Samsung Galaxy F41 receives Android 12 update in India

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May 9, 2022

Samsung launched the Galaxy F41 in India in October 2020 with Android 10 (One UI 2.x). The smartphone was updated to Android 11 (One UI 3.x) in January 2021. More than a year from that, the handset has now started receiving the Android 12 (One UI 4.1) update.

According to SamMobile, Samsung has begun to roll out One UI 4.1 update based on Android 12 for the Galaxy F41 in India. The latest software update for the phone arrives with March 2022 security patches carrying firmware version F415FXXU1CVD1.

Like any other OTA system update, this one is also being pushed in batches. Therefore, it will take some time to reach every unit. Some users may get access to the update earlier, while others may have to wait.

Additionally, the Galaxy F41 is also known as Galaxy M21s in Brazil. Hence, that device should also receive the Android 12 update soon.

Having said that, since the phone has received two Android updates since its release, it will no longer get any more OS updates. However, it will be receiving security updates for a while.

The Galaxy F41 was one of the best Samsung budget smartphones of its time. It offers features like a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, Exynos 9611 SoC, 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 storage, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (depth) triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, 6,000mAh battery, and 15W charging.

Sony Xperia 1 IV Roundup: Specs, Colors, Price, & more

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Sean

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May 9, 2022

Sony is gearing up to launch its latest flagship Xperia 1 IV and mid range Xperia 10 IV smartphones soon. These will be the latest entry from the company, so let’s have a look at what we know so far regarding their specifications, pricing, and more.

Design & Display

Based on all the concept and leaked images we have reported on, it seems that the Sony Xperia 1 IV will feature a flat design on both the rear and front. The corner are rounded but the edges appears sharp and straight. Notably, the front has quite a noticeable chin and notch. Meanwhile, the rear features a vertically stacked triple camera setup.

This camera module carried the ZEISS lens branding as well as the LED flash as well. The smartphone also has a fingerprint scanner on the right side. The display on the Japanese tech giant’s flagship model is 6.5 inch panel that is expected to offer a 21:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and a 4K resolution. The screen is also protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and HDR support as well.

Specifications & Camera

The Xperia 1 IV is equipped with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which will likely be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. As per our previous leaks, the smartphone will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 45W fast charging.

Other features includes USB Type C port, Android 12 OS out of the box, and IP68 protection rating as well. For photography, the smartphone sports a triple camera setup, but unfortunately, we have no information regarding its exact specifications. The module includes a primary sensor, a telephoto shooter, and an ultra wide angle lens.

Price & Colors

A recent leak had revealed the pricing for the premium grade smartphone. Apparently, the Sony Xperia 1 IV will cost 1,399 Euros (roughly 1,477 US Dollars). Talking about its color options, the device will come in multiple variants, including a Black, Violet, and White. The smartphone is set to be unveiled on May 11 during the official launch event, so stick around as we will be covering the conference.

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Hisense A9 smartphone teaser poster out, reveals new features of the E-ink display smartphone

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Anurag

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May 9, 2022

Hisense is gearing up to launch its new reading-focused smartphone called the Hisense A9 on May 11. The Chinese manufacturer has taken a break from regular LCD panels and equipped its upcoming phone with a unique E-ink display.

Ahead of the official launch, the company has started teasing some key features of the e-ink smartphone through posters. In the recent teaser poster shared today, Hisense revealed that the smartphone will feature an intelligent brightness adjustment feature, officially called “day and night eye protection”. The poster also revealed that the smartphone will come with “HyperWave display technology”.

The theme of this Hisense new phone’s teaser poster is “Refresh Your View” which indicates that the e-ink smartphone will carry notable innovations and improvements in the refresh rate.

If we talk about the specifications, the Hisense A9 smartphone comes with a huge 6.7-inch e-ink display and 300 PPI resolution. The e-ink display is suitable for reading, even in low light. The display is glare-free and the screen-to-body ratio of the new smartphone is about 84%.

The smartphone is said to be capable of automatically adjusting brightness according to ambient conditions. The smartphone will be powered by an octa-core 1.8GHz Zhanrui T610 chip with 4GB RAM and 64GB RAM internal storage. The device will run TOUCH OS1 based on Android 10 out of the box. The UI is designed to let users focus on the reading task without getting distracted from notifications.

The new Hisense smartphone is already up for pre-booking in Jingdong, the prices and other specifications of the smartphone are yet to be known.

We will learn more on May 11.

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Huawei’s Unannounced UWB Tracker Leaked, to be Called “Huawei Tag”

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 9, 2022

If you are in the market for a miniature tracking device, currently your only purchase options are either the Apple AirTags or Samsung’s SmartTags and SmartTag+. However, it seems that one well renowned Chinese brand is looking to expand to the portable tracker market with their own iteration of the category soon – Huawei.

Recently, Huawei devices in China have received an update via the Huawei Cloud app on their phone stating that the Huawei Cloud app has added support for the “Huawei Tag”, in which the update log reads that the Huawei Tag is an ultra-wideband (UWB) tracking device that allows users to accurately locate their lost or misplaced personal belongings.

Huawei Tag-leaked on Huawei Cloud — Source: Huawei Cloud

News of Huawei developing a smart portable tracking device is not something recent, as back in November 2021, our team had already reported that Huawei had applied for the “Huawei S-Tag” trademark in the European Union. However, with this recent leak, it seems that the launch of the Huawei smart tracker may be happening soon, and by then, consumers will have a third choice to the duopoly that Apple and Samsung currently hold in the smart tracker market.

Speaking of Huawei, the company had recently announced its Huawei Mate Xs 2 foldable last month. Instead of folding inwards like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or Oppo Find N, the device features an outward folding design that is a 6.5-inch OLED screen when folded, and a 7.8-inch screen when unfolded.

This revolutionary design allows for the Huawei Mate Xs 2 to be much lighter than its competitors, at only 255 grams overall. The camera setup of the Mate Xs 2 is quite potent as well featuring a 50MP main shooter, 12MP ultra-wide, and 8MP ultra-wide with OIS and 3x optical zoom outfitted in the slim and sleek chassis of the device.

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Oneplus Nord 2T appears in an unboxing video before launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 9, 2022

The Oneplus Nord 2T is in the news since late January. The brand is yet to officially announce the smartphone but everything about it is already out. Last week, it was even listed on Aliexpress for sale. Now, a Youtuber has posted the device’s unboxing video.

Youtuber Sahil Karoul managed to purchase a Oneplus Nord 2T in Dubai. Hence, unsurprisingly, he has uploaded an unboxing video revealing almost everything about the handset.

The details shared by him in the video reiterate the leaks and the Aliexpress listing. In other words, the previous reports on the phone are accurate and there’s nothing new to learn, except for benchmark scores.

Per the video, the smartphone is capable of scoring around 622,964 points on AnTuTu Benchmark. On Geekbench, it can attain about 719 points and 2760 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively.

As far as specs are concerned, the Oneplus Nord 2T is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC. It flaunts a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It boots OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12.

It houses a triple rear camera system comprising an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, the punch-hole nests a 32MP Sony IMX615 snapper for selfies and video calls.

The 5G-enabled handset is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast charging. Lastly, apart from dual stereo speakers, the phone also sports an alert slider, unlike the Oneplus 10R.

OnePlus Ace Racing edition image & specs surfaces online

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Sudhanshu

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May 9, 2022

Last month, OnePlus launched the OnePlus Ace in China. The smartphone came with a new design, the Dimensity 8100-Max SoC, and a triple camera setup.

Now, a 91mobiles report has revealed that OnePlus is preparing to launch a special edition Ace smartphone soon which will be called the OnePlus Ace Racing edition.

The publication has also provided an image of the smartphone which matches the previously reported mystery OnePlus smartphone spotted on TENAA with model number PGZ110.

According to the images, the smartphone will ditch the OnePlus Ace design and rather adopt the stove-top camera module design first featured in the OnePlus 10 Pro. Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the smartphone will come with competitive gray and light speed blue colors.

Going back to the TENAA listing, the upcoming Ace Racing edition will measure 164.3 x 75.8 x 8.7mm and house a 6.59-inch LCD LTPS display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. Under the hood, the device will have a 2.85GHz octa-core processor, and 8GB / 12GB of RAM.

Other than that, the device will arrive with a 4,890mAh rated battery, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a triple camera setup consisting of a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel setup.

The Weibo tipster has also stated that the OnePlus Ace Racing edition will be available in 8GB + 128GB/256GB and 12GB + 256GB configurations. It will be a limited edition release and is likely to debut this month only. Additionally, the tipster also informs that the company is planning around 5 to 6 new smartphone models with a Dimesity chipset inside.

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Sony LinkBuds S release date and pricing leaked ahead of launch

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Sean

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May 9, 2022

A new leak has revealed that Sony is already working on the successor of the LinkBuds truly wireless earbuds. Apparently, the launch of the new earbuds is just around the corner and it is called the LinkBuds S.

Yep.

Announcement on May 12
$399
XM4s will stay around for $349

Also, new LinkBuds 👇

LinkBuds S (closed wireless earbuds)
Announcement on May 18
$199 https://t.co/GPi3w87l3D

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) May 5, 2022

The news arrives from a known tipster Jon Prosser who shared the news on Twitter. Reportedly, the new wireless earphones from the Japanese tech giant is set to be unveiled on the 18th of May 2022. Furthermore, he is expecting the brand to announce its flagship Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones a few days prior on May 12. As of right now, there is not a lot of information available regarding the LinkBuds S earbuds.

Although, it is rumored to come with a design that is different from the previously launched LinkBuds TWS. In other words, it won’t feature the unique hole in the center of the earbuds and will come with a closed design with a round vent near the ear canal that will allow sound to pass through. Jon Prosser further leaked the pricing for these upcoming earbuds. As per the tweet, the company is planning on launching the LinkBuds S for around 199 US Dollars.

This also means that it is priced slightly higher than the previously launched LinkBuds TWS earbuds. So, we can expect the newer model to offer improved specifications or better features overall. Unfortunately, this is all the information we have at the moment, so stay tuned for more, as we will be covering the launch of the upcoming Sony audio products.

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ZTE launches new AX3000 Xuntian Edition Router & 2.5K Smart Camera in China

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Sean

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May 9, 2022

Earlier today (9th May 2022), ZTE hosted the Axon 40 Pro and Axon 40 Ultra launch event in China. Apart from the new Axon 40 series of smartphones. During this event, the company also announced other new gadgets as well, which includes a new WiFi Router and a Smart Camera.

Talking about the new router first, the Chinese brand launched the new AX3000 Xuntian Edition Router. The new WiFi router is equipped with the company’s proprietary third generation dual core chipset. This processor comes with a 25 percent increase in performance and lower power consumption as well. It supports 160MHz bandwidth, 3,000Mbps rate, and adopts a 4+1 five antenna design that can cover a large apartment easily thanks to its 100 to 120 square meters coverage.

Furthermore, it is also equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port and supports EasyMesh one click networking as well. It is priced at 289 Yuan (roughly 43 US Dollars) and will go on sale later this month. For those unaware, Xuntian is also known as the Chinese Survey Space Telescope or the Chinese Space Station Telescope. So in other words, the router is basically named after a space telescope.

Apart from the router, ZTE has also launched a new smart camera that is built for home security. The new smart camera can record in low light with full color and also supports ultra clear infrared night vision. Notably, it even supports 24 hours high definition monitoring as well. One of the highlighting aspects of the new Xiaoxing Patronus Gimbal is that it can record in 2.5K resolution. The security camera is priced at 229 Yuan (roughly 34 US Dollars).

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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra launched as world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone with under-display camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 9, 2022

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has gone official today. It is the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered smartphone to come equipped with an under-display camera. It is a premium flagship that sports a curved edge display on the front and three 64-megapixel cameras on the back. Apart from announcing the Axon 40 Ultra, the company also took the covers off the Axon 40 Pro, which features a 144Hz display and Snapdragon 870. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Axon 40 Ultra.

Design and Display

The Axon 40 Ultra measures 163.2 x 73.5 x 8.4mm and weighs around 204 grams. One of the major highlights of the device is its front design. Its OLED panel does not have a punch-hole or a notch because it is equipped with an under-display camera. In addition, the screen flaunts extremely curved edges with a 71-degree curvature.

The device has a 6.81-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2480 x 1116 pixels, a refresh rate of 120Hz, a 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, 10-bit colors, and 400 ppi pixel density, even in the area where the under-display selfie camera is placed.For security, it has an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Specifications

The Axon 40 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. The SoC is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Axon flagship runs on the Android 12 OS with the MiFavor UI on top.

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra render — ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Axon 40 Ultra gets a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The device lacks support for wireless charging. For heat dissipation, it has VC liquid cooling unit, which occupies 36,356mm² area inside the device.

Some of the other features of the flagship phone include dual speakers with DTS Ultra support and an X-axis linear motor. On the connectivity front, it offers dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port.

Cameras

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has a 16-megapixel under-display selfie with 2.24μm large pixels. The third-generation under-screen camera technology is equipped with an independent pixel driver, a distributed transparent circuit, and a dedicated UDC Pro screen display chip. The Axon 40 Ultra promises topnotch selfies like the front cameras of other flagship phones.

The rear camera setup of the Axon 40 Ultra has an OIS-enabled 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 primary with full-pixel omnidirectional autofocus. It is assisted by a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 ultrawide camera and an OIS-enabled 64-megapixel telephoto periscope camera. The rear camera setup is assisted by a flicker sensor, a ToF sensor, and a tri-microphone setup for audio zoom and audio recognition. All three 64-megapixel cameras of the Axon 40 Ultra are capable of shooting 8K resolution videos.

Pricing and Availability

Here is the pricing of the four variants of the Axon 40 Ultra

8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 4,998 Yuan (~$743)
12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 5,298 Yuan (~$788)
12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage – 5,798 Yuan (~$862)
16 GB RAM + 1 TB storage – 7,298 Yuan (~$1,085)

The pre-sale of the phone started in China. Its first sale will be held at 10 AM (local time) on May 13. It comes in two colors such as black and silver colors. There is no word on whether the device will be ever made available in markets outside China.

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ZTE Axon 40 Pro launched with Snapdragon 870 SoC, 144Hz curved display, 108MP camera, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 9, 2022

After teasing for days, ZTE has officially launched the ZTE Axon 40 series in China today as scheduled. The company announced two models in the lineup, namely ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Pro. Let’s take a look a the latter smartphone in this article. You can learn about the former handset here.

ZTE Axon 40 Pro Specifications

Design and Display

The ZTE Axon 40 Pro has a dual-camera ring rear design like the recent Huawei and Honor smartphones. The glass sandwich build is supported by a plastic frame.

The phone measures 8.46mm in thickness and weighs 199g. It comes in three color variants, such as Magic Night Black, Crystal Fog Blue, and Star Orange.

The device flaunts a 6.67-inch flexible curved AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and 10-bit color depth. The panel supports up to a 144Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and 1000 nits of peak brightness level.

The centered punch-hole screen has a 3000000:1 contrast ratio and 4096 brightness levels. It also covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

Hardware and Software

The ZTE Axon 40 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. The chipset is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The handset features a graphene-based cooling (thermal management) system.

It boots MyOS 12 based on Android 12.

Cameras

The ZTE Axon 40 Pro houses a quad-camera setup on its back. The system comprises a 108MP primary sensor measuring 1/1.52-inch in size, an 8MP 120° ultra-wide-angle unit, a 2MP 4cm macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor.

On the front, the phone has a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

Battery and Charging

The ZTE Axon 40 Pro is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. It arrives with support for 66W fast charging.

Other Features

The ZTE Axon 40 Pro offers connectivity options like 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, NFC, and USB Type-C. It sports dual stereo speakers with support for DTS:X Ultra, an x-axis linear vibration motor, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

ZTE Axon 40 Pro Price and Availability

The ZTE Axon 40 Pro will retail at the following price tags in China.

8GB + 128GB – ¥2,998 ($446)
12GB + 256GB – ¥3,298 ($491)
12GB + 512GB – ¥3,798 ($565)

It can be purchased in either Magic Night Black, Crystal Fog Blue, or Star Orange color versions from May 25.

Vivo T2 model spotted on IMEI, could be launching soon

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Sean

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May 9, 2022

Just a couple of days ago, Vivo launched the T1 series of smartphones, which included the T1 5G, T1 Pro, and the T1 44W models. But now, a new sighting has revealed that the company is already working on a successor.

An IMEI database listing has revealed that the Chinese smartphone maker is working on a new Vivo T2. The news arrives from a 91Mobiles report, who found the device listed online. Although, the database did not include the model number for this handset. So, it is unclear if the variant is targeted for the global market or the Chinese market. But it is likely a Chinese version, since the brand typically launches its new lineup in its home market first. Similarly, the Indian launch for the Vivo T2 could also be just around the corner as well.

At the moment, the base T2 is the only model that was spotted on the IMEI database, but we can expect to see additional models within the T1 successor series to surface on other certification websites soon as well. Unfortunately, the specifications of the smartphone is still at large, but it is likely to be a 5G enabled handset that comes with better specifications than its predecessors. That is all the information we have as of right now so stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Sharp Aquos Wish 2 budget smartphone powered by Snapdragon 695 launched in Japan

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Jeet

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May 9, 2022

Sharp, the Foxconn-owned company known for making electronic products, has a smartphone lineup. Today, along with the Sharp Aquos R7 flagship smartphone, it also launched the Sharp Aquos Wish 2 budget smartphone.

Both smartphones have been launched in the Japanese market. As the name itself indicates, the Sharp Aquos Wish 2 is a successor to the Aquos Wish, which was launched in December last year.

The smartphone features a 5.7-inch HD+ display with a 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution. There are also thick bezels around the screen, especially the bottom bezel.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. There’s also support for expanding the storage capacity up to 1TB using a microSD card.

In the camera department, the phone has a 13-megapixel camera sensor on the back panel and an 8-megapixel snapper on the front side for taking selfies and video calling.

It runs the Android operating system out of the box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. The device is powered by a 3,730mAh battery and comes with support for PD 3.0 for fast charging.

The company has added that it has been considerate about environmental protection, and the Sharp Aquos Wish 2 smartphone is made using recycled materials. It says that 35 percent recycled plastic has been used for the shell.

The phone is rated to be waterproof and dustproof and is being offered in four color options — White, Gray, Blue, and Coral. It will be available for purchase in Japan from next month, but the pricing details remain unknown.

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Apple iPhone 14 Max possible specs & price leaked

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Sean

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May 9, 2022

The Apple iPhone 14 series is set to launch in the second half of this year. But prior to its release, there has been a number of rumors and reports regarding the upcoming models. And now, the latest leak has revealed some of the possible specifications and price of the new iPhone 14 Max.

According to tipster @shadow_leak on Twitter, the Cupertino based giant’s iPhone 14 Max will sport a 6.68 inch flexible OLED panels that has a resolution of 2,248×1,284 pixels. Furthermore, this screen will have a 458ppi pixel density and a 90Hz refresh rate. For those unaware, the Max model is reportedly the new entry that sits between the base and Pro variant and features a display similar to the Pro Max variant. It also replaces the Mini model, which was unpopular in the smartphone market.

The tipster added that the iPhone 14 Max will feature the A15 Bionic chipset and will be paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. Only the higher end iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to feature the A16 Bionic chipset. On the rear, the iPhone 14 Max will house a dual camera setup, which consists of two 12 megapixels sensors. Notably, previous reports have hinted at improvements in the front facing camera and the inclusion of satellite connectivity.

While the smartphone is still months away from launch, the tipster also shared the pricing of the iPhone 14 Max. Apparently, the 6GB + 128GB model will be priced at 899 US Dollars. Going by Apple’s usual pricing strategy, we can expect the higher end model to easily cross the 1,000 US Dollar mark as well. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt and stick around for more updates.

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Oppo K10x model confirmed, might be a rebadged Realme V25

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Sean

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May 9, 2022

Just last month, Oppo had launched its K10 series of smartphone, which included a base, a 5G enabled, and Pro variant. Now, it seems that the company plans on releasing another entry in the series, dubbed the Oppo K10x.

The news arrives from a TENAA listing, which confirmed its moniker and also hints that its launch is imminent. Looking at the listing on the Chinese certification website, the handset will carry the model number PGGM10 and arrives with features quite similar to another model from Realme. As of right now, it also appears that the Chinese smartphone maker plans on silently releasing the device rather than announcing it in a press conference.

The listing also revealed its specifications, which includes a 6.59 inch TFT display with a Full HD+ resolution. Under the hood, the handset is powered by a large 4,880mAh battery pack and is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC. This chipset is paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. For photography, the Oppo K10x features a triple camera setup on the rear, with a 64 megapixel primary sensor and two 2 megapixel shooter for depth and macro.

Thus, the smartphone seems quite similar to the Realme V25, in terms of both design and specifications. So, we can expect the handset to arrive in a Silver and Black color option as well. It is unclear if the device supports high refresh rate as well, but if it is a rebranded V25, we can expect to see a 120Hz panel.

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Sharp AQUOS R7 launched with 240Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen1, 47.2MP camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 9, 2022

Sharp has announced the AQUOS R7, its first flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. Some of its other notable features include a 240Hz IGZO OLED panel, a Leica optimized rear camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here is all the information on the specifications available on the AQUOS R7.

Sharp AQUOS R7 specifications and features

The Sharp AQUOS R7 has a 6.6-inch Pro IGZO OLED screen that offers a resolution of 1260 x 2730 pixels, 2000 nits of brightness, a 1Hz to 240Hz variable refresh rate, 10-bit colors, and Dolby Vision support. Like the predecessor AQUOS R6 model, the R7 continues to sport a display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. It is equipped with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. The device runs on the Android 12 OS, which is overlaid with Sharp’s custom UI.

Placed on the front is a 12.6-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear camera setup has a 47.2-megapixel 1-inch camera with an LED flash and an f/1.9 aperture. It comes with support for all-pixel octa PD autofocus, which promises twofold fast AF speed than conventional autofocus. It can quickly focus on moving subjects, and it can detect the whole body, face, and eyes of a person in real-time. The official images show that there is another lens accompanying the main rear camera. However, there are no details available on it yet.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered AQOUS R7 comes with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery. There is no word on the fast-charging capabilities of the device. It offers other features such as 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and a USB-C port. Lastly, the AQUOS R7 is a waterproof and dust-resistant device.

Sharp AQOUS R7 price and availability

There is no information available on the pricing of the AQUOS R7. The handset is expected to release in the Japanese market in July this year. It will be available in black and silver on the home market. The device is unlikely to launch in markets outside Japan.

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POCO F4 Indian variant allegedly appears on IMEI database, Launch expected soon

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Anurag

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May 9, 2022

POCO F4 Indian variant appeared on the IMEI database of the GSM Association, as per a tipster. The new development comes just a day after the first sale of POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. It is speculated that the upcoming POCO phone is nothing but a rebranded K40S.

Tipster Mukul Sharma, who goes by the username @stufflistings on Twitter, spotted the POCO F4 Indian variant listing on the IMEI database. He shared the screenshot of the listing which indicates that although the database does not directly mention the name of the device, it does carry model number 220212111RI which is believed to be associated with the upcoming POCO F4.

The model number includes the letter ‘I’ which suggests that the smartphone is for the Indian market. This hints that POCO F4 would soon make its way to India.

POCO has been a massive success for Xiaomi. In just 4 years, the brand has marked a significant presence in India. The Xiaomi sub-brand was known for offering top-of-the-line specifications at an affordable price. However, POCO appears to have copied moves from OnePlus’ playbook. The brand is focusing more on rebranding rather than innovating.

POCO F4 Specifications (Expected)

The POCO F4 will likely feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to house a triple camera set up on the back consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP tele-macro snapper. On the front, it may have a 32MP sensor for selfies and video calls.

The device will likely have Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor under the hood, the same as its predecessor POCO F3. The chipset will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The POCO F4 will run MIUI 13 based on Android 12. It will likely get fueled by a 4,5000mAh battery, which will be able to charge at 67W.

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Motorola rollable display phone codenamed Felix in works

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 9, 2022

Which brand will launch the first smartphone featuring a rollable display? LG was reported to be working on the so-called LG Rollable phone with rollable screen, but the company abruptly exited the smartphone market. OPPO developed a concept phone with a rollable display in 2020 and is rumored to launch its commercial version this year. However, a new report suggests that a Motorola phone codenamed Felix featuring a rollable display is in the works. It remains to be seen whether the device ends up as the world’s first rollable display smartphone.

According to 91mobiles, the Felix device by Motorola is significantly different from LG’s and OPPO’s rollable devices. From the outside, these devices appear to be regular smartphones. The screen on these devices was bendable, so it could be spread out horizontally to make it wider, like a tablet.

OPPO X 2021 concept phone with rollable display

The report reveals that Motorola’s first rollable smartphone has a flexible screen that expands vertically. In the compact mode, a third of its screen can be wrapped around a spindle at the bottom and facing backwards. This indicates that the Motorola Felix will be a pocket-friendly device. However, there is no word on the specifications and final marketing name of the device.

The report claims that the Motorola Felix is in the very early stages of development. Since the company does not have a working hardware prototype for the Felix, the software designed for it is tested on a modified version of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro. Hence, it appears that the Motorola Felix will take around a year to make its debut and hit the shelves.

Since the product is in the very early stages of development, Motorola may make some design changes before its launch. Hopefully, the rumor mill will spill more information on the Felix device in the coming months.

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Realme Pad 5G could be coming in Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 9, 2022

Realme Pad 5G launch date could be drawing near. A new leak has claimed that the tablet could be arriving in two CPU variants, featuring different Snapdragon 8-series chipsets. Here is all the information on the Realme Pad 5G specifications that are known so far.

Tipster Digital Chat Station has said that the next thing to watch out from Realme is the Realme Pad 5G, which indicates that it may launch soon. He claimed that the prototype of the tablet is powered by different chipsets.

The Snapdragon 870 SoC variant of the tablet is fitted with an LCD screen that produces a 2.5K resolution. The device will be backed by an 8,360mAh battery. He did not share any details on the cameras or the fast charging capabilities of the device. However, he added that the tablet will come with support for a stylus.

He then went on to speak about the other prototype of the Realme Pad 5G. This model is likely to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+, which hasn’t gone official yet. A recent report claimed that the SD8G1+ chip is likely to debut in the second half of 2022. Unfortunately, there is no information on the other specs of the tablet. However, the only other thing that is known about this variant is that it may debut in the Chinese market with the Realme Pad 5G Master Explorer Edition name.

Realme entered the tablet market last year with the launch of the Helio G80 powered Realme Pad, which was a 4G device. In April, Realme announced the Realme Pad Mini in some markets, like the Philippines and India. Since Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth, has confirmed the arrival of the Realme Pad 5G, it appears that it will also be available in global markets apart from China.

Realme entered the tablet market last year with the launch of the Helio G80 powered Realme Pad, which was a 4G device. In April, Realme announced the Realme Pad Mini in some markets like the Philippines and India. Since Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth has confirmed the arrival of the Realme Pad 5G, it appears that it will also in global markets apart from China.

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Apple AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max in new colors to reportedly launch in fall this year

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Jeet

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May 9, 2022

Apple’s lineup of audio products under the AirPods series has been widely successful, accounting for billions in revenue. The company is now gearing up to launch the next-generation products in the coming months.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 has been making rounds for months now and was expected to go official last year, but the rumored launch of the TWS earbuds didn’t happen that time. A new report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg in the Power On newsletter hints at its launch in the fall of this year.

Earlier, it was rumored that the next-generation Apple AirPods Pro would be launched in the market in the second half of this year, i.e., H2 2022. We now have a narrower timeframe for the launch of the earphones.

The report further adds that along with the AirPods Pro 2, the company will also launch a new AirPods Max headphones with a refreshed design and new color options.

The launch timeline of fall makes sense given that the original models of the AirPods Pro were also launched by Apple in fall 2019. As it has been around three years, users are not looking to upgrade, and some buyers of the original model may be facing battery issues.

As for the earphones, they are expected to come packed with motion sensors for the fitness tracking capabilities alongside the Apple Watch. It will have a revamped design, eliminating the stems that drop below the earbuds.

It is also expected to be powered by an upgraded chip that brings advanced audio-related functions like active noise cancellation and more improvements, resulting in improved battery life. There could be support for Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) and if that happens, then it would be the first TWS earphones from the Cupertino-based tech giant to support lossless audio.

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Roborock T8 Plus Robot vacuum with a 5100Pa suction launched for ¥2,799 (~$419)

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 9, 2022

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain partner roborock has launched a new robot vacuum cleaner packing a more powerful suction power. The Roborock T8 Plus robot vacuum cleaner is an upgraded version of the Roborock T8 that was launched in March this year.

The Roborock T8 Plus series comes in two variant – the Roborock T8 Plus and Roborock T8 Plus Smart Dust Collection. The vanilla variant starts at 2,799 yuan(~$419) and 3,598 yuan (~$539) respectively.

The major highlight of the Roborock T8 Plus is the massive suction power of 5100Pa. With the main brush that is not easy to entangle hair and the adjustable speed side brush, it can easily handle ground dust, floor gap dust, carpet dust, etc.

Roborock T8 Plus also uses TPU soft rubber material omnidirectional floating glue brush. The brush is designed with five long and five short strands that ensures effective wind pressure and dust removal. It is more suitable for the carpet/hair environment than the rubber-hair integrated main brush, and it is not easy to get stuck.

The T8 Plus equally packs a large 2.5L dust bag and can automatically collect dust from the robot vacuum for up to 60 days without a need for evacuation. The dust bag adopts a sliding dust bag mouth sealing design to avoid dust and ash leakage.

Furthermore, the T8 Plus supports sonic vibration and constant humidity mopping. It is equipped with a liftable pallet and a sonic vibration mopping module. The high-frequency vibration design of up to 3000 rpm motors can effectively disintegrate the dirt on the ground.

The vacuum cleaner also comes with a flat vibrating mop with antibacterial properties. Specifically, the built-in electronically controlled water tank of the Roborock T8 Plus can be used for constant-humidity wiping, full-width floor cleaning.

The T8 Plus adopts a structured light active ranging and obstacle avoidance, reaching millimeter-level 3D structured light ranging. With the help of infrared light, the robot can recognize obstacles and avoid obstacles in dark environments. The mapping speed is also increased up to 6 times as a result of an upgrade to RR mason 9.0 software.

In other respects, the new product supports functions such as regular cleaning, automatic recharging, child lock protection, voice control, and multi-floor switching.

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