Lenovo’s Refreshes 2022 Premium Mid-Range ThinkPad with Intel 12th Gen, Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 Release

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Apr 30, 2022

As Lenovo looks to capture a wider laptop market share with its ThinkPad lineup, the Hong Kong-based laptop manufacturer in 2022 has put out the premium high-end ThinkPad X1 series to cater to the professional who demands fashion with professionalism, the best-selling T-series for conventional business users, the Z-series marketed for the younger Gen Z audience, and its mid-range premium offering the P series for those who want more but not looking to drop a fortune for the product.

Like clockwork, Lenovo has lifted the wraps on its latest 2022 refresh for the ThinkPad P series, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 which is powered by Intel’s latest 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs.

Lenovo claims that the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 might be the best release of 2022 for entry-level professionals, educators, and students alike as the mobile workstation provides its users with the ability to innovate freely, anywhere. In simpler terms, the laptop is perfect for high performance on the go users.

The first highlight of the laptop is the screen. The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 can be configured with an up to 14-inch 4K Ultra HD 16:10 IPS LCD display that is equipped with 500 nits of peak brightness, covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, supports HDR-400 content and is certified for Dolby Vision support which enables the screen to display content in not only a more vibrant manner but also make colour pop out more realistically than your conventional laptop screen.

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Next are the processors powering the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3. The device can be paired with Intel’s latest 12th Gen CPUs which are respectively the Core i5-1240P or the Core i7-1260P and as for the GPU, buyers can opt for the configuration with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX T550 dedicated GPU with 4GB of VRAM. Coupled with up to 48GB of DDR4 3200MHz, up to 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 of fast SSD Storage, Lenovo promises that the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 powers through applications like AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks without missing a beat.

In addition, the laptop has a broad array of advanced ThinkShield security features and its ability to meet stringent US military tests for durability, ruggedness, and reliability enables this mobile workstation to empower you to work in almost any environment.

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Last but not least, a professional business laptop is not complete without its security features. The ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 comes with ThinkShield— Lenovo’s comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end protection and customizable security features, including advanced data encryption, biometric authentication technology such as an enhanced fingerprint scanner, and a screen privacy filter.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 is currently on sale in the US starting from only 2529 USD, and Lenovo is already planning to bring the laptop to more regions soon in the next month like in Europe, Canada, South East Asia and Japan as well.

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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra’s under-screen camera details revealed: 2.24μm pixel fusion technology

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 30, 2022

ZTE has scheduled an event for May 9 in China for the launch of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra. Before it even debuts, the company has been on a teasing spree. Recently, the company revealed the rear camera setup of the Axon 40 Ultra, and now, the brand has teased the under-display camera of the phone.

ZTE on its Weibo page shared a teaser of its under-display camera technology. The smartphone is touted to come with a 16MP front-facing camera with 2.24μm pixel fusion technology.

In a subsequent post, the company confirmed that it has 400PPI flexible under-screen camera technology. Furthermore, the front camera has support for self-developed Proactive Vision Algorithm 3.0. This means we can expect the Axon 40 Ultra to offer better selfie portraits. The company has also shared a selfie camera sample of the phone.

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Apart from this, the smartphone will have a triple camera system on the back with a 64MP Sony IMX787 main lens with OIS support. It will also have a 64MP ultra-wide and a 64MP OmniVision OV64GB telephoto unit with again the OIS support for the latter.

Other specs of the phone include a bezel-less OLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, and up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM/512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone will house a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G goes on sale in India – check price, offers, and specs

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 30, 2022

A day back, OnePlus released its cheapest 5G smartphone in India dubbed the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G. Coming under Rs. 20,000, the device offers a great specs sheet that includes the 120Hz refresh rate display, triple cameras, and Snapdragon chipset. Starting today, the phone has gone on sale in India.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is now on sale on Amazon and the OnePlus’ official website. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 19,999(~$261) for the 6GB + 128GB variant and Rs. 21,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant. However, those who have SBI band credit cards can get Rs. 1,500 instant discount on the phone.

Buyers will also get 3 months of Spotify Premium for Free, which can be claimed from the Red Cable Club. The device can be purchased in two color options – Blue Tide and Black Dusk.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Specifications

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with a 6.59-inch punch-hole LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full-HD+ resolution. The device has a triple camera system with a 64MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 4CM macro lens. Upfront, it has a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging support. OnePlus claims that it can go up to 50% in just 30 minutes of charging.

OnePlus has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom alongside the USB Type-C port. Lastly, it boots on OxygenOS 12.1 and has Android 12 OS out of the box. OnePlus has also promised two years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates.

What do you think about the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G? Do tell us in the comments below.

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Alleged Honor Play 30 spotted on MIIT and 3C certification websites

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 30, 2022

Honor appears to have a new smartphone under the Play series in the pipeline. A new device dubbed Honor Play 30 has now been certified by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(MIIT) in China. It reveals the key details of the smartphone confirming its screen, cameras, battery, and more.

As reported by the tipster WHYLAB, the Honor Play 30 has the model number VNE-AN00. The device is said to be a 5G phone and we expect it to arrive in the mid-range segment. The smartphone sports a 6.5-inch TFT display with HD+(720 x 1600 pixels resolution). It has the following measurements – 163.66 x 75.13 x 8.68mm. It weighs 194 grams.

The smartphone is powered by an unknown octa-core chipset clocked at 2.2Ghz. The certification reveals that the phone has 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB RAM options and 64GB/128GB/256GB storage options. Furthermore, it will also have a microSD card support of up to 512GB.

Coming to the cameras, the phone will have a dual-camera system with a 13MP main lens and a 5MP secondary unit. The device will also come with a 3.5mm headphone jack support. It will pack a 4,900mAh battery, which is probably the rated capacity.

The phone was also spotted on the 3C certification and it has the model number VNE-AN40. It confirms that the phone has a 5V and 2A charging speed which translates to a 10W speed.

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Xiaomi Home’s largest Flagship Store opens in China on April 30 with over 2000+ products in stock

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Anurag

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Apr 30, 2022

Xiaomi group’s Vice President Lu Weibing announced in a Weibo post that Xiaomi Mi Home’s largest flagship store in China will have a grand opening on April 30. The new flagship store will open in Wanxianghui on Zhongshan Road in the southern Chinese city of Nanning.

Xiaomi has taken the Mi Home stores to a whole new level with the concept of the flagship store in China, which houses all the tech giant’s products.

As per the promotional posts of the Guangxi Province Xiaomi Store, the new Xiaomi Mi home flagship store is built in an area of 1,000 square meters. The store can be seen to have three floors. As visible in the poster, there is also a huge naked-eye 3D digital billboard above the store.

The new store will reportedly host 2000+ smart products and services including smartphones, smart speakers, smart TVs, and other products in the Xiaomi ecosystem. The tech giant is also giving away freebies like Redmi Buds 3, XiaoAI Speaker Play one, and much more to selected people through lucky draws.

From the renders, the store’s architecture looks commendable. So maybe if you happen to be in China, you can drop by the Mi Home flagship store in Nanning and see what it has to offer.

Xiaomi first started as an online-only brand, but gradually began expanding offline. The Chinese tech giant has built a strong offline presence in recent years. Currently, it has over 10000+ Mi home stores in its home country China.

As part of its continued efforts to integrate sales and services, Xiaomi will provide after-sales services in its authorized stores at the county level. Xiaomi plans to establish a service center in every county in China in the future.

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P4 3-in-1 18000mAh Universal Power Bank is now on Kickstarter

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Apr 30, 2022

P4 3 in 1 Universal Power Bank is now live on Kickstarter. The project which was fully funded from day 1, brings you a completely wireless universal charging solution. With P4 you can forget about the old and obsolete heavyweight power banks as this lightweight device gives you 3 different charging solutions viz: an A/C wall charger, a magnetic power bank, and a smaller magnetic power bank.

The P4 comes with a unique 3 in 1 design which makes it universally compatible and extremely portable. P4 is composed of three different parts namely the Plug, the Hub, and the Mobile. The device comes with an A/C wall charger ( with three global adapters), a large 12000mAh power bank, and a mini 6000mAh power bank. Moreover, you can magnetically connect all three pieces together to convert them into a massive 18000mAh power bank. Thus P4 can be easily converted into a mini power station capable of charging your laptops and tablets on the go.

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Insta charge technology (patent pending) – 0 to 50% charge in just 4 mins
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Compatible with all Apple and most Windows devices

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iQOO Neo 6 SE to feature a 64MP camera with OIS support

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 29, 2022

iQOO’s next smartphone to debut will be the iQOO Neo 6 SE. The smartphone is scheduled to launch on May 6 and will succeed the iQOO Neo 5 SE that launched last year. Ahead of its release, the brand has been teasing the phone’s key highlights. In the newest teaser poster, iQOO has revealed the phone’s camera details.

According to the poster, the iQOO Neo 6 SE will feature a 64MP main camera which is the same as the Neo 6 but differs from the predecessor Neo 5 SE’s 50MP lens. Furthermore, the 64MP sensor will have support for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).

Apart from this, the phone’s teaser also reaffirms the 80W fast charging support. It appears that most of the specs of the iQOO Neo 6 SE will be similar to the original iQOO Neo 6.

Other specs of the smartphone were teased recently. The smartphone will feature a 6.62-inch punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will be an OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Recent teasers revealed that the screen will have a whopping 1200Hz touch sampling rate, 1300 nits of brightness, and HDR10+ certification. The device is expected to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and have a 4,700mAh battery. As said earlier, it has an 80W fast charging support.

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Apple achieves iPhone shipments worth over $50 billion in Q1 2022

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 29, 2022

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has reported a massive $50 billion in iPhone shipments for the first quarter of the year. Apple’s iPhone earnings for the first three months of 2022 stood at $50.57 billion, which is a 5.5% improvement from 2021. The current iPhone sales figures are quite remarkable, and Apple CEO, Tim Cook says it was a successful quarter.

The surge in iPhone use is not unconnected with “switchers” – previous Android users who have now switched to using an iPhone. The sales numbers could also indicate a growing demand for the iPhone across several global markets. Apple’s expansion of its customer base could also be due to the production of the more affordable iPhone SE 3 model in addition to the flagships. Apple CEO Cook also says that the company grew switchers by a double-digit rate, reflecting consumer confidence that is picking up after a lull.

On the flipside, iPad sales shrank by 2% to $7.65 billion from the previous year. Cook stated that supply chain challenges were the main reason for declines in iPad sales in the quarter. On the whole, however, Apple’s performance in the quarter was much better than expected. Apple’s services arm also saw a jump in revenues for the first quarter, posting a 17.28% improvement from 2021. The total revenue from the services arm stood at $19.82 billion.

According to CEO Cook, Apple will continue to pursue vigorously its focus on innovation in products and services. He says the company is delighted to see a strong customer response to its new products and its pursuit of a carbon-neutral status by 2030. Due to the strong financials, Apple declared a dividend per share of $0.23 and the board has announced it will authorize a $90 billion share buyback.

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Snapchat’s Snap unveils the Pixy selfie drone priced at $230

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 29, 2022

Snap has released its first selfie drone called the Pixy. The Pixy is a pocket-sized gadget that does not require a lengthy setup and can be controlled without a controller. It has four preset flight paths which can be chosen at the press of a button on the device.

The Snap Pixy selfie drone is priced at $230 and it can do a few maneuvers before landing in your hands. The Pixy can follow the user, orbit around or float. It has four rotors aligned with the body within a protective casing. The settings dial of the Pixy is located in the middle of the drone.

For now, there are no hands-on reviews of the Pixy, hence we cannot offer greater details on some aspects like its maximum flight time and lift height. The quality of the device camera is not fully ascertained as well.

Interestingly, in-flight shots captured by Pixy can be transferred directly to Snapchat Memories after the flight. Some effects can also be applied to the snaps including jump cuts and 3D bounce, as well as other additions to the snap.

The rumor about Pixy has been on for several years and it is a great addition to the lineup of accessories on the Snapchat lineup. Last year, it was reported that Snap had made some investments in a robotic company Zero Zero Robotics. It seems the Pixy is the culmination of the collaboration between Snap and the robotics company.

The Snap Pixy is currently in the United States and France for $230. There are no indications whether the device will subsequently be available in other markets. Snap however says that the drone will be available in the two markets while the stock lasts.

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OnePlus 10 Pro vs Vivo X80 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 29, 2022

The Vivo X80 series just hitten the shelves in China with two handsets, including the higher-end Vivo X80 Pro. This year there is no Pro Plus variant and it is rumored to be launched sometime in Q3 2022. That is the reason why the Vivo X80 Pro is not the most advanced flagship out there, and that is also the reason why it is a perfect rival to the OnePlus 10 Pro. While waiting for the launch of the Vivo flagship in the global market, through this comparison between the OnePlus 10 Pro and Vivo X80 Pro, we will tell you the main differences between the spec sheets of these two devices in order to let you understand which one is the best for your actual needs.

OnePlus 10 Pro vs Vivo X80 Pro

	OnePlus 10 Pro	Vivo X80 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm, 201 g	164.57 x 75.3 x 9.1 mm, 215 g
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 9000, octa-core 3.05 GHz or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, OxygenOS	Android 12, OriginOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 8 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 50 + 8 + 12 + 48 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.2 + f/1.85 + f/3.4 32 MP f/2.45 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 80W, fast wireless charging 50W	4700 mAh, Fast Charging 80W, fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging	5G, dual SIM, IP68 waterproof, reverse wireless charging

Design

The Vivo X80 Pro is more attractive in terms of design because of the materials chosen for its body. This handset comes in three color variants: one with a ceramic back, one with a classic glass back, and one with a vegan leather back. Further, it is waterproof with the IP68 certification. The OnePlus 10 Pro is only available with a glass back and an aluminum frame, and it does not offer any certification against dust and water. Both the phones come with a curved screen, but the punch holes are placed in different positions. Note that the OnePlus 10 Pro is slightly more compact thanks to the presence of a smaller display.

Display

Talking about the displays, the Vivo X80 Pro is a bit more advanced. It features the LTPO 3.0 technology instead of the older LTPO 2.0, improving the energy consumption with an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz. Further, the display includes an ultrasonic fingerprint reader that is more accurate than optical fingerprint scanners like the one of the OnePlus flagship. For the rest, these displays are pretty much the same: they are curved AMOLED panels with one billion colors, a Quad HD+ resolution, and the HDR10+ certification. Note that the OnePlus 10 Pro features better stereo speakers for an improved audio experience.

Specs & Software

These two phones are at the same level if we consider the hardware department. They are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. But the Vivo X80 Pro has an additional variant fueled by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset. According to benchmarks, the Dimensity 9000 actually provides slightly higher performances if compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The OnePlus 10 Pro runs Android 12 out of the box, customized by ColorOS 12.1 in China (OxygenOS 12 in the global market), which is actually better than the Origin OS customization found on the Vivo X80 Pro.

Camera

If you are looking for the most advanced camera phone, then your choice is the Vivo X80 Pro as it comes with better cameras. It has a 50 MP main sensor with gimbal OIS and laser autofocus, an 8 MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom, a 12 MP telephoto sensor for portraits with 2x optical zoom, and a 48 MP ultrawide camera. The OnePlus 10 Pro has an inferior 48 MP main camera, it lacks a periscope sensor and replaces it with a telephoto lens with 3.3x optical zoom, and it adds a 50 MP ultrawide camera. While the ultrawide camera is superior to the one of its opponent, the rest of the camera setup loses the battle.

Read More: Vivo X80 launched with Dimesnity 9000, Sony IMX866 triple cameras, 2K display, & more

Battery

The OnePlus 10 Pro is equipped with a bigger battery sporting a capacity of 5000 mAh, and this is probably the most important advantage of the OnePlus 10 Pro over the Vivo X80 Pro. The charging technologies are exactly the same: 80W fast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging.

Price

The OnePlus 10 Pro starts from €700/$739 in China, while the starting price of the Vivo X80 Pro in the country roughly translates into €800/$845. The Vivo X80 Pro wins the comparison thanks to its better cameras, waterproof design, and better display, but the OnePlus 10 Pro has a bigger battery. For the rest, they are very similar.

OnePlus 10 Pro vs Vivo X80 Pro: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 10 Pro

PRO

Great stereo speakers
Wider availability
More compact
Bigger battery

CONS

Inferior cameras

Vivo X80 Pro

PRO

Superior rear cameras
Two variants with different chipsets
LTPO 3.0 display
Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
Waterproof IP68

CONS

Smaller battery

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Motorola Edge 30 gets approved by Anatel in Brazil

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 29, 2022

Motorola Edge 30 was launched a few days back in the European markets with midrange specs. Some of the phone’s highlights include a 144Hz display, 50MP cameras, and 33W fast charging support. The device has now been approved by the Anatel agency in Brazil.

The Anatel certification confirms that the phone carries the model number XT2203-1. and has Wi-FI 6E support with 6GHz frequencies. Apart from this, there’s nothing else to look at. However, since the device has now been approved by Anatel, we expect its Brazilian launch to be near.

Motorola Edge 30 Specifications

The Motorola Edge 30 in Europe comes with a 6.5-inch punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 144Hz fast refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The smartphone has a triple camera setup at the back with a 50MP main lens having OIS support.

It comes with pixel focus technology where the lens uses 100% pixels for focusing on the subject making the image look sharper. It is accompanied by another 50MP ultra-wide lens with 118-degree FOC. Lastly, there’s a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it has a 32MP selfie snapper.

The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. The phone packs a 4,020mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. It has a stereo speaker setup with Dolby Atmos audio. The phone has an IP52 rating and boots on Android 12 OS out of the box. Unfortunately, it does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Moto E32 renders emerge online showing its design from every angle

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Apr 29, 2022

Earlier this month, renders of the upcoming Moto E32 smartphone were leaked by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore. And now, the new renders of the Motorola device have leaked along with its key specifications courtesy Nils Ahrensmeier.

The new renders reveal that the smartphone will come with a pill-shaped camera island housing a triple camera setup and an LED flash. On the front, the screen has a center-aligned punch-hole cutout for the selfie shooter. It has thin bezzles going around it but it does have a noticeable chin.

The right edge houses the volume rocker and power button while the left edge has the SIM tray. On the bottom, we can observe a USB Type C port for charging along with the usual speaker grille and microphone. And on the top, it has a 3.5MM audio jack.

The tipster informs that the device will come with 163.95×74.9×8.49mm dimensions and will weigh 184 grams. The Moto E32 will have a 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600P) resolution screen with 90Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device will house a UNISOC T606 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The storage will be expandable up to 1TB using a Micro SD card and the device will boot Android 11 out of the box. For power, the device will house a large 5000mAh battery combined with 18W fast charging support.

For optics, the device will have a triple camera setup comprising of a 16-megapixel primary shooter, bundled with two 2-megapixel auxiliary cameras. On the front, the device will bring an 8-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

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WhatsApp Beta gets “Companion Device” support & “Quick Reactions” in new build

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Apr 29, 2022

WhatsApp recently debuted a new feature dubbed “Multi-device support.” This feature lets users access the instant messaging platform on a linked PC without the smartphone being connected to the internet.

Now, the meta-owned platform is pushing a new Beta build which comes with a feature that will grant users the ability to use their WhatsApp account on a secondary smartphone.

The feature will work similarly to the current multi-device support feature. Users will have the option to link a secondary smartphone or tablet to their WhatsApp account on the primary device. A WABetainfo report mentions that the Beta update has version number 2.22.10.13 for Android, and has also shared a screenshot of the feature which has a section titled “Register Device as Companion.” According to the instructions in the screenshot, users will likely have to scan the QR code with the primary WhatsApp device to complete the linking of the messaging service to a secondary smartphone or tablet.

Other than that, WhatsApp is also working on a Quick Reactions feature that will let users react to a status update with an emoji. The feature is already available on other Meta-owned platforms Instagram and Messenger.

The Quick Reaction will bring eight reaction emojis including a smiling face with heart eyes, a face with tears of joy, a face with open mouth, a crying face, a person with folded hands, clapping hands, party popper, and hundred points emoji.

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Vivo X80, X80 Pro global models emerge on FCC and NBTC certification websites

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 29, 2022

A few days back, Vivo launched the X80 series in the Chinese market with an impressive specs sheet. The phones feature an IMX800-series camera sensor and have up to 2k AMOLED displays. Now, the Vivo X80 series is headed for a global and Indian release on May 8 and May 18, respectively. Ahead of the release, the global variants have now passed FCC and NBTC certification websites.

The Vivo X80 carries the model number V2144, while the X80 Pro has the model number V2145. Both phones are confirmed to come with dual-SIM support with 5G connectivity. Unfortunately, that’s just what we learn from both certifications. However, these listings excite us for the global release.

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As for the specs, the Vivo X80 and X80 Pro come with a similar design. Both feature 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED displays with a high 120Hz refresh rate. The vanilla X80 has an FHD+ resolution, whereas, the X80 Pro sports a QHD+ resolution. Both have 1500 nits of peak brightness and 100% P3 color gamut.

The X80 sports a triple camera system with a 50MP Sony IMX866 main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP portrait sensor. On the other hand, the X80 Pro has a quad-camera system with a 50MP Samsung GNV 1G main lens, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, a 12MP portrait camera, and an 8MP periscope lens. Both have a 32MP selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the X80 has the Dimensity 9000 SoC, while the X80 Pro packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Both have 8GB/12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Pro model also gets a 512GB storage option. The vanilla X80 houses a 4,500mAh battery, whereas, the X80 Pro has a 4,700mAh battery. Both support 80W fast charging support. The phones boot on OriginOS Ocean based on Android 12 OS.

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Get JamesDonkey RS4 RGB TKL Mechanical Keyboard for Discounted Price of $79 (Pre-order Price)

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Apr 29, 2022

One of the famous Chinese PC accessories brands JamesDonkey has come out with its latest RGB TKL Mechanical Keyboard, the JamesDonkey RS4. The keyboard comes with one of the best and upgraded designs from the brand and is available for pre-order at a discounted price of $79 only.

JamesDonkey RS4 mechanical keyboard features an 87 key TKL layout and a side-mounted multimedia volume knob. The keys are spaced ergonomically for precise keystrokes and smooth usage while minimizing the error rate. Also fitted with the latest Gateron Pro 2.0 yellow switches, the RS4 gives you a buttery smooth linear feedback making it one of the best options for high end gaming and e-sports.

RS4 keyboard comes with triple modes of connection viz: Wireless 2.4GHz, Type C – wired and Bluetooth and supports different operating systems including Windows and Android. As for the body, the keyboard is made with an aluminum alloy frame and features an ergonomic industrial grade design suitable for both gaming and typing.

JamesDonkey RS4 comes with a dual tone color combination that is accentuated with the high quality PBT keycaps. The RGB lighting can be further adjusted and controlled as per your requirement making it easy to setup your desk space as per your mood.

Fueled with a massive 4000mAh battery you can easily use the keyboard on the wireless mode for an extended period of time. JamesDonkey RS4 RGB TKL Mechanical Keyboard is now available for pre-orders for $79 only.

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Xiaomi Unveils the Latest 75-inch Redmi A75 2022 Smart TV in China; Competitively Priced

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Apr 29, 2022

As the brand is looking to grow its own in-house Xiaomi smart home ecosystem, today Xiaomi has officially unveiled its latest 75-inch Smart TV, the Redmi A75 2022, for the folks in China.

The Redmi A75 2022 Smart TV is a 75-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. The 75-inch screen is housed within narrow bezels, allowing the TV to boast an amazingly high screen-to-body ratio of 97.8%, which provides the user with an immersive experience when watching multimedia content on the device.

Redmi A75 2022 Launch 2 — Source: Xiaomi

Coming to the other screen specifications, the Redmi A75 2022 covers a wide range of the DCI-P3 colour gamut at 78% with 10-bit colour support, allowing the TV to display more realistic and natural colours for our eyes to feast.

The Redmi A75 2022 Smart TV, despite being priced lower than its competitor still features an all-around premium build quality with its solid and sturdy all-metal unibody frame to boot.

The TV also features a stereo speaker setup with two 10W powered speakers that provide a louder and fuller sound experience to truly make your TV watching experience more enjoyable.

Redmi A75 2022 Launch 6 — Source: Xiaomi

As a Smart TV, the Redmi A75 2022 is powered by a powerful 4-core CPU with 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. The device runs on the latest version of MIUI TV, which allows users to connect the TV to Xiaomi’s smart home ecosystem, allowing users to easily change not only the lighting settings of the room but also your Xiaomi security camera all from the TV alone.

Last but not least, the TV has a broad selection of ports for users to connect to: 2 USB-A ports, 2 HDMI ports, an AV input port, a network port, an antenna port and a S/PDIF port.

Redmi A75 2022 Launch 4 — Redmi A75 Port Selection

The TV will launch for an RRP of 3399 RMB (516 USD), and will officially go on sale on May 5th across all official Xiaomi sales channels in China, including Xiaomi’s own online flagship store on JD.com.

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iQOO Neo6 SE Has a 1200Hz Touch Sampling Rate AMOLED

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Apr 29, 2022

The iQOO Neo6 SE is due to launch in China on May 6th next week, and leading up to the launch, iQOO has been dropping teasers for the specs of the iQOO Neo6 SE to build up hype for the device.

Today on Weibo, iQOO has dropped another announcement for the iQOO Neo6 SE, and it seems that the device will be sporting a flagship-grade AMOLED display.

The poster reveals that iQOO is putting in an HDR10+ certified 120Hz flat Samsung E4 AMOLED panel on the iQOO Neo6 SE. The panel can reach up to 1300 nits and the most groundbreaking highlight of the panel is that it features a 1200Hz touch sampling rate for an even more fluid and fast touch experience for the end-user.

With that in mind, a blazingly fast display needs a powerful processor to power it, so what’s powering the iQOO Neo6 SE?

Under the hood, the iQOO Neo6 SE will be sporting Qualcomm’s tried and tested flagship processor, the ol’ reliable Snapdragon 870 for a stable and fast user experience. The device is to come with a generously large 4700mAh battery and support for iQOO’s 80W fast charging. It is expected to run Android 12 out of the box with iQOO’s UI skin as a bonus software addition.

The design of the iQOO Neo6 SE has been revealed a few days ago and from the looks of it, it seems that the device will sport a triple camera array with two strikingly gorgeous colours to choose from: Orange and Dark Teal.

For more details of the iQOO Neo6 SE, stay tuned for our coverage of the launch on May 6th, Friday next week.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s was the most popular Android 5G smartphone in February 2022

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 29, 2022

According to a recent Counterpoint Research, the Samsung Galaxy A52s, which launched back in August 2021 was the most popular 5G Android smartphone in February 2021.

In February 2022, the four most selling 5G Android smartphones were all by Samsung (Via TechGoing). According to Counterpoint Research’s top 10 list of global top 10 best-selling 5G Android smartphones, the Galaxy A52s sold the most with 2.90% market share, followed by the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, which managed to secure 2.87% of the 5G Android market share.

The Galaxy S21 Founders Edition captured 2.63% of the market, and the Galaxy A32 5G occupied 2.09% of the 5G Android market in February. Trailing the South Korean, OPPO Reno7 5G became the top-selling 5G smartphone from a Chinese vendor with 1.92% of total 5G Android phone sales in February.

Honor is recently on the rise to fill the void left by Huawei after the US sanctions shipped a sizable amount of Honor 60 smartphones in February, accounting for 1.81% of the global 5G Android smartphone sales. The Vivo S12, the Redmi K40, and the Honor X30 occupied the seventh, eighth, and ninth positions in the top 10 rankings with 1.58%, 1.57%, and 1.51% market share, respectively.

The sales of the Chinese models are mainly driven by the domestic market where 5G has now become standard with a penetration rate of 83% as of February 2022.

In total, the top 10 best-selling 5G Android smartphones accounted for 20% of 5G Android smartphone sales in February. And Android smartphones made up 67% of global 5G smartphone sales in February 2022. Samsung is expected to remain dominant in the coming months as the brand has recently launched the new Galaxy A series which will likely be replacing the previous Gen A-series devices on the list.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Vivo T1 Pro, iQOO Neo 6 SE, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 29, 2022

This week was the busiest week in terms of smartphone launches after a long time. We witnessed new product announcements almost every day from multiple brands for different markets. But the upcoming week will be quiet as there are only 3 scheduled events.

Out of three, two of the conferences will be hosted by Vivo. One in India and the other in Malaysia. The third event will be headed by iQOO in China.

That said, only two of them are for new product announcements since the third one is for a new market debut. With that out the way, let’s take a look at these conferences one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

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1. Vivo T1 Pro and Vivo T1 44W

Vivo has scheduled an event in India for May 4 (Wednesday). The company has confirmed to unveil two new smartphones, namely Vivo T1 Pro and the Vivo T1 44W at this conference. The announcement can be live-streamed on the firm’s official Youtube channel starting from 12 PM IST.

The Vivo T1 Pro is expected to come with features like an AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, 64MP primary camera, Android 12, and 66W fast charging. Whereas, the Vivo T1 44 is said to feature an AMOLED screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip, 5,000mAh battery, and 44W fast charging.

2. iQOO Neo 6 SE

iQOO will be hosting an event in China on May 6 (Friday). The conference will be live-streamed on Weibo and other video platforms from 7:30 PM CST. The iQOO Neo 6 SE will be the star of the show.

According to leaks and teasers, the iQOO Neo 6 SE will arrive with a 6.62-inch 120Hz OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, and Android 12. It will be backed by a 4,700mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging.

3. Vivo X80 Series

After debuting the Vivo X80 series in China this week, Vivo has now scheduled an event for May 8 (Sunday) to announce it for the international markets, starting with Malaysia. The conference will be live-streamed on Youtube from 3 PM GMT+8.

The Vivo X80 series comprises two models, namely Vivo X80 and Vivo X80 Pro. The vanilla variant has an FHD+ 120Hz curved AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, 50MP Sony IMX8666 main camera, V1+ ISP chip, 4,500mAh battery, 80W fast charging support, and more.

On the other hand, the Pro version comes with a 2.5K 120Hz AMOLED screen with LTPO 3.0 technology, Qualcomm snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, V1+ ISP chip, 50MP Samsung Isocell GNV 1G primary camera, 8MP 5x periscope camera, IP68 rating, 4,700Ah battery, 80W fast wired charging support, 50W fast wireless charging support, and more.

OnePlus Meili smartphone reportedly enters private testing in India: Could be a part of the Nord series

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Anurag

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Apr 29, 2022

On 28 April, OnePlus launched the most affordable OnePlus device called OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite in India. Now a new report has surfaced online claiming that OnePlus has begun private testing of a new smartphone code named Meili which is expected to launch under the Nord series. Let’s delve into more details.

OnePlus Meili smartphone testing commences in India, report claims

According to a report by MySmartPrice, a new OnePlus smartphone codenamed Meili is being tested and will launch under the Nord series. The device is expected to be unveiled soon in India. The official name of the smartphone in works is yet to be known, however, it is widely expected to be the upcoming OnePlus Nord 3.

OnePlus is also reported to be launching the OnePlus Nord 2T in the coming months, followed by the OnePlus Nord 3 which is likely to make its way to India by June or July 2022. The Chinese company is yet to confirm any details about the Nord 2 successor.

OnePlus Nord 2T will be an upgrade of the OnePlus Nord 2. This budget phone is expected to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC coupled with 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device is likely to be fueled by a 4500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The 6.43-inch device is said to have a 90Hz AMOLED display and a triple camera system with an OIS-enabled 50MP Sony IMX766 main lens.

OnePlus Nord 3 Specification (Rumored)

OnePlus Nord 3 is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8000 processor. The smartphone will be equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display offering a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. It is likely to carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Unlike other OnePlus smartphones, the upcoming phone will have the punch-hole placed at the top-center position.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G cameras — OnePlus Nord 2 5G

The handset is expected to be equipped with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will most likely come with a 4,500mAh battery, not to mention the particularly extreme 150W fast charging.

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