The ZTE Axon 40 series has an Infrared Sensor along with its Underscreen Camera

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May 3, 2022

As ZTE prepares the launch for its flagship ZTE Axon 40 series in May, the company is not shy in teasing the highlighting features of the flagship Axon 40 lineup before the official launch next Monday.

The 2 latest teasers ZTE has revealed today highlight what the Axon 40 offers for the avid mobile gamer out there.

ZTE Axon 40 infrared sensor — Teaser 1. Source: ZTE

The first teaser confirms the ZTE Axon 40 series will be equipped with an infrared sensor. The reason for this feature is that gamers can screen share their smartphone content easily on the big screen like monitors or smart TVs without worrying about controls being affected.

To illustrate, to reduce the latency of the game controls, instead of the higher latency Bluetooth and WiFi connections, ZTE makes use of the infra-red spectrum to give you a console-like experience like the Nintendo Switch and PS5 Controller which both utilise infrared sensors on their remote controllers as well. The gaming content on the other hand is screen shared via Bluetooth or WiFi technology to reduce signal interference.

ZTE Axon 40 refresh rate — Teaser 2. Source: ZTE

The 2nd teaser is regarding the screen of the ZTE Axon 40 series. As announced earlier by ZTE, the Axon 40 series will be featuring ZTE’s next-gen under-screen camera, which pushes the screen-to-body ratio of the device to near 100%. The latest teaser shows that the Axon 40 series will also be featuring 120Hz flat AMOLED displays with a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The ZTE Axon 40 series will not only provide an uninterrupted gaming experience on your smartphone with no notches or punch holes, but also a smooth gaming experience with its high refresh rate display.

The ZTE Axon 40 launch event will be held online on May 9th Monday at 2 PM Beijing Time (UTC +8) / 11:30 AM IST (UTC +5:30). For more news coverage on the ZTE Axon 40 series, stay tuned to Gizmochina for the latest updates on the revolutionary technology within China.

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Xiaomi ends software support for Redmi Note 7/7 Pro, Redmi Go

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 3, 2022

The Redmi Note series is Xiaomi’s most popular smartphone lineup worldwide. The company is known for introducing the masses to some of the high-end features with this product lineup. For instance, the Redmi Note 7 Pro was the first budget smartphone to feature a 48MP camera. This handset along with Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Go have now reached their end of life.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has ended software support for three of its popular phones from 2019. These handsets are Redmi Note 7 (aka Redmi Note 7S), Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Redmi Go. They are officially over 3 years old now.

The Redmi Note 7 lineup was introduced with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. Throughout their lifetime, the phones have received two MIUI updates (MIUI 11 and MIUI 12) and a single Android update (Android 10). They currently run MIUI 12.5.

On the other hand, the Redmi Go debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition. Three years after its launch, the entry-level smartphone still runs on the same software. It only received security patches throughout its lifetime.

Having said that, though Xiaomi did not provide Android 11 for the Redmi Note 7 series, users can experience not only Android 11 but also Android 12 via custom ROMs. The two phones are still popular in the third-party development community. The Redmi Go also has a number of custom ROMs based on Android 10 and Android 11.

Anyway, third-party software is not recommended for everyone. If you are one of those niche audiences, you should definitely try it to breathe a new life into your aging out of support handsets.

Apex legends mobile launching globally later this month

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Sudhanshu

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May 3, 2022

Back in February, the popular PC and console battle royale title Apex Legends was launched for smartphones in limited regions. The game dubbed Apex Legends Mobile is made by Tencent and Respawn Entertainment.

Global pre-registration of the game commenced back in March, and now, an official announcement has been made on Twitter confirming that Apex Legends Mobile will be launching globally later this month.

Legends change the game. But they can't do it without you.
Pre-register and be ready to drop in… later this month!

Android – pre-register now! https://t.co/IB2byHHKrZ
iOS – sign up here for pre-reg updates: https://t.co/A0s3xZGNfk pic.twitter.com/uhZIfoJjWR

— Apex Legends Mobile (@PlayApexMobile) May 2, 2022

The game will be available on both Android and iOS platforms and will require at least 2GB of RAM on iOS devices and 3GB of RAM on Android devices.

The core gameplay of Apex Legends mobile is similar to its PC PC/console counterpart however, it has been built from scratch for mobile devices and therefore has some changes in gameplay like a shift from first person to third-person perspective by default.

For those unaware, Apex Legends Mobile is the mobile adaptation of the popular PC/Console Battle Royale title Apex Legends. Similar to the PC game, the mobile version also offers players the option to form teams of up to three players. It has a capacity of 60 players total in a match and encourages firefights to boost armor levels.

The game mechanics have a high skill ceiling due to its fast-paced movement, and the most attractive and interesting aspect of the game is its different characters that arrive with different active and passive abilities.

If you are interested in trying this game out as soon as it launches, you can pre-register by following this link for Android or iOS.

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Xiaomi 12 Pro outperforms the OnePlus 10 Pro in JerryRig’s durability tests

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 3, 2022

The Xiaomi 12 Pro and OnePlus 10 Pro flagships have been paired in the series of durability and stress tests, appearing in JerryRigEverything’s video. Both the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the OnePlus 10 Pro come with similar components like their chipset and displays. However, the OnePlus flagship appeared to have performed woefully when it went through the durability tests. On the other hand, the Xiaomi flagship seems to have weathered the storm in the new video, coming out pretty fine.

Zach Nelson released the latest version of his JerryRigEverything video featuring the Xiaomi 12 Pro. It performed well in most of the stages including scratches (level 6), burn, and bend tests. The burn test produced a white mark on the 12 Pro’s OLED display, The razor scraping revealed that the branding on one side of the device for its quad stereo showed susceptibility to heavy wear and tear.

One of the most rigorous tests in the JerryRigEverything video is the bend test. A device could possibly unravel under the bending process. However, the Xiaomi 12 Pro earned its stripes over the OnePlus 10 Pro in this area. It has to be noted that the 12 Pro remained intact when a bend from the back was attempted. It however emitted some clicking noises in all the instances it withstood the back bending. The screen of the device remained on during the entire process and was seemingly unaffected overall.

In comparing the optics of the two devices in the JerryRigEverything tests, the Xiaomi 12 Pro fared better than the OnePlus 10 Pro across several segments. The two smartphones are 2022 flagship models from Xiaomi and OnePlus respectively. They are both powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

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Motorola revou 2 4K, FHD & HD Ready Android TVs launched in India

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May 3, 2022

Motorola has launched new revou 2 series TVs in India. The new smart TVs are available in HD, Full HD, and 4K resolutions, so let’s take a closer look at their specs and features.

Motorola revou 2

Motorola revou 2 smart TVs are offered in three resolutions with different sizes. The HD ready TV is available with a 32-inch screen, the Full HD resolution TVs come with 40-inch and 43-inch panels and the 4K resolution revou 2 smart TVs are offered with 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch panel sizes. All of the Motorola revou 2 series runs Android TV 11 operating system and feature 24W speakers with Dolby Audio (HD and Full HD) and Dolby Atmos (4K).

4K resolution TVs

The 4K variants feature 3840 × 2160 pixels resolution with 60Hz refresh rate. They come with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, HDR10, 4D sound, MEMC, and ALLM features. They have a contrast ratio of 5000:1 and come with Low Blue Light Emission technology. Under the hood, the TVs come with a quad-core MediaTek processor with Mali G52 MP2 GPU. The SoC is paired with 2GB RAM and 8GB storage.

Full HD resolution TVs

The Full HD variants have a 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate and a viewing angle of 178°. It has a 5000:1 (Dynamic) contrast ratio and 300 nits brightness with Low Blue Light Emissions technology. It features a MediaTek quad-core processor with Mali G31 MP2 GPU, 2GB RAM, and 8GB storage.

HD Ready resolution TVs

The 32-inch HD Ready TV comes with a 1366 x 768 pixels resolution, 178° viewing angle with 5000:1 (Dynamic) contrast, 300nits of brightness, and Low Blue Light Emission technology. It has a quad-core MediaTek processor with Mali G31 MP2 GPU, 2GB RAM, 8GB storage.

Connectivity options offered on the Motorola revou 2 series smart TVs are – Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz), Bluetooth, 2 (HD and Full HD) / 3 (4K) x HDMI ports, 2x USB 2.0, Ethernet.

Motorola revou 2 pricing and availability

The smart TVs are available with the price tags given below:

32-inch HD Ready TV – Rs. 13,999 ($183)
40-inch Full HD TV – Rs. 20,990 ($276)
43-inch Full HD TV – Rs. 23,990 (315)
43-inch 4K TV – Rs. 26,999 ($354)
50-inch 4K TV – Rs. 31,990 ($420)
55-inch 4K TV – Rs. 37,999 ($499)

These TVs are available form today as a part of Flipkart’s Big Savings days sale.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 tipped to sport a larger cover display than Galaxy Z Flip 3

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 3, 2022

Though there are multiple OEMs selling foldable smartphones, it is Samsung who is leading the market. Primary reasons for this include wider availability, better durability, good software, and most importantly affordability. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is currently the best-selling foldable phone in the world due to the aforementioned reasons. It looks like the South Korean tech giant wants to continue this momentum with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 by introducing improvements.

One of the drawbacks of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is its 1.9-inch cover display. Though the external screen is larger than the 1.1-inch panel of the original Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, it is still small for better usability.

Samsung wants to fix this issue by implementing a larger cover screen on the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 4. According to Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), the external display on the successor of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be bigger than 2-inch.

If this turns out to be true, we can expect the company to allow users to make good use of the larger outer canvas with new software features. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is also said to house a slightly larger battery than its predecessor.

Having said that, we are still months away from the launch of the new Samsung foldables. Hence, we are looking forward to learning more about them in the coming days. We expect more rumors, leaks, and certifications to emerge soon.

Apple supplier resumes MacBook Pro production at Shanghai plant

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Sean

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May 3, 2022

Apple supplier, Quanta, is apparently planning to resume production in a staggered manner for the MacBook Pro notebooks from its plant in Shanghai, China. Notably, the news arrives after the region saw a lockdown.

According to a DigiTimes report, sources close to the matter stated that the supplier of the Cupertino based giant is seeing higher order pull ins from its production site in Shanghai. In other words, the production of MacBook Pro models will likely rise in the near future, which should also imply that lead times for Apple customers will also be shorter. For those unaware, the delivery time of the new MacBook Pro models has been stretched following lockdowns in China in recent weeks.

As per known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Quanta is the sole supplier of the company’s MacBook Pros. Thus, the delivery times for the higher end laptops rose by around three to five weeks due to the lockdowns in China. Meanwhile, some MacBook Pro configurations are not even available for delivery until late June 2022 or possibly till early July 2022.

While the production of the MacBook Pros is slowly resuming again, supply issues are still expected to affect the product sales for the third quarter of this year. Just last week, Apple had also stated that lockdowns in China, rising price of raw materials, and even shortages of semiconductors have made it difficult for the company to keep up with the high market demand.

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Micromax In 2C goes on sale in India through Flipkart, Here’s price & specs

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Sean

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May 3, 2022

Back in April 2022, Micromax had announced a new entry level smartphone for the Indian market. Now, the In 2C model recently went on sale and is currently available for purchase on Flipkart, a known e-retailer in the region.

The Micromax In 2C sports a 6.52 inch LCD panel that has a 1600 × 720 pixel HD resolution. This panel has a maximum brightness of 420 nits, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a waterdrop notch on the front. Under the hood, the In 2C is equipped with a UNISOC T610 SoC, which is paired with a Mali G52 GPU, 3GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 32GB of emmc 5.1 storage as well. The brand is also offering users an option to further expand storage by up to 512GB through a microSD card slot.

On the back, the new smartphone features a dual camera setup that consists of an 8 megapixel primary camera and a 2 megapixel depth sensor and LED flash. Meanwhile, the front comes with a 5 megapixel selfie shooter. The smartphne is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports standard 10W charging support from a USB Type C port. Other features include, rear mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The smartphone runs on Android 11 OS out of the box and is available in two color models, namely Brown and Silver. The device is currently priced at 7,499 INR (roughly 98 US Dollars) for its lone 3GB + 32GB configuration, although, this is the introductory price tag. Its actual price tag is 8,499 INR (roughly 111 US Dollars). At the moment, the handset is available for purchase on Flipkart, along with some special bank offers as well.

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Crossbeats Ignite Lyt with heart rate monitor launched for ₹1,999 in India

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Sudhanshu

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May 3, 2022

Crossbeats, the India-based audio company has expanded its AIoT portfolio with the recent launch of the Crossbeats Ignite Lyt smartwatch. As the name suggests, the smartwatch is lightweight and is aimed at youngsters, so let’s take a look at its specs and features.

Crossbeats Ignite Lyt specs & features

The smartwatch features a rectangular dial design with a 1.69-inch display with contoured 2.5D edges. It has a crown button for ease of navigation through the smartwatch’s UI.

The smartwatch has many health-related features baked into it, like a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen tracking, a heart rate tracker with 24-hour data logs, a sleep tracking feature that logs your sleep cycles and quality for up to 7 days, and many other features.

It is also packed with multiple sports and workout modes and has unique features like a Theatre mode and a DND mode.

Crossbeats has also launched the Crossbeats Xplore app, which can be paired with the smartwatch to get easy access to your smartwatch analytics and enhance the user experience. The company claims that the app is 100 percent secure and offers complete privacy to users.

The smartwatch is IP68-certified, making it fit enough to withstand dust, dirt, and sand, and is resistant to submersion up to a maximum depth of 1.5m underwater for up to thirty minutes. Crossbeats claims that the battery of this smartwatch can last up to 15 days once fully charged.

Crossbeats Ignite Lyt pricing & availability

The Crossbeats Ignite Lyt smartwatch is currently available for an introductory price of Rs.1,999 (~$26) in India. It can be purchased from the official Crossbeats website. The smartwatch is available in three colors – Carbon Black, Sapphire Blue, and Zenith Gold.

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Get $30 OFF on the latest OPPO K10 Pro Smartphone (Coupon)

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May 3, 2022

Giztop is giving $30 OFF on the latest Oppo K10 Pro smartphone. The phone which generally retails for $449 is now available for a discounted price of $419 by using the coupon code: K1030. Please note that this code is applicable to all variants and expires on 15 May 2022.

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Oppo K10 Pro at $419 (after discount)@Giztop

Oppo K10 Pro features a 6.62-inch Samsung E4 OLED display and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 888 5G Octa-core processor and comes with a Hyper Boost gaming speed engine. You have dual LPDDR5 RAM options of 8GB / 12GB and 128GB / 256GB storage options to choose from.

The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP main sensor and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you have a 16MP camera in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, the phone supports 80W Super VOOC charging.

Oppo K10 Pro runs on Android 12-based Color OS12 and is available in Black and Blue color variants. You can now buy the smartphone for a starting price of $419 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only but the coupon is applicable to all variants. The coupon expires on 15 May. So place your order before the deal expires.

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

Apple faces backlash from EU for limiting 3rd party access to Apple Pay NFC

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Sean

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May 3, 2022

The European Union has officially objected to Apple yet again. This time, the European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections to the company for limiting third party access to its Apple Pay NFC system.

According to a MacRumors report, the Cupertino based giant is facing backlash for restricting third party payment services from accessing the NFC payment feature on its iPhones. In other words, the brand is basically restricting competition in mobile wallets on the iOS platform as a whole. The European Commission also added that further investigation will be commenced before any actions are taken against the company.

The original statement reads, “The European Commission has informed Apple of its preliminary view that it abused its dominant position in markets for mobile wallets on iOS devices. By limiting access to a standard technology used for contactless payments with mobile devices in stores (‘Near-Field Communication (NFC)’ or ‘tap and go’), Apple restricts competition in the mobile wallets market on iOS.” Furthermore, the European Commission’s Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager said that the access to NFC is a requirement for any of Apple’s competing mobile wallet services

She further added that “Developing a mobile payment application is costly. Investment may only be worth it if developers can reach both Apple and Android customers. Evidence on our file indicates that some developers did not go ahead with their plans as they were not able to reach iPhone users. This behavior stifled innovation and prevented competition in the mobile wallet market. As a result, European consumers have little choice of mobile payment solutions when paying in shops.” In its defense, Apple cited security risk as the reason for limiting NFC access but the regulator’s investigation has not found any evidence of said risk.

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iQOO Neo6 SE Roundup: Specs, Features & more – what to expect

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Sudhanshu

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May 3, 2022

The Vivo sub-brand iQOO is preparing to debut a new mid-ranger in China on May 6. The device, dubbed the iQOO Neo6 SE, has been subject to multiple leaks revealing the majority of its specifications. So here’s what we can expect from the May 6 launch event.

Display & Design

The iQOO Neo6 SE has a flat back design with curved edges. It has a rectangular camera island that houses a triple camera unit along with an LED flash. The power button and volume rocker will be positioned on the right edge and the smartphone will likely omit the 3.5mm headphone jack.

On the front, it features a 6.62-inch AMOLED E4 display panel with a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,300 nits peak brightness. The display also offers support for 10-bit colors, HDR10+ and has a touch sampling rate of 1200Hz. It has a center-aligned punch-hole for the selfie camera and thin bezels evenly going around the display.

Specs

Under the hood, the smartphone houses a Snapdragon 870 chipset, which is praised for being the coolest running Snapdragon chip in the entire 800 series. The SoC is expected to be paired with 8GB/12GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage.

The device will run Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean UI out of the box and will have an in-screen fingerprint sensor for security. Coming to the battery pack, the iQOO Neo6 SE is rumored to come with a 4,700mAh battery, which is capable of 80W fast charging. Other than that, the device will also feature an X-axis linear motor for haptics and vibrations.

Camera

For optics, the smartphone is said to house a 64-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilization. The primary camera is paired with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the smartphone will likely feature a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

Pricing & availability

Ahead of the official launch on May 6, iQOO has made the smartphone available for reservation on JD.com in China. It is not clear when the company plans to debut the iQOO Neo6 SE outside China.

The pricing of the device is still under wraps, however, it is expected to debut at a much lower price tag compared to the iQOO Neo6 which has a starting price of 2799 yuan ($439) for the 8GB + 128GB configuration.

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Apple supplier expands recruitment plans due to strong iPhone 13 sales

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Sean

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May 3, 2022

A local news report from China has found that Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, is planning on expanding its recruitment efforts this week following strong sales of the iPhone 13 series.

Apparently, the Foxconn iDPBG business group’s plant in Zhengzhou, China, announced a new recruitment plan earlier this week (Via ITHome). This plan included a 30 percent rise in its bonus while hiring. Notably, the reason for this rise is due to pressure from global inflation and other factors. Thus, the Zhengzhou factory has increased the bonus and recruited workers as well. But, another reason for Foxconn raising workers is due to strong sales of the Apple iPhone 13 series.

Furthermore, the Cupertino based giant is also cooperating with the Zhengzhou evaluation and research to ensure that its current top end iPhone 14 series has smooth supply and launch in the second half of this year. With the ongoing shortage of semiconductors and raw materials, consumer electronic brands have been struggling to keep up with demand due to supply constraints. So it arrives as no surprise that Apple is closely involved with one of its major iPhone manufacturers.

Through this increased bonus, the iPhone maker plans to make sure that its next gen smartphone sees stable production even in off seasons as well. The bonuses will act as incentives for an unspecified number of workers. As of right now, the iPhone 13 series is still seeing robust sales, with the Pro models having strong demand. At the moment, the iPhone 13 Pro series has seen an increased production size of 10 million units over its original plan.

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Leak suggests Oppo Reno 8 Lite 5G could be same as Reno 7 Lite 5G aka F21 Pro 5G

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 3, 2022

Oppo is known for selling its F series phones under Reno Z and Reno Lite brandings in different markets. This year’s F21 Pro 5G is sold under Oneplus Nord N branding as well. Additionally, new renders have now leaked suggesting that the smartphone will also go by yet another Reno Lite device.

Twitter user @_snoopytech_ has shared renders of alleged Oppo Reno 8 Lite 5G, a handset that’s yet to go official. Going by the images, the phone looks the same as the Oppo Reno 7 Lite 5G, which is nothing but a rebranded Oppo F21 Pro 5G.

This very same smartphone is sold under two more names. It goes by the name of Oppo Reno 7 Z 5G and Oneplus Nord N20 5G.

If these renders are legit, then for the first time, Oppo would be releasing the same device as two generations of smartphones. We are as confused as you are. Probably, the Reno 8 Lite 5G will launch in the markets where the Reno 7 Lite 5G did not.

At present, it’s not known when this so-called Oppo Reno 8 Lite 5G will be made official. Anyway, we are looking forward to learning about its availability and price.

Recently, we reviewed the Indian version of this handset (Oppo F21 Pro 5G) by comparing it with Oppo F21 Pro (aka Oppo Reno 7 Lite). Do check it out to learn whether it is a good deal, at least in India.

Nokia launches bunch of new Android Smart TVs in India, Here’s specs & price

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Sean

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May 3, 2022

Nokia has just announced a couple of new Android smart TVs for the Indian market. These new models are under its 2022 range of smart TVs and include 5 TVs that range from a 32 inch HD model to a 55 inch 4K smart TV as well.

Starting with the higher end models first, the Nokia TV offers 4K resolution on three screen sizes. Namely, 43 inches, 50 inches, and 55 inches. All of these models have a 3840 x 2160 resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate and also support for MEMC tech as well. Furthermore, the new TVs also offers support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision as well. Under the hood, the three smart TVs are powered by a quad core SoC, which is paired with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.

Meanwhile, the standard model comes with 1366 x 768 pixels for its 32 inch variant, while the 40 inch model will offer Full HD resolution. The display offers up to 270 nits of brightness along with local contrast support. These TVs also comes with a quad core CPU with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. All of the TVs feature Andrid TV 11 OS, 24W speakers with Dolby Audio, dual band WiFi, and its remote even offers hotkeys for popular streaming services.

The 32 inch Nokia TV 2022 is priced at 14,499 INR, while the 40 inch model is priced at 21,990 INR. On the other hand, the 43 inch 4K model features 27,999 INR, 50 inch model costs 33,990 INR, and the 55 inch variant is available of for 38,999 INR. THe TV can be purchased from Flipkart.

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Vivo Y21, Y21e price in India slashed, here are the details

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 3, 2022

In August 2021, Vivo announced the Vivo Y21 smartphone in India. This year, the company launched a couple of Y21-branded phones, such as the Vivo Y21T, Y21e, Y21A, and Y21G. Mumbai-based Mahesh Telecom has released a new update, and it says that the Vivo Y21 and Y21e phones have been cut in price by Rs 500 (~$6.5) in India, which means that they now cost less.

The Vivo Y21 comes in two choices: 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. At launch, they were priced at Rs 13,990 (~$182) and Rs 15,490 (~$202), respectively. It is available for a starting price of Rs 13,490 (~$176) after the discount.

On other hand, the Vivo Y21e with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage has been available for Rs 12,990 (~$169) since launch. With the price cut, it will be available for Rs 12,490 (~$163). As of this writing, the Y21 listings available on leading e-commerce sites and Vivo India’s website are yet to be updated with the revised pricing. As far as the Vivo Y21e is concerned, it is available with revised pricing on Flipkart.

The above poster reveals that Vivo is running a new offer for the buyers of the Vivo Y21 and Vivo Y21A in India. Owners of One card can available a cash back of Rs 1,000 (~$13) on both smartphones until May 10.

Vivo Y21 specifications

The Vivo Y21 features a 6.51-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. It has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) dual-camera setup. The Helio P35 chipset powered phone offers up to 4 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of built-in storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. It comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS and FunTouch OS 11.1. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Vivo Y21e specifications

The Vivo Y21e features the Snapdragon 680 chipset. It comes with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The rest of the specs of the phone are identical to the Vivo Y21. Both phones can be purchased in Midnight Blue and Diamond Glow colors.

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OnePlus Nord 2T spotted on NBTC, launch may be imminent

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Sean

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May 3, 2022

OnePlus is apparently planning on adding another offering to its popular mid range series of Nord smartphones. Now, the latest model is called the Nord 2T, which was recently spotted on a certification website that hints at its imminent launch.

According to a known tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Chinese smartphone maker’s upcoming Nord 2T was just spotted on NBTC, a certification website. For those unaware, the Nord 2T moniker was recently confirmed after the device was spotted for the first time on TDRA, which is another certification website. Although, the NBTC listing has also confirmed the device’s model number CPH2399. Notably, this model is expected to be a slightly upgraded version of the Nord 2.

Unfortunately, both of these listings did not reveal any finer details regarding the smartphone itself. But as per our previous report, the Nord 2T is expected to sport a 6.43 inch fluid AMOLED display that has a 90Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution, with a corner punch hole cut out. Under the hood, the handset may pack an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor and a Mali G77 GPU.

Reportedly, the Nord 2T will feature a triple camera setup on the rear. Based on a Camera FV5 listing, the primary camera will consist of a 50 megapixel shooter that is a Sony IMX766 sensor. This lens will be paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle sensor and a 2 megapixel auxiliary camera. The front could sport a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. A large 4,500mAh battery pack may power the device, which supports 80W fast charging.

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OnePlus Nord 3 Spotted on the company website, Could Launch soon

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Anurag

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May 3, 2022

It appears that OnePlus is on a launch spree. The company recently launched the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G and OnePlus 10R in the Indian markets. Now, a report suggests that the Chinese tech brand is prepping up to bring another Nord series smartphone to the country.

Tipster Mukul Sharma reveals that he has spotted the “OnePlus Nord 3” on the company’s India website. The tipster hasn’t seen any official images or features of the smartphone, but the appearance of the moniker alone suggests that the launch of the OnePlus Nord 3 is imminent.

Alright. The OnePlus Nord 3 is also coming up soon it seems. Have spotted it on the country's Indian website.
Feel free to retweet.#OnePlus #OnePlusNord3 pic.twitter.com/eg9LqWQanK

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) May 2, 2022

The Nord series has been a massive success for the company, and that’s why OnePlus is dedicated to adding new smartphones to the series. The company is also rumored to launch the Nord 2T soon.

According to recent reports, OnePlus started private testing of a smartphone code-named Meili and now the appearance of the OnePlus Nord 3 on the company website suggests that Meili could be the same phone.

From what we know so far, the Nord 2 successor might come with a Dimensity 8100 chipset and could feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that will deliver a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. The new Nord smartphone is likely to carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset is said to have the punch-hole camera placed at the top-center position, unlike most OnePlus phones on the market.

The alleged Nord 3 is likely to arrive with a 16-megapixel camera for taking selfies. The back of the phone may feature a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture. It could be accompanied by an 8-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel snapper.

The upcoming OnePlus phone is said to be equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone’s fuel tank could carry a 4,500mAh battery and an extreme 150W fast charging.

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Infinix Hot 12 Play launched with 90Hz display, 6000mAh battery, 18W charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 3, 2022

Last month, Infinix launched two Hot-branded phones, the Hot 12 and the Hot 12i, recently. Now, the brand is back with a new smartphone named the Infinix Hot 12 Play in Thailand. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Hot 12 Play.

Infinix Hot 12 Play specifications

The Hot 12 Play has a 6.82-inch IPS TFT panel that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. The screen also supports a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. The handset measures 170.47 x 776. x 8.32mm and weighs around 195 grams.

The Helio G35 chipset is present at the helm of the Hot 12 Play. The device offers 6 GB of RAM and up to 5 GB of extended RAM. It has 128 GB of built-in storage and a slot for a microSD card that can hold even more storage.

The rear side of the Hot 12 Play features a dual-camera setup. It comprises a 13-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an AI lens, and a quad-LED flash unit. The rear panel of the phone also features a fingerprint scanner. For selfies, it has an 8-megapixel camera on the front.

The smartphone ships with the Android 12 OS, which is customized with the XOS 1.6 UI. It houses a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It offers other features such as dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Infinix Hot 12 Play price

The Hot 12 Play is priced at THB 3,999 (~$116) in Thailand. It comes in four colors, such as Racing Black, Legend White, Origin Blue, and Lucky Green.

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Jeet

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May 3, 2022

ZTE is all set to officially unveil the next-generation flagship smartphones under the Axon lineup in the form of Axon 40, Axon 40 Pro, and Axon 40 Ultra on 9th May in China.

Ahead of the official launch next week, the company has been teasing the key features of the devices. In the latest teaser poster, ZTE has revealed the specifications related to the display panel used in the upcoming phones.

ZTE Axon 40 Series Display Features Teaser

ZTE Axon 40 Series IR Remote Control Teaser

The company has confirmed that the Axon 40 series smartphones come with a display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz multi-touch sampling rate. Further, it is also revealed that the phones will have support for IR remote control functions.

Recently, the Chinese company confirmed that the smartphones will come equipped with an independent security chip for hardware-level protection. In the camera department, the Axon 40 Pro will feature a 100-megapixel camera setup.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra smartphone was listed on a Chinese retailer and the listing had a render of the smartphone, giving us a clear look at the phone’s front panel and back panel for the first time since leaks and rumors started surfacing online.

It was previously revealed that the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra will have a triple-camera setup with a 64MP Sony IMX787 primary sensor, a 64MP ultra-wide OmniVision OV64GB sensor, and a 64MP OmniVision OV64GB telephoto lens.

Earlier, it was confirmed that the Axon 40 series will come with next-generation stereo speakers that could provide an out-of-this-world audio experience. The devices also have support for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound and dtsX Ultrasound technology.

The Axon 40 lineup will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It will also come with an under-display camera setup and an almost bezel-less display panel. We expect the company to confirm more details through teaser posters in the coming days.

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