PC maker Dell has released its G15 5525 lineup of laptops with several configurations in terms of processors and GPU components. This is in addition to two color variants available for the different configurations. The Dell G15 5525 will come with AMD Ryzen 6000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series combinations. The starting price for the new laptops is $899.99.
The Dell G15 5525 is coming on the heels of the February 2022 release of the G15 5520, a 15-inch gaming laptop with Intel Alder Lake upgrade. The G15 5525 however is an AMD Ryzen 6000 alternative to its predecessor. The available GPU configurations are RTX 3050, RTX 3050 Ti, RTX 3060, and RTX 3060 Ti. There are specific combinations with the processors and GPUs. The RAM available is 8GB and 16GB, while up to 1TB of storage is available.
The Dell G15 5525 series have either 120Hz or 165Hz display refresh rates. The two color variants are Dark Shadow Grey and Specter Green with Camouflage. The Dell G15 5525 comes with a 56 Wh battery, but an 86 Wh option is also available. The starting price of the lowest configuration of the Dell G15 5525 gaming laptop is $899.99.
The ThinkPad series line of business laptops was first introduced almost 30 years ago, by IBM in 1992. The ThinkPad brand was then acquired by Lenovo in 2005 and the ThinkPad laptops since have all been designed, developed and marketed under the Lenovo company.
After years of annually consistent ThinkPad laptops releases, Lenovo is looking to shake up the ThinkPad family, specifically its T-series, with a new sibling, the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1.
ThinkPad T16 Gen 1
The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 is the company’s first-ever 16-inch business laptop in the ThinkPad T series and is replacing Lenovo’s former ThinkPad T15 lineup of big-screen business laptops. With its debut, the ThinkPad T16 comes with a newer design language compared to the former 2021 ThinkPads.
Let’s start off with the screens. The ThinkPad T16 comes with a 16-inch IPS LCD panel that has a more modern aspect ratio of 16:10, compared to the 16:9 aspect ratios of the ThinkPads released prior to 2021. The 16-inch display can be configured up to a resolution of 2.5K, peak brightness of 500 nits, 100% coverage of the sRGB colourspace and optional touchscreen support.
Powering the ThinkPad T16 are Intel’s latest 12th Gen Alder Mobile CPUs or AMD’s latest Ryzen 6000 Pro series of CPUs. For the Intel model, buyers can configure their devices to be equipped with up to an Intel Core i7 from the U-series or P-series of Intel 12th Gen processors, up to 48GB of DDR4 RAM, 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage and an optional Nvidia Dedicated Graphics Card, which is either the MX550 or the RTX 2050 Mobile GPU.
For the AMD Model, buyers are able to configure their ThinkPad T16 to be equipped with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 6400MHz of RAM, and 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage with a Ryzen 7 PRO 6000 series CPU onboard.
On the battery front, the laptop is available in 52.5Wh or 86Wh options, with an included fast charging adapter in the box for the laptop. The laptop can charge up to 135W if buyers opt for the higher 86Wh Intel configuration.
For connectivity, users need not concern as Lenovo has equipped the ThinkPad T16 with a WiFi 6E module onboard, Bluetooth 5.2, and optional LTE support for those business users who are always on the go. Coming to ports, the ThinkPad T16 is equipped with 2 USB-C ports, 2 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one HDMI 2.0b port, an RJ45 port, one 3.5mm headphone jack and an optional SIM card slot for those who opt for the LTE model.
If buyers opt for the Intel model, the USB-C ports will be certified Thunderbolt 4 compliant, whereas for buyers who opted for the AMD model, the USB-C ports will be certified USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 compliant.
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1
The landing pages for the ThinkPad T16 Intel and T16 AMD, have gone live. These laptops have been listed on Lenovo’s North America, Europe, and Asia official websites. Thus, it is expected that the ThinkPad T16 will be officially launched in Q2 2022 and be available to purchase soon in these respective regions.
OnePlus has scheduled a launch event in India on the 28th of April where the company will unveil the OnePlus 10R and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite smartphones. The brand is also expected to debut the OnePlus Nord Buds and the OnePlus Buds N.
OnePlus has also confirmed that the OnePlus 10R will come in two charging variants – 80W and 150W. Now, ahead of the launch event, the prices of the OnePlus 10R and the Nord CE 2 Lite have been tipped.
According to a tweet from tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Nord CE 2 Lite will start at Rs 19,999 ($261) for the base variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The 8GB+128GB variant will cost Rs 21,999 ($288).
Tipster Yogesh Brar on the other hand states that the base configuration model of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will cost Rs 17,999 ($235) and the 8GB model will cost Rs 19,999 ($261). It is still not clear which of these quoted price tags will actually materialize during the launch, but it appears we can expect the device to start under Rs 20,000.
Brar has also stated that the OnePlus 10R will have a starting price of Rs 38,999 ($510) for the 8GB + 128GB configuration and the 12GB + 258GB configuration will cost Rs 44,999 ($588). Other than that, Brar has tipped that the OnePlus Nord Buds will be priced at Rs 2,999 ($39) in India.
OnePlus 10R specs and features (Rumored)
So far, the rumors surrounding the OnePlus 10R state that the device will come with a 6.7-inch E4 AMOLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a punch-hole cutout in the top-center of the screen for the front camera.
Under the hood, the device will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX processor, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It will come in two memory variants — 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage.
There will be a triple-camera setup on the back panel, which will feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, the smartphone will have a 16-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL S5K3P9SP lens for taking selfies and video calling.
The OnePlus 10R is expected to run the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own OxygenOS on top.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite specifications (rumored)
The Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will arrive with a 6.58-inch LCD FHD+ display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It will feature a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. The Snapdragon 695 powered device will come with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. It will house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will boot Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 out of the box and will lack the iconic alert slider.
For content creators who couldn’t afford the high prices of Lenovo’s Yoga series of 2-in-1 convertible laptops, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex series has always been a great alternative with its relatively more affordable pricing and high value-for-money proposal.
In April 2022, Lenovo has finally taken the curtains off its latest IdeaPad Flex 5i Gen 7 series equipped with Intel’s newest 12th Gen Alder Lake Mobile CPUs.
IdeaPad Flex 5i Gen 7
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i comes in two screen sizes: a 14-inch model and a 16-inch model. Both models feature a brand-new 16:10 touchscreen, a more refined modern port selection setup, and a 360 degree hinge to allow the laptop to seamlessly switch from laptop mode, to stand mode in presentations, to tent mode when watching movies, and to tablet mode when drawing or jotting down notes.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 16-inch in all modes
The biggest upgrade for the Flex 5i Gen 7 is notably its new option to be configured with an OLED display, compared to the previous generation which only came in IPS and TN panel configurations. The full list of the 2022 Flex 5i screen configurations is as follows:
Under the hood, the IdeaPad Flex 5i can be configured from an Intel Core i5-1235U CPU, up to a Core i7-1255U CPU, with up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 1TB of M.2 PCIe SSD storage. The Flex 5i series is rated for up to 12 hours of battery life on 1080p video playback for the 14-inch model and 11.5 hours for the 16-inch model. The laptops are equipped with Lenovo’s fast charging solution which Lenovo claims can deliver 2 hours of battery life with a single 15-min charge.
Coming to ports and connectivity, both 14-inch and 16-inch models of the IdeaPad Flex 5i have the same setup: One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with Thunderbolt 4.0, Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one HDMI 1.4b port, a 4-in-1 SD Card reader, a 3.5mm headphone jack and support up to WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.
Availability of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Gen 7 has not been announced, but since the landing pages for both the 14-inch and 16-inch models have gone live in countries like Malaysia, the laptops are expected to arrive to the market soon in the following weeks.
LG V60 ThinQ 5G was LG’s 2020 flagship smartphone. The device was said to be the company’s last proper 5G handset in the market. And as we know, the brand has now left the smartphone industry for good. However, the company still seems to be holding on to its software update promise. The V60 ThinQ 5G is now getting the taste of the latest Android 12 update.
The LG V60 ThinQ in the US, specifically the T-Mobile models are getting the Android 12 update. What’s surprising is that the phone wasn’t on LG’s list of eligible devices for the Android 12 update but it’s still getting it, anyway. It appears that LG wants to offer most of its premium smartphones the latest updates. For instance, recently, the LG Velvet received the Andriod 12 update in South Korea.
LG V60 ThinQ 5G
The build number for the update is SKQ1.211103.001 and the update is sized 1.17GB. There’s not much information in the changelog as it just vaguely mentions bug fixes, security and system improvements(via). The update also brings March 2022 security patch, not the latest, but still a recent one.
If you own a V60 ThinQ and are from the US, you should have received the OTA update notification. You can also update it manually by heading to Settings > Software Update. If you do not see the Android 12 update in the Software update section, do wait for some time as it’s likely a staged release, so it will take some time to reach V60 ThinQ models.
Xiaomi’s spin-off brand POCO has scheduled to release the POCO F4 GT on April 26. The smartphone has been through a lot of leaks and certifications and we now know plenty of details about the device. In the article, we’ll do a roundup of all the details learned so far about the POCO F4 GT.
Design and Display
For starters, the POCO F4 GT will be nothing but a rebranded version of the Redmi K50G a.k.a K50 Gaming that launched a few months back in the home market, China. That said, the specifications of the phone will be similar.
The Indian version of the POCO F4 GT carries the model number 21121210G. Since it will be a gaming phone, it will feature some graphical patterns on the back. It will have a camera island that has an “X” shaped theme and the same will be seen on the entire back. The LED flash on the phone will be placed in an actual flash-like cutting. It will also come with shoulder trigger buttons on the right spine. Just like the K50G, the F4 GT is expected to have a metallic frame and feature an AG Glass finish on the back.
The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.67-inch OLED display with Full-HD+ resolution. It will have a 120Hz refresh rate and a 480Hz touch sampling rate. The screen is expected to come with support for HDR10+ and have a DCI-P3 color gamut.
Cameras on the POCO F4 GT
The POCO F4 GT will come with a triple camera system at the back. The sensors will be placed onto the fancy camera island, which as said above, will have an “X” shaped theme to it.
The camera setup will go by a 64MP Sony IMX686 main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens with 120-degree FoV, and lastly a 2MP macro unit. On the front, it will have a 20MP Sony IMX596 sensor and is expected to come with Xiaomi’s AI beautification features and filters.
Hardware and Software
One of the major highlights of the POCO F4 GT will be the hardware. The smartphone was spotted on Geekbench recently, and as you’d expect, the device tapped the impressive 3555 number on multi-core and 1235 points on the single-core test. All thanks to the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, inside the phone.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, for those unaware, is an octa-core chipset based on Qualcomm’s 4nm node. It has four cores clocked @1.79GHz, three cores with a clock speed of @2.60Ghz, and the last core clocked @3.00GHz.
The smartphone will come with 8GB/12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It is also expected to come with dual second-generation stainless steel vapor chambers with a total area of 4,860mm². Just like the K50G, it is expected to have a graphene heat spreader. It will come with shoulder trigger buttons that will be helpful for gamers.
Fueling the system will be a 4,700mAh battery with fast charging support. We can expect it to come with a 120W fast charging technology that will fully charge the phone in less than 17 minutes. Apart from this, you can expect connectivity features like Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2, and dual-SIM support with 5G connectivity. Lastly, it will come with Android 12 OS out of the box with POCO skin above MIUI 13.
Pricing, Colors, and Availability
The POCO F4 GT’s pricing isn’t tipped yet, but considering that it arrived at a starting price of CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 38,900/ $515) in China, we can safely expect it to start above Rs. 40,000/$525 in India.
The phone is expected to launch in Black, Blue, Silver, and even in a Mercedes AMG-themed edition. However, the chances of it coming in the Mercedes special edition in India are pretty thin. After the release, it is expected to be on sale in the next few days.
Japanese tech giant Sony Corporation holds the record for manufacturing some of the best noise-canceling headphones in the market. The company’s current flagship noise-canceling headphone – the Sony WH-1000XM4 has gotten rave reviews for its awesome ANC, impressive sound quality, and great battery life. Sony is reportedly working on a successor to the WH-1000XM4 and it will likely be known as WH-1000XM5.
Renders of the WH-1000XM5 has been shared by the blog – TechnikNews. The renders give us a broad look at the overall design of the headset. While the WH-1000XM4 looks identical to its predecessor, the WH-1000XM5 seems to have some noticeable changes.
As can be seen from the images, the WH-1000XM5 features an updated design that looks cleaner and minimalist than previous models. The earpads appear to be larger, and the headband has thicker padding, so the new model should make for a more comfortable fit. The switch appears to have been replaced by a slider, and the “Custom” button has been renamed “NC/Ambient” – something that was present on the WH-1000XM3.
According to the leaked information, the earphones will come in at least two colors. Black and silver. And in terms of the specs, the Sony WH-1000XM5 will offer up to 40 hours of battery life in ANC on mode, which is 10 hours more than the WH-1000XM4. However, the charging time has increased slightly. The headset reportedly takes 3.5 hours to fully charge.
We can also expect some noticeable improvements in ANC performance, as we’ve been told the new model has improved in hardware with two dedicated chips and three microphones for noise reduction. Elsewhere, the headset supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and has a 3.5mm audio jack as well as a USB Type-C port.
There’s no word on a release date or pricing for the Sony WH-1000XM5 yet.
Rumors for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series have been increasing lately. As per leaks, we expect this year’s Watch 5 lineup to have three models – Watch 5, Watch 5 Classic, and Watch 5 Pro. However, a new report from SamMobile reveals that the company will scrap the Classic model.
Last year, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic were great smartwatches targeted at two different sets of audiences. The Watch 4 was more appealing to the younger crowd of the group, while the Watch 4 Classic was for the users on the other side of the spectrum. Now, unfortunately, the Classic is moving out from Samsung’s portfolio to give space to the Pro model.
So this year, we’ll only see the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro. We know that the Pro will come in only one size, which will be bigger than the vanilla Watch 5. The vanilla Watch 5 is expected to have two dial sizes – 40mm and 44mm. There’s no confirmation if there will be a rotatable bezel on the forthcoming watches.
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will carry the model number SM-R925 and have a big 572mAh battery as opposed to the 361mh cell present inside the Galaxy Watch 4. The vanilla Watch 5 with a 40mm dial is expected to pack a smaller 276mAh cell, whereas, the 44mm version will get a 361mAh cell.
Apart from the battery, a recent report revealed that the Watch 5 series will have a circular OLED display and will come with features like GPS and a heart rate monitor. The Watch is also expected to come with a body composition sensor, the same as the Galaxy Watch 4. Both the Watch 5 models will boot on One UI Watch on top of Wear OS 3.
Next week is going to be huge in terms of smartphone launches. The first event is scheduled for this Sunday and the last one will be on Friday. There will be at least one conference every day.
There will be a total of 9 events. They will be hosted by 8 different brands, such as Oppo, Motorola, Vivo, Poco, Xiaomi, iQOO, Oneplus, and Realme.
Two of them will happen in China, six in India, and the remaining one in Europe. Though the number of conferences seems more, most of them are for devices that are already official and making their way to key markets.
With that out of the way, let’s take a look at all the phones that are set to launch in the next few days
The Oppo K10 series launch event will take place on April 24 (Sunday). The conference will begin at 2:30 PM CST. It will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese video streaming platforms.
The company is expected to announce two models in the lineup, namely Oppo K10 5G and Oppo K10 Pro 5G. You can check out our roundup article to learn everything about them.
According to teasers and leaks, the vanilla K10 5G will come with a 120Hz LCD screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC, and 67W fast charging support. Whereas, the K10 Pro 5G is said to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 120Hz AMOLED display, 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, and 80W fast charging support.
2. Motorola Moto G52
The Motorola Moto G52 went official in Europe earlier this month. It is now scheduled to debut in India on April 25 (Monday). The phone will be made official at 12 PM IST via a social media announcement and press release. It is rumored to cost around ₹20,000 in the county.
The main highlights of the Moto G52 include a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz pOLED display, Qualcomm snapdragon 680 chip, and near-stock Android 12. It also comes with features like Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, a 50MP triple camera system, a 5,00mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging, and more.
3. Realme Narzo 50A Prime
The first Realme event of next week is for the Indian launch of Realme Narzo 50A Prime. It is planned for April 25 (Monday) and will be live-streamed from 12:30 PM IST on the firm’s official Youtube channel.
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime is already official in multiple Southeast Asian markets. It is the first budget smartphone from the company to ship without a charger.
It arrives with an FHD+ display (LCD), UNISOC T612 chip, 50MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging support, and more.
4. Vivo X80 Series and Vivo S15e
Just a few days back, Vivo hosted an event in China to announce its first foldable, tablet, and phablet. The company has now scheduled yet another conference for April 25 (Monday) to debut the Vivo X80 series. The event will begin at 7 PM CST and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other well-known Chinese video streaming platforms.
Going by the leaks and teaser, the lineup will consist of three models, namely Vivo X80, Vivo X80 Pro, and Vivo X80 Pro+. These handsets will be also accompanied by another device called Vivo S15e.
As the Vivo X80 family will be the successor of the Vivo X70 lineup, it will offer high-end features like Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, Vivo V1+ ISP chip, LTPO AMOLED display, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Zeiss-powered camera system, customizes camera sensors, and more. You can learn everything about these phones in our roundup post.
On the other hand, the Vivo S15e will be a mid-range smartphone with features, such as an FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 1080 chipset, 50MP triple camera setup, 66W fast charging, and more.
5. Poco F4 GT
Poco will be heading a conference to announce the Poco F4 GT on April 26 (Tuesday). The event will begin at 8 PM GMT+8 and will be live-streamed on the company’s official Youtube channel.
The upcoming Poco F4 GT is nothing but the Redmi K50G (aka Redmi K50 Gaming Edition) sold in China. Hence, it will arrive with features like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, magnetic shoulder buttons, 120Hz OLED display, quad speakers, 120W fast charging, and more.
The gaming smartphone will be accompanied by Poco Watch, Poco Buds Pro, and Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition. The brand’s first smartwatch and truly wireless earphones are merely rebranded Redmi Watch 2 and Redmi AirDots 3 Pro.
6. Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi has scheduled a conference in India called the ‘Xiaomi Spring Summer Flagship Event’ for April 27 (Wednesday). The event will be live-streamed on the company’s official Youtube channel from 12 PM IST.
The main star of the show will be the Xiaomi 12 Pro, which made its initial debut in China at the end of December. The flagship smartphone will be also accompanied by Xiaomi Pad 5 and Xiaomi Smart TV 5A.
The Xiaomi 12 Pro will be India’s first Xiaomi (Mi) Pro series smartphone. At the same time, the Xiaomi Pad 5 will be the first tablet from the firm for the country in several years. Finally, the Xiaomi Smart TV 5A will be the successor of the hugely popular Mi TV 4A.
Apart from the television, the reaming two products are months old and are on sale in multiple regions for a long time.
7. iQOO Z6 Pro 5G and iQOO Z6 4G
iQOO will be holding a launch conference in India on April 27 (Wednesday). The brand has confirmed to unveil a device called iQOO Z6 Pro 5G. According to leaks, it will be joined by iQOO Z6 4G.
The iQOO Z6 Pro 5G will be a mid-range smartphone with features, such as an FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chip, dual stereo speakers, 64MP triple camera setup, 66W fast charging, and more.
Whereas, the iQOO Z6 4G will be a budget smartphone offering specs like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, FHD+ AMOLED display, 50MP primary camera, and more.
8. Oneplus 10R and Oneplus Nord CE 2 Lite
Oneplus has a launch event planned for April 28 in India. It will be live-streamed on the brand’s official Youtube Channel starting from 7:30 PM.
The company has confirmed to announce two phones and a new pair of truly wireless earbuds at this event. One of these handsets will be the Oneplus 10R, the global version of Oneplus Ace that went official in China recently. The highlights of this product are 150W fast charging support and Mediatek Dimensity 8100 chip.
The second phone will be Oneplus Nord CE 2 Lite. It will come with an FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging, and more. Finally, the earbuds will be called Oneplus Nord Buds and they are nothing but rebadged Oneplus Buds N.
9. Realme GT Neo 3
Realme GT Neo3
Realme’s second launch event of the week will take place on April 29 in India. It will be live-streamed by the brand on its official Youtube channel starting from 12:30 PM IST.
The brand will be announcing the Realme GT Neo 3, which went official in China last month. It is the world’s first smartphone with 150W fast charging. The Oneplus Ace (Oneplus 10R) is a tweaked version of it. Hence, these three handsets have a similar set of features.
Samsung launched the Galaxy M21 in 2020 with Android 10 out of the box. The device later got updated to the Android 11 OS, and now, it is followed by the Android 12 OS. Samsung is pushing the One UI 4.1 update based on Android 12 OS for M21 models in India.
The update comes months after its siblings Galaxy A52 and A42 got the Android 12 update. The latest update for the Samsung Galaxy M21 has the build number M21FXXU2CVCC. It is currently released in India and it brings the newest April 2022 security patch.
Samsung Galaxy M21
The new update for the Galaxy M21 brings all the Android 12 features and also has the One UI 4.1 features. Users get revamped UI design with the new color palette feature. It has thicker slider bars and improved widgets, as noted by SamMobile. Other features include picture-in-picture mode, redesigned Device Care section, and more.
The update has also added the improved versions of all stock applications. This includes Bixby, Bixby Routines, Messages, Phone, Gallery, and others. One of the most notable features, which will compete head-to-head with iOS, also comes on board with the new update on the Galaxy M21. We are talking about the camera and mic indicators, where if an app is using your microphone or camera you will see an indication.
Samsung Galaxy M21 users should have received the OTA update notification. If not, you can update your device manually by going over to Settings > Software update.
Sennheiser has unveiled its latest true wireless earbuds with several improvements from its predecessor. The Sennheiser Sport True Wireless earbuds are powered by Qualcomm’s aptX and offer up to 27 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Sport True Wireless earbuds are priced at $130 outside Europe and €130 in the Eurozone.
The Sennheiser Sport True Wireless earbuds are a sports-focused device that delivers high-octane audio performance. The earbuds have three sizes of ear tips and four sizes of fins for maximum comfort. The earbuds come with water, sweat, and dust resistance via its IP54 rating.
The Sennheiser Sport has 7 mm drivers and a Qualcomm chipset that is compatible with AAC, aptX, SBC, and Bluetooth 5.2. Without the charging case, the earbuds can last up to 9 hours on a single charge.
Users of the Sennheiser Sport can customize their listening experience via the Focus EQ setting. The in-built Adaptable Acoustic system allows the earbuds to sound like closed or open back earbuds. The Sennheiser Smart Control app enables users to control their devices via a smartphone.
The Sennheiser Sport True Wireless will be available for shipping from May 3. It will be available in several markets across Europe and the US.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is the brand’s next foldable smartphone. A recent piece of news revealed the camera highlights of the smartphone shedding light on its ultra-wide-angle camera. Now, GalaxyClub has shared the alleged battery details of the Z Fold4.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is said to come with dual-cell batteries. One of the battery cells will be rated at 2,002mAh while the other one will be a 2,268mAh cell. The total rated battery inside the Z Fold4 will be 4,270mAh.
Unfortunately and fortunately, this is the same rated battery as the predecessor Z Fold3. So expect the Z Fold4’s marketed battery to be the same as the Z Fold3. Why we say fortunately is because the news has it that the Z Fold4 will have a thinner design and improved camera hardware. To fit in the hardware, there needs to be some space, however, with the thin design, we expected even smaller batteries, but looks like that’s not the case. Despite the thinner design, the Z Fold4 has the same rated battery as the Z Fold3.
Apart from the batteries, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is said to come with a 108MP primary camera. This sensor will be the same as the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s 1/1.33-inch unit. Furthermore, the secondary lens on the phone will, as you’d expect, be a 12MP ultra-wide lens. The third lens on the phone is said to be a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Again, this sensor is touted to be the same as the S22 Ultra. As for the front optics, it will feature a 10MP selfie snapper.
Other rumors of the phone suggest the inclusion of the flagship – Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC. It is also said to come with a stronger surface for using the S Pen.
Boult has officially launched the all-new AirBass ProBuds in the Indian market. The ProBuds is a pair of TWS earbuds that comes with a set of new features like Environmental Noise Cancellation, up to 24 hours of total playback, and touch controls.
Boult Audio AirBass ProBuds Price and Colors
The Boult Audio AirBass ProBuds is priced at Rs. 1,499 and comes in Black and White color options. The earbuds can be purchased from Amazon India and Boult Audio’s official website.
Boult Audio AirBass ProBuds Features
The Boult AirBass ProBuds feature a truly wireless design. The earbuds aren’t in-ear type, rather they are on-ear type earbuds. The design is identical to Apple’s AirPods Gen 2. The earbuds are made out of high-quality ABS plastic and have a shell that protects the earbuds from water and sweat. The earbuds’ stem has a Black color and has the Boult branding.
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The earbuds come with a quad microphone setup that offers Environmental Noise Cancellation. The earbuds have touch controls with which you can Play/Pause the music and also skip to the next or previous track. The touch controls also help in answering calls and you can also trigger Googe’s voice assistant.
The earbuds come with up to 24 hours of total playback and have fast charging support. As per Boult, the earbuds can be used for 100 minutes with just 10 minutes of charging. There’s a USB Type-C port for charging and Bluetooth v5.1 is present for connectivity. The earbuds also have an IPX5 rating offering water resistance.
Last week, Oppo officially took the wraps off the Oppo F21 Pro series in India. The lineup consists of two models, namely Oppo F21 Pro and Oppo F21 Pro. We have already published our review of the former device.
Now, let us compare it to the latter model in this article and find out whether the 5G-enabled variant is worth its asking price. For the unaware, the Oppo F21 Pro and Oppo F21 Pro 5G are priced at ₹22,999 and ₹26,999 respectively.
Before I begin, I would like to put a disclaimer that his comparison between the Oppo F21 Pro and the Oppo F21 Pro 5G is based on my personal experience with the review samples loaned to me by Oppo India. The opinions mentioned here are mine alone, and the company had no editorial input or early look.
Oppo F21 Pro vs Oppo F21 Pro 5G: Which one should you buy?
Box Contents
Both the Oppo F21 Pro and Oppo F21 Pro 5G arrive in an identical box with the same list of contents. Buyers will find the following items in the retail box.
Smartphone
Transparent Case
33W SuperVOOC Charger
USB Type-A to Type-C cable
SIM Ejector Tool
Documentation
Design and Build
In my review of the Oppo F21 Pro, I praised its design. It is one of the best-looking smartphones under ₹25,000. The same can also be said for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G, which is positioned in the under ₹30,000 category. However, I prefer the 4G model over 5G.
The 4G variant has a unique fiberglass leather finish on its back. But it is worth noting that this finish is only available on the Sunset Orange color option, since the Cosmic Black version has a matte glass finish.
On the other hand, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G only comes in a glass finish for both Rainbow Spectrum and Cosmic Black versions. I have the former, and it looks like cotton candy when viewed from certain angles. At the same time, the colors look flat when viewed straight.
The orange-colored Oppo F21 Pro also feels better in the hand. It does not slip and looks unlike any other phone on the market. It surely is a head-turner. You don’t need a case unless you are one of those who drop their handsets often.
Whereas, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G is like a regular smartphone with a glass back. This means it is slippery in the hands, but features a matte finish to keep it free of smudges.
Talking about the rear camera placement, the sensors on the 4G model are placed on a rectangular island, which resembles an old-school camcorder. There’s a white LED ring around one of the cameras.
While the cameras on the 5G model are placed on the rear panel itself. Two of them even have blue-colored LED rings. Oppo calls them ‘Orbit Lights’. They look better than the single LED ring on the 4G device.
Display and Sound
The Oppo F21 Pro and the Oppo F21 Pro 5G sport an identical 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen has a 180Hz touch sampling rate, a punch-hole at the top left corner, and can reach a peak brightness level of 600 nits.
The only difference between the two is the presence of a 90Hz refresh rate on the 4G model as opposed to the standard 60Hz refresh rate on the 5G model. This one change in the specs makes a day and night difference, at least to me. Once you are used to a high refresh rate screen on smartphones, there’s never going back.
As far as the performance of the screens is concerned, they are almost identical with one minor difference. The color tone is cooler on the 5G model and warmer on the 4G variant. They are good for consuming content and can get bright enough under direct sunlight. These displays are fine but nothing out of the ordinary.
Further, though they have support for HDR10 and HLG standards, they cannot play HDR videos on YouTube or any other streaming platform. However, both have Widevine L1 certification (which was not present on the 4G model when its review was published) and are able to play FHD (1080p) content on Netflix and Prime Video.
Talking about sound, both the phones house a single bottom-firing speaker. But their audio output is slightly different from one another. I prefer the one on the 4G handset as it is not only louder but also sounds fuller with less distortion at higher volume levels.
As far as wireless sound performance is concerned, it is near identical on both of them. I paired the Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro with these phones, and they sounded the same when connected to either of them.
However, only the 4G model has support for ColorOS quick pairing. On the 5G model, users need to enter pairing mode as they need to for devices from other brands. It is possible for Oppo to add this feature via a software update, but we are not sure if and when it will arrive.
Hardware and Software
The major difference between the Oppo F21 Pro and the Oppo F21 Pro 5G is their chipsets. The former houses a 4G-only Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, while the latter is powered by a 5G-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC.
The two of them sport 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. But only the 4G smartphone has a MicroSD card slot (dedicated).
Oppo F21 Pro Benchmark
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Undoubtedly, the 5G model is faster as it has a better chip. But since it lacks a high refresh rate display, I felt the 4G model to be smoother to my eyes, though it is slower.
As you can see from the screenshots, the F21 Pro 5G scores way more on AnTutu Benchmark. Even on Geekbench, it has a better score than the F21 Pro. Only if it had a 90Hz display, the experience would have been even better.
Oppo F21 Pro 5G Benchmark
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On the software front, despite being cheaper with a less-powerful chip, the 4G handset boots ColorOS 12 based on Android 12. Whereas, the 5G variant comes with Android 11-based ColorOS 12.
The software on the two phones is almost identical, and they even come with the same bloatware, most of which is uninstallable. But the 5G version lacks new Android 12-exclusive features like granular location permission, camera/microphone indicator, and more.
Camera
The two phones have different camera systems. But one thing is common between them. Though they have triple cameras on the rear, only one of these sensors is useful, in addition to the front-facing camera.
The Oppo F21 Pro arrives with a 64MP primary camera, a 2MP snapper with a 15x microlens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 32MP shooter for selfies. On the other hand, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G comes equipped with a 64MP primary camera, a 2MP macro shooter, a 2MP monochrome sensor, and a 16MP selfie camera.
Oppo F21 Pro Camera Samples
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Despite featuring the same 64MP OmniVision OV64B sensor as their main camera, the output is different from these handsets. This is likely due to the presence of different ISPs and software processing.
The pictures from the 5G version have warmer color tones as opposed to cooler color tones in the images from the 4G variant. Further, the pictures from the latter phone are more vibrant due to higher saturation. None of them can produce accurate colors, but the images from the 4G handset are more pleasing to the eyes.
Oppo F21 Pro 5G Camera Samples
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As mentioned in my review of the Oppo F21 Pro, human skin tones are almost accurate in the images from this smartphone. But the same cannot be said for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G since it’s totally opposite. Though I don’t like the selfies from either of these handsets, the output from the 4G model is better.
In low-light conditions, both of them cannot output good-quality pictures. Night Mode does not help either. As far as video recording is concerned, the devices are limited to 1080p resolution and the quality is acceptable in good lighting without much stabilization and is not recommended for low-light situations.
Connectivity
The connectivity options on the Oppo F21 Pro and the Oppo F21 Pro 5G are identical, except for the 5G support on the latter. They feature dual SIM card slots, dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and GNSS.
I did not face call drops on either of them. The WiFi connection works well as it should, and so do Bluetooth and GNSS.
I could not test 5G on the Oppo F21 Pro 5G as the networks are yet to go live in India. When they do go live, users should be able to experience the latest cellular technology, but the same cannot be said for the Oppo F21 Pro users.
Battery and Charging
Both the Oppo F21 Pro and the Oppo F21 Pro 5G are fueled by the same 4,500mAh battery. They also have support for the very same 33W Oppo SuperVOOC fast charging protocol.
But during my usage, I found out that the 5G device actually charges a bit faster. It is roughly around 8 minutes faster as it takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes to reach 100% from 10% as opposed to around 1 hour and 22 minutes required by the 4G handset.
Since the SoCs featured in these smartphones are built on a 6nm process, they are energy-efficient. The devices can easily last a day on a full charge on normal usage.
Verdict
Even though the Oppo F21 Pro 5G has a faster chipset, it is not enough for me to recommend it over the Oppo F21 Pro. The 4G variant does most of the things better. It even looks unique in the orange color and feels better in the hands.
The cherry on top is that the 4G version is ₹4,000 cheaper than the 5G model. The price further paints a clear picture that the Oppo F21 Pro is truly the winner of the two.
With that being said, as I mentioned in my review, the Oppo F21 Pro itself is not the best option in this price segment. But if you are in the market for either of these two devices, you should probably go with the 4G model instead of the 5G one.
TCL has launched the T7E series of true high-resolution TVs. The new Smart TV series comes with a high refresh rate and high resolution. The TVs are optimized for game scenarios.
The TCL T7E series adopts a full-channel 4K 144Hz high refresh screen, with a maximum of 192 backlight hardware partitions, and a peak brightness of up to 800nit, which can have a good look and feel in various environments.
In terms of hardware, the T7E series uses the Unisoc Tiger T9652 Plus chip paired with 4GB RAM while there is 64GB of internal storage onboard. The memory configuration meets daily use needs and ensures the stability of the device when in 144Hz refresh rate.
In terms of game performance, the TCL is collaborating with Tencent to bring its START cloud games to the TV. Thus, users can play games such as “Sword 7” and “Final Fantasy 15” smoothly in this way.
In addition, the TV is equipped with an HDMI2.1 interface, which can receive video signals from next-generation consoles such as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S without loss. With a low latency of 1.2ms, it fully meets the entertainment needs of players in the living room.
In other respects, the T7E series TV has 7 independent speakers, supports Dolby Atmos 2.1 channel, and is equipped with a self-developed NFC projection screen, which improves the convenience of projection screen operation.
In terms of price, the T7E series TVs are divided into five sizes ranging from 55 inches to 98 inches. The smallest 55-inch version is only priced at 3,299 yuan (~$507), and the largest 98-inch version is only 15,999 yuan (~$2,462).
Renders of the POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition earbuds have been spotted. The renders could indicate an imminent launch of the device and they provide insights into its design. This is coming not too long after the customized earbud was certified by Bluetooth SIG.
The Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition is a pair of TWS earbuds and the new leak provides the specs of the device. The renders emanated from OnLeaks and they are the first pictures of the device to surface.
As per the renders, the POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition was shown in red (both the case and the buds). It has an in-ear tips design and IPX4-rated protection. The upcoming Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition will also possibly offer active noise cancellation (up to 35dB). This helps to reduce ambient noise and enhance the audio quality. The new POCO buds will likely have Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, based on the renders. Up to 28 hours of battery life could be squeezed from the new POCO Buds. This includes power from its charging case. The photos point to the availability of both USB-C and wireless charging.
There are still several details lacking for the Genshin Impact Edition of the Poco Buds Pro. For one, we don’t know the nature of the drivers and there could be other features not highlighted by the renders. We are yet to get a definite release date and pricing information for the device at this time.
Through numerous leaks and reports, we have learned that Apple will not be making an iPhone 14 Mini and will be replacing it with a large screen variant with the iPhone 14 series.
The reasoning behind this decision has most likely to do with Apple not being able to sell enough iPhone Minis to justify its existence. And now, a MacRumors report has revealed just how poorly the iPhone 13 Mini is performing in the US.
According to the report, the 5.4-inch iPhone 13 Mini sales have made up just 3% of the total iPhone sales in the US for the first quarter of 2022. Comparatively, the other iPhone 13 models were much more popular and had the largest share of U.S. sales in several years.
The iPhone 13 models made up 71 percent of iPhone sales in the US in Q1 with the standard iPhone 13 moving the most volume at 38%. The 13 Pro and the 13 Pro Max weren’t as popular this quarter but still outsold the iPhone 13 Mini quite a lot.
For its next series of iPhones, Apple is said to debut the iPhone 14 Max which will offer a big 6.7-inch display, equivalent to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, the smartphone will come with a cheaper price tag compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max and even the iPhone 14 Pro. The display of the iPhone 14 Max is also said to be a 120Hz refresh rate panel with LTPO technology and the device is rumored to come with the current-gen A15 Bionic chipset.
iQOO was recently tipped to start its very own community forum for its userbase. It was said to be handled by the company officials for sending out official updates to the iQOO users. With all that we know, the exact release timeline for the iQOO community was unknown. Now, iQOO itself has announced the details of its Community forum called the iQOO Connect, and the registration dates for the community forum are also out.
iQOO’s Nipun Marya has revealed that the iQOO Connect will be the brand’s community forum for tech and gaming conversations. He revealed to 91Mobiles that the community forum will be announced on April 27, the same date as the iQOO Z6 Pro’s release date. Furthermore, on the same date, the registration for iQOO Connect forum will begin. This will be followed by a release sometime in May.
Marya said that this will be the first phase of the community forum, where iQOO users are expected to connect and chat about the phones and tech in general. The second phase is said to offer something for e-sports enthusiasts.
What else can you expect from the iQOO Connect? Users can expect to receive the latest OTA software update announcements. Also, things that will be announced on the forum will be considered official. We expect the iQOO community forum to also have moderators to fine-tune the experience, just like the community forums from other brands.
Apart from the community forum page, the brand will also launch an app for the community called the iQOO Connect app later in the future.
The popular Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has made headlines several times in the last few months by introducing new and highly demanded features in its Beta builds.
The company recently confirmed that many new features like increased file sharing size, emoji reactions, and the ability to hide your last seen from specific contacts will soon be made available in the live build of the app.
Now, reports have emerged that WhatsApp has started rolling out a new update to the iOS version which includes support for 32-person calls, an overhauled call user interface, waveforms, and other improvements. The update is coming to the live build of WhatsApp on iOS.
Till now, WhatsApp has allowed users to make group phone calls with multiple persons at the same time. A group voice conversation previously could accommodate up to eight people, but WhatsApp is now rolling out a new update that enables up to 32 participants.
Voice calls with up to 32 people would be possible in WhatsApp Groups. The platform has also modified the way participants are displayed on the screen to fit the additional members. Waveform images are used to label different WhatsApp users.
This new feature comes with the update version 22.8.80 and is sized at 109.7MB for iPhones. Android users are also expected to soon get a similar update with these new features, however, it will not be available on the desktop client.
At the end of March, news emerged that Samsung has commenced production of the Galaxy M13 5G smartphones in India. Images of the back panel of the device were leaked later revealing a dual-camera setup among other details.
Now, the smartphone has been spotted on Bluetooth SIG confirming some of its details. According to the listing, the Galaxy M13 moniker has been confirmed. The device has the model number SM-M135F.
Previous reports say that the device will debut with an entry-level 5G SoC and will have a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dual SIM slot, and a MicroSD card slot. Unfortunately, not much is known about the smartphone at the moment, but we can look at its predecessor to get an idea of what to expect.
The Galaxy M12 is the predecessor of the Galaxy M13 5G. It only comes in a 4G variant and has a modest set of features. The device has a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), Exynos 850 SoC, 48MP (wide) + 5MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP(macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera system, 8MP front-facing camera, 6,000mAh battery, 15W fast charging support, and Android 11.
Separately, Samsung has just launched the Galaxy M53 5G smartphone in India. It comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ SuperAMOLED Plus display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole for the front camera.
The 5G device features a Dimensity 900 SoC under the hood with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage + a MicroSD card slot. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. For photography, it has a quad-camera unit with a 108MP primary camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel depth camera, and another 2-megapixel macro sensor.
The device is priced at 23,999 INR ($314) for its 6GB RAM variant, while the 8GB model costs 25,999 INR ($340).
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