Sennheiser CX Sport with IP54 rating, 27 hours battery life launched in India

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May 4, 2022

Sennheiser CX Sport TWS earphones have been launched in India. As the name suggests, it is targeted at fitness enthusiasts. The audio device is a premium offering and competes against other TWS earbuds from brands like Sony, Jabra, Samsung, and more.

The Sennheiser CX Sport comes in only Black color and is priced at Rs 10,990 (~$144). It is available for purchase from Amazon, the brand’s official website, and leading electronic retail outlets across the country.

The Sennheiser CX Sport features an in-ear design and a squarish touch surface. It comes in three different sizes of ear tips and four attachable ear fins for a comfortable fit. The earbuds are IP54 certified dust and splash resistant.

The Sennheiser CX Sport is equipped with a 7mm driver. It features the brand’s TrueResponse transducer, which is said to deliver a high-end sound experience with rich bass. Users can also fine-tune their sound experience with the Sennheiser Smart Control app. Each earbud is also equipped with two microphones.

The Sennheiser CX Sport packs an Adaptable Acoustics feature that allows users to choose between open or closed-end adapters to customize their listening experience. The open end adapter lets users be more aware of their surroundings. It is essentially an awareness or transparency mode found on many TWS earphones. The audio device comes with Bluetooth 5.2 and supports SBC, AAC, and aptX audio codecs.

The Sennheiser CX Sport is powered by a 400mAh battery unit, with each earbud backed by a 55mAh cell. It is touted to offer 9 hours of playback time and up to 27 hours with the charging case.

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Honor Magic4 Pro global launch nears as listings go live in UK & France

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Sudhanshu

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May 4, 2022

Back in February, Honor announced the Magic4 and Magic4 Pro smartphones at the MWC event. The devices were said to soon make their European debut, however, they have not been made available for purchase yet.

Now, the Honor Magic4 Pro has been listed on the company’s French and UK online shops, hinting at an imminent global launch. The price of the device has not been revealed yet, but going by the MWC announcement, the Magic4 Pro will come with a €1,099 price tag.

Honor Magic4 Pro specs & features

The device features a curved 6.81-inch 1312 x 2848p LTPO 2.0 OLED panel with a maximum 120Hz refresh rate. It has 460 PPI pixel density, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and 1000 nits peak brightness.

Under the hood, the device features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone also features a self-developed HONOR Image Engine chip to enhance the photography experience. It has a 4,600mAh battery that supports 100W wired and wireless charging.

For optics, the Magic4 Pro comes with an impressive triple camera setup on the rear. It has a 50MP Wide primary camera (f/1.8), a 50MP Ultra Wide Camera(f/2.2), and a 64MP Periscope Telephoto Camera (f/3.5) with 3.5x Optical Zoom, 100x Digital Zoom, and EIS+OIS stabilization. The camera module also features a Flicker sensor and an 8×8 dTOF Laser Focusing System.

On the front, the smartphone houses a 12MP 100 degrees FOV front camera coupled with a 3D depth camera enabling the smartphone to offer facial recognition features.

Other features include dual-band WiFi with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO, HE160, 4096 QAM support, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, NFC, and GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo for positioning. Additionally, the device also comes with IP68 water and dustproof rating.

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OnePlus Pad trademarked in India and goes under internal testing phase, Could launch soon

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Viraj Gawde

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May 4, 2022

OnePlus Pad has been trademarked in India. It was spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma. Additionally, he stated that the tablet is under the internal testing phase in the country. This suggests that the brand’s first-ever tablet could debut in India soon.

The trademark was filed on July 5th 2021 and mentions OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) as the proprietor. Apart from this, the listing doesn’t reveal any additional information. The company’s tablet had also been trademarked at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in July last year.

OnePlus Pad trademark — Source: Mukul Sharma

OnePlus is owned by BBK Electronics which also owns OPPO, Vivo, and Realme. All three brands have already launched their tablets. Notably, they also have similar names i.e. OPPO Pad, Vivo Pad, and Realme Pad. Hence, it makes sense for OnePlus to enter the tablet segment and expand its product portfolio.

Going by the past reports, the OnePlus Pad is expected to debut in the first half of 2022. It will reportedly run on Android 12L OS that Google designed for large screen devices such as foldable smartphones and tablets. As for the core specifications, the OnePlus Pad is tipped to come with a 12.4-inch OLED screen bearing an FHD+ resolution. The tablet is tipped to be powered by a Snapdragon 865 processor coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. It will reportedly be backed by a 10,900mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. The OnePlus Pad is said to feature a 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera on the back.

The OnePlus Pad is rumored to be priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$471) for the base variant.

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Apple 30% App Store Fees is “10 times higher than it should be”: Elon Musk

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Sean

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May 4, 2022

Elon Musk has just called out Apple for its App Store policies regarding payments. The latter has already faced scrutiny in various regions across the globe, with the latest criticism coming from the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.

The senior executive from Tesla stated that “Apple’s store is like having a 30 percent tax on the internet. Definitely not ok,” from his official Twitter account. He further added that it is “Literally 10 times higher than it should be.” In other words, Elon Musk is clearly against the fee that the Cupertino based giant charges app developers and believes that the fee should be a tenth of what it currently is.

For those unaware, this isn’t the first time this argument has been brought up, with bodies like the EU also calling these charges as anti competitive as well. To be fair, the iPhone maker only charges 30 percent cut from app developers who make more than 1 million US Dollars through the App Store on an annual basis. On the other hand, smaller developers who make less than this figure are charged just 15 percent through the Small Business Developer Program.

Notably, this also isn’t the first time Musk has criticized Apple. Back in July 2021, he had called out the brand for creating a walled garden, stating that “I think we do want to emphasize that our goal is to support the advent of sustainable energy. It is not to create a walled garden and use that to bludgeon our competitors which is used by some companies.”

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Google Pixel Notepad display size revealed, short and wide like the OPPO Find N

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Sudhanshu

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May 4, 2022

After the success of the Google Pixel 6 series, the search giant is reportedly working on a Foldable Pixel device dubbed the Google Pixel Notepad.

google-pixel-fold-render-1 — Images: LetsGoDigital

The Pixel Notepad is said to target a $1399 price point to offer a more affordable and attractive alternative to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. Now, Ross Young from DSCC has revealed the dimensions of the outer display of the Pixel Notepad. According to Young, the upcoming Pixel Foldable will feature a smaller 5.8-inch outer display.

So unlike the Galaxy Z Fold4’s slim 6.19-inch outer screen, the Pixel foldable will likely come with a wider aspect ratio screen like the OPPO Find N. As we know, the Find N offers an almost square display when unfolded, so the Pixel Notepad is also expected to debut with a similar squarish inner screen.

So far, Google Notepad is said to run on the company’s own Tensor (GS101) chipset, coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It is said to have a downgraded camera setup compared to the Pixel 6 lineup.

It will likely debut with the 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary camera sensor used on the Pixel 5. The device is also rumored to feature a 12MP ultrawide sensor on the rear and can get two 8-megapixel front camera sensors for the outer and the inner display.

A previous report revealed that Google is planning to kick off the production of the upcoming foldable in Q3 2022, so it is likely that the device will debut in Q4 2022 along with the Pixel 7 series.

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Ola becomes E-Scooter sales market leader in India amid fire accidents

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Sean

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May 4, 2022

Despite just recently getting into the electric scooter market, Ola Electric has already become the market leader in the segment. The popular ride hailing service has managed to take the lead, even amidst backlash over recent fire related accidents of its EVs.

To take the throne, the company even overtook the former market leader Hero Electric. According to the Vaahan Portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the brand managed to sell 12,683 units of its electric scooters just last month, which marked a month on month rise of 39 percent over March 2022. Furthermore, Ola Electric has also recorded significant growth in EV sales even amid scrutiny from the government and complaints over its newly launched e-scooters.

For those unaware, we had previously reported on S1 Pro owners complaining of issues and bugs like the reverse mode. We had even covered the e-scooter catching fire in Pune and a man parading around the S1 Pro with a donkey after it stopped functioning mere days after it was purchased. The company is relatively young and had first launched the S1 Pro back in August 2021. Since then, it had seen robust orders and pre-orders for its latest release.

And despite fears of electric vehicle’s fire safety in India, the company managed to see a sharp sales rise even in the month of March 2022. On the other hand, Okinawa Autotech was the runner up in terms of sales while Hero Electric declined to the third spot after seeing a sharp fall of around 50 percent tin April 2022.

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OnePlus 9 Pro & OnePlus 9 get massive price cuts on Amazon India

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Sudhanshu

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May 4, 2022

The Amazon India Summer Sale is in full swing right now with mind-blowing offers on devices like the iPhone 13. Other than that, Amazon has also highly discounted the previous generation of OnePlus flagships, bringing their prices down to an all-time low. So let’s check out these attractive deals.

Starting with the OnePlus 9 Pro, the Snapdragon 888 clad smartphone which usually starts at ₹64,999 (8GB + 128GB) is currently selling for just ₹47,999 ($629). The 12GB + 256GB variant has also received a similar price cut of ₹17,999 bringing its price down from ₹69,999 ($918) to just ₹52,999 ($695). The offer is valid till the end of the Amazon Summer Sale or till stocks last.

The vanilla OnePlus 9 on the other hand has also received a limited-time price cut bringing its starting price (8GB + 128GB) down to just ₹35,999 ($472). The 12GB + 256GB configuration of the device is also retailing at a discounted price of ₹40,999 ($538).

OnePlus 9 Pro specs

OnePlus 9 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300nits of peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Under the hood, the smartphone houses a Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It runs Android 11 out of the box and can be updated to Android 12-based OxygenOS 12. It comes with a 4500mAh battery with 66W fast charging.

For optics, the smartphone carries a Hasselblad branded quad-camera setup on the back. It has a 48MP f/1.8 Sony IMX789 main sensor, a 50MP Sony IMX766 ultra-wide camera, an 8MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP monochrome lens. On the front, the device has a 16MP selfie snapper.

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Motorola G62 5G surfaces on NBTC, might be launching soon

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Sean

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May 4, 2022

Motorola is apparently planning on launching another new smartphone under its G series family later this year. The company’s Moto G62 5G has just been spotted on a certification website, which hints that it might be announced soon.

The smartphone maker’s upcoming device had recently surfaced on NBTC certification site. In other words, it could be launched in the global market soon. But ahead of any official announcement, the model number of the handset and its name was revealed in the online listing. The news arrives from MySmartPrice who found that the device carried the model number XT2223-1. But unfortunately, there is no finer details are available regarding the handset apart from its name and model number.

Although, the Moto G62 5G was initially spotted on FCC certification site as well. This listing had revealed that the smartphone will be powered by a large 4,700mAh battery pack that will support 20W fast charging as well. We also some leaked specifications to go on, which includes a Full HD+ display that supports either 120Hz or 90Hz refresh rate. It is unclear if the panel is OLED or LCD, but Motorola is likely to launch the Moto G62 5G with at least 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

On the rear, the device is rumored to feature a triple camera setup, which includes a 50 megapixel primary sensor. This will be paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel depth sensor as well. Other features include a side mounted fingerprint scanner and would likely run on Android 12 OS out of the box.

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Samsung introduced the Pro Endurance microSD card that can last up to 16 years

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Anurag

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May 4, 2022

Last week, Samsung launched the T7 Shield, its most durable portable SSD. Now the company has unveiled another durability-focused product known as the Samsung PRO Endurance microSD card. This latest card is designed to be used in devices like security cameras and doorbell cameras which require continuous capture and playback.

Devices like Security cameras continuously record and write data to the card. The regular memory cards cannot withstand this process for long. Hence, they need to be replaced every couple of years. This is not the case with the Samsung PRO Endurance, this microSD card is exclusively designed to meet the demand for continuous video recording.

Samsung claims that its new memory card can last up to 16 years (140,160 hours) of continuous recording time. Compared to the previous speed-focused cards, PRO Endurance series memory cards can last up to 33x longer, saving recurrent replacement costs and providing better reliability for continuous video recording.

The new microSD card is designed to provide stable performance even when subjected to extreme situations. The card comes with Samsung’s improved “six-proof durability” which makes it wear out and drop-proof and resistant to water, magnets, X-rays, and extreme temperatures.

The card measures 15 x 11 x 1mm and weighs approximately 0.25g. It comes with a write speed of up to 40Mb/s and a read speed of up to 100Mb/s. The operating temperature of the card is -25°C to 85°C. The new Pro endurance microSD card has a Class 10 rating, along with UHS-III and V30 classifications for video speeds. The card is also capable of handling Full HD and even 4K video recordings.

Samsung Pro Endurance microSD cards come in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB versions. The 32GB version is priced at $10.99, whereas the 64GB version costs $14.99. The 128GB and 256GB versions of the memory card cost $27.99 and $54.99, respectively. The card is available for purchase through Amazon.

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iPhone 13 is available for ₹67,990 on Amazon India right now

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Sudhanshu

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May 4, 2022

A couple of days ago, the Apple iPhone 13 got discounted on Amazon India with deals offering up to ₹10,000 off. Now, as the Amazon India summer sale has commenced, the iPhone 13 has received even further discounts. So let’s check out the new deals.

Starting with the iPhone 13 128GB variant, the device usually retails at ₹79,990 ($1,049) in India, however, it is currently selling at ₹67,990 ($892) offering a discount of ₹12,000 ($157). This is by far the lowest price of the iPhone 13 in India.

Similar to the 128GB model, the iPhone 13 256GB and 512GB models have also received price cuts of around ₹10,000 ($131), bringing their prices down to ₹79,490 ($1,042) and ₹99,990 ($1,311) respectively. These offers are available on all the color variants of the iPhone 13.

It is worth noting that the iPhone 13 comes without a charging brick included in the box, so first-time iPhone buyers will likely have to spend an extra ₹1,899 for the Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter.

Coming to the specs of the phone, it features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with 2532×1170p resolution and 460ppi pixel density. It is powered by the A15 Bionic chipset and has 4GB RAM onboard. As mentioned above, it is offered in three storage variants – 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The device also packs a 3,240mAh battery which is optimized to provide up to 19 hours of video playback.

For optics, the iPhone 13 features a highly capable 12-megapixel primary camera on the rear coupled with a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. On the front, it features a 12-megapixel sensor for selfies and facetime.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite new model confirmed, spotted on various certification sites

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Sean

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May 4, 2022

Samsung is one of the major brands for tablets in the global market. Its latest series of flagship tablets is the Galaxy Tab S8 series. However, the company is working on a new tablet but it is apparently a part of its older Galaxy Tab S6 lineup.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite — Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

According to a MySmartPrice report, the South Korean tech giant is working on a new variant of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. The upcoming device has been spotted on various certification websites, which confirms its existence and hints at an imminent launch as well. The report adds that the new tablet was spotted on Bluetooth SIG certification as well as the popular benchmarking platform, GeekBench.

For those unaware, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was launched back in April 2020 and the brand skipped the Lite version for the Tab S7 series. So now, it looks like the company is planning on launching another new Galaxy Tab S6 Lite new model with some improvements. In other words, it could be a possible refresh as well. Furthermore, the new version carries the model number SM-P613 and SM-P619. The Bluetooth SIG certification listing also confirms that the tablet will support Bluetooth 5.0.

On the other hand, the GeekBench listing reveals that the tablet features an octa core Qualcomm processor. As per the frequency and clusters, it is likely the Snapdragon 720G processor. This device will also run on Android 12 OS out of the box and will feature 4GB of RAM. Apart from these two sites, the new variant of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was also spotted on HTML5 as well, revealing its screen resolution of 800 x 1334 pixels. The device also surfaced on Energy Star with a processor that has a model number SM-7125, which is the Snapdragon 720G.

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Samsung Galaxy A04, Galaxy A13s to launch soon: Report

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 4, 2022

Last week, renders of Samsung Galaxy A04s emerged to reveal the phone’s design. Within a few days, a new report now says the South Korean electronics giant is also working on two more budget smartphones, namely Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A13s.

Samsung Galaxy A04s CAD renders by Steve Hemmerstoffer / GizNext — Samsung Galaxy A04s | Source: Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks) via GizNext

According to SamMobile, Samsung is preparing to release two new handsets with model numbers SM-A045F and SM-A137F. The publication says that these devices will go official as Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A13s respectively.

Going by their names, the Galaxy A04 could be a toned-down version of Galaxy A04s that leaked last week. On the other hand, the Galaxy A13s could be a refreshed version of the already available Galaxy A13.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about these smartphones, except that the Galaxy A13s will arrive with Bluetooth 5.2. We can expect them to sport the same design as their siblings.

In other words, the Galaxy A04 will most likely resemble the Galaxy A04s. It may have some changes in the specs. The same can be said for the Galaxy A13s, which will probably share its design and features with the Galaxy A13.

The release date of these Samsung handsets is a mystery for now. Anyway, we are looking forward to learning more about them in the coming days.

OnePlus 10R starts first sale in India today, Here’s Price & Specs

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Sean

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May 4, 2022

The OnePlus 10R was recently announced for the Indian market. It was the first phone from the brand to arrive with some notable specs, like 150W fast charging support, and now it is finally available for purchase in the region.

Talking about the smartphone first, the OnePlus 10R (AKA Ace in China) sports a 6.7 inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 720Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+ support, among various other features. It is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max SoC, which is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device runs on Android 12 OS based ColorOS 12.1 custom skin out of the box.

Under the hood, a large 4,500mAh battery pack powers the device, which supports a whopping 150W fast charging rate. Although, this feature is only limited to the 12GB + 256GB Sierra Black model of the 10R. The other variants pack a large 5,000mAh battery but have a slower 80W fast charging support. For photography, the OnePlus 10R features a 50 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear, while the front houses a 16 megapixel selfie shooter.

As of right now, the device is available for purchase in India from Amazon and on the company’s official website as well. The device starts from 38,999 INR for the 8GB + 128GB model, while the 12GB + 256GB version costs 42,999 INR. Both variants are available in Sierra Black and Forrest Green color options. Notably, the OnePlus 10R Endurance Edition with 150W fast charging has a price tag of 43,999 INR but only comes in a Sierra Black color option.

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

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Sean

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May 4, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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Anurag

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May 4, 2022

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

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

Samsung UFS 4.0 features and Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 4, 2022

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

Vivo T1 44W Price and Availability in India

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

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

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

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

Vivo T1 44W Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jeet

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May 4, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 4, 2022

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

Display and Design

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

Specifications

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

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

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

Cameras

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

Price and Availability

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

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

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

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 4, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jeet

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May 4, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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