Google has paired this chip with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device also comes with the Titan M2 security chip.

It draws power from a 4,400mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. Google claims that this battery can last up to 24 hours and up to 72 hours while using the Extreme Battery Saver. The device has a stereo speaker setup and features two microphones with noise suppression capabilities for clearer audio input while attending calls in a noisy environment.

Google has promised a minimum of 5 years of security updates for the Pixel 6a. The device also offers in-built Anti-phishing and anti-malware protection.

The smartphone comes with many sensors like a Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, and Barometer. For connectivity, the device offers Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz) with MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.2.

Cameras

Coming to the optics, the device has a dual-camera setup on the rear with a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. On the front, the device has an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.

The rear camera of the device is capable of 4K and 1080P video recording at 30 FPS and 60 FPS. The front camera however is only capable of 30 FPS video recording 30FPS. It also offers Slo-mo video recording at up to 240 FPS.

The camera system on the Google Pixel 6a also comes with popular features like Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur, and more.

Price & availability

Google has priced the Pixel 6a at just $449 and has made it available in three different colors namely Black, White, and Mint Green. The device will be available for pre-order starting July 21.

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OPPO Reno7 Pro and SE 5G Receive Android 12 Official Update in China

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 11, 2022

The Oppo Reno 7 series was launched back in China in November 2021, and it came with Oppo’s latest ColorOS 12. However, although Android 12 was available at the time, the series did not launch with Android 12. Instead, the Oppo Reno 7 series came with Android 11 out of the box.

oppo reno 7 pro 5g coloros 12 update china — Source: Oppo China

6 months after its release, Oppo has finally announced that from today onwards, the Oppo Reno 7 Pro and Reno 7 SE 5G owners in China will finally be getting the Android 12 official update from the company via its ColorOS 12 x Android 12 rollout programme by the company.

The models eligible for the update are:

Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G, Reno 7 Pro 5G League of Legends Lited Edition (Firmware version number C.04 and above)
Oppo Reno 7 SE 5G (Firmware version number C.03 and above)

To be the first to receive the official update on your Oppo device, you need to follow the steps below:

Go to Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version Info
Then tap on the three-dots icon on the top-right corner, and select “Apply for Update”.
In this menu, select “Apply for Official Update”, then tick the Terms and Conditions, and click Accept.
Your update will be immediately downloaded and then installed upon successful download.

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In the announcement post, Oppo has noted that this official ColorOS 12 x Android 12 update will not clear user data, but the company highly recommends its users to back up important personal data in advance to at least have a data backup when things suddenly go wrong.

Oppo states that it should be noted that there are still many common third-party applications that are not yet compatible with Android 12. Therefore, there may be situations where third-party applications cannot be used normally after the update (such as app crashes, stutters, blank screens, abonormal power consumption, etc.). The brand then states that it recommends its Chinese users to update the app to the latest version in the company’s app store after the update to prevent bugs and crashes on these 3rd party applications.

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Huawei Mate Xs 2 to Launch Globally on May 18th, Alongside Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 11, 2022

Huawei had revealed in its latest flagship foldable, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 in China last month. Previously, the its predecessor, the Huawei Mate Xs was exclusively on sale in the Chinese market only.

But to much surprise, the company is apparently planning to bring the new Huawei Mate Xs 2 foldable device to be available in the global market as the company announced that it will be holding a flagship product launch event on May 18th (Thursday) next week, at 8pm Beijing Time (UTC +8) / 5:30pm IST (UTC +5:30).

This launch event is set to announce several of Huawei’s 2022 highly antipicated products to the global markets like the Huawei Mate Xs 2 foldable, the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro and the Huawei Watch Fit 2. The event will be livestreamed online via Huawei official portals on Facebook and YouTube.

In addition to the global launch, the company is also holding an exclusive Malaysia Premier Launch for its flagship device on 19th May 2022 5pm MYT, which Huawei is expected to announce roadshows and promotions for its products at the event.

To recap, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 was launched earlier in China as a premium foldable smartphone that folded outwards instead of the conventional inwards you would find on the Oppo Find N and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. The screen is 6.5-inch OLED display when folded and when unfolded, it expands to a 7.8-inch OLED with a resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels. The screen has a 120 Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz touch sampling rate and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut.

Onboard the Huawei Mate Xs 2, you will find the Snapdragon 888 4G chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Battery-wise, the standard Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a 4600mAh capacity while the Collector’s edition comes with a bigger 4880mAh battery. Both variants come with 66W fast charging support which the company claims can refill the battery to 90% in just 30 minutes.

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 features a powerful triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 13MP ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture, and an 8MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture, OIS and 3x optical zoom. On the front, we have a 10.7MP ultra-wide-angle selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.

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Apple AirTag helps man recover valuables worth $7k stolen from his hotel room

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 11, 2022

A man who went on vacation in Australia has had his expensive equipment recovered, thanks to the Apple AirTags in his luggage. The AirTag assisted the man to track his stolen possessions with the assistance of the police. This is yet another great positive story about the AirTag which has had a raft of negative news lately.

The man is named Graham Tait and the incident happened a few days back in South Australia. His car was broken into in the night and several valuables with an estimated value of $7,000 were taken away. The items included a Sony camera, a notebook, a wallet, and a GoPro. Luckily for Tait, he had been an active user of his AirTags which were attached to the laptop back and Sony camera. Using the Find My app, Tait was able to track down the items.

Tait had lodged in a hotel when the incident happened and the items were tracked to another room in the hotel. Police were called in and his stolen possessions were returned back to him. The Police are now dealing with the alleged thief, according to the report. The name of the suspect alleged to have stolen Tait’s possessions has not been released yet.

This news is another positive and original use of the Apple AirTag and it is satisfying. Criminals have continued to use the AirTag for negative purposes including stalking and robbery. Apple has also made stringent efforts to safeguard the privacy of AirTags owners. There are also measures to ensure that users are notified when a foreign AirTag is in range.

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Xiaomi Pad 5 vs OPPO Pad: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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May 11, 2022

This year OPPO released its first tablet ever: the OPPO Pad. Despite being the first device of its kind from this brand, it is a high-end tablet and not an entry-level one like the Realme Pad. That is the reason why it can compete directly with the Xiaomi Pad 5: a device from one of the first Chinese companies which released a tablet with a long experience in the niche. Each of these two tablets has its pros and cons, but the specs sheets are not so different after all. So which one should you go for? This is a comparison between the specifications of the OPPO Pad and the Xiaomi Pad 5 which will let you find out by listing their specifications and what changes between them.

Xiaomi Pad 5 vs OPPO Pad

	Xiaomi Pad 5	OPPO Pad
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	254.7 x 166.3 x 6.9 mm, 511 grams	252.2 x 163.8 x 7.1 mm, 507 g
DISPLAY	11 inches, 1600 x 2560p (Quad HD+), IPS LCD	11 inches, 1600 x 2560p (Quad HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, octa-core 2.96 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	13 MP f/2.0 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Single 13 MP f/2.2 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	8720 mAh, fast charging 33W	8360 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Stylus support, keyboard support	Pen support, keyboard support, reverse charging

Design

The OPPO Pad has a very catchy design and it is more interesting than its rival in terms of aesthetics. Just like the Xiaomi Pad 5, it has very narrow bezels, but the screen-to-body ratio is a bit higher. Further, the rear side is very original and the materials are premium as it is made of aluminum. The Xiaomi Pad 5 comes with an aluminum frame and a plastic back and it has a design reminiscent of the Xiaomi Mi 11 with that pill-shaped camera module. Both the tablets are very thin and pretty lightweight to be tablets, but the Xiaomi Pad 5 is slightly thinner and lighter.

Display

Unfortunately, you do not get an OLED display with any of these tablets, but this does not mean that their IPS LCD panels are bad. If you are looking for the best display, then you should choose the Xiaomi Pad 5. It has a panel with a diagonal of 11 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision support which is able to show up to one billion colors. The OPPO Pad has similar display specs with an 11-inch panel sporting a Quad HD+ resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but it lacks Dolby Vision support and it shows just 16 million colors. The audio is provided by good stereo speakers but none of these devices comes with a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Specs & Software

The most powerful hardware is provided by the OPPO Pad: it is fueled by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform built at 7 nm and running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz, paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. With the Xiaomi Pad 5, you get a weaker Snapdragon 860 chipset with a 7 nm production process and a 2.96 GHz max frequency, paired with just 6 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. The operating system installed on these tablets is Android 11 but the ColorOS 12 found on the OPPO Pad is particularly interesting because of the Multi-Screen connect feature allowing to achieve a seamless experience between the tablet and PCs.

Camera

The Xiaomi Pad 5 has a slightly better camera on paper: both these devices get a single 13 MP main sensor, but the Xiaomi tablet has a brighter f/2.0 focal aperture which should allow capturing clearer photos in the dark. Further, the camera of the Pad 5 is paired with a dual-LED flash (instead of the OPPO Pad) and is able to record 4K videos. The front cameras are exactly the same: two 8 MP snappers with an f/2.0 focal aperture and 1080p video recording.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 & Mi Pad 5 Pro Official: 11″, 120Hz refresh rate, 5G, MIUI for Pad & more!

Battery

Despite being a thinner tablet, the Xiaomi Pad 5 is equipped with a bigger 8720 mAh battery and it provides a longer battery life in most scenarios. The OPPO Pad is the only one to support reverse charging, but with a smaller battery capacity.

Price

The starting price of the Xiaomi Pad 5 in China roughly translates into €330/$347, while you need about €310/$327 to purchase the OPPO Pad. As already mentioned, each of these tablets has its pros and cons. The Xiaomi Pad 5 provides a better display and a bigger battery, while the OPPO Pad has a higher performance and reverse charging. Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi Pad 5 vs OPPO Pad: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Pad 5

PRO

Great price
Better display
Bigger battery
Wider availability

CONS

Inferior hardware

OPPO Pad

PRO

Reverse charging
Better chipset
More RAM
Wi-Fi 6

CONS

Smaller battery

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Pink Gold color variant launched in India

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Sudhanshu

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May 11, 2022

Last month, customers in India finally got the much-awaited Green color variant of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Now, the vanilla S22 has also received a new color variant.

The new color option is the Pink Gold variant which Samsung has already introduced in multiple regions. The new color is only available with the 8GB + 128GB base configuration of the Galaxy S22 and is priced at ₹72,999 ($945) in India. It can be purchased from Samsung’s online store, as well as all the reading retail outlets in the country.

Samsung Galaxy S22 specs

The vanilla Galaxy S22 comes with a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a Full-HD+ resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits of brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.

Under the hood, the smartphone houses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset (Indian variant) paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of memory. The device houses a 3,700mAh battery with 25W fast charging support and boots Android 12-based OneUI 4.1 out of the box. The device also supports 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

For optics, the S22 has a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens with a 13mm focal length, and a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor with 30x Space Zoom and 3x optical Zoom. on the front, the device has a 10-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

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Here’s how to watch the Realme 9 series Europe launch event live

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Anurag

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May 11, 2022

Realme is set to introduce the Realme 9 series smartphones along with Realme Pad Mini in the European market. The Chinese company has confirmed that the launch event will take place on May 12. Realme has already launched these products on the Asian continent, and now it’s moving toward Europe. Let’s learn more about this event and find out how to watch it live.

How to watch the Realme 9 series Europe launch event

The Realme 9 series launch event is scheduled to take place on May 12 at 1 PM CET time. As per the official announcement, the event will be live-streamed on the company’s YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Twitter handle.

You can watch the Realme 9 series Europe launch event by clicking here

What to expect from the upcoming event?

Realme is expected to launch two new smartphones at the event, dubbed Realm 9 and Realme 9 5G. A recent report confirmed that the Realme 9 5G is different from its Indian counterpart. Thanks to the company’s Poland website, we have a good idea of Realme 9 5G’s specifications.

As per the specifications listed on the website, the upcoming Realme 9 5G boasts a 6.6” LCD display with 1080p resolution. The panel carries support for 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 695 5G processor and has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging.

The other smartphone that is going to be launched is Realme 9. Its features are expected to be the same as the previously launched version. It will be a 4G smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 680 4G chipset and fueled by a 5,000mAh battery. It comes with 33W fast charging support. The smartphone features a particularly extreme 108MP main camera and a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Realme is also going to unveil the Realme Pad Mini in Europe. The pad comes with an 8.7-inch LCD display. It has a 1340 x 800 pixels resolution. The tablet is powered by a UNISOC T616 chipset paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It features a 6,400mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The tablet has an 8MP single camera at the back and a 5MP snapper at the front.

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Samsung Galaxy A31 starts receiving Android 12 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 11, 2022

Samsung launched the Galaxy A31 in the first half of 2020. The device debuted with One UI 2.x based on Android 10. It was updated to Android 11-based One UI 3.1 in April 2021. A little over a year from that, the smartphone has now started receiving the Android 12 update with One UI 4.1.

According to SamMobile, Samsung has started pushing One UI 4.1 update based on Android 12 for the Galaxy A31. Apart from bringing a new version of Android and features, the latest software update for the handset also bumps up the security patch level to April 2022.

The OTA update is currently live in Russia. It arrives with firmware version A315FXXU1DVD8 and it is being rolled out in batches. It should be available in other regions in the coming days.

That being said, Android 12 is the final major system update for the Galaxy A31. Unlike the Galaxy A51 and the Galaxy A71, it is only eligible for two Android updates and has received them. Anyway, it will get security updates for a while.

The Samsung Galaxy A31 offers features like a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, a MediaTek Helio P65 SoC, 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 5MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 20MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 15W charging support.

iPhone 15 will reportedly ditch Lightning port for USB-C claims analyst Ming-Chi Kuo

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Viraj Gawde

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May 11, 2022

iPhone 15 will reportedly come with a USB-C port according to reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. It’s too early to believe the claim since there’s still time for the iPhone 15 and the Cupertino based tech giant will unveil the iPhone 14 later this year.

Kuo’s claim is based on his latest survey i.e. talking to suppliers instead of anything based on evidence. He adds that the new iPhone will ditch the Lightning port in favour of the USB-C port. It will improve the iPhone’s transfer and charging speed in hardware design but the final spec details will depend on iOS support. The analysts states that existing USB-C related suppliers of Apple are expected to become the market focus in the next two-three years attributing to vast orders of iPhones and accessories adoption of the USB-C ports. This also hints that Kuo anticipates Apple to drop the port altogether.

Additionally, the EU is closing in on introducing a new law that will require smartphone makers to remove all proprietary charging ports and switch to USB-C which is considered to be the gold standard for charging and data transfers.

Currently, Apple’s iPhones come with Lightning ports. The brand adopted the USB-C port for Mac back in 2015 and the iPad made the switch from Lightning to USB-C in 2018. This left the iPhone as the core Apple device with the Lightning socket. As per reports, there was a view that the iPhone will continue to retain the older connector until it goes entirely portless.

The iPhone 15 with USB-C will debut in the second half of next year. Till then we can expect more developments to crop up.

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DJI Mini 3 Pro with a flight time of 47 minutes & weighing 249g announced

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 11, 2022

The much-awaited announcement of the release of the DJI Mini 3 Pro has now been made. The DJI Mini 3 Pro had been on the rumor mill lately with a raft of details relating to the drone popping up. Interestingly, most of the rumors relating to the drone have been proved to be correct.

The DJI Mini 3 Pro is a pretty lightweight drone that offers several impressive features. The DJI Mini 3 Pro’s 249g weight allows the device to be deployed without a license in many jurisdictions. The Mini 3 Pro comes with substantial improvements in its camera capabilities and it is compact. The Mini 3 Pro’s camera can shoot 48MP photos and 4K videos in HDR. The maneuverability of the DJI Mini 3 Pro is brought to focus as it can also shoot vertical images and videos.

The DJI Mini 3 Pro has an improved battery that offers a flight time of 30 minutes. The standard battery pack of the Mini 3 Pro can be further extended to deliver a flight time of 47 minutes. The flipside of using a bigger battery is that the drone will weigh above 249g. True to rumors, the Mini 3 Pro will feature ActiveTrack, a tri-directional obstacle sensing technology. The drone, with its obstacle-avoiding technology, can be easily operated by even amateurs.

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The DJI Mini 3 Pro is already available for pre-order and will cost $669 for the base model. There is an intermediate model with a DJI RC-N1 remote which costs $759. However, the flagship model of the DJI Mini 3 Pro comes with the DJI RC controller and this package costs $909. The DJI RC is an improved version of its previous controllers and it has a 5.5-inch display. There are still some grey areas relating to global availability and retail details.

Drone makers, especially DJI had been in the spotlight during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis. Drones continue to play a critical role in the execution of the war from both sides. The pressure on DJI to stop supplying the Russian and Ukrainian war machines led it to suspend supplies and support to both countries.

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boAt Watch Primia with Bluetooth calling, AMOLED display listed on Amazon, launching soon in India

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Viraj Gawde

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May 11, 2022

boAt Watch Primia is set to launch in India soon. It has been listed on the e-commerce platform Amazon. The landing page of the smartwatch reveals key specifications and features. The upcoming offering is said to be the brand’s first smartwatch with a built-in speaker and Bluetooth calling feature. Like the previous smartwatches, the boAt Watch Primia is also expected to be a budget device.

The boAt Watch Primia sports a circular AMOLED display measuring 1.39-inches and bearing a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. The device offers more than 100 customisable watch faces. It comes with a metallic design and there are two physical buttons on the right side. The smartwatch is IP67 certified dust and splash resistant.

The boAt Watch Primia is confirmed to be equipped with a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, and a sleep tracker. It comes with a daily activity tracker with multiple sports modes along with features like custom fitness plans, fitness buddies, and a wellness crew. The wearable device is equipped with a built-in speaker and microphone that enables Bluetooth calling. The smartwatch supports Google and Siri voice assistants.

The boAt Watch Primia is capable of displaying smart updates and notifications, as well as controlling music playback. It supports Google Fit and Apple Health. The smartwatch is claimed to deliver 7 days of usage without Bluetooth calling and 48 hours with the feature enabled.

The boAt Watch Primia price has not been announced yet. It is offered in Black and Blue colors. We will learn about the smartwatch’s pricing and availability in the coming days.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2022 launched with 120Hz 2.5K display, 12th Gen Intel CPUs, 100W USB PD charging, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 11, 2022

After teasing for days, Lenovo has finally taken wraps off the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2022 laptop in China today. The latest ultrabook from the Chinese PC maker offers features that are expected from a mainstream Windows-powered notebook in 2022.

The computer sports a metal unibody design. It arrives with a backlit keyboard with a 1.3mm key travel and a dedicated Numpad. It offers multiple ports like 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C), 1 X USB Type-C, 2 x USB Type-A, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a card reader.

The laptop is powered by 12th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 processors with Intel Iris Xe GPU and up to 60W performance mode. The chip is paired with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and dual fans for cooling.

As the name suggests, the notebook flaunts a 16-inch display. The LED-backlit LCD screen has a 2.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel supports up to 350 nits peak brightness level, 100% of the sRGB color gamut, and DC dimming certified by TÜV Rheinland. Finally, the display has a 16:10 aspect ratio and a color accuracy of ΔE<1.5.

The computer boots Microsoft Windows 11. It sports a 1080p webcam and Dolby Atmos-powered stereo speakers. Last but not least, it is backed by a 75Wh battery with support for 100W USB PD charging.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2022 is priced at ¥5,499 ($819) and ¥6,499 ($968) for Core i5 and Core i7 variants respectively. They will be discounted ¥500 for a limited time. The cheaper model is already up for pre-order and will be available for purchase starting May 18. There’s no official word on the availability of the costlier model yet.

Get CUBOT X30 Phone at a Discounted Price of $154 (Retail Price $200)

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May 11, 2022

Cubot X30 which generally retails for $200 is now available at a discounted price of $153.59 only at AliExpress. This deal ends on 15 May 2022.

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Cubot X30 at $153.59 (after discount)@AliExpress

Cubot X30 features a 6.4” full view display with a 2310*1080p resolution. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek 6771 Helio P60 Octa-core processor and comes in multiple storage variants viz: 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. The smartphone runs the Android 10 operating system and comes with interesting features like Fingerprint Scanner, Face ID, Proximity, Accelerometer, Magnetic, Gyroscope, NFC, etc.

As for the camera setup, Cubot X30 comes with 5 rear AI cameras with a 48MP Samsung S5KGM1 sensor as the main camera and 16MP + 5MP + 2MP + 0.3MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you have a 32MP high-resolution AI camera in the front.

The smartphone is fueled by a 4200mAh high-capacity battery and supports 5V 2A fast charge. Available in three color variants viz: Black, Blue, and Gradient Green, Cubot X30 is now available at a discounted price of $153.59 only at AliExpress. This price applies to the base variant only.

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Ambrane Wise Eon smartwatch with Bluetooth calling launched in India for ₹1,999 ($26)

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Sudhanshu

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May 11, 2022

Back in March, Ambrane launched the FitShot Surge smartwatch in India with in-built games and an affordable price tag of ₹1,999. Now, the brand has launched another affordable smartwatch in the country dubbed the Ambrane Wise Eon.

Ambrane Wise Eon specs & features

The new smartwatch comes with a rectangular dial that houses a 1.69-inch LCD screen with 240 x 280 pixels and a peak brightness of 450nits. The wearable also offers 100+ cloud-based watch faces to suit your fancy.

The main attraction of this smartwatch is its Bluetooth calling feature, which comes with a baked-in digital dialer, a speaker, and a microphone, enabling users to make and answer calls without taking their smartphones out.

The smartwatch also offers heart rate tracking, blood pressure monitoring, sleep monitoring, and also tracks the calories burnt in a day by the wearer. It also has 60 different sports modes for tracking fitness activities.

Other features offered on the smartwatch include a voice assistant, three built-in games, an alarm, a stopwatch, a remote camera, a music player, and much more. Ambrane claims that the smartwatch is capable of up to 10 days of battery life on a single charge.

Pricing and Availability

The smartwatch has debuted with a price tag of ₹1999 ($26) and is available to purchase from Flipkart. The smartwatch only comes in one color option which is Black.

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Here’s Your First Official Look at the Galaxy Z Slide, A Smartphone with Slideable Display from Samsung

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 11, 2022

Foldables like the Oppo Find N and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 have been touted as the future of smartphones with their groundbreaking innovative engineering that allows the user to transform their smartphones into a tablet on the fly.

However, foldables may not be the only future for smartphones as last year Oppo showcased the world’s first rollable on stage, the Oppo X 2021, and this year, Samsung showcased a brand new rollable display design for smartphones, called “slideables” at the DSCC 2022 Business Conference yesterday.

The news report came from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) CEO Ross Young via Twitter, and in his recent tweets, Mr Young shared several photos of Samsung’s showcase of its new slideable display at the conference.

galaxy z slide demo 1 — Samsung Slideable Display Showcase. Source: Ross Young

Samsung names the design a vertical slide-out design, as the display when in normal use, is a compact 16:9 smartphone display that allows the smartphone to easily fit into your pockets. However, if you want more screen real estate, the display can then be expanded to a 6.7-inch 22:9 AMOLED display that slides out via the top.

galaxy z slide demo 2 — Samsung Slideable Demo. Source: Ross Young

This 22:9 aspect ratio serves better when users are scrolling through Twitter, Instagram or reading an article online, as there is now more content on your screen at a glance compared to a 16:9 display, allowing the user to be more productive. Another upside is that you now have a bigger 6.7-inch screen in your pocket in a much more slimmer body than would have been otherwise if you were to not use any foldable or slideable technology at all.

From the screenshots we’ve gathered from Mr Young, it seems that the slideable technology showcased could be already ready for mass production. However, since the smartphone doesn’t fit into the Samsung Z Fold or Z Flip family, Samsung could create a new Samsung Galaxy Z Slide series once the company decides that it wants to diversify its unconventional smartphone portfolio even further.

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Renders reveal the design of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, still no silo for S Pen

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 11, 2022

Now that the Galaxy S22 Ultra is out, Samsung’s next most anticipated smartphone is the Galaxy Z Fold 4. We have been hearing a lot about the handset for the past few years. Today, the phone’s design is finally out via renders from a reliable source.

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Leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer who goes by @OnLeaks has partnered with Smartprix to share the renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s successor. The pictures shared by the tipster showcase the device’s design in its entirety.

According to these images, the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s design will be inspired by the design of the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The next-gen foldable from Samsung will not be boxy in shape, albeit with curved corners.

Most importantly, its triple camera setup on the rear will mimic that of Galaxy S22 Ultra’s. But unfortunately, it will still lack a silo for the S Pen stylus like its predecessor.

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Further, the leaker says that the phone will flaunt a 7.6-inch main display and a 6.2-ich cover display. He also notes that the handset measures 155 x 130 x 7.1 mm and 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm when folded and unfolded respectively.

Per previous reports, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 will arrive with a better 10MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom capability. However, it will retain the same 10MP selfie camera (cover screen) from its forerunner.

The device’s main screen is said to sport a 6:5 aspect ratio, whereas the external display is rumored to feature a 23:9 aspect ratio. Last but not least, the foldable smartphone is tipped to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset and a 4,400mAh battery with support for 25W charging.

Infinix Hot 12 Play to launch on May 23 in India – check specs & features

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Sudhanshu

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May 11, 2022

Last week, Infinix launched the Hot 12 Play smartphone in Thailand, and now, the company is planning to debut it in India too.

The Infinix Hot 12 Play is expected to make its Indian debut on May 23. The company also has the Note 12 series launch lined up for May 20.

As the Infinix Hot 12 Play has already launched in Thailand, we already know all its specs and features. So let’s take a look at what to expect from the Indian launch.

Infinix Hot 12 Play specifications

The device offers a 6.82-inch IPS TFT panel with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. The screen also supports a 90Hz fluid refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate making it quite competent for a bit of gaming.

Under the hood, it houses the Helio G35 chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM which can be expanded by up to 5GB virtually. It comes with 128GB of inbuilt storage and features a microSD slot if users want to expand the storage further. The smartphone runs Android 12-based XOS 1.6 UI out of the box and has a massive 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

For optics, the Infinix Hot 12 Play has a dual-camera setup on the rear. It features a 13-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an AI lens, and a quad-LED flash unit. On the front, it has an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.

Other features of the smartphone include dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device measures 170.47 x 776. x 8.32mm and weighs around 195 grams.

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Here are the partners that’ll sell the Nothing Phone (1) in India & Europe

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 11, 2022

Nothing has announced carrier and retail partnerships for the Nothing phone (1) in India and Europe. The company has unveiled three sales partners for the Nothing phone (1) in Europe and India. Nothing has also picked O2 as the exclusive carrier partner for the upcoming smartphone in the UK.

Nothing’s campaign for the phone (1) is following the trajectory of OnePlus. Nothing’s Carl Pei had been in OnePlus during their pioneering teaser campaigns for new smartphones. Now he is applying the same tactic at Nothing.

In Germany, the Nothing phone (1) will have Telekom as its exclusive carrier partner. The Nothing phone (1) will thus be available in O2 and Telekom’s outlets in the UK and Germany respectively. Being an unfolding story, it’s unclear whether non-carrier outlets will retail the phone in the UK and Germany.

In India, Flipkart was retained as the sales partner for the Nothing phone (1). For now, there is no mention of whether Flipkart was the exclusive outlet for the smartphone. This is the second year of the Nothing-Flipkart partnership in the subcontinent.

There are still grey areas on the magnitude of the Nothing (1) retail and carrier partnerships. We are yet to get the detailed specs sheet of the device, as well as pricing and availability details. We however expect more details about the device in the coming weeks.

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