Sony LinkBuds S renders leak revealing a traditional design, ANC & Ambient modes

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Apr 27, 2022

A new Sony LinkBuds model seems close to its unveiling, according to a recent leak. The Sony LinkBuds S bears some semblance to the LinkBuds but comes with ANC and Ambient modes.

The Sony LinkBuds are designed for extended use but noise cancellation functionality is absent. The new leak indicates a similar but possibly cheaper model that offers added features. As per the leak, the Sony LinkBuds S, unlike its predecessor, will not come with a hole in the middle of each ear tip. Therefore ambient sound is not allowed unimpeded. Instead, the LinkBuds S features an Ambient Mode to achieve ambient sound access. The Ambient Mode will be triggered automatically to switch between ANC mode and Ambient. Essentially, the buds will learn the user’s behavior to know the switching preferences.

Sony LinkBuds S

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The Active Noise Cancellation feature in the new LinkBuds S opens up the device to a larger customer base. In addition to ANC functionality, the LinkBuds S will offer a better audio experience when listening to music. The leak was silent on pricing and availability details for the LinkBuds S. The leaked images indicate that the LinkBuds S will come in gold, black and white colors. It is not clear at this time whether the LinkBuds S will be pricier than the Sony LinkBuds which retails at about $190.

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Hi Nova 9z 5G with 6.67-inch display and Snapdragon 690 launched in China

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 27, 2022

China Post has officially launched the Hi Nova 9z 5G smartphone in China. This is an addition to the already available Hi Nova 9 lineup of devices which includes the Nova 9 5G, Nova 9 Pro 5G, and Nova 9 SE 5G. Let’s take a look at the pricing and specifications of the new Nova 9z 5G.

The Hi Nova 9z 5G is priced at CNY 1799(~$274) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and CNY 1999(~$304) for the 8GB + 256GB variant. The smartphone comes in Bright Black and Fantasy Forest color options. It is already up for pre-sale in China on platforms like JD.com and will be on open sale from May 6.

The Hi Nova 9z 5G comes with a 6.67-inch punch-hole display with Full-HD+(2376 1080 pixels) resolution. It has up to 120Hz high refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The screen has a wide P3 color gamut and an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94.7%.

The smartphone sports an AI triple camera system at the back. There’s a 64MP main lens with a sensor size of 1/1.7-inch. The sensor has an aperture of f/1.9. The main lens is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro unit. On the front, it has a 1MP selfie snapper with an aperture of f/2.0. The camera comes with an AI beauty 5.1 feature.

At the helm, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chipset, which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. The device packs a 4,300mAh battery and has 66W fast charging. The company claims that the phone can go up to 60% in just 17 minutes of charging. For a full charge, it will take around 40 minutes.

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Get Baseus 30000mAh Power Bank and Laptop Charger for $50 (Retail Price $70)

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Apr 27, 2022

Baseus 30000mAh Power Bank and Portable Laptop Charger, which usually retails for $70 is now available at a discounted price of $50.99 only on Amazon US. Please note that this is a limited-time offer.

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Baseus 30000mAh Power Bank and Laptop Charger

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Easily provide a full charge to your laptops and tablets
Smart LED display that provides real-time data of current, voltage, and power
Compatible with almost all USB C and USB A powered devices
Supports fast charging protocols like PD3.0, QC3.0, SCP
Multiple safety features: over-heat, over-current, over-discharge, over-voltage and short-circuit
Includes 100W USB C to C cable
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Generally, you can buy the Baseus 30000mAh Power Bank for $70. But for a limited period, you can get this portable laptop cum smartphone charger at a heavily discounted price of $50.99 only at Amazon US. Please note that this is a limited-time offer. So place your order before the deal expires.

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OnePlus 10 Pro update improves battery life, fingerprint recognition & more

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Apr 27, 2022

Last month, OnePlus launched the OnePlus 10 Pro in the global market. Soon after, the smartphone received its first software update fixing some camera, system, and network issues.

OnePlus has now begun rolling out the second update for the global version which brings improvements to battery life, fingerprint responsiveness, and more.

According to the official announcement posted on the OnePlus community forums, the new update is rolling out for Indian and North American users of the OnePlus 10 Pro. The update has firmware versions NE2211_11.A.13 (for India) and NE2215_11.A.13 (For North America).

OnePlus claims to have improved several aspects of the device with this update, including the success rate of fingerprint unlocking, the battery life of the device, audio quality during calls, front camera quality, and much more. You can check the other changes in the changelog below:

System
- [Optimized] fingerprint algorithm, improved the success rate of fingerprint unlocking
- [Optimized] the power consumption in some scenarios, improved user experience
- [Optimized] audio processing, improved communication quality
- [Fixed] the occasional issue that the phone may fail to turn on automatically at a set time [Improved] system stability
Camera
- [Optimized] the quality of taking photos with the front camera
Network
- [Optimized] network stability

OnePlus has also stated that the update will be incremental and the OTA will reach users in badges. So if you haven’t received the update yet, it will likely arrive in the next few days.

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Huawei Mate Xs 2 to launch tomorrow: Here’s how to Watch the launch event

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 27, 2022

Huawei is an important name when it comes to the foldable smartphone space. The Chinese maker unveiled the Huawei Mate X back in 2019, followed by the Mate Xs in 2020, it was succeeded by the Mate X2 and X2 4G last year. Now, the brand is following up with a release for its next foldable phone, the Huawei Mate Xs 2. The company has already set a release date for the phone and in this article, we’ll take a look at how to watch the smartphone’s launch event.

How to Watch the Huawei Mate Xs 2 launch event

Huawei Mate Xs 2 is scheduled to launch on April 28 in China. The launch will commence at 7 PM China time (4:30 PM IST/ 11:00 AM UTC). You can watch the live launch event on the company’s Weibo page – Click here to watch the Live Stream.

What to Expect from the Huawei Mate Xs 2

Huawei hasn’t explicitly revealed all the details of the foldable phone. However, the teaser posters have confirmed that the phone will come with an outward folding design. This seems to be an interesting move as the predecessor came with an inward folding screen, but the fans wanted an outward folding screen. And now with the Mate Xs 2, fans will finally get the outward foldable design.

In addition to the teasers, a Chinese tipster shared the renders of the foldable smartphone. Thanks to the renders, we know that the device will come with a punch-hole display. It will be a wide panel, however, the screen size is still unknown.

It will feature a triple camera system, and as seen in previous generation Mate X models, this too will come with a vertical hinge that’ll offer a grip to hold and keep the camera sensors. It will feature a 50MP main lens, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, and an 8MP telephoto unit.

Under the hood, it is expected to come with either the Kirin 9000 4G SoC or Snapdragon 888 4G chipset. As for the battery, it will pack a 4,500mAh cell with support for 6W rapid charging technology. The phone will boot on HarmonyOS 2.0.1 out of the box. Lastly, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 will launch in Black, White, and Purple colors.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G live images reveal 108MP camera & design of the smartphone

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 27, 2022

At the end of 2021, Xiaomi launched its flagship Xiaomi 12 series in China. The lineup at launch consisted of the Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, and 12X. The brand is also rumored to be working on the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G which recently got its key specifications leaked.

Now, tipster Abhishek Yadav citing Weibo (Chinese microblogging site) sources has revealed the alleged live images of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G.

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Looking at these images, the smartphone appears to have a big primary camera and two smaller cameras along with an LED flash on the rectangular camera island. The device also has 108MP mentioned on the camera module which could mean that it’ll feature a 108-megapixel primary camera. The smartphone has flat edges and appears to be a bit on the thick side like other Xiaomi 12 series smartphones.

Coming to the front, it has a flat screen with even thin bezels going around. The screen also has a sizable punch-hole for the front camera.

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G specifications (rumored)

According to the recently leaked specifications, the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G will feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will also have an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

Under the hood, the device will house a Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. As revealed by the FCC certification, the device will likely come in three configurations: 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB.

In the optics department, the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G is said to come with a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, the device will house a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

Other features to be included on the device will be Hi-Res Audio support, dual-band Wi-Fi, support for 7 5G bands, Bluetooth, and NFC.

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OPPO Reno8 to launch by June end in India, new AIoT products also coming: Tipster

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Apr 27, 2022

Earlier this month, a few leaks emerged talking about the specifications, launch timeline, and design of the upcoming OPPO Reno8 series smartphones.

According to a leaked render, the device was supposed to have a similar design to the OnePlus 10 Pro, however, OnePlus China President – Louis Li came out to discredit the rumor saying the Reno8 render is fake.

Now, popular tipster Mukul Sharma has arrived with more news on the OPPO Reno8 series, stating that the devices will launch by the end of June in India. This is in line with the previous Q2 launch timeline reports for the Reno8. The tipster adds that OPPO will also launch multiple AIoT products in India with the Reno8 series.

Previously, a report mentioned that the OPPO Pad, which launched earlier this year in China will also be launching around the same time as the Reno8 series.

OPPO Reno8 specifications (rumored)

So far, rumors surrounding the OPPO Reno8 state that the device will feature a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ (1080 x 2400P) resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. For security, it will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The device will come powered by the unreleased Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC which is said to be Qualcomm’s answer to the Dimensity 8100 chip. The phone will be equipped with fast LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The battery on the smartphone is expected to be of 4,500mAh capacity and will likely carry 80W fast charging support.

Coming to the optics, the phone will be equipped with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 2-megapixel camera. On the front, the device is rumored to house a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 front camera like its predecessor, the Reno7 series.

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DEFY FuzionX Pro neckband earbuds launched in India for Rs. 799 ($11)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 27, 2022

We first heard about Indian accessories manufacturer DEFY when it launched the DEFY Space smartwatch with several impressive features and a sleek design in January this year. The company has now unveiled a wireless neckband earbud in India dubbed DEFY FuzionX Pro neckband earbuds. The product carries an affordable price tag of Rs. 799 (~$11). The FuzionX Pro comes with a 1-year warranty and can be purchased via Flipkart in the subcontinent.

The FuzionX Pro supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity which offers greater reach and quality. The improved power economy also gives the FuzionX Pro a 16-hour battery life with quick USB-C charging supported. Its 10mm drivers deliver clear and balanced bass audio in a crisp manner to give an overall excellent listening experience. The microphones support Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC),. The mics help to substantially minimize background noise when making calls or listening to audio.

The FuzionX Pro is a low-latency and lag-free wireless neckband earbuds. The Turbo Mode in the device helps to reduce latency for an enhanced gaming experience for gamers. The earbuds support dual pairing, and automatic play and pause are also possible.

The FuzionX Pro comes with overcharge protection for the battery and it is IPX5-rated. This means that sweat and water splashing on the device do not have a damaging effect on it. The DEFY FushionX Pro is quite an affordable neckband wireless earbuds that could appeal to a wide segment of the Indian market. It will be available in three colors: black, red and ultramarine blue.

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Xiaomi launches the Redmi A58 2022 TV with a 58” 4K display for ¥1,599 (~$244)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 27, 2022

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has launched the Redmi A58 2022 TV in China. The smart TV is already on pre-sale and will go on sale at 0:00 on April 28. It carries an original price of 1,699 yuan (~$259) but will be sold for the first time for 1,599 yuan (~$244).

The Redmi A58 2022 smart TV model is equipped with a rare 58-inch screen with a unique metal full-screen design. The display comes with a 4K resolution and a screen ratio of 95.4% with reduced bezels providing an immersive viewing experience.

In terms of configuration, the Redmi A58 2022 TV is equipped with a quad-core processor backed by 1.5GB of RAM while there is 8GB of flash memory onboard the smart TV. The device is equipped with two 10W speakers providing a robust treble and richer bass output, creating a more immersive stereo sound, known as a cinema-like auditory feast at home.

The smart TV is equally equipped with two USB ports, two HDMI interfaces, an AV interface, and a network cable interface, among others. The TV also features support for a single-band 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.

The smart TV can also be connected with other smart home gadgets such that it can control other connected gadgets. Furthermore, it covers mainstream screen projection protocols, and can easily realize multi-screen linkage through mobile phones, notebooks, and third-party software.

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Motorola Edge 30 launched as the thinnest 5G smartphone – SD778+, 50MP triple camera & more

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 27, 2022

Earlier today, Motorola silently launched the extremely attractive Motorola Edge 30 mid-range smartphone. The device has a lot going for it like the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset, the 144Hz refresh rate display, and a €450 price tag. So let’s take a closer look at what all the device has to offer.

Design & Display

The younger sibling of the previously launched Motorola Edge 30 Pro, the vanilla Edge 30 shares many design similarities with the Pro variant while going for a flatter and cleaner look. The device has a pill-shaped camera island slightly protruding from the back. The edges of the device are slightly curved and the right side houses the power button and volume rocker. Motorola has claimed the device to be the thinnest 5G phone yet with a thickness of just 6.79mm (excluding the camera bump).

On the front, the device comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with HDR10+ and a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen houses a centered punch-hole for the front camera and has thin bezels going around it.

Specs

Under the hood, the smartphone features a Snapdragon 778G+ SoC which is an overclocked variant of the popular 778G chipset. Paired with the SoC is 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The device runs Android 12 based My UX out of the box which provides a near-stock Android experience. However, due to the device being super thin, it sacrifices the battery, only offering a 4,020 mAh capacity paired with 33W fast charging (TurboPower charger in the box).

Other features offered on the device include dual-sim 5G (sub-6 GHz), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and a USB-C port. The device does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack and comes with IP52 dust and splash resistance rating. For sound, the Edge 30 features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

Cameras

For photography, the Motorola Edge 30 has a triple camera setup. It has a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS and all-pixel focus. The all-pixel focus feature uses 100% pixels while focusing on a subject rather than the usual 3% resulting in faster focus and sharper images in any light conditions.

The Edge 30 has another 50-megapixel sensor for its ultra-wide camera with 118° FOV which can also be used as a macro camera. Both the primary and ultrawide cameras are capable of 4K video recording at 30 FPS and 1080P video recording at 60FPS. The third cutout houses a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, we get a 32MP selfie camera for selfies and video calls.

Price & Availability

The Motorola Edge 30 has a starting price of €449.99 for the 8GB + 128GB variant. It will be available in three color options – Aurora Green, Meteor Grey, and Supermoon Silver. The device will soon be launched in select markets including Europe, Asia, Australia, India, Latin America, and the Middle East.

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Infinix Note 12 with Helio G88 & the Android 12-powered Hot 12 launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 27, 2022

Transsion Holdings subsidiary Infinix has launched the Infinix Note 12 and Hot 12 in India. The Hot 12 series includes the Infinix Hot 12i which was launched earlier on. The two smartphones were announced alongside the Infinix Smart 6 HD (You can read our launch story for the Smart 6 HD from here).

The Infinix Note 12 packs a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch design and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 processor. The processor is paired with 4GB of RAM with a bigger 6GB RAM option. There is 128GB of internal storage onboard both options. The storage is expandable via microSD.

In terms of the camera, the Note 12 packs a 50-megapixel main camera paired with a 2-megapixel macro lens and a QVGA auxiliary module in a triple camera arrangement. At the front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter embedded in the waterdrop notch.

Keeping the light on is a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. For interface, the Infinix Note 12 runs on the custom XOS 10.6 based on Android 11.

On the other hand, the Infinix Hot 12 features a slightly more expansive 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution. The display also supports a 90Hz refresh rate and utilizes a punch-hole design.

The Hot 12 runs on the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM while there is an expandable 128GB storage onboard. For photography, the premium mid-ranger packs a triple camera setup consisting of a 13-megapixel main camera teaming up with a 2-megapixel auxiliary module and an AI lens.

The device gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery just like the Note 12 but it features support for 18W fast charging. The Hot 12 runs on a much-improved Android 12-based XOS 10.6.

The company is yet to announce the pricing and availability details of the models.

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Vivo T1 Pro 5G, T1 44W May 4 Indian launch confirmed: Specs, pricing & more

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 27, 2022

Last week, Vivo teased two new mid-range devices coming to the Indian market. These are the Vivo T1 Pro and the T1 44w. The brand has now confirmed that these devices will launch on May 4 in India.

Other than the launch date reveal, the company has also confirmed that the Vivo T1 Pro model will house a Snapdragon 778G SoC and will come with 8GB RAM and at least 128GB storage. Let’s take a look at some of the Vivo T1 Pro and T1 44W leaks so far.

Vivo T1 Pro and Vivo T1 44W specs

Other than the confirmed Snapdragon 778G, 8GB RAM & 128GB storage, the Vivo T1 Pro is expected to come with an AMOLED screen offering 1,300 nits of peak brightness. For optics, the device is said to have a 64-megapixel primary sensor. No information on the battery capacity is available as of yet but it will likely have 66W fast charging. To keep the thermals under control, the device will feature an 8-layer liquid cooling system. The operating system on the device will be based on Android 12.

Coming to the Vivo T1 44W, the smartphone is expected to debut with the Snapdragon 680 SoC and an AMOLED display panel. The device is expected to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery which will likely support 18W fast charging. The device will also run Android 12 out of the box.

The upcoming Vivo devices will be available for purchase via Vivo India’s website and through Flipkart. The T1 Pro is expected to be priced at around Rs 25,000 ($327) while the T1 44W will likely have a price tag of around Rs 15,000 ($291).

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Honor seeks a $45 billion evaluation for its listing in China

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Sean

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Apr 27, 2022

Earlier this week, news surfaced regarding Honor planning a domestic listing. The company is apparently seeking an evaluation of a sizeable 45 billion US Dollars for its listing in China.

Recently, a new market research report from CINNO (Via ITHome) showed the quarterly sales result within the Chinese smartphone market. In this list, the Chinese smartphone maker ranked second overall, closing the gap between Oppo which had ranked first. The company had managed to sell over 12 million smartphone units during the first quarter of this year. This marks a 20.9 percent quarter on quarter growth and a whopping 176 percent growth year on year. In simpler terms, it’s clear that the company has come a long way since its independence from Huawei.

The brand had struggled with its operations within the first six months after it separated from its former parent company. But since then, it has established itself as a major smartphone brand in the country. So it arrives as no surprise that Honor would seek an evaluation of 45 billion US Dollars. As of right now, the company has yet to respond to any queries from domestic media or offer an official statement regarding this matter.

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Xiaomi OLED Vision TV launched in India: IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision IQ, 4.6mm thickness, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 27, 2022

Earlier today at the Xiaomi Next launch event in India, the company surprised everyone by announcing its first OLED TV for the country. The television is officially called Xiaomi OLED Vision TV. It comes in a single 55-inch variant with almost all the high-end features expected from a premium television.

Xiaomi OLED Vision TV Specifications

The Xiaomi OLED Vision TV features a metal frame design with minimal bezels all around. It measures only 4.6mm at its thinnest point.

The television flaunts a 55-inch 10-bit OLED panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) and a 60HZ refresh rate with MEMC. The screen has support for multiple HDR standards like Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG.

The display has IMAX Enhanced certification along with TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission. It has a 1500000:1 contrast ratio and supports 98.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

The TV houses an 8-unit speaker system capable of outputting 30W sound. The custom-designed setup includes 4 active and 4 passive drivers. The speakers support Dolby Atmos and DTS: X.

The television is powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 CPU paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. It boots Android TV 11 with PatchWall content aggregation service. There’s support for Chromecast Bult-in, Google Assistant via remote control and far-field microphones, and all the leading streaming platforms.

Finally, the connectivity and port options include WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 3 x HDMI 3.1 (ALLM, eARC), 2 x USB, Ethernet, AV, optical, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Xiaomi OLED Vision TV Price and Availability in India

The Xiaomi OLED Vision TV is priced at ₹89,999 ($1,176) in India. Buyers can avail a ₹6,000 discount on HDFC Bank credit card and EasyEMI transactions.

The first sale for the television is scheduled at 12 PM on May 19.

iQOO Connect beta testing now live in India, chance to win Amazon vouchers

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Sean

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Apr 27, 2022

Earlier this month, iQOO had announced that it was working on its own community forum for its userbase. Now, the official beta testing for the community platform has begun, with participants being offered special prizes. So let’s take a look.

Be a founding member of #iQOOConnect and lucky members earn special badges and tags, get early access to #iQOO updates and content, win exclusive Amazon vouchers with access to future #iQOO live events.
Register now at – https://t.co/DpwB1j7iVu #iQOO #iQOOConnect #iQOOCommunity pic.twitter.com/52Vb0SUbgj

— iQOO India (@IqooInd) April 27, 2022

In the previous report, it was announced that the Chinese smartphone maker will be announcing the iQOO Connect community forums on 27th April 2022. So earlier today, the company’s official Twitter handle shared more information regarding the new platform. As of right now, the brand has revealed that the beta testing phase for the Connect forums has begun. So for those interested, they can participate in the beta by clicking on this link here.

Notably, the brand also announced that founding members that take part in the beta will receive special benefits. Furthermore, lucky members will also earn special badges and tags as well. This will also include getting early access to iQOO updates and content. Another major promotional offer is a chance to win exclusive Amazon vouchers and even access to live events hosted by the company in the future.

For those unaware, the Connect community forums is a platform where iQOO users are able to connect and chat about smartphones and related tech in the first phase of its roll out. In the second phase, users can expect to see more details related to esports as well. This platform will also offer OTA software update announcements and the forums will also have moderators to help with the overall experience, similar to community forums from other brands.

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Infinix Smart 6 with Helio A22, 5000mAh Battery launched in India – check price, specs & more

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 27, 2022

Infinix has just launched a new affordable device in India called the Infinix Smart 6. The device offers entry-level hardware and is aimed at first-time smartphone buyers and customers on a tight budget. So let’s take a closer look at its specs and features.

Design & Display

The smartphone has a flat back panel with curved edges. The camera island has a square shape with rounded edges giving it a look similar to Samsung’s recent smartphones like the Galaxy M53 5G. The back also houses a fingerprint scanner while the volume rocker and power buttons are on the right side.

On the front, the device features a 6.82-inch HD+ (1600 x 720p) LCD display with a waterdrop notch. The display is capable of 500nits brightness and has thick bezels around it.

Specs

Under the hood, the Infinix Smart 6 houses a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC with a PowerVR GPU. The smartphone has 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The company also provides a virtual RAM feature on the device to extend its RAM by 2GB. Storage can also be expanded by 512GB via a micro-SD. The Smart 6 is powered by a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W fast charging. In the software department, the handest runs Infinix’s custom XOS 7.6 based on Android 11 GO Edition.

Connectivity features on the smartphone include 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, 802.11 a/b/g/n and GPS, A-GPS. Sensors on the device include G-sensor, proximity sensor, fingerprint sensor, and ambient light sensor. It measures 165×76.4×8.8mm and weighs 195 grams.

Camera

For photography, the Infinix Smart 6 comes with a dual-camera setup with an 8-megapixel primary sensor accompanied by a depth sensor and an LED flash. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

Price & Availability

The Infinix Smart 6 is priced at Rs. 7,499 for the 2GB + 64GB configuration in India and is available in two color options – Polar Black and Heart of Ocean. The device will be sold exclusively on Flipkart and will be made available for purchase starting May 6.

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India in talks with Intel & TSMC to setup local semiconductor plants

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Sean

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Apr 27, 2022

India is apparently in talks with major chip makers Intel, GlobalFoundries, and even TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) over possibly setting up advanced local semiconductor plants in the region.

According to an ETTelecom report, the move from India arrives as it seeks to bring more high tech manufacturing into the nation. Just last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government announced that it is setting up a 10 billion US Dollar incentive plan. This large sum would seek to cover around half of any chipmakers’ costs. To put things simply, the fund was an attempt in attracting display and semiconductor manufacturers to set up a plant in the country.

Through these incentives, the Indian government aims to rival its neighbor, China, and also become a notable figure in the electronics production segment. According to Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a former Intel engineer, “Most of the pitches to these big companies, I’m making myself. We’re meeting the CEOs, talking to them, making presentations.” But unfortunately, the attempts at attracting any major chip giant are still questionable since firms like Samsung and TSMC invest tens of billions of dollars every year to expand their production capacity.

Furthermore, semiconductor production also requires high demand from the region the plants are set up. This includes logistics, water, and energy supply. At the moment, the venture between Vedanta Group and Foxconn Technology Group has shown interest in setting up semiconductor foundries within the nation. Although, Intel and TSMC have yet to show a similar level of commitment as of right now, but negotiations are still underway.

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Xiaomi Smart TV 5A launched: 3 sizes, metal frame, Dolby Audio, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 27, 2022

Apart from announcing Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi Pad 5, and Xiaomi OLED Vision TV, the company also unveiled the Xiaomi Smart TV 5A at the Xiaomi Next 2022 launch event. The latest television from the company is the successor of the popular Mi TV 4A and it comes in three sizes. Let’s go through its specs, pricing, and availability

Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Specifications

The Xiaomi Smart TV 5A features a metal frame and slim bezels. It is offered in three sizes, such as 32-inch, 40-inch, and 43-inch. All of them sport an LED-backlit LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate and a 178° viewing angle.

The screen on the smallest model has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels (HD), while the canvas on the remaining two variants arrives with an FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution.

The FHD versions are powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU paired with 1.5GB RAM. Whereas, the HD variant houses a quad-core ARM Cortext-A35 CPU coupled with 1GB RAM.

All of them feature 8GB storage and boot Android TV 11 with PatchWall content aggregation service, Chromecast Built-in, and Google Assistant. They come with support for all the leading streaming platforms, the Mi Home app, and Miracast.

On the connectivity front, all the models arrive with dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0. They sport ports like 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB, Ethernet, AV, optical, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. One of the HDMI ports supports ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and ARC for Dolby Atmos pass-through.

The 32-inch version comes with 20W speakers as opposed to 24W speakers on the 40-inch and 43-inch variants. All three have support for Dolby Audio but DTS:X and DTS Virtual: X are limited to the FHD models.

Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Price and Availability in India

The Xiaomi Smart TV 5A will retail at the following price tags in India.

32-inch – ₹15,499 ($202)
40-inch – ₹22,999 ($300)
43-inch – ₹25,999 ($339)

Customers can avail up to ₹2,00 discount on HDFC Bank credit card and EasyEMI transactions. The television will be sold via Mi.com, Mi Home, Flipkart, and retail stores.

The first sale for the 32-inch and 43-inch versions is scheduled for at 12 PM on April 30.

Xiaomi 12 Pro launched in India with 120Hz AMOLED display, SD8G1, 50MP triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 27, 2022

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G flagship phone in India. To recall, the handset was first announced in China in December 2021. Later, it was made available in global markets, and now, it has finally landed in India. At the same event, the company also took off the covers of other products such as the Xiaomi Pad 5, Xiaomi Smart TV 5A, and Xiaomi OLED Vision TV. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Xiaomi 12 Pro for India.

Design and Display

The Xiaomi 12 Pro sports a premium design as it features a curved display on the front. The screen has a camera cutout at the top-center position. The rear shell of the device, which can resist fingerprint marks, has a rectangle-shaped camera module with the main camera on top and the remaining cameras with LED flash below it.

Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G display — Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Xiaomi 12 Pro has an E5 AMOLED display with LPTO technology, which has received A+ certification from DisplayMate. The 6.73-inch screen supports a Quad HD+ resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, 10-bit colors, DCI-P3 color gamut, 1,500 nits of brightness, up to a 480Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1Hz–120Hz adaptive refresh rate.

Specifications

The Xiaomi 12 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. The device ships with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For heat dissipation, the device is equipped with a large-sized VC liquid cooling unit measuring 2,900mm2 in area.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro packs a 4,600mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. The company claims that the device can be fully charged in just 18 minutes through its rapid charging technology. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is equipped with Xiaomi’s self-developed P1 chip, which not only prevents energy loss but also assists in charging it efficiently. The Xiaomi flagship also carries support for 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G comes preinstalled with the Android 12 OS and MUI 13. The device is blessed with quad speakers by Harmon Kardon. It offers other features such as dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, a USB Type-C slot, Doby Atmos support, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Cameras

The Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has a 32-megapixel selfie camera that comes with pixel-level skin rejuvenation technology. It is capable of shooting up to 60fps 1080p videos. The rear camera setup of the phone has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX707 primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture and OIS support. It is coupled with a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 115-degree FOV, and a 50-megapixel portrait camera with a 48-mm focal length and an f/1.9 aperture. The Xiaomi 12 Pro supports 8K video recording and 960fps 1080p slow-motion video shooting.

Pricing and availability

The Xiaomi 12 Pro comes in two variants, such as 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. These models are priced at Rs 62,999 (~$823) and Rs 66,999 (~$875), respectively. With Rs 4,000 (~$52) discount on ICICI cards an EMI transactions and inductor offer that brings an additional discount of Rs 4,000, both models can be bought for Rs 52,999 (~$692) and Rs 56,999 (~$744), respectively.

The device has arrived in three colors such as black, blue, and purple. The first sale of the Xiaomi 12 Pro will be carried out at 12 pm on May 2 through Mi.com and Amazon India.

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Watch: Ola S1 Pro e-scooter tied to donkey by owner after it breaks down

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Sean

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Apr 27, 2022

In a weird act of protest, the owner of an Ola S1 Pro walked around a town in India after the electric scooter broke down and stopped working. The owner made the public stunt against Ola Electric.

The S1 Pro user also shared the video online. The man from the Beed district of Maharashtra tied a donkey to the new electric scooter and walked it across town. Furthermore, the man claims that he faced lackluster after sales services from the EV unit of the popular ride hailing platform. Notably, the owner also attached a banner on the donkey and the S1 Pro electric scooter, which read “Beware of this fraudulent company, Ola” and, “Do not buy two wheelers of Ola Company.”

The man in question is Sachin Gitte, who bought the new yellow S1 Pro back in September 2021 but the delivery of the electric scooter was completed on 24th March 2022. However, Gitte said that the EV stopped working just a few days after, on April 8. The reason for this public stunt also arrived due to poor responses from the company regarding his electric scooter, not functioning. Sachin added that Ola Electric did not provide any solution even after the company sent a mechanic.

This news arrives just a couple of days after the company recalled 1,441 scooters in India. For those unaware, the brand’s S1 Pro model had caught fire in Pune, while other reports also highlighted other issues with the electric scooter. So, it remains to be seen just how Ola Electric responds to this stunt.

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