Truecaller will no longer offer call recording feature, here’s why

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Apr 22, 2022

Just yesterday, we reported that the Call recording feature on Android phones is about to get killed. Today, one of the most popular apps used for recording calls and for identifying call details – Truecaller – stated to News18 Tech that it will soon stop offering the call recording feature on its app.

Google for a long time has been keen on assuring privacy and Security on Android phones. Starting from Android 10, Google didn’t allow apps to record calls on Android phones.

To foil the restriction imposed by Google, apps started using the Accessibility API for call recordings. Using Accessibility API means users can simply get permission from users for recording calls regardless of them being on any Android versions. Now, however, with Google’s recent Play Store policy change, apps cannot request remote call audio recording.

That being said, apps like Truecaller, which uses Accessibility API for recording calls will not work. And thus, the company has now confirmed the same in an official statement.

“At Truecaller, we had introduced call recording for all Android smartphones based on overwhelming consumer requests. Call Recording on Truecaller was free for everyone, permission based, and required uses to enable the feature using the Google Accessibility API. However, as per the updated Google Developer Program policies, we are unable to offer call recording any longer,” said a Truecaller spokesperson.

Truecaller also stated that devices that have an in-built call recording feature can still record calls. Currently, Xiaomi, Google, Samsung, OnePlus, and Oppo offer built-in call recording features on their dialers, so users owning phones of any of these brands are spared.

A presenter of a webinar held by Google recently said the same. “If the app is the default dialer on the phone and also pre-loaded, accessibility capability is not required to get access to the incoming audio stream, and hence, will not be in violation.”

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Vivo T1 Pro, Vivo T1 44W specs leaked, to launch in May in India

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 22, 2022

Back in February 2022, Vivo debuted the Vivo T1 5G smartphone in India featuring a Snapdragon 695 SoC and a 50MP triple camera setup. Recent leaks and rumors have suggested that Vivo will soon launch the T1 Pro 5G smartphone in India.

Now, a new report (via India Today) has surfaced online stating that Vivo will launch another device alongside the Vivo T1 Pro dubbed the Vivo T1 44W.

The Vivo T1 44W will be positioned below the Vivo T1 5G and will have a price tag near Rs 15,000 in India. The smartphone will have an AMOLED screen and will come powered by the 4G enabled Snapdragon 680 SoC. The phone will get 18W fast charging support just like the T1 5G and is expected to come with a 5000mAh battery.

The report also states that the Vivo T1 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC. It will feature a 64-megapixel super night camera, so we can expect good quality low light imaging from the device. Other than that, the Vivo T1 Pro will feature 66W fast charging, an 8-layer liquid cooling system, and an AMOLED display with 1300 nits of peak brightness.

Both Vivo T1 Pro and Vivo T1 44W will come with Funtouch OS based on Android 12. Sources have stated that the phones will be sold through Flipkart and other online channels. A previous Geekbench listing of the Vivo T1 Pro 5G has revealed that the device will come with 8GB of RAM, which we expect will be the higher-end variant paired with 128GB or 256GB of storage. The phone could also come with a 6GB of RAM and 128GB variant as its base configuration.

Multiple sources have hinted that the upcoming Vivo T1 devices will be launched in India in May, so we expect more details about the smartphones before the official launch.

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Vivo X80, X80 Pro full specifications tipped, could be successors to Vivo X70 Pro, Pro+

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2022

Vivo is all set to unveil the Vivo X80 series of smartphones. While Vivo fans are expecting the company to launch three devices: the Vivo X80, X80 Pro, and X80 Pro+, the company may only unveil the vanilla and Pro models. Today, well-known Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station shared the key specifications of the Vivo X80 and X80 Pro.

The tipster claimed that both models can be regarded as Pro and Pro+, meaning both devices may arrive as successors to the Vivo X70 Pro and Vivo X70 Pro+. It is unclear whether the company has plans to launch the Vivo X80 Pro+.

Vivo X80, X80 Pro specifications (rumored)

The Vivo X80 will feature an AMOLED E5 display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the X80 Pro has an AMOLED E5 screen with LTPO technology. It supports a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The leak has no information on the display size of both phones. Both smartphones probably have a 6.78-inch display with a punch-hole and a curved edge design.

The Vivo X80 will feature the Dimensity 9000 chipset, whereas the Pro model will be arriving with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform or Dimensity 9000 chip. Both phones have LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The vanilla model has a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. On the other hand, the X80 Pro has a 4,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging support.

The new leak only mentions information about the primary camera of both devices. The vanilla model has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX866 RGBW main camera, whereas the Vivo X80 Pro model is equipped with a 50-megapixel Samsung GNV primary camera with a 6P lens. Both phones will come equipped with the Vivo V1+ ISP.

The Vivo X80 will arrive with a 4285mm2 super-large VC liquid cooling unit, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, whereas the X80 Pro will come with a 27-layer VC liquid cooling system, and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner, and an independent HiFi audio chip. Both phones will offer other features such as X-axis linear motor, dual stereo speakers, and NFC.

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Vivo X80 series Rumor Roundup – Specifications, Features, & more

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Sean

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Apr 22, 2022

Vivo is gearing up to launch its latest X80 series of flagship smartphones in China soon. The new premium grade handsets include the X80, X80 Pro, and X80 Pro+, which will be released on April 25, so let’s have a look at their rumored specifications, features, and more.

Vivo X80

The base X80 model carried the model number V2144 and is expected to sport a 6.78 inch FHD+ AMOLED E5 display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 440 PPI pixel density. Notably, the front will even house a center aligned punch hole cutout for the selfie camera. Under the hood, the device is set to pack the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, which will be paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Furthermore, a large 4,500mAh battery pack is rumored to power the device along with support for 80W fast charging. The X80 is also expected to run on Android 12 OS out of the box. Coming to photography, the smartphone is rumored to feature a triple camera setup on the rear, which consists of a 50MP Sony IMX886 main lens with OIS. The sensor will be 1/1.56 inches and will adopt an RGBW arrangement. The primary camera will be paired with a 12MP ultra wide angle lens and a 12MP portrait sensor with 2x optical zoom. Meanwhile, the handset will likely feature a 32MP selfie shooter. The smartphone is also believed to come with the new V1+ ISP chip.

Vivo X80 Pro

Arriving at the higher end models, the X80 Pro is also set to feature a similarly sized 6.78 inch AMOLED display. Although, it will have a higher 2K resolution along with a 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, and an in display fingerprint scanner as well. This model will pack Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which will be paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.

For photography, it will house a large quad camera module on the rear that includes a 50MP GNV 1G primary sensor, 48MP ultra wide angle lens, 12MP portrait telephoto shooter, and an 8MP periscope lens that offers 5x optical and 60x digital zoom as well. On the front, the camera will feature a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. Notably, the X80 Pro will also come with the V1+ ISP and Zeiss branded lens on the rear. The device might be powered by a larger 4,700mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. The Pro variant will also run on Android 12 OS based OriginOS out of the box.

Vivo X80 Pro+

The X80 Pro+ is the top end model within the entire lineup. It is rumored to rock a 6.78 inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED panel that has a Quad HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate as well. Similar to the X80 Pro, this model will also pack the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which will be coupled with the same 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will also be powered by the same 4,700mAh battery pack with 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging support.

The X80 Pro+ models will reportedly feature a quad camera setup with the Zeiss lens along with the V1+ ISP. In other words, it will also have the 50MP Sony IMX866 main lens, a 48MP IMX598 sensor, a 50MP Samsung JN1 lens, and lastly, a 50MP JN2 unit. On the other hand, the front is rumored to include a 44 megapixel selfie shooter. This model will also run on Android 12 OS based OriginOS Ocean.

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Realme GT2 with Snapdragon 888, 50MP triple camera launched in India – Specs, pricing & availability

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Apr 22, 2022

Realme launched its current flagship, the Realme GT2 Pro earlier this month in India. The brand also teased that the vanilla GT2 will debut on its 4th anniversary in the country. Earlier than expected, the brand silently launched the Realme GT2 in India, so let’s take a look at the device in detail.

Design & display

The Realme GT2 has a similar design to the Realme GT2 Pro and also features environmentally-friendly bio-based material on some models. The white and green color variants offer a textured back that is comfortable to hold and offers a good grip. The rectangular camera module holds a triple camera setup with two large lenses and a smaller lens. It has the power button located on the left side and the volume rocker on the right side.

On the front, the device has a 6.62-inch (92.6% screen to body ratio) Samsung E4 AMOLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The display also comes with 720Hz touch sampling rate/1000Hz smart instantaneous touch while the display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5. For security, a fingerprint sensor has been provided under the screen.

Specs

In terms of the core specs, the Realme GT2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. The processor is paired with 8GB / 12GB RAM on different models. The device houses a 5000mAh battery and supports 65W flash charging. The smartphone is equipped with a diamond ice core cooling system to keep temperatures under control and prevent throttling through heavy use scenarios and long gaming sessions.

Other key features of the Realme GT2 include a free switching antenna, multifunctional NFC, X-axis linear motor, Dolby Atmos dual speakers/Hi-Res sound quality certification, and Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0.

Cameras

In terms of photography, the Realme GT2 packs a 50MP Sony IMX766 OIS flagship main camera teaming up with an 8MP 119° ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro sensor. At the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera.

Realme GT2 Price in India and Availability

The Realme GT 2 starts at Rs 34,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant and the 12GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs 38,999. The phone will be available in Paper Green, Paper White, and Steel Black color options. The device is confirmed to go on sale from April 28 at 12 noon on Flipkart as well as Realme.com.

During the initial sale, buyers can get a Rs 5,000 instant Discount on HDFC Bank Debit, Credit Cards, and EasyEMI.

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POCO Watch launch date confirmed; leaked renders, specifications emerge

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2022

Several reports have claimed that POCO is working on its first smartwatch. Today, the company released an official confirmation that its first AIoT product, the POCO Watch, will launch at 20:00 PM GMT+8 on April 26. At the same time, Digit India has teamed up with reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) to share the leaked renders and specifications of the POCO smartwatch.

The wait is over! POCO's FIRST AIoT product is coming your way! Introducing #POCOWatch!

Stay tuned for #POCOF4GT global launch event on April 26th at 20:00 GMT+8! #TheapexofPOWER pic.twitter.com/kRPi4O4lye

— POCO Philippines (@POCOPilipinas) April 22, 2022

The teaser image released by POCO Philippines shows that its first smartwatch will be equipped with a squarish display. It appears that the company may confirm some more features of the POCO Watch before its official announcement.

POCO Watch specifications (rumored)

The POCO Watch has a 1.6-inch AMOLED display with curved edges. It offers a 360 x 320 pixels resolution. A navigation button can be seen on the right edge of the device.

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The POCO smartwatch will offer fitness features such as heart rate tracking and blood oxygen tracker (SpO2). It has a 225mAh battery and weighs around 31 grams. The smartwatch promises 5ATM water resistance. As far as dimensions are concerned, it measures 39.1 x 34.4 x 9.98mm.

The smartwatch will be available in Black, Blue, and Ivory colors. It seems to be equipped with a silicon strap. Unfortunately, there is no information on the pricing of the device. The POCO Watch appears to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Watch 2. The Redmi supports GPS connectivity. However, the POCO Watch leak doesn’t specify whether it supports GPS.

In related news, the upcoming POCO Watch launch event will also see the arrival of the POCO F4 GT, a gaming-focused flagship smartphone. It will come with key specs such as a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 64-megapixel triple cameras, and a 4700mAh battery with 120W fast charging. The F4 GT will be a rebranded version of the Redmi K50 Gaming smartphone.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro may have more rounded corners for its larger rear camera module

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Sean

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Apr 22, 2022

With Apple gearing up to launch its iPhone 14 series later this year, there have been various rumors and reports regarding the next gen smartphones. Now, the latest rumor hints at the iPhone 14 Pro featuring significantly more rounded corners to better suit its rear camera module, which is expected to be larger this year.

The news arrives from a known Apple graphic renderer Ian Zelbo (Via MacRumors). For those unaware, Zelbo is known for creating renders of upcoming Cupertino based giant products, with his renders being based on leaked details. He has also made renders for devices like the Mac Studio, Studio Display, its highly anticipated mixed reality headset, and other products as well.

Now, based on the latest CAD renders and dimensions, and other schematics, we can observe that the iPhone 14 Pro will likely arrive with corners that are more rounded than the last gen, iPhone 13 Pro. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Pro Max seems to have rounded corners similar to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Reportedly, the brand might be making this slight change in design due to the changes in the rear camera module.

For those unaware, the iPhone 14 Pro is expected to launch with a larger rear camera module. The size increase is due to the inclusion of a new 48 megapixel sensor along with a 57 percent large sensor size. Other notable changes in design with the iPhone 14 series include the rumored punch hole design on the front, which would replace the large notch. Furthermore, the upcoming models are also expected o come with 20 percent thinner bezels around the display. Zelbo’s renders are based on various reports so it should be one of the more accurate depictions of the yet to be released iPhone.

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Honor Magic 4 Pro now available for purchase in China; price starts at 5,499 yuan ($850)

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Jeet

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Apr 22, 2022

Honor had announced the Magic 4 and Magic 4 Pro smartphones in its home market China last month after debuting the devices in the European market in the month of February.

The Honor Magic 4 Pro flagship smartphone is now available for purchase in the Chinese market, which was made available for pre-order a few days ago. Earlier, the sale of the device was delayed by 20 days.

The base model with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage is priced at 5,499 yuan (~$850) while the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs 5,899 yuan (~$912). The 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage model is priced at 6,499 yuan (~$1,005). The phone comes in four color options — Cyan, Gold, Black, White, and Orange.

The Honor Magic 4 Pro features a 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display with 1312 x 2848 pixels screen resolution, a variable refresh rate capable of up to 120Hz, 460 PPI pixel density, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It also comes with a self-developed Honor Image Engine chip to enhance the photography experience.

The phone has also been integrated with an independent chipset offering the dual TEE security system to better protect users’ privacy. It also features an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for added security.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel wide primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 64-megapixel telephoto lens. On the front side, there’s a 12-megapixel snapper coupled with a 3D depth camera for better facial recognition.

The Honor Magic 4 Pro is running the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Magic UI 6 custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 4,600mAh battery and supports 100W fast charging.

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Vivo X Fold smartphone goes on sale in China; price starts at 8,999 yuan ($1,391)

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Jeet

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Apr 22, 2022

Vivo recently announced its much-awaited Vivo X Fold smartphone, which is the brand’s first foldable smartphone. Now, just a couple of weeks after its announcement, the device is now up for sale in the Chinese market.

The 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model of the Vivo X Fold is priced at 8,999 yuan (~$1,391) while the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model costs 9,999 yuan (~$1,546). The device has already been sold out in the first sale but it is available to pre-order for the next sale which will take place on 29th April.

The Vivo X Fold features an 8.03-inch E5 LTPO OLED 3.0 display with UTG that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 2K resolution, and a 4:3.5 aspect ratio. It also comes with HDR10+, and a 113 percent DCI P3 color gamut.

The secondary screen has a 6.53-inch E5 OLED panel with support for Full HD+ screen resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, and a 21:9 aspect ratio as well. Both of them have a punch-hole cutout for housing the front-facing camera sensor.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SPU which is basically customized to enhance the security and privacy of the smartphone on a chip level. It is coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 primary sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens that has an f/2.2 aperture, a 12-megapixel portrait lens, and a 5-megapixel periscopic telephoto lens that offers up to 5x optical zoom and up to 60x digital zoom. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper on the outer and the inner display.

The Vivo X Fold foldable smartphone is running the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 4,600mAh battery which supports 66W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

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Huawei Mate Xs 2 to sport outward folding design, leaked images emerge before April 28 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2022

Huawei entered the foldable phone market by announcing the Huawei Mate X in February 2019. The Mate Xs was made official in 2020 as an updated edition of the predecessor model. Both devices flaunted an outward folding design. The Mate X2 and Mate X2 4G that came in recent years were made available with an in-ward folding design. Today, the company confirmed that it will be launching a new device named the Huawei Mate Xs 2 on April 28 in China. Ahead of the launch, a Chinese tipster leaked the design and key features of the device.

The official poster released by Huawei teases the design of the Mate Xs 2. The moniker of the device suggests that it will have a design similar to the Mate Xs model from the past.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 leaked images

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 leaked images shared by Chinese tipster Geek_Cao give a good look at its outward folding design. The images also show that the device will be available in three colors: black, white, and purple.

The Mate Xs 2’s display can be seen sporting a punch-hole design. As far as durability is concerned, the tipster claims that its screen will have multiple buffer layers to protect it from damage against drops. The company will probably drop test the device to show off its durability.

The rear camera setup of the device will have a 50-megapixel primary camera. It will be accompanied by a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera. The tipster claims that it is unclear which 4G processor will be powering the device. Past reports have claimed that it may feature the Kirin 9000 4G or Snapdragon 888 4G chipset.

The TENAA listing of the device revealed that it comes with HarmonyOS 2.0.1 and a 4,500mAh battery. The device is expected to carry support for 66W rapid charging.

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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G launched in India, with Dimensity 900 & 120Hz Display

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Sean

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Apr 22, 2022

Samsung has just launched the Galaxy M53 5G in the Indian market. The smartphone is the latest entry in the company’s popular mid range M series, and is also the first model within the M family to feature a 108 megapixel camera. So let’s have a look.

Design & Display

Similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy M52, the Galaxy M53 also features an Infinity O display on the front. The latest iteration also has a flat screen on the front with a center aligned punch hole cutout for the selfie camera and rounded corners. However, unlike the previous generation, the rear camera module is now a square shape with a quad sensors, rather than the vertically stacked model on the Galaxy M52. The device sports a 6.7 inch SuperAMOLED Plus display that has a FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate as well. Notably, the bezels are quite thin but the bottom chin is a bit noticeable.

Specifications

Under the hood, the South Korean tech giant’s newly unveiled Galaxy M53 5G is packed with the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 octa core processor that is paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This storage can be further expanded by up to 1TB thanks to a MicroSD card slot. The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 25W fast charging as well.

Other features include sub 6GHz 5G support, dual SIM slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and GPS. It runs on the Android 12 OS based One UI 4.1 out of the box and also houses a side mounted fingerprint scanner for security. Notably, the company is also offering Knox data security to ensure users’ data stay protected.

Cameras

One of the key highlighting aspects of the Galaxy M53 5G is undoubtedly its 108 megapixel primary camera. As we mentioned above, it is the first Galaxy M handset that features such a large sensor. It is also paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, a 2 megapixel depth camera, and another 2 megapixel macro sensor as well. Meanwhile, the front houses a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. Interestingly, both the front and rear camera on the Galaxy M53 5G supports 4K video recording at 30fps.

Pricing & Availability

Samsung has just announced the Galaxy M53 5G in India, which arrives in multiple color options. This includes Brown, Blue, and Green options. The device is priced at 23,999 INR (roughly 314 US Dollars) for its 6GB RAM variant, while the 8GB model costs 25,999 INR (roughly 340 US Dollars). The Galaxy M53 5Gand will be available for purchase starting from 12 pm on 29th April 2022. So for those interested, you can purchase the device from Amazon and other leading retail outlets as well.

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Apple is reportedly working on a new HomePod featuring FaceTime camera

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Jeet

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Apr 22, 2022

Apple HomePod smart speaker could be getting a major new feature in the next-generation model and reports revealing that information has now started surfacing online.

If the latest reports are to be believed, then the Cupertino-based technology giant is working on a revamped HomePod smart speaker which will act as a smart display with a built-in camera.

It is also being claimed that the next-generation HomePod with support for Face ID could come powered by the company’s own tvOS. The report adds that Apple is planning to add a built-in camera to the speaker for handling FaceTime conversations.

Being a smart speaker with a display and a camera, the next-generation model could compete against the likes of Google Nest Hub Max and the Amazon Echo Show, both of which are smart speakers with a display, camera, and a voice assistant.

While there are reports about this new HomePod with Face ID powered by tvOS, there’s not much information available at this time. Even the launch timeline of such a product remains unknown. Thus, it is highly unlikely to get unveiled at WWDC this year but the company could tease such a product at WWDC or reveal some more information about it.

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Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Plus launched in India, with 1.69 inch display & built-in games

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Sean

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Apr 22, 2022

Fire-Boltt has just launched a brand new smartwatch in India. It is the new Ninja Pro Plus, which was just recently announced in India. And now, the latest smartwatch from the brand’s popular Ninja series has finally gone on sale. So let’s have a look.

A couple of days ago, we had reported on the Ninja Pro Plus smartwatch being listed on Flipkart, which also revealed its specifications. It sports a 1.69 inch rectangular display that has a resolution of 240 x 280 pixels. The wearable also houses a crown button on the right side that helps in controls like accessing menus or performing other tasks as well. Being a modern smartwatch, it even arrives with support for 30 sports modes and tracks your total calories being burnt, steps taken, and more.

Furthermore, the Ninja Pro Plus smartwatch also offers features like heart rate tracking, SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, sleep mapping, and can even track female user’s menstrual cycles as well. Interestingly, the device also arrives with built in games like 2048 and a flappy bird clone. As per official claims, the smartwatch can last for up to 5 days on a single full charge and comes with 2 ATM water resistance.

Other features include 200 cloud based watch faces, music and camera controls, smart notifications, and more. The Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Plus smartwatch is currently listed on Flipkart for 2,499 INR (roughly 33 US Dollars). Although, its first sale is set to begin on 24th April 2022 at 12 pm. The device will be available in multiple color variants, including Black, Red, Blue, Pink, Gray, and Green options.

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OnePlus Nord 2T camera specs revealed ahead of India launch

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Sean

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Apr 22, 2022

Earlier this month, we had reported on OnePlus working on a new smartphone, which will be the successor to the Nord 2. The initial rumor had revealed some of the upcoming smartphone’s key specifications, and now, we have more details regarding the Nord 2T’s camera specifications.

At the moment, the Chinese smartphone maker’s Nord 2T is expected to launch in the Indian market soon since it had recently surfaced on the TDRA certification site. The online listing of the device has confirmed its “Nord 2T” moniker along with its model number and details regarding its cameras. The brand is set to announce a number of devices in India soon, with the OnePlus 10R 5G and Nord CE 2 Lite 5G releasing on April 27.

Meanwhile, we expect the Nord 2T to arrive sometime in May 2022. Looking at the TDRA certification listing, the smartphone carries the model number CPH2399 and will officially launch as the Nord 2T in India. Interestingly, the device was also spotted on the GCF Global Certification website as well, which further hints at its near launch. Apart from this, the handset had even surfaced on the Camera FV5 website as well, which revealed some of its camera specifications.

The Nord 2T will be equipped with a 50 megapixel primary camera on the rear that has an f/1.9 aperture and 24.6mm focal length. Although, its images are found to be output in 12.6 megapixel due to the company using pixel binning technology. This sensor will also be assisted by an electronic image stabilization (EIS) as well. Furthermore, the primary shooter will be paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel depth sensor while the front features a 32 megapixel shooter.

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iQOO Z6 4G launch date confirmed for India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2022

The iQOO Z6 Pro 5G will be launching on April 27 in India. A recent report by PassionateGeekz not only revealed the entire specifications of the iQOO Z6 4G, but also speculated that it may go official alongside the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G. A new report by 91mobiles claims that the 4G phone will indeed go official on April 27.

The publication claims that it has learned the iQOO Z6 4G’s launch date from iQOO India CEO Nipun Maurya. The company is yet to reveal the design and features of the smartphone.

iQOO Z6 4G specifications (rumored)

It is speculated that the iQOO Z6 4G will arrive with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It appears that the device will support the regular 60Hz refresh rate.

The front side of the iQOO Z6 4G will have a 16-megapixel camera. Its rear panel will feature a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device will run on the Android 12 OS with FunTouch OS UI on top.

The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. It will come with 128 GB of storage and a microSD card slot. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The handset will arrive with other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

iQOO Z6 4G price in India (rumored)

The iQOO Z6 4G could be priced at Rs 14,999 (~$196) and may come in black and blue colors. The first sale of the device is likely to be carried out on May 4.

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Redmi Note 12 lineup’s two devices spotted at TENAA, reveals key details on display, battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2022

Xiaomi’s sub-brand is working on the Redmi Note 12 series of smartphones. Like its predecessor models, the lineup may include multiple devices. Two of them have been reportedly spotted in the database of the TENAA certification platform. The listings have revealed details like dimensions, display size, and battery capacity.

The screenshots of the TENAA listings shared by the tipster Digital Chat Station show model numbers such as 22041216C and 22041216UC. Both devices were seen at the CMIIT certification site earlier this month. The TENAA listings show that both devices have the same dimensions and display size.

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The 22041216C and 22041216UC devices have a 6.6-inch display, which probably supports a Full HD+ resolution. The 22041216C variant has a 4,980mAh (rated value) battery, whereas the 22041216UC model has a 4,300mAh (rated value) battery. Both are preinstalled with the Android 12 OS, and they measure 163.64 x 74.29 x 8.8mm.

The 22041216UC device, which packs a larger battery, is likely to arrive with better specs than the 22041216C variant. It is expected to arrive with faster-charging capabilities. Last year, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G carried support for 120W fast charging. Hence, it is likely the 22041216UC model may come with a similar charging solution.

The rumor mill has yet to reveal concrete information on the specs of the Note 12 lineup. However, it is speculated that it will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity series of chipsets. Hence, it is likely that the lineup may include the Dimensity 1300 or Dimensity 8000 SoC.

The TENAA listings for the 22041216C and 22041216UC are expected to be populated with the remaining specifications in the coming days. The Note 12 lineup is expected to debut as early as next month (May) in China.

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Apple reportedly seals deal with BOE for the manufacture of iPhone 14 displays

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 22, 2022

Chinese company BOE has reportedly inked a deal with Cupertino-based tech giant Apple for the production of the iPhone 14 display. The deal is reported to be worth 50 million yuan ($7.75 million) and will see BOE producing up to a quarter of the OLED displays for iPhone 14. BOE is China’s leading OLED manufacturer and the second in the world after Samsung.

BOE will provide the 6.1-inch panels that will be present in the vanilla iPhone 14 models only. Higher models from the upcoming iPhone 14 series are excluded from the arrangement. These higher models (iPhone 14 Pro, Max, etc) will still be catered for by LG and Samsung. The new business is a boon for BOE which is entering the current iPhone production trajectory for the first time. BOE however already has a functional partnership with Apple for the production of replacement versions of current models and panels for older iPhones.

BOE is also reported to have made inroads into the iPad and MacBook production with reports that it will supply OLED panels for next-generation iPads and MacBooks. The new Apple-BOE partnership will see BOE expanding its Sichuan plant to meet the demand, as well as equipping it with the requisite power requirements.

BOE is riding on the back of a very strong performance in OLED panels’ development and production within the last year. BOE had a 60% increase in OLED production last year to cement its leading position in the market.

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Motorola Edge (2021), Edge Plus are now getting the stable Android 12 update

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 21, 2022

Motorola recently released the stable Android 12 update for the Motorola Edge 20 Pro. Now, it’s time for the Motorola Edge (2021) and Motorola Edge Plus. Both phones are getting the taste of Android 12 OS in select regions.

The Android 12 stable update for the Motorola Edge (2021) carries the firmware version S1RM32.48-18-11. The update is specifically for the Edge (2021) with model number XT21411-2-SS. It is way over 1GB in size and includes the March 2022 security patch. As of now, the update is reaching devices in the US, but we should see a wider release in the coming weeks.

The Motorola Edge Plus users with model number XT2061-3-SS are getting the Android 12 stable update. The update is live in the European regions at the moment. The update has the firmware version S1PB32.41.10-17 and is sized at 1.45GB.

Those who own these devices and are living in the aforementioned regions should have received the OTA update notification. If not, you can check for updates manually by going to Settings > System > Advanced > System Updates.

If you still don’t see the update, do wait for some time as it is a staged update, meaning that it will arrive slowly on a batch-by-batch basis. As to what’s changed, users will get all the Android 12 features like Material You design, Privacy Dashboard, redesigned notification panel, and more.

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Vivo S15 Pro spotted on 3C certification website revealing the fast charging support

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 21, 2022

While Vivo is gearing up to launch the flagship Vivo X80 series, the brand’s mid-range S15 series is doing rounds on the Internet. Now, the Vivo S15 Pro has been spotted on China’s 3C certification website. The listing confirms the fast charging support of the device.

The Vivo S15 Pro has the model number V2203A on the 3C certification (via). It has an 11V and 6A charging speed which translates to a total of 66W fast charging support. This will be a big upgrade over the Vivo S12 Pro’s 44W fast charging support.

The phone’s battery details were uncovered by TENAA recently. It will pack a 4,400mAh cell. The 66W fast charging paired with this capacity of the battery should offer a full charge in about an hour.

Other specs of the phone are also known. The Vivo S15 Pro will come with a 6.62-inch display having a high 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be an AMOLED panel with a FHD+ resolution.

As for the optics, it will have a triple camera system at the rear with a 50-megapixel main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro unit. The device will be powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 octa-core SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It is expected to boot on Android 12 OS and have OriginOS on top of it.

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Moto G 5G (2022), Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) can now be purchased in the US starting at $400

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 21, 2022

Motorola has officially launched the Moto G 5G (2022) and Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) phones in North America. The phones are currently available in the US and can be picked up in unlocked versions on Amazon, Best Buy, and Motorola’s official website.

The Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) costs $400 and comes in the Grey color variant. The Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) is priced at $500 and has Steel Blue and Seafoam Green color options.

Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)

The Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) sports a 6.5-inch LCD display with a modest HD+(1600 x 720p) resolution. It has a 90Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens. It is accompanied by a macro sensor and a depth unit.

The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset that supports Sub-6 5G. It has 6GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with a 10W charging speed. It has an IP52 rating and features a microSD card slot for additional storage of up to 1TB. It boots on Android 12 OS and will be upgradable to the Android 13 OS.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) comes with a 6.8-inch Max Vision display. It is a punch-hole panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens with a 118-degree FoV, and lastly a 2MP macro sensor.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC which is an upgrade over the predecessor’s Snapdragon 480 chipset. It has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery with TurboPower 10 support. Just like the G (2022), the G Stylus (2022) also has an IP52 rating and boots on Android 12 OS, with Android 13 OS upgradability.

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