Samsung Galaxy A13 new variant spotted on Bluetooth SIG, may launch soon

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May 4, 2022

Samsung is apparently planning on launching another smartphone from its Galaxy A series. The company had recently launched the Galaxy A13 and the Galaxy A23, but now, a new variant of the Galaxy A13 was listed on a certification site hinting at another model launching soon.

According to a MySmartPrice report, a new variant of the handset was spotted on Bluetooth SIG certification website. This device carries the model number SM-A137F, which means that its a new version of the Galaxy A13. As of right now, the South Korean tech giant’s has already released the Galaxy A13 5G and the Galaxy A13 4G as well. Unfortunately, we have no idea how the upcoming model will be different from the previously launched two devices.

Talking about the Galaxy A13, it sports a 6.6 inch Full HD+ IPS LCD panel that has a waterdrop notch on the front, with support for 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the 4G model is equipped with a Exynos 850 SoC while the 5G variant arrives with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor. This chipset is paired with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. The Galaxy A13 runs on Android 12 OS based One UI 4.1 out of the box.

On the rear, the smartphone features a 50 megapixel quad camera setup, while the rear houses a 5 megapixel selfie shooter. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the device, which also supports 15W fast charging as well. At the moment, it is unclear what new features the latest Galaxy A13 version may launch with, so stick around for more updates.

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Samsung announces UFS 4.0 offering 2x performance compared to UFS 3.1

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Anurag

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May 4, 2022

Samsung has unveiled version 4.0 of the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) solution. The company is a big name when it comes to smartphones and semiconductor. It is also one of the world’s leading manufacturers of memory chips. Samsung’s UFS 3.1 is already a strong performer, but the company’s next-generation flash storage promises huge speed and efficiency gains.

The new UFS 4.0 has been approved by the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) board of directors. Samsung says that it implements the latest JEDEC standard specification in its new flash storage.

Samsung UFS 4.0 features and Specifications

As per the company, the new UFS storage is expected to improve performance and power efficiency on the upcoming phones. UFS 4.0 will offer a speed of up to 23.2Gbps per lane, which is double that of the previous UFS 3.1. This bandwidth is perfect for 5G smartphones that require huge amounts of data processing, says Samsung.

The new storage solution is said to be adopted in future automotive applications, Augmented reality (AR), and Virtual reality (VR) as well.

Power efficiency has also been increased in the UFS 4.0. The new memory will deliver a sequential read speed of 6.0MB/s per mA (milliampere), which is a 46% improvement over the previous 3.1 version of UFS. This means that smartphones equipped with the UFS 4.0 will have better battery life and improved read and write speeds.

The latest UFS 4.0 will have a smaller size as compared to the previous UFS 3.1. It will measure 11mm x 13mm x 1mm offering more effective space utilization and design convenience. In terms of storage capacity, it will come in a variety of capacities ranging up to 1TB. Mass production of the new memory is likely to commence in the third quarter of 2022.

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Vivo T1 44W launched in India with FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 680 SoC, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 4, 2022

Vivo has officially launched the Vivo T1 44W in India today. The budget smartphone was announced alongside the Vivo T1 Pro 5G. The handset is nothing but a rebranded iQOO Z6 44W, which went official in the country last week. Let’s take a look at its pricing and availability, in addition to its features.

Vivo T1 44W Price and Availability in India

The Vivo T1 44W will retail at the following price tags in India.

4GB + 128GB – ₹14,499
6GB + 128GB – ₹15,999
8GB + 128GB – ₹17,999

It can be purchased in either Midnight Galaxy, Ice Dawn, or Starry Sky color options starting from 12 PM on May 8. Pre-orders begin tomorrow (May 5).

Customers can avail of a ₹1,500 instant discount on SBI credit card transactions on Flipkart and Vivo.com. At the same time, buyers opting for the phone from offline stores can also get a flat ₹1,500 cashback on transactions through cards issued by ICICI Bank, SBI, IDFC First Bank, and Once Card.

Vivo T1 44W Specifications

The Vivo T1 44W is built around a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a dewdrop notch.

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. As for software, it boots Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12.

Talking about optics, the phone has a triple camera system on the rear comprising a 50MP primary shooter, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it sports a 16MP selfie camera.

On the connectivity front, the handset offers 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and a USB Type-C port. Other features include a MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Finally, as the name suggests, the device arrives with 44W fast charging support. It gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery.

ZTE Axon 40 Pro leaks online showcasing the phone’s front and back panel

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Jeet

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May 4, 2022

In a few days, ZTE will officially announce the next-generation Axon series flagship smartphones in the Chinese market on 9th May. The company is expected to launch three phones — Axon 40, Axon 40 Pro, and Axon 40 Ultra.

Ahead of the official launch, the ZTE Axon 40 Pro smartphone has been leaked online. The phone shows that someone is holding the smartphone, giving us a proper look at the front panel and the back panel of the device.

It clearly appears that the smartphone will have a punch-hole cutout in the top-center position for housing the front-facing camera sensor. The screen also has minimal bezels and it’s a curved screen, giving it a look similar to the Samsung Galaxy S-series phones.

On the back side, there’s a rectangular camera slab in the top-left corner which has two large circular rings. The first ring houses a single camera sensor while the second circular ring has two camera sensors. There could also be a fourth camera lens outside the circular rings along with an LED flash.

A teaser poster coming from the company has confirmed that the Axon 40 Pro will be featuring a 100-megapixel primary camera sensor but information about rest of the camera sensors remain unknown.

On the other hand, a full-screen Axon 40 series smarpthone with an under-display camera sensor has also been leaked online, which is likely to be the Axon 40 Ultra model. The phone is confirmed to have a 120Hz display and have a 64MP triple camera on the back.

From the leaked renders, it appears that the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra will be offered in two different color options — Black and White. To know for sure about the phone’s features, specifications, pricing, and availability, we will have to wait for a few more days for the official launch event to take place on 9th May.

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Vivo T1 Pro 5G launched in India with 90Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 778G, 64MP triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 4, 2022

In March, it announced the Vivo T1 5G with the Snapdragon 695 SoC onboard in India. The brand is now back with two new T-series devices named the Vivo T1 Pro 5G and Vivo T1 44W. The Pro model is positioned higher than the T1 5G. It offers key specs like a 90Hz AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 778G, 64-megapixel triple rear shooters, and 66W fast charging support. Readers can visit this page to view the launch post of the Vivo T1 44W.

Display and Design

The Vivo T1 Pro 5G looks similar to the iQOO Z Pro 5G. It features a waterdrop notch display on the front. Its back panel has a protruding camera module with a pair of camera rings. The top houses the main snapper, whereas the second ring has the other two cameras. It has a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen that offers an FH+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+ support, and 1,300 nits of peak brightness.

Specifications

Under the hood of the Vivo T1 Pro 5G is the Snapdragon 778G, which is at present the most powerful Snapdragon 7-series chip from Qualcomm. The device comes with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The device boots to the Android 12 OS, which is customized with the FunTouch OS 12.

Vivo has packed a 4,700mAh battery inside the T1 Pro 5G. Thankfully, it comes with support for 66W fast charging. According to Vivo, the 66W FlashCharge technology can charge the T1 Pro’s battery to 50 percent in just 18 minutes. For an enhanced gaming experience, the device features a z-axis linear motor, a VC liquid cooling system, and Ultra Game Mode.

For security, the Vivo T1 Pro 5G features an under-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock. It offers other features such as dual-SIM, 5G, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Cameras

The Vivo T1 Pro 5G comes with a 16-megapixel camera for snapping selfies and video calls. The rear camera setup of the phone has a 64-megapixel lens as the primary snapper. It is accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 117-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera with a 4cm focal length.

Price and Availability

The Vivo T1 Pro 5G comes in two options: 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are priced at Rs 23,999 (~$314) and Rs 24,999 (~$327), respectively. It comes in two colors: Turbo Cyan and Turbo Black.

People who are interested can pre-book the Vivo T1 Pro 5G starting from May 5 through Flipkart and Vivo India’s online store. The first sale of the T1 Pro will be carried through these platforms at 12 am (local time) on May 7. It will also be available for purchase through offline stores. Buyers can take advantage of offers like Rs 2,500 (~$33) cashback on SBI Bank credit cards and no-cost EMI.

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A shady eBook details the specs of Nothing Phone (1)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 4, 2022

In late March, Nothing announced that its next product will be a smartphone called ‘Nothing Phone (1).’ Since then, the startup by Oneplus’ co-founder Carl Pei has not revealed much about the phone. However, it has released the beta version of the device’s official launcher dubbed Nothing Launcher on the Google Play Store for select smartphones. Amidst this, a shady eBook now details the specs of the handset.

Twitter user @rsjadon01 has shared (via MySmartPrice) a few screenshots from an eBook on Amazon titled ‘NOTHING PHONE 1: User manual’. The unreliable book talks about the specifications of the smartphone with structural mistakes in sentences.

We believe the author (James Omoghosa Abu) is making use of the popularity of the device to reel in readers. He has even published similar books for Samsung’s Galaxy A11 and the Galaxy Tab S8 series.

Anyway, according to the author, the upcoming Nothing Phone (1) will feature an AMOLED display with support for a high refresh rate, HDR10+ standard, and sRGB/DCI-P3 color gamuts. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The handset will boot Android 12 and will be backed b a 4,500mAh battery. Last but not least, it will arrive with a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera system and a 32MP selfie camera.

We know none of this is true since the information not only comes from an unreliable source but it also sounds unbelievable. With that being said, what are your expectations of Nothing Phone (1)? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Razer Blade 15 with 240Hz OLED display, Core i9-12900H processor, 32GB RAM goes official

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Jeet

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May 4, 2022

Razer is a company known for making gaming products and has a lineup of powerful laptops under the Razer Blade branding. Expanding the offering of laptops, the company has announced a refreshed Razer Blade 15 with a powerful display.

The company touts the new version of the 2022 Blade 15 laptop as the world’s first to feature a 15.6-inch OLED display panel with a 2560 x 1440 pixels screen resolution and support for a 240Hz refresh rate.

Razer adds that the new OLED panel has a 1 ms response time and offers the inherent deep blacks of OLED technology. It also offers a color gamut of 100% DCI-P3 and a maximum brightness of 400nits. The company has upgraded the display of the device from a UHD screen with a 60Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Intel‘s 12th generation Alder Lake Core i9-12900H processor which has 14 cores and 20 threads. For the graphics processor, it comes coupled with NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU.

In the memory department, the company is offering up to 32GB DDR5 RAM. It packs 1TB of SSD storage and there’s also a free M.2 slot, allowing users to expand the storage capacity on the laptop.

Razer Blade 15 with 240Hz OLED display is priced at $3,499 but the company has not yet revealed information about the availability of the laptop but it has confirmed that the device will be up for sale through Razer direct and authorized retailers in Q4 this year.

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Apple officially starts selling refurbished Apple Watch Series 7 models

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Jeet

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May 4, 2022

Last year, Apple launched its latest smartwatch lineup in the market, dubbed as Apple Watch Series 7. Now, the technology giant has started selling the refurbished version of the Apple Watch Series 7 models through its own store.

The pricing for the 41mm aluminum model of the Watch Series 7 starts at $339 while the 45mm aluminum model has a starting price of $359. Currently, the company is offering only aluminum models in several different color options.

All the refurbished models of the latest smartwatch from the Cupertino-based giant are GPS-only models. If and when Apple decides to add cellular models or models apart from the aluminum build, then the pricing will be a bit higher.

The new Apple Watch Series 7 with a 41mm aluminum build is priced at $399 while the 45mm aluminum model costs $429, which means that the company is offering discounts of $60 and $70 respectively for the refurbished models.

The company says that the refurbished Apple Watches are inspected, tested, cleaned, and repackaged with a new box, new manuals, and a new Apple Watch charging puck. The company is also providing a standard one-year warranty that can be extended with AppleCare+ for Apple Watch.

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Vivo Y55 4G launched with Snapdragon 680, 5,000mAh battery, 50MP triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 4, 2022

The Vivo Y55 4G has gone official in Vietnam. This phone is different from the Dimensity 700 powered Vivo Y55 5G, which debuted in China earlier this year. The Y55 4G appears to be a rebranded version of the iQOO Z6 44W, which was recently announced in India. Some of the key features include an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 6-series chip, a big battery, and 50-megapixel triple rear cameras.

Vivo Y55 4G specifications and features

The Vivo Y55 4G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a teardrop notch design. It offers 408ppi pixel density, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a DCI-P3 color gamut. The device measures 8.42mm in thickness and weighs around 182 grams.

The Snapdragon 680 chipset is present under the hood of the Vivo Y55 4G. The device has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It is also equipped with up to 4 GB of extended RAM.

The Y55 4G has a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging. It promises up to 18 hours of YouTube playtime and up to 10 hours of PUBG gaming. The device runs on the Android 12 OS with FunTouch OS 12 on top.

The Y55’s front features a 16-megapixel camera. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Apart from face unlock, it also carries support for in-screen fingerprint scanner. It comes with the usual connectivity features, such as dual-SIM support, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo Y55 4G price

The Vivo Y55 4G is priced at VND 6,990,000 (~$304) in Vietnam. It comes in Snow White and Black Star colors.

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iQOO Z6 Pro, Z6 44W goes on sale in India: price, launch offers

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 4, 2022

The iQOO Z6 Pro 5G and iQOO Z6 44W were made official on April 27 in India. Starting at 12 AM (local time) on May 4 in the country, both smartphones are available for purchase through iQOO India’s online store and Amazon India. Here is all the information on the price and launch offers for both smartphones.

iQOO Z6 Pro, Z6 44W price in India, launch offers

The iQOO Z6 Pro 5G comes in three options, such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The prices for these variants are Rs 23,999 (~$314), Rs 24,999 (~$327), and Rs 28,999 (~$379), respectively.

The iQOO Z6 44W comes in three flavors, like 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These variants are priced at Rs 14,499 ($189), Rs 15,999 (~$209), and Rs 16,999 (~$222), in that order.

iQOO Z6 Pro 5G (left) and iQOO Z6 44W (right)

Buyers of the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G can take advantage of launch offers such as a Rs 3,000 (for the Z6 Pro) or Rs 1,000 (for the Z6 44W) discount on ICICI credit card transactions, as well as a 10% discount on Kotak Bank and RBL Bank credit/debit cards and credit card EMI transactions. In addition, buyers can also take advantage of the Rs 1,000 off coupon on Amazon India. Other offers include no-cost EMI and an exchange discount.

iQOO Z6 Pro 5G specifications

The iQOO Z6 Pro 5G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display, a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The Snapdragon 778G powered handset has up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 4,700mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging, Android 12 OS with FunTouchOS 12, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

iQOO Z6 44W specifications

On the other hand, the iQOO Z6 44W has a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ 60Hz display, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera system. The Snapdragon 680 SoC powers the device with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, a 5,000 mAh battery with 44W rapid charging, FunTouch OS 12 flavored Android 12 OS, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Moto E32 launched with 90Hz display, Unisoc T606, 5,000mAh battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 4, 2022

Motorola has silently unveiled the Moto E32 smartphone in Europe. It has arrived as the successor to the Moto E30. However, as compared to the E30, the E32 offers some downgraded specs. The budget-friendly device features a display with a centrally positioned punch-hole, a Unisoc chip, and a big battery. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the E32.

Moto E32 specifications and features

The Moto E32 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with security features such as a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock.

The predecessor model came with a Unisoc T700 chip, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, and an Android 11 Go Edition OS. The E32 is equipped with the Unisoc T606 SoC, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of built-in storage. The device comes preinstalled with the My UX flavored Android 11 OS and offers a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

Like the predecessor model, the Moto E32 comes with a 5,000mAh battery and a 10W in-box charger. However, the device supports up to 18W of fast charging.

The E30 featured a 48-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The main snapper has been replaced by a 16-megapixel shooter on the E32. For selfies, the E32 features an 8-megapixel front camera. The device comes with an IP52 rated water repellent chassis. It measures 163.95 x 74.94 x 8.49mm and weighs 184 grams.

Moto E32 price

The Moto E32 has arrived with a price tag of 159 euros (~$167). It may come in colors like Misty Silver and Slate Gray

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TCL Reveals Its Ultra-Thin Active High Privacy Display Technology

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 3, 2022

Besides Samsung, the Chinese Huizhou-based electronic giant, TCL is also a major player in the smartphone display industry, specifically under its display department, the TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology(CSOT) Corporation.

Recently TCL’s CSOT Department made a revolutionary display breakthrough for smartphones as the company has successfully developed ultra-thin active high privacy display technology. The technology is a mouthful to read but the science behind it is rather quite interesting.

Conventionally, those privacy screen protectors you currently see in the market utilise low refraction highly reflective material to ensure that the confidential content you are reading is protected from the surrounding people. However, there is one caveat to the current conventional privacy screen protectors on the market currently which is that it only reduces the visibility of the screen at certain angles, and at some angles, the content although difficult to read is still legible to the naked eye if someone were standing near to you.

This is because currently there are no inherent electronics inside your privacy screen protector, it is only a passive technology. TCL aims to solve the problem with active technology by instead changing the screen, instead of the screen protector. TCL aims to make the screen itself to be an active high privacy display.

Not only does the active privacy display boast better privacy-focused reflective angular efficiency compared to the passive privacy screen protectors, but also since the screen is utilising active technology, the display can change privacy modes with a simple click.

TCL-Privacy-Screen-Laptop — TCL Illustration of Privacy Screen. Source: TCL

TCL has illustrated the technology as shown where the 13-inch laptop screen can change from a privacy screen to a normal screen instantaneously without changing the laptop’s orientation or viewing angle.

Currently, TCL has proudly exclaimed that its CSOT Display department has successfully developed the display technology for smartphones. The company is proud that with its team of engineers, it has achieved to produce an ultra-thin active high privacy 6.58-inch smartphone display.

TCL-Privacy-Screen-Smartphone — Left to Right: Conventional Screen vs Ultra-Thin High Privacy Display vs High Privacy Display. Source: TCL

At a 45 degree angle with privacy mode turned on, the nearest side-looker will not able to see your screen as with the display’s electronic configuration and chemical properties, the screen shall only let through 1.12% of the display’s light through to the side-looker. Despite all the technology crammed into the panel, this high privacy active smartphone display comes in at only 0.1mm thicker than your conventional smartphone AMOLED screen.

TCL mentions that the technology is currently at the end of its prototype testing phase, and the company is looking start production of these high privacy active displays very soon once it is ready.

For more news on the latest technology breakthroughs from China, stay up to date with us here at Gizmochina!

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Xiaomi Civi 1S vs Realme 9 Pro+: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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May 3, 2022

Last year Xiaomi announced a brand new series of phones: the Civi series. It replaces the old CC series and includes sleek phones with amazing designs. A few days ago, the second device of the series went official: the Xiaomi Civi 1S. It brings to the market a stunning design and great upper-midrange specifications. If you want to find a competitor of this phone, you should definitely look at the Realme 9 Pro+, another phone with a beautiful design providing high performance. Are you wondering which one should you choose? This is a comparison between the specifications of the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Realme 9 Pro Plus which will hopefully answer your question.

Xiaomi Civi 1S vs Realme 9 Pro+

	Xiaomi Civi 1S	Realme 9 Pro+
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.3 x 71.5 x 7 mm, 166 g	160.2 x 73.3 x 8 mm, 182 g
DISPLAY	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+, octa-core 2.5 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 920 5G, octa-core 2.5 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, MIUI	Android 12, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 32 MP front camera	Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 55W	4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	dual SIM slot, 5G	dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The battle between these two phones is very hard when it comes to design. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is one of the thinnest and most lightweight phones you can find in the whole market, with a thickness of just 7 mm and a weight of just 166 grams. It is made of premium materials including a glass back and an aluminum frame, it has a great look and suggestive color variants. The Realme 9 Pro+ is thicker and heavier, but it is more compact and, in the Sunrise Blue variant, it has a rear side able to change its color in a few seconds when the user puts the smartphone under direct sunlight or UV rays. Which design do you prefer? In my personal opinion, the Xiaomi Civi 1S has better aesthetics.

Display

If you are looking for the best display, then you should opt for the Xiaomi Civi 1S. It has a 6.55-inch OLED panel with one billion colors, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ standard, an in-display fingerprint reader, and Dolby Vision, protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The Realme 9 Pro+ has an OLED Full HD+ panel as well, but without Dolby Vision and HDR10+, with a lower 90 Hz refresh rate, and with a smaller 6.4-inch diagonal. But there is an interesting killer feature of this device that you should know: the in-display fingerprint reader doubles as a heart rate sensor.

Specs & Software

The Xiaomi Civi 1S are very close in terms of hardware and performance, but we have to pick a winner. The Snapdragon 778G Plus mobile platform found on the Xiaomi Civi 1S is actually more powerful than the MediaTek Dimensity 920 found on the Realme 9 Pro+. Further, the Xiaomi mid-ranger comes with up to 12 GB of RAM, while you get only 8 GB of RAM with the Realme one. So you will get better CPU, GPU, and multi-tasking performance with the new Civi. Both the phones come with Android 12 out of the box and custom user interfaces on top: MIUI 13 and Realme UI 3.0 based on ColorOS 12, respectively.

Camera

The best camera phone in this comparison is the Realme 9 Pro+ for one single reason: it has a flagship-class main camera. We are talking about the Sony IMX766 sensor with a 50 MP resolution and OIS. Both the handsets come with an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP macro sensor, but the Xiaomi Civi 1S has an inferior 64 MP main camera. On the other hand, the Civi comes with a better 32 MP front camera, so it is a better phone for selfies.

Read More: realme 9 Pro Plus Full Review: Color Changing Phone with an Amazing Camera! [Bonus Giveaway]

Battery

Xiaomi Civi 1S and Realme 9 Pro Plus are equipped with good 4500 mAh batteries: the capacity is exactly the same and even the production process of the processors are the same, so we do not expect a big difference in terms of battery life. Maybe the Realme device will last a bit longer because of its smaller display. The charging speeds are similar too because they feature 55W fast charging and 60W fast charging, respectively.

Price

Xiaomi Civi 1S starts from €330/$347, while you can find the Realme 9 Pro+ at €400/$421 globally. The Civi is still not available globally. Which of these phones is the best? There is no definitive answer: the Civi 1S has a better design, display, and chipset, while the Realme 9 Pro+ is a better camera phone with faster charging.

Xiaomi Civi 1S vs Realme 9 Pro Plus: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Civi 1S

PRO

Thinner and lighter
Better chipset
More RAM
Superior display
Better selfie camera

CONS

Inferior rear camera

Realme 9 Pro Plus

PRO

Better camera
More compact
Color-changing back
Heart rate sensor

CONS

Inferior chipset and RAM

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JBL Tune 230NC, Tune 130NC TWS ANC earbuds launched in India – check specs, prices & more

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Sudhanshu

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May 3, 2022

JBL has just launched two new Tune series TWS earbuds in India. The new earbuds are the JBL Tune 230NC and Tune 130NC which come with active noise cancellation (ANC) and offer up to 40 hours of battery life. So let’s check out their specs and features.

JBL Tune 230NC specs & features

The Tune 230NC comes with a stem design that holds the microphones for clear audio input while calling. It features 6.0mm drivers to deliver JBL’s signature Pure Bass sound.

The earphones feature a total of four mics and offer a crisp calling experience along with Active noise cancellation using two of these mics. The mics also provide a transparency feature dubbed Ambient Aware to help users be aware of their surroundings.

The earbuds get access to JBL Headphones App which lets users customize their listening experience including equalizer, music or video mode, activating or deactivating Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Aware, Talk-through, and many more to opt from.

It uses Bluetooth 5.2 with Google Fast Pair for connectivity and is capable of connecting with two devices at once. The Tune 230NC also features touch controls for answering or rejecting calls, controlling media playback, and accessing the built-in Google and Alexa voice assistants.

Coming to the battery, the earbuds are capable of up to 10 of playback on a single charge with ANC turned off and up to 40 hours with the charging case. With ANC turned on, the battery life is said to be around 8 hours on a single charge and 32 hours total with the charging case. JBL claims that a 10-minute charge will net users around 2 hours of playtime. The earbuds also come with IPX4 sweat and water resistance.

JBL Tune 130NC specs & features

The Tune 130NC comes with a dot design and is shaped appropriately to snugly fit in your ear. The earbud features 10mm drivers and comes equipped with two mics on each earbud to offer ANC and sharp audio input.

Other features of the JBL Tune 130NC include Ambient Aware, access to the JBL Headphones App for a customized listening experience, Bluetooth 5.2 with Google Fast Pair, Touch controls, 40 hours of total battery backup (10 hours on a single charge) with ANC off and 32 hours total playback (8 hours on a single charge) with ANC on. Like the Tune 230NC, the Tune 130NC also has an IPX4 water and sweat resistance.

Pricing and availability

JBL Tune 230NC and Tune 130NC have retail price tags of Rs. 7999 and Rs. 6999 respectively. However, the brand is offering them at Rs. 5999 and Rs. 4999 respectively for a limited time.

The new JBL tune series earbuds can be purchased at the HARMAN Brand Stores and in.JBL.com, as well as at all major retail and online stores. Both models have been made available in black, blue, and white colors.

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Download FRP Bypass Tool – Unlock Smartphone Easily

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Simranpal Singh

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May 3, 2022

Our Smartphones know more about us than all our friends and family combined. That’s why the protection of our smartphones should be of utmost priority to us. Google has put up some AZ5 buttons on Android to keep our data and device safe. FRP (or Factory Reset Protection) is one such AZ5 button. However, it does come with its problems, which is why in this guide, we’ll show you some of the best FRP bypass tools for your Android device.

Ever tried to reset your device and got stuck in the process. We bet you’ll likely be interrupted by Google to type in the credentials for the Google account you linked your device, which you probably won’t remember. FRP is the feature responsible for this, and it can also be a pain while setting up a refurbished phone. FRP bypass tools will help us with this. However, keep in mind that you can end up compromising your data. So follow along at your own risk.

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Best FRP bypass tools for your Android device

There are numerous FRP bypass tools in the market you can use to unlock your phone. Here are our top picks. However, feel free to go with any other software that feels safe to you. We recommend that you always go with reputed ones to avoid getting hacked (or even scammed).

Pangu FRP unlocker for Android

If your device runs on anything lower than Android Oreo, this one might be for you. The unlocker is free of cost and works well with brands like Samsung, Motorola, Micromax, and SPD. We highly recommend this software if your device runs on Marshmallow or Nougat. Check out the official website for additional information and guides.

Samsung Reactivation Lock/FRP Removal Service

If you own a Samsung device and need the simplest and easiest means to unlock your device, this one might be for you. The service works well with Samsung flagships up to the Galaxy S9 line-up. All you need to do is select your model and type in the IMEI number of your phone. You will receive a unique user ID and password that will help you reset your Galaxy device. Visit their website to unlock your device.

D&G Password Unlocker

D&G Password Unlocker is a multi-utility desktop application that lets you bypass FRP or re-flash the firmware. The software works with almost all Windows versions, including Windows XP. You can use it to unlock phones from the brands like Motorola, Xiaomi, Samsung, Lenovo, Huawei, HTC, etc. You can get information on the same from here.

GSM Flasher FRP Tool

GSM Flasher FRP Tool is very much like D&G Password Unlocker. It’s a Windows application that you can use to unlock your Android device. AllFlashFiles.net does a neat job explaining how to install and use the software. However, unlike the D&G Password Unlocker, you can only use this tool to bypass FRP on your Android device.

FRP Hijacker by Hagard v1.0

An FRP bypass tool that looks modern. The software is well suited for Samsung users who have a hard time unlocking their phones. You can download the software from Mediafire.

That should wrap things up for now. As we said, you can find a plethora of FRP bypassing tools on the internet. But pay caution not to end up losing your data and device. Also, keep in mind that as you came in here after searching for an FRP tool using the Google search engine, chances are the ones listed here might not work at that time.

Global smartphone design operations shipments rise 6.4 percent year-on-year

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Viraj Gawde

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May 3, 2022

As per Counterpoint Research’s Global Smartphone ODM Tracker and Report, smartphone shipments from original design manufacturer (or independent design house) companies grew 6.4 percent year-on-year basis in 2021. This is due to the pickup of 4.5 percent YoY in the overall global smartphone market in 2021. The rise in ODM/IDH shipments is also in times of COVID-19 and component shortages.

The report also adds that the share of smartphone shipments from outsourced designs increased to 37 percent, which is 1 percent up from 36 percent in 2020.

Counterpoint Research ODM/IDM shipments — *Source*: Counterpoint Research

Senior Research Analyst Ivan Lam stated that the ODMs managed to achieve decent growth despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the supply of 4G chipsets on the global smartphone market. The growth was driven by brands like Xiaomi, Lenovo/Motorola, and Transsion. Since Xiaomi logged a 31 percent year-on-year growth in shipments in 2021, key ODMs for the brand benefitted the most. Another analyst added that Huawei’s decline impacted the big three, as the brand’s outsourced orders dropped 78 percent YoY. However, these were offset by Honor in the second half of 2021 whose orders dropped 11 percent YoY. Referring to the ‘Big 3’, Huaqin, Longcheer, and Wingtech dominated the market with 70 percent of the global ODM/IDH smartphone shipments.

Smartphone OEMs are aggressively investing in India with companies like Foxconn, Pegatron, Wistron, and more setting up manufacturing facilities and expanding assembly lines to India, North Korea, and Southeast Asia.

Original Design Manufacturers seem to be moving away from IDH services and focusing more on production and assembly services. Leading ODMs are also setting up production lines in India, Southeast Asia, and Brazil.

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List of Upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen1+ Xiaomi Devices Revealed via Internal MIUI Source Code

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 3, 2022

As the rumour mill for Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ turns faster, it seems that more leaks have surfaced online regarding Android phone manufacturers opting for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC as their preferred chipset for their upcoming flagships that are planned to launch in the second half of 2022.

Xiaomi-snapdragon-8-gen-1-plus-poster — For illustration purposes only

So far, it seems that Xiaomi may be the biggest customer for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC as a recent leak shows that the tech giant may have at least 6 upcoming 2022 flagships that will sport the unannounced chipset which is respectively the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold 2, Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro, Redmi K50S Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro.

The leaks come from the team over at Xiaomiui, as the team has discovered several Snapdragon Xiaomi devices that are currently in development, most notably the ones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset, via Xiaomi’s MIUI Internal Source Code.

Xiaomiui-snapdragon8gen1plus-source-code — Internal MIUI Source Code. Source: xiaomiui

The internal source code references a list of devices that are utilising an unannounced SM8475 chipset, in which SM8475 is the codename for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+. The list mentions 5 internal codenamed devices, which can then be traced back to 6 upcoming Xiaomi devices with their respective marketing names that will be sporting the unannounced flagship chipset:

Xiaomi 12 UItra (thor)
Xiaomi Mi MIX FOLD 2 (zizhan)
Xiaomi 12S (diting)
Xiaomi 12S Pro (unicorn)
Xiaomi 12T Pro / Redmi K50S Pro (mayfly)

Out of the 6 devices, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to be the brand’s first flagship to sport the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+, as an earlier leaked poster of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra was circulating around in April citing that the device is due to be launched on May 10th.

xiaomi 12 ultra alleged poster — Leaked poster of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. Source: Weibo

Although we have heard the Xiaomi Mi Mix FOLD 2 and Xiaomi 12T Pro popped up in earlier leaks, it seems that Xiaomi still has 2 more flagships, the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro to launch in 2022, which could provide a very crowded competition in 2022’s Android flagship space.

The reason why the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ is so highly anticipated over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is that industry insiders have been hearing that Qualcomm will be switching from Samsung’s 4nm chip fabrication process to TSMC’s 4nm process for its next flagship chip.

Predictions indicate that the switch to TSMC’s process could lead to higher yields, better power efficiency and lower thermal throttling for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipsets, making it a very attractive prospect for Android phone manufacturers in the market.

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Amazfit Super Summer Smartwatch Sale is now live on Amazon India

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Daily Deals

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May 3, 2022

If you are in the market for a good quality smartwatch, then check out the deals and offers given by Amazfit under Super Summer Sale on Amazon India.

The highlight feature of this sale is that it offers great discounts on the older Bip and GT series as well as the upgraded variants and latest launches. The Amazfit Super Summer sale starts on 2 May and ends on 6 May 2022. So let’s check out some of the best offers under the sale.

Amazfit GTS2 Mini ( New Version)

Retail Price: ₹5998 Sale Price: ₹4999

Key Features:

1.55 inch AMOLED Always-on display
341ppi resolution gives you crystal clear and sharp images
Ultra-slim, lightweight, and borderless design
80+ watch faces
Heart Rate, SPO2, Sleep, and Stress Monitor
68 sports mode
Built-in Alexa
Bluetooth camera
5 ATM water-resistant
14-day battery life
Colors: Black, Pink, and Blue

Amazfit GTS 3 Premium Smartphone (Square Dial)

Retail Price: ₹13990 Sale Price: ₹12990

Key Features:

1.75-inch Ultra HD AMOLED Always-on display
Gorgeous curved glass screen
Classic Navigation crown to navigate apps and other features
100+ watch faces
24 hrs health management
Zepp OS and APP support
Alexa and offline voice assistant
150 sports mode
Heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, and breathing rate
5 ATM Water-resistant
High precision GPS
Virtual pacer and sports pal
Female cycle monitor
12 days battery life
Colors: Black, Terra rose, Ivory white

Amazfit GTR 3 Premium Smartphone ( Round Dial)

Retail Price: ₹13990 Sale Price: ₹12990

Key Features:

1.39 inch HD AMOLED Always-on display
Classic Navigation crown to navigate apps and other features
Heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, and breathing rate
100+ watch faces
24 hrs health management
Zepp OS and APP support
Alexa and offline voice assistant
150 sports mode
Heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, and breathing rate
Monitor heart rate even while swimming
5 ATM Water-resistant
High precision GPS
Female cycle monitor
21 days battery life
Colors: Black, Grey

Other interesting Amazfit deals

Smartwatch	Retail Price	Discounted Price
Amazfit Bip U	₹3499	₹2999
Amazfit Bip U Pro	₹4999	₹3999
Amazfit T-Rex Pro	₹12999	₹10999
Amazfit GTS 2	₹12999	₹11999

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Lenovo YOGA 7000 smart projector announced, colour options revealed

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Viraj Gawde

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May 3, 2022

Lenovo YOGA 7000 smart projector has been announced. It is expected to be launched alongside the 2022 YOGA and Xiaoxin series notebooks in the country. The brand is also slated to announce the Xiaoxin 520 Chocolate Smart Projector at the event.

The Lenovo YOGA 7000 smart projector will be available in Cherry Blossom White and Storm Gray colors. It has a striped pattern on the top surface. The specifications of the device remain a mystery as of now, however, it is expected to be a higher offering compared to the projector under the Xiaoxin brand.

The launch poster of the Xiaoxin 520 Chocolate Smart Projector reveals a slim and portable design that looks similar to a set-top box. It will arrive in Black and White colours. The projector features 860 ANSI Lumens that is capable of producing bright lights and is good enough for homes. On the audio front, it will be equipped with Nordic acoustics. The Xiaoxin 520 Chocolate Smart Projector also packs a smart system that turns it on immediately after it is powered on.

We will know more details about the Lenovo YOGA 7000 and Xiaoxin 520 Chocolate Smart Projector in the coming weeks at the launch event. As for the brand’s laptops, the specifications of the Xiaoxin Air and Pro series notebooks have already been revealed.

The Xiaoxin Air 2022 will come in 14 and 15-inch display sizes as well as Intel Core i5 and AMD Ryzen 5/ Ryzen 7 processor options. On the other hand, the Pro model will also be available in 14 and 16-inch screen sizes. It will be offered in the 12th generation Intel Core i5/ i7 chipset option and AMD Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7. The device is teased to feature a 2.8K resolution display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

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Smartphone sales in the US dropped 6% YoY in Q1 2022 as the pandemic stabilizes: Counterpoint Research

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Anurag

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May 3, 2022

US smartphones saw unusually high demand in Q1 2021. The demand was driven by various factors, including the pandemic. But as the pandemic situation is stabilizing, smartphone sales are also declining.

A new report by Counterpoint research reveals that the US smartphone market declined by 6% YoY in Q1, 2022. This data came from the firm’s US Monthly Smartphone Channel Share Tracker.

“While Q1 2022 did see weaker sales compared to last year, this needs to be seen in context. It is not a sign of the market contracting because last year’s Q1 was unusually high due to several factors driving demand,” said Jeff Fieldhack, Research Director with Counterpoint.

Premium device sales dropped post the holiday quarter. Persistent supply bottlenecks impacted both 5G and LTE devices. The tax season sales were also lower as Q1 2021 saw an additional stimulus money bump, as per the report.

Apple dominated the US smartphone market with a 47 percent market share, followed by Samsung with a 28 percent market share and Motorola with a 12 percent market share.

Apple’s iPhone 12 series sales pushed into Q1 2021 due to its staggering launch. This resulted in more premium demand in a typically slow quarter.

Apple’s revenue surpassed $14 billion. iPhone 13 sales accounted for over 80% of total sales in the quarter.

“Looking at Q1 2022, there were still solid performances from Apple and Samsung, with Motorola, Google, TCL and OnePlus seeing YoY increases in volumes due to LG’s exit,” Fieldhack added.

The report also sheds light on smaller manufacturers who are beginning to capture more market share due to LG’s exit. Motorola has seen significant growth this year. It has become the third-largest smartphone brand in the country, with a 12% market share.

OnePlus witnessed a comparatively slower quarter overall as the increased low-end competition resulted in fewer sales.

“There will also be massive network migrations occurring as 2G and 3G sunsets come to fruition this year. This will certainly give a lift to smartphone sales as carriers will need to move millions of subscribers to LTE or, preferably, 5G smartphones,” said Senior Research Analyst, Maurice Klaehne.

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