Refurbished phones offer great value since they can be bought for cheap while having only little to no wear and tear. Flagships like Apple and Samsung are mostly considered when going for refurbished phones and that doesn’t seem to change anytime soon. A new report from Counterpoint Research reveals that Apple was the market leader for refurbished phones last year. Additionally, the global refurbished smartphone market in 2021 reportedly saw more growth than the new smartphone market in 2021.
It’s a 15% YoY increase over 2020
The global refurbished smartphone volumes witnessed a year-on-year(YoY) growth of 15% in 2021. This is way higher than the new smartphone shipment volumes of 4.5% YoY last year. As per Counterpoint’s report, this is because new smartphones are launching at higher prices making buyers opt for refurbished models.
The refurbished market is also growing, thanks to the trade-ins that people go for while buying a new device. The trade-ins have also grown more than 10% in 2021 globally.
Latin America and India saw the most growth
If we compare the refurbished smartphone market of 2021 to 2020, we see that the market has grown tremendously in regions like Latin America and India. The Latin American market grew by 29%, while the Indian market grew by 25% in 2021.
Global Refurbished smartphone market growth by region
Next comes the US with a 15% increase, followed by Southeast Asia’s 12% increase, China & Europe’s 10% growth, and lastly Africa showed an increase of 4%.
While the refurbished phone market surged, the average selling prices of refurbished devices have also gone up. This is because 4G devices in some of the regions still retain value due to the non-existence of 5G services. If we take India, for example, the region doesn’t have commercial 5G as of yet, which could be a reason for people buying refurbished devices, despite those devices being 4G-only models.
The refurbished market will continue to grow as some of the areas in these regions are yet to explore the refurbished smartphone market.
Last month, Netflix announced that they will soon be imposing extra charges on users who share their passwords with people outside their house. This new feature, along with one other will soon be launched in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru for a test run.
Now, talking to investors and analysts, the company’s CEO Reed Hastings has stated that the platform would be open to exploring the potential that advertisement-based viewing plans, that would be cheaper for users to subscribe to, in a bid to get the service to reach more users. The statement comes after Netflix recorded a loss in subscriber base for the first time in over a decade.
Hastings told the analysts that the current market has made the company rethink its strategies and how it wants its users to experience the platform. The CEO made it clear that he doesn’t prefer the “complexity of advertisement” over the “simplicity of subscription,” However, he does realize that Netflix already reaches a high number of households within its target audience, and to grow beyond this, the platform needs to make some changes.
The company is betting on the cheaper ad-supported plan to be this change for them, which will drive their users beyond the current ceiling. The plans, however, are not ready yet, and Hastings states that it will take up to two years for them to materialize. It remains to be seen if the users will be interested in watching ads even after paying a subscription fee to the platform. Another thing that remains to be seen is how intrusive the adverts for Netflix will be. Will users experience ad breaks while watching shows or movies, or will Netflix bake them into the UI too? Will there be a skip button after a certain amount of time?
What do you think of this decision? would you be interested in buying a Netflix subscription that costs less but comes with ads? let us know in the comments below.
China Post had teased an upcoming smartphone towards the end of March known as the Hi Nova 9 SE. The telecoms company has now launched the smartphone in China and it is no different from the Huawei Nova 9 SE. The Hi Nova 9 SE carries a starting price of 2499 yuan (~$389) and will go on sale from April 23.
The Hi Nova 9 SE packs a 6.78-inch high-definition full-view screen with a side frame that is 1.05mm thick. The display has a 94.85% screen ratio, and 387PPI screen pixel density. The display comes with support for up to 120Hz refresh rate and is equipped with P3 wide color gamut color display technology.
Further, the nova 9 SE uses a 3D glass back shell with a thickness of 7.94mm. The device comes in three colors: dream ice blue, dream fritillary, and bright black.
In terms of cameras, the Hi nova 9 SE has a front-facing 16-megapixel wide-angle camera equipped with AI smart beauty algorithms. At the back, there is a 100-megapixel quad-camera setup consisting of a 108MP main camera lens, a 2MP depth-of-field lens, a 4CM macro lens, and an 8MP wide-angle lens.
The device is powered by a 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G chip which is believed to be the Snapdragon 695. The phone adopts a sandwich heat dissipation structure design with graphene material and high thermal conductivity. Under the hood, there is a 4000mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging. The brand claims the battery can go for 0-100% in just 35 minutes.
If you were looking to buy the Sony PlayStation 5 for yourself but weren’t able to buy it due to its availability, then now is the time. The PS5 console’s next restocking date is out and it will go on pre-orders this month.
Sony PlayStation 5 Pre-order Date, Price, and Other details
The PlayStation 5 will be in stock as early as next week. The industry insider Rishi Alwani has revealed that the console will be on pre-orders on April 22 at 12MP IST. This will be almost a month after its last pre-sale.
Sony PlayStation 5
The console will be available in Digitial as well as in the Blu-ray version. Buyers will be able to get the Digital Edition for Rs. 39,999. The Blu-ray version costs Rs. 49,990. It will be available on Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, ShopATSC, and Games The Shop.
The Digital Edition doesn’t come with disc support, meaning that users have to rely on the Sony digital store for all the games. The Blu-ray version has a physical CD player, which apart from games, can also be used for playing Blu-ray movies.
The Sony PlayStation 5 comes with AMD’s custom Zen 2 octa-core CPU clocked at 3.5GHz. It has AMD’s RDNA 2 GPU with 36 Cuda cores. The console packs 825GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD storage and 16GB of GDDR6 RAM. The PS5 supports backward compatibility meaning that you can play PS4 games on the PS5.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will debut on April 28 in India. The smartphone is expected to come in the budget segment and it is expected to be the cheapest OnePlus phone on the market. Now, the tipster Paras Guglani has revealed the pricing and sale date of the phone.
As per the tipster, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will launch at a price of Rs. 19,999. This pricing will be without any bank offers, which is quite interesting. If the company offers some enticing bank offers on top of this, then it will be a solid competition to the likes of Realme and Redmi.
As for the sale date, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is said to go on sale on April 30 in the country. This is two days after its release.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Specifications
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will be the rebranded version of the Realme 9 Pro. The phone will come with a 6.58-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate support. It will have a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The phone will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security.
As for the cameras, it will have a 16MP front camera for selfies and triple cameras on the back. The rear setup will go by a 64MP main lens, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It will boot on Android 11 OS and have OxygenOS on top of it. Unfortunately, it will lack the alert slider.
A community forum is a great way to send out official announcements and updates for a brand’s userbase. Xiaomi, Realme, and OnePlus are some of the brands whose community forums are widely active across the world. Now, Vivo’s iQOO is touted to launch its very own community forum with a release in the pipeline.
As per 91Mobiles, iQOO will soon launch its community forum for its userbase. This forum will be handled by the company making all the announcements in the forum official. There’s no detail as to when we will see the forum getting launched, however, the release is expected to be soon.
iQOO has done quite well with its recent smartphones. The iQOO 7, which arrived in the eye-pleasing BMW edition did cater to the younger audience. The company continued it with the iQOO 8 and 9 series. In India, iQOO has now stepped into the entry-level market with the release of the iQOO Z6 5G series.
In addition to this, a recent piece of news revealed a 4G model of the Z6, which could possibly be even cheaper than the 5G model. With these many devices, iQOO userbase appears to be growing at a good pace. That being said, having a community makes absolute sense.
At the moment, iQOO has its Z6 Pro 5G’s release in the pipeline. The phone will go official on April 27 and will arrive under Rs. 25,000.
Smartwatches may have very limited features, but when you have a smartwatch that is highly specialized and well optimized in the right features, then that’s a really good deal to consider, isn’t it?
The smartwatch, which we are going to talk about today belongs to this category, and it is none other than the Huawei watch GT Runner. This latest Huawei smartwatch is not only a normal wearable assistant but also your personal running coach. So we decided to wear it for daily activities, especially for daily running. At this point, we were able to draw the conclusion that the GT Runner is the best smartwatch for people who take running as their primary exercise.
It is assembled with capable hardware sensors and professional software that can record and process environmental and health data. It can also produce customized scientific and effective training plans, providing you with an easy yet highly professional fitness experience.
Before we get into the specially assembled features, let’s take a look at the design and built. One of the most impressive parts about its built is the weight. It has a comfortable weight of 38.5 grams, which is lighter than any other Huawei Watch in the market.
Thanks to the ultra-light silicon strap and good choice of materials, the whole watch is very sturdy and solid and has a very premium, high-end feeling with ceramic ultra-light bezel and aerospace-grade titanium-alloy watch crown. The strap is also very elastic, the experience of wearing the watch around your wrist is delightful. Even after a long time of running, with sweat and weariness, it still can be very comfortable. The upper button has a smooth rotatable crown, which is also very pleasing to use. And with this really fashionable and premium look, the design and built surely are top-notch level.
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As for the specs, it comes with a 1.43 inch AMOLED display that supports slide and touch gestures, 4GB RAM, and most importantly 5 ATM water-resistant, which means it can be used under 50 meters of water. That is great news for runners who also enjoy swimming. At the same time, it is also rated IP68, so you don’t have to worry about the dust as well.
It has a 455 mAh battery with wireless charging, and that is enough for 14 days of typical use without charging. In actual use, it’s good for daily typical scenarios, including a 90-minute workout per week. You can even get a longer battery if you turn off some standby features like continuous heart rate monitoring. But if you’re a self-disciplinarian who works out every single day and uses sensors more frequently, battery life could still last for 6-7 days.
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Optical heart rate, and Air pressure sensors are the main sensors that enable measuring and collecting environmental and health data. One of the most impressive experiences of using the GT Runner is its accurate positioning and route tracking. Thanks to the insane five major satellite systems integrated into the watch (GPS+Beidou+GLONASS+Galileo+QZSS), it has the most precise positioning and distance counting that I’ve ever seen on a smartwatch. And almost no obvious trajectory drift happened to the watch during running.
For most runners, one of the biggest headaches is quantifying their running performance, it is a complicated process, but with all these various and powerful sensors and a well-designed HUAWEI TruSport software, you will be provided with the Running Ability Index (RAI) to evaluate your running performance based on your heart rate, pace, distance, frequency, and other multidimensional data. When I wore it and went out for a morning jog, I could not only see my accurate dynamic heart rate and SpO2 but also get other professional data such as fatigue level, training index, and aerobic/anaerobic training pressure. I can use this information to make reasonable adjustments to improve my results.
And the Huawei Health app is the best smart wearable app that I’ve used on the Android platform. The most valuable point of the software is that it adapts almost all the features to other brands’ phones, bringing almost the same experience on most android devices as using a Huawei phone. In the app, users can develop their own health plans, take exercise courses, or set training goals.
Apart from these features for runners, it’s also as powerful as any other Huawei smartwatch as a daily driver. It runs on HarmonyOS 2.0 and offers sleep and stress monitoring and healthy living reminders like drinking water, deep breathing, early bedtime, and even daily smile through the HUAWEI Health app feature. Because it’s so comfortable to wear, wearing it at night when I am sleeping is also much easier compared to other watches. Therefore, I can now even consider trying out sleep monitoring. It also provides music playback with earphones or speakers and comes with a large amount of storage space which can store up to 500 songs. And of course, getting notifications, and sending messages are all available as other watches.
The watch is positioned as the company’s first professional running watch and is priced at €299. This price may not be very exciting, but if you want the above-mentioned professional features, then it can still be a very good bargain to have. At least for me, I think I can have a great time wearing on my wrist, monitoring my fitness and health, in a way that will actually bring some positive impact on my total well-being.
On the other hand, I will also want to spend this money on other options, such as eating healthier stuff or buying a good bike to enjoy more outdoor time. So you can make your purchase decision depending on your preference.
After four of success as a gaming smartphone brand, the Nubia sub-brand RedMagic has just announced its plans to diversify its product range to cater to a broader gaming and e-sports community.
On the occasion of the four-year anniversary of RedMagic, Nubia President Ni Fei said that ” the Red Devils will soon enter e-sports monitors, e-sports routers, gaming keyboards and mice and XR and other equipment fields.”
The company also revealed that on April 25, RedMagic, in collaboration with the world’s top IPs will bring players new products with hard-core aesthetics and extreme performance. So it is likely that some of the above-mentioned products could launch on April 25. As for the top IP’s part, it probably has something to do with their recently teased partnership with the Transformers franchise.
If the teaser indeed turns out to be a Transformers partnership, we will likely see some Transformers-themed products soon.
For now, the brand has teased images of their upcoming WiFi router, Gaming Monitor, Gaming Mouse, Gaming Keyboard, and XR headsets. The products will likely launch in China first, however, their recent teaser with the tagline “It’s time for the world to know of our presence” leads many to speculate that their new range of products will be made available outside of China as well.
Currently, RedMagic has a presence in regions like Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. It is highly likely that the new products will be made available in these regions.
The Xiaomi Civi 1S has been confirmed to have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G+ SoC. The Xiaomi Civi 1S will be released tomorrow as the second smartphone under the Civi series.
The Xiaomi Civi is the first model in the Civi series and was unveiled in China back in September last year. The Civi series is the successor to the Xiaomi CC lineup.
The Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Mobile Platform packs power at every turn. It harnesses pumped-up performance, enhanced AI, and 5G connectivity. According to Qualcomm, it is designed for superior communication, gaming, audio, and several other applications. It has lower processing times than its predecessor, including the boosted Qualcomm Kryo 670 CPU and Qualcomm Adreno 642L GPU. The 6tg-gen SoC provides for real-time, seamless interactions that won’t drain power or inhibit device performance. The Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ Technology re-juices the device at great speeds.
The Snapdragon 778G+ chip is among a list of improved features from the previous model. Xiaomi also said that the Civi 1S will be smoother, more durable, and have longer battery life.
There are several other features of the Xiaomi Civi that are still not known. However, the grey areas will be illuminated with the April 21 launch of the Civi 1S in China. Global availability details could be disclosed at the launch.
The Indian wearable and audio product manufacturer Noise launched the ColorFit Pro 3 Alpha smartwatch last month. Now, the brand is back with a new smartwatch offering dubbed the Noise ColorFit Ultra Buzz that has support for the Bluetooth calling feature.
The new smartwatch from the brand has received a landing page on Amazon India and is expected to launch soon. The ColorFit Ultra Buzz is the third smartwatch in the Ultra series after the ColorFit Ultra and the ColorFit Ultra 2. The Amazon landing page has revealed many of the specs and features of the upcoming watch, so without further ado, let’s take a look at what the wearable brings to the table.
Noise ColorFit Ultra Buzz specs and features
The Noise ColorFit Ultra Buzz smartwatch comes with a large rectangular 1.75-inch display. The highlight feature of this watch is Bluetooth calling which allows the user to receive, reject, and silence the call right from the watch, given the phone is in the Bluetooth range.
The smart wearable comes with multiple health and fitness-related features. The listing has revealed that the smartwatch carries support for 24/7 heart rate monitoring, a SpO2 tracker to measure blood-oxygen levels, and a sleep monitor. Additionally, the watch is also able to track the stress levels of its users along with offering the female health tracking feature. The watch has 100 sports modes to choose from including running, running, cycling, hiking, and many more indoor and outdoor sports.
Other than offering the generic smartwatch features like music control, message and app notifications, etc, the watch also has a quick reply feature which allows you to respond to incoming messages (SMS) with five options for any messages you get 一 these options can be customized as well using the companion app. So in case, you get an important message while commuting or working out, you can reply to it instantly without pulling out your phone.
The watch also has an alert for reminding the user to during water, as well as providing them with the latest stock market updates. The watch will be sold via Amazon and the sale date and pricing details should be announced in the coming days.
After the successful launch of the AITO M5 EV last year, Huawei is planning to soon launch another EV on the market through its AITO sub-brand. The upcoming EV dubbed the AITO A7, had the majority of its specs leaked last week. And now, live images of the vehicle have surfaced online.
The AITO M7 will be positioned as a medium to large size SUV in the market and will come with a similar design featured previously in the M5. It features the same enormous air ventilation grill at the frontal bumper, a sleek and straight roofline, aerodynamic translucent headlights, chrome-colored trims across the body, etc.
Previous leaks have revealed that the vehicle measures 5020×1945×1775mm in length, width, and height and has a wheelbase of 2820mm. The AITO M7 is revealed to weigh around 2340kg.
Like the M5, the AITO M7 model will continue to be equipped with an extended-range power system consisting of a 1.5T range extender + motor. The rated power/peak power of the electric drive motor is listed to be 72kW/200kW, the maximum net engine power is listed to be 90kW, and the fuel consumption given by China’s MIIT is 1.05L/100km.
According to previous leaks, the M7 will be a 6-seater with five-spoke and ten-spoke wheel options.The company will also offer optional upgrades for the M7, which will include upgrades such as chrome greyish translucent tinted windows, or ink-black translucent tinted windows.
The AITO M7 is rumored to debut in 2022 itself however since Huawei started the deliveries of the AITO M5 in March 2022, we can expect the M7 to debut later in the year as to not cannibalize sales of the AITO M5.
Samsung is reported to be working on its next-generation flagship foldable smartphone dubbed the Galaxy Z Fold4. The device is expected to debut sometime around August 2022. The expected launch of the device is many months away, however, leaks about its specs and features have started surfacing online.
In a recent tweet, tipster Dohyun Kim has revealed that the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4 will come with a 108-megapixel primary camera. The camera sensor is said to be the same 1/1.33-inch camera sensor that is present in the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Another tipster @Chunvn888 has added that the rear camera setup on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4 will be the same as the Galaxy S22 Ultra minus the periscope sensor. Instead, the device is expected to use the 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom that Samsung provides on the vanilla Galaxy S22.
Galaxy Z Fold4 concept by Apple Lab 2
Going by these reports, we can expect the Galaxy Z Fold4 to come with a 108-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. A previous leak also revealed that the front camera on the upcoming foldable will be the 10-megapixel sensor featured in the vanilla S22.
It was reported last month that Samsung could be working on a “Super UTG” for the Galaxy Z Fold4. It is expected to offer a stronger surface for using the S Pen. Hence, there is a possibility that the regular S Pen may work on the Z Fold4. Other rumored improvements coming to the device include a dedicated S-Pen slot, an improved hinge, and the inclusion of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 plus chipset.
Sennheiser held a launch event in Mumbai, India, on April 19 to announce the TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker. It is an omnidirectional speaker intended for mid-sized Microsoft Teams Rooms (meetings) with up to 10 participants, whether present in the room or joined remotely.
TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker specifications and features
The TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker measures 128.3 x 56.3mm in dimensions and weighs 469 grams. It is equipped with an omnidirectional neodymium speaker and 7 beamforming microphones on the top, which covers a radius of 3.5cm. The topside of the device also features a capacitive mute button, which allows click-free muting and unmuting during the meeting. The LED ring available on the device can indicate whether the device is on mute or unmuted.
Sennheiser TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker
In order to use it, users need to go carry out a one-time installation process. Users need to establish a connection between TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker and the Microsoft Teams Rooms console using the bundled Power & Data box and a USB-C port. Users are also required to connect a power cable to the Power & Data box. Once the initial setup is done, it does not require other devices like a laptop or tablet for it to work.
The bundled screw mount or adhesive pad can be used to securely attach to the surface. The meeting can be controlled through the console and hands-free using Microsoft’s Cortana voice assistant. The intelligent speaker can distinguish up to 10 different voices and assist in creating a live transcript of the meeting. The Office 365 cloud securely stores the transcripts of the meeting as text documents, which can be accessed later for reference.
TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker price in India
The TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker is priced at Rs 49,990 (~$656) in India. It is available for Microsoft certified conference rooms.
Just yesterday, we reported on Okinawa recalling its Praise Pro electric scooters in India over a faulty battery issue that caused fire accidents. Now, another EV has gone up in flames in India. And this time, it is the Pure EV e-scooter that has made the headlines again.
In a video shared on YouTube, we can see another Pure EV electric scooter going up in flames. Notably, this marks the fourth electric scooter from the brand to have caught fire in India. Back in September 2021, two e-scooters of the same model were engulfed in flames in Hyderabad, while another model recently caught fire in Chennai in March 2022. Furthermore, there have also been other e-scooter models from other brands like Ola, Okinawa, and more that have suffered from fire related accidents.
The latest incident comes from Warangal in Telangana, where a red Pure EV Pluto burst into flames. It was parked on the side of the road, with the video showing the vehicle being engulfed in smoke and flames. There were also sounds of the fresh lithium ion cells catching fire, which was indicative through the occasional popping sound. It is believed that the chain reaction signified a thermal runaway that has been a major issue behind most fire accidents related to EVs.
This marks the 6th EV fire incident in India now. As of right now, the Road Transport Ministry has directed the Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) to begin an in depth investigation and find out the causes behind this by the end of this month. It remains to be seen what results are uncovered regarding this matter, so stick around for more updates.
Last month, iQOO launched the Z6 5G smartphone in India which came with the Snapdragon 695 SoC and a Full HD+ 120Hz display. The brand has announced that the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G will debut on April 27 in the Indian market.
The smartphone has been subject to many leaks revealing its design and specs. Now, tipster Abhishek Yadav has released new renders of the device showcasing its design features.
iQOO Z6 Pro 5G Specs (Rumored)
According to the leaks so far, the smartphone is expected to come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED panel sporting a Full-HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The screen will have 1300 nits of maximum brightness. There’s a 16MP single camera on the front for selfies. On the rear, the phone has a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro sensor.
Powering the phone will be the coveted Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. The device will come with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging technology. The phone will come with Gaming mode and have a stereo speaker setup. Unfortunately, it will not come with a 3.5mm headphone jack. As for the OS, it will boot on FunTouchOS based on Android 12 out of the box.
iQOO Z6 Pro 5G pricing
The iQOO Z6 Pro 5G is marketed as the fastest smartphone under Rs. 25,000 (~$327) price bracket, which confirms the price range of the phone. The exact pricing of the device will be revealed at the April 27 launch event, so stay tuned.
Oppo will launch the Oppo K10 series on April 24 in China. The series will comprise the Oppo K10 5G and K10 Pro 5G. Recently, we saw the vanilla K10 5G on the Geekbench giving out its key details. Now, the Oppo K10 Pro 5G has passed the Geekbench certification website.
The Oppo K10 Pro 5G has the model number PGIM10 on Geekbench. The device has 734 points in the single-core department and 3119 points in the multi-core department. The phone has a chipset codenamed “lahaina” and is clocked at a peak frequency of 2.84GHz. This is none other than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core SoC.
The listing also confirms that the phone has 8GB of RAM. We expect it to also come in other RAM options with possibly paired the 128GB/256GB storage. The Geekbench listing also confirms that the phone will boot on Android 12 OS out of the box.
Apart from this, the smartphone’s specs were tipped recently. The Oppo K10 Pro 5G is said to come with a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with Full-HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will be a punch-hole display and the screen will also double up as n in-display fingerprint reader.
It will come with a triple camera system with a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro unit. The main sensor on the device is said to be a Sony IMX766 unit with Optical Image Stabilization(OIS) support. The smartphone was spotted with a 5,000mAh battery and is expected to come with 80W fast charging support.
Earlier today (20th April 2022), Red Magic shared a new teaser poster on its official social media account. In the teaser, the company hint at a new collaboration with Transformers, which will likely be for its upcoming products’ limited editions.
The smartphone maker shared the announcement on its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website) along with an image poster. Looking at this promotional image, we can see a Transformer’s mechanical eye, with the caption reading “It’s time for the world to know of our presence.” For those unaware, this is the same “Transformers” from the Michael Bay Hollywood movies and also the popular franchise that is owned by Hasbro.
To explain it in short, Transformers refers to sentient living autonomous robots that have the capability of transforming their forms into various forms, with the most popular being automobiles (as seen in the movies). In other words, we can expect new special edition model of Red Magic products to feature an aesthetic that matches this theme. This may be in the form of metallic accents or possibly even designs of popular characters like Optimus Prime, Megatron. or Bumblebee.
Unfortunately, finer details regarding this partnership are still unknown. However, a notable aspect revealed in the teaser post is two lines at the bottom, with the first line translating to “4.25” while the second line means “Cybertron” (Transformers’ home planet). So, this hints at the brand possibly launching this new limited edition Transformers product in China on the 25th of April 2022.
OnePlus is all set to release its first Dimensity 8100-powered device this month. The OnePlus Ace will debut tomorrow i.e., April 21, and the event will be held online. Here’s how you can watch the launch event.
How to Watch the OnePlus Ace launch event
The OnePlus Ace will debut at 7 PM China time (4:30 PM IST/11 AM UTC) on April 21. The launch will be streamed on OnePlus’ official Weibo page. As usual, we will be covering the event here on Gizmochina, so stay tuned for the latest information on the OnePlus Ace.
The device will be announced in two of its colors variants – Black and Blue. The phone is expected to arrive in the mid-range segment.
OnePlus Ace Specifications
The OnePlus Ace will come with a similar design as the Realme GT Neo 3, but with some tweaks. The smartphone will come with a flat-edged frame having rounded corners. The phone will feature a 6.7-inch punch-hole display with Full-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be an E4 AMOLED panel with HDR10+ support.
As for the optics, it will have a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup at the rear. Here, the primary sensor will be a Sony IMX766 unit, while the secondary sensor being a Sony IMX355 unit. On the front, it will feature a 16MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K33P9SP unit.
Coming to the hardware, it will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max SoC paired with 8GB/12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phone is confirmed to pack a 4,500mAh battery with whopping 150W SuperVOOC fast charging support. As per official claims, the phone can go from 0% to 100% with just 17 minutes of charge. The device will boot on Android 12 OS and have OxygenOS 12 on top of it.
Fire-Boltt has just announced a new smartwatch in India. It is the new Ninja Pro Plus, which is its latest smartwatch from its popular Ninja series and joins the likes of the Ninja Call 2, Ninja Calling, and others. So let’s have a look.
The upcoming wearable from the brand sports a large 1.69 inch touchscreen display that has a resolution of 240 x 280 pixels. Furthermore, it also houses a crown button that comes in handy for controls, as it can be rotated and clicked to access menus and perform various tasks. The Ninja Watch Pro Plus also arrives with support for 30 sports modes, which tracks your total calories being burnt, steps taken, and much more.
Apart from this, it also supports various modern smartwatch features like heart rate tracking, SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, sleep mapping, and even tracks the female user’s menstrual cycles as well. A notable feature is the inclusion of built in games like 2048 and a flappy bird clone. The company claims that the new smartwatch can last for up to 5 days on a single full charge, and even offers 2 ATM water resistance as well.
Other features include more than 200 cloud based watch faces, camera and music controls, smart notifications, split screen option, and weather updates among various other features. As of right now, the brand has yet to officially reveal the pricing of the product, although, it will be available for purchase soon and is currently even listed on Flipkart, a known Indian e-commerce platform.
The highly anticipated Google Pixel Watch, which is the company’s first Pixel series smartwatch, has been surfacing in rumors for some time now. But just recently, the wearable that is codenamed “Rohan” was spotted in new renders, which gives us a closer look at its design.
For those unaware, early renders of the Search engine giant’s Pixel Watch have already revealed that the smartwatch features a circular display and a digital crown. This was further confirmed in recent unofficial renders from FrontPageTech. And now, a 91Mobiles report has shared another render, which showcases some aspects of the upcoming wearable’s UI (User Interface).
Looking at this render, we can see that the Pixel Watch features a round display that has negligible bezels and a digital crown, which is likely for controls. But on closer inspection of the render, we can see that there is a counter or step tracking and heart rate monitoring as well. Although, a notable inclusion is the built in integration for Fitbit. In other words, this shows that the brand plans on using its subsidiary’s long standing experience in fitness tracking features.
Unfortunately, that is all the information shared in the new report and there were no finer details revealed. Meaning, its specifications, possible pricing, or even launch timeline are still unknown. However, we can expect to see more rumors and reports regarding the Google Pixel Watch to surface in the coming weeks as well. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.
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